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n April 24, 2011 Easter Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles at the 4 Points Hotel near LAX, Ms. Barkley was crowned the Queen of the Community of San Diego. The Queen Ester Star award was also awarded to her for her commitment and dedication to the community through her community services AND CONTRIBUTIONS to the local churches and churches throughout the United States, along with her outstanding PROMOTIONS OF THE WORLD-
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WIDE & LOCAL Quartet groups and throughout THE COUNTRY. Ms. Barkley was chosen by the APAC GLOBAL MINISTRIES, THE BLACK DIAMOND ENTERPRISES & ASSOCIATES AND THE OF SAN DIEGO community to represent IN THE CALIFORNIA STATE COMPETITION FOR THE QUEEN OF THE COMMUNITY which she did well by winning and bringing back all three 1st place trophies and awards TO SAN DIEGO. Ms. Earlene Barkley is a member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership and direction of
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Pastor Dr. H. L Ferrell. She has been a member for Grace Missionary Baptist Church for over 30 years. She loves her Pastor and church family for their continual support and love they given to her over the years. Also, she would like to give special thanks to the community and everyone who had a part in selecting her to compete in the state of California competition for the community Queen. Without, God first and the community this would not had happen. Thank you and I love you all. The names listed below is the individuals and groups who allowed this endeavor to be a success by contributions and prayers: Pastor Lawrence Cole (Memphis Tenn), Dollie Bivins, James Graham (Appointed of Memphis Tenn.), Juanita Rivera, Sis Joyce Bobbins, Dea. H Brown, Dea. C. Woodson, Dea. Knight, Rev. Grey Perkins, Rev. John Jackson, Sis Mattie Watkins, Dea. and Sis Harrison, Sis Lucy Williams, Sis Dorothy Dorsey, Rev. Robertine Guity and Family, Revival Times Cogic Pastor L. Lynch, Woodlawn Park Cogic Supt. Warren Clewis, Holy Ghost Deliverance Bishop J. Coney, 1st Lady Kevin Coney, Mighty Clouds of Joy (Richard Wallace of Texas), Solid Rock MBC Pastor Fred Collins, Grace MBC Dr.
Pastor H L Ferrell, San Diego Gospel Radio Station Rev Larry Thompson, Bishop Joe Clark and Aerofaith (Erstine Barrino of New Jersey), Jewel with Love (Dr. Nady Conedy of Los Angeles), God’s Elect (Evang. M Farr), Louella Gatson, Beverly Henry, Leonardo Bellinger, Jackie Robertson, Frankie Avery And Husband, Robert Avery, Emma Brown, Frank Brown, Mary Jackson, Josh Saunders, Debra Roseda, Randy Rosoda, Dr Bonnie Mitchell, Mother Gloria Lynch, 1st Lady Sis Jean Ferrell, 1st Lady Carlis Collins, Evelyn Shaw, Loraine Grant, Brenda Leverette, Pastor A. Howard, Sis Joann Thompsom, Mother Odessa Clewis, Bro Ray Dyer, Bro Kenny D Nears Jr, Sis Nina Nears, Sis Kiera Nears, Sis Kimora Nears, David Barkley, Bro Robert Watkins, Evang. Barbra Jones, Sis Rosemary Pope, Jean Gillaspie, Erma Brundage, Alisha Bell, Gerry McCollum, Rev I Brown, Anthony Scott, Antoinette Temple. Jodie Nelson, Mr. Billy & Mrs. Helen Jenkins, The San Diego Monitor Newspaper. These 3 trophies I brought back to San Diego was because of you all. Thank You 1. Queen Estar Star Award 2. Community Queen Award 3. City Queen Award
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osemary White Pope is the proud mother of the late Councilman Charles L. Lewis III, Charos Maull, and the grandmother of two wonderful grandchildren Joseph E. Maull IV and Zion I. Maull. She has been running the Fourth District Senior Resource Center (FDSRC), originally known as Gateway United Senior Services, founded by Dr. Charlie R. Johnson for the past 25 years. Her heart has always been linked to the senior community and through perseverance and dedication she has kept this program alive and available to countless seniors. She began her senior outreach efforts as an
instructor for the San Diego Community College District where she faithfully taught consumer education, retirement living later life and personal development and continues since 1981. The FDRC is lovingly housed in the center named after the late Councilmember and Former Deputy Mayor Reverend George Stevens, The George Stevens Senior Center is located at 570 S. 65th Street, San Diego California. Mrs. Pope oversees a vibrant and active senior center that is robust with many heavily attended senior programs. For instance every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday a senior exercise class called Filling Fit, conducted by Herbert Hargrove, is in full swing, faithfully attended by over 75 seniors each session. Prior to the exercise class classes dealing with caregivers, health, and simple companionship is discussed at length in an intimate and safe environment. Right after that a healthy heart friendly lunch is provided for all seniors interested in attending for a small donation of only $2.75. Every Tuesday and Thursday seniors turn out in record numbers for line dancing where they dance the afternoon away with youthful exuberance. The senior center also has computer classes, yoga classes, participates with RSVP which stands for Retired Senior Volunteer Program, hosts AARP monthly meetings, and a host of traditional table games are enjoyed by all. One of the other highlights of the center is their gift shop where the public can come in and purchase various novelty items at reasonable prices. The FDSRC has been granted a three (3) year preferential use permit, this gives them the authorization to manage the facility, incurring all operational expenses except the water bill. It
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is up to the ingenuity of the Mrs. Pope, her board and the seniors to raise the necessary funds to keep the center open. While there have been grants received they have not been given for operations. One such grant provided by Councilman Tony Young provided the resources needed to sound proof the lobby. Due to budget constraints and sometimes strenuous oversight Mrs. Pope has had to fund the center through her own superhuman strength and the help of other dedicated seniors who rely on the services the center provides. Mrs. Pope states “the sustainability of the center rests primarily on pledges, the gift shop and rentals.” The senior center is run primarily by a committed group of senior volunteers. On any given day you are apt to walk into the center and be offered, at an extremely fair price, a fish dinner that will help pay the gas & light bill. You may be offered a ticket for a fundraising event that will honor San Diego’s finest seniors and your contribution will assist with
the cost of paying the janitorial services regularly performed that keep the center in such pristine condition. Mrs. Pope says she gives her all because she knows the seniors have grown to call the senior center their little piece of heaven. Recently Mrs. Pope petitioned the city council for an increase in her paltry $50,000.00 she receives to offset the cost of running one of the most active senior centers in Southeastern San Diego, to no avail. So she continues on looking for innovative ways to ensure that the seniors in Southeastern San Diego are not overlooked, underprovided for, or underappreciated. Mrs. Pope says the center is alive and well and the spirit of Charles L.
