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Parents do affect their children’s education! A s we approach the new school year, I believe that it is important for us to discuss the significance of school environments, as well as the influence of parents regarding the assurance that our children succeed. According to the Hoffman Post, researchers have found that a child’s economic and educational status in the U.S. is affected by parental guidance regarding education more than in any other country studied. Using a primary metric, researchers have analyzed performance gaps in vocabulary tests among five-year-olds with highly educated parents, moderately educated parents and poorly educated parents. Among the English-speaking countries studied, the American gap between children with highly trained parents and poorly educated parents was the widest. Greatly intrigued by these researchers, I took the time to interview the principal of the Bronx Charter School for Better Learning, Mr. Shubert Jacobs. Firstly, He mentioned that when looking at qualities for good teachers, he looks for persons who do not see stu-

By Solemn_Vow editor@streethype.net dents simply as empty vessels who need to be filled with knowledge. However, for teachers who see their role as facilitators who bring out the greatness that already lies deep within our children.

When it comes to parents, Principal Jacobs suggests that they should have an understanding that every school year is unique and should not be approached as if that which happened last year will repeat itself this year. Parents should approach the new school years as a routine of significance each year, but also as something new each time. Along with all the preparations needed for school, he concerned was that many parents are still straying from playing an active role in their children’s education. He mentioned that some parents rely heavily on the teachers to provide their children with everything that they need to know as it relates to their learning. Based on the findings from the Hoffman Post’s article, the problem regarding our children isn’t so much that parents are not involved. The problem lies with the fact that many of these parents are poorly educated and experience a lack of resources as many come from impoverished communities.

The opinions expressed in this newspaper, except for the above, do not necessarily reflect the views of Street Hype Newspaper and its publishers. Please send your comments and or suggestions to editor@streethypenewspaper.com. Responses should be no longer than 400 words. Not all articles will be published.

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Statewide Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct T oday, all New Yorkers who believe that trust in our justice system is a bedrock in the foundation of our democracy can rejoice. Henceforth, we all now live in a state which will provide a much needed system of checks and balances to the powerful office of the prosecutor. This new law creates an avenue, not previously available, but now open for any New Yorker who is a victim of an unprincipled prosecutor to seek justice. As New Yorkers we can proudly claim that we reside in the only state in the nation to provide this highway to justice. I would like to once again applaud, and publicly thank all the criminal justice advocates who came to meetings and rallies, spent countless hours organizing, mobilizing, and attracting attention to the flaws in our criminal justice system and applying the pressure to the right area to awaken state leaders to take on this challenge. I laud and thank my Senate co-sponsor, Senator John DeFrancisco, who can retire after 26 years of public service in the New York State Senate wearing a badge reading "Champion of Justice." His partnership in this effort was indispensable, and future generations will thank him for this extraordinary service. It cannot be empathized enough that this legislation was never intended to be an attack on our state's prosecutors who overwhelmingly serve with principle in a manner that we can be mostly proud, and I applaud them for their public service. This bill, for sure, is a direct attack on a serious, and surely unintended flaw in our criminal justice system that contributed to New York State's unenviable reputation as a leader in convicting innocent men and women, often times due to the unscrupulous misconduct of a handful of bad prosecutors across our great state who cared more about getting a conviction rather than justice. To the many exonerated New Yorkers who supported this ambitious legislative undertaking from the beginning, I fully understand that no actions we take as legislators can ever return those years you lost, as you suffered behind bars, but we can, and must, as our sworn and faithful duty, act to restore yours and the public’s trust in our criminal justice system.

ASSEMBLYMAN NICK PERRY

Statement on the Signing of Bill to Create Statewide Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct We cannot give you back those best years of your life lost behind bars, nor can we mend broken dreams, however we can promise to use every power available to our offices to assure that any occurrence of prosecutorial misconduct in our justice system will be dealt with appropriately by holding the perpetrator accountable. All my colleagues who co-sponsored and voted to pass this bill join me in assuring you that we will use the powers of the public offices

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we hold to erase the inequities in our justice system, and together help balance the scales of justice in the Empire State. Finally, I want to thank Governor Andrew Cuomo for his leadership and partnership in our efforts to improve our criminal justice system. We have moved in the right direction with his tremendous support. His signature on this bill is a clear message of the strength of his support for true criminal justice reform. To have the Governor with us on this mission is the best that we could ask for, and I know we can continue to count on him as we move forward. Today is a great day, and its great because New York State has a Champion of Justice as the leader of our great state. Assemblyman Perry represents the 58th Assembly District, located in the East Flatbush, Canarsie and Brownsville neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York.

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NEWS people indicted Jamaican struck and Seven for Fentanyl dealing killed in Mount Vernon A

Mount Vernon: out-of-control car hit and killed 61year-old pedestrian, Jamaican born Patricia Mackey, at the corner of South Ninth Avenue and West First Street while she was walking home from work on August 20, 2018. Apparently, according to witnesses, a gold Honda Accord was traveling on First Street, but somehow ended up in reverse, striking Mackey, and dragged her as it hit a brick wall near South Ninth Avenue. Emergency responders were seen jacking up the car to pull Mackey out from underneath. But, eyewitnesses say after they dragged her from underneath the vehicle, someone performed CPR, but there was nothing that could be done to save the critically injured grandmother. Mourners lit candles that lined the scene, as a way for loved ones to mourn the tragic loss of Mackey. Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas called the crash “tragic.” As for the driver, no tickets or charges were issued, but #MVPD said their investigation is still ongoing and that could change.

BRONX n investigation into the dealing of the dangerous opioid fentanyl in the Hunts Point Produce Market has resulted in seven people indicted for selling the drug inside the market and near school grounds, and the supplier being sentenced to prison. Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark said, “The defendants allegedly handled this toxic, deadly substance among fruits and vegetables in the Hunts Point Produce Market, which supplies produce to millions of people throughout the New York area. They also allegedly sold drugs from a residence around the corner from a school. We will not tolerate callous, careless behavior that could put people’s health at risk.”

