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Vol. 79, No. 9 March 3 — March 9, 2011 Prince George’s County, Maryland Newspaper of Record Phone: 301-627-0900 25 cents Preliminary Intercounty Connector Approval to Opens a Section After Same-Sex Marriage Many Years of Delays Proponents Succeed The First Leg Connects Interstate After Two Hour Debate 270/370 in Gaithersburg with By MAGGIE CLARK Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring Capital News Service By MAITE FERNANDEZ drive faster," said Olivera, 33, who works as a house cleaner. ANNAPOLIS - By a 25-22 and COLLIN BERGLUND Carmen Solis, a 36-year-old vote, the full Senate gave pre - Maryland Newsline/CNS business manager, lives in Olney, liminary approval Wednesday works in Silver Spring, goes to a bill allowing same-sex SILVER SPRING - Tatiana often to Virginia and visits her marriage in Maryland. Olivera is happy with her com - parents in Gaithersburg regularly. In a roughly two-hour mute. She drove from her home She said she is going to try the debate, proponents successful - in Shady Grove to her job on ICC Wednesday night. ly fought back five amend - Norbeck Road using the brand "I'm looking forward to do it," ments, including one that new Intercounty Connector, she said. "I might save 15 min - would have allowed wedding which opened its first stretch PHOTO BY MARYLAND NEWSLINE’S ALEXANDER PYLES utes or more on traffic time." service providers, including Wednesday morning after photographers, caterers and Traffic slowly merges onto Interstate 495 west from I-95 south just after 9 a.m. Thursday. The decades of debate. hotels, to refuse to serve gay Texas Transportation Institute’s most recent Urban Mobility Study said commuters in "It's a great idea. You can couples. Washington, D.C., spend 70 hours each year sitting in traffic, tied with Chicago for the highest See ICC, Page A 3 Minority Leader Nancy total in the nation. Jacobs proposed another con - tentious amendment that would have allowed judges and clerks Area Roadways Most Congested who personally object to same- sex unions to refuse to perform Washington, Chicago Tied for Most Time Spent Sitting in Traffic the marriages. Jacobs argued By ALEXANDER PYLES to work the flex schedule." embrace it, and some totally that even though those judges Maryland Newsline/CNS Brown has benefited from ignore it," Wilsker said. "And the and clerks had taken an oath to state government's position traffic here is ridiculous." uphold the law as public ser - BALTIMORE - Zina Brown toward work schedules, which Wilsker's comments echo vants, same-sex marriage was doesn't worry about her com - since 1999 has allowed employ - some of the key findings of a not part of the law when they mute to work each day from sub - ees more flexible schedules and report released last month by the urban White Marsh to the Johns telecommuting hours, said Texas Transportation Institute, Hopkins Medical Campus. Colleen Denston, government which underscored the extent of See MARRIAGE , Page A 3 She takes her time, leaving affairs director for the Maryland the traffic problem in Baltimore her home sometime before 9 Society of Human Resource and Washington and urged work - a.m., then driving an easy 15 or Management State Council. The ers and their bosses to be more 20 minutes, well after com - state has encouraged private flexible with schedules to reduce muters from the morning rush businesses to follow suit, and rush-hour congestion. are parked and at work. She stays some organizations, like Johns Urban roadways around If Justice at work until 7 p.m., again miss - Hopkins, are doing so. Baltimore and Washington, ing rush hour. But overall, formal telework D.C., are among the most con - "It definitely helps, as far as and flex programs at Maryland gested in the nation, said the Equality is being able to cut down on the businesses are hit-and-miss, said institute's Urban Mobility traffic and driving and helping Chuck Wilsker, president and Report, which measured traffic Costly, It me to save on gas," said Brown, CEO of The Telework Coalition, on freeways and major streets in 47, of her 10-hour-a-day, a nonprofit advocacy group in Monday through Thursday Washington, D.C. "Some companies totally Won't Pass schedule. "I'm grateful to be able See TRAFFIC, Page A 5 By HOLLY NUNN Capital News Service

ANNAPOLIS -- Like most pieces of legislation being O'Malley Says Education debated this session, a bill man - dating equal treatment for girls in juvenile justice will likely Key in Keeping State come down to how much it costs the state. Competitive Internationally The bill, heard in the House By ALEXANDER PYLES creation and sustainability, all Judiciary Committee Thursday Maryland Newsline/CNS in the face of looming state and sponsored by Delegate budget cuts. Kathleen Dumais, D- COLLEGE PARK, Md. - "These are things their Montgomery, calls for girls Jeff Kurkjian, a senior from grandparents did not have to being treated by the Department Quince Orchard High School in confront," O'Malley said after of Juvenile Services to be Gaithersburg, wanted to hear spending about two hours with offered services "substantially what Maryland Gov. Martin the students. The teens were equivalent" to those offered to O'Malley had to say about nominated by their teachers to boys. A fiscal note attached to keeping arts programs in public attend the event, which was the bill estimates its cost at $2 schools. Megan Deckert, a rescheduled from January due million, causing alarm in a tight senior from Boonsboro High to a snowstorm. budget environment. School in Washington County, As he did in his State of the Dumais and advocates say drove an hour and a half to have State address in early February, they will work with the depart - a chance to chat with the gover - O'Malley emphasized the PHOTO BY MARYLAND NEWSLINE’S ALEXANDER PYLES ment to find ways of providing nor. importance of education in job Gov. Martin O’Malley speaks to about 500 high school students at University of Maryland services to girls using existing Whatever their questions or creation in Maryland. Friday. The governor said education and the state’s economy are closely tied. resources, and request a new fis - reasons, about 500 people -- "You look at whether a cal note. mostly high school students state's good for business, espe - part of how we compete with New Jersey or New York. It's al fund goes to public education Similar to a bill introduced from around the state -- crowd - cially in the new economy, it's a other states," he said. whether we can compete with and 11 cents of every dollar last year, which did not make it ed into the Stamp Student combination of things, none of But success goes beyond kids from New Zealand and goes to higher education. out of committee, Dumais' bill Union at the University of which is more important than being competitive in this coun - New Delhi and in this global "Hopefully, when we come this year is not intended to Maryland Friday to hear the skill level, the talents, the try, O'Malley said. economy." O'Malley and Lt. Gov. Anthony education of our people. ... It's "The game today is not how O'Malley said 39 cents of Brown riff on education, job part of our business plan. It's much better we can be than every dollar in the state's gener - See EDUCATION, Page A 5 See JUSTICE, Page A 3 INSIDE Neighbors Columns: Federal Budget Proposal Fails Six Flags Begins New Season Earth Talk High Speed Rail Morningside-Skyline, Federal Budget Proposals Fail to Six Flags America, announced a Customer Education Bill is designed Dear EarthTalk: brand new thrill. Brandywine-Aquasco and Impress Maryland Delegation. to enable a trusted 3rd party, the Vice-President Joe Biden just With the ink barely dry on various Beginning Friday, May 27, guests can announced a commitment by the Obama Clinton Maryland Public Service 2012 federal budget proposals, the experience stories from exotic locales administration of $53 billion to high Neighbors Page A2 Commission, to help consumers fur - Maryland congressional delegation around the world in SURVIVOR ther understand how to shop for com - speed rail. Isn’t it about time? Why is the LIVE, a new, interactive, stage show U.S. so far behind other nations in devel - ICC Ribbon Cutting began working on shaping the final petitive energy, how to compare utili - product this week "a credible first adventure based on one of the world’s oping environmentally friendly public County Executive joined other ty versus supplier prices, how to step," in need of adjustment; said Sen. most popular reality shows SUR - transportation? officials for ICC ribbon cutting understand contract terms, and how to Ben Cardin, D-Baltimore., VIVOR. compare competitive offers. -- Diane A., Boston, MA Community, Page A3 Business, Page A5 Out On the Town , Page A6 Feature , Page A7 Feature, Page A7 A2 — March 3 — March 9, 2011 — The Prince George’s Post Towns and N EIGHBORS