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Lewis and Reverend George Stevens continue to permeate all aspects of the building. All are welcome and Mrs. Pope encourages all to utilize one of the jewel facilities in Southeastern San Diego for weddings, birthday celebrations, showers, and community events all of all kinds.
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Tune Up, Slow Down And Unload To Squeeze Extra Miles Per Gallon Following Fuel-Efficiency Tips Can Save Money At The Pump (NAPSM)—You cannot stop what seem like constant increases in the price of gasoline, but you can take several common-sense steps to squeeze more miles out of a gallon. “Although today’s vehicles are engineered with fuel-saving technologies, it still takes maintenance to ensure your vehicle performs as efficiently as it did when it left the factory,” said Roger Clark, General Motors Energy Center senior manager. “Drivers can improve their own fuel economy by making some very minor behavior changes.” Here are a dozen tips for fuel savings from Chevrolet Certified Service: 1. Tune Up: A properly tuned engine can improve fuel economy about 4 percent, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Fixing a serious issue—such as a faulty oxygen sensor—can boost mileage up to 40 percent, so don’t ignore a service-engine-soon light. 2. Pump Up: Properly inflated tires improve gas mileage by up to 3.3 percent. Underinflated tires can lower fuel economy by 0.3 percent for every one pound-per-square-inch drop in the pressure of all four tires. Do not rely solely on the tire pressure?monitoring system to detect an underinflated tire—it’s best to check tires with a good gauge once a month and check your owner’s manual for more information. 3. Unpack: Carrying unneeded cargo makes your vehicle work harder and use more gas. The EPA says an extra 100 pounds reduces fuel economy up to 2 percent—even more in smaller vehicles. A loaded roof rack cuts fuel economy by up to 5 percent because a quarter of each gallon of gas goes toward overcoming wind resistance. 4. Slow Down: While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph, according to the EPA. Every 5 mph over 60 mph is like paying an additional 24 cents per gallon for gas. 5. Avoid Idling: A car gets 0 mpg when the engine is idling: While it does take a small amount of fuel to restart a vehicle, 15 minutes in the drive-through can burn through a quarter of a gallon of fuel. 6. Chill Out: Speeding, rapid acceleration and braking can lower gas mileage by 33 percent on the highway and 5 percent in city driving. 7. Put it in Overdrive: Using an overdrive gear on the highway reduces engine speed, saving both fuel and engine wear. 8. Roll ‘Em Down Around Town: Air conditioning reduces fuel efficiency by up to 10 percent. Avoid using the air conditioner by rolling down the windows at speeds below 40 mph. At speeds above 45 mph, wind drag uses more fuel than running the A/C. 9. Unclog: It’s hard to run if you can’t breathe. Older cars without fuel injection and computer-controlled technology can lose 14 percent of their fuel economy because of a dirt-clogged air filter. In modern cars, replacing a dirty or clogged air filter improves acceleration performance. 10. Use the Right Oil: Because oil reduces engine friction and friction makes an engine work harder, using the manufacturer’s recommended grade of oil improves fuel economy by 1 percent to 2 percent.
