Yes We Can Newspaper August 2010

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New School Year, New Beginning Jobs!

It is not too late for your child to become a good student

By Josephine Williams Can it be ­ the start of another school year? Some will greet the new year with great anticipation while others will meet the challenge with trepidation and indifference.

Regardless of the emotion, the journey is unavoidable and so consider making it a positive endeavor.

But how? Students, know that your education is priceless and the key to your future.

A good education promises a lucrative future; without it, life may be more of a struggle. It is wise, then, to make the most of each day.

Prepare for the upcoming year. Don't just allow it to happen. First, set definitive and measurable goals ­ something realistic but challenging.

"I will do better" is not good enough.

"I will raise my GPA to (a set number) by my first report card" is better.

Now, devise a course of action to meet that goal.

Secondly, prepare mentally.

A positive attitude adds joy to learning and allows for perseverance in the most stressful situations. Then, determine to exercise all your academic skills: listening, note­taking, asking questions, completing homework, reviewing for tests, and giving your best at all times. Finally, enjoy the year. Become a positive participant in school life both academically and socially. Success or failure in school is your choice.

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Advanced Preparation Can Ease The Pain Of Job Loss Riverside, CA ­ August 3, 2010 ­ With millions of Americans unemployed, some for an extended period of time, those who currently have a job would be well­ served by remembering the Scouting Motto: Be Prepared.

If you haven’t been a victim of a layoff, it is highly likely that someone you know has. Let this grim reality serve as an incentive to get your financial ducks in a row in case you’re the next one to find a pink slip in the mailbox.

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Against All Odds

One Womans mission to help teenage mothers reunite with their families

By Staff Writer Ms. Lorretta Jean Crudup , a single parent of four, raised her children when all odds were against her. Lorreta, now 77 years old

worked for the State Employment Office for over 22 years. Ms. Crudup then became an actress at age 59.

She appeared in over 20 movies and sitcoms

including Speed, Family Matters, and Fresh Prince of Bel­Air. Lorretta is now the President/CEO of “Young Women’s Unlimited”, a non­profit organization that assists pregnant teens.

Her organization provides counseling to these pregnant teens, many of whom parents put them out because they got pregnant.

Ms. Crudup’s organization works as a mediator between teen and parent to help convince the parent to give their daughter and their new grandchild the support they need. Her counseling

has helped to mend many relationships that would otherwise remain broken.

In most cases, the teenager and the newborn are able to remain at home where they will feel secure and loved.

Young Women’s Unlimited also assist these young mothers with food and clothing if needed.

Ms. Crudup is obviously not one to sit at home wondering what she can do, she has written her first book to be published the end of this year and has plans to publish three other books. She can also be found supporting Women Shelters in Mexico or

distributing toys and books in the Children’s Cancer Ward at San Antonio Community Hospital in Upland.

Ms. Crudup’s compassion and dedication to those in need should be an example for all of us.

If you would like to support Ms. Lorretta Crudup’s Young Women’s Unlimited organization with donations to help her provide diapers, toys, baby clothing, food or traveling expense please contact her at 909­627­6755.

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August 2010

SMALL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

How To Protect Your Employees And Your Business Against Spam And Viruses

ByDawnBrister

to be 30 ­ 40% higher than it was in 2009. Spam can be a mere black hole Protectingyournetworkagainstspam of productivity, or it could be much and other Web threats can save you more;itcouldvirusesormalwarethat plenty steal information or shut down your operations.

The Web is a wondrous place filled with valuable information and One way criminals are luring victims harmless entertainment. It's also a isbytakingadvantageofglobalevents. dark place filled with phishing scams, Take the death of Michael Jackson as malware, viruses and spam an example. During the days (unsolicited or "junk" email). It's kind surrounding the announcement of like walking around in a new city, Internet traffic spiked with searches you never know when you are going on his past and what happened. to cross "that street" and find yourself Many of the highest­ranking search in an unsafe neighborhood. We all results related to his death were know not to send our banking actually malicious websites. Within information to the "kind gentleman" hours of the first report of Jackson's in a foreign country who needs help death, a wave of email spam with exchanging his royal inheritance; but subject lines such as "Confidential­ it's not always that obvious that you Michael Jackson" was unleashed encounteringacriminal. worldwide. Much of this spam contained links to viruses. Cisco I've had my own experiences with researchers identified eight different spam and viruses, but when writing botnet organizations using the this post I wanted to do a little Michael Jackson lure, including the researchtofindouttherealcostsandI Zeus Trojan which infected nearly 4 was stunned to be honest. Every year million computers worldwide in Cisco puts out an annual security 2009. reportbasedonindependentresearch and our own data. The Cisco 2010 According to aNetwork World online Midyear Security Report was just calculator, a 100 person business released. could be losing as much as $55,000 per year on spam (using the calendar Spam above I changed the employee number to 100 and left all other AccordingtotheCiscoreport;in2010 assumptionsatthedefaults.) thevolumeofglobalspamisexpected

Phishing

In2009,FBIDirectorRobertMueller fell prey to a phishing scheme when he responded to an email that purported to be from his bank asking himtoverifydetails.Ifitcanhappento him, it can happen to any of us.

