Adele Fires Back

Who are the Webster’s ?

February 2012 Issue 8

Love is in

the air

Are You Scaring Men Off??

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Be Blessed,

Roxanne

Greetings,

Welcome to February. This month is all about Love and African American History. Two things that I Love . Afri-

can Americans have contributed mind body and soul to help shape this great country into what it is today. It

would not be able to move forward without the countless contributions of African Americans. Many of the

things we take for granted such as air conditioners, light bulbs, elevators, pencil sharpeners typewriters, foun-

tain pens. The list goes on and on. You would really be surprised at all the things we as a people have brought

to the table of America. If you want to know more click this link.

February is all about Love. Love is in the air. Many people don’t know how this wonderful holiday came to be.

Let me give you a little education. Just in case you are on jeopardy and need to know. This day originated as a

day to honor St Valentine. St Valentine was a Christian priest . He was being persecuted by the king because

he was performing illegal marriages for young soldiers. The king thought that soldiers should remain single.

When St Valentine would not stop performing the weddings, he was thrown into jail. While he was in jail

awaiting execution , he penned a love letter to his sweetheart. He signed the letter “From your Valentine.”

Thus a holiday was born. How sweet.

Now you have learned about African American History and Valentine Day History. How empowered you are.

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Editors Perspective 2

Meet Keisha Jones 4

Click the Links 5

Go Red for Women 6

Change Your Life 8

Chefs Corner 10

Adele Fires Back 11

What R U Reading 12

Finance and You 14

Poetry and Prose 15

Travel and Romance 16

Celebrating V Day 18

Love is in the air 19

Scaring men off 20

Movie Mania 22

Our Sports Authority 24

Black History 26

Who Are the Webster? 28

Contributing Writers 31

Contact us 32

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Meet Keisha Jones

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What is Go Red For Women?

In 2004, the American Heart Association (AHA) faced a challenge. Cardiovascular disease claimed

the lives of nearly 500,000 American women each year, yet women were not paying attention. In

fact, many even dismissed it as an “older man’s disease.” To dispel the myths and raise aware-

ness of heart disease as the number one killer of women, the American Heart Association created

Go Red For Women – a passionate, emotional, social initiative designed to empower women to

take charge of their heart health.

What is the goal of Go Red For Women?

Go Red For Women encourages awareness of the issue of women and heart disease, and also ac-

tion to save more lives. The movement harnesses the energy, passion and power women have to

band together and collectively wipe out heart disease. It challenges them to know their risk for

heart disease and take action to reduce their personal risk. It also gives them the tools they need

to lead a heart healthy life.

In 2010, the American Heart Association set a strategic goal of reducing death and disability from

cardiovascular disease and strokes by 20% while improving the cardiovascular health of all Ameri-

cans by 20% by the year 2020.

Why is the red dress the symbol of women and heart disease?

In 2003, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the American Heart Association

and other organizations committed to women’s health joined together to raise awareness of

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women and heart disease. The NHLBI introduced the red dress as a national symbol for women and

heart disease awareness and the American Heart Association adopted this symbol to create synergy

among all organizations committed to fighting this cause.

By working together to advance this important cause, the American Heart Association, NHLBI, and

other women’s health groups will have a greater impact than any one group could have alone.

Be sure to register to get your red dress pin.

Why do Go Red For Women and other red dress campaigns target women instead of men

and women?

In the past, heart disease and heart attack have been predominantly associated with men. Histori-

cally, men have been the subjects of the research done to understand heart disease and stroke,

which has been the basis for treatment guidelines and programs. This led to an oversimplified, dis-

torted view of heart disease and risk, which has worked to the detriment of women.

Because women have been largely ignored as a specific group, their awareness of their risk of this

often-preventable disease has suffered. Only 55 percent of women realize heart disease is their No. 1

killer and less than half know what are considered healthy levels for cardiovascular risk factors like

blood pressure and cholesterol. The Go Red For Women movement works to make sure women

know they are at risk so they can take action to protect their health.

For more info Go www.goredforwomen.org

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6 Attitude Adjustments That Can

Change Your

Life for Good!

