February 2012 Issue 8
Adele Fires Back
Are You Scaring Men Off??
Who are the Webster’s ?
Love is in the air
Greetings, Welcome to February. This month is all about Love and African American History. Two things that I Love . African Americans have contributed mind body and soul to help shape this great country into what it is today. It would not be able to move forward without the countless contributions of African Americans. Many of the things we take for granted such as air conditioners, light bulbs, elevators, pencil sharpeners typewriters, fountain pens. The list goes on and on. You would really be surprised at all the things we as a people have brought to the table of America. If you want to know more click this link.
February is all about Love. Love is in the air. Many people don’t know how this wonderful holiday came to be. Let me give you a little education. Just in case you are on jeopardy and need to know. This day originated as a day to honor St Valentine. St Valentine was a Christian priest . He was being persecuted by the king because he was performing illegal marriages for young soldiers. The king thought that soldiers should remain single. When St Valentine would not stop performing the weddings, he was thrown into jail. While he was in jail awaiting execution , he penned a love letter to his sweetheart. He signed the letter “From your Valentine.” Thus a holiday was born. How sweet.
Now you have learned about African American History and Valentine Day History. How empowered you are.
Be Blessed, Roxanne
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Editors Perspective
2 Celebrating V Day
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Meet Keisha Jones 4 Love is in the air 19 Click the Links 5 Scaring men off
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Go Red for Women 6 Movie Mania
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Change Your Life 8 Our Sports Authority 24 Chefs Corner 10 Black History 26 Adele Fires Back 11 Who Are the Webster? 28 What R U Reading 12 Contributing Writers Finance and You
14 Contact us 32
Poetry and Prose 15
Travel and Romance 16 3
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What is Go Red For Women? In 2004, the American Heart Association (AHA) faced a challenge. Cardiovascular disease claimed the lives of nearly 500,000 American women each year, yet women were not paying attention. In fact, many even dismissed it as an “older man’s disease.” To dispel the myths and raise awareness of heart disease as the number one killer of women, the American Heart Association created
Go Red For Women – a passionate, emotional, social initiative designed to empower women to take charge of their heart health.
What is the goal of Go Red For Women? Go Red For Women encourages awareness of the issue of women and heart disease, and also action to save more lives. The movement harnesses the energy, passion and power women have to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease. It challenges them to know their risk for heart disease and take action to reduce their personal risk. It also gives them the tools they need to lead a heart healthy life.
In 2010, the American Heart Association set a strategic goal of reducing death and disability from cardiovascular disease and strokes by 20% while improving the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20% by the year 2020.
Why is the red dress the symbol of women and heart disease? In 2003, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the American Heart Association and other organizations committed to women’s health joined together to raise awareness of
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women and heart disease. The NHLBI introduced the red dress as a national symbol for women and heart disease awareness and the American Heart Association adopted this symbol to create synergy among all organizations committed to fighting this cause.
By working together to advance this important cause, the American Heart Association, NHLBI, and other women’s health groups will have a greater impact than any one group could have alone.
Be sure to register to get your red dress pin.
Why do Go Red For Women and other red dress campaigns target women instead of men and women? In the past, heart disease and heart attack have been predominantly associated with men. Historically, men have been the subjects of the research done to understand heart disease and stroke, which has been the basis for treatment guidelines and programs. This led to an oversimplified, distorted view of heart disease and risk, which has worked to the detriment of women.
Because women have been largely ignored as a specific group, their awareness of their risk of this often-preventable disease has suffered. Only 55 percent of women realize heart disease is their No. 1 killer and less than half know what are considered healthy levels for cardiovascular risk factors like blood pressure and cholesterol. The Go Red For Women movement works to make sure women know they are at risk so they can take action to protect their health.
For more info Go www.goredforwomen.org
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6 Attitude Adjustments That Can
is temporary, at best, and leads to more "wanting."
Change Your Life for Good!
