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Celebrity Interview: Actress Rochelle Aytes, P. 10 Attention Haitian Nationals!!! TPS Extended 18 months, effective July 23, 2014— Jan. 22, 2016. Seeking TPS, you must reregister from March 3, 2014, through May 2, 2014. Full details page 3
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Many are the instances that speak to the influences, the nurturance, and the selflessness of a woman and, such we find in Mrs. Betty Jean Cross, to whom we pay homage on the occasion of Women’s History Month this month of March 2014. Mrs. Betty Cross undoubtedly exemplifies all the qualities of humanity and of Christianity. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” is the mantra that she holds so dear, and it is that by which she lives. Betty Jean Cross’s name may not be a household name across the landscape of America. No, she’s not a Hollywood celebrity, but she is celebrated in the Village of Hempstead. A loving mother, grandmother, and just simply a compassionate human being, Mrs. Cross has resided in Hempstead for more than 40 years, coming originally from the state of Arkansas when she was just in her teens. In Hempstead, Betty Cross married and raised three children, two sons and one
Mrs. Betty Cross daughter, who have all grown up and are today very productive adults in the community. The Village of Hempstead most celebrated resident, Betty Cross found where
she could serve humanity, especially where the proper structuring of the Village school district’s concerned. She won trusteeship on the Hempstead Board of Education initially in 1975 and because of her resourcefulness, her ability to secure necessary funds for the district, Betty Cross has served on the board intermittently since. At such, she holds the record as the longest serving member in the history of the Board of Education of Hempstead. Betty Cross currently serves as President of the school board. As President, she has not only championed academic excellence for the school district, but she has also advocated for the quality of life for the people and village of Hempstead. As such, she has a long list of accomplishments. Mrs. Cross has initiated career programs and is responsible for such programs as “The Music in our Schools,” “The Hero/Heroine,” “Courting Justice,” and the annual "Holiday Festival," among other things. Mrs. Cross’s efforts have brought thousands of dollars in scholarship money for
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elcome to yet another issue of our paper, the Hempstead/Uniondale Times and, if especially this is the first time you have come across this paper, we thank you and welcome you to our family. Wherever you reside, whatever your interest, the Hempstead/Uniondale Times, we are confident, you will find this paper a valuable source of information. The Hempstead/Uniondale Times is a Hempstead-based multi-cultural newspaper began in June 2006 with the sole purpose of gathering, printing, and disseminating positive news and information about the communities of Hempstead, Uniondale, Roosevelt, Freeport, and surrounding villages. Simply put, Hempstead/Uniondale Times commits itself to positive news, highlighting especially exemplary members of our communities. Consistent with our purpose, this issue pays homage to Mrs. Betty Jean Cross (on cover). Mrs. Cross is currently President of Hempstead School Board of Education. She is a long time resident of the Village of Hempstead who works tirelessly to improve the quality of life for residents of Hempstead and surrounding areas. Much is said about Mrs. Cross’s altruistic ways, and I encourage you to read
about Betty Cross in the column Community Profile to get an appreciation of why our staff and editorial board chose to honor her on this occasion of Women’s History Month. Moving forward, each week we will honor one or two people we feel are worthy of honor. We need your help. Get involved. Suggest someone you feel deserves recognition. Thank you.
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Hofstra To Award Honorary Degree To Soccer Legend and Philanthropist Pelé Pelé Celebrated as Part of International Conference ‘Soccer As The Beautiful Game’ during April 10-13, 2014 Hofstra University will award an honorary degree to Brazilian and New York Cosmos soccer legend Pelé for his humanitarian work and contributions to the sport during an international conference examining the historical, political, and economic impact of the game. Pelé, named “The Player of the 20th Century” by FIFA, soccer’s international governing body, and one of the “100 Most Influential People of the Century” by TIME magazine, also will be honored with a plaque in Hofstra University’s soccer stadium. Pelé is the honorary president of the New York Cosmos, the team he led to a championship almost 40 years ago. The Cosmos are the reigning 2013 NASL champions and play at Hofstra’s James M. Shuart Stadium. The conference, Soccer as the Beautiful Game: Football’s Artistry, Identity & Politics, will bring together more than 100 scholars, journalists, players and coaches from 25 countries on April 10-13, 2014 for one ofthe largest academic symposiums ever convened about the sport in the United States. It is being presented in collaboration with more than a dozen academic and sports institutions, including the Cosmos, the Consulates
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General of South Africa and Brazil in New York and the United States Soccer Federation, which last year celebrated its 100th anniversary. Topics will include women and soccer; the semiotics, history and governance of the game; how the sport is represented in art and literature; and its influence on religion and cultural identity. The keynote speakers are David Goldblatt, PhD, a sociologist at Bristol University, U.K., and author of the book The Ball is Round: A Global History of Football and Jennifer Doyle, PhD, professor of English at the University of California, Riverside and author of the blog The Sport Spectacle. Pelé will address a youth symposium and a celebratory banquet on Friday, April 11, and participate in the ceremonial unveiling of his stadium plaque on Sunday, April 13.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Extended for Haitians Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson will extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible nationals of Haiti for an additional 18 months, effective July 23, 2014 through Jan. 22, 2016, says a White House communiqué dated March 3, 2014. Current Haitian beneficiaries seeking to extend their TPS status must re-register during a 60-day period that runs from March 3, 2014, through May 2, 2014. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) encourages beneficiaries to re-register as soon as possible once the 60-day period begins. US-
