Florida Classic, Destined to Dazzle Pop Warner Honors Scholar Athletes

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ALAN LUBY / FOR SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES PAYING TRIBUTE: In this photo, Marie Pierre-Jean, left and Cecilia Martinez, owner of Chica Salon and Boutique who said she decided to fund the dinner to pay homage to CHELSEA M. Aline Simeon, the mother of her fiancée and HOUGH /4C business partner, Ronald Simeon. Marvel Universe By KYOTO WALKER Live! Special to South Florida Times ALAN LUBY / FOR SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES Players for Bethune Cookman University and Florida A&M University battle for victory in the 2013 Florida Classic. RIVIERA BEACH – Giving back to the community is a family tradition for Cecilia Martinez, owner of Chica Salon & Boutique, a spa specializing in beauty and Florida Classic, destined to dazzle personal care in Riviera Beach. Martinez and her husband and business partner is now the largest in state rivalry array of activities surrounding By DAPHNE TAYLOR Ronald Simeon sponsored the outdoor between any two black colleges the weekend’s events. This year, Special to South Florida Times Thanksgiving dinner Sunday, Nov. 16 at the or universities in the world. It has which is expected to be just as Valley of Love Ministries, 1901 Broadway, even surpassed the Bayou Classic exciting and festive, is kicking The Florida Classic, which Riviera Beach. The dinner included between Southern University and off on Friday, November 21, will be played November 22 turkey, rice and peas, a salad, deserts and Grambling in New Orleans. To with hordes of activities for between in-state rivals Bethune beverages. The free meal was courtesy of date, more than 1.5 million people spectators to choose from. In ROSE Cookman University and Florida Chica Salon & Boutique, 7298 42nd Way, N. have attended this amazing rivalry, addition to the big game, the A&M University, is much more than Riviera Beach. HEDGEMOND/6A and once again students, alumnae Battle of the Bands and other just a football game. It is a bona The event was held in honor of and even those who attend neither activities, this year there will Living with fide spectacular event with family Martinez’s late mother-in-law Aline Simeon. fun, social events, job fair, panel school, will descend upon Orlando Etiquette this year for the game and the discussions and so much more. It PLEASE TURN TO CLASSIC/4A PLEASE TURN TO HOMELESS/5A

BROWARD MIAMI-DADE Commission’s historic selection of the city attorney proves brilliant

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FORT LAUDERDALE – The first African American and first female city attorney of the largest municipality in Broward County is adjust- ing to her new role in the position. Cynthia A. Ev- erett has represented Fort Lauderdale since her pre- decessor Harry Stewart retired last summer. Everett said that her first year on the job had a few challenges including getting famil- iar with a new county and issues surrounding the city. An issue currently a con- KEVIN HICKS /FOR SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES cern of many residents is a Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Carlos A. Gimenez presents $500 checks to scholarship recipients Alexus Jones, left and Chaaleb new ordinance that prohib- Womble at the Sean Taylor Football Classic, Saturday, November 15. PHOTO COURTESY OF CYNTHIA A. EVERETT its the public feeding of the homeless. Mayor Jack Cynthia A. Everett Seiler has been under fire recently about the law after 90-year-old Arnold Ab- Pop Warner honors scholar athletes bott was reportedly arrested for allegedly publicly feeding the homeless population. Everett said that By MICHELLE HOLLINGER at the annual Sean Taylor Football Classic; which serves Abbott has been cited on more than one occasion Special to South Florida Times as the league’s “Super Bowl” Championship. Winners for defying the ordinance. “I know that he has been move on to the southeast regional championship where cited one or more times and that he’s retained, I they play against teams from North Florida, Georgia and think, one or two attorneys advocating on his behalf,” You will not see adults taking gambling bets in the stands. You will not see parents involved in fisticuffs with South Carolina. she said. “My understanding is that there has been The annual championship was renamed in honor at least some court activity and I don’t comment on the referees. And you certainly will not see any caskets at a Pop Warner game. of Taylor, a former Pop Warner and Gulliver Prep pending litigation.” school standout player. Taylor was a free safety with Reportedly, those in non-compliance with the According to Craig McQueen, what you will see is a well-run youth football league that places as much em- the Washington Redskins when he was fatally shot by public feeding ordinance may face a fine of $500 and burglars during a home invasion in 2007. up to 60 days in jail. Everett said that these are the phasis on scholastics as it does on athletics; a departure from some of the negative behavior exhibited at other More than a football tournament, Saturday’s event in- maximum penalties and not all outdoor feedings are cluded a special half-time presentation by Miami-Dade prohibited. “The ordinance does not prohibit outside youth football leagues. McQueen is the president of the Greater Miami South County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, who, along with rep- feeding,” she said. “There are criteria which need to resentatives from Miami-Dade County Parks Recreation be met, such as making sure you have permission of Florida Pop Warner League (GMSFPWL), and as its spokesperson, he is adamant about informing the public and Open Spaces Department and GMSFPWL, recog- the property owner if it’s not your property. There are nized 150 youth as this year’s “Pop Warner Scholastic other requirements dealing with the sanitation and about an 85 year old nationwide organization with high standards that are adhered to by its youth, coaches and Achievers.” related criteria if you’re basically going to distribute Zyaire Clark, 10, was one of Saturday’s honorees. The food to the public,” Everett said. parents. “You haven’t seen us in the news negatively because fifth grader who says the Denver Broncos and the Uni- Seiler said in a statement released by his office versity of Miami are his favorite NFL and college teams, that there has been misinformation about the statute we pride ourselves on positive influences for our kids,” said McQueen, a major with the Miami Dade Police De- respectively; was honored for earning straight As on his which regulates public feedings. “Feeding the report card. His mother, Tromika Clark, said the focus on homeless is not banned in the city of Fort Lauderdale,” partment. On Saturday, teams from the GMSFPWL battled for scholastics is what attracted her to Pop Warner. PLEASE TURN TO EVERETT/3A the crown of “Best Youth Football Team in South Florida” PLEASE TURN TO POPWARNER/8A

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HOLLAND system and improve their access to higher The change in leadership comes Associated Press education. Several foundations pledged amid concerns over declining enroll- more than $200 million over five years to ment and financial woes at the uni- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (DC) — The promote that goal. versity in Ettrick. White House is planning to focus on im- Anything less than full inclusion in My Hammond has served as Hampton's PHOTO COURTESY OF VSU.EDU proving the lives of girls and women of Brother's Keeper is “basically another frame provost since 2009. Pamela Valleria Wilson Hammond color, after months of complaints that for separate and still unequal,”said Kim- they were left out of the “My Brother's berle Williams Crenshaw, executive director Keeper”initiative for young men. of the African American Policy Forum. Last White House aides planned Wednes- June, she made the case for inclusion in My Everett to provide superior service day to convene a Working Group on Chal- Brother's Keeper in a letter to Obama that lenges and Opportunities for Women and was signed by more than 1,000 women. EVERETT, FROM 1A Girls of Color, an offshoot of White House “The need to acknowledge the cri- Council on Women and Girls, which is sis facing boys should not come at the he said. “Our ordinance expands the practice at the time, would be able chaired by White House senior adviser expense of addressing the stunted op- number of locations where feedings to effectively address city issues. Valerie Jarrett. The administration will also portunities for girls who live in the same can take place to ensure public health Trantalis even suggested a delay for release a report on the work it has done to households, suffer in the same schools, and and safety.” hiring Everett which did not happen. help minority women and girls. struggle to overcome a common history of Seiler said that Abbott was never “Once I was offered and accepted this The gathering comes at a time when limited opportunities caused by various taken into custody but several citations position, I closed my private practice black women are in the spotlight courtesy forms of discrimination,”the letter said. were rightly issued at a recent public so that I could concentrate full-time of President Barack Obama's announce- Crenshaw said the exclusion was food distribution. (on the city attorney position),” Everett ment that he would nominate a black wom- “just an intersectional failure that is Everett said that she will probably said. “It was a requirement. They an, Loretta E. Lynch, to replace outgoing breathtaking,”considering that minor- have to deal with this issue directly in wanted someone to come in-house Attorney General Eric Holder, and mid- ity women were a key, unwavering de- the advent of potential legal actions full-time. Now I only have one client, term elections in which Mia Love of Utah mographic that helped lift Obama to two against the city. “This has all come up the city of Fort Lauderdale.” became the first black female Republican terms in office. rather quickly and the manager and Everett said that she plans to con- elected to the House. In the report being released Wednes- the mayor and the city commission tinue in the vein of the high standards The president, who is on a trip to China, day, the White House acknowledged that have been dealing with the issue,” she set by Stewart as she and her office will not attend. girls of color face some of the same issues said. “Now that it has reached a court move forward. “We want to continue Melanie Campbell, president and CEO as boys, and other unique challenges: arena, there will probably be issues to give the best legal advice that we of the National Coalition on Black Civic The teen pregnancy rate for Hispanic that I and my office will have to deal can provide to the commission and the Participation who convened the Black and black girls is more than twice as high, with.” offices and committees of the city,” she Women's Roundtable Public Policy Net- and American Indian/Alaska native girls is Everett, who previously lived in said. “I think stepping into the shoes work, hopes the discussion will spark a nearly twice as high as that for white girls, Miami-Dade County, said she expects of someone who was considered a leg- movement to help women and girls. despite double-digit drops in pregnancy other issues to arise but being an out- end not only in the county but in the “This is part of the White House listen- rates since 1990. sider has also been challenging. “Not legal profession, I wanted to make ing and engaging and figuring how they Asian-American women make 79 cents, having Broward County as my primary sure that I continue to do that which can continue to address issues impacting black women make 64 cents and Hispanic residence or place of business (be- has been done by the previous legal women and girls and knowing that there women make 56 cents to every dollar paid fore this position) and having a dif- administration.” are unique things that affect women and to white non-Hispanic men. ferent perspective from this particu- With the continued growth of the girls of color,”Campbell said. Black girls are 14.6 percent less likely, lar community or area is the bigger city, Everett said she expects other Advocates have called for a separate Hispanic girls are 12.8 percent and Ameri- challenge,” she said. “Getting to know issues to arise and thinks she will be focus on minority girls and women since can Indian/Alaska native girls are 16 per- people and places and having the op- prepared for whatever happens. “Fort the My Brother's Keeper initiative was cent less likely to graduate from high portunities for people to get to know Lauderdale is a growing city. More unveiled in February. Under the initiative, school than white girls. me (has been difficult).” people are moving to the city. It’s be- businesses, foundations and community About 40 percent of Native American Before Everett was hired, coming more developed and more ur- groups coordinate investments to come girls, 39 percent of black girls and 30 per- Commissioner Dean Trantalis ban,” she said. “With that comes chal- up with or support programs that help cent of Hispanic girls live in poverty, com- expressed concerns about her start lenges. I just want to be able to keep keep young men out of the criminal justice pared with 20 percent of all girls. date and if Everett, who had a private on top of all those issues as they arise.” supera weekeNd eveNt NOt tO be miSSed! saturday Preview day Friday! 5O%-75% OFF STOREWIDE PLUS, 2-DAY SPECIALS Fri, NOv. 21 & Sat, NOv. 22