In and Around Morningside-Skyline Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards’ Legislative Update by Mary McHale 301 735 3451 Congresswoman Donna F. ers their jobs, drop 218,000 stu - Parishes prepare for Lent changes have resulted in an out - A native of The Bronx Edwards: House Republican dents from critical Head Start with Shrove Tuesday pancake standing school with PreK-3, (though many thought he was Continuing Resolution is a programs, eliminate life-saving suppers PreK-4, kindergarten and eight from Italy), he was a longtime Terrible Blow to Working health services for 5 million Two Camp Springs churches grades, and a large and excellent resident of Temple Hills. He Families low-income women, and reduce are getting ready for Lent by staff, headed by Principal Linda worked for Boatman & Magnani Pell Grants for 9.4 million stu - hosting traditional pancake sup - Cullinan. and other stonemasonry firms. Washington, D.C. – dents across the country. In our pers on Shrove Tuesday, March Next month, on March 20, He was a highly-trained crafts - Congresswoman Donna F. region, we would see $150 mil - 8. Shrove Tuesday is the eve of Cardinal Donald Wuerl will cel - man, a mentor and teacher. He Edwards (MD-4) released this lion cut from Metro’s budget, an Ash Wednesday. ebrate Mass in honor of the retired when he was 62. statement today following pas - unjustified reduction in our fed - All are welcome. school’s 50 years. A reception He loved fishing, hunting, sage of H.R. 1, Fiscal Year eral workforce and scientific Bells United Methodist will follow. bowling, golfing, the Redskins, Continuing Appropriations Act institutions, and the elimination Church, 6016 Allentown Road, The school welcomes those the Washington Nationals and for Fiscal Year 2011. The bill of funding to help protect the invites you to their Shrove who have attended, or otherwise Baltimore Orioles. He enjoyed passed the House by a vote of Chesapeake Bay.” Tuesday Pancake Supper at 7 been associated with the school, cards, poker and casinos, swim - 235-189. The appropriations bill “At a time when our econo - p.m. Special guests will be to come. The Mass starts at ming and hot tubs and his cuts over $100 billion in funding my is still recovering, these cuts those members who have joined 11:30 a.m. For information, call favorite song was “Lady” by for the rest of this fiscal year. would hurt small businesses, Resolution and put forth legisla - since July 2007,youth seeking the school office, 301-423-4740. Kenny Rogers. He said his “The Continuing Resolution working families, and our most tion that balances job creation confirmation in 2011, and those They also welcome old pho - nightly prayers in Latin. put forth by House Republicans vulnerable communities. I urge and long-term economic growth seeking to become members of tographs of the school. And does Survivors include his wife is a terrible blow to all my colleagues in the Senate to with fiscal responsibility.” Bells. On Ash Wednesday anyone happen to have one of Alberta; four daughters, Joann Americans. The drastic cuts in fight back against the House they’ll meet in Room 5 for those old uniforms? and her husband David, this bill would cost 55,000 teach - Republican Continuing Bible study, a short service and Museum tour guides wanted Christina, Sandra and her hus - distribution of ashes. Early the morning of April band Ralph, and Gina and her St. Philip’s Church, 5416 15, 1865, two men knocked at husband Robert; seven grand - Henderson Way, will hold its the door of a country doctor in children; his brother John and Brandywine-Aquasco annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Charles County, Maryland, niece Marie. Father Scott Hahn Supper in the Social Hall, 5:00 seeking medical aid. One of was celebrant for the Mass of by Ruth Turner 301 888 2153 to 7 p.m. The menu will include them was John Wilkes Booth, Christian Burial at St. Philip’s ANNUAL PANCAKE SUPPER old Cancer Patient) For infor - PM, Fridays, 8:30 AM-4:45 pancakes, sausage, bacon, assassin of President Abraham Church. Joe is buried at Mount Come and join us for our mation call Wanda at 301-888- PM and Saturdays from 10:00 applesauce and dessert. Lincoln. Olivet Cemetery in Washington. Annual Pancake Supper on 9217 or church office at 301- AM-3:45 PM. The exhibit is Carryout available. Adults, $6; The story—often controver - May they rest in peace Tuesday March 8, 2011 from 579-2643. free and for all ages. If you children, ages 5 to 10, $3; under sial—of Booth and Dr. Samuel Mary Ann Burns, 94, former - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at St. BOWIE STATE UNIVERSI - need more information please 4, free. On Ash Wednesday Mudd has made the Dr. Mudd ly of Hillcrest Heights and Philip’s Church Baden Parish. TY call 301-203-6070; TTY 301- there'll be Mass and ashes on House Museum the most visited Upper Marlboro, died Feb. 21 in The church is located at 13801 Bowie State University 203-6030. foreheads. historic site in Charles County. Frederick, Md. The funeral Baden-Westwood Road, National Alumni Association, BOWIE STATE UNIVERSI - St. Philip’s School turns 50 But as with many historic Mass was at Holy Rosary Brandywine, Maryland 20613. Inc. will Golf Classic will be TY NATIONAL ALUMNI In August of 1960, at the sites, the House has a constant Church with burial at Adults $7.00, Children April 15, 2011. Golfers are ASSOCIATION, INC. request of Archbishop Patrick need for tour guides. Donna Resurrection Cemetery. $5.00 (6 to 12 years old $5.00) needed. Please call (301) 860- The Annual Scholarship O’Boyle and Father Joseph Peterson who heads the docents Raymond N. Zimmerman Jr., and children 5 years and under 4327 for information. dance will be at La Fontaine Teletchea, pastor of St. Philip says, “We have a wonderful 82, former guidance counselor free. Benefit: AARP DRIVER SAFETY Bleu in Lanham, Maryland on the Apostle Church, the family of volunteers who dress at Surrattsville and Friendly St Philip’s Church Baden COURSE June 24, 2011. Please come out Bernardine Franciscan Sisters in the period and lead guests High School and vice-principal Parish. AARP offers a driver safety and meet the recipients and arrived in Suitland from through the home” and tell the at John Hanson Junior High, ANNUAL PANCAKE SUP - course at Colony South Hotel give them your support. Pennsylvania to set up a school story of April 15, 1865. Guides died Jan. 19 at his home in PER and Conference Center in Tickets this year cost $40.00. for St. Philip’s. receive a small stipend. For Upper Marlboro. A native of St. Paul’s Parish located at Clinton, Maryland. Please call We will have a souvenir While waiting for a new information, or to offer your ser - Philadelphia, he graduated from 13500 Baden-Westwood Road, (301) 292-7886 for schedule. booklet with ads, patron lists school to be built next to the vices, call Donna at 443-975- Cornell University, had a mas - Brandywine, Maryland 20613 and checks. The costs of the church on Henderson Way in 7356 or 301-452-2158. ter’s from Temple University will have their Annual Pancake BIANNUAL FINE ART ads and patrons are $100 for Camp Springs, the Sisters found Neighbors and served two years in the Supper on March 8, 2011 from EXHIBIT: BLACK full page, $50 for half page, room for the elementary school Condolences to Ruby Army. He was past-president of 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. ABSTRACTION $25.00 1/4 page, $15 business in an unoccupied wing of the Holloway, of Maria Ave. in the Maryland Society of the The menu includes assorted There will be a Biannual card and $5 patron. (Gold Star newly-built La Reine High Skyline, on the death of her Sons of the American pancakes, link sausage, scram - Fine Art Exhibit: Black Donors) $300 or more will be School in Suitland. aunt, Ruth Stokes Patterson, Revolution and a volunteer with bled eggs, hash brown potatoes, Abstraction at arts/ Harmony recognized on a special page. The new school opened on who died Jan. 13 at the amazing Prince George’s Hospital, Prince baked apple slices, assorted Hall Regional Center located at Ads, patron lists and checks Sept. 19, 1960 with 92 students age of 105. George’s Arts Council and the juices, coffee, tea and milk. 10701 Livingston Road in Fort can be sent directly to our trea - enrolled in two grades: grade 1, Condolences to Dave and National Zoo. Survivors Other entertainment Washington, MD 20744. surer Mrs. Diane Wilson-Bragg taught by Sister Viventia, and Kathleen Giroux, of Pickett include daughters Jan includes St. Paul’s Youth The event will be Monday, at 8812 Monmouth Drive grade 2, taught by Sister Josene. Court in Morningside, on the Zimmerman and Brooke Z. Group, Youth Bake Sale and January 17-Saturday March 12. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 by (Among the students were my death of their grandson, David Kuperman, a sister and three Silent Auction. Proceeds to You will be able to see the Art June 1, 2011. If you have any daughter Therese in grade 1 and Joseph Tretick. granddaughters. benefit Brogan Support. Exhibit on Mondays thru questions please call her at 301- son Michael in grade 2.) Grade Sharon Hazer Ryan, a 1972 Milestones (Brogan Ruppert Fund 10 year Thursdays from 8:30 AM-9:45 627-8979. 