CIS will not accept applications before March 3, 2014. The 18-month extension also allows TPS re -registrants to apply for a new Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Eligible Haitian TPS beneficiaries who re-register during the 60-day period and request a new EAD will receive one with an expiration date of Jan. 22, 2016. USCIS recognizes that some re-registrants may not receive their new EADs until after their current EADs expire. Therefore, USCIS is automatically extending current TPS Haiti EADs bearing a July 22, 2014 expiration date for an additional six months. These existing EADs are now valid through Jan. 22, 2015. To re-register, current TPS beneficiaries must submit Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status. Re-registrants do not need to pay the Form I-821 application fee, but they must submit the biometric services fee, or a fee-waiver request, if they are age 14 or older. All TPS re-registrants must also submit Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. TPS reregistrants requesting an EAD must submit the Form I-765 application fee, or a feewaiver request. If the re-registrant does not want an EAD, no application fee is required. Applicants may request that USCIS waive the Form I-765 application fee or biometrics fee based on an inability to pay by filing Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver, or by submitting a written request. Fee waiver requests must be accompanied by supporting documentation. Failure to submit the required filing fees or a properly documented fee-waiver request will result in the rejection of the TPS application. All USCIS forms are free. Applicants can download TPS forms from www.uscis.gov/ forms or request them by calling USCIS tollfree at 1-800-870-3676. Additional information on TPS for Haiti— including guidance on eligibility, the application process, and where to file—is available online at www.uscis.gov/tps http://www.uscis.gov/news/temporaryprotected-status-extended-haitians-0
Service Prison Families Anonymous (PFA) Life becomes more difficult and stressful for family and friends when a loved one becomes incarcerated. Relationships and responsibilities can become strained and the dynamics within the family often change dramatically. The PFA Support Group provides a safe, non -judgmental place where those in similar situations can connect with each another. It provides compassion, support and information to family members during their very difficult times. The Prison Families Anonymous Support Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month starting at 7:30 P.M. at the Community Presbyterian Church 1843 Deer Park Avenue Deer Park, NY 11729 Northeast corner of DPA and Lake Ave. Parking lot entrance on Lake Ave. Use rear door closest to parking lot and 1st Tuesday of every month starting at 7:30 PM at the St. Anthony Hall across from St. Brigid's Church 75 Post Avenue Westbury, NY 11590 For more information, please contact: PFA at 631-943-0441 Email: pfa.lonqisland@amail.com Website: www.pfa-Ii.com
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tors Association Certificate of Merit. He was voted by his classmates and faculty as being the student who best typifies the highest ideals of the Funeral Service Profession. Mr. Carillo has over 15 years of Funeral Industry experience and understands the importance of family and community. A married father of five 5 children, Mr. Carillo and his family donate to local charitable events such Tyrell Carillo, Sr. Owner and Manager of T. as AIDS Walk NY. Carrillo Funeral Service, LLC. On March 11 He is an active member of First Corinthian join Long Island African American Chamber Baptist Church in Harlem, the Long Island of Commerce, Inc. as a Member African American Chamber of Commerce and “Tyrell Carillo, Sr.’s decision to join the of Boyer Lodge # 1, MWPHGLNY. chamber o f Visit: www.tcarrillofuneralservice.com. commerce will provide our members and chamber network quality bereavement Long Island African American services at the Chamber of Commerce, Inc. highest levels, we are delighted (LIAACC) that our member “The Mission of the Long Island Tyrell Carillo was awarded the prestigious African American Chamber of NYS Funeral Directors Association Certificate of Merit and voted by his classmates and fac- Commerce, Inc., is to advance and ulty as being the students who best typifies the promote economic development highest ideals of the Funeral Service Profesfor business, and to advance resion. His addition to the membership ranks of the chamber will serve as a significant as- sponsive government and quality set.” Phil Andrews, President, Long Island education on the behalf of all African American Chamber of Commerce, small businesses, with emphasis Inc. Tyrell Carrillo, Sr. is owner and manager of on African Ancestry, while preT. Carrillo Funeral Service, LLC, located in serving the Long Island commuthe Bronx, N.Y. As a first generation Funeral nity”. Email: info@liaacc.com. Director, Mr. Carrillo strongly believes that his service is his ministry, which explains his Visit us on Facebook @ unique style of serving every family as his https://www.facebook.com/ family. LongIslandAfricanAmeriBorn and raised in the Bronx, Mr. Carillo graduated from Walton High School and then canChamber. earned a Mortuary Science degree from the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in Manhattan. Upon completion of his Mortuary Science program, he was awarded the prestigious NYS Funeral Direc-
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Long Island African-American Chamber of Commerce, in Association with Bloomingdale Presents Business Card Exchange with Lorette Farris, April 3 Business Card Exchange and Networking Meeting with our guest speaker Lorette Farris, President & CEO of BOSS. The theme is Raising Capital in the New Capital Market. Lorette is a seasoned Executive with a penchant for identifying improvement opportunities, facilitating change, and substantially contributing to enhanced bottom-line performance. Her accomplishments include more than 20 years of progressive experience in all phases of strategic planning and development; operational and financial management; and exit or succession planning. RSVP by March 28 by registering with the below link. Thursday, April 3 10AM Roosevelt Field Furniture Gallery Sit with the beauty advisors from Estée Lauder for a skincare or cosmetics consultation and a glamour shot from our professional photographer immediately following the meeting (appointments limited). Bloomingdale's will donate 10% of your Estée Lauder purchase to The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund Please RSVP by March 28 Click Here to Register or copy and paste http://www.eventbrite.com/e/long-island-african-americanchamber-of-commerce-networking-and-pampering-meeting-tickets-10909282959 For Questions please email info@LIAACC.com or call Sharon Davis @ (516) 208-9988 Phil Andrews @ (347) 475-7158. $10.00 (includes Breakfast and Networking) *Sales must be tracked at Estée Lauder counter. Please see a sales associate for details.
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February 4, 2014—HEMPSTEAD TOWN CELEBRATES AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH: During Hempstead Town’s annual African-American History Month Celebration, Supervisor Kate Murray (left) and Councilwoman Angie Cullin (right) presented Certificates of Recognition to employees who have provided 25 years of service to the Town of Hempstead. The annual African-American History celebration included entertainment, musical selections and award presentations for service to the town and the community. Pictured with Murray and Cullin is Clifford Dumpson of Freeport, a 25-year employee in the Town’s Department of Parks and Recreation.