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Poor Blacks Are the Rich’s Prey It’s a fact: the greater the number the unemployed and the downtrodden, the more the rich make a supper of the poor. Blacks have become the poor people of America. More Blacks are homeless now than any other race. It is a fact that bankers, lending institutions, and mortgage companies have already predetermined their decisions as to how you will be treated long before you show up at the door. If you don’t believe me, let me remind you of a true incident that happened to me 50 years ago when I decided to write and publish my first barber book. I went to a lender at a bank for a loan to help me finish writing and publishing my book. The banker was confused, given that he thought that if Blacks wanted to become barbers, they learned on their own by trial and error and had no need for such a book. He tried to talk me out of the idea, pointing to the “risks.” He then told me he would not loan me any money, and that if I didn’t pay my mortgage and my bills on time he would foreclose on my home. Before I could even reach my home that evening, he had already called my wife and family and told them that they would soon be put out of their home, since I was planning to take my house and invest it to finish my book. The white man, the Massa, had spoken and said that he would put me out of my own house. Naturally, that put pressure on my family and they put pressure on me. Today, Black Americans are being preyed on because Blacks have no place to turn to for help. But the fact is Blacks themselves have manufactured many of the problems that have put Blacks in the poor house today. We believe that God will let us pray ourselves out of our problems. We attend church and listen to the preaching as if this will deliver us out of our problems. And what’s more, we believe that the problem we are in is just testing our patience. So we have been tested for 400 years? I think the testing period should be coming to a close now. The incubating period to avoid going to hell should be coming to an end. We prayed down on the farm in the wake of the hot Delta sun and God delivered us out
EDITORIAL of slavery. But this slavery we are in now is in many cases self-inflicted. Blacks are preying on other Blacks. A few weeks ago, I attended a meeting at which we were begging for money so dramatically that at one point someone in the audience said, “That man’s Cadillac payment must be due, the way he’s begging for money.” In other words, the Black community is not just facing the white scavengers that wish to take advantage of the poor, but also the Black scavengers too. What makes us such easy prey? The desire to compete with our neighbor and “keep up with the Joneses” makes us prey. We can be gobbled up for any seemingly good opportunity to work ourselves out of this despair. What we really need is each other. We got ourselves into this mess and we need to get each other out. God didn’t do it, whether we admit it or not. If you are not working, don’t have a job, or are homeless, please don’t give up, there’s always opportunity knocking. Until Next Week, Willie Morrow
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STUDY SUGGESTS: SENIORS WHO EXERCISE PRESERVE MUSCLE & BONE DURING WEIGHT LOSS By Lady Topaz In the United States, the number of obese older adults has reached disturbing heights— now affecting approximately 20% of those ages 65 and older—and is only expected to rise as more “baby boomers” become senior citizens. Weight loss through calorie reduction or exercise are generally good for most people as an intervention in obesity, although the appropriateness of these methods has historically been a matter of controversy in older adults who are overweight. A major concern with weight loss is the accompanying loss of lean tissue, which can accelerate existing sarcopenia (age-related loss of muscle and strength). The result could also include reduction of bone mineral density that could worsen frailty and lead to greater risk of bone fractures and broken hips. Studies have yet to provide sufficient evidence, one way or another, as to whether or not weight loss provides a true enhancement to quality of life. In a one-year, randomized, controlled trial, researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis evaluated independent and combined effects of weight loss through calorie reduction and exercise in nearly 100 obese older adults with an average age of 70. The study, published their findings in the March issue of New England Journal of Medicine, randomized subjects into one of four groups: Control group – participants of which did not receive any advice to change diet or activity. Diet group – followed a reduced-calorie diet (deficit of 500 to 750 calories per day) with high-quality protein (1 gram per kilogram of body weight per day). Exercise group – maintained weight and exercised three times weekly, which included 90 minutes of aerobic exercises, resistance trainings, and flexibility and balance exercises. Diet-exercise group – combined weight management instructions and exercise trainings
as described in 2 and 3. To “even the playing field” and reduce confounding variables, the researchers gave participants 1,500 milligrams of calcium and 1,000 IU of vitamin D as supplements per day. Results from this carefully designed study show the “diet-exercise group” preserved more lean muscle and bone density when compared to the other groups. They also gained significantly better physical function and were less frail than other groups, outperforming other groups in all measured parameters. “Weight loss combined with regular exercise may be beneficial in helping obese older adults maintain their functional independence,” the authors wrote. Engaging in a variety of exercises, such as aerobic exercises, resistance training, and flexibility exercises is essential for healthy aging. Most older, obese adults are able to safely engage in regular physical activity; however, because fitness levels vary, a medical professional is important to determine which exercises are appropriate for an individual’s specific needs. Certain medical conditions, as well as medications, can also affect a person’s tolerance for exercise. AEROBIC EXERCISE Moderate intensity aerobic exercise, 30 minutes a day, five times per week is currently recommended for adults ages 65 and older, according to the guidelines presented by the American College Sports of Medicine (ACSM). Those who are not used to exercising can start out with a shorter duration at a lower intensity and work up to the recommendations. Aerobic exercise can lead to improved cardiovascular function, better quality of sleep, improved mental health, weight loss and enhanced immune function. Suggested aerobic activities for older adults include low-impact exercises such as walking, biking, low-impact aerobics, and water activities such as swimming or water aerobics. RESISTANCE TRAINING Resistance training is essential to preserve lean muscle and bone density or even regain lost Continued on page 10
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CITY REDISTRICTING HEARINGS DRAW MORE THAN 850 PARTICIPANTS Initial Pre-Map Phase Completed; More Public Hearings to Come San Diego CA – May 12, 2011 – With 110 people in attendance, the City of San Diego Redistricting Commission held its ninth “pre-map” public hearing at the La Jolla Woman’s Club last night. The Commission has heard from more than 850 residents and stakeholders during its first phase of public hearings, which was spread throughout the City, from Otay Mesa to Sorrento Valley. “The Redistricting Commission is very pleased with how much public participation we had during this first phase of hearings,” stated Chairwoman Anisha Dalal. “It is fantastic to see so many San Diegans passionate about their communities, and the Commissioners appreciate residents taking time to attend hearings both to learn about this once-in-a-decade process and to share important information that will play a crucial part in preparing new Council District boundaries.” Public comments, Dalal explained, provide information about individual communities that is a critical component of the redistricting process. “Not only are community members taking the time to attend lengthy meetings, they are also taking time to study the Census data and create draft maps that reflect their ideas on where boundaries might best be drawn,” continued Dalal. “The amount of input received has been exciting and educational for the Commissioners and others.” Videos of hearings and transcripts of public comments are available online at www.sandiego.gov/redistricting, and information in other formats can be coordinated by calling the Commission staff at 619-533-3060. The 2010 Redistricting Commission will create nine City Council districts as nearly equal in population as practicable -- about 144,624 people per City Council District, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. In addition to using Census data, the Commission is seeking public testimony from San Diego residents to help define their communities and their relation to those around them. San Diego’s City Charter requires only seven public hearings; so far the Commission’s provided 11 introductory and pre-map hearings, and held 12 regular public meetings at San Diego’s City Hall. As its next step, the Commission will prepare a draft map of new City Council boundaries, incorporating the new ninth district approved by voters in 2010. After filing this preliminary redistricting plan, the Commission will hold another round of “post-map” hearings, likely to be held in July. The final plan is expected to be adopted in August.
