US Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN5)last week introduced health carelegislation in anticipation ofupcoming Congressional actionon health care reform.Ellison’s The Good Care Act of2009 requires that all healthplans participating in theproposed “health insuranceexchange” spend a minimum of90% of the health carepremiums they charge on healthcare services for their patients.

“Minnesota is a nationalleader in health care,” Ellisonsaid. “I believe that if healthplans across the countryfollowed Minnesota’s lead, wewould ensure that our precioushealth care dollars are used tofund actual health services.Enactment of The Good CareAct of 2009 would do just that,”Ellison said.

President Obama andCongressional leaders areproposing the creation of ahealth insurance exchange – amarket where uninsuredAmericans can shop for a health

care plan, compare benefits andprices and choose a plan that’sbest for them. Governmentsubsidies will be provided foruninsured individuals topurchase plans in this insuranceexchange.

The administrative cost ofthe top five health insurancecompanies in the United Statesis 17% and the averageadministrative costs for privateinsurers is 14%. The Good Care

JJuunnee 2299 - JJuullyy 55,, 22000099 •• MMNN MMeettrroo VVooll.. 3355 NNoo.. 2266 •• TThhee JJoouurrnnaall FFoorr CCoommmmuunniittyy NNeewwss,, BBuussiinneessss && TThhee AArrttss •• wwwwww..iinnssiigghhttnneewwss..ccoomm

6PAGE

8PAGE

Three goodexcuses for having asummer party

11PAGE

AAU State Trackmeet shows thestrength of TC youth

Minneapolis hosts NNPA

What is stress:stages, symptomsand treatments

WASHINGTON (NNPA) - Inan emotionally chargedeulogy that took place on aradiant afternoon, StephenTyrone Johns, the specialpolice officer who was slainat the U.S. HolocaustMuseum, was remembered asa gentle giant with a big

heart and warm smile.Hundreds of mourners,including local and nationaldignitaries, museum staff,law enforcement officers,and a host of holocaustsurvivors, poured into themassive Ebenezer A.M.E.Church in Fort Washington,MD, to pay their final respectto a man also described ashaving uncommon valor andcompassion.

In the hour-long eulogy,delivered by the Rev. Dr.

John L. McCoy, senior pastorat The Word of God BaptistChurch in Washington,mourners were encouraged tolive in racial harmony and tonot tolerate blatant acts ofracism such as that whichclaimed Johns’ life.“Tolerance isn’t a valid orgodly response to racism,polite silence is no longer aviable action,” said McCoy,who reminded thecongregation that Johns’

Rights group fights for poor

7PAGE

Julie Desmond:Bully bosses

5PAGE

Jada Pinkett Smiththe “HawthoRNe”interview

Ellison legislation ties insurance costs to patient care

Photos: Khalid Naji-Allah, MHSJacqueline Carter, mother of slain guard Stephen Johns, Sr.

9ELLISON TURN TO

The Welfare Rights Committeeof Minnesota strives to fight forthe rights of low income andworking class individuals andfamilies. Their advocacy isbecoming extremely vital as theeconomic crisis remains anongoing issue for the UnitedStates and more and more peopleare in need of help from thegovernment.

The Welfare RightsCommittee began in 1992 as agroup who wanted to help thepoor. Every year, they journey tothe legislature to campaignagainst budget cuts that effectlow-income people.

One of the committee’smembers, Linden Gawboystarted her journey with thecoalition in the beginning of itsdevelopment. She said she wasinspired by the people who werecoming together to do something

positive for low income andworking class people. “Theseissues were things that I wasangry about all my life,” saidGawboy.

Tasha Jackson, anothermember of the committee, alsounderstands how complex theissues are for poor people. Shejoined the committee four yearsago. “I became involved becauseI enjoy standing up against

Suluki FardanLinden Gawboy, Tasha Jackson and interviewer Mehgaan Jones

Slain Holocaust guard remembered

3GUARD TURN TO

PRESORTEDSTANDARDU.S. POSTAGE PAIDMINNEAPOLIS MNPERMIT NO. 32468

US Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN5)

By Mehgaan Jones

8WELFARE TURN TO

More than 125 publishers of America’s Black press convened in Downtown Minneapolis, MN, last week for the National Newspaper Publishers Association 2009 Convention. Themed“Building Coalitions to Advance our Community: Educate, Empower, Inspire,” the three-day conference featured presentations was highlighted by a Health Care Town Hall meetingfeaturing members of the Congressional Black Caucus. The National Newspaper Publishers Association is a 67-year-old federation of more than 200 Black community newspapers fromacross the United States. Convention Host Al McFarlane (far left), Editor-In-Chief, Insight News stands with NNPA leadership and guests. (L-R) NNPA First Vice Chairwoman KarenLove, The Michigan Front Page; Second Vice Chairman Christopher B. Bennett, The Seattle Medium; Secretary Mollie Belt, The Dallas Examiner; Chairman John B. Smith, Sr., TheAtlanta Inquirer; Minnesota State Representative Jeff Hayden DFL-61B; Treasurer Lenora Carter, Houston Forward Times; Minnesota State Representative Frank Hornstein, DFL-60B;Secretary Elinor Tatum, Amsterdam News; Ramsey County Commissioner Toni Carter (District 4); and Minnesota State Representative Bobby Joe Champion DFL-58B.

By Dorothy Rowley andLaToya Tooles Special tothe NNPA from the Afro-American Newspapers

Celebrate July 18th • Call 651-646-6597 for info

Suluki Fardan

Page 2 • June 29 - July 5, 2009 • Insight News http://insightnews.com

Available at all Twin Cities Cub Foods Stores 6/28/09 - 7/4/09

199Fresh BonelessSkinless Chicken Breasts

lb

499 Stockman & Dakota PremiumAngus Beef Boneless Bottom Sirloin Grill Steaklb

299Cub USDA Choice BeefBoneless BottomSirloin Grill Steak

lb

2$3JumboCantaloupe

forAdd to fruit salads and smoothies

Use up to three Gas Savings Rewards coupons in one transaction. Excludes tobacco, money orders, lottery and gift card purchases.Cannot be used with any other fuel discount or offer. Discount valid up to 12 gallons and a $300 Cub purchase. Good at any participating Holiday.

Limited time only!GAS SAVINGSBONUS

Days!

Use 3 coupons and save up to

90¢

per gallon!

Spend $50-$99.99at Cub...

Save10 ¢per gallon at

Holiday!

Spend 100-$149.99at Cub...

Save 20¢per gallon at

Holiday!

Spend $150 or moreat Cub...

Save30¢per gallon at

Holiday!

799 Stockman & Dakota PremiumAngus Beef Semi-BonelessBeef Rib Eye Steaklb

599Cub USDA Choice BeefSemi-Boneless BeefRib Eye Steak

lb

For your shopping convenience, Cub Foods will be

Open July 4th

599 JumboSnow Crab ClustersFrozenlb

Lay’sPotato Chips10.5-11 oz. bag

BUY ONE, GET ONE

FREE

SAVEUP TO

$3.59on 2

BUY ONE, GET ONE

FREESweet Corn

177 Kraft Cheese5-8 oz. pkg., Shredded, Chunk,Crumbles, Cubes or Stick

Buy one get one... buy two get two... up to SIX FREE when you buy six!

449Arm & HammerLaundryDetergent31-44 Load

2$5NabiscoOreo Cookies9.6-18 oz. pkg.

for2$8Ice MountainSpring Water24 Packs.5 ltr. btls.

for

KempsPremium Ice Cream1.5 qt. ctn.

BUY ONE, GET ONE

FREE

SAVEUP TO

$5.49on 2

599Cottonelle BathTissue or VivaPaper Towels12 Roll or 8 Triple RollCottonelle or 6 Roll Viva

17 oz. 17 oz.16 oz. 18 oz. 14.8 oz.

2$5General MillsCereals or NatureValley Nut ClustersCereal Varieties Shown or 5 oz. Nature Valley

forBuy 3 of these participating products, geta coupon for a free gallon of milk on yournext grocery order.Up to $4.50 value. Coupon generated at checkout.

FREE MILK!FREE MILK!FREE MILK!

$10 off $100 coupon may be redeemed after manufacturer’s and store coupon redemption(s). Offer excludes money orders, lottery tickets, gift cards, alcohol, tobacco, prescriptions, stamps, fuel, or other products prohibited bylaw. Cannot be doubled, tripled, quadrupled, or exchanged for cash. Not valid toward previous purchase. Void if copied or transferred. In the event of return, coupon savings may be deducted from refund. May not be used incombination with any other offer. Customer is responsible for sales taxes on all taxable items. ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMER, PER TRANSACTION.

Coupon valid 7/5/09 - 7/18/09

Spend $50 in a single transaction now throughthe 4th of July, get $10 off your next purchase of $100 or more!

SAMPLECoupon valid:

7/5/09 - 7/18/09

your next purchase

of $100 or more

last act was one of kindness.“He fell victim to a

senseless and barbaric act ashe extended an act ofkindness,” said McCoy.“[But] don’t retaliate againstracist acts with racism [as]we must not stoop to hatingthe racist.”