Do you feel like your life could be happier? A bet-

ter tomorrow could start with something as sim-

ple as your attitude. Our perspectives have a huge

effect on our overall level of happiness. They can

affect our success as well.

Over time, attitudes become habitual. Because

of this, they can take a bit of effort to change, but

such work is well worth your time!

Try these techniques to bring greater happi-

ness and success into your life:

Start each day by making a mental list of

things you're thankful for. You can do this

while you're lying in bed just before you get

up, in the shower, or while driving to work.

This simple mental exercise will adjust your

focus to the good things that you already have.

Love life, not stuff. Do you feel that having more

possessions will make you happy? What usu-

ally happens is that, after you acquire some-

thing, it never seems to mean as much to you

as you thought it would. After the newness

wears off, you're back to wanting some more

new stuff! So the joy in most new possessions

is temporary, at best, and leads to more

"wanting."

The quality of your life itself is what will

bring you the most happiness, not the

quantity or quality of your stuff.

Spend some time each day doing what you

love.

Build meaningful relationships that uplift you.

Take action to create a life filled with what

truly means the most to you.

Be patient. Our society has trained us to be in a

hurry and expect immediate gratification.

However, some of the great things in life

take time to bring to fruition.

Enjoy the process of creating the life you de-

sire. Each day will bring you one step

closer. Being impatient tends to push your

goals farther away.

Believe in yourself. Life is much more pleasant

when you have faith in yourself. Remember:

You've already done things that are much

more difficult than just about anything you

may still wish to accomplish. So you know you

can achieve your future plans.

Consider learning to walk. How many

times does a baby fall before they fi-

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nally can stand up unassisted, let alone

walk? And we keep learning more over

time. Even a 10-year old doesn't walk

as well as a 30-year old. It takes many

years of practice.

How many times are you willing to fall

down and get back up now? When you

believe in yourself and expect success,

you're more likely to succeed. Your

upbeat attitude will lead you to seek

solutions to your challenges until you

reach your goal.

Sometimes being smart is sufficient. We often

believe that everything worthwhile requires a

lot of work. However, many times, approach-

ing challenges by working smart instead of

working hard can save a lot of time and grief.

Sit down and reflect on your situation from the

perspective that there's a simple solution

to each challenge. You might be surprised

how clever you can be if you make an effort

to find an easy but satisfactory solution.

There's no such thing as failure. Each time your

plans fall short, analyze where they went

wrong, learn from the experience, and con-

tinue moving forward.

When you "fail," all you've really done is dis-

covered an ineffective way of trying to do

something. That's all. The knowledge

gained only makes you more capable in the

future.

Adjusting your attitude and making the changes

permanent will take some work, but this effort

pays off. Your attitude affects your perspective,

what you notice, and what you fail to notice. So

by adjusting your attitude, you can shift your

whole reality!

Examine the attitudes you already hold that may

be limiting your life and happiness. What per-

spectives and beliefs would serve you better?

Use the above ideas to start the process of adjust-

ing those ineffective attitudes today for a happier

tomorrow.

Lorene Collier Purcy

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Shrimp Scampi w/Linguini

(Tyler Florence)

Ingredients

1 pound linguini

4 tablespoons butter

4 tablespoons extra-virgin

olive oil, plus more for drizzling

2 shallots, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

Pinch red pepper flakes, optional

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup dry white wine

Juice of 1 lemon

1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves

Directions

For the pasta, put a large pot of water on the stove to boil. When it has come to the boil, add a couple of ta-

blespoons of salt and the linguini. Stir to make sure the pasta separates; cover. When the water returns to a

boil, cook for about 6 to 8 minutes or until the pasta is not quite done. Drain the pasta.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.

Sauté the shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) until the shallots are translucent, about 3 to 4 min-

utes. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper; add them to the pan and cook until they have turned pink,

about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan; set aside and keep warm. Add wine and lemon juice

and bring to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil. When the butter has melted, return the

shrimp to the pan along with the parsley and cooked pasta. Stir well and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle

over a bit more olive oil and serve immediately.