According to the FBI, the costs of online fraud such as phishing schemes more than doubled between 2008 and 2009 from $265 million to almost$560millionin2009.Ifyouor one of your employees falls victim to one of these scams there could be evident direct costs, but what about the time to fix the issue? I'm pretty sure if all my bank accounts were compromised I wouldn't be 100% focused on work until I fixed it which couldtakeweeks!

Consider a security appliance. These tools combine firewall, VPN, and optional intrusion prevention system (IPS), email, and web security capabilities to protect your business What can you do to protect your fromthreats.Anyapplianceyouselect should fit into your existing network employeesandyourbusiness? plan and be able to grow with your Educate your employees. Securing business. your network is obvious, but if your employees aren't trained on the Determine remote access policies and productsandpoliciesyouputinplace, ensure you have a secure VPN. you're still leaving your business open Enabling employees to access your to attack. They need to know about network remotely can be critical to keeping their passwords safe, keeping improving productivity but can create their personal data safe (social risk. Make sure the VPN technology networks are a cyber criminal you are using is up to date and easy to playground) and avoiding it won't use. If it's too hard for users they'll happen to me syndrome. An official circumvent the system and open you uptorisk. securitypolicycanbeveryhelpful.

Work with a professional. I'm sure it's alittlerepetitiveatthispointbutIcan't stress enough how helpful a certified technical partner can be. Network securityisconstantlyevolvingascyber criminals think of new ways to attack victims. This is when you need an expertwatchingoutforyou.

If you find the task of securing your business against Web threats overwhelming,consultalocalcertified expert. We recently published a post on how to work with a partner, it's filled with good advice. Trained partners can make selecting, installing, and maintaining a security solutioneasy.

Small Businesses Taking Advantage of New Tools

By Gary Martin Today, technology is the great equalizer­with a common knowledge of how to manage and take advantage of available business tools small business owners now

have an fighting chance to compete with large enterprises. Having a small organization in our current economy can actually be an advantage to your growing organization. A new breed of

tech­savvy entrepreneur's now have the ability to build financial empires utilizing the latest in business management tools.

Small organizations should start to evaluate useful tools

such as VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol), Cloud SAAS (Software­As­A­ Service), CRM (Customer Relationship Manager) , ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and other tools

that may assist in streamlining their business work­flows.

Through the advances of the Opensource movement small businesses are now able to integrate these indispensable software packages into there organizations.

Google Apps­ An online collabaration suite developed

by Google, Inc. has an excellent cloud application that may fit the bill for a large number of organizations.

This software suite consist of an Office Suite, Messaging, Document Storage, Real Time Collaboration, full Administration controls and a price that can not be beat, “Free” for the first 50 users on the Standard Edition.

They also offer a paid version that comes to $50.00 per year per user. I would highly recommend any small business take advantage of this great tool. For more information on Google Apps you can go to http://google.com/apps

study area, Continued from Frontpage calendar. You must be quiet "New School Year, New vigilant! Be a part of your demonstrations of your student's school life by interest in your child's Beginning" Parents and guardians are important in the student's success. Help your child create goals and keep him on track throughout the year.

Know the district, school, and teachers' philosophies, expectations, rules, and

attending events, checking homework, and knowing your child's friends and teachers.

Partner with teachers to help ensure a positive successful year.

Lastly, provide an appropriate learning environment at home: a

achievements, and evidence of your goals for your child.

When you discover an interference, take action immediately. Don't assume it will naturally heal itself. It takes a community; be at the forefront of your child's educational community.

Publisher's Corner

The Start Of Our Families Restaurant A Son's Perspective of the start of his families Restaurant

By Robert Robinson really wouldn't know where Robinson Sr. and mother If there was a beginning I to start. My parents Robert Margaret Robinson it's funny she never really liked her name, so they named the restaurant Renee's.

My mother always felt that her name made her feel old. My father an excellent cook something he must have picked it up from his southern roots. As I recall talks of a hamburger stand my parents owned in the late 1980's that never panned out but, by the grace of God, my father's ambiguity and my mother's know how they successfully launched Renee's Fish & Soul Food.

It's really not that surprising as the food they prepare is the same food we grew up eating as kids. Our home was the house that all the family loved coming over for holidays and random evenings to have an excellent meal. When my mother felt the need to make a soul food dinner she would say, "You don't have to cook like this only on holiday's, cook it whenever you have a taste for it!"

By Ethel Martin足Miller

Feeling overworked? Feeling like your life is a endless track playing the same tune over and over again? We may all feel that at some point in time but a vacation may be the best way to stave off burnout.

Going to work day after day, month after month, year after year is inevitable for most of us but a vacation may be the change of pace we all need.

Vacations can help keep us healthier, can relieve stress and can enable us to recharge our batteries in order to regain some energy. Studies have shown that people who take more vacations show more satisfaction with their lives and less stress overall.

Vacations can help bond marriages and families while allowing everyone to spend uninterrupted, quality time together. Taking a break can enables us to return to our

lives refreshed and better equipped to handle whatever comes our way.

With the Economy in a bit of a rut most of us are finding it harder to do anything considered extra.

