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FREEEASTSIDE NEWSFREE ISSUED FRIDAY READ ON - WRITE ON SERVING: LARCHMERE - WOODLAND, SHAKER SQUARE, BUCKEYE, WOODLAND, MT. PLEASANT, READ ON - WRITE ON LEE & AVALON, HARVARD - LEE, MILES - UNION, UNIVERSITY CIRCLE AREA, WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, VILLAGES OF NORTH RANDALL, HIGHLAND HILLS AND CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND “COVERING THE NEWS TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW” Rapper-actor DMX dies;Music community, fans in mourning DMX, the hip-hop artist DMX built a multiplatinum launch the careers of Grammy most recognizable names for his rs said he concocted a multiyear who produced the songs “Ruff Ry- career as one of rap’s stars in the winners Eve and Swizz Beatz, rap artistry and as an actor, the rap- scheme to hide millions of dollars ders’ Anthem” and “Party Up (Up 1990s and early 2000s, but he also and relaunch The Lox, formerly per was personally stifled by his in income from the IRS and get in Here)” and who rapped with a struggled with drug addiction and le- signed to Bad Boy Records. Ruff legal battles — he was repeatedly around nearly $2 million in tax lia- trademark delivery that was of- gal problems that repeatedly put him Ryders had success on the charts arrested and jailed within a decade bilities. ten paired with growls, barks and behind bars. and on radio with its “Ryde or — and drug addiction. His addic- After his release, DMX “What!” as an ad-lib, has died. He He made a splash in rap Die” compilation albums. tion first took hold at age 14 when planned a 32-date tour to mark the was 50. music in 1998 with his firstDon’t studio Forget To Turn Along with his musical smoked a marijuana cigarette that 20th anniversary of “It’s Dark and Your Clock Forward The Grammy-nominated album, “It’s Dark and Hell is Hot,” career, DMX paved his way as was laced with cocaine. Hell is Hot.” But the rapper cance- performer died after suffering “ca- which debuted No. 1 on the Billbo- an actor. He starred in the 1998 DMX pleaded guilty in led a series of shows to check him- tastrophic cardiac arrest,” accor- ard 200 albums chart. The multiplati- film “Belly” and appeared in 2004 after he posed as an under- self into a rehab facility in 2019. In ding to a statement from the ho- num-selling album was anchored by 2000′s “Romeo Must Die” with cover federal agent and crashed an Instagram post, his team said he spital in White Plains, New York, several hits including “Ruff Ryders’ Jet Li and Aaliyah. DMX and his SUV through a security gate at apologized for the canceled shows where he died. He was rushed the- Anthem,” “Get At Me Dog,” “Stop Aaliyah teamed up for “Come New York’s Kennedy Airport. He and thanked his fans for the conti- re from his home April 2. DMX Being Greedy” and “How It’s Goin’ Back in One Piece” on the film’s was arrested in 2008 on drug and nued support. His family’s statement his family with all of his heart, and Down.” soundtrack. animal cruelty charges following Besides his legal troubles, said DMX, whose birth name was we cherish the times we spent with DMX arrived on the rap The rapper would later an overnight raid on his house in DMX took the initiative to help the Earl Simmons, died with relatives him,” the family said, adding that scene around the same time as Jay-Z, open Aaliyah’s tribute music vi- Phoenix. He tried to barricade him- less fortunate. He gave a group of by his side after several days on his music “inspired countless fans Ja Rule and others who dominated deo, “Miss You,” alongside her self in his bedroom but emerged Philadelphia men advice during a the charts and emerged as plati- other friends and collaborators, when a SWAT team entered his surprise appearance at a homeless life support. across the world, and his iconic le- num-selling acts. They were all part including Missy Elliott, Lil’ home. support group meeting in 2017, “Earl was a warrior who gacy will live on forever.” Memo- of rap crews, too: DMX fronted the Kim and Queen Latifah, after In 2010, he was senten- and helped a Maine family with its fought till the very end. He loved rial plans were not yet set. RuffRyders collective, which helped Aaliyah’s 2001 death in a plane ced to a year in prison for violating back-to-school purchases a couple crash at age 22. terms of his probation. After he years later. The rapper also starred was admitted to rehab numerous Last year, DMX faced Overdoses spiking and taking a toll in 2001′s “Exit Wounds” with times over the next year, he said he off against Snoop Dogg in a Ver- Cuyahoga County Med- our overdose deaths. Currently, OH 44106 | 216.721.4010) Steven Seagal and 2003′s “Crad- had finally beat his drug addiction. zuz battle, which drew more than ical Examiner Dr. Thomas Gil- fentanyl and cocaine appear to be Care Alliance Clinic (2916 le 2 the Grave” with Li. A couple years later, 500,000 viewers. son, today issued a public health the most common drugs found in Central Avenue Cleveland, OH But while DMX made DMX was sentenced to a year in Survivors include his 15 alert, stating that Cuyahoga overdose deaths. 44115 | 216.535.9100) his mark as one of hip-hop’s prison for tax fraud. Prosecuto- children and his mother. County has suffered at least 69 “This is a serious de- Care Alliance Clinic (1530 suspected overdose deaths in the velopment and the community St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH Man without lawyer has execution delayed month of March. should be aware of this spike in 44114 | 216.781.6724) The Ohio Supreme Court her. With only data from the overdose deaths,” said Dr. Gil- MetroHealth – Mobile delayed the execution of a convict- When the state Supreme 1st Quarter of 2021, it’s too early son. “Some preliminary data sug- Unit (3370 W.25th Street, Cleve- ed killer whose case federal public Court upholds a death sentence, it au- defenders said slipped through the to project with certainty how fa- gests minority communities may land, OH 44109) tomatically sets an execution date. At- cracks of the legal system. torneys representing inmates in their tal this year will be. However, be more vulnerable in this out- If you or anyone that you Death row inmate David appeals normally ask the court to de- if deaths continue at this pace, break. Risk reduction strategies know is actively using or recover- Martin, 36, had been scheduled to lay those dates while cases enter the Cuyahoga County could again like naloxone kits and fentanyl ing from opioid addiction, contact die May 26. federal system, a request the court au- see over 700 overdose deaths. test strips are available at no cost Project DAWN for information at The Associated Press re- tomatically grants. Appeals often last The last time Cuyahoga County and are effective at saving lives.” 