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By MARGARITA SWEETING district, but also for the mature, le- Special to South Florida Times gitimate, and respectable manner in which our community addressed Miami-Dade County Public issues of equity, fairness, and ac- Schools Superintendent Alberto cess.” Carvalho promised the imple- The presentation came after the mentation of what he called “poli- Committee for Fair Access and Eq- cies, procedures, and uitable Distribution practices,” that would of Public Contracts, address recommen- a committee estab- DISPARITY STUDY FMU/8A dations made by com- lished by the Urban munity leaders after League, the NAACP, Dr. Clark-Artis an audit of a recent and the BAC Funding disparity study. Corporation, made Inauguration T. Willard Fair, president and a list of 15 recommendations after CEO of the Urban League of Great- reviewing the results of the dispar- er Miami was optimistic that Carv- ity study. Carvalho agreed to 12 of alho’s commitment would move the them looking for most to come to school board in a positive direction. fruition within a four month period. “We have a reason to celebrate,” “It’s a viable time frame if he’s said Fair. “Not only are we elated serious,” said Ron Frazier, CEO of over the recommendations that are PHOTO COURTESY OF MIAMIURBANLEAGUE.ORG FILE PHOTO being implemented by the school PLEASE TURN TO DISPARITY/3A T. Willard Fair Alberto Carvalho Oprah Winfrey salutes the mission of Estella Pyfrom

PALM BEACH By DAPHNE TAYLOR CALIBE/5A Special to South Florida Times Diaspora It's not everyday that Oprah Win- frey comes calling! But when she Weekly does, most people are sure to answer the call! Recently, the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), called on West Palm Beach's own, Estella Pyfrom, founder and creator of Estella's Brilliant Bus! In the past year and a half, Estella's PHOTO COURTESY OF ESTELLA PYFROM Brilliant Bus, an elaborate computer MOBILE LEARNING: Bus travels to needy neigh- lab on wheels which travels to impov- borhoods to teach children. erished areas teaching kids computers, has been acknowledged worldwide, her various philanthropic work. Pyfrom including at the White House, for its inno- will be featured as part of "Oprah's The vative mobile computer. And clearly, Py- Life You Want Weekend" tour, which from was ecstatic to meet President Barack comes to Miami, October 24 and 25 to Obama and former President George H.W. the American Airlines Arena. On that

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY M. JURY M. BY ILLUSTRATION PHOTO Bush and their two First Ladies. No doubt, Friday evening, “Lady O” will take to the it was an undeniable honor. But when stage in a solo act for two hours. But on Oprah's company called a few weeks ago, that Saturday, Oprah's hand-picked ex- HEALTH/6A Pyfrom couldn't believe it. “How could perts and motivational speakers will en- Stride for you not get excited about Oprah?” she gage and delight the crowd with ways to quipped from her living room just days change their lives. It is also on Saturday that Breast Cancer after OWN and Harpo Studios wrapped PLEASE TURN TO ESTELLA/2A Estella Pyfrom filming her at home and about town for

STATE BROWARD will seek contractors in construction, technology and professional services such as legal and accounting. The Former lieutenant governor South Florida Times spoke with Broward County Public School Supt. Robert W. Runcie about how the school system plans to assist minorities in gaining con- says Scott and staff bullied her tract opportunities. “That is a huge priority for me,” Run- By MICHELLE HOLLINGER at New Birth Faith Cathedral in Miami cie said. “We are making sure compa- Special to South Florida Times on Tuesday. Speaking to the audience of nies are getting prepared for the scale about 100 bible study attendees, Carroll of the project, obtaining sufficient bond- Weeks before Gov. Rick Scott’s bid for made clear her disdain for Scott, implying ing capacity and partnering where ap- re-election is decided, his former lieu- that he thought he was God because of the propriate.” tenant governor has released a book that way that he treated her. Some of the school system’s efforts explains why he shouldn’t prevail. The “I stood here during the campaign in include restructuring the purchasing 174-page, “When You Get There,” is Jen- 2010 to ask you for your vote,” she said. “I department, hiring a new purchasing nifer Carroll’s autobiography and the two also took a lot of heat for supporting the director and creating a new office of years of her life as the first black woman to positions in our campaign, but I was will- supplier diversity and outreach, Runcie serve as the state’s second-in command is ing to come into a territory where you said. School officials have also begun a part of her story. probably will never see another Republi- speaking with minority suppliers such Carroll, a retired U.S. Navy lieuten- can coming to ask you for your vote. But as construction companies about build- ant commander, signed copies of this one I did because I value you ing to capacity to take advantage of the her book as a person.” major projects.

Carroll wrote in her book that PHOTO COURTESY OF BROWARD SCHOOL BOARD “I want to make sure the community is ready to competitively bid and deliv- she worked with black political con- Robert Runcie sultant Clarence McKee in the 2010 er high quality services as opportunities campaign, to devise a plan to reach emerge,” Runcie said. “On our end, we out to black voters with local news- will try to make sure the size of the bids papers, radio and phone calls and For Runcie equal we send out are structured to create max- despite the Scott campaign’s ob- imum opportunities for local businesses.” jections, she attended a forum in Black business owners should make Miami hosted by Curry, who also opportunity is sure they are a part of the planning pro- hosts a popular radio show and is cess before contract bidding begins, said a former president of the Miami- Adora Obie Nweze, president of the Mi- Dade branch of the N.A.A.C.P. ami Dade branch of the NAACP and pres- “The campaign didn’t want it, schools’ priority ident of the Florida State Conference of but I did it anyway,” writes Car- the NAACP. She encouraged black busi- roll, who now works as a politi- ness owners to submit recommendations By ALLISON HORTON cal consultant for WJXT, Chan- on how to address issues facing the black Special to South Florida Times nel 4 in Jacksonville. business community and to monitor the In thanking Bishop Victor Superintendent of Broward County process. Curry for inviting her to speak Public Schools, Robert W. Runcie seeks to “Get something in writing in case and to sign books, Carroll sa- provide the leadership needed to ensure leadership changes,” Obie Nweze said. luted Curry for being “smart that black businesses will share in the “Black professionals should identify is- enough to know not to be contracts and other benefits from the $800 sues and work on the front end to address threatened by powerful wom- million school bond, if approved by voters them.” en,” she said regarding the in November, 2014. If the referendum is passed, Broward women on Curry’s staff. Broward County Public Schools have County public schools plan to make sev- “Some men, think they’re placed a referendum on the Nov. 4 ballot eral critical repairs to roofs, air condition- God, they act like they’re seeking a 30-year, $800 million bond to ing systems, windows and doors, Runcie God, they control your life, make critical repairs to its 300 buildings, said. The funds will also be used to re- they manipulate you, they school officials said. place outdated fire alarm and video cam- do all these things, they’re in The referendum is expected to create era systems. control and have the power 8,800 jobs and have a $1.2 billion impact on Computers in the schools will also be over you. That happened the local economy, according to an indepen- updated, Runcie said. to me when I was in office,” dent study school officials commissioned. “More than 60 percent of comput- said Carroll “For a woman But what is being done to ensure ers are over five years old,” Runcie said. PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHELLE HOLLINGER in politics, in a non-traditional black business owners get a share of the “There is a 5 to 1 student to computer ra- AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Former Lieutenant Governor Jennifer economic pie? If the referendum is ap- tio, which is very high.” Carroll tells all about why Governor Scott is wrong for Florida. PLEASE TURN TO CARROLL/2A proved, Broward County public schools PLEASE TURN TO RUNCIE/2A

