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Central Ohio Events Honoring The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Columbus • The Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence will reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. during a 5 p.m. vigil for local homicide victims at Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church, 858 E. 3rd Ave. Bishop Timothy Clarke of the First Church of God will preside at the outdoor service. Call 614-3712595 for information. • Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church, 858 E. 3rd Ave., will host a remembrance service for Martin Luther King Jr. at 6 p.m. Call 614-299-7069 for information. Delaware • Ohio Wesleyan University and the Delaware County Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee begin a week of events with a 3 p.m. worship service at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 28 E. William St. The speaker will be the Rev. Sheri Smith Clayborn of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Columbus. Visit http://mlk.owu.edu for details on other events. Dublin • Dublin Community Church, United Church of Christ, at 81 W. Bridge St., will honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a “U2charist” service, a liturgy featuring music of the band U2, at 7 p.m. The service will feature live music from local youths as well as recorded music. King’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail” will be read. A free-will offering will benefit Bread for the World. Call 614-226-1314 or visit dublincommunitychurch.org for information.

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Bexley • Capital University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning will feature nationally syndicated columnist Roland Martin. He will speak during convocation at 9 a.m. in Mees Hall. Workshops led by faculty members and guests will follow. An 11 a.m. jazz brunch is $11.75 for adults and $5.75 for children. Visit www.capital. edu/MLK-day for more information. Columbus • The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St. The Rev. William J. Shaw, past president of the National Baptist Convention USA, is the keynote speaker. Tickets are $35 and must be bought in advance at the King Arts Complex, 867 Mount Vernon Ave., or by calling 614-252-0868. • Holy Rosary & St. John the Evangelist Church, 660 S. Ohio Ave., will have its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mass at noon. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Mamie Jenkins, a retired United Methodist Church minister. Call 614-2523132, Ext. 251, for more information. • The King Arts Complex, 867 Mount Vernon Ave., will host an open house from noon to 4 p.m. featuring choral and dance performances and a 1 p.m. address by Ohio State University football legend Archie Griffin. More information is available at kingartscomplex.com. • City Year Columbus is organizing a day of community service to begin at 1 p.m. The service day follows a 10 a.m. ceremony at the Lincoln Theater, 769 E. Long St., for teenagers participating in a lead-

ership program. To participate in the community-service projects, contact Anthony Geraci at 614-586-4529 or ageraci09@ cityyear.org. More information on City Year is at cityyear.org/columbus. • A Martin Luther King Jr. Day march starts at 4:45 p.m. at City Hall, 90 W. Broad St. Participants will walk to Veterans Memorial at 300 W. Broad St., where there will be music and dramatic performances. Visit http://community.ci.columbus.oh.us or call 614-645-1993 for more information. Delaware • Ohio Wesleyan University will host the 17th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast celebration at 8:15 a.m. in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, 40 Rowland Ave. The keynote speaker will be the Rev. Patrick D. Clayborn, assistant professor of homiletics at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Individual tickets are $20; eight-person table sponsorships are available for $160. E-mail rdscott@owu.edu for reservations. Reservations are requested, but tickets can be bought at the door. • Ohio Wesleyan University will host the drum band HeartBEAT Afrika at 6:30 p.m. in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, 40 Rowland Ave. The band will perform African and Caribbean music, storytelling and dance with performer Olugbala “Olu” Manns. Other performers will offer impressions and poetry. Dublin • Dublin Coffman High School Performing Arts Center will host a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. from 11 a.m. to noon at 6780 Coffman Rd. The keynote

speaker is Janet E. Jackson, president and chief executive officer of the United Way of Central Ohio. Community-service projects will follow. • Dublin Coffman High School Performing Arts Center will host a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. from 11 a.m. to noon at 6780 Coffman Rd. The keynote speaker is Janet E. Jackson, president and chief executive officer of the United Way of Central Ohio. Community-service projects will follow. Gambier • Kenyon College’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Dialogue will begin with a “solidarity walk” along Middle Path at noon. Other events include a reading of excerpts from King speeches, a panel discussion and performances by a step team and a gospel choir. More information can be found at kenyon.edu. Lancaster • A 12:30 p.m. prayer at the downtown bandstand at Broad and Main Streets will be followed by a 1 p.m. community service at First Presbyterian Church, 222 N. Broad St. Worthington • The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration begins at 11 a.m. at Worthington United Methodist Church, 600 High St. Everyone attending is asked to bring a can of food for the Worthington Food Pantry. The featured speaker is Yvette McGee Brown, president of the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. For more information, call 614-436-3100.

