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Governor O’Malley Executive’s Announces 1,000th Nominees DNA Database Hit Public Safety Announcements Mark Ongoing Efforts for a Safer Maryland Confirmed for follow up. Due to the By PRESS OFFICER Office of the Governor ongoing investigation, fur - by Council ther information cannot be Art in Public Places, Board of Jessup, MD (July 8, released on the specifics of 2008) – Governor Martin the case. Ethics and Citizen Complaint O’Malley announced today “The backlog of offender PHOTO Copyright © The Gazette/Star – Used with Permission Oversight Panels Approved that a more efficient DNA DNA samples and the Congresswoman Donna Edwards (D-MD) Celebrates with Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD ) database has resulted in the resulting inefficiency of the By PRESS OFFICER 1,000th positive compari - DNA database has been a County Executive’s Office son. The announcement concern for all was made at an event during Marylanders,” Governor UPPER MARLBORO, MD - Prince which the Governor O’Malley said. “By elimi - Rep. Edwards Receives George's County Executive Jack Johnson's unveiled the new State nating the backlog of over nominees for the Art in Public Places Panel, Police armored vehicle, 24,000 DNA samples, and Board of Ethics and Citizen Complaint reminding citizens that the ensuring that all qualifying Oversight Panel (CCOP) were confirmed Administration’s mandate to offender samples are in the Committee Assignment today by the County Council. make Maryland safer is database, we are confident Yvonne Johnson and Ann Beverly Taylor moving forward. that the database is operat - were confirmed to the Art in Public Places Governor O’Malley was ing at peak efficiency and Panel and Patricia Mote, Grace Simmons has become an invaluable Recommendations joined by Colonel Terrence By PRESS OFFICER forward to immediately getting to work on and Steven Newsome were reappointed to resource in our efforts to B. Sheridan outside the Rep. Donna Edwards’ Office these committees in order to help my dis - the Panel. reduce violent crime and State Police Waterloo trict and our country move in a new direc - "This panel will be well-served by this protect the citizens of Barracks as he revealed that Washington D.C. –Congresswoman tion." dedicated and talented group of individu - Maryland.” late last week, scientists at Donna Edwards (D-MD) was recommend - "As a member of both the als," Johnson said. In January 2008, the Maryland State Police ed to serve on the Transportation and Transportation and Infrastructure and The Art in Public Places Panel ensures Governor O’Malley Forensic Sciences Infrastructure Committee and the Science Science and Technology Committees, that the mandate that every appropriation for announced the elimination Laboratory had made the and Technology Committee. House Congresswoman Donna Edwards will help a county construction project include appro - of the backlog of untested 1,000th “hit” by comparing Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the lay the foundation for a strong future for priations for the cost of artwork is followed. and uncollected DNA sam - crime scene DNA to known House Democratic Steering and Policy our nation," Speaker Pelosi said. "Her The Panel is also responsible for approval of ples from convicted felons offender samples in the Committee, led by Co-Chair Rosa keen intellect and powerful voice as a tire - the artwork to be created and displayed. that had grown to more than State’s DNA database. The DeLauro of Connecticut, voted to recom - less advocate for her constituents and all Johnson, a resident of Waldorf, is an 24,000 by the end of 2006. 1000th hit involves the pos - mend Rep. Edwards for the two committee Americans will make Congresswoman Architectural Supervisor for the M-NCPPC. The backlog elimination itive comparison of DNA appointments. Edwards a leader in the New Direction Examples of her work include renova - was the result of additional from evidence in an "These are two tremendous committee Congress' efforts to expand on an tions to Alexandria City Hall, the Duke funding for new positions unsolved Maryland homi - assignments," said Edwards. "I would like Innovation Agenda that invests in University Bio Science Building and the cide. This information has to thank my colleagues for the opportunity American ingenuity and repairs a crum - been forwarded to the inves - to serve on these committees. bling infrastructure that will get our econ - tigating police department See DATABASE, Page A 7 We face serious challenges and I look omy moving and create jobs." See CONFIRMED, Page A 7

Mikulski Calls for A Summer Learning Day O’Malley Celebrates "I will continue to fight to make sure no child is left out or left behind" Enactment of Health By PRESS OFFICER more affluent peers can be Sen. Barbara Mikulski’s Office explained by unequal access to Care Expansion summer learning opportunities. Maryland Law Provides Coverage to WASHINGTON, D.C. - The resolution was co-spon - New Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D- sored by Senators Benjamin L. More than 100,000 Adults and Children Cardin (D-Md.), Russ Feingold Md.) introduced a resolution to By PRESS OFFICER designate July 10, 2008, as (D-Wis.), Edward M. Kennedy Office of the Governor "Summer Learning Day." (D-Mass.), Richard G. Lugar (R- The resolution, intended to pro - Ind.), Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and BALTIMORE, MD (July 2008) – Governor Martin mote greater opportunities for Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va). O’Malley joined Speaker of the House Michael E. Busch to summer learning activities nation - "As a United States Senator, it celebrate landmark legislation to expand medical coverage to wide, comes amidst recent is my job to speak up for those more than 100,000 uninsured Marylanders and encourage eli - research showing that two-thirds who might not otherwise have a gible families to enroll in the expanded program. FILE PHOTO of the achievement gap between The Governor was also joined by Department of Health Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) introduced a resolu - low-income children and their and Mental Hygiene Secretary John Colmers, Department of tion to designate July 10, 2008, as "Summer Learning Day." See LEARNING, Page A 3 Human Resources Secretary Brenda Donald, state and local lawmakers, and members of the HealthCare for All Coalition and the AARP. “Over the last year, the State of Maryland took a major step forward in expanding healthcare coverage to our work - INSIDE Governor Swears-In Members of ing families, our small businesses, our seniors, and our chil - dren,” said Governor Martin O’Malley. “I want to thank Neighbors Columns: The State Board Of Education Speaker Busch, Chairman Hammen, Senator Middleton, and Morningside, By PRESS OFFICER share this commitment to the all the members of the General Assembly, as well as Vinny Office of the Governor future of Maryland’s children.” DeMarco with the Healthcare for All Coalition and the AARP Brandywine, Clinton Sworn-in to the Maryland for helping us pass this legislation.” And Suitland ANNAPOLIS, MD (July State Board of Education today “Healthcare is not a privilege - it is a right. The Working Neighbors Page A2 2008) – Governor Martin were: Families and Small Business Coverage Act provides health - O’Malley officially swore-in James H. DeGraffenreidt, Jr. care coverage to some of our neediest residents as well as members of the Maryland State (Baltimore City resident) – Mr. reduces the burden on the insured, who pay to cover the costs Summer Science Camp Board of Education, a twelve- DeGraffenreidt is Chairman and of the uninsured,” said Speaker Michael E. Busch. “I com - Kicks Off At Bowie member body that serves as the CEO of WGL Holdings, Inc., the mend Governor O’Malley, Chairman Pete Hammen and the State, Former NASA policy making panel for parent company of Washington entire General Assembly for making tremendous strides in Maryland’s public schools, public Gas Light Company, for which he providing quality healthcare for all Marylanders.” Astronaut and Exxon libraries, and vocational rehabili - also serves as Chairman and “For too many Marylanders, a life without health care Mobil Engineers Speak tation services. CEO. Washington Gas serves means a life of suffering and isolation,” said AARP Maryland to Students “I am proud to appoint these over 980,000 customers in the Senior State Director Joseph DeMattos, Jr. “With this legisla - four public servants to the State Washington metropolitan area tion, Maryland has taken the first steps towards relief for our Community , Page A3 Board of Education, and am con - and surrounding region. neighbors who have struggled without care.” fident in their ability to act on Ivan C. A. Walks, M.D. Prior to the legislation, Maryland had almost 800,000 res - Noted Black behalf of the students and parents (Montgomery County resident) – idents who were uninsured, and was ranked 44th in providing of Maryland’s public schools,” Dr. Walks is CEO of Ivan Walks healthcare for parents through Medicaid. As a result of the Entrepreneur, Joshua said Governor O’Malley. “With and Associates, LLC, a consult - legislation, Maryland has moved up to the 21st position, I. Smith, Begins the historic investments our State ing firm specializing in the areas becoming one of the nation’s least restrictive states in provid - has made in public education of health and public safety. As a FILE PHOTO ing health care to adults and children most in need. Business Talk Show Former member of the House of over the last several months, we former Chief Health Officer for During the event, Governor O’Malley presented Alanna Delegates, Obie