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ESTELLA, FROM 1A There are others who will be honored goes from Head Start through 12th grade. been featured in numerous articles in both in Miami, but Hettrick said she is not at It's been a whirlwind for the 77-year newspapers and magazines and has won Pyfrom's story will be featured on the big liberty to provide their names or infor- old Pyfrom, who, for the past year and a countless awards, including being named a screens at the arena, as part of an acknowl- mation at this time. She would also not half has been non-stop with the "Brilliant 2014 African American Achiever in Broward edgment and a "thank you" for do-good- reveal whether the honorees will person- Bus," even taking it on the road in August County. The Disney Corporation is doing a ers from the local area. According to Chel- ally be greeted by Oprah, but it is a fact to New Orleans for the Essence Festival's documentary on her life, and on October 13- sea Hettrick, Director of Communications that Oprah’s team is giving Pyfrom star first ever #YESWECODE Tech Village. 16, she will fly to San Francisco for Dream- for OWN, there is a call for online submis- treatment - sending a chauffer-driven car She took nearly 100 kids with her, and force 2014, one of the largest technology sions in each market that “Oprah’s The Life to pick her up from her West Palm Beach both the boys and girls groups from Estel- and motivational events in the world. She’ll You Want Weekend” is visiting this fall for home, driving her to the arena in Miami! la's Brilliant Bus won first place in a coding be a featured speaker, along with the likes people who deserve a “Standing Ovation.” A producer from Harpo Studios in Chi- contest - building mobile apps, and com- of Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Anthony Rob- Pyfrom has been selected as one of those cago, and four other crew members spent peting with kids from around the world. bins, will.i.am, and many other celebrities, individuals. "Throughout the event, we will two full days with Pyfrom, interviewing her, Ironically, Pyfrom didn't learn the comput- technology and world leaders. She has also be referencing various local community her family, staff, and those impacted by her er until the age of 70, and it was at age 71 been contacted by the Steve Harvey show as members who are making a difference," high tech mobile computer lab. The crew that she took her retirement pension and well as the Queen Latifah Show. "I'm appre- said Hettrick. Limited tickets are still avail- filmed her at Village Academy in Delray savings, bought a tour bus, and outfitted it ciative of all of the local as well as the nation- able at www.oprahweekend.com. Beach, a very unique model school which with 18 high tech computers, thus starting al media," said Pyfrom, who maintains she her "computer bus," hoping to bridge the is still shy, despite all the publicity. But, she technology gap between the privileged says, she has come out of her shell a lot, since and those from underserved communi- beginning the project. "I'm getting better at ties. “We go to places where there’s a great it (speaking in front of cameras)" she said. need. We’re not looking to glide on ‘Easy But despite all the fanfare from around Street.’ We want to know how we could help the globe, Pyfrom says it amazes and them improve and overcome some of their disappoints her that she gets more inter- greatest challenges,” said Pyfrom, regard- est, and even more financial support for ing those whom she serves. She says she is her “Brilliant Bus” from far away places committed to bridging the digital divide. like Africa and United Kingdom, and all It was in 2012 that she actually got the throughout the United States, rather than bus off the ground and running, as she from right here at home. "I'm not sure why initially put the project on hold during that is, but it makes me a bit sad. I need an illness suffered by her husband. Since more local support." she said. She also then, however, she's taken her bus from indicated that if she could have any wish stadiums to schools and underprivileged for her project, it would be for funding neighborhoods teaching computers to to pay her staff, which are all volunteers. those in need. The accolades, awards and Estella's Brilliant Bus is a non-profit busi- honors have poured in ever since. In ad- ness, where volunteers and donations dition to the White House visit last year, are greatly appreciated, she said. where she was named a National Point of Light, she was also recognized as a CNN For more information or to help out PHOTO COURTESY OF ESTELLA PYFROM Top 10 Hero, hosted by CNN's Anderson Estella’s Brilliant Bus in any way, please COMPUTER TRAINING: Estella teaches community children computer lessons on Estella’s Bril- Cooper, and she was featured on NBC's reach her at 561-985-1889 or at wepy- liant Bus. Nightly News with Brian Williams. She's [email protected]. Betrayal by Scott devastating Runcie promotes contractor access RUNCIE, FROM 1A CARROLL, FROM 1A being bullied and manipu- “I was crushed. I was lated by Scott’s staff out of depressed. I didn’t want to The $800 million bond is expected to cost the average homeowner in the county loyalty to him and the Re- see the light of day. I really role, you will get jabs, you about $50 a year, Runcie said. publican party. felt that this was the end will get stabbed,” If the referendum is approved, he expects open bidding for contracts to begin in “My personal experi- for me,” said Carroll, who She said that on March early summer. ence with sticking it out credits God, her family 12, 2013, she was “am- Runcie anticipates completing the critical repairs in seven years with $250 mil- and not listening to my and “prayer warriors,” with bushed” by Scott's chief of lion of the $800 million being used for HVAC repairs. He expects the total $800 mil- God at the time when I helping her to recover. staff, Adam Hollingsworth lion to be raised in five years. should have was sticking Scott's campaign de- and general counsel Pete A six-month independent needs assessment study determined the 300 buildings it out with Gov. Scott as his clined to address Carroll's Antonacci, who forced her in the Broward County school system has a $3 billion need over the next five years lieutenant governor, for the specific allegations. A state- to resign because of her but Runcie said it is “not a foregone conclusion” to turn to taxpayers for more help. wrong reasons,” she said. ment issued by spokes- past public relations work He expects decreases in the maintenance and energy costs due to repairs to air con- The Republican Party woman Jackie Schutz said for a veterans' group linked ditioning systems and roof leakages. should have embraced her Carroll "made the right in an internet cafe fraud in- “As we continue to reduce our operating costs, it is going to allow us to have more historical position as the decision for her family by vestigation. Carroll was not dollars available through our millage rate,” Runcie said. “Then we can chip away at first black lieutenant gov- resigning." accused of wrongdoing. the rest of the work that needs to be done.” ernor and leveraged it to Carroll’s book was pub- “God has a way of shak- Broward County public schools still maintains $30-$35 million in its annual budgets recruit blacks to the party, lished by Advantage, a ing us up sometimes, to for capital projects, Runcie said. On Oct. 30, the school system is holding a contractor Carroll explained. Instead, South Carolina company on either let us know we’re fair at its office at 7770 W. Oakland Park Blvd. to prequalify workers for current construc- she said, she was “asked to August 27, her 55th birthday, on the wrong path and we tion opportunities to perform repairs at the schools. For more information, contact Bro- leave office for something I and is available at Amazon. need to just step off that ward County public schools office of supplier diversity and outreach at (754) 321-0550. path or to get some fools had nothing to do with.” out of our way,” said Car- Carroll said the “be- Michelle Hollinger can roll, who explained that trayal” devastated her and be reached at michellehol- she remained silent about ruined her reputation. [email protected] Breaking News! Visit us online at SFLTimes.com

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PHOTO COURTESY OF FREDERICA S. WILSON MOTHERS: (From left) Marian Tolan; Queen Brown; Sabrina Fulton; Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla); Congresswoman Shelia Jackson-Lee (D-Texas); Gwenn Carr; Valerie Bell; and Lesley McSpadden. Congresswoman Wilson hosts Mothers of tragedy Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Foundation My Brother’s Keeper town hall meeting on Friday, will serve as panelists. (FL-24), chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus “My September 26th. The families of Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin, Brother’s Keeper” Task Force, brought together, for the first The Reverend Al Sharpton, host of MSNBC’s PoliticsNation, Sean Bell and Eviton Brown participated in a series of panel time in the nation’s capital, mothers and family members will serve as moderator. Broderick Johnson and Jim Shelton, discussions along with law enforcement officials, educators, of murdered children for the Congressional Black Caucus co-chairs of the White House “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative, community leaders, clergy and other stakeholders. Disparity Committee yields results with School Board spending

DISPARITY, FROM 1A Carvalho said he’s “actually embraced board as early as November with final ap- and encouraged positive dialogue without the robust conversation in the community proval as early as December. a hint of hostility. As a result, community the BAC. “The administrative part should about historic inequities perhaps not cre- Meanwhile, “We’re going to have a issues have been brought to the forefront be done in 30 days because it doesn’t ated by us but up to us to solve.” hybrid M/WBE program which shall ob- and we have worked cooperatively to de- need board approval. The policy part is One of the key ways he said this could serve racial and gender goals specific to velop the right and fair approach to posi- what could take 60 to 90 days because it be done was through verification of sub contracts,” said Carvalho. tive change,” said Fair. has to go before the board for a vote.” payment information. According to Carv- Other recommendations included Working together, Carvalho added, Carvalho assured committee mem- alho, there needs to be inspection, moni- implementation of an anti-discrimination “is especially important to me because bers that he is moving forward with his toring and compliance. So, the Office of policy and program related to contracting, we cannot do this alone. We must rely on role in these initiatives and expressed a Economic Opportunity has already craft- procurement, bonding, and financial assis- community partners to position the mem- willingness to work together. ed a compliance and monitoring system tance; a diversity and inclusion policy for bers of our community with the right skill “We presented valid concerns to Su- that will provide real-time data reporting procurement; open channels to communi- set to enter or re-enter the workforce.” perintendent Carvalho, and he responded on workforce compliance. ty dialogue; and community partnerships. At Tuesday night’s school board meet- in a way that was respectful, and demon- Additionally, M-DCPS has agreed to Everyone present at the meeting saw open ing, a commercial anti-discrimination di- strated his willingness to work together reinstate the Minority/Women Business lines of communication as an integral part versity and inclusion training resolution toward a mutual and fair resolution,” said Enterprise (M/WBE) program. The plan to forging change. passed in first reading with the caveat that Fair. is to bring the policy before the school “The superintendent was receptive any training meet state requirements.