The quality of your life itself is what will bring you the most happiness, not the Do you feel like your life could be happier? A bet-
quantity or quality of your stuff.
ter tomorrow could start with something as sim-
Spend some time each day doing what you
ple as your attitude. Our perspectives have a huge
love.
effect on our overall level of happiness. They can
Build meaningful relationships that uplift you.
affect our success as well.
Take action to create a life filled with what truly means the most to you.
Over time, attitudes become habitual. Because of this, they can take a bit of effort to change, but
Be patient. Our society has trained us to be in a
such work is well worth your time!
hurry and expect immediate gratification. However, some of the great things in life Try these techniques to bring greater happi-
take time to bring to fruition.
ness and success into your life: Enjoy the process of creating the life you de-
Start each day by making a mental list of
sire. Each day will bring you one step
things you're thankful for. You can do this
closer. Being impatient tends to push your
while you're lying in bed just before you get
goals farther away.
up, in the shower, or while driving to work. This simple mental exercise will adjust your
Believe in yourself. Life is much more pleasant
focus to the good things that you already have.
when you have faith in yourself. Remember: You've already done things that are much Love life, not stuff. Do you feel that having more
more difficult than just about anything you
possessions will make you happy? What usu-
may still wish to accomplish. So you know you
ally happens is that, after you acquire some-
can achieve your future plans.
thing, it never seems to mean as much to you as you thought it would. After the newness Consider learning to walk. How many
wears off, you're back to wanting some more
times does a baby fall before they fi-
new stuff! So the joy in most new possessions
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nally can stand up unassisted, let alone
covered an ineffective way of trying to do
walk? And we keep learning more over
something. That's all. The knowledge
time. Even a 10-year old doesn't walk
gained only makes you more capable in the
as well as a 30-year old. It takes many
future.
years of practice. Adjusting your attitude and making the changes How many times are you willing to fall
permanent will take some work, but this effort
down and get back up now? When you believe in yourself and expect success, you're more likely to succeed. Your upbeat attitude will lead you to seek
pays off. Your attitude affects your perspective,
solutions to your challenges until you
what you notice, and what you fail to notice. So
reach your goal.
by adjusting your attitude, you can shift your whole reality!
Sometimes being smart is sufficient. We often believe that everything worthwhile requires a
Examine the attitudes you already hold that may
lot of work. However, many times, approach-
be limiting your life and happiness. What per-
ing challenges by working smart instead of
spectives and beliefs would serve you better?
working hard can save a lot of time and grief.
Use the above ideas to start the process of adjusting those ineffective attitudes today for a happier tomorrow.
Sit down and reflect on your situation from the perspective that there's a simple solution to each challenge. You might be surprised how clever you can be if you make an effort to find an easy but satisfactory solution.
Lorene Collier Purcy There's no such thing as failure. Each time your plans fall short, analyze where they went wrong, learn from the experience, and continue moving forward.
When you "fail," all you've really done is dis-
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Shrimp Scampi w/Linguini (Tyler Florence)
Ingredients
1 pound linguini
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons extra-virgin
olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 shallots, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
Directions For the pasta, put a large pot of water on the stove to boil. When it has come to the boil, add a couple of tablespoons of salt and the linguini. Stir to make sure the pasta separates; cover. When the water returns to a boil, cook for about 6 to 8 minutes or until the pasta is not quite done. Drain the pasta. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) until the shallots are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add them to the pan and cook until they have turned pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan; set aside and keep warm. Add wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil. When the butter has melted, return the shrimp to the pan along with the parsley and cooked pasta. Stir well and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over a bit more olive oil and serve immediately.
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And The You Go Girl Award Goes To:
Adele
For many women, the ultimate insult is being called overweight. However, Grammy-nominated sensation Adele is not one of them--in fact, she says she's just fine with her shape and size. In response to a comment by fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld, who caused waves by outright calling the 23-year-old "fat" in an interview with Paris newspaper Metro this week, Adele had this to say: "I've never wanted to look like models on the cover of magazines. I represent the majority of women, and I'm very proud of that." Lagerfeld's critique of Adele (which also included praise for her "beautiful face" and "divine voice") received immediate backlash from the singer's fans, as well as many women who just plain thought the comment unnecessary. Calls to "boycott Chanel"--the fashion house Lagerfeld heads up--popped up on Twitter, and even sparked a dedicated Facebook page over the past two days. Lagerfeld has since apologized for his comment. On Wednesday, he told Metro that he is Adele's "biggest admirer" and that his quote was taken out of context.