Patterson is on CBS can be confident that the mem - appointed to the Maryland bers of the Board of Education Business, Page A5 Parole Commission. See APPOINTMENTS, Page A 5 See HEALTHCARE, Page A 5 A2 — July 17 — July 23, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post Towns and N EIGHBORS In and Around Morningside-Skyline by Mary McHale301 735 3451 Prince George’s County’s Public Safety Remembering the year fire - And he’s been playing golf If you have a relative or works almost set most of his life. neighbor who is retired or a dis - Agencies Honor Valor Recipients Richardsons’ roof ablaze Too bad he didn’t see Tiger at abled veteran, do them a big Former Morningsider Peg the tournament. He’d injured favor: Ask if they have filed a Richardson e-mailed some of his knee while winning the U.S. return to get the tax rebate. her Morningside memories: Open and underwent recon - They need to file a tax return “We moved to Morningside structive surgery which will before Oct. 15 if they want to in 1955. I remember going to keep him off the links for receive their rebate this year. the dusk-to-dawn movie awhile. You'd think by now that marathons at the Ranch Drive- everyone has heard about tax Neighbors in and many dinners at the rebates being handed out to Skyline Restaurant. “Where James Holland is the new stimulate the economy. But the Benjamin Foulois School is Commander of VFW Post 9619, Internal Revenue Service now there was a big open field Morningside. Other officers reports that about 5.2 million where we played. Used to be are: Steve Olcott, junior vice retirees and disabled veterans some old apple trees out there commander; Steve Ross, adju - potentially eligible for the too and lots of apples still on tant; Craig Potts, judge advo - rebate have not filed a tax return them. And there was also an old cate; Tom Pappas, quartermas - to claim it. cemetery. Our house on ter; Bruce Marks, surgeon; Of those, more than 97,000 Morgan Road backed up to the Frank McCrone and Ranson are in Maryland—a number PHOTO BY PGCPD PRESS INFORMATION OFFICE field so all we had to do was Jordon, trustees. Among his that, incredibly, is almost one- Cpls. Copley, Grill, Walford, Perdomo, and Officer Rufino received the Bronze Medal of Valor. hop the fence. plans for the upcoming year, third of the state's retirees and “Our back yard was a popu - Commander Holland hopes to disabled veterans who are most lar spot on the 4th of July as we restore the horseshoe pits at the likely eligible. could see the fireworks from the Post, “so we can enjoy our - yard. We’d have all the friends selves outside in the sunshine.” May she rest in peace Suitland Beat and family over for a big picnic. Kathy and Bob Elborne, of Nunzia “Tina” De Gennaro, by Janice Euell 240 619 5235 The next day we’d go pick up Boxwood Drive, have returned of Bowie and formerly of Congratulations to Diabetes Foundation, the sored by the Prince Hall the paper from the fireworks from vacation in Las Vegas Hillcrest Heights, died June 19. Illustrious Potentate Michael American Heart Association, Masons, Ronald E. McNair that would occasionally drift where they hooked up with their She was the wife of Matteo De A. Taylor of the Prince Hall Breast Cancer Walk, and Lodge #146. into the yard. One time some son Paul and his girlfriend. Gennaro; mother of Luigi De Masons, MISR Temple #213 ROJA, Inc. - a community ser - Worshipful Master Daniel debris landed on the roof and Paul had come from Florida Gennaro, Nicoletta De Gennaro and to Commandress Angela vice organization in Suitland. Goodwyn and Brother Nelson we had to hit it with the garden where he works as a bridge and Laura Daly; sister of Nick Plummer of the Daughters of The Temple and the Court Hughes of the Ronald E. hose. No damage though.” inspector. No word yet on how Palumbo, Teresa Palumbo, Isis Court #193. Brother continued to receive accolades McNair Lodge #146 have once I enjoyed reading Peg’s rem - successful the Elbornes were at Giulia Florita and the late Taylor and Daughter Plummer from the communities they again invited youth and their iniscences. By the way, she the game tables and/or slots. Vincenzo Palumbo; grandmoth - are the 25th Potentate and 25th serve and their peers for their families to their annual picnic now lives in Lusby, too far Jeff Frederick, formerly of er of Matthew and Lauren Commandress for the Court, leadership, community service, that is held at the Navy away to watch the Morningside Morgan Road, and his wife Eckholm, Anthony and Andrew respectively. and dedication to improving Recreation Park in Solomons fireworks this year. Crystal have closed on and De Gennaro, Kayla and This joint Charity Ball, the quality of life for children, Island, Maryland. moved into a house in Alexandra Daly. Mass of which was held at the youth and families. The Park offers fishing, Give blood and maybe win a Accokeek Christian Burial was at Sacred cruise Lexington Hotel in Oxon Hill, Brother Taylor was the crabbing, bicycling, swim - Maria and Thomas, children Heart Chapel in Bowie with The Inova Bloodmobile will was a celebration that gave the recipient of a special award ming, tennis, miniature golf of former Morningside Town burial at Resurrection be on St. Philip’s parking lot Temple and the Court the from ROJA, Inc. for his con - and so many other activities Councilwoman Carol Kline Cemetery. Monday, July 14, 3 to 8 p.m. opportunity to present scholar - tinued support of ROJA pro - for the families to enjoy. The DeGraba are in rehearsal for Walk-ins are welcome, but Milestones ships and donations to their grams that include the After Masons provide all of the food appointments are preferred. “Honk,” at the Musical Theater A special Happy Birthday to favorite charities. School Learning Centers in and beverages that the group You can make an appointment Center in Rockville. The show Mae Thelma Butler, longtime Scholarships were awarded to Suitland and District Heights. needs for the day and they by calling Dolores Steinhilber, is based on Hans Christian resident of Temple Hills, who deserving students in Prince It is as a result of his involve - financially sponsor admission 301-423-4244, or email dastein - Anderson’s The Ugly Duckling. celebrates her 90th birthday on George's County and other sur - ment with the Centers that for the youth to participate in [email protected]. A photo Maria is Maureen the Duck, a July 13. rounding counties and to the children are able to participate the various games and go ID is required. St. Philip’s is at major role which includes Happy birthday to Pat charities of the American in many of the activities spon - swimming. 5416 Henderson Way (off Auth singing and speaking parts. Richardson Conlon, July 3; my Road) in Camp Springs. Thomas is Barnacles the Goose. daughter Elaine Seidman, July By donating blood at this They’re both frogs in the 10; Kevin Kline, Nicole Wade, location or any Inova Blood ensemble. Brandywine-Aquasco Jane Cowan, Dee (Curcio) Donor Services location The show opens at the F. Brown and Dave Williams Jr., by Ruth Turner 301 888 1139 through September 30, your Scott Fitzgerald Theater in July 11; Ruth Sellner, her 90th name will be entered in Inova’s August. on July 12; “Make It A Lifesaving The stars’ grandmother, long - COMMUNITY FAMILY are $5.00. Ages 5 and under Colleges and Universities Kenard Simms, July 13; Summer” drawing. Prizes time Morningsider Martha AND FRIENDS DAY admission is free. (HBCU) will present a world Laverne Peggy Simms, Krista include a Caribbean cruise, big Kline, is very proud of these (Reminder) The County Fair would be a performance at the John F. Lanehart and Laura Thompson screen TV, and much more. young actors. Nottingham Myers United good place for county students Kennedy Center, September 7, Hoffmann, July 14; Dessirae Andrews’ golfer selected for Brian McHale, formerly of Methodist Church Community to work if they need to earn 2008 at 6:00 PM. Johnson, July 15; Helen Jurney, AT&T tourney Skyline Drive, has been trans - Family and Friends Day will be Community Service hours. Culture, history and commu - July 15; Norma Wright, Gary On July 2 Senior Master Sgt. ferred by Boeing from Edwards celebrated on August 3, 2008 The County Fair is located nity will join hands together at Lewis, Jr. and Arthur Tudge, Kirk Kessler, of the 316th Civil Air Force Base to Fort Walton from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM at the Prince George’s this world premiere of a grand July 16; my granddaughter Engineer Squadron at Andrews, Beach, Fla. He and his wife at Baden Fire House in Baden, Equestrian Center and the display of talent by HBCU stu - Claire Mudd, Michael Busky, was at Congressional Country Carol currently live in Maryland. Show Place Arena, near inter - dents in an extraordinary col - Mike Fowler Jr. and former Club. He was the only military Tehachapi, Calif. Moving with The events for the day will section of Pennsylvania Avenue laboration in this presentation Morningside Chief of Police member selected by The Tiger them to Florida will be four be Morning Worship and Holy (MD Route 4) and US Route of this choir. Stephen Armhold, July 17. Woods Foundation to play in cats, two dogs and a horse Communion, Rev. Thomas 301 in Upper Marlboro, The Colleges and Happy 33rd anniversary to the AT&T National Golf named Jake. Austin, III officiating. After Maryland. There is plenty of Universities selected the stu - Dave and Carolyn Williams on Tournament. Get well wishes to Lucy the service and Holy free parking. dent voice from their July 11, and happy 49th Sgt. Kessler has been in civil Brewer, of Skyline Drive, who Communion a picnic will be University to celebrate the joy anniversary to Morningside engineering in the Air Force for is recovering