Westside Gazette back issues from December 2006:
We need a miracle
Dec 07, 2006; ... "So the Lord sent an angel who cut down all the fighting men, as well as the leaders and the commanders, in the camp of the king of Assyria, so that he went home disgraced to his own land. When he entered the temple of his god, certain of his sons struck him down with their swords." 2 ...
Call Me MISTER Black male teacher recruitment program fast becoming a role model for other states
Dec 07, 2006; ... "The sad reality is that a young boy could go through his entire education without ever having a teacher who looks like me." - Reg Weaver, NEA president of the 2.7 million-strong education organization. Increasingly, education advocates from around the country are pointing to a direct ...
World AIDS Day: It is in our own back yard
Dec 07, 2006; ... A mother throws out a fork, spoon and knife because her child, who is infected with the HIV virus, ate with them. You cannot get it that way. It is blood to blood and it is infecting Black American women and children at alarmingly rapid rates. Black Americans represent 52 percent of the ...
FBI to investigate Fort Lauderdale Police Department's fatal shootings
Dec 07, 2006; ... People are tired of the lack of respect for Black life. Nothing could quell the emotional outburst and lamenting that faced the Fort Lauderdale Police Department (FLPD) when they met face to face with members of Troy Eddines' family and the community. Eddines, who was unarmed, was ...
U.S. Supreme Court begins deliberations on two controversial affirmative action cases; will determine whether public schools can use racial balancing policies as admissions factors
Dec 07, 2006; ... The U.S. Supreme Court began deliberations, Monday, Dec. 4 on two highly controversial cases: Parents Involved in Community Schools v Seattle School District and Meredith v Jefferson County Board of Education that will ultimately decide whether public schools can use "racial balancing" policies ...
Bahama Breeze honors National Caribbean American Heritage Month Youth Essay winner
Dec 07, 2006; ... MIAMI - Entering an extracurricular essay contest about his Caribbean heritage proved fruitful for Miami native and University of Miami freshman, Brian Lee. In honor of National Caribbean American Heritage Month in June, the Greater Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce (GCACC) in Fort ...
World AIDS Day stresses accountability
Dec 07, 2006; ... Data gathered with help of UNAIDS and office of Congressman Kendrick Meek According to UNAIDS estimates, there are now 39.5 million people living with HIV in the world, including 2.3 million children, and during 2006 some 4.3 million people became newly infected with the virus. Around ...
Global warming also on the Supreme Court's agenda this fall
Dec 07, 2006; ... Over half of EPA's employee base; some 10,000 union members have called on Congress to take action regarding global warming, sending a powerful message to the high court that the EPA's own employee base differs with the Bush administration on climate change. At the same time that the ...
Millions of U.S. travelers targeted by federal government as it analyses potential terrorist risks
Dec 07, 2006; ... If you thought you were 'freaked out' by the National Security Agency's (NSA) wiretapping fiasco back in December of 2005, get ready to be freaked out again, this time over the federal government's Automated Targeting System (ATS), which computes the terrorist risk that millions of American and ...
Commerce Bank names local resident 'Hometown Hero'
Dec 07, 2006; ... WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Commerce Bank named Dr. Gracelyn Brooks a "Hometown Hero" to mark the opening of its new Lauderhill store and to advance the bank's longtime commitment of giving back to the communities it serves. As the Hometown Hero, Brooks designated the New Direction Institute, Inc. as ...
Word on the Street
Dec 07, 2006; ... How discouraging is it to see year after year, the majority of Black college football teams denied a berth in the BCS (Bowl Championship Series)? "I just chalk it up to being Black in this country. Obviously we're gonna have to wait another 400 years in order to get any respect on the ...
Survival Skills 101
Dec 07, 2006; ... America's always at war under the guiles of fighting for democracy- colonialism -terrorism or attempting to impose their beliefs on other nations - but before the troops go overseas they are sent to basic training for what I'd like to call, Survival Skills 101. Trainees are issued ...
More children left behind? Achievement gap between white and Black students seems to be widening even as scores rise
Dec 07, 2006; ... To Be Equal Back in 2002, President George W. Bush with much pomp and circumstance enacted the ambitious and controversial No Child Left Behind (NCLB) education law, which established a series of standards that schools and states must meet or face severe penalties. Its ultimate ...