Kudos to you Adele for standing up for the Plus Size Nation
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proper care is not given and con-
What are you reading??
sideration taken of all that is required. Women who enter into ministry will often meet with
greater testing than men in ministry, but they must forge ahead. This is my real life account of care giving and how it led to me to answering the call to minister." I wrote this book for several reasons. People are Care Giver:
living longer and therefore the decision to remain
My Call To Minister
in their homes or to go into retirement communi-
J. Taylor Currie
ties is becoming more of a topic of discussion as people age. There is also the decision to be made regarding parents or disabled persons
I have worked as a caregiver for thirty plus
needing more care that must be made.
years in several capacities. My work experi-
Having worked as a caregiver for a number of
ence as a C.N.A. in a long term care facility,
years and having been affected by the lack of care
private home and as a private home man-
in the medical field, has given me insight into the
ager has afforded me the opportunity to
filed of care giving. In the book I also detail how it
make certain observations in the are of care
was in this care giving role that I realized after a
giving. I am also a licensed Minister and
number of years that I was called to Minister....
have worked in various ministries in the
the book is very insightful in all areas of care giv-
church before answering my call to preach
ing, care giver and Minister are two careers or
the gospel.
roles that require many of the same attributes. My
My background, work history and educa-
book also details these by posing questions that a
tion has allowed me to see the positive and
person should ask themselves when contemplat-
negative sides of care giving. I have also
ing the role of care giver and or minister. The
worked as, a bookkeeper, file clerk, recep-
book is peppered with scripture preceding each
tionist, juvenile counselor, companion/
chapter and throughout. it will make you laugh
care giver, as well as a substitute teacher. I
and it will make you cry. Life is like that.
view all of these positions as care giving in one manner or another. Care giver and Minister are two extremely
Look for it at PublishAmerica.net
important vocations that can mean life or death for the recipients of their care if
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What to do with your
ployer. Also, keep in mind, not all employers will offer a 401(k).
old 401(k)
Your final option is to cash out the plan. This is very tempting to a lot of people, especially
Whether you lost your job due to this unfortu-
when facing financial difficulty. This option
nate economy, retired, or maybe just chose a
should be considered with time and thought,
different career path, you will want to carefully
and maybe the advice of loved ones or even a
consider your options for your 401(k) retire-
financial advisor. Your retirement funds are
ment plan at your former employer.
just that, for retirement. However, some people decide they need the funds pay for daily living
You can leave the 401(k) with current plan.
expenses or to pay off some other bills that may
This may seem the most hassle-free, but it can
be hanging over their heads. There are also
come with several drawbacks. First, you may
quite hefty penalties to take an early with-
be assessed additional fees that were not pre-
drawal on the funds if you are younger than 59
sent while you worked for the employer. Sec-
½.
ond, the employer can change investment companies, leaving you somewhere in between.
My advice is talk with some sort of financial ad-
Your investment choices could also become lim-
visor. Most advisors will give a free consulta-
ited. Most importantly, you are not able to con-
tion. Talk with several, so you know you are
tribute to the fund any longer. In addition, it
getting good advice for you situation, and not
may be harder to make withdrawals when the
just a salesman waiting on his next commission
time comes.
check. Your banker may be a great place to
You can roll the funds into an IRA (Individual
start; she will have suggestions for you, or may
Retirement Account). Usually, there is a wide
even refer you to a retirement specialist. Your
array of investment choices, you can make addi-
church group may also have a great reference
tional contributions whenever you like, and you
for you.
can choose your investment company or com-
My last piece of advice is to ensure that you are
panies.
working with a legitimate company, if you
You can roll your old 401(k) to your 401(k)
choose to roll it over to an IRA. As we all know,
with your new employer. The two funds will
there are scammers waiting out there to prey
become one. Your money could grow faster,
on the vulnerable. Check with the Better Busi-
with compounding. A factor to consider with
ness Bureau or Chamber of Commerce to en-
this option is that once the money is rolled into
sure you are dealing with a legitimate company.
the new employer’s 401(k), you cannot roll it
Sara Hughes Bank Manager
back out until you are no longer with that em-
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Abuse is not Love,
Abuse is not love, no matter what you say It will surely happen again, another night, another
No Matter What You Say!
day. So I decided to leave, make a brand new start
Abuse is not love, No Matter What You Say!