from a broken followed in the Park. Some of HOMELESS EDUCATION of singing in support of social Councilman James and Selaine 22 years, ten of them at ankle. the other activities of the day OFFICE concern. The 2008 Inaugural Ealey, on July 15. Performance platform is Andrews. Millions could lose tax rebate will include a softball game, If you or a friend or relative adults vs. young adults. Moon become homeless, call 1-888- “Lifting Voices for Health and Bounce for the children. A 731-0999 for immediate help. Economic Empowerment.” Dunkin Tank and a Pie Auction. If you need additional informa - Their goal is to increase diver - Clinton Conversations To obtain more information tion please call 301-925-2482 sity and inclusion, thereby cre - by Norma Fazenbaker301 579 6116 please contact Janice Watkins or toll-free 1-888-355-5595. ating opportunities, resources and partnerships to ensure During the last legislative focus on urban and suburban between life and death for many (301)-372-8758, Gwendolyn Johnson (301)-888-1623, JULY OBSERVANCES national recognition and sup - session, the Maryland General stormwater management and residents in Prince George’s port of HBCU music legacies. Assembly passed two bills stream/wetland restoration. County and outlying areas, the Catherine Brown (301)-372- BIRTHDAYS 0782 or the church office on Beat wishes and God’s Strategic partnerships will sup - intended to help preserve open The next eWomen Network Maryland Institute for port the long-standing choir tra - space agricultural land in Prince “Accelerated Networking” lun - Emergency Medical Services (301)-888-2171. Blessings to the following on your special day. Kevin Bland, dition for present and future George’s County from develop - cheon will be held on Systems awarded Primary generations of America’s young ment. One bill established an Wednesday, July 23, at Stroke Center designation to PRINCE GEORGE’S Steven Bland, Craig Curtis, COUNTY FAIR Patricia Dotson, Cynthia student vocalist and musicians. agricultural open space ease - Maggiano’s in Tysons, Virginia Southern Maryland Hospital The performance will be com - ment purchase program and the with Ellen Kaminsky, Terry Center. This designation, in The County Fair will be held Duckett, James Forbes, Gonzie Thursday, September 4, 2008 Gray, Lucille Lee, Iris Simms, prised of various music genres other provides for property tax Monaghan, Rosemary place since August 2 of 2007, is led by four nationally recog - credits for land that is preserved. McDowell, and Helen Flynn, the only one of its kind in Prince from 4:00PM-10:00 PM, William Taylor and Annette C. Friday, September 5, 2008 5:00 Worthy. nized HBCU conductors. Established in November facilitated by Susan Wight. At George’s County. SMHC is the This performance is free to 2007, the Chesapeake Bay 2010 this seminar, you will learn how first and only facility in the PM until 11:00 PM, Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 11:00 JULY WEDDING the public: First come, first Trust Fund that now applies to to leverage your exclusive mem - counties of Prince George’s, served basis. Limit one (1) per Maryland’s Atlantic coastal bays bership privileges and benefits, Calvert, and Charles to maintain AM-11:00 PM and Sunday, ANNIVERSARIES September 7, 2008 from 11:00 person. will target a major source of how to build relationships local - effective stroke standards set Congratulations and God’s Tickets will be available at water contamination known as ly as well as with members glob - forth in the state of Maryland AM-6:00 PM. Blessings to Mr. & Mrs. Families, Friends and neigh - 4:00 PM on the day of the per - nonpoint source pollution, ally, the importance of your busi - and the American Stroke Augustus Brooks on another formance at the Kennedy which is caused by runoff mov - ness profile showcased on the Association. bors are invited to join us at the year of love and togetherness. County Fair. There will be Center Box Office. ing over and through the eWomenNetwork website, and The SMHC standard is offi - Partnerships and support ground. The trust fund will how to build relationships with cially higher than any others in plenty of activities for all ages. “THE 105 VOICES There is a variety of entertain - opportunities are welcomed. include $25 million in the bud - lasting results. If this seminar is our area This information is OF HISTORY” Contact Partners Achieving get in fiscal 2009 and is project - one that you feel would be good from the most recent SMHC ment available for everyone to The first Historically Black enjoy. Tickets are $6.00 for Success-105 Voices of History: ed to be funded at $50 million for you, call 866-662-0562 newsletter. Colleges and Universities rep - www.hbcuchoirs-105voh.com. each year thereafter, to reduce In a development that could ages 18 and over. Ages 6 to 17 resenting 105 historically Black nonpoint source pollution and literally mean the difference July 17 — July 23, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post —A3 COMMUNITY

Practical Money Skills By Jason Alderman

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One of the most impor - to the achievement gaps that school. summer learning activities and to tant groups I can speak up for is separate struggling poor and Summer learning programs support local summer programs our children," said Senator minority students from their are proven to remedy, reinforce that benefit children, families and Mikulski. "Throughout my more affluent peers. Test and accelerate learning, and can communities. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! career I have fought to ensure scores also show a significant serve to close the achievement Last year, summer program children have the resources drop for disadvantaged students gap in education. providers held over 140 events Call 301-627-0900 they need to succeed, and I will throughout the summer months. This year marks the second in 34 states to commemorate or Mail Your Name and Address to: continue to fight to make sure Disparities grow and become annual "Summer Learning Day," Summer Learning Day. It is The Prince George’s Post, no child is left out or left more significant each summer sponsored by the Center for estimated that at least 300 behind." during the elementary school Summer Learning at Johns events will be held across the P.O. Box 1001, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Studies indicate that differ - years, with disadvantaged stu - Hopkins University, and designed country this year. A4 — July 17 — July 23, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post COMMENTARY

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Ulysses Currie Maryland State Senator Legislative District 25

The Traditional Medicare Program NATIONAL ARCHIVES II NATIONAL ARCHIVES II Offers Seniors the Best and Most The Archives is best known as the current home of the Richard Nixon/Watergate tapes. This state-of-the-art archival facility houses an extensive collection of Affordable Medical Care Coverage important and historic documents, tapes and film. Open daily at 8:45 a.m. Traditional Medicare, operated and paid for the Medicare Advantage plans. Closed on Sun. One-hour tours are available. Reservations are required. by the federal government, has provided health To make matters worse, many of these seniors care coverage to seniors for nearly 50 years. are still enrolled in the traditional Medicare cov - Medicare Advantage is a virtually new health erage. The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare care coverage plan for seniors provided by pri - Systems (CMS) allows people to drop plans they vate insurers. Medicare Advantage has been have been hoodwinked into joining, suspend the pushed by the Bush Administration as an alterna - enrollment and imposes fines on the insurance tive to traditional Medicare. Many believe the companies or revokes their ability to sell creation of Medicare Advantage is a tactic to Medicare Advantage plans. undermine and weaken traditional Medicare. As Congress recently addressed the shameful Child Watch a result of the Bush Administration’s strong lack of oversight provided for Medicare backing of Medicare Advantage, the enrollment Advantage sales practices. Recently, Congress by Marion Wright Edelman in these private health care plans has ballooned. proposed rules to curb these deceptive sales prac - Today, of the 43 million Medicare seniors, tices. The rules prohibit face-to-face sales tactics, 20% are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. such as door-to-door sales, and waiting outside of Insurance commissioners in nearly every state pharmacies and hospital emergency rooms to have received complaints that some insurance inform seniors of Medicare Advantage and Washington's Two Economies—A agents, inspired by high commissions, are using attempt to enroll them in the plan. Unless initiat - unethical, illegal and deceptive sales pitches to ed by the customer, these sales tactics are pro - convince seniors to enroll in Medicare hibited. Under the rules, CMS is authorized to Growing Income Gap Advantage plans. impose fines of up to $25,000 per enrollee duped Many seniors don’t know there is a vast dif - into Medicare Advantage enrollment. Washington, D.C., the ment of the District’s Black Seventy-four percent of these ference between traditional Medicare and Clearly, the deceptive sales practices used by nation's capital, is one of the population and the least educat - were working families with one Medicare Advantage plans. First of all, it costs some agents to sell Medicare Advantage victim - great cities of the world. ed residents who have remained or more parents who worked at taxpayers 12% more to fund Medicare ize seniors. What is needed