Jamaican heads West Indian American Day Carnival BROOKLYN: Jamaican born Dr Ionie Pierce is the new president of the annual West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) in New York. Dr Pierce is the first Jamaican woman in the Carnival’s 51-year history to lead the association. The Brooklyn-anchored historic event – the largest parade and festival in the United States – attracts over 3.5 million participants annually, effectively pulling more people than the entire Jamaican population. Dr Pierce takes over the top post from the late William Howard, the African-American president who was found dead in his Brooklyn home on Sunday, August 5. The carnival celebration kicks off today, August 30, with the funky reggae party with headliner Charly Black. Other performers include Nailah Blackman (Trinidad), Ayo Jay (Nigeria), Linky First (Jamaica) and Brooklyn’s own Aquel J (Trinidad) and DyDy (Jamaica). The remainder of the weekend is jam-packed with events, including the popular Brass Fest concert on Friday, featuring Soca Ambassadors Destra Garcia and Bakanal Band (Trinidad), Patrice Roberts (Trinidad), Lyrikal (Trinidad), Farmer Nappy (Trinidad), Problem Child (St Vincent), Skinny Banton (Grenada), and Brooklyn’s own Rayzor and Request Band. Junior Carnival happens on Saturday, September 1, then on Sunday, September 2 the Dimanche Gras finale includes Lord Nelson, King David Rudder, Denise Belfon along with the king, queen and individuals of the bands costume presentations. The Brooklyn festival reaches a colourful and explosive crescendo on the famed Eastern Parkway on Labor Day, Monday, September 3, with the Brooklyn Parade which showcases an unending train of costumed bands, masquerades,

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NYPD longer arrest marijuana smokers BRONX: t's not quite legalization, but the NYPD officially will no longer arrest most people caught smoking marijuana in public — although police will still handcuff people in some circumstances. "Smoking a little weed out in public doesn't hurt anyone else," one man in Union Square said. "I've seen people do a lot stupider stuff on booze." As of Saturday, officers will issue summonses instead of making arrests for smoking marijuana. Officers will still arrest suspected smokers if they are on parole or probation, have an open warrant, a violent criminal history, fail to show identification, or drive while high. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner James O'Neill announced the relaxed enforcement in June. It is a move the mayor estimated will eliminate at least 10,000 arrests a year. Marijuana arrests have been on the decline over the last several years, dropping from 53,000 in 2010 to 19,000 in 2017. But deep racial disparities persist. Nearly 9 out of every 10 people arrested for marijuana possession or smoking last year were black or Hispanic. De Blasio says the goal of the enforcement changes is to end racial disparities in the marijuana arrests. "It's always been unfair and has focused arresting POC [people of color] folks," one New Yorker said. "Everyone knows the percentage of white people to POC, it's the same amount of people smoking marijuana." In Union Square on Saturday, most people welcomed the new policy.

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Contreras named executive director of North Central Bronx Hospitals Bronx: ublic administration and social work, Cristina Contreras, MPA, LMSW, has been appointed executive director of NYC Health and Hospitals/North Central Bronx, a recent press release from the institution announced. She will assume her leadership role effective September 1. Contreras has worked in the New York City public health care system for more than 20 years, including the last ten at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx, where she has served as deputy executive director and chief operating officer for the past year. “We are lucky to have Contreras take on this new senior administrative post,” said NYC Health + Hospitals President and CEO Mitchell Katz, MD. “Her leadership and commitment to the hospital staff, patients, and the community are essential as we continue to focus on strengthening the vital role NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx plays in this community.” “I’m so pleased to have been tapped for this important leadership role and have the opportunity to continue working with the staff, patients, and the North Bronx community that I love,” said Contreras. As executive director, she will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the 213-bed community hospital, supervising staff, cultivating relations with clinical leaders and the community, overseeing work to enhance patient and staff satisfaction, assuring the hospital’s fiscal sound-

Police identify suspect in shooting MOUNT VERNON: he Mount Vernon Police Department recently released the identity of a man arrested in relation to the August 17, 2018 shooting of a 41-year-old Mount Vernon resident. Phillip Ballinger Jr., 23, of Mount Vernon, has been arrested in connection with the incident and charged with Assault in the 1st degree. The incident occurred at about 9:00 am on Friday, August 17, 2018, while the victim was sitting on the front porch of his home listening to music. He was approached and shot twice in the neck. Authorities believe this was a targeted action and not a random incident. The victim is currently in stable condition in an area hospital. Chief Richton Ziadie said, “The Mount Vernon Police Department will not tolerate these senseless acts of violence in our city. The men and women of the Mount Vernon Police Department work vigorously to bring to justice anyone committing these crimes.”

CRISTINA CONTRERAS, MPA, LMSW, Executive Director of NYC Health and Hospitals/North Central Bronx

ness, and delivering high-quality clinical services that are responsive to community health needs. Contreras has broad experience in health care management of inpatient, ambulatory, clinical, and ancillary services. She holds Master’s degrees in public ad-

ministration and social work. She is a member of the American College of Health Care Executives, the Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives, and the local Community Board 7, where she chairs the Health Committee.

New York’s Caribbean Voice! First Lady Meets Immigrant Family: Recently, First Lady Chirlane McCray and the Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs met with Rosayra Pablo Cruz and her two sons at Gracie Mansion. During the 30-minute meeting Ms. Cruz discussed her 81 day-long separation from her two sons at the U.S.-Mexico border after fleeing violence in her home country of Guatemala. Ms. Pablo Cruz recalled to the First Lady the trauma of not being able to communicate with her children, and “never being told we would be separated.” The First Lady emphasized that the City of New York stood behind Pablo Cruz and families like hers – including by providing legal representation for Ms. Pablo Cruz – and that mental health services including ThriveNYC and NYC Well were available to all New Yorkers regardless of status. Ms. Cruz expressed her gratitude to the de Blasio Administration and all New Yorkers; she hopes to recover from separation and provide a meaningful life for her children.

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CARIBBEAN NEWS US Peace Corps volunteers pulled out of St Vincent

Jamaica and Guyana to Strengthen Relations Kingston, Jamaica WI: amaica and Guyana have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations in the areas of trade, investment and agriculture. The two countries will reactivate the Guyana-Jamaica Joint Commission that was set up under the Agreement on Economic, Technical and Cultural Cooperation and which was signed by both states on June 1, 1995. This followed discussions between Prime Minister Andrew Holness; and President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, David Granger, today (July 6) at the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), held in Montego Bay, St James. The reactivation will see both countries collaborating on trade and investment and agriculture, among other things. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kamina Johnson Smith, told JIS News that the partnership is about building strong relations in the region. —————

Trinidad natural gas deal with Venezuela raises US sanctions issues PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: he recently signed agreement between the governments of Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago for the exploitation, transfer and sale of the natural gas reserves located in Venezuela’s “Dragon” field has raised questions as to the implications of current US sanctions. The deal, details of which have been kept secret, will allow Trinidad and Tobago to access gas through a direct line from Venezuela through a joint venture between energy giant Shell, the Venezuela stateowned Petróleos de Venezuela, SA (PDVSA) and local company National Gas Company (NGC), which will create the infrastructure, to be structured through a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to be formed and owned by PDVSA, Shell and NGC. Shell’s pipelines will be used to transport the Dragon field gas to the Hibiscus platform off the northwest coast of Trinidad. The Hibiscus platform is jointly owned by the Trinidad and Tobago government and Shell. Many of the reports of the “Dragon agreement” refer to “cheap energy” for Trinidad and Tobago. However, current US Treasury Department sanctions imposed on Venezuela by Executive Order 13835 dated May 21, 2018, among other things, prohibit transactions by a US person or within the US related to the sale, transfer, assignment, or pledging as collateral by the government of Venezuela of any equity interest in any entity in which it has a 50 percent or greater ownership interest.

