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Soulful Songtress Cheryl Pepsii Riley Celebrates 10 Years with Tyler Perry
Comments Off on Soulful Songtress Cheryl Pepsii Riley Celebrates 10 Years with Tyler PerryPosted in Entertainment NewsMay 16, 2012
New York – Madea may have a job – as evidenced by the success of the latest play, "Madea Gets A Job" in Tyler Perry's popular stage play franchise – but Cheryl Pepsii Riley has a career. That's because Riley's role as Carla Montgomery in the latest Madea escapade marks almost ten years that the soulful songstress has performed as a mainstay in Tyler Perry's many endeavors. And with vocals that simmer and soar throughout the theatre, the audiences couldn't be happier about it.
Riley, who first burst on the music scene in the late '80's with her torching classic "Thanks for My Child," has been able to steadily build her fan base via several ventures, including an independent CD release "Let Me Be Me." But her inclusion in over ten Tyler Perry productions, including stage plays, DVD releases, film cameos and soundtrack credits, has served to solidify her as one of soul and gospel music's legendary voices.
The native New Yorker from Brooklyn holds down a solid base on her home front as well. She is also celebrating five successful years at New York's legendary Village Underground with her own homegrown vehicle, the "Back in the Day, Black Velvet Painting, Blue Lights in da Basement, Musicians and Singers Jam" night. More simply known as "Black Velvet Mondays," the showcase attracts singers, songwriters and musicians from around the world who drop in to grace the stage. The showcase streams live at http://www.TheVillageUnderground.com and bridges the gap between the old school and new school as artists and musicians come to perform, network and inspire.
Dedicated to regularly making her way to the club between her busy touring schedule, Riley produces and hosts the event every Monday. In addition to hosting and producing however, she is known for dropping pearls of wisdom in the midst of her Monday night events for aspiring artists.
"I originally started 'Black Velvet Mondays' because of the things I had to learn on my own, things no one told or showed me. I just wanted to share information as well as provide a positive and safe atmosphere for the up and coming musicians and singers who are striving to hone their crafts. My vision was to help other artists along the way. I always say God gave me this gift, not just for the entertainment of it all, but to continue to live my purpose here on earth," reveals Riley, who hopes to write a book featuring her advice gems.
In "Madea Gets A Job" Riley's character is the chief administrator of a senior citizen home. Single and experiencing man troubles, Madea's motherly advice guides her to her true love. Her show stopping performances of "All I Want is Love" and "Dr. Feelgood" are highlights of the production.
"I can't begin to express the gratitude I have for Tyler Perry. I have not only seen our audiences grow and grow, but I have watched him literally build an empire, right before our eyes. He absolutely inspires and motivates all of us around him to do the same for ourselves! As a performer, there is no greater joy than interacting with the audience. Having consistently worked with Tyler Perry for almost a decade now has been a tremendous experience. Top that with my showcase event on Monday's, as well as my own Cheryl Pepsii Riley shows and projects, and all I can say is that I am humbled and thankful for the many blessings," cites Riley.
Check the tour schedule for "Madea Gets A Job" at http://tylerperry.com/stage-plays/madea-gets-job/ and sing along with Cheryl Pepsii Riley at http://www.CherylPepsiiRiley.com.
National Radio Personality and Best Selling Author Michael Baisden Explodes on the Literary Landscape With Political/Action Thriller "Maintenance Man II: Money, Politics and Sex: Everyone Has A Price"
Comments Off on National Radio Personality and Best Selling Author Michael Baisden Explodes on the Literary Landscape With Political/Action Thriller "Maintenance Man II: Money, Politics and Sex: Everyone Has A Price"Posted in Entertainment NewsMay 11, 2012
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Miami, FL- As one of the most influential and engaging personalities in radio history, Michael Baisden is an iconic figure. The social activist, filmmaker, television host, and speaker commands a daily audience of over seven million listeners with his top rated afternoon drive radio program heard in 22 of the top 25 urban markets. But when Baisden dons his hat as a best-selling author, he fully encapsulates the essence of his magnetic force. His previous titles like "God's Gift to Women," and "Do Men Know What They Want" have traditionally titillated while informing, unmasking relationship and societal issues that many might deem risqué. However, with his sixth book release "Maintenance Man II: Money, Politics and Sex…Everyone Has A Price" Baisden raises his own bar, delivering an explosive political romance thriller that mixes sex and politics with volatile flair.
In "Maintenance Man II: Money, Politics and Sex…Everyone Has A Price" Baisden builds upon the saga of his former main character, Malcolm Tremell, a gigolo who first came to life in Baisden's 1999 release "The Maintenance Man." "The Maintenance Man" saw the author gain notoriety for unapologetically disclosing the lifestyle of a man who rendezvoused for pay with married women. The original "Maintenance Man" followed a litany of releases, including "Never Satisfied: How and Why Men Cheat," and "Men Cry in the Dark" and solidified his stance as one of the most successful self-published male authors on the literary scene.
With "Maintenance Man II," Baisden broadens the storyline as Tremell comes out of retirement to not only rebuild his contact list of high-end female clientele, but also franchise a male escort service worldwide. Intrigue, drama and danger quickly come into play when Tremell liaisons with the wife of a powerful and corrupt Republican senator. When they unwittingly uncover the senator's underhanded deal with the powerful Kross brothers for political control, Tremell will have to tap his military training and street smarts to not only save his life, but also those closest to him.
Baisden, once again educates as he entertains, brilliantly engaging his readers. Utilizing Malcolm Tremell as the ultimate Renaissance man protagonist, he brazenly unveils several harsh and dark realities behind the current political process. He skillfully touches on some of the most critical political issues to date, including voter suppression as well as corporate greed, seamlessly interspersing them between a romantic and politically charged plot. The novel's tone is captivating and inviting, whisking the reader into a non-stop escapade of sex, action and adventure.