to effectively provide Tourists come here from around sunken at the bottom. least part of the year. About Advantage plans. And these plans are subject to oversight for sales of Medicare Advantage is the the globe to enjoy its world- According to the Institute 12,000 of these low-income federal funding cuts that reduce the quality of adoption of one uniform federal standard with class museums and art galleries report, the median income for District families with chil - health care. Medicare Advantage has proven to penalties for violation. If states act individually and visit its columned edifices White households in dren—more than half—includ - be a bonanza to private insurers who were paid to curb these deceptive sales practices we will of gleaming marble. It's a city Washington grew from $55,000 ed adults who worked more $75 million in 2007 by the federal government to end up with a patchwork of laws that differ from that attracts some of the most in 1980 to $92,000 in 2006 (in than half of the year. In many provide health care to seniors. state to state, making successful oversight diffi - talented people from America 2006 dollars). The incomes of cases, the parents worked full- In order to dupe seniors into enrolling in cult to implement and enforce. and abroad. Well-educated, the least paid workers (when time and year-round. Overall, Medicare Advantage, agents have posed as feder - Seniors must be made aware of the facts. highly paid professionals who adjusted for inflation) have some 47,000 District residents, al Medicare representatives. They have told Indeed, the traditional federal Medicare program work for federal agencies, in the stayed practically unchanged including 27,000 children, lived seniors that Medicare has gone or is going out of is in full operation. And it offers to seniors the halls of Congress and at media over the last three decades. The in families that were poor or business. Seniors bamboozled into enrolling in best and most affordable medical care coverage organizations make their homes incomes of Black households near-poor despite working most Medicare Advantage soon discover their month - plan. on the banks of the Potomac. from 1980 to 2006 have of the year. ly premiums are higher, access their doctors is Please do not hesitate to contact me on this or But many long-time local remained essentially flat at This problem must be gone and that some providers, health care facili - any other legislative matter of concern to you. residents use Washington's $34,500. In addition, employ - addressed at its roots. The first ties and county health care systems do not accept As always, I welcome your input. other name—the District of ment for Black adults has thing that must be done is to Columbia. While the District's declined steadily since the late improve the quality of educa - streets course through middle- 1980s, from 62 percent in 1988 tion at all levels—preschool, income communities with neat to 51 percent in 2006. Only two elementary, secondary and post - row houses fronting well-kept other U.S. cities, Tampa and secondary—as well as provide lawns, its overall poverty rate Atlanta, have worse income dis - job training programs that will has reached its highest level in parities. One's level of educa - equip District residents with the nearly ten years. Sadly, the tion can be critical for econom - skills that will enable them to socioeconomic divide between ic success. Just 51 percent of participate and succeed in the Benjamin L. Cardin Washington and the District of D.C. residents with only a high city’s economy. Residents who United States Senator for Maryland Columbia has been widening school diploma had jobs; this is are stuck in low-wage jobs and over the past two decades. the lowest level in nearly 30 striving to stay off public assis - According to the D.C. Fiscal years. tance rolls need support. We Policy Institute's October 2007 One-third of the District's must provide that support by report, "D.C.'s Two Economies: children are poor, compared establishing decent living Many Residents Are Falling with 16 percent of adults ages wages, child care assistance, Americans Need Relief From High Behind Despite the City's 18 to 64. In 2004, approximate - health care coverage and afford - Revitalization," the wage gap ly 22,000 District families with able housing. Energy Costs between D.C.'s highest earners children had incomes below (the top 20 percent) and the 200 percent of the federal For more information about Americans are feeling the pinch of higher permanent tax on “windfall profits” of the major lowest (the bottom 20 percent) poverty line, or less than about energy costs. A recent nationwide poll shows that oil companies. Companies would be exempt Children's Defense Fund, go to is the widest it has been since $31,000 for a family of three. http://www.childrensdefense.org/. 60% of families are cutting spending as they from the tax if they invest their profits in clean, 1979. And the number of struggle to pay for rising electric bills and gas affordable, and domestically produced renewable impoverished District residents prices. energy. has grown. According to the The Prince George’s Post It is a shock to realize that when President I think this measure is a reasonable approach Institute report, nearly 20 per - Bush took office in 2001, a gallon of regular gas to what I consider unreasonable behavior by oil cent, or one in five District resi - The Prince George’s Post cost $1.46. More than seven years later, prices companies. Consider this: In 2002, profits for dents, have incomes below the P.O. Box 1001 15207 Marlboro Pike have climbed to an all-time high of $4.02 per gal - the five largest oil companies were $29 billion; in poverty level. Since the late Upper Marlboro, MD20772-3151 lon of regular gas and $4.77 per gallon of diesel 2007, those profits more than quadrupled to $124 1990s, about 27,000 D.C. resi - Phone 301-627-0900 Legal Fax • 301-627-6260 fuel. billion. Instead of reinvesting these profits in dents have fallen into poverty. In the wake of sky-rocketing energy prices, I renewable fuels, improving infrastructure, or Editorial Fax • 301-627-8147 Despite the recent economic Contents © 2004, The Prince George’s Post am disappointed that a Republican minority increasing capacity to ease rising prices, oil com - downturn, Washington's strong recently prevented the Senate from even consid - panies have spent $185 billion on stock buy - economy has been anchored by ering legislation that I believe would provide backs. Publisher Subscriptions large employers such as the fed - Legusta Floyd Anna Curry American families with real help in dealing with I don’t begrudge oil companies from earning a eral government, the District these rising costs. profit or from benefiting their shareholders, but I government, universities, hos - General Manager/ Editor The Consumer-First Energy Act, S. 3044, do object to their lack of investment in improving Legal Advertising Manager Legusta Floyd pitals and corporate offices. The Brenda Boice which I co-sponsored, addresses the root causes domestic infrastructure during what is a serious city also has experienced a of high gas prices by holding the big oil compa - energy crisis. Oil companies would easily avoid Legal Advertising Assistant Web Manager boom in commercial and resi - Robin Boerckel Kyler Quesenberry nies, speculators, and OPEC accountable. It any windfall profits tax by reinvesting in tech - dential construction. Long seen would repeal $17 billion in unnecessary tax nology that will help this nation wean itself from as "recession proof," the breaks for oil and gas companies and use the OPEC oil and develop secure, stable, clean, and Washington economy is strong. Prince George’s County, Md. Member National Newspaper Publishers Association, money for renewable-energy development and affordable domestic sources of energy. The economy has produced and the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia Press Association. energy-efficiency technology through a designat - American families are looking for relief in the jobs for skilled and well-educat - The Prince George’s Post (ISSN 10532226) is published every Thursday ed Energy Independence and Security Trust face of rising energy costs. At the same time, we ed workers who have seen their by the New Prince George’s Post Inc., 15207 Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772-3151. Fund. must move our nation from its dependence on incomes soar. While a large seg - The bill also would give the President author - foreign oil and develop alternative, renewable Subscription rate: 25 cents per single copy; $15 per year; ment of the Washington popula - $7.50 senior citizens and students; out of county add $1; out of state add $2. ity to declare an energy emergency, making “an energy sources for the future. I believe the tion is economically successful, unconscionably excessive price” for fuel prod - Consumers-First Energy Act would help achieve Periodical postage paid at Southern Md. 20790. that prosperity has not been Postmaster, send address changes to Prince George’s Post, P.O. Box 1001, ucts illegal and punishable with fines of up to $5 those two goals and I will continue to push for its shared by a considerable seg - Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772-3151. million. Additionally, S. 3044 would create a passage. July 17 — July 23, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post —A5 BUSINESS