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Andrae’ Crouch’s ‘Let The Church Say Amen’ Storms Onto Billboard’s Year End Gospel Charts

Affordable Care Act

Working Toward Justice in Health Care for Older Adults Older adults use our health care system the most and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) helps older adults with private insurance or Medicare. Whether you are an older adult on Medicare – or the child of one – you know the difficulties facing seniors paying for prescription drugs and getting the preventive care they need. The ACA saves money for seniors by closing the Medicare coverage gap known as the “donut hole” which will gradually lower out-of-pocket prescription costs.

By: Nita Carter, Health Equity Director at UHCAN Ohio. UHCAN Ohio is a statewide nonprofit organization working to achieve quality, affordable, and accessible health care for all Ohioans. In 1966, in a speech to the Medical Committee for Human Rights, Martin Luther King Jr. said “[o]f all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.” It took nearly 45 years for our nation to make significant changes to our health care system. While the Affordable Care Act is not perfect and will not address all

health care inequalities, it does go a long way to improve access and health care for all Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the health disparities between African Americans and other racial groups are striking and are apparent in life expectancy, death rates, infant mortality, and other measures of health status. Compared with any other population from 2005-2007, African Americans had the largest age-adjusted death rate for all causes and for specific death rates due to heart disease, stroke or cancer—diseases that impact older adults.

Seniors who use expensive medications or who have many prescriptions each month have been saving money and will continue to save on prescription drug out-of-pocket costs, as the ‘donut hole’ is fully ended in 2020. The donut hole is a coverage gap that exists when a Medicare beneficiary’s total drug costs hit the coverage limit of the Medicare Part D prescription plan. It lasts until he or she reaches the catastrophic coverage threshold, which most people do not ever reach because it is so high. Instead of getting no help, beneficiaries in the donut hole get big discounts, which will grow in future years. The ACA increases coverage for preventive care, including a yearly wellness exam for Original Medicare beneficiaries. The ACA ensures that seniors on Medicare have access to preventive screenings with no co-pay or deductible encouraging more seniors to seek cancer and

other health screenings. The ACA improves quality by reducing Medicare payments to hospitals whose patients experience higher rates of preventable patient harm. Patient safety will be improved as a result. The ACA pays bonuses to Medicare Advantage plans that keep their members healthy. The ACA did not cut funding from the Medicare budget for Medicare Advantage plans. The health care law instituted a number of changes to try to bring down future health care costs in the program. The total anticipated savings comes to $716 billion over the next 10 years, as determined by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The savings mostly come from reduced payments to insurers participating in the Medicare Advantage plans and reduced payments to some providers. Benefits to enrollees are not cut and the payment rules will encourage Medicare health plans to keep members healthy. The barriers that African Americans face in our health care system are many and are varied. While a change in law cannot address discrimination and cultural barriers that create health disparities, the ACA will go a long way to making health care more affordable and more accessible for African American seniors.

Source: http://www.afro.com/sections/arts_entertainment/story.htm?storyid=77115 LOS ANGELES, Calif.-- Andrae’ Crouch has revolutionized the sound of contemporary gospel music. As the composer of songs like “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power”, “Through It All” and “My Tribute”, grandparents and parents grew up on the gospel icon’s music. With the release of 2011’s The Journey, Crouch’s latest album on Riverphlo Entertainment (headed by industry veteran Mano Hanes), his musical legacy has been introduced to a brand new generation. His megahit, “Let The Church Say Amen”, featuring the vocal talents of Pastor Marvin Winans, has seen the Gospel musician, composer, recording artist, songwriter, arranger and producer return to the airwaves. {Billboard Magazine} cited the single, which spent over 60 weeks at the top of the charts, as the Top Gospel Song of 2012. In addition,{ Billboard} ranked Crouch as the number six Gospel Songs Artist of

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the Year. Earlier in the year, Crouch was nominated for five 2013 Stellar Awards (Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for “Let The Church Say Amen”, CD of the Year for The Journey, Traditional CD of the Year for The Journey and Traditional Male of the Year). The Journey, a 2012 Grammy-nominated project which highlights collaborations with Chaka Khan, Sheila E., Kim Burrell, and Take 6, is Crouch’s first CD in six years. Public Broadcasting System (PBS) is currently featuring the Andrae’ Crouch Collection on their stations nationwide. Crouch is the first gospel artist chosen by {PBS} for broadcast. Fans of the artist are encouraged to check their local PBS stations to view the broadcast. In addition to PBS, the Collection - the Live In Los Angeles Concert DVD and The Journey CD - are available for purchase, along with other product, on www. acthejourney.com.