Referring to theholocaust, McCoy added thatthe hope of the museum isthat the world never againexperiences such crimes asthose of World War II.He went on to say that Johns“was a victim of a mentalitythought to be rapidlydiminishing from theAmerican landscape.”Noting the large outpouringof sympathy accompanied bythe huge attendance at hisfuneral, McCoy said that onthe day Johns’ life was takenthat “good stood up to evil asthe community ralliedtogether.”

District Mayor AdrianFenty did not attend theservice, but stated among theacknowledgments that thefact that Johns “laid downhis life was the ultimatesacrifice.”

In another condolenceread during the service,Maryland Sen. Ben Cardinsaid, “[Johns] is mourned byme and all who seek peaceand justice.”

Johns, who lived in TempleHills, MD, worked at themuseum for six years.

The 39-year-old officer,who also left behind twostep-sons, had just celebratedhis first wedding anniversarywhen he was killed in theline of duty as he opened themuseum’s door on June 10for James Von Brunn, 88.

The avowed Whitesupremacist has beencharged with first-degreemurder.

INSIGHT NEWS

www.insightnews.com

Insight News is publishedweekly, every Monday byMcFarlane Media Interests.

Editor-In-ChiefAl McFarlane

CFOAdrianne Hamilton-Butler

PublisherBatala-Ra McFarlane

Associate Editor &Associate PublisherB.P. Ford

Vice President of Sales & MarketingSelene White

Director of Content &ProductionPatricia Weaver

Sr. Content & ProductionCoordinatorElliot Stewart-Franzen

Web Design & ContentAssociateBen Williams

Distribution/FacilitiesManagerJamal Mohamed

ReceptionistLue B. Lampley

Contributing WritersBrenda ColstonJulie DesmondMarcia HumphreyMehgaan JonesAlaina L. LewisRashida McKenzieRyan T. Scott

PhotographySuluki FardanTobechi Tobechukwu

Contact Us:Insight News, Inc.Marcus Garvey House1815 Bryant Ave. N.MinneAPOlis., MN 55411Ph.: (612) 588-1313Fax: (612) 588-2031Member: MinnesotaMulticultural MediaConsortium (MMMC)Midwest Black PublishersCoalition, Inc. (MBPCI)National NewspaperPublishers Association(NNPA)

Postmaster: Send addresschanges to McFarlaneMedia Interests, MarcusGarvey House 1815 BryantAvenue North, Minneapolis,Minnesota, 55411.

http://insightnews.com Insight News • June 29 - July 5, 2009 • Page 3

New cardholder savings are subject to credit approval; savings valid the day your account is opened and the next day; excludes services, certain lease departments and gift cards; on furniture, mattresses and rugs, the new account savings is limited to $100; application must qualify for immediate approval to receive extra savings; employees not eligible. STOREWIDE SALE ENDS JULY 5. For store locations & hours, log on to macys.com

Open a Macy’s Account for

extra 20% savings the fi rst 2 days with more rewards to come. Exclusions apply; see left.

†Excludes: Everyday Values (EDV), specials, super buys; bridge & designer shoes, handbags & sportswear; cashmere; designer sunglasses; designer intimate apparel; swimwear for her; cosmetics, fragrances; watches; Impulse, Oval Room, 28 Shop; all electrics & electronics; eSpot, FAO Schwarz; Holiday Lane dept. trim/cards/wrap; furniture, mattresses & area rugs/floor coverings; sterling flatware; American Rag, All-Clad, Emporio Armani, Baccarat. Tommy Bahama, Barbara Barry, Hugo Boss, Coach, Dooney & Bourke, DKNY, Ghurka, Henckels, Tommy Hilfiger for him, I.N.C., Juicy, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Lacoste, Lalique, Lauren/Polo/Ralph Lauren, Levi’s/Dockers, Lladro, Martha Stewart Furniture, Natori, Nautica, The North Face, Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, kate spade, St. John, Tumi, Ugg, Louis Vuitton, Vera Wang, Wacoal, Waterford, Wüsthof, William Yeoward, selected Licensed Depts. Not valid on: previous purchases, special orders, services, gift registry kiosks, gift cards, gift wrap, Jewelry Trunk Shows, macys.com, macysweddingchannel.com, payment on credit accounts; restaurants, wine. Cannot be combined with any savings pass/coupon, extra discount or credit offer, except opening a new Macy’s account. EXTRA SAVINGS % APPLIED TO REDUCED PRICES. MNO

ALLDAY SAVINGS PASS

EXTRA

A selection of sale & clearance purchases storewide including fine and bridge jewelry!(Extra 10% off† a selection of sale & clearance home, shoes, coats, suits, intimates, dresses; suit separates & sportcoats for him.) Valid July 1 - July 5, 2009

OFF†15%

storewide specials today!spectacular savings on summer essentialsfor you, your family & your home

save 25%-80% storewide

plus, take an extra15% or 10% off †

when you use your Macy’s Card or savings pass†Exclusions apply. See pass for details.

don’t miss Macy’s Fourth of July fi reworks!See them live over New York City‘s Hudson River or watch them on NBC, Saturday, July 4th! Check your local listings for time.

JULY 4TH

SALE

10398_9050308B.indd 1 6/25/09 6:14:46 PM

GuardFrom 1

Wife of slain guard Stephen Johns, Sr., Zakiah Johns, center,holds on to the American Flag while her son, Tysean Lawson-Bey,

right, looks on during the funeral services of his stepfather.

Stephen Johns, Jr., son of slain guard Stephen Johns, Sr., holdsthe American flag presented to him at his father’s funeral at

Ebenezer AME Church on June 19.

Health care reform, especially withthe rising number of Americanslosing their jobs and health benefits,is one of the more pressing publicpolicy issues of the day. Yet, toborrow a phrase from AttorneyGeneral Eric Holder, too manyDemocrats and Republicans arecowards when it comes to taking onthe powerful insurance and healthcare lobby.

Some have weak-knees becausethey are in the pockets of industriesthat have the most to lose if the U.S.adopted universal health care. Inthose cases, large and regular

campaign donations have boughttheir complicity. In some otherinstances, members of Congresshave argued that a national healthplan would amount to socialism.That’s just plain ignorant. And a thirdgroup was waiting for an excuse –any excuse – to back away fromhealth reform. That group got thatexcuse recently with estimates thatuniversal health care is likely to bemore costly than the Obamaadministration had projected.

The non-partisan CongressionalBudget Office said two competingplans would cost either $1 trillion or$1.5 trillion over the next decade.Though that figure was expected, thedrawback is that under one of thosescenarios, only 16 million of theuninsured would be covered, about athird of the pool that would needassistance.

Sen. Lindsey Graham of SouthCarolina predicted on ABC’s “ThisWeek” that the report might spell theend to efforts to reform the health

care system.“This idea’s unnerving to the

members of the Senate,’’ he said. “Ithink this idea needs to go away.’’

Sen. Charles E. Grassley ofIowa, ranking Republican on theSenate Finance Committee,expressed similar sentiment onCNN’s “State of the Union.” “So,we’re in the position of dialing downsome of our expectations to get thecosts down so that it’s affordableand, most importantly, so that it’spaid for,’’ he said.

“Because we can’t go to thepoint where we are now of notpaying for something when we havetrillions of dollars of debt.’’Even some liberal Democrats areproving that they, too, are cowardson this issue.

For example, Sen. DianneFeinstein of California called thequestion of cost “a very major anddifficult subject.’’ Speaking onCNN, she said, ‘’I think there’s a lotof concern in the Democratic

caucus.’’The concern should not be over

the financial cost of action, but thehuman cost of inaction.

In the world’s richest country,we have elderly people who areforced to choose between buyingtheir medicines and eating. We havestates willing to pay high costs on theback end of the system rather thaninvesting less on the front end toprevent serious illnesses. And yes,we have a health care system thatderives healthy – often exorbitant –profits as a result of people beingsick.

Rather than having the guts toface this issue squarely, the cowardsmake the ridiculous assertion thatuniversal health care amounts tosocialism.

Is England a socialist country?What about Israel? And don’t forgetour “socialist” neighbor to the north,Canada. The undisputed fact is thatevery industrailized country in theworld, except the United States,offers universal health care. Wespend more money on health care

than any other country yet have littleto show for it. According to theWorld Health Organization, ourhealth standard ranks 37th in theworld.

“What we know is that costcurrently is crushing families andbusinesses,” Health and HumanServices (HHS) Secretary KathleenSebelius said recently on ‘’GoodMorning America.’’

“Unless we do something, wewon’t be able to afford the healthcare we have, the health care weneed,’’ she said.

And most Americans agree.According to the latest New

York Times/CBS News poll releasedSunday, 72 percent of Americansfavor a national health insuranceprogram.

“The polling data backs up oursubjective view that to make healthcare reform work, you need a publicoption,’’ Rep. Charles Schumer toldthe Associated Press.

Some politicians don’t spendmuch time reading or writing, butthey can count. And since they are

cowards and don’t have thebackbone to do the right thing,everyone should contact their electedofficials and insist that they pass anational health care plan. And do thisbefore the July 4th congressionalbreak.

