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Living Well Pages 7-10

Good Friday Pilgrimage Page 11

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A Full Page of Around Town Page 15

March 28 - April 3, 2013

White House and atlanta Celebrate Easter with Family Fun

By CHarlOttE rOy ADW Managing Editor It’s ON! Rumors that the budget sequester might threaten the nation’s best known Easter Egg event had no substance.

On Monday, April 1, the First Family will host the 135th annual White House Easter Egg Roll. This year, more than 35,000 people will flock to the South Lawn for games, stories, and, of course, the traditional egg roll competition.

The Obamas and their guests will be joined by the Easter Bunny and other famous characters as they take part in storytelling, sports courts and cooking demonstrations. Many of the activities will help educate families on smart ways to incorporate healthy eating and exercise choices into their daily routines, which are

key pillars of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative.

The First Dog, Bo, is reported to have an excellent nose for sniffing out hidden Easter eggs, and hunters should keep an eye on him during the day.

Atlanta is no slouch when it comes to Easter family fun and games. Churches and organizations around the city will offer opportunities for hunting, rolling and munching Easter eggs and other goodies.

Here are just a few: Bring a basket and take part in the giant egg hunt at Callanwolde, located at 980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, on Saturday March 30.

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White House Easter Egg Hunt in 1898

President Barack Obama and the Easter Bunny enjoy a laugh at the 135 annual White House Easter Egg Roll. The Obamas will play host to more than 35,000 people on their south lawn.

These children are all dressed up for the Easter Egg Roll in 1898. President Rutherford B. Hayes started the tradition in 1878.

People of Faith Support Citizenship Path for Undocumented Immigrants

By ADW Staff A new poll was released this week by the Public Religion Research Institute reporting that people of faith overwhelmingly support immigration reform with a clear path to citizenship for those now living in the U.S. undocumented.

The poll, one of the largest ever conducted on immigration, found that majorities of all religious groups support a path to citizenship, including Hispanic Catholics (74 percent), Hispanic Protestants (71 percent), Black Protestants (70 percent), Jewish Americans (67 percent), Mormons (63 percent), White Catholics (62 percent), White mainline Protestants (61 percent) and White evangelical Protestants (56 percent).

More than 6-in-10 (63 percent) Americans agree that the immigration system should deal with immigrants who are currently living in the U.S. illegally by allowing them a way to become citizens, provided they meet certain requirements. Less than 1-in-5 (14 percent) say they

should be permitted to become permanent legal residents, but not citizens, while approximately 1-in-5 (21 percent) agree that they should be identified and deported.

Overall, Americans are more likely have positive rather than negative views about the impact of immigrants.

• A majority (54 percent) of Americans believe that the growing number of newcomers from other countries helps strengthen American society, while a significant minority (40 percent) say that newcomers threaten traditional American customs and values.

• A strong majority (59 percent) of Americans believe that immigrants today see themselves as part of the American community, much like immigrants from previous eras, while 36 percent disagree.

Americans register some concerns about the economic impact of immigrants. While nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of Americans agree that immigrants coming to this country today mostly take jobs that Americans don’t want,

a majority (56 percent) of Americans simultaneously say that illegal immigrants hurt the economy by driving down wages for many Americans.

Although deportations of illegal immigrants have increased since the beginning of the Obama administration, less than 3-in-10 (28 percent) Americans correctly state that deportations have increased over the past five or six years.

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Associated Press A rise in inmate deaths in Georgia spotlights the use of cell phones by gang members who communicate within and outside of prison walls to plan violent attacks.

Of the nine inmates and one corrections officer killed last year, seven were prison gang related, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI investigates each inmate attack. The three killings thus far in 2013 are gang related, they said.

In 2008, only two inmate deaths were reported. Four were reported in 2009 and seven each in 2010 and 2011. ``It is important to note that the offender population is becoming increasingly violent and the department remains committed to ensuring the safety of the public, our staff and, to the extent possible, the safety of our

inmates from each other,'' DOC said in an email to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Officials said smuggled cell phones allow inmate gangmembers to communicate and plan attacks. Reports indicate that as many as 10,000 cell phones have been confiscated in a year. ``We cannot remember a time like this when we were getting this volume and severity of violence,'' said Sara Totonchi, executive director of the Southern Center for Human Rights, which monitors prison violence. ``The prisoners are running the dorms.

Gangs run the dorms,'' said Totonchi. ``Cell phones facilitate a level of gang behavior and coordination that formerly was only available on the outside. They (DOC) continue to turn a blind eye.''

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Thousands of candy eggs will be hidden on the grounds.

Meet the Easter Bunny, play games, pet live bunnies and more! Tickets are $10 for kids ($12 at the door); adult admission is free. This event starts at 10 a.m. Egg hunts will be set up for three age groups: 11:15 a.m. -- Newborns to age 3, 11:30 a.m. -- ages 4, 5 and 6, 11:45 a.m. -- ages 7 and up. In case of rain, the event will be cancelled. Parking is $5, and shuttle buses will be provided at the Emory University Briarcliff Campus, 1256 Briarcliff Road, just one-half mile north of Callanwolde. For more information call 404-872-5338.

March 28 - April 3, 2013

tree of life Sculpture Unveiled at Freedom Park

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and the city unveiled the latest addition to the city's public art collection last week.

The large-scale sculptures Tree of Life and Kan by Mexican sculptor Yvonne Domenge now stand in Freedom Park at the intersection of North Ave. and Oakdale Road. During his speech, Reed surprised the crowd by announcing a commitment to increase the city's cultural affairs budget by 25 percent. Office of Cultural Affairs Director Camille Russell Love is awaiting details of the increase.

Ben Hill United Methodist Church, under the direction of Senior Pastor Richard D. Winn, invites the community to its Children's Easter Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. until noon. Children 5-12 years of age are welcome and asked to bring their own baskets and buckets. Ben Hill UMC also welcomes the public to Easter Sunday Sunrise worship service at 6 a.m. and additional services at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Ben Hill UMC is located at 2099 Fairburn Road, S.W., Atlanta, GA 30331. For more information on the Saturday Children's Easter Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt and the Easter

Sunday Sunrise Church Worship Service and other services, visit the website at www.benhill-umc.org or call the church at 404-344-0618.

The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church Children's Easter EGGtravaganza will be held Saturday, March 30, at 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at DeKalb Memorial Park (the park across the street from The Grove). There will be lots of fun and games for the family. For more information contact Pastor Katrina Moore at kmoore@pineygrovebapt.org or call 404-377-0561, ext.251.

that I would want if my family were immigrating to the U.S.” — is a very or extremely important value.

Far fewer Americans say continuing America’s heritage

as a nation of immigrants (52 percent) or following the biblical example of welcoming the stranger (50 percent) are very or extremely important guides for immigration reform.

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A plurality (42 percent) of Americans believe that the number of deportations has stayed the same, while nearly 1-in-5 (18 percent) say deportations have decreased.

There is broad agreement about a set of values that should guide immigration policy.

• Five values are rated very or extremely important as guides to immigration reform by approximately 8-in-10 Americans: promoting national security (84 percent), keeping families together (84 percent), protecting the dignity of every person (82 percent), ensuring fairness to taxpayers (77 percent), and enforcing the rule of law (77 percent).