3, with Sister Josita, was added graduate of La Reine High Happy birthday to Kevin the following year. School, called recently to chat Gray and Sibyl Deily, Feb. 25. Construction on St. Philip’s about several items in my col - Angela Hutchinson, Feb. 27; School began on April 2, 1962, umn. And to remember the old Gerry Joliffe, Feb. 29; Winifred and the doors of the school Sears store on Alabama Avenue Lanehart and Charlie Fortner, Harlem Renaissance Festival opened on Sept. 19, 1962, to 303 where she and many in her fam - March 1; Karen (Elborne) Stern CELEBRITY GUESTS BELL, BIV, DEVOE ON TAP TO students in six grades. The boys ily used to work. Sharon now and Harold Titus, March 2; and wore brown slacks, white shirts lives in Brandywine. Jennifer Vilky, March 3. PERFORM AT 2011 HARLEM RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL and brown neckties; the girls He said his prayers in Latin Happy anniversary to Landover, MD --- Featuring include "B.B.D. (I Thought It live at 6:00 p.m. were attired in brown, white and Joseph Magnani, who Clifford and Nancy Lantz on hits such as “Poison,” Do Me,” Was Me)?", "When Will I See The 2011 Prince George’s yellow plaid jumpers with white worked in marble, mosaics and Feb. 26, and to Freda and and “When Will I See You You Smile Again?", and "She's County Harlem Renaissance blouses and beanies. other tiles, died Feb. 8. He was Michael McDonald who’ll cele - Smile Again,” R&B artists, Dope!". Poison was a four time Festival is scheduled for Over the next 48 years many 80. brate their 31st on Feb. 28. Bell, Biv, DeVoe, (B.B.D.) are platinum selling album and Saturday, May 7th at the this year’s celebrity artists to sold over three million copies. Columbia Park/Kentland perform on the Main Stage of “As a Foundation, we look Community Center, 2411 the 2011 Prince George’s for ways to bridge the genera - Pinebrook Avenue, Landover, Clinton Conversations County Harlem Renaissance tion through music and the MD from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 by Norma Fazenbaker 301 579 6116 Festival. “The excitement and arts,” says Dorothy F. Bailey, p.m. This event is the most energy this group brings to Chairwoman of the Harlem anticipated family-friendly, Community Health Fair. citizens to consider joining a enjoy the fruits of local farms their music and to the stage is Remembrance Foundation of community cultural arts and Saturday March 12, 2011 at community supported agricul - all summer. By purchasing contagious!” says Prince Prince George’s County. “Bell, music festival in Prince Ascension Lutheran Church. ture (CSA) farm to support local food, consumers reduce George’s County Biv, DeVoe helps us do this George’s County. This year’s 10 am - 3:30 pm. Free dental, local farmers while receiving the carbon footprint of food Councilmember and Honorary with their fusion of musical theme is “The Best of Life.” cholesterol, blood pressure and delicious, nutritious, fresh pro - transportation and protect the Festival Chairwoman Andrea styles Vendor and sponsorship oppor - glaucoma screenings. duce all summer long. CSA environment by keeping land Harrison. “We are delighted to Their show is something tunities are available. For more Exhibits and vendors on fire members pay an upfront sub - in farming rather than develop - have them perform at the children and adults can relate to information call (301) 918- safety, healthy living, and scription fee to farmers in ment. It’s another way to help Festival this year.” and enjoy.” B.B.D. performs 8418. aging. Fun activities for chil - return for a share of the sea - our state grow smarter and Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, dren. Meet Representative son’s harvest, which is usually greener.” and Ronnie DeVoe, three of the Edwards at a 10 am Opening provided weekly. It may seem early, but CSA members of the 1980’s hit Ceremony. 7415 Buchanan For convenience, many memberships typically fill up group New Edition, branched Street, Landover Hills, CSAs deliver to central loca - quickly. Each operation is dif - off to form their own group in Maryland across from the tions for pick up closer to sub - ferent. Check out the CSA list - 1990 called Bell, Bev, DeVoe Hyattsville Post Office. Call scriber’s home or work on a ings to see which arrangement, or B.B.D. Their debut album 301-577-0500 for details. certain day of the week. Still pricing, variety of products, Poison, released in 1990, has others have special rates if the and pick-up location will work been credited as pioneering the Farm-Fresh Local Produce subscriber helps with the har - best for your family and act sound of the early 1990s, com - this Summer vest on the farm. now to reserve your spot. The bining hip-hop, funk, soul, and Sign Up Now for Farm- “CSAs are another way for department’s Maryland’s Best pop music. Poison reached Fresh Local Produce this residents to buy fresh, nutri - program currently has 76 number 1 on Billboard's Summer through Community tious food directly from a local farms listed with CSA shares R&B/Hip-Hop chart, and its Supported Agriculture Farms farmer and to better under - available. title track, along with its second Summer Subscriptions Now stand how our food is grown,” To find a CSA farm near single, "Do Me!", both reached Available said Agriculture Secretary you, go to : number 3 on Billboard's Hot PHOTO COURTESY ALEXIS REVIS YEOMAN THE CAMMAY GROUP The Maryland Department Buddy Hance. “This is the www.MarylandsBest.net 100 chart. Poison also spawned Left to right: Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell and Michael Bivins of Agriculture is encouraging time of year to join a CSA and other significant hits which of Bell, Biv, DeVoe March 3 — March 9, 2011 — The Prince George’s Post —A3 COMMUNITY

Practical Money Skills Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III By Jason Alderman Participates in Ribbon Cutting of Intercounty Connector By PRESS OFFICER Baker. “The ICC will help Prince George’s County com - County Executive’s Office enhance the range of trans - munities. Insurance Reality Check portation options for our resi - The ICC was built to Montgomery County, MD – dents and fosters a bold new increase the safety and mobility When it comes to insurance, Prince George’s County direction in inter-county coop - in the region, but it will also many people face the Executive Rushern L. Baker, III eration and collaboration in have an economic impact. As a Goldilocks dilemma: Am I buy - joined Governor Martin transportation policy.” cost-effective link between ing too much coverage, not O’Malley (D), Secretary of The ICC will connect areas business communities, the pro - enough, or just the right Transportation Ray LaHood, between the I-270 and I-95/US ject facilitates sustainable eco - amount? How do you determine Lt. Governor Anthony Brown 1 corridors within central and nomic growth, which will fuel your proper insurance levels (D), Maryland Secretary of eastern Montgomery County other investments in transporta - while ensuring you don't waste Transportation Beverly Swaim- and northwestern Prince tion infrastructure. money on unneeded coverage – Staley, Montgomery County George’s County. The project “I am excited as our two or worse, leave your family Executive Isiah Leggett (D) and consists of a state-of-the-art, Counties and the State begin to exposed? a host of other state and county toll-operated, east-west high - embark on another important Here are a few considera - officials for a ribbon cutting way with limited points of initiative of regional signifi - tions: ceremony of the Intercounty access. When complete, the cance: the Purple Line. That Everyone needs medical Connector (ICC). ICC will stretch over approxi - project will tie us together by FILE PHOTO Prince George’s County insurance. One serious accident or illness could wipe out your “The opening of the ICC is mately 18.8 miles. It has been yet another mode of transporta - Executive Rushern L. Baker, savings and plunge you into debt or bankruptcy. If covered another historic achievement planned and studied for over 50 tion, building on the economic III joined other officials for a through your employer, carefully compare all plans offered. The that physically links the state’s years, and its design was heavi - vitality and energy established ribbon cutting ceremony of the one with the lowest premium may not be your best option. two largest counties,” stated ly influenced by input from by the ICC,” stated Baker. Consider how other factors add up – deductibles, copayments, Montgomery County and Intercounty Connector (ICC). allowed/disallowed benefits, out-of-network charges, medication charges, etc. Also compare options available through your ICC from A 1 the morning and on weekends," Montgomery County police in Sierra Club and the spouse's job. Ghods said. "They had to get it order to improve safety. Environmental Defense Fund. If you're not covered, explore other options: Solis and Olivera were two of done, so they were always work - Gregory Hinely, 64, who is ICC planners spent about 15 If recently laid off, ask about COBRA continuation coverage the thousands of people expected ing." retired and lives in Silver Spring, percent of the project's estimated through your former employer. to use the 7.2-mile stretch of the Two new bus routes run by has concerns about costs. cost on an environmental pro - If under age 26, you may be able to enroll in a parent's plan. ICC daily, Maryland the Maryland Transit "It's a waste of money," he gram that would extend bridges Visit www.healthcare.gov for details. Transportation Authority officials Administration will operate said. beyond standard boundaries to High-deductible plans provide comprehensive coverage for predict. More than 21,000 vehi - along the ICC. One of the stops is The cost estimate of the con - further protect streams and lakes, catastrophic illnesses at much lower premiums than comparable cles are expected daily. immediately behind Ghods' nector is $2.6 billion, nearly half according to its website. low-deductible plans. The first leg of the highway house. paid for by the MTA. The rest of The ICC is Maryland's first Most states provide high-risk insurance for people who don't connects Interstate 270/370 in "I'm worried about the bus the money comes from a number all-electronic toll road and