Throughout his 50-year career, Crouch’s songs have been performed by Elvis Presley and Paul Simon and have been heard in movies and on television including The Color Purple (“Maybe God’s Trying To Tell You Something”) and the theme from the sitcom Amen. He’s netted numerous awards including nine Grammy awards, six GMA (Gospel Music Association) Dove Awards and an Oscar nomination. With a recording career that began in the 60s, Andrae’ Crouch was a key figure in the Christian movement of that era. A versatile musician and composer, Crouch’s expertise spanned multiple genres including contemporary light rock, pop, jazz, African/world music, and of course, Gospel. His first musical group was the COGICs (Church of God In Christ Singers) and later he formed The Disciples, in 1965. The ensemble catapulted Crouch to notoriety and they toured in over 70 countries. The most popular songs

during this era were “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power”, “Through It All”, “Bless His Holy Name” and “My Tribute”. The list of performers he has composed or arranged music for includes Ringo Starr, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Michael Jackson, Madonna and Quincy Jones. His film credits include The Lion King, Free Willy and Once Upon A Forest. On top of the Grammys, Doves, Stellar gospel music awards and NAACP Image Awards to his credit, he’s also a recipient of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Gospel Music Lifetime Achievement Award and a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Currently, Crouch serves as senior pastor of New Christ Memorial Church of God In Christ in San Fernando, Calif. In 2010, he signed with Riverphlo Entertainment and released The Journey in the fall of 2011. More information can be found at www.riverphlo.com.

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TELL YOUR FAT IT’S A WRAP Some repeat users say that they even get a psychological boost from a mineral body wrap, which was worth more than to them than the initial physical effect. The quick results from a body wrap can provide the motivation needed to eat healthier and exercise more, thereby achieving long-term results [source: Greene]. On the other hand, it could also have the opposite effect by prompting the person to make no lifestyle changes since he or she experienced a noticeable change without any effort.

Mineral Body Wrap Process

The idea of dropping a few inches from your waist in an hour’s time without exercising or dieting might sound like an impossible feat, but repeat users of mineral body wraps claim that it’s true. Celebrities often get these wraps before special events, such as an awards show or performance. Former model Tyra Banks had herself filmed while getting one and reported the results on her syndicated talk show. This spa treatment is now growing in popularity among non-celebrities, too Typically when you go in for a mineral body wrap, you’re wrapped from head to toe in special bandages that contain certain minerals. Then you might sit in

a sauna, do some light exercise or just rest under a thermal blanket while you’re wrapped up. After an hour or so, the bandages are removed. As a result, you will supposedly see at least some body slimming. Other claims by supporters are that these body wraps can draw out metabolic wastes in the body, such as chemicals and pollution that contribute to water retention and stress your body systems [source: Saether]. In addition to removing toxins, proponents say body wraps put minerals back into your body to enable it to function well.

Before stepping into a spa to try out a mineral body wrap, it’s important to know what’s involved and what to expect. At some spas, before the minerals come the measurements. A worker will take several measurements all over your body. Once the measurements are done, it’s time for the application. You’ll undress, and you can usually leave on your undergarments if that makes you more comfortable. However, the material should be a breathable fabric, such as cotton, so that the solution can seep through, and any garments you leave on may become wet or stained during the wrap. The typical mineral wrap involves an overall application of water and minerals. Then, you may have special porous bandages soaked in a warm mineral solution applied to your body. You can choose from different wrapping techniques to enhance results in problem areas: The wrap can be applied to the entire body, or just to any troublesome areas such as the thighs or the abdomen. Once the soaked bandages are in place, you’ll have the opportunity to exercise lightly

in order to increase your circulation and enhance the effectiveness of the treatment. In some wraps, your whole body is wrapped in layers, like a cocoon, rather than wrapping different parts with layers of bandages. The entire process, from preparation to unwrapping, can take up to about two and a half hours, although the actual time spent in the wrap is usually just about an hour. Some spas advise not washing the minerals off your body for a while so that they can continue to work, but this might not be the best course of action for your skin. If you were measured before you went into the wrap, you’ll be measured again after the wraps are removed [source: Slender Smiths]. If you’re thinking of trying an at-home version of a mineral body wrap, you’ll need some help. Invite a friend over to assist with measuring your body and applying the wrap. You’ll need to purchase elasticized cloth bandages, and for the solution you’ll need powdered magnesium, potassium, MSM (a sulfur compound that is available at most health food stores), and distilled water. If you’d rather not deal with the minerals, you could also opt for a mineral-rich sea mud instead [source: Woman’s World].