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Bethune Cookman’s Marching Wildcats perform at Florida Classic, 2013. PHOTO COURTESY OF PIERRE B. BLAND CLASSIC, FROM 1A By PIERRE B. BLAND, DVM I have even met a couple of cats that were even be a panel discussion among university presidents and administrators, which 24 years old. Cats age faster when they will be free and open to the public. You don’t want to miss the most brilliant minds, We all have heard that to figure your are younger, but this slows down as they as some of the nation’s premier Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) pet’s age in human years you just multiply get older. At 6 months of age, a female cat leaders come together addressing critical issues facing HBCU’s. Join this sensational their age in years by 7. This “fact” was ac- can already reproduce. At 1 year of age, panel discussion on how you can help the plight of HBCU’s. tually conceived as a very effective mar- a cat’s bones fully stop growing, while this The history and rich tradition of the “Classic” has touched generations of keting strategy by a dog food company occurs in people around 24 years of age, people. Grandparents, parents, and now kids are still enjoying the rivalry for back in the 1970’s. It sold a lot of product give or take a few years. So, a 1 year old “bragging rights” in the Sunshine State! What is now known as “The Florida and effectively burned its way into our cat is roughly the age equivalent of a 24 Classic,” actually commenced in 1978 in Tampa, but the series between the two consciousness to this day. The actual truth year old person. From this point on, cats rival schools actually started way back in 1925 when the teams played against of how our pets age is a bit more compli- age approximately 4 years for every one each other for the first time. FAMU won that first game with a score of 25-0. cated in comparison to humans. human year. But a year later, Bethune Cookman College (then BCC) won 12-0 in 1926. At An average Great Dane grows very Due to their accelerated aging and one point the Rattlers won 19 straight games against their arch rivals, and the quickly in size, reaching maturity around shorter lifespans, our pets will develop game drew ever-increasing crowds. It soon became apparent that their home 2 years of age with an average life span of age related chronic diseases faster than fields were too small to hold the football spectacle. They had to abandon their 6-8 years. A Yorkshire Terrier on the oth- humans. Since most pets visit a vet once home stadiums and move to bigger venues. In that first “Florida Classic’ held in er hand, usually reaches maturity in less or twice a year, the comparison would be Tampa, FAMU came from a 17-0 halftime deficit and went on to win the inaugural than 12 months and has a life span that an adult visiting a family physician only “Florida Classic” with a score of 27-17. The series took a hiatus in 1983 and 1984 can often exceed 15 years with proper once in roughly 4 years. This makes prac- when the two schools could not agree on a playing site. But public pressure from health care. This points to the fact there ticing preventative medicine challenging, alumni, fans and state officials brought them back to the drawing board and is a significant variation and rate of ag- particularly for our senior pets that have negotiations resumed and the rivalry picked back up in 1985. The renewal of ing depending on the breeds. Larger dog a higher risk of developing serious ill- the rivalry was a thriller and Bethune Cookman won 31-27. The “Classic” moved breeds age faster and have shorter life ness. Because our pets age so differently to Orlando’s Citrus Bowl in 1997 when a rousing crowd of over 56,000 showed up spans than smaller dog breeds. A rough than we do, diagnostic lab test, especially for the big game. That was far more than had attended in Tampa. That number comparison between dogs and people blood screenings, are an integral compo- continued to climb and in 2003, the game saw its largest crowd ever, at over suggest that a dog ages the equivalent of nent of your pet’s yearly examination just 73,000 attendees. To date, FAMU leads the series 21-11. 10 human years each of its first 2 years of as they are for us. A capacity crowd of over 55,000 is expected this year – the biggest in life, but then aging slows down to 4-8 dog To determine your pet’s age in human recent years, as the game and its related events are sure to be a huge draw. This years for every one human year. The ag- years and life stage, use the age calcula- will be the first game of the series to be held in the New Citrus Bowl Stadium. ing calculations are considerably different tion charts available on my website, doc- Stadium features larger & more comfortable seating with seat backs, improved for cats. torblandvet.com. concessions, more club suites, party deck area, and video displays throughout First of all, cats live longer than dogs. It the stadium so that the game is viewable from any location inside the stadium. It is not uncommon for some indoor cats to Dr. Pierre Bland is the owner or “Dr. is sure to be a thriller as the comfort level has increased tremendously. live up to 19 years old, while the maximum Bland’s Vet House Calls”, a veterinary age for an outdoor cat tops out around house call service. He can be reached at PLEASE TURN TO CLASSIC/8A 8-10 years of age in the best of situations. 954 673- 8579 or at doctorblandvet.com

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA (AP)— BlackBer- Apple's iPhones, which debuted in 2007, ry is expanding its efforts to sell mobile- has hobbled BlackBerry. HOMELESS, FROM 1A security software on its rivals' smartphones As the iPhone's touch-screen technol- and tablets to help counter the waning ogy and other easy-to-use features caught popularity of its own devices. on, BlackBerry stuck with the physical key- It’s important to take care of people in the community because homelessness is a prevalent As part of its strategy outlined Thursday boards on its smartphones and didn't quick- issue that could affect anyone, Martinez said. “We really need to get together to help these in San Francisco, BlackBerry unveiled sev- ly develop a system to accommodate apps people that are in need,” she said. “Not only for Thanksgiving but whenever we can.” eral upgrades to its mobile security weap- made by outside developers. BlackBerry Martinez said after feeding the homeless for the past four years, she has discovered ons and a partnership with smartphone eventually tried to bounce back by over- that many are homeless due to unfortunate circumstances. “I have found out that people market leader Samsung Electronics. hauling its operating system in 2012, but the aren’t homeless because they choose to be homeless,” she said. Many of the security features will pro- response didn't come quickly enough. Martinez’s mother-in-law, Aline Simeon passed away in February of 2013. Before her tect smartphones running on operating BlackBerry now holds a small fraction passing, each year for the past two decades she would return to her hometown in Haiti to systems made by Apple Inc., Google Inc. of the U.S. smartphone market after com- celebrate Thanksgiving and feed those in need. “My mother-in-law worked at Publix for and Microsoft Corp. manding a nearly 50 percent share as re- about 20 years. With the money she earned and any donations, she would go back to Haiti BlackBerry CEO John Chen is counting cently as 2009. The downfall has saddled and feed people in her hometown and the surrounding area,” Martinez said. “She knew on the increased emphasis on mobile secu- BlackBerry with massive losses. In the the poor people over there had no money. So that’s what she loved to do.” rity to help the Canadian company to double company's first half, which ran through Au- Martinez said Aline Simeon was ill the last time she visited Haiti but was determined its annual software revenue to about $500 gust, revenue dropped 61 percent to $1.9 to go anyway. “She had diabetes and was scheduled to have surgery and when she came million. The security arsenal is designed to billion from the year before. back, she never made it home,” Martinez said. help businesses and government agencies Chen, who took over as CEO a year ago, Aline Simeon was hospitalized and later died. Martinez and her husband Ronald protect their employees' smartphones from has been sharpening BlackBerry's focus Simeon thought that feeding those less fortunate in Riviera Beach would be a great way to malicious software and other hacking at- on the business and government market in honor his mother’s memory. “When she first came to this country, she lived in Belle Glade tacks that can steal confidential information. a tacit admission that the company's devic- and worked in the crop fields to support my husband and her other children and would still Investors signaled their approval of the es are unlikely to win over most consumers do what she could to feed people in need in the community,” Martinez said. plan by driving up BlackBerry's stock 92 who have become enamored with Apple For information about the annual Thanksgiving dinner or to make a donation call cents, or 8 percent, to $12.19 in Thursday and Android products. Cecilia Martinez at (561) 206-7187. afternoon trading. BlackBerry's most recent phone, a square- As part of the companies' new alliance, shaped device called the Passport, quickly Samsung plans to offer key pieces of Black- sold out of its limited supply after its Sep- Berry's security software to corporate cus- tember release. During his Thursday pre- tomers whose employees work on Galaxy sentation, Chen provided a glimpse of a red Read more Opinion columns online phones and tablets, which run Google's Passport model that will be available Nov. 28. Android operating system. He also said BlackBerry will release anotherT:10.24” Competition from Android phones and phone, called the Classic, on Dec. 17. at SFLTimes.com. Log on today!