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MANGANO INVITES STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN ESSAY CONTEST ON ANIMAL PROTECTION In celebration of “Be Kind to Animals Week” (May 5th -11th), Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, in partnership with the Humane Society of New York and North Shore Animal League America, invite students in Grades 3 through 5 to participate in an essay contest regarding ways in which to make the world a better place for animals. The topic of this year’s essay contest is: “Pretend you are a non-human animal. Write about what humans should do to help your species and to make this world more humane for all animals.” County Executive Mangano stated, “This contest will raise awareness about the mistreatment of animals and focus on positive ideas for improving the treatment of pets. The contest also helps children learn the importance of being responsible pet owners.” Two winners will be selected from each grade by the Humane Society. County Executive Mangano will host an awards ceremony at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola with representatives from the Humane Society and the North Shore Animal League America. Prizes will include a citation from County Executive Mangano and gift certificates from Barnes and Noble, tee shirts, tote bags and surprises from the Humane Society. Each winner will also receive a “Rescue Gift Basket” awarded by the North Shore Animal League America. The typed or handwritten essays should be approximately 300 words in length. The student’s name, grade, school and school address must appear on the essay. Essays will not be returned. Entries must be postmarked by April 11, 2014 and sent to: Humane Society of New York 306 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022 Attn: Humane Essay Contest For more information about the Humane Society of New York and North Shore Animal League America, please visit www.humanesocietyny.org and www.education.muttigrees.org.
Pic’d L-R: CE Mangano, Crystal Wilder, Director of Volunteers Lynne Campbell and DSS Commissioner John Imhoff.
February 21, 2014—MANGANO HONORS DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR SERVICE. Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano presented a citation to Roosevelt resident Crystal Wilder in honor of her volunteer work with The Department of Social Services (DSS). The DSS Volunteers organization, founded in 1983, offers a wide range of services including providing Thanksgiving meals, food drives, Holiday Parties for Foster Care children and their families, the Adopt a Family program, Dress for Success and a Summer Camp Program, just to name a few. Anyone interested in becoming a Department of Social Services Volunteer, contact Lynne Campbell at (516) 227-7415.
C OUNTY C LERK A NNOUNCES N EW O FFICE H OURS To better meet the needs of residents, Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell is pleased to announce that her office will be open for extended hours every Tuesday until 7:00 pm. This change will enable residents to obtain the services of the County Clerk’s office at a more convenient time. These services include: the filing of court/matrimonial documents, the express filing of land records, business name filings, passport applications, notary services, obtaining transcripts of judgments, obtaining certified copies of court/matrimonial documents, obtaining certified copies of land records, and the recording of Veterans discharge papers (DD-214). For additional information on the County Clerk’s office please call (516) 571-2664 or visit us at www.nassaucountyny.gov/Clerk.
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Lisa-Anne Ray-Byers
How Can Teachers Motivate Their Students? Q. My daughter appears to be bored and unmotivated at school and at home. Sometimes she doesn’t finish her assignments and homework has become a nightly battle. Her teacher calls us constantly about her lack of enthusiasm and participation in class. We had her tested for hearing and vision difficulties and for any learning disability but everything presented within normal limits. How can her teacher motivate her to participate in class more? A. Motivating students is a challenge all teachers face. Since every classroom consists of a wide array of students, each student brings with them different learning styles, different interests, and different life experiences that make each classroom unique and special. There are several ways that teachers can tap into the individual learning styles and interests of students; thus making learning more fun and meaningful all at the same time. Here are some strategies that motivate students: Expectations: Teachers should set reasonable objectives for every lesson that allow their students to progress in the classroom. Expect students to achieve the objectives, and they will. Studies show that students achieve at higher rates when their teachers have high expectations for them. Success: Motivate students by showing them that they can be successful in the classroom. Teachers can differentiate instruction to meet the students' needs by adjusting the corresponding class work to the appropriate levels. Class work can be modified in a variety of ways: shortened assignments, extra response time, or enrichment activities. Relevance: Show students how what they are learning matters in real life. Guide students to discuss the new material, and allow students to draw on their own experiences to learn and understand the new material. Engaging Questions: Lead in with questions that will get the students talking. Encourage students to discuss the topic by bringing what they know about the topic to the classroom discussion. Clarify any questions that arise by encouraging the students to talk to each other first and expand on their pre-existing knowledge. Incorporate different learning styles: Use a variety of strategies in the classroom to facilitate the lesson. Classroom discussions consist of whole group learning. Cooperative group learning allows students to work together on assignments in small groups. Direct instruction allows teachers to model lesson assignments first so students can work independently at their desks. Rewards and Privileges: Rewards and privileges are great motivational tools for hard work. Teachers can use a variety of them to encourage student participation. Examples of privileges or rewards are as follows: Lunch with the teacher allows students to come back to the classroom and
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eat lunch with the teacher. Extra center time allows students to have a few more minutes at a computer lab. Pizza parties or snacks can be offered as incentives. A token-based economy is a great reward system that lets students earn points or chips that can be cashed in for prizes, such as pencils or notepads. Rather than criticizing unwanted behavior or answers, reward correct behavior and answers. Even at the college level, many professors at various colleges have given books, lunches, certificates, exemptions from final exams, verbal praise, and so on for good performance. Even something as simple as a "Good Job!" stamp or sticker can encourage students to perform at higher levels. Explain: Some recent research shows that many students do poorly on assignments or in participation because they do not understand what to do or why they should do it. Teachers should spend more time explaining why we teach what we do, and why the topic or approach or activity is important and interesting and worthwhile. In the process, some of the teacher's enthusiasm will be transmitted to the students, who will be more likely to become interested. Similarly, teachers should spend more time explaining exactly what is expected on assignments or activities. Care: Students respond with interest and motivation to teachers who appear to be human and caring. Teachers can help produce these feelings by sharing parts