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Harlem News Group COMMUNITY Mayor Bloomberg Announces Countrys Largest Continuous Free Public WiFi Network Covering 95 City Blocks in Harlem
ayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced on Wednesday, December 12th, the launch of a new outdoor public WiFi network in Harlem accessible to all users at no cost. The Harlem WiFi network will extend 95 city blocks, from 110th to 138th Streets between Frederick Douglass Boulevard and Madison Avenue making it the largest continuous free outdoor public wireless network in the nation. The network, which will be rolled out in three phases in coordination with the citys Technology Development Corporation and the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, will increase digital access for approximately 80,000 Harlem residents, including 13,000 public housing residents, as well as businesses and visitors in the area. The free public network will serve the community for an initial five-year term and is funded through a generous donation from the Fuhrman Family Foundation to the Mayors Fund to Advance New York City. The first phase, extending from 110th to 120th Streets between Madison Avenue and Frederick Douglass Boulevard, is underway and the remaining phases will be complete by May 2014. The Mayor was joined at the announcement by Chief Information and Innovation Officer Rahul Merchant, Glenn and Amanda Fuhrman, Mayors Fund to Advance New York City President Megan Sheekey, Chief Digital Officer Rachel Haot, New York City Housing Authority Chairman John Rhea and Harlem Childrens Zone President and Chief Executive Officer Geoffrey Canada. Our new Harlem wireless network brings critical connectivity to residents and visitors, giving them 24/7 access to everything from education materials for kids, to information about Harlems rich history and attractions, to everyday needs like paying bills, checking library hours or even just keeping tabs on the Knicks and Nets, said Mayor Bloomberg. In 2013 being successful requires being connected; thanks to the Fuhrman Family Founda-
tion and the Mayors Fund, we are wiring nearly 100 blocks in Harlem and giving 80,000 New Yorkers another tool for success. This unprecedented free network is possible thanks to private generosity and public knowhow, said Deputy Mayor Holloway. With the management skills of the Technology Development Corporation and the IT infrastructure expertise of our Department of Information, Telecommunications and Technology, New Yorkers will have access to the largest free network in the nation in record time. Increasing wireless connectivity helps to strengthen neighborhoods for those who live, work, and visit and is a key component of the Bloomberg Administrations efforts to ensure digital inclusion, said Chief Information and Innovation Officer Rahul Merchant. The Harlem WiFi network extends wireless access to thousands of New Yorkers, enabling convenient free connectivity on-the-go. Thank you to our partners in this project for their commitment to expanding our Citys digitally connected communities. Combining the passion of private supporters with the expertise of City agencies and local community members has allowed us to provide pioneering public services like this initiative, said Megan Sheekey, President of the Mayors Fund to Advance New York City. We are very grateful to the Fuhrman Family Foundation and the Harlem WiFi network partners for their commitment to this collaborative model and dedication to making New York a truly 21st-Century city. Internet access is critical to New York Citys digital future, and todays announcement will spur technology education, innovation and economic opportunity, said Rachel Haot, New York Citys Chief Digital Officer. This historic public WiFi partnership in Harlem is the largest in the Citys history and will strengthen the community as it connects more New Yorkers than ever before.
I have been hoping for years that we could somehow make this happen for our children and families, so I am personally delighted this day has arrived, said Geoffrey Canada, President and CEO of the Harlem Childrens Zone. Today, being connected to the world and being competitive in the global marketplace means access to the Internet, which is essential to evening the digital playing field for our kids. We are honored to work with the Mayors Fund, Harlem Childrens Zone and our other local partners to facilitate the Harlem Free Wifi project, said Amanda and Glenn Fuhrman. We are proud New Yorkers and believers in the communities and the people that make this city extraordinary. We hope that increased access to the Internet and its extensive resources will serve to advance educational opportunities and support community development across a broad area of the city. As more than 13,000 public housing residents will benefit from having access to free WiFi, this will be a big boost in helping our residents bridge the digital divide, said NYCHA Chairman John Rhea. We greatly appreciate the efforts of the Mayors Fund for NY, along with Sky Packets and the Furman Foundation in providing this service; as well as the very able collaboration of the Harlem Childrens Zone in helping to spread the word of the free WiFi availability. It is an honor to work with the City of New York to provide this free digital resource to the visitors and residents of Harlem, said Henry Quintin, CEO of Sky-Packets. In todays society Internet access has become more of a necessity than a luxury. Over the years Harlem has seen a transformation in its neighborhood and this is just another life enhancing amenity that will help reduce the digital divide in an area where access may not be easy to obtain.
The New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications and the Technology Development Corporation are overseeing the WiFi networks implementation working closely with technology provider, Sky-Packets. The project will be implemented in three phases: I. Phase One: 110th to 120th Street, between Madison Avenue & Frederick Douglass Blvd. Scheduled for completion in December 2013. II. Phase Two: 121st to 126th Street, between Madison Avenue & Frederick Douglass Blvd. Scheduled for completion in February 2014. III. Phase Three: 127th to 138th Street, between Madison Avenue & Frederick Douglass Blvd. Scheduled for completion in May 2014. The Harlem WiFi network will provide a fast Internet connection from portable devices completely free of charge. The network will be available 24/7 in outdoors locations within the zone, with unlimited access. Enabling connectivity is a key component of increasing technology inclusion citywide. From public WiFi in over 50 parks and access to computers and the web through NYCHAs Digital Van, to computer courses at senior centers and libraries and subsidized broadband for thousands of low-income residents, today more New Yorkers are connected than ever before. Many of these programs are possible through the NYC Connected Communities initiative. Formerly funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Acts Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, NYC Connected Communities recently received city funding to continue its technology programs, enabling more New Yorkers to continue to access critical digital resources. In addition to the phased WiFi implementation, Harlem Childrens Zone will be increasing awareness and network use among Harlem residents, businesses, and visitors.
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ast week, President Barack Obama delivered an address, starting a dialogue on how the long path to America's current level of inequality has led us to the wrong place. The president said that Americans' frustration with Washington is "rooted in the nagging sense that no matter how hard they work, the deck is stacked against them." His timing coincided with the nationwide spread of strikes by fast-food workers, showing they cannot wait for Washington to act on raising minimum wages. Unfortunately, the day also saw the loss of Nelson Mandela, a world-class standard bearer for justice. The passing of Mandela is a time to reflect on how the world can change if people just stand up, eventually justice wins out. The president can do two things to add real meaning to his speech on inequality. First, he should sit down and meet with the workers who protested on Black Friday and with the fast-food strikers. His meetings with corporate heads to talk about creating jobs have yielded little. He should show America that now he is listening to those who labor to build this country. Their daily struggle to make ends meet will give a better understanding of what is wrong with our economy. America cannot stand tall if multibillion-dollar multinational giants like McDonald's, the world's second-largest employer behind Walmart, gives its workers few hours and low pay. The workers at the two largest employers should be
the customers that drive an economic engine. Instead, McDonald's share of the billions spent by the federal government on Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Medicaid and housing assistance to support the lives of fast-food workers is a little higher than $1 billion. Generally billiondollar subsidies are used to produce more of something we need-like education-not more of something we don't need, like heart stopping, bottom spreading fattening foods. Everyone wants to ask if a McDonald's worker got $15 an hour, what would that do to the price of a hamburger? Instead, what people need to be asking is how much in SNAP, Medicaid and housing assistance does a hamburger cost? Tragically, people in America are far more sensitized that if McDonald's polluted rivers from chicken farm runoff to make McNuggets to ask how much it costs to clean up McDonald's environmental mess than they are to the human sacrifice we demand to eat cheap hamburgers. Our national inability to relate demands for cheap food, or cheap Chinese electronics with the human sacrifice of America's workers needing SNAP benefits to eat is at the heart of how our policies have drifted to create increasing inequality rather than rising lifestyles. At Walmart, the majority of associates don't even make a living wage of $25,000 a year. But, the tide is turning. Black Friday sales were down this year; in large part because corporate America overplayed its hand at cheapening
the Thanksgiving Holiday. Similarly, the fast-food strikes this week are just the beginning of a march to economic justice. America has lost touch with the value of work. If the minimum wage of 1968 had kept pace with American workers' productivity, then today it would be more than $21; had it kept up with only half the growth in productivity it would be more than $15. The productivity of America's workers continues to climb, while the wages of our workers sag-all workers, even those with four-year degrees and those who went to high school. And that gap between what America's workers make and what they take home is the fuel of the rising inequality, because it tracks the rise in pay of the top 1 percent. We cannot close that gap through more education or training. The striking fast-food workers and the Walmart workers know that gap will be closed when workers stand up to fight for their share. The second thing the president can do is produce a budget that talks about more than the fiscal deficit. He should score his budget to see how it reduces inequality. He should score his budget to see how it reduces child poverty. In January at the State of the Union, he should point to a fast-food striker up in the gallery and tell how the budget being submitted will close the gap between America's promise and the reality of years of policies that work against fulfilling that promise. That is the deficit we want closed.
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ast week I highlighted the Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP) available to help homeowners who are currently experiencing financial difficulty. Today we will look at another program available through the New York Times Fund called the Neediest Case Program. This program is designed to provide financial assistance to affected families and individuals, by helping them secure stable and affordable housing. Eligible families who are losing their homes as a result of predatory practices can receive up to $10,000 in financial support for relocation or home retention. It can also be used by their tenants who are being forced to vacate their apartment because of the impending foreclosure, relocate as a result of the homeowner in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure or who have already lost their homes to foreclosure and need help with relocation expenses. This fund focuses on assisting homeowners who have received subprime loans resulting in either a higher fixed interest rate, an adjustable rate or option arm mortgages which consequently forced them in them making higher mortgage
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payment then they could afford. This already high mortgage compounded with the sagging economy and stagnant unemployment rate created a combination destined for financial failure: an extremely high volume of mortgage delinquencies and mortgage defaults. Many homeowners were caught out there without any warning and now must face the dreaded consequences of losing their homes The basic eligibility requirements include the following: (1) Homeowners include modest and low-income families and individuals who are losing their homes as a result of subprime mortgage issues, including renters leasing apartment in multi-family houses. (2) Individuals and or families must have income to sustain their financial obligations of the current or new dwelling beyond the expenditures provided through the Neediest Cases grant. (3) Applicants are screened by a housing partner agency with expertise in subprime lending. The application process will require you d to provide documents and verification to the following list of questions: (1) Sources of monthly income and amounts; (2) Total monthly mortgage
payment and/or rent and total amount owed. (3) Household composition - list of all individuals residing on the property, their ages and relationship. (4) A narrative stating the problem the following documents and verification (5) Assistance amount requested. The attached docu-
ments will include: court papers, Once the application has been reviewed you will For information or questions related to the home buying process or foreclosure prevention, contact Rev. Charles Butler at (212)281-4887 ext.131 or email at cbutler@hcci.org.