216-778-5677. Eligible program ported last year that he went without years afterward. suffered over 700 deaths was in Short-term and long- participants, are given FREE Nal- a lawyer for more than a year after In Martin’s case, though, the court upheld his sentence in 2017. term intervention is available. oxone kits – the opioid reversing no attorney initially took over his 2018 and missed a chance to make case, the request wasn’t made and his Additionally, 13 over- Naloxone and fentanyl test strips antidote. a customary appeal to the federal chance to appeal his death sentence dose deaths have occurred in the are effective ways to reduce the Additionally, the Alco- courts. Martin appeared to be lost. Questions prompt- first 5 days of April. Toxicology risk of a fatal overdose. hol, Drug Addiction and Mental Justices have now stayed ed by Martin’s outreach to the AP put testing has not yet confirmed FREE fentanyl test strips Martin’s execution until all his legal 21-year-old Jeremy Cole during a rob- his case on public defenders’ radar. Health Services (ADAMHS) Board bery in northeastern Ohio two years which drug(s) have caused the are available at the following lo- options are exhausted. The high court’s temporary reprieve of Cuyahoga County provides a 24- Martin was sentenced earlier. Martin also shot Cole’s girl- for Martin comes amid an unofficial recent spike. 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Gutiérrez, William situation in which “students (NAPSI) There become overwhelming. alone can be bad for IV has been elected presi- F. Tate, Gloria Ladson- are harmed when they are is a public health threat Leverage tech- your health, but mod- dent of the American Edu- Billings, Marilyn Cochran- not exposed to potentially looming across the Unit- nology: Technology can ern technology can help cational Research Associa- Smith, Robert Linn (now transformative, racially just ed States that’s not vis- play a key role in reduc- keep you connected. For tion (AERA). deceased), Lorrie Shepard, learning opportunities.” ible to most but affects ing loneliness, ensuring example, Philips Cares Milner, who will David C. 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Ramadan for the Salman replaced the hajj ber, Saudi Arabia opened the year 2021 starts on the eve- minister, months after the Grand Mosque for prayers ning of Monday, April 12th kingdom hosted the smallest for the first time in seven lasting 30 days and ending at hajj in modern history due to months and partly resumed sundown on Tuesday, May the pandemic. the umrah pilgrimage. 11. Mohammad Benten The umrah usually Islamic holidays was relieved from his post attracts millions of Muslims always begin at sundown and replaced by Essam bin from across the globe each and end at sundown the fol- Saeed. year. Authorities said the lowing day/days ending the The kingdom host- umrah would be allowed to holiday or festival. ed the hajj in late July last return to full capacity once Ramadan is the year. Only 10,000 residents the threat of the pandemic ninth month of the Islamic of Saudi Arabia were al- had abated. calendar. It is a month of Worshippers, in years past, crowded the Grand Mosque Worshippers maintaining social distance at the Grand lowed to take part, compared Letters To The Editor fasting, prayer, giving and in Mecca during Hajj as making the pilgrimmage is one of the pil- Mosque in Mecca. Only vaccinated pilgrims will be able to worship with 2.5 million Muslims Submit to: self-evaluation observed by lars of Islam. at the Grand Mosque. from around the world who [email protected] Muslims. The month lasts participated in 2019. It is performed at any time of year. 29-30 days depending on try into the Prophet’s mosque health ministry said it had country with a population of unclear how many pilgrims READ The hajj and umrah the sightings of the crescent in the holy city of Medina. administered more than 5m more than 34 million. will be allowed to perform EAST SIDE ministry announced that moon. The ministry said coronavirus vaccines, in a Last month, King the hajj this year. 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Forty-three states immunised against Covid-19 will be eligible for permits to to the annual hajj later this Cincinnati tried to have similar laws on the will be allowed to perform perform umrah, as well as to year. ban use of the mechanical books, according to the Gif- Call (216) 721-1674 the umrah pilgrimage, Saudi attend prayers in the Grand Saudi Arabia has attachments, designed to fords Law Center to Prevent authorities have said. Mosque in the holy city of reported more than 393,000 increase rifles’ rates of fire, Gun Violence. In the name of Allah the Beneficent, the Merciful Unlike hajj, the Mecca. coronavirus infections and in 2018 after a shooter used When it comes to shorter umrah pilgrimage is It added that the 6,700 deaths from Covid-19. one during a 2017 massa- guns, the law essentially non-compulsory and can be condition also applied for en- The kingdom’s cre in Las Vegas that left 58 trumps language in the dead. 