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CBOs - Follow The Money! The first question you have to ask yourself is, “Where do Community-Based Organization’s (CBOs) get their money from?” Everyone knows the golden rule: He who has the gold makes the rules! One of the great challenges CBO face is funding for their social service work. There never seems to be enough money to get the work done. Mostly, we are putting band-aids on bullet wounds. Whether its teenage pregnancy, brothers coming home from prison, black boys targeted by schools for expulsion, economic empowerment, unemployment, drug addiction, gang intervention, racial discrimination, hunger, AIDS, immigration (yes, Africans are immigrating to San Diego), obesity or any other problem or challenge in the African-American community, for some reason the problems seem to be worse today than they were yesterday, last year or a decade ago. In the mean time, millions of dollars, perhaps billions of dollars have been thrown at these problems, but they just don’t go away. But where is all this money coming from? The largest part is the government – mostly the federal government. The same federal government that started the whole thing with the Constitution of the United States of America which said that people of African Descent would only count as three-fifths of a person. (The three-fifths compromise is found in Article 1, Section 2, Paragraph 3 of the United States Constitution). Much of the rest of the money comes from foundations Like The California Endowment and The Jacobs Foundation. What you should be taking note of is that ALMOST NONE OF THIS MONEY COMES FROM BLACK INSTITUTIONS!!! Yes, Black folk give huge amounts of our time and tears to helping our community. But we give very little MONEY to saving ourselves. Again, there are almost NO AFRICAN AMERICAN CONTROLLED FUNDING INSTITUTIONS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY. There are some, but again, I dare you to name 10 – okay, I’ll be nice – name 5! Now ask yourself a question: If you have a few problems and your neighbor has a lot of problems, whose household are you gonna take care of with your money first? You might give a couple of bucks to your neighbor for food or gas every now and then, but you are not gonna fund their kid’s college education, you’re not gonna buy him a house, you’re not gonna buy her a car - but you might buy her a bus pass – once – per year – maybe. So then why have Black folk somehow come to the conclusion that white folks, brown folks, Asian folks or anyone but us folk are gonna give us money to take care of our business. It’s time for us to wake up and get our community money together and take care of our own BUSINESS! CMH clovis.honore@yahoo.com
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A new police misconduct "hotline" was up and running Friday in San Diego, as promised earlier this week by San Diego Police Department Chief William Lansdowne in response to a recent spate of alleged crimes committed by officers with his department. The public can report complaints about suspected misconduct on the part of the city's police personnel, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling the new tip service at (619) 5312672. It went into operation Thursday. "The hotline will be completely confidential, and calls will be retrieved on a daily basis," SDPD public affairs Lt. Andra Brown said. "Callers may leave a message stating their concerns or allegations, and the information will be reviewed by the chief of police." The service is intended to help "the citizens we serve, as well as the members of the department, to have the highest level of confidence in our officers," Brown said. In announcing the complaint line, Lansdowne said the messages would go "directly" to his office and be heard by him alone. On Tuesday, the chief publicly apologized for what he called an "unprecedented number" of accusations of impropriety or criminal behavior on the part of SDPD personnel over the last three months -- at least 10 cases, six of which have resulted in arrests of officers -- and outlined a set of strategies aimed at "greatly reducing future incidents." In addition to the tip line, the program includes increased internal affairs staffing, more ethics training, a review of the department's discipline manual and use-of-force tactics, psychological "wellness" assessments during officers' annual evaluations, and a series of meetings with all employees. The day after Lansdowne announced the reform plan, a young officer was arrested for allegedly raping a prostitute in Presidio Park while on duty. Daniel Edward Dana, 26, faces multiple sexassault counts and charges of kidnapping and assault by a peace officer. Within hours of the alleged crimes, the married Escondido resident was no longer employed by the Police Department. SDPD officials declined to disclose whether he resigned or was fired. Seven other San Diego police officers face criminal charges ranging from drunken driving and stalking to repeated sexual battery in cases that came to light over the past three months. Two others are the subject of internal probes stemming from citizen videotapes that possibly