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NOW through March 2, 2014 Rising Waters. The Museum of the City of New York presents Rising Waters, an exhibition of Hurricane Sandy's wrath submitted by both amateur and professional photographers. Presented to mark the one-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, Rising Waters draws on work submitted by over a thousand photographers, both professional and amateur, who responded to an open call for images in the storm's wake. The juried exhibition features striking before-and-after images of the hurricane's impact on the New York region, including preparations, the storm's destructive effects, and the ongoing rebuilding efforts. This exhibition is presented in conjunction with the International Center of Photography. Admission: Adults: $10, Seniors and Students with I.D. $6.00, Families $20.00. Open 7 days a week,10:00am-6:00pm. The Museum of the City of New York is located at 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd St., NY,NY. Phone: 212-5341672 online at info@mcny.org NOW until August 2014, DARK UNIVERSE at the Hayden Planetarium, narrated by Neil deGrasseTyson. Monday thru Friday 10:30am - 4:00pm every half hour except Wednesdays when the show begins at 11:00am Featuring exquisite renderings of enigmatic cosmic phenomena, seminal scientific instruments and spectacular scenes in deep space. Member tickets are $13.50 for adults and $8.50 for children. Main entrance to the Rose Center for Earth and Space is at 81st Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. Call 212-3137278 or visit www.amnh.org Dec 14, 8pm Valerie Simpson performing the music of Ashford and Simpson at Kupferberg Center for the Arts, Queens College. Located at 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing NY. For tickets go to kupferbergpresents.org or visit the box office. Dec 15, 4-6pm The Riverside Church, an Interdenominational, International and Interracial Congregation located at 490 Riverside Drive (between 120th & 122nd Streets) Presents the The Candlelight Carol Festival, one of the long-standing Christmas traditions at The Riverside Church, celebrates the beauty of the season through song. The Festival features music from around the world for choir, carillon, harp, organ, handbells, flute, and viola; as well as carols sung by congregation and choir, culminating in the community singing of "Silent Night" in the glorious gothic Nave, illuminated by a sea of lit candles held by the full congregation. Music will include traditional songs and selections by composers Lee Hoiby, Amanda Singer and John Rutter. Admission: $25 General Admission, $15 Seniors/Students, $10 Children 12 & Under For more information, call (212) 870-6784. Dec 15, 4:30pm Join The Bronx Concert Singers (BCS) and music director Robert Ren Galvn on for their 32nd Annual Holiday Concert at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1891 McGraw Avenue, in Parkchester. Celebrate the Yuletide season with classical music featuring Poulenc's Gloria, works by Berlioz, Rachmaninoff and others, with carols, and holiday favorites performed by the BCS chorus, with keyboardist Tamara Cashour, professional soloists and chamber orchestra. For more information please call (917) 7434641, visit www.bronxconcerts ingers.org or email BCS_info@ bronxconcertsingers.org. Dec 15, 2pm THE COLONIAL NUTCRACKER Performed by Dance Theatre in Westchester. Will be held At Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College Tickets are $10 each, and can be purchased by phone at 718-951-4500 (Tues-Sat, 1pm-6pm), or online at www.BrooklynCenterOnline.org Dec 21 Super Sabado! at Museo El Barrio Celebrate las Fiesta with El Museo! Enjoy Super Holiday activities including crown-making, storytelling and a concert by the inspiring music of El Sisterna NY/NJ. FREE Admission. El Museo del Barrio is located at 1230 Fifth Avenue, NY.,NY 212-831-7272 for more information visit www.elmuseo.org Dec 28 Noon - 5pm KWANZAA 2013: 35th Anniversary Celebration in cooperation with Harlem Arts Alliance. Free for museum members or with museum admission. American Museum of Natural History invites you to Celebrate Culture! Milstein Hall of Ocean Life and Kaufman Theater, First Floor. Featuring The International Marketplace. Visual Artists: Aleathia Brown, Diane Davis, Hubert Williams, Eric Engles, Glenda Jones, Kenny Anderson. Wearable Art/Accessories, Ecowrist LLC, J Pinks Apparel, Hannalore Daniel, Jaw Droppers Jewelry, Kitty Rose Lifestyle, Knit Diva 1, Moetlah Handbags, Sasi Designs, Sol Artz Jewelry, Silkwire Jewelry, The Hatmann. Health and Wellness: Eva Olivia Organics, Gaia's Essence, Puzzles for Us. Entertainment: Walk Tall Girl Productions, Walker Communications Group. Dec 21, 8pm An R&B Christmas At Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College. Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2013-14 season on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 8pm with An R&B Christmas. Hosted by WCBS-FM 101.1's "Broadway Bill Lee," this holiday concert will feature chart-topping doowop and R&B artists performing their biggest hits along with some holiday favorites. Tickets are $45/$36 (orchestra/mezzanine) and can be purchased by phone at 718-951-4500 (Tues-Sat, 1pm6pm) or online at BrooklynCenterOnline.org. Dec 30 4-8pm The Circle of Brothers Presents the 3rd Annual Kwanzaa in Harlem . The gathering and cultural celebration of Kwanzaa includes cultural drum ceremonial call to the ancestors with libations and greetings for the occasion. Cultural performances includes: Bokandeye and Harambey African dancers and drummers. In addition to solo performances by Claudine Mukamabano and Drama, B "hip hop artist". Plus the Centers' Soul Line Dancers; The Boys and Girls Alumni Choir, Karate Demonstrations, children face painting, and Films. Being held at the Kennedy Center in Harlem located at West 135th Street between Lenox and Fifth Avenue entrances. The Kwanzaa program begins at 4:00pm and continues until 8:00pm. The admission is Free to the public.
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The Circle of Brothers Presents The Third Annual Kwanzaa Harlem to Honor Nia Purpose
n honor Kwanzaa and the six day principle "Nia" (which means Purpose), the Circle of Brothers, with the Kennedy Center and a growing listing of several cultural and community organizational partners, community leaders are collective gathering to present an afternoon to celebrate cultural contributions, give praise, educate and to share the first fruits of the harvest in an inclusive lighting of the Kwanzaa candles, cultural storytelling, dancing and drumming. The Circle of Brothers Third Annual Kwanzaa will take place on Monday, December 30, 2013 at the Kennedy Center in Harlem located at West 135th Street between Lenox and Fifth Avenue entrances. The Kwanzaa program begins at 4:00pm and continues until 8:00pm. The admission is Free to the public. The gathering and cultural celebration of Kwanzaa includes cultural drum ceremonial call to
Dr. Maulana Karenga in Brooklyn December 27th for 47th Anniversary Celebration of Kwanzaa
he National Association of Kawaida Organizations (NAKO) and the International African Arts Festival (IAAF) will present the 47th anniversary celebration of Kwanzaa. The creator of Kwanzaa, Dr. Maulana Karenga will deliver his yearly founders statement entitled Celebrating and Living Kwanzaa: Sowing and Harvesting Seeds of Good. Dr. Karenga is professor and chair of Africana Studies at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). He holds two Ph Ds, his first in political science and his second in social ethics. He is the foremost exponent of Maatian ethical thought, having developed over the last three decades, a creative and scholarly Kawaida interpretation of ancient Egyptian ethical thought as a living tradition and a useful philosophical option for critical reflection on the urgent issues of our time. An activist- scholar of national and international recognition, he has had a far-reaching effect on Black intellectual and political culture since the 1960s. Artistic performances will performed by KowTeff African Dance and Drum Troupe and the Donald Smith
Trio. KowTeff is one of Brooklyns leading community based African Diaspora folkloric arts institution. The name KowTeff, means coming from above in Senegals Wolof language. Donald Smith is a pianist and vocalist extraodinaire, with the unique ability to communicate with the human soul through his musical skills. Smith is widely recognized for his vocal hits Expansions and Peace written by pianist Horace Silver. This event will take place on Friday, December 27th., 2013 on the 2nd principle of the Nguzo Saba (the Seven Principles) Kujichagulia (Self determination) from 6pm to 9:30pm. The program will start at 6:45pm at PS/MS, MacDonough St. (between Lewis St.and Marcus Garvey), 11233. Admission is $12.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door, $8.00 for seniors and children under 12. For preregistration and information call (718) 789-3264. Vendors who pre-register will be charged $35.00, and $45.00 on the day of the event. For vending registration and information call (718) 4794186.
the ancestors with libations and greetings for the occasion. Cultural performances includes: Bokandeye and Harambey African dancers and drummers. In addition to solo performances by Claudine Mukamabano and Drama, B "hip hop artist". Plus the Centers' Soul Line Dancers; The Boys and Girls Alumni Choir, Karate Demonstrations, children face painting, and Films. Visit Kwanzaa cultural vendors and craft artists, raffle drawings, buffeted refreshments for 1 participants and concludes with a drum and community dance circle. For more information, contact: Haja Worley COB Kwanzaa Planning Committee Chair (212) 662-2878 -haja216@aol.com- or Gregg Mills, COB Kwanzaa, Planning Member, (212) 749-5298 gmills@moaac.org