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WHAT WE THINK Conspiracy? Will Florida’s black voters One has to wonder whether the primary threat to the life of President Obama and the First Family comes from outside of the United States; from extremists in the Middle East, from those within the United States- make a difference? extremists from red states or from the Secret Service tasked with guarding them. Never in the history of Will Rick Scott remain Florida’s governor or will Char- After being named Charlie Crist’s running mate, it was America has this question found legitimacy. Today, un- lie Crist beat him in the November 4th election? Unfortu- learned that candidate Taddeo’s voter registration says fortunately, it does. nately for many black people, whether “under the tree” she is “non-Hispanic white.” Her staff denied that she was It seems to have started when the mere prospect of or downtown sipping lattes, neither candidate Crist nor aware of that. So with Taddeo-Goldstein for lieutenant Obama’s victory began to spread throughout the na- incumbent Scott registers excitement. governor, Crist has the first Hispanic female candidate for tion. Early in the discrediting effort was the attack on his However, precisely because most black voters are that position who is a popular party leader and prodigious birth certificate, alleging that he certainly is not a “real” Democrats, they will, more than likely, hold their noses fundraiser. And, she can deliver coveted Jewish and His- American. Then, Obama was cast a Marxist, a Socialist, and vote a democratic slate right down the line. Charlie panic votes. an Islamic sympathizer and more. Former House Speaker Crist, now running as a Democrat after badly losing the Apparently, Charlie Crist figures he knows how to woo Newt Gingrich said Obama displays “Kenyan, anti-colo- 2010 U. S. Senate race as an Independent to ultra-conser- black voters. His office in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s nial behavior” and numerous other derogatory comments vative Republican Marko Rubio, is keenly aware of black black community is filled with young, white political peo- from members of Congress, the Senate and throughout voting habits. ple and a few black community workers. Crist will be very spheres of influence in the United States were heard. (Unless you were under a rock or are pained to re- visible at important black affairs during this final month of Throughout Obama’s tenure as president, patriot member the debacle, then black Democratic Congress- campaigning. He will especially make the rounds of key groups have grown from approximately 150 to nearly man Kendrick Meek, who could not win the 2010 Senate black churches throughout the state. 1100 and the numbers continue to grow. race, assisted Rubio by splitting the black vote with Crist. Now here’s a candidate who wants black votes, but re- While political support for the president was sufficient So Rubio won the race by one percentage point. Selfish, fuses to name a black person to his cabinet! Here's a man to elect him in 2008 and again in 2012, the hate growing stupid stuff flushed the black vote right down the drain. that wants to be governor, again, but he offers no discern- in America that is directed at the first black president Rubio doesn’t owe black people a thing!) able quid pro quo for black votes. Charlie may make it continues to swell. Threats to kill the president began in Charlie Crist was the Republican governor of Florida happen because he knows black voting habits. Blacks will 2008 with skinhead members, and then grew to neo-Nazi from 2007 to 2011. In 2010 he became an Independent either vote for him or stay home. The end game is to keep groups and other extremists on America’s shores. A na- and in 2012 he switched to the Democratic Party and sup- black votes from going to Scott. tional conspiracy to cause the demise of the president is ported Barack Obama’s successful reelection bid. Scott Since Charlie Crist nixed a black person as his lieu- alive and well among these groups and many more. squeaked by in 2010 and became governor with the help tenant governor running mate and, thus far, no black per- The mission of the Secret Service is first to protect the of his black female running mate Jennifer Carroll and son has been named to anything, Congressman Hastings President of the United States and the first family. The insti- some 60 thousand black Republican votes. Under very suggests Gertrude Walker of Fort Pierce for Secretary of tution of the presidency must, at all costs be guaranteed. suspicious circumstances, Scott sidelined, then got rid of, State. Walker is the longtime black Supervisor of Elections After all, he is the most powerful person in the world. Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll. for St. Lucie County. But one must ask, with the rising-tide of hate through- A chagrined Alcee Hastings, the very popular black Gertrude Walker has been with the Supervisor of Elec- out our nation, should protection of the president require Democratic Congressman from Miramar is on record tions office for 32 years and has acquired an encyclopedic more or less vigilance than ever before particularly for going-off on Charlie Crist for not naming a black to knowledge of election laws and processes. The Secretary of since threats to Obama are three times more than to any his hoped to be cabinet. Early on there was speculation State has become a pivotal position nationally in interpret- other president? that Crist would name a black as his lieutenant governor ing election laws and implementing rules and procedures. Is allowing a man with a gun onto the president’s running mate, but he didn’t. Instead he chose Annette As Elections Supervisor, Walker is not free from con- elevator fulfilling the Secret Service’s mission? When Taddeo, the female Hispanic Democratic Party leader of troversy having won wars against the Tea Party, former bullets hit the White House and days pass before any Miami-Dade County. black conservative Congressman Allen West and others. investigation occurs, demonstrate a lack of protection Taddeo is a 47-year-old successful businesswoman West and the Tea Party sued Walker’s office charging vot- for the most powerful man in the world? Is allowing a whose full name is Annette J. Taddeo-Goldstein. Her er fraud in his 2012 reelection loss to Democrat Patrick man to run into the White House, run past the stairway father, Anthony Taddeo was an Italian-American from Murphy. to the first family’s residence and be allowed to live, re- New Jersey and her mother is Colombian. Annette Al Calloway is a longtime journalist who began his ca- flect the phenominal skills of the Secret Service or does came to America as a 17 year-old and lived in Hunts- reer with the Atlanta Inquirer during the early 1960s civil this resemble a willingness to watch, or engineer the ville, Ala. She converted to Judaism and married Eric rights struggle. He is writing a book of essays. He may be demise of a president? Goldstein, but does not use her married name on the ballot. reached at [email protected] Reaching out, reaching back, reaching down Are we simply victims of education, training, and subsequently employment In fact, there was probably dignity in any work not time and place? Or are we at a living wage. That in fact, many folks accept receipt done under the whip or under threat of death for not really Captains of our fate? of subsidies over their lifetime as a normal way of life. working. I just spent a lovely four Years ago, during a program I hosted on Cable tele- Therein lies the rub. days on the False River, actually an ‘ox bow’ lake that was vision, I interviewed a professor of Anthropology/So- We are not in Africa. Haven’t been for so long. This is once part of the Mississippi River. The False River has made ciology (FIU) who explained that during slavery, and the only system we know. And what do we know? a significant impression on the land surrounding it- it is very immediately after emancipation, blacks had little or no We know that people don’t have to remain trapped in fertile: sugar cane, cotton, pecans, and other vegetables are incentive to work (at subsistence wages) and that lega- a cycle of hopelessness, or fantasy. grown there. And, ‘naked ladies’, beautiful red wild flowers, cy has had a lingering effect. It’s hard to argue against While we are no longer chattel slaves, too many black pop up all around. that theory. minds are still wrapped in the chains of the legacy of The nearest town, New Roads, is in the heart of one Barring the exceptions of a few entrepreneurs, intel- whips and chains, and the hanging ropes. What needs to of the oldest Parishes in Louisiana - settled in the 1700s lectuals, inventors, and those spurred on by their internal be done to loosen that grip? by the French. All things French still dominates the area, drive for greatness (teachers, artists, nurses, scientists, It will be nearly impossible as long as black boys re- and is well preserved: the culture, the names on the street and other candidates for semi-sainthood) I tend to agree main targets for murder; as long as black girls’ lives are signs and on storefronts, as well as the surnames of the with the professor. Why work? not equally valued as white girls; as long as black men are folk - both Cajun and Creole (I admit that at first glance, I One hundred fifty years after the ‘emancipation’, I incarcerated instead of educated; as long as black wom- find it difficult to always tell the difference between those often still hear one reason that many blacks don’t want en continue to earn less than all other working groups; as two groups). Whites and blacks round out the population- to work- or have few incentives to ‘labor’ is that we were long as we are not free in Africa but discounted in Amer- seemingly totally integrated, or at least, de-segregated. forced to work in America as chattel slaves, and if only we ica. Things look beautiful around the False River. The land were left in Africa……we would not be forced to work. At I just hope that if you are one of the ones who has is abundant with plantings, and the surface appears to be least that is the wistful sentiment often heard. ‘escaped’; have pulled yourself up by your bootstraps; one of prosperity and growth: a Walmart had just opened Yet, I wonder. If we were still in Africa, what would we have developed your brain muscle and studied or in town. A young black Mayor is credited for bringing be doing? thought your way out of the ghetto; have moved on up; much of the new-found prosperity to the town. Now we know that not all of us were Princes, Princess- have ‘made it’ in any other way; I hope you keep one Despite appearances, the friend I was visiting regaled es, Chiefs or other noble-born who were captured and hand reaching out, reaching back, reaching down, in me with how the region is rife with un/underemployment, traded into enslavement. There had to have been some order to pull some one or more of your fellows along dismal education achievement, and a growing resigna- goat herders in the group! I suspect there was dignity in with you. tion to being ‘on the dole’ amongst too many blacks who that role, in Africa. What’s the alternative? live there. I suspect there must also have been dignity in tending My friend expressed her concern how acceptable it fires, raising children, hunting and gathering, and all the Antonia Williams-Gary may be reached at toniwg1@ was for generations of folk to no longer try to get other ‘jobs’ required to keep the African society intact. gmail.com

Amendment 2-Florida Smoking Gun - NO Amendment does NOT require a doctor’s As one can see, underneath Amendment other ethnic groups in the our state, this is prescription, just a certification; or, that it 2’s “covers of compassion, ” lies a viper- no time to give pot respectability to our Pot, weed, reefer, grass—whatever you gives a broad grant of immunity from civil ous threat to the health, safety and quality youth by opening the “medi-pot” flood call it, it is still marijuana! and criminal liability to those who dis- of life of our neighborhoods, families and gates and making things even worse. Florida voters will soon vote on whether pense, sell or use pot , it also: children. It takes an illegal drug--whose This is a call to arms, Florida! to legalize marijuana for “medical” use • Allows so-called “caregivers” with NO potency has tripled over the past twenty I am not alone in opposing this dan- under Amendment 2. required medical training and NO back- years--calls it medicine--and unleashes it gerous Amendment. The Florida Medi- This dangerous Amendment must be ground checks to dispense medical pot— on an uninformed and unsuspecting pub- cal Association, the Florida Chamber of viewed in the context of its impact on the even if they are drug dealers—as long as lic—and children. Commerce, and seven former Members quality of life for Floridians-especially they are at least 21 years of age. Parents and grandparents should be of the Florida Supreme Court have all an- children. It signals a potential turning • Places NO restrictions on the location concerned about Amendment 2’s poten- nounced their opposition. point in our state’s history. of so-called “medical marijuana treatment tial negative impact on children? Amendment 2 must be shot down! Under the pretense of helping the sick, centers” (“pot shops”)—that could locate According to the National Institute on Let them know that we are not willing to Amendment 2 would label marijuana near a store or school in your neighbor- Drug Abuse, in 2012, nearly 25 percent of risk the future of our children! “medicine” resulting in it being dis- hood; and, 10th graders admitted to smoking mari- As South Florida Times columnist Al pensed, not just to the so-called sick, but • Imposes NO age limit on users; juana. As to the drug itself, it said that Calloway wrote a few months ago: to children of all ages as well—without pa- • Allows teens to get marijuana WITH- marijuana’s negative effects include im- “I have rarely met a dope fiend that didn’t rental consent! OUT parental consent; and, pairing memory, learning skills; attention start out smoking weed. I’m talking pill pop- I support efforts to help those suffer- • Permits marijuana to be put into food and judgment. pers to heroin addicts, coke sorters to crack ing from real debilitating illnesses, but such as brownies and snacks which can That’s why Amendment 2 is smoking and opium smokers. People who smoke Amendment 2 goes far beyond that wor- be accidently ingested by children. gun evidence of an all-out cultural and marijuana sooner or later tend to dabble thy cause. It is nothing more than “smok- How many “caregivers” and “pot shops” secular war on our children and families. with other drugs and many get caught-up.” ing gun” evidence of a back door attempt are we talking about? In no way, even under the pretense of And, so it will be with medical pot. to legalize recreational use of marijuana The Florida Department of Health es- medicine, should we make marijuana le- I urge everyone to Vote No on Amend- in Florida. timates that there will be nearly 24,000 gal in Florida. ment 2. We cannot afford to make this wrong “caregivers” in Broward; 34,000 in Miami- It would pose a real and present danger turn! Dade; and 15,000 in Palm Beach counties to all communities, but especially those in Reverend O’Neal Dozier is Senior Pas- So why is it so dangerous? alone and over 400,000 statewide. As to low income neighborhoods many of which tor, The Worldwide Christian Center Church, After reviewing the full text of this pot shops, the estimate for Broward, Mi- are already suffering from the ravages of Pompano Beach, Florida; Former Board Amendment—and not just the deceptive ami-Dade and Palm Beach counties are drug violence, addiction and poor schools. Member, One Church, One Child; and, former ballot summary-- I agree! 168, 239, and126, respectively and nearly At a time when African-American high Member of the 17th Circuit Judicial Nominat- In addition to not telling us that the 2,000 statewide! school graduation rates are below all ing Commission serving Broward County. Breaking News!Visitusonlineat SFLTimes.com