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And The You Go Girl Award Goes To:

Adele

For many women, the ultimate insult is being called overweight. However, Grammy-nominated

sensation Adele is not one of them--in fact, she says she's just fine with her shape and size. In

response to a comment by fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld, who caused waves by outright calling the

23-year-old "fat" in an interview with Paris newspaper Metro this week, Adele had this to say:

"I've never wanted to look like models on the cover of magazines. I represent the majority of

women, and I'm very proud of that."

Kudos to you Adele for standing up for the Plus Size Nation

Lagerfeld's critique of Adele (which also included praise for her "beautiful face" and "divine

voice") received immediate backlash from the singer's fans, as well as many women who just

plain thought the comment unnecessary. Calls to "boycott Chanel"--the fashion house Lager-

feld heads up--popped up on Twitter, and even sparked a dedicated Facebook page over the

past two days.

Lagerfeld has since apologized for his comment. On Wednesday, he told Metro that he is

Adele's "biggest admirer" and that his quote was taken out of context.

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Care Giver:

My Call To Minister

J. Taylor Currie

I have worked as a caregiver for thirty plus

years in several capacities. My work experi-

ence as a C.N.A. in a long term care facility,

private home and as a private home man-

ager has afforded me the opportunity to

make certain observations in the are of care

giving. I am also a licensed Minister and

have worked in various ministries in the

church before answering my call to preach

the gospel.

My background, work history and educa-

tion has allowed me to see the positive and

negative sides of care giving. I have also

worked as, a bookkeeper, file clerk, recep-

tionist, juvenile counselor, companion/

care giver, as well as a substitute teacher. I

view all of these positions as care giving in

one manner or another.

Care giver and Minister are two extremely

important vocations that can mean life or

death for the recipients of their care if

proper care is not given and con-

sideration taken of all that is

required. Women who enter

into ministry will often meet with

greater testing than men in ministry, but

they must forge ahead. This is my real life

account of care giving and how it led to me

to answering the call to minister."

I wrote this book for several reasons. People are

living longer and therefore the decision to remain

in their homes or to go into retirement communi-

ties is becoming more of a topic of discussion as

people age. There is also the decision to be

made regarding parents or disabled persons

needing more care that must be made.

Having worked as a caregiver for a number of

years and having been affected by the lack of care

in the medical field, has given me insight into the

filed of care giving. In the book I also detail how it

was in this care giving role that I realized after a

number of years that I was called to Minister....

the book is very insightful in all areas of care giv-

ing, care giver and Minister are two careers or

roles that require many of the same attributes. My

book also details these by posing questions that a

person should ask themselves when contemplat-

ing the role of care giver and or minister. The

book is peppered with scripture preceding each

chapter and throughout. it will make you laugh

and it will make you cry. Life is like that.

Look for it at PublishAmerica.net

What are you

reading??

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Care Giver:

My Call to

Minister

$24.95

by: J. Taylor Currie

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What to do with your

old 401(k)

Whether you lost your job due to this unfortu-

nate economy, retired, or maybe just chose a

different career path, you will want to carefully

consider your options for your 401(k) retire-

ment plan at your former employer.

You can leave the 401(k) with current plan.

This may seem the most hassle-free, but it can

come with several drawbacks. First, you may

be assessed additional fees that were not pre-

sent while you worked for the employer. Sec-

ond, the employer can change investment com-

panies, leaving you somewhere in between.

Your investment choices could also become lim-

ited. Most importantly, you are not able to con-

tribute to the fund any longer. In addition, it

may be harder to make withdrawals when the

time comes.

You can roll the funds into an IRA (Individual

Retirement Account). Usually, there is a wide

array of investment choices, you can make addi-

tional contributions whenever you like, and you

can choose your investment company or com-

panies.

You can roll your old 401(k) to your 401(k)

with your new employer. The two funds will

become one. Your money could grow faster,

with compounding. A factor to consider with

this option is that once the money is rolled into

the new employer’s 401(k), you cannot roll it

back out until you are no longer with that em-

ployer. Also, keep in mind, not all employers

will offer a 401(k).