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent: he US government has evacuated its Peace Corps volunteers from St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) at short notice after their safety was threatened by what appears to be a modern-day equivalent of Eric Gairy’s infamous paramilitary “Mongoose Gang” in neighbouring Grenada. According to the US embassy in Barbados, the Peace Corps volunteers were airlifted from St Vincent to Saint Lucia due to a specific safety reason, without elaborating on the precise reason. However, a US government source, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Caribbean News Now that an influential regional government had falsely informed the government of SVG that Peace Corps personnel were in fact US intelligence agents. As a result, a gang of thugs said to be acting under the direction of the son of SVG’s prime minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves, vandalised Peace Corps vehicles and left threatening messages. It is not yet known what, if any, the longer-term US response might be; however, the Peace Corps volunteers will be debriefed in detail by the FBI and other relevant agencies on their return to the US. The Peace Corps began service in SVG in 1967. ————————————

Enraged Petrotrin workers on Tuesday following government’s announcement of the termination of the company’s refining and marketing operations. -Photo: Rishi Ragoonath/Trinidad Guardian

Unions threaten to shut Trinidad down on Sept 7 By Eve George Caribbean News Now PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: ollowing last Tuesday’s announcement that the state-owned Petrotrin oil refinery will be shut down, leaving some 2,600 workers without a job, unions in Trinidad have threatened industrial action on September 7 in solidarity with the Oilfields Workers’ Trade Union (OWTU). At a media conference on Wednesday hosted by the Joint Trade Union Movement (JTUM) at the Banking, Insurance and General Workers’ Union (BIGWU) headquarters, teachers were asked to stay away from classrooms on September 7 by Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association (TTUTA) president Lynsley Doodhai. Next week Friday, parents please keep your children at home, teachers will not be in school on Friday 7,” Doodhai said. “Schools would be devoid of teachers come next week Friday. Do not waste your hardearned money to send your children to school, the teachers won’t be there.”

“TTUTA would hope that good sense would prevail and that the government and Petrotrin board would reconsider the decision that they announced yesterday (Tuesday),” he added. The trade unions said they are going to retaliate in response to the plan to shut down the Petrotrin refinery. “Workers are no longer going to take it. There is a saying in TTUTA, if you touch one teacher, you touch all teachers, I say this morning if you touch one worker, you touch all workers,” Doodhai said. Sheep and Goat Farmers Association president Shiraz Khan was the most outspoken in his condemnation of the government, in particular, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley and Minister of Finance Colm Imbert, saying they need to be “dealt with”. Khan pointed out that Rowley met with the JTUM on ten occasions soliciting the unions’ support ahead of the 2015 general election.

Venezuela crisis: Brazil to send army to safeguard border VENEZUELAN: razil says it is sending its army to the Venezuelan border to "guarantee law and order" amid an influx of migrants fleeing the crisis-hit country. President Michel Temer said in a televised address on Tuesday that Venezuela's "tragic" situation threatened peace across South America. Millions of Venezuelans have fled their country due to hyperinflation, and food and medicine shortages. Brazil's move follows recent border clashes between locals and Venezuelans. Following those clashes, President Temer sent a small contingent of troops to the border town of Pacaraima, where the unrest happened.

On Tuesday, he signed a decree which will deploy soldiers for two weeks along the border and federal roads of its northern state of Roraima. "The problem of Venezuela is no longer one of internal politics. It is a threat to the harmony of the whole continent," Mr Temer said. In addition to ensuring the security of Brazilians, the soldiers' role is also to look after the Venezuelan migrants' safety, the president stated. Meanwhile, neighbouring Peru has declared a 60-day health emergency in two provinces on its northern border, after health authorities expressed concerns of the spread of diseases from migrants.

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Cuban natural and traditional medicine demonstrates its value HAVANA, Cuba: uba will demonstrate the comprehensive benefits of natural and traditional medicine to other specialties like general medicine, neurosurgery and gastroenterology during a forum to be held from September 3 to 7 in Havana. Dr Evelyn Gonzalez, president of the organizing committee of the sixth congress of the Cuban Society of Natural Medicine and Bionat 2018 told ACN that among the examples that will be included is the use of ozone therapy in herniated discs with very good results. Science, nature and tradition for life, is the slogan that will reflect the event to be held at Havana’s Convention Center and will include several symposiums, two of them of the Pan American Health Organization in conjunction with Cuba related to natural and traditional medicine in primary attention and indigenous medicine. Another symposium to be held will be education in traditional and natural medicine, a specialty that draws 223 professionals in Cuba, said Gonzalez, who is also president of the Cuban Society in this field. Cuba has 97 basic local products produced in laboratories in provinces and there are 56 industrial lines approved and produced in the country, the expert said.

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LEGAL AFFAIRS LEGAL NEWS Ex-FIFA Bigwig Hit With 9 Years For Bribery Rap Former FIFA vice president and executive committee member Juan Angel Napout on Wednesday was sentenced to nine years in prison for agreeing to take nearly $25 million in bribes from sports marketing companies, the longest term yet to come out of U.S. authorities’ FIFA crackdown.

Conservatives Hit Tech Giants With $1B Free Speech Suit After President Donald Trump raged on Twitter about "fake news media" dominating web search results, a conservative nonprofit sued tech giants Facebook, Google, Twitter and Apple for $1 billion in Washington, D.C., federal court Wednesday, alleging they violated antitrust statutes and the First Amendment by censoring conservative content.

Fed Circ. Cites Conflicting PTAB Rulings In Vacating Case The Federal Circuit on Wednesday vacated a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision upholding a patent challenged by Emerson Electric Co., saying the board did not explain how it reached that conclusion even though it invalidated a related patent in a “nearly identical” case.