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PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID I. MUIR Calibe Thompson DAVID I. MUIR/SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES By CALIBE THOMPSON Special to South Florida Times Islanders for Crist Get out the Vote You can imagine my surprise when in response to my first SFL- Times Op Ed on being Caribbean American rather than African American, a reader informed me that I should be grateful for all that African Americans have done to pave the way for us “aliens” to be here. I never meant to start a war with anyone. I did mean to start a conversation about celebrating our uniqueness and differ- ences. I personally believe everyone from every culture should Caribbean Bar Association has celebrate the things that make them exceptional. That said, I recently discovered that the word “exceptionalism” does not, by definition, imply superiority. But conservative its’ annual gala for scholarships American writers have promoted its use in that way and that’s how I want to use it to start another conversation. I want to talk about Caribbean Exceptionalism - that something about our people that makes us extraordinary. It’s funny that as proud and exceptional as we Caribbean folks often are individually, we don’t generally talk about ourselves that way as a community. But we should. As a region, even as individual countries, I’m not sure what I can point to us doing that’s super spectacular. But our sons and daughters individually, at home and abroad, certainly are doing exceptional things, and have been for generations. From sportsmen like the now omnipresent Jamaican Usain Bolt, and Trinidadian Olympic champion Ato Boldon, who was the featured interview on the premier episode of The Carib- bean Diaspora Weekly, to political powerhouses like Barbadian Attorney General Eric Holder and world class entertainers like Beyoncé Knowles of Bahamian heritage, Caribbean blood runs in every echelon of popular culture and societal influence. The list of names I referred to in the perspective is pretty extensive. I’d say for a few tiny islands that are still referred to as “third world countries”, we’re pretty amazing. DAVID I. MUIR/SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES Watch the premier episode of The Caribbean Diaspora Week- ly on our website, to explore some of the reasons I think we excel Caribbean Bar Association past presidents Alison Smith, Schuyler Smith, Carol Green von Kaul, Cherine Smith wherever we go. Set your DVR or go to early church service and be Valbrun, Lisa Colon Heron, Sherylle Francis, Pamela Gordon, Sheldon Philp, Robert Vaughn, Marlon Hill, Neil De- home by 11:30AM so you don’t miss each Sunday's episode on SFL Leon and Jerry Hamilton in attendance at the Caribbean Bar Association’s 18th Annual Scholarship Banquet, / The CW Network (Ch 39 / Comcast 11).Calibe can be reached at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel on Saturday, October 4, 2014 [email protected]. 6A | OCTOBER 9 — 15, 2014 | SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES | SFLTIMES.COM SFLTIMES.COM | SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES | OCTOBER 9 — 15, 2014 | 7A

Pink Strydes Know About The Free celebrating Cancer Help Line By the National Cancer Institute founder BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 24, 2014 — An African American man in his 60's has read about a new targeted therapy for lung cancer. His friend, a pack a day smoker for over 30 years, was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. He wants to know more about this treatment option and what side effects his PHOTO COURTESY OF C.B. HANIF Robinson’s friend might experience. FOR THE WOMEN: Flanked by Pink Strydes CEO Cynthia Holloman, left, and Secretary Pas- Every day, people in the African-American community have questions cale Bonnegue, right, is designer Latara King. “We’ve incorporated some professional models about cancer, whether about their own fight with the disease, or about a with our breast cancer survivors,” said Holloman, “to make our survivors feel comfortable legacy family member, a friend or a co-worker. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) about what they’re doing as they walk down the runway.” can help you get the answers to your questions over the telephone at no cost to you. When you call 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237), a free and By C.B. HANIF willing to share that with the public. So I wasn’t sure that we confidential service of the NCI, a cancer information specialist is ready and Special to South Florida Times would be able to pull it off. IF YOU GO willing to assist you on the line, taking as much time as you need to answer “But Vanessa was tenacious,” said Holloman. “She had the questions that you have about cancer. WEST PALM BEACH — As Breast Cancer Awareness a boldness about her and a way about her that people WHAT: Making Strides 5 K walk The Cancer Information Service (CIS) is available to everyone. But Month moves into high gear, the organizers of one of the most warmed up to, and they were willing to come aboard when given how cancer health disparities are affecting African Americans and fashionable nights in Palm Beach County have prepared a they knew that she headed this project.” When the crowds WHEN: October 11, 2014, registration 7:30 a.m. other minority communities, the NCI is encouraging more members of special tribute to the pink event’s late founder. streamed into that first show, Holloman said, “I knew that this communities of color to learn about and use the service. One way to address The walk at 9:00 a.m. Cancer took cosmetologist, was something we had to continue cancer health disparities is to make sure all communities have access to the entrepreneur and educator Vanessa because they believed in what we WHERE: Huizenga Plaza, Downtown Fort Lauderdale same information. Statistics show that African Americans have the nation's Robinson from this world on April 23. IF YOU GO were doing. “ highest cancer rates and number of deaths. More than 400 people packed her May WHAT: Pink Strydes Affair That early dream is reality thanks to WHY: To cure breast cancer When you call 1-800-4-CANCER, a highly trained information specialist 3 memorial service at Inlet Grove High her friend of 27 years, who Holloman will provide you with information that is right for you based on your unique PHOTOS COURTESY OF AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY School in Riviera Beach. WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. said “started her own business very INFO: Visit www.makingstrideswalk.org or call 1-800-227-2345 situation. While information specialists can provide answers to many BREAST CANCER: Photos above and right are of participants striding for cancer. Now her friends and supporters young, maintained it up until her questions and help you understand more about cancer, they do not take WHERE: Palm Beach County Conven- the place of a doctor and cannot provide medical advice. What they can do, say they’re determined to preserve tion Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd. death, and was well known as one of Robinson’s legacy as founder of the Pink the best hairdressers, cosmetologists however, is direct you to sources of reliable and accurate cancer information. Strydes organization and its signature West Palm Beach and platform artists in Palm Beach In fact, that is what the CIS was created to do – to connect the calling public fundraising event. County. To lose her at such a young Broward residents make strides against breast cancer with accurate and useful cancer education information. This includes COST: $35 in advance; $40 at door The third annual Pink Strydes Affair, age, at 42, I’m still having a hard time helping people use our website, which contains cancer information tailored specifically to African Americans, including articles, videos, and even audio celebrating the lives of breast cancer INFO: Visit pinkstrydes.org coming to grips with that.” FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — It is again, time to make In that time, 10 million walkers have collected more files (www.cancer.gov/lifelines). survivors, is set for Saturday, Oct. 11 at the But Pink Strydes is “everything strides for finding a cure for breast cancer. As the fight than $594 million to fund breast cancer research and "When a person contacts the CIS, their personal information is kept Palm Beach County Convention Center, that she envisioned this organization to cure breast cancer moves forward, Broward resi- support and educational programs. confidential and they receive tailored responses to their questions about 650 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Doors open at 7 to be,” Holloman said. “We recognized that women of color dents are ready to make strides in support the women While significant progress has been made, cancer," said Mary Anne Bright, who heads the CIS. "Often, a patient or p.m.; the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 advance, $40 at needed an outlet and a resource to come to, other than the who face this dreaded diseast. The American Cancer more needs to be done in the fight against the their loved ones contact CIS for information about cancer prevention, early the door and can be purchased at pinkstrydes.org major ones that are looking at research for breast cancer, but Society invites residents of Broward County and sur- disease. Breast cancer remains the most common detection, symptoms, questions to ask their doctor, cancer treatment and/ The benefit event, part of the 501(c)3 nonprofit didn’t touch their daily needs. rounding areas to join the fight against breast cancer cancer among women in the U.S. other than skin or palliative care. Our Cancer Information Specialists are highly trained, organization’s $250,000 campaign, showcases cutting-edge “That’s how we came about. And we realized that we by taking part in Making Strides Against Breast Can- cancer, and is the second leading cause of cancer caring individuals, who take time to fully address the person's cancer designers and fashions strutted on the catwalk by women of needed to be known for more than just the fashion show. We cer. Making Strides is a noncompetitive 5K walk that death after lung cancer. The chance of a woman information needs." all ages, sizes and ethnicities. This year’s host is comedian needed to be there as a support to women. And the way we brings together cancer survivors, their family and developing invasive breast cancer at some time Anyone can call 1-800-4-CANCER. A doctor does not need to place the and actress Cocoa Brown (star of Tyler Perry’s “For Better or can do that is by our initiatives.” friends, business partners, and community members in her life is about 1 in 8. In 2014, approximately call for you and you do not have to provide any private information about Worse”), with the event preceded by a tailgate party, music, Pinksfltimes.com Strydes increasingly is offering full service support in an effort to bring this disease to an end. This is the fight against breast cancer,” said Susan LaClair, 232,670 women will be diagnosed with breast can- insurance or anything else. As a member of the public, you are free to call free food and a chance to get mammograms. for women going through breast cancer, she said, such as early largest network of breast cancer-fighting events in Specialist, Community Events. "This event con- cer and more than 40,000 will die from the disease and ask questions during the business hours that are Monday through Pink Strydes CEO Cynthia Holloman said the organization detection education, and help with medication co-pays, with the United States, with more than 300 Making Strides tinues to be instrumental in providing support ser- in the U.S. Friday from 8 a.m. until 8 pm. Eastern Time. Service is offered in English and was conceived after Robinson was diagnosed with breast assisted living, with children, and with daily activities they can’t events across the country each year. vices to individuals battling the disease and, one Spanish. You can also access Live Help online or even send e-mail. For more cancer on Jan. 18, 2012, and needed something to help her handle when going through the challenges on their own. The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Bro- day, finding a cure. The American Cancer Society has To find out more about Making Strides Against information about the CIS and how you can use the service, go to: http:// through“Elevating a mastectomy the and Dialogue” related therapies. “To make the burden a lesser one” is the organization’s ward County event takes place on October 11, discovered landmark treatments such as Tamoxifen Breast Cancer of Broward County please visit www. www.cancer.gov/aboutnci/cis/page1. “Every week I went with her to her chemotherapy tagline, Holloman said. 2014 at Huizenga Plaza Downtown Fort Lauder- and Herceptin, and research funding continues in the makingstrideswalk.org.

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PALM BEACH WPB tackles youth violence with new program Staff Report West Palm Beach police officer to be sta- tioned at the youth center in order to help WEST PALM BEACH — City leaders build positive relationships with police of- hope a new program backed by federal ficers. dollars will curb youth violence and im- “We’ve always had a security guard, prove the health and well-being of chil- but it is just not the same as having a police dren and teenagers in less affluent areas. officer. Having a police officer really helps West Palm Beach is one of only nine build relationships and it also helps the of- cities nationwide chosen by the federal ficers get to know the kids at a better lev- Department of Health & Human Services el,” said Christine Thrower, director of the and the federal Department of Justice to city’s Parks and Recreation Department. receive funding for the program. The grant funding is through the Minor- The grant, in the amount of $340,000 ity Youth Violence Prevention: Integrating per year for three years will be used to tar- Public Health and Community Policing Ap- get 60 at-risk children between the ages of proaches (MYVP) program. The collabo- 10 and 18. The program will be part of the ration is a joint effort by the HHS Office of city’s Youth Empowerment Center. Minority Health and the DOJ Office of Com- The children will participate in pro- munity Oriented Policing Services (COPS grams that will cover everything from Office) to support interventions aimed preventing youth violence to how to beat addressing youth violence, improving come more aware of good nutrition. Gang academic outcomes, increasing access to prevention and teaching the participants public health and social services, reducing about what services are available to help disparities, reducing negative encounters them are also part of the program. with law enforcement and reducing violent PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOGLEMAPS.COM The program will also provide for a crimes against minority youth. Program is based at the Gloria Y. Williams Youth Empowerment Center 501 21st St.