Sadly, I still love him deep in my heart.
I tried so hard to get away,
But Abuse is not Love No Matter What You Say
Time and time again he’d hurt me
It was time for me and the child I now carried to
Then begged me to stay.
flee.
Said it would never happen again.
I will, with the help of My God - take care of my
Told me I was his lover and his friend.
Child and me.
I wanted to believe what he told me.
My life I have realized is mine and I hold it dear.
He promised he would show me, then he put me
My child doesn’t deserve a life filled with fear
in his arms to hold me.
It is my duty to protect this child from hurt and
The pain soon went away, and the physical scars,
harm,
yes they healed.
I will no longer be seduced by sweet words and
But each time he abused me, another piece of my
machismo charm
self esteem was peeled.
Abuse is not love, no matter what you say..
I loss my pride and my self worth, I felt utterly de-
Good bye my abuser, I have found a better way
feated
Too live my live without fear every day.
Because of was the way I was treated.
Abuse is not Love No matter what you say.
Time and time again, he told me how much he
I stayed because you said that you loved me and
loved me and would never let me go,
would not do it again
Said I belonged to him and he wanted the whole
But you lied, my used to be lover and friend.
world to know.
I let my self worth sink to the bottom of the sea,
Oh I wanted to believe, because now I carried
Forgetting who created me.
within me ,
I am leaving and I will not return,
a child, that we conceived.
Abuse is not Love, A lesson well learned.
But it happened again, this time It was worse
I have forgiven, but I will not forget
because the child I carried within, he began to
Abuse is not Love, My God made me to loved
curse.
Not to be hit.
Abuse is not love no matter what you say.
Abuse is Not Love, No Matter What you Say.
Yes the hurt and the pain will go away, but the
© Evangelist Janice O. Alston 11/2011
memories will They will stay..
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Whether you are trying to spice up an old relationship or strengthen a new one, romantic places can be a useful tool. It is important to remember that romance is more a state of mind than a destination. Still, there are certain locales which are more likely than others to inspire loving feelings.
We all recognize that feeling of being in love – the rest of the world could disappear and you and your partner would never notice. This time of bliss is the perfect opportunity to get away from it all, and of course you’ll need to choose a romantic spot for your dreamy vacation together. As it turns out, the world is just full of fabulous locations lovebirds like you have been flocking to for endless years.
Instead of focusing on finding the ideal romantic spot, try making the places around you more romantic. It is rooted more in thoughts and feelings than in a certain location. With the right mindset, most any place can be romantic. Try one or all these tips:
Focus with all of your senses. Notice the colors of the changing leaves, the scents in the air, and the feel
of the cool water.
Make lots of physical contact with your partner. Hand holding, hugging, and kissing can all cause a more
romantic feeling. Eye contact is also important. Avoid any negative conversations. Focus on positive things, such as your hopes and dreams for the future. Laugh. Believe it or not, sharing a good laugh can increase feelings of love and romance.
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For many, nothing is more romantic than a shot of pure adrenaline. If heart-pounding fear and exhilaration turn you and your partner on, try:
Helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon
Hot-air balloon ride over your own city
Take an African safari If you are a true romantic at heart, you may find romance in yesteryear. For many, the simpler times evoke a feeling of love and nostalgia. If you and your partner yearn for the simplicity of long ago, here are a few tips:
Horse-drawn carriage through Central Park
Riding horses along
the beach at sunset
Tandem bike riding through San Francisco
Flying kites in a meadow If these tips are a bit costly for you, try to find an old-fashioned soda or malt shop (SONIC). Listen to some old tunes and share a chocolate shake! Rona Walton Destynee Travel
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What Valentine’s Day
level. Twice a week allows us to celebrate what’s really important and no it’s not Valentine’s Day.