• Nearly 7-in-10 (69 percent) also say following the Golden Rule—“providing immigrants the same opportunity

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COMMUNITY March 28 - April 3, 2013

neighborhoodlIFt Helps Postal Worker Buy Home

By Jay laWrEnCE Special to the Daily World

Kingdra Brandon, a single mom of three, used to think how nice it would be to have her own dream home as she delivered mail for the U.S. Postal Service to other people’s houses. But no more.

“I had been struggling to save for a down payment,” she said. “I was starting to think the dream of buying a home was slipping out of reach, until I heard about NeighborhoodLIFT. I bought my house thanks to LIFT. Now when I deliver mail, I no longer dream about what it would be like to own a home. My family gets to live that dream every day.”

Brandon now lives in the historic Capitol View neighborhood, and others will get the chance to find their own dream homes in the area, possibly with the help from NeighborhoodLIFT, during the “Committed to Communities” open house event on Saturday, March 30.

The free, family-friendly house tour will feature homes in Capitol View and surrounding neighborhoods located in southwest Atlanta – primarily in the 30310 zip code. This zip code -- once home to high rates of foreclosure and mortgage fraud – is on the rebound as homeownership rises.

Capitol View, established over 100 years ago in 1912, is in the shadow of downtown Atlanta and borders the Atlanta Beltline.

Already, over 160 families have purchased homes in the city of Atlanta with $15,000 down payment assistance grants from the NeighborhoodLIFT program. Several million dollars are still available. Those qualifying must buy and live in a home in the city of Atlanta and meet requirements including a maximum income of 120 percent of the Atlanta area median income, which is $79,550 for a family of four.

This will be the second “Committed to Communities” event of 2013. The event is hosted by The Beltline Team of Morris &

Raper Real Estate Consultants and EpiCity.

The theme this year is “Resolution 2013 – Own It!” Brandon and her family are one of The Beltline Team’s success stories.

Those taking part in the March 30 event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. will find homes ranging from $35,000 to $225,000 in quaint communities filled with residents committed to strengthening and stabilizing their neighborhoods. Attendees will tour homes for sale; talk with builders, lenders, real estate professionals, and housing counseling agencies; enjoy refreshments; and meet families who call these communities home.

Derrick Duckworth, a REALTOR® who started the open house events more than two years ago, said, “The excitement I see in the eyes of interested buyers as they visit the ‘Committed to Communities’ homes and tour the neighborhoods is just priceless.”

Resources for Residents and Communities (RRC) and Invest Atlanta are administering the NeighborhoodLIFT program, which is funded by Wells Fargo.

For more information, email Derrick Duckworth at Derrick@thebeltlineteam.com or John Mangham at JMangham@epicity.com

yWCa Hosts Women’s History Month Panel

The YWCA of Greater Atlanta and the Women’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor recently hosted “A Fireside Chat” featuring a panel of executive women to mark Women’s History Month. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Managing Editor Monica R. Richardson (center) moderated the event

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featuring Rabbi and physician Analia Bortz (from left); Nita Sardana, vice president American Cyber Systems; and Alvetta Peterman Thomas, president of Atlanta Technical College.

They talked about the challenges of balancing work and family during the program at the Georgia Power Company auditorium.

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March 28 - April 3, 2013

atlanta Entrepreneurs Win $50,000 in Business Plan Competition

Excelegrade Inc. founder Lauren Miller (right) stands with Chief Technology Officer Rashid Mayes.

By ADW Staff Atlanta’s Lauren Miller and Jason Brein, owners of Excelegrade Inc., have been awarded $50,000 to expand and enhance their small business. They were among five businesses selected for a grant from the MillerCoors Urban Entrepreneurs Series (MUES) Business Plan competition.

The MUES business competition has granted more than $1.9 million dollars in its 13-year history.

Excelegrade provides state-of-the art Web-based platforms for standardized testing for K-12 classrooms with assessments on tablets, smartphones and laptops.

As a former second grade teacher, co-founder and CEO Lauren Miller observed firsthand many of the obstacles teachers face when designing and grading educationally-beneficial assessments. Inspired to create an easy-to-use platform for designing and administering rigorous tests, Lauren teamed up with her Harvard Business School classmate, Jason Brein, to start Excelegrade.

Excelegrade saves teachers time and improves educational outcomes by allowing teachers to easily:

• Design Common Core-aligned formative and summative assessments • Administer assessments on mobile devices, laptops, or by paper • Automatically grade multiple choice questions and streamline free response grading • Track student performance by standard • View and understand data • Personalize learning based on student needs “We are extremely thankful to MillerCoors for caring about urban entrepreneurs enough to provide these meaningful grants,” says Miller. “We hope to build a successful business with the $50,000 grant that not only helps teachers and students but ultimately is able to pay it forward to other entrepreneurs in a similar way.”

The winners will be presented with their respective business grants at a special reception on Thursday, April 25, at MillerCoors corporate headquarters in Chicago.

Minority Business Development Harvey B. Gantt Honored with trade Fair Slated for april 15-17 Whitney M. young, Jr. award

By ADW Staff Atlanta is just one month away from the largest business development trade fair of its kind and size in the state: the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC) Business Opportunity Conference and Expo (BOE) on April 15 - 17 at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

Attracting more than 500 minority business enterprise (MBE) firms and corporations each year, the BOE is a direct extension of the GMSDC mission to create jobs and grow the economy. For many, the BOE is that window of opportunity for interaction with the nation’s corporate elite and partnership with Georgia’s emerging minority firms.

Themed “Moving Forward Together – Collaboration, Capacity, Capital,”the crown of the BOE is the often-sought matchmaking event and multipurpose trade fair. More than 80 buyers representing more than 40 corporations including Georgia Power, AT&T and AFLAC are lining up to meet one-on-one with MBEs in a setting akin to speed dating.

The meetings are detailed discussions designed to vet MBEs for the corporate members’ most pressing procurement needs

for the next 6 - 12 months. Last year, the GMSDC coordinated more than 400 matchmaking sessions and is currently in line to surpass these numbers by more than 40 percent for this popular relationship building activity.

The BOE opens with two days of exclusive, members-only educational sessions for minority businesses and corporate members.

Typically, MBEs traverse the nation to experience Dartmouth University’s popular executive management business series, but through the BOE, a tailored Dartmouth course called Tuck Georgia is being brought to them.

MBEs will also take part in the CEO Roundtables, which is an intimate gathering where GMSDC Titans – MBEs making in excess of $75 million in annual sales – will share best practices and lessons learned with fellow MBEs. Meanwhile, corporate members will also enjoy their share of educational enrichment with a special forum called the Billion Dollar Roundtable.

For event details and to register visit www.gmsdc.org/boe. Early bird pricing ends Friday, March 29, 2013.

Special to ADW The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected Harvey B. Gantt, FAIA, as the 2013 recipient of the Whitney M. Young Jr. Award.

Established in 1972, the Whitney M. Young Jr. Award honors architects and organizations that champion a range of social issues, including affordable housing, minority inclusion and access for persons with disabilities. Gantt is being recognized for his efforts as a noted civil rights pioneer, public servant and award-winning architect.

In 1963, after a protracted court case, Gantt entered Clemson University as its first African-American student. He earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Clemson in 1965, graduating third in his class.

In 1983, After service on the City Council, Gantt was elected Charlotte's mayor, the first African-American to hold that position.

Gantt was also active in statewide Democratic Party politics, becoming the party's candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1990 and 1996 against the outspoken

conservative Sen. Jesse Helms. Although he lost both races, he remained committed to public service.