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FMU President Rosyln Artis leads a stroll along the campus breezeway to call attention to breast cancer awareness. The stroll was part of inauguration activities. The campus was decorated in pink and orange to signal the university’s advocacy for the cause.

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FORT LAUDERDALE — Old Dillard Mu- the Democratic Republic of the Congo. reveal itself,” Kialeuka said. drawings and paintings on canvas. They seum explores the history of juke joints Through paintings, Kialeuka explores A reception to launch the exhibit be- exhibit as a sequence of frames organized and other places of importance in the so- the roots and cultural significance of in- gins at 6 p.m. at Old Dillard, 1009 NW much like a storyboard. cialization of people of African descent formal social establishments (juke joints, Fourth Street in Fort Lauderdale. Kialeuka said the title "Stingy Brim," that were predominant in previous eras in honkytonks, backrooms and nightclubs) Title comes from the name of a style of symbolizes the shared ancestry and ex- a new exhibit that opens today. that offered food, liquor, dancing and gam- hat that has seen resurgence in the 2000s periences of the subjects. Each piece “Stingy Brim: Juke, Jive and Jazz” bling to the African American community. among pop celebrities such as Justin Ti- depicts everyday people celebrating the features the artwork by Bayunga Kia- “No matter where we came from, imberlake and Brad Pitt. Kialeuka said the company of one another, with circum- leuka, a Miami artist who was born in there’s an aspect of our ancestry that will hat predates that crop of celebrities with stances that wouldn't change wether, they one from another era. The fedora was a fa- were in Kinshasa (Congo), Liberty City, vorite of legendary saxophonist Theloni- Treme (New Orleans) or Bangu (Rio de ous Monk, a FAMU alumnus. Janeiro). In the exhibit, Kialeuka depicts the “Many gather to satisfy the human emotions of working class people in their need to be among others. This, too, is environments. Much of these works are symbolized by the stingy brim,” he said.

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Buck and Mary’s has been in his family for qualified of them all for the office he seeks. Monroe County decades and became one of the hottest He is the Democratic nominee for Florida ELGIN JONES black hangouts in Broward County. He is Commissioner of Agriculture and Con- OOPS! [email protected] survived by his wife Cora and a host of sumer Services. This is a historic candidate, Producer Christian Lader children. He was 76. whose success will depend largely how well proposed developing a Democratic nominee Charlie Crist does in television show about global GONE FOR GOOD the governor’s race. Hamilton, 64, of Sunrise, warming that would have a Tater Town, the iconic meat and vegetable is running against incumbent Commissioner segment about Key West for a Palm Beach County market located in unincorporated Broward Adam Putnam. cost of $14,900 to the city. The County, just west of Fort Lauderdale, is media kit provided to city TRIBAL BANK closed. For decades locals, as well as Geor- Miami-Dade County BRANSON officials seemed to indicate Chairman James Billie and gia and South Carolina transplants, con- billionaire Richard Branson, NBC and Virgin the Seminole Tribe of Florida verged on the market to buy staples used in STATION SHAKE UP Media were involved with the project. It are in negotiations to acquire traditional southern soul food dishes. It’s the CBS has taken over country was scheduled to go before commissioners Mackinac Savings Bank in end of an era. Now where will I find smoked radio station WKIS-FM, Top for vote this week, but after checking, staff Boynton Beach. The Tribe mule ankles and crowder peas? 40 station WPOW-FM and confirmed Branson, Virgin Media and NBC previously attempted to buy sports-talk station WQAM were not involved or affiliated with Lader’s Fort Lauderdale-based Val- NEW COMPETITION from Beasley Broadcast program. BILLIE ley Bank, but withdrew its Warren Buffett's Berkshire Group. CBS traded 14 sta- offer and that bank ultimately failed. If the Hathaway is buying the Van tions in Tampa, Charlotte and CONVICTED CLAN deals go through, it would be the first tribal- Tuyl Group, the largest pri- MASON Philadelphia for five Beasley Former Monroe County owned bank in Florida. vately owned auto group in Broadcast Group stations. CBS Radio CEO Technical Services Depart- the country. The company Dan Mason says the radio stations will com- ment director Lisa Druckemi- DISGUSTING ABUSE owns dealerships around the pliment the company’s television stations ller will be released is from Siguens Silencieux, 29, of country and three in South in the South Florida market. There is no in- prison in November. In 2013 Lake Worth has been arrest- BUFFET Florida, including Scion and dication if there will be format or personnel she was convicted of stealing ed over allegations he beat Toyota of Deerfield Beach. changes, but you can expect duplicate op- county electronics and sell- his girlfriend, who is six- erations to be consolidated. B. DRUCKEMILLER ing them. Druckemiller had months pregnant. According GOOD COMPANY worked for the county for 30 the police report, Silencieux What do Thaddeus Hamilton, FOR SALE years and earned $78,489 came home seeking to have President Barack Obama, Former Miami Heat LeBron a year. She lost her job for SILENCIEUX sex. When his girlfriend re- former Lt. Gov. Jennifer Car- James has put his Coconut selling the stolen iPads and fused, he allegedly attacked her. roll and former state Sen. Grove mansion on the mar- iPhones for less than $5,000. Darryl Jones all have in ket for $17 million. James, She also lost her state pen- Broward County common? They are the only who purchased the home in sion. Her son, Brandon black nominees for the two 2010 for $9 million, has relo- Druckemiller was released Freddie Beasley, owner of Buck & Mary’s Owl HAMILTON major parties for statewide cated back to his native Ohio L. DRUCKEMILLER from prison this week. He Nest restaurant and nightclub, has passed office in Florida. Like the others, all are JAMES where he once again plays was in prison on theft, burglary, cocaine pos- away. Mr. Beasley was a South Florida giant. highly qualified, but Hamilton is the most for the Cleveland Cavaliers. session and robbery convictions.

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By ROSE HEDGEMOND Well, for starters, it is quite unappealing to ask for someone’s Special to South Florida Times business card and you haven’t taken time to find out about them. Most people, who have influence, will not provide their business cards unless Alright! I know we have heard so many how-to’s, do’s and don’ts on it is a possibility to do, or have, a meaningful business connection. So networking that I believe we all should be experts at it by now. However, there are still some very important details to be mindful of that can be the next time you’re at a popular networking event be a little mindful over looked. about the following: During any networking event it is customary to carry and present your Introduce yourself and business prior to diving in and asking for a business cards, if for nothing else the standard raffle or give-away prize business card. that most events would have. However, during the actual networking Establish a brief conversation; open up the lines to communications. event instead of making a mad dash to quickly collect business cards, If someone asks for your business card without giving any thought take a moment to introduce yourself and your business, then leave to who you are, respond with “why?” This will cause the other person to room for the person who you’re speaking with to reciprocate his or her respond in an engaging conversation or they may just walk away – in information to you. which case if the person walks away would you have really wanted them Once you have established some insight ask for the business to have your business card? card and in turn present yours. Why would you go through speaking Send a follow-up email or even better – pick up the phone within 48 to a person to get conversational information prior to asking for the hours of meeting the person to say “nice meeting you”. Hint: Sometimes business card up front? picking up the phone is a nice thing to do.

Rose Hedgemond is CEO of Avenues of Excellence and an etiquette and social protocol professional. Do you have an etiquette or social protocol question? Email her at [email protected] or follow her on Facebook at Rose Hedgemond and Twitter @AOE_IN.

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shouldn’t be involved in politics. in government. If people of faith value No, the church should not tell people Religion deals primarily with eter- life, liberty, and the right to work for the how to vote. Nor should the state tell peo- nal things “not of this world,” or at least things they desire, they have to vote. For- ple how to pray or worship. Each needs to things hidden “in, with, and under” the mer U.S. Sen. Edmund Burke said, “All be busy with its own vocation. The church things of this world. Politics deals with that is necessary for the triumph of evil is needs to proclaim the kingdom of Christ, temporal matters: roads, taxes, welfare, for good men to do nothing.” baptize, preach, teach, celebrate, forgive THEREV.DR. marriage, safety, protection, and so on. Thank God, for Moses, and Samson, and retain sin. The state needs to protect WALTER T. RICHARDSON So on the surface religion and politics Shadrach, Meshach Abednego, and Eli- its citizens and enforce the rule of law. don’t seem to have anything to do with jah, and Queen Esther, and the Apostle But the individual Christian, who lives in Be a good citizen. All governments are each other, and therefore don’t mix. Peter, and Martin L. King, and many oth- church, state, and home, is always mixing under God. Insofar as there is peace and Well, if religion and politics don’t mix, ers who knew politics and religion mixed. religion and politics. order, it's God's order. So live responsi- was David wrong when he killed Goliath? Now, there are some who would like to Rev. William Cwirla, pastor of the Holy bly as a citizen. If you're irresponsible to Remember, Goliath was the champion of sweep the public square clean of all reli- Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda the state, then you're irresponsible with the Philistine government and the con- gion and create a kind of “naked, public Heights, Calif., says, “The mix of politics God, and God will hold you responsible. frontation between David and Goliath square” where no religious ideas are ex- and religion is really a one-way mixture. – Romans 13:1, 2 (The Message Bible) was, in fact, a political challenge. Or, was pressed. Of course, this would favor the Our faith shapes our political thinking, Daniel wrong when he disobeyed the law views of atheists, agnostics, and skeptics but our politics should never influence Evidence reveals that voter turnout that ordered him to bow down and wor- who believe that religion has no place in our faith. Faith relies solely on the Word in 2010 was up in Florida over 2008, ship a pagan king? That king was head a rational society. of God, while politics involves the use of except for youth and Blacks. Youth and of the government of Babylon at the time As children of God, we think that reason. Reason is always a minister to the Blacks returned to the polls in 2012 and Daniel disobeyed a legitimate law. In what we believe shapes our view of the Word, never its master.” and voted in record numbers, but many the Christian Scriptures do you think John world and of society and therefore our As believers, we are citizens of predict that with this November 2014 the Baptist was wrong to speak against beliefs and behavior can’t be left out of two worlds, one temporal, the other election being non-presidential, the Herod and Herodias? Herod was the gov- our public life. We would rather have an eternal, and we have the right and the response from youth and Blacks may ernor of Galilee at the time. open public square where everyone is responsibility to participate in both. wane again. Even more alarming is the Religion and politics mix necessarily. free to speak their minds even if there is news that of all eligible voters only 25 So it is the duty and burden of the Chris- disagreement, than have a “naked public Dr. Walter T. Richardson is pastor-emeritus percent of Christians vote. Some of the tian, the Jew, and any person of faith to square” stripped bare of all consider- of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in 75 percent may be apathetic but many vote for those who represent their val- ations of religion. We believe this makes South Miami-Dade County and chairman of subscribe to the notion that religion (a ues. When they fail to do so in a country for a much better political discussion and the Miami-Dade Community Relations Board. system of faith) and politics don’t mix. like ours, the results are predictable. Re- a better representation of all the various He may be contacted at wtrichardson@Bell- Therefore, they contend that Christians ligious values are then not represented people who live in our country. south.net. Website: WTRMinistries.com