Community health crusade offers free screenings for entire family at Delevoe Park
Dec 07, 2006; ... Dr. Edwin Hamilton, former Chief of Surgery at Broward General Medical Center, has been treating patients locally for almost half a century, and he'll be the first to say when it comes to your health, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." That is why he urges every man, woman, and ...
Homeless treated to Thanksgiving Dinner by North Broward Hospital District employees
Dec 07, 2006; ... FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - North Broward Hospital District's (NBHD) Health Care for the Homeless Center served more than 154 Thanksgiving meals to the area's homeless on Thanksgiving Eve. Health Care for the Homeless employees purchased, cooked, and with volunteers from the District served, turkey ...
Thanksgiving baskets given to community families
Dec 07, 2006; ... On Monday, Nov. 21, Sunland Park Elementary School, with assistance from members of Golden Heights Church of Christ's Feeding the Hungry Ministry, gave away 80 Thanksgiving baskets to families in the community. Sunland Park Elementary School's Community Liaison, Ruby Snell, spearheaded ...
Dr. Alfred A. Pinkston, musical genius, leaves New Mount Olive Baptist Church
Dec 07, 2006; ... Dr. Pinkston is preparing to embark on a new journey of musical directorship at Antioch Baptist Church in Atlanta For almost 50 years, Dr. Alfred A. Pinkston has showcased a commendable level of musicianship throughout the South Florida Community. As a young musician, he made spiritually ...
Jackson Jr. abandons mayoral bid
Dec 07, 2006; ... The Democratic sweep on Capitol Hill is reverberating in other lawmaker decisions. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) says he's changed his mind about running for mayor of Chicago and will remain a congressman now that the Democrats are in control. Jackson, who had made moves to advance his ...
Ohio councilmen propose street in Levert honor
Dec 07, 2006; ... The Cleveland Plain-Dealer is reporting that two councilmen are pushing to have a street a Cleveland renamed for late singer Gerald Levert, who was born in Canton, yet raised in the city. According to the paper, councilmen introduced a resolution recently to designate East 25th Street ...
Let it show! A Cool Jazz Christmas features Jazz greats in concert
Dec 07, 2006; ... FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - South Florida may not have snow but it will have four jazz superstars to create a holiday mood as David Benoit, Jonathan Butler, Michael Franks and Kirk Whalum perform upbeat contemporary jazz versions of seasonal classics in A Cool Jazz Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 7 ...
EUR Hollywood Gossip Scoop
Dec 07, 2006; ... OJ book and TV special cancelled Rupert Murdoch has spoken, and now no one will read the O.J. Simpson book If I Did It, or see the two-part TV special that was to promote it ... at least not via his media outlets. "I and senior management agree with the American public that this ...
Stage play explores brothers on the DL
Dec 07, 2006; ... What do you get when you mix a tablespoon full of soul, a few cups of passion, several ounces of love, a batch of lies and a whole lot of deception? A recipe for drama that will cook up just right before your eyes as No Jive Productions, Inc. brought to the stage His Double Life, recently at the ...
Women need to know more about treating heart disease
Dec 07, 2006; ... Although 73 percent of women know how to prevent heart disease, many are unaware of how to treat it once a diagnosis has been made. In a survey of 1,979 women over age 35, only 55 percent said they understand how to treat heart disease. Respondents often incorrectly named prevention ...
Memorial Healthcare System acquires Hollywood Medical Center
Dec 07, 2006; ... Memorial Healthcare System announced it acquired Hollywood Medical Center on Dec. 1, and renamed the facility Memorial Regional Hospital South. "We are proud to continue to meet the health care needs of our community and welcome the employees, physicians and volunteers to our Memorial family," ...
Catch up on sleep for better health
Dec 07, 2006; ... Counting calories? Try counting Z's instead. Studies show that lack of sleep can cause metabolic changes that may lead to overeating and obesity, according to some health experts. A good night's sleep may seem like a luxury in this time-starved world. But scientists have found that your ...
Bronson warns consumers about potential identity theft scams
Dec 07, 2006; ... TALLAHASSEE, FL - Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is warning consumers about the threat of identity theft during the holiday shopping season. He is urging people to protect their personal information in order to reduce chances of having their identity ...