Business Exchange Noted Black Entrepreneur Begins by William Reed Business Talk Show on CBS (WASHINGTON - JULY 2008) -- Deadwyler, the station's operations manag - recently selected to serve as Chairman of War On Drugs Costly For Fortune 100 companies want him on their er, noted that although the show can only be the Board of Visitors of Bowie State Blacks boards. Former President George H. W. heard over the airwaves in the greater University in Bowie, MD. Bush asked him to lead a commission on Washington, D.C., area, listeners can tune What are African Americans a single drug dealer in jail – business development. Now, radio listeners in live from anywhere in the world via the Biz Talk/And One to do about the War on Drugs? costs of arrest, conviction, all over the world can hear Joshua I. Smith, Internet. Mr. Smith was appointed by former When the Draconian drug room and board. But, treat - a nationally renowned entrepreneur and lec - Mr. Smith has been chairman and man - President George H.W. Bush to serve in laws were being enacted ment is 10 times more cost turer. aging partner of The Coaching Group since several capacities, including chairman of African American legislators effective than interdiction in Biz Talk with Josh debuts Sunday, July 1998. In this capacity he advises CEOs of the U.S. Commission on Minority Business went along with “law and reducing drug use in the U.S. 6. In this live show, Smith will interview portfolio companies. Previously he was Development and chairman of the order” politicians with prac - Every additional dollar invest - high-profile guests, take calls from listeners founder, chairman and CEO of The MAXI - Committee on Entrepreneurship and tices that would incarcerate ed in substance abuse treatment and share knowledge gained over a career MA Corporation, a 20-year-old consultancy Innovation for the George Bush for millions of drug offenders from saves taxpayers $7 in societal as a successful businessman. that achieved a national reputation as one of President Campaign. inner city neighborhoods and costs, and that additional "The show will reveal how small busi - the top African American owned, and He is the recipient of the Man of the Year help rural politicians make the domestic law enforcement ness owners and entrepreneurs add value to fastest-growing firms in the United States. Award from the Anti-Defamation League of business of imprisonment a costs 15 times as much as treat - communities, families and other elements He serves on the board of directors of B'nai B'rith; served on the National Fund major industry in their districts. ment to achieve the same of society," said Mr. Smith. "In that regard Caterpillar, Inc.; FedEx Corp.; and Allstate Raising Campaign Committee of the Every passing year the drug reduction in societal costs. the show will also include obstacles and Insurance Corp. Most recently, he was NAACP; and was Chairman of the National problem gets worse and its time The War on Drugs thrives other conditions which have to be over - appointed to the Board of Directors of the Urban Coalition. Mr. Smith has received African Americans make leg - on the backs of minority popu - come. Biz Talk with Josh will present situ - U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Business more than 300 awards, honors, and other islative representatives face up lations. It has a big payroll, ations which may not have resulted in suc - Advisory Board of Sodexho, Inc., and the citations. In 2004, he was chosen by the to the impact of the War on and everyone on that payroll cesses but offer lessons learned which will United Methodist Church Foundation. U.S. Department of Commerce as its Drug has on us. has some interest in seeing the be openly shared with the listening and Additionally, the Governor of the State of National Director's Legacy Award recipi - The U.S. government spends war continue. It supports the internet audiences. Biz Talk with Josh will Maryland appointed Mr. Smith to the Board ent; and in 2007, he was recognized by the $600 per second in a "war with - prison industry. Putting people air on CBS Radio, WPGC/HEAVEN 1580 of the Maryland Small Business Governor of Maryland as a Business out end". Of the $19 billion the behind bars, building, supply - AM 3 p.m. EST on Sundays. John Development Financing Authority. He was Legend in the state. U.S. spent last year on drug ing, and running prisons have laws, 61 percent went to crimi - become big business. This nal justice and just 30 percent alignment of government and Healthcare from A 1 The Working Families and Partnership helps very small ship in health care access for treatment and prevention business in running the prison Small Business Health Coverage employers who have not been reform,” said John M. Colmers, programs. system is sometimes called the and Adamantious Boulis, resi - Act creates the Medical able to offer health insurance in Secretary of the Department of The War on Drugs is a pro - prison-industrial complex. It’s dents of the Highlandtown Assistance to Families program, the past to provide health insur - Health and Mental Hygiene. hibition campaign intended to time African Americans neighborhood of Baltimore, with a Medicaid expansion effective ance to their employees. Eligible “This is an important first step to reduce the illegal drug trade - acknowledge the cost, destruc - their official healthcare enroll - July 1, 2008 that covers parents small businesses will be able to ensure all Marylanders have to curb supply and diminish tion, failure, and ultimate futil - ment cards. with incomes up to $20,500 for a buy health insurance at about access to quality health care.” demand for certain psychoac - ity of the War on Drugs and Through the Act, the Boulis’ family of three, 116 percent of half the cost and rewards indi - In addition to the healthcare tive substances deemed "harm - take actions to end it. Black are now able to receive the test - the federal poverty level. viduals for efforts to improve expansion, earlier this year, ful or undesirable" by the gov - families are on the losing end ing and medical care they need The Medical Assistance to their health. Governor O’Malley signed leg - ernment. This initiative of this fiasco and have to con - for Mr. Boulis’ diabetes and Families program provides eligi - “This important expansion islation that provides prescrip - includes a set of laws and poli - front those in power currently colon cancer. ble parents or other family mem - provides much needed relief for tion drug assistance for thou - cies that are intended to dis - benefiting and profiting from “Today, 100,000 previously bers of children with access to over 100,000 Maryland resi - sands of Maryland’s seniors, by courage the production, distrib - it. Support for the War on uninsured Marylanders are now quality health care services that dents. I look forward to contin - helping close the coverage gap in ution, and consumption of tar - Drugs in this country is broad able to rest a little easier with the include doctors’ visits, hospital ue working with the Governor to the federal government’s geted substances. and deep, and the interests that knowledge that quality health stays and lower co-pays for pre - ensure that all Marylanders have Medicare Part D prescription Amid the frantic rhetoric of it serves overlap and interlock care is within their reach,” Lt. scription drugs. access to affordable, high quality drug program, known as the our leaders, we've become in complex ways. Furthermore, Governor Brown said. “I am It also creates the Health health care,” said Peter A. “donut hole.” blind to the reality: The war on most of the people running the proud to be a part of this admin - Insurance Partnership beginning Hammen, Chairman of the In addition, Governor drugs, as it is currently fought, War on Drugs don't think they istration which continues to in October to help lower the cost House Health and Government O’Malley signed legislation that is wasting unimaginable are doing something evil. Most make the steady progress that the of health insurance for Operations Committee. expanded dental benefits to amounts of tax dollars, increas - of them think they are doing bright future we aspire to Maryland’s small businesses. “Maryland is moving back Maryland’s most vulnerable ing crime and despair and their jobs. And they think those requires.” The Health Insurance into a position of national leader - children. severely and unnecessarily jobs are important and neces - have the force of law and is America and serves as Director Muhammad A. Khan, C.P.A. harming millions of peoples’ sary. Appointments from A 1 lives. “Law and order” politi - What blacks need to do is empowered to interpret the true of the Athletic and Scholarship – A Baltimore County resident, cians have exacerbated drugs call a check on politicians and the District of Columbia and meaning and intent of the law. It Programs for the U.S. Naval Khan is Senior Financial laws and practices. After all, insist on alternatives to the War Director of the Department of also reviews and approves three Academy Alumni Association Auditor for the Baltimore City drugs are bad so why not esca - on Drugs. A public-health Public Health for the District, annual budgets (the Department and Foundation. Comptroller’s Office and serves late the war against drugs? action, sometimes called regu - Dr. Walks Member of the Task of Education headquarters bud - as Vice President of the Muslim Politicians get to look tough in lated distribution, would be Force on Health Care Access get, the state aid to local educa - Maryland Port Commission Business and Professional front of voters and the drug war better all around. Under this and Reimbursement tion budget, and state-aided Alvin J. Nichols – A Prince Alliance. bureaucracy gets ever expand - alternative the government sets Catherine B. Walsh institutions budget) before George’s County resident, Mr. He is also a member of the ing budgets. up regulatory regimes to pull (Baltimore County resident) – they’re passed on to the