at first it was just the light,” he said. “Then church officials started the process in I was able to focus on the sphere and I 1945 when the bishop of Paterson began Nun credited with curing thought ‘oh, that's the sun' but it didn't hurt, I studying Demjanovich's life and virtues, didn't tear up or anything and then I looked according to the Sisters of Charity. back down and there it was, the hair.” Demjanovich was born in Bayonne, Mencer said he returned home and New Jersey, southeast of Newark, and was boy poised for Sainthood handed the hair to his mother. a Sister of Charity for only two years be- “And then I just went out to play,” he fore succumbing to complications of ap- said. “I actually ran, it didn't dawn on me pendicitis at age 26. During her short time NEWARK, New Jersey (AP) — An Roman Catholic Church officials say. then. I just ran to my friend's house.” in the order, she was best known for her American nun credited with curing a boy's “Within a period of six weeks, it was to- Mencer's younger brother, Mark, said virtue and her mature writings. At the time, eye disease moved a step closer to saint- tally reversed,” said Sister Mary Canavan he was thrilled to attend the Mass. students also noted that whatever was said hood Saturday in what church officials said of the Sisters of Charity, the order to which “This is something that's been in the in confidence to her was not spoken to was the first beatification Mass held in the Demjanovich belonged. making for decades,” Mark Mencer said. anyone else, Sister Diane Collesano said. United States. Mencer, who is now 58 and lives in Ne- “My mother has been in contact with “The sisters saw in her that a person A beatification Mass for Sister Miriam braska, and members of the Demjanovich Rome for a long time. I'm glad to see such who had insights far beyond the average Teresa Demjanovich, who died in 1927, family were among the hundreds of clergy great success come from this.” 20-some-year-old person,” Collesano said. was led by Cardinal Angelo Amato at the members, nuns and worshippers who at- Mark Mencer, who now lives in Las Ve- Beatification requires evidence of one Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in tended the beatification Mass. Mencer gas, said he was about 4 years old when miracle that happened after the candidate Newark, New Jersey. Beatification is the said he was happy that the New Jersey nun his brother's vision began to improve. has died and as a result of a specific plea third in a four-step process toward saint- was getting the recognition she deserves. “I heard the stories including the one to the candidate. Sainthood requires a sec- hood. “I was dug in thinking, this was going of him walking into a tree because he ond miracle, though candidates deemed Demjanovich is credited with curing a to take 100 years”' he said. couldn't see so well,” he said. “It's amazing martyrs need only one for canonization. boy's macular degeneration in the 1960s, Mencer also reflected on the moment because he had no medical intervention. Traditionally, beatifications have taken the Archdiocese of Newark says. The boy, when he first realized his eyesight was im- It's a true miracle of God.” place in Rome. Several years ago, Pope Michael Mencer, was given a lock of the proving. The beatification comes less than a Benedict XVI said beatifications could nun's hair and prayed to her. The effects “I was walking and I looked up, and I year after Pope Francis certified Mencer's take place in the country and diocese from of the eye disease soon began to fade, thought I was looking at the sun because improved eyesight as a miracle, though which the blessed person came.