SHOULD really be about
It’s every day you see your mate, every day both are alive, every time you hear their voice. Create a list of your own:
The world celebrates Valentine’s Day as a DAY to
Things my spouse loves done to and for them.
List three things my spouse loves to do
List three things my spouse would love a break from
List five things you love most about your spouse-just five. This will take some thought.
Don’t allow some commercial to dictate what you do on the day call Valentine’s Day .
show your love towards others. I see nothing wrong with this tradition other than the obvious question of what about the other 364 days.? Do the loved ones not deserve love the rest of the year? Look at the divorce rate in the church. The church is where one would believe people had it together having God on their side. The divorce
Celebrate each day As Valentine‘s day.
rate is super high as well. What if twice a week was Valentine’s day. Twice a week unannounced ,
Make yours special and unique the entire year and not just on Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day where both spouses enjoyed doing something that was special for their mate. You would grow tired of eating boxes of chocolate. Grow tired of eating out. The card drawer would become full of Valentine’s Day cards
Steve Harris
.So what’s left? Answer. The daily double- How well do you really know your spouse? What brings a smile to their face? Tell them that you’ll take them to lunch-but instead you make their favorite meal from scratch and take them to a park or even eat in the car. Spend your lunch break talking to your spouse on the phone reminiscing about the first time you met, went out together, first kiss . Take over one another home duties this will really make you appreciate your spouse on a new
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Love has everything to do with it!"
Get to know God more! Pray and worship Him. Most of us who give........ and we give to others,
Happy Valentine's Day! I would like to talk about
forget about ourselves!. Pamper yourself! Get your
love! This is a day when we express
hair done, nail , feet. Put on some-
to our love ones and friends ,how
thing nice to wear. Exercise, go
much love we have for them . I can
walking! What ever you need to do
not love you until I have love within
to feel good about your self. It will
me.
help to build your self esteem. Give you confidence.
Dear God, help us to love one another . First show us how to love
Show God that you love Him by tak-
ourselves. Forgive ourselves . Most
ing care of yourself.
of all accepting who we are!
If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he
Never be afraid be yourself! No one can be you
is a liar; for he that loveth not his brother whom
better than you! Accept your own uniqueness! Ac-
he hath seen, how can he love god whom he hath
cept the beauty of God inside of you and it will
not seen? 1 John 5:20
start showing on the outside. Let the light of His
For those who say that they already know the Lord
love shine.
but they hate you , well.....shame on them! They
If you want to learn how to love and be a lovable
are missing out on knowing someone very special
person, I suggest that you get to know who God is
(YOU) who was created by God! That makes them
first . You can not give what you do not have within
a liar!
you!
Pray for them because , they can not have the love
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is
of God in their heart and hate you at the same
love. 1 John 4:8 If you do not know God, you do not
time! So you continue to let the love of God shine
know love. God is love!
through you anyhow!
God loves you just the way you are. Tall , short,
Remember that you have, to have Gods love within
skinny, fat, black or white. He loved you so much
you first before you are able to love someone else.
that He gave us His son Jesus!
I pray that your days be filled with love , peace,
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only
and joy! " Love has everything to do with it!"
begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him
Pastor Nannie D German
should not perish, but have everlasting life. John
Madison , N J
3:16
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into a new friendship [friendship has to be estab-
Scaring Men Off..
lished before you can form a relationship] with pre-
As a woman I do not believe that I have all of the
conceived notions and/or societal stigmas on what
answers…hell, I just feel that I follow my instinct
they “should or should not”, do or say, rather than
about men and it has enabled or equipped me with
focusing on how they wish to be treated. Women
a sense of discernment that I honestly did not have
are the gatekeepers and they hold the power
years ago. In my opinion [and my commentary are
[maybe for some power is too strong of a word, too
just that] dating is not very hard and/or as compli-
bad] and/or control of a relationship, but they hold
cated as folks would like people to believe.
the power of training a man on how they should be treated.