of themselves with students, especially little stories of problems and mistakes they made, either as children or even recently. Such personalizing of the student/teacher relationship helps students see teachers as approachable human beings and not as aloof authority figures. Have students participate: One of the major keys to motivation is the active involvement of students in their own learning. Standing in front of them and lecturing to them is thus a relatively poor method of teaching. It is better to get students involved in activities, group problem solving exercises, helping to decide what to do and the best way to do it, helping the teacher, working with each other, or in some other way getting physically involved in the lesson. Students love to be needed. By choosing several students to help the teacher (take roll, grade objective exams, research bibliographies or biographies of important persons, chair discussion groups, rearrange chairs, change the overhead transparencies, hold up pictures, pass out papers or exams) students' self esteem is boosted and consequently their motivation is increased. Teach Inductively: It has been said that presenting conclusions first and then providing examples robs students of the joy of discovery. Why not present some examples first and ask students to make sense of them, to generalize about them, to draw the conclusions themselves? By beginning with the examples, evidence, stories, and so forth and arriving at conclusions later, you can maintain interest and increase motivation, as well as teach the skills of analysis and synthesis. Remember that the parable method of making a point has some significant historical precedent. Satisfy students' needs: Attending to need satisfaction is a primary method of keeping students interested and happy. Students' basic needs have been identified as survival, love, power, fun, and freedom. Attending to the need for power could be as simple as allowing students to choose from among two or three things to do--two or three paper topics, two or three activities, choosing between
writing an extra paper and taking the final exam, etc. Students will be much more committed to a learning activity that has value for them and one that they can see as meeting their needs either long term or short term. They will, in fact, put up with substantial immediate unpleasantness and do an amazing amount of hard work if they are convinced that what they are learning ultimately meets their needs. Make learning visual: Even before young people were reared in a video environment, it was recognized that memory is often connected to visual images. We can provide better learning by attaching images to the ideas we want to convey. Use drawings, diagrams, pictures, charts, graphs, bulleted lists, even three-dimensional objects you can bring to class to help students anchor the idea to an image. Use positive emotions to enhance learning and motivation: Strong and lasting memory is connected with the emotional state and experience of the learner. That is, people remember better when the learning is accompanied by strong emotions. If you can make something fun, exciting, happy, loving, or perhaps even a bit frightening, students will learn more readily and the learning will last much longer. Remember that energy sells: Being energetic in your teaching is a motivating factor in itself; adding energy to the ideas you want to convey will further enhance learning and commitment to the ideas. Share this information with your daughter’s teacher. You can use these same strategies as home as well. Partnership with the teacher is always a good idea! Information gathered from www.virtualsalt.com/ a n d m o t i v a t e . h t m www.howtodothings.com/education.
———Lisa-Anne Ray-Byers is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist who has worked in education for over two decades. She holds graduate degrees in speech-language pathology and multicultural education. She also holds certification in educational administration. She is the author of the books, They Say I Have ADHD, I Say Life Sucks! Thoughts From Nicholas and They SSSay I’m a StStStutterer, But I SSSay Nothing! Meet Kelly and co-author of 365 Ways to Succeed With ADHD! She is the Education Editor of the Community Journal newspaper in Baldwin, NY and a member of the National Education Writers Association. You may contact her at speechlrb@yahoo.com or by visiting her website at www.AskLisaAnne.com.
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“TOUCHING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN NEED: A SPRING CONCERT TO FEED THE HUNGRY” Massive Food Pantry has partnered with Bethlehem of Judea Church (Baptist) to sponsor a fundraiser—“Touching the Lives of Those In Need: A Spring Concert to Feed the Hungry”. The concert will take place on
Saturday, April 5, 2014, 4:00-6:00pm Bethlehem of Judea Church 83 Greenwich Street, Hempstead. This concert will offer a diversity of music and artists across religious and cultural lines, and languages; including instrumental and vocal soloists from classical and gospel backgrounds. Tickets are $35/person; reserved seating with the purchase of five (5) or more tickets. Sponsorship packets-- available with a purchase of ten (10) or more tickets includes: Reserved seating, banner display, and a two (2) minute speaking opportunity. Individuals or sponsors who are not able to attend may donate tickets to clients of MFP who will be chosen by lottery. Info,
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(Cont’d from cover) Hempstead High School graduates. Furthermore, much to her credit, in 2009, Betty Cross spearheaded the campaign to rename the former Ludlum Elementary School in Hempstead as Barack Obama Elementary School, a move that honors the achievement and recognition of America’s first non-Caucasian president. Furthermore, Betty’s efforts resulted to the renaming of another school, Fulton Elementary School, in June 2013 to the David A. Paterson School, in honor former New York State Governor, himself a former pupil of the school. Mrs. Betty Cross has a reputation of never shying away from responsibilities.
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She rejoices in giving more than receiving, and is often heard saying, “It feels better to give than to receive.” Hence, in addition to her many duties as President of Hempstead School Board and, because of her giving ways, Mrs. Cross has for more than 30 years committed herself as the community leader of the US Marine Corps Toys for Tots Drive program. “Happiness of the children is very important to me. Our children are good and we should make them happy and, when the children of Hempstead are happy, I am happy.” Every December, as she has done over the years, Mrs. Cross spends tireless days and hours collecting and overseeing the delivery of toys and other Christ-
mas gift items donated by people of goodwill for the less fortunate children and families in Hempstead and surrounding areas of Roosevelt, Uniondale, and Lakeview. A remarkable woman, Betty Jean has been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards and honors for her outstanding service to the Hempstead Community. She has received awards from institutions like Episcopal Health Services, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women Incorporated, Hempstead Citizens for a Better Community, Dorothy K. Robin Day Care Center, Faith Baptist Church, Antioch Community Development Corporation, Hofstra University, National Association of Black School Educators
(NABSE), the Town of Hempstead, National Black Caucus, the Marine Corps, and Nassau County, to name a few. Ms. Betty Jean Cross’s winning ways endear her to the community, and we at the Hempstead/Uniondale Times newspaper are honored to salute her on the occasion of Women’s History Month. We pay homage to her especially for distinguishing herself as a true human being, loving and caring for humanity as God desires.