One of the most disappointingthings about Democrats as a group isthat they are such political cowards.Love them or hate them,Republicans have a clear politicalvision. It is a perverted view but atleast it’s a point of view. Democrats,on the other hand, are all over theplace. And they grow even morescattered when they try tocompromise with a group ofRepublicans hell-bent on opposingPresident Obama, regardless of theissue.

For once, Democrats need tosummon the courage to stand tall onthis issue. It would be a good movepolitically and, more important, itwould be good for the country. Thiswould be a true Contract withAmerica.

Members of Congress are cowards on Health Care Reform

Page 4 • June 29 - July 5, 2009 • Insight News http://insightnews.com

COMMENTARY

Black Press of America

By George E. CurryNNPA Columnist

My first term as your StateRepresentative ended on May 18.My colleagues who have served inthe Legislature longer and mostpolitical observers called this themost difficult session they’ve seen.A “perfect storm” that included theworst recession in recent history, anescalating housing crisis and stateunemployment levels at near-recordhighs complicated the task ofaddressing an unprecedented $6.4billion budget shortfall.

Despite differences between theDFL Legislature and the Governor,

we made progress on importantissues. Bills to reform government,preserve our natural resources,maintain transportationinfrastructure and protect studentsand schools were signed into law.But on the most important issues –closing the budget deficit, protectingjobs and taking care of Minnesotansin a fair and responsible way – wecould not reach a consensus.

Throughout the session,Democrats, Republicans and Gov.Tim Pawlenty were divided aboutthe best way to balance the budget.We did agree on two key points: 1)that the sheer size of the budgetshortfall meant we’d have to cutspending, and 2) that while somespending cuts were in order, cutsalone would be too damaging toMinnesota’s quality of life, meaningnew revenue was a necessary part ofthe solution.

The primary disagreementsurrounded what kind of newrevenue is the most responsible and

fair. The Governor wanted toborrow $1 billion in one-timemoney, and pay it back over 20 yearsat an additional cost of $600 to $800million. That kind of “borrow andspend” practice has been a disasterfor our federal government, and Ibelieve it would be irresponsible forMinnesota. Nearly every member ofthe Minnesota House agreed,rejecting that plan by a vote of 130 to2.

Still, efforts at compromisecontinued. Some of thosecompromises required members ofmy party to let go of some positionsimportant to us. We did so in aneffort to find common ground in thebest interest of our state.

Several of these compromisebudgets were sent to the Governor,all of them premised on a fiscallyresponsible and progressive “pay-asyou go” approach. The last of thosebudgets proposed a modest incometax increase for high-income earners,a tax on liquor and fees on credit card

companies that gouge theircustomers with excessive interestrates. The income tax would haveimpacted fewer than 2% ofMinnesotans - those making over$300,000 per year would have just$9 per month or 30 cents a day – andwould have automatically endedafter four years, in the meantimeprotecting students, hospitals and theelderly.

But as the session wore on andwe legislators kept paring back ourtax proposals, the Governor justwouldn’t budge. In the last days ofthe session, he walked away from thetable completely, saying he’d rathergo it alone than continue to workwith us. He signed all of our budgetbills, subject to a few line-itemvetoes, but twice vetoed the tax billthat would have paid for them. Hismost callous act was to veto GeneralAssistance Medical Care (GAMC),which provides health care forMinnesota’s poorest and sickestcitizens, most of them people with

mental illness or chemicaldependency. It strikes at the veryheart of our moral responsibility tocare for those most in need withcompassion and consideration.

Aided by House Republicans(who chose to stand with thegovernor instead of with theirconstituents) the Governor alone willnow decide the fate of our state byusing his powers of unallotment tocut an additional $2.7 billion fromthe state budget, on top of $2 billionin cuts passed already this session.These additional cuts will cost morejobs, eliminate more care andservices for poor, disabled andelderly Minnesotans, and sendtuition and property taxesskyrocketing.

Minnesotans will nowexperience the impact of a budgetbalanced by one person and see first-hand what happens whenrepresentative democracy is replacedby a politically ambitious Governorno longer accountable for his actions

to the people he represents. Democrats in the Legislature

showed a willingness to workoutside our ideological box, makingdeeper yet smarter budget cuts thaninitially proposed by the Governorand moderating our stance onrevenue to try to meet in the middle.It’s unfortunate he and his GOPalliescould not – or would not - do thesame.

But as Winston Churchill said atthe height of World War: “Success isnot final, failure is not fatal: it is thecourage to continue that counts.”We’ll all need to muster our couragebecause there is so much left to bedone. My commitment to you is tokeep fighting on your behalf tominimize the fallout of theGovernor’s budget cuts on ourcommunity; and to keep working foran economic recovery that providesopportunity for all. I ask for yourpartnership in that effort, becausewe’re stronger when we standtogether than when we stand alone.

Minnesotans deserve leaders with courageCommentary

By State Rep. Bobby Champion, 58B

“What could be better for a youngboy than to spend a whole daywith his father! With mom awayon a Saturday, that’s exactly whatKevin gets to do. First, he and hisdad clean the house together, andthen it’s time for some baseballand even a movie. Told in Kevin’swords, this lovely picture bookevokes the excitement, pride,pleasure and love a boy canexperience with a father whoincludes him in both the workand play of a weekend day.”— Excerpted from synopsis—

With Father’s Day looming onthe horizon, I’m sure plenty offolks are starting to thinkabout buying a meaningful giftfor the man in their life. Well,any dad with a young sonwould undoubtedly appreciatethis timeless classic, firstpublished a decade ago, byIrene Smalls, the award-winningauthor of 15 children’s books andthree interactive storytelling CDsdesigned with African Americanyoungsters in mind.

Over the years, Kevin and HisDad has proven to be increasinglyinvaluable given the frighteningstatistics reflecting thedeteriorating state of the Blackfamily. Regardless of whose pollyou believe, the numbers areshocking, with anywhere from 70to 90 per cent of Black kids nowbeing raised by single-moms.

The situation is so dire that, a

year ago, even Barack Obamatook a break from the campaigntrail to deliver his controversialFather’s Day sermon back at achurch in Chicago during whichhe criticized delinquent absentee-dads for “acting like boys insteadof men,” noting that “thefoundations of our families areweaker because of it.” Shortlythereafter, however, JesseJackson, Sr. was caught on anopen microphone stating that hewanted to cut-off Obama’s [bleep]

for “talking down to Blackpeople.” [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aLGkFpsdHo]

The irony here is that, ifanybody, Reverend Jackson wasthe one who might stand to benefitfrom having his manhoodcastrated. After all, he hadirresponsibly fathered an out-of-wedlock love child, the result ofan extramarital affair with ayoung woman who has sincespoken bitterly about how he’sfailed in his parentalresponsibilities. Go figure!

But I digress, for the purposeof this piece is not to rehash thathighly-publicized squabble but torecommend a socially-relevantbook which nourishes the notionof Black boys bonding with theirfathers. Neither sensational norfanciful in tone, it rather relates asimple day-in-the-life of a fatherand son content just to be in eachother’s company.

Delightfully-illustrated byMichael Hays, the matter-of-factnarrative unfolds in a way which

suggests that Kevin takes allthe pleasure in the world insuch seemingly-mundaneexperiences as doinghousehold chores, playingcatch, or going to see a movie,at least when he’s next to hisDad. Credit must go to theinsightful author for subtlydriving home such a salientpoint, for besides simplyhaving a natural way withwords, she’s a culturalhistorian with degrees fromCornell and NYU on herimpressive resume’.

Ever so subtly, she weavesa richness right into the fabric ofher carefully-crafted tale whichreflects a deep understanding ofhow to touch on the AfricanAmerican condition in anunderstated fashion whilesimultaneously exploring a veryuniversal theme to which peopleof any ethnicity can readily relate.Smalls has dedicated Kevin andHis Dad to the source of herinspiration, namely, her dearnephew Kevin who was adoptedby his altruistic Aunt Irene at theage of seven.

To order a copy of Kevin and HisDad, visit:http://www.irenesmalls.com/

To hire Ms. Smalls to stage astorytelling presentation at yourschool, church or library, email:ISmalls107@aol.com or call(617) 266-0262.

Maryland native Jada PinkettSmith studied dance and acting atthe Baltimore School for the Artsand the North Carolina School ofthe Arts before getting her bigbreak when she landed a role onthe long-running NBC-series, “ADifferent World.” The multi-talented actress, producer, directorand philanthropist continuallychallenges herself in a variety ofways.

Now, not only is she playingher first lead role in a TV-series on“HawthoRNe,” but she is also theshow’s executive producer.Pinkett Smith’s recent workincludes lending her voice to therole of Gloria in Madagascar:Escape 2 Africa. She previouslyco-starred in the remake of TheWomen, and is perhaps bestknown for her portrayal of Niobein the The Matrix: Reloaded andThe Matrix: Revolutions

Choosing her roles carefully,Pinkett Smith appeared oppositeAdam Sandler and Don Cheadlein Reign Over Me for ColumbiaPictures, as well as playing apivotal role opposite Tom Cruiseand Jamie Foxx in Collateral.Some of her other credits includeMenace II Society, Jason’s Lyric,A Low Down Dirty Shame, TheNutty Professor, Set It Off andScream 2, as well as voice workfor Princess Mononoke.