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Coincidentally, in the pandemic-shortened So far, at Press Time, of two 2-Run HRs by Jose He struck out a dozen Bieber’s battery mate, Ro- 2020 season because he was the Indians are 2-3, having Ramirez, the Indians were again, but got a No Decision berto Perez, slugged a 2 suspended for testing posi- scored two runs, two runs, a able to gain a split in their in this one, when a runner Run HR in the 9th Inning tive for Performance En- nine-run explosion, ZERO abbreviated two-game se- he’d put on before leaving of the season opener, to ac- hancing Drugs. runs, and four runs in their ries with the Royals to begin the game, scored to tie it, count for all of the Tribe’s He now has a five games-to-date. their current Homestand. when reliever James Karin- runs in that game. chance to make up for lost Offensively-chal- The Tribe had chak came on and gave up a Emmanuel Clase, the time. Nick Wittgren, who been shut out in their Home run-scoring hit. Fortunately, pitcher of record when Jose was banged around in a 5-2 lenged, the club is hop- Opener. They’d already Ramirez, who’d hit a 2-Run slammed his second long loss in Detroit, got the Save. ing against hope that their opened the season with two HR in the 6th Inning for a ball, got the “W.” Clase It was his first one pitching holds up fort the losses in the Motor City, brief lead, hit another one in came over in a 2019 offsea- since he had four in his first long haul. before salvaging the final game in Detroit. This week- Bieber end, they will host the Ti- Cavs saddle Spurs with an “L” gers for three games. Ramirez By KARL BRYANT It looked like the Tribe far between, managed to in Waco, which is a three- of 13 free throws. Keldon reigning Cy Young Award saddle the Spurs with a hour drive from San Anto- Johnson, Derrick White, would waste the second Winner Shane Bieber. He The Cavaliers, who 125-101 “L” in their lat- nio. and Rudy Gay each had a straight Quality Start from lost the season’s opening come by victories few and est trip to San Antonio to In the Cavs win, CLE Baker’s Dozen points for stop their five-game los- led by 10 at the Half and S.A. The Spurs shot 42.2% ing streak. Puzzlingly, the came out of Intermission from the field, but were Zags zapped in title tilt Cavs have had success re- to add 10 more points to lost in Three Point Land, cently against the Spurs, their advantage going into where they made only five By KARL BRYANT game, when they sank a free possibly do…We were kind having beaten them twice the final stanza. Darius of 26. throw. The Bulldogs didn’t of playing sideways.” Bay- last year, both in OT in Garland scored a career- CLE Coach B. J. Bick- The Gonzaga Bulldogs’ make their first field goal lor Coach Scott Drew gave the COVID-19–shortened high 37 points – 17 in erstaff was effusive in his dream of becoming the until 4 ½ minutes in. Gon- props to his players, stat- season. They lost by six the 3rd Quarter - to lead post-game praise of Gar- first undefeated Divison I zaga went down by 19 in ing, “I know the guys have to the Spurs on March 19 the Cavs. Collin Sexton land, as he referenced how NCAA Men’s Champ since the Half and had to put on worked really hard. And I’m at Rocket Mortgage Field- added 22. With C Jarrett the second-year guard Indiana’s 1976 National a rush to cut Baylor’s Half- so happy they get a chance house, after their February Allen remaining sidelined helped the team overcome Championship team, was time lead to 10. The Bears to celebrate now” game in San Antonio was due to concussion proto- the Cavs usual malaise buried by the Baylor Bears, kept defending while piling The Bears, who easily won postponed due to pandem- col and Larry Nance, Jr. coming out of the lock- who zapped the Zags, 86- the other National Semifinal on in the 2nd Half – build- ic concerns. Now, they still out, newcomer C Isa- erroom after Halftime. 70. Perhaps Coach Bobby ing their lead up to 20 - and game over Houston, 78- have Monday’s beatdown. iah Hartenstein put in 16 He remarked, “You talk Knight, along with stars then coasting. 59, looked calm, but deter- While the Cavs were points and pulled down a about our struggles in the Quinn Buckner, Scott May, Although the Bulldogs mined. The closest tourney beating the Spurs, the vast dozen rebounds. The Cavs 3rd Quarter and him un- Kent Benson and the other hit 51% of their floor shots, contest for Baylor, whose derstanding the moment, ’76 unblemished Hoosiers they made only 29.4% average margin of victory majority of the nation was shot 52.3% from the field watching Baylor disman- and were 12 of 34 from and then for him to play got together to crack open from beyond the arc. Bay- in the NCAA Tournament the way that he did, that’s a bottle of Champaign, ala lor made 44.8% of their was 15.3 points, was an 81- tle Gonzaga in the NCAA Downtown. National Championship The tired-looking Spurs what leadership is about. the NFL’s 1972 undefeated field goals, but 43.5 % from 72 win over Arkansas in the That’s what growth is Game, 86-70. Although were coming off of an Dolphins, when the final Downtown. Baylor took Elite Eight. about… I thought he was that game was in India- overtime loss and a double score went up, signaling 67 shots to Gonzaga’s 49. Baylor, a member of the tremendous tonight.” their record was safe for an- Gonzaga’s 14 turnovers and Big 12, won its first men’s napolis, where only 8,000 OT loss in their last two The Cavs will play the other year. Baylor’s 16 second-chance National Championship. fans total were allowed, games. Yet, they did have Thunder in OKC after The Bears struck early, points due to their offensive They had been one of seven Baylor students and fans nine-straight Home games, Press Time. They’ll return rolled out to a big lead, and rebounding were factors in Big 12 schools to receive viewed those proceedings which was a plus. DeMar Home to play Toronto and never were headed. Baylor that disparity. 2021 NCAA Tournament on the large screen in their DeRozen led them with 20 New Orleans, Saturday was led by 22 points from Jalen Suggs, who made bids, but were the only one outdoor football stadium points, which included 12 and Sunday. 