Maybe you could take a short trip to a near by city, call parks and recreation to see what'is happening in that city that may be free or affordable for the budget you are working with. Another low cost vacation idea could be a camping trip. Asked your family, friends and co足 workers about where they go for vacations. Sometime all it takes is gathering ideas, that can help us to make a decision to plan our own wonderful vacation. Summer will be over before you know it so get planning and get packing.

New Parents Selecting Your Babies First Bed

By Peter Alberson

If you're a brand new parent, or perhaps a father or mother to be, one of the most important things to consider for you will be getting the infant to sleep and keeping him or her sleeping. Because a baby that does not sleep well is a cause of friction in the household. So just like all parents you may spend a lot of time considering your baby's sleeping arrangements. One of the first things to take into account is whether or not your baby will sleep in your room with you. There are advantages and disadvantages to having your newborn asleep in your own bedroom. you will find the newborn makes a variety of little noises during the night and as a concerned new mother or father you will wake up to pretty much every single one of those noises. And of course each time you awaken can make you a little more tired the very next day.

Because just about the most difficult aspect of being a brand new mother or father is getting adequate rest so that both yourself, your spouse and your infant aren't excessively worn out. If your infant sleeps

in their own individual bed room you're less apt to be woken by all those little baby noises that she or he is likely to make during sleep. However in case you are a very stressed father or mother you may well still end up getting out of bed too many times during the night to check on the infant, apart from feeding times. Of course this also interrupts your rest. If you have your newborn in the bed room along with you then feeding times could be a little easier. You could have your infant sleeping in a cradle next to the bed so when feeding time comes they are right there alongside you all set to go. At the conclusion of the day the decision about whether or not you could have your baby sleeping within the room with you is one you can make between the two of you confident in the understanding that the newborn is going to be safe regardless of whether he or she sleeps in your room or their very own. It's just a matter of convenience for you and the infant. Try both and see which works best for you.

There's a wide range of cradles and basket bassinets available for you to select for your

newborn to sleep in. Modern suppliers of bassinets and cradles make exceptionally good products, pay attention to basic safety issues and sell the products at very competitive prices. You can find a fantastic looking basket bassinet in a wide range of models and colours that will suit the tastes of almost any father or mother. And when you buy online you will find the prices very keen, and you will get a much better deal buying online than you'll get from a physical store.

Congratulations on the new newborn, or newborn to be.

Invest some time thinking about what plans you'll make to ensure that your infant is secure and happy and sleeps well at night. Browse a few of the wonderful basket bassinets available on the internet, make your choice and you should have a happy comfortable and hopefully sleeping baby.

STAFF Publisher: Ethel Martin-Miller Senior Editor: Gary Martin Associate Editor: Christie Acevedo Staff Photographer: Sharron Thompson Contributing Writers Stephanie Martin-Velez Catherine Shepherd Rhonda Daniels Shari Delisle, Ph.D Denise Peoples Felecia Thompson-Ramzy Rick Debruyne Rhonda Daniels

Letters, Articles, Personals replies and comments appearing in the Yes We Can Newspaper reflect the opinions of the writers, and do not constitute an endorsement by the Yes We Can Newspaper or staff. Yes We Can Newspaper assumes no responsibility for articles, letters or press releases and unsolicited material. Decisions as to the editing and publishing of materials are on a space availability basis. All rights are reserved on materials accepted for publication unless otherwise specified.

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HEALTHY COMMUNITY

Au ti sm

Wh at you sh ou l d kn ow ByChristieAcevedo Autism, is a complex developmental disability that, although rarely talked about, effects the lives of approximately 1 percent of American Children. One mother of an autistic childstated,“NotwoAutisticchildren are the same” and this was proven true through most of the interviews and research in which I conducted.

The major similarity on the feelings toward these children are they are bright, noticed things most of us take for granted and although every form of Autism takes understanding, these extraordinary children are often people that make a positive impact onallofthelivesthattheytouch.

TherearefivemajortypesofAutism: • Classic autism — This is the most severe form of autism. People with classic autism have problems talking and relating to people. They can be hypersensitive to their environment.

Certain sounds, colors and textures can upset them. They compulsively cling to rituals, such as eating the same foods or watching the same TV show every day at the same time.

Changesinroutinecanupsetthem.

• Asperger’s Syndrome — A type of autism that causes problems with social and communication skills, but does not trigger language delays.

PeoplewithAsperger’scanbesocially awkward, may not understand conventional social rules or may show a lack of empathy. They may make limited eye contact, seem to be unengaged in a conversation and not understand the use of gestures. They also have average or above­average intelligence.

• Childhood Disintegrative Disorder — A type of autism that develops in children who previously seemed perfectly normal. Sometime between ages 2 and 4, these children stop talking, lose potty­training skills and stop socializing. They can stop playing, lose motor skills and fail to

makefriends.

• Rett Syndrome — A condition that usually affects girls and is marked by poor head growth. People with this disorder have poor verbal and social skills. They have repetitive hand movements such as hand­wringing, excessive hand­washing and clapping. Mental retardation is common.

• Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified — A condition in which some — but not all — of the symptoms of classic autism and another pervasive developmental disorders are seen. In these cases, there can be social and speech problems, as well as unusual sensitivities to specific sights and sounds.

Sources: Autism Society of America, Cure Autism Now, Yale Child Study Center at Yale University, National InstituteofMentalHealth Many parents are encouraged to join groups for support and to gain knowledge. One mother of a four year old Autistic son said, “I have not met any other parents around me that has a child like mine. Such a big worldtofeelsoalonein.“. Morethan one parent with an autistic child described themselves as “lucky” describing how they felt to be raising these remarkable children. One fatherdescribedhis15yearoldsonby saying,”Inmyson’scasehedoeshave the savant math ability, a photographic memory, and gregarious social skills.”

He continued by saying, “My son has an enormous vocabulary, math abilities, understands concepts immediately, and can apply his knowledge. His IQ is 149. BUT he is single minded, “stems”, fixates on a subject in exclusion to all others, and demands torunanyconversation.”

JudyMonroe,amotherofafouryear old Autistic son named Ian best summed it up the feelings I got from

most of the parents interviewed by saying, “The best thing about Autism is that my son will NOT careifyouarerichorpoor,ifyouare white or black, or if you are popular or shy. He won’t care if you don’t like him cause of how he looks. He will love you with all his heart always and not let it ride on how much you give him. He will be quirky but not fault you for yours. I love my son as I love my other two kids but I feel that he has the advantage over them since he will lead his life by his heart and not by what society dictates. Too bad everyone couldn’t have the good thingsaboutAutism.”

Tolearnmoreaboutautismortofind support in your area you could go to: www.ieautism.org..or www.autismspeaks.org TherearefivemajortypesofAutism: • Classic autism — This is the most severe form of autism. People with classic autism have problems talking and relating to people. They can be hypersensitive to their environment.

Certain sounds, colors and textures can upset them. They compulsively cling to rituals, such as eating the same foods or watching the same TV show every day at the same time.

Changesinroutinecanupsetthem.

• Asperger’s Syndrome — A type of autism that causes problems with social and communication skills, but does not trigger language delays.

PeoplewithAsperger’scanbesocially awkward, may not understand conventional social rules or may show a lack of empathy. They may make limited eye contact, seem to be unengaged in a conversation and not understand the use of gestures. They also have average or above­average intelligence.

• Childhood Disintegrative Disorder — A type of autism that develops in children who previously seemed perfectly normal. Sometime between

By Staff Writer Remember the fat kid at your elementary school? You know the child that few kids would play with because he/she looked different? In the 80′s the fat kid stood out, it was not normal so we all noticed this person.

Today, seeing a overweight child is not that out of the ordinary, as a matter of fact Childhood Obesity has more than tripled in the last 30 years! Over 19% of children 6­11 years of age are now considered obese and over 18% of those who are between 12­19 years of age. As parents with this knowledge it is now time that we make some healthy lifestyle changes in the lives of our entire family.

Most people, because lack of knowledge head straight to a fad diet. Fad diets can be both ineffective long term solutions and sometimes even have dangerous side effects.

So without the funds to hire a

personal trainer or a nutritionist where do we start? Here are some tips for gaining long term health and likely a slow but

more than they should and serve their children more than they should. Remember your child’s portion of meat should not be

steady weight loss: • Learn the proper portions: Most Americans know nothing about the proper portions and eat

larger than the palm of their hand, their carbohydrates (rice, pasta, potatoes etc) should not be more than what could fit in their

ages 2 and 4, these children stop talking, lose potty­training skills and stop socializing. They can stop playing, lose motor skills and fail to makefriends.

• Rett Syndrome — A condition that usually affects girls and is marked by poor head growth. People with this disorder have poor verbal and social skills. They have repetitive hand movements such as hand­wringing, excessive hand­washing and clapping. Mental retardation is common.

• Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified — A condition in which some — but not all — of the symptoms of classic autism and another pervasive developmental disorders are seen. In these cases, there can be social and speech problems, as well as unusual sensitivities to specific sights and sounds.

Sources: Autism Society of America, Cure Autism Now, Yale Child Study Center at Yale University, National InstituteofMentalHealth Many parents are encouraged to join groups for support and to gain knowledge. One mother of a four year old Autistic son said, “I have not met any other parents around me that has a child like mine. Such a big worldtofeelsoalonein.“. Morethan one parent with an autistic child described themselves as “lucky” describing how they felt to be raising these remarkable children. One fatherdescribedhis15yearoldsonby saying,”Inmyson’scasehedoeshave

the savant math ability, a photographic memory, and gregarious social skills.”

He continued by saying, “My son has an enormousvocabulary,mathabilities, understands concepts immediately, and can apply his knowledge. His IQ is 149. BUT he is single minded, “stems”, fixates on a subject in exclusion to all others, and demands torunanyconversation.”

Judy Monroe, a mother of a four year old Autistic son named Ian best summed it up the feelings I got from most of the parents interviewed by saying, “ThebestthingaboutAutism is that my son will NOT care if you are rich or poor, if you are white or black,orifyouarepopularorshy.He won’t care if you don’t like him cause ofhowhelooks.Hewillloveyouwith all his heart always and not let it ride on how much you give him. He will be quirky but not fault you for yours.