Your final option is to cash out the plan. This is

very tempting to a lot of people, especially

when facing financial difficulty. This option

should be considered with time and thought,

and maybe the advice of loved ones or even a

financial advisor. Your retirement funds are

just that, for retirement. However, some people

decide they need the funds pay for daily living

expenses or to pay off some other bills that may

be hanging over their heads. There are also

quite hefty penalties to take an early with-

drawal on the funds if you are younger than 59

½.

My advice is talk with some sort of financial ad-

visor. Most advisors will give a free consulta-

tion. Talk with several, so you know you are

getting good advice for you situation, and not

just a salesman waiting on his next commission

check. Your banker may be a great place to

start; she will have suggestions for you, or may

even refer you to a retirement specialist. Your

church group may also have a great reference

for you.

My last piece of advice is to ensure that you are

working with a legitimate company, if you

choose to roll it over to an IRA. As we all know,

there are scammers waiting out there to prey

on the vulnerable. Check with the Better Busi-

ness Bureau or Chamber of Commerce to en-

sure you are dealing with a legitimate company.

Sara Hughes Bank Manager

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Abuse is not Love,

No Matter What You Say!

Abuse is not love, No Matter What You Say!

I tried so hard to get away,

Time and time again he’d hurt me

Then begged me to stay.

Said it would never happen again.

Told me I was his lover and his friend.

I wanted to believe what he told me.

He promised he would show me, then he put me

in his arms to hold me.

The pain soon went away, and the physical scars,

yes they healed.

But each time he abused me, another piece of my

self esteem was peeled.

I loss my pride and my self worth, I felt utterly de-

feated

Because of was the way I was treated.

Time and time again, he told me how much he

loved me and would never let me go,

Said I belonged to him and he wanted the whole

world to know.

Oh I wanted to believe, because now I carried

within me ,

a child, that we conceived.

But it happened again, this time It was worse

because the child I carried within, he began to

curse.

Abuse is not love no matter what you say.

Yes the hurt and the pain will go away, but the

memories will

They will stay..

Abuse is not love, no matter what you say

It will surely happen again, another night, another

day.

So I decided to leave, make a brand new start

Sadly, I still love him deep in my heart.

But Abuse is not Love No Matter What You Say

It was time for me and the child I now carried to

flee.

I will, with the help of My God - take care of my

Child and me.

My life I have realized is mine and I hold it dear.

My child doesn’t deserve a life filled with fear

It is my duty to protect this child from hurt and

harm,

I will no longer be seduced by sweet words and

machismo charm

Abuse is not love, no matter what you say..

Good bye my abuser, I have found a better way

Too live my live without fear every day.

Abuse is not Love No matter what you say.

I stayed because you said that you loved me and

would not do it again

But you lied, my used to be lover and friend.

I let my self worth sink to the bottom of the sea,

Forgetting who created me.

I am leaving and I will not return,

Abuse is not Love, A lesson well learned.

I have forgiven, but I will not forget

Abuse is not Love, My God made me to loved

Not to be hit.

Abuse is Not Love, No Matter What you Say.

© Evangelist Janice O. Alston 11/2011

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Whether you are trying to spice up an old relationship or strengthen a new one, romantic places can be a

useful tool. It is important to remember that romance is more a state of mind than a destination. Still, there

are certain locales which are more likely than others to inspire loving feelings.

We all recognize that feeling of being in love – the rest of the world

could disappear and you and your partner would never notice. This

time of bliss is the perfect opportunity to get away from it all, and of

course you’ll need to choose a romantic spot for your dreamy vacation

together. As it turns out, the world is just full of fabulous locations

lovebirds like you have been flocking to for endless years.

Instead of focusing on finding the ideal romantic spot, try

making the places around you more romantic. It is rooted

more in thoughts and feelings than in a certain location.

With the right mindset, most any place can be romantic. Try

one or all these tips:

Focus with all of your senses. Notice the colors of the changing leaves, the scents in the air, and the feel

of the cool water.

Make lots of physical contact with your partner. Hand holding, hugging, and kissing can all cause a more

romantic feeling. Eye contact is also important.