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He sorority parties on college land In The Sun' (1957)? biography 'What's Love Got Whatever you needed, he had even furthered his education campuses and threw many 2. Who is the former To Do With It' (1993), but Cleveland as well you. at the College of Southern hall parties during the 1990s. running back for the Cleve- in what sci-fi movie did he as the world of entertain- Before opening his Nevada where he obtained Once his popular- land Browns who turned into star with Anglo-Asian actor ment has suffered a great Palace, Crazy Dee already his degree in videography ity began to grow, he began a macho, action-film star Keanu Reeves as a futuristic loss with the passing of a had a following from his col- and film. producing remix tapes, which appearing in such movies as rebel leader against an evil, pioneer, Derek R. Elsberry. lege years at Cleveland State It was in Las Vegas naturally led to Crazy Dee’s 'The Dirty Dozen' (1967), artificially-intelligent, ma- Elsberry was known and University. It was there where where he found a new love… Muzic Palace. You could 'Riot' (1968), ad in the 1969 chine program? loved all over Cleveland, he met Tracey L. Lee, the Podcasting. He began with even find his parents hard at classic '100 Rifles' where he 5. Who is the tal- perhaps more by his indus- love of his life that he would “The Film Review.” Along work at the store. It was truly starred with Burt Reynolds ented actor who starred as try name – Crazy Dee. If you later go on to wed in 1998, a with his wife Tracey, the cou- a family affair. and created controversy for the real-life, controversial, didn’t know him personally, year after opening the record ple gave interesting perspec- Outside of being a having an on-screen, inter- high school principal Joe you knew of his famed re- store. His success brought tive as they reviewed a slew presence in the industry, Dee racial love scene with white Clark in 'Lean On Me' (1988) cord store located inside the about a second location in of films. was heavily active in com- Elsberry actress Raquel Welch? as a black, Civil War soldier plaza adjacent to the War- Maple Heights. While run- He later added oth- munity service. He has been cutting-edge CD-making ma- 3. Shavenheaded in 'Glory' (1989) and as rensville Center Road and ning both businesses, Dee ers including, “NBTF” with described as a visionary, a hu- chine that allowed customers Louis Gossett, Jr. made his white actress Jessica Tandy's Harvard Ave. intersection branched out into photogra- the late Franklyn G and Cee- morous extrovert that always to make their own mix CDs, film debut in 'A Raisin In chauffeur and best friend in that bore the same name. phy, music producing, engi- Mo and “Observations” with showed love and compassion. long before digital playlists The Sun' (1961), starred as 'Driving Miss Daisy' (1989)? Crazy Dee’s Muzic Palace neering, scriptwriting, acting his beloved sister the late Derek “Crazy Dee” ruled supreme. Whether you the musical slave 'Fiddler' to be exact, that he cut the and filmmaking always -giv Tonya Congress. As a film- Elsberry departed this life wanted the latest DJ Clue mix- in Alex Haley's 'Roots' mini- ANSWERS: ribbon on in 1997 at the ten- ing up-and-coming local tal- maker, he won numerous on Monday, March 29, in tape out of NYC, wanted to series (1977), but in what der age of 26. It was a bea- ent a platform. As the days of awards and laurels for his his second home, Las Vegas. be put up on who to look out motion-picture did he win 1. Harry Belfonte 2. Jim con for music lovers all over record stores began to wane, film projects including The Left to mourn his passing is for from the CLE or wanted an Oscar for Best Supporting Brown 3. 'An Officer and A town. Dee decided to go into film Las Vegas International Film his lovely wife, Tracey, a host to know what was this week’s Actor? Gentleman' 4. 'The Matrix' He even installed a making and editing full-time Festival Silver Ace Award for of cherished family, friends, must see DVD, Crazy Dee’s 4. Versatile ac- (1999) 5. 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Page 6 EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS Tuesday, April 6, 2021- Friday, April 9, 2021 ‘Immersive Van Gogh’ show comes to Cleveland Woodland Automotive Lighthouse Immer- art technology, theatrical sto- 9300 Woodland Avenue sive USA is proud to announce rytelling, and world-class ani- Cleveland, Ohio 44104 the Cleveland premiere of their mation. It gives guests the rare highly sought-after art expe- opportunity to “step inside” (216) 229-1957 rience Immersive Van Gogh and experience the incredible opening September 9, 2021. post-Impressionist works of We Sell Official tickets will be - avail Van Gogh like never before. able at vangoghcleveland.com Immersive Van Gogh will be Used Tires with prices starting at $39.99. making its mark at a secret lo- Hours: Mon. - Sat. - 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sign up now to be the first to cation to be determined. receive pre-sale ticket infor- The original Immer- Cleveland Arena Boxing Collectibles Wanted mation. sive Van Gogh is a spectacular, The original Im- vivid, and breathtaking digital Want To Buy All Boxing Collectibles mersive Van Gogh has risen art experience that invites au- (Amateur and Professional) to blockbuster status, becom- diences to enter the legendary From The Old Cleveland Arena The exhibition showcases a curated selection of images from Les tournesols (Sunflowers, 1887) by Van Vogh was selected ing the hottest ticket to hold. works of post-Impressionist Van Gogh’s 2,000+ lifetime catalog of masterpieces, including La Nuit to be part of the ““Immersion” project that is coming to Cleveland and will Old Boxing: Immersive Van Gogh sold out artist Vincent van Gogh— étoilée (Starry Night, 1889). showcare