I love my son as I love my other two kids but I feel that he has the advantage over them since he will lead his life by his heart and not by what society dictates. Too bad everyone couldn’t have the good thingsaboutAutism.”

To learn more about autism or to find support in your area you could go to: www.ieautism.org..or www.autismspeaks.org

hand while cupped tightly, and the vegetables should be the size of the two other portions combined.

– Provide a small healthy snack between meals, like a half of a fruit and a couple of wheat crackers or carrot sticks with a small amount of low fat dressing or cottage cheese.

– Do not eat fast food more than one meal per week, this should be a rarity not a normal occurrence.

You may be busy but setting aside time for your family is a necessity.

– Get 30 min. to 1 hour of exercise a day. I know, most people think they are too tired and have no energy to do this but you would be amazed about how much fun you could have and how much energy you gain by doing so.

– Think of something you could do and follow through with doing every day with your entire family.

Dancing, interactive Video games

like Sony PlayStation’s Dance Dance Revolution developed by Konami or many Nintendo Wii games provide entertainment while getting your workout.

Maybe your whole family enjoys a sport or your kids could get involved in local sports. Ideas are endless and most could be done with any type of budget and lifestyle.

– Limit television, computer games and non­interactive video games. Technology is likely the main cause of childhood (and adult) obesity.

Now that we have the knowledge it is time to make some lifelong changes. Don’t even mention to your children the changes or the fact that it is for weight loss or weight maintenance, just make it an enjoyable part of your daily lives. It can be a fun family experience that will benefit you and your children both emotionally and physically for a lifetime.

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Ten Rules For Parents Raising Children in Two Homes

By Shari Delisle, Ph.D. A common and unfortunate reality for our communities is divorce. Children growing up in two homes is a normal part of the American landscape but too often, parents do not practice healthy co­parenting practices.

A well established and popular psycho­educational program in San Diego County is Cooperative Parenting. It has helped thousands of parents develop reasonable relationships based on these ten beliefs and rules of behavior.

Parents have a lifelong connection with one another because they share children.

Separation, divorce and years apart do not change this fact.

Each parent must decide what their side of the co­parenting relationship will look like. The

choice is to be hostile or polite, combative or cooperative.

When parents choose animosity and conflict with one another, they continue to have a strong bond or attachment with one another, a relationship that is maintained through resentment, bitterness and competition. A better goal is to achieve emotional detachment.

Rational, thoughtful communication is far more effective than emotionally charged communication.

Emotional detachment allows a composed and rational approach, the best choice in all co­parenting communication.

It is each parent’s personal responsibility to promote cordial, business­like communication even if the other parent is negative. One

composed parent can change the dynamics of the interaction.

Conflict between parents is destructive to the well­being of their children. It is a form of child abuse and the toxic effects of parents' animosity toward one another undermine them for their whole lives.

Every arrow (negative comment or criticism) a parent sends to the other parent passes through their child.

The Family Court should be the last resort for parents who are trying to make decisions, answer questions and solve problems for the new chapter in the life of their family. Parents and children are served better by using co­parenting counseling, mediation and collaborative approaches before asking judicial officers to

impose decisions on them. The experts for the family are the parents and compassionate professionals who promote good communication and solutions.

Both parents are responsible for the problems and the solutions for their children.

Children want and deserve the best possible relationship and attachment to both parents.

Efforts to undermine a child’s emotional connection to either parent undermine that child.

Children do not see their parents the way they see one another, but love both in spite of the family problems.

Both parents are powerful role models. They are teaching their children how to be a good, responsible grown ups and show how a mature adult acts

during times of stress and loss.

For more information on co­ parenting programs you can contact Shari Delisle, Ph.D. (760) 634­0242 sharidelisle@roadrunner.com www.coparentingprograms.co m

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The Word

Can Producer MeLeah Robinson Save Us!

Los Angeles, CA – From the time she could walk, MeLeah Robinson always knew she wanted to perform. Her deep love for the performing arts quickly grew into a successful career that has catapulted her

to tremendous success in an industry often riddled with empty dreams. MeLeah realized her own success was simply not enough, she wanted to share her love for the performing arts and Jesus with children who might not otherwise have a chance. Her latest Gospel play, Save Us!, is one of her many projects doing just that.

“Success is never about what I can do for myself or what I can achieve, for me it’s always been about how many children can I share my passion and love for the performing arts with. Many children and young adults will never be able to enjoy the blessings that I have, my job is to make sure I reach as many as possible.” says producer and director

MeLeah Robinson.

MeLeah’s most recent project, Praise Dance Competition offered teams the chance to win $1 ,000 and a scholarship. From the Heart was able to donate 3 dance scholarships to Debbie Allen Dance Theatre and Lula Washington Dance School.

Sponsors included Magic Johnson, Hometown Buffet, Pizza Hut and many more.

Given MeLeah’s past success, Save Us!, promises to be an exceptional, inspiring experience for both the cast

Young Gifted and Focused

and the audience.