gover - Nichols is Chief of Staff for the Maryland Muslim Council and African Americans com - addicts into the public-health Mrs. Walsh is President of the nor’s office for approval or revi - Community Investments Group the Islamic Society of prise 12 percent of the popula - system. National Council on Teacher sion and then to the General in the Housing and Community Baltimore. tion and 13 percent of drug The government, not crimi - Quality, a group committed to Assembly for final action. The Development Division for users, but make up 38 percent nal traffickers, would control addressing educational Board is also required to decide Fannie Mae and a member of Maryland Parole Commission of those arrested for drug the price, distribution, and puri - inequities and the nation’s all controversies brought before Leadership Washington and the Obie Patterson – As a resi - offenses and 59 percent of ty of addictive substances - achievement gap. Prior to serv - it that arise under the law. Urban Land Institute. dent of Prince George’s County, those convicted. which it already does with pre - ing as President for NCTQ, she Traditionally, however, the Peta N. Richkus – A resident Patterson is a former Member Among the war's tragic con - scription drugs. This would served as senior program officer Board tempers its considerable of Baltimore County, Richkus is of the Maryland House of sequences, by far the worst is take most of the profit – which with The Abell Foundation, and legal power with respect for the former Secretary of General Delegates and most recently the criminalization of a vast drives the crime - out of drug also served on the staff for principle of local control of Services and a part-time served as Small Business percentage of our population, trafficking. Addicts would be Baltimore City Public Schools schools. Each of Maryland’s 24 Instructor at the University of Development Representative destroying families and indi - treated - and if necessary main - and Core Knowledge school systems has its own Baltimore. for the Capital Region for the viduals by the millions. Since tained - under medical aus - Foundation. Walsh is also board of education. Department of Business and 1995, the U.S. prison popula - pices. Founder of the Baraka School. Governor O’Malley also Maryland Health Care Economic Development. tion has grown an average of (William Reed – Danke Derek Wu, Student swore in members of various Commission 43,266 inmates per year. It cost www.BlackPressInternational.com) Member (Wicomico County boards and commissions today, Randall P. Worthington, Sr. – Board of Trustees of approximately $450,000 to put resident) – Wu is a student at including: As a resident of Harford Residential Boarding James Bennett High School and County, Mr. Worthington is Education Programs (SEED serves as President of Student Maryland Stadium Authority President and Owner of York School) SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Government Association and Thomas B. Corey – A Insurance Services as well as Morton P. Fisher, Jr. – A res - Call 301-627-0900 President of Mu Alpha Theta Baltimore County resident, Mr. Aquila Hall Farm, where he ident of Baltimore County resi - Math Honor Society. Corey serves as Chief Solicitor produces corn, sod and timber. dent, Mr. Fisher is a Partner The Board sets the state’s for the Baltimore City Law He is also a member of the with Ballard Spahr Andrews education policies and stan - Department and is a member of Maryland Agricultural and Ingersoll, LLP, and also dards for pre-kindergarten the Baltimore County Judicial Commission and the Advisory serves as a member of the Board through high school and for Nominating Commission. Committee to the Rural Legacy of the Baltimore Downtown Maryland’s public libraries and John Morton, III – An Anne Board. Partnership. He is also a mem - correctional education and Arundel County resident, Mr. ber of the Board of Trustees of vocational rehabilitation ser - Morton is retired as President of Maryland State Board of the University of Maryland vices. It passes regulations that Premier Bank for Bank of Public Accountancy Baltimore Foundation. A6 — July 17 — July 23, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post

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Six Flags America Welcomes TOWN Maryland Lottery Sales R&B Legends Boyz II Men Over $1.673 Billion Mark Group Set to Perform July 19 Lottery to Contribute $529 BOWIE, Md. – Attention Cooleyhighharmony reached # Million to State of Maryland music lovers: Maryland’s 3 on the Billboard Top 200 and (Baltimore) – The Maryland most efficient in the industry. ONLY theme park welcomes remained on the charts for 133 Lottery announced today that it Individual Lottery games renowned R&B group Boyz II weeks, selling over eleven mil - has achieved its 11th straight also posted record sales. Men to the Gotham Arena on lion copies worldwide and won year of record sales, topping the Instant games were robust, Saturday July 19! Fans can get the 1992 Grammy Award for $1.673 billion dollar mark and exceeding $513.8 million in up-close to the group that the Best R&B Performance by a surpassing State estimates for sales, showing a significant RIAA named “the most com - Duo or Group with Vocals. PHOTO COURTESY SIX FLAGS AMERICA the fiscal year. The Lottery also increase for the 11th straight mercially successful R&B At Motown Records, Boyz Boys II Men exceeded its revenue target, year. Top-sellers in the scratch- group of all time” as they take II Men released three additional raising $529 million in total off category for the year the stage at 6 p.m. This concert albums and sold over 35 mil - Men has won four Grammy The concert is FREE with revenue for the State of include Set for Life and Mega is FREE with paid park admis - lion copies. The group had five Awards through its career: park admission and just one Maryland for Fiscal Year 2008. Bucks Jackpot. sion and is just one part of a day #1 R&B hits and three of those 1991’s, 1992’s, and 1994’s Best part of a day of fun at Six Flags Records were set in every The Lottery’s jackpot games full of fun, thrills and entertain - (“End of the Road”, “I’ll Make R&B Performance by a Group America. Guests can enjoy major category, including total -- Multi-Match, Mega Millions ment at Six Flags America! Love to You”, and “One Sweet or Duo with Vocal and 1992’s more than 100 rides, games, sales, prizes paid to players, and Bonus Match 5 -- contin - Boyz II Men formed in Day”) broke or tied records for Best R&B Album. The group and attractions including the commissions earned by Lottery ued to perform well, with com - Philadelphia two decades ago the longest period of time a sin - released their ninth album, a brand new Tony Hawk’s retailers and revenues returned bined sales for all jackpot while its members were still in gle remained at #1 on the collection of Motown covers, Halfpipe water slide located in to the State to help support vital games totaling more than $184 high school. Their debut album Billboard Hot 100. Boyz II last year. Hurricane Harbor water park! state-funded programs and ser - million, an increase of $32.8 vices. million, or 20.9% over last “The revenue generated by year’s sales. Mega Millions, the Maryland Lottery helps us the Lottery’s multi-state jackpot move our State forward and game, brought in over $129.4 Movie Review provide the programs and ser - million in sales and produced vices that the people of over 3.2 million winners, A Disappointing Mishmash Maryland depend on,” said including 27 second-tier win - HANCOCK I would never bet against his hand, he uses the other one to any other feelings about the Governor O’Malley. “We have ners, 199 third-tier winners and ability to rake in the ticket dol - scoop up the bad guys. Since film. Sure, there are a few closed an inherited $1.7 billion two top-tier Mega Millions structural deficit and made his - jackpot winners. A film review by Steve lars. His movies are as close to Hancock's rescue missions usu - laughs and a few smiles, so the toric investments for our shared “We are thrilled to achieve Rhodes presold packages as anything ally cause significant amounts movie does work occasionally, Hollywood produces. of collateral damage, he has but, other than some motion priorities. This revenue helps our 11th year of record sales,” our One Maryland continue that said Lottery Director Buddy RATING (0 TO ****): ** On the other hand, is the become persona non grata in sickness, the main thing it pro - world really ready for a super - Los Angles, even though he duces is a mild case of boredom. progress.” Roogow. “However, we recog - Fiscal year-end highlights nize that with energy and gas HANCOCK is a disappoint - hero who is a slacker, an alco - keeps saving the citizens. The HANCOCK runs 1:35. It is include: prices on the rise, consumers ing mishmash. Featuring the holic bum and a foul-mouthed police force is shown to be par - rated PG-13 for "some intense Sales of over $1.673 billion, have less discretionary income. very bankable star Will Smith, guy who gropes the women in ticularly incompetent when the sequences of sci-fi action and an increase of almost $96 mil - As a result, FY ’09 will pose the movie will undoubtedly his path? Perhaps, and, in the thugs turn to the use of auto - violence, and language" and lion, or 6.1% over last year; significant challenges to the make a mint at the box office case of Will Smith's Hancock, matic weapons. But, with would be acceptable for Revenues of more than $529 Lottery in its efforts to achieve during this long Independence quite probably. But, for my Hancock around to save the teenagers. While watching it, I million, a $35 million increase another record-breaking year.” Day weekend, but it