numerous works of art. Posters - Programs - Photographs its run in Toronto, has sold evoking his highly emotional out and extended its run in and chaotic inner conscious- mersive Van Gogh and taken social distancing markers iano Siccardi, Immersive Van rience. Immersive Van Gogh Press Kits - Autographs Chicago, and San Francisco ness through art, light, music, it to an unmatched and unprec- throughout the venue, and dig- Gogh designer. “Both myself ups the emotional ante.” Debra Gloves - Tickets - Equipment - Etc. edented level. Van Gogh once itally projected social distanc- and Luca Longobardi are very Yeo of the Toronto Star stated, opened in March, where its movement, and imagination. Call (216) 721-1674 - Paying Top Dollar first month is sold-out. Fol- Featuring stunning towering said, “I dream my painting, ing circles on the gallery floors excited to visit Cleveland and “I wondered: could projec- lowing the Los Angeles, New projections that illuminate the and I paint my dreams.” Sic- to ensure appropriate spacing. once again bring Van Gogh’s tions of paintings on walls and York, and Denver ticket sales artistic genius’s mind, the ex- cardi and his award-winning All guests must wear a face legacy to life in a way that em- floors be thrilling? The answer A-1 BATTERY SHOP announcements, each market hibition showcases a curated creative team have made Van covering at all times during braces this city’s one-of-a-kind is ‘yes.’” Called a “completely Free Battery Installation sold out rapidly and have since selection of images from Van Gogh’s dream come alive by their visit. energy.” new way of encountering art” Free System Testing extended their runs with addi- Gogh’s 2,000+ lifetime catalog creating unprecedented move- “We’ve created a Immersive Van by CTV and a “blockbuster tional tickets now available. of masterpieces, including Les ments in the masterpieces. The unique and enthralling produc- Gogh has received rave re- digital experience that has Complete Line Of New Batteries Immersive Van Mangeurs de pommes de terre exhibition also contains origi- tion that functions safely dur- views from critics worldwide. taken the art world by storm” nal, mood-setting music by Gogh is the latest creation by (The Potato Eaters, 1885), La ing this pandemic,” says Co- The Chicago Tribune wrote, by Artnet News, the exhibit ALL BATTERIES GUARANTEED Italian multimedia composer Producer, Svetlana Dvoretsky. “entire rooms pulse with imag- the world-renowned master Nuit étoilée (Starry Night, “cleverly embraces creativity,” Factory Seconds Reconditioned Luca Longobardi and Vittorio “Hundreds of thousands of ery and emotional resonance.” of digital art, Italy’s Massi- 1889), Les tournesols (Sun- according to Washington Post. $60.00 and Up $40.00 miliano Siccardi, who for 30 flowers, 1887), and La Cham- Guidotti as the Art Direc- guests have seen Immersive While the Chicago Time Out For more informa- years has been pioneering im- bre à coucher (The Bedroom, tor. Van Gogh in small, socially- described the exhibit as, “The 2935 Detroit Road tion about Immersive Van (Just Across Detroit - Superior Bridge) mersive exhibitions in Europe. 1888). Paintings will be pre- The hour-long, distanced safe groups. It is an future of experiential art.” San Gogh, visit https://www.im- (216) 861-6001 Over 2 million visitors have sented how the artist first saw timed-entry, walk-through honor to bring the arts back Francisco Chronicle , “After a experience is designed with into peoples’ lives during these year without big, splashy art mersivevangogh.com/. Follow Visit Website: a1batteryshop.com seen his magnificent installa- the scenes, based on an active health and safety as a prior- times,” adds Co-Producer, Co- happenings, this is a huge, in- the exhibition on social media tions. life and moving landscapes We Pay Cash For Scrap Batteries ity. Capacity will be limited rey Ross. dulgent way to dive back in.” on Instagram, and Facebook. With the help turned into sharp yet sweeping in accordance with the City of “Despite being The Toronto Sun declared, “the of 60,600 frames of vid- brush strokes. Cleveland’s safety protocols. unknown throughout his life, mind-blowing imagery, brings DR. G. WOJAI eo, 90,000,000 pixels, and Creative Director Additional safety precautions Van Gogh’s artwork has cre- van Gogh’s best work to life The World’s Greatest Numerologist and Italian film producer Mas- 500,000+ cubic feet of projec- include touchless ticket-tak- ated a lasting impact through — including Sunflower, Irises, YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS similiano Siccardi has pio- tions, this captivating digital ing, temperature checks upon its emotional richness and and The Starry Night — for a art exhibit merges state-of-the- neered the art form with Im- arrival, hand sanitizer stations, simple beauty,” said Massimil- cathartic and liberating expe- 34 76 22 10 23 88

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Never Give The Ohio De- funds will be distribut- “This funding comes at Americans Act nutri- Up Julius Namugera, a partment of Aging an- ed to Ohio’s area agen- a critical time and will tion services, funded musician featured in the nounced today addition- cies on aging to provide help sustain our efforts through Title III-C2 of documentary al funding to support home-delivered meals to provide nutritional the act, are designed to TOPOWA! Never Older Americans Act to eligible older Ohio- food to those that need reduce hunger, food in- Give Up is among 116 security, and malnutri- home-delivered meals ans. it.” feature films and 182 tion. services during the pan- “We appreciate The number of short films being show- demic. federal enhancements These funds individuals served by cased during the virtual The Ohio Con- to our Older Americans home delivered meal promote the health and trolling Board approved Act programs to sup- programs has increased well-being of older in- film festival. CIFF45 the department’s request dividuals by