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Jacob Soul Food Restaurant Gives Back Free Dinners During Thanksgiving By Pat Stevenson
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n Thanksgiving afternoon at about 12:30 I arrived at Jacob Restaurant where the line was down the block. As I approached the front door, a homeless man was out front with his shopping cart, eating a plate of food he had gotten from Jacobs. He just looked up at me and said God is Good. Since opening in 2008, Jacob Soul Food Restaurant & Salad Bar has opened their doors on Thanksgiving Day, providing dinners for the Harlem community. In addition to traditional turkey, dressing and all the trimmings, the menu included more than 42 buffet items, including crispy fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, candied yams, potato salad, home-made peach cobbler, corn bread, Jerk chicken, oxtails, curry goat, peas and rice, salad, fruit, etc. Free dinners, with a dessert and beverage were served starting at 10:30a. at the two Jacob locations at 373 Lenox Avenue and 2695 Frederick Douglass Blvd. More than 20 volunteers helped to serve up the dish-
es. Volunteers included business owners, families and residents of the community. Princess Jenkins, owner of the Brownstone with her husband Polo and daughter Jasmine were among the volunteers. Named after his father, Jacob is a family business run by Rachid Niang and Kim Lum Chan Niang. They have two young children who were born after the opening in 2008, Soda Niang and Jacob Niang. Rachid is steadfast in his belief that businesses in the community should work together and one should give back to the community which supports them. They have given generously to non-profit organizations and churches. After Hurricane Sandy last year, Rachid prepared hot meals and fed more than 200 people in Far Rockaway. In the past, Grammy award winning icon, Roberta Flack has help distribute Thanksgiving meals at Jacobs, along with community leaders and politicians, who were
invited guests. Before opening the restaurant, Rachid worked in the food service business for more than 10 years. "One day I decided that I could do it better than the rest. I have a large following because I offer fresh food. They can feel at home here. I have an open kitchen at the first restaurant on Lenox Ave so my customers can watch my staff prepare their meals in a clean environment. It's important, especially these days, to find quality, quantity, variety and affordable food that is also good to eat," said Rachid. Jacob Restaurant is one of New York's most affordable, reputable caterers routinely preparing and delivering foods for organizations, churches, associations, clubs and residents throughout New York City's five boroughs. For more information go to www.jacobrestaurant.com or call 212-8663663
Photo (l-r) (left to right) Disney Dreamer Academy alum Princeton Parker, Essence Communications President Michelle Ebanks, entertainer and talk show host Steve Harvey and Disney Dreamers Academy Executive Champion Tracey D. Powell showcase the winning 100 applications for the 2014 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine. The four were among 11 judges who gathered in Chicago over the weekend to review and select the essays of the teen applicants. The 100 selected will receive an all-expense paid trip to the Walt Disney World Resort to experience a 4-day program that inspires and fuels their dreams, helps them dream bigger, discover a world of possibilities and get a jumpstart on making those dreams come true! Nearly 10,000 teens from across the U.S. applied this year by answering a series of essay questions about their dreams. The winners will be announced on Dec. 17 at www.disneydreamer sacademy. com. After originally getting selected to the 2011 Disney Dreamers Academy, Parker is the first program alumni to become a judge and he will speak during the 2014 Disney Dreamers Academy program. (photo by: Disney/Todd Anderson)