shouldn't, taste, I never warmed up to day, the police's inability to guessed incorrectly, based on over last fiscal year; The Maryland Lottery was since it is only sporadically Smith's character, so I didn't protect and defend is effective - the language, that I was watch - Prizes paid to players launched in 1973. Since its entertaining. Even my college- care much when his predictable ly not much of a problem. ing an R-rated film. I think I reached more than $967 mil - inception, the Agency has con - age son, who is one of Smith's redemption came. With the community hating agree with the MPAA that PG- lion, reflecting an increase of tributed more than $10.7 billion number one fans, found HAN - What I especially did not him, Hancock turns to Ray 13 is the correct rating for the more than $48 million over last to the State to support programs COCK to be a big letdown. care for were the story's many Embrey (Jason Bateman), a movie, but it's close. year; and including education, public While I don't deny Smith's subplots, the worst of which P.R. man, in order to improve My son Jeffrey, age 19, giv - Commissions earned by safety, public health, economic talents and eminent likeability, was a do-gooder marketing the his superhero reputation. ing it **, said, "What an utter retailers totaled nearly $118 development, and the environ - this is the third of his films in a scheme that had companies giv - Ray suggests that Hancock disappointment!" He found the million, an increase of more ment. row, the last two being I AM ing away their products in allow himself to be put in jail jokes repetitive and complained than $5.6 million over last year. Over $15.6 billion has been LEGEND and THE PURSUIT return for a heart-shaped label. for his misdeeds. Once impris - that the movie could never While sales hit the highest paid to players in the form of OF HAPPINESS, which I did - With this label on their other oned, his absence will quickly decide what to be: a comedy, a level ever, operational expenses jackpots and prizes, while n't like. Smith has fallen into offerings, the companies could make the public grow fond, drama, an action movie, a remained low, finishing the Maryland businesses have the trap of playing the same market themselves as officially since the bad guys will run ram - mythological film or a year at an estimated 3.5% of received over $1.6 billion in character in every picture, with holier than their competition. pant in the city. romance. Overall, he said it total sales, making the commissions for selling Lottery the variations between them This storyline had absolutely As soon as you see that that was not horrible but that Maryland Lottery one of the products. being increasingly small. It nothing to do with HANCOCK. Academy Award winner not much happened. He noted seems that he always plays Smith's Hancock is a super - Charlize Theron has what that, if you've seen the trailers, himself and with fewer and hero who likes to fly drunk. would appear to be the very you've already seen all of the fewer nuances each time. Still, With a whiskey bottle in one small part of Mary, Ray's wife, good parts. a suburban housewife and Jeffrey's girlfriend Yasmin, mother, you can easily guess almost 19, gave it ** 1/2, say - that there is another subplot ing that she did like the begin - brewing. ning of the film, which she What the movie doesn't have found funny, but she did like is a villain. Sure, there are a not the rest of it. She found the few criminals who might nomi - last half of the film especially nally be called villains, but they bland. are such ineffective and lame And, although she normally villains that they hardly count. likes romances, she thought this There is also a love story, love story was too lame. She but it is so inconsequential that and Jeffrey both hated the it is hardly even worth dis - heart-shaped label subplot. cussing. The film is playing in The movie is in love with one nationwide release now in the thing -- its use of the shaky-cam. United States. In the Silicon Maybe they are trying to get the Valley, it is showing at the audience seasick, since they AMC theaters, the Century the - aren't able to successfully induce aters and the Camera Cinemas. July 17 — July 23, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post —A7

The Counseling Corner Autism and the environment by the American Counseling Association EARTH TALK - Dear EarthTalk:

Family Driving Vacations Don't What’s going on with all the cases of autism cropping up and Have To Be Stressful no one seems to know why? It stands to reason it must be Planning a family summer vacation with a fair amount of something (or some things) driving? Although we can't reduce the stress of today's gas environmental, yet every study prices, we can offer suggestions to make traveling with your allegedly turns up no conclu - kids more pleasant. sion? What are the possible Start by remembering how boring car trips can be for some - causes one locked in that back seat. Entertainment distractions, like -- Jessica W., Austin, TX books, games, puzzles, and handheld electronic games, can keep kids occupied, reduce boredom and avoid family stress. No doubt about it, autism Music is also a great pacifier for kids, especially teens. rates have skyrocketed in the Earbuds and an MP3 or portable CD player mean happier trav - U.S. and beyond in recent years. eling kids and quiet time for Mom and Dad. Another popular According to the Centers for option is an inexpensive (often under $100), portable DVD Disease Control and Prevention, player. A few DVDs and earphones usually yield hours of the disease affects one in every quiet, happy kids. 150 children born today in the Help your kids plan their "boredom breakers." Have them U.S., up from one in 500 as pack a "fighting boredom" bag of fun goodies. For younger recently as just 10 years ago. It’s children, help them choose a variety of engaging items, then become the fastest-growing hand them out one at a time during the trip, including a couple developmental disability— of new surprises you snuck in. For car seat toddlers, have a bas - more prevalent than childhood ket of toys and as each one gets dropped, just hand over anoth - cancer, juvenile diabetes and er. At the next rest stop, put them back in the basket and start pediatric AIDS combined—and over again. it continues to grow at a rate of Of course, you'd also like the kids to actually experience 10 to 17 percent per year. some of the trip. One technique is to have them map out the While researchers think there travel route, listing landmarks and interesting things, before the is a genetic component to trip. Then let them track the trip progress on the map and tell autism, they also believe envi - you when something is coming up. Stopping at some of the ronmental factors are playing a most inviting ones keeps kids involved, helps break the bore - role in its recent increase. dom, and provides opportunities to stretch and blow off steam. Environmental mercury and Plus you'll often see entertaining or enlightening things. other heavy metal exposure, And breaks, even short ones, do matter. Teens might endure contaminated water, pesticides, ten hours of driving, but most small kids will melt down after PHOTO BY "jbcurio, courtesy Flickr." a greater reliance on antibi - six. Make the journey, not just the destination, part of your Autism affects one in every 150 children born today in the U.S., up from one in 500 as recently otics—and even extensive tele - vacation fun.??Finally, don't forget how much food counts. A as just 10 years ago. vision viewing by very young hungry child is never a happy child. Bring along snacks and a children—may be factors in cooler of drinks, or make frequent food stops. Well-fed young - exposure to heavy metals, pesti - used in school buildings and the subscribed to cable and children mounting autism rates. sters and teens make for better traveling companions. cides, contaminated water and pesticides sprayed on playing under the age of three regularly Researchers at the American Driving is often necessary for many family vacations and even processed food could have fields, where kids spend 25 to watched TV. The Amish, with Academy of Pediatrics and still the most economical way to travel with a family. With a a devastating cumulative effect, 30 hours per week. almost no exposure to TV, have other institutes have also identi - little planning, lots of entertaining distractions, and plenty of some researchers think. They and other groups are little evidence of autism, notes fied flame retardants as possible snacks, your family driving vacation can not only be less According to Brian MacFabe, a also looking at the role of the study. culprits. stressful, but a lot more enjoyable. researcher at the University of untested chemicals in common Vaccines containing the mer - "The Counseling Corner" is provided as a public service by Western Ontario who has stud - cleaning products: phthalates, CONTACTS: CDC Autism cury preservative thimerosal the American Counseling Association, the nation's largest ied autism triggers in rats, sim - glycol ethers and other known Information Center, (now mostly removed from the organization of counseling professionals. Learn more about ple changes such as removing toxins. www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism; market) have long been blamed the counseling profession at the ACA web site, wheat and dairy from the diet Others wonder if a collective Healthy Child Healthy World, for causing autism, but scientif - www.counseling.org. could potentially bring about “nature deficit disorder” among www.healthychild.org. ic links are inconclusive. In lieu improvements. children plays a factor in rising of a smoking gun, a more com - Groups