helping port older Ohioans dur- nearly 50%, from Streams will take place to invest $6.137 million them gain access to nu- ing the pandemic,” said 40,044 to 60,433, due to entirely online April received by the Consoli- trition and other disease dated Appropriations Ursel J. McElroy, direc- the impacts of the COV- prevention and health 7-20 at clevelandfilm. Act of 2021. These tor of the department. ID-19 pandemic. Older promotion services. org. Page 7 EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - Friday, April 9, 2021 Anti-sexism and the necessity of female leadership By JEFF MION hammad. ity. If men don’t man situations where their police department that treatment under the law tion citizens to embrace Anti-sexism BLACK LIVES MATTERS, The Greek phi- up and start relinquish- impulses better serve valued training, trans- has resulted in notice- inequality - spiritual is actively respecting, CUYAHOGA COUNTY losopher Socrates, after ing false pride soon, humanity as a whole. parency and police ac- able spiritual advantag- separation from others. recognizing and appre- pointing out that men America will fall victim If there were countability. I wouldn’t es. American ciating women as equal Too many men and women have dif- to the tyranny of cor- two cities – one all be surprised if rental When I made women have accepted partners when it comes believe that it’s possible ferent natures, declared porate domination, fas- male, one all female – units in a female-led the commitment to sac- the challenge of becom- to the things that mat- to create a “just society that “for the purpose of cism and bloodlust. I wouldn’t be surprised city had to be certifi ed rifi ce false pride – pride ing better people not ter. It’s time for men to composed of just men keeping watch over the I embrace fe- at all if the female-led “lead safe” before land- based on a delusion of better than others, but stand up and put an end and women” while op- commonwealth, woman male leadership self- city was more adept at lords could rent them to male supremacy – my better than themselves. to the daily socioeco- pressing female leader- has the same nature as ishly, recognizing that it achieving justice and unsuspecting families. soul rejoiced from a It would behoove us nomic and psychologi- ship. Yet, it would be man.” will quicken the emer- unity choosing states- Eckhart Tolle explains, newfound freedom. In men as individuals to cal oppression of wom- constructive to point out “Women with gence of a new, more women rather than cor- “When the ego addition to peace and accept the fact that en for their sake and for that tens of millions of the right natural gifts,” just world. Far from porate puppets as lead- weeps for what it has harmony with the uni- some women are smart- ours. men - men living today Socrates declared, “are being something to fear, ers. lost, the spirit rejoices verse, I gained moral er and more talented Together, we - have demonstrated an not to be debarred by the emergence of fe- I wouldn’t be for what it has found.” clarity. Anti-sexism and than we are so that we stand! Divided, we fall! eagerness to support fe- diff erence of sex from male leaders – leaders at all surprised to see a What women anti-racism are spiritu- can quicken the pace Only through male leaders. fulfi lling the highest possessing the spiritual $15 minimum wage in lost historically in terms ally dynamic especially of socioeconomic and teamwork can we make While anti-sex- functions. So when make-up of a Kamala a female-led city or a of respect and equal in cultures that condi- spiritual evolution. the dream work! ism on the part of men the best Guardians are Harris - will help men has accelerated in recent selected for training as and women grow spiri- years, it is not a new Rulers, the choice might tually. False threat made to Perry Nuclear Plant phenomenon - not by fall upon a woman.” Considering A Michigan man the incident that happened any stretch of the imagi- Historically, male pride how much they bring to claimed to have a bomb shortly before 6 p.m. at nation. has interfered with the the table, women aren’t inside a trailer he drove the power plant on Center to the entrance of the Per- Road near Parmly Road Civil rights development of spiri- really asking for a lot: leader Malcolm was ry Nuclear Power Plant in Perry, according to the tual maturity in men If I do the same property Wednesday, the news release. an outspoken proponent and women but more work a man does, can I Lake County Sheriff ’s Fogelson is be- of female leadership. so in men. The way- get the same credit Offi ce said. Law enforce- ing held in Lake County “You don’t have to ward male ego knocked If I do the same ment agencies swarmed Jail pending his fi rst court be a man to fi ght for the ship of humanity off work a man does, can I the property but did not appearance. Authorities freedom,” Malcolm course back in ancient receive the same pay fi nd a bomb in the trailer, say more charges could be preached. “All you days. I’m half your according to a news re- fi led against him. have to do is to be an in- Based on spiri- size. Don’t cheat me! lease. The sheriff ’s offi ce Sheriff ’s depu- telligent human being.” tual law, it is impossible The challenge said there is no threat to ties got a call about a sus- Malcolm challenged to reach the cherished that some American the power plant. picious man, later identi- Michael Fo- fi ed as Fogelson, refusing the Nation of Islam over destination of a just and men aren’t up to is de- the treatment of women gelson, 33, of Adrian, to leave the area. Deputies happy society without creasing our voices Michigan is charged with learned he drove a pickup falling out permanently traveling the road of voluntarily following making false alarms and truck pulling an enclosed with hero Elijah Mu- complete gender equal- the voices of women in aggravated trespassing in trailer to the entrance of the plant, the release says. Fogelson President Biden to take on the gun