“Harvey's run for statewide office helped set the course for young African-American leaders who wanted to become more engaged in the political process,” President Obama told the Charlotte Observer in 2012.

“His decision to enter the race showed great courage and a strong commitment.”

At Clemson University’s convocation in 2012, Gantt said that as an elected official, “I saw firsthand the importance of solving problems and building a stronger community by engaging as much diversity as possible, to find that elusive common ground needed to move the needle and to bring about progress.” Gantt added, “It's the story of my life.”

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ENTERTAINMENT

March 28 - April 3, 2013

Orrin ‘Checkmate’ Hudson offers Spring Break Chess Camp Compiled by ADW Staff

“Be Someone” founder Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson wants to teach young people to “make all the right moves.” To that end, he is hosting a weeklong chess camp at the Be Someone Training Center, located at 949 Stephenson Road in Stone Mountain during spring break.

The five-day leadership chess camp will be held April 8-12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for ages 9 and up. The camp’s curriculum is based on the mantra: “Brains Before Bullets, Think It Out, Don’t Shoot It Out! Heads Up, Pants Up, Grades Up!” “Our main goal is to teach kids how to be problem solvers. We want them to understand that the bigger the problems they can solve, the more they can earn in the workforce,” Hudson said. “We want them to know that the new currency is K.A.S.H. – knowledge, attitude, skills and habits.”

Through Hudson’s innovative approach to the game of chess, children enrolled in the camp will play the roles of Bishops, Kings and Queens on a giant chess board.

The chess camp will feature mascots Magic and Little Jimmy, who will make an appearance to perform a rap song.

In between chess instruction, campers will

compete with each other for prizes. Kids also will have opportunities to learn about leadership and effective communication skills, as well as the art of self-presentation.

Hudson believes that these skills must be taught to younger generations to prepare them for leadership roles in the future.

For parents wondering about the benefits of playing chess, Hudson says the game of chess instills discipline and patience necessary for nurturing a new generation of leaders.

“My main goal is to teach kids how they can be a part of changing the world, one move at a time,” said Hudson. “We’re going to teach children how to dress, speak and how to create income.”

Kids will receive breakfast, snacks and lunch. In addition, families are invited to attend an awards ceremony at the conclusion of the camp. Every child will receive a trophy, chess set, T-shirt, wrist band, and a copy of Hudson’s book, One Move at a Time: How to Play and Win at Chess…and Life!

For more information, call 770-465-6445 or contact Orrin Hudson at orrin@besomeone.org.

the Highly anticipated anthology Of Sisterhood Published

By ADW Staff

A book launch reception has been scheduled for Sunday, April 7, for An Anthology of Sisterhood, a collection of more than 100 original poems, essays, short stories and lyrics commissioned from 22 women who are joined in sisterhood through their membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., an organization that promotes scholarship, service, and sisterhood and connects these women with a unique and inseparable bond.

The book features a foreword by the legendary actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist and activist Ruby Dee. Each chapter of the book highlights a different author and allows her to share her voice and unique experience of sisterhood. Topics include positive relationships among women, spirituality, friendship, sorority life, sibling rivalry, and gender equity. The roster of contributors represents 10 states and includes educators, health professionals, politicians, business owners, artists, and writers. They are leaders in their community and within their organization.

“Their masterfully woven stories evoke the full gamut of the sisterhood experience,” says Dee in her foreword.

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The launch reception will be held at 3 p.m. at the Atlanta Fulton Public Library Southwest Branch located at 3665 Cascade Road in Atlanta.

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Inside Living Well: Be Patient, Pregnant Moms, Your Baby Needs 39 Weeks Newly-Minted Doctor Charisma Manley Calls her Work a ‘Privilege’ Census Bureau: Male Nurses Becoming More Commonplace New Study: Money Talks in Weight Loss Programs 7

March 28 - April 3, 2013

‘Fight for air’ Stair Climbers Prepare for lung association Event

By ADW Staff

Atlanta runners and fitness buffs trained at 12:30 p.m. each Monday, Wednesday and Friday in March to prepare to climb 52 stories at 191 Peachtree Street Tower during the April 6 “Fight for Air” event.

This fundraiser helps the American Lung Association research, educate and advocate for healthy lungs.

Resolution Fitness, located right there in 191 Peachtree Tower, is leading the training.

Can’t climb? Then all are invited to either be a sponsor or come and volunteer. To join or support the Fight for Air, call the American Lung Association in Georgia, 770-434-5864, or visit www.fightforairclimbatlanta.org.

Lung disease is the third leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in six deaths. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Air pollution threatens the lives of millions.

American Lung Association researchers seek to reverse, treat, prevent and find cures for all lung disease. Also, the American Lung Association has led the fight for healthy air for more than 40 years.

Victories in the Fight for Air include requiring cleaner diesel buses and trucks, getting power plants to clean up emissions and winning smoke-free work and public places across the nation.

Pictured here, preparing for the climb, are Tamara Stocks (from left), Kizmet and James Nelson, Pat Durret, Julie Fredick, Tim Fish, Felix Chu, Ronnie Wright, Whitney Baldwin, Luis Aguilar, and Victor Serrano.

new Study: Money talks in Weight loss Programs

Special to ADW Weight loss study participants who received financial incentives were more likely to stick with a weight loss program and lost more weight than study participants who received no incentives, according to recent Mayo Clinic research.

Previous studies have shown that financial incentives help people lose weight, but this study examined a larger group of participants (100) over a longer period (one year), says lead author Steven Driver, M.D., an internal medicine resident at Mayo Clinic.

One hundred healthy adult Mayo employees or their dependents, ages 18–63 with a body mass index of 30 to 39.9 kg/m2, were assigned to one of four weight loss groups: two with financial incentives and two without.

An adult who has a body mass index — a calculation determined by using weight and height — of 30 or higher is considered obese, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

All participants were given a goal of losing 4 pounds per month up to a predetermined goal weight.

Participants were weighed monthly for one year; previous financial incentive studies followed patients for 12 and 36 weeks. Participants in the incentive groups who met their goals received $20 per month, while those who failed to meet their targets paid $20 each month into a bonus pool.

Participants in both incentive groups who completed the study were eligible to win the pool by lottery.

Study completion rates for the incentive groups weresignificant compared with the non-incentive groups: 62 percent versus 26 percent. In the incentive groups, participants' mean weight loss was 9.08 pounds, compared with 2.34 pounds for the non-incentive groups.

"The take-home message is that sustained weight loss can be achieved by financial incentives," Dr. Driver says.

"The financial incentives can improve results, and mprove compliance and adherence."

Researchers found that even participants in the

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incentive group who paid penalties were more likely to continue their participation in the study than those in the non-incentive groups, Dr. Driver says.

Senior study author Donald Hensrud, M.D., preventive medicine expert at Mayo Clinic and medical editor of The Mayo Clinic Diet, says obesity continues to be a major concern in the United States because extra weight contributes to many conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes.

"Traditional therapies are not working for a lot of people, so people are looking for creative ways to help people lose weight and keep it off," Dr. Hensrud says.

"The results of this study show the potential of financial incentives."

atlanta links and Emory Join to Offer aging Forum

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The Emory Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC), the Emory Center for Health in Aging and The Links Inc. -- Atlanta Chapter are inviting the public to attend the 5th Community Forum on Tuesday, April 30, at the Carter Presidential Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Community Forums are held to create awareness of health promotion practices about memory preservation for long-term lifestyle benefits. The topic for this year’s forum is designed to help family members, caregivers and health care professionals obtain information about community resources and unlock answers to the keys that reduce caregiver stress.