will qualify for private insurance. It's costly, but no one can be denied. Gaithersburg with Georgia parking lot," Ghods said. "I'm of state and federal bonds and eventually connect Prince Visit www.naschip.org for information. Avenue in Silver Spring. worried about the fumes from the funding, according to the ICC George's County with Life insurance. If you're single with no dependents, you may But not all are as enthusiastic buses. I'm very worried about website. Montgomery County. For the get by with minimal or no life insurance. But if family depends on as Olivera and Solis. Many have security." Others doubt the project's first two weeks drivers can use your income, many experts recommend buying coverage worth at complained about the additional "No one who lives near the effectiveness. "The ICC benefits the road for free. Tolls will go least five to 10 times your salary. After your kids are grown you traffic and noise that will be highway is happy that it will be are speculative and may not take into effect at 12:01 a.m. March 7. may be able to lower your coverage; but carefully consider your brought near residential commu - there," said Jeff Weiler, vice pres - place," said Stewart Schwartz, The second segment of the spouse's retirement needs. nities, and others complained ident of Ghods' neighborhood executive director of the ICC, between Georgia Avenue Car insurance. Most states require car insurance for good rea - about costs and environmental association. "But I think that the Coalition for Smarter Growth. and Interstate 95 in Laurel, is son: It protects you financially should you cause an accident or be impacts. planners have tried to accommo - And, he said, "It comes at a huge expected to open in late 2011 or hit by an uninsured driver. Rates vary considerably depending on: For Nick Ghods, 55, of date us whenever possible." cost." early 2012. There's no definitive coverage and deductible levels for liability, uninsured motorist Rockville, that discussion was per - Ray Feldmann, a spokesman Concerns about congestion construction start date for the last and collision; age and driving record; vehicle year and model; sonal. He said he spent the last two for the ICC, said police will and air pollution worried mem - section of the project, which will number of insured family members; and security features (alarm, years listening to construction of the patrol park and rides, and the ICC bers of many local and national connect Interstate 95 with U.S. airbags, secured parking, etc.) ICC behind his house. will be partnering with groups as well, including the Route 1, according to the MDTA. To lower car insurance costs, Ruth Stroup, a Farmers "You hear it back there early in Insurance Group agent from Oakland, California, suggests: Comparison shop with other carriers. Marriage from A 1 riages, supporter of the bill and federal benefits for same-sex issue, debate was markedly calm Increasing your deductibles from $250 to $1,000 might lower floor leader Sen. Jamie Raskin, D- couples. Attorney General Eric and at one point, the leaders of your premium by 15 to 30 percent. took that oath. Montgomery, said the amend - Holder said he and President both sides, floor leader Raskin, Ask about discounts for safe drivers, age 55+, linked home - The amendment was unani - ments contributed to the overall Obama had determined that key and Minority Leader Jacobs, owners/renters insurance, etc. mously voted down by voice bill. portions of the law are unconsti - even complimented each other Stroup adds, "My biggest tip on auto insurance is to make sure vote. "The amendments strengthen tutional. on their civility. your liability insurance relates to your net worth and income. It A final Senate vote is expect - the religious protections and I Maryland Senate leaders "It was a very civil and only takes one accident to wipe out your savings. Transferring this ed as early as Thursday. The think they'll bring in a lot more expect that Wednesday's 25-22 respectful debate. I think it was risk to an insurance company is very inexpensive for good dri - House begins hearing testimony people who may have been con - vote is a good indication of what edifying and it uplifted the dis - vers." on a concurrent bill Friday and cerned that the legislation inter - to expect for the final vote. cussion," said Raskin. Homeowners insurance. Your home is probably your largest Gov. Martin O'Malley has said fered with people's religious "I think that was the major The debate was also much investment, so don't risk losing it and its contents through an he would sign marriage equality freedom," Raskin said. test vote," Raskin said. shorter than many anticipated, unforeseen disaster, accident or robbery. Renters also need insur - legislation. The act would redefine mar - Republican leaders agree that lasting a little more than two ance: Although the building is insured by the owner, your contents The Senate approved several riage from "between a man and the issue is largely decided in the hours. Leaders had speculated are not. A few tips: amendments to the bill. The woman" to "between two indi - Senate, but are looking to a ref - that debate might continue into Review your coverage periodically to adjust for inflation, amendments exempt religiously viduals" and protect churches erendum to let voters decide. the evening, but no objections home improvements, new possessions, change in marital/family affiliated summer camps, from performing same-sex "We know the outcome on were raised when Senate status, etc. retreats, counseling providers unions if the practice violates second reading today, which is President Thomas V. "Mike" Compare your rate with other insurance carriers, but get and insurance programs from their religious beliefs. an indicator on what's going to Miller Jr. called the final vote for "apples to apples" quotes, since policies may have varying provi - serving gay couples. The phrase Wednesday's vote in the State happen. I don't see anyone the day. sions. "Religious Freedom" was also Senate came hours before the changing their mind on that," If the bill passes, Maryland Buy additional coverage on expensive items like jewelry, art dropped from the title of the bill, Obama administration said Jacobs. would join five other states and and computers, which may have limited coverage. leaving it as the "Civil Marriage announced that it would no Jacobs said she and other the District of Columbia in Don't forego critical coverage to save a few bucks: It's not Protection Act." longer defend the constitutional - Republican leaders have met allowing same-sex marriage. worth it in the long run. While these amendments ity of the Defense of Marriage with outside groups to begin The bill is available at: exempted more organizations Act, which defines marriage at organizing for a voter referen - http://mlis.state.md.us/2011rs/b Jason Alderman directs Visa's financial education programs. from recognizing same-sex mar - the federal level as between a dum on the 2012 ballot. illfile/sb0116.htm. To participate in a free, online Financial Literacy and Education man and a woman and prohibits Even with such a contentious Summit on April 4, 2011, go to: www.practicalmoneyskills.com/summit2011. Justice from A 1 expanding community treatment because of their gender, which rates for children in each of its options without building new would allow the department to facilities was heard in the Senate require new facilities, but to facilities. move them outside their home Judicial Proceedings Committee force the department to be more A report released Tuesday by regions. The law requires the Thursday. The bill was sponsored creative with the current budget, the Juvenile Justice Monitoring department to serve children by Sen. Robert Zirkin, D- Dumais said. Unit cited disparities in the within their community unless Baltimore County, who has been "I hate Waxter and I'd love to range and quality of services specialized services are neces - critical of the department. see a new facility for girls," said available to girls in the depart - sary. "When we have that level of Dumais of Thomas J.S. Waxter ment. The report recommends Delegate Luiz Simmons, D- knowledge about each facility, Children's Center in Laurel, the expansion of evening reporting Montgomery, voiced concern at down to how the kids are doing in only state facility that houses centers to include girls, so they the hearing about how quickly each subject in school, then we'll both girls in treatment and girls can remain within their commu - the legislation would need to be have a system that works," Zirkin awaiting placement for treat - nities and in school while receiv - implemented without available said. ment, which has been called ing treatment. funding, and if the state would be Zirkin also introduced a bill to "inadequate" by independent The new secretary of the in violation of the law if pro - move up by two years the dead - monitors and advocates. "But department, Sam Abed, appeared grams were not in place by July, line for the Maryland State that's not what this bill is about." to testify in favor of the bill, when the law would go into Department of Education to take Supporters of the bill, includ - acknowledging that he knew lit - effect. over educational programs in ing the American Civil Liberties tle about how it would be imple - Simmons also commented on juvenile service facilities, which Union of Maryland and the mented. Abed, with five years of the inadequacy of services in the would have cost the state $7.8 Juvenile Justice Monitoring experience in Virginia's juvenile system as a whole, saying that million over two years. Zirkin Unit, an independent monitor of justice system, has yet to be con - girls would only have "equal withdrew the bill, but said he the department, say equity can firmed by the General Assembly. access to staggeringly ineffective wanted to point out that the be achieved by allowing girls In the past, the department services." Department of Juvenile Services into programs currently open has tried to classify girls as Another bill requiring the is unconstitutionally under-serv - exclusively to boys or by requiring "specialized services" department to report recidivism ing children in its custody. A4 — March 3 — March 9, 2011 — The Prince George’s Post COMMENTARY