Benefits of Mineral Body Wraps

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TELL YOUR FAT IT’S A WRAP Continued from pg 13 fitting them after the treatment [source: Slender Smiths]. Other results that people have claimed include: • Inches lost all over the body • Improvement in the appearance of cellulite • Relaxed yet energized feeling • Smoother skin • Tighter, firmer skin Now that you know the skinny on how mineral body wraps can make you appear thinner, you might be wondering whether you can afford one. The cost varies but ranges from about $50 to $130 depending on your location and what kind of treatment you’re having done [source: CBS]. If you go to an upscale destination spa, you could pay more than $250 for a wrap. Since the results aren’t permanent, mineral wrap advocates say it is a process you’ll need to do periodically. Determining just how often to undergo a wrap depends on what results you’re looking for. According to one spa, it’s possible to wrap two to four times in one day if you need fast results for a special event, such as a wedding. It also recommends that its clients get a wrap once or twice a week until his or her goals are achieved, and then return for maintenance a few times a year [source: Slender Smiths].

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Women celebrated at Urban Wheel Awards Kathy embarked on a second career in 2011, when she opened Healthy Dollar, a dollar store in her hometown of Flint, Mich., that sells general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables.

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nual Urban Wheel Awards show recently. Among those women was my friend and former colleague Kathy Jackson, a veteran journalist who carried home the 2013 Urban Wheel Lifetime Achievement Award.

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By Arlena Sawyers DETROIT -- An impressive group of women were celebrated for their achievements in the auto industry at the 17th An-

During her 21 years at Automotive News, Kathy covered many beats, including General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Volkswagen/Audi and labor. She was the editor of Automotive Marketer, a sibling publication to Automotive News. In 2003, she moved to Los Angeles to cover Asian brand automakers, an assignment she held until she retired in 2010. Kathy’s award was presented by Automotive News Publisher Peter Brown and Motown recording legend Martha Reeves of Martha and the Vandellas.

Jenell Ross, a dynamic woman I have had the pleasure of getting to know over the past few years through a series of interviews, is the dealer principal at Bob Ross Auto Group in suburban Dayton, Ohio. She was the recipient of the 2013 Urban Wheel Pioneer of the Year Award. It took three men to present the award to Jenell: Cody Lusk, president of the American International Automobile Dealers Association; Bill Underriner, 2012 chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association, and Damon Lester, president of the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers. A second-generation dealer, Jenell is a member of the AIADA and takes over as its 2013 chairwoman on Feb. 11 at the group’s meeting in Orlando. Jenell became dealer principal of the family-owned dealership group in 1997 at the age of 27 when her father, Robert Ross Sr., died. She operated the business with her mother until Norma Ross died in 2010. Ross and her brother, Robert Jr., who is vice president of fixed operations, manage Bob Ross Buick-GMC and Mercedes-Benz of Centerville, started by their father, and Bob Ross Fiat, added in

2011. Their father was the first black Mercedes-Benz dealer in the United States, according to Mercedes-Benz USA. Three women took home 2013 Dealer of the Year awards in recognition of their achievements in sales, service, customer relations and an overall commitment to excellence. The recipients were selected by local and national minority business and trade organizations. They are: -- Gail Burrus Martin, CEO of Martin Management Group in Bowling Green, Ky. -- Lori Lum Toyooka, president and general manager of Lum’s Auto Center in Warrenton, Ore. -- Evelyn Chatel, co-owner of Freedom Toyota-Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram in Harrisburg, Pa. The Urban Wheel Awards ceremony was sponsored by Decisive Media, publisher of auto and other publications for the multicultural market. You can reach Arlena Sawyers at asawyers@crain.com. PHOTO INFO: Kathy Jackson’s award was presented by Automotive News publisher Peter Brown, right, and Motown recording legend, Martha Reeves, left, of Martha and The Vandellas. PHOTO ONE: Jenell Ross is President of Dayton’s Bob Ross Automotive Group, which owns Buick, GMC, Mercedes Benz and Fiat dealerships

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A Healthier Life Begins In The Kitchen worship and in workplaces. You can start today by joining the movement and liking the Network for a Healthy California on Facebook. Small Steps Can Make a

by Chef Nikki Shaw (NAPS)—Chefs and parents are joining forces in the fight against obesity. Good health depends on the support of both professional kitchens, where we create healthy menu options, and in homes, where we put healthy food on the table for our families.

that are at greater risk of obesity and suffer from serious health problems. With the help of the Network, I want to empower parents to make healthy changes for their families with the same tips and recipes that have helped me be a successful chef and mom.