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hanksgiving traditionally marks the beginning of the holiday season. Ever since the Gimbel Brothers Department Store in Philadelphia put up the first Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1920, this decade became well known as the golden era of celebration, revelry and joy. Channel the spirit of the 1920s, by adding twists to your classic holiday celebration. From food to music to wine, there are plenty of stress-free ways to bring the lighthearted fun from this bygone era back to your holiday party: Skip flowers. Instead, create drama with eye-catching centerpieces of feather plumes draped in long strands of faux pearls. Its a simple way to give the room a classic look. For a real crowd pleaser, fill the room with the smooth sounds of Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. Or use the room as your canvas to evoke the cozy atmosphere of a Norman Rockwell painting. Bring your celebration to life with a vibrant wine that fits every
budget for under $10. According to French law and following a centuryold tradition, Beaujolais Nouveau is released annually on the third Thursday of November with celebrations around the world. The first wine of the harvest, Beaujolais Nouveau is versatile and food-friendly the perfect wine for every festive gathering. Traditionally served slightly chilled, this fruit-forward wine will please red and white wine lovers alike. Whether youre serving fun appetizers or a classic holiday meal, Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau is a great go to wine for a wide variety of dishes. To learn more about the history of the wine, visit www.Duboeuf.com. To add extra elegance to your table, try a splash of 1920s style and serve the wine in crystal glassware on etched, vintage silver trays. For another fresh spin on the classic taste of the Golden Age, serve up this menu of 1920s-inspired dishes: curried deviled eggs, chorizo-stuffed mushrooms and cider glazed roast turkey. For dessert, bite-sized lemon
cakes add a sweet surprise everyone will love. Try out this tempting twist on the classic deviled eggs recipe from the 1920s, a perfect pairing with Beaujolais Nouveau. Curried Deviled Eggs Ingredients 6 eggs 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Paprika, for garnish Directions: Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with enough cold water to cover the eggs by two inches. Bring water to a boil. Turn the heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, and still covered, let rest for 12 minutes. Gently crack the egg shells and peel under cool running water, drying on paper towels. Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Reserve whites on a platter, and trans-
fer the yolks to a bowl. Using a fork, mash yolks with all ingredients (except the garnish). Mix well, and evenly spoon mixture into whites. Sprinkle lightly with paprika and serve. Yield: One dozen deviled eggs Without fuss, you can put a fresh twist on tradition this holiday season and bring a bygone era of celebrations into your own home.

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HEALTH
areas. A 27-year-old in Atlanta with an income of $25,000 can pay as little as $105 a month for a bronze plan after applying the tax credit, while a family of four with an income of $50,000 could pay $148 a month for a bronze plan after applying the tax credit. Nationwide, about 2 million uninsured African Americans may be eligible for coverage through Medicaid or the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP). States have new opportunities to expand Medicaid coverage to include Americans with family incomes at or below 133 percent of the federal poverty level (generally $31,322 for a family of four in 2013). This expansion includes adults without dependent children living at home, who have not previously been eligible in most states. An additional 2.2 million eligible uninsured African American adults with family incomes below 100 percent of the federal poverty level live in states that are not expanding Medicaid. The number of uninsured African Americans who may be eligible for access to health coverage at a lower cost would increase from 60 to 95 percent if all states adopted the Medicaid expansion. To learn more about the Health Insurance Marketplace, including to shop and enroll in coverage online, visit HealthCare.gov. You can also enroll by phone by calling our call center 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1 855-889-4325) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week where help is available in 150 languages, or you can find in-person help from certified assisters in your area by visiting localhelp.healthcare.gov/. You can sign up for a health insurance plan through the Marketplace between now and the end of March 2014.
Uninsured African Americans Eligible for Medicaid, CHIP or Tax Credits in the Health Insurance Marketplace
ix out of ten uninsured African Americans may be eligible for Medicaid, CHIP or tax credits in the Health Insurance Marketplace 95 percent of uninsured African Americans might qualify for lower costs on coverage if all states expanded Medicaid According to a new report released today by the Department of Health and Human Services, six out of ten (4.2 million) uninsured African Americans who may be eligible for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace might qualify for Medicaid, the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or tax credits to help with the cost of premiums. If all states took advantage of new opportunities to expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act, 95 percent of uninsured African Americans who may be eligible for the Marketplace might qualify for Medicaid, the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP),
or tax credits to help with the cost of premiums. The health care law is working to address long standing disparities in health care coverage and improve the health of the African American community, said Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius. Through the Health Insurance Marketplace, 6.8 million uninsured African Americans have new options for affordable health coverage that covers a range of benefits, including important preventive services with no out-ofpocket costs. Todays report also details uninsurance rates by state and provides several examples of what premiums might look like for African Americans living in major metropolitan areas. One fifth of uninsured African American citizens and permanent residents live the greater Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and Detroit metropolitan
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Harlem News Group HEALTH The Health Insurance Marketplace: What You Need to Know
ince it launched in October, we have made dramatic improvements to HealthCare.gov, taking it from a system that didnt perform nearly as well as it should, to one that can help you learn about your new health insurance options, create an account, learn about financial help you may be able to receive, compare your options and select a plan. If youve tried HealthCare.gov and been unsatisfied with your experience, or if youve been wondering if youre eligible for a more affordable option under the health care law, here are some tips for you. Remember, you MUST enroll in a plan by December 23, and pay your premium, to get coverage on January 1, 2014. Havent tried yet? Review your options. We have added a new feature to healthcare.gov that lets you window shop for the types of coverage as well as discounts on premiums and other costs that might be available to you. Log on to healthcare.gov and click See Plans. Youll only need to answer a few simple questions to see detailed information about each Marketplace health insurance plan offered in your state before you
apply. Using this new tool you can compare plans, understand covered benefits, review physician and hospital networks, and more before you login or complete an application. Tried HealthCare.gov and had problems? Try these tips. If youve tried Healthcare.gov especially in October or early November and your application seems stuck or you cant move forward, try starting the process again. First, log in to your account, select the application in progress and hit remove. Then close and re-open your web browser. Log back into your Healthcare.gov account and start a new application. Having trouble? Call our Customer Call Center at 1800-318-2596. Filled out a paper application? Take the next steps to enroll. If you filled out a paper application, call our Customer Call Center at 1-800-318-2596 to get your application ID number and find out if your eligibility determination has been made. You can use this information after you create an account on HealthCare.gov to review plans and enroll.You can use this information after you create an account on Health-
Care.gov to review plans and enroll. You can use this information after you create an account on HealthCare.gov to review plans and enroll. Or you can finish the process on the phone or with in-person assistance in your local community (visit Find Local Help to find a trained assistor). Did you pay your premium? Dont forget the final step! No matter how you apply for coverage and select a plan through the Marketplace, you need to pay your premium on or before December 31, 2013 in order to have coverage by January 1, 2014. Although you compare and choose a plan using the Health Insurance Marketplace, once you select a plan, you must pay your premium to the insurance company directly not to the Health Insurance Marketplace. If you select a plan on Healthcare.gov, you will see an orange message indicating you must make payment to be covered on January 1. Insurers handle payment differently, so follow the instructions from the insurer you select about what forms of payment are accepted and the due date of your first premium which will be on or before December 31, 2013, depending on the plan you choose.
Not sure if youve fully completed the process? Call the health plan you chose. If you arent sure if youve finished the process and enrolled in the plan of your choice, call your insurance company. They can confirm that you have paid your first months premium and you are enrolled. They will also send you plan information and insurance card. If youre having trouble, call our Customer Call Center at 1-800-318-2596. There are many ways to enroll. Get help online, on the phone, or in person. You can get help where and when you need it on Healthcare.gov, by phone or in person. You can also use more than one of these tools to enroll. For example, you can start an application online and then call our Customer Call Center 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1 855-889-4325) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get help enrolling over the phone. Or, you can also find inperson help from certified assisters in your area. Just enter your zip code to get started.

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Nelson Mandela - He Changed Our World