SOJOURNER TRUTH ROOM Oxon Hill Library Open to the Public 6200 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill, MD Benjamin L. Cardin 301-839-2400 United States Senator for Maryland The Oxon Hill Library is built on the site of the Sojourner Truth Elementary School. The Sojourner Truth Room was established in 1967 and named in honor of the great activist for the rights of African Senate Resolution Honoring the NAACP Americans and women. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate has passed ous, ranging from the fight against segregation to It contains a collection of books, periodicals, pam - by unanimous consent a resolution introduced by securing voting rights for all Americans. The suc - phlets, photographs, and other material on African U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD) honor - cess of the NAACP is due in part to its judicial American history and culture. ing the National Association for the use of our legal system to promote civil debate Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on its and the use of first amendment rights to secure It is one of the two largest African-American 102nd anniversary. The NAACP’s headquarters opportunity based on the character within, not the research collections in Maryland, comparable only are located in Baltimore, MD. color of skin. Ultimately, the NAACP advocates to the State Library Resource Center in Baltimore. “For 102 years, the NAACP has been an for equal access to the American Dream for all,” The library is open to the public. Call for additional inspiration to all Americans who care about said Congressman Green. information and operating hours. (D) equality and social justice” said Senator Cardin. In the Senate, the resolution was co-sponsored “Through non-violent action, the NAACP has by: U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski (D-MD), used its moral force to achieve such victories as Charles Grassley (R-IA), Harry Reid (D-NV), the end of school segregation in Brown v Board Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Tom Harkin (D-IA), of Education and the passage of numerous pieces Richard Durbin (D-IL), Debbie Stabenow (D- of legislation to ensure the civil rights of all MI) Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), Sheldon Americans.” Whitehouse (D-RI), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Child Watch U.S. Congressman Al Green (D-TX), who John Kerry (D-MA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), by Marion Wright Edelman was president of the Houston Branch of the Christopher Coons (D-DE), Diane Feinstein (D- NAACP for 10 years, has introduced a similar CA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Jack Reed (D- resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives. RI), Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Charles Schumer “Through its 102 years of existence, the (D-NY), John D. Rockefeller IV (D-WV) and Lighting a Successful Spark NAACP’s accomplishments have been numer - Mary Landrieu (D-LA). “On your mark, get set, children being ready for kinder - school district, shares similar ready, go!” In the language of garten, and they are working to gratitude: “When he was in first childhood, these words are an address any gap or service need grade, struggling with his exciting invitation—and a sig - in their community and advo - speech, I didn’t know what to To Be Equal nal that it’s time to be at the cate for increased quality and do. Then SPARK came in, and starting line and prepared to access.” it was a big turnaround.” Marc Morial, President and CEO take off in order to sprint to SPARK-MS’s interventions Learning Advocates petitioned success. But what happens include professional develop - the school district in order for National Urban League when children aren’t ready for ment and technical assistance Ricky to receive speech and the most important race of their for early learning center staff, language services and individu - lives? Every year, four million resource fairs and cultural alized tutoring, and equipped children in America enter awareness activities for chil - his parents with behavior man - kindergarten, but as many as dren and families, home visita - agement tools. Today, Ricky is The Growth of Black-Owned Businesses: one in three won’t be ready for tion, and coordinating transi - a fifth grade honor roll student school—and many of them will tion activities between early who wants to be a firefighter never catch up. Supporting learning settings and public when he grows up. Entrepreneurship by Necessity Partnerships to Assure Ready schools. Every site employs The first cohort of SPARK- "I had to make my own living and my own cushions them from the shock of losing jobs Kids, or SPARK, a national ini - Learning Advocates who work MS students began taking opportunity! But I made it! Don't sit down and because of economic down cycles. tiative of the W. K. Kellogg with families on a one-to-one statewide standardized tests in wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and New York State leads the country with more Foundation, was designed to basis, serving as case managers, spring 2009, and the encourag - make them!" Madam C.J. Walker, trailblazing than 204,000 Black-owned businesses, followed get children at the starting line tutors, and friends. This unique ing results echo the positive African American businesswoman. by Georgia and Florida respectively. From 2002 and ready to go. Seeking “ready aspect of SPARK provides a impact we’ve already seen in to 2007, nearly 4 in 10 of these businesses oper - children,” “ready communi - parent training track, and the children like Tamarius and There is a silver lining in the dark cloud of the ated in the health care and social assistance; and ties,” and “ready schools,” families whose children partici - Ricky. SPARK students who great recession. A new Census Bureau report repair, maintenance, personal and laundry ser - SPARK worked for over five pate in SPARK consider their took the Mississippi reveals that from 2002 to 2007 the number of vices sectors. The retail trade and health care and years in seven states and Learning Advocates part of Curriculum Test (MCT2) out - Black-owned businesses in the United States social assistance sectors accounted for 27.4 per - Washington, D.C., to help com - their own family. “She’s like performed non-SPARK stu - increased by 60.5 percent to 1.9 million – more cent of Black-owned business revenue. munities unite resources to bet - the preacher, the teacher, the dents from a comparable school than triple the national rate. According to Census The survey also found that in addition to an ter prepare children for school mama, the counselor, the hus - district in both Language Arts Bureau Deputy Director, Thomas Mesenbourg, increase in the number of Black-owned business - and smooth the transition band, the wife, all in one,” and Mathematics. We have also “Black-owned businesses continued to be one of es, annual sales increased by 55% to $137.5 bil - between pre-school and ele - grandparent Tena McNair said seen more parents involved in the fastest growing segments of our economy, lion. mentary school settings. The of her grandson Tamarius’s their children’s academic showing rapid growth in both the number of busi - I recently called on federal, state and local Children’s Defense Fund’s Learning Advocate. “To me, process and more community nesses and total sales during this time period.” governments to develop a “hyper-focus” on Southern Regional Office she’s everything.” Tamarius members taking an active role The reasons for this are many, beginning with black- and minority-owned businesses. Every (CDF-SRO) was honored to be started with SPARK at age in advocating for changes to the long history of African American entrepre - city, county, and state needs to have a plan that the grantee for SPARK three and is now a successful strengthen the early childhood neurship in response to poverty, high unemploy - focuses on small and minority business. There is Mississippi (SPARK-MS), a $5 fifth grader. As she raises her development and learning sys - ment and discrimination. Consider the case of a spirit of entrepreneurship out there that needs to million initiative that has grandson alone, Mrs. McNair is tem. With a proven track record Madam C.J. Walker, the daughter of slaves who, be nurtured and energized. improved school readiness for especially grateful for the assis - and measurable results, in the early 1900s, turned her dream of financial While the Census Bureau report is generally over 800 Mississippi children tance SPARK employees pro - SPARK-MS is now moving independence into a hair care and cosmetics busi - good