Donating to charities: Make your gift count
Dec 07, 2006; ... Thinking about donating to a charity during this holiday season or any time during the year? Broward County Consumer Affairs Division urges all consumers to be cautious when giving to charitable organizations during the holiday season. Florida law requires charitable organizations, ...
eBay rejects KKK snowmen
Dec 07, 2006; ... eBay, the largest online auction site, bounded a Staten Island vendor recently who was peddling Ku Klux Klan snowmen. The seller, who eBay refused to identify, had been trying to get bids for the crude clay ornaments with removal white, pointy hoods. "He is in his white gown (some people like to ...
My 12 Days of Christmas 'Wish List'
Dec 14, 2006; ... "For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." - Luke 2:11 NKJV As we draw nearer to Christmas Day, I have to pull my self from the commercial aspects of this precious occasion to realize the spiritual cleansing. I am aware of ...
The women gathered at the Holiday Fellowship Breakfast
Dec 14, 2006; ... Women stood and recounted how God touches their lives and as a result, they want to give. Giving leads to being, receiving and giving again. At the first meeting of the Dr. Rosalind Osgood Ministries, the 30 women who gathered at the Sheraton on Cypress Creek shared what talents and ...
Virginia Key Beach Park Trust hosts Candlelight Celebration for Mrs. M. Athalie Range
Dec 14, 2006; ... Celebrate the Vision MIAMI, FL - Mrs. M. Athalie Range, founding chair of Virginia Key Beach Park Trust (VKBPT), was honored with a candlelight tribute on Friday, Dec. 8 at Virginia Key Beach Park. The event was open top the public. With its "Celebrate the Vision" theme, the ...
Students at Title I schools eligible for free tutoring
Dec 14, 2006; ... It is complicated but Broward's elementary and middle school students in Title I schools can receive free afterschool tutoring. Broward Schools District has received $11 million from the Federal mandate No Child Left Behind (NCLB), to provide tutoring and other services to schools not meeting ...
Best Xmas stocking stuffer ever: Send $10 - save a life - guaranteed!
Dec 14, 2006; ... Be a part of the 'Nothing But Nets' campaign: For $10 you can buy a protective bed net for an African family preventing them from being bitten by deadly, malaria-carrying mosquitoes. Legendary sports writer Rick Reilly, who's been with Sports Illustrated for the last 21 years, ...
Trade bill could help revive Haiti's economy
Dec 14, 2006; ... (ProQuest Information and Learning: ... denotes obscured text omitted.) After years of promises and delay, H.R. 6406, a bill with the potential to create tens of thousands of new jobs in the Haitian textile industry, has passed the House by a vote of 212 to 184. The bill now moves to the ...
Congressman Meek 'making good' in office
Dec 14, 2006; ... As Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives prepare to take over the reins in Congress, Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi has appointed U.S. Rep. Kendrick B. Meek to the powerful Democratic Steering Committee, which assigns the committees on which Democratic House members serve. "It's ...
Farewell and good luck to Fred Murry, division director of Family Success Administration
Dec 14, 2006; ... It is with a tear in the eye and a heavy heart everyone feels when they hear the news that Fred Murry is leaving the County on Dec. 15. To know Fred is to love and respect him. For the community and Broward County, residents will continue to benefit from his vision and his legacy of ...
While Black leaders focus on Richards controversy, Najee Ali aims to bring brutalized Black journalists Ann Brown and Tonye Allen back home
Dec 14, 2006; ... Who would have thought that a strange looking white Man spewing the "N" word would overshadow the immediacy of returning two Black journalists to safety? Go figure ... While Jesse Jackson is busy helping Mike Richards work through his issues, community civil rights activist Najee Ali has detoured ...
Governor Bush and First Lady Bush announce Reading in the Arts Contest winners
Dec 14, 2006; ... ORLANDO, FL - Governor Jeb Bush and First Lady Columba Bush recently announced the winners of the Just Read, Florida! Reading in the Arts Contest, Florida's Journey into Neverland. The announcement was made during a ceremony at SeaWorld Orlando's Dolphin Cove on recently. The contest was aimed ...
James S. Rickards Middle School celebrates Reading Across Broward with Dr. Seuss Tribute
Dec 14, 2006; ... Students, teachers and staff at James S. Rickards Middle School (6000 N.E. Ninth Avenue, Oakland Park) celebrate Reading Across Broward with a tribute to Dr. Seuss on Wednesday, Dec. 20th. The celebration begins with North Andrews Gardens Elementary School kindergartners participating in ...