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Movies . Book Reviews . DVD Reviews . Celebrity Interviews
Kam Williams
KW: What message, if any, do you want the audience to take away from the series? RA: I hope that the audience is thoroughly entertained. Each story line is very relatable to the average person’s life and hopefully they will find comfort in knowing that they are not alone. KW: What is your guiltiest pleasure? RA: Coffee and wine. KW: What was the last book you read? RA: DeVon Franklin and Tim Vandehey’s book, “Produced by Faith.” http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ ASIN/1439171033/ref=nosim/thslfofire-20
Rochelle Aytes The “Mistresses” Interview with Kam Williams Headline: Rochelle, My Belle Born in New York on May 17, 1976, Rochelle Aytes is quickly establishing herself as one of Hollywood’s brightest starlets with an impressive film and television career on the rise. Rochelle is now starring on Mistresses, ABC’s new, nighttime soap opera premiering Monday, June 3rd at 10 p.m. ET/PT (Check local listings). Based on the British TV series of the same name, the show co-stars Alyssa Milano, Jess Macallan and Yunjin Kim. It is a provocative, thrilling, drama that finds four women with scandalous romantic lives caught in storms of excitement and self-discovery, secrecy and betrayal, and at the mercy of the complex relationships they’ve created. Rochelle will play the lead role of April, a young widow raising two daughters and running a highend linen shop on Robertson Boulevard. She was previously seen as a series regular on a short-lived but very funny sitcom for ABC entitled Work. And she starred opposite Christian Slater on ABC’s The Forgotten. She enjoyed a recurring role on the hit series Desperate Housewives and Detroit 187. In addition, she has shot guest leads on TV shows like White Collar, Dark Blue, NCIS: Las Vegas, Daybreak, ER, CSI: NY, and on Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, as Allen Payne’s love interest. Rochelle made her big screen debut in the summer of 2004 playing the love interest of Shawn Wayans in the romantic comedy White Chicks. More recently, she starred in a lead role opposite Blair Underwood, Tyler Perry and Boris Kodjoe in Madea’s Family Reunion.
KW: What is your favorite dish to cook? RA: A cheese omelette with spinach and peppers, and home fries! KW: What excites you? RA: Planning a vacation on a beach somewhere! KW: What was your best career decision? RA: Working with my team. I have the best agent, manager, publicist, acting coach, and lawyer. Without them I wouldn’t have the opportunities that I’ve had. KW: What was your first big break? RA: My first big break was White Chicks. I had only been acting for about two years and I certainly didn’t feel like I was ready for such an opportunity. It could only be the hand of God blessing me. I accept everything I’m given with great appreciation. KW: If you could have one wish instantly granted, what would that be for? RA: To heal my mother. She has kidney failure and osteoporosis. It’s very sad. KW: I’m so sorry to hear that, Rochelle. I’ll keep her in my prayers. The Jamie Foxx question: If you only had 24 hours to live, what would you do? Would you do the bad stuff, you never got a chance to do, or would you do good stuff to make sure you make it into heaven? RA: I would do the good stuff. I want eternal life with my father. KW: The Kerry Washington question: If you were an animal, what animal would you be? RA: A butterfly or a bird.
Kam Williams: Hi Rochelle. Thanks for another interview. Rochelle Aytes: Thanks for having me!
KW: The Ling-Ju Yen question: What is your earliest childhood memory? RA: I remember being very young and going to AA meetings with my father in Brooklyn. I thought it was fun because they served hot chocolate and cookies.
KW: Congratulations on landing a lead role on your own TV series! RA: Thank you, Kam. I am so excited for it to finally air.
KW: The Anthony Mackie question: Is there something that you promised to do if you became famous, that you still haven’t done yet?
KW: How would you describe the show in 25 words or less? RA: Mistresses is about the lives of four women, each going through different versions of infidelity. Their longtime friendship is what gets them through extremely challenging times. KW: Did you watch episodes of the British version of the program in preparation for the role? RA: I have actually never seen the British version. KW: What makes your character, April Malloy, tick? RA: April is the more down-to-earth, motherly one of the girls. She gets so worked up over prank phone calls and starts to believe that it is the ghost of her dead husband.
RA: No, but I promised to buy my mother a house when I became rich. KW: The Viola Davis question: What’s the difference between who you are at home as opposed to the person you pretend to be on the red carpet? RA: I feel like I am pretty much the same, minus the extra hair and makeup. I may turn the energy up a bit, but I’m a silly person naturally and I love to laugh and have fun, so I tend to carry that same energy onto the carpet.
RA: Yes--Pretty Woman. I love Julia Roberts and that red dress. I actually had someone duplicate it for my high school prom. [LOL] KW: What is your favorite charity? RA: Any one that has to do with saving children. KW: Can you come up with a Rochelle Aytes question I can ask other celebrities? RA: If you could choose any other occupation what would it be?
KW: If you could have a superpower, which one would you choose? RA: That’s a hard one! It’s a tie between flying and healing.
KW: Thanks, and thanks again for the time, Rochelle, and best of luck with Mistresses. RA: Thank you so much, Kam. I really enjoyed answering these questions. They were very thought provoking.
KW: If you could meet any historical figure, who would it be? RA: Jesus.
To see a trailer for Mistresses, visit: http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBE5pX6fLQk
KW: With so many classic films being redone, is there a remake you'd like to star in?
Take It or Leave It… Right Now Ever watch the game show Let’s Make A Deal? A costume clad audience member is faced with several prize options and must make an instant decision as to which to choose. Curtain #1? Maybe curtain #3? The prize choice must be made quickly; after all, it’s only a 30 minute show! Some salespeople ask for an instant decision from their
c u s t o m e r s . With a one -time customer, as with a retail sale, asking for a quick decision is expected. After all, in retail, the mall closes at 9, and customers must vacate the premises. But when building a long-term relationship with a customer, salespeople might want to rethink the quick sale approach. “Take it or leave it…right now” might make a potential long-term customer sprint away faster than the Road Runner. Build a relationship with a long-term customer by
avoiding hard-sell, I-need-adecision-right-now-or-nothing pressure. Instead of demanding an instant decision, ask your customer for a time you can visit or call to get a decision. With a returning customer, take the time to build the relationship. The return on your patience might just be a life-long client. ————Gail Lewis, M.A. teaches Communications; is a corporate trainer with The Communication Depot (www.TheCommunicationDepot.com); and never passes up an opportunity to watch Star Trek.
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others. If you don’t build this skill it’s like the “substitute-teacher” phenomenon: the kids will act up, not listen and accomplish little until either the sub builds confidence, or the “permanent teacher” — you — return to clean up the mess.
If you’re thinking about leaving your business behind, or stepping back to work on the strategic rather then tactical side, some careful planning up front can make it a smooth transition that ensures your company thrives after you’re gone. Here are five tips on how to make a graceful exit. 1. Work on a succession plan. What do you want to happen after you leave? Write up a plan that spells out your wishes. If you’re considering passing on or selling the business to a family member or employee, notify them of your intentions. Ensure that your plan answers questions about who will be in charge, how much of a stake they will acquire and at Jack Signorelli what cost. It should also offer a timeline for the transfer of power. 2. Groom a successor. The world of family business is full of sad stories about owners who suddenly decide to retire and drop the business into the lap of a brother or daughter with little training or notice. Start teaching your heir apparent about the business’s operations and finances now, and assume it may take many months or even a year or two to Planning an Exit from Your Small Business pass on all the knowledge. Notice their weak You may be thinking about working “on” your points and either train or hire professionals to business rather than “in” your business. You help. If they have poor customer-service skills, may even be thinking of selling. I’m not one for instance, you want to fix that before you to recommend giving up but for some business hand off the baton. owners, hard times may force you to wonder whether it’s time to cash in and move on — or 3. Create a great communicator. Your succesat least, sell a stake to someone who might sor needs top-of-the-line communication skills eventually buy you out. to influence clients, vendors, employees and
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By Phil Andrews Financial management for AfricanAmericans must be centered around goals. What gets measured in life gets done. a goal is not a goal until it is set and a plan gets underway for its achievement. Time is one of our greatest allies along with faith in God. Now is the best time to start your financial goals. The first goal should be to become financially literate. Knowledge is power. The old saying reinforces this concept, “a fool and his money are soon parted.” The first ritual of wealth is to set a goal of pay yourself first, no matter how small the amount. Financial success is as much about
discipline, character, and integrity as it is about large sums of money. In the financial world, small advantages have a way of adding up. How much value would you put on a sound financial education? In the book Rich Dad Poor Dad, it is taught that we much acquire education , experience, and then we will acquire excessive cash. Each of us has different goals, and our financial plan should cater to those goals. We should develop a healthy passion for financial goal we set which should be reinforced by our daily actions. Tithing, saving, and investing can be a ritual in our lives. A sense of stewardship over our resources is the highest way of dealing our God-given blessings. Financial goal-setting requires that we give a good accounting of our cash flow. The age -old adage that “As a man thinketh so shall he be” all that he achieves or fails to achieve is the direct result of his own thinking. The cry of all humanity should be higher yet. How many individuals in our community know the power of compound interest, but does that number equate to that number that follow its principles? Financial goal setting requires that we develop a philosophy of success and achievement. A millionaire once said that “Everyday that I find a penny, it is one day that I do not have to work for it”. Do you value the pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and dollars that flow through your hands? The rich gets richer because respect
4. Show your faith. If you don’t instill confidence in the proposed successor and demonstrate to workers that you trust this person to take over and keep the business growing, you’re sowing the seeds of future problems. Make sure everyone knows who your choice is and that you’re excited about how this new leader will approach the business. Let them be who they are. Your leader should not try to mimic your personal style or your management style. The new leader needs his or her own vision and approach. Leaders with their own strong brand will be better able to succeed as they take over the top role. My tip: Think of letting go in stages, if possible. Even if you’re selling to an outsider, you may want to negotiate for a transitional consulting/training period where you’re still on board. ————————Jack Signorelli is a Certified Business Coach and former U.S. Marine. His career spanned 27 years in Corporate America culminating as President of Konica Business Technologies, (now Konica-Minolta), a $1 Billion distributer of office products and services. Under Jack's leadership the company grew revenues more than $100 million. Jack owns two small businesses and since 1996 he has been providing practical advice to business leaders, in all industry segments, throughout the U.S. Jack works with a select group of clients who are driven to improve their profits, team performance, and lifestyle. Are there areas in your business that need some adjustments? Call me direct @ 631-757-2936 or email him at Jack@SoundviewAdvice.com
of the money attracts more money. If you need verification of this fact, just analyze the mentality of a spender verses an investor. The investor say don't spend your last dollar until you know where your next one is coming from, the spender spends everything and then looks around for money. The richest man in “Babylon goal” was to keep a part of all the money he made. Saving a part of all the money you make is said to be a secret because so few people follow its principles but profess to know its premise. Knowing and doing are opposite sides of the coin, but real financial power is gained through action. Remember it's not what you make, it's what you keep. It's not what you know, it's what you do. It is not what you are, it is what you become, what you become will determine what you make. Winners are not born, they are made. The top 3% of all financially successful people are goal-setters. a financial plan and goal are the roadmap for an upwardly mobile African-American community. Remember, time is one of your greatest allies. A journey of a thousand mile begins with one step. May you reach all of your financial, mental, physical, and spiritual goals with God speed. Let's do it! __________ Phil Andrews is President of Power Networking Business Seminar Series Group and he also serves as President of the Long Island African-American Chamber of Commerce.
Long Island AfricanAmerican Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange and Networking Meeting with our guest speaker Lorette Farris, President & CEO of BOSS. The theme is Raising Capital in the New Capital Market. Lorette is a seasoned Executive with a penchant for identifying improvement opportunities, facilitating change, and substantially contributing to enhanced bottom-line performance. Her accomplishments include more than 20 years of progressive experience in all phases of strategic planning and development; operational and financial management; and exit or succession planning. Following our meeting we will enjoy networking and pampering at Bloomingdales. This is an event you don't want to miss. RSVP by March 28 by registering with the below link. Sincerely, Phil Andrews President Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce Join Bloomingdale's and the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce for a morning of networking and pampering! Thursday, April 3 10AM Roosevelt Field Furniture Gallery Sit with the beauty advisors from Estée Lauder for a skincare or cosmetics consultation and a glamour shot from our professional photographer immediately following the meeting (appointments limited). Bloomingdale's will donate 10% of your Estée Lauder purchase to The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund Please RSVP by March 28 Click Here to Register or copy and paste http:// www.eventbrite.com/e/long-island-african -american-chamber-of-commercenetworking-and-pampering-meetingtickets-10909282959 For Questions please email info@LIAACC.com or call Sharon Davis @ (516) 208-9988 or Phil Andrews @ (347) 475-7158. $10.00 (includes Breakfast and Networking) *Sales must be tracked at Estée Lauder counter. Please see a sales associate for details.
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doesn't impact us. What happens in Florida has ramifications across the country. Legislators in that state must begin to reverse this policy because their current one is leaving too many victims without a voice to speak for them. Yesterday, we came together in a show of solidarity. Also joining us was the family of Marissa Alexander, the young mother who was accused of firing a warning shot at her estranged husband and now faces up to 60 years in prison. When the same law can be
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By Rev. Al Sharpton March 11, 2014 Yesterday, we marched. Yesterday, we chanted. And yesterday, we stood in solidarity against an unjust law. Convening in Tallahassee, Florida, we organized a massive rally in a state that is ground zero for the outrageous 'Stand Your Ground' laws that have propped up in dozens of states. Joined by the parents of both Trayvon Martin and Jordan Davis, as well as surviving family members of Emmett Till, we marched by the hundreds to the State Capitol. 'Stand Your Ground' is an affront to the safety and security of our children, and we must reform this egregious law before we keep the nation standing on shaky ground. There are moments when we must pause and absorb our reality. Trayvon Martin was an unarmed teen when he was gunned down and killed while walking home from a convenient store. Jordan Davis was also an unarmed teenager who was killed while sitting in a vehicle at a gas station. Two young boys with their entire lives ahead of them who were killed, and their families left mourning. Trayvon Martin's killer was acquitted, and a jury failed to deliver a verdict in the most serious charge of murder against the man who shot and killed Jordan Davis. There is something seriously wrong with our humanity if we just accept this sort of injustice. We owe it to the families of Martin and Davis to do better; we owe it to ourselves to do more. Self-defense laws, like any other laws, were designed to protect people in the face of danger. But when someone claims they feel threatened -- even if there is no actual threat -- and they have no obligation to retreat, that is a recipe for disaster. The way 'Stand Your Ground' is currently in effect, an individual's imagination can even be used to justify a murder. Just because you think you saw something, doesn't mean it exists. That is not reality, and that should never be tolerated on the books. 'Stand Your Ground' must be changed immediately, or else we will sadly see more and more innocents killed because of someone's imagination. We chose Tallahassee as the location for our march yesterday because Florida gave birth to this reprehensible law in the first place. And just like it set the awful precedent for other states to follow with their own similar legislation, Florida must now take immediate steps to reform the law first. Elected officials in the state must show that they care more about protecting the lives of their constituents than allowing people's imaginations or perceptions of the world justify the taking of a life. And that's what this is about -- people's lives. No longer can we ignore the reality that our children are dying. No longer can we close our eyes to the immense pain and suffering of these grieving parents, siblings and loved ones. No longer can we act as if this
used to sentence this woman to a potential 60 years behind bars, and can then allow another man to walk away after killing a teenager, we must make changes without delay. I'm pleased that so many felt the same immediacy and joined us during the march. Their voices resonated through the streets and to the halls of the state Capitol. It's up to Florida's lawmakers now to decide if they want to keep their state and the country on shaky ground.
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Celebration is for everyone: Parents celebrate their children's birthdays, and maybe their own, couples celebrate anniversaries, and the list goes on to include Valentine's Day, promotions, or retirements. Several years ago, I invited a sista to speak at one of my Women's Forum on “What Should We Celebrate.” There were all kinds of suggestions when the question was posed to those attending. We mostly talked about family celebrations, and religious holidays such as Easter and Christmas. Nevertheless, they turn out not to be the most important. Well, then, natal day it is then, that too was wrong. We live in a world where we are caught up in meaningless issues or sometimes we may find our selves in places of Celebration where we would rather not be. Absolutely, the most important day in a person's life, is the day that they accept Jesus Christ, as Lord and Savior, The Savior of humanity, and decided to live for Him. Only life In Jesus will lead to eternity. Our time on earth is temporal, including all re- 1ationships outside of Christ and His Kingdom. When our children grow up they leave us. Our parents die, and leave us. spouses leave each other on earth, or die together like my grand parents. Their earthly love was so strong that when my Grandfather Joe Weah died, his wife Hazel said she too would die, because she could not live without her husband, and died that same evening i'n Jelepo, Japoken, Sinoe
County, Liberia in 1965, and left their eleven children. We must celebrate our life in Christ daily because only in Christ can we find icy. Happiness too is temporal, it is momentary, that is why the same person who makes you smile, is very capable of making you cry bitter tears. Nobody, can touch your joy when you come to know and trust Jesus the Christ. It is joy that carries you from day to day, where you do not have the time to be worried about the cares of this world, what you will wear or eat, for you know who your Faithful Provider is, not a human being, they may be the channel, but God is your Provider. Yes, he Is the Source. You can come to a place . in Christ, where you know that every- thing that happens In your short life here on earth, is a lesson, and that he always has your best interest at heart. Be encouraged today that Jesus Christ sent the Holy Spirit In this world, after he was seen by human beings after his Resurrection. Acts 1:8-9. That is a reason to celebrate. When you think you have nothing to . celebrate, just imagine what rejoicing that will be when we see Jesus. We need to celebrate our church family, for our relationships with each other will last into eternity. Yes, we ought to celebrate our special days, friends and families, but the most important day is the day we cross from darkness to light, the day it became apparent that we will strive to live for Jesus, come what may. I will tell you that Jesus is the best thing that will ever happen to me in this life, and the next. He overlooked all my faults, as I allowed his Word to wash me. 1 have
learned that walking with God is indeed a daily walk, meaning 1 must seek him daily, and love him unconditionally, knowing no matter what I do, will never compare to what he did for me. I live day to day only by his grace. As mortal beings, we have the ability to be sinful, but his grace can help us to be sin less, as we desire to be like him. Jesus in His own words said “If you love me you will keep my commandments” John 14:15. I know firsthand that it is our love for him that will help guide us to please him as we partner with the Holy Spirit to lead us. If you do not have a home church ask the Holy Spirit to help you find one. Together we are His Body, not separated. No body organ will survive outside of the body. We need other believers in our local church to exercise our faith that we are part of his Body. We need to celebrate our churches because therein a supportive environment we discover our gift and talents on how we can serve others. Wherever you are, I urge you to be a Militant for Jesus, no retreat, no surrender, endeavor to follow Jesus. He is the best friend you will ever have. All of your secrets are safe with Him. He stays with you. ——Rev. Twaleh Geply is pastor of the Christ Ambassadors Fellowship in Buffalo, NY. She is a Motivational Speaker who facilitates conferences. To respond to this column, write/email Reverend Twaleh Geply at hutimes@aol.com. Free Breast Cancer Support Groups this Spring The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program offers new and on-going support groups this spring.