Just as she does in front of thecamera, Jada continuallychallenges herself off-screen withnew and exciting projects. Forexample, her eye for excellencehelped her, as executive producer,to turn the best-selling novel TheSecret Life of Bees into a hitmovie that earned itself theNAACP Image Award forOutstanding Motion Pictureearlier this year. Here, she sharesher thoughts about her new show,“HawthoRNe,” where she’ll beplaying the title character, arecently-widowed, single-momwho works as the compassionatechief nurse at mythical RichmondTrinity Hospital. This newdramatic series premieres on TNTon Tuesday, June 16 at 9:00 PM(ET/PT).

KW: Hi, Jada. Thanks for thetime. JPS: Thank you.

KW: Before we start, I hope youcould answer this trivia question. Irecently interviewed RashidaJones and I was asking her aboutthe opening sequence of everyepisode of “The Fresh Prince ofBel-Air.” Towards the end of the

theme song, when Will gets out ofthe taxi, I always assumed that thecabdriver was Quincy Jones.Looks just like him. When I askedRashida, she said had never heardthat rumor before, and that shedidn’t know for sure, but shedidn’t think it was her father. Canyou settle the mystery once andfor all and tell us whether that’sQuincy behind the wheel? JPS: Yes I can. That cabdriverwas not Quincy Jones. If Iremember correctly, Will said hewas actually somebody fromPhilly. And it’s a cabdriver forsure. I just can’t remember whatthe story is. But it absolutely is notQuincy Jones.

KW: Thanks for clearing that up.My favorite film of yours isBamboozled. Which is yourfavorite? JPS: Oh, man, I don’t think I’vemade it yet, to be honest with you.I don’t think I’ve made myfavorite film yet. But I lovedBamboozled. Bamboozled to meis off the chain. It’s definitely inthe ranking. I loved Bamboozled.

KW: What interested you inreturning to TV to do“HawthoRNe?” JPS: I was not looking to dotelevision at all. I got a phone callfrom my manager, MiguelMelendez, and he says, “Listen, Ireally – I want you to read thisscript. I would never send this toyou if I didn’t think it wasfantastic.” I read it and then I letmy husband read it. I was reallyinterested in the project, and aftera bit of back-and-forth I decided,you know what, I’m just going togo for it. I had vowed I’d never dotelevision again. But I decided totake it because I neededsomething different.

KW: Was the fact that you’d begoing to TNT important? JPS: Well, I would say going toTNT was what closed the deal forme. Once I met everybody there, Ireally loved the group at TNT, andI liked what their expectationswere for the show. So, I just feltthis really could be a beautifulmarriage.

KW: Since you started playing anurse, has your family startedexpecting you to cure theirailments? JPS: Well, my mother is a nurse.So she is pretty much the nurse ofthe family. She has gotten thatkind of locked down. So no, I’dhave to say my family pretty much knows that in real life anytype of physical traumas like cutsand bruises and anything like that,you’ve got to call gammy for that.

KW: Does it mean anything toyou that other than Jill Scott,you’re now the only Black femalelead on a drama on television rightnow? JPS: I hadn’t really thought aboutthat. I’m really grateful for the

opportunity– but I just want tomake a great show. I’m hopingthat people can just see a greatshow, whether it’s an AfricanAmerican, an Asian, or a NativeAmerican that’s standing at theforefront. History-wise, there wasprobably a point in time when Iwouldn’t have had thisopportunity. So, to have thisopportunity is a big deal for me.I’m very grateful for it.

KW: Are there any plans for anyof your children to appear on theseries? JPS: As of right now, no.

KW: Judging by your mother-in-law on the show, Joanna Cassidy,I assume that your late husbandwas white or at least half-white.Will your daughter’s character being mixed be explored at all onthe show? JPS: There definitely probablywill be some exploring of it lateron in the season.

KW: Given Will’s success withthe Fresh Prince, has he givenyou any tips on doing a series? JPS: Sure, my husband has aplethora of information to share.He is here with me, and he hasreally offered me an extraordinaryamount of help on this particularproject. I’m grateful for him.

KW: How have you beenhandling all the blood in the

medical scenes? JPS: There won’t be much goreon the show. There was one scenewhere somebody had an opengash on their leg and that kind ofcaught me off-guard. I’m reallynot one for a lot of physical gorelike that, which is why my motheris very surprised that I’m playingnurse. But on this show, we reallyare dealing more with how peopleare being affected by their ailments versus focusing on the ailmentsthemselves.

KW: Diahann Carroll, as Julia,played the first Black nurse in atitle role on TV back in theSixties. Do you feel any type ofconnection to that history? JPS: I do, I do feel connection tothat history, absolutely – becauseshe’s the only prominent Blackfemale nurse that I can think ofwho’s been on television. I feelboth for that character and forDiahann Carroll as an actress, andI appreciate the road that she andpaved for me to even have the possibility of being an actress inHollywood.

KW: I know your mother’s anurse. What does your dad do fora living?JPS: My father has been inconstruction for pretty much allhis working years.

KW: How old were you when youknew you wanted to be an actress?

JPS: I was about three when Iwanted to be an actress. I knewthat I would definitely beparticipating in Hollywood insome way. I didn’t know theamount of success I would enjoy,but I knew I would be here atsome capacity.

KW: Tell me a little about yourfriendship with Tupac while inperforming arts school.JPS: Tupac and I were just close

friends because we had such aninsatiable drive and passion foracting and entertainment. It wasinevitable as far as we were bothconcerned.

KW: Thanks again for theinterview, Jada, and best of luck toyou with the new show. JPS: Thank you.

AESTHETICS

By Kam Williams

Film Review

By Kam Williams

www.inspire4less.com

www.iheartthat.comJada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith; the “HawthoRNe” interview

http://insightnews.com Insight News • June 29 - July 5, 2009 • Page 5

Book review: Kevin and His Dad

WASHINGTON (NNPA) -National health reportsconducted by the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention

say that the average Americanwoman is 5’4” in height, weighsapproximately 164 pounds, andwears a size 14. In fact, 68percent of American women arenow considered “plus-sized,”making the announcement byCrain’s New York Business, thatthe nation’s recession had causednational retailers, including some

major chains, to discontinuewomen’s plus sizes to savemoney, shocking to many.

Stores, including Ann Taylorand Bloomingdales, started toreduce clothing sizes and willbegin carrying only sizes 0 to 10,12 or 14 (depending on theclothing line) in store. Stillothers, like area Filene’sBasements, while holding ontemporarily to the space insidetheir stores, have eliminated mostof the clothing in them andaccording to sales associates, willnot get additional clothing sized16 and above, until some time in

October.The rationale is that plus-

sized fashion lines are also moreexpensive to produce, given theextra material needed and theneed to hire plus size models.Still, as some shoppers at theMall at Prince George’sexplained, the cost has alwaystrickled down to the customers.

“The clothing may cost moreto produce, but we are stilltalking pennies on the dollar.Anyway, you only need to look atthe tags of clothes size 10 and 20to see that the difference in cost –sometimes three or four dollars,

sometimes 10 or 15 dollars, isbeing passed on to the plus-sizedconsumer,” said LaTavia Brown,27, of Hyattsville, MD.

Eboni Fisher, 19, of Bowie,MD, said that the retailers werealso not factoring ethnicity in themaking of clothing, which forsome with larger hips, thighs, andbacksides, forced them into plus-sized pieces though they were notconsidered plus-sized.

“A lot of women of colorhave small waistlines, but have‘apple bottoms’ and hips. By mywaist I should be in a size 10pants, but I need a 16 for the fit tobe right. I think that, in the end,the regular stores will lose outand places like Lane Bryant willreap the benefits,” Fisher said.

Some chains have actuallyincreased their lines to includelarger sizes, particularly thoseserving youth markets. While thismeasure is more a function of theexpanding waists of grammarschool children and adolescents,stores like Forever 21, Old Navy,and Gap, offer sizes up to 20.

R.J. Miller, 56, a Greenbelt-based financial consultant, saidthat while it may be poorjudgment on the part of theretailers, many are lookingstrictly at their bottom line indetermining what to eliminate inhard times.

“It is clear that retailers don’trespect their plus-sizedcustomers by the fact that thedepartments are usually hidden inthe basements or on the upperlevels, next to bedding, customerservice or the toilets,” Millersaid. “This brings the point

home, though it is masked as arecession-induced measure toaddress an eight percent fall insales last year, compared to a twopercent decline for the 0 to 12size sector.”

Some data suggests the moveto purge plus-sized clothingbegan before the announcementmade two weeks ago. ClothierLiz Claiborne startedrestructuring two years ago, byeliminating its plus-sized lineElisabeth. A year later, LizClaiborne closed Sigrid Olsen, apopular line that had a dedicatedplus-size following, and soldanother line, Ellen Tracy, toFashionology Group, whichopted out of plus-size clothingcompletely earlier this year.