lobby claimed to have a bomb in President Joe author of books about ground checks are also Alcohol, Tobacco, Fire- the trailer when plant se- Biden has issued an or- medicine. not required to purchase arms and Explosives - a curity approached him, the der targeting homemade He also found- the assembly kits. vacancy Donald Trump news release says. guns one day after a ed the Riverview Medi- “Anyone from never bothered to fi ll. The FBI, the Lake County Bomb mass shooting in South cal Center and Riv- a criminal to a terrorist He instructed his Jus- ichigan man claimed to have a bomb inside a trailer he drove to the Squad, the North Perry Carolina left a doctor erview House Calls/ can buy this kit and, in tice Department to come entrance of the erry Nuclear ower lant property ednesday, the Lake County Police Department and Sheriff ’s Offi ce said. The plant is at the center of the HB 6 scandal. and his family dead. Riverview Hospice and as little as 30 minutes, up with new rules for other law enforcement “Gun violence Palliative Care. put together a weapon,” homemade guns and agencies responded to as- a court recently granting harm that was corruptly the men’s cooperation in this country is an The suspect in Biden said. more heavily regulate an sist sheriff ’s deputies at his request to block other put into HB6.” with federal authorities His latest court epidemic, and it’s an in- the attack, who has not Experts say attachment that makes the scene. fees related to Ohio’s $150 in the ongoing investi- The plant has billion nuclear bailout, fi ling is based on the same gation is not yet clear. ternational embarrass- formally been named by that these homemade handguns more accu- legal theory as the one ob- been in the news over the House Bill 6. Householder, ment,” Biden said. police, shot and killed guns are increasingly rate. He called for new Yost’s motion tained against the nuclear past year as it is related to R-Glendord, has plead- The president himself amid the man- being used in crimes. gun-violence studies the HB6 scandal. asks a judge to prevent bailout, so he is predicting it will be just as success- ed not guilty and re- is enacting new mea- hunt, according to re- Over 40% of guns being and draft legislation that Ohio Attorney FirstEnergy from imple- menting the other rate in- ful. mains free on his own sures through an execu- ports. seized in Los Angeles states could pass. General Dave Yost is re- creases that are “for the “First we had recognizance. tive order, meaning he Former Na- are ghost guns, accord- In a tacit ac- turning to court to try to sole purpose of padding to stop the collection of His criminal does not need approval tional Football League ing to federal fi rearms knowledgement that the halt what he says is anoth- FirstEnergy’s bottom- the fee created to line the offi cials. er, lesser-known fee First case returns to court from Congress. (NFL) player Phillip scope of these actions line.” pockets of Energy Harbor Energy is still collecting, for a status hearing in It includes ef- Adams has been identi- Biden is also are limited, Biden as- He said the legal and now we are trying to totaling $102 million from March. forts to set rules for fi ed by the Associated giving the Justice De- move was necessary to stop the guaranteed profi ts sured his audience that customers. He resisted certain guns, bolster Press as the suspected partment two months to protect FirstEnergy cus- for FirstEnergy and inap- “this is just a start.” That’s despite background checks and gunman. come up with a rule on tomers and “to undue the propriate rate increases calls to resign following his arrest last year. He support local violence A person who stabilising braces for to Ohioans,” Yost said. “It’s time for the court to recently was re-elected prevention. spoke on condition of pistols. Under the rule, Tri-C to host George Floyd’s family shut the HB6 piggybank to his seat in the Ohio However, the anonymity told the press a pistol used with a sta- Cuyahoga about why they believe down.” House of Represen- president will have an agency that Mr Adams’ bilising brace would Community College George Floyd died and HB6 had a “de- tatives, representing uphill task. The right to parents live near the doc- be classifi ed as a short- (Tri-C®) will host a what was found in his coupling mechanism” that Ohio’s 72nd district, bear arms is protected tor’s home and that he barrelled rifl e, which re- only applied to FirstEner- conversation with mem- system in May 2020. which includes all of by the Second Amend- had been treated by him. quires much more strin- gy and allowed it to match bers of George Floyd’s Dr. Martin To- Perry and Coshocton ment to the US Consti- “Every day in gent background checks its record-high income family that examines his bin, a physician in pul- counties and parts of tution and many people this country 315 people under the National Fire- level from 2018 every year legacy and the racial jus- monary and critical care going forward regardless Licking County. see gun control laws as are shot - every day,” arms Act. tice movement that grew medicine, testifi ed after of how much electricity So far this leg- infringing on this con- Biden said during re- The Justice De- from his death. having reviewed the it sold anytime in the next islative session, none of stitutional right. marks in the White partment has also been The free virtual medical records in the decade, he said. his fellow lawmakers Wednesday’s House Rose Garden on asked to draft a “red fl ag This guarantees program — “The Leg- Floyd case. have made a move to attack in South Caro- Thursday, adding that law” which states can FirstEnergy will receive acy of George Floyd” “Mr. Floyd expel him from offi ce, its high-water-mark prof- lina, which killed fi ve 106 people are killed then use to create their — will take place via which only they can do died from a low level its regardless of service people, including two each day by guns. own legislation. These