Avoid any negative conversations. Focus on positive things, such as your hopes and dreams for the future.

Laugh. Believe it or not, sharing a good laugh can increase feelings of love and romance.

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For many, nothing is more romantic than a shot

of pure adrenaline. If heart-pounding fear and exhilaration

turn you and your partner on, try:

Helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon

Hot-air balloon ride over your own city

Take an African safari

If you are a true romantic at heart, you may find romance in yesteryear. For many, the simpler times evoke

a feeling of love and nostalgia. If you and your partner yearn for

the simplicity of long ago, here are a few tips:

Horse-drawn carriage through Central Park

Riding horses along

the beach at sunset

Tandem bike riding through San Francisco

Flying kites in a meadow

If these tips are a bit costly for you, try to find an old-fashioned soda or malt shop (SONIC). Listen to some

old tunes and share a chocolate shake!

Rona Walton

Destynee Travel

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What Valentine’s Day

SHOULD really

be about

The world celebrates Valentine’s Day as a DAY to

show your love towards others.

I see nothing wrong with this tradition other than

the obvious question of what about the other 364

days.? Do the loved ones not deserve love the rest

of the year?

Look at the divorce rate in the church. The

church is where one would believe people had it

together having God on their side. The divorce

rate is super high as well. What if twice a week

was Valentine’s day. Twice a week unannounced ,

Valentine’s Day where both spouses enjoyed do-

ing something that was special for their mate. You

would grow tired of eating boxes of chocolate.

Grow tired of eating out. The card drawer would

become full of Valentine’s Day cards

.So what’s left? Answer. The daily double- How

well do you really know your spouse? What

brings a smile to their face? Tell them that you’ll

take them to lunch-but instead you make their fa-

vorite meal from scratch and take them to a park

or even eat in the car. Spend your lunch break

talking to your spouse on the phone reminiscing

about the first time you met, went out together,

first kiss .

Take over one another home duties this will

really make you appreciate your spouse on a new

level. Twice a week allows us to celebrate what’s

really important and no it’s not Valentine’s Day.

It’s every day you see your mate, every day both

are alive, every time you

hear their voice.

Create a list of your own:

Things my spouse

loves done to and for

them.

List three things my spouse loves to do

List three things my spouse would love a

break from

List five things you love most about your

spouse-just five. This will take some thought.

Don’t allow some commercial to dictate what

you do on the day call Valentine’s Day .

Celebrate each day As

Valentine‘s day.

Make yours special and

unique the entire year and

not just on Valentine’s Day.

Steve Harris

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Love has everything to do with it!"

Happy Valentine's Day! I would like to talk about

love! This is a day when we express

to our love ones and friends ,how

much love we have for them . I can

not love you until I have love within

me.

Dear God, help us to love one an-

other . First show us how to love

ourselves. Forgive ourselves . Most

of all accepting who we are!

Never be afraid be yourself! No one can be you

better than you! Accept your own uniqueness! Ac-

cept the beauty of God inside of you and it will

start showing on the outside. Let the light of His

love shine.

If you want to learn how to love and be a lovable

person, I suggest that you get to know who God is

first . You can not give what you do not have within

you!

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is

love. 1 John 4:8 If you do not know God, you do not

know love. God is love!

God loves you just the way you are. Tall , short,

skinny, fat, black or white. He loved you so much

that He gave us His son Jesus!

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only

begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him

should not perish, but have everlasting life. John

3:16

Get to know God more! Pray and worship Him.

Most of us who give........ and we give to others,

forget about ourselves!. Pamper yourself! Get your

hair done, nail , feet. Put on some-

thing nice to wear. Exercise, go

walking! What ever you need to do

to feel good about your self. It will

help to build your self esteem. Give

you confidence.

Show God that you love Him by tak-

ing care of yourself.

If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he

is a liar; for he that loveth not his brother whom

he hath seen, how can he love god whom he hath

not seen? 1 John 5:20

For those who say that they already know the Lord

but they hate you , well.....shame on them! They

are missing out on knowing someone very special

(YOU) who was created by God! That makes them

a liar!