Bloomingdale’s moved theirplus-size department at one oftheir New York stores to the thirdfloor from the basement twoyears ago. The company is alsooffering fewer lines.Bloomingdale’s no longer carriesAK Anne Klein Plus in its storesbut sells the collection on theWeb, employees said. It nowstocks only the group’s standardwomen’s and petite collections instores. Bloomingdale’s declinedto comment.

One consolation prize, is thatmany of these stores and lines arestill available on-line through e-commerce, Miller said.

Many of the same retailersyanking departments will allowthese products to be purchasedthrough their on-line sites. So farAnn Taylor, Banana Republicand Old Navy have moved theirlarger sizes to e-commerce.

My family will be hosting asummer party soon. Unlike everyother party we have ever thrown, Ihave to confess that I am notlooking forward to hosting thisparticular party —let me explain.In a couple of weeks, myhusband’s best friend since theywere in fourth grade, John, and hisfamily (five children, one wife)will be moving from Minneapolisto Germany. Although I haveknown for two years that this daywould be coming at this time,somehow I am feeling unpreparedfor the loss of these wonderfulfriends.

Although it did not start outthis way, John’s wife, Rachel, andI have grown very close (sheclaims I was a slightly rudehostess the first time she visitedme over 14 years ago. It was notintentional!). In fact, in my eyesshe is a sister to me. So in some

ways, this party has come torepresent the reality that I will belosing the physical presence of myfriend and sister. I realize thatwhat the Bible says about how“there is a time place and seasonfor everything” is true. Since thisseason is quickly coming to aclose, it’s only right that we gathertogether and reflect on the ways inwhich our lives have touched andwere made better because of it.Strengthening old relationshipsand building new ones throughgathering together is always aworthwhile investment. Althoughyou don’t need a huge budget or aspecial occasion to have big fun,you do need a date and a guest list.Grab your ink pen and calendarand let’s think of a few excuses tohave a summer party.

Host A Party to Reconnect withFamily and FriendsRemember, simple is the name ofthe game. Instead of stressingover the perfect menu, keep itsimple with baked beans, salad,meatballs, or chicken. Enjoy agame night-playing cards, TriviaPursuit, or Monopoly. Set thetone with some of your favoriteold-school music. Your familyand friends will appreciate youtaking the lead and getting theparty started (They had been

meaning to throw a party).

Host A Summer Party toCelebrate Your Progress orMark the Beginning/End of aSeason of LifeWe all like to feel supported andcelebrated. After all, it helps tokeep us encouraged andmotivated. Are you doing well inyour computer class? Did yourspouse just get a new job or apromotion at work? Has yourdaughter been maintaining herspot on the honor roll? Bringeveryone in on the celebration andhelp to cheer on your loved one(yourself included).

Host A Summer Party to Say Thank YouOn the road of life, there are timesthat we find ourselves in need.That’s when good people step up,come along side of us, and lend ahand. This may be the perfecttime to acknowledge those whohelped you carry your burdenwhen it was too heavy. Considerhosting a light brunch and servinga budget-friendly egg dish alongwith potatoes prepared yourfavorite way.

As a child, I can rememberwatching the “Carol BurnetVariety Show.” At the end of eachshow, Carol would sing, “I’m so

glad we had this time together,just to have a laugh or sing a song.Seems we just get started andbefore you know it, comes thetime we have to say, ‘So long.’”Whether we realize it or not, ouropportunities to spend time with

the ones we love is a limited-time-offer. Therefore, make the mostof this summer season by hostinga low-key, low-cost gathering thatserves to reconnect and renewrelationships. Enjoy!

Marcia Humphrey is an interiordecorator and home stager whospecializes in achieving high styleat a low cost. A native ofMichigan, she and her husband,Lonnie, have three children.

LIFESTYLEThree good excuses for having a summer party

By Marcia Humphrey

Style on a dime

http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4996326/SummerOutdoorParty-main_Full.jpg

Page 6 • June 29 - July 5, 2009 • Insight News http://insightnews.com

Retailers cut women sizes to save moneyBy Shantella ShermanSpecial to the NNPA fromthe Washington Informer

Summer youth employment,home improvements and a libraryexpansion are some of the projectsthat will benefit from a $2.1million community developmentblock grant the City is pursuingthough the U.S. Department ofHousing and Urban Development(HUD.)

The money is part of theAmerican Recovery andReinvestment Act. It will createup to 500 temporary andpermanent jobs and further InvestSaint Paul projects that strengthenour historic neighborhoods andsupport residents in communitiesthat have been both hampered byyears of disinvestment anddisproportionately affected by therecent housing crisis.

“This economy has hit urbancenters especially hard -neighborhoods already affectedby years of disinvestment. Thismoney will help us provide bothseasonal and permanent jobs,invest in recreation centers andlibraries, and attract bothcommercial and housinginvestments that will strengthenour historic communities,” MayorChris Coleman said.

Among the projects the grantmoney would support:• adding a computer lab at theWest 7th Library to assist jobseekers;• expanding the Summer YouthEmployment program to bothincrease the number ofparticipants and provide year-round jobs;• securing or demolishingvacant buildings which threatenpublic health and safety; and• providing homeowners withinformation and incentives tomake energy efficiencyimprovements to their homes.

In addition, the grant will helplaunch a new public-privatepartnership, an urban hydroponicsfarm on Rice Street that willcreate jobs and provide locally-grown produce to area groceryoutlets. The hydroponics farm,alone, is expected to create 40construction jobs and another 50permanent jobs in the North Endneighborhood.

In 2008, the City submitted itsapplication for a communitydevelopment block grant but wasrequested to amend its applicationto receive new money allocated

through the Recovery Act. HUD isin the midst of a 45-day reviewprocess and the City hopes to gain

approval to proceed with itsproposed activities by mid-July.

One of my best bosses was alsothe worst. Glynn tackled everyproblem with a right hook. Sheknew how to argue, and lookedfor opportunities to practice.The consummate bully, if shedisliked someone’s attitude, shecomplained about it to others. Ifsomeone’s results were poor, she

called them out in front ofeveryone, often shouting and, nokidding, stamping her feet.Glynn taught us all we needed toknow about how not to lead anorganization. Most people haveencountered a manager likeGlynn. But what if you discoverthat the workplace bully is…you?

Some managers learnthrough a review that others arecomplaining. Or you mightnotice that people recoil whenyou enter a room. Instinctivelyyou go on the defensive, blameothers, or write it off as “theirproblem,” not yours. If a tough,honest assessment reveals thatyou are contributing to theproblem, you’d be smart to use

this self-awareness to youradvantage. According to CharlesDarwin, it is not the strongest ofthe species that survives, nor themost intelligent, but rather themost responsive to change.

You know you’re a bully atwork if you: lead throughintimidation, expecting resultsbecause you demand them; youhave to do everything yourself oryou redo others’ work becauseonly you can get it right; youprefer to make decisions on yourown, without gathering ideasfrom co-workers; you seek outothers when they screw up, butknow little about thempersonally.

In their book, Grown UpLeadership, Leigh and Maureen

Bailey suggest managers canachieve better results by steppingup their interpersonal skills.They recommend that leaders getto know people personally,asking about their families orinterests. Learn what motivatesthem, so you can persuade themtoward the results you need.

Versatility is an underratedmanagement tool. Tiger Woodsis not golfing with the sameclubs he had at age ten becausetimes and technology change.Intimidating managers can missout on the innovation andingenuity of colleagues. Tryplanning ahead to speak less andlisten more in meetings andconversations. This is not easy.Taking notes can help you focus

on what others are saying, ratherthan interjecting your ownopinion. You might be surprisedat what the idiots around youbring to the table. You mightalso be disappointed. But atleast you know what optionsmight be open to you.

Self-awareness is the bestmeans of moving ahead in yourcareer. Own your own behavior,and change it when you need toand your team will begin torespond more effectively to yourleadership.

Julie Desmond is a careerconsultant with 15 yearsrecruiting and coachingexperience. Write toJulie@insightnews.com.

Bully bosses: Is your leadership style an obstacle to success?

BUSINESS

By Julie Desmondjulie@insightnews.com

Planyour

career

http://insightnews.com Insight News • June 29 - July 5, 2009 • Page 7

$2.1M community development youth employment

mochamanual.com

people who attack the poor andlow income people,” explainedJackson,” she said.

The issues among poorpeople in Minnesota arenumerous. “We win some andlose some but somebody has todo it,” said Jackson. Jackson andGawboy passionately discusstheir successful efforts to extendunemployment insurance and tocease the government from

cutting $125 per month to MFIPand SSI families. The committeeworks year round, lobbying atthe Capitol when the legislatureis in session and using theremainder of the year forstrategic planning. They holdmeetings every other Saturday,protest and create other variousactivities to spread the message.

The committee stresses theimportance of buildingrelationships with politicians tohelp combat the issues at hand.“We have relationships with acouple of politicians. You haveto get one of them to agree totake your stuff on to even getstarted in the process,” explainedGawboy.

Most recently, the committeeprotested against unjust evictionsand foreclosures, qualificationfor unemployment andunemployment insurance, theexpiration of the GeneralMedical Assistance Care(GMAC) and the unallotment ofmoney from the state budget. “Ifthe economy is not helping thesepeople, there has to be a welfaresystem to help or these peopleare going to die,” said Gawboy.