By Peter Cooper
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1)Apollo Marquee 2)Former NY Mayor David Dinkins and Nelson Mandela 3)S. Africas Bishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela 4)Franco The Great stands under the mural he painted of Mandela in 1995 5)Congressman Charles Rangel, Harry Belefonte and Nelson Mandela 6)First Lady Michelle Obama and Nelson Mandela
elson Mandela, 95, passed away on December 5th 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa. "During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people," Mandela began at the opening of his defense in the Rivonia treason trial on April 20th, 1964, "I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal, which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." Mandela blessed Harlem with a visit during the very year he was released from prison in 1990. Joined by an audience of over 100,000, he pleaded for international support - "The light at the end of the tunnel (of apartheid) now beckons, but we are not yet thereTo reach the end of the tunnel requires that we intensify the struggle . . . and remain unrelenting in pursuit of our goal." Now twenty-three years later, Mandela is forever engrained in our hearts. "In Memory of Nelson Mandela / 1918-2013 / He changed our world" read the marquee of the Apollo Theater in Harlem on December 5th, 2013. World-renowned artist Franco The Great glanced upon the mural that he painted in 1995 of Mandela, "It was imperative for me to paint a picture of this nature, he is the king of all kings, a leader of all leaders, Mandela will live forever." The mural is located on a storefront gate on 125th Street between 8th and 7th Ave. next to the Apollo and includes Nelson Mandela, Malcolm X, MLK Jr., and Obama. Congressman Charles Rangel aired, "He is my personal hero and I will never forget how humbled I felt when I first met him. Ever since that day, I have thought to myself: 'God spent a lot of time making Nelson Mandela.'"
Former NYC Mayor, David Dinkins, commented, "Perhaps once in a generation a man, a movement, and a moment come together on a mission for freedom that is so powerful, so courageous, so just that all the guns and dogs, hatred and violence, deprivation and force that can be mustered cannot turn them back. It has been our good fortune that this moment came within our lifetimes, and a great blessing that it came in the person of Nelson Mandela." Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born on July 18th, 1918, in the small village of Mvezo in Transkei, South Africa. His Father named him 'Rolihlahla,' which means, "pulling the branch of the tree" or "troublemaker." His teacher Miss Mdingane gave him the name 'Nelson' on his first day of school, as it was custom to give English names due to British influence. As a sign of respect, many South Africans refer to Mandela by his Xhosa clan name - 'Madiba.' Mandela became active in the political and social movement in his 20's by joining the African National Congress, ANC, in 1942. The mission of the ANC was to unite African people and spearhead fundamental political, social and economic change. 'Apartheid' was an official government policy of racial segregation enforced through legislation by the ruling South African party - the National Party from 1948 to 1994 and classified South African inhabitants into four racial groups - Bantu (black Africans), Coloured (mixed race), White, and Asian (meaning Indian and Pakistani). Under the Apartheid, residential areas were segregated, non-white political representation was prohibited, black people were deprived citizenship, and segregation seeped through all aspects of South African life. For 20 years, Mandela directed a campaign of peaceful, nonviolent defiance against the standing South African gov-
ernment and Apartheid. However, when the National Party banned the ANC in 1960, Mandela argued for the implementation of a military wing within the ANC. He expressed, "[I]t would be wrong and unrealistic for African leaders to continue preaching peace and nonviolence at a time when the government met our peaceful demands with force. It was only when all else had failed, when all channels of peaceful protest had been barred to us, that the decision was made to embark on violent forms of political struggle." This armed wing of the ANC became known as Umkhonto we Sizwe (abbreviated as MK, translated as "Spear of the Nation"). In 1963, many leaders of the ANC and the Umkhonto we Sizwe were arrested and put on trial, including Mandela, for plotting to overthrow the government by violent means. On June 12th, 1964, Mandela and eight others were sentenced to life in prison. From 1964 to 1982 Mandela was held at Robben Island Prison, off Cape Town. He was then transferred to Pollsmoor Prison and Victor Verster Prison, respectively. During his years in prison, Nelson Mandela became accepted as the most significant black leader in South Africa and a symbol of hope and resistance as the anti-apartheid movement strengthened. F. W. de Klerk became President of South African on September 20th, 1989 and in his first speech in office he called for a non-racist South Africa, lifted the ban on the ANC, and released Nelson Mandela. Mandela was released in 1990 and was a centerpiece in the eradication of Apartheid in 1994. 1994 was also the year that Mandela became the first black president of South Africa! "His journey from a prisoner to a President embodied the promise that human beings -- and countries -- can change for the better. His commitment to transfer power and reconcile with those
who jailed him set an example that all humanity should aspire to, whether in the lives of nations or our own personal lives." - Barack Obama "He embodied what he proclaimed - he walked the talk. He invited his former jailer to attend his presidential inauguration as a VIP guest, and he invited the man who led the state's case against him at the Rivonia Trial, calling for the imposition of the death penalty, to lunch at his presidential office." - Desmond TuTu During his years in office, Mandela helped rebuild and reshape South Africa. One of his most notable feats was spearheading the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. This allowed Apartheid victims to give public statements about their experiences as well as those that committed violent acts to give testimony and request amnesty. Embodying reconciliation and a true peacemaker, Mandela won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. After leaving office in 1999, Mandela retired from active politics but maintained a strong international presence as an activist of peace, reconciliation, and social justice. "If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner." Nelson Mandela. A service of Praise and Thanksgiving for the life of President Nelson Mandela was held on Wednesday, December 11th at Riverside Church. On Tuesday, December 10th tens of thousands from all over the world, including President Obama, presidents, prime ministers, royals, celebrities and South African citizens attended a memorial service honoring Madiba, (as he is affectionately called by South Africans) at Johannesburg FNB stadium. A State funeral will be held Sunday, December 15th in Mandelas ancestral hometown of Qunu in South Africas Eastern Cape Province.

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LIFESTYLE
Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle & Stuff:
Sale Signs Part 1

By Audrey Adams
he holidays are in full swing, and everywhere you look there are signs calling to you Sale! Sale!Sale! The urge to shop, even in difficult economic times, can be powerful. Its hard to resist an opportunity to save by purchasing something-anything that you just gotta have, that you really only created an impulse need forsimply because its on sale or because its a great time to shop because there are opportunities everywhere to save on just about anything! Im not pointing fingers; Im guilty of loving a good sale too. BUT, I have to face a few cold facts, so go with me for a minute . . . Often what looked fabulous in the fitting room, didnt look so great after getting home to my own mirror. Or, I sometimes buy things that I already have in my closet . . . how many black skirts does one really need? What I finally realized was that I was shopping for all the wrong reasons. Instead of shopping I really needed to address what was really bothering me, because shopping didnt help me feel better. So, as I see it, this is a great time to reflect
on changes I need to make. And since it is customary to work on ones worst habits firstI chose shopping. All of you kindred spirits out there; please keep reading. Dont get me wrong. Im not going to advocate that one should never shop again, because like I said, I love sales. But what I will say is that if you are going to shop, shop responsibly. So, here a few guidelines for you to implement before you start shopping. Before you go consider doing the following three things: * Go through your closet (as well as your other family members), and contribute undamaged or slightly worn clothing, shoes, handbags and other accessories to a local organization or shelter that works with the less fortunate to empower themselves. Having good clothes can really be a great new start for someone. As you go through, be honest with yourself, if you havent worn it in a year or its too smallits out! * Before you go shopping, ask yourself if you really, really need to shop. Your time and energy might be
better spent improving yourself in other ways or spending time with family and friends. * Ask yourself why you want to shop. Are you lonely? Down in the dumps? Have your exs credit card number? If youve got it like that financially, and have a need to spend, then you might consider putting some of your disposable income to better use like putting something away for your childs college education, starting an annuity, saving for a down payment on a home, adding to your retirement fund, taking a class to grow professionally or giving to charity . . . If after asking yourself these three questions, and you still feel the need to shopWait until next weeks column. I have a few more things for you to consider. Dont worry though, the sale signs will still be there . . . think about. See you next week. Visit TalkWithAudrey.com and checkout my online radio show, TALK! with AUDREY for a weekly interviews that will inform, motivate and inspire you. Tune in to listen to a live broadcast
of TALK! with AUDREY . . . every Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Harlems WHCR 90.3 FM. This week on TALK! with AUDREY: Joining me on the show this week to celebrate 87 years of successful entrepreneurship and to tell their story of The American Dream realizedARLINGTON LEON EASTMOND the President and CEO of A. L. EASTMOND and SONSand his grandson, TYREN EASTMOND, company Vice President of EASCO BOILER CORP. The EASTMOND'S are the proud owners of a family owned and operated minority boiler manufacturing company with headquarters in the Bronx. EASCO BOILER CORP. has become a nationally respected brand, has stood the test of time, and provided jobs and training to local area residents while offering second chances through its re-entry program for ex-offenders.
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LITERARY CORNER
By Uri Shulevitz
Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer, Harlem News contributor
his time of year, one of your favorite things to do is to look at lights. Your entire neighborhood is filled with all kinds of them. Lights on houses, lights on trees, lights on bushes, wire, decks, and steps. You might see them on boats, in the park, on a statue, or made into shapes in someones front yard. And you might even have them inside your own house, on a tree or in a window. Theyre twinkly. Theyre bright. And you cant stop looking at all the lights. So lets take a walk to see the lights in Dusk by Uri Shulevitz. It gets dark very early in the winter, sometimes even before you get home from school. On this one winter afternoon, a boy, his grandfather, and their dog decide to take a walk around the city. By the time they got to the edge of the water, the sun was disappearing beyond the horizon. How sad, the boy said, the day is no more.
But the grandfather (who had a very long beard) wasnt worried. It was only dusk, which is what happens when the sun goes down. On their way back to the city, they noticed that people were scurrying everywhere. Some were on their way back home at the end of the day. Others were hoping to do a little shopping at the downtown stores. The grandfather and the boy met a lot of unusual people as they walked. One man was shopping for toys. A woman with a very fancy hat was looking for gifts for her kitten. People were looking for yummy things and weird things. But the boy, his grandfather, and their dog kept right on walking. It was starting to get dark. As natures lights go out, citys lights come on and so did the lights on all the downtown stores! The boy saw Christmas lights on the streetlamps and on Christmas trees inside and outside. He saw candles on a menorah, and children celebrating Hanukkah. He saw
candles in another window, standing proud on a kinara and surrounded by children celebrating Kwanzaa. It was beautiful. It was magnificent. It was almost as if the sun was still out. So your child wants a readaloud tonight, but theres not much time for it. Grab Dusk, then, because this book wont take long. Author Uri Shulevitz tells a story of an evening stroll on a cold night and he does it with a handful of words; some pages, in fact, hold just a half-sentence. That forces you to take a slower, ambling pace in reading somewhat like a leisurely walk. And maybe because those words are so sparse, its easy to focus on the illustrations here which is, perhaps, what you should be doing anyhow. Shulevitz drawings are done in gorgeous color, evoking the night chill and the warmth of the lights. If youre looking for a Kwanzaa-Christmas-Hanukkah book that will dazzle your 2-to-6-year-old, this
ones it. Read it, and Dusk could become one of her favorite things. Dusk by Uri Shulevitz c.2013, Farrar Straus Giroux $17.99 / $19.99 Canada 32 pages