Pray for them because , they can not have the love

of God in their heart and hate you at the same

time! So you continue to let the love of God shine

through you anyhow!

Remember that you have, to have Gods love within

you first before you are able to love someone else.

I pray that your days be filled with love , peace,

and joy! " Love has everything to do with it!"

Pastor Nannie D German

Madison , N J

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Scaring Men Off..

As a woman I do not believe that I have all of the

answers…hell, I just feel that I follow my instinct

about men and it has enabled or equipped me with

a sense of discernment that I honestly did not have

years ago. In my opinion [and my commentary are

just that] dating is not very hard and/or as compli-

cated as folks would like people to believe.

Three years ago, I facilitated a discussion entitle

Technology and Dating- has it helped or hindered

the dating process? It amazed me that out of the

fifteen or so individuals in the room, only two of

them were dating, and that was one other woman

and I. We discussed the pro’s and con’s of online

dating, the high number of individuals that are

meeting and marrying online [30k/annually], the

ratio of men to women online, the percentage of

married men online [40%] and that 72% of women

are more likely to find a lover from an online con-

nection. One of the underlying issues that re-

mained was that of fear. Fear of being alone, fear

of loneliness, a fear of growing old alone, or fear of

not sharing joys and sorrows, and just the fear of

not having anyone special in their lives.

The problem comes into play when they step

into a new friendship [friendship has to be estab-

lished before you can form a relationship] with pre-

conceived notions and/or societal stigmas on what

they “should or should not”, do or say, rather than

focusing on how they wish to be treated. Women

are the gatekeepers and they hold the power

[maybe for some power is too strong of a word, too

bad] and/or control of a relationship, but they hold

the power of training a man on how they should be

treated.

Training not in the traditional sense like you would

an animal not to use your carpet as a restroom, but

training in how YOU wish and/or demand to be

treated, and in turn you will respect him for the

way in which he trains you to treat him. The train-

ing begins the minute a woman meets a man.

Those old fashioned values that some women say

they don’t need or want, but deep down the truth

is they’ve never had it, so they do not know how to

respond to a man opening their door, helping them

with their coat, pulling out their chair, and other

small things that shows he is a gentleman from the

old school.

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But as I sit and listen to some of the issues that

women have with men I’ve come to realize that

maybe it’s not that all men are bad or not the right

“fit” for them, maybe it’s because they are afraid…

afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing that will

no longer make a man interested in them. Sounds

far-fetched, but not really. If you think about the

women that you know and recall some of the sto-

ries that they have relayed to you, I’m sure you will

say “hmmm, now why did she allow this, that, or

the other”…take a minute or two and think about

that.

Now that you have thought about it…and you have

asked yourself that question, can you recall what

their response were if you actually voiced your

thoughts aloud to them. Where does this notion

and/or belief come from that if a woman demands

respect or does not allow a man to use and abuse

her, to take her body and discard her like an old

wash rash, that by showing this, she will reveal her-

self as unattractive, as argumentative, as too con-

trolling, or too masculine?

Is it this mindset that women have the reason why

so many are willingly and knowingly accepting

crumbs from men? Is this why so many are willingly

and knowingly dealing with men that they know

without the shadow of a doubt, are married or in-

volved?

Is there a pervasive attitude among women that if

they act a certain way or if they say a certain thing,

that it will “scare men off”…and is it this fear of

scaring men the reason why so many women end

up in miserable situations? What are your

thoughts?

Share your answers with wefgwmaga-

zine@yahoo.com or sassyscribemedi-

aent@yahoo.com Subject: Scaring Men Off.

Saundra aka SassyScribe

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Today is swaggtastic meaning dripping with swag, today's hotlist is

indeed swaggtastic.Up first is Underworld 3D with a well known star Kate Beckensale what can I say she lit up

the screen like the 4th of July and there weren't even any fireworks everyone knows about the ongoing war

between the vampires and the lichens i.e. werewolves, in this 4th film

about the ongoing war they turn on beast mode as generation ok n calls

it and takes it to a whole new level. There is a little bit of everything,

fighting, love, an illegitimate love child you name it. Now everybody

knows how I like my eye candy presented to us on a silver platter is su-

per duper sexy Michael Ely um um um better than Campbell noodle

soup. Have mercy he is fine and he shows us another side to his sexy act-

ing abilities that of a police detective, outstanding. He even takes one for

the team. Can't say anymore I've already said too much. GO SEE IT !!!!!!!