GMAC is a medicalassistance program that assistslow-income people who onlymake $7,000 or less a year. Gov.Tim Pawlenty has supported

legislation that account for theexpiration of GMAC for 30,000to 35,000 people.

It is easy to sit back and hopethat the government helps poorpeople who are struggling tomeet their basic needs sayGawboy and Jackson. TheWelfare Rights Committee takes

action and fights with zeal andpassion to ensure that low-income people receiveassistance.

“It’s life or death. If theeconomy is not providing thejobs, not providing theeducation, not providing thehealthcare and housing, people

are going to die,” stated Gawboy.

To join the Welfare RightsCommittee in their efforts or formore information please (612)822-8020 or email the committeeat WelfareRightsMN@yahoo.com.

Stress is a very interesting andcomplex concept. Many peopleknow what stress is by concept(not definition), but do not realizethe potential negative effects itcan have on the body. Negativestress, if not dealt with properlycan lead to multiple negativesymptoms and ultimately disease.

According to Webster’sDictionary, stress is defined as a“physical, chemical, or emotionalfactor that causes bodily or mentaltension and may be a factor indisease causation.”

About.com listed fourdifferent types of stress: Eustress(fun and exciting stress), acutestress (short-term stress, eitherpositive or negative), episodicacute stress (a way of life; dramaqueens), or chronic stress (stressrelated to everyday activity, suchas a bad marriage or a terriblejob). For this article we willdiscuss the effects of negativestress.

According towww.lesstress.net, our bodyresponds to stressful situations byinitiating 1400 different activities,which include, but are not limitedto, dumping a variety ofchemicals in the body. Accordingto this website, individualsundergo, three stages whenadapting to negative stress.

The first stage is the stage ofstress alarm reaction, also calledthe fight or flight stage. In thisinitial stage, our bodies becomemore alert and develop a suddenstrength to deal with whatever ispresented to us as a stressor. In

this stage your body is pumpingadrenaline and your heart, lungs,brain, nervous system andmuscles are all stimulate by therelease of a hormones.

As reported bywww.lesstress.com, the stage ofstress resistance is the secondstage. In this stage, the body’sfunctions return to almost normal.Heart rate and other bodyfunctions are normalized, but thebody is still ready and alert.During this stage, cortisol andthyroxin are released to speed upthe repair of the bodies tissues thatwe damaged during the fight orflight stage.

The third and final stage ofnegative stress is the stage ofstress exhaustion. This stage isthe most dangerous, and if nothandle and dealt with properly canlead to burnout. Anger andanxiety are just a few of the manyemotions that can lead to stress-related burnout.

When burnout occurs, it canlead to such disorders asdepression, insecurity, mentalillness, chemical dependency,diabetes, hair loss, heart disease,hyperthyroidism, obesity,obsessive-compulsive/anxietydisorders, sexual dysfunction,infertility, constipation, musclepain and weakness, tooth and gumdisease, ulcers, memory loss,decreased productivity at homeand work, sleep and skin disordersand possibly cancer. About.comreports that 90% of doctor’s visitsare for symptoms that are relatedto stress.

Many things can cause stresssuch as financial problems,relationship changes, major lifecycle changes, being overly busy,family and friends, as well aswork and career duties andexpectations.

Stress does not have to besomething that we live with, butrather something we can learn todeal with, so that we can alleviatethe extra pressures and anxietiesfrom our lives.

We all experience stressful

situations at some point in ourlives and with adequateinformation and resources, we caneffectively deal with stress so thatit does not have a negative effecton the rest of our lives or the livesof those closest to us.

If you think you are sufferingfrom stress, please consultsomeone you can trust or a healthprofessional that will help youdeal with you concerns beforethey lead to mental, emotional or

physical burnout.

Brandi Patterson Phillips is afreelance health and wellnessreporter with an extensivebackground in mental andphysical health training andeducation. She is also a Life SkillsCoach, fitness trainer andprofessional dancer. She iscurrently studying for her M.B.A.at St. Mary’s University inMinneapolis. Brandi currently

teaches @ Creative Arts HighSchool in St. Paul, MN, SummitEarly Learning Center inMinneapolis, and is president ofthe Minnesota Fit Club forWomen. Please direct all healthand wellness questions tobodybybrandiva@gmail.com.Answers will be chosen to appearin subsequent Insight Newseditions.

HEALTHWhat is stress: stages, symptoms and treatments

Health &Wellness

By Brandi Patterson-Phillips

Page 8 • June 29 - July 5, 2009 • Insight News http://insightnews.com

Stretch/Yoga - calms the mindbody and spirit, improvescirculation, releases tension,tones the body!

Warm Bubble Bath orShower - relaxes the muscles,creates quiet time for yourself(don’t forget the oils andcandles)!

Journaling - gets importantissues off your chest, releasingit into the universe!

Walk or Run - helps you“Breathe, Stretch, Shake, Let itGo”!

Meditate - creates mentalfocus, blocking out negativity,by focusing your mind on

positive things that make youhappy!

Get a Massage - releasesmuscle tension, just ask a friendor loved one, or child for thisservice!

Dance - to you favorite song,getting your blood flowing andreleasing stress and tension!

Talk - talk it out to someoneyou trust! Let it Go!

Listen to Music - with apositive message that leads toreduced stress!

Count - backward from 10.Slowly, Slowly and repeat!

10 recession-proof stress relieversthat cost little or nothing

http://www.papaspantry.org/images/Stressed.jpg

WelfareFrom 1

Suluki FardanLinden Gawboy, Tasha Jackson and Mehgaan Jones

The number of young peopledetained each day at theHennepin County JuvenileDetention Center (JDC) dropped33 percent over the past threeyears. The change is one of thegoals sought when implementingthe Juvenile DetentionAlternatives Initiative (JDAI)which has been piloted inHennepin County since 2005.

The average daily populationfor the JDC in 2005 (pre-JDAI)was 95 youth. In 2008, theaverage daily population ofyouth in detention was 64 youth,a trend which continues in 2009.

“JDAI has helped improveoutcomes for young people andthe community by not usingunnecessary detentions foryouth,” says Fourth JudicialDistrict Court Judge TanyaBransford, co-chair of theJuvenile Detention AlternativesInitiative. “We want to holdyoung people accountable fortheir behavior. But JDAI isdemonstrating how to do that in amore cost efficient and effectiveway.”

Prior to JDAI, researchshowed that youth were beingdetained for infractions that didnot pose a public-safety risk. Aspart of the initiative, juveniledetention staff now uses a newrisk assessment tool to helpevaluate whether a young personshould be held in securedetention or is eligible for acommunity-based alternative.

Research also showed thatbefore JDAI, approximately one-third of the warrants for the

arrest of juveniles was due tofailure to appear in court. Now,the new Court Calling ReminderProgram uses volunteers to makereminder calls to youth and theirparents about court dates,reducing the number of no-shows by nearly 20 percent.“This helps Juvenile Courtoperate more efficiently,” saidB r a n s f o r d ,who spent sixyears as aJ u v e n i l eCourt judge,including twoand a halfyears asp r e s i d i n gjudge. “Inaddition, we anticipate thiseffort will help reduce the cost ofserving bench warrants in thesecases.”

The decrease in annualadmissions to the JuvenileDetention Center is alsoexpected to produce cost savingswhich JDAI is seeking to haveredirected to expanding andsustaining community-basedalternatives.

Meanwhile, juvenile crime in2008 dropped 17 percent over2007 and 29 percent over 2006.According to Bransford,Hennepin County has targetedjuvenile crime with a highlycollaborative effort involvingmany organizations including theCourts, the County Attorney’soffice, Minneapolis police, thecity, and schools. “JDAI ishelping us avoid the negative

behaviors that can develop fromhaving a juvenile who hascommitted a low-level offense,like curfew violation, placed insecure detention with youth farmore deeply involved in thesystem.”

Another goal of the JDAI isto eliminate the disproportionaterepresentation of juveniles ofcolor in secure detention. From2005-2008 the number ofAfrican American youth detaineddaily at the Juvenile Detention

Center dropped 33 percent.However, last year youth of colorstill accounted for more than 90percent of the daily population inthe JDC, a challenge JDAIcontinues to work on.

JDAI is being piloted in fourMinnesota counties—Hennepin,Ramsey, Dakota and St. Louiswith support from the MinnesotaDepartment of Public Safety andthe national Annie E. CaseyFoundation.

Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) achieves goal

Act of 2009 requires that allhealth plans participating in thisexchange have a minimummedical loss ratio (MLR) of90%. A medical loss ratioidentifies the proportion of aplan’s premium revenue that ahealth plan devotes to healthcare versus administrative costs(or returns to shareholders).Most of Minnesota’s healthplans have medical loss ratiosranging from 89-95%.

“Now is time to provideuniversal, affordable healthcare to all of our citizens,”Ellison said. “One way to funduniversal health care is to makesure that the health plans

actually spend the moniesprovided them on actual healthcare services.”