After attending the forum participants will be able to

identify best practices that lessen the caregiving burden.

Attendees will hear from the top researchers, social workers and clinicians on prevention strategies and scientific advances related to conquering caregiver challenges.

The Forum is open to the community and comprised of public health professionals, caregivers, and men and women who want to explore the latest standards of care that implement a multidisciplinary team approach for patients with cognitive impairments.

There is no charge for this event however space is limited. Registration is required and parking is free. For more information, contact Cornelya Dorbin at 404-712-1416.

March 28 - April 3, 2013

Be Patient, Pregnant Moms, your Baby needs 39 Weeks

By Dr. DEEann lISBy UnitedHealth Group

Every expectant mother needs to know that babies require at least 39 weeks of gestation to fully develop.

Unfortunately, according to a survey by UnitedHealthcare, more than 92 percent of women surveyed believe it is safe to deliver before the completed 39 weeks gestational term recommended by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). More than half believe it’s safe to deliver before 37 weeks and 24 percent believe full term is reached before 37 weeks.

Medical complications that threaten the mother’s or the baby’s health may require a delivery before 39 weeks.

But mothers experiencing a healthy pregnancy are encouraged to be patient. The mother’s health, as well as that of the newborn, are at risk when delivery is scheduled for non-medical reasons before 39 weeks.

Babies are not only gaining weight in the last weeks of pregnancy; their essential organs are maturing.

A baby’s brain at 35 weeks weighs only two-thirds of what it will weigh at 39 to 40 weeks.

The March of Dimes ‘Healthy Babies Are Worth the Wait” campaign reminds mothers, babies born at a healthy weight stay warm more easily. Their ability to suck and swallow during feeding is more coordinated. And full-term babies are better able to stay awake for feedings, making that time even more special for mother and newborn. The consequences for babies born before full development may also include hearing, vision and learning disabilities – all of which may compromise their future.

If your doctor or certified nurse midwife recommends that you have your baby before 39 weeks, ask two questions, “Is there a problem with my health or the health of my baby that requires me to deliver my baby early?”

Pictured here is an

And, “Is it safe to wait until expectant mother/model.

I’m closer to 39 weeks?”

Since it can be difficult to know precisely when pregnancy occurred, it can be difficult to determine the precise gestational age of the fetus. Even with an ultrasound, your due date may be off as much as two weeks.

If you schedule to induce labor or schedule a c-section and your date is off by one or two weeks, your baby may be born too early.

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates 35 percent of elective c-section deliveries were performed before 39 weeks gestation The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) warns that babies born at 37 weeks were twice as likely to have health problems – usually breathing difficulty – as babies born at 39 weeks or later. The study also states that neonatal intensive care Dr. DeeAnn Lisby, M.D., M.B.A., is a board certified unit admissions were 5.9 percent at 39-week gestation, 8.1 pediatrician and neonatologist, whose career interest has percent at 38 weeks, and 12.8 percent at 37 weeks. been improving neonatal outcomes through quality Statistics prove a baby needs 39 weeks to grow and improvement and patient safety initiatives. Dr. Lisby is the mature. When mothers and health care providers work in national medical director for OptumHealth Neonatal partnership to ensure a safe, healthy full-term delivery, Resources Services at UnitedHealth Group, where she everyone benefits. Decorate the nursery, pack your bag – provides oversight for the case management program for and wait patiently to meet your healthy, full-term baby. the Southeast Region.

newly-Minted Doctor Charisma Manley Calls her Work a ‘Privilege’

By CHarlOttE rOy ADW Managing Editor

Growing up with a pediatrician mom in Fayetteville, Ga., taught Charisma Manley what the life of a doctor was like, but it wasn’t until her mother arranged for her to “shadow” an obstetrician/gynecologist that she found her calling.

“In just one day this doctor conducted three surgeries and delivered a baby,” she says. She added that the OB/GYN practice allows the doctor to have one-on-one relationships with the patients, giving both of them continuity in the association.

“I knew then that it would be my privilege to make this specialty my career,” she says.

Morehouse School of Medicine’s (MSM) Manley is one of thousands of new medical school graduates who participated this month in “Match Day.” Around this time fledgling doctors all across the nation learn which hospitals have invited them to join their staffs as residents.

To her delight, Manley was matched with Grady Hospital. “Grady was my first choice,” she says. “I’m so glad they wanted me, too.”

Grady doctors, she says, are practicing excellent medicine. “The pace is fantastic. There is never a dull moment, and I will get to do it all. I know that I will thrive in that environment.”

More importantly, she notes, at Grady, as at Morehouse

Newly-graduated doctor Charisma Manley examines a patient at Morehouse School of Medicine’s medical facilities.

School of Medicine, doctors are taught “cultural competency.”

“We are focused on taking care of people, not just practicing medicine,” she asserts with pride. “We are taught to be sensitive to the patient’s background, to their social and economic needs and concerns.”

Her learning experience at MSM, she says, was warm and nurturing. “I’ve made life-long friends here with my fellow students. We’ve formed a bond that will continue no matter where they go. That happens when you are in the trenches together.”

For the future, she is looking forward to helping to educate her patients on the best choices to make in order to stay healthy. “I admit that some of the lifestyle decisions my people make are a burden on my heart,” she says. “But, I believe education is key – you can’t do better if you don’t know better – and that fixing the systems that are broken is important, too. If you look around you see that the fast food restaurants cluster in our neighborhoods and access to good food like fresh fruit and vegetables is limited.”

The 25-year-old eager, young physician is ready to take it all on, though. “I’m groomed and molded to be the excellent physician that I’m going to be,” she says with a big grin.

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Census Bureau: Male Nurses Becoming More Commonplace

Special to ADW The nursing profession remains overwhelmingly female, but the representation of men has increased as the demand for nurses has grown over the last several decades, according to a U.S. Census Bureau study released recently.

The new study shows the proportion of male registered nurses has more than tripled since 1970, from 2.7 percent to 9.6 percent, and the proportion of male licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses has more than doubled from 3.9 percent to 8.1 percent.

The study, Men in Nursing Occupations, presents data from the 2011 American Community Survey to analyze the percentage of men in each of the detailed nursing occupations: registered nurse, nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner, and licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse.

"The aging of our population has fueled an increasing demand for long-term care and end-of-life services," said the report's author, Liana Christin Landivar, a sociologist in the Census Bureau's Industry and Occupation Statistics Branch.

"A predicted shortage has led to recruiting and retraining efforts to increase the pool of nurses. These efforts have included recruiting men into nursing."

Men typically outearn women in nursing fields but not by as much as they do across all occupations. For example, women working as nurses full time, year-round earned 91 cents for every dollar male nurses earned; in contrast, women earned 77 cents to the dollar men earned across all occupations.

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Because the demand for skilled nursing care is so high, nurses have very low unemployment rates. Unemployment was lowest among nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists (about 0.8 percent for both). For registered nurses and licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, these rates were a bit higher, but still very low, at 1.8 percent and 4.3 percent, respectively. Other highlights: • There were 3.5 million employed nurses in 2011, about 3.2 million of whom were female and 330,000 male.

• In 2011, 9 percent of all nurses were men while 91 percent were women. Men earned, on average, $60,700 per year, while women earned $51,100 per year.

• Men's representation was highest among nurse anesthetists at 41 percent.