news, we know that Black businesses still ages three to eight—a concrete vide. “They are always just a into the next phase. “We know ness that revolutionized the beauty products make up only 7 percent of all companies and they example of what’s working to phone call or a ride away. If it the model works; now we want industry, created good paying jobs, and made her tend to be smaller and have lower gross receipts improve children’s chances. wasn’t for them, I don’t know to focus on improving the sys - a wealthy woman and philanthropist. than other businesses. Black-owned businesses In Mississippi, as in many what I would do sometimes.” tem,” says Ellen Collins. Like Madam C.J. Walker, many African are also often hampered in their revenue growth states, the early care and educa - Satoya Payne, whose son Americans may have turned to entrepreneurship by a lack of capital, connections and contracts. tion “family” is bound by the Ricky was one of the first in the years covered by the Census Bureau study What I hope this report says loudly and clear - common belief that all children SPARK participants in his because of high unemployment in our communi - ly to the investment community is that you are should be well prepared to enter See WATCH, Page A 8 ties. The fact is, Black unemployment never got missing an emerging market in the United States. kindergarten. But too often back down to where it was before the recession If minority businesses are growing at a faster clip child care providers, Head Start The Prince George’s Post in 2001. So in effect, what we are seeing is a bit than overall businesses, imagine what the growth centers, and even public of entrepreneurship by necessity. There’s also an rate would be if those barriers were eliminated or schools are preparing children The Prince George’s Post economic independent streak, particularly among lowered. We need the investor community to for the race on their own with - P.O. Box 1001 15207 Marlboro Pike emerging generations in the Black community. look at this report and recognize that they are out working together. Using the Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-3151 Building a business gives great satisfaction and missing an incredible opportunity. SPARK-MS model, work is Phone 301-627-0900 Legal Fax • 301-627-6260 being done to align early child - Editorial Fax • 301-627-8147 hood education with the K-12 Letter to the Editor education system in ten target - Contents © 2011, The Prince George’s Post ed school districts. 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We encourage all motorists to MS, explains, “These partner - ships are made up of communi - Legal Advertising Assistant Web Manager Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Our members overwhelming - visit www.righttorepair.org to Kyler Quesenberry Repair Act (S 3181/HR 2057) is ly support the Right to Repair send a letter to each of their con - ty members representing early Robin Boerckel critical to the long term survival bill because they want to be able gressional representatives, urg - education, local school dis - of a competitive automotive to compete fairly now and, more ing them to support the Right to tricts, business leaders, parents, Prince George’s County, Md. Member National Newspaper Publishers Association, repair industry. The right to importantly, in the future. They Repair Act by adding their health providers, SPARK staff, and the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia Press Association. repair bill protects consumer are not seeking an unfair advan - names to the growing list of co- and other stakeholders who The Prince George’s Post (ISSN 10532226) is published every Thursday choice and saves drivers money tage, nor are they looking for sponsors. realize that the success of their by the New Prince George’s Post Inc., 15207 Marlboro Pike, by requiring that big automobile access to the proprietary infor - Paul Fiore community and ultimately the Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772-3151. manufacturers share relevant mation protected by the bill. 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Federal Budget Proposals Fail to Business Exchange by William Reed Impress Maryland Delegation By ANDY MARSO resolution bill introduced in the Transportation and Housing and in a statement released by the Capital News Service House Appropriations Urban Development. committee. "The taxpayers have Committee Friday that takes Hoyer called it "short-sight - told us loud and clear that this is What Do You Consider WASHINGTON - With the President Obama's 2011 request ed" and later in the day hosted a simply unacceptable, and have ink barely dry on various 2012 and cuts another $100 billion. news conference with other demanded that we get our “Extraordinary” federal budget proposals, the "I agree that reducing spend - House Democrats, where he nation's fiscal house in order." Maryland congressional delega - ing is part of the fiscal solution," said the Republican plan would Rogers said Obama's budget The Awards season is going Motion Picture for the film tion began working on shaping Hoyer said. "But let's reduce set back plans to update the proposal, submitted Monday at strong. While no Blacks are Poetic Justice although he had the final product this week. spending wisely, instead of country's infrastructure. $3.7 trillion with an estimated nominated in any coveted been charged with sexual abuse Rep. Steny Hoyer, D- doing it in such a way that costs "We need to out-build our $1.1 trillion deficit, did not go Oscar categories this year, the in December 1993. In 2004, R. Mechanicsville, weighed in on America jobs. When we talk competitors because a world- far enough in cutting the deficit. one thing Black Americans can Kelly's Chocolate Factory was the Republicans' plan to trim about cutting investments in class infrastructure -- from high - Even Maryland's Democrat- count on is that a bevy of beau - nominated for Outstanding spending; Sen. Ben Cardin, D- education, in innovation, and in ways to broadband connections heavy delegation has reserva - tiful performers will be on the Album although he was under Baltimore, called President infrastructure, we are talking to air traffic control systems -- tions about the president's plan. NAACP Image Awards show indictment at the time for Obama's budget proposal "a about cutting tomorrow's jobs." attracts and keeps businesses, In an interview at his office that airs March 4th on Fox TV. charges related to child credible first step," in need of Republicans swept into creates jobs, and grows our Tuesday, Cardin said he had An NAACP Image Award is pornography. adjustment; and Rep. Donna power in the House last economy," Hoyer said. mixed feelings about it. an accolade by the 100-year- The celebration of Powell Edwards, D-Fort Washington, November in part by promising But House Appropriations He said he likes the five-year old National Association for for “distinguished public ser - and Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, R- to rein in a budget deficit that hit Committee Chairman Hal freeze on domestic discre - the Advancement of Colored vice” causes great concern as Frederick, teamed up to push for an estimated $1.65 trillion last Rogers, R-Ky., has defended the tionary spending (estimated to People to honor outstanding to whether he deserves to be tax relief for research and man - year. Their budget proposal Republican plan. save $400 billion), but said he people of color in film, televi - honored by the NAACP or held ufacturing. would cut funding to a host of "This year, our nation is opposes cutting funding to low- sion, music, and literature. At in high esteem by people of On the House floor federal agencies including the spending 1.5 trillion dollars the 42nd Image Awards, color. Whether he was a fool or Wednesday, Hoyer opposed the Food and Drug Administration, more than we have, running our See BUDGET, Page A 7 NAACP CEO Ben Jealous will just “a soldier following Republican-authored continuing Homeland Security, debt to $14 trillion," Rogers said present the 2011 President’s orders,” Colin Powell allowed Award to General Colin L. himself to be “lied to” and Powell “in recognition of spe - “manipulated” into supporting Education from A 1 that it was up to individual "Words are just words some - taken toward creating jobs in cial achievements and distin - the costly invasion of Iraq. As school systems to make the times, but seeing the facts on Maryland and the role of farm - guished public service” US Secretary of State, Powell out of this recession, we can do choices on how to save money. the screen is good." ers in protecting the bay, Established in 1967 at the was used to present a bogus even more for education," Kurkjian, 17, said he appre - Before getting into the meat O'Malley said he was encour - height of the civil rights move - case for war against Iraq to the O'Malley said. ciated O'Malley's candor on of the presentation, Brown aged that he was receiving that ment, the NAACP Image UN Security Council on The governor also talked issues and said he was pleased assured students they were the return on investment. Awards is the nation's premier February 5, 2003. The United about the challenge of cleaning with the event overall, praising future leaders of the state. That "I think we've been able to event celebrating the outstand - States used the “threat” posed up and preserving the O'Malley for taking the time to is why the governor's office has protect