Don't Stop The Presses: Canadian Newsprint Tariffs Axed The U.S. International Trade Commission on Wednesday scrapped proposed tariffs on Canadian imports of newsprint, handing a win to the American newspaper industry in their fight to avert a price hike on the cost of paper.

Proskauer To Pay $63M To Settle Stanford Ponzi Case The court-appointed receiver in the R. Allen Stanford $7 billion Ponzi scheme case and a group of bilked investors have announced a $63 million settlement that would end further litigation against law firm Proskauer Rose LLP, which formerly employed a partner who represented entities affiliated with the fraud.

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Atty For Mayer Brown Partner's Accused Killer To Withdraw The lawyer representing the man accused of killing Mayer Brown LLP appellate practice leader Stephen Shapiro plans to withdraw from the Cook County, Illinois, murder case because of the time and money it would take to effectively represent him, Law360 learned Wednesday.

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amaica's double sprint world record holder Usain Bolt made his first appearance for Central Coast Mariners in Australia on Friday in a 20-minute cameo. The Jamaican sprint king, who wore the number 95 shirt, came on in the 71st minute of a pre-season friendly against Central Coast Football, to huge cheers from the crowd and fireworks. Bolt, who admitted before the game he was not match fit and, looked winded quickly before a late flurry, narrowly failing to get on the end of a low cross after a sprint into the box, before seeing a shot blocked. Almost 10,000 fans witnessed the match at the Central Coast Stadium. Bolt's team won the contest against the amateurs 6-1. Bolt is on a indefinite trial with the Mariners. ————————————

Asian Games: India athletes break barriers to make sports history

wapna Barman competed at the Asian Games with an excruciating toothache. At 21, the first Indian to win a heptathlon gold at the Asian Games. It's considered to be one of the most difficult track and field events, and an excruciating toothache made competing even more difficult for her. She appeared in the stadium with a heavily taped jaw and chin to reduce the pain. Adversity has been part of her existence practically since she started walking. She was born with six toes on each foot. Her homemaker mother and rickshaw-puller father in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district barely managed to earn enough for two meals a day for the family. They didn't have the means to fund their girl's athletics career. For years, she squeezed her six toes into a shoe meant for five. Heptathlon stretches athletes to the limits of their endurance and stamina. It needs strong running and fine throwing and jumping techniques to score as many points as possible over a multi-day competition.

Boyz set Sept 7 Ecuador friendly date ROSE HALL, St James: amaica's second tiered players and members of the Under-23 team could get a taste of international football after the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) yesterday announced a friendly international against South American nation Ecuador to be played at Red Bulls Stadium on September 7. With Jamaica set to start their CONCACAF Nations League two days later against the Cayman Islands on September 9 at the National Stadium, JFF President Michael Ricketts said in a briefing held at the Hilton Rose Hall yesterday, they will draw from their large pool of players to make up the squad for both games. Asked by the Jamaica Observer whether players would be employed in both games, Ricketts said that while that was a question for Head Coach Theodore Whitmore, it was unlikely. “We have a large squad and we will be able to manoeuvre in an effective way so that we have two different squads playing both games,” Ricketts said. “We will be bringing in some overseas-based players, some from England and also from the MLS, but the core of the teams will be made up of home-based players.” The JFF president admitted it was a curious situation where Jamaica will be playing a tougher team in a friendly two days before a full international against a weaker team. but the latter game would carry more importance. - Courtesy of Jamaica Observer —————————

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nglish based defenders Adrian Mariappa and Michael Hector have been recalled to the Reggae Boyz squad ahead of their CONCACAF Nations League game against Cayman Islands on September 9 at the National Stadium. Hector who signed with championship club Sheffield Wednesday on loan from Chelsea on Friday, along with Watford defender Mariappa earned a spot in Theodore Whitmore's 23 man squad which will also take on Ecuador in a friendly next Friday in the United States. The pair's last appearance for Jamaica came in 2016 during the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers under then head coach Winfried Schafer. Meanwhile, defender Damion Lowe who currently plays in Norway, returns to the squad along with

several US-based players including goalkeeper Andre Blake, defenders Kemar Lawrence and Alvas Powell and inform striker Cory Curke. Ladale Richie who captained Jamaica in their recent Easstern Caribbean tour, keeps his place along with other local based players such as Peter Lee Vassell, Amal Knight and Alex Marshall. The rest of the squad reads: Darren Mattocks, Jevaughn Watson, Oneil Fisher, Owayne Gordon, Romario Williams, Ricardo Morris, Javon East, Tevin Shaw, Ricardo Thomas, Fabian Reid, Jeadine White and Kevon Lambert. Cavalier's Kaheem Parris and Maalique Foster who is moving to Costa Rican club CD Alajuelense on loan from Portmore United, are notable absentees.

Serena Williams tops Forbes list of highest-paid female athletes

ennis great Serena Williams has topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-earning female athletes. The $18.1 million the 23-time grand slam champion earned in endorsements was enough for her to top the list for a third straight year despite not playing competitively for 14 months after giving birth to her first child. The 36 year-old made twice as much off the court than any other female athlete. Eight of the top ten positions are filled by tennis players including Serena's sister, Venus Williams and Maria Sharapova.

Lombardi named first-ever women’s soccer head Coach at St. Francis College BROOKLYN HEIGHTS: t. Francis Brooklyn Director of Athletics Irma Garcia announced today the hiring of Justine Lombardi as the program’s firstever women’s soccer head coach. A formal press conference introducing Lombardi will be held on Wednesday, August 29, at 10 a.m. on the campus of St. Francis Brooklyn in the 8th Floor Franciscan Brothers Conference Center. “We are thrilled to announce the addition of Justine Lombardi to our family here at St. Francis Brooklyn.

Five Jamaicans in line for Diamond Trophies

Justine brings a pedigree of winning and a tremendous work ethic to our program, which is set to hit the field in the fall of 2019. Her passion for the sport and ability to recruit will help St. Francis College grow in the years to come,” notes Garcia. Lombardi joins St. Francis Brooklyn after serving as a women’s soccer assistant coach at her alma mater Quinnipiac University for the past six seasons. While at Quinnipiac, Lombardi played an integral role in the recruiting efforts of prospective studentathletes.

ive Jamaicans including Commonwealth Games 400m hurdles gold medallist Janieve Russell will attempt to win Diamond Trophies for the first time when they compete at Thursday's penultimate leg of the 2018 Diamond League season in Zurich. Russell, who had to settle for silver earlier this month at the NACAC Championships, will renew rivalry with the American pair of Shamier Little and Dalilah Mohammad in the 400m hurdles. Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Nayota Goule, who is having the season of her life, will again seek to match strides with Olympic and world champion Caster Semenya of South Africa in the 800m. Kimberly Williams and Shanieka Ricketts will try to upset the applecart in the triple jump when they take on Rio 2016 champion Caterine Ibargüen of Colombia. New kid on the block Tajay Gayle will be aiming to improve his career best of 8.24m when he lines up on the long jump against world champion Luvo Manyonga of South Africa.