For the past couple of years, I have partnered with the Network for a Healthy California to help improve the health of families, especially those

To fight obesity, we have to make healthy changes in our kitchens, in our neighborhoods as well as in grocery stores, schools, places of

Big Difference • Cook as a family. Involve your kids in picking recipes and choosing healthy fruits and vegetables for every meal. Show them how to prepare healthy dishes and snacks so they can feel they’re helping. • Keep moving. Set an example and make time every day to enjoy activities like walking, biking or dancing. • Make it fun! Prepare snacks or meals that kids will want by choosing colorful combinations, putting fruits or vegetables onto a stick or cutting them into fun shapes. One of my favorite dishes for fall is the Easy Turkey Skillet Dinner. Easy Turkey Skillet Dinner spray ¾ turkey 1 and chopped 3 3 paste

Nonstick cooking pound lean ground medium onion, peeled

1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 medium zucchini, sliced

New Tell All Biography on American Idol’s Rap & Pop Superstar Nicki Minaj poses have been outcast by this futuristic Barbie.

The hip-hop movement that began in the Bronx during the 1970s has spread around the globe, in Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia and the Middle East - It was just a matter of time before a woman hip-hop star would come through the cracks separating pop from rap and appeal to two powerful audiences at once and become a megastar.

Spray nonstick cooking spray in a large skillet. Brown turkey and onion over medium heat until turkey is cooked through and onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and seasonings. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add zucchini and cook for 5 minutes more. Serve while hot.

In just two short years, Nicki’s worldwide album sales exceed four million; she has close to 20 million Facebook ‘Likes’ and an unbelievable 13 million-plus Twitter followers and will reach the homes of over 300 million people worldwide as she becomes the newest addition as a judge on the worlds greatest talent show, “American Idol”.

• Celebrity Chef Nikki Shaw hosts “Today’s Flavor” on Sirius XM and was a contestant on the Food Network’s search for “The Next Food Network Star.” For more information on the Network for a Healthy California, visit www. facebook.com/networkforahealthycalifornia.

Based on a strong reputation built through mix-tapes and guest appearances with legendary artists, Nicki’s debut ‘Pink Friday’ was one of the most anticipated albums of 2010 and it did not disappoint. Featuring cuts ‘Your Love’, ‘Right Thru Me’, ‘Moment 4 Life’, and ‘Check It Out’ featuring Will.I.Am, ‘Pink Friday’ was certified platinum a month after its release and soon reached Billboard’s # 1 spot.

Keep your family healthy with this Easy Turkey Skillet Dinner.

tomatoes, chopped tablespoons tomato

Keep Your Energy Up around the neighborhood or mowing the lawn, can help you build strong bones and muscles, reduce body fat and feel great. Being active uses energy, and you’ll feel invigorated. • Finally, snack smart. Rather than empty calories, enjoy something like this:

(NAPS)—The next time you feel your energy flagging, consider this advice from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other experts: Getting a balance of protein and nutrients in your diet is the key to keeping your energy up all day. That means making sure you eat a variety of whole grains, fruit, veggies and protein at each meal.

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• For starters, have a good breakfast. After many hours of fasting, a nutritious breakfast helps provide energy for an active day. A breakfast filled with a balance of nutrients—protein, grains, fruit and dairy—will give your brain as well as your body what it needs to get you through the morning at your best. • Next, get moving. Getting a little physical activity each day, activities like taking a 30-minute walk