EllisonFrom 1

http://insightnews.com Insight News • June 29 - July 5, 2009 • Page 9

The Court said the RCV systemsatisfies constitutionalrequirements because all votesare treated equally: “[e]veryvoter has the same opportunityto rank candidates when shecasts her ballot, and in eachround every voter’s vote carriesthe same value.” The Court alsofound that there was “noindication, much less proof”that RCV would impose aburden on the right to vote.Chief Justice Magnuson saidsince Minneapolis voters chosethis voting method held thecourt would not interfere withthat choice.

The ruling sets the stage forother communities to consider

RCV initiatives. The Saint PaulCity Council voted in 2008 touphold a citizen’s petition toplace RCV on the ballot in 2009upon resolution of the law suitin Minneapolis. Duluth may seeRCV on the ballot for municipalelections next year.

Jeanne Massey, executivedirector of FairVote Minnesota,applauded the MinnesotaSupreme Court decision .

FairVote Minnesotaattorneys James Dorsey andNicole Moen praised theCourt’s decision: “The Courtalso noted that RCV promotesmany legitimate state interests,such as increasing voter turn-out and decreasing election

costs,” they said in a statementto the press.

Dorsey and Moen alsodismissed the impact of theplaintiffs’ intention to appealthe decision to the U.S.Supreme Court: “TheMinneapolis City Attorney hasalready determined that a rulingfrom the Minnesota SupremeCourt requires the city toimplement RCV for thiselection cycle. The Court’sdecision rests on a thoughtfuland solid analysis of Minnesotaand United States SupremeCourt precedent. If theplaintiffs pursue their claims infederal court, the outcome willlikely be the same.”

In 2006, Minneapolis votersapproved the use of RCV by anearly 2-to-1 margin, 65percent to 35 percent. The case,Minnesota Voters Alliance vCity of Minneapolis (27-cv-08-15), was filed in December2007 to challengeimplementation of the votingmethod, but was rejected lastJanuary by Hennepin CountyDistrict Judge GeorgeMcGunnigle.

RCV is a tested, acceptedand implementable system bywhich voters rank candidates inorder of preference, ensuringmajority winners in single-winner races where there aremore than two candidates on the

ballot. Under RCV, voters casttheir vote for their favoritecandidate knowing that if he orshe doesn’t gather enough votesto be one of the top twofinishers, their votes will counttoward their second choice.Votes cast for the least popularcandidate are not “wasted”, butrather redistributed to morepopular candidates, based onthe voters’ second choices, untilone candidate emerges with amajority of votes. In multi-winner elections, like theMinneapolis Park Board RCVensures majority rule whileempowering small groups ofvoters with greater opportunityto elect a candidate that

represents them. RCV is already in use in

more than a half a dozenjurisdictions around the UnitedStates and in democracies suchas Ireland and Australia.

Eight jurisdictions in sixstates – California, NorthCarolina, Maryland, Vermont,Colorado and Washington –currently use RCV votingmethods without legalchallenge. Nearly a dozen othercities are slated to use RCV inthe near future; nowhere hasRCV been legally challenged.

Court affirms ranked choice voting in Minneapolis

Judge TanyaBransford

Send Community Calendarinformation to us by: email,ben@insightnews.com, by fax: 612-588-2031, by phone: (612) 588-1313or by mail: 1815 Bryant Ave. N.Minneapolis, MN 55411, Attn: BenWilliams. Free or low cost eventspreferred.

EventsTouch Kickball at Phelps Park -Ongoing

Come and play TOUCH kickballwith your family & friends June 27 -Aug. 22 (except the 4th of July). 4:00every Saturday at PHELPS PARK,39th & Chicago Ave. Moreinformation: 612-824-4900,kelley01@visi.com.

‘9 Nights of Music’ Free ConcertsReturn to History Center - June30 through Aug. 25Every Tuesday at the MinnesotaHistory Center, 345 Kellogg BlvdW., St. Paul. Info: 651-259-3000,www.mnhs.org/9nights

Jevetta and Fred Steele “Live onthe Drive” – July 9Thurs. 6 to 8 p.m. on VictoryMemorial Parkway at 34th AvenueNorth in Mpls. More information:612-588-1155 orwww.clevelandneighborhood.org.

Free NDC workshop: Survive &Thrive in Tough Times - July 9Thurs., 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at NorthRegional Library, 1315 Lowry Ave N.Mpls. Receive guidance on how tomanage and invest money with alimited income. Preregister with

Brian at 651-379-8429.

Mill City Live Returnswith Outdoor Music andMuseum Admission forOne Low Price – July 9through Aug. 13Every Thursday, 6 – 8 pm atMill City Museum, 704South Second Street, Mpls.www.millcitymuseum.org

Arts of the Garden – July11Sat. July 11 at MinnetonkaCenter for the Arts, 2240North Shore Drive,Wayzata, MN 55391.Registration: 952-473-7361ext. 16.www.minnetonkaarts.org.

Dragon Festival – July 11& 12Phalen Lake Park, St. Paul.Food, performances, Asianvendors and lots ofentertainment create afamily friendly atmosphere.www.dragonfestival.org

Jamie Foxx’s “Intuition Tour,” –July 23The “Intuition Tour” will come to theUS Bank Theatre at Target Center,Thursday at 8 PM. Tickets areavailable through Ticketmaster andthe Box Office. Charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. FFI: 612-673-0900.

Khalid El-Amin welcome homebenefit - July 24Friday, 9 pm - 1 am at The FavorCafe, 913 W. Lake St., Mpls. PleaseRSVP to info@el-aminbasketball.com. Guest list willbe enforced. Bring your cannedgoods.

Art at St. Kate’s – July 25Saturday, July 25, 2009, 10 a.m. - 6p.m. at St. Catherine University,Randolph and Cleveland Avenues,Saint Paul. Free event.www.artistscircle.org

Acme Comedy Company’s annualFunniest Person in the Twin CitiesAcme is searching for 2009’sFunniest Person in the Twin Cities.Acme Comedy Company’s annualsummer contest invites all Midwestdwelling folks to get on stage andgive their best 3 minutes of comedygold. Contestants can sign up onlineatwww.acmecomedycompany.com/09.php

‘Minnesota on the Map:’ FourCenturies of Maps from theMinnesota Historical SocietyCollection – Now thru Sept. 7Feb. 28, 2009 - Sept. 7, 2009, atMinnesota History Center, 345 W.Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. This exhibitfeatures dozens of maps, atlases and

artifacts from the Society’s collection,including an atlas from 1595,displayed along side current road, cityand tourist maps. www.mnhs.org.

Freedom Jazz Festival - Aug. 1Sat., 1:00 - 7:30 PM at MinnehahaPark Band Shell, 4801 MinnehahaAvenue South, Mpls.

The 4th Annual “NeighborhoodLink-Up” – Aug. 15Sat., Aug. 15, 12:00pm- 4:00pm atThe Jordan New Life Hub, 1922 26thAve No. Minneapolis (corner ofNewton and 26th Ave No.).

The Neighborhood Show OpeningReception- June 5Opening Night Reception on Fri.,June 5 from 7 – 10 pm. Runs June 5– 28. Steven’s Square Center for theArts, 1905 Third Ave. S., Mpls. TheSSCA invites you to come celebratethe diversity of the Stevensneighborhood and the local artisticcommunity. www.stevensarts.org

Minneapolis MOSAIC OpeningNight Kick-Off - June 6The seventh annual Minneapolis

MOSAIC, a celebration of the city’sdiverse arts and cultures, kicks off onSaturday, June 6 with a free, arts-packed evening between 8th and 9thstreets and Hennepin and FirstAvenues in downtown Minneapolis.Info: www.minneapolismosaic.com.

Free NDC Business Workshop:Choice of Entity – June 9Tues., June 9, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at N.MPLS Library, 1315 Lowry Ave N.Mpls. Get advice on the advantagesand disadvantage in choosing a soleproprietor, corporation, limitedliability or partnership entity. Cost:Free. Preregister with Perla at 651-379-8119.

Expressions of Stability andChange: Ethnic Dress and FolkCostume – Now thru June 14Feb. 7 - June 14, at The GoldsteinMuseum Gallery is on the secondfloor 241 McNeal Hall, 1985 BufordAve., St. Paul. The exhibition willfeature 30 ensembles of ethnic dressand folk costume from around theworld. For more information contact:Lin Nelson-Mayson, 612-624-3292or lnelsonm@umn.edu

Page 10 • June 29 - July 5, 2009 • Insight News http://insightnews.com

Presenting...

Marvelous MondaysStarring

“Barber Extraordinaire”

DARIUS KNIGHTDARIUS KNIGHT

at What A Cutat What A Cut

CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENTCALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT SHOP: (612) 377-2358 CELL: (612) 414 - 96961535 Glenwood Ave. Minneapolis, MN

Check out travellingbarber.com for deals and updates

I have access to hundreds of foreclosed properties in Minneapolis-St.Paul and surrounding suburbs. Let me help you take advantage of this real estate market.