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ENTERTAINMENT WIADCA kicks off 51st annual New York Caribbean Carnival Week

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ady Peace MN has released a Gospel EP, on July 27, 2018 entitled, Breakthrough Today. A fresh and inspirational compilation of songs reveals the heart and essence of Lady Peace MN the artist and composer. “Breakthrough Today”, captures the versatility of Lady Peace MN as an artist, composer and writer of short music videos; she has moved away from the first CD, “Songs from the Heart.” Faith and trust in God are the central theme of her new gospel release. The music is well written and arranged. One of her tracks entitled “Starting Over in Love Again,” reveals trust and faith to see God in the details of life. Lady Peace MN composed five of the six songs on the EP. Breakthrough Today, is a gift to be shared; the songs are a composition of experiences saturated with faith and set to music. Lady Peace MN continues in the studio and is set to release another single, September 2018. She has revamped a popular reggae favorite, entitled “Down by the River,” originally released by Morgan Her-

itage. She is scheduled to release a music video of “Down by the River”, in late September. With the passing of the later great Aretha Franklin, Lady Peace MN will be releasing an R& B single as a tribute to the queen of soul. This release is scheduled fall 2018. Lady Peace MN began her musical journey singing in church as a teenager. She later diverged and began exploring other art forms and was the lead female artist of a local reggae band. The second time around God has transformed her life, and her music. She released her first single in 2015, “Story Book Children,” on iTunes and Amazon Lady Peace MN is a dedicated and committed artist; she is demonstrating the limitlessness of God to change a life. Lady Peace MN is a woman in love with life, living each day on purpose. MBMN Heavensgate Inc. MBMNHeavensgateInc@gmail.com Artist@mbmnheavensgate.com Instagram/ladypeacemn Twitter.com/Ladypeacemn1 https//www.facebook/MBMNHeavensgate

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Marzville (Barbados), Patrice Roberts (Trinidad), Dil-E-Nadan (Trinidad), Lyrikal (Trinidad), Farmer Nappy (Trinidad), Problem Child (St. Vincent), Turner (Trinidad), Freezy (St. Lucia), Skinny Banton (Grenada) and Brooklyn’s own Rayzor & Request Band in one huge outdoor party! Music by DJ Rashad, DJ Spice and more. On Saturday, September 1st bring the kids out to “jump up” in Junior Carnival then cool down to the sweet sounds of steel pan music at our annual Panorama 2018 showcase. On Sunday, September 2nd the Dimanche Gras finale includes Calypso Ambassadors, Lord Nelson, King David Rudder, Cultural Ambassador Denise Belfon, Explainer, Ras Iley and more along with the King, Queen and Individuals of the Bands costume presentations! All events will run through Monday, September 3rd ending with the 51st Annual New York Caribbean Carnival Parade, on the famed Eastern Parkway “cultural row.”

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s the political debate on immigration becomes increasingly “Trumped” up, it is refreshing to know that the focused advocacy of attorney Mark A. Crawford, Esq. is reaping significant benefits for the immigrant community. In a decision that sent shock waves to the legal community, Mr. Crawford secured a sweeping victory for his Jamaican born client, who had seven convictions for various drug offenses and was thus facing deportation. Despite this fact, and against the current odds created by what can best be described as a “Trumped” up the war of discrimination against Black and Hispanic immigrants, the Court ruled in favor of Mr. Crawford’s client and has granted the relief prayed for by attorney Crawford. Although this decision does not confer immediate immigration benefits to the client, the decision has paved the way for Attorney Crawford to pursue relief from removal/deportation, a rapidly growing reality faced by Mr. Crawford’s Jamaican born client and many other Black and Hispanic Immigrants. This decision represents the clear fact that the American system of justice has checks and balances that thwart the efforts of injustice and balance the scales that all Americans look to for security and equal protection, effectively. When asked how Mr. Crawford found the nerve to pursue this outcome for his client, Mark A. Crawford, Esq. responded, “I did what came naturally, I focused my advocacy and attention to the needs of my client for often, temerity is its reward.” The rules of professional conduct dictate that a lawyer must never guarantee an outcome; this standard includes the premises that an attorney cannot tell a client they cannot win. Mr. Crawford has proven that the willingness to try is the only way for a professional attorney to conduct his practice of law. For, focused advocacy “Trumps’ lousy immigration policy and justice can only be served when an attorney refuses to predict an outcome, but instead, pursues a result his client can believe in.

By Candice Larson o become a lawyer is to become a person of many hats. Law schools will teach you some of the skills you need, but they cannot teach character. In order to become a “good” lawyer, you have to naturally have certain qualities.

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Good communication skills Lawyers must be orally articulate, have good written communication skills and also be good listeners. In order to argue convincingly in the courtroom before juries and judges, good public speaking skills are essential. Communication and speaking skills can be developed during your studies by taking part in activities such as mooting or general public speaking. Analytical Skills All attorneys including Parramatta lawyers should be able to look at any situation and analyze it from all points of view. Criminal defense attorneys have to look at the case from the view of the prosecutor, and vice versa and clearly draw the line in the criminal law. Perseverance Those working in the legal profession must have perseverance. Often, cases require many hours of work with heavy research and lots of writing. A good lawyer or legal assistant must be willing to put in the time it takes to get the job done.

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Project management As the complexity of cases continues to increase, the ability to effectively manage projects is a must. Maintaining a big picture perspective, while managing the details and sticking to a timeline, requires a skill set that is not often considered when reflecting on the work of attorneys. Accountability Accountability goes beyond just being accountable personally. There is a definite business need for lawyers to be accountable to those they work with, work for, and represent. Without accountability, long term success becomes a more difficult goal. Research skills Similarly, being able to research quickly and effectively is essential to understanding your clients, their needs, and to preparing legal strategies. Preparing legal strategies requires absorbing and comprehending large amounts of information, then distilling them down into something manageable and useful.