livestream from noon to under state law. of oxygen,” Tobin tes- levels, providing no ac- young children, follows laws authorise the courts 1 p.m. Thursday, May 6. In Cincin- tifi ed. “And this caused countability and abusing two mass shootings in “This is an epidemic for and law enforcement to Visit tri-c.edu/george- nati, when two council Floyd damage to his brain the concept of decoupling, March that left a total God’s sake. And it has to remove guns from peo- fl oyd to register for the members recently were tion with Harrelson and that we see and it also according to Yost. of 18 people dead - one stop,” he continued. ple thought to be a risk program. indicted on federal cor- Jones will explore the caused a PEA arrhyth- Last year, for- in Boulder, Colorado He also off ered to the community. Angela Har- ruption charges, Yost magnitude of Floyd’s mia, that caused his mer Ohio House Speaker and the other in Atlanta, condolences to the fam- Getting further relson and Selwyn moved quickly to ask death on multiple lev- heart to stop.” Larry Householder and Georgia. ily killed in South Caro- gun measures through Jones, aunt and uncle the Ohio Supreme Court els. The conversation PEA means four of his associates Dr Robert lina. Congress would be dif- to Floyd, will talk about to begin suspension pro- will be moderated by pulseless electrical ac- were arrested by federal Lesslie, 70 and his “As I was com- fi cult. The US Senate their nephew and the ceedings against them Nyle Fort, a minister, tivity, “which is a par- authorities and accused wife, Barbara Lesslie, ing to the Oval Offi ce is currently split 50-50 path forward for Black both. activist and scholar. ticular form of abnor- of using nearly $61 69, were killed in the I got the word that in between Democrats and Americans and the na- While allega- The trial of mal beat of heart — an million in bribes from shooting at their home South Carolina, a physi- Republicans, with Vice- tion. Both have traveled tions of public corrup- Derek Chauvin has tak- arrhythmia,” he ex- companies like FirstEn- in Rock Hill, South Car- cian, with his wife, two President Harris holding the country over the past ergy to pass the nuclear tion are resolved in the en center stage. plained. olina - 30 miles (48km) grandchildren and a per- the deciding vote. year to promote discus- subsidies in House Bill courtroom, a suspension Chauvin is He also shared from Charlotte, North son working at his house However, cur- sion on social justice is- 6 and to defend the law is the right course of ac- charged with second- his opinion on the cause Carolina - along with were gunned down,” the rent Senate rules mean sues. against a ballot eff ort to tion even as the appear- degree murder, third- for the low level of grandchildren Adah president said. that in practice, 60 votes Floyd gasped block it. ance of corruption has degree murder and oxygen in Floyd. “The Lesslie, 9 and Noah “So many peo- are needed to pass leg- his fi nal words — “I Ohio House no place in government, second-degree man- cause of the low level Lesslie, 5. ple sitting here today islation, meaning some can’t breathe” — while Speaker Larry House- Yost said at the time. slaughter in the death of of oxygen was shal- James Lewis, know what its like when Republican support is lying handcuff ed on a holder, 4 others arrested Both men, Jeff Floyd. low breathing. Small 38, who was working the seconds change your required. Republicans Minneapolis street with in $61 million bribery Pastor and then P.G. Sit- Floyd died breaths. Small tidal vol- at the house was also life forever.” have blocked signifi cant a police offi cer’s knee case. Two of the men tenfeld, have pleaded in May 2020 after umes. Shallow breaths killed. Robert Shook, Mr Biden’s ex- gun control laws in the pressed into his neck. charged, lobbyist Juan not guilty and agreed Chauvin placed his that weren’t able to another worker, was ecutive order gives the past. His death fueled pro- Cespedes and Jeff rey knee on Floyd’s neck carry the air through his within weeks to take also shot and taken to Justice Department 30 Biden promised tests across the nation Longstreth, a longtime while he pleaded, “I lungs down to the es- voluntary suspensions hospital where he has days to propose a rule that he would do some- and world. He became a campaign and political can’t breathe.” His fi nal sential areas of the lungs from council. undergone multiple sur- that will help reduce thing about gun control, symbol of the eff ects of strategist for House- moments, recorded on that get oxygen into the Both still col- geries. the number of so-called however, so on Thursday systemic racism. holder, recently each video, led to widespread blood and get rid of the lect their taxpayer-fund- Dr Lesslie had “ghost guns”. he gathered a sympathet- But he was also pleaded guilty to partic- protests against police carbon dioxide.” ed paychecks from the been married to his These guns are ic audience in the Rose a beloved family mem- Jurors heard tes- ipating in a racketeering brutality and racism as city of Cincinnati, but wife for over 40 years, self-assembled, which Garden and unveiled a ber, and his loss dev- well as incidents of un- timony from a series of conspiracy to pass and according to an online means they do not con- grab-bag of new actions. astated those closest to rest. witnesses in former Min- uphold a billion-dollar a judge has appointed biography. He was a tain a serial number and He nominated him. Three medical neapolis Police offi cer nuclear plant bailout. temporary replacements well-known doctor and cannot be traced. Back- a head of the Bureau of The conversa- experts testifi ed today Derek Chauvin’s trial. The extent of to their council seats. Page 8 EAST SIDE DAILY NEWS Tuesday, April 6, 2021- Friday, April 9, 2021 KeyBank Broadway series to return to Playhouse Square Through a vir- Everyone’s invit- SICAL is brought to life seat” (60 Minutes). 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