• Male nurse anesthetists earned more than twice as much as the male average for all nursing occupations: $162,900 versus $60,700.

March 28 - April 3, 2013

We’re no. 4 … in Syphilis!?!

By rOByn aBrEE Special to ADW State governments routinely compete with each other for top rankings in everything from education and economic development to taxes and transportation. These days Georgia is a national leader in at least one category it would just as soon forget: sexually transmitted diseases.

Based on data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia has some of the worst STD rates in the country.

For 2011, Georgia ranked 4th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia for syphilis, 7th or gonorrhea and 8th for Chlamydia.

The question is: Why? Explanations for elevated rates vary, but some public health officials say that fear of talking openly about sex plays a role in keeping rates high, especially when it comes to teens and young adults who account for the majority of new STD cases in Georgia.

“Public health programs to prevent STDs have always been kept on the back-burner,” said Brenda Mims, the infectious disease coordinator for the Valdosta-based South Health District. “It’s just not something that anybody wants to talk about, so we don’t have the support for additional funding or a more balanced budget in those programs.”

People diagnosed with STDs are not always honest about the number of sexual partners they have had leading up to the infection, she said.

Because of the taboo nature of the subject, the state often puts STDs last on the priority list, said Jennifer Parker, women’s health coordinator for the Gainesville-based North Public Health District.

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March 28 - April 3, 2013

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Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of the Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta will offer the opening prayer and carry the cross from the first station to the second at the 33rd Annual Good Friday Pilgrimage on Friday, March 29.

Bishop Robert C. Wright of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta will offer a reflection on Jesus taking up His cross and our call to work towards abolishing unjust laws and policies at the second station.

The pilgrimage will begin at 9 a.m. at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, located at 48 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, S.W., in downtown Atlanta and conclude at approximately 12:30 p.m. at the King Center, located at 413 Auburn Ave. There will be a short break after the seventh station at the Loudermilk Center.

At the conclusion of the event, there will be transportation from the King Center area back to the starting point. Participants are

encouraged to carpool or use public transportation as parking is limited. The two-mile route is considered wheelchair accessible, but not all of the sidewalks along the route are smooth or wide.

“We are very excited to host this annual event,” said Kat Doyle, director of Justice & Peace Ministries at the Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta. “It is a unique opportunity to bring together people of all faith traditions and increase the awareness of the social justice issues that exist in our world today, while together we pray for understanding and seek change.”

The Annual Good Friday Pilgrimage, a multilingual walking prayer, is a moving experience that includes scripture readings, reflections, prayer and music that reflect on today’s social justice issues as they connect to the sufferings Christ endured in His passion and death.

For more information, contact Kat Doyle: kdoyle@archatl.com.

Photo By JASON GETZ JGETZ@AJC.COM

archbishop Gregory, Bishop Wright take Part in Good Friday Pilgrimage

Larry and Beatrice Soublet, of Atlanta, stand at the Georgia Capitol with the cross that was carried during the 31st annual Good Friday Pilgrimage.

During the event, community leaders linked current social issues with the sufferings endured by Jesus Christ before he was crucified and died.

Georgia Memorial Parks Host Easter Sunrise Services

Ebenezer Baptist Church Hosts Free ‘Get Financially Fit’ Session

Metro Atlanta residents are invited to attend Easter Sunrise Services and celebrations the morning of Sunday, March 31, at the following local Dignity Memorial® cemeteries. The services will offer families a time for reflection and prayer and will include Easter sunrise service and music. The events are free and open to the public.

• Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, located at 5755 Mallory Road in College Park, is hosting an Easter Sunrise and Balloon Release Service officiated by Pastor Thomas Houston at 7:30 a.m. in the Resurrection Garden. Refreshments will be provided. Call 770-964-7871 for more information.

• Kennesaw Memorial Park, located at 1306 Whitlock Avenue in Marietta, will host an Easter Sunrise Service beginning at 6:45 a.m. with services provided by Lutheran Church of Marietta. Call 770-428-0502 for more information.

• Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Memorial Park, located at 2950 North Cobb Parkway in Kennesaw, is hosting its 22nd annual Easter Sunrise Celebration beginning at 6:45 a.m. with service provided by Dr. Perry Fowler with Kennesaw First Baptist. The musical entertainment will be provided by Jessie and Ricardo Roper. Guests will enjoy a dove release and prayer balloon release with written messages. Guests are encouraged to dress warmly and comfortably and are invited to bring a blanket or lawn chair. In the event of inclement weather, services will be held in the mausoleum. Call 770-428-3197 for more

The “Get Financially Fit” seminar moves to the most famous church in Atlanta – Ebenezer Baptist Church – on Saturday, April 6.

One of the topics will be home buying, as the market heats up and millions of dollars are available to help purchase homes in Atlanta.

In addition, experts will lead a deep dive into credit scores and student loans, as well as provide an overview of retirement planning.

To underscore the importance of attending, the first 30 adults who register and complete the course for the first time will receive a $25 gift certificate. Breakfast and lunch will be served and child care will be provided.

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information.

• Georgia Memorial Park, located at 2000 Cobb Parkway, S.E. in Marietta, is hosting an Easter Sunrise Service led by Pastor Banks Brazell as well as a dove release and the music of a harpist beginning at 7 a.m. For more information, call 770-952-4478.

• Crest Lawn Memorial Park, located at 2000 Marietta Boulevard, N.W. in Atlanta, is hosting an Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. led

by Dr. Brian Wright. Enjoy refreshments and breathtaking views from one of the highest points in the city while a pianist performs. Call 404-355-3380 for more information.

• Arlington Memorial Park, located at 201 Mt. Vernon Highway, N.W. in Sandy Springs, will host an interdenominational service led by Don McLaughlin of North Atlanta Church of Christ beginning at 6:30 a.m. For more information, call 404-255-0750.

• Horis A. Ward – Fairview Chapel, located at 376 Fairview Road in Stockbridge, is hosting an Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m.

Families are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Breakfast will be provided at Bethel United Methodist Church across the street following the service. Call 770-474-1231 for more information.

• Green Lawn Memorial Park and Roswell Funeral Home, located at 950 Mansell Road in Roswell, will host an Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. led by the Rev. Brian Peterson, Senior Pastor of Lebanon Baptist Church. Call 770-993-4811 for more information.

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The event is free and comes at the beginning of national Financial Literacy Month. The church is located at 407 Auburn Avenue. The session will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m.

Registration is strongly encouraged; however, walk-ins are welcome. Register at www.concernedblackclergy.org or by telephoning 404-755-4900.

“We’re thrilled to have Ebenezer host this life-improving event,” said Concerned Black Clergy President Rev. Frank Brown. “These workshops, in partnership with Wells Fargo, have already helped hundreds of people get pointed in the right financial direction. We can’t wait to help more.”

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March 28 - April 3, 2013

Finalists in Peachtree road race t-Shirt Design Contest announced

By rUtH ManUEl-lOGan News One The Atlanta Track Club has announced the five finalists in the 2013 AJC Peachtree Road Race T-shirt Design Contest. Finalists include four University of West Georgia students and a local artist. The finalists were selected by a panel of judges representing the Atlanta Track Club, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and local graphic artists.

“Every year we are impressed by the talented artists who submit their designs for the contest,” said Tracey Russell, executive director of the Atlanta Track Club. “The unveiling of the AJC Peachtree Road Race T-shirt design is a highlight of the event every Fourth of July, and we are excited to see which one the public chooses as the winner this year!”