Three years ago, I facilitated a discussion entitle Technology and Dating- has it helped or hindered Training not in the traditional sense like you would
the dating process? It amazed me that out of the
an animal not to use your carpet as a restroom, but
fifteen or so individuals in the room, only two of
training in how YOU wish and/or demand to be
them were dating, and that was one other woman
treated, and in turn you will respect him for the
and I. We discussed the pro’s and con’s of online
way in which he trains you to treat him. The train-
dating, the high number of individuals that are
ing begins the minute a woman meets a man.
meeting and marrying online [30k/annually], the
Those old fashioned values that some women say
ratio of men to women online, the percentage of
they don’t need or want, but deep down the truth
married men online [40%] and that 72% of women
is they’ve never had it, so they do not know how to
are more likely to find a lover from an online con-
respond to a man opening their door, helping them
nection. One of the underlying issues that re-
with their coat, pulling out their chair, and other
mained was that of fear. Fear of being alone, fear
small things that shows he is a gentleman from the
of loneliness, a fear of growing old alone, or fear of
old school.
not sharing joys and sorrows, and just the fear of not having anyone special in their lives.
The problem comes into play when they step
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Is it this mindset that women have the reason why so many are willingly and knowingly accepting crumbs from men? Is this why so many are willingly But as I sit and listen to some of the issues that
and knowingly dealing with men that they know
women have with men I’ve come to realize that
without the shadow of a doubt, are married or in-
maybe it’s not that all men are bad or not the right
volved?
“fit” for them, maybe it’s because they are afraid… afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing that will
Is there a pervasive attitude among women that if
no longer make a man interested in them. Sounds
they act a certain way or if they say a certain thing,
far-fetched, but not really. If you think about the
that it will “scare men off”…and is it this fear of
women that you know and recall some of the sto-
scaring men the reason why so many women end
ries that they have relayed to you, I’m sure you will
up in miserable situations? What are your
say “hmmm, now why did she allow this, that, or
thoughts?
the other”…take a minute or two and think about that.
Now that you have thought about it…and you have asked yourself that question, can you recall what their response were if you actually voiced your thoughts aloud to them. Where does this notion Share your answers with wefgwmagaand/or belief come from that if a woman demands zine@yahoo.com or sassyscribemedirespect or does not allow a man to use and abuse aent@yahoo.com Subject: Scaring Men Off. her, to take her body and discard her like an old wash rash, that by showing this, she will reveal her-
Saundra aka SassyScribe
self as unattractive, as argumentative, as too controlling, or too masculine?
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Today is swaggtastic meaning dripping with swag, today's hotlist is indeed swaggtastic.Up first is Underworld 3D with a well known star Kate Beckensale what can I say she lit up the screen like the 4th of July and there weren't even any fireworks everyone knows about the ongoing war between the vampires and the lichens i.e. werewolves, in this 4th film about the ongoing war they turn on beast mode as generation ok n calls it and takes it to a whole new level. There is a little bit of everything, fighting, love, an illegitimate love child you name it. Now everybody knows how I like my eye candy presented to us on a silver platter is super duper sexy Michael Ely um um um better than Campbell noodle soup. Have mercy he is fine and he shows us another side to his sexy acting abilities that of a police detective, outstanding. He even takes one for the team. Can't say anymore I've already said too much. GO SEE IT !!!!!!!
Next on today's hot list is The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, starts out slow and then pulls your trachea out of your throat threw your mouth awesome. Now some scenes may be a little raunchy but it's worth it. This guy (Daniel Craig) as my friend says is awesome he embodies all the characteristics if a modern day hero, and an up an coming actress Rooney Mara holds her on with a depth unlike anything I've ever seen. Warning this movie is very graphic but worth it GO SEE IT!!!!