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URBANOLOGY
The Other Side of Zero

By William A. Rogers
e live in a three dimensional slower than the speed of light world of form. Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity Energy=Mass and the Speed of Light Squared (E=MC2) proved that everything in our universe is vibrating energy. An energy mass vibrating slower than the speed of light can have form which allows it to become a part of our three dimensional world. Einstein's Theory enhanced the early discovery by Nikola Tesla of Zero Point Energy, the energy source that creates our three dimensional universe. The question of what is on the other side of Zero Point Energy is, bringing Quantum Physics and Ancient Spiritual Philosophies together, it is called the Spiritual Science Movement. The invisible world is a term often used in Taoist writings. The invisible world or
Spiritual world is considered to be a dimension where individuals can consciously or unconsciously tap into. With the discovery of Tachyon Energy in 1977, we now know that energy can move from a formless zero point energy dimension into our three dimensional world of form. The possibility of the existence of other dimensions is a growing line of research in Quantum Physics. Energy never dies, it will only change form. In Taoism, the energy of your ancestors exist in the invisible or spiritual world, science is now saying that the energy of your ancestors could possibility exist in a different dimension. I do not believe that the death of a loved one is the end, I believe that we can consciously or unconsciously tap into the energy of a loved ones who are no longer
in our three dimensional world of form. I often like to share these thoughts around the holiday season. We often think about friends and family who are no longer in this dimension around this time. For some it can be a time of sadness, but it should not be. The energy of unconditional love has a very high frequency. It is the foundation of our Ki Energy treatments at our center. It is also your way to move from this three dimensional world into the spiritual world. You can connect to the energy of your ancestors when this happens. It could be during meditation or in a dream but many people have experienced a form of communication with their ancestors and loved ones who have transitioned. I have learned that fear and doubt can prevent us from accepting the possibility that communication can be made with spiri-
tual energy outside of our world. Up until recently many would find it difficult to accept this as a rational conversation. Science is now saying there are unlimited possibilities waiting to be discovered on the other side of zero. I believe during this time of year the ability to tap into different dimensions of energy is intensified and can cause depression for those who are not aware. I suggest this is the time to embrace the memories, and feelings we have of loved ones who are no longer with us in this world. We are all vibrating forms of energy, and energy never dies it just changes form, I truly believe that there is life on the other side of zero, a place where there is no beginning and no end. With love and faith all things are possible.
HERBS ARE NATURES MEDICINE:

By Zakiyyah
eople who consume soft drinks such as Coke have a 48% increase in heart attack and stroke risk, compared to people who did not drink the sodas at all or did not drink them every day. A study published in the journal Respirology reveals that soft drink consumption is also associated with lung and breathing disorders including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). As a way to manage your blood pressure, herbs and spices are a fantastic way to increase the medicinal value of your food. Below are some herbs and spices you may have been enjoying with no idea as to their value: 1. Garlic - Garlic contains allicin, a substance which has antibacterial, antioxidant, lipid lowering and antihypertension properties. 2. Cinnamon - Cinnamon not only prevents heart disease, it can also prevent diabetes. 3. Onions - Onions contain quercetin, an antioxidant flavonol found to prevent heart disease and stroke. 4. Olives - Oil made from olives has been found to reduce blood pressure. 5. Oregano - This herb contains the compound carvacrol which has been proven to be effective against blood pressure.
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6. Hawthorn - This herb has been traditionally used to treat high blood pressure. 7. Cardamom- In one study was able to demonstrate that blood pressure was effectively reduced. TO JUMPSTART YOUR DAILY ENERGY LEVEL and to automatically flush toxins from your system: drink a full glass of room temperature Alkaline water within 20min of waking and another glass within the next hour; another 5-6 glasses throughout the day. . . MAKE NATURE'S MEDICINE YOUR OWN This information is shared to help you balance your natural healing energies and is not intended as diagnosis, treatment or cure for disease, nor as a substitute for medical supervision. Inquire about our herbal workshops and classes, and 4- and 6-month herb courses. The monthly Healing Marketplace is temporarily on hold. Sacred Healing 7 Herb Center carries a full line of herbal products, gemstone jewelry, chakra crystals and other healing accessories, and offers Private Health Consultations, and Empowerment Consultations. Contact info: 347-407-4312, eMail: theherbalist1750@gmail.com; website: www.sacredhealing7.com.
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CHURCH
CHURCH NEWS: BEYOND THE MICROPHONE

By Bro. Bill, Host of 3G Experience, WHCR-90.3 FM Gospel Radio
he transition of President Nelson Mandela has opened our eyes again to the greatness of this ancestor. His thoughts and wisdom should be a guide to us all. He showed forgiveness, humility, love and gave us hope for our future as a people and strength as individuals. There will be a revival at the Tabernacle of Deliverance from December 11-13, beginning nightly at 7:30pm. This revival will be presented by the Abundantly Blessed Baptist Assembly, where Pastor-designate Anthony Chisholm is the Pastor. The Tabernacle of Deliverance is located at 2890 Frederick Douglass Blvd., in Harlem. Following the revival will be a celebration honoring my best friend Rev. Joseph T. Bright, Jr., Pastor of Tabernacle of Deliverance on December 15th at 3:30pm. Everyone should come out and support this great friend of the community and an Ambassador of God!
Lisa Evans-Graham is presenting her fourth project. It is entitled Double for Your Trouble. The gospel stage play will begin its latest run on January 11, at the Oberia D. Dempsey Theater at 127 West 127th Street. Why not prepare for a group visit to this wonderful play. Call 646797-7227. Sis. Lisa is a frequent guest on the 3G Experience Radio Broadcast on WHCR-90.3 The Voice of Harlem. When she comes to the broadcast she always brings free tickets to her performance so be sure to tune in! Thursday morning 6am 10am www.whcr.org Every Friday night, at 6 PM the Bible Institute will hold a revival Platform Service at the Bethlehem Moriah Baptist Church, 168 West 133rd Street, in Harlem. Rev. Dr. William L. Watkins, Jr., is the facilitator. Numerologist Lloyd Strayhorn will be back at The City College of New York beginning in January. His highly acclaimed course is a les-
son in Numerology and life studies. Call 212-650-7321 for further details. The selection of Bill Bratton will prove to be an interesting moment in the cabinet of Mayor-elect Bill De Blasio. Attorney Alton Maddox has some interesting reflections about the history of Chief Bratton. Read Attorney Maddox on Facebook. Be careful walking the streets of our city. The knock-out attack is real! When approaching a large group of people males or females and you feel uncomfortable try to go into a store and wait for them to pass. This is not a solution, just a suggestion. Its a shame that seniors are being attacked as well as children. The teen pregnancy rate among African-American teenagers is the lowest since 1990. Thats a good sign for our future. Its a tragedy when children who havent been fully raised themselves are having children. There still is a need for parental input into their childrens sexual development. When you see the signs of sex-
uality developing in your children you should intervene with corrective measure and lots of prevention advice. Dont ignore it! Operation Prison Gap is now offering busses from Far Rockaway, Queens to the state prisons operated by the New York State Department of Corrections. Busses will leave Friday and Saturday nights from the above location at 10:00pm. Call for reservations. You must have reservations! Call Mr. Bill at 516-582-1373 to reserve a seat. Call 917-903-3232 for reservations and information about Security Guard Training Follow us on Facebook (Bro. Bill) or e-mail us at mrbill903@ gmail.com. Be a part of the 3G Experience on Thursday mornings at 6:00am-10:00am. www.whcr.org. The telephone line is 212-650-6903 for you to call in! If you want to send a letter or card send it to PO Box 446, New York, NY. 10039.
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TECHNOLOGY
The New IT Girl and Stem