education because we ing achievements and perfor - by Iraqi biological weapons to Chesapeake Bay, saying that talk with students. An O'Malley tried to keep education a fiscal see kids are improving their mances of people of color in justify invading the country, decisions being made to help staffer displayed various reports priority despite a difficult bud - achievement," O'Malley said. the arts, as well as those indi - and causing years of political the bay are numerous and com - on the governor's website on a get climate, he said. But he "This generation of our state is viduals or groups who promote unrest and sectarian bloodshed, plicated. large projection screen as he added a caveat. very interested in how govern - social justice through their cre - resulting in 100,000 civilian "There is no easy button," he touched on topics ranging "We want a return in that ment works. ... ative endeavors. deaths. No biological weapons said. "There is no silver bullet." across education, security and investment," Brown said. "These guys understand gen - The 35 categories of Image were ever found and in an And, in response to sustainability. After fielding questions erational responsibilities." Awards are voted on by mem - interview with Barbara Walters Kurkjian's question, O'Malley "That was really what I was from students on the way edu - bers of the NAACP; however on ABC, Powell admitted that said he supported the arts and looking for," Kurkjian said. cation is funded, the steps being the tribute to General Powell, his speech on Iraq at the UN the President’s Award, is hon - was “a blot” on his reputation. orary. Instead of the label “war Traffic from A 1 follow in their footsteps to create Labor Statistics employees are three-day weekend. Others can But, what would Du Bois criminal”, NAACP CEO more of a work-balance," she among those who can work flex - work three 12-hour days. say? In 1909, W.E.B. Du Bois Jealous has gone to the other 101 cities. said. ible schedules, as can most fed - Employees can also establish helped form America's oldest, extreme to give Powell “icon” Washington and Chicago tied Denston did not have specific eral employees, according to flexible hours within each day, largest and most widely recog - status, saying: "General Colin for the most time commuters examples of agencies or busi - policies described by the Office with the permission of supervi - nized grassroots-based civil Powell has led an extraordinary spend sitting in traffic, with each nesses doing it well. of Personnel Management. sors, so long as eight hours are rights organization, the life of public service. As the being delayed about 70 hours a Wilsker said state govern - "You have to work 80 hours worked between "core hours" of NAACP. In 1910, Du Bois was first African American to serve year, the report said. Baltimore ment could do more. "They within a two-week period," said 5:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Tollini made director of publications as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs ranked fifth, with about 50 wast - could be aware of it, they could Stacey Standish, a BLS spokes - said. and research and established of Staff, and later first to serve ed commuter hours per person a promote it," he said. woman. "But you can kind of Hopkins encourages employ - the official journal of the as Secretary of State, General year. He added many employers split that up how you want, ees to use rideshare programs. NAACP, The Crisis. Du Bois’ Powell holds a unique place in Tim Lomax, a research engi - have concerns that prevent them working a certain amount Several private companies help life and work of scholarship American history. He is a man neer and co-author of the report, from adopting formal programs. between 9:30 (a.m.) and 3 coordinate ridesharing to and protest activity is instruc - of conscience and convic - said fixing the problem isn't as He said businesses always have (p.m.)." Hopkins, and so does the tive regarding ongoing ways tion...Although his position on simple as improving infrastruc - the same question: "How do I The Social Security Maryland Transit that the legacy of slavery the Iraq War was controversial ture. "If you just put this off on know they're working?" Which, Administration headquarters in Administration's rideshare pro - touches the way Blacks think, he was often the voice of rea - the (government) agencies to he said, is his favorite, "because Baltimore, a large Maryland gram. talk and treat each other. So, son in prosecution of that war. solve, you're missing out on the how do you know they're work - employer not far from the heavi - "We adopted a formal pro - what would Du Bois, and other He rose from humble roots as possible solutions," he said. ing in the office?" ly traveled I-695 Beltway, give gram to encourage this type of Blacks of distinction, say about the son of Jamaican immi - Wilsker agreed with Lomax's The Maryland Department of all of its employees flexible flexibility about two years ago," holding Powell out as “a per - grants to become an inspiration assessment, saying widening Budget and Management asks scheduling options, a spokes - Tollini said. "One, to make it son of distinction”? Whether to us all.” highways or adding roads is state agencies to allow at least 10 woman said. more attractive to employees. Powell’s body of work is The only thing Powell is an expensive and unnecessary. percent of employees to telework "All headquarters employees The other ... gas prices were deserving of The President’s inspiration toward is servitude, "We have enough road, but we up to four times a month per per - are on flexible schedules, and spiking at the time ... we were Award is based on how people and he darn sure ain’t “extraor - have too many cars," Wilsker son, but agencies are not forced everyone is eligible to be on looking at ways to stretch peo - nowadays deem the “quality of dinary”. What Jealous needs said. "We don't need (Interstate) to reach that number, said Sheryl alternate work schedules," said ple's paychecks. his work”. Is Powell a nomi - to do is investigate what the 95 to be widened any more. We Hagood, a spokeswoman for the spokeswoman Kia Green. "Also, "We try to leave it as flexible nee just because he was “a good general knew, and what need to take some of the cars off." Office of Personnel Services and there are employees who are as possible." first” White man’s stooge? he is telling the world. About 27 million Americans Benefits. authorized to participate in a Though many employees at Powell’s will not be the work flexible schedules in their Lomax said if employers at telework program, and there are Hopkins are doctors and nurses NAACP’s first controversial (William Reed is available full-time jobs, or 27.5 percent of all levels could offer more flexi - employees who car - who are allowed some flex but award. For example, in 1994, for speaking/seminar projects full-time wage and salary work - ble work schedules, telecommut - pool/rideshare, etc." must be scheduled to provide Tupac Shakur was a nominee via BaileyGroup.org) ers, according to a 2004 study by ing or promote ride-share pro - Johns Hopkins Medicine, one 24/7 coverage, nonmedical per - for Outstanding Actor in a the Bureau of Labor Statistics. grams, the time spent sitting in of the state's 10 largest private sonnel are often allowed a num - That number is down from 28.6 traffic each year around employers according to the ber of telecommuting hours each percent in 2001. No study has Baltimore and Washington could Department of Labor, Licensing week, Tollini said. been conducted since 2004. be reduced. and Regulation, has made it a For management types like While statistics are not kept "Some days, traffic's just real - point to be flexible with its Tollini, flex hours are built into on employees working alternate ly horrible," Lomax said. approximately 32,000 employ - the job. He said he works flex schedules in Maryland, Denston "[Employees should say] 'It may ees, said Peter Tollini, director of hours every day. said telecommuting has become be more productive for me to human resources consulting and "I get here as early as I can, a large movement in state gov - work at home three hours in the labor relations at Hopkins. and try to get out before it's too ernment. Since creation of a pilot morning to get on the road, on Some who work at Hopkins, late," Tollini said. "The good part program in 1999, the state has the train and get to work.'" like Brown, are allowed to work is, you get to miss rush hour." been "encouraging employers to In Washington, Bureau of four 10-hour days and have a A6 — March 3 — March 9, 2011 — The Prince George’s Post