New York City leaders study state's education reforms during visit to Florida
Dec 14, 2006; ... MIRAMAR - Governor Jeb Bush and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently visited Miramar Elementary School in Broward County to learn about the school's success under Florida's "A+" accountability system. They were joined by New York City Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein, Florida State ...
Young Ladies of Tomorrow are blooming Sorority fundraiser highlights local youth
Dec 14, 2006; ... CORAL SPRINGS, FL - The Chi Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is helping to turn today's tiniest grains of sand into tomorrow's precious pearls through its first fundraising event, the Treasures in Bloom: Our Pearls pageant. The pageant, featuring some of Broward County's ...
Florida A&M University's national search for a president moves forward
Dec 14, 2006; ... Board of Trustees committee narrows field to six diverse candidates TALLAHASSEE, FL - The national search for a permanent president at Florida A&M University (FAMU) took a giant step forward recently. Six candidates will be presented to the full Board of Trustees for ...
Hazing charges dropped against FAMU band members
Dec 14, 2006; ... The Florida State Attorney's Office is dropping criminal charges against the four members of Florida A&M University's Marching 100 who were accused of misdemeanor hazing in October. One of the four, James Wheeler, said that he had been publicly humiliated because of the arrest and ...
The supreme roadmap
Dec 14, 2006; ... Aren't you sick and tired of getting lost? Have you ever purchased a map or asked for directions and still couldn't find the place you were looking for? Cities are constantly expanding and building new expressways and by the time the cartographer (map maker) publishes his map, ...
The Gantt Report
Dec 14, 2006; ... Most people I know that are self-proclaimed "Christians" are in reality devilish hypocrites! They don't regularly attend church, they don't read the Bible and they don't adhere to the 10 Commandments! Do you know people that bow their heads before a meal to ask God to bless their ...
Adding insult to injury: New Orleans housing projects to be razed; $130 million to renovate v. estimated $600 million to build new, single-family, 'mixed-income' housing draws ire of community residents
Dec 14, 2006; ... Pending an all but certain decision by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), four major New Orleans housing projects, comprised of some 4,500 apartment units that went up in the '40's and '50's, will likely be demolished despite public outcry from scores of residents who'd ...
Inclusion or exclusion of a people; that's the question: 2.6 million households applying for disaster relief aid after Hurricane Katrina vanish from FEMA's rolls
Dec 14, 2006; ... FEMA has now disclosed that overall, less than 4,700 families, or fewer than one-quarter of 1 percent of all households will receive the maximum limit of $26,200 allotted for post-Katrina aid by the cut-off date which becomes effective in March of 2007. At the same time that advocates ...
Read-to-Lead's Historic Scholarship Tour
Dec 14, 2006; ... MIAMI-DADE, FL - Students from three Miami-Dade County Public Schools, District 1 were treated to a unique educational excursion as a part of Dr. Bob Ingrain's Read-to-Lead Scholarship Tour, a scholarship program for District 1 elementary schools particularly focused on the idea of developing ...
Obesity is a gateway to serious health problems
Dec 14, 2006; ... We've all heard about the dangers of "gateway drugs" such as marijuana and alcohol - that using these substances may lead to much bigger problems like chemical abuse, risky behavior and other concerns. But what activity into your day, such as: * Walk or bike to your ...
Seven steps of forgiving
Dec 14, 2006; ... At a glance 1. Select a bitter sorrow, a serious grievance against someone, or a punishing charge against yourself, and review it in complete detail. 2. Hold in your mind the image of whatever is to be forgiven - yourself, another person, a past event - and say, "I release you ...
VIC and Doral Golf Resort and Spa help students tap into Miami's $13.9 billion hospitality industry
Dec 14, 2006; ... VIC creates executive opportunities for minorities on Dec. 2 at Career Fair MIAMI, FL - The Visitor Industry Council (VIC) hosted an exclusive job fair at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa on Nov. 14, the first of many VIC-supported Hospitality career fairs. The VIC program provides ...
Club Level and VIP area tickets FAMU vs. Florida men's basketball game
Dec 14, 2006; ... Just wanted to send out a reminder that both Club Level and VIP area tickets for both of these upcoming basketball doubleheaders are still available. FAMU Rattlers vs. NCAA Champion Florida Gators men's game and Vanderbilt Commodores vs. South Florida Bulls women's game on Sunday, Dec ....