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My last choice was hard to make because it hits so close to home. Ending today's hot list is Red Tails. Oh what an eye opener every black or African American needs to see this movie it recounts a part of American history we needed to be told with a jaw dropping eye candyarific all-star cast including Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding Jr., Bryan Cranston, Nate Parker, Tristan Wilds, Elijah Kelley, Leslie Odom Jr., Kevin Phillips, Method Man, David Oyelowo, Ne-yo, Marcus T. Paulk, Michael B Jordan, and many many many more eye candies I felt such pride as I saw them doing what they do best. I have to say this film really touched my heart and made me smile. Who knew we had such an impact in history. GO SEE IT!!!!!!!!
C J Kirven Movie Maniac
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Well, we all saw how my Super Bowl picks went. LOL! So much for that!
Let’s move on to the NBA. Let me start off by telling you, of the four major sports (Football, Basketball, Hockey, and Baseball), basketball is my least favorite. Why??? I honestly have no idea! In high school, I was a team manager, meaning for the high school basketball team, I kept stats, washed their dirty laundry (YUCK!), did whatever the coaches
ball is the defense. These roles change quite
needed me to do. It was a passion in high school. I
quickly during the game!
don’t know where that passion went. Anywho, all that rambling is leading me into the fact that I am
There are a few different ways a team can score.
not nearly as knowledgeable on the NBA as I am
about the other sports (although I once used to
points, the ball is shot from inside the arc
be).
(approximately 23 feet away from the basket)
The most often scored is a field goal, worth 2
3-point field goal is scored outside of the arc
Basketball is a team sport that is played on a court.
a free throw is attempted after a foul, and is
Professional games are usually played indoors, but
worth one point each and is shot from the free
you can go to just about any playground and find a
throw line ( approximately 15 feet from the basket)
pick up game of basketball being played. Each
a technical foul is also shot from this line and is
team has 5 players on the court at all times. Each
worth one point each.
team is trying to defend their own basket, in other words, trying to not let their opponent score. As in all sports, the team with the ball is the offense, and the team without the
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Fouls can play a very important part of scoring in basketball and can lead to several points scored. There are several different fouls that can, and do occur. While watching a game, it can seem like every play has some sort of foul on it! Personal fouls consist of hitting, slapping, pushing, and holding, blocking. If the team foul count is 4 or less, the
Charging fouls occur when the offensive player
team that got fouled gets the ball. If
runs over or pushes the defensive player.
over 5 team fouls, the player that
The ball is given to the team that the foul
got fouled gets 2 free throw
happened to.
attempts.
Technical fouls don’t involve player contact. It is basically rudeness; obscene gestures
or language, arguing and such. The players AND the coach could be called for this kind of foul. Two free throw attempts are given for this. Flagrant fouls are extreme fouls; punching, kicking. In addition to the normal two free throw attempts, the team also retains the ball after the free throw attempts.
Stay tuned for the next issue of NBA basics, which will consist of team positions.
Sara Hughes Chicago Bulls fan
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ABOLISHING BLACK The problem of having to be African and American,
HISTORY MONTH !?
simultaneously, has plagued African Americans since the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a paradox that WEB Dubois described as "a double consciousness" that black folks had to have in order to
WASHINGTON DC (NWSF News) -In a surprising bi-
survive in a white dominated society.
partisan move, passed legislation to abolish Black History Month. If the bill was not vetoed by the
During the early 20th century, the issue was bit-
newly elected president, Black History Month could
terly debated by those who wanted inclusion into
soon be history.
American society like Dubois and his Talented 10th and those who wanted separation like Marcus
The reason for the legislation is that after the elec-
Garvey and the Universal Negro Improvement As-
tion of this country's first black president, many
sociation .Later, during the 60's and early 70's there
Americans no longer believe the celebration of
was a constant ideological war between the Civil
black history is necessary. Some even have gone so
Rights activists and the Black Power activists that
far as calling for a ban on the teaching of black his-
personified itself in the forms of Dr. Martin Luther
tory because they say it is divisive.