By Ron Stephenson s the technology industry continues to boom, women are making headlines and head way closing the gender gap. Within a predominately male industry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 60% of new positions were filled by women in the past 12 months. Historically, 7080% of these new jobs were held by men. However, it must be noted, it is unknown how many positions are engineering versus administrative. Regardless, the shift toward inducting more females into an industry thats been unable to shake the boys club label is a positive indication of changing times. This recent research also will support the new push to get young girls more interested in science, technology, engineering, and math, also known as STEM. Young startups such as Black Girls Code, GoldieBlox, and Girls Who Code are doing their part to introduce a different career path to an overlooked demographic.
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Harlem News Group Stans Powerball Numbers Dec 12 - Dec 18 By Stan Rose
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Stan's Daily Nos and Win-4 MUST PLAYS: 673,842,984,123,711 Nomatches: 627,518,964,835,915 Doublets 200,010,006,004,050 Triples: 777, 000, 222, 999 Pairs: 43, 99, 71 Consecutives: 321, 453, 645
ow players, we're still rollin' well for the upcoming holidays as we cashed two more in a row with 022 and 102 boxed which followed the two straights 822 and 264. Hope you're all winning big for your families. Now at this time I'd like to give alerts to more Triples hitting like 777, 999 and Consecutives like 234, 456 and 089. Even though we saw 111 and 888 pop back-to-back earlier in November, we're very "due" to see more so keep them in your systems. Here are the total TRIPs to plays: 000, 111, 222, 333, 444, 555, 666, 777, 888, 999; 012, 123, 234, 345, 456, 567, 678, 789, 890 and 901 for the wrap-around consecutive. Now, in order for us to catch both a Triple and Consecutive both types of hits, we have to set up a TREE system worthy of using enough digits to trap the win. In our case for the next week, we'll set up my 4x3x3 Tree to get ready for these type hits. This system utilizes 4 digits in the first position and 3 digits each, in positions two and three for a total of 36 plays. Using digits 0,6,8,9 in position ONE; digits 7,8,9 in position TWO and finally digits 3,8,9 in
position THREE. Here are your 36 ticket plays:

073, 078, 079, 083, 088, 089, 093, 098, 099 673, 678, 679, 683, 688, 689, 693, 698, 699 873, 878, 879, 883, 888, 889, 893, 898, 899 973, 978, 979, 983, 988, 989, 993, 998, 999
From the particular outcomes of my TREE, you can find Triples 888 and 999 and consecutives 678, 879, 089 and 978. If you substitute your own digits inside my TREE, or expand the number of digits in each position, you may get different Triples and Consecutives. You have the power to manipulate my TREEs any way you want to get the edge you need to win. The more digits used, the more coverage you have, leading to lowering the odds and giving you better chances to win. Since 102, a consecutive 'permutation" of 012, has drawn I don't believe we'll have to wait too much longer for either one of these types of 'dailies' to draw again, so be sure to put them in your daily workups. And just like those repeat digits came coming back for combos like 102, 127, 093,
328, its a great idea to repeat the numbers that are HOT all year, as they have been. I always believe that "numbers that like to draw" continue to draw and should be replayed. My TREE system above is really a viable system to play AS IS, or with digits you deem ready to pop. the power is in your hands. This TREE plays 36 combos, but you may increase digit usage per position or decrease digits depending upon your bankrolls, so play carefully. So good luck this week with my picks and don't forget to contact me at srose283@aol.com to meet me for a Lottery MEET, GREET and TALK in Harlem. We're going to have a wonderful time talking about the dailies and win-4s and Ill try to give you the winning numbers right on the night too. So be sure to write us and reserve your seat for this most important inaugural event to ever HAPPENING IN HARLEM ! Congrats on all your hits with the RoseKnows Nos. Man and Happy Holidays. And good luck with my number selections below too.
Win-4 MUST PLAYS: 6914,0616,5042,6289,7128 Nomatches: 4852,7263,9263,7912,3615 Singledromes 1619,6786,9239,1355,7334 doubledrome 6611, 5335, 8787, 9977 tripledrome 9699, 7770, 7772, 5888 Quads: 4444, 6666, 8888 consecutives: 4321, 5423, 7685, 4756 TAKE-5 BALLS TO 'WHEEL' NI SYSTEMS 02,03,06,07,10,12,13,17,20,22,23,27,28, 31,36,38
Horoscopes: December 12 - December 18th

ARIES
Balance is an important skill. If youve been working too hard, the urge to play is going to be nearly irresistible this week. However, if youve been playing too hard, its a terrific week to restore some order to your work. Keep smiling! Soul Affirmation: I quiet all confusion Lucky Numbers: 11, 26, 27
CANCER
This is truly your week. Take a break from any disappointments that you may have been remembering and move toward the Now with a wise heart. Your attention may focus on personal health, and ways to make yours better. Soul Affirmation: I exercise to lower tension this week. Lucky Numbers: 9, 17, 24
LIBRA
A project at work may suddenly demand your attention. If you pounce on it rather than waiting for it to go away (it wont), youll be finished by lunchtime. Your speed and agility enable you to work smart; use your advantage. Soul Affirmation: By going slowly I get there faster this week. Lucky Numbers: 14, 40, 55
CAPRICORN Finding a way to do it better than others is not going to be hard this week. Share your wisdom with other seekers. All who receive your word will benefit this week. Happiness rules! Dont waste a moment of this perfect week on any negative thoughts. Soul Affirmation: I create a positive world for myself by thinking positive. Lucky Numbers: 11, 13, 18
TAURUS
Your energy level is marvelous, and you are probably getting a great deal of work done in an unusually facile manner. Bless your lucky stars, and stay on track. Expect to hear from a friend this week. Soul Affirmation: I entertain wild ideas about making money this week. Lucky Numbers: 40, 46, 52
LEO
Family matters will be pleasant this week, but save your evenings for your romantic partner. The vibes support a mutually wonderful experience that will deepen your appreciation for one another! Soul Affirmation: I obey the rules this week and avoid hassles. Lucky Numbers: 1, 2, 46
SCORPIO
Talk it up this week. Youve got a gift with words this week that will facilitate all endeavors. If youve been meaning to ask for a raise, this week might be the day to broach the subject with the boss. Trust your instincts! Soul Affirmation: By rewarding others I reward myself. Lucky Numbers: 51, 53, 54
AQUARIUS
Strong vibrations bring a series of dramatic interactions with others this week. Practice your charm. Let it come from the heart, and let your energy carry you upwards to your best, highest self. Keep emotions calm. Soul Affirmation: In the storms of the week I find comfort inside myself. Lucky Numbers: 25, 28, 30
GEMINI
A little space from your current love interest seems to be in order. Use a brief timeout to remember the unique and wonderful personality traits of the person you love. Dont forget to tell her or him of your love! Keep your heart open. Soul Affirmation: Smooth communications is the key to my success this week Lucky Numbers: 19, 30, 32
VIRGO
You lucky ducklings! Everything goes your way this week, so relax and enjoy the abundant and wonderful soul vibrations. Make calls early in the week so that you can cruise through the afternoon. Soul Affirmation: I find peace in spending time out of doors this week. Lucky Numbers: 18, 29, 36
SAGITTARIUS
Energy in the mornings will be more productive than the energy you feel in the afternoons. Work hard early each day, then take the afternoons off to play. Better yet, get your honey to join you in playing hooky from work! Soul Affirmation: I give thanks for the chance to give. Lucky Numbers: 31, 42, 52
PISCES
People often forget about the roaming side to your personality. This week is a week when youll love thinking about far away places with strange sounding names, as the song says. What you do about your urges is yet another matter. Home calls too. What a week! Soul Affirmation: I smile as I think about far away paces. Lucky Numbers: 42, 47, 49
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Talk on New Novel Pure Bronx at Bronx Museum