When asked about the real meaning behind Save Us!, she says, “Save Us!, is a story of redemption and hope.

I want children, young adults and others to know that it’s never about where you come from, the mistakes you’ve made, or what you don’t have, there is always hope in God.” Save Us!, is being called a “must see” by industry insiders and tells the heart wrenching story of a mother trying to make it on the streets while raising her children. Not knowing which way to go, she suffers trials and tribulations that lead her down the path to be saved and redeemed. The first run of Save Us!, is being held at the Haugh Performing Arts

Center in Glendora, CA. MeLeah is the writer, producer and director of Save Us!. Her team has also pulled together a talented cast of singers and actors, as well as opening the reality of production to many children who will be actively participating not only on the stage, but behind the scenes in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience all facets of play production.

For more information about Save Us!, and how you can support MeLeah’s inspiring efforts to help underserved children enjoy the blessing of performing arts, please visit http://fromtheheartproduction sonline.com or call MeLeah Robinson directly at (909) 656-1 400.

A Young woman driven to take over the Fashion industry

By Ethel Martin­Miller It is my pleasure to introduce, highlight and reintroduce De Veon C. Burson a 19 year old that has entered the fashion world and has created designs that every fashion savvy individual must see to believe. I had the pleasure of meeting De Veon and her mother, Nadine Burson at their Rancho Cucamonga, California home.

Mrs. Burson is a supportive mother who is standing behind her daughter and giving her the support she needs while on her path to success.

After seeing De Veon’s unique custom designed jeans I felt I needed to share the experience with our readers by encouraging you to view them on her website at: www.DeVeonsapparel.com. I would also like to encourage her as well as other young people to hold on to their dreams.

I would like to present De Veon’s article to our readers to read or even to read again if you read it in the July issue. To order or if you

have any questions call De Veon at 909­463­0297 or toll free at 877­257­1651. You could also email questions to: info@DeVeonsapparel.com Believe and Dreams Will Come True By De Veon Burson Believe, in what you can do! Exceed, in what you will do! Have Faith proclaiming the difference, dream your dreams into existence!. It is all in what you think, the focus of a vision is the best manifestation and the primary motivation of human action. Dr. Stephen Covey says, "Its the ability to see beyond our present reality, to create, to invent what does not yet exist, to become what we not yet are. It gives us capacity to live out of our imagination instead of our memory." We should never give up on our dreams, our visions, the act of faith and belief. Fight, for what is worth fighting for and never let anyone say you can't!

Those who were in your past didn't make it to your future!

Never stop Dreaming, and

never give up. If you can imagine it, you can achieve it, if you can dream it, you shall become it. Have faith, and take the first step, even when the whole picture is not yet in your path of vision.

I had Dreams of owning my own clothing business since I was about nine years of age, but I knew that I had to gain the skills through education before making it a reality. I stayed in school and worked on my degree in Fashion Design, and through it all I never stopped

dreaming. I love to design things that catches the eye whether it has to do with adding unique material or even crystals to a wardrobe.

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EVERYDAY LIVING

Helpful Tips For Everyday Living :-)

Overcoming “Packratitis” or How I Spent a Guilt Free Summer

By Wendy Terrado Almost everyone becomes a pack rat at some point in time, but it’s not your fault.

It’s summer and along with the hot weather comes fairs and expos that give away freebies; there are sidewalk sales, discount buys; and we might need this stuff someday (and, after all, there were a 1001 uses when we collected it). Wendy Every summer, for the typical person, we start with the best of intentions.

We plan to get organized, clean out the garage, remodel the office, clean the oven, sort kids’ closets, take on the dandelions (again), and, maybe, do some fun trips or finally get away for a long­ postponed vacation. Did we do it all yet?

No way! (although I really hope you

took some time for yourself)!

If “packratitus” is starting to make life complicated, here are some tips for overcoming this dreaded condition: 1.

Carry a small purse at the expos & fairgrounds. No matter how tempting the next item may be, limit yourself to three (okay, maybe four) things you know you’ll use.

something from your home that you’re not using. You can also donate those same items to a charity of choice.

4.

Every time a friend comes over, give away something – not a “gift” but

5.

Before going to bed each night, throw away 5 things.

One organizing client says, “Wendy came in and made me look at stuff I've been hanging onto forever and said, ‘Susan, do you really need that?’ Now, if I haven't looked at it or needed it in a long time, it’s in the garbage or given away. Wendy’s teaching me, doing the training and helping me get the other little things done that need to get done.” Susan is one of many who chose to call in some help others may choose to tackle this, sometimes difficult, task on

Digging must be allowed in the sandbox­­you'll only frustrate a dog with a sandbox where digging is not permitted. If your dog has

evening, about an hour after the sun has gone down. That's because not only is the temperature high, but the sidewalks will be too hot for

access to your swimming pool or spa, make sure the dog is trained to get out of the pool.

The dog needs to know how to get to the steps. If there are no steps or shallow areas, like in some lap pools, make sure the pool is fenced and locked so the dog can't get in. Every year puppies and dogs drown in backyard pools because they could jump in, but they couldn't get out.