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The company on Sept. 30 gave an Microsoft executives signaled they got that It’s easier just to pull out my plastic credit card * Figure out how to make every card early preview of the new message. They stressed than to fi gure out which card works with which work. Windows 10 software, repeatedly that using the app and which app works with which store. Most places take Visa and MasterCard, and which it aims to begin next version of Windows In theory, mobile-payment many take American Express, too. Not so with selling by the middle of won't be a challenge for services such as Google Wallet are mobile services. Where you next year. Although the businesses or consumers easy to use. You simply download can shop depends current version is called who have continued to an app and enter your card on which card you Windows 8, Microsoft use Windows 7 or even information. With Apple Pay, you have. says it's skipping ahead to earlier versions. can even snap a picture of the If you plan to Windows 10 to emphasize The new software card or use the one you already use Softcard to its effort to move forward. seeks to offer “the use with Apple’s iTunes. Then, buy a sandwich at “Windows 10 PHOTO COURTESY OF COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG familiarity of Windows when you’re ready to pay, you Subway, you better represents the fi rst step in a whole new 7 with some of the benefi ts that exist in typically hold your phone near have an Amex or a generation of Windows,” said Terry Myerson, Windows 8,” said Joe Belfi ore, a Microsoft the store’s payment terminal. bank card issued by executive vice president of Microsoft's executive who oversees Windows design and The transaction is authorized Chase or Wells Fargo. operating systems group. evolution. through a special wireless Otherwise, you need to Windows 8 was introduced two years He compared it to buying a new car with chip embedded in many get a prepaid account ago as an answer to the growing demand a more powerful engine and a better audio Android phones and — in the through American for mobile devices. But many users hated it system, without having to “learn a new way case of Apple Pay — the new Express and keep fi lling because its tablet-like design and controls to drive.” iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. PayPal it with cash. Apple Pay will weren't a good fi t for many devices using Windows 10, for instance, will suggest and Square use a different PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOGLE.COM/WALLET face a similar challenge, keyboards and mice. Sales of personal new ways to use or navigate through fi les, method, but the idea is the though it already has deals computers continued to fall. without forcing users to abandon the old way, same. There’s no need to look for in place with most major With Windows 10, Microsoft is trying to Belfi ore said. the right card in your wallet or purse. banks. regain the loyalty of longtime PC users, while “We're designing the experience so that In practice, the process isn’t so smooth. I Here PayPal seems to be the winner so far, reaching out to consumers and businesses as you use it, the things you already know have several payment apps taking up space as it works with just about any card, as well that are increasingly adopting touch-screen are familiar and present, but new value is on my phone. I open them only when I need a as direct withdrawals from your checking or smartphones and tablets. presented to you at a rate that's easier for you reminder of why they are so frustrating. After savings account. I was excited when PayPal’s Analysts consider the success of the to ingest,” he said. all, whipping out a credit or debit card isn’t app told me I could use it at an Indian new Windows crucial for Microsoft and Milanesi said that while many businesses so time-consuming, though it is a pain when restaurant I frequent for lunch. new CEO Satya Nadella, who must show resisted upgrading to Windows 8, they can't I lose a card or leave it at home. It would be OK. Let’s say it’s a perfect world and every that Microsoft can embrace mobile devices avoid touch screens as younger workers are nice not to have to carry them around. card works everywhere. There will still be two without sacrifi cing the traditional computing accustomed to using phones or tablets as So what do PayPal, Apple, Google and challenges ... experience. their primary computing device. others need to do to get me to leave my wallet * Typing in a PIN code takes time. The new system will be a blend of the old Windows 10 will also be designed to work at home? Once again, it’s easier just to pull out and the new. For instance, it will have various on a wider range of computing devices. * Get more stores and restaurants to plastic, especially as many transactions don’t controls that are familiar to users of older Microsoft currently has three main systems install the equipment to let me pay by phone. even require signatures. The fi ngerprint ID Windows systems, such as a start menu to — Windows 8 for traditional computers and I once considered spending a week try- sensors in iPhones and Samsung’s Galaxy quickly access apps. But this start button tablets, Windows Phone 8 for cellphones and ing to pay for all my meals with my phone. I’d phones will help. I’m more willing to tap a will also open a series of tiles that resemble Xbox for its gaming console. By unifying the starve. I could get a burger at McDonald’s or fi nger on a home button. what's found in Windows 8. underlying systems in Windows 10, software a reheated hot dog at 7-Eleven. Mom-and-pop * People will need to be comfortable Analysts said that more gradual transition developers will be able to create apps for the shops typically don’t have the right equip- with digitally storing multiple credit card is important if Microsoft wants to persuade various devices more easily. Consumers will ment. It’s convenient to have these apps on numbers and fl ashing them all around town. users to upgrade. also be able to switch devices more my phone only if The truth is, these apps are often more easily and avoid having to buy the I have some- secure than plastic cards. Apple Pay, for same apps multiple times. where to use instance, doesn’t actually store your credit That doesn't mean the apps will them. card number, but rather a substitute one that always look the same. Developers With the works only with that phone. If a merchant’s will still be able to adapt apps for the launch of network gets hacked, as seen with recent various screen sizes, but won't have Apple Pay this breaches at Target and Home Depot, the to start from the beginning for each month, several hacker would need to have physical possession version. retail chains of your phone to use that substitute number. User interfaces on the various plan to start And if you lose your device, no one can take devices may also differ, even as accepting it on a shopping spree because it won’t work they share underlying technologies. such payments without your PIN code or fi ngerprint ID. You For now, Microsoft plans to keep or expand the can easily disable your payments account PHOTO “GOOGLEWALLET COURTESY the current Xbox interface on the OF ANDREW (ASYAONE) - FLICKR ability to do so. remotely, too. PHOTO COURTESY OF (MAHESHONES) MAHESH MOHAN - FLICKR game console. SoFlo LIVE | SFLTIMES.COM | SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES | OCTOBER 9 — 15, 2014 | 3C fi l m ‘Gone Girl’ delicious suburban noir BY JAKE COYLE herself wed to a videogame-playing frat boy AP Film Writer who, after a loveless afternoon tryst, suggests the Outback for dinner. She seethes: “I drank The predominant image throughout David canned beer and watched Adam Sandler Fincher's fi lms, from the uncovered horrors of movies,” and an ocean of empathy washes Se7en to the Machiavellian maneuverings of from Nick to her. House of Cards, has been a fl ashlight beam This is the mischievous game of the movie, cutting through the dark. which hopes to sway your sympathies with In his latest, the Gillian Flynn adaptation each twist in the story. Gone Girl, he shines it into the deepest Their bland suburban house becomes depths of not a serial killer's mind or a a prison to Nick. The manipulation of schizophrenic's madness, but on a far more image, both in public opinion and in private terrifying psychological minefi eld: Marriage. In relationships, shapes the story, with Tyler Gone Girl, Fincher has crafted a portrait of a Perry (in a spectacular performance that couple rivaled in toxicity only by Who's Afraid ought to, by its own strength, incinerate his of Virginia Woolf? and one with just as much Madea costume) swooping in as the narrative- — if more subtle — roleplaying. controlling defense attorney Tanner Bolt. When The results are a mixed bag of matrimony Nick pledges the truth will be his defense, Bolt mayhem, but an engrossing, wonderfully grins with cynical perfection. wicked one. Despite its perspective-shifting, Gone Girl may be too male in its viewpoint. And the schematic setup of Flynn's screenplay does sap some of its force. But in good times and bad, in sickness and in health, Gone Girl is delicious suburban noir. It begins with Nick Dunne (Ben Affl eck) caressing the head of his wife, Amy (Rosamund Pike), and wondering to himself, “What are you thinking?” It's the fi lm's unsolvable mystery: the unknowingness of another, even one who shares your bed. On a regular morning in North Carthage, Missouri, albeit one begun with an early drink of whiskey at Nick's bar with his bartender twin sister, Margo (an excellent PHOTO COURTESY OF HITFIX.COM Carrie Coon as the movie's voice of THRILLER: Expectations are high for Gone Girl. reason), Nick returns home to fi nd Amy missing Pike, in the fullest performance of her and scenes of a struggle. Even as she cheerfully career, struggles to make Amy more than an LT pledges help, Detective Rhonda Boney (Kim opaque femme fatale. But — and it's a big Dickens) sticks post-it notes around the house, one — she does lead the fi lm to its staggering marking areas of suspicion. climax, a blood-curdling sex scene: the movie's UNIVERSAL PICTURES AND LEGENDARY PICTURES PRESENT A MICHAEL DE LUCA PRODUCTION As the investigation turns toward Nick, and piece de resistance, the consummation of its the high-wattage glare of the TV media fi nds noir nuptials. “DRACULA UNTOLD” LUKE EVANS DOMINIC COOPER SARAH GADON AND CHARLES DANCE his concern unconvincing, we get an autopsy Fincher's sinister slickness and dimly-lit SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES THU 10/9 3 col (5.06”) x 10” MUSIC EXECUTIVE on the Dunnes' marriage.ALL.DRA.1009.SFTemail In fl ashbacks precision has sometimes been considered a BYRAMIN DJAWADI PRODUCERS ALISSA PHILLIPSJOE CARACCIOLO, JR.THOMAS TULLJON JASHNI narrated by Amy's journal, she recalls their double-edged sword, a complaint that strikes me SOUNDTRACK ON PRODUCED SCREENPLAY fairy tale beginnings and — despite earnest as missing the point. Mastery isn't a negative. BACK LOT MUSIC BYMICHAEL DE LUCA p.g.a. BYMATT SAZAMA & BURK SHARPLESS intentions to avoid becoming “that couple”— Gone Girl doesn't give the director the DIRECTED their gradual dissolution. material that the propulsive The Social Network BYGARY SHORE A UNIVERSAL PICTURE Nick is laid off from his magazine writing did. But you can feel him — aided by the © 2014 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS job. They move from New York to Missouri shadowy cinematography of Jeff Cronenweth to be near his family. Amy, the cool New and the creepy score by Trent Reznor and York daughter of a publicity-savvy literary Atticus Ross — moving closer to the disturbed CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOR couple who based their bestselling children's intimacies of Roman Polanski. STARTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 THEATERS AND SHOWTIMES book series Amazing Amy on her, recoils at So, despite its imperfections, let us clink her Midwest McMansion nightmare, fi nding our glasses and throw rice on Gone Girl. 4C | OCTOBER 9 — 15, 2014 | SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES | SFLTIMES.COM | SoFlo LIVE SoFlo LIVE | SFLTIMES.COM | SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES | OCTOBER 9 — 15, 2014 | 5C pop culture Kerry Washington helps launch NEW YORK (AP) — Kerry Washington wants ‘Scandal’ collection women to look as powerful and put together as her TV persona. pants, because, as Washington says: “Olivia Pope such an honor to be a part of an historic Thursday- Fashion retailer The Limited has teamed up wears the pants both literally and fi guratively.” night lineup and to be in one of her three shows, with the Scandal star and the show’s costume In a release to announce the collection, to be part of her magical (production company), designer, Lyn Paolo, for a collection inspired by the Washington explains, “By creating a line Shondaland.” ABC drama, which is now in its fourth season. inspired by the show, we are introducing Rhimes is also the producer of How to Get Away Washington appeared at a recent launch party a collection that embodies the elegance and With Murder and Grey’s Anatomy. for the line, where she said it was important for power of the Scandal aesthetic for real- clothing to be accessible. life gladiators and everyday fashionistas.” “There are women who can literally afford Last year, Paolo, with Washington’s input, created to dress like Olivia Pope, and I don’t know how, window displays for Saks Fifth Avenue by dressing because those clothes are very, very, very expen- its mannequins like Scandal characters. The sive,” she said with a laugh. PHOTO COURTESY OF AFROPOP.COM displays featured clothing by high-end designers Andre 3000 as Hendrix “There are other people who can’t, and there such as Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein, Michael is no reason why only the people who make a cer- Kors, Donna Karan and Carolina Herrera. tain amount of money should have access to this The 37-year-old actress wasn’t as keen to feminine power in fashion, you know? This line is talk about a New York Times article by TV critic ANDRE 3000: created so that everybody can fi nd their own inner Alessandra Stanley, where the writer referred to gladiator. That every woman can be powerful and Scandal producer Shonda Rhimes as an “angry sexy, brilliant and smart and gorgeous, fashion- black woman.” The newspaper’s public editor ‘Hey Ya’! Uh, no! forward. You know, it’s just there’s no limit to who called the article “astonishingly tone-deaf and out you can be.” of touch.” PHOTO COURTESY OF ABC LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sometimes Andre 3000 wonders: PHOTO COURTESY OF COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG There are 42 looks in the Scandal Collection, “I really think it’s important to focus on all “Will I be the Hey Ya! guy forever?” CHIEF GLADIATOR: Kerry Washington including tops, jackets, outerwear and, of course, the good things that are going on,” she said. “It’s Scene from Scandal The Grammy-winning rapper says he hasn’t fi gured out what to do next in music. His last album with his best-selling group Outkast was released in 2006. Their hits include Ms. Jackson and Hey Ya! Andre 3000 said in a recent interview that he feels “self- doubt” and wonders at times if he already had his last shot at ‘Orange is the New Black’ author talks Season 3 musical success. He says pondering the next career move is “really scary and really exciting at the same time.” LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — The woman in drug traffi cking led to her Kerman spent 13 months in a federal minimum-security The performer is the star of the Jimi Hendrix biopic, Jimi: whose best-selling prison memoir has imprisonment. prison in Danbury, Connecticut, just over a decade ago for All Is by My Side, released last month. been adapted into the Orange is the “I expect that my ex-lover’s her role in a money laundering and drug traffi cking ring. The 39-year-old says his next move in music will be solo New Black Netfl ix series is sharing book will be a fascinating read,” “The truth is that I caused my family and the people instead of working with Big Boi as Outkast. her insight into the upcoming Season Kerman said. “She’s had a very that love me most a great deal of pain and worry,” she said. In an interview with Vogue, the rapper talked about how 3, saying it “holds some really amaz- different life, and her story is “And the other fundamental truth is my actions caused the fi lm triggered memories of his start with Outkast. ing stories and twists and turns.” very different from mine. For other harm in terms of other people’s substance abuse and “Just relating to starting off and trying to Piper Kerman said the upcom- one thing, she was much more addiction.” make it in an industry, to try to build yourself ing season will feature backstories involved in narcotics to be an entertainer. Early Outkast for some of the characters and the traffi cking, and for the shows weren’t as free-looking as emergence of very intriguing new other thing she served now—when you fi rst start, you’re characters. a lot more time in pris- not as free. You’re kind of self- The show, created by Jenji Kohan, on than I did.” conscious. I didn’t move a lot is about a woman serving time in a Although Kerman onstage at fi rst. You’re doing your federal prison for carrying a suitcase has done very well for little lyrics and then getting off stage,” stuffed with drug money to her ex- herself thanks to her he said. “But as time goes on, girlfriend. Kerman said shooting for memoir and its adapta- you build confi dence, build its third season is more than halfway tion into a hit Netfl ix a certain freedom, build through but she can’t offer spoilers or series, she said she as a performer. You see in a release date. would change her story this movie, Hendrix starts Kerman is a consultant on the in a heartbeat if she off and didn’t even like his show, reading scripts and offering PHOTO COURTESY OF TVPROMOS.EU could go back to when voice. And I can relate to that. her advice on how to make it realis- New season will explore back stories of some characters. it all began, in 1993, The fi rst time I heard my voice tic. But she has no inside scoop on when she was 22 years on the radio, it just sounded when Season 3 will be available and old. weird. I can relate to the trajectory laughed Sept. 30 when asked if V, is a big part of what she is planning and what they have “I absolutely regret of starting from nothing and one of the show’s main antagonists scripted so far,” Kerman said before addressing more than my crime,” said Kerman, an advocate for reforms of getting to a place—Hendrix has last season, is still alive. 400 students, faculty members and fans at the University of the criminal justice system. “I think that while I’m so probably done the best rock “One of the things that Jenji Kohan Massachusetts in Lowell. grateful to have found readers and I’m thrilled with AP/PAUL BRUINOOGE/PATRICK MCMULLAN/SIPA USA PHOTO COURTESY OF YBEJEMAWO.SOURCE- performance in history with FORGE.NET has said about Season 3 already on Kerman also commented on a book deal signed by her the Netfl ix show, the truth of the matter is that prison PHOTO COURTESY OF EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG THE LIMITED Collection inspired by SCANDAL was displayed by Kerry Washington (above) at the Monterey.” Andre 3000 record is that an exploration of faith former lover and friend Cleary Wolters, whose involvement is a deeply traumatic experience.” The cast of Orange is the New Black. IAC Building, NYC, on September 22 ,2014. 6C | OCTOBER 9 — 15, 2014 | SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES | SFLTIMES.COM | SoFlo LIVE travel PHOTO COURTESY OF TBO.COM COURTESY PHOTO Halloween attractions up the scare factor