By Neva Helena Alexander
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Communication is an essential attribute of an organization. We spend our time either receiving or requesting information. Lack of communication creates tension and demolishes both personal and organizational relationships. The ability to exchange information or conversation with others is essential to the success of the individual, family or organization. Communication can be hindered when a person cannot make sense of a message. This could be due to a number of circumstances such as language barrier, defensiveness, inarticulateness, poor writing skills and interpersonal skills. In New York the staffs of most organizations are very diverse. Although this is a great asset to an organization, at times you will come across an individual that knows English as a second language. Sometimes these workers may be leaders in the organization. This may cause miscommunication and misunderstanding, which may result in staff members or leaders becoming defensive. When one is defensive it becomes difficult for them to be articulate. In addition, poor writing skills can hinder the communication process. In today’s society, we spend a great deal of time sending text messages. As a professor, I noticed that sometimes my students use some abbreviation to communicate in class. Using abbreviation at times can stop the flow of communication on a professional level. Some leaders lack interpersonal skills, thus causing them to be unapproachable. Staff members may avoid communicating with these leaders in fear that they may not have a positive result. Individuals bring to organizations set of characteristics that influence how information is processed. Organizational communication contributes to creating relationships and assists both individuals and organizations in achieving diverse purpose. Effective communication
is best achieved when the idea of the message is clear and the subordinate ideas effectively identify and relate to the main purpose in a naturally convincing manner. Some solutions to lessen the impact due to the hindering of communication includes having face to face meetings with your employees, documenting your conversation, writing in a manner that is readable by all staff members, and being approachable. Effective communication is necessary for an organization’s development. Any hindrance can prevent an organization’s growth, and therefore it should be eliminated.
———Neva Helena Alexander, MS. Educator for entrepreneurs, leaders and managers admin@nevaalexander.com
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Haitian Restaurant Opens in Baldwin Baldwin’s newest eatery, C’est Si Bon, located at 1641 Grand Avenue, held its grand opening with a huge funfare on Tuesday, October 29 at 10:30. C’est Si Bon is a mother-daughter take-out restaurant. The mother, Antoinette St. Fleur, is a Registered Nurse and a nursing instructor. The daughter, Marie Ulysse, received her bachelor’s from Cornell University and her master’s degree from Baruch College. Both mother and daughter are passionate cooks and bring their love for cooking to one of Baldwin’s major thoroughfares, Grand Avenue. C’est Si Bon, which is a French phrase, is synonymous with good food. Though the name is French, the minds behind C’est Si Bon Restaurant, currently open for business in Baldwin, don't want to be boxed in as a “French” place. "I don't want us to be classified," co-owner Marie says. “This is an international eatery. I think food is really an international thing. And truly, many of our dishes here do challenge any classification. We cross national origins to bring the best to our patrons.” C’est Si Bon boasts both Caribbean and American cuisines. To reach C’est Si Bon, call (516) 442-5699. Visit www.cestsibonli.com.
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Folklore—The Story of Leopard & his Subjects Once upon a time the beasts of the forest elected Leopard as their king. Then, utilizing his power as king, Leopard made a farm and ordered the animals to put in a day's labor on his farm. He also ordered that each animal brings on the farm a drum in readiness for activities he ingeniously planned. The day set aside was a Friday. When Friday arrived, all the animals gathered on Leopard's farm. Leopard, with the authority invested in him, announced that all the drums except his would be used. “I, as your king, shall take the lead in playing my drum, and each of you must dance to it while working. Whoever misses the rhythm or gets tired of working before I get tired of beating the drum shall be eaten. If I grow weary before an animal is tired, I must become your feast, ” he said. Having confidence in their number, the animals agreed to the Leopard's plan. The first of the animals to fall prey to Leopard was Black Deer, who could not keep up with the rhythm. Then Red Deer, Bush Cow, Elephant, Tiger, and many others, as they could not keep up with the rate of speed at which Leopard was beating the drum. The smallest of the animals present was Rabbit. Leopard played the drum even faster and louder. Rabbit stood still, pretending that he was sleeping, and because Rabbit was not moving, Leopard saw this as defiance of his authority. Annoyed, Leopard sprang at the little creature, but Rabbit got away. Leopard gave chase through the woods but Rabbit remained elusive. Leopard failed to catch Rabbit. From that day, Leopard resolved that as long as his descendents lived, there would be enmity between his and Rabbit's descendents. Today, whenever a Leopard sees a rabbit, he does not spare his life
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