such as the nonprofit autism rates. Outdoor exposure GOT AN ENVIRONMEN - plex picture of autism’s envi - Healthy Child Healthy World has long been associated with TAL QUESTION? Send it to: Public Service Notices ronmental causes is now emerg - say it’s about time researchers healthier cognitive functioning EarthTalk, c/o E/The 2008 Summer Food Program Begins in County ing. are looking at environmental in children, with reduction in Environmental Magazine, P.O. LANDOVER, MD - Prince George’s County, in partnership Some researchers are focus - factors. “Whatever triggered Attention Deficit Disorder Box 5098, Westport, CT 06881; with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), ing on the role of food in a this current autism epidem - symptoms and greater emotion - submit it at: will launch the 2008 Summer Food Service Program on June young child’s development. ic...autistic kids clearly need al capacity. But new findings www.emagazine.com/earthtalk/ 23, 2008. The national program is administered through the Many autistic children suffer extra protection from further suggest it could impact autism, thisweek/, or e-mail: earth - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the feder - from digestive diseases or have environmental assault,” the too. Last year, Cornell [email protected]. Read al level, MSDE and the Maryland- National Capital Park and genetic dispositions rendering group writes on its blog. They University researchers found past columns at: Planning Commission, on the state level and locally adminis - them unable to naturally rid advise parents to be vigilant higher rates of autism in coun - www.emagazine.com/earthtalk/ tered through Prince George’s County Department of Social their bodies of toxins. As such, about the industrial cleaners ties where more households archives.php Services. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides meals to low-income children attending camps, school programs, and the 500th hit. Now, less than two years law enforcement officers must be para - other activities. SFSP has provided more than 5,000 low- from A 1 Database later, they have reached the 1,000th hit. mount as they risk their lives while serving income children in Prince George’s County with daily free, and new equipment to relevant agencies. State Police scientists expect the number of and protecting the people of Maryland,” nutritious meals and snacks during the summer months. The In May 2008, Governor O’Malley hits to continue to accelerate as more Colonel Terrence B. Sheridan said. “I program is now available at more than 150 locations located signed legislation proposed by the known samples are entered into the data - appreciate the priority the Governor and his throughout the County including schools, community centers, Administration that will, as of January 1, base. staff have given to ensuring we have state- playgrounds and recreational programs. The program will end 2009, require anyone charged with a crime Governor O’Malley also unveiled the of-the-art equipment like this armored on August 8, 2008. To access a SFSP site nearest you, vis - of violence or first, second, or third degree new Maryland State Police armored vehi - vehicle that enables us to do our jobs safer ithttp://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/Government/Agenc burglary to submit a DNA sample for entry cle, a 2008 Lenco “Bearcat,” that will be and more effectively.” yIndex/Social_Services/index.asp into the database. This expansion of the used by the Special Tactical Assault Team The 8.5 ton truck replaces a military sur - database is expected to save investigation, Element (STATE Team) during high-risk plus vehicle half its size that STATE Team Did you know that there are new grants available for fami - prosecution, and incarceration resources, incidents. “We cannot increase public safe - personnel had been using since 1995. The lies struggling with child health-related expenses? solve and prevent crimes, and exonerate the ty without providing our dedicated law new truck provides more room, more UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is accepting applica - wrongly accused. enforcement officers with the best possible speed, and many more capabilities. Most tions for the 2008 grant program now. The grants are available Maryland’s DNA database was estab - tools they need to do their jobs,” Governor importantly, it provides much more protec - to help children who need critical health care treatment, ser - lished by law in 1994. The first positive O’Malley said. “This is especially impor - tion for troopers dealing with life-threaten - vices or equipment not covered or not fully covered by their comparison using the database occurred in tant when it involves equipment so closely ing situations. The Bearcat will be parents’ health benefit plans. They include health care services 1998. related to officer safety and the ability of responding to incidents such as barricaded such as speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy It was eight years later in August of police officers to protect our citizens.” persons, hostage situations, high-risk raids, sessions, prescriptions, and medical equipment such as wheel - 2006, when State Police scientists reached “The safety of our troopers and allied and riots. chairs, orthotics and eyeglasses. Parents and legal guardians may apply for grants of up to $5,000 for child medical services. For eligibility guidelines or Berkeley Repertory Theater. to the Board of Ethics, which is District of Columbia and New from A 1 to apply go online to www.uhccf.org that’s www.uhccf.org or Confirmed She holds a Bachelor of Arts in responsible for issuing rulings York. telephone 1-800-328-5979 ext. 24459. King Abdulaziz University in Art and English from Mills regarding complaints filed Eileen Thomas was con - To be eligible for grants, children must be 16 years of age or Saudi Arabia. She holds a College. She is a member of against county officials and firmed to the CCOP, which is younger. Families must meet economic guidelines, reside in the Bachelor of Fine Arts from the the Maryland State Arts employees as well as advising responsible for investigating United States and be covered by a commercial health benefit College of New Rochelle and a Council. She will serve as the the county on its Code of Ethics claims of misconduct filed plan. Master of Architecture from Guidelines and Program and making recommendations against county police officers. Columbia University. She will Expert. for legislation. "I am very pleased that Ms. Free Drug Counseling serve on the commission as the A resident of Upper "The Board of Ethics will be Thomas agreed to serve the cit - Spring Break is here and many college students will use drugs M-NCPPC representative. Marlboro, Simmons is an Art well-served by this profession - izens of Prince George's for the first time and consume alcohol illegally. Don’t let this A resident of Camp Springs, Broker/Consultant for "Elegant al, successful, civic-minded County in such an important Spring Break be your loved ones last. Narconon Arrowhead can Taylor works as an Trend, Inc." in Chicago. She individual," Johnson said. role," Johnson said. "As a for - help by offering free drug assessments, counseling and referrals Administrative Support also works as a mentor in the Butler, a resident of Upper mer Chair of the panel, she to centers nationwide and in your local area. Call Narconon Specialist with the Office of the Department of Corrections' Marlboro, is a partner at brings a wealth of experience today at 800-468-6933 or log onto our website at Inspector General of the U.S. Sister to Sister program. She Mensah, Butler and Dzubow, and I am confident that she will www.stopaddiction.com. Department of Health and will serve as the Citizen PLLC in Washington, D.C. She carry out her work with fairness Human Services. She will Representative. is also an adjunct professor at and sound judgment." Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteer Drivers in Laurel Area serve on the commission as the Newsome, a resident of Strayer University where she Thomas, a resident of Columbia, MD – The Howard County Meals on Wheels pro - County Council Hyattsville, is the Director of teaches Business Law and Clinton, is retired from Blue gram, the program that delivers meals to Laurel residents who Representative. the Prince George's Art Government Contracts and Cross Blue Shield where she are homebound, is in need of volunteer drivers and substitute Mote, a resident of College Council. He holds a Bachelor Procurement. She holds a served as a Project Manager drivers on Thursdays. Drivers would pick up the meals at Park, is a graphic designer and of Arts from Trinity College Bachelor of Finance from the over medical initiatives for fed - approximately 11:15 a.m. at the Phelps Senior Center, 701 has volunteered in many theater and a Master of Library University of the District of eral employee programs. She is Montgomery Street, Laurel, MD 20707. The delivery routes and arts programs. She found - Science from Emory Columbia and a Juris Doctor also a registered nurse. She take approximately an hour and a half to complete. ed "Design Studios" in University. He will serve as the from The Catholic University holds an Associate of Arts in To volunteer, call Karen Saul, 410-730-9476, or e-mail California in 1976 and was a Arts Council Representative. of America. She is a member Nursing from Prince George's [email protected]. founding member of the Lisa Butler was confirmed of the Bar in Maryland, the Community College. A8 — July 17 — July 23, 2008 — The Prince George’s Post COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

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