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omen from different cultures all across the globe have been fighting the same fight for years. They are fighting to be seen and treated as equals to the male counterparts. Sadly this issue continues to exist in many different aspects of our lives. Only recently, with the commercial success of the Black Panther and Wonder Woman, the voice of female artists and different cultures like the African started to get attention in the entertainment industry. Their voices are stronger than ever, telling various stories and creating diverse content that proves that women are as innovative, creative and as talented as men. This is the first step to having not only a diverse cast but also has a diverse range of films, representing and reflecting different cultures. One of these women is Anastasia Reinhard. A successful young producer in the vast world of independent entertainment. Based in the greater Los Angeles area, she has produced a multitude of projects varying like films, music videos, and proofs of concepts. H e r movies cover various topics ranging from "the overuse of cell phones" to "the effects of society's beauty standards imposed on individuals." But all of them have an aspect of culture to them in the story as well as an international crew. As a co-founder of Phillmonaco Productions, she engages in the push for movies created by women for women, understanding the subtle difference between a story told from a female point of view and a story told by a male point of view. She says, "it might be tiny, but it’s important.” She believes that we are shaped by what we watch, and over the past hundred years of film history, most stories that the world has seen were told from the male's perspective about the white culture. Now it's time for change to add a feminine view into that mix, to cre-

ate stories about other cultures like the Iranian and diversify the viewing pool. As a producer, Reinhard does everything in her power to build a balanced crew behind the scenes to diversify the stories we watch every day. By hiring women from various backgrounds in different crew positions, she aims to break the stereotypes about gender roles in the industry. She says, “it is all about integrity and balance in front of the camera as well as behind it. Gender diversity, as well as cultural diversity, creates a much more engaging environment. There should be no limits based on our gender or culture.” She wants to create more movies like “Forushande” directed by Asghar Farhadi that show the Iranian culture in its full beauty. In her recent film “Stand Up” she made sure to have a balanced crew of men and women that worked harmoniously together to create this fantastic comedy. For making this project come to life, Anastasia teamed up as a producer with actor Raymond Karago, who wrote the film and played the lead. Both from different cultural backgrounds, they managed to create a magnificent story about a young African graduate who tells his conservative parents that he dreams of becoming a standup comedian. It is a dramatic and funny way to say that it is essential to stand up for what you want, even if it seems hard. Anastasia says “no matter what country you’re from, or who you are, or who your parents are, we all have a story to tell and an audience that will enjoy it.” Her passion and determination to have a balanced team on her film projects are reflected in the results. Within a couple of weeks after the conclusion of the project, “Stand Up.” received its first award at the Cannes Short Film Festival. Now Anastasia continues her fight for divers female voices in the entertainment industry and the integration of cultural films in the mainstream media.

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fter decades as a first call reggae sideman and session player, guitarist Andy Bassford makes his solo debut with a mostly instrumental reworking of the classic soundtrack album from â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Harder They Come.â&#x20AC;? Recorded mostly live in the studio, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Harder They Strumâ&#x20AC;? is simultaneously virtuosic, fun, and accessible. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a perfect summer party record with a big, full sound and superb production values. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Harder They Strumâ&#x20AC;? also hangs together as a musical statement. It features vibrant, textured arrangements, varied instrumentation, and consistent flow from start to finish. Connecticut-born guitarist Bassford has recorded and performed with nearly every famous artist in reggae since his recording debut on Horace Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;In The Lightâ&#x20AC;? in 1977. Emigrating to Jamaica in 1980, Andy played with Roots Radics at Channel One. He then joined Lloyd Parks and We The People, touring extensively with Dennis Brown. Returning to the US in 1986, Andy joined Toots and the Maytals in 1988 and stayed for over two decades. He also served as the house guitarist for Studio One and toured with Yellow Man and Super Cat. Andy currently plays with Monty Alexanderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harlem-Kingston Express and Derrick Barnett and the Statement Band. Outside of reggae, Andy has recorded with Rihanna, Natalie Merchant, sax man Bobby Keys, jazz artist Graham Haynes, and Felix da Housecat.

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All Eyes on the Jamaican Flag: Jamaican Consul General Trudy Deans (2nd l); Bishop Cecil Riley (3rd l) Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (4th l) and scores of Jamaican nationals and other residents raise miniature flags at a Flag-Raising Ceremony in celebration of Jamaica’s 56th Anniversary of Independence held on Monday (August 6) at Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn. Brooklyn Boro President Eric Adams was among several other community leaders who attended the event which was organized by the Consulate General of Jamaica - New York.

George and Jean jubilee birthday celebration at Juliano Catering 700 Main Street, New Rochelle on Sunday (August 26).

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In photo, Cheryl Johnson, vice-president, Bridgefield Civic League; State Senator Jamaal T. Bailey; Sherene Hall, Bridgefield Civic League, treasurer/vice-president 47th Precinct Community Council; Kevin C Riley, Community Relations Director for Assemblyman Carl E Heastie; Debra Tirado, president, Bridgefield Civic League with children at the League’s annual family fun day held on Thursday in the Bronx.

AN AWARD FOR THE COMMANDING OFFICE: Debra Tirado, president, Bridgefield Civic League, Deputy Inspector Erik Hernandez, Commanding Officer, the 47th Precinct and Sherene Hall, Bridgefield Civic League, treasurer/vice-president 47th Precinct Community Council at the League’s annual family fun day held on Thursday in the Bronx.

BACK TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN: Sherene Hall, Bridgefield Civic League, treasurer/vice-president 47th Precinct Community Council (3rd l) presents a plaque to members of the 47th Precinct Explorers at the League’s family fun day on Thursday in the Bronx.

Founder of the Dear Child Foundation Limited, Sheryl Notice (c) poses with children at the Port Henderson Primary, Portmore, St. Catherine. Jamaica WI. They were treated with back-to-school supplies during the foundation’s annual “Back to school campaign,” at several schools across the island.