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ERIC D. SNIDER'S IN THTE DARK OWN Calendar of Events Movie Review March 3 - March 9, 2011 “I Am Number Four” Black History Month Exhibition: The First 100 Biannual "I AM NUMBER FOUR" B- and angst-ridden? Buddy, you Fine Art Exhibit: Black Abstraction Rated PG-13 for some profani - have no idea. John is so tired of Date & Time: Monday, January 17-Saturday, March 12 ty, moderate violence. running, so tired of having Center Hours: Mondays-Thursdays, 8:30 am-9:45 pm; 1 hr., 50 min. Henri as the only constant in his Fridays, 8:30 am-4:45 pm; & Saturdays, 10 am-3:45 pm life, so eager to make an emo - Artists’ Reception: Saturday, January 22, 5-7 pm So much of the potential in tional connection with some - Event Description: What comes to mind when you think of "I Am Number Four" goes one. They wind up in Paradise, abstract art? Too often, we think of abstract art as just expres - untapped that I hope the sequel Ohio, a quaint town where John sively rendered colors and geometric shapes on flat canvas, that's shamelessly set up at the strikes up a romance with Sarah but it encompasses a range of styles from naturalistic to end of it actually happens. (Dianna Agron), the beautiful, nonobjective. In this exhibition curated by Jarvis DuBois, There's good material for an wholesome girl with the jerky Black Artists of DC takes on the concept of abstract art in the exciting franchise here, if only football-player ex-boyfriend. 21st century. The goal is to explore the many dimensions, lay - someone could figure out how The ex, Mark (Jake Abel), bul - ers, mediums and possibilities of abstract art. to guide it in the right direction. lies smaller kids, doesn't like Ages: All ages Fee: FREE Based on a young-adult the look of the new guy, et Location: arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center novel by Jobie Hughes and cetera, et cetera. Meanwhile, PHOTO COURTESY ROTTENTOMATOES 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington 20744 James Frey -- which they pub - John starts to notice that he is I Am Number Four Pictures: Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant, Information: 301-203-6070; TTY 301-203-6030 lished under the hilarious pseu - developing certain superpow - Teresa Palmer, Dianna Agron donym "Pittacus Lore" -- this is ers, likely because he is a Resonant Forms: An Exhibition Featuring the Artworks of the story of John (Alex Chosen One, et cetera, et cetera. young men stop feeling embar - running themes of good-vs-evil Alonzo Davis, Martha Jackson-Jarvis and Frank Smith Pettyfer), a seemingly ordinary At first glance, the whole rassed for having accompanied and high-school-is-hell: "Buffy Date & Time: Tuesday, February 1–Saturday, April 9 teenage boy who is, in fact, an affair appears to have been their girlfriends to the theater. the Vampire Slayer." No sur - Mondays-Fridays, 10 am-8 pm, and Saturdays, 10 am-6 pm alien. He's one of nine who inspired by "Twilight." It Sam (Callan McAuliffe), a prise, then, that one of the Artists’ Reception: Friday, Feb. 11, 5-8 pm have been hiding here on Earth, appears this way after several twerpy science geek and UFO screenwriters is "Buffy" veteran Event Description: Among the important centers of African the last of their kind, and the more glances, too: the mysteri - enthusiast from school who Marti Noxon, and that the other American culture, Prince George’s County and the surround - last line of defense between ous loner with supernatural assists John, serves as a charac - two are "Smallville's" Alfred ing region long have been home to nationally prominent mankind and a race of malevo - characteristics, the forbidden ter that we can relate to better Gough and Miles Millar. artists. In celebrating a wealth of culture, the Brentwood Arts lent aliens called Mogadorians romance, the extra-powerful than the dauntingly pretty Two things prevent "I Am Exchange has partnered with the Prince George’s African who want to wipe us out and bonds of love that these myste - Dianna Agron and Alex Number Four" from being out - American Museum and Cultural Center to host a joint exhibi - take over the planet (as is most rious creatures can form, the Pettyfer. The Mogadorians (led standing. One is its more than tion across two galleries within the Gateway Arts Center. malevolent aliens' wont). stylishly moody pop sound - by Kevin Durand), hideous in occasional use of rudimentary Featuring artwork by Alonzo Davis, Martha Jackson-Jarvis John lives with a guardian, track, the way everyone stands appearance, are fearsome as plot contrivances, coincidences, and Frank Smith, Gallery 110 will focus on two-dimensional Henri (Timothy Olyphant), who around posing all the time like they relentlessly stalk their and other lamery. The other is artworks by these artists, while the Brentwood Arts Exchange is of his species and is assigned characters from some show on prey. An enigmatic hot chick its uncertainty over what it's will focus on their sculpture and mixed media artworks. to protect him. If they catch The CW -- a lot of the film is played by Teresa Palmer does supposed to be. It's unlikely that Coinciding with the Gateway Arts Center’s one-year anniver - wind of the Mogadorians track - glossy, dreamy wish-fulfill - some butt-kicking as well. The very many viewers will be fans sary, this powerhouse exhibition should not be missed. ing them, or if their "we're total - ment, to be sure. director is D.J. Caruso, whose of both the moony romance Ages: All ages ly not aliens, we swear" cover is But "I Am Number Four" is last two films, "Disturbia" and stuff AND the fights-and- Fee: FREE blown, Henri and John move to better than you-know-what at "Eagle Eye," starred Shia explosions stuff, and there's a Location Brentwood Arts Exchange at Gateway Arts Center another town and come up with avoiding the pitfalls of sap and LaBeouf; this feels like the kind lot of both. It has nothing to do 3901 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood 20722 new identities. 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EARTH TALK - Coming to America: high speed rail” Dear EarthTalk: increase the na"tion’s network of The Counseling Corner Vice-President Joe Biden just high-speed rail lines. by American Counseling Association announced a commitment by the Plans to expand high-speed Obama administration of $53 bil - rail service are already under - lion to high speed rail. Isn’t it way in several U.S. regions. about time? Why is the U.S. so far Illinois was the first of 31 states How Do You Cope With behind other nations in develop - to receive a portion of the fund - ing environmentally friendly pub - ing to begin building high- lic transportation? speed rail lines linking Chicago Losing Your Job? -- Diane A., Boston, MA and St. Louis. A recent report found that high-speed rail in the Every day we read of more companies laying off workers. There are many reasons why Midwest would reduce air trav - While job loss may have been a fear for many last year, today’s public transit hasn’t taken off in el by 1.3 million trips and car troubled economic climate has made it a reality for millions. the U.S. as it has in parts of travel by 5.1 million trips per While losing a job may bring financial problems for most Asia, Europe and elsewhere. year by 2020, saving 188,000 people, it’s also important to understand it can also bring sig - For one, ever since the Model T tons of carbon dioxide emis - nificant mental and emotional stress. first rolled off Henry Ford’s sions (equivalent to taking For many people, losing a job brings reactions similar to the assembly line, Americans have 34,000 cars off the road while pattern experienced in the death of a loved one or the end of a had a love affair with cars. still getting everyone to and relationship. A first reaction is usually one of shock and denial, Also, a successful plot by from work). of being unable to believe this has really happened. General Motors and several Funding is also slated to go That’s often followed by anger. And while the source of that partner companies in the 1930 to California, where trains trav - anger may be those who took away your job, most times the and 1940s bought up and shut eling up to 220 miles per hour anger is taken out on those close to you. You may find yourself down rail transit lines across 45 will move people between San PHOTO COURTESY QUINN DOMBROWSKI, FLICKR tense, more easily upset and quicker to react to family and American cities, replacing them Diego and San Francisco in less Plans to expand high-speed rail service are now underway in sev - friends. with bus routes driven on GM than three hours. California’s eral U.S. regions. A recent report found that high-speed rail in the You may also go through a stage of “bargaining,” a preoc - buses. Meanwhile, the U.S. high-speed rail system, which Midwest would reduce air travel by 1.3 million trips and car trav - cupation with trying to get that old job back, no matter how government embarked on a should in service by 2020, is el by 5.1 million trips per year by 2020, saving 188,000 tons of CO2 emissions, equivalent to taking 34,000 cars off the road while still unrealistic or even undesirable that might be. At the same time plan to link the nation’s metro expected to cost about half as getting everyone to and from work. Pictured: High speed trains at you may experience sadness and depression as you question areas via interstate highways, much as would expanding high - the St. Pancras International station, London. your worth and abilities. further encouraging car travel. ways and building new airport It’s important to recognize that these are all normal reac - The sexy new car designs of the runways and gates to accom - tions. Understanding that can help you get through those stages 1950s then drove the final nail modate fast growing passenger No matter how quickly lines by the middle of the cen - quicker, accept the loss and start creating a new work life. in the coffin, relegating public transportation demand. Americans get up to speed on tury. You can help yourself by trying to avoid adding extra stress transportation to an after - Not everyone is on board high speed rail, the U.S. cer - tainly has some catching up to CONTACTS: ARRA, to your life. 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