Next on today's hot list is The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,

starts out slow and then pulls your trachea out of your throat

threw your mouth awesome. Now some scenes may be a little

raunchy but it's worth it. This guy (Daniel Craig) as my friend

says is awesome he embodies all the characteristics if a modern

day hero, and an up an coming actress Rooney Mara holds her

on with a depth unlike anything I've ever seen. Warning this

movie is very graphic but worth it GO SEE IT!!!!

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My last choice was hard to make because it hits so close to home.

Ending today's hot list is Red Tails. Oh what an eye opener every

black or African American needs to see this movie it recounts a

part of American history we needed to be told with a jaw drop-

ping eye candyarific all-star cast including Terrence Howard,

Cuba Gooding Jr., Bryan Cranston, Nate Parker, Tristan Wilds, Elijah Kelley, Leslie Odom Jr., Kevin Phillips,

Method Man, David Oyelowo, Ne-yo, Marcus T. Paulk, Michael B Jordan, and many many many more eye can-

dies I felt such pride as I saw them doing what they do best. I have to say this film really touched my heart and

made me smile. Who knew we had such an impact in history. GO SEE IT!!!!!!!!

C J Kirven

Movie Maniac

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Well, we all saw how my Super Bowl picks went.

LOL! So much for that!

Let’s move on to the NBA. Let me start off by tell-

ing you, of the four major sports (Football, Basket-

ball, Hockey, and Baseball), basketball is my least

favorite. Why??? I honestly have no idea! In high

school, I was a team manager, meaning for the high

school basketball team, I kept stats, washed their

dirty laundry (YUCK!), did whatever the coaches

needed me to do. It was a passion in high school. I

don’t know where that passion went. Anywho, all

that rambling is leading me into the fact that I am

not nearly as knowledgeable on the NBA as I am

about the other sports (although I once used to

be).

Basketball is a team sport that is played on a court.

Professional games are usually played indoors, but

you can go to just about any playground and find a

pick up game of basketball being played. Each

team has 5 players on the court at all times. Each

team is trying to defend their own basket, in other

words, trying to not let their opponent score. As in

all sports, the team with the ball is the offense, and

the team without the

ball is the defense. These roles change quite

quickly during the game!

There are a few different ways a team can score.

The most often scored is a field goal, worth 2

points, the ball is shot from inside the arc

(approximately 23 feet away from the basket)

3-point field goal is scored outside of the arc

a free throw is attempted after a foul, and is

worth one point each and is shot from the free

throw line ( approximately 15 feet from the basket)

a technical foul is also shot from this line and is

worth one point each.

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Fouls can play a very important part of scoring in

basketball and can lead to several points scored.

There are several different fouls that can, and do

occur. While watching a game, it can seem like

every play has some sort of foul on it!

Personal fouls consist of hitting, slapping, push-

ing, and holding, blocking.

If the team foul count is 4 or less, the

team that got fouled gets the ball. If

over 5 team fouls, the player that

got fouled gets 2 free throw

attempts.

Charging fouls occur when the offensive player

runs over or pushes the defensive player.

The ball is given to the team that the foul

happened to.

Technical fouls don’t involve player contact. It

is basically rudeness; obscene gestures

or language, arguing and such. The players

AND the coach could be called for this kind

of foul. Two free throw attempts are given

for this.

Flagrant fouls are extreme fouls; punching, kick-

ing. In addition to the normal two free

throw attempts, the team also retains the

ball after the free throw attempts.

Stay tuned for the next issue of NBA basics, which

will consist of team positions.

Sara Hughes

Chicago Bulls fan

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ABOLISHING BLACK

HISTORY MONTH !?