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BURRELL MECHANICAL BURRELL MANAGING DIR. 6A | NOVEMBER 20 — 26, 2014 | SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES | SFLTIMES.COM Opinion THE POLITICS OF BLACKNESS Obamacare a scam on America speaking to different au- Read Jay Barnes in showed President Obama Gruber called “stupid”, by Obama that he would diences, including at the NEWSMAX, “Jon Gruber – feigning ignorance of the Pelosi told us that Con- “restore transparency” University of Pennsylva- ‘Architect’ of Obamacare whole fiasco, saying he gress had to pass the bill in to America as he blamed Remember the name nia. Deception”, Wednes- never misled the Ameri- order to see what was in it. President George Bush for Jonathan Gruber. He is Gruber confessed, say- day, 12 November 2014. can people to get the bill Therefore they cut out any lying to the people, we now an MIT economics profes- ing “I mean this bill was (http://www.newsmax. passed and claimed he debate normally held be- know was a lie. sor and the architect of the written in a tortured way com/JayBarnes/obam- didn’t know anything about fore the passage of a bill. Some of us knew long Affordable Care Act known to make sure the CBO acare-gruber-jon-pelo- what “some adviser who This was the first time in ago that Obamacare was as Obamacare. (the Congressional Bud- si/2014/11/12/id/606937/ ) never worked on our staff” the history of the Congress a scam. Now the man who During the week of No- get Office) did not score Jake Tapper on CNN said. Yet Gruber claims dif- that this has happened. wrote it has confirmed it. vember 10, 2014, several the mandate as taxes. If writes in CNN Poli- ferently. Now that Obamacare And the Democrats are different videos surfaced CBO scored the mandate tics (http://www.cnn. Remember Obamacare has been the law for over throwing him under the showing Jon Gruber brag- as taxes, the bill dies. …If com/2014/11/14/politics/ was passed during the four years, most Americans bus for telling us what they ging about how he wrote you had a law which said gruber-update-friday- first few years of Obama’s know they’ve been duped paid him to do. one of the most destructive healthy people are going white-house-obamacare/) first term when he and the because Obamacare Wonder how many pieces of legislation ever to pay in, you made explic- “Obamacare Architect in 6th Democrats had total con- doesn’t do what it claimed Obama followers will still passed by the Congress it that healthy people pay Video: ‘Mislabeling’ helped trol over Congress – the to do and costs them more. want to debate the issue with a total lack of the in and sick people get the us get rid of tax breaks”. House and the Senate - as In fact, when the bill’s and call us conservatives transparency that Presi- money, it would not have Tapper further writes well as the White House. legality was taken before ugly names for telling the dent Barack Obama had passed.” how Gruber discussed that Now Nancy Pelosi, then the U.S. Supreme Court in truth? promised the American Further this arrogant pushing the bill took part Speaker of the House, 2012, Chief Justice John people. Obamacare consultant in an “Exploitation of the claims she never even Roberts cast the deciding Barbara Howard is a According to Gru- said, “Lack of transparency lack of economic under- heard of Gruber, yet she vote which saved Obam- political consultant, radio ber, he wrote Obamacare is a huge political advan- standing of the American quoted him back in 2010 acare from being declared host and commentator and with the full knowledge of tage…Call it the stupid- voter”. as she and Harry Reid, unconstitutional. The basis motivational speaker. She Obama and his adminis- ity of the American voter FOX News referred to President of the Senate, used for his vote was that is Florida State chairwoman tration and he was paid al- or whatever, but basically this as “Gruber-Gate” and changed the rules so the Obamacare was a tax. for the Congress of Racial most $400,000. Add that to that was really, really criti- that, according to Gruber, Democrats could pass Now thanks to Jon Gru- Equality (CORE) and Trade the fees paid to him by sev- cal to getting the thing to “Obamacare was “decep- Obamacare without even ber, we know that Obam- & Travel goodwill ambas- eral states, he made over pass.” tively written to hide its one vote from Republicans. acare was deliberately sador to Kenya. She may be $5.9 million to scam us. Yes, he called you true cost”. On Monday, As a further insult to written to fool the Ameri- reached at bhoward11@ The videos show him “stupid”. November 17, 2014, Fox the American people who can people. And the claim bellsouth.net. Ferguson, a predicate NPR’s Click and Clack of black America’s future on calculating the Apparently, the Missouri was present in Ferguson, there- year old Michael Brown was shot value of wrongness State Conference of NAACP fore, to focus black people on at least six times by police offi- Branches and whatever sem- the ballot box, for example. As cer Darren Wilson. Brown took a For many years, one of my elections as a gain for the Republi- blance of the organization in ex- a result, whites went to the polls fatal shot in the top of his head cheapest forms of pleasure has cans, a loss for the Democrats, a win istence in and around Ferguson, and elected white people. – the bullet exited from the front. been to listen to the NPR radio pro- for the conservatives, a roll-back including the nearby big city of In the last city election, with On behalf of the Brown family, gram, “Car Talk”, featuring “Click for the liberals, and other such St. Louis, has been doing a Rip white people comprising just Dr. Baden, a former New York and Clack, the Tappet brothers. calculations that leave the people- Van Winkle for a long time. And 29.3 percent of the city’s popu- City medical examiner, per- In real life they were Tom and that’s you and me-without any way while the so-called “venerable lation, the city of Ferguson got a formed an independent autopsy Ray Magliozzi, both MIT graduates of knowing precisely what our fu- civil rights organization” has white mayor, an almost all-white of Michael Brown’s remains. Dr. in engineering, who happened to ture will look like. been sleeping, no other black city council, and a white police Baden also said that Brown was know a lot about cars, and a little Yes, its funny math, except I’m group stepped into the breach. chief -- and except for three not shot at close range. more about human nature. not laughing. Ferguson is just one of so black officers, all other police Michael Brown was un- I always learned so much from That important philosophical many areas in America where officers are white. Now the only armed, and according to several them, about all manner of things, question got me thinking about the the mostly black poor and near- reason why all of that is relevant key witnesses, held his hands and sometimes I actually picked up new Congress, the new majority, poor eke out their lives trying is because black people com- up in the universally respected some information about cars. the new mandates, the lame duck desperately not to fail. They are prise 67.4 percent of Ferguson’s surrender position. Almost ev- As many of you may know by Presidency, and what the new cal- places where joblessness is the population! (Total voter turnout erything else about the Brown now, Tommy recently culations will mean in mean and education is an also was about 12 percent.) killing has come from the van- died from complica- the last two years of ran. They are places where in- The absence of relevant tage point of support for the tions from Alzheimer’s the Obama adminis- fant mortality rates are highest black leadership is astounding white shooter, police officer disease. The show has tration. in the nation, police profiling, -- in Ferguson and throughout Darren Wilson. So far, the de- been airing reruns Just last week we brutality and arrests are ever black America. Remember San- ceased Michael Brown has been for the past two years, read about an addi- constant and money is tight, real ford, Florida, the Trayvon Mar- portrayed as the villain and the and last Saturday, NPR tional 1500 military tight. tin killing and the subsequent black community of Ferguson, dedicated a full hour personnel being A persistent talent drain al- debacle called justice that left Mo., as villainous. to airing portions of sent to the middle- ways marks such places as Fer- shooter George Zimmerman a Whites in Ferguson as well the ‘best’ of the series. east area(s) of conflict- notice my guson, Missouri. Too many of free man? There black people as the rest of St. Louis County One of my favorite segments choice of words- there is no right the black “talented tenth” that swarmed for an arrest and fi- and beyond are armed to the was when Tommy gave “answers way to say it; the reports about the do stick around tend to distance nally Zimmerman went in one teeth, waiting to assist police to important philosophical ques- gains in the economy (how do you themselves from social prob- police department door and out and National Guard units as a tions.” count job growth, a spike on Wall lems and relocate to “better” ar- another. What was black leader- citizen army. Gun shops are en- During Saturday’s show of high- Street; lowered gas prices, etc.?) eas, but still attend church in the ship’s strategy? joying record sales of handguns lights, Tommy read a letter from a Do you put these figures in the inner city and socialize some. Black leaders wanted Zim- and assault rifles and lines for fan who thanked the brothers for win or lose columns? An interesting phenom- merman indicted, and they got shooting lessons are long, some answering an important philo- The letter writer on the Car Talk ena not usually looked at is that. And then black leadership places booked to 2016. sophical question he had, when the program posed an even greater the growth of churches and/or wanted a trial, and that, too, was The final phase of the Ameri- brothers both gave the wrong an- important philosophical question, church membership as hope- granted. But from the moment can Revolution cannot be avoid- swer about a mechanical problem. and I wonder how it would apply lessness looms. “Tending to the rallies were quickly organized ed and it may start in Ferguson. The important philosophical ques- to the current seated Congress and flock” is paramount in preach- until the trial, during all that If not, it will undoubtedly erupt tion: “Do two (2) people who don’t Senate. He suggested that one per- ers’ minds and, therefore, little, if time, black leadership conduct- in some other black community know what they’re talking about son would only go so far out on a any, interest is given to organized no massive voter registration due to white nationalism and its know more or less than one (1) per- limb arguing about something they ing the church neighborhood. campaign so that the jury pool understated fascistic bent. son who doesn’t know what they’re know nothing about. In the case The absence of trained civil in Sanford would include more talking about”? of the Tappet brothers, the letter rights organizers and reluctant black people. So the final arbi- Al Calloway is a longtime I got a chance to laugh out loud writer reminded Click and Clack church social leadership in con- ter of a semblance of justice lay journalist who began his career as I listened to the two brothers about how the two of them knew no junction with an ever-fleeing fallow. with the Atlanta Inquirer dur- th laughing at themselves and com- bounds in their unknowingness. talent pool exacerbates pow- August 9 was a hot summer ing the early 1960s civil rights menting on how wrong they were, It is nightmarish to imagine erlessness in a milieu ripe for day in Ferguson, Mo., when, ac- struggle. He may be reached at doing some silly math about how the extent of the lengthy theoreti- positive social change. No force cording to Dr. Michael Baden, 18 [email protected] to measure how much wrong is cal speculation that two or more wrong, going on and on with non- persons would go-not knowing sensical chatter about the equa- what they’re talking about. That’s tion to actually calculate the value what our House and Senate have of wrongness, as only Click and devolved into- a raucous, riot- The Florida prison system is Clack could do. ous group of people who don’t When I finally stopped laugh- know what really matters to their ing, I started to think about the sor- constituents- and going to great a corrupt dysfunctional mess ry state of our nation. lengths to argue their positions How we have fallen into a silly until their reelection, ad nauseum. math problem with no logical solu- Oh please, let there be light. The Florida Department of Corrections is to happen. The management in the prisons are tion. broken, and it appears that no one cares. There forced to use a system called ‘’ghost rostering,” It struck me that the brothers’ Antonia Williams-Gary is a con- are stories of suspicious inmate deaths, sys- where guards are listed as working at a particu- methods of calculating were right sultant with Miami-based Savings temic abuse by guards, corruption, and mis- lar post but really aren’t there. on. We continue trying to measure and Grace Enterprise. She may be management. Everyone in Tallahassee, starting In the last eight years, the department’s the ‘advances’ from the mid-term reached at [email protected] with Governor Scott can put binders on their leadership has changed six times, and there eyes and act like they have things under con- is no stability and continuity in the system. In trol, but the truth is that the system is a dysfunc- many of the facilities the security systems are Recently, the department’s inspec- address the widespread failings in tional mess. malfunctioning, and the conditions are deplor- tor general, Jeffery Beasley issued his the system is fatal to the inmates and To begin with, in almost every prison the in- able. There are doors left wide open, unstaffed annual report showing that complaints borders on inhuman. Privatization will mates are treated not like human beings, and officer stations, guards asleep, and a roster of doubled in 2013-14 over the previous make the condition worse, and at any there are too few guards to handle the number inmates that don’t add up to the paperwork. year. Beasley’s report also shows that time the inmates can riot, go on hun- of inmates. Since the prisons are understaffed, The Florida prison system is the third larg- instances in which force was used on ger strikes, or set the prisons on fire. there are security breaches, constantly, and the est in the country, with more than 100,000 in- inmates jumped 16 percent over last There is a Florida State University inmates are able to pay off officers to get spe- mates, and over 20,000 employees. Governor year. There were 59,000 complains think tank that called for an overhaul cial privileges. Once a guard is paid off, the in- Scott and the Florida lawmakers have had very generated this year, and only 16,000 of the state prison system. The think mates are able to move in areas where they are few conversations on how to reform or make were investigated, or 27 percent. tank, Project on Accountable Justice, not adequately supervised or monitored. fundamental changes to improve the system. There are dangerous and com- is comprised of influential academi- In a Dade Correctional Institution, there are Corrupt correctional officers, and a central prehensive problems in the Florida cians and headed by a former judge two officers assigned to a dorm with roughly office in Tallahassee ignoring every sign of prison system, and it is time for Gov- and sheriff. They have issued a report 130 inmates. When one of the officers is pulled trouble, including failed inspections, chronic ernor Scott and the legislature to take and now we will see if Governor Scott away from his assignment for any reason, now abuse of inmates, and suspicious deaths make the binders off their eyes. The unwill- and the legislature takes action based there is only one officer, and anything is liable for a dangerous situation. ingness of our leaders in the state to on their recommendations. Breaking News! Visit us online at SFLTimes.com

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in the country illegally. Changes to law enforcement programs and an expansion of business visas also are expected. Obama says he must act because The problem the House GOP never did after the Senate passed a sweeping bill more than a year ago that included a path- By CALIBE THOMPSON way to citizenship for most of the 11.5 million people in the country Living outside of the Caribbean changes you, illegally. whether you want it to or not. The dog that could At least some Republicans say they never consider coming inside the house before, should act now to deprive Obama now sleeps between you and your husband in bed. of that argument, although immigra- The broken white line in the road which once was tion advocates have little hope of the a simple suggestion about which lane you should House arriving at a bill that could pass drive in, now becomes your ticket to a ticket if you the Senate and that Obama would don’t respect it. And children, which were once sim- sign. ply your property to handle as you please, can be “Right now if he does this and taken away from you makes all these declarations of the if the state decides House won’t do anything and yada you are unfit. Once yada yada, what’s our response? you’ve lived outside You’re right, we haven’t done any- of the islands, you PHOTO COURTESY OF HOAXANDCHANGE.COM thing,” said Rep. Mike Simpson, R- also realize that the THE MEETING: Obama and congressional leaders debate immigration. Idaho. “We need to quit trying to fix parenting habits of the blame and fix the problem.” times not-too-long Judiciary Committee Chairman gone by are no lon- Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., is explor- ger kosher in the Republicans mull response eyes of the commu- ing options including a lawsuit to stop Obama on immigration, aides nity or the law. They said. House Republicans already are unfit. to Obama on immigration have announced a lawsuit against For example, we Obama over his health care plan mimic old patterns DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (DC) going to use the power of the purse but have not yet filed it, so it could even when we know (AP) — House Republicans debated to restrain a president who has threat- be expanded to include immigra- they are wrong. Friday how to respond to President ened to violate the Constitution in the tion. We know that if we Barack Obama's expected executive most obscene manner possible." Some on the right have gone so strike someone who DAVID I. MUIR / FOR SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES action on immigration, with GOP lead- As for shutdown fears, King far as to suggest that Obama should isn’t beholden to ers anxious to craft a solution that sat- pointed to the GOP's success in last be impeached if he takes unilater- us and living under isfies the demands of their most con- week's midterms as evidence that al action on immigration, but few our roof, we go to jail for assault, yet we whip our servative members without courting a the party wasn't hurt by the last gov- if any in the House view that as a children like our slave masters did our grandpar- government shutdown. ernment shutdown it provoked. That viable option, even if they think it ents, and like our parents did us. We say we do it Options under consideration in- was a year ago, in an unsuccessful ef- might be merited. out of love, but I’m not sure how welts and bruises clude suing the president to overturn fort to "defund" Obama's health care “Doing something that’s an equate to love. his action, or passing a stand-alone law. impeachable offense and get- Traditionally we stifle children’s free and inde- bill to try to stop him. Some are push- "We picked up beaucoup seats in ting impeached are two different pendent thinking. “Children should be seen and ing for House Republicans to write the House and won the vast majority things,” said Rep. Matt Salmon, not heard! Do as I say, not as I do!” But keeping chil- their own immigration bill — some- in the Senate. Where's the political R-Ariz., who’s leading the conser- dren silent, instead of engaging them in thoughtful, thing they've been unable to do in penalty for doing the right and just vative effort to include language critical conversation, keeps them from developing the past two years — to show they are and responsible thing?" King said. in must-pass spending bills to try critical thinking. We teach them to remain silent serious about acting and pre-empt Many Republicans, though, are to block Obama from acting. “Im- because their opinion doesn’t count. As a result, Obama. determined to avoid a shutdown, peachment’s not going to be on the they don’t think. They mimic the behavior that most Another option would be to pass convinced they would pay a politi- table.” entertains them on television, and then we wonder a temporary spending bill into next cal price, and disturbed that they al- Meanwhile there’s debate within where we went wrong. year when the GOP will control ready find themselves in the position the White House on whether Obama My favorite is the use of religion as a weapon. the Senate, to try to see if Republi- of debating one barely a week after should announce the immigration de- Imagine my confusion learning that God loved me cans can use their grip on the purse the midterms awarded them control cision as early as next week when he more than anything but if I was rude to an adult I strings to gain leverage over the of the Senate and a bigger majority returns from a trip in Asia, or wait until would burn in hell. This from the pastor, no less! president. in the House. House Speaker John Congress finishes work on a govern- We don’t teach critical thinking, so we can’t reason- But it's not clear that any of these Boehner and Senate Minority Leader ment-funding bill that must be done ably discuss consequences and actions. Instead we options will be enough to deflate ef- Mitch McConnell, who will take over by the time an existing one expires make God seem like the Boogeyman. forts brewing among conservatives as majority leader come January, Dec. 11. The list goes on but the times they are a-chan- to try to use upcoming must-pass both are intent upon avoiding a shut- Senate Majority Leader Harry gin. Hopefully by the time our kids have kids, their spending bills to block Obama from down. Reid said Thursday that “I’d like love won’t look like a scary deity with a leather belt acting. Pragmatists in the caucus "Shutting the government down to get the finances of this country and a muzzle. are warning loudly that such an ap- would only serve the president's out of the way” before Obama acts. proach could result in a government interests and we shouldn't take the But his office provided a statement Read this week’s extended perspective at www. shutdown because Obama would bait," said Rep. Charlie Dent, R-Pa. from him Friday to clarify that thecaribbeandiaspora.tv. For more on Caribbean likely veto the bill. But at least some Obama's announcement could Congress must act to fund the gov- America, set your DVR or tune in to each Sunday's on the right appear unconcerned. come as early as next week and could ernment “regardless of when the episode of The Caribbean Diaspora Weekly on SFL / Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, said he extend protections from deportation president acts to provide relief to The CW Network (Ch 39 / Comcast 11). Calibe can refused to "take a position we're not to as many as 5 million people now families.” be reached at [email protected]. 8A | NOVEMBER 20 — 26, 2014 | SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES | SFLTIMES.COM

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“I didn’t graduate college. I want my son to graduate college. It’s not even about football. He does football, what it’s about is scholastics,” said Clark, who works at a financial services company and volunteers as a team mom for the Lauderhill Broncos, Zyaire’s team. “I applaud him,” she said of her son’s honor. “I’ve had him in football since he was in Pee-Wee. And I focus on good grades with Zyaire because I know that in order to get a full ride scholarship, it’s all about school. It’s all about good grades, it’s about teamwork” she said. In addition to honoring its high achieving scholar athletes, McQueen said also Pop Warner exposes its players to other youth from around the nation and the world. “Our kids will go to Disney World and walk hand in hand with a kid from Hawaii and then go across the field and watch kids from Russia and meet kids from Mexico. No other league can offer that,” McQueen said. PHOTO COURTESY OF KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM “These kids are global now so now they’re exchanging THE JAMES’: Aug 8, 2014; Akron, OH; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James walks with his email addresses and phone numbers with kids from wife Savannah Brinson and sons Lebron James Jr. and Bryce James. all over the country and making friends that can last a lifetime.” Arthur Hall is a past president who currently serves on the league’s advisory board. He said, “Ten years ago, we took an all-star Pop Warner football team to LeBron: Health risks mean Mexico and played a whole week. T.Y. Hilton, currently with the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, was one of the players on that team.” sons won’t play football, now GMSFPWL is gearing up for the championship game in Orlando and they plan to make it special for the scholastic honorees. By TOM WITHERS “This is the first year that we’re going to make sure AP Sports Writer that our scholar athletes get put on a bus and driven up to Orlando,” said McQueen, who, like many of the CLEVELAND, OH — LeBron James isn't ready to let his two sons strap on shoulder coaches, he has no children in the league. pads and a helmet just yet. He said during his 33 year career in law enforce- The NBA superstar doesn't want his boys, LeBron Jr. and Bryce, to play organized foot- ment, he has seen what happens “when kids are idle. ball because of safety concerns. He hasn't ruled them out playing the sport in the future, I started getting involved because I want kids to come but for now he's insisting they stay off the field. through the front door of the police station, not the back “We don't want them to play in our household right now until they understand how door, handcuffed.” physical and how body demanding the game is,”James said following practice on Thurs- day. “Then they can have their choice in high school, we'll talk over it. But right now [email protected] there's no need for it. There's enough sports they can play. They play basketball, they play soccer, they play everything else but football and hockey.” James told ESPN.com last week while the Cavaliers were in Denver that he didn't KEVIN HICKS / FOR SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES want his sons playing football because of the sport's dangers. He's made similar com- Running back #3 Stuart 6yd touchdown, Liberty City Warriors leads 6-0...Liberty City wins 13-0. ments in the past to the Associated Press. “It's a safety thing,”he said Thursday. “As a parent you protect your kids as much as possible. I don't think I'm the only one that's not allowing his kids to play football, it's just that I'm LeBron James and it gets put in the headlines for no reason.” At halftime the FAMU Marching 100 James often refers to himself as a football player when talking about making physical plays. He's also a big football fan, and closely follows the Dallas Cowboys, Browns and Ohio State. performs to the excitement of all The 6-foot-8 James was an All-Ohio wide receiver at Akron's St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. This summer, he brought his boys to the Browns' training camp, where they played catch on a side field as the team worked out. Before he concentrated on basketball, James said football provided a possible avenue for him to escape the inner city. “I needed a way out,”he said. “My kids don't need a way out. They're all right. I needed a way out when I was a kid. I tried to do whatever it took to get out. That's my excuse.”

ALAN LUBY / FOR SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES The Florida A&M Marching 100 thrills attendees at the Florida Classic, 2013. FL. CLASSIC, FROM 4A

Below is the official slate of events for the 2014 Florida Classic between the Florida A and M Rattlers and the Bethune Cookman University Wildcats.

Friday, November 21: Florida Classic Consortium Kickoff Luncheon presented by Florida Blue - 12 p.m. doors open, starts at 12:30 p.m. The luncheon is at the Rosen Centre Ballroom, 9840 International Dr. Orlando. Individual tickets: (including lunch), Table: $550 for 10 (eight guests and two football players) Contact # for tickets to the luncheon is 407.423.2476 Florida Blue Florida Classic Career Expo and Diversity Job Fair Students and working professionals are given the opportunity to meet top businesses and hiring companies from across Florida. The Expo also includes professional development and employment search seminars lead by recruiters and career experts. Location: Amway Center, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., free Florida Blue Battle of Bands Get ready for crowd-pleasing dance teams, high-stepping drum majors, precision drumlines, and roaring brass sections. Location: Amway Center, 7 p.m. Tickets: $16 Premium: Official Florida Classic Pre-game Rooftop party presented by Coors Light The official social event of the Florida Classic gets alumni, fans, and supporters ready with a rooftop party overlooking the Orlando metro and presented by Coors Light. Location: The Plaza Penthouse, 121 South Orange Ave., Downtown Orlando, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Soundtrack: DJ M-Squared & Mannie Fresh Tickets: HiddenAgendaOrlando.com

Saturday, November 22: Pre-game FanFare Before the game enjoy a fund day for the entire family to include music, fun games and activities for the entire family, health screenings, and vendors. Admission for game ticketholders only. Gates open 9 a.m. until game time and free with game admission. Pre-game day party in the stadium featuring a performance by 2 Chainz Whether young or old, FAMU Rattler supporter or Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, the pre-game day party in the stadium gets fans ready for an energetic and exciting game and friendly rivalry. Grammy-nominated Hip Hop artist 2 Chainz performs during the pre-game day party. Free and open to game ticket holders only. Stay tuned for details on how to win VIP access to the pre-game day party. Kickoff of Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs FAMU Rattlers Will the Wildcats take the title for the fourth year in the row or will the Rattlers break the Wildcats’ winning streak and claim bragging rights for the next year? 2 p.m.

Sunday, November 23: State of the Florida HBCU: Pathway to Preeminence on Retention and Graduation The weekend concludes with a panel discussion featuring Florida’s HBCU presidential leaders discussing best practices for common concerns as it pertains to retention and graduation for the broader community. Rosen Centre, 10:30 a.m., free & open to public Panelists: Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President, Florida Memorial University The Honorable Nathaniel Glover Jr., President, Edward Waters College Dr. Edison O. Jackson, President, Bethune-Cookman University Dr. Elmira Mangum, President, Florida A&M University Dr. Rosa Cintron, Researcher/Lecturer, University of Central Florida Dr. John Michael Lee, Vice President, Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities SFLTIMES.COM | SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES | NOVEMBER 20 — 26, 2014 | 1B

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BROWARD Art exhibit displays perspective about homeless

PHOTOS COURTESY OF STEVE VINIK, AFRICAN AMERICAN RESEARCH LIBRARY AND CULTURAL CENTER One of AARLCC’s regular supporters, Rique Ennis, inspects one of the original art works.

Staff Report Arnold Abbott, the 90-year-old World War The art collection includes work II veteran who regularly feeds homeless submitted by adults and children FORT LAUDERDALE — November 2014 people in public places. Abbott, who was who have been or who are homeless is National Hunger and Homelessness arrested three times since October has be- along with work from NSU’s Museum Awareness Month in Broward County. Bro- come a cause célèbre in some quarters. of Art Fort Lauderdale’s “Research Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief speaks ward County’s Homeless Initiative Partner- Abbott’s charity work runs afoul of a and Development: Concerning Belong- about the homeless art exhibit. ship (HIP) is bringing attention to home- new city ordinance, approved last month, ing” exhibit. NSU’s works were cre- lessness with free cooperative art events which prohibits charities from feeding ated in artist-led workshops for resi- designed to heighten awareness and will homeless people in public places. Ab- dents of the Broward Partnership for a seven-year low in 2014, our chronically precede the upcoming annual homeless bott faces up to 60 days in jail and a $500 the Homeless. The goal of the workshops homeless population is nearly two times survey in January. fine. was to re-imagine one’s past, present or higher than that of the United States.” A collection of nearly 60 pieces of art- HIP officials say the timing of the ex- future through art. The program is made Wright said the intent of the exhibit work, consisting of drawings, paintings, hibit is coincidental. Their aim is to paint a possible by a collaborative partnership is to give the public another perspective miniature pottery and mixed media will be picture that will get the public to be more between Broward County’s HIP, Librar- about the homeless. on display through Nov. 23 at the African aware of the face of homelessness, and ies Division, Cultural Division, the Bro- “When people see the homeless, they American Research Library and Cultural help the men, women and children who ward Community Foundation and Nova usually see the people on the street. A lot Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauder- need places to live. Southeastern Museum of Modern Art. of times it’s someone with a behavioral dale. The collection includes work submit- This exhibition is a collection of paint- “The exhibit is just one of many ways that health issue,” he said. “The advisory board ted by adults and children who have been ings, drawings, and presentations of talents we are educating the public about end- wanted folks to know that just because or who are homeless along with work from of the children, women, and men who are ing homelessness in Broward County by someone is experiencing homelessness NSU’s Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale’s or have experienced homelessness in Bro- 2016,” said Michael Wright, Broward Coun- does not mean they don’t’ have redeeming “Research and Development: Concerning ward County. The artworks are inspired by ty Homelessness Initiative Partnership qualities. Their insights, humanity, artistic Belonging” exhibit. the artists’ impressions and reflections and Administrator. “While the total number of abilities, compassion, all of those things do The exhibit comes as the city of Fort chronicle their journeys and expressions people experiencing homelessness has not go away when someone experiences Lauderdale faces scrutiny for arresting of hope. decreased in Broward County, reaching homelessness.”

SOUTH FLORIDA PALM BEACH City recruits new store to replace old grocery

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WEST PALM BEACH — Shoppers of the 45th street Winn Dixie supermarket who have been worried about where they will get their groceries after it closes may have

PHOTO COURTESY OF MIAMI DOLPHINS Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President Nat Moore presents Junior Appo with a college scholarship while friends and family watch from the crowd at Miami Edison Senior High School.

Dolphins present more than $200,000 PHOTO COURTESY OF LOOPNET.COM Winn Dixie store to close soon. other options coming. to students, non-profit organizations West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio, during her weekly media briefing, revealed that another supermarket may Staff Report cheerleaders and front office and other resources to outstanding replace the doomed grocer. The briefing can be seen on executives to surprise each winning organizations and students in Boston, the city website wpb.org and on West Palm TV 18. The Miami Dolphins and Sun student with a $5,000 scholarship Nashville, San Francisco, South “I recently spoke with the owner of the plaza where Life Financial recently awarded for college, and recognize each Florida and the Tulsa/Oklahoma the Winn Dixie is. They are actively recruiting another gro- $220,000 in grants and scholarships nonprofit organization with a $50,000 City area. By the end of 2014, Sun cery store to go in there,” said Mayor Muoio. “I wouldn’t to a group of rising stars. grant at four awards presentations Life Financial will have committed be surprised if we didn’t hear fairly quickly there will be Four nonprofit community organi- across South Florida. The recipients nearly $5 million to 86 students and another grocery store going in there.” zations and four students from Palm also will be honored at a special pre- 79 nonprofit organizations in 16 Mayor Muoio said the city is also pushing hard to have Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Lee game on-field ceremony and cel- different cities across the country. a supermarket part of the anticipated redevelopment counties received the Sun Life Rising ebration at the Miami Dolphins vs. Sun Life has committed $1.1 million of the Currie Park area. Incentives are being offered to Star Award for educational achieve- Baltimore Ravens game at Sun Life in South Florida to local education- builders who can bring in a supermarket to serve the resi- ment and promoting education. Stadium on Dec. 7. based nonprofit organizations and dents of that area. Organizational recipients are Boys The Sun Life Rising Star Awards underserved area students. But sometimes it can be difficult to convince a super- & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach Coun- program is dedicated to improv- “We’re committed to investing in market chain to move in. ty, West Palm Beach; HANDY, Fort Lau- ing educational opportunities for the health of our communities through During the recording of her weekly radio show, Mayor derdale; Little Haiti Optimist Founda- students and education-based non- initiatives like our Sun Life Rising Star Muoio talked about how supermarkets decide whether it’s tion, Miami; and Quality Life Center profit organizations that support Awards program,” said Dan Fishbein, worth it to move into a neighborhood. of Southwest Florida, Fort Myers. The them in our nation’s under-served president of Sun Life Financial U.S. “It’s challenging the way grocery stores decide to student winners, who were nomi- metropolitan areas. Now in its fifth “Today’s student scholarship recipi- come to a community. They look at the demographics. nated by the nonprofits, are Joenise- year, Sun Life recognizes the remark- ents have overcome great obstacles They look at how many people live there. They look at the ley Mathurin, Delray Beach; Kyandra able achievements of all Sun Life Ris- to achieve success. These remarkable income of the people who live there and they make a deci- Dorestin, Plantation; Junior Appo, Mi- ing Star Award recipients, and cel- individuals and the nonprofit organi- sion. That’s why it has been challenging to bring grocery ami; James Blanks, Fort Myers ebrates these exceptional students zations that comprise this year’s class stores to that area,” said Mayor Muoio. Sun Life Group Market Manag- and organizations for their continued of Sun Life Rising Star Award recipi- But Mayor Muoio said there may be a Currie Park de- er John Hak and Sun Life Employee dedication to education. ents inspire us all and we look forward veloper who can do it. Benefits Representative Brandon Da- This year, Sun Life will provide “We think one of the developers may be interested in vis joined Miami Dolphins players, $660,000 in grants, scholarships PLEASE TURN TO DOLPHINS/2B doing something like that,” added Muoio. 2B | NOVEMBER 20 — 26, 2014 | SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES | SFLTIMES.COM Around South Florida the store in the past, but and swelling over the child’s body. He was in the county, via Sun Pass or pay-by-plate, merely forgot to pay that taken to a hospital for treatment, where a where the bill is sent in the mail. ELGINJONES time, according to the po- doctor identified more than 100 welts and [email protected] lice report. No one was other injuries to his body. Monroe County fooled by his ridiculous story and he was taken Miami-Dade County TOUGH LUCK into custody on shopping Jesus Barreto and Shean KEYSTONE lifting charges. WILL IT END? Palmer, both 23, are ac- FOR THE RECORD Miami Police are investigating yet another cused of breaking into a The nonprofit Citizens Awareness Foun- WALMART STABBING shooting in Miami’s Liberty City commu- truck and stealing cash and dation (CAF) has filed hundreds of pub- Kimberly A. Polese, 45, got nity. Four people were shot in the 1300 rare coins in the wee hours lic records requests with governmental into a fight with a man in a block of NW 55th Street this weekend, one of the morning. Later that agencies and private companies that do Walmart parking lot and of whom was pronounced dead upon ar- same day they allegedly business with them. Their voluminous ended up stabbing him in rival at the hospital. Police are investigat- BARRETO took the loot to Joe’s Pawn requests are often ignored, prompt- the side. She is now charged ing and asking anyone with information Shop in Marathon to sell. As it turned out, ing public records lawsuits. Many are and the Jupiter police are to call the department’s homicide unit at the victim was an employee at the pawn settled involving cash payments. Now continuing their investiga- 305-603-6350. shop and recognized his property. When there are questions whether CAF abus- POLESE tion. It remains unclear what confronted, the suspects fled, but were ar- es the state’s open government laws to led to the altercation. The unidentified vic- FPL LAWSUIT rested a short distance away. collect settlements and is not interested tim is expected to survive his injuries. A lawsuit has been filed in any records. Stay tuned, this one is against Florida Power & STRUCK & KILLED heating up fast. Broward County light over the Oct. 27th Damian Haines, 54, of Fort electrocution death of Lauderdale was struck Palm Beach County DEFEATED 17-year-old Jesus Mene- and killed after being hit Broward County Judge Ian ses, who died after enter- by three vehicles on the ILLEGAL RECRUITING Richards, one of a few blacks ing one of the company’s Overseas Highway at mile John Thomas McDonald II, a on the bench in this county, MENESES high-powered substations marker 59. Haines was recruiter with the U.S. Army, has lost his reelection bid to located next to Miami’s Kinloch Park. taking part in the Smart is facing charges after send- attorney Claudia Robinson. Meneses jumped the fence to retrieve a HAINES Ride bicycle race from Mi- ing nude photos of himself The race was close, but Rob- basketball. The lawsuit alleges FPL was ami to Key West to benefit AIDS research to a student he met during inson edged out Richards by aware that balls routinely landed inside and was hit while crossing the highway RICHARDS MCDONALD a recruiting visit to Royal 541 votes following a recount. the station and that kids would jump the on foot. He was the founder of Mark’s List Palm Beach High School. fence to retrieve them, but took no ac- tourist website. Authorities allege he sent text messages CHILD ABUSE tion. to the girl, detailing sex acts he wanted to Cherline Saint Louis, 26, FAREWELL perform, along with pictures of his private of North Lauderdale is TAKING A TOLL Outgoing Marathon Mayor parts. Wonder who recruited him? charged with multiple child After eight years of work and controversy, Dick Ramsay thanked resi- abuse related counts after Miami-Dade County has done away with all dents for electing him and HUNGRY THIEF she allegedly disciplined cash tolls and booths and replaced them said goodbye. He faced Alan Keystone, 45, of Boca Raton walked her 5-year-old stepson with with the electronic payment system. The fi- term limits after winning out of a Publix Supermarket without a belt after the boy vom- nal two roadways to be converted this week three consecutive elections. paying for $450 worth of lobsters and LOUIS ited on a bathroom floor. were the Dolphin Expressway (836) and the Ramsey has been appoint- steaks. When confronted in the parking According to the arrest report, teachers Airport Expressway (112). Drivers will now RAMSAY ed to serve on the city’s lot, Keystone admitted to stealing from reported the incident after seeing bruises be billed anytime they enter any toll roads Planning Commission. Student, non-profit achievement recognized, awarded

South Florida’s 2014 Sun Life Rising Star Award winners are: Palm Beach County Miami/Miami-Dade County Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Inc. Little Haiti Optimist Foundation–Little Haiti Opti- – Founded in 1969, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach mist Club is a nonprofit organization established in 2010 County, Inc. is a nonprofit youth development organiza- by a group of business professionals, community and tion dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, civic leaders to provide programs to the youth of Little health, leadership and character of youth in a safe, nurtur- Haiti. Their mission is to make a difference in the lives of ing environment. The organization strives to enable and youth by providing education, mentorship, athletics, arts assist all young people, especially those who need them and cultural programming. most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Student Recipient: Junior Appo, Miami Edison Se- nior High School Student Recipient: Joeniseley Mathurin, Atlantic Junior Appo is a member of his high school band and High School plays three musical instruments. He also serves as trea- Joeniseley Mathurin works and volunteers at the local surer on the student government council, and works as a PHOTO COURTESY OF MIAMI DOLPHINS school and in her community. She also takes part in extracur- teller and concierge at the school's credit union. He was Sun Life Financial employee benefits rep Brandon Davis, ricular activities, and participates on the cheerleading team, recently awarded a trophy, honoring him as the top con- award winner James Blanks, Senior Vice President Nat as well as mentoring younger Boys & Girls' club members. cierge in the student finance department. Moore Broward County Lee County DOLPHINS, FROM 1B HANDY – Helping Abused Neglected Disadvan- Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida – Quality taged Youth, HANDY’s mission is to embrace, educate, Life Center (the Q) has served more than 15,000 youth to seeing the positive impact that the collective efforts and empower vulnerable youth to become engaged, and families in the community. Its mission is to strength- of all our Rising Star recipients will have on their local productive adults. HANDY has met the needs of almost en and instill pride in family and community through communities and beyond.” 50,000 Broward County children and youth in foster and programs and services to cultivate self-discipline, self- Student recipients also have an opportunity for relative/non-relative care under protective supervision. development, build confidence and promote cultural summer internships at Sunlife’s headquarters in awareness. Wellesley, Massachusetts following their freshman year Student Recipient: Kyandra Dorestin, Plantation of college. Company officials say the goal is to provide High School Student Recipient: James Blanks, City of Palms a substantial, meaningful work experience that lays the Kyandra Dorestin often speaks at community engage- Charter High School foundation for future professional success. ment events and activities as an advocate for foster care James Blanks serves as President of Quality Life “We are honored to join Sun Life for the fifth year and dependency care youth. In addition to her involve- Center’s teen program. He instructs and tutors young- to recognize the efforts being made to better serve ment with HANDY, she is a member of Broward County’s er students in the program and participates in its the lives of under-served youth in South Florida. Florida Youth Shine Chapter and is actively involved in community service projects. James also stays active These exceptional students and community organi- extracurricular activities such as the dance team, and in extracurricular activities by playing football at his zations are transforming education in the region, and participates in regular park and beach clean-ups and do- high school, and serving as president of the Kappa we are thrilled to be part of it,” said Miami Dolphins nation drives. League. President & CEO Tom Garfinkel. Living withetiquette Saying thank you: letter or email? By ROSE HEDGEMOND for a networking event or perhaps an informal social Special to South Florida Times gathering. The point here is the fact of saying “thank you,” which I The charming thank you letter: For some, this is an believe cannot be done enough in today’s society. By default, So are we – people with memory e-thank you card that can be done with a quick click of the it is always nice to receive a handwritten note, regardless mouse. Off it goes to its recipient. 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THE REV. DR. BILL WINSTON ingdom ransformation K The LORD said to me, “YouT have seen correctly, for I am watching to see that my word is fulfilled.” ~ Jeremiah 1:12

To many people “the gospel” only shall not enter therein.” (Mark 10:15) He the sick” (Luke 9:2). Another scripture these young men go from knowing the means the “good news” that we (man- is saying that we must receive the gov- says, speaking about Jesus, “And a great hand signals of street gangs to learning kind) can be born-again, and that Jesus ernment of God in our lives with child- multitude followed him because they saw the hand signals of commodities traders Christ died for our sins and rose again like trust, because He has provided the his miracles which he did on them that handling billions of dollars. from the dead, providing for us the way best for us and His rule over our lives is were diseased” (John 6:2). As I recall, only one of the 20 stu- of salvation. for our ultimate good. dents had a father in their home and While this is true, it is not the whole We Need the Supernatural to Ad- almost all of them were in or had some truth. With this incomplete concept of The Kingdom: With Demonstra- vance the Kingdom affiliation with a street gang. A few the gospel we are left with insufficient tion and Power God’s purpose and plan from the months into the program one of the truth to overcome the enemy, and in- The gospel of the Bible is the gos- very start was for man to have super- young men got up during devotion to adequate power to provide the witness pel of the Kingdom, and is mainly about natural ability. He was created with the give a testimony. He shared how he our Lord intended. This so-called “tradi- bringing heaven to earth. The Kingdom desire and demand for supernatural was miraculously released out of his tional gospel message” that offers eter- comes with its own power, its own pro- authority. Hear what it says about man neighborhood street gang. This came nal life in heaven and escape from hell vision and the supernatural ability to from the beginning: “And God blessed after he had heard teachings on the was not the main message proclaimed bring to pass whatever is promised or them, and God said unto them, be fruit- Kingdom, and how we are to be strong by Jesus and the first apostles. prophesied under the anointing of God. ful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and of good courage. The gospel or the “good news” that (see Isaiah 55:10-11 and Jeremiah 1:12) and subdue it: and have dominion over The class went on to start their own Jesus preached was the Kingdom of In other words, it comes with dem- the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of businesses, and as they made a profit God. This Kingdom of God message is onstration, producing miracles, which the air, and over every living thing that they opened up their own bank ac- about His rule, His authority, His govern- is something far above or beyond what moveth upon the earth” (Genesis 1:28). counts. One day I received a call from ment, and His benefits. He said, “Ver- is explainable by natural laws or un- We need power to fulfill this purpose. one of the high school teachers who ily, I say unto you, whosoever shall not derstood by human logic. Furthermore, We need the supernatural to advance wanted to know what we were doing receive the kingdom of God as a little most of what Jesus taught or preached the Kingdom. with these students that made their child, about the Kingdom could not be com- grades improve so drastically! Noth- prehended by the natural man, such as Miracles in the Marketplace ing … except I employed Kingdom “the parable of the sower.” He called Years ago, I was challenged by the principles and got Kingdom results. them “mysteries,” which is knowledge CEO of one of this nation’s Fortune 500 By the end of the nine-month program, beyond human comprehension or intel- companies to come up with an idea to all of the young men had given their lectual searching. help develop high school age African- lives to the Lord and their lives were As children of God, we are supposed American youth in Chicago’s inner city. changed forever! This was a miracle to know more than the most-educated Through prayer I came up with a pro- ... Not just salvation but transformation people in the world — nothing against gram that began operating out of our into what God had planned for them a good education. But the best educa- church called “Junior Partners.” from the foundation of the world. tion alone is not enough to advance We recruited young men from the You and I, as sons and daughters the Kingdom or to please God. When public high schools on the West Side of God, are responsible for this entire the fall of man occurred, Adam substi- to train them in business and to men- planet. We are not to leave this earth as tuted mental knowledge and “common tor them in leadership. We only met we found it. We are the Lord’s “Agents sense” for the revelation of God. Time, on Saturdays, and my team would pick of Change,” not to be dominated by space, and the limited knowledge of the the students up, feed them a continen- circumstances but to have unquestion- carnal mind became his boundary and tal breakfast, provide three hours of able dominion over them, “Creating the foundation of his reality. He was left business teaching and mentoring, feed the Garden of Eden everywhere we with human logic and reason, which the them a hot lunch, and return them to go.” Jesus said, “… Pray thy kingdom Apostle Paul calls, “the carnal mind.” their homes. come, thy will be done, in earth as it is He said, “…the carnal mind is enmity Each Saturday began with thirty min- in heaven.” (hates, enemy) against God…” (Ro- utes of Bible study and devotion. Some mans 8:7). Saturdays we took them on field trips to *Taken from BWM Partner Letter, No- Jesus instructed His disciples such places as O’Hare Airport, the Chi- vember 2013 “… to preach the king- cago Mercantile Exchange, the Chicago dom of God, Board of Trade (CBOT), and other local The Rev. Dr. Bill Winston is pastor and to businesses. Most had never been out of the 19,000-member Living Word heal of their communities. After just one trip Christian Center in Forest Park, Ill., to the Board of Trade, the young men and founder and president of the Jo- had memorized all the hand signals seph Business School, which has a of the traders. How ironic to see branch in Miami.

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NEW YORK — Microsoft is releasing a $199 fitness band that also checks your email and even pays for coffee as the software company seeks to challenge Apple and others in the still-infant market for wearable devices. The Microsoft Band will work with the company’s new Microsoft Health system for consolidating health and fitness data from various gadgets and mobile apps. Unlike rival health systems, Microsoft Health will work with competing phones, not just those running Windows. The Oct. 30 release of the Microsoft Band comes months before the much-anticipated debut of Apple Watch. Microsoft’s gadget, however, appears more focused on fitness tracking and isn’t meant to be an all-purpose smartwatch. The Band will offer previews of incoming emails and alerts on calendar events, along with weather and other information requested through the company’s Cortana virtual assistant. Cortana requires a Windows phone nearby, but other features work with iPhones and Android phones, too. The Band will also have 10 tracking sensors, more than the typical fitness gadget, to monitor such things as heart rate, UV light, sleep and distance traveled. In a partnership with Starbucks, the Band will be able to create barcodes to make retail purchases through stored gift cards. The Band will serve as a showcase for Microsoft Health, which follows the launch of Apple’s

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HealthKit in September and Google Fit in late October. As more athletes and recreationists monitor and record their fitness activities, a chief frustration has been the inability to bring data from one gadget into an app made by a rival. As a result, nutrition information might reside in one place, while data on calories burned might be in another. Consolidating data — with users’ permission — gives individuals and health professionals a broader picture on health.

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For instance, Microsoft says having information in one place could help gauge whether eating breakfast improves running or whether the number of meetings during the day affects sleep quality. Microsoft Health marks the company’s latest push into mobile and Internet-based services as demand for its traditional software products declines. It’s particularly notable in embracing devices running Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android systems. In the past, Microsoft has been slow in making its services available for non-Windows systems. SoFlo LIVE | SFLTIMES.COM | SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES | NOVEMBER 20 — 26, 2014 | 3C film ‘Interstellar’ a sublime cosmic knockout

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By JAKE COYLE Interstellar is a trip, for sure, but it’s not a supernatural one. There will be no aliens poking AP Film Writer forth from bellies or monument-blasting battles with extraterrestrials; it’s just about us humans. Since his breakthrough with the backward-running Memento, Christopher Nolan has The journey means Cooper will, under the best of circumstances, be gone for years. made a plaything of time. In Interstellar, he slips into its very fabric, shaping its flows and The parting from Murph, who resents the abandonment, is wrenching. He’s a dutiful, exploding its particles. It’s an absurd endeavor. And it’s one of the most sublime movies driven father stepping out to work, only in another galaxy. of the decade. His crew are Brand’s daughter (Anne Hathaway), a pair of researchers (a wonderful As our chief large-canvas illusionist, Nolan’s kaleidoscope puzzles have often dazzled David Gyasi and Wes Bentley) and a talking robot named TARS that looks like the monolith more than they have moved, prizing brilliant, hocus-pocus architecture over emotional of 2001: A Space Odyssey if it were a shape-shifting Transformer. interiors. But a celestial warmth shines through Interstellar, which is, at heart, a father- What happens when the space ship, Endurance, moves past Saturn and passes daughter tale grandly spun across a cosmic tapestry. through the wormhole? For starters, Nolan and his cinematographer, Hoyte Van Hoytema, There is turbulence along the way. Interstellar is overly explanatory about its physics, conjure beautiful galactic imagery, contorting space and, eventually, dimensions. its dialogue can be clunky and you may want to send composer Hans Zimmer’s relentless But what he’s really doing is dropping countless big ideas — science, survival, organ into deep space. But if you take these for blips rather than black holes, the majesty exploration, love — into a cosmic blender, and seeing what keeps its meaning out of Interstellar is something to behold. there in the heavenly abyss. As in The Dark Knight, Nolan doesn’t investigate all of The film opens in the near future where a new kind of Dust Bowl, one called “the its philosophical questions so much as juggle them in an often dazzling, occasionally blight”’ brings crop-killing storms of dust upon the Midwest farm of engineer-turned- frustratingly incomplete way. farmer Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) and his two children, the adventuresome 10-year- But under extreme gravitational forces, the core of Interstellar holds. It remains old Murph (Mackenzie Foy) and the 15-year-old budding farmer Tom (Timothee Chalamet). tethered to Earth, toggling between barren, otherworldly landscapes and life back home In the imperiled climate, space exploration is viewed as part of the “excess” of the 20th on an increasingly uninhabitable planet. There, Murph (now played by Jessica Chastain) century. Cooper, a former NASA pilot, still believes in science’s capacity for greatness. has grown into a physicist trying to solve an essential equation. Cooper’s curiosity brings him to a secret NASA lair run by a Dr. Brand (Michael Caine). More than anything, Interstellar makes you feel the great preciousness of time, a Large-scale dreaming has gone underground. They enlist him to pilot a desperate mission resource as valuable as oxygen. A misadventure of a few hours on one watery planet, through a wormhole to follow an earlier expedition that may have found planets capable where relative time accelerates, costs the astronauts decades. Returning to the ship, of hosting human life. Cooper watches videos of his kids growing up before his eyes and weeps uncontrollably. Much discussion of gravity and relativity follows, as Nolan (who co-wrote the script with All of the visual awe, the quantum mathematics, the seeming complexity of the hugely his brother Jonathan and consulted with theoretical physicist Kip Thorne) tries valiantly ambitious, nearly three hour-long film is just stardust clouding the orbit between a dad to place his quasi-plausible sci-fi tale within the realm of mathematics and science. and his girl. Whereas most science fiction withers out in space, Interstellar rockets home. 4C | NOVEMBER 20 — 26, 2014 | SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES | SFLTIMES.COM | SoFlo LIVE SoFlo LIVE | SFLTIMES.COM | SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES | NOVEMBER 20 — 26, 2014 | 5C pop culture Tameka “Tiny” Harris: The eyes have it!

Marvel Universe Live! in 3-D is coming to NEW YORK (AP) — Reality TV star Tameka “Tiny” Harris, the wife of rapper T.I., has the attention of skeptical eye doctors and social media haters over a procedure she underwent to permanently lighten the color of her eyes. South Florida from Nov. 20-30 Harris, once a member of the `90s R&B group Xscape, Staff Report Hough is a dedicated advocate of The Lupus told ABC News on Oct. 30 that she traveled to Africa a little Foundation of America, Multiple Sclerosis and the more than two weeks ago for cosmetic eye implants that MIAMI — Fans of Marvel comics are in for a treat cure for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, changed her eye color from brown to ice gray — and she worthy of super heroes as their favorite characters or MRSA, a contagious and antibiotic-resistant staph couldn’t be happier. come from the comic pages into 3-D in South Florida. bacterium that leads to potentially dangerous infection. “I looked in the mirror and I was, like, they’re amazing,’’ Organizers of the traveling show, called Marvel Lupus and MS affect two of Hough’s family friends, her she said on Good Morning America. Universe Live!, ask fans to assemble as they take the cousin died of MRSA and her aunt died of lupus. New York ophthalmologist James Tsai, a clinical sfltimes.comlive entertainment experience to a completely new Before starring as Storm, Hough was dancing in spokesman for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, told level. Marvel Super Heroes including Spider-Man and Germany under the direction of Helen Fischer where The Associated Press such cosmetic procedures are illegal The Avengers (Iron Man, Black Widow, Hulk and more) she performed in Menschen 2013 and the Die Helene in the United States. Similar but not identical procedures and assorted villains come to life in an action-packed Fischer Show. Last September her agents in L.A. sent are done for patients with specific medical problems or “Elevating the Dialogue” arena extravaganza. her an email for the open call auditions for Marvel conditions. Produced by Feld Entertainment, Marvel Universe Universe Live! She auditioned in L.A. and officially For cosmetic purposes, he said, the risks can include Live! will run Nov. 20-23 at the BB&T Center in started in April 2014. glaucoma, cataracts, bleeding in the eyes and corneal Sunrise, and Nov. 28-30 at the AmericanAirlines When it comes to playing her fierce alter-ego, Hough problems. Tsai said websites advertising such procedures ADVERTISING PROOF Arena in Miami. Tickets start at $20 and are available says the most challenging and exciting part is flying. for cosmetic purposes often emphasize how quick they can at the box offices or via Ticketmaster.com. Hough’s advice to aspiring young performers is “Do be done — 10 to 15 minutes per eye — without emphasizing One of the popular heroes is Storm, an African- not be afraid to be yourself and do what you want to risks. American woman. In the show, Storm is portrayed by do. Being a performer goes far beyond the stage. The PHOTO COURTESY OF STARCASM “We believe they are a dangerous practice and as a Tameka Harris post eye procedure. Chelsea Maria Hough of Nashville, Tenn. She started only way you are going to get anywhere is if you fail first physician I would never recommend them,” he said. performing at the age of 3 and hasn’t stopped since. because you learn from your mistakes, not by getting Tsai said cosmetic implants, which involve making a small After attending college for one year at both everything that you want.” slit in the eye, first surfaced about five years ago and have the University of Alabama and Western Kentucky The show, which organizers bill as “family fun,” The Wolverine been done in the Middle East, Panama and Africa. University, she decided to pursue her dream of began the current 85-city tour Aug. 13 with a premiere devises a scheme to clone its powers, inciting a threat Harris, who co-wrote TLC’s massive hit No Scrubs, said performing in front of live audiences and moved to at the Barkley Center in New York City. Marvel Universe she went to Africa for her procedure and is feeling fine. L.A. where she danced and modeled. According to Live! will captivate audiences with an authentic and that could not only decimate Earth but also obliterate the Universe. Some on Twitter and other social media have questioned her her bio, Hough aspires to eventually sign with a major original story that brings more than 25 Marvel icons motivation for wanting to change up her eye color as self-hate. record company and start a music career while also together on one epic quest. 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with the second-skin mini-dresses and legging-tight jeans like those worn by the models just minutes earlier. Lines immediately formed at the half a dozen tills set up for the occasion. Despite such over-the-top attempts by foreign brands to try to break into the Brazilian market, the country’s garment sector continues to be dominated by home-grown labels. Several dozen of Brazil’s best-known brands fielded winter 2015 collections at Sao Paulo fashion week, a five-day extravaganza that has emerged as Latin America’s premier fashion event. Brazil used to hold competing fashion weeks in both Sao Paulo and its beachside neighbor Rio de Janeiro, but starting this season the fall-winter shows in Rio have been scrapped. Some Rio labels migrated to Sao Paulo, while others will continue to show in Rio, but only for the spring-summer season. Top shows in Sao Paulo this week included the collection of modified trench coats at the sporty, Rio-based label Osklen, one of the few Brazilian brands with stores abroad. Another Rio-based veteran, Patricia Vieira served up easy, breezy garments, all made from her trademark material, leather, and some laser-cut so finely that the swingy cocktail dresses appeared to be made of lace. GIG Couture delivered sophisticated robe sweaters and knit skirts in clashing prints. Swoon-worthy Art Deco-style Rorschach test prints in egg yolk yellow and others covered in a mosaic of Islamic stars, were piled one on top of another to an elegantly chaotic effect. The presence of Brazil’s best-known export, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, who walked at the Colcci show, wowed the fashion crowd, but perhaps the most electrify- ing models on the catwalks weren’t, strictly speaking, human. The crowd let out a collective sigh when an adorable dog opened the Reinaldo Fraga show as part of a publicity stunt by an animal protection organization to promote pet adoptions. And none other than Darth Vader himself nearly sparked collective hysteria when he appeared on the Triton runway to set the mood for the brand’s Star Wars-themed collection, flanked by two heavily armed storm troopers.

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SAO PAULO — Even before the models in towering heels and slinky little numbers had left the catwalk, audience members were out of their seats and frantically elbowing their way toward a pop-up boutique set up at the top of the runway. Just minutes after the conclusion of an extravagant show unveiling a capsule collection by Versace for Brazilian fast-fashion retailer Riachuelo, the cash registers were hopping. Despite its sputtering economy, Brazil continues to be a prized target market for international fashion brands, as witnessed during the Sao Paulo fashion week’s fall-winter 2015 shows that wrapped up Friday. Versace’s collection for Riachuelo, which includes pencil skirts and sexed-up gowns in the Italian house’s iconic leopard and nautical prints at prices ranging from $20 to around $200, wasn’t the only high-profile collaboration unveiled. Stella McCartney also presented her second capsule collection with C&A, made up of boxy-cut blouses and pants in fluid fabrics that riffed on the romantic, androgynous look that has become the trademark of the London- based brand. At a news conference in Sao Paulo, McCartney told journalists it was in part the enthusiastic response in fashion-crazy Brazil to her first collaboration with C&A that prompted her to roll out another collection with the Germain retailer, sold exclusively in Brazil. “Brazilian women are cool and sexy, but they’re also aware,” as consumers, McCartney said. “I’d say they’re at the forefront of fashion.” Pieces from the collection, dominated by neutral tones like seashell pink, lames and lace, retail from $20-$100 and go on sale in select C&A stores this week. In this era of instant gratification, where brands are desperate to cash in on the excitement generated by lavish runway shows, Versace’s catwalk pop-up boutique might emerge as a new trend. After designer Donatella Versace emerged on the catwalk to take a bow, a giant neon sign PHOTOS COURTESY OF BLOG1855.COM reading “open” lit up, and frantic audience members made a mad dash for the racks hung Donnatella Versace collection for Riachuelo SoFlo LIVE | SFLTIMES.COM | SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES | NOVEMBER 20 — 26, 2014 | 7C November 20

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Herbed roasted turkey Check temperature with thermometer; remove bird from oven when temperature gets to about 155 -158deg. Let bird 6 -8 servings sit for about 15 minutes if placing on table then. Cover with foil if not ready for another 30-45 minutes for dinner. 1 15 pound Young turkey Salt & pepper to season 1 stick Butter softened Cranberry sauce: 1 tablespoon Dried parsley, Serves 6 - 8 1 tablespoon Dried thyme leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon Dried rosemary, finely chopped 1 16-ounce Fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon Chopped sage 1 Ripened mango, peeled and diced 1 Lemon, zested 2 Cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon Garlic power 4 sprigs Fresh thyme 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper ½ Medium Scotch bonnet pepper 1 tablespoon Ground coriander ½ cup Bourbon or dark rum 1 tablespoon Kosher salt 1 ½ cup Cranberry juice ¾ cup Sugar 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHEF IRIE Zest 1 lemon ½ Lemon, juiced ½ teaspoon Kosher salt

Method: Add all ingredients in a medium sauce pot. Stir and place on medium heat until starting to boil, reduce heat to medium low and cook for 20 minutes or 30 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, remove the cinnamon sticks and thyme. Using hand blender, roughly puree but leave slightly chunky. Transfer to bowl and cool then place in refrigerator to chill. Method: Set oven to 425 degrees Rinse turkey and pat dry with paper towels. Place turkey in large pan; season cavity and skin. Add the remaining ingredients into a smaller bowl and mix with a spatula. Using gloved hand, start smearing butter mix over the bird also under the skin Place season bird on rack an then into roasting pan breast down and place into heated oven. After 20 minutes, reduce heat to about 325 degrees. Allow for about 15-20 minutes per pound for cooking time Last 45 minutes, increase the heat to 350 degrees. Flip the bird over so the skin can brown some more.

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