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URBAN AGRICULTURE IN NEW YORK CITY Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams (left-center) and Council Member Rafael L. Espinal Jr. (right-center), on August 15 joined by community gardeners and urban farming advocates at Ashford Street Abundant Garden in East New York, announced new legislation they are co-sponsoring that would put New York City at the forefront of the urban agriculture movement in the United States. “I am positive we can achieve the goal of an urban agriculture revolution in our city,” said Borough President Adams. “Urban agriculture just makes sense,” said Council Member Espinal. “It promotes a healthy lifestyle, reduces our carbon footprint, and strengthens communities. Photo Credit: Erica Sherman/ Brooklyn BP’s Office

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or the seventh consecutive year, The City College of New York is listed among the top institutions in the nation by The Princeton Review. CCNY features in the recently published Review’s 2019 “The Best 384 Colleges” guide. The “Best 384” rankings are based on surveys of 138,000 students at 384 top colleges that includes a wide representation by region, size, selectivity and character. Published annually since 1992, the book has detailed profiles of the colleges with rating scores in eight categories as well as ranking lists of top 20 schools in 62 categories. “City College is one of the toughest CUNY schools to get into, with an admissions rate of about 33 percent (some schools and programs within can be lower),” notes the Princeton Review. Students surveyed lauded CCNY’s fortes, from its “profound” diversity across the board, its “historic” location and the unique college experience it offers. “The diversity in the student body, as well as the faculty and administration, ‘is profound,’ which helps many people interact with different people from different cultures and come together to get through each semester,” said one student. Another student observed that most CCNY students are not looking for the “typical college experience,” but rather

are interested “in the intellectual and emotional growth that comes with higher education.” City College annually receives high rankings from the Princeton Review. Last January, the education services company named CCNY among the top schools in the country that pay you back. It listed CCNY in its 2018 annual guide “Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Schools That Give You the Best Bang for Your Tuition Buck.” The Princeton Review is a leading tutoring, test prep, and college admission services company. Every year, it helps millions of college- and graduate schoolbound students achieve their education and career goals through online and in person courses delivered by a network of more than 4,000 teachers and tutors, online resources, and its more than 150 print and digital books published by Penguin Random House. Since 1847, The City College of New York has provided a high quality and affordable education to generations of New Yorkers in a wide variety of disciplines. More than 16,000 students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in eight professional schools and divisions, driven by significant funded research, creativity and scholarship. CCNY is as diverse, dynamic and visionary as New York City itself.

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MISS AMERICA 2019 CONTESTANTS IN ATLANTIC CITY: Miss New Jersey 2018 Jaime Gialloreto waves as she his announced as a finalist for the Quality of Life Award during the 2019 Miss America Arrival Ceremony at Kennedy Plaza on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018.

New Jersey gas tax to rise by 4.3 cents a gallon in October TRENTON, New Jersey: ew Jersey's gas tax will climb by 4.3 cents a gallon, or more than 10 percent, under a bipartisan law enacted in 2016, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy's administration said Thursday. The 41.4 cent-per-gallon rate will go into effect on Oct. 1 and means New Jersey would have the fifth-highest gas tax in the country, up from No. 8, according to 2017 data from the conservative Tax Foundation. Though it will still be lower than neighboring New York and Pennsylvania. Murphy's administration sought to shift blame for the higher rate, which stems from a bipartisan law enacted under Republican Chris Christie in 2016. "The precise change in the gas tax rate is dictated by several factors, all of which are beyond the control of the current administration," Treasurer Elizabeth Muoio said in a statement. The law calls for a steady revenue stream to support a $2 billion a year trust fund for road, bridge and other transportation work, up from $1.6 billion before the 2016 law went into effect To do that the law requires the treasurer and legislative officials to review revenue and set the tax rate to reach the target

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figure. This year officials say they determined the rate would have to climb by 4.3 cents. But Murphy's administration added that Christie overestimated fuel consumption last year and failed to raise the rate 1.7 cents. Had that happened, then the rate would climb 2.6 cents this year, according to the Treasury. It's the second time since 2016 the gas tax has gone up, and reflects nearly a tripling of the rate that stood at 14.5 cents per gallon for nearly three decades. Treasury officials say legislative action is required to change the formula, and they add that the change must secure reliable annual revenues for the trust fund, which supports capital projects across the state. Republican state Sen. Kip Bateman, who voted against the 2016 legislation, said he plans to introduce a measure to end the possibility for an automatic increase. He also lamented the higher rate would mean higher taxes in an already high tax state. "New Jersey gas used to be the best bargain in the Northeast," Bateman said. "The more you raise it the more people start to look at other places."

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10 Habits of Couples in Strong and Healthy Relationships By Street Hype Writer hat makes for a healthy romantic relationship differs from couple to couple. Forming a trusting and positive partnership takes effort and time. And unfortunately, it doesn’t just happen overnight. For any relationship to grow strong and stay strong, you need to put in some work. Below are some habits that will help create and maintain a happy and healthy twosome. Communication: Communication is key. It is one of the most important qualities a healthy relationship. However, not everyone knows how to communicate properly ... or even communicate at all. Happy and healthy couples have this game down. They vocalize their love for one another, saying “I love you” often and offering compliments. They also discuss the bad instead of sweeping issues under the rug. In order to move forward and grow, you two need to be able to truly talk about your feelings. No matter how awkward or uncomfortable it feels, it will make for a long-lasting and fulfilling relationship. Respect: Aretha Franklin sang a whole song about it, so you know it’s got to be important. Respecting your partner comes in many forms. Maintaining a joyful relationship means respecting your partner’s time, heart, character, and trust. However, there are many things people do in relationships that can break down respect, like name-calling, talking negatively about the other to friends or family, and/or threatening to leave the relationship. Quality Time, Not Quantity: It’s all about quality over quantity. It doesn’t matter how much time you and your partner spend together. The most important part is about the quality of this time. There’s a huge difference between having dinner at a table while talking about your day at work, versus having dinner while sitting on a couch watching the latest episode of The Voice. It’s fine to zone out together and enjoy distractions, but it’s crucial to make sure you two are still engaging and spending quality time together to maintain a deep connection. Time Apart: Spending time together with your partner is important. But just as important is spending time apart. Being able to do your own things and remain independent is vital. When couples spend too much time together, it can create an unhealthy codependence. Maintaining healthy boundaries and some autonomy will make for a long-lasting partnership. Love Languages: Gary Chapman came up with the notion that men and women have five love languages. People have unique ways of feeling loved. There are words of affirmation, receiving gifts, quality time, acts of service, and physical touch. It’s important to know which love language speaks to you, along with your partner. Telling each other what makes you feel loved and special helps both of you stay connected. Furthermore, make sure you are attending to your partner’s love language consistently. Appreciation: Often, we forget to let other people in our lives know that we appreciate them. We think it, but we don't remember to show it. This occurs in our romantic relationships as well. Show your special someone that you love him or her. This could be done with words, cards, flowers, acts of kindness, or more. Remember, a flower a day keeps the fights at bay. Okay, maybe not every day, but you get the point. Positive vs. Negative: Sometimes, we get caught up in the negative. We hate our jobs, are annoyed with our friends, and our boyfriend or girlfriend is getting on our last nerve. Uh-oh, have we been drinking too much of that half-empty glass? It’s vital that

we look at our partner’s positive qualities, in contrast to the negative. Nobody is perfect, and that includes our significant other. So instead of focusing on the bad, let's make a conscious effort to look at the good. Choose Your Battles: There are arguments to be had in every relationship. It’s crucial to bring issues to the forefront, and work through the hard times together. However, I don’t think arguing over your SO using your favorite coffee cup should be one of those. Choose your battles wisely, because people in happy and healthy relationships do. Sex: Let’s talk about sex, baby. Let’s also talk about how important it is in cultivating a flourishing relationship. Sex is simple. The more you have it, the more you want it.