The Peachtree Road Race T-shirt Design Contest is open

until April 30 at ajc.com/peachtree. The winning design will be featured on 60,000 AJC Peachtree Road Race T-shirts, and will be unveiled on July 4 at the 44th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race. The winning artist will receive $1,000, and each of the four runner-ups will receive $100 for their efforts.

The Atlanta Track Club, organizer of the AJC Peachtree Road Race, has used the T-shirt Design Contest to determine the design for the Peachtree finisher’s shirt since 1995. The 2012 T-shirt design was created by local graphic designer Rachel Campbell, who incorporated elements that make this event so unique. Last year was Campbell’s first time entering the contest, as well as her first time running the AJC Peachtree Road Race.

lady Panthers relay team Claims First Place Special to ADW

Clark Atlanta University’s women’s 4x100-meter relay team, comprised of Cynthia Smith, Quinette Herrington, Kendra Wiggins and Jerriyauna Jarboe, sprinted to first place at the Emory Invitational on March 23.

With a time of 49:95 in the finals, the Lady Panthers won the event by first recording the best heat time of 48:85 in the qualifying round. Brenau University came in second at 50:20.

Individually, fielder Ashley Cunningham, who medaled in her third consecutive meet, Photo Courtesy of CAU Athletics

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finished third in the hammer throw with a 38.41-meter mark, while Quenesha Jefferson placed second (11.13 meters) in the women’s triple jump.

For the CAU men’s team, Trevarus West finished fourth in the 110m hurdles and sixth in the 400-meter hurdles, while Andre Archer recorded a fifth-place finish in the same event.

Next, the Panthers and Lady Panthers will compete in the Rome Invitationals in Rome, Ga., March 29-30.

Clark Atlanta freshman Cynthia Smith (right), who was a last-minute replacement, hands off to teammate Kendra Wiggins during the 4x100-meter relay race at the Emory Invitational on March 23. The Lady Panthers recorded the best heat time of 48:85 to advance to the finals before taking first place.

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Use Black Businesses to Build new Stadium

ADWnews Founded August 5, 1928; Became Daily, March 12, 1932 W.A. Scott, II, Founder/Publisher, August 5, 1928 To February 7, 1934 C.A. Scott, Publisher February 7, 1934 to July 26, 1997 M. Alexis Scott, Publisher July 26, 1997 to Present Published every Thursday at N. Desert Drive, Suite 2 109A, Atlanta, Georgia 30344.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

BY JULIANNE MALVEAUX

BY JOSEPH R. HUDSON

Here is an idea that will work.

Based upon my experience and involvement with Black businesses and the Black community, I recommend that city leaders and others making decisions about the new retractable dome deal consider using Black businesses as an economic engine and as a capable creator/stimulator of jobs in the Vine City area of Atlanta.

My recommendation is built around two economically sound points, according to renowned economist Dr. Danny Boston, president of Euquant and a GA Tech professor.

1) Approximately 2/3 of the employees of a Black small business will reflect the ownership of the business. In other words, most of the employees of a Black business will be Black.

2) Also, 44 percent of Black businesses are located in high-risk areas.

Couple those facts with the knowledge that Black small businesses are more likely to employ the “unemployable” and under-employed.

The upshot is that the utilization of Black businesses and locally-developed non-profits as primary contractors, concessionaires, designers, service providers, or support organizations, will result in the almost automatic employment of persons from Vine City and other inner-city communities, while satisfying business development goals.

My proposition is that the project utilize a “Return on Investment” approach instead of one based upon entitlement or affirmative action. With the ROI approach, the contracting opportunities associated with the Dome would be considered “Contracting Investments” with an expected “Economic Return.” The Value Proposition of an economic return will be met through the natural creation of jobs, local taxes and turning over the dollar in the community by companies most likely to hire the residents and keep them employed.

The probability of the Black businesses hiring residents from the Vine City community when developing their labor force is potentially strong. The ability to meet Equal Business Opportunity challenges is also simply met. Further, this approach can be easily monitored and measured for compliance.

This approach addresses two problems at the same time and shares the responsibility for solutions with those most affected. It also provides a mechanism to turn the dollar over in the community, creating an economic stimulus supportive of larger community development.

With support, this approach could bring even greater benefits to Vine City and the City of Atlanta, while supporting the Dome’s requirements for quality contractors and residential job development. The Black businesses could be vetted to meet requirements with the expectation that their utilization will bring about an economic return to Vine City greater than outside of Atlanta contractors, etc.

This is simple and will work. Additionally, it removes the stench of entitlement or affirmative action from the discussions, replacing it with the mutual outcome benefit of an economic return on the contracting investment in Black business.

I am sharing this approach with as many persons, organizations and media as I can. And, I am available for further discussion or idea refinement.

Joseph R. Hudson, an entrepreneur, is an “unabashed Black business and inner-city commerce advocate” and is the former president of the Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, the Georgia Minority Supplier Diversity Council, and the Atlanta Business League.

March 28 - April 3, 2013

Can We all Just Get along?

I never considered the late Rodney King anything of a philosopher, but as one observes Washington shenanigans, especially around fiscal matters, it seems that Brother King had a point. Can we all just, maybe, get along?

In the wee hours of Saturday morning, the Senate finally passed a budget by the narrowest of margins, 50-49. Four Democratic Senators jumped ship to side with Republicans, probably because they are facing tough election fights in Republican leaning states. Still, it was great to see some vision from this Senate, which called for a $1 trillion in tax increases and $875 billion in program cuts. Unlike proposals presented by the likes of Paul Ryan, who would eviscerate social programs, the Senate offers a budget that cuts social and other programs more carefully and thoughtfully. Since this is the first budget the Senate has passed in four years, one might think that they should be congratulated. But the passage of a Senate budget is only the first step.

Now, the Senate and the House of Representatives have to find some common ground.

Former vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) chairs the House Budget Committee and he chairs it like he thinks he is still running for office. He claims that he can save $4 trillion more than Democrats by turning Medicare into a voucher program and slashing Medicaid, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly Food Stamps), and other safety net programs. How will the Senate and House resolve their differences when Republicans basically refuse to bargain, and Democrats will give away the store if given an opportunity? If half of the Democrats in the Senate had the backbone of House Republican Majority Leader John Boehner, the people of the United States would be in a better position.

We can’t get along if we go along with nonsense such as a voucher program for senior health. As it is, some hospitals are closing or consolidating, largely because of the number of poor and elderly people who use those facilities. While Ryan is talking slash and burn, Obamacare, albeit imperfect, expands health care possibilities for everyone. We can’t get along with cuts in SNAP that leave more people hungry. The average monthly income for those who receive SNAP assistance is less than $700. That means families who receive this benefit are working part-time or not at all, not an unusual occurrence when the unemployment rate remains higher than 7 percent overall and 13 percent for African Americans. We can’t get along with proposals to cut educational funding, knowing education opens doors for generations to come.

How, then, will they fill the gap between the lean budget passed by Senate Democrats, and the austerity budget passed by Republicans? It is up to we, the people. A few weeks ago, a friend proposed organizing a March that would bring thousands to Washington as these budget deliberations continue to remind the Senate and the House that we are watching them. As this is the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, many marches are being planned to commemorate that critical date. But it might also be meaningful if Dr. King’s Poor People’s Campaign were also reenacted. Dr. King’s vision of bringing thousands to occupy government offices to highlight the needs of the poor was never fully realized, and the current gap between the House and Senate suggests that the poor will be more harshly treated now than they were two generations ago.

When one contrasts the House Budget with the one that comes from the Senate, one realizes that there are two starkly different visions of our country. We were presented with these stark choices when Mr. 47 Percent Romney faced off against President Obama. One could hardly call our president a flaming liberal. People chose the humanitarian Obama vision of the world instead of the elitist austerity that Romney exemplified. The people have spoken, but the politicians can’t hear.

The people are talking, the politicians are posturing, and millions are wondering how they will survive if a Ryan budget passes. Why can’t we all get along?

Julianne Malveaux is a Washington, D.C.-based economist and writer. She is president emerita of Bennett College for Women in Greensboro, N.C.

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Seek one with min. Bachelor of Information System, Computer Science, or related, PLUS 5 year exp. in Information System and Technology or related. Duties include coordinating Web-based Portal Systems such as OM, TMS; maintaining SAP, GVM management systems; and providing technology support and training in the ERP, etc. Mail resume to LG Hausys America, Inc. at 900 Circle 75 Pkwy., Ste 1500, Atlanta, GA 30339. _______________________________________________

REQUEST FOR SEALED BID ADM-041113-CARPET ADVERTISEMENT for CARPET REPLACEMENT PROJECT The City of College Park is accepting Sealed Bids from qualified vendors for CARPET REPLACEMENT. Sealed bids will be received no later than Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at the City of College Park Purchasing Department, 3667 Main Street, College Park Georgia, 30337 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud.

Bids received after the above date and time, or in any other location other than the Purchasing Department will not be considered.

A bid packet may be obtained from the City of College Park Purchasing Department, 3667 Main Street, College Park, Georgia 30337, or from www.collegeparkga.com.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting with Site Visit to follow will be held on Thursday, March 28 at 10:00am at City of College Park City Hall.

Bids will not be accepted from any vendor not attending this meeting.

Any question arising after the Pre-Bid Meeting and Site Visit will be accepted via email only at bgregory@collegeparkga.com until COB Wednesday, April 3. An Addendum listing all Q&A, clarifications, etc. will be posted on the City’s website on or about COB Friday, April 5. It is always the vendor’s responsibility to check the City’s website for any and all addenda. Any/all addenda must be signed and dated and made a part of bid packet.

As a requirement of this bid, a five percent (5%) Bid Bond shall be submitted with bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide a Performance and Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price.

The City of College Park reserves the right to reject any or all bids based on past performance and to waive technicalities and informalities and re-advertise. All Minority, Woman and Small Businesses are strongly encouraged to apply. Only responsive bids that are determined to meet the requirements and criteria set forth by the City of College Park will be considered.

HP Enterprise Services, LLC is accepting resumes for Business Consultant in Mableton, GA (Ref. #TESMABVBO1). Provide business domain solution, process, strategy, business case and change consulting to external client at functional and senior management level, on a chargeable basis, which includes industry specific business process and function specific business process including Human Resources, accounting and IT. Telecommuting permitted.

Mail resume to HP Enterprise Services, LLC, 5400 Legacy Drive, MS H16F-61, Plano, TX 75024. Resume must include Ref. #, full name, email address & mailing address. No phone calls please. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. EOE. _______________________________________________

Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) wishes to advance design engineering work for the 5.9-mile Atlanta BeltLine East corridor and Atlanta Streetcar extensions and is seeking proposals from qualified firms, teams or consultants with demonstrated experience in planning, civil design and engineering, electric rail and overhead electrification systems, costing, traffic operations and engineering, parking analysis, tunnel engineering, and intermodal freight and rail yard planning and engineering to provide design engineering services to support the NEPA environmental documentation, New Starts analysis and other FTA Project Development phase services for the Atlanta BeltLine East corridor. Proposals are due April 29, 2013 at 3 pm EST.

DATABASE DEVELOPER (Atlanta, GA) Create and maintain of PL/SQL packages, functions, & stored procedures.

Creation & maintenance of scripts (SQLPlus/Bash/Perl) used in database change management, MySQL to Oracle migrations, & initial schema setup. Creation & maintenance of database schema diagrams. Protection of co intellectual property from accidental loss, malicious damage, or theft. Interpreting written application requirements & applying sound practices to developing database services for large volume online services.

Participating as a team member in a formal development lifecycle & release control process. Lead a team when required, while still performing database development duties.

Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Information Systems required.

Must be proficient in Oracle PL/SQL, scripting (SQLPlus/Bash/Perl), writing efficient SQL queries, SQL query tuning, & database schema design.

Mail resume to: Cedar Document Technologies, Inc., Attn: HR, 1 Ravinia Drive, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30346. _______________________________________________ IT Manager

Senior Software Engineer is needed in Atlanta, GA to architect, design, develop software systems; analyze user requirements, convert business requirements into objected-oriented design (OOD); research technology strategy; lead estimation efforts based on SDLC. Require Master Degree or its foreign equivalent in CS, CE or IT related fields. Proficiency in MFC, STL, OCI, COM & ASP.NET. Send resume to Business Computer Applications, Inc. 2951 Flowers Rd. South, Suite 227, Atlanta GA 30341 _______________________________________________ Master Teacher – Sci&Tech: Fernbank Elementary Foundation in Atlanta, GA: Dev. & lead schoolwide sci&tech instr prog for K-5 science curriculum. Req Master’s or foreign equ.in Edu/Sci/Pol, Soc, or Cult Studies /rel & 2 yrs elem sch teaching exp. In lieu of Master’s or foreign equ.in Edu/Sci/Pol, Soc, or Cult Studies /rel & 2 yrs elem sch teaching exp will acc Bach or foreign equ in Edu/Sci/Pol, Soc, or Cult Studies /rel & 5 yrs prog post-bacc elem sch teaching exp. Also req 1 yr exp integrating Promethean Int Whiteboard technology AND following skills through edu or work exp: coord/manage after-school sci activities/clubs; grant writing AND GA certification. All exp may or may not be acq concurrently. To apply, cont Drew Schuler, schuleram@bellsouth.net or 157 Heaton Park Dr. Atlanta, GA, 30307.

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_______________________________________________ Advertisement For Bids That Open On Tuesday April 9, 2013 Sealed bids will be received by the department of procurement, city of atlanta, 55 trinity avenue, s. W., suite 1790, atlanta, georgia 30303, telephone number (404) 330-6204, no later than 1:59 p.m., (as verified by the bureau of national standards), Opening Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 For Bid No. 6510-Pl, Athletic Uniforms Kasim Reed Mayor City Of Atlanta Advertisement For Bids That Open On Tuesday Sealed bids will be received by the department of procurement, city of atlanta, 55 trinity avenue, s. W., suite 1790, atlanta, georgia 30303, telephone number (404) 330-6204, no later than 1:59 p.m., (as verified by the bureau of national standards), Opening Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 For Bid No. 6454-Mt, Kid-Safe Wood Mulch For Play Ground Surfacing Material Kasim Reed Mayor City Of Atlanta Advertisement For Bids That Open On Tuesday Sealed bids will be received by the department of procurement, city of atlanta, 55 trinity avenue, s. W., suite 1790, atlanta, georgia 30303, telephone number (404) 330-6204, no later than 1:59 p.m., (as verified by the bureau of national standards), Opening Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 For Bid No. 6520-Pl, Service, Maintenance, Installation Equipment For Communication Equipment Kasim Reed Mayor City Of Atlanta Advertisement For Bids That Open On Tuesday Sealed bids will be received by the department of procurement, city of atlanta, 55 trinity avenue, s. W., suite 1790, atlanta, georgia 30303, telephone number (404) 330-6204, no later than 1:59 p.m., (as verified by the bureau of national standards), Opening Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 For Bid No. 6540-Ap, Lithium Based Runway Rubber Removal Kasim Reed Mayor City Of Atlanta

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Atlanta beltline, Inc. Request for Proposals Annual Maintenance of Existing City of Atlanta Parks Department Irrigation Systems in Atlanta Beltline Parks Introduction Atlanta beltline, Inc. (“ABI”) requests proposals from qualified firms interested in providing Maintenance services for 3 existing parks owned or managed by the City of Atlanta Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs (DPRCA) and located as shown on the attached map(s).

Pre-Submital Site Visits A mandatory pre-proposal site meeting to view the existing facilities will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2013 at 1 PM. We will start at The Historic Fourth Ward Park (park along Rankin St). We will then Proceed to the Skatepark (part of Historic Fourth Ward Park), Boulevard Crossing Park, and D. H. Stanton Park. Please feel free to Google these locations before the meeting.

Submittal Deadline All responses to this Request for Proposals must be submitted in hard copy and on CD in Adobe Acrobat Format by no later than 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Submittals received after this time and date Will not be considered. Please address the submittal to: Mr. Kevin Burke Project Manager Atlanta beltline, Inc. 86 Pryor Street, SW Suite 300 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Inquiries Formal requests for information must be made in writing. Unwritten questions and any verbal Responses and/or comments will not be binding. All inquiries must be received by ABI by 5 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2013. ABI will provide all written questions and responses to interested bidders by close of Business on Tuesday, April 2 , 2010.

Inquiries regarding this RFP should be directed by email, writing or fax to: Mr. Kevin Burke Project Manager Atlanta beltline, Inc. 86 Pryor Street, SW Suite 200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Fax: (404) 614-8315 Email: kbuke@atlbeltline.org _______________________________________________ Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) wishes to advance Environmental Assessment work for the 5.9-mile Atlanta BeltLine East corridor and Atlanta Streetcar extensions and is seeking proposals from qualified firms, teams or consultants with demonstrated experience with the NEPA process, experience with environmental assessments, and preparation of federal New Starts applications. Proposals are due April 29, 2013 at 3 pm EST. ______________________________________________ Notice of Incorporation Notice is given that Articles of Incorporation which will incorporate “DENIM GARAGE, Incorporated, INCORPORATED,” will be delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code (O.C.G.A. $14-3-202).

The initial registered office of the corporation will be located at 2916 Brookfield Lane SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30331 and its initial reigstered agent at such address is JOSHUA C. LEWIS.

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March 28 - April 3, 2013

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Candace L. Byrd (from left), chief of staff for Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, stands with Dolvett Quince, trainer for “The Biggest Loser,” and actress Nicole Ari Parker at Neiman Marcus event.

Ingrid Saunders Jones (left), chair of The Coca-Cola Company Foundation, stands with Evern Cooper Epps, chair of the NBAF board of directors.

Arts patrons and Honorary Chairs John and Vicki Palmer receive the Sandra Anderson Baccus Legacy Award.

Chair Millie Smith stands with designer Clay West following the fashion show.

Lisa Borders (from left), president of the Grady Health System Foundation, enjoys the event with Cheryl Lomax, vice president of Bank of America and Camille Russell Love, director of the Bureau of Cultural Affairs.

Charmaine Ward, director of community affairs with Georgia-Pacific, and her guest Keith Ivory Millner smile for the camera.

Evelyn Mims, of WXIA-TV, founding board member and 2013 recipient of the Chairman’s Award, is flanked by WXIA-TV Anchor Karyn Greer (left) and V103 personality Egypt Sherrod.

Founder Sheryl Riley Gripper stands with her husband Jeff Gripper.

Radio personality Rashan Ali congratulates Tomika Depriest, chair of the board of directors.

2013 Pinnacle Award Recipient Erica Qualls (left), GM of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, stands with Kathleen Bertrand, VP of ACVB and board member.

Sharmen Gowens, interim CEO of the YWCA, enjoys the luncheon with Nick F. Nelson, principal and CMO of Liquid Soul Media.

Reed Kimbrough (from left) stands with Brenda Reid, community relations manager with Publix, and Miranda Mack McKenzie, board member.

Black Women Film Network Salutes ‘Untold Stories’

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FEATURES March 28 - April 3, 2013 Black Women's Expo announces 2013 Dates at Chicago's McCormick Place www.ADWnews.com

By Real Times Media

The Black Women's Expo (TBWE), the number one national destination event for African-American women in the Midwest, will return to McCormick Place in Chicago April 5 - 7. The Expo is now in its 19th year and expected attendance is over 30,000.

State Farm is serving as the title sponsor for the three-day exposition designed to empower, enlighten and educate women and girls of all ages. TBWE features informative seminars, insightful workshops, motivational speakers, bestselling authors and a variety of sponsored exhibits and pavilions. Walgreens will serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2013 event.

"The Expo's primary emphasis for 2013 event, as it has been for the past 18 years, is on the aspirations, opportunities and challenges of African-American women," said Merry Green, president and CEO of MGPG Events and creator of the Expo. "Moreover, we are extremely excited about the power of our partnership with Real Times Media to further explore these themes."

In a unique

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partnership with Real Times Media (RTM), TBWE will now reach audiences across the nation. RTM is a multimedia conglomerate that oversees print, news, directories, media, digital, events and entertainment holdings in some 25 markets and will help extend the reach of TBWE to new markets across the country. The goal of the partnership is to leverage both organizations’ unique expertise in engagement marketing and event production and demonstrated success with large-scale multi-market events, including the hugely successful "Who's Who" franchise.

"RTM has both the reach and resources to increase the visibility of TBWE, as the MGPG team continues its relentless focus on content and quality," says Hiram Jackson, CEO of Real Times Media. "Real Times Media has always realized the significance of the African-American consumer. Even Merry more so, we recognize the influence Green women have over household buying decisions. This partnership with MGPG Events and The Black Women's Expo is a match with unrivalled potential."

The Black Women's Expo continues to offer the perfect venue

for small to mid-sized businesses and large corporations to reach the all-important African-American consumer.

African-American consumers are over 42 million strong, with an annual buying power of nearly $1 trillion. At the Exhibitor Marketplace, businesses and corporations have the opportunity to reach out and touch this valued consumer segment at the grassroots level and expose them directly to their products and services through sales, distributions, and personal interactions.

As in previous years, TBWE will feature national experts in a variety of fields to address topics that are particularly important to African-American women.

Health and wellness, financial literacy, careers, business ownership, female-male relationships, green living, children's health and much more will be addressed in a variety of settings.

Expo Pavilions include Kidz Korner, Health & Wellness, Literary Café, Natural Hair and Relax & Renew.

“An impressive line-up of national speakers and entertainers will be showcased during our seminars and on the Main Stage,” said Green. “R&B diva Faith Evans, the number one gospel artist, Tamala Mann, and more artists are being confirmed daily. There will be conversations with celebrities, including Dr. Ian Smith with the Shred Challenge, Sherri Shepherd from ABC’s The View, author/activist Dick Gregory, and R&B artist and author Keith Sweat.”