Tiffany Renee' Canion giving back to the community
Dec 14, 2006; ... Tiffany Renee' Canion will be hosting a cheerleading camp at Joseph C. Carter (formerly known as Sunland Park) on Sunday, Dec. 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tiffany is a Tuskegee University cheerleader in Alabama (Historically Black College). Tiffany is hoping to inspire someone from ...
Sex after 60: A natural part of life
Dec 14, 2006; ... What does sex after 60 make you think about? About being older, losing interest and leaving sex behind? Or about a vital, vibrant sexuality experienced by millions of older adults? In a survey conducted by the National Council on the Aging (NCOA) and funded by Pfizer, Inc., more than ...
Westside Gazette Seniors Health & Wellness Q & A- Dr. Charlene Shaw
Dec 14, 2006; ... Westside Gazette (WG): As a physician who specializes in the care of elderly patients, what are some preventative measures that you would advise, persons to take to help them to stay healthier and more productive, in their later years in life? Dr. Charlene Shaw (DCS): Preventative ...
Black Americans - and Alzheimer's disease
Dec 14, 2006; ... As we age, most of us eventually notice some slewed thinking and problems remembering certain things. However, serious memory loss, confusion and other major changes in the way our minds work are not a normal part of aging. They could be signs of Alzheimer's disease. Today 4.5 ...
Things seniors should consider when choosing a doctor
Dec 14, 2006; ... Things to consider when selecting a doctor: * Is the location of the doctor's office important? How far can I travel to see the doctor? * Is the hospital the doctor admits patients to important to me? * Is the age, sex, race, or religion of the doctor important? * ...
Who's caring for the caregivers? AARP unveils new report on trends in support for family caregivers
Dec 14, 2006; ... A growing number of older persons with disabilities are receiving care in home and community-based settings rather than in nursing homes, and family members continue to provide the vast majority of the care they receive. These family caregivers are often juggling multiple roles at home and in ...
HIV/AIDS and Black American seniors
Dec 14, 2006; ... The Human Immunodeficiency Virus, (HIV), the virus that causes Acquired Immune Disorder Syndrome (AIDS), does not discriminate, and no one, including the senior population, is immune to the disease. The 1997 surveillance reports from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...
Seniors and the workplace
Dec 14, 2006; ... Now that America's senior citizens' Social Security benefits are not subject to penalty for earning money after age 65, the Senior Job Bank arrives to offer a proven, free and easy-to-use web site for actually 'finding' the perfect employment opportunity through a worldwide source. Take ...
Stroke Survival Tips
Dec 14, 2006; ... If you have experienced a stroke or know you're at risk for one, adhering to these simple steps will help you to reduce your risk and to prepare yourself for a possible event. Reduce Your Risk Each Day ... * Talk to your doctor Your physician is your guide to preventing ...
Town of Eatonville designated as Florida's 150th 'Community for a Lifetime'
Dec 14, 2006; ... Designation marks significant milestone TALLAHASSEE - Governor Jeb Bush and Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) Interim Secretary Charles Corley recently announced the town of Eatonville's designation as Florida's 150th Community for a Lifetime (CFAL). The designation marks a milestone ...
BECON program wins Emmy
Dec 14, 2006; ... The Suncoast Regional Emmys recently held its awards ceremony for 2006 and Broward School Beat, produced by BECON, won an Emmy in the category of education and schools program. "This is the second Emmy award for a BECON program," said Dr. Phyllis Schiffer Simon, director of BECON. "Last ...
Percussion Fusion 2007-Drumline extravaganza in South Florida
Dec 14, 2006; ... Trinity Promotions, a Fort Lauderdale based company, presents its inaugural event in Sunrise, Fla. The event, Percussion Fusion 2007 held in January, promises to be the most spirited and action packed competition among high school percussion lines in the South Florida region. This ...
African Storyteller Madafo at Coral Springs Museum of Art
Dec 14, 2006; ... Join us for an afternoon of African Storytelling with Madafo on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007 at 3 p.m. Madafo Lloyd Wilson has worked as a storyteller and musician since the early 1980s. His work is patterned in the spirit of the "Griot" those individuals responsible for keeping the history, ...