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTORWASHINGTON COUNTY HOUSING

AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Washington County Housing andRedevelopment Authority (WCHRA) is acceptingapplications for the full time position of DeputyExecutive Director. Minimum requirements are aBachelor's Degree in Housing, PublicAdministration, Planning, or similar field, and fouryears experience at a housing authority or publicentity, non-profit, or for profit firm focusing onhousing and economic development finance andprograms. Position responsible for housingdevelopment programs, homeownership/foreclosure counseling programs,and capital investment planning. Excellentbenefit package available, salary commensuratewith experience beginning at $70,370. Torequest an application packet, emailsmeza@wchra.com, call 651-458-0936, ordownload from www.wchra.com.

Deadline for application materials is 4:30p.m., Thursday, July 16, 2009.

Community OrganizerISAIAH is an ecumenical, multi-racial,nonpartisan congregation-based organizingnetwork in the Twin City and St. Cloud regions ofMN. Seeking a full time experienced communityorganizer to expand cluster of membercongregations in the Northwest Metro andengage grassroots leaders of faith in campaignsto promote racial and economic justice in thestate. Email jobsearch.isaiah@gmail.org forposition description, qualifications and applicationdeadline, or go to www.gamaliel.org/ISAIAH.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

There are a lot of complaintsabout a lack of things to do foryouth, but I am here to say thatthis notion is an absolute lie.Anyone who takes a moment toobserve the activities of theseveral youth track institutionsthat exist in Minnesotaunderstands that there is toomuch “good” out there forchildren of all socio-economicand cultural backgrounds toparticipate in.

The AAU State Youth TrackMeet was recently held atEagan High School. It was animportant occurrence

considering that the meet wasnot held last year. Difficultieswith city schools and citycontrolled sports facilitiesforced the track meet to thesuburbs, and Eagan HighSchool should be commendedfor its outreach to host such animportant event. Additionally,the producers of the meetshould be commended for sucha well-organized production.Operating a track meet is noteasy at all, and thus thecommunity should recognizethat there is a solid, intelligent,group of community leadersbehind it all.

Despite the year respite, thecontingent of youth track teamscontinues to grow at a steadypace. The population of thestate meet showed the promiseof the great vision that the manyadult leaders feel is possiblehere in Minnesota. States suchas California, Florida, Texas,and even smaller neighborssuch as Iowa and Nebraska hostmeets with floods of children.The great part about track isthat all the kids get toparticipate. Oh trust, trackcoaches will find something foryour child to do. In addition tothe powerhouse trackinstitutions of Track Minnesota,I.C.A.A. Breeze, and NorthstarTrack Club, also in attendancewere teams from Woodbury,and Hospitality House. Asproof that nobody is left out ofthe opportunity to compete,there were also several youththat competed unattached toany organization.

In watching the many youthcompete at the State TrackMeet, my usual flood of youthdevelopment epiphaniessurfaced and made me want to

comb the streets of the citiesand pick-up kids off of cornersto take them somewhere theycould be transformed. Oneobservation is that of the facesyou see on the youthparticipants in theaccompanying pictures. Thereis no hiding in track. You’re byyourself on stage. Thehandsome young man DiAndreBoykin was nowhere near thelead in his race, but what yousee is a successful child. Hisdetermination will either lead tohim experiencing phenomenalimprovement in the sport oftrack, or phenomenalachievement in the many otheractivities that interest him.DiAndre won, and will win.And the face that you see oneach of those children is theexact expression that you wantto see. In former NBAChampionship coach PatRiley’s book The Winner Withinhe states “Effort is the path toexcellence.” What you see in

the face of these youth is effort.And I can attest to the fact thatshowing effort, and undeterreddignity in defeat on a hugestage like of running track, is apowerful step to success.

There were several standoutperformances and it seemedlike most children left withsome form of recognition.Sidreshia Floyd, of TrackMinnesota Elite (T.M.E.),turned in the overall fastesttime in the girl’s 100meter and200meter races. Nailah Hill,Morgan Stampley, LaBrishiaMichael, Alejandra Redwing,and Cameron Downey ofT.M.E. dominated the shot putand discus throwing events, andTrack Minnesota led the way inthe Girls relay events as well.

On the Boy’s side, I.C.A.A.Breeze heavily dominated witha deep group of strong youngmen among those names were:Troy Pollard (400m), CalvinClark (100m, 200m, 400m),Keelon Brookins (100m, 200m,400m), Jakobi Jackson (100m,200m, 400m), Andrew Lewis(100m), among many more. Inthe boy’s throwing eventsheavy recognition goes toHunter Downey who dominatedall three of the throwing eventsin his particular youth division.

I strongly recommend thateveryone go towww.wayzataresults.com to seethe full results of the AAUMinnesota District Track meet,because there are simply toomany names of too manyawesome young people thatneed to be recognized. A big“congratulations” to allinvolved, and strong suggestionto participate to all others.

Special to the NNPA from GIN

(GIN) — During eight years ofprofessional soccer in Europe,American-born Oguchi Onyewu(Gooch) had grown accustomedto monkey noises and racialremarks made by fans towardBlack players.

But racist taunts at a recentmatch in Belgium finally pushedthe former Howard Universitystudent to action. In what manyconsider an overdue reaction toracism in sports, Onyewu issuing his white opponent JelleVan Damme over inflammatory

remarks made on May 21.In a legal complaint filed in a

Belgian court, Onyewu claimsVan Damme violated thecountry’s laws against publicinsult and criminal defamation.

“I just wanted to make itpublic,” Onyewu, 27, said in aninterview. “People have got to beaware that certain things in sportare not acceptable.”

Onyewu is not seekingmonetary damages but simply“moral compensation” - in otherwords, a public apology.

Van Damme, who is white,has denied making any racial

remarks during the match andhas said he is not a racist.

Said Onyewu’s lawyer: “Youhave players of African originwho are regularly pushed byopponents with words toprovoke or unsettle them. Mostdon’t have the professionalstatus to come in the open andsay, ‘I’ve had enough of that.’Oguchi is a big guy, mentallyand physically. He’s wellestablished. With this action, heis saying, ‘If I don’t do it, who isgoing to do it?’ ”

SPORTS

By Ryan T. Scottryan@insightnews.com

Mr T’sSportsReport

AAU State Track Meet shows the strength of TC youth

uoYpleHsUteL emoHruoYtcetorP margorPnoitacfiidoMnaoL##M111fiid

silliW sivahC

esvitucexE tnuoccA

uaeruB ssenisuB retteB eht yb detiderccA

deetnarauG kcaB yenoM %001

!PLEH NAC EW

Are you behind on your mortgage payment?

Is your mortgage rate increasing?

Is your home worth less than your mortgage?

Are you having challenges making your mortgage payments?

Are you satisfied with your current mortgage rate?

trahkcoL selrahC

elcriC egdiR eciffO 0057523 etiuS

44435 NM ,eiriarP nedE1125-587 )008( :enohP eciffO

0370 -004 )888( :xaF eciffO

M&M Modifications Inc.

M&M Modifications Inc.

(612) 388-4346

(651) 208-3408

Photos: Ryan T. ScottDiAndre Boykin 6th grader with ICAA Breeze YouthTrack Team

http://insightnews.com Insight News • June 29 - July 5, 2009 • Page 11

European’s racist taunts toward soccer star sparks lawsuit

www.blackathlete.comOguchi Onyewu

Elise Anderson (center) of Track Minnesota

There were simply too many successful youthat the AAU Youth State Track Meet to mention

them all. Congratulations to all!

Page 12 • June 29 - July 5, 2009 • Insight News http://insightnews.com

189

Fresh Certified80% Lean

Ground ChuckIn 3 Lb. or More Pkgs.

lb.

We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct all printed errors. Not all varieties available at all locations. Prices subject to state and local taxes, if applicable. No sales to dealers. Purchase requirements exclude discounts, coupons, gift cards, lottery tickets and bus passes. Check out our website at: www.rainbowfoods.com *Free promotion will be applied to item of least value.

688

JohnsonvilleBrats or Italian

SausageSelected 3 Lb. Varieties

699

BeefT-BoneSteaks

lb.

2/3Roundy's

Sweet CreamButter Quarters

1 Lb. Salted or Unsalted

399

Patrick CudahyHoney, Virginia or

Maple HamFrom Our Deli

lb.

SAVE UP TO $1.30 LB.

Buy One Get Oneof equal or lesser valuefree*

Hamburger orHot Dog Buns

8 Ct.

SAVE UP TO $1.65 ON 2

588Kingsford Charcoal

12-18 Lb. (Excludes Matchlight 13.5 Lb.)

SAVE UP TO $3.01 LIMIT 1

THEREAFTER $6.99

729Beef Porterhouse SteaksSAVE UP TO $2.00 LB.

lb.

299

PorkBaby Back Ribs

Previously Frozen

lb.

SAVE UP TO $2.00 LB.

Prices Effective Sunday, June 28 through Saturday, July 4, 2009.

LIMIT 1 WITH COUPON

One coupon per family. Must present coupon at time ofpurchase to receive sale price. No reproductions accepted.

Available only at Rainbow Food Stores.

8¢Sugar Cones

12 Ct.

LIMIT��

YESTERYEAR PRICES

#00000-HAAAFe

SAVE UP TO

77¢

5

SAVE UP TO

$2.20 LB.

599Roundy'sBratwurst, Beer Brats or Italian SausageSelected 3 Lb. VarietiesