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MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS BOND WITH LOCAL ELDERLY

Middle school students from the Sankofa Academy in BedfordStuyvesant visit seniors at the Fort Green Stuyvesant Center each week. They engage in conversation with the elders, play strategy games and lend assistance whenever and wherever

needed. They even join in their dance classes. Photo: Sankofa students and seniors Kalif Green, Khayiel Miller, Isaiah Miller, Issa Chambers and Gene Johnson, Ella Davis and Margaret Edwin. Photo: Lem Peterkin SEE PAGE 3.

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N E W S B RI E F S LIVERY CAB DRIVERS MARCH AGAINST PLAN FOR OUTER BOROUGH TAXIS Livery cab drivers and base owners marched in Washington Heights on Wednesday to protest the city’s “Five Borough Taxi Plan.” Protesters said they would be put out of business by the plan, which calls for adding 6,000 yellow cabs that would operate primarily outside of Manhattan. They said the medallions for those new cabs are far too expensive for livery drivers. They also asked for an immediate moratorium on penalties for livery drivers who pick up street hails until the issue is resolved. “We’ve been bombarded for the past month or so with undercover raids, street hails, we’re getting summonses and the abuse has just gone too far,” said Nancy Soria of the New York Association of Independent Taxi Drivers. “Last year by the month of April, we only gave 64 tickets to livery taxi [drivers] for street hailing. This April 2011, [the Taxi and Limousine Commission] has given 1,300 tickets,” said Manhattan Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez. “So it is not acceptable that we use that in order to create an opinion against the livery taxi industry.” The proposal is being floated in Albany, but it would need City Council approval to be enacted. TLC Commissioner David Yassky said in a statement Wednesday that if Rodriguez believes the law should be changed the commission will work with him on a legislative proposal. CITY COPS, FIREFIGHTERS AMONG 15 CHARGED IN GAMBLING ROUNDUP More than a dozen people were arrested on Staten Island, including active and retired members of the city’s fire and police departments, in connection with an illegal gambling ring. Federal investigators say 15 people are accused of operating card games at four gambling parlors scattered around the borough, including two on Victory Boulevard. Among those arrested are an active New York City Police Department detective and retired sergeant. Also charged are several firefighters including a father and son. Police Commissioner Ray Kelly and Fire Commissioner Sal Cassano say the active members who are allegedly involved have been suspended. All were scheduled to be arraigned in Brooklyn Federal Court. This comes on the heels of another recent gambling bust on Staten Island that resulted in the arrests of more than two dozen people. Officials do not believe they are connected.

Harlem school celebrates new beautiful mural and big Field Day PS 144 school custodian Richard McMahon created a mural in the gymnasium to provide students with aesthetic stimulation. Located in Harlem at 134 West 122nd Street, the mural replaces plain white walls with vivid, colorful images which manufacture and bestow inspiration to student’s lives. The mural illuminates the various stages of life students will encounter, from pre-k to professional endeavors. The mural will serve as inspiration for many students for years to come. In addition, the mural’s location (gymnasium) will assist with facilitating increased student interest in physical education. Recent studies revealed that New York City children currently suffer from one of the highest obesity rates in the country; an increased concentration on participating in physical education activities will serve as an invaluable tool for beginning to address this deplorable predicament our children find themselves. On June 3, the school will be having its annual Field Day. Throughout the school year students have been learning the importance of eating and exercising. Students will be participating in various activities that will help them in life. This year

Students from the Gwendolyn Powell Brown, Computer School PS 144 in Harlem, enjoy gym activities in front of their newly created mural by school custodian Richard McMahon. The mural replaces the pure white walls with vivid colorful images which manufacture and bestow inspiration to the students lives. the annual Field Day received sponsorship from the local Subway, Fairway and Harlem Children Zone. Donations include healthy sandwiches, fruits and snacks. Understanding the importance of address-

ing adolescent obesity and the interest to provide exposure to our newly created mural, school, student body, staff and community, PS 144 invites you to join them to participate and enjoy the Field Day festivities.

Obama campaign sets goal of raising $60M in quarter By ERIC JOHNSON CHICAGO — President Barack Obama’s campaign on Wednesday set a goal of raising $60 million in the quarter to benefit Obama’s reelection and the Democratic National Committee, a source involved in the reelection campaign said. Dozens of Democratic Party operatives and supporters from across the country assembled in a downtown hotel on Wednesday for an early fundraising strategy session. The group, which was to include White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and former Director of the White House National Economic Council Lawrence Summers, laid out their early strategy for raising more than $750 million to reelect the Democratic incumbent. “There was talk about why the president deserves to be reelected and why it is important for us to make that happen,” said a long-time Obama supporter who attended the meetings. Campaign Manager Jim Messina made public part of the strategy in an email message to supporters on Wednesday. “We decided we’re ready to give for a second or third time — if and only if you’re willing to make your first donation to the campaign right now,” the message said. “Right now there are thousands of folks willing to match whatever amount you

Volunteer receptionist Hattie Hester answers the phone at President Barack Obama’s new campaign headquarters in Chicago. decide to give,” the message read. The strategy follows the campaign’s grassroots style, Messina said, adding that he recognizes easier paths to raking in campaign cash. “Taking money from Washington lobbyists or special-interest PACs is the easy path — and every single one of our prospective opponents is racing down it. That’s not the kind of race we want to run.” Other fundraising meetings were held on Wednesday by Deputy Campaign Manager Julianna Smoot and Rufus Gifford, the Obama 2012 Finance Chairman. Other top Chicago Obama sup-

porters and fundraisers were in attendance, including real estate executive Penny Pritzker, who led fundraising for Obama in 2008, and her 2012 replacement, former Ambassador to Sweden Matthew Barzun. Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, was to formally announce on Thursday that he is in the race for the Republican Party’s nomination in 2012. He tops many national polls among Republican candidates and has a solid fund-raising operation that raised $10 million in a single day in May.

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Middle school students bond with local elderly

Sankofa student Keemora Perkins presents a bouquet of flowers to Hermina Pryce and Nancy Smith.

Sankofa students singing “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong.

As the city’s elderly population frets about threatened reductions in their services, some students are easing their fears with companionship. Middle school students from the Sankofa Academy in BedfordStuyvesant visit seniors at the Fort Green Stuyvesant Center each week. They engage in conversation with the elders, play strategy games and

dents keep journals to record their experiences after each visit. They also discuss and compare the seniors’ community life, family and work experiences as well as their oral account of historical events versus what is written in textbooks. When they ended their visits for this school term, the students presented a variety show, playing a variety of instruments, singing and

lend assistance whenever and wherever needed. They even join in their dance classes. In return, the seniors respond with love, encouragement and sound advice, erasing any apprehension the students have about being around “old people.” The seniors also get a chance to recall memories of their youth. Back in their classrooms, the stu-

reciting Langston Hughes’ poems. The climax of the event came when the younger students sang Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” as the middle school students moved among the seniors, shook their hands and simply uttered “thank you,” two words which spoke volumes. Photos: Lem Peterkin

Comptroller Liu: Pension cost to drop after 2016 A new report from Comptroller John C. Liu’s Retirement Security NYC initiative shows that city pension costs will peak in 2016 before they begin a gradual, steady decline. From 2016 through 2040 and beyond, pension costs will grow at a slower rate than the city’s economy, using up significantly less of its budgeting resources, the report said. The report titled, “Sustainable or Not? NYC Pension Cost Projections through 2060,” finds the long-term decline in pension costs is primarily due to the introduction of new, less expensive benefit plans that took effect between 1995 and 2009. “Poor market performance over

the past decade means we still have a few tough years ahead as those investment losses catch up to us. However, significant reforms already implemented in recent years will drive down costs for decades to come,” Comptroller Liu said. The study, which makes use of long-term projections by independent actuaries, produced three key findings: 1) City pension costs will increase nominally through FY 2016, after which they will decline as a percentage of the city’s expenditures and revenues.

Note: In FY 2012, pension cost is $7.3 billion or 11.1 percent of the City budget. By FY 2016, pension cost will rise to $8.3 billion or 11.4 percent of the city budget. The increase in pension cost through 2016 would not be materially impacted by new benefit changes or tiers that are applicable only to new employees. 2) Current discussions use a 30 year time period and the study shows by FY 2040, City pension costs as a percentage of the City’s budget will decline from 11.4 percent in FY 2016 to: 5.1 percent, assuming an 8.0% rate-of-return; or 5.5 percent, assum-

Civil rights groups challenge Georgia’s immigration law By DAVID BEASLEY ATLANTA — Civil rights groups filed a federal class action lawsuit on Thursday challenging Georgia’s tough new law cracking down on illegal immigrants that is similar to one enacted by Arizona last year. The measure, signed into law by Republican Governor Nathan Deal last month, is set to take effect July 1. “The lawsuit charges the extreme law endangers public safety, invites the racial profiling of Latinos, Asians and others who appear foreign to an officer, and interferes with federal law,” said a statement issued by the American Civil Liberties Union and other civil rights organizations. The governor’s office said Deal expects the state to prevail in a legal challenge. “These organizations falsely claim

(the new law) is a copycat of Arizona’s legislation. It is not,” said Deal’s press secretary, Stephanie Mayfield. “The Georgia General Assembly carefully vetted a piece of legislation that ensured a constitutional final product.” The Georgia law authorizes police to investigate the immigration status of criminal suspects they think may be in the country illegally. It also requires many private employers to check the immigration status of newly hired workers on a federal database called E-Verify. Some farmers are complaining that the legislation is creating a shortage of seasonal workers before it even goes into effect, and Deal has asked the state’s agriculture commissioner to assess those concerns. Enforcement of U.S. immigration laws traditionally is handled by fed-

eral, not state, authorities. The Georgia measure is the latest to gain favor among Republicans at the state level who accuse President Barack Obama and the federal government of failing to stem illegal immigration. Georgia now joins Arizona and Utah in defending its new law in federal court. Key parts of the Arizona law were blocked by the federal courts after the Obama administration challenged it on the grounds that the U.S. Constitution gives the federal government sole authority over immigration matters. The U.S. Supreme Court on May 26 upheld Arizona’s right to require employers to use E-Verify. The court also held that Arizona could suspend or revoke business licenses of those companies that knowingly hire illegal immigrants.

ing a 7.5% rate-of-return; or 6.0 percent, assuming a 7.0% rate-of-return. 3) The primary reason for declining pension costs is the phasing-in of new employees whose benefits are significantly lower than those offered to municipal workers in the past. Police and Fire Pension Funds will experience the most significant costs decreases over the next 30 years. Police will decrease from 65.1 percent of salary in FY 2010 to between 39.2 to 33.4 percent of salary in FY 2040. Fire will decrease from 83.1 percent of salary in FY 2010 to between 46.6 to 41.5 percent of salary in FY 2040. “While we cannot predict the precise economic cycles that will occur over the next 30 years, historical trends allow us to make reasonable assumptions about how pension obligations will affect the City’s future budgets.” Comptroller Liu said. “Retirement Security NYC will continue to bring objective research to bear on the public policy debate surrounding retirement issues that affect all New Yorkers.” “The impact of any pension reform takes time to have an effect,” said Teresa Ghilarducci, Director of the New School’s Swartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, and a national expert on public pensions and retirement issues. “This study demonstrates that, over the longterm, New York City’s pension funds provide a secure retirement for firefighters, police officers, teachers, and other City employees at a reasonable cost to taxpayers.”

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JOURNAL OF THE PEOPLE’S PASTOR ‘WRITING THE HISTORY I’VE LIVED, LIVING THE HISTORY I WRITE!’

Fifty-two nights and half-a-day in the hospital: My experience

THOMAS H. WATKINS

Prophetic genius of Gil Scott Heron

By REV. DR. HERBERT DAUGHTRY

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Part Fourteen There was another practice that I did (and continue to do). Whenever I would force myself to stand and walk, I would verbally encourage and/or command myself to perform whether I was alone and/or when helpers were present. I would say, “Come on, champ! You got to make it. It’s the last round. If you win this round, you win the fight. Come on, champ! You are the champ! Nothing and nobody can defeat you.” I would then recite some of my great achievements, especially the ones I had accomplished on the athletic field. My team won games due to my last minute or last inning heroics. I would tell myself, “You are supposed to win. You’ve been made to master.” I would try to not focus on the condition as it is. Once I fully grasp reality without hiding the facts, I concentrate on how I want things to be. The law of life declares we become like what we

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will tell you to produce it or lead you to where you can find it. Now, in some instances, your dominant desire or command will take time to realize. It is like sending your friend or a servant on a mission to bring back some precious jewelry, or a sweetheart. The amount of time it will take depends on a number of factors such as the nature of the object. Is it a person? Is it a thing or situation? How far away is the object? Who or what are the possible obstacles? For your part, you have to maintain patience, perseverance, faith, and a willingness to pay the price. Be careful not to allow others to influence your thinking about your condition. Sometimes, wellmeaning people unknowingly voice ideas which are contrary to your health. If you cough or sneeze, they may say, “You’re catching a cold or the flu.” While you’re trying to walk, people will say, “Don’t fall now,” putting the idea of falling in your head. There were times when I would stare at the hospital window, studying the scene outside or just thinking about any number

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steadfastly hold before us. We shall have our dominant desires. Jesus said, “Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” My interpretation is, “Whatsoever thing you dominantly desire, when you pray, act as if they are already done, and you will be drawn to them and/or they will be drawn to you.” When you give a not-to-bedenied command to your body, every organ, bone, tissue, muscle, and cell in your body; and, every movement, including your heartbeat, metabolism (all the physical and chemical processes in the body that convert or use energy), and peristalsis (the motion to move your bowels) will strive to obey. Issue a command to your body, and it can restore body parts. Water (tears) can pour forth from your eyes and dry up. At your command, your body will give you joy or sorrow, victory or defeat, and health or sickness. Here is a fascinating truth: If your body is in need of something outside of yourself to achieve your dominant desire, it

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Blacks and AIDS: 30 years later By GEORGE E. CURRY Sunday will mark the 30th anniversary of the first public identification of AIDS. On June 5, 1981, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) disclosed that five previously healthy gay men in Los Angeles were diagnosed with an infectious disease normally associated with a deteriorated immune system. Writing about the initial discovery, last week in the Washington Post, Anthony S. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, at the National Institutes of Health, recalled: “One month later, the MMWR wrote about 26 cases in previously healthy gay men from Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York, who had developed PCP [pneumocystis carinii pneumonia] as well as an unusual form of cancer called Kaposi’s sarcoma. “Their immune systems were severely compromised. This mysterious syndrome was acting like an infectious disease that was probably sexually transmitted. My colleagues and I never had seen anything like it. The idea that we could be dealing with a brand-new infectious microbe seemed like something for science fiction movies. “Little did we know what lay ahead. “Soon, cases appeared in many groups: injection-drug users, hemophiliacs and other recipients of blood and blood products, heterosexual men and women, children born to infected mothers. The era of AIDS had begun.” Actually, AIDS began prior to 1981 – we just didn’t know it. Since 1981, according to the Cen-

ters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1.7 million people in the United States have been infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Among the 1.7 million, 600,000 died. More than 1.1 million are living with the disease today. Every 9 1⁄2 minutes, someone is infected with HIV in the United States. AIDS, initially thought to be the exclusive purview of white gay men, has taken such a large toll on African Americans that Phill Wilson, of the Black AIDS Institute, describes it as a Black disease. Although Blacks represent only 12 percent of the U.S. population, African Americans account for 45 percent of all HIV infections and 46 percent of all people living with HIV in 2006, according to the CDC. Over the course of the epidemic, African Americans have become a larger proportion of those diagnosed with AIDS, jumping from 25 percent in 1985 to almost double – 48 percent – in 2009. Among certain groups, the numbers are staggering: · Black women account for 61 percent of all new HIV infections among women, a rate nearly 15 times larger than that of white women. Most African American women were infected through heterosexual activity. · Black teenagers represent only 17 percent of all U.S. teenagers, but 68 percent of all new AIDS diagnoses among teens. · According to one five-city sampling, 46 percent of Black gay and bisexual men were infected with HIV, compared to 31 percent of whites and 17 percent of Latino

The hospital: My experience Continued from page 4 of things. Inevitably, someone would come up to me, or call out from the distance, and say, “You’re thinking about home, huh?”; “It would be nice to be home, yes?”; or, “Don’t worry. You’ll be home soon.” But, home was farthest thing from my mind. I was striving to comfortably adjust to my present reality. I had chosen not to think about home, except when I was thinking of some other subject and/or writing about something. Now, to be civil, I was forced to think, at least for a moment, of home. Sometimes, people would overextend their help. During my hospital stay, it was an occasional annoyance when someone always jumped to my side every time I made a move, or when they constantly asked me if I wanted anything. They were always doing things around me or on me. Eventually, I had to explain, “I would like to do as much as I can by myself. I am fully aware of my limitations, but

I am also aware of my potential. The more I can do by myself, the quicker I can actualize my potential.” For some people, it didn’t help. I understood that nobody wanted anything to happen to me on his/her watch, but there were some nurses who didn’t manifest the same concern even when I rang the bell for help, especially at night. One of the serious confrontations my family and I had with hospital personnel was their failure to answer my frantic call for help. … to be continued. HEALTH FAIR: Recognizing the startling health risks facing people of color, The House of the Lord Church’s Ministry of Health & Wellness in conjunction with the Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood Alliance (DBNA) and the Brooklyn Hospital Center is sponsoring its Sixth Annual Community Health Fair on Saturday, June 11, 2011, from 11:00 am to 5:30 pm. This

males. There are many reasons for such disparities, including limited access to quality health. One national study found that Blacks are more likely to skip medical care because they lacked transportation, were too sick to go to the doctor, or had competing needs, such as expenses for basic essentials. Citing a national study, an HIV/AIDS fact sheet published by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation observed: “Blacks with HIV/AIDS were more likely to be publicly insured or uninsured than their white counterparts, with over half (59%) relying on Medicaid compared to 32% of whites. One fifth of blacks with HIV/AIDS (22%) were uninsured, compared to 17 percent of whites. Blacks were much less likely to be privately insured than whites (14% compared to 44 %).” In addition to less access of health care, the death rate is higher among Blacks, in part, because African Americans are often diagnosed long after they have been infected, reducing the likelihood of successful treatment. Grassroots community groups have been laboring to heighten awareness. Wilson and his Black AIDS Institute have been particularly impressive mobilizing civil rights leaders, even getting them to undergo testing in public. Similarly, Pernessa C. Seele, of the Balm in Gilead, has mobilized the faith community, both here and in Africa, and C. Virginia Fields has placed a lot of focus on heterosexual women through her leadership of the National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS. Still, too many people are walkevent will take place at the historic House of the Lord Church where the Rev. Dr. Herbert Daughtry is the pastor, and is located at 415 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. 11217. Our Free workshops include: Creating your look Nutrition & Exercise Basics for busy people Men’s Health Concerns Space is limited for the workshops, please RSVP to holchealth@yahoo.com There will also be Doctors on Call for consultations on heart health, diabetes, and other concerns. ** Join Reverend Daughtry in Jersey City for the weekly Thursday Evening Educational, Cultural, and Empowerment Forum from 6pm-8pm for an evening of information, inspiration, and challenge at 315 Forrest

ing around unaware of their HIV status, posing a threat to themselves and others. That’s why testing needs to be expanded at all levels. In addition, the Blacks AIDS Institute’s 2011 State of AIDS in Black America report outlines a number of steps that need to be taken by health officials to more effectively address the problem: · Provide people with continuous and coordinated quality care once they learn they have been infected by HIV; · Increase the number and diversity of clinical care and related services to people living with HIV; · Support people living with HIV who have other needs, such as affordable housing; · Narrow HIV-related disparities; · Reduce the stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV; and · Adopt community-level approaches to reduce HIV infections in high-risk communities. The 30th anniversary of the discovery of AIDS is no time for celebration. It is a time to expand our efforts to bring an end to this preventable disease.

— George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine and the NNPA News Service, is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach. He can be reached through his Web site, www.georgecurry.com You can also follow him atwww.twitter.com/currygeorge. Street (Ground Floor), corner of MLK, Jr. Drive. For more info, contact The National Community Action Alliance at (201) 716-1585. ** Listen to Reverend Daughtry on the weekly radio program which airs Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. on New York City’s WWRL-AM, dial 1600. ** NEED QUALITY CHILD CARE? Call the Alonzo A. Daughtry Memorial Daycare Center located at: 460 Atlantic Avenue (corner of Atlantic and Nevins) 718-596-1993 333 Second Street (between 4th & 5th Avenues) in Park Slope 718-4992066 Immediate openings are available in a state-of-the-art center.

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Global war on drugs a failure, high-level panel says WASHINGTON — A highlevel international commission declared the global “war on drugs” a failure and urged nations to consider legalizing cannabis and other drugs to undermine organized crime and protect their citizens’ health. The Global Commission on Drug Policy called for a new approach to reducing drug abuse to replace the current strategy of strictly criminalizing drugs and incarcerating drug users while battling criminal cartels that control the drug trade. “The global war on drugs has failed, with devastating consequences for individuals and societies around the world,” said the report issued by the commission on Thurs-

day. The study urges “experimentation by governments with models of legal regulation of drugs,” adding: “This recommendation applies especially to cannabis, but we also encourage other experiments in decriminalization and legal regulation.” There are 250 million users of illicit drugs worldwide, with less than a 10th of them classified as dependent, and millions are involved in cultivation, production and distribution, according to U.N. estimates quoted in the report. The study adds that decriminalization initiatives do not result in significant increases in drug use. “Now is the time to break

the taboo on discussion of all drug policy options, including alternatives to drug prohibition,” former Colombian President Cesar Gaviria said. The 19-member panel includes current Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou and former heads of state, former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, British businessman Richard Branson and former U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz. The commission said fundamental reforms were urgently needed in national and global drug control policies. Additional recommendations: — Replace the criminalization and punishment of people who are drug users but do

not hurt other people with the offer of health and treatment services to those who need them. — Countries that continue to invest mostly in a law enforcement approach should focus on violent organized crime and drug traffickers. — Promote alternative sentences for small-scale and first-time drug dealers as the majority of these people are not gangsters or organized criminals. Other members of the panel include former Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo, former Swiss President Ruth Dreifuss, former Brazilian President Fernando Henrique Cardoso and former U.S. Federal Reserve chief

Paul Volcker. The report says “vast expenditure” had been spent on criminalization and repressive measures. “Repressive efforts directed at consumers impede public health measures to reduce HIV/AIDS, overdose fatalities and other harmful consequences of drug use,” it adds. The commission’s report adds that money spent by governments on futile efforts to reduce the supply of drugs and on jailing people on drug-related offenses could be better spent on different ways to reduce drug demand and the harm caused by drug abuse. The full report is available at http://www.globalcommissionondrugs.org/Report.

Governor tours state after rare deadly tornadoes Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick (left) and the state’s two U.S. senators toured damaged parts of their northeastern US state Thursday after tornadoes killed at least four people when they hit region. Patrick declared the state of emergency Wednesday after twisters struck central and western Massachusetts. He also called up 1,000 National Guard soldiers to help in the rescue and clean up effort. Patrick, joined by the two US Massachusetts senators, Democrat John Kerry and Republican Scott Brown, toured Springfield and Monson, the two urban areas hardest-hit by the twisters. In the city of Springfield, a tornado tore through the downtown area, knocking

down trees, shattering windows, shearing off building roofs and overturning vehicles. The twister tore the roof off a community center and ripped off the side of a building, raining bricks on vehicles parked nearby. In the town of Monson, several homes had their sides torn off, and the First Church of Monson’s tall steeple was knocked down and shredded. “Natural disasters of such magnitude do not often occur in our state, and I was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life,” Brown said in a statement. The governor “will bring whatever state resources to bear necessary to ensure the safety of all Massachusetts residents,” Patrick’s state of emergency declaration said.

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency spokesman Scott MacLeod earlier told AFP that the severity and magnitude of the Wednesday tornadoes “is unprecedented” in the state. “On an annual basis, we expect to see one, two or three tornado watches or warnings but certainly the impacts we’ve seen as a result of today tornadoes is extremely severe,” he said, confirming the four deaths. About 20 communities throughout the state reported tornado touchdowns, MacLeod said. The tornadoes came just over a week after a massive funnel cloud struck the Missouri town of Joplin, killing 134 in one of the worst tornado strikes to hit the United States.

Bill would allow $500 million emergency oil sale By TOM DOGGETT WASHINGTON — A request by the Obama administration to sell $500 million in crude from the U.S. emergency oil stockpile was included in a spending bill released on Wednesday by the House Appropriations Committee, with a spring 2012 deadline to sell the crude. The Energy Department has to inspect and possibly repair some of the underground caverns that hold the 727 million barrels of

oil in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Part of the oil has to be removed from the caverns so the inspections can be carried out, according to the department. The draft legislation requires the Energy Department to sell the crude, about 5 million barrels based on current market prices, by March 1 of next year. The White House request to sell the oil was included in its budget proposal sent to Congress in February for the 2012 spending year that begins this October 1. However, a department

official said the March 2012 deadline to sell the oil was not requested. The deadline was added because without a date the Congressional Budget Office does not recognize the full $500 million in savings in the bill, a committee staffer said. The reserve was created in the mid-1970s after the Arab oil embargo and holds America’s emergency crude at four storage sites in Texas and Louisiana. The House Energy and Water Subcommittee was scheduled to vote on the spending bill on Thursday.

If passed, the full House of Representatives and Senate would eventually have to approve the SPR oil sale as part of the bigger budget, before a final spending measure could be sent to President Barack Obama for his signature into law. If the SPR oil sale survives the congressional budget process and is enacted, the Energy Department would have a six-month window to sell the oil — between the October 1 date the 2012 spending year begins and the March 1, 2012, deadline for completing the sale.

An oil sale to inspect the reserve could provide Obama with an opportunity during the 2012 presidential campaign to put oil into the market and offer some relief to consumers if gasoline prices are still high. Many U.S. lawmakers and consumer groups for months have urged the administration to tap the emergency stockpile to help ease the recent run-up in oil and gasoline prices. The president has refused, saying the reserve should be used for supply disruptions and not to control fuel prices.

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Black History Month Poster and Essay Contest

Alton Murray of Con Edison talks with Joanna Bello PHOTO CREDIT: Aaron Epstein

NYC public school student winners of The Town Hall and Con Edison Black History Month Poster and Essay Contest were presented with their prizes. (L-R) Alton S. Murray of Con Edison; Elizabeth Del Castillo, Town Hall; Marvin Leffler, Town Hall; Larry Zucker, Town Hall; front: students Moses Villanueva, Joanna Bello and Christopher Williams PHOTO CREDIT: Aaron Epstein

Christopher Williams shows his artwork to Larry Zucker of Town Hall PHOTO CREDIT: Aaron Epstein School children from Performing at the grader from PS 179 in throughout the city event, which was spon- The Bronx, was so were given cash awards sored by Town Hall and inspired by the Soul and certificates for win- Con Edison, were the Steps dancers that she ning an annual Black dynamic New York step started a neighborhood History Month Poster group Soul Steps, step troupe. “My group and Essay Contest. whose moves were cho- is called We Believe The students, reographed by Debbie because we believe in enrolled in grades three Allen; tap dance’s stepping,” she wrote in through eight, were Savion Glover, and her essay. “We believe given their prizes gumboot dancers from that we can make beats recently during a spe- South Africa’s mines. with our feet. With no cial ceremony at Town More than 4,500 stu- music! We believe to Hall where they visited dents attended. make other people in February to see the Winners of the essay believe in stepping!” 2011 Black History contest included Yubeuly Conde, a Month show. Joanna Bello, a third seventh grader at IS

(L-R) Ricky Valentine, grandfather; Janice Zagas, mother; Moses Villanueva and his father, Moses Villanueva, Sr. PHOTO CREDIT: Aaron Epstein 238 in Queens, penned, ident who attends ed by their families and “The Dominican P94M; Fateha teachers. Republic is where my Chowdhury, a fifth “Every year we whole family was born, grader at PS 50 in receive incredibly creexcept me. The two Queens, and Moses ative, sophisticated artmain dances there are Villanueva, a fifth grad- work and essays from the meringue and er at PS 151K in these kids,” said Leffler. bachata. Every morn- Brooklyn. “It is extraordinary to ing we would wake up Handing out the see how they express early, turn on the radio prizes were Marvin what they’ve learned at and start cleaning. I Leffler, president, The the show. Working learned that dancing Town Hall; Larry with Con Edison has wasn’t easy, it takes Zucker, executive direc- expanded the opportuhard work.” tor, The Town Hall, and nities for The Town The artistic winners Alton S. Murray, man- Hall to offer this type of of the poster art contest ager of strategic part- entertainment and were Christopher nerships for Con learning experience to Williams, a seventh Edison. The winning thousands of school grader and Harlem res- students were applaud- children.”

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Lawmakers favor disapproval of US role in Libya WASHINGTON - A House Republican lawmaker is pushing for a resolution disapproving of the U.S. military role in Libya. Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio introduced the measure on Thursday. He has the support of 62 House members, predominantly Republicans. His move comes as the GOP leadership abruptly postponed a vote on a resolution demanding an end to U.S. involvement in Libya. Lawmakers say they are frustrated with the Obama administration’s inability to explain the U.S. mission in support of rebels battling forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi. They also argue that President Barack Obama violated the law by failing to seek congressional authorization for the military operation. House Republicans were to meet later Thursday to figure out Congress’ next steps.

Burkina Faso soldiers loot, shoot for 2nd day OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso - Witnesses say soldiers are looting and shooting for a second day at a major military barracks in Burkina Faso’s second-largest city and have provoked demonstrations. Witnesses say Bobo-Dioulasso residents torched cars and ransacked to protest the looting. The governor on Thursday instituted a dawn-todusk curfew. The government said it would take measures to restore the state’s authority, but gave no details. The incidents are the latest in a string of episodes of unrest in the impoverished West African nation. Earlier this week, soldiers near the capital and in the north shot into the air. The reports come just over a month after a mutiny that threatened President Blaise Compaore’s 24-year rule. Compaore dissolved the government and removed the country’s security chiefs but stayed in power.

Kenyan parliamentarian on new US drug kingpin list NAIROBI, Kenya - A Kenyan legislator has appeared on a new U.S. list of overseas narcotics kingpins. Harun Mwau, a member of Kenya’s parliament, was among the seven people named Wednesday. A Kenyan businessman was also named. U.S. officials say they are worried about Kenya’s rising role in the drug trade. Mwau’s office did not immediately respond to calls seeking comment. Under the 1999 Drug Kingpin Act, identified drug traffickers and their related businesses are denied access to the U.S. financial system and transactions with U.S. companies and individuals. The other five people on the list came from Afghanistan, Colombia, Mexico and Kyrgyzstan.

Give Somali government an extra year, says Uganda

KAMPALA - Somalia’s transitional government should stay on for one extra year to avoid jeopardising the military gains made by African Union troops against Islamist militants, Uganda’s president said on Thursday. The current mandate for the UN-backed government is supposed to expire on August 20. Despite UN calls for a swift agreement on when polls should be held, Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed says the country is too unstable for any vote and has instead called for the transitional government’s tenure to be extended. “It seems to us that the winwin situation for all parties seems to be an extension of the Transitional Federal Institutions for a period not exceeding one year,” Yoweri Museveni told a UN-backed group at the start of a two-day meeting in Kampala. Museveni told the members of the International Contact Group for Somalia that any elections would likely dissolve into acrimony. “This will allow the extremists time to reorganise and cause problems and undermine the battlefield gains so far obtained,” Museveni said. Uganda is one of only two countries currently contributing troops to the 9,000-strong African Union peacekeeping

Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, pictured in 2010. Somalia's transitional government should stay on for one extra year to avoid jeopardising the military gains made by African Union troops against Islamist militants, Uganda's president Yoweri Museveni has said. Photo/Mustafa Abdi extension to the mandate in a force in Somalia, AMISOM. Since launching a joint offen- speech to the meeting. “If we have an option to deal sive with government forces against Al Qaeda-inspired with the security situation then Shebab extremists in February, why should we stop now and Amisom has reclaimed swathes lose momentum,” he said. “The best option is to give parof the capital Mogadishu. Somali president Sharif liament and government a 12echoed Museveni’s calls for an month extension,” he said.

‘Around 100’ killed in Abyei conflict JUBA, Sudan - Around 100 people were killed when northern Sudanese troops overran the contested Abyei area last month, the former administrator of the flashpoint border district said on Thursday. “We are fearing that the number of those who died is around 100,” Deng Arop Kuol told AFP, adding that the toll was a “preliminary estimate.” “The situation there is very bad, and our people are suffering,” he said. Kuol, a southern appointee, was controversially sacked as Abyei’s administrator by President Omar al-Bashir after Khartoum’s troops and tanks occupied the disputed region on May 21, in what the south’s government branded an “invasion.” Khartoum has since appointed Brigadier Izzedine Osman, who led the army’s seizure of Abyei town, as the region’s caretaker administrator. The UN Mission in Sudan said they could not confirm the numbers killed.

Kadhafi increasingly isolated: US military chief WASHINGTON - US military chief Admiral Mike Mullen said Thursday that Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi was increasingly isolated but that the NATO alliance was prepared for a sustained military campaign. “There are from my perspective some signs, certainly in the last few days, that Kadhafi is becoming more and more isolated,” Mullen told a breakfast with reporters. Mullen pointed to the defection of Oil Minister Shukri Ghanem, who had been a key figure in the regime, and said he had received a report that a group of “young generals” had also parted with Kadhafi. But Mullen welcomed NATO’s extension of its military mission until late September. “I think from my perspective, and I’ve engaged with the commanders on this, that we’re going to be okay until September,” he said. NATO had initially authorized action until June 27 after a push led by Britain and France to intervene out of fears that Kadhafi forces would kill a large number of civilians following an uprising.

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Egypt military struggles to find its place with youth By SAMER ALATRUSH CAIRO - Egypt’s military was feted for its stand during the revolt that ousted president Hosni Mubarak. But when a general recounted its role to over 1,000 young people, several in the crowd showed they were in no mood to accept any boasting. “What would have happened if the military, when it went to the streets, did not take the right decision?” asked the general at Wednesday’s conference, referring to its decision not to crack down on protesters who overthrew Mubarak in February. “Libya! Syria!” yelled approving crowd members who packed the auditorium in the military’s theatre building.

And then someone shouted: “It would not have been your right to attack us!” Others then stood up and started chanting: “We want a constitution, now!” The generals were reduced to pleading with the crowd to remain quiet — a role they were clearly unused to. Even as they promised a transition to civilian rule, one general lost his temper and shouted: “When I speak, you listen!” The event was billed as the first public meeting between members of the Egypt’s ruling body, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, and the young people of the rebellion. It was held after the generals found themselves under fire for alleged abuses, with several youth groups announcing a boycott of the meeting in protest at military trials for civilians and

A woman holds a placard as she takes part with dozens of Egyptian youth in a demonstration in front of the building where the high Military council held a meeting with other group youths of the revaluation in Cairo on June 1. Several youth groups announced a boycott of the meeting in protest at military trials for civilians and because they said the conference lacked substance. Photo/Khaled Desouki because they said the contingent repeatedly conference lacked sub- heckled the generals stance. over alleged abuses. Several dozen held a One of the latest protest outside the the- accusations came after atre building. the American broadMost of the crowd, caster CNN reported however, was clearly that a general admitted sympathetic to the mili- that soldiers had forced tary, offering profuse women, arrested durapplause, but a sizeable ing a March 9 protest,

to undergo virginity tests. The military has denied the report. It has also been criticised for summoning journalists over their reporting. Long confined to barracks, the “top brass” now appears to be struggling as it tries to steer a post-revolutionary country of 80 million people to a parliamentary election in September. The generals, who genuinely appear earnest, often appear on talk shows and publish their statements on Facebook, one of the networking tools activists used to topple Mubarak. But such is the growing mistrust among activists that a seemingly well meaning assurance last week that the military would steer clear of a demonstration was interpreted by some activists as a veiled threat that it would allow thugs to

attack the protesters. At the conference, some officers expressed their shock at seeing generals heckled. “They are shouting at generals,” said one lieutenant, in disbelief. “What do they want, a (Libyan leader Moamer) Kadhafi?” The event ended in a logistical snarl-up that to some appeared to be a reflection of events in the country. The military had decided that all cellphones must be deposited at the reception desk. Inevitably, chaos followed as hundreds jostled to retrieve their phones. The officers eventually persuaded the crowd to return to the auditorium, as a general on the stage yelled out ticket numbers for the phones like an auctioneer. “This is our future,” said one despondent member of the crowd.

17 die in clashes at Mogadishu’s main market By MUSTAFA HAJI ABDINUR MOGADISHU Clashes pitting Somali government forces and their African Union allies against Islamist rebels for control of Mogadishu’s main market left at least 17 civilians dead on Thursday, officials said. Many of the victims died when stray artillery fire hit a bus station. “At least seventeen civilian dead have been counted so far and nine of them were killed

after artillery fire struck a bus station near Arafat hospital,” Ali Muse, head of the Mogadishu ambulance service, told AFP. “Another 46 civilians were injured and the death toll could rise,” he said. Tension has been building around Bakara market, long a stronghold of Al Qaedainspired Shebab rebels, for the past 10 days and the vast majority of traders moved their wares out several days ago. The Shebab had been digging in trenches inside the market,

while government forces and their African Union (AU) backers had taken up positions around it. Somali government officials confirmed the fighting and claimed they were advancing onto new positions previously held by the Shebab. “We have beaten the enemy back and our forces are now advancing onto new positions very close to their last stronghold in Bakara” Somali deputy chief of staff Lieutenant-Colonel Yusuf Dhegobadan, told reporters at the

frontline. “The fighting started last night and is still continuing sporadically around some positions. “We took control of some key positions this morning ... and penetrated deep into their big trenches,” he added. The attempt to rout the Shebab from Bakara is part of a broader sweep, initiated in February, to regain ground in Mogadishu. The new push has enabled the transitional government and its AU backers, at one point reduced to controlling just a few blocks in

Central Africa tension eases after anti-Muslim clashes By CHRISTIAN PANIKA BANGUI, Central African Republic (AFP) - Sporadic gunfire was heard overnight in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic, but tension slowly eased on Thursday after two days of bloodshed targetting Muslims. “The night was particularly calm at KM5 (a trading district

and epicentre of the clashes) and around it,” said a member of the senior military leadership, adding that there had still been attempts by gangs of youths to loot shops, mostly owned by Muslims. The youths “were quickly dissuaded by warning shots,” the source added. “The forces of law and order have managed to gain control of the situation in the sector,” the source said, while a dusk-to-

dawn curfew has been imposed on the 3rd, 5th and 6th districts of Bangui, in the northwest. Seven people are known to have died and 21 have been wounded, according to an official toll. The violence against the Muslim community erupted on Tuesday after the bodies of two children were discovered in the boot of a car belonging to a Muslim. The unrest quickly spread to several parts of Bangui.

Mogadishu, to reclaim around half the capital. The recent military gains prompted Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who has deployed several thousand troops to Mogadishu in the AU AMISOM force, to call for a one-year mandate extension for Somalia’s transitional federal institutions. “It seems to us that the win-win situation for all parties seems to be an extension of the TFI for a period not exceeding one year,” Museveni told the members of the UN-backed International Contact Group for Somalia at the start of a two-day meeting in Kampala. He said the alternative to an extension — the holding of elections — would “give the extremists time to reorganise and ... undermine the battlefield gains so far obtained.” Witnesses confirmed the civilian casualties, saying that some of those killed were struck by stray bullets that

reached far beyond the contested areas. “Heavy artillery fire was striking neighborhoods far away from the zone of the fighting,” witness Mohamud Adan told AFP. AMISON Chief of Staff Colonel Innocent Oula said the government forces and their AMISOM allies were trying to avoid any clashes within the actual market, which is the Somali capital’s main commercial hub. “While our joint forces are indeed close to the market, we have left a clear route open to the extremists to withdraw. We urge them to take advantage of this and spare the Somali people any more suffering,” he said. “If they refuse to leave, however, we will be left with no option other than to force them out,” he said adding that “any plans to do so will be undertaken with the greatest care to ensure minimal harm and damage to lives and property.”

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Yemen fighting intensifies, U.S. envoy in talks By MOHAMED SUDAM & MOHAMMED GHOBARI SANAA (Reuters) Forces loyal to President Ali Abdullah Saleh battled with tribal fighters in Yemen’s capital Thursday in overnight clashes that killed dozens as a U.S. envoy flew around the region to try and stop a civil war. Ferocious street fighting in Sanaa which grew out of protests against Saleh’s rule since January has killed at least 135 people in the past 10 days, calling into question the future of an impoverished Arab state already near economic disaster. Saleh has reneged on deals brokered by regional leaders to secure a peaceful end to his nearly 33 years in power. President Barack Obama’s top

counter-terrorism adviser arrived in the region Wednesday to reinforce the drive to oust him. Global powers worry that chaos in Yemen, home to an ambitious militant group known as al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and bordering the world’s biggest oil exporter Saudi Arabia, would raise risks for world oil supplies. Saleh’s special forces were deployed to help “clean up” a ministry held by tribal forces, the defense ministry said, as battles near the airport briefly grounded flights. Abdelqawi al-Qeysi, a spokesman for the Hashed tribal federation said: “The weapons that America gave them to fight terrorism are being used against civilians.” The outside world has had little leverage on events in Yemen, where tribal allegiances

are the most powerful element in a volatile social fabric, analysts said. Saudi Arabia, which has strong, longstanding ties with Yemeni tribes, is likely to try to apply another round of pressure on Saleh to step aside to avert disaster in a country of 23 million that is awash with guns. Even before the wave of protests against his rule, Saleh was struggling to quell a separatist rebellion in the south, a Shi’ite insurgency in the north and al Qaeda militancy. U.S. envoy John Brennan left Saudi Arabia Thursday for more talks on Yemen in the United Arab Emirates, a U.S. official in Saudi Arabia said. He will seek the help of the two countries’ leaders to pressure Saleh to accept the exit deal. DIVIDED CAPITAL, FRACTURED COUNTRY Yemen is engulfed in multiple conflicts, with street battles between tribal groups and Saleh’s forces in Sanaa, popular unrest across the country and fighting against AQAP and

other Islamist militants who seized the coastal city of Zinjibar. One constant factor is Yemen’s crippling poverty. Jobs and food are scarce, corruption is rampant and about 40 percent of the population struggles to live on less than $2 a day. In Sanaa, pro-Saleh forces have been fighting the powerful Hashed tribal confederation led by Sadeq alAhmar, with mortars, machineguns and rocket-propelled grenades for nearly two weeks. The capital is split, with Saleh loyalists holding the south against tribesmen and renegade military units in the north. Residents said dozens were likely to have been killed in the most recent round of fighting, mostly for control of government buildings and near the compounds of Saleh’s tribal foes. Civilians have been fleeing the city in the thousands, hurriedly packing possessions into their cars. “It felt as if the artillery shells were flying next to my head ... My wife, my daughter

were screaming. It was horrible,” resident Sadeq al-Lahbe said before leaving. “There is no electricity, no water and violent strikes shaking the house. Is this life?” Security forces raided offices used by the opposition Suhail TV and confiscated equipment, an opposition official said. The state news agency Saba said several gunmen were arrested at the office, which it said was used to attack nearby areas in the Hasaba district, the scene of intense street clashes. In Taiz, about 200 km (120 miles) south of Sanaa, Yemeni soldiers fired warning shots at demonstrators protesting against a government they blame for bringing Yemen to the brink of ruin. The U.N. human rights envoy said this week her office was investigating reports that Yemeni soldiers have killed at least 50 protesters in Taiz since Sunday. The United States and others have been pressing Saleh to accept a Gulf-led agreement to

step down in return for immunity from prosecution. But the wily veteran has exasperated them by agreeing to it three times, only to renege at the last minute. Embassies have closed, diplomats have left and a refugee crisis may develop, with civilians fleeing Zinjibar and other towns. Oman has tightened patrols on its border with Yemen. “The key risk for the region is either a prolonged stalemate (in Yemen) or a continued deterioration into a power vacuum,” said Christian Koch, director of international studies at the Gulf Research Center in Dubai. “This would accelerate the disintegration of the military institutions, intensify tribal conflicts and divisions, heighten the threat from extremist groups like AQAP by allowing them to spread their influence and possibly plan operations, and spark further separatist tendencies,” he said.

Japan PM survives with offer to quit Syrian forces kill 13 in besieged town: activists once crisis is done By YOKO KUBOTA & CHISA FUJIOKA TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Thursday survived a no-confidence vote by offering to resign once he has overcome the worst of the country’s nuclear crisis, a last-minute deal with ruling party rebels who had threatened to oust him from office. Kan’s offer to step down buys him time to prepare an extra budget to fund the rebuilding cost of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, but does little to resolve the country’s long-running political and policy paralysis. Thanks to Kan’s maneuvering, the parliamentary no-confidence motion — brought by the opposition over his handling of the country’s deepest crisis since World War Two — was comfortably defeated by 293 to 152 votes. Yet, weakened by rifts within his own party, Kan may be seen as a lame duck by the opposition and have little luck with tax and social security reforms, which Japan badly needs to contain its bulging debt and which require opposition backing in a divided parliament. A No. 2 in the biggest opposition party, the Liberal Democratic Party, made plain it had no intention to make things any easier for the ruling Democrats despite Kan’s offer.

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ANTALYA, Turkey - Syrian forces killed at least 13 civilians in the central town of Rastan on Thursday, activists said, in the latest attempt to quell a revolt against the 11-year rule of President Bashar al-Assad. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Assad’s legitimacy had “nearly run out” and called for a more united international response to the crackdown in Syria. Syria’s exiled opposition, meeting in Turkey, urged Assad to resign immediately and hand power to the vice president until a council is formed to oversee a transition to democracy. “The delegates have committed to the demands of the Syrian people to bring down the regime and support the people’s revolution for freedom and dignity,” said a communique issued by 300 opposition figures after two days of talks in Antalya. Security forces backed by

tanks have laid siege to Rastan, a town of 60,000, since Sunday in an effort to crush protests. The 13 dead were shot by snipers and security forces who imposed a curfew, Ammar Qurabi, head of the Syrian Organization for Human Rights, and lawyer Razan Zaitouna told Reuters. On Tuesday, shelling killed 41, including a four-year-old girl, Zaitouna said. At least 200 people have been arrested. Syria has barred most international media, making it difficult to verify accounts of the violence. Qurabi said some residents had occasionally used guns. “There have been rare instances of people who have seen their parents, wives or children being killed, (people) taking their personal weapons and trying to resist. But they were smothered by the overwhelming and unjustifiable force being used by the authorities,” he told Reuters at the meeting in Turkey. He said his organization had

the names of 1,113 civilians killed since anti-Assad protests erupted on March 18. Syria blames the unrest on armed groups backed by Islamists and foreign powers. Assad has sent security forces and tanks to several protest flashpoints, including Deraa, Banias and Tal Kelakh, a border town near Lebanon, and now Rastan. Four soldiers shot by “armed terrorist groups” in Rastan on Wednesday were buried on Thursday, the state news agency said. PRISONER RELEASES While the crackdown on Rastan intensified, authorities began freeing hundreds of political prisoners after Assad issued a general amnesty, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe said the amnesty had come too late and that Syrian authorities had to have a “much clearer and more ambitious” change of direction. A blend of force and reformist

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Jersey City man found not guilty by reason of insanity in fatal stabbing By MICHAELANGELO CONTE Not guilty by reason of insanity was the judge’s ruling yesterday at a hearing in the case of a Jersey City man charged with murdering a commuter near the Liberty State Park Light Rail Station as he headed to work at Exchange Place in 2008. Doctors for the defense and prosecution agreed that Elgin Louis Taylor Jr., 27, of Communipaw Avenue, could not understand the nature of his actions when he killed Michael Fuccile, 36, of Metuchen on Sept. 4, 2008. Fuccile was stabbed multiple times in the neck, back and head at 8:30 a.m. as he headed to work at Merrill Lynch’s compliance unit in Global Wealth Management at 101 Hudson St. in Jersey City. Taylor was captured nearby when onlookers pointed him out to police. “You took a wonderful man,” Fuccile’s tear-

ful wife Nancy said at the hearing. “He was kind. He loved everyone. He had no hatred. No prejudice. No ill will. He would have given the defendant the shirt off his back.” The couple met at Villanova University and married in 1998. Their children were 3,5- and 7-years-old when their father was killed. The victim’s mother said when the children visit his grave “They sit on his tombstone and they tell me they are sitting on daddy’s shoulders. ... You do not realize how good was the person who was taken from this world so young.”

Elgin Louis Taylor Jr., of Jersey City, is found not guilty by reason of insanity in the stabbing death of Michael Fuccile, of Metuchen, on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at state Superior Court in Jersey City. At left is his laywer, Don Gardner. Photo/Reena Rose Sibayan The prosecution psyTaylor, who showed be very dangerous for chiatrist, Dr. Daniel P. no emotion during the him not to be instituGreenfield, testified hearing, is now on tionalized.” Taylor is a paranoid three medications, he With Taylor’s insanischizophrenic subject to said. ty uncontested, Hudson auditory and visual halGreenfield said County Superior Court lucinations. He said he Taylor abused drugs Judge Kevin Callahan has a history of and alcohol, his mental sentenced him to be episodes beginning in problems were “decid- confined to a mental his teens that led to hos- edly psychotic level dis- hospital and evaluated pitalizations. orders,” and “it would periodically until he is

no longer a danger. In court, Michael Fuccile’s father-in-law, Williams Reynolds, said he was never so happy as when the victim told him he wanted to marry his daughter. “This is the other half of the family ripped apart,” said Reynolds. “I hope you remember this day, Taylor, for God’s sake, for the rest of your life.” The last speaker among the family members was Michael Fuccile Sr., who said more than 3,000 people attended his son’s wake and nearly 1,000 were at his funeral. “Your honor, we came here today to make sure you knew who the man was. To make sure you do not allow him to destroy another family ... so we can leave knowing justice has been done,” the father said before he was overcome with emotion. “That’s it,” he whispered.

Irvington women plead not guilty to child endangerment charges in death of 8-year-old girl By JAMES QUEALLY IRVINGTON Moments after watching a cell phone video of her goddaughter dancing in a dress, Mary McCoy stared long and hard at the woman accused of causing the girl’s death. “I wanted to just look at her, and let her look at me,” said McCoy, who had been called “Mommy Number Two” by 8-year-old Christiana Glenn. Christiana’s mother, Venette Ovilde, appeared for the first

time in Superior Court in Newark on Wednesday, speaking barely above a whisper as she pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated manslaughter and child endangerment in the death of her daughter. The 29-year-old Irvington woman, accused of neglecting her daughter so badly that the girl died last month of an untreated broken femur and malnourishment, kept her eyes cast down through the short proceedings. She muttered a nearly inaudible “yes” when Judge Joseph Vasquez

asked her if she understood the charges against her. Ovilde’s roommate, 24-year-old Myriam Janvier, pleaded not guilty to endangerment. Christiana was found dead inside of the family’s Chancellor Avenue apartment on May 22. Ovilde’s 6-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter had been suffering from injuries and severe malnourishment when police took them from the home last month. Both children remain in intensive care at University Hospital in

Flood plan for Delaware River puts NYC water in the mix Five state and city entities have forged a new Delaware River basin policy that looks to decrease downstream flood damage while protecting fish populations and water quality. The one-year agreement, called the flexible flow management plan, took effect yesterday, replacing a 2007 plan that expired Tuesday. The water management plan governs water flow in the Delaware River, and in its newest iteration, calls for partial voiding of three upstate New York reservoirs that provide drinking water for New York City and the use of a software system that monitors and predicts water levels across the river basin. Representatives from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York and New York City - so-called decree states that monitor and manage reservoir flow - signed off on the deal last Thursday. River advocacy groups and residents living along the Delaware have long eyed the three reservoirs, which can hold a combined 276 billion gallons of water, as the solution to repeated floods.

Newark, said Assistant Prosecutor William Neafsey, who is trying the case. “The more you think about it, the less you understand it,” said Chanell Fields, McCoy’s daughter. While Janvier was dressed in green prison garb, Ovilde appeared in an all-white dress suit, clothing eerily similar to the bleached garments and robes worn by members of the “Walking With Christ” religious sect she joined three years ago. Ovilde’s attire caught the attention of relatives in the gallery who say the faith caused a sudden shift in Ovilde’s personality and may have played a role in Christiana’s death. “To be honest, I was shocked. I’m not going to lie to you. I thought she would get rid of the outfit because of the pastor,” said her sister Millyan Ovilde, 35. Talk of the unorthodox faith hovered in the courtroom Wednesday, as Ovilde was introduced as Krisla Rezireksyon Kris, the

Krisla Rezireksyon Kris (Venette Ovilde), 29, left, and Myriam Janvier, 23, made their first court appearances in connection with the death of an 8-year-old Irvington girl. same last name of the pastor who relatives say led a small congregation inside her Irvington apartment. The pastor, Emanyel Rezireksyon Kris, ordered his followers to fast extensively, to cut contact with their families and told them not to attend school or hold a job, relatives have said. The fasting rules were so extreme that Rezireksyon Kris told members of his congregation not to swallow their own saliva, referring to it as “poison,” said Marie Charles, Janvier’s cousin. Ovilde told Fields the

pastor considered the swallowing of saliva a “sin” in violation of the faith’s fasting rules. Rezireksyon Kris has not been charged and authorities have not discussed his role, if any, in the criminal investigation. The case will move to a grand jury later this year, according to Neafsey. Fields said she was frustrated with Ovilde’s relatives Wednesday, and wondered why they didn’t intervene as Ovilde fell deeper into her religion and her children’s condition worsened over the past year.

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STAGE, FILM & TELEVISION ACTRESS CLARICE TAYLOR DIES AT AGE 93

The Many faces of Clarice Taylor

Clarice Taylor, legendary actress for more than five decades, performing on stage, radio, television, and in films, and one of the founding members of the Negro Ensemble Company established in 1967 headquartered in the East Village on St. Marks Place, died of heart failure on Monday, May 30, in New Jersey. She was 93 years young. Best known for her recurring role on “The Cosby Show� as Dr. Heathcliff “Cliff� Huxtable’s mother, Anna Huxtable, Taylor was a silent pearl of Black history Born on September 20, 1917, in Buckingham County Virginia, Taylor paved the way with grace and dignity during a time when there were few

In 1971, Taylor played Birdie in Clint Eastwood's Play Misty For Me.

In 1986, Mrs Taylor was nominated for an Emmy Award for her role as Anna Huxtable.

opportunities for African American actors. To support herself, she followed in her father’s (Leon B. Taylor Sr.) footsteps and went to work for the U.S. Post Office. In the 1960s, Taylor got her big break playing the

recurring role of “Harriet� (David’s grandmother) on “Sesame Street.� While working with the Negro Ensemble Company, Taylor’s first movie offer was for a role in “Change of Mind,� and her next

Taylor was best-known for her recurring role on television on The Cosby Show as Dr. Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable's (Bill Cosby) mother, Anna Huxtable. the Good Witch of the North, and she was in a touring production of her own one-woman show “Moms� (the life of Moms Mabley), for which she won an Obie. Clarice Taylor is survived by two sons, William and James, daughter-in-law Gizele, grandchildren, Jason, Kristen, Raoul Jr., Jared and a host of relatives and friends. A general viewing for the public will be held on Tuesday, June 7, from 12-4:00 p.m. and 5:30-7:00 p.m. for family and friends at Canaan Baptist Church. The funeral service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Canaan Baptist Church is located at 132 W. 116th St. between Lenox & 7th Aves. in Harlem. Clarice Taylor played the role of Addaperle, the Good Witch of the North, in the musical The Wiz. film role as Minnie in brought a role she pioOtto Preminger’s “Tell neered off-Broadway to Me That You Love Me, film, playing Gladys Junie Moon�. Brooks in “Five On The In 1971, Taylor Black Hand Side�. played Birdie in Clint Taylor’s stage credits Eastwood’s “Play Misty include the hit musical For Me�. In 1973, she “The Wiz� as Addaperle,

Flowers can be sent to Benta’s Funeral Home, 630 St. Nicholas Ave., New York, NY 10030, Call 212-2818850. Cards for Taylor’s family can be sent to William Thomas 2275 Morrison Avenue, Union, NJ, 07083.

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A Conversation with Clarice Taylor, playwright, actor, producer INSIDE NEW YORK sat down with the legendary Clarice Taylor in 2007 to discuss her acting career on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of her portrayal of Jackie “Moms� Mabley, the famed comedienne who was the first woman to do stand up comedy in the entire world. Ms. Taylor had returned to Harlem’s National Black Theatre by popular demand to perform her Obie Award-winning production of “An Evening of Comedy with Jackie ‘Moms’ Mabley and her Ladies.� Ms. Taylor blended Moms Mabley’s delicious humor with a tasty stroll through African American history, serving up a hilarious and moving brew as only she could. Her production was a powerful history lesson and shed light on the difficult and painful times Black entertainers went through to practice their craft. Ms. Taylor created her amazing show about “Moms� Mabley because she remembered her leaving a lasting impression on her at an early age. Her eyes lit up when she recalled first seeing “Moms� at the Apollo.

“I remember playing hooky from school and going to the Apollo. They would say, oh no, you’re too young. They would make me stand back. But, sometimes they would let me in. That’s how I saw ‘Moms.’ I remember as a young girl mimicking her.� Ms. Taylor was raised in the church where she became accustomed to performing before audiences. She later started working in theatre with the American Negro Theatre in Harlem, which provided a rare opportunity for Black actors to perform. It is there that she met and worked with Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis and others who would also develop successful acting careers. “I’m the one that took Harry [Belafonte] there. I belonged to every Black theater group in Harlem. They always wanted me to be in their shows.� What was it like performing in Harlem at that time? Ms. Taylor beamed with pride as she shared her recollections of Harlem. “All of the clubs were Black, the theaters were Black and the dance halls were Black. We had the Savoy and the

Clarice Taylor as "Moms" Mabley after her show “An Evening of Comedy with Jackie ‘Moms’ Mabley and her Ladies.� Photo credit: Joan H. Allen

Renaissance. Now, the Apollo is not ours, nothing is. They’re even trying to change the name of Harlem to something else,� she said with disappointment. “I realize the world has changed, but I’m just saying let’s be proud of ourselves and not let drugs in our neighborhood and money be taken out of our community.� In the 1960s, Ms. Taylor became a founding member of the Negro Ensemble Company which allowed her to act full

time and led to her first movie role, “Change of Mind� which starred Raymond St. Jacques. Her next film roll was “Minnie� in Otto Preminger’s “Tell Me You Love Me Junie Moon.� In 1971 she played “Birdie� the housekeeper in Clint Eastwood’s “Play Misty For Me.� In 1973, she brought a role she had pioneered off-Broadway to the screen playing “Gladys Brooks� in “Five On The Blackhand Side,� to name a few. Ms. Taylor made it to Broadway in

Joan H. Allen, INSIDE NEW YORK host and Challenge Editor with Clarice Taylor after the show. the hit musical “The walked in, they all WIZ,� and received a cracked up. Bill said, Tony nomination for ‘OK Clarice, you’ve got her role as “Addaperle the job.’� Ms. Taylor, said she The Good Witch of the to portray North.� Television wanted Mabley audiences have also “Moms� seen her in shows such because, “she was a as “Purlie�, “Sanford & comedienne and I was Son,� “Spencer for drawn to her humor.� “‘Mom’s’ has been all Hire,� “The Nurses� and “Sesame Street.� Ms. over the world — Taylor, however, is Europe, Australia and probably best known all over America. I’ve for her role on “The rewritten the script Cosby Show� as Anna because things that we Huxtable, (Bill Cosby’s laughed at years ago, we’re not laughing at mother). It was her great tal- today.� INSIDE NEW YORK ent for playing old ladies that got her cast will rebroadcast our as Bill Cosby’s mom. interview with Clarice After initially being Taylor next Saturday, turned down for the June 11th at 8:30PM on role of Phylicia Ch. 56 Time Warner Rashad’s mother’s Cable Manhattan and because she looked too Ch. 83 on RCN. Nonyoung, she was later Manhattan residents asked to audition for can log on at www. Bill Cosby’s mom’s role. mnn.org at the same She said, “I got myself time. aged up. When I

Clarice Taylor celebrated her 90th Birthday R & B singers Freddie Jackson, and Meli’sa Morgan, the Tony-winning choreographer George Faison and Broadway star, Victor Cook were among the many stars that came out to sing tributes to Clarice Taylor, for nurturing and befriending them throughout her illustrious career. Best known for her recurring role on television on “The Cosby Show� as Dr. Heathcliff “Cliff� Huxtable (Bill Cosby)’s mom and her one-person show, “Mom’s Mabley, Ms. Taylor showed no signs of slowing down at her non-stop garden party that ran from noon to midnight. A sumptuous dinner and great fun and entertainment was had by all.

Clarice Taylor surrounded by family and friends at her 90th birthday party. Photo Credit: Kevin Mason

Freddie Jackson and Clarice Taylor having a little fun at her party Photo Credit: Kevin Mason

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One Thought - One Humanity

Can Beyonce still please all of her fans with new album?

For the conclusions of these stories check out the June 2nd - June 8th, 2011 issue of The New American, which hits newsstands every Thursday British singer Leona Lewis has taken aim at critics of her personality, insisting she “couldn’t care less” if they think she’s dull. The star shot to fame as a and retiring shy wannabe on Simon Cowell’s British show The X Factor in 2006, and went on to superstardom in the U.K. and the U.S. after winning the competition. However, Lewis is angry music fans presume she’s boring just because she’s not as outlandish as the likes of Lady Gaga, and she’s adamant her strengths lie in good quality songs. She says, “I don’t care what anyone says. I’m not boring. Unless you know me, I don’t really care about your opinions. I couldn’t care less. Lady Gaga does her crazy thing and she is great. I definitely have something different to offer. I’m all about the music and songs.”

passed we lost so much. It was just like, ‘Who else...?’ ‘How can I show him that all of his work was not in vain? The song hurts me (because) there’s so much genuine pain.”

Cee Lo Green has confirmed speculation Gnarls Barkley’s fan favorite tune Who’s Gonna Save My Soul is all about the passing of James Brown. The Crazy singer made the big reveal during a recent taping of VH1 show Storytellers, explaining the song is supposed to empower anyone grieving the loss of a loved one - and he wrote it as he was dealing with the 2006 death of the Godfather of Soul. He says, “The song is actually about the passing of James Brown... It has to do with everyone; heartbreak, loss, regret, helplessness, hopelessness, and I felt all of the above when we lost James Brown - because he embodied everything. “James Brown is my father... I got what I needed from him - I got guidance, I got style... integrity, I got consistency... He taught me how to dance too. When he

New dad Nick Cannon struggles to fit all his projects in to his busy schedule, surviving on just four hours of broken sleep every day. The star and his wife Mariah Carey welcomed twins last month, but Cannon has refused to cut back his working commitments, still broadcasting his New York radio show and hosting reality series America’s Got Talent, which premiered its sixth season in the U.S. on Tuesday night. But Cannon pays a hefty price for his busy schedule as he can only fit in just a few hours of sleep around work and his duties as a dad.

In a recent interview, Lauren London revealed that Lil Wayne almost wifed her. She also explained that she and Wayne were not some one-night stand. Lauren London: “I met Dwayne when I was 15 years old. I’ve known him a very long time, and we were in a relationship that didn’t make it. We tried more than once to revive it, and we were engaged briefly years ago, but we eventually parted ways. People see the “Lil’ Wayne” persona and think they know who he really is. My son’s father is an intelligent, loving and lovable person who will always be a dear friend. That is all.”

Rihanna stopped by The Today Show to talk about her hair, pre-performance rituals, and what she would’ve become if she wasn’t an entertainer. Not sure of the exact name of the color of her hair, she said it’s a mixture of

different reds. She said, “ It’s like copper-ish, red-ish.” If she wasn’t an entertainer, Rihanna said she would’ve studied psychology. “Something I was also interested in. I really enjoy observing, reading, and analyzing situations for what they really are,” she said. Before hitting up the stage, Rihanna warms up, drinks tea, prays and then gets dressed as a ritual. Lastly, she would love to collaborate with Depeche Mode because she really likes them. Queensbridge, New York rap star Nas has announced the title of his new upcoming solo album. The rapper took to Twitter early this morning (May 28th), to reveal the name of the album, which is titled Life is Good. In published reports, the 37year-old rapper said Life is Good will feature production from a variety of new producers, as well as veteran Salaam Remi and other notable producers. Nas’ last official studio album was 2008’s Untitled release. Cadbury recently released advertisements for their Bliss chocolate bars, a “dreamy chocolate truffle.” On one of the ads, the British confectionary company included the tagline ‘Move over Naomi, there’s a new diva in town.” Upon seeing this, Naomi Campbell, 41 year old supermodel, was not pleased. The way Campbell sees it, Cadbury is placing her in the same league as chocolate. In a statement sent to CNN, Campbell complains that the ad is “insulting and hurtful.” This kind of reaction isn’t surprising, as Campbell is known for her, well, diva-like antics. She’s been accused several times for violence and abuse against

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ly falling in love with the single, there are others who are less inclined to simply accept anything that the queen gives us. Myself included. I have to be honest, the song sucks. Big time. I am a Beyonce fan. Not her biggest fan. But I dig much of her music. I also am a part of the generation that grew up with Beyonce. I remember the first time I saw the video for Destiny’s Child’s single “No No No”. I remember when they blew up into super stardom. I was there to see the ugly break up of the group and all of the nasty rumors about Beyonce. I was also there when “Crazy In Love” blew and made her an official super star; out shining her time in Destiny’s Child. I was also there to see her grow and mature with the content of her music. Sure she has her make your booty roll ladies singles but she also has singles that touch women on a deeper level. Deep as one can get from a Beyonce single. For instance touching on women giving too much in love and never being reciprocated from the man that they love.

The Queen is back. Well, the queen to some. I am referring to Beyonce Knowles. While it can be argued that she is a queen to some and a toad to others, there is no doubt that the chick is bad. Bad meaning good. So bad that every time she drops an album or a single, we expect for it to be hotter than chicken grease on a June morning. For her not to deliver said hotness would be an atrocity to some. So after months of blogs hyping us up with news of her being in the studio working with hot producers, and finally a release date for a single, we expect that s**t to be hot. Some expect it to be life changing. Yes, there are some people who really feel this strongly towards Beyonce. Unfortunately for her, the first single to be released from Beyonce titled “Girls Who Run The World” has been receiving mixed reviews. Some of them luke warm. While many of her devoted drones, who would cherish a Beyonce turd straight from her rectum, are quick- Full Story In This Week’s New American Newspaper -

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THE RELIGIOUS ROUTE BY VELMA HART Celebration Time: The 80th Church Anniversary of the Antioch Baptist Church, May 21-22

History of Antioch Baptist Church Church Vision: “Calling on the Father, Unifying in Christ, Moving in the Spirit” — Scriptural Reference John 17:21 The Antioch Church of Jamaica, NY, was organized May 29, 1929, as an interdominational church. The first pastor was Rev. Heath, former pastor of the St. John Baptist Church. After the passing of Rev. Heath, Rev. Roberts was called and served until 1932. The congregation decided to

change its faith to Baptist and held a meeting on May 25, 1931, to incorporate the then unincorporated Antioch Church. The first pastor under the Baptist faith was Rev. Charles W. Jefferson, formerly of Richmond, Va. At the time, the church was located in the P.A.L. Building at 105-19 160th St., Jamaica. Church leaders later bought and renovated a store into a church edifice at 159-04 South Road, Jamaica. With the help of God, and with dedicated Christian souls, the church bought the building (which was a basement only) vacated by Brooks Memorial United Methodist Church at 107-14 Pinegrove St., Jamaica, the present address. The years went by with different pastors: Rev. Wilson A. Hall served a year in 1963; Rev. Alton R. Nelson, 1963-73; Rev. Ivery Burnett, Jr.,

1974-84; Rev. Charles Ancrum, Jr., 1985-89; Rev. James Missick, 199195, and now Rev. T4:12 PMimothy Mitchell, who was called as pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in October 1996 and officially installed as the church’s eighth pastor January 12, 1997. Rev. Mitchell introduced many new programs, including the Circle of Wisdom, the Youth Ministry, the Women’s Fellowship, the Christian Education Department, the Evangelism Class, the Host and Hostess Committee, the Health Ministry, the Proposal Committee, Leadership Training Sessions, Saturday Bible Class, Foundational Studies Class, the New Members Welcome Committee, and a Liturgical Dance Ministry. Basketball and baseball teams were established through the Youth Ministry and much more. The celebration took off on May 21

with a gaga luncheon. It was done at Antun’s of Queens Village. On May 22 at the 11 a.m. morning worship service, the guest preacher was Rev. Walter DeLoach. He is the moderator of the New York Missionary Progressive Baptist Association. Dinner was served at the end of the service. At 3 p.m., the guest preacher was Rev. Herman Washington. He is the pastor at the Shiloh Baptist Church, Rockville Center, N.Y. During a weekly celebration, other guest preachers were Rev. Wayne Stokeling, Rev. John T. Simmons, and Rev. H. DeVore Chapman of Brooklyn. Sister Frances V. Bellamy was the Church Anniversary Committee chairwoman. Pastor Mitchell thanked each and everyone for a job well done.

Until next time, show love.

More than 1 million Americans now living with HIV By STEVEN REINBERG Although HIV/AIDS continues to be an epidemic with no cure, thanks to powerful medications more HIVinfected Americans are living longer and healthier lives, federal health officials said Thursday. By the close of 2008 there were 1,178,350 people in the United States living with HIV, 20 percent of whom don’t know they are infected, according to researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Our prevalence of individuals with HIV continues to increase,” said Dr. Michael A. Kolber, professor of medicine and director of the Comprehensive AIDS Program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He was not involved with the CDC study. AIDS has taken a terrible toll on the United States since cases were first reported by CDC researchers 30 years ago this week. Since that time, 594,496 Americans have died of the disease, the CDC said. However, thanks to the advent of HIV-suppressing medications, infection can now be considered less of a death sentence and more of a chronic disease, because “antiretroviral [drug] therapy is highly effective,” Kolber said. Still, the rising number on new infections is troubling. “People do not need to get HIV, it’s a preventable disease,” Kolber said. “But we also need to identify individuals with HIV and get them into care, which will reduce transmission.” In fact, one recent study found that if started early after diagnosis, antiretroviral medications can help cut HIV transmission to a sex partner by 96 percent. Adding condoms to that preventive strategy ups the

odds even further that a partner will remain uninfected. Too many people with HIV don’t even realize that they carry the virus. What is needed is better access to testing and care, Kolber said. “We know that when people are tested positive it decreases their sexual activity in many cases. And if you get people into care we can reduce their viral loads. And when people are low viral loads they transmit the disease much less.” HIV should be treated like any other sexually transmitted disease, Kolber said. “The more frequently we test the better chance we get in getting the right number and making an impact on the disease,” he said. According to CDC director Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, many Americans may have become too complacent about HIV, no longer viewing it as a major health threat. “Over the last three decades, prevention efforts have helped reduce new infections and treatment advances have allowed people with HIV to live longer, healthier lives,” Frieden said in a news release. “But as these improvements have taken place, our nation’s collective sense of crisis has waned. Far too many Americans underestimate their risk of infection, or believe HIV is no longer a serious health threat, but they must understand that HIV remains an incurable infection. We must increase our resolve to end this epidemic.” The CDC says that each year in the United States, some 50,000 people become newly infected with HIV. Over half of these new infections are among gay and bisexual men, and of these about 50 percent are African-American, according to the CDC report in the June 3 issue of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).

In another report in the same issue of the journal, the CDC contends that gay and bisexual men might benefit from more frequent HIV testing. To support this motion, the agency used data from the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System, which collected data on gay and bisexual men in 21 major cities throughout the country who did not test positive for HIV in earlier testing. Yet when tested as part of this study, 7 percent of these men, who had been tested in the past year, now tested positive for the virus, the researchers found. Based on that, they conclude that too few gay and bisexual men are getting annual HIV tests and even among those who did get tested in

the past year, many are newly infected. Among gay and bisexual men, blacks were most likely to be infected but unaware of their infection (14.5 percent), followed by Hispanic men (6.7 percent) and white men (3 percent), the researchers found. In addition, less-educated men were less likely to be tested, as were poorer men, which suggests that access to testing needs to be expanded and these populations need to be targeted, the authors said. “African-Americans make up about 12 percent of the population, but 50 percent of the new infections,” Kolber said. “And it is usually in the urban areas among the lower socioeconomic, lower educated individuals,” he added.

Plate replaces pyramid in USDA food guidelines WASHINGTON — The pyramid guide to healthy eating that many Americans grew up with has been scrapped, and in its place the Obama administration is serving up a dinner plate icon sliced up by food groups. The Department of Agriculture unveiled its new icon, MyPlate, on Thursday to help guide Americans toward eating balanced meals. The dinner plate is divided into four sections for fruits, vegetables, protein and grains, with a dairy cup beside it. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack called it a “simple, visual, research-based icon” to help Americans chose the right proportions

from the major food groups. The icon, which accompanies dietary guidelines released in January and a push by first lady Michelle Obama to tackle obesity, will be taught in schools and used as part of federal foods programs and by doctors and nurses.

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U.S. groups attack Rihanna’s ‘Man Down’ murder video LOS ANGELES — A new Rihanna music video, in which the singer guns down a man in retaliation for an apparent sexual assault, was condemned on Wednesday for encouraging young women to turn to violence. “Man Down”, which debuted on the Black Entertainment TV (BET) network on Tuesday, shows Rihanna firing in cold blood on an unarmed man at a rail station, and killing him. The reggae style song by the 23 year-old R&B singer features the lyrics “Momma, I just shot a man dead...I never been so proud.” Rihanna, herself the victim of a violent 2009 physical attack by her then boyfriend, singer Chris Brown, said in Twitter messages to her fans that the theme of the video was female empowerment. “Young girls/women all over the world...we are a lot of things! We’re

strong innocent fun flirtatious vulnerable, and sometimes our innocence can cause us to be naive! We always think it could NEVER be us, but in reality, it can happen to ANY of us! So ladies be careful,’ she wrote. The Parents Television Council, the Enough is Enough campaign, and entertainment think tank Industry Ears called on BET and its parent company Viacom to stop airing the video. “If Chris Brown shot a woman in his new video and BET premiered it, the world would stop. Rihanna should not get a pass,” said Paul Porter, co-founder of Industry Ears, which campaigns against negative images in the media. Porter said that in 30 years he had never witnessed “such a cold, calculated execution of murder in prime time.” Melissa Henson of the Parents

Television Council said that “instead of telling victims they should seek help, Rihanna released a music video that gives retaliation in the form of premeditated murder the imprimatur of acceptability.” BET and Viacom did not immediately return calls for comment on Wednesday. “Man Down”, the latest single from Rihanna’s “Loud” album , was released last week. Brown, 21, pleaded guilty to assaulting Rihanna in February 2009, setting off a national debate about young, abusive relationships. He publicly apologized, underwent court-ordered domestic violence counseling and spent six months performing community service. Rihanna has referenced domestic violence in several other hits, including her 2010 duet with Eminem “Love the Way You Lie”.

Jennifer Hudson joins ‘Three Stooges’ cast By GIL KAUFMAN Jennifer Hudson is headed back to the big screen, and you’ll never guess in which movie. The Oscar- and Grammy-winning singer/actress has been cast as a nun in the Farrelly brothers’ long-gestating film “The Three Stooges.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hudson will play one of the nuns in the orphanage where the Stooges spend some time as children alongside “Glee” star Jane Lynch, who has been cast as Mother Superior in the film. Hudson’s Sister Rosemary will be among a trio of nuns that reportedly will also include “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star Larry David. After years of false starts and attempts to reboot the classic eye-pok-

ing, head-bonking comedy franchise with stars such as Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro and Jim Carrey, the movie now is being headlined by the trio of Sean Hayes, Will Sasso and Chris Diamontopoulos. “The Three Stooges” is slated to hit theaters after Hudson’s alreadyfilmed Winnie Mandela biopic, “Winnie.” Hudson has appeared in a number of other films since her star-making turn in 2006’s “Dreamgirls,” including “Sex and the City,” “The Secret Life of Bees” and the little-seen “Winged Creatures” (also known as “Fragments”). The Three Stooges, the dimwitted trio originated by Moe Howard, Curly Howard and Larry Fine, starred in nearly 200 shorts and movies from 1930 to Moe and Larry’s death in 1975 (Curly passed away in 1952),

influencing countless comics along the way. With help from Curly replacements Shemp Howard, Joe Besser and Curly Joe DeRita, the comedy team explored the bromance long before the term was coined, loving and hating each other through numerous adventures that reimagined them as plumbers, soldiers, physicians and all-around numbskulls. Rather than being a biopic, the Farrellys have said in the past that their flick will be a modern-day take on the Stooges, most likely consisting of several short films within the movie.

Will Smith, Idris Elba battle for role

Radio personality Mister Cee cops guilty plea to lewd charge Spinmaster Mister Cee has come clean about the public incident that embarrassed him as well as the company that employs him, pleading guilty to a count of loitering. Cee, a well-known deejay for Hot 97, and whose real name is Calvin LeBrun, was arrested for public lewdness after police caught a male companion giving him oral sex in a car in Manhattan. It was the second such conviction for the 44-year-old LeBrun of the same charge. LeBrun, whose claim to fame rose when he worked as a deejay for Big Daddy Kane and produced Notorious B.I.G.’s first album, was busted for the offense on March 30, as he and Lawrence Campbell engaged in sexual activity. LeBrun

was caught in the act just last fall for the same violation. The charge against Lebrun is loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution offense. His punishment is completing three months, or 12 sessions, of counseling with a doctor, officials said. On Hot 97, LeBrun hosts “Throwback at Noon,” a classic-hits hour. Station officials did not immediately return calls after LeBrun’s guilty plea, nor did his attorney. LeBrun’s partner in the crime pretty much got off. Campbell, 20, who had no previous criminal record, was given an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal if he doesn’t get in trouble in the next six months.

Actor Will Smith believed he nailed down the lead role for Quentin Tarantino’s “Django Unchained.” He might want to check in with Tarantino to see if he still has the gig, because actor Idris Elba seems to think the role is his. He even tweeted as much. ”Having one of the biggest meetings of my professional life today,” wrote Elba. “Meeting a very controversial director for a very controversial part.” The part Smith and Elba are competing for is that of a freed slave who enlists the help of a German bounty

hunter to find his wife, a slave, and free her from her evil plantation owner. Elba, currently starring in Marvel’s “Thor,” somewhat alluded to how important the role is on another tweet. “I wish I could tell you more but…in due time… On the plane to the destination of my fate…ok… a lil dramatic… destination of my life.” Currently filming Men in Black III, Smith, if he does hangs onto the role in “Django Unchained”, could be under siege from trying to film two major productions at the same time.

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Cellphone study raises profile on safety lawsuits By DAN LEVINE SAN FRANCISCO — The Supreme Court is considering the fate of litigation against cellphone makers over safety risks, just as the industry comes under more scrutiny in the wake of a health report from the World Health Organization. A working group of WHO cancer experts suggested on Tuesday that cellphone use should be classified as “possibly carcinogenic” after reviewing of all the available scientific evidence. The classification

puts mobile phone use in the same broad cancer risk category as lead, chloroform and coffee, and it garnered extensive media coverage. Industry groups immediately sought to down the play announcement, saying it does not mean that cellphones cause cancer. The report comes as a proposed class action lawsuit against 19 defendants, mostly cellphone manufacturers and telecommunications companies, has landed at the Supreme Court. The defendants — which include Nokia, AT&T Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd

— are accused of misrepresenting that their cellphones are safe, when they in fact knew of potential dangers. A lower appeals court dismissed the lawsuit, saying the plaintiffs’ claims were preempted by federal law. But on Tuesday, the Supreme Court formally asked the Justice Department to weigh in on whether the high court should hear the plaintiffs’ appeal. Allison Zieve, who represents the plaintiffs, said people often dismiss allegations about the harm of common products as “silly.” The WHO report could change that perception,

said Zieve, director of Public Citizen Litigation Group, a consumer advocacy organization. “I hope that it signals to the Justice Department ... that it’s a potentially significant case and they should take it seriously,” she said. An AT&T spokesman declined to answer questions about the case and representatives from Nokia and Samsung did not respond to a request for comment. The lawsuit seeks damages and an injunction, including a requirement that the companies provide headsets to customers. Joanne Suder, a Bal-

timore-based plaintiff attorney, said she had “hundreds” of cellphone cases on hold pending the Supreme Court’s actions in the coming months. Her clients are seeking damages, monetary Suder said. Paul Freehling, who represents the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association, said he does not know of any cases where a court has found sufficient scientific evidence of a link between cellphones and cancer. In one case, a U.S. appeals court upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit against Motorola in 2003, finding that the

plaintiffs could not demonstrate that cellphones caused malignant brain tumors. “Based on previous assessments of the scientific evidence, the Federal Communications Commission has concluded that ‘here’s no scientific evidence that proves that wireless phone usage can lead to cancer,’” said CTIA vice president John Walls on Tuesday. But Suder forecast that, after this week, reports about the dangers of cellphone will only increase. “I think at this point the genie is finally out of the bottle,” she added.

Internet addresses: Colombia’s hottest export? By GEORGINA PRODHAN LONDON — Global brands from Twitter to Amazon are buying up Colombian Internet addresses, as the country’s .co domain attracts organizations unable to get their choice of .com address or who want a shorter name. Colombia, which had only 28,000 registered Internet addresses before it opened up the .co domain a year ago, has just signed up its millionth customer. “It’s globally recognizable, it’s short, and

it’s got an incredible technology behind it,” says Juan Diego Calle, chief executive of .CO Internet, the registry operator for the .co top level domain. He says the company mainly attracts small businesses which cannot get a .com address that suits them — some 90 million .com addresses have been registered. But top brands are signing up too. Twitter, for example, has bought t.co, Amazon has a.co, and U.S. online retailer Overstock is rebranding itself internationally as o.co. Calle, a Colombian

and a serial Internet entrepreneur, raised $5 million to start .CO Internet and beat rivals including VeriSign, which serves as the global registry for .com and .net, to win the government contract to operate the .co domain. The Miami-based company took over the administration of .co in July 2010, and organizations or individuals can now simply buy a .co address for as little as $11.99 from Internet domain registrars such as Go Daddy. Attractive singlecharacter names such as t.co are not sold through registrars but through private negoti-

ations. The highest price the company has disclosed for a name is $350,000 for the sale of o.co to Overstock, but Calle says growing awareness of the .co domain as well as increasing demand for short names for mobile applications is driving prices up. “After Amazon and after a few of the other deals that we’ve done over the past few months, the price of one character is already north of $1.5 million,” he told Reuters by telephone. Other countries have also capitalized on their top-level Internet

domains. The Polynesian island of Tuvalu’s .tv domain is used by many television organizations, while Montenegro’s .me is increasingly popular for apps for smartphones like the Apple iPhone. Country codes are administered by ICANN, the non-profit group that coordinates the Internet’s naming system. The codes were first established by the International Organization for Standardization in 1974, before the World Wide Web was invented. Top-level domains are currently restricted

but an impending liberalization will allow individuals or organizations to apply to register any TLDs they choose, for example .paris or .green. Calle says he does not believe this will lower demand for .co addresses. “We are very excited about the new TLDs coming out,” he says. “People have become used to seeing .com, .co.uk, but when they see a new thing like .co they’re not always comfortable with it. As new extensions are rolled out, and they’re marketed, we’re going to see more awareness at the consumer level.”

Cybersecurity becoming U.S. diplomatic priority By PETER APPS LONDON — Cyber security is now a diplomatic priority for the United States with Washington looking to build relationships to tackle information theft and reduce the risk of conflict, a senior official said. State Department coordinator for cyber issues, Christopher Painter, said the United States faced a host of potential threats in cyberspace from free-

lance hackers to militants and potentially rival states. Diplomacy and policy was only just beginning to catch up with technology, he said. “It is clear that cyber security is now a policy imperative,” he told Reuters on the sidelines of a conference by the East-West Institute, a think tank. “It goes across governance issues, economic issues, military issues. The best course of action is to engage with countries that have a free and frank discussion. We’re

just at the beginning of this.” Painter, appointed in April after working as senior director for cyber security policy at the White House, would not discuss recent security breaches nor say who he thought might be responsible. But it was clear issues needed to be addressed, he said. Internet company Google suspected Chinese hackers had tried to steal the passwords of hundreds of Google email users including senior U.S. government officials, Chinese

activists and journalists. Chinese officials denied any government connection, saying that China was also a victim of hacking. Defense giant Lockheed Martin and electronics firms Sony have also recently reported data theft, while security experts say many other companies have suffered similar attacks but have been unwilling to declare them publicly. Painter, a senior member of the team that produced the White House’s cyber security doctrine published last

month, said the United States was worried about economic losses through information theft and more direct cyber attacks that may damage essential national systems such as power or air traffic control. Washington has said that in the event of a devastating cyber attack that caused physical damage, it might retaliate using conventional military means. “What the U.S. has said is that the right number of ways in which you could

respond to cyber attacks include economic measures and perhaps also military measures,” he said, although he would not say what options might be available for data theft. “The most important thing is to build international consensus ... It’s not just China that we need to engage with. It is an important part of our agenda with every country.” Part of the problem, he said, was the difficulty of attributing cyber attacks reliably and quickly.

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Jobless claims fall as labor costs tepid By LUCIA MUTIKANI WASHINGTON — New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, but not enough to assuage fears the labor market recovery has taken a step back. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits slipped 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 422,000, the Labor Department said on Thursday, less than economists’ expectations for a fall to 415,000. The small decline in claims fits in with other data ranging from consumer spending to manufacturing, indicating the economy has adopted a decisively weak tone at a time when the Federal Reserve is scheduled to wrap up its $600 billion government bond-buying program at the end of the month. While independent economists and officials at the U.S. central bank continue to view the soft-patch as transitory, concerns of a protracted slowdown are growing. The claims report falls outside the survey period for the government’s closely watched data on nonfarm payrolls for May. The government is expected to report on !& ! % %'"$ !'$& !' &+ ! #' % " ;=?3-31 ;=<;=-?5;: "8-5:?522 -3-5:>? 0@-=0; ;91C - 7 - 0B-= 0; ;91C @C (5:->/; 1? -8 121:0-:? > &EBCE1>D D? 1 E47=5>D ?6 ?B53<?CEB5 1>4 )1<5 4E<I 41D54 D85 E>45BC97>54 (565B55 G9<< C5<< 1D @E2<93 1E3D9?> 9> D85 'E55>C ?E>DI )E@B5=5 ?EBD )ED@89> <F4 1=1931 $5G /?B; 9> ?EBDB??= ?> 1D # @B5=9C5C ;>?G> 1C "8-/1 #@11:> (588-31 + << D81D 35BD19> @<?D @9535 ?B @1B35< ?6 <1>4 G9D8 D85 2E9<4 9>7C 1>4 9=@B?F5=5>DC 5B53D54 C9DE1D5 <I9>7 1>4 259>7 9> D85 5<<5B?C5 #1>?B B4 -1B4 ?B ?E78 1>4 ?E>DI ?6 'E55>C <?3; "?D @@B?H9 =1D5 1=?E>D ?6 :E47=5>D @<EC 9>D5B5CD 1>4 3?CDC &B5=9C5C G9<< 25 C?<4 CE2 :53D D? @B?F9C9?>C ?6 69<54 E47 =5>D >45H 5>1 %B5>CD59> CA (565B55 )81@9B? 9 1B? 1B1; "" #9<5 B?CC9>7 ?E<5F1B4 (?385CD5B $/ 1D54 #1I

Friday that employers hired 150,000 last month, according to a Reuters survey, after increasing payrolls by 244,000 in April. “Every indication we have had so far points to a slightly softer labor market in the U.S.,” said Camilla Sutton, chief currency strategist at Scotia Capital in Toronto. Stocks on Wall Street were mixed in choppy trade after a report that the government had subpoenaed Goldman Sachs received a subpoena regarding its role in the housing market collapse. U.S. government debt prices were down, while the dollar fell against a basket of currencies. There is a risk that May payrolls could come in below consensus after ADP, a payroll service company, reported private employers added only 38,000 last month, the smallest number since September. However ADP has a poor track record at predicting nonfarm payrolls. In a second report, the Labor Department !& ! % %'"$ !'$& !' &+ ! #' % %& $ % ( % % "8-5:?522 -3-5:>? +&! %$ 52 85A5:3 -:0 52 41 .1 01-0 1?/ 1? -8 121:0-:? > &EBCE1>D D? 1 E47=5>D ?6 ?B53<?CEB5 1>4 )1<5 5>D5B54 85B59> 1>4 41D54 #1B38 D85 E>45B C97>54 (565B55 G9<< C5<< 1D @E2<93 1E3D9?> 1D D85 'E55>C ?E>DI )E@B5=5 ?EBD8?EC5 )ED@89> <F4 9> ?EBDB??= 1=1931 $/ ?> D85 D8 41I ?6 E>5 1D # @B5=9C 5C C9DE1D5 <I9>7 1>4 259>7 9> D85 ?B?E78 1>4 ?E>DI ?6 'E55>C 9DI 1>4 )D1D5 ?6 $5G /?B; 2?E>454 1>4 45C3B9254 1C 6?< <?GC 1D 1 @?9>D ?> D85 C?ED85B<I C945 ?6 D8 F5>E5 49CD1>D 655D G5CD5B<I 6B?= D85 3?B>5B 6?B=54 2I D85 9>D5BC53D9?> ?6 D85 C?ED85B <I C945 ?6 D8 F5>E5 G9D8 D85 G5CD5B<I C945 ?6 )@B9>7695<4 ?E<5F1B4 259>7 1 @<?D 655D 2I 655D 2I 655D 2I 655D 2I 655D 2I 655D )53D9?> <?3; "?D )194 @B5=9C5C ;>?G> 1C & ( ' %"$ $ % + @@B?H9=1D5 1=?E>D ?6 <95> @<EC 9>D5B5CD 3?CDC &B5=9C5C G9<< 25 C?<4 CE2 :53D D? @B?F9C9?>C ?6 69<54 :E47 =5>D 1>4 D5B=C ?6 C1<5 >45H $E=25B ( $ /# )* $ )' (565B55 !( )) + ()* $ ""& DD?B>5I C 6?B &<19>D966 "5H9>7D?> F5>E5 )E9D5 $5G /?B; $/

said nonfarm productivity grew at a slightly faster 1.8 percent annual rate in the first quarter, rather than the 1.6 percent previously reported. Productivity was still slower than the 2.9 percent pace set in the fourth quarter. Wage growth remained muted, with unit labor costs rising at a 0.7 percent rate rather than the previously estimated 1 percent rate. Unit labor costs dropped at a 2.8 percent rate in the fourth quarter. “We expect that over the next year the growth in productivity will slow even more, as businesses have reached the limits of how much more they can squeeze out of their existing work force,” said Nariman Behravesh, chief economist at IHS Global Insight in Lexington, Massachusetts. Weakness in the economy was further underscored a report from the Commerce Department showing new orders received by U.S. factories fell 1.2 !& ! % %'"$ !'$& !' &+ ! #' % ' %! ( + "8-5:?522 -3-5:>? (+ , ! %&$' &! !$" 1? -8 121: 0-:? > &EBCE1>D D? 1 E47=5>D ?6 ?B53<?CEB5 1>4 )1<5 5>D5B54 85B59> 1>4 41D54 @B9< D85 E>45BC97>54 (565B55 G9<< C5<< 1D @E2<93 1E3D9?> 1D D85 'E55>C ?E>DI )E@B5=5 ?EBD8?EC5 )ED@89> <F4 9> ?EBD B??= 1=1931 $/ ?> D85 D8 41I ?6 E>5 1D # @B5=9C5C C9DE1D5 <I9>7 1>4 259>7 9> D85 ?B?E78 1>4 ?E>DI ?6 'E55>C 9DI 1>4 )D1D5 ?6 $5G /?B; 1C #1@ $? 1C @1BD ?6 "?DC $? 1>4 G8938 C194 @1BD ?6 <?DC G85> D1;5> D?75D85B 1B5 2?E>454 1>4 45C3B9254 1C 6?<<?GC $ $ $ 1D D85 3?B>5B 6?B=54 2I D85 9>D5BC53D9?> ?6 D85 G5CD5B<I C945 ?6 5>DB5F9<<5 )DB55D G9D8 D85 >?BD85B<I C945 ?6 B4 )DB55D 259>7 1 @<?D 655D 2I 655D 2I 655D 2I 655D )194 @B5=9C5C 1B5 ;>?G> 1C 5>DB5F9<<5 )DB55D 1 ; 1 )DB55D %J?>5 &1B; $5G /?B; 1C )53 D9?> <?3; "?D 1>4 5>DB5F9<<5 )DB55D %J?>5 &1B; $5G /?B; 1C )53D9?> <?3; "?D 1C C8?G> ?> D85 *1H #1@ ?6 D85 9DI ?6 $5G /?B; @@B?H9=1D5 1=?E>D ?6 <95> @<EC 9>D5B5CD 3?CDC &B5=9C5C G9<< 25 C?<4 CE2 :53D D? @B?F9C9?>C ?6 69<54 :E47 =5>D 1>4 D5B=C ?6 C1<5 >45H $E=25B ( ( ( $ % )' (565B55 5<;9> EB45> -5>97 ?<4 =1> ""& DD?B>5I C 6?B &<19>D966 #149C?> F5 $5G /?B; $/

percent in April after rising 3.8 percent in March. Although the recovery might be faltering, the bar is very high for an extension of the Fed’s asset-buying program and there is little or no political will for fiscal stimulus amid a ballooning budget deficit and high headline inflation. Officials at the U.S. central bank generally regard the soft patch that started early in the year, because of high commodity prices and supply chain disruptions, as temporary. High food and gasoline prices cut into sales at major U.S. retailers in May, with retailers such as Target Corp, Gap Inc and J.C. Penney Co Inc reporting sales that were below ana-

lysts’ expectations. Claims have also been distorted by bad weather in some parts of the country and problems smoothing the data for seasonal variations. A Labor Department official said there was nothing unusual in the state-level data, but noted that Missouri had indicated that floods were affecting claims in the state, but provided insufficient information to quantify the impact. The four-week moving average of new jobless claims, considered a better gauge of labor market trends, fell 14,000 to 425,500. Initial claims have now been perched above the 400,000 mark for eight weeks in a row. Analysts normally associate that level with steady job growth.

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Attorney explains Terrelle Pryor loaners By JOE SCHAD Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor and his mother, Thomasina, have been interviewed in Columbus, Ohio, by an NCAA investigator about his use of loaner vehicles, a source close to the situation said Thursday. An attorney for Pryor, Larry James of Columbus, said that Pryor has on occasion in the past three years utilized “three or four loaner vehicles” from the same dealer, Auto Direct Columbus, Inc. — not up to eight, as has been reported. James said that Pryor’s mother purchased two vehicles for Pryor while he was a high school athlete in Pennsylvania, and that both vehicles ran into trouble, including a Hyundai Sonata that “died,” and a Dodge Charger that “ran into problems” in Columbus and needed an engine overhaul.

James said Pryor’s mother then purchased her own vehicle from a Columbus car dealership on “word of mouth.” Said James: “It was basically a deal where friends who had gone to the dealer say, ‘This guy can be helpful to you.’ It wasn’t about a special deal. It was just that everyone knew to go there. If I’m a businessman and I can create a feeder system for athletes and parents to where people know to

go there, what’s wrong with that?” James said that within the past 10 days, Pryor’s mother purchased a 2007 Nissan 350Z sports car with about 80,000 miles on it for her son from Auto Direct. James said the vehicle was financed for “about $11,000” and that the payments are about the same as those she had been making on the Charger. James said that Pryor needed the use of

loaners because of servicing. “It’s a customerfriendly service,” he said. According to the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Pryor’s driving privileges in Ohio have been suspended for 90 days because he failed to produce proof of insurance when he was pulled over for a stop-sign violation on Feb. 19 in Columbus. Pryor received repeated requests to

appear in traffic court to show that he had valid insurance before he eventually paid a $141 fine and court costs on April 2. But Ohio authorities say he has never produced proof of insurance. His driving suspension took effect May 20 and runs through Aug. 18. James said neither Pryor nor his mother had paid for the loaners. “Now, does the public get the same deal? I have not done an audit on that,” James said. “What I can tell you is the owner of that dealership will tell you that (Pryor) gets treated like every Tom, Dick and Harry.” If Pryor received benefits deemed not available to the general public or deemed as preferential treatment, the NCAA could extend the five-game suspension the quarterback received at the end of

last year, which he will serve at the start of this season, for extra benefits received from a tattoo-parlor owner in Columbus. Ohio State’s compliance department monitors the vehicles purchased by athletes. But James said that as for the loaners, “I don’t think Ohio State had to sign off on that. It’s not necessary for loaners.” James said he could not comment on the NCAA’s interest in the relationship between Pryor and mentor Ted Sarniak, a Pennsylvania businessman. But he did say he believes Pryor’s actions are not unusual. “I’ve done law for 30 years and when you look at the facts — three or four vehicles and a use of loaners when a car is in the shop for repair, you will find this is nothing out of the ordinary,” he said.

MLB resolves Yuri Sucart issue Justice Department to meet with BCS

By FREDERIC J. FROMMER WASHINGTON - The Justice Department’s antitrust division will meet with the BCS this summer, following up on concerns the department raised with the NCAA about college football’s postseason format. Bowl Championship Series executive director Bill Hancock told the Associated Press on Thursday that a Justice Department attorney last week asked for a voluntary background briefing on how the BCS operates. Hancock said he agreed to provide one, but that no date has been set yet. “We view it as an opportunity to make it clear that the BCS was crafted very carefully with antitrust laws in mind,” Hancock said.

The Justice Department initially raised its concerns with the NCAA, asking why there wasn’t a playoff for college football’s highest level and said there were “serious questions” about whether the current format to determine a national champion complies with antitrust laws. But NCAA President Mark Emmert responded in a letter last month that the department’s questions were best directed to the BCS. Critics who have urged the department to investigate the BCS contend it unfairly gives some schools preferential access to the title game and lucrative, top-tier bowls at the end of the season. Hancock said he wasn’t concerned with the Justice Department’s request for a meeting. “We take seriously any connection in Washington, and we’re certainly taking this seriously,” he said. “But I view it as an oppor-

tunity, because we’re confident that the BCS is on strong legal ground.” Under the BCS, the champions of six conferences have automatic bids to play in top-tier bowl games; the other five conferences don’t. But Hancock said that the BCS, which was established in 1998, has improved access to such bowls for those other five conferences. According to the BCS, schools from those conferences played in such bowls only six times in 54 years, while under the BCS, it happened seven times in the past seven years. Hancock said the system has done a better job pitting the top two teams in a championship game. Hancock said the meeting will be the first the BCS has had with the department at least since he joined the organization in 2005. He said he did not think that the meeting signaled an investigation.

The matter regarding Alex Rodriguez’s cousin being at the New York Yankees’ team hotel has been resolved, Major League Baseball said Thursday. “Our position is, we told the Yankees, they agreed, that [Yuri Sucart] should not be allowed in any non-public areas; clubhouses, any team charters, buses. And it’s our understanding that that prohibition has been respected,” MLB executive vice president of player relations Rob Manfred told ESPN.com. “We’ve talked to the Yankees and they’ve assured us the prohibition has been respected.” The New York Daily News, citing a source, said that Rodriguez’s cousin, Yuri Sucart, was spotted at the Yankees team hotel in San Francisco this week and has been a constant presence on the road, dating back to last year. Sucart was banned from having contact with the team by the Yankees in coordination with MLB. The team and the league work together to make sure that Sucart does not gain access to restricted areas. “All we can do is control his access to areas that [MLB] or the team control. We will stay in touch with the Yankees to make sure that prohibition is being respected. A hotel lobby is a public place; there is nothing we can do.” - Amy K. Nelson

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Briton Khan to fight Judah in unification clash

LONDON - WBA light-welterweight champion Amir Khan will take on IBF holder Zab Judah in a unification fight in Las Vegas on July 23, the Briton said on his Twitter page. “July 23, WBA/IBF unification fight. KHAN vs JUDAH. Mandalay Bay,” the 24-year-old former Olympic silver medalist, who beat Paul McCloskey in April, wrote. Khan won the WBA title against Andreas Kotelnik two years ago and has made four successful defenses, although his last two have been problematic. He came through a bruising encounter against Argentina’s Marcos Maidana in December and then beat Northern Irishman McCloskey in April after his opponent suffered a bad cut in the sixth round after a clash of heads. Experienced American southpaw Judah, 33, reclaimed the vacant IBF title against Kaizer Mabuza in March.

Eagles staff doesn’t support stance against owners PHILADELPHIA - Eagles coach Andy Reid says his staff was unaware the NFL Coaches Association’s filed a brief siding with the players and he doesn’t support this stance against the owners. The NFL Coaches Association filed a brief with the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on May 25 expressing support for the players and saying that the lockout is putting their jobs in jeopardy. In a statement released Thursday, Reid says: “We were surprised by the filing and do not support it in any way.”

Reality TV lands Reggie Bush in Danville, Ill. DANVILLE, Ill. - Reggie Bush of Danville is out of town, but someone is taking his place: Reggie Bush. The New Orleans Saints star is spending the week in eastern Illinois, switching places while his namesake is living the offseason life of an NFL running back for a planned CBS reality-TV show, “Same Name.” Danville residents say Bush the running back has filmed scenes at the Fair Oaks Housing Complex and the Moon Glo restaurant. No word on whether he tried the restaurant’s signature Moon burger or its fried pickles. Bush hasn’t said much about the show or his stop in the city of 32,000 just west of the Indiana line, but the San Diego native did briefly mention it on Twitter. “In Danville, Illinois shooting a new TV show for CBS,” he wrote late Wednesday night. “Filming and staying with a cool family out here that shares my last name!” Bush sightings have been hit or miss. The News-Gazette newspaper in nearby Champaign reported that several dozen people, mostly teenagers, waited one day at a local skating rink for a possible Bush stop that never happened. An Internet user posted a blurry photo of a man at a local convenience store claiming it was Bush. Schlarman High School student Nick Catlin told The News-Gazette that the NFL star lifted weights with the school’s football team. He also said the local Bush is a construction worker.

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Lakers to retire O’Neal’s jersey By DAVE MCMENAMIN LOS ANGELES — Some time in the future, fans attending a game at the Staples Center will be able to say, “Look up in the rafters! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superman’s retired jersey!” The Los Angeles Lakers plan to honor their former self-proclaimed Superman, Shaquille O’Neal, by raising his No. 34 jersey to the rafters. “We don’t have any specific timetable on this, but you can be assured we will retire Shaq’s jersey,” said Lakers spokesman John Black in an email on Wednesday. O’Neal, 39, revealed his retirement earlier Wednesday using the new social media tool Tout, a real-time video messaging service, to announce to fans: “We did it. Nineteen years baby. I want to thank you very much, that’s why I’m telling you first, I’m about to retire. Love you, talk to you

soon.” O’Neal enjoyed the the bulk of the success during his 19-year NBA career in the eight seasons he spent in Los Angeles from 19962004, winning his lone regular season MVP award in 1999-00 and three consecutive Finals MVPs from 2000-02. All seven other Lakers players to have their number retired are members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, but the team may not wait for the requisite five-year grace period before O’Neal enters the Hall as a surefire, first ballot inductee before hosting the jersey ceremony. “We don’t have a specific policy on it,” Black wrote. “As you know, players have to wait five years to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, but we could possibly do a jersey retirement ceremony for Shaq prior to that.” The Lakers will not purposefully hold off on O’Neal’s jersey retirement until Kobe Bryant’s jersey is retired, either. “At this point in time I’d guess there’s a real-

ly good chance that Kobe will still be playing in five years, and by that time Shaq will be elected to the HOF and we will have retired his jersey,” Black wrote. O’Neal retires with career averages of 23.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.3 blocks per game on 58.2 percent shooting, but his numbers jumped to 27 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.5 blocks in 514 regular season games played in L.A. He was even more impressive in the three Finals wins against Indiana, Philadelphia and New Jersey, averaging 35.9 points, 15.2 rebounds and 2.9 blocks the the Lakers’ three series wins. O’Neal would become the eighth player in Lakers franchise history to have his jersey retired, joining Wilt Chamberlain (No. 13), Elgin Baylor (No. 22), Gail Goodrich (No. 25), Earvin “Magic” Johnson (No. 32), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (No. 33), James Worthy (No. 42) and Jerry West (No. 44). O’Neal wore No. 32 in Orlando to start his career, but had to

change to No. 34 when arriving in L.A. because of Johnson. He went back to No. 32 in Miami and Phoenix. He also wore No. 33 in Cleveland and No. 36 in Boston to finish his career. The relationship between O’Neal and the Lakers spoiled before he was traded to the Heat in the summer of 2004. O’Neal’s butted heads with Bryant and was seeking a lucrative contract extenstion that the team did not want to offer, time has helped repair the rift. “Shaq had a long and amazing career, with a huge impact both on and off the court,” Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss said in a statement on Wednesday. “His contributions were significant to the entire NBA, but we specifically appreciate what he did with and what he meant to the Lakers during his eight years with us. We have three championships that we wouldn’t have won without him, and we will forever be grateful for his significant contributions to those teams.”

Pistons sale officially complete By NOAH TRISTER Investor Tom Gores is officially the owner of the Detroit Pistons. The team said the sale of Palace Sports and Entertainment and the Pistons to Gores and his investment firm, Platinum Equity, was formally completed Wednesday, one day after NBA Commissioner David Stern said the league’s Board of Governors had approved Gores’ purchase of the franchise. Gores takes over following a drawn-out sale by owner Karen

Davidson that stretched back before the season. The team announced in April that Gores had agreed to buy the Pistons. “I am very excited at the opportunity to lead this great franchise into the future,” Gores said in a statement Wednesday. “The passion and commitment of Pistons fans is legendary, and our goal is to meet every one of their expectations. That starts with the hard work and values necessary to compete for championships. It also includes being a real partner in the community, and we intend to do that as well.”

Gores figures to have a busy first month in charge. The Pistons have missed the playoffs two straight seasons, and coach John Kuester’s future is very much in doubt. Karen Davidson transferred control to Gores after nearly 37 years of ownership by the Davidson family. Bill Davidson, her husband, became the club’s majority owner in 1974. He died in 2009. “Throughout this process, my goal was to find the right owner to lead Palace Sports and Entertainment into the future and I am certain that Tom Gores is that person,” Davidson said.

“He is an astute businessman, works hard and will bring a passion to this organization that same passion that Bill had for so many years.” Gores is the chairman and CEO of Beverly Hills, Calif.-based Platinum Equity. He founded Platinum Equity in 1995, and in its 2010 list of the 400 richest people in America, Forbes put him in a tie for 153rd with a net worth of $2.4 billion. The 46-year-old Gores is a Flint native and has a degree from Michigan State University. He lives in California with his wife and three children.

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Age relative to veteran boxers Hopkins, Johnson By DAVE SKRETTA NEW YORK Age has always been a relative concept in boxing. Many fighters are shot by the time they’re 30, the accumulation of punches from all the bloody brawls taking their toll. They’re a bit slower, a bit heavier, a shell of a once-proud fighter trying to hang around for one last payday under the lights. Then there’s Bernard Hopkins and Glen Johnson. Hopkins won the light heavyweight title at age 46 on May 21, supplanting George Foreman as the oldest boxer to win a major championship. On Saturday night, the 42year-old Johnson meets Carl Froch for the 168pound title in Atlantic City, N.J. “I know there are people still skeptical

about what I can do at my age, but I actually get excited when people mention my age and focus on my age,” Johnson said this week. “That means they are not focused on my skills and what I bring to the table.” Make no mistake, the table is full. Hopkins and Johnson are tacticians, defensive geniuses as adept at sidestepping punches as they are delivering them - even though most fans would prefer sheer recklessness. They’re cerebral fighters, an oxymoron to those who believe the sport is little more than an act of barbarism. They study their opponents the way a financial planner might examine the tax code, looking for loopholes that they can exploit for their benefit. Perhaps most importantly, they take care of themselves outside the

ring. They stay in shape between fights, eating the right food and hitting the gym, which makes it easier to sharpen their skills once training camp starts. They’ve also steered clear of vices, the drinking and drugs that have wrecked so many careers and lives. “People ask, ‘What’s your secret?’” said Hopkins, who got a late start in boxing after he was convicted at age 17 of robbery and assault, and spent nearly five years in prison. “They’re waiting for me to say, ‘I’m that good,’ but I am here because I invested in myself and made a determination not to get caught up in the high life of being a celebrity,” Hopkins said. “You have to treat yourself like a temple.” The fighter from Philadelphia once made a record 20 consecutive defenses of the mid-

dleweight title, setting a standard that may never be approached. Hopkins was voted Fighter of the Year by the Boxing Writers’ Association of America way back in 2001 - a full decade ago - and moved up to capture the light heavyweight title for the first time five years ago. Then came a close, split-decision loss to Joe Calzaghe in 2008, and an uninspiring victory over Enrique Ornelas a year later. By the time he fought Roy Jones Jr. for the second time in April 2010, “The Executioner” appeared to be nearing the end of his career. But in his most impressive performance in years, he boxed circles around 28-yearold Jean Pascal in his hometown of Montreal. Not only did Hopkins win the fight on all three judges’ scorecards, he also earned the grudging respect of

his biggest critics. “Bernard fought a wonderful fight,” Johnson said. “I knew he was definitely going to win the fight, but I didn’t know if he was going to get a decision. Kudos to him. “He’s definitely an inspiration to us old guys.” Johnson has inspired plenty of people in his own right. Nicknamed “The Road Warrior” for his willingness to fight anywhere, the smiling, amiable native of Jamaica unsuccessfully challenged for world titles in 1997 (against Hopkins), 1999 and 2003 before finally breaking through the sport’s upper echelons. Consider it evidence that he’s only getting better with age. “He’s been there, done that, seen every style there is to see and dealt with every style and pretty much beat every style,” said his trainer, Orlando

Cuellar. Johnson fought Chad Dawson, one of the sport’s biggest talents, to a pair of close losses over the past few years. Then he dropped down to 168 pounds as a late replacement in the Super Six World Boxing Classic, and routed a younger Allan Green last November. Now he’s facing Froch in the tournament semifinals, with a date against Andre Ward - a 27-year-old fighter_ awaiting the winner. “An old man (recently) showed us what’s possible when there’s still some greatness left in an old body, and there’s still some greatness left in this man,” said Johnson’s promoter, Lou DiBella, referring to Hopkins’ resounding victory and his own fighter’s title shot. “He’s really, in a bizarre way, in his prime at 42 years old.”

NFL, NFLPA meet in Chicago Michael Jor dan’s By CHRIS MORTENSEN & ADAM SCHEFTER NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, NFLPA leader DeMaurice Smith, along with owners and players association officials met Wednesday and Thursday in Chicago with federal mediator U.S. Magistrate Judge Arthur Boylan to try to bridge some of their significant differences. The two sides worked into the night Wednesday and continued talks Thursday before wrapping up the meeting in the early afternoon. “The parties met pursuant to court media-

tion. Owners and players were engaged in confidential discussions before Chief Magistrate Judge Boylan. The court has ordered continued confidentiality of the mediation sessions,” the NFL and NFLPA said in a joint statement released Thursday afternoon. Clearly, one day before a scheduled hearing in St. Louis in front of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, the two sides are making an effort to determine whether they can work out a settlement that eventually leads to football and a collective bargaining agreement. Thursday is Day 79 of the lockout, the longest work stoppage in NFL history. One source said any potential deal still was a ways away; however, the hope would be that the two sides could reach an agreement

sooner rather than later, potentially even later this month. With the two sides needing to be in St. Louis on Friday, Chicago made sense as a logical meeting place. The Dallas Cowboys’ Jerry Jones, the New England Patriots’ Robert Kraft, the Carolina Panthers’ Jerry Richardson, the New York Giants’ John Mara and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Art Rooney were the owners present in Chicago along with Goodell. NFLPA representatives at the meeting, besides Smith, included Kevin Mawae, the Kansas City Chiefs’ Mike Vrabel and the Indianapolis Colts’ Jeff Saturday. No lawyers — except Smith — were at the talks. A source involved in the discussions told ESPN.com’s John

Clayton that the meeting was requested by the owners. Following last week’s spring meetings in Indianapolis, owners contacted Smith and Boylan to see if there could be a session before Friday’s hearing. Once they agreed upon a city to hold the meeting, both sides agreed to use Tuesday as a travel day and to try to meet Wednesday and Thursday before heading to St. Louis for the hearing on Friday. The meetings were so secretive that, as of Wednesday night there, there were other NFL owners who didn’t know what was taking place. The NFLPA was equally secretive, declining to respond to inquiries about the meeting and its leaders’ whereabouts before the release of Thursday’s joint statement.

Bobcats need a suc cessful draft By MIKE CRANSTON CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Markieff Morris of Kansas insists he knew Michael Jordan was there because he “felt his greatness.” The presence of the Charlotte Bobcats owner at Tuesday’s predraft workout made Kenneth Faried of Morehead State jittery because, after all, “I have his sneakers on.” The person in the gym feeling the most pressure, however, may have been Jordan himself. After the bold trade that sent former All-Star Gerald Wallace to Portland, the Bobcats hold the ninth and 19th picks in the draft. What they do with those selections will help determine if Jordan can finally turn his club into a winner.

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