King and Malcolm X. Dr. King believed in a dream where all Americans would be treated as equals
Although many white Americans, especially the
but Malcolm X envisioned a nightmare where Afri-
Right Wing, have questioned the validity of a
can Americans would forever be treated as second
month set aside to honor one racial group, there
class citizens.
are many blacks, as well, who would like to bid Black History Month a adieu. For some African
For many young African Americans, black history
Americans black history has been seen as a stum-
has been replaced by a Hip Hop pseudo culture that
bling block; just another barrier that has kept them
has long abandoned any connection to black cul-
from enjoying their piece of the American pie.
ture. Instead it has embraced a false ideology that
Many black people strive their whole lives to de-
music and fashion could end 400 years of oppres-
tach the word "African" from "African American."
sion. Some of the rappers are even claiming that they are no longer black but they are "Hip Hop."
"Ain't no need to be talking all that black stuff. That's just another way to divide us," says Carletta
"I don't care what color a dude is. As long as he
"CJ" Walker, owner of New City Beauty Salon in
keeps it gangsta, he's cool with me," says New York
Atlanta. "We need to stop living in the past."
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City aspiring rapper Tyrone "T-Boogie" Johnson.
owner of Black History, Inc, the world's largest dis-
"How is learning about black history gonna get me
tribuor of Afrocentric material has already an-
signed to a contract ?"
nounced that he will close his doors at the end of February unless business picks up.
The disconnection of the youth can partially be blamed on an educational system that has helped
Although, some African Americans have decided to
to promote institutionalized white supremacy un-
allow black history to fade into obscurity, there are
der the guise of preparing African American chil-
a few activists across the country who are not go-
dren to be able to make it in the real world. Any
ing out without a fight. They have started the Black
attempt to add Afrocentric studies to a curriculum
History Bailout Campaign. The group is asking the
by black teachers is often met with dire conse-
black community to come up with their own socio-
quences.
economic stimulus package as a last ditch effort to save black history.
CG Woods, an 8th grade social studies teacher in Jackson, Mississippi, recently was suspended with-
Although the activists hope that the movement
out pay for instructing his students to read "How
gains momentum over the next few weeks, as of
Europe Underdeveloped Africa" by Walter Rodney.
yesterday the only people protesting in front of the Capitol were an elderly man with a Marcus Garvey
Some say that the lack of appreciation for black his-
sweatshirt and his young grandson holding up signs
tory is due to the fact that what is usually cele-
that said,"
brated every February is not black history at all but the relatively brief history of black people in this
"A people without knowledge of their history is like
country; a history of emancipated slaves. Few have
a tree without roots."
paid attention to the rich history that African people had prior to 1619. This is mostly because the
Paul Scott writes for No Warning Shots Fired.com.
white corporations that have become the major
http://www.nowarningshotsfired.com He can be
sponsors of black history events have confined any
reached at info@nowarningshotsfired.com
discussion of black history to the boundaries of America.
Perhaps the people most affected by the end of Black History Month will be African American businesses, especially black book stores. Shaka Nzinga,
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WEFGW: Tell us how you met. Frank and Yvonne Webster: I met Rev Webster after I went to visit my daughter at the church she was attending. He attended a dinner I had at my home for the Pastors and ministers of the church. We began to talk and to date. We met and were married a year and 6 months later on July 3 2010..
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WEFGW: What do you feel the most important ingredients are to having a happy and complete marriage? Frank and Yvonne Webster: Being able to communicate with one another, respect each other opinions and to be willing to work out the differences
WEFGW : What advice would you share with other newlywed couples in the beginning stages of becoming one? Frank and Yvonne Webster: Always remember the honey moon, keep the fire burning, listen to your spouse and always be encouraging to each other and to pray together for each other.
WEFGW : We know that marriage is work. How have you learned to work together? Frank and Yvonne Webster: By realizing that we have to have God first, which is our foundation and everything else will fall in place. We also pray together.
WEFGW : Do you work together in ministry? Frank and Yvonne Webster: Yes we travel together to various churches in the DFW Metroplex. . We teach an ex-offender program Tuesday mornings at Ft Worth, Texas Parole and Probation office. The program is called The Most Excellent Way. It is a faith based support group program where we volunteer our gifts and talents to help other reach a lasting relationship with Jesus Christ.
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