By Howard Giske
n December 4th, a talk at the Bronx Museum by the authors introduced the new novel "Pure Bronx," by Mark Naison and Melissa Castillo-Garsow. According to Mark Naison, a professor at Fordham University, Pure Bronx was literally started in his class called "Hip Hop Narratives." Castillo-Garsow, then a student of Professor Naison, is now a doctoral student in American Studies at Yale University. At first Naison tried to have all the 20 students in the class help write the book, but Castillo-Garsow was the only one crazy enough to take Naison up on this. The genre of the novel is urban fiction, usually by authors who have been in and out of jail, and the books are often sold out of trunks of cars. Pure Bronx aims to give voice to unheard voices, from the Patterson Houses, the G-Bar, and other such places. In addition to the required down-and-dirty plot, there is a strong subtext of issues of immigration, and gentrification, giving the book a delib-
erately political edge. Khalil (written by Naison) and Rashida (written by Castillo-Garsow) are the two characters who tell the story. Each author read from a scene that they wrote, with Castillo-Garsow reading a passage where Rashida tells about getting ready to go to her job as a stripper at a club in East Harlem. This finances her family and her daytime pursuit of a college education. She also has a few favorite customers that she takes to her private room. She is not happy with this work, but sees it as what a woman needs to do to survive. Rashida's male clients at the club range from people from the neighborhood, to white Wall Street executives, particularly one very wealthy man. Rashid's boyfriend, a hustler named Khalil, comes up with a scheme to kidnap this client. Naison read from Khalil's discussion with 'Dou (Mamadou), an African immigrant, beginning with a little rap that includes, "I got war in me, let it venture out." Dou understands this, since
he is a neighborhood tough and refugee from horrible wars in Africa. Then there is Juno, another friend, who is an immigrant from Honduras, who works from a little office over a garage in Hunt's Point, Bronx. Khalil's plan is for Rashida to lure the Wall Street executive to Rashida's room at the club, and then drug him and dump him in a truck. They plan to hold the executive for ransom. Khalil needs a car and a place, and Juno provides both. Juno reflects on how local businesses including his are threatened or destroyed by gentrification, and justifies the crime as a strike against Wall Street.
Unlike most urban fiction, there is a happy ending through the help of a college professor, Jihad Uhuru, who has a secret leftist liberation underground. This sounds bizarre, but college professors are known to run little political organizations by mobilizing their students. Anthony White, head of Augustus Publishing, published the book, and is a writer himself. It's "urban lit" meeting "Occupy Wall Street." If you want to find out how Khalil and Rashida make it out of this mess alive, get the book. It's on Amazon.com as a printed book and an ebook at

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Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation and Bedford Stuyvesant Gateway BID win The Neighborhood Challenge
o drive traffic to one of the central nodes of the BedStuy shopping district along Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue, Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corp. and the Bedford- Stuyvesant Gateway BID will create business development and operation plans for the reactivation of the Restoration Plaza ice-skating rink. The new rink and accompanying seasonal programming will serve residents and visitors beginning in the winter of 2014/2015. This program made them one of the six winners of Neighborhood Challenge. The Neighborhood Challenge Encourages Business Improvement Districts and Local Development Corporations to Strengthen Neighborhoods Through Creative and Innovative Initiatives. New York - Small Business Services Commissioner Robert W. Walsh announced the six winners of the Neighborhood Challenge during
an awards breakfast held at the Roosevelt House in Manhattan earlier this month. Launched in September 2013, Neighborhood Challenge is a competitive grant initiative designed to encourage Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), Local Development Corporations (LDCs), Merchant Associations, and other local economic development organizations to find innovative ways to improve services, generate economic activity, and attract more jobs and investment to their local commercial corridors. Grants ranging up to $100,000 were awarded to organizations that presented the most creative and impactful economic development and revitalization projects. "Under Mayor Bloomberg, BIDs throughout the five boroughs have helped strengthen and revitalize neighborhoods, and create jobs by supporting and attracting local
businesses," said Deputy Mayor Steel. "The winners of the Neighborhood Challenge have proposed innovative programs, and I look forward to seeing the difference they will make along their commercial corridors, and as a model citywide." "The City's 68 BIDs along with Local Development Corporations are strengthening neighborhoods across the City, and the Neighborhood Challenge program encourages these organizations to keep up the momentum with innovative and creative projects," said Rob Walsh, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services. "We received many strong proposals, and I congratulate the winners of the Neighborhood Challenge. I look forward to seeing results from the winning organizations, and also encourage all organizations to implement your plans. Thank you to the Selection Committee for your
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Department of Small Businesses Services Announces Urban Upbound in Queens as One of Six Winners of Neighborhood Challenge
here are currently 3,000 residents in NYCHA's Astoria Houses. Urban Upbound will help local residents launch new businesses and employ local residents. To accomplish this, Urban Upbound will conduct a market analysis to identify viable businesses; develop a business retention/attraction/growth strategy; identify five potential viable business ideas; create business plans for two of those businesses; and identify local entrepreneurs and capital investors to help launch a new locally-grown business. This is the program which made them one of the six winners of the Neightborhood Challenge. The Neighborhood Challenge Encourages Business Improvement Districts and Local Development Corporations to Strengthen Neighborhoods Through Creative and Innovative Initiatives. New York - Small Business Services Commissioner
Robert W. Walsh announced the six winners of the Neighborhood Challenge during an awards breakfast held at the Roosevelt House in Manhattan earlier this month . Launched in September 2013, Neighborhood Challenge is a competitive grant initiative designed to encourage Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), Local Development Corporations (LDCs), Merchant Associations, and other local economic development organizations to find innovative ways to improve services, generate economic activity, and attract more jobs and investment to their local commercial corridors. Grants ranging up to $100,000 were awarded to organizations that presented the most creative and impactful economic development and revitalization projects. "Under Mayor Bloomberg, BIDs throughout the five boroughs have helped strengthen and revitalize neighborhoods, and create jobs
by supporting and attracting local businesses," said Deputy Mayor Steel. "The winners of the Neighborhood Challenge have proposed innovative programs, and I look forward to seeing the difference they will make along their commercial corridors, and as a model citywide." "The City's 68 BIDs along with Local Development Corporations are strengthening neighborhoods across the City, and the Neighborhood Challenge program encourages these organizations to keep up the momentum with innovative and creative projects," said Rob Walsh, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services. "We received many strong proposals, and I congratulate the winners of the Neighborhood Challenge. I look forward to seeing results from the winning organizations, and also encourage all organizations to implement your plans. Thank you
to the Selection Committee for your expertise and help identifying the top projects." The winning proposals were selected by the Neighborhood Challenge Selection Committee, which consists of four economic development professionals from the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Winners were selected based on the project's vision, implementation plan, neighborhood impact, sustainability and creativity. Members of the Selection Committee included: Jonathan Fanton (Chair) Dr. Fanton is currently the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Visiting Fellow at the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College in New York. Previously, he served as the President of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and as the President of the New School for Social Research.

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