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captured evidence of excessive force during arrests. Ex-cop accused of rape pleads not guilty A former San Diego police officer accused of befriending a prostitute, then raping her in a local park while on duty, pleaded not guilty Friday to four felony charges, including rape under the color of authority. Daniel Edward Dana, 26, was ordered held on $300,000 bail. Dana answered "Yes sir" when Superior Court Judge Joseph Brannigan told him he needed to turn over a firearm he had at his home. Dana told the judge that his service revolver had already been taken from him. The officer, a three-year member of the San Diego Police Department, was taken into custody on Wednesday, one day after the city's top cop publicly apologized for a recent rash of misconduct cases within his department and pledged to put a stop to such behavior. The accusations against Dana, which promptly cost him his job, involve alleged acts committed early Wednesday morning against a 34-yearold prostitute he recently had befriended. The woman reported that she agreed to meet with Dana about 3 a.m. on his suggestion, sent via text message, according to SDPD officials. They went to Presidio Park, where the officer allegedly forced her to have sex with him by threatening to arrest her if she refused. Attempted marijuana dispensary robbery, foiled by manager SAN DIEGO - Police searched Friday for four men suspected of a failed robbery at a College east area marijuana dispensary whose attempt was foiled by the business' manager. Four men with bandanas covering their faces, one armed with a gun, entered the Green Goddess Medical Marijuana facility located in the 7300 block of El Cajon Boulevard, near 73rd Street, around 9 p.m., said Sgt. Robin Rose of the San Diego Police Department. The armed suspect pointed the gun at the facility's manager and ordered the other employees to the ground, Rose said. The manager grabbed the suspect's gun and a struggle ensued, Rose said. One shot was fired, but no one was hit. One employee suffered a minor injury from broken glass, Rose said. The suspects fled from the scene emptyhanded in a black sports utility vehicle last seen headed west, Rose said. The suspects were all described as black, wearing black hooded sweatshirts, wearing bandanas over their faces.
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Foreclosures down for 7th straight month By Les Christie NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The number of foreclosure filings issued in April plunged 34% from a year ago -- the seventh straight month of declines. And there were just 69,532 homes repossessed last month, a 32% fall from the peak last September just before the eruption of the "robo-signing" scandal, in which banks were found to be mishandling the foreclosure process. Will the seeming good news continue? No way, said Rick Sharga of RealtyTrac, which issued the latest monthly figures on Thursday. Even with the drop, there were nearly 220,000 foreclosure filings during the month, including notices of default, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions. And there are 3.7 million borrowers at least 90 days late on payments. Normally a large percentage of them would already be in foreclosure. They are not -- for two reasons. One is that ongoing regulatory issues. Banks want to make sure their procedures are all in place. Second, the banks have already saturated many markets with repossessions they've put back on the market. "Banks can't move inventory fast enough, at prices high enough, that they're excited about foreclosing on any more homes," said Sharga. On the other hand, there are a couple of reasons to believe the conditions may be improving. Hiring has picked up, enabling some borrowers to resume paying their bills. Banks are also doing more to keep borrowers in their homes. In March, banks completed 77,000 mortgage modifications without government assistance, according to Hope Now, a coalition of mortgage servicers, investors and private counselors. That was 26% more than in February. "What's important," said Faith Schwartz, the head of Hope Now, "is that these modifications are much more affordable. They should perform much better."
Home prices, however, continue to erode. That's a problem because it pushes more borrowers "underwater," with home loans worth more than the value of their homes. That removes an important financial cushion should the borrower run into financial problems. And it given incentive to "strategically default," or walk away from their homes and mortgage payments. The percentage of underwater owners of single-family homes has now reached 28.4%, according to real estate web site Zillow. That will worsen if home prices fall further. "Home value declines are currently equal to those we experienced during the darkest days of the housing recession," said Zillow Chief Economist Stan Humphries. "That's going to put more homeowners in default." Home prices have fallen so fast lately that Humphries changed his 2011 outlook, forecasting a 7% to 9% price drop for the year, up from 5% to 7%. Just as falling home prices result in more foreclosures, rising foreclosures hurt home
TOPAZ Continued from page 6 muscle. Seniors should perform resistancetraining exercises two to three times weekly. The trainings should consist of 8 to 10 different strength exercises with 8 to 12 repetitions each. Again, it’s best to start out slow, with lighter weights and fewer repetitions. There are many different types of strength training exercises and a variety of equipment that can be used, including weight-training machines, dumbbells, resistance bands, medicine balls, or weighted bars. It is best to work muscles to the point of fatigue, without overstraining, while taking enough time between workouts to allow the muscles to rest and recover.
Forecloures sink: Bank reposessions down 32% from the peak. prices by swamping housing markets with repossessed homes. Bottom line is that the crisis could last for FLEXIBILITY EXERCISES Flexibility and balance are also factors important to health that decrease with age. Leading a sedentary lifestyle can cause connective tissues to weaken and joints to stiffen. Ultimately, the lack of activity affects a person’s range of motion, balance and posture. Performing stretching exercises regularly can help improve flexibility and increase freedom of movement. Every workout should begin and end with proper stretching exercises to help warm up and soothe the muscles. Stretching, along with strength exercises, can also improve balance, which can help reduce the risk of falling, particularly important for elderly individuals. Seniors (or anyone, really) should be sure to warm up to get blood flowing before stretching and then hold each stretch for 20 seconds to help avoid injury.
years, according to Sharga. It could be 2014 before the housing market returns to a more normal condition. To top of page FINAL WORD It is never too late to begin a weight-control and exercise program. Along with a healthy diet, engaging in individually-appropriate physical activity—aerobics, resistance training, and flexibility exercises—can provide seniors a way toward feeling younger. *** For additional information on healthy, holistic, nutritional supplements that will assist you with your healthy lifestyle visit Topaz’s website at: www.sherrytheus.isagenix.com or email her with your thoughts and/or inquiries at topazstjames@gmail.com. Here is to optimum health! *** Reference: Villareal DT, Chode S, Parimi N et al. Weight loss, exercise, or both and physical function in obese older adults. N Engl J Med 2011;364:1218-29.
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Reflections of a Past Life When I reflect back to those foolish days and dark nights I endured in my abusive relationship I cannot believe the person I was; weak, needy, and selfish – disgusts stirs within me. I was weak because I put up with the abuse, I was needy because I wanted love, and I was selfish to continue this unhealthy relationship especially with my children involved. I often wonder “who I was and why did I need a man so desperately that I would compromise my beliefs, morals, and life.” I was a girl who wanted love more than anything and I short-changed myself in the process. In the beginning it was a was amazing, he was spontaneous and outgoing so having fun was always a part of the plan; whether it was fine dining, hitting a club, bar or even bowling it was always a grand time. He went out of his way to please me and I appreciated it because my husband was the complete opposite. I fell in love with him and his sweet ways; he was attentive, affectionate, and warm so imagine my surprise when less than a month after separating from my husband he would flip the script on me. Arguments became frequent and worsened on a daily; he became familiar with my insecurities and used them against me in attempt to break me down. He’d say things like “I’m leaving” “I’m tired of you” “I can do better” “I don’t have to put up with your shit” and I would literally beg him not to leave me – sometimes on my knees even. I was such a pathetic fool I was only giving him more power over me and the relationship – that’s how he wanted it. Once he knew he had me on lock things went from one extreme to the next. Week after week, month after month there was always a dispute between the both us; he began to blame me for everything, while I second-guessed everything I did because I didn’t want to upset him. It really didn’t matter that I walked on eggshells he’d find something to rant and rave about; one of his redundant arguments was Randy and our kids. He was extremely jealous and he did not want me to communicate or see Randy. I don’t know how that would’ve been possible but he was serious, and I tried to accommodate him although I was unsuccessful, which brought on more problems. Slowly I was giving up significant pieces of my life for a man who did nothing but bring me grief. There are days I reflect and I have to take responsibility for my part
in this relationship; after all we’d break up and I’d run back to him every single time I didn’t stay angry or away from him; thus I perceive this as self-inflicted pain. If you have the chance to leave - do it. “He quickly jumped out of the car and walked briskly toward my driver window. My window was rolled up, but after he threatened to break it I hurriedly lowered it. I sat there scared beyond scared, he was going off - spit was flying all in my face, “Why the fuck you didn’t chirp me back?” “Where the fuck you been?” I answered him with the truth, “I was at Randy’s visiting my kids on Christmas Eve.” I can tell in his eyes he wanted to beat my ass. He told me to follow him down the street, but I was hesitant and he was adamant. I remember saying, “I’ll go if you promise not to hit me.” How pathetic is that?” “I followed him a few blocks, made a left turn onto a silent residential street in Baldwin Hills and preceded to park. He told me to get out of the car and I meekly followed his instructions. I stood against my car door as he bent down to get in my face going on and on about being at Randy’s apartment. I angrily answered, “What part of my kids are there - don’t you understand?” That’s when he grabbed my arm with force and threw me in the trunk of his car and shut it with the quickness. I was freaking out - I’m claustrophobic, but I knew I had to play it cool and relax; however, after a few minutes I began to scream, crying hysterically all kind of crazy thoughts were running through my head. I didn’t know what to expect; was he going to kill me or set me on fire? I assume my screams were freakishly deafening that’s why he decided to let me out. Without hesitation he says, “I’m not fucking with you.” I ran to my car just wanting more than anything to get away from him as he chased behind me with a bat. He hit my car several times and I’m sure he would’ve did some damage if I hadn’t driven off.
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Better Health For Teen Girls Starts At Breakfast (NAPSI)-For teenage girls, the pathway to better health starts with the first meal of the day. Making a “good-for-me” choice—such as fortified cereal—improves their odds of having a healthier body weight and lower cholesterol. These findings were summarized in Public Health Nutrition, from an analysis of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s Growth and Health Study (NGHS) data funded in part by the General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition. The research followed the diets of 2,379 girls between the ages of 9 and 10 from 1987 to 1997; 51 percent, or 1,213, were African-American girls and 1,166 were Caucasian girls who lived in Berkeley, Calif., Cincinnati, Ohio and Washington, D.C. Breakfast cereal eaters tended to have lower waist-to-height ratios, which is an indicator of healthy body weight, lower total cholesterol and lower LDL cholesterol. Previous findings cited health benefits such as lower BMI and improved nutrition, higher milk consumption and increased physical activity. One of the healthiest breakfast choices in the 10-year study was fortified ready-toeat cereal, which helped boost the nutrient content in the girls’ diets. Study results identified that tween and teen girls who ate cereal for breakfast were less likely to be overweight, had healthier body weights and lower cholesterol. A recent report indicates that 24 percent of African- American girls ages 12 to 17 are overweight, compared to 15 percent of white girls. “About half, or approximately 51 percent, of girls followed in the study were African-American, so there is a real purpose for reaching out directly to teen black girls to help them understand the benefits that come with having breakfast,” explained KeKe Palmer, I Heart BKFST spokesperson and teen actress and singer. “We’re clearly giving our girls a great advantage by reinforcing the importance of the first meal of the day,” said Karol Watson, president of the Association of Black Cardiologists and I Heart BKFST spokeswoman.
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n Monday, May 9th, 2011, I had the privilege and honor to speak with the one only Dr. Cornel West. No words could express the awesome power I felt when I was in the presence of the man who has changed my life forever. How I got this opportunity started back five years ago when I was seventeen years old. Fall of 2006, I was a senior at Coronado High School just now applying to colleges of where I’ll be spending my next four years of higher learning. And it was during that time that I woke up in a fever sweat. A revelation came to me one day when I was sitting in an orientation for an upcoming speech contest. My intentions, of applying to the contest, purely served as a means to an ends: receiving extra credit for my English Class. Sitting down, clueless of what topic to choose, while listening to the recruiter I came across a word that she (the recruiter) had used in her introduction: “… fear of speaking...” All of sudden everything around me slowed down and I have found my topic of oration: Fear. From that day onward I’ve been having radical, fever like dreams and ideas of Fear and how it manifested our existence on earth: fear of dying, fear of losing, etc. What I did not know was how this speech and essay would find its way to the eyes and ears of Dr. Cornel West. Sadly, I did not win my speech contest, but was better was I receiving a voicemail from Dr. Cornel West, saying how impressed he was by my speech; at that time when I was applying to Princeton University—when I sent him my essay on Fear. Then five years later, I was now sitting in the office, dialoging, with Dr. Cornel West. When he opened the door to his office my heart raced. But when I shook his hand and mentioned my name, he immediately bowed and my heart sank. His office was filled with books and pictures—from Richard Pryor to Prince. Before I could sit down, I asked him, “Do you know who you are?” Walking to his desk he looked at me and said “Do I know who am I am?” And I asked him again, “Do you know who you are, sir?” Laying back in his chair he said, “I think I know who I am?” And then I said to him “You are Dr. Cornel West!” He chuckled and laughed, and insisted that I have a seat. He asked me where I was from and what brought me here to Princeton University. I replied “I want to say thank you for what you have done for me?” At first he didn’t believe me when I said that he called on my cell phone five years ago, but when I presented him my voicemail with this voice in the background, he was in shock and awe, saying “Four years...” What really made my experience so much memorable was when I presented my speech in front him for the very first time. The response that I got was, “Brother (shaking my hand), that was deep…” In our conversation we talked about GOD, love, black history, service toward the people, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, DC, and then he asked me “What do you see yourself doing in five years?” I said, “I want to be like you..to inspire people like you have inspired me.” He signed my books, called up my parents, took pictures, gave me his CDs, and even offered me money for my ride back to DC which I respectfully declined. But before I left, I asked him, “Do you have any regrets?” He said, “To not love more than enough” To contact me via email: princesefab@gmail.com and follow me on Facebook.
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Just Keeping It Real With Angela Harris Be the change you want to see This article is the second installment of a series developed to address change. You should really ensure you begin last week’s article before progressing to this one “Change Begins with Me.” Today I am extending that article to encourage each of us to “become the chance we want to see” (Mahatma Ghandi). I believe I was correct when I began the exploration of the need for us to understand that true change in any environment begins with each of us individually. Once that individual assessment has taken place then we merge into a change combined with renewed minds of a group of people who seek common ground in order to begin a movement for the better. If we didn’t first explore the fact that it is easier to take a position that things in this world, on our jobs, in our homes, in our families stem from someone else’s influence and not ours, then we find it darn near impossible to heal broken situations, because of course someone else is the problem not me. They’re the ones who need fixing, not me. I don’t want to pretend that there aren’t barriers in our lives that other people contribute too, having said that it is equally important for each of us to be honest with ourselves and explore the contributing factors our behaviors, attitudes, and choices have brought to bear on our current situation. R.J. Kelly sang a song “I believe I can fly”. In that song it had one line that I believe speaks directly to the principle of being the change you want to see. The line went like this, “If I can see it, then I can do it If I just believe it, there’s nothing to it.” In order for change to take root you must first believe that change is possible. You must believe that change must happen and you must be committed to ensuring that change happens! Steps to ensuring change happens: • Admit that there are something’s that need to change • Take responsibility for the role you’ve played in the current state of affairs. • Take a proactive role in isolating those areas in your life that need to be surgically removed. (i.e; People in your life who are more of a liability than an asset, mindsets in your life that tear you down and prevent growth, substances that prevent physical and mental health, and environments that are toxic, poisonous to your sanity.) • Perform the surgery and remove those toxic, unhealthy elements. How do you move into becoming the change you want to see? Great question. 1. You must be transformed by the renewing of your mind. All unhealthy habits, beliefs, and practices that you have been feed over the years whether by television, through conversations from well-meaning people, or by way of learned behaviors must be analyzed through a sound base of reference. Bottom line if what you’ve been doing over these however many years has kept you in bondage you’re getting your advice from the wrong source. Change your source. Of course the correct source is the Operators manual the bible. In it you find answers to every life issue you will face. Remember it took you a while to get to the mental state you’re in so be patient with yourself, remain focused, consistent, and fight like your very life depends on it. Because in fact your very life may depend on it! If you follow these principles I am certain you will become the change you want to see!
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Me and My Hair at the Natural Hair Show By Janell Ros or me, writing about myself is hard. Writing about my hair is even harder. It seriously might feel less revealing to publish my bank balance. So when my editor suggested that my coverage of the Atlanta Natural Hair Health and Beauty Show include a personal blog, naturally I cringed. I'm a black woman. My hair has been the source of both joy and pain, frustration and fascination, for much of my life. It has preoccupied my thoughts, eaten away at my time and that aforementioned bank balance in ways that I am ashamed to admit. How did I get here? Let's see, I've had long, pinstraight, blow-inthe-wind, no-it'snot-a-weave hair. And I've had huge, afro-black, I'm-trying-toembrace-theAfrican-in-me hair. I've had boyfriends who made it quite clear that they were dating me and my hair. And, I have a father who read Kenneth and Mamie Clark's famous black doll study and understood the depths of black selfloathing it revealed. He decreed that my sisters and I should only own and play with black dolls. I had a grandmother who sat with her sisters and mixed up hair tonics made from lard and lavender around the time that Madam C.J. Walker and Madam Poro started mass marketing black hair products. And, I had a mother who rocked a shoulder-grazing Afro though the
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“I’ve had boyfriends who made it quite clear that they were dating me and my hair.” I couldn't help but wonder how many women were there to, as one woman said, "finally put hair in its proper and somewhat unimportant place." There's really no way to know. But there was one moment that gave me a little hope that it might be possible. I met a 5-year-old girl named Tylar Nunally Williams in a kids play area. Tylar's mother brought her to the show to check out products and see the growing world of black women who have opted to embrace and wear their natural hair. Tylar and I have something in common. Like me when I was Tylar's age, she is one of very few black kids at her school. She gets lots of uncomfortable questions about her hair. And, last year, when Tylar started asking her
mother when she was going to get hair that hangs (instead of puffing up), Tylar's mother and grandmother decided to stop relaxing their hair. Back at the show, a young black woman had been stationed near the kids play area. To capture attention, she was wearing a big, sparkly white dress, a tiara and a collection of short dreads in an updo. Her employer, she told me, really wanted her to wear what they considered a more princess-like wig, but Tylar and the other kids who stood in line for a photo with her didn't seem to have any problem determining who and what this woman was about. There, in the middle of a two-day event devoted to hair, hair products and black women's obsession with both, Tylar got her turn. And it turned out her personal preoccupation wasn't about hair at all. "Since you are a princess, did you ever have to kiss a frog?" Tylar asked.
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Etta James hospitalized with blood infection LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer Etta James has been hospitalized with blood poisoning, her son said on Friday. The 73 year-old blues legend was admitted to hospital in Riverside, California, earlier this week with a urinary tract infection and the blood infection sepsis, said her son Sametto James. "It was a really bad infection," Sametto James said before adding, "Right now she's doing a lot better." Etta James is a three-time Grammy winner whose songs like "The Wallflower" and "Good Rockin' Daddy" made her a key figure in the early days of rock 'n' roll. Her signature song, the 1961 ballad "At Last," proved her a master of the blues. James, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, has struggled with obesity in the past. In 2003, she underwent gastric bypass surgery. Hall of Famer Killebrew ends cancer fight NEW YORK (Reuters) - Baseball Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew, the brawny slugger who remains near the top of the career home runs list, said on Friday he is ending his battle with esophageal cancer and will live out the final days of his
life in hospice care. The 11-times All-Star, whose 573 career home runs are the 11th most in Major League Baseball, said he looks forward to spending his finals days in comfort alongside his wife. "It is with profound sadness that I share with you that my continued battle with esophageal cancer is coming to an end," Killebrew, 74, said in a statement released by the Baseball Hall of Fame. "With the continued love and support of my wife, Nita, I have exhausted all options with respect to controlling this awful disease. My illness has progressed beyond my doctors' expectation of cure." Killebrew was named the American League's Most Valuable Player in 1969 after a season where he recorded a career-best 140 RBIs, 49 home runs and a .276 batting average while playing in all 162 of Minnesota's games that year. The Twins retired his uniform number in 1975 and he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1984 after a 22-year career Credit: Reuters/Fred Prouser/Files in which he recorded 1,584 RBIs and a .256 batting average in Legendary jazz vocalist Etta James performs at the 26th annual Playboy Jazz 2,435 games. Festival at the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood in this June 19, 2004 file photo.
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