The other side of that is true as well. The less you have it, the less you want it — and, unfortunately, the less you'll feel connected to your partner. Keep your sex life alive and interesting. "Spicing it up" is not just meant for the kitchen. No Comparisons: The grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Or even if it is, it might not be the kind of grass you would like. We often compare our lives to those of others — what jobs people have, their homes, and their clothes. And with the help of social media, we tend to compare our relationships as well. But the happiest of couples don’t look to see what the grass looks like on the other side. They are happy with the view out their own front door.

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TECHNOLOGY

Things you have to know to be computer literate By Justin James t is tempting to think that because you have used a computer for a long time, you are "computer literate" or "computer savvy," but this is not the case.

1: Search engines Using a search engine is more than typing in the address, putting a couple of keywords into the big text box, clicking Search, and choosing the first result. While that may work, it won't give you the best results much of the time. Learning the advanced search, Boolean operators, and how to discern good results from bad results goes a long way toward enabling you to use a computer as a powerful research tool. 2: Word processing Word processing is one of the oldest uses for a computer. And it continues to be extremely important, even though in many ways its functions have been put into other applications. (For example, people may write more emails than documents, but the task is nearly identical.) It is tough to claim to be computer literate if the basic functions of word processing -- like spell check, table creation, and working with headers -- are outside your capabilities.

virus/malware scan, as well as how to use alternative systems, spot signs of an infection, and other similar tasks. 6: Common keyboard commands If you do not know how to copy/paste without a mouse, you are not computer literate. Sorry! Every operating system has some universal keyboard commands, and while knowing them won't add 30 minutes back into your day, it will take a lot of the "friction" out of using a computer. Learning these commands is more a matter of routine than anything else; a short tutorial done once a day for a week will probably be enough to put you in the habit, and it will make you a happier user.

5: Virus/malware scanning Much of typical computer maintenance is automated or unneeded at this point, but it is still essential to understand how to check a system for nasty bugs, spyware, and other malicious applications. While the scanning tools come with real-time monitors, something can still slip onto the system before the scanner has the right filter for it. So it's critical to know how to trigger a manual

8: Simple networking diagnosis Networking problems create the most common trouble with most computers. While you don't need to be able to program a Cisco router, you should know how to: Determine your IP address; Verify physical

connectivity to the network; Check that you have a logical connection to the network; Find out what path network traffic takes to get to its destination; Translate from DNS names to IP addresses 9: How to hook it up Despite the color coding of connections and the fact that most cords can be plugged into only one hole, tons of people still can't hook up a computer. It is tough to claim to be computer literate if you can't even get it hooked up and turned on without some help.

10: Security/privacy 101 It is a dangerous world out there! You absolutely must know how to protect yourself from attackers on the Internet and keep your personal data private. Everything from knowing to check a link before you click it to verifying that encryption is being used to transmit sensitive data to researching sites before giving them your personal data are all critical skills for the modern computer user. If you do not know how to keep yourself safe, you need to learn how.

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7: Basic hardware terminology It is tough to have someone help you with a problem when you tell them that your "hard drive" is unplugged, when you really mean "the computer." There are a number of common hardware misunderstandings out there, and while some are understandable (for instance, confusing a NIC with a modem -- the cables look similar and they serve the same purpose, networking),

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HEALTH AND NUTRITION HEALTH TIP! NUTRICARE Incredible benefits of eating beets! By GLORIA BENT, MS, RD, CDN Nutritionist

reetings Everyone! I pray everyone had a safe and happy July 4th holiday. I must express a multitude of thanks to anyone who supported the organization Summer Fundraiser on Sunday, July 22, 2018. If you modeled, purchased a ticket or raffle or sent a donation please know there are no sufficient words to express our thanks. Maybe you were there in thought and was not able to attend. Please know we appreciate those positive thoughts. August is quickly drawing to a close. This Summer Flew by! This month we will take a closer look at the incredible benefits of eating beets. Do you know beets have a high potential to fight against Alzheimer's which is the leading cause of dementia? Alzheimer's affects 1 in 10 Americans age 65 and over, and 1 in 3 Americans over the age of 85. Approximately more than 5 million Americans have been diagnosed. Betanin is the valuable compound that gives beets the intense reddish purple color and the factor that could slow down the effects of Alzheimer's. Researchers say this compound shows some promise as an inhibitor of specific chemical reactions in the brain involved in the progression of Alzheimer's. Other positive benefits of beets are the fact that they also contain Vitamin C, fiber, minerals sim-

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ilar to Potassium, and the B vitamin folate which helps pregnant women reduce the risks of birth effects. Researchers and scientists are working diligently to develop a drug containing betanin. This is good news, but in the meantime let's make a smoothie with beets and carrots which contain beta-carotene which is great for our eyes and night vision. Add beets to your salads or just as a side dish with meals. Beets will also help if you are anemic with a low blood count. Love You Guys! Abundant Blessings Always. • Angela Darling is a resistered nurse, 19 years cancer survivor, health educator and humanitarian

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Glamsense Divas Beauty Bar opens in Pelham By Sheron Hamilton-Pearson Contributing Writer hen a new business is launched its usually time for celebration. That celebration is more poignant when its a minority business that opens its doors in the swanky Pelham New York area. There's even more reason for celebration when business owner Diva Madonna expands her Glamsense Diva brand with her new and exciting Beauty Bar. Although I missed the celebrity redcarpet opening on Saturday, August 24, I had the pleasure of having my tour on Sunday, August 25 and although usually not lost for words, the location, decor, and ambiance had me hard-pressed to articulate the appropriate superlatives. The interior decor is delightful in its originality, quirkiness, and patina of chic high fashion. This Beauty Bar would not be out of place in Hollywood's Rodeo Drive or France's Champs Elysees. With its one of a kind fashion pieces for both men and women and a smattering of plus sizes thrown in for good measure this is the place that fashionistas should be beating a path to get to in Pelham on the New Rochelle border in Westchester County. Prices range from $60 to $1,500 with something to suit everyone's price point. From head to toe, one can rest assured to leave the GlamsenseDiva Beauty Bar pleased with the finished look which includes a makeup station too with its resi-

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