You can walk your dog during the summer but you should only walk your dog early in the morning or later in the

the pads of the dog's paws and they will burn. If the sidewalk is too hot for you to walk barefoot, it is too hot for your dog to walk on. If you choose to walk your dog in the summer, bring along water and make frequent water stops for the dog. Don't take long walks or over­exert in the summer. Heat exhaustion is common in dogs, it can happen in your own yard, or on a walk. Dogs cool themselves by panting. If panting does not reduce the body temperature the dog will

2.

During TV commercials, race to see how many items can be put away, sorted, or trashed.

3.

If a stack of items must move in order to reach what you need, have a trash can handy and use it.

their own.

Another client says, “As with every summer for the past decade, I HAVE A LIST!!! Not just any list, but the list from 1997, with the years crossed off, so I can re­ use it again. This might seem depressing, but it gives some comfort to see that no new giant projects have appeared and I have made SOME progress on the old ones.

Maybe I should start fresh with a new list, but then I’d find the old list and think ‘OH NO!!! I am still working on the same old things; I just THOUGHT I’d accomplished things each summer!!’ This way, I know what’s coming, and am not afraid. Yes, I’m mildly amused, a little sad, but mostly, fired up!”

Pack rats who want to brag, challenge and/or

commiserate can contact an Organizational Guru and can take that vacation without a second thought or single pang of guilt associated with the piles of stuff hanging around the house or office.

Make your appointment with a skilled personal organizer today, call Wendy Terrado (562)243­2252 or toll free (888)711­2711.

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Keeping your dog healthy in the Desert Heat

By Angela Morin

During the hot summer days the best situation for your dog would be to have the dog trained as an indoor pet, where he/she can keep cool inside the air conditioned house during the day. If the dog must be kept in the yard during the hot parts of the day iit is absolutely essential that there be a dark, shady place where the dog can escape from the blazing sun. A tree is not sufficient, a ventilated dog house, a pen with shade cover, or a covered patio is a must.

Make sure that there is adequate shade at all times of the day while your dog is outside.

Water is essential, especially on a hot summer day, make certain that there is a good supply of clean water in a weighted dish (or two in different locations in case one gets knocked over).

Some dogs enjoy water and can keep cool if a misting system is left on during the day, or if there's a kiddy wading pool for them with a couple of inches of water in it where they can sit to cool off.

Keep these in the shade, sitting in a tub of 110 degree water won't help the dog. I have also heard of people providing a sandbox with damp sand for the dog.

develop heat stroke. Early signs of heat exhaustion include rapid breathing, heavy panting, and salivation. Other signs are fatigue, muscle tremors, and staggering. If you see a dog that is experiencing heat exhaustion, take the dog to a cool, shady place, and apply wet towels or cloths to help cool the dog's body down.

Try to give the dog small amounts of water, and immediately call a vet. Dogs, just like humans, get sunburned. Especially dogs with short hair or little hair on some parts of their bodies.

Keep them out of the sun or make sure to use doggie sunblock on them.

Overweight and older dogs will have more difficulty with the heat. As far as breeds are concerned, it is generally accepted that snub­nosed dogs, like boxers, bulldogs, pugs, Boston terriers, Lhasa apsos and shih tzus have poor panting mechanisms making the heat more dangerous for them. These should be indoor dogs, and should not be kept in the yard and should spend their days lounging in air conditioned comfort. Dogs with heavy coats can be trimmed for the summer, but not shaved bare or else they'll have a hard time insulating themselves and will be prone

to sunburn or other skin irritations. If your dog loves to travel in the back of your pickup, please avoid the temptation. If for some reason you must take your dog with you in the back of your truck, make sure the surface of where the dog has to sit/stand is not metal, and does not absorb heat. Test it. Leave your truck out in the sun for two hours and then go stand in it for 20 minutes in your bare feet (or sit on it with your bare butt!). If it feels hot to you, or it burns the skin right off your body, it feels that way to your dog too.

I know that Fido loves to ride in the car, too. I've never met a dog that didn't. If you are going to run some errands, and it's 100 degrees outside, and the dog wants to come along in the car, please do him a favor and leave him home. If for some reason you have to take him along, do not ever leave him in the car without the A/C on. Even with the windows cracked, that car will heat up fast enough to cause brain damage or death in just a few minutes.

Using common sense, and taking some of these tips into account, you should be able to keep a happy healthy pet in our desert climate. If you have specific questions about your

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FINANCIAL & LEGAL

Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management recommends that consumers take the following steps to solidify their financial footing before a job loss becomes a reality in their life: · Don’t be caught off­ guard. Listen to the buzz around the water cooler. You don’t want to be the last to know about a pending layoff at your place of employment. · Make yourself indispensable at work. Come in early and stay late.

Volunteer for special projects.

Get face­time with your boss.

Doing these things is not a guarantee that you will survive a layoff, but they are a step in the right direction. · Update your resume. If you’ve been at your current job for a while, you may need professional help bringing your resume current as formats and styles of today’s resumes have changed.

Additionally, today’s resumes are often reviewed by computers and scanned for key words, so you’ll want to be certain to reflect your skills in

the way that benefits you most. · Become familiar with the job loss assistance your workplace offers.