PHOTO COURTESY OF DENTSCHOOLHOUSE/FACEBOOK.COM PHOTO COURTESY OF SEAWORLDPARKS.COM COURTESY PHOTO INTENSITY: Left, Dent SchoolHouse, Upper right, Halloween Horror Night, Lower Right, Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream. NEW YORK (AP)—Halloween seems to be getting scarier, scarier and more extreme,” said Larry Kirchner of ATTRACTIONS BY REGION with attractions going ever-more interactive and in-your-face. HauntWorld.com, a website devoted to haunted New York City’s annual Village Halloween Parade kicks At Knott’s Scary Farm in Buena Park, California, guests attractions. With high-tech special effects, including off Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. with thousands of participants in are outfi tted with neon-green laser guns and ordered to video, animation and Hollywood-quality sets, “they are costume and hundreds of enormous puppets. shoot actors portraying zombies by aiming at their heads. more sophisticated. They have gone to another level.” Pennsylvania offers Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern At the Dent Schoolhouse in Cincinnati, a butcher appears to When done well, Kirchner says, a great haunted house State Penitentiary in Philadelphia and Shocktoberfest in demonstrate how to slaughter a pig. And at The Basement, is “100 times better than a Broadway show because it’s Reading. In the Northeast, there’s Nightmare New England part of the ScareHouse near Pittsburgh, hoods are placed interactive entertainment that puts you right in the middle in Litchfi eld, New Hampshire, while Salem, Massachusetts, over visitors’ faces. of the action and makes you the star.” But Kirchner thinks hosts parades, ghost tours, performances and more in the “We put a hood over the customer and it’s remarkable some attractions cross a line into poor taste — he’s not a town where real witch trials took place in the 1600s. how much a difference that makes,” said Scott Simmons, fan of story lines based on real serial killers for example, In the Midwest, check out Wisconsin FearGrounds in ScareHouse creative director. “You’re taking away sight, a or activities where participants are humiliated in some way. Waukesha, Wisconsin, and Fear Fest, Flint, Michigan. core thing, and it’s such a nerve-racking experience. You see Here are a few Halloween events and attractions taking In Florida, Tampa’s Busch Gardens offers Howl-O-Scream. these terrible, horrifying demons and clowns, and they put place around the country this season — most of them offering New Orleans, has The House of Shock; Houston has the a hood on you, and you don’t know what’s going to happen experiences way less intense than being hooded. Expect long Terror Dome. next. You feel terrible things touching you and whispering in lines and check schedules. Some events are weekends only, your ear. But as extreme as it is, it’s still fun. People come out some run through early November, some sell out. FAMILY-FRIENDLY shaking, but they’re smiling.” By night, attractions at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell, Visitors to The Basement sign a waiver and must be UNIVERSAL HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS Georgia, include ZX-1, a haunted zone where a “deadly 18, and are given a “safe word” that they can say to stop The horror fi lm The Purge: Anarchy, which is the sequel infection” is “wiping out mankind.” But by day the park offers activities if it’s too much. to a movie about an annual night of unfettered crime family activities like a corn maze, harvest festival, pumpkin But why have Halloween attractions become so intense? and violence, is just one of the inspirations for Halloween painting and spooky stories, with children 12 and under “After 20 years of haunted houses with people stepping Horror Nights at Universal theme parks in Orlando and in invited to dress up for a costume contest. out and saying ‘boo,’ these days if you’re really trying to scare Los Angeles. The events feature hundreds of elaborately Elsewhere for kids, SeaWorld San Diego has a Halloween- people you’ve got to be edgy and out of their comfort zone,” costumed actors and Hollywood-quality sets, special effects themed sea lion and otter show called “Clyde & Seamore’s said Simmons. “What scared people in the `70s and the and mazes inspired by pop culture infl uences ranging from Spooky Adventure.” And of course, Disney World’s Magic `80s isn’t what’s going to scare them now.” El Rey Network’s From Dusk Till Dawn, to AMC’s The Walking Kingdom offers Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and “There’s no doubt Halloween attractions are getting Dead. trick-or-treating.

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Ivan Moshchuk: The award winning young Oct. 9 - Oct. 15 American pianist, performs the music of Cho- Please email your event to news@sﬂ times.com by the preceding Thursday at 10 a.m. pin. Chopin for All is a concert series presented by Friends of the Library. 3 to 5 p.m. at Broward

Main Library Audiotorium, 100 S. Andrews PHOTO COURTESY OF REPEATINGISSLANDS.COM Oct. 9 Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Free. 954-357-7443. October 13 Sesame Street Live: The show Make a New Oct. 11 Yoga in the Park: Bring your yoga mat, water, Friend makes a stop in town. Elmo, Gro- and a towel to relax and unwind with a yoga ver, Abby Cadabby explore the meaning of session by the bay. A certifi ed instructor will friendship to celebrate the cultural simi- lead you through the movements and the larities through singing, dancing and sharing atmosphere is perfect to reduce your stress food! 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. today, 1 p.m. and before returning to the weekday grind. 6 p.m. 4 p.m. Sunday at the Ziff Ballet Opera House at Bayfront Park Amphitheater, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Free. 305-358-7550. PHOTO COURTESY OF CARTA.FIU.EDU at Arscht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Amen and Alleluia: The FIU Master Chorale, Women’s Choir and Concert Choir perform $24-$45. 305-949-6722 or arshtcenter.org. a selection of choral works by Mozart. All three choirs will perform James Whitbourn’s All October 14 Shall be Amen and Alleluia as the fi nale performance. 7:30 p.m. at the FIU Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center, 10910 SW 17th St., Miami. $10. 305-348-0496 Improve Your Relationships with Compas- or music.fi u.edu. sionate Communication: Lynn Komlenic, a life and communication coach, will discuss October 9 a 4-Step communication process designed Miami Beach Hispanic Oct. 10 to help participants communicate in loving Out and About With Bob Carr: Archeologist Heritage Festival: PHOTO COURTESY OF MAMATOGA.COM ways. The workshop will offer tips and tools Bob Carr, executive director of the Archeologi- Enjoy an evening of live music, traditional WaveMaker Grants Information Session: for judgment-free communication. 6 p.m. Latin foods, games, carnival rides and more cal and Historical Conservancy, leads a discus- Learn about the WaveMaker Grants, a pro- Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. sion. 7 to 9 p.m. at the Deering Estate, 16701 gram that provides funding for experimental, 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Free. 6 to 9 p.m. North Shore Park & Youth Cen- SW 72nd Ave., Miami. Free. 305-235-1668. artist-centric projects and activities that operate 561-868-7709. ter, 501 72nd St., Miami Beach. Free. 305- without traditional funding sources. Individual 861-3616. Garden to Glass: Learn and practice creat- grants for up to $5,000 are available in three ing fun recipes, get a few presentation tips different categories. 2 p.m. at Cannonball, Oct. 15 and methods for making memorable cock- 1035 N. Miami Ave., Ste. 300. 786-347-2360 tails. Bertina Barnoczki of Blackbird Ordinary, leads the class on using herbs in drinks. 6 to October 12 8 p.m. at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach. Art Talk Julian Schnabel: The renowned art- $30, $25 Botanical Garden members. 305- ist Julian Schnabel joins Bonnie Clearwater, 673-7256 or www.mbgarden.org. director and chief curator of the NSU Museum of Art, for a discussion on the Café Dolly ex- October 10 hibit. Comprised of works by Francis Picabia, known for his contribution to the Dada art Friday Night Groove Karaoke: Belt out your movement, Danish artist J. F. Willumsen and favorite tunes with the help of Karaoke DJ Schnabel, the exhibit focuses on the similari- Todd! Todd is a songwriter, composer, and ties between the three artists works. Schnabel PHOTO COURTESY OF SJCVENUES.COM musician who is sure to make this karaoke is a New York-based artist who began show- Earth Wind & Fire: Groove to the electrifying night one to remember 6 to 11 p.m. at Schne- ing professionally in the 1980s. 2 p.m. at the sounds of this Grammy Award-winning soul, bly’s Redland Winery, 30205 SW 217th Ave., Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, 1 E. Las Olas funk, R&B band! 7 p.m. at the Hard Rock Homestead. $10. 305-242-1224 or visit Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. $10. 954-262-0227 Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood. $49-$79. schneblywinery.com/events. PHOTO COURTESY OF BABBLE.COM and RSVP to moareservations@moafl .org. 954-797-5531. 8C | OCTOBER 9 — 15, 2014 | SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES | SFLTIMES.COM | SoFlo LIVE Fun Halloween Party FAMILY FEATURES — Haunted with the thought of a ho-hum Halloween? Never fear —

food trick-or-treaters will want more than just candy once they see your party table. Throw a fabulous Halloween party ﬁ t for little goblins or grown-up monsters with some devilishly good sweets Masquerade Cookies Servings: 2 dozen cookies 2 3/4 cups all-purpose ﬂ our Royal icing 1 teaspoon baking powder Orange, Black, Green, Lemon Yellow, Brown 1 teaspoon salt and Violet Icing Colors, as desired 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened Orange, Yellow, Orange, Lavender and Black 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar Colored Sugars, as desired 1 egg Halloween Jimmies, Nonpareils and Icing 1 1/2 teaspoons Imitation Clear Vanilla Decorations, as desired Extract Candy Melts candy 1/2 teaspoon Imitation Almond Extract Cookie sticks Preheat oven to 350°F.

In large bowl, mix fl our, baking powder and salt. In second large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fl uffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Add fl our mixture to butter mixture 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Do not chill dough. Divide dough into 2 balls. On fl oured surface, roll each ball into a circle approximately 12 inches in diameter by 1/8 inch thick. Dip eye and glasses cookie cutters in fl our before each use. Arrange cookies on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8–11 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Cool completely on cooling grid. Decorate as desired using tinted royal icing, colored sugars and Halloween icing decorations. Use melted candy to attach sticks to backs of cookies; chill until set.

Pumpkin Spice Popcorn Servings: 6 cups 6 cups popped kettle corn 2 cups mini pretzel twists 1 package (10 ounces) Pumpkin Spice Candy Melts candy 1 bottle (2.5 ounces) Pump- kin Mix Sprinkles

Spread popcorn and pretzels on parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. In disposable decorating bag, melt candy in microwave at 50 percent power for 1 minute; remove bag and knead. Continue melting candy for 30-second intervals at 50 percent power until completely melted. Snip off end of bag and drizzle melted candy over popcorn mixture; immediately add sprinkles. Let stand until candy has hardened, about 20 minutes. Break into pieces to serve.