WASHINGTON DC (NWSF News) -In a surprising bi-

partisan move, passed legislation to abolish Black

History Month. If the bill was not vetoed by the

newly elected president, Black History Month could

soon be history.

The reason for the legislation is that after the elec-

tion of this country's first black president, many

Americans no longer believe the celebration of

black history is necessary. Some even have gone so

far as calling for a ban on the teaching of black his-

tory because they say it is divisive.

Although many white Americans, especially the

Right Wing, have questioned the validity of a

month set aside to honor one racial group, there

are many blacks, as well, who would like to bid

Black History Month a adieu. For some African

Americans black history has been seen as a stum-

bling block; just another barrier that has kept them

from enjoying their piece of the American pie.

Many black people strive their whole lives to de-

tach the word "African" from "African American."

"Ain't no need to be talking all that black stuff.

That's just another way to divide us," says Carletta

"CJ" Walker, owner of New City Beauty Salon in

Atlanta. "We need to stop living in the past."

The problem of having to be African and American,

simultaneously, has plagued African Americans

since the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a para-

dox that WEB Dubois described as "a double con-

sciousness" that black folks had to have in order to

survive in a white dominated society.

During the early 20th century, the issue was bit-

terly debated by those who wanted inclusion into

American society like Dubois and his Talented 10th

and those who wanted separation like Marcus

Garvey and the Universal Negro Improvement As-

sociation .Later, during the 60's and early 70's there

was a constant ideological war between the Civil

Rights activists and the Black Power activists that

personified itself in the forms of Dr. Martin Luther

King and Malcolm X. Dr. King believed in a dream

where all Americans would be treated as equals

but Malcolm X envisioned a nightmare where Afri-

can Americans would forever be treated as second

class citizens.

For many young African Americans, black history

has been replaced by a Hip Hop pseudo culture that

has long abandoned any connection to black cul-

ture. Instead it has embraced a false ideology that

music and fashion could end 400 years of oppres-

sion. Some of the rappers are even claiming that

they are no longer black but they are "Hip Hop."

"I don't care what color a dude is. As long as he

keeps it gangsta, he's cool with me," says New York

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City aspiring rapper Tyrone "T-Boogie" Johnson.

"How is learning about black history gonna get me

signed to a contract ?"

The disconnection of the youth can partially be

blamed on an educational system that has helped

to promote institutionalized white supremacy un-

der the guise of preparing African American chil-

dren to be able to make it in the real world. Any

attempt to add Afrocentric studies to a curriculum

by black teachers is often met with dire conse-

quences.

CG Woods, an 8th grade social studies teacher in

Jackson, Mississippi, recently was suspended with-

out pay for instructing his students to read "How

Europe Underdeveloped Africa" by Walter Rodney.

Some say that the lack of appreciation for black his-

tory is due to the fact that what is usually cele-

brated every February is not black history at all but

the relatively brief history of black people in this

country; a history of emancipated slaves. Few have

paid attention to the rich history that African peo-

ple had prior to 1619. This is mostly because the

white corporations that have become the major

sponsors of black history events have confined any

discussion of black history to the boundaries of

America.

Perhaps the people most affected by the end of

Black History Month will be African American busi-

nesses, especially black book stores. Shaka Nzinga,

owner of Black History, Inc, the world's largest dis-

tribuor of Afrocentric material has already an-

nounced that he will close his doors at the end of

February unless business picks up.

Although, some African Americans have decided to

allow black history to fade into obscurity, there are

a few activists across the country who are not go-

ing out without a fight. They have started the Black

History Bailout Campaign. The group is asking the

black community to come up with their own socio-

economic stimulus package as a last ditch effort to

save black history.

Although the activists hope that the movement

gains momentum over the next few weeks, as of

yesterday the only people protesting in front of the

Capitol were an elderly man with a Marcus Garvey

sweatshirt and his young grandson holding up signs

that said,"

"A people without knowledge of their history is like

a tree without roots."

Paul Scott writes for No Warning Shots Fired.com.

http://www.nowarningshotsfired.com He can be

reached at info@nowarningshotsfired.com

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WEFGW: Tell us how you met.

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