Many companies provide placement assistance, job retraining and severance packages.

Make sure you are aware of all benefits offered, thus placing yourself first in line if the bad news comes. Keep in mind your current employer may serve as a reference or be of assistance for a new job. · Familiarize yourself with any applicable government benefits.

Your HR representative at work should be a good resource. Stay up­ to­date on benefits changes for which you may be eligible. · Address any current medical issues and research medical insurance options. If you’re been delaying having that tooth filled or your annual checkup, be sure to take advantage of insurance coverage while you still have it. The loss of medical insurance can be devastating.

If you’re married, you may be able to be covered by your spouse’s insurance, but knowing this in advance will make the transition easier.

Also inquire about COBRA. This is a costly option, but is better than going without health insurance. · Track your spending.

The only way you can know where your hard­earned money is going is to write down every cent you spend.

Do this for at least 30 days.

The goal is to discover any leaks and plug them so that you can begin socking money away for the time when you may not have it. · Have adequate savings.

Americans should ask themselves how they paid for their last emergency. If it was with a credit card, that’s a red flag. Begin putting at least 10 percent of each paycheck into a savings account. If you receive any windfall of money, pretend it never happened and deposit it into your savings account. · Create a budget. If you don’t like budget as a word, call it a spending plan. The point is to be in charge of your money, not the other way around. After you’ve tracked your spending, you’ll be able to assign dollar amounts to each spending category. This results in using your money to

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People who have failed to appear at the Rancho Cucamonga San Bernardino County Superior Courthouse for misdemeanors and lesser violations now have another option besides high fines and jail time. The Inland Empire Concerned African Churches will debut its Community Plea Program at the Rancho Cucamonga Courthouse on Friday, Aug. 27. This program duplicates one the Inland Empire Concerned African Churches created for the San Bernardino Superior Courthouse six years ago that has already helped more than 600 people.

“People who have a misdemeanor or traffic violation and have failed to appear in court can work with us,” said Pastor Owusu Hodari, Chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee for Inland Empire Concerned African American Churches. “We will go to court with them, and arrange with the Public Defender and District Attorney for them to do community service for a church instead of paying a fine.”

Offenders can perform their community service for any church approved by the Inland Empire Concerned African American Churches, which does not limit service to those that are part of the organization.

The Inland Empire Concerned African Americans Churches can work with most people who have failed to appear for misdemeanors and violations at either the Rancho Cucamonga or San Bernardino courthouses. The San Bernardino County District Attorney and the Public Defender must approve all the clients before they appear.

People who are arrested on their Failure to Appear warrant, anyone else not coming to court voluntarily to clear their case, anyone accused of a felony or violent offense, and those the District Attorney deems a repeat, serious, or non­cooperative offender are not eligible.

The Inland Empire Concerned African American Churches takes the cases it is representing to the San Bernardino Courthouse on the third Friday of every month,

and will take them to the Rancho Cucamonga Courthouse on the fourth Friday of every month.

To receive assistance from the Inland Empire Concerned African American Churches, eligible offenders must contact the organization by calling (909) 474­7036 and leaving a message. The Inland Empire Concerned African American Churches can help offenders the same month, provided they call no later than the first Friday of the month if appearing in San Bernardino, and no later than the second Friday of the month if appearing in Rancho Cucamonga.

To be eligible for assistance when the Inland Empire Concerned African American Churches begins in Rancho Cucamonga, offenders must contact the organization no later than Friday, Aug. 13.

San Bernardino County Public Defender Doreen Boxer, San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos and the judges and clerks of San Bernardino County Superior Court are co­sponsors of this program.

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Offenders With Warrants Can Avoid High Fines, Jail Time

your best advantage. · Involve your family.

Make all financial decisions family decisions, and your likelihood of success will increase dramatically. Talk about everything from the bills to the budget. The home is a great place to teach your children about financial issues, including the inevitable problems.

Remembering when Mom and Dad worked through the hard times will be a nice cushion when it’s their turn. · Get your credit report.

Review it for accuracy and address any errors. Why? Many employers now pull credit reports as a part of the interviewing process.

You don’t want errors on your credit report or old unpaid bills to stand between you and that new job. Consumers are allowed one free credit report from each of the three bureaus every 12 months from www.annualcreditreport.com. · Pay down debt. Find the money to dedicate to debt reduction by learning to live below your means. If you’ve created a lifestyle that is not realistic for your income, it’s

going to involve some serious adjustments.

Additionally, you may need to take on a second job and dedicate that paycheck to debt reduction.

As burdensome as that may sound, becoming debt free has tremendous perks: it frees you from worry, allows you to build your savings account, begin investing and meet your financial goals. If you were to lose your job, your ability to service your debt obligations would obviously be compromised.

Pay down debt while you still have the income to do so. · Reach out for help.

Take action at the first hint that you may be the next one in the unemployment line.

Delaying only makes it harder to find a solution. There are many reputable credit counseling agencies with trained and certified counselors waiting to help you. Be prepared by sitting down with a counselor and get your finances in order before trouble strikes. To be automatically connected to Springboard, dial 1.800.449.9818, or go online to www.credit.org.

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