24-7 Energy Snack Mix 2 cups roasted peanuts 1 cup toasted sunflower seeds ¼ cup dried mango, diced ¼ cup dried apples, diced ½ cup M&Ms Toss ingredients together in large bowl. Portion ¼-cup servings into plastic snack bags. Makes: 16 servings An important part of that snack is the protein you get from the peanuts. Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RD, LD, says, “Peanuts are a powerhouse of protein. With seven grams per serv-

ing, peanuts contain more protein than any nut. Protein is one of the essential nutrients in life. It is important not only for growing children but also for maintaining muscles, bones and skin throughout life.” Moreover, peanuts are a natural source of plant-based protein. Collins recommends choosing more plantbased proteins as part of a healthy lifestyle. The government’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans specifically point out the need for a shift in food intake to a more plant-based diet; one that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts. Whether you’re a vegetarian or looking to cut down on saturated fat levels, peanuts can be a smart choice when looking for a boost of protein in any meal. Learn More For further peanut facts, tips and recipes, go to the National Peanut Board website at http://nationalpeanutboard. org. Nutrition in a nutshell: A balanced diet, including plenty of peanuts and other plant-based protein foods, can help keep you energized all day.

Nationwide (January 28, 2013) -- Amber Communications Group, Inc.’s imprint Colossus Books has published Nicki Minaj: The Woman Who Stole The World. With never before seen photos and interviews that bring you deep into the heart and soul of this modern day Queen of Hip-Hop, author Lynette Holloway takes readers on a journey of uncompromising talent, beauty and starships. From the island of Trinidad & Tobago, to the crack filled streets of South Jamaica, Queens, to Young Money with Lil Wayne and Drake, to her spell binding collaborations, to Pink Fridays and Roman Holidays, to the turmoil and drama of her amazing internationally reknowned and acclaimed World Tours. This is the story of a Onika Tanya Maraj, born on December 8, 1982 in St. James, a suburb of Trinadad and Tobago’s capital city Port of Spain, of African, Trinidadian and Indo-Asian

descent, who grew up singing in the choir, in a home, filled with drugs, alcohol, violence and her mother’s love. This is the story of Nicki Minaj a young girl living in New York City, with the drive, discipline and determination to make this world and this moment, all her’s, “FOR LIFE”. I fly with the stars in the skies, I am no longer trying to survive, I believe that life is a prize, but to live doesn’t mean you’re alive... We done did everything they can think of - Greatness is what we on the brink of. I wish that I could have this moment for life, for life, for life Cuz in this moment I just feel so alive, alive, alive. - “Moment For Life” - NICKI MINAJ

The now multi-platinum debut ‘Pink Friday’ boasts the most charted singles by any female rap artist and album in Billboard history, while Nicki herself became the first artist to have seven singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart simultaneously. Garnering a MTV Video Award, two American Music Awards and three Grammy Awards nominations, it was no surprise that Billboard Magazine named Nicki Minaj their 2011 Rising Star. Nicki Minaj’s sophomore album, ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’, released in April 2012, is home to the multi-platinum mega-smash ‘Starships’, ‘Right By My Side’ featuring Chris Brown, ‘Beez In The Trap’ and the infectious ‘Pound The Alarm’.

Nicki Minaj: The Woman Who Stole the World has been licensed by Bookspan’s “Black Expressions Book Club” and “The Book of the Month Club” as a featured selection. The book’s chapters include: “The Rulers of Modern Hip-Hop and Young Money”, “Nicki Minaj Growing Up”, “Lil Wayne Discovers Nicki”, “Making The First Album - Pink Friday”, Nicki’s Launch towards Superstardom”, “Black Barbie, Japanese Anime, Lady Gaga”, Making the Second Album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded” and “Nicki Minaj On Tour” Nicki Minaj: The Woman Who Stole the World was written by Chicago-based author Lynette Holloway. Ms. Holloway is an online content provider, serving as associate managing editor at Diversity MBA Magazine. She is the Midwest bureau chief for The Root, a contributor at NewsOne, and Xinhua News Agency. The award-winning journalist is a former associate editor at Ebony magazine and staff writer at The New York Times, where she covered the music and radio industries. Her work has been featured in Essence, Uptown and People magazines. As a political analyst, Ms. Holloway has appeared as a radio guest on WVON’s Perri Small Show and WEAA’s Michael Eric Dyson Show. She has a BA from Macalester College and studied at the University of Chicago. For interviews, contact Ms. Holloway at: lynette.holloway@sbcglobal.net BOOK DETAILS: Nicki Minaj: The Woman Who Stole The World By Lynette Holloway ISBN # 978-1-937269--30-2 120 PAGES / TRADE PAPERBACK / PHOTOS - $12.00 EBOOK - ISBN # 978-937269-31-9 / $2.99

The only question for Nicki Minaj is how far she wants to take the game. She has littered the landscape with past MCs like Lil Kim and Foxy Brown, who for all intents and pur-

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