"Whether it's my daily radio show, one of my film productions or TV shows, my audience recognizes me as the voice of the people. My career was launched with my books, so it's important for me to continue writing novels that push the envelope. My mission has always been to challenge people to think outside the box and adopt lifestyles and attitudes that work for them, not society. 'Maintenance Man II' is my best novel yet; unlike any story I've ever told. It's like James Bond, Bourne Identity and Shaft all rolled into one action packed and sexy thriller!" reveals Baisden.
All of Baisden's books, including "Maintenance Man II: Money, Politics & Sex…Everyone Has A Price" can be purchased at Target stores and Amazon.com For more information on Michael Baisden, go to http://www.BaisdenLive.com/ or join him at "Michael Baisden Live" on Facebook and "Baisden Live" on Twitter.
About Michael Baisden
Michael Baisden is a recognized best selling author, nationally syndicated radio personality and TV talk show host. His high-octane energy and love for interacting with his listeners is just one reason for the popularity and success of his number one rated Michael Baisden Show, which is broadcast to over seven million listeners in nearly 80 affiliate stations across the country.
Baisden is known for spearheading the historic Jena Six March, The Michael Baisden Foundations 2010 One Million Mentors National Campaign to Save Our Kids, where he spoke in over 72 cities signing up mentors and the recent Trayvon Martin awareness campaign. In March, Baisden along with Rev. Al Sharpton held a rally in Stanford, FL to protest the injustice over the lack of an arrest in the killing of Martin, a teenager who was just walking home from the store. Over 30,000 people attended the rally along with the teenager's parents and other leaders. In 2012, to further his commitment to mentoring, he formed a partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and African American Fraternities for the Mentoring Brothers in Action Campaign to recruit more African American mentors for Black boys.
With nearly 2 million books in print, both hard and soft cover, his work blends the perfect combination of entertainment, humor, provocation and sexuality. Michael's vibrant personality on and off the air has made him a people magnet.
He first began attracting attention with primarily female followers as an author and publisher of the highly successful best selling books: "Men Cry in the Dark", "The Maintenance Man," (two of his titles ultimately were adapted into stage plays selling to sold out crowds across the states), "God's Gift to Women" and a hot new book "Do Men Know What They Want."
Baisden has released the "Collectors Edition of Maintenance Man" followed by his sixth book "Maintenance Man II: Money, Politics & Sex…Everyone Has A Price" on e-book, paperback and hard cover. The hard cover book will be available exclusively at Target June 1, 2012.
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Vivica A. Fox to Host Spirit of Democracy Awards Gala Honoring Men Committed to Empowering Underserved Communities
Comments Off on Vivica A. Fox to Host Spirit of Democracy Awards Gala Honoring Men Committed to Empowering Underserved CommunitiesPosted in Entertainment News, Non Profit NewsMay 10, 2012
Washington, DC – Melanie L. Campbell, president and CEO of The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (The National Coalition), today announced the recipients of the prestigious 2012 Spirit of Democracy Awards which will be presented during the 15th annual Spirit of Democracy Awards Gala hosted by actress and producer, Vivica A. Fox (Set It Off, Kill Bill, Soul Food), on Thursday May 17, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. For ticket information call (202) 659-4929 or email email@example.com.
Honorees are Michael Baisden, nationally syndicated radio personality, author, philanthropist, and social activist instrumental in exposing the Trayvon Martin case; Al Dotson, chairman of the board, 100 Black Men of America; Shawn Dove, campaign manager, Campaign for Black Male Achievement, Open Society Foundations; Gerald Hudson, executive vice president, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and David Honig, founder and president, Minority Media and Telecommunications Council.
"This year we are proud to be 'Celebrating Our Brothers.' The leadership of these men in their respective fields helps to empower underserved communities across the country" said Campbell. "These strong, positive men also set an example of excellence in achievement for young brothers across the country."
There will also be a special tribute to the late Ruby Campbell Pulliam who was a servant leader in civil rights and women's rights.
The Spirit of Democracy Awards are presented to individuals and organizations who have demonstrated a consistent commitment to creating balance in the democratic process and support The Nation Coalition's mission and vision of making civic participation a cultural responsibility and tradition. Sponsors include AT&T and Verizon, among others. The event is open to the public. Individual ticket prices are $175. For tickets or more information call 202 659-4929 or visit www.ncbcp.org to purchase online.
Founded in 1976, the NCBCP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing African American participation in civil society. The current programs and initiatives of the organization include Black Youth Vote!, Black Women's Roundtable, and a Black Men & Boys Initiative. The National Coalition has trained and engaged African American leaders and community activists in overcoming institutional barriers that have hindered the growth of Black communities politically, socially and economically.
BET Television Executive Lea Walker Takes Career to New Heights with Aerial Yoga and Pole Studio
Comments Off on BET Television Executive Lea Walker Takes Career to New Heights with Aerial Yoga and Pole StudioPosted in Entertainment News, Mind/Body/SpiritMay 9, 2012
North Hollywood, CA – As a busy television executive, Lea Walker knows the demands of a grueling career. A current Director of Production for Original Programming at BET, Walker can boast not only having worked on a roster of hit shows including "Sunday Best," "Tiny & Toya," and "American Gangster," but also having interacted with a slew of fabulous talent like John Salley, Damien Wayans, Ryan Seacrest, Snoop Dogg, and Janet Jackson. But all that glitters is not gold, and even with a her dream job, some part of Walker knew something was missing.
When the demands of her busy lifestyle took a toll on her health, the busy career maven found herself in the emergency room. Back and reproductive issues were revealed and the ensuing surgeries left her bedridden for weeks. Walker discovered that the surgery not only stripped her of her physical strength but also her sense of body confidence and power.
"My scars became a symbol of how my body had failed me. While stuck in bed I came to the conclusion that maybe I needed to finally slow down and just do something for me. My friend suggested a pole dance class. I figured it looked fun so what the heck," reveals Walker.
Walker discovered that pole dance/fitness not only was great fun, but it restored her sense of 'self.' In addition, the exercise and movement led to her back pain subsiding and she was able to avoid additional operations. From pole dancing she moved on to aerial yoga. Aerial yoga makes use of hammocks, that provide aerial suspension for a total body workout incorporating the techniques of yoga, core conditioning, strength training, Pilates and more. Centered, confident and reconnected to her feminine side, Walker wanted to share her new found empowerment and Aeriform Arts was born !
Walker's Aeriform Arts, located in the art district of North Hollywood, CA is a fitness studio that welcomes every "body" to come and work out while having fun. The beautiful mirrored space is home to eleven aerial yoga hammocks, a lyra, hanging silks and five brass dance poles. Many of the classes are co-ed and Walker offers an intimate setting for a wide range of exercise course work including aerial yoga, yoga, pole, Pilates, stretching, classic burlesque, BUTI ™ and aerial fit, which incorporates pole, beam, barre, hammock, silks and lyra !
She has also assembled a roster of some of Los Angeles' best fitness instructors including Leigh Acosta, specializing in pole, lyra and aerial fit; Amber Porter for aerial fit; Jennifer Kim for pole; Kristina Serna for BUTI ™ and Saharah Ali for aerial yoga.
Still working as a busy television executive, Walker finds that running the studio, along with a steady diet of classes, serves to now keep her lifestyle more balanced and focused.
"There is something about hanging out, upside down and in mid-air that is just so liberating," adds Walker. "You really forget about the rest of the world and tune into a deep sense of the present moment and self. And it is truly a feat that anyone and everyone can conquer. I was suffering from back pain and health issues so I am a living testimony. I really just want to share this sense of freedom with everyone I can. Aeriform Arts is a safe haven where you can learn to let go and let your spirit fly !"
Aeriform Arts is located at 5625 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood, CA. Take flight at Aeriform Arts at http://aeriformarts.com/ or by calling 818-980-AERI (2374).
Actress and Singer Demetria McKinney to Perform at Spirit of Democracy Awards Gala "Celebrating Our Brothers"
Comments Off on Actress and Singer Demetria McKinney to Perform at Spirit of Democracy Awards Gala "Celebrating Our Brothers"Posted in Entertainment News, Non Profit NewsMay 9, 2012
Washington, DC – Determined to honor their commitment to produce an intergenerational affair, The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (The National Coalition) has tapped award-winning actress, singer and songwriter, Demetria McKinney (Tyler Perry's House of Payne), to perform at the 15th annual Spirit of Democracy Awards Gala on Thursday May 17, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. Hosted this year by actress Vivica A. Fox (Set It Off, Independence Day), among the groups honorees are emerging leaders Jonathan McDaniel, actor, recording artist and technology advocate, and Joshua DuBois, executive director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
"We want to make sure to honor some of the young people that are doing the work in addition to recognizing the stellar individuals and organizations that work to mentor and train our men. Jonathan and Joshua are young leaders in technology and public service," said Melanie L. Campbell, president and CEO of The National Coalition.
"Demetria is a rising star in music and film. She is known for her acting talent, but she is also an accomplished vocalist and does positive work with youth. I'm looking forward to her electrifying performance," said Jessica Brown, national field coordinator, Black Youth Vote, The National Coalition's youth civic engagement initiative.
Best known for her role as "Janine Payne" on the NAACP award-winning sitcom "Tyler Perry's House of Payne," McKinney started out in the stage play, "Meet the Browns" and went on to star in several other Tyler Perry plays including "What's Done In The Dark" and "Why Did I Get Married." She also held lead roles in "Church Girl" and portrayed Mrs. Coretta Scott King in the musical, "I Dream." McKinney's hit single "Take Away" is available on iTunes and her debut CD is due out later this year.
With the theme, "Celebrating Our Brothers," the remaining 2012 Spirit of Democracy honorees are Gerald Hudson, executive vice president, Service Employees International Union (SEIU); Michael Baisden, nationally syndicated radio personality, author, and activist; Al Dotson, chairman of the board, 100 Black Men of America; Shawn Dove, campaign manager, Campaign for Black Male Achievement, Open Society Foundations; and David Honig, founder and president, Minority Media and Telecommunications Council. There will also be a tribute to Ruby Campbell Pulliam.
The Spirit of Democracy Awards are sponsored by AT&T and Verizon, among others. Individual ticket prices are $175. For more information call 202 659-4929 or visit www.ncbcp.org to purchase online.
Mac Dre's Thizz Entertainment Erroneously Reported in DEA Drug Bust – Jay King Issues Statement
Comments Off on Mac Dre's Thizz Entertainment Erroneously Reported in DEA Drug Bust – Jay King Issues StatementPosted in Entertainment News, Popular PostsMay 1, 2012
Per Jay King, spokesperson for Thizz Entertainment:
On April 25th, 2012 a grave error was made by law enforcement and news reporting agencies. I was quite disappointed and alarmed by what I have read and heard reported by many involved in the investigation of an alleged drug ring, which included the name of a company I represent as spokesperson.
Thizz Entertainment was erroneously named as part of a four-year undercover drug investigation and a person arrested was erroneously named as the C.E.O of Thizz entertainment ( see http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_20481644/mac-dres-mother-distances-her-sons-label-thizz ) . These errors have harmed the name, reputation and possible business relationship of our legitimate business enterprise "Thizz Entertainment."
I am asking that from today forward, everyone involved in this investigation and the reporting of this investigation and these arrests do so professionally and responsibly.
Today you have involved a continual grieving family, innocent company and reputation as part of an investigation of criminal, illicit and illegal acts and elements that are untrue and unfounded as it relates to Thizz Entertainment. You have also named Andre Hicks aka Mac Dre as "at the core" of this drug trafficking ring even though it is common knowledge that he has been deceased for eight years now.
His family, friends and loved ones are now made to relive the pain of his death and fight to keep his name from being associated with a negative element once again for something he hasn't done nor is remotely involved in or responsible for and it must stop today.
It is important to know Thizz Nation and Thizz Entertainment are two separate companies ran by two different business entities and have no ties whatsoever.
We in no way want to stand in the way of law enforcement doing its job, but we do not want it to come at the cost of our good business name.


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In a surprising bit of upbeat news from the PC supply chain, Seagate late Tuesday raised its revenue guidance for its fiscal second quarter ended December 28.
For the period, the disk drive company now expects to report revenue of at least $3.6 billion; previous guidance was for about $3.5 billion. The company now sees non-GAAP gross margin of "more than 27%," which compares to previous guidance that gross margin would at the lower end of its target range of 27% to 32%. The company expect unit shipments for the quarter of about 58 million.
Seagate notes that in the quarter it bought back about 30 million shares, or about 7.7% of the previously outstanding stock. Total shares out is now 358 million. The company had about $2 billion in cash and equivalents at quarter end.
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The official schedule for the Toronto International Film Festival was announced earlier today. Carice's movie "Jackie" is selected for the festival – which runs from September 6 to 16 – and will be screened the first time September 7. Carice, her sister and co-star Jelka and director Antoinette Beumer are expected to attend the festival
"Jackie" was selected for the Toronto International Film Festival. The movie will have it's international premiere during the festival. "Jackie" Antoinette Beumer, The Netherlands International Premiere Twin sisters Sofie and Daan (33) have been raised by their two fathers. When they receive an unexpected phone call from their hitherto unknown biological mother Jackie (Holly Hunter)
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Several theoretical constructs from the past century are useful in helping to recognize and give meaning to the language and influence of fashion photography within a social framework. The gaze, and as its related social constructs, the homospectatorial position and the construction of femininity as represented through photographic images; members of the Frankfurt School insights on commodification and mass reproduction of images; semiotics and elements of postmodernism are all relevant in examining fashion photography's greater influence on and purpose in the social and academic schema. Addressing these intellectual positions are scholars ranging from post-structuralist, semiotician Barthes to postmodern theorist Baudrillard and feminist Fuss to linguist Foucault. The viability of fashion, with the form of fashion photography in particular, is best revealed and understood within the framework of cultural studies.
One of the most instrumental conceptions in understanding the role and reflection of fashion photography in and on society is that of the gaze. With her insight on transitional difference in styles of photography in Vogue from the 1950s to the 1970s, Crane introduces this concept in relation to the camera's point of view. In spite of the differences between each period, the structure and direction of the gaze remained the same, reinforcing traditional roles and expectations as denoted by sex.
The gaze has long been a subject in and of cultural discourse, especially in art. The act of gazing, the relation between object and spectator within the context of an image is, ultimately involuntary and inevitable. One party is presented, while the other observes. The spectator is able to derive his or her own meanings from what is being displayed, while the observed party remains passive and vulnerable.
The medium of fashion photography is one area where the gaze is paramount in considering the construction, contextualization and presentation of subjects in photographs. Images of bodies, regardless of gender, assume a male spectator and thus, cater to the male gaze; the history of this practice is deeply embedded, even in contemporary photography. Even in fashion photography, where the viewer is often presumably female and advertisers are targeting that demographic, the images' construction still forces the female spectator to assume a male mindset of spectating when viewing such work. John Berger, in his seminal text exploring the interactivity of images and language, Ways of Seeing, explains this construction.
A woman must continually watch herself. She is almost continually accompanied by her own image of herself…Women look at women. Women watch themselves being looked at. This determines not only most relations between man and women but also the relation of women to themselves. The surveyor of woman in herself is male: the surveyed female. Thus she turns herself into an object—and most particularly an object of vision: a sight. (46, 47)
The women in fashion photographs as well as the viewers of these images, engage in the same process. Photographs of this homoeroticized nature are participating in the creation of what theorist Diana Fuss calls the 'homospectatorial position' (Finkelstein 21). The position assumed under this terminology is constructed by the typical features of fashion photography that caters to women and relates to "the spectatorial relation established between the female image and the female viewer." Opposing the "embedded misogyny" theory, Fuss argues "that contemporary fashion photography tacitly produces a particular gaze or way of seeing which, although it regulates homosexual desire, also gives it opportunities for expression" (Ibid.). In fashion advertising, women are forced to look at other women being presented in an often highly eroticized manner. In order to sell the clothes most effectively, the garments and the wearers of those garments must appear attractive to the observing consumer. In short, the woman must be attracted to what she sees, even if it is in conflict with her true sexual desire or preference.
These theories are more progressive and seemingly redemptive in validating the form as they add a new kind of dimensionality to it and are thus, not so widely subscribed to. The viewpoint that fashion photographs regulate and stimulate some kind of female sensual desire is countered by Bruzzi and Gibson's assertion that, "the fashionable image is not created for sexual titillation" (3). Instead of mere erotic attraction to and interaction with the work, "[Such viewing] is seen as part of a complex process involving self-expression, same-sex rituals and the non-erotic, non-judgmental pleasures of dressing up and looking at the different dress codes of others" (Ibid.). Bruzzi and Gibson's position works in the one sense that regardless of what gender women are attracted to, women commonly dress more for other women than they do for men. The uncomfortable visual exchange between object and subject possesses elements of a distanced yet seductive nature.
This purely non-sexual yet fetishizing and coveting of women of the aesthetic modes of other women argument seems difficult to substantiate, as emphasis is increasingly placed on the body, emphasis equal to or even greater than the garments resting on it. Indeed, in the beginnings of serious and focused fashion photography in the 1930s, the clothes were the paramount concentration. The body was de-emphasized. The pictured models did not assert any kind of independence; the clothes that covered them subsumed their bodies. Their corporeal nature was rendered abstract or denied outright (Radner 133). Emphasis on the garment over the body continued until the early 1950s. As the importance of the display of the model increased, shifts in presentation became more apparent. From the late 50s on, the body became the focus and existed in state of constant display.
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The Southern Poverty Law Center Monday morning filed suit in federal court to enjoin implementation of the Alabama Accountability Act, saying it does not extend its benefits equally to all students in schools designated as failing.
The suit, filed on behalf of eight Black Belt elementary and middle school students, aged 5 to 14, says that the plaintiffs cannot afford private school tuition, even with the tax credits and scholarships extended under the law. The suit also says that even if they could afford it, there are no participating private schools available in the area, nor is transportation to other schools available.
Richard Cohen, president of the Southern Poverty Law Center, said at a press conference Monday the law created "two classes of students" in the state. By diverting money from the Education Trust Fund to tax credits or scholarships, Cohen said, the effect of the law would be to make schools listed as failing worse.
"It will siphon away millions of dollars from public schools and not help the failing ones," he said. "It will make the failing ones worse than they are today."
The suit names Gov. Robert Bentley, State Schools Superintendent Tommy Bice, Revenue Commissioner Julie Magee and Comptroller Thomas White as defendants. In a statement released Monday afternoon, Bentley did not comment directly on the allegations in the lawsuit, but also stressed provisions in the Act which allow schools to apply for waivers from certain laws governing schools.
"We have Torchbearer Schools that are doing very well," Bentley said in the statement. "These schools are not wealthy. But they have developed the ideas and approaches that are needed to help their students overcome challenges and succeed."
The governor's statement did not mention the tax credits or scholarship granting organizations in the law. Bentley pushed for a two-year delay on the tax credits in the last Legislative session, a delay that was rejected by lawmakers. The lawsuit does not address the law's flexibility components.
Sen. Del Marsh, R-Anniston, who was the driving force behind the tax credit portion of the law, said in a statement that it "made no sense" to challenge the law on the grounds that it limited options.
"This is more of the same from those who would rather maintain the status quo," said the statement from Marsh, who is not a defendant in the lawsuit. "We will continue working to make sure students and parents in failing schools have options to receive a quality education."
The Accountability Act was passed in February amid chaotic scenes in the Alabama Senate and amended later in the session. It creates a definition of a "failing school" as one that has been in the bottom six percent of reading and math scores for three of the preceding six years through 2017; after that, schools will be evaluated on a grading system under development by the Alabama Department of Education.
Students in a failing school can opt to transfer to a non-failing school in their own district if they so choose, or one outside their district if the outside district agrees to accept transfers. The families of the students could also apply for a tax credit, worth over $3,500 a year, applicable to the cost of private school tuition. Students who qualify would also be able to apply for scholarships from groups called scholarship-granting organizations to assist with tuition.
Mariah Russaw, a Barbour County resident whose 12-year-old grandson is a plaintiff in the lawsuit, said at the press conference she wanted her grandson to get "the best possible education he could get."
"I want every child that's in a failing school to be able to finish school and get the opportunity I didn't get, to get an education for themselves," she said. "My grandson needs to stay where he is, because I don't have the transportation to get him to another school."
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Three of Elbert County's four governmental entities are set to meet this evening.
The Elbert County Board of Commissioners, Elberton City Council, and Elbert County Board of Education all will meet at 5:30pm.
Both the Elbert County Commission and City Council will be holding their respective regular meetings, and the school board will be holding a work session.
Two main items on the agenda for the city council include a pair of resolutions; one for the approval of the ElbertonNet 2013 expansion plan, and another for the 2013 water system improvements study.
The Board of Commissioners will officially vote later this evening on whether or not to move forward with altering the county's personnel policy by including a social media policy.
Last but not least, the Elbert County Board of Education is expected to get another update on the Elbert County Comprehensive High School's agriculture barn that recently burned down.
Again all meetings will be held at 5:30pm, at each entities respective meeting location.
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Cryopreservation—vital to research, assisted reproduction—turns 40
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Bar Harbor, Maine—Cryopreservation is the process of freezing living cells so they can be stored without damage and studied years, or even centuries, later. The first mice from cryopreserved embryos were born forty years ago this month at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, the result of work by Peter Mazur, Stanley Leibo and David Whittingham.
Leibo says, "The cryopreservation of embryos has had a profound effect on the field of assisted reproduction in laboratory, domestic and wild animals as well as humans." He notes that tens of thousands of children have been born from frozen embryos.
Jackson Professor Emeritus Larry Mobraaten, Ph.D., adds, "Moreover, the ability to bank frozen embryos for research animals has been an invaluable service to worldwide scientific community. For example, cancer researchers Neal Copeland and Nancy Jenkins worked out the molecular biology of the agouti locus thanks to a mouse strain that was only available in cryopreserved form from the Jackson repository."
Today about 3.9 million mouse embryos are stored in The Jackson Laboratory's vast biobank, representing thousands of strains. Embryos from strains cryopreserved for at least 30 years are still being requested and are still viable.
Rob Taft, Ph.D., Jackson's scientific director of reproductive sciences, says, "Cryopreserving a strain is relatively inexpensive, as is storing cryopreserved embryos in liquid nitrogen at -196°C. Once cryopreserved, strains are protected from loss and breeding of infrequently used strains can be discontinued, saving money and reducing the number of animals used in research."
This year is also the 25th anniversary of the cryopreservation course at The Jackson Laboratory. Mobraaten and Leibo launched the first Short Course in Cryopreservation of Mouse Germplasm in 1988, and Leibo and Taft continue to teach the course.
Over the past quarter-century, hundreds of students have participated in this program, and graduates have set up active cryopreservation programs in academic and independent biomedical research laboratories throughout the United States and around the world.
"These programs likely save research organizations many tens of millions of dollars each year in operating costs, reduce animal usage and prevent the loss of irreplaceable research resources," Taft says.
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After making his 50th league appearance for Liverpool against his old club on Wednesday, Jordan Henderson pledged to continue working hard and grasp every opportunity Brendan Rodgers gives him.
Having excelled despite illness during the 3-0 victory over QPR on Sunday, the midfielder was impressive again as the Reds swept aside his former employers Sunderland in the Barclays Premier League.
The 22-year-old hopes his recent run of games can be a platform to regular first-team football.
"It's obviously nice to play as many games as you can. I've got to keep doing that and hopefully I can play more games," Henderson told Liverpoolfc.com.
"I've just been working hard, keep plugging away. Over Christmas there are a lot of games so the whole squad is needed.
"You've got to take the opportunity when it comes. I've enjoyed playing so hopefully I can keep working hard, improving and getting my chance.
"We're very pleased with the performance and the result - I think we defended very well, created lots of chances and overall we deserved to win the game.
"Every time we have started well, we've managed to go on and score a few goals. We'll look to do that all the time. The most important thing is to win the game and we managed to do that."
Earlier this week, Mike Marsh revealed how Henderson had to be quarantined before the clash with QPR due to the bug he was suffering from - but the midfielder was pleased to report full fitness now.
"I feel a lot better now. It was just that night, I don't know what it was. Hopefully I don't get it again," he said.
Henderson had the perfect vantage point in central midfield to watch yet another masterful performance from Steven Gerrard, who makes life easy for his teammates according to the No.14.
He added: "Stevie has done it for many years now - everybody knows how good he is.
"The last goal was an unbelievable pass by him. He's a pleasure to play with and makes it easier for a lot of us."
Henderson also delivered his verdict on the latest player - Daniel Sturridge - to join the Reds' project, who he knows better than most.
"I know Dan quite well, I've played with him in the U21s. He's a great lad and very talented - I think he'll be brilliant here and it's a great boost for the club," enthused the midfielder.
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Guest column: A GRADE OF "INCOMPLETE" FOR EARLY EDUCATION
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If money were no object, President Barack Obama's plan for expanding early education would get an A-plus.
The president has proposed taxpayer-funded preschool for "every child in America" — a zero-to-five education system that "begins at birth."
That's thinking big.
If only money were no object.
Several runs have already been made at early education, and the results have been mixed.
Most feel the 47-year-old Head Start program for low-income preschoolers has been a disappointment. The Health and Human Services department released a report concluding that early gains disappeared by third grade.
Researchers from both the Brookings Institute and the Heritage Foundation agree. They found early intervention had no staying power. The gains simply "faded away."
Proponents disagree. The New York Times reported a study by Cal-Berkeley professor David Kirp showing lasting improvements in inner-city children exposed to early education. His test tube was Union City, N.J., where many of the students were from immigrant families where only Spanish was spoken.
Kirp reports prekindergarten schooling of 3- and 4-year-olds led to big jumps in achievement scores, high school graduation rates and college enrollment.
An old friend who teaches in inner-city schools in Patterson, N.J., agrees. Skeptical of just throwing money at the problem, he claims the answer is early engagement — starting at age four — where, he says, the returns are real and measurable.
Who's right? Success claims are largely anecdotal, whereas opponents have the benefit of metrics, most of which are negative. But the fact is, the jury is still out.
The idea of starting education at age four is not new. According to the Wall Street Journal, some 28 percent of American 4-year-olds are already enrolled in state-funded schools and many more in private programs.
The Obama proposal would expand this to all 4-year-olds from low- and middle-income families.
While skeptics applaud the intent, they say the plan is simply not affordable. Head Start carries an annual price tag of $7.6 billion, and most, including the president, agree it has not delivered.
How would the Obama plan differ? Special training would be provided for preschool teachers, and rigorous learning standards would be imposed.
The cost? No specifics yet. Only that the program would not add to our $16.5 trillion debt. But we've heard that song before.
The Center for American Progress estimates an annual $10,000-per-child expenditure would add up to $100 billion over 10 years. That's probably low. Past programs in Michigan and North Carolina have run at least $16,000 per child annually.
Whatever the number, it would be added to the nearly $40 billion per year the Wall Street Journal says we already spend on early education.
To help cover costs, the Obama plan calls for matching state funds. Good luck with that. Most states, Florida included, are struggling to pay for existing programs, let alone take on new ones. (Dealing with Medicaid increases is the latest challenge.)
So how will this play out?
Best guess is a scaled-back federal program — a pilot — with checkpoints and accountability. That should get bipartisan support. If lasting benefits can be proven, then a broader "investment" might be justified.
Ah, if only money were no object.
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Trident Technical Colleges Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is adding a real-world simulation to its EMT Training Program in order to create an interactive experience for the EMT students.
The first EMT simulation is scheduled for Feb. 8 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the parking lot adjacent to Bldg. 910 on the Main Campus of Trident Technical College located at 7000 Rivers Ave. in North Charleston.
The college invested in equipment to set up a hands-on, real-world simulation that will now be a cornerstone to each course offered in the Continuing Education EMT Training Program at TTC.
The goal of this addition is to demonstrate that TTCs students are work-ready once they have completed the program.
The Continuing Education EMT program is taking an active role in providing real-world scenarios and training as part of our core curriculum along with South Carolinas Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) and National Registry criteria.
TTCs Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development EMT Training Program is a six-month, 200-hour course approved by the EMS Division of SCDHEC. It is an online/lecture-blended class which prepares the students to take the National Registry Examination after completion.
To enroll, you must be at least 18 years old before course completion; be a high school graduate or possess a high school equivalency (GED); be physically fit and able to perform all the tasks required of an EMT; and complete prescreening requirements in reading comprehension and math using the standardized COMPASS test offered through Trident Technical Colleges Testing Center in the Student Center (Bldg. 410). A score of 42 must be achieved to enter the EMT Basic course.
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Table paddlers bag 2 golds, Davraa climbs to 8th place-A A +A
Friday, May 9, 2014
UNHERALDED elementary girls table tennis team clinched two gold medals while the swimmers and tracksters added silvers and bronzes, lifting the Davao Region Athletic Association (Davraa) to an over-all eighth place in the 2014 Palarong Pambansa as of 11:30 a.m. yesterday.
Davraa occupied the 10th spot Wednesday.
Davraa's Kyla Cielo Bernaldez, a Grade 6 student at Panabo Central Elementary School, thrashed Central Visayas bet, Trishia Ann Gonzales, 3-0, in their elementary girls table tennis singles finals.
The three-time Palaro player also led her team to a 2-1 win victory over the National Capital Region (NCR) in the elementary girls table tennis team championship match held at Central Mall in Los Baños, Laguna.
Bernaldez defeated her first single rival, 3-1, while Davao City's Lindy Marie Darlo bowed to her second single opponent, 2-3, to even the match.
But Kristine Joy Marikit of A.O.F. Elementary School and Ma. Kerstine Clauneth Peralta of Magugpo Pilot Central Elementary School, edged NCR doubles, 3-2, to secure the win.
Coach Julie Tabsing, in a phone interview with Sun.Star Davao yesterday, said: "Masayang-masaya ako. Nakuha ko narin ang goal ko sa wakas."
Tabsing, who hails from A.O.F. in Panabo City, had been coaching a Palaro team since the elementary table tennis was revived in 1997 in Naga City.
"Lagi lang akong bronze. Ngayon lang talaga nakakuha ng gold. Nagbunga ang mahabang panahon sa training. Forty days kaming nag in-house training at tamang suporta ng Davao Region sa amin," Tabsing said.
He, however, met with Bernaldez and Marikit every Friday even before the in-house training in Tagum City started.
Davraa's tracksters and swimmers, meanwhile, fell short of the gold in the fifth day of the Palaro.
Davraa's athletics team pocketed three more silvers while the swimmers added three silvers and bronzes at the Laguna Sports Complex as of yesterday presstime.
Sofia Jean Banginan of Davraa made a distance of 29.58 meters to place second in elementary girls discus throw. Cagayan Valley's Mikah Rollan registered 29.85m to annex the gold while Ma. Therese Gardose (28.77m) of Central Visayas got the bronze.
Davraa's Mea Gay Ninura swept the silvers in secondary girls 1,500m and 3,000m runs.
Ninura, now on her fourth Palaro stint, was satisfied by her twin silver victories, saying, "Happy kaayo ko kay kini ang akong first medals sa Palaro bisan silver lang. Kay dati wala gyud. Karon gihatag na nako tanan (I'm happy to win my first Palaro medals even it's only silver since I never had any before. I really gave my all this time)."
"Wala ko nag-expect gud kay pulos kusog ang mga kalaban pero gihatag gud nako ang best (I really didn't expect since I raced against strong rivals but I really gave my best)," the The third year Kapatagan National High School student said during an interview with Sun.Star Superbalita.
In swimming, Davraa's Zoe Marie Hilario copped a silver in elementary girls 400m freestyle by clocking four minutes and 57.34 seconds while Imee Joyce Saavedra of NCR (4:51.83) took the gold.
Hilario also helped the elementary girls 200m freestyle relay team to a silver finish behind gold medalist NCR. Hilario was joined by Korinne Bianca Trinidad, Haruka Jade Shimizu and Angeline Marie Bonafe.
Shimizu salvaged a bronze in elementary girls 100m butterfly along with the elementary boys 200m freestyle relay team of Josiah Paul Lozano, Rey Jacob Alinio, John Martin Yarra and Aaron Dave Alinsub.
Cedric Joseph Fox and Christian Paul Anor finished with a silver and bronze, respectively, in elementary boys 200m freestyle.
In arnis, Zemira Jenna Alagon copped a bronze in secondary girls featherweight event.
Davraa's athletics team has a total of two golds, four silvers and one bronze while the swimming team garnered one gold, six silvers and seven bronzes. The arnis team accounted for two golds, two silvers and three bronzes while the tennis team annexed one gold and one bronze while the chess team had a silver.
With two more golds from the table tennis, Davraa currently has a total of eight golds, 13 silvers and 10 bronzes. (With a report from Marizz S. Robilla)
Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on May 10, 2014.
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MCSR currently offers three supercomputers and one Linux cluster for the use of Mississippi researchers and students. Redwood is a 224-CPU SGI Altix 3700 supercomputer. Sequoia is a SGI Altix XE 250/310 InfiniBand Cluster.
Each supercomputer account holder will be issued a separate account on the front-end server Hpcwoods, and may only connect to the supercomputers through Hpcwoods.
Accounts are available for any student or faculty at any publicly funded university in Mississippi.


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PA-10-064, NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03)
RFP-NIAID-DMID-NIHAI2009066, In Vitro Assessments for Antimicrobial Activity
"The IFITM Proteins Mediate Cellular Resistance to Influenza A H1N1 Virus, West Nile Virus, and Dengue Virus." Abraham Brass, MGH
"A Physical and Regulatory Map of Host-Influenza Interactions Reveals Pathways in H1N1 Infection."
Sagi Shapira, MGH
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|April 29, 2009 at 7:00 pm
|Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT
|Free event sponsored by ASM, CT Valley Branch (contact: Dr. Kathy Feldman)
4th Annual NERCE Retreat
November 11-12, 2007
Mt. Washington Resort at Bretton Woods, NH
Deadline for attendance confirmation and abstracts is October 15, 2007
For more information, please contact Marie Scurti.
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2007 4th annual RCE meeting in St. Louis, Missouri
The MRCE has posted an announcement on their website about the 2007 RCE annual meeting in
St. Louis, Missouri. Save the Date
Midwest Regional Center of Excellence
Yersinia Pestis Clone Collection Available........
The Institute for Genomic Research (TIGR) has been awarded a contract from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to establish the Pathogen Functional Genomics Resource Center (PFGRC).
Guidelines for Accessing the Trans-center Non-human Primate Aerobiology Core...
The long-term objective of this RCE Nonhuman Primate (NHP) Aerobiology Core is to provide a mechanism for assessing therapeutic and prophylactic candidates for biothreat agents.
NHP Aerobiology Core Guidlines
New Resource Available from the NIAID Research Resources Program......
The NIAID has funded the National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program (NBBTP) The NBBTP offers two-year post baccalaureate and post-doctoral fellowships at the NIH Bethesda Campus providing a rare opportunity to receive professional training in biosafety and biocontainment at the foremost biomedical research center in the world.
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NERCE/BEID Seminar Series : Peter Palese on February 8, 2006
"Reconstruction and Characterization of the Extinct 1918 Pandemic Influenza Virus" presented
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3 new Gateway libraries from TIGR /PFGRC Y.pestis, V. cholerae,
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The 25-year-old joined Celtic from Hibernian for a fee of around Ł1million in August 2010 and has become a key player at the club.
Stokes told the club's official website: "I'm absolutely delighted and I'm just looking forward to the next few seasons. I'm just glad to get it out of the way and I can concentrate on my football.
"I've been happy enough with the way it's gone for me this season. I'd have liked a few more goals by now but that'll come.
"We're unbeaten in the league, we've been doing reasonably well in Europe and we need to get another couple of results now after that big win over Ajax.
"Overall, I've been delighted. I'm enjoying my football and I'm hoping this just helps me kick on.
"It's been great to be involved in Europe after being injured last season. It was hard to watch the lads doing well and not have any input, so I'm delighted so far with this season.
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Sunday Weather Delay 12/26
As I type this, the WBS-Albany game is tied 4-4 late in the third period. Due to inclement weather, I'm going to hightail it out of here as soon as I do postgame interviews, then update the blog once I get home. Sorry for the delay, but I think that hour will make a big difference as far as road conditions are concerned.


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Designed in the late 1960s as a high performance fighter with a fly-by-wire control system, and with the ability to carry up to 10 AAMs, the maneuverable Su-27 was one of the most opposing fighters ever built at the time. The first 'Flanker-A' prototypes flew on May 20, 1977 and entered service as the 'Flanker-B' in 1984.
The 'Flanker' has seen a number of aerodynamic changes since, and exists in a variety of forms today. The Su-27IB, or Su-35 designation, is a long range attack variant with side-by-side seating for two. The Su-27UB 'Flanker-C', or Su-30 designation, is a tandem two-seat long range interceptor and trainer. A navalized version called the Su-27K 'Flanker-D', designated Su-33, was designed in 1992 for deployment on Russian aircraft carriers. It has folded wings, retractable flight refueling probe, arrester hook, strengthened landing gear, and moving canard foreplanes.
Next generation 'Flanker' derivatives include the Su-35 and the thrust-vector controlled Su-37, both vastly more enhanced then the Su-27, with canard foreplanes and the ability to carry up to 14 external stores.
Manufacturer: Sukhoi Design Bureau
Nation of origin: Soviet Union
Function: Multi-role fighter
Crew: 1
Year: 1977
In-service year: 1984
Engine: Two Lyulka AL-31F afterburning turbofans, 27,557 lb thrust each
Wing span: 14.7 m / 48 ft 3 in
Length: 21.94 m / 72 ft
Height: 5.93 m / 19 ft 5 in
Weight: 45,801 lb empty / 66,138 lb max. take off
Ceiling: 59,055 ft
Speed: 2,500 km/h
Range: 4,000 km / 2,485 miles
Armament: One GSh-30-1 30mm cannon with 150 rounds, plus 13,228 lb including AAMs, ASMs, bombs, rockets, drop tanks, and ECM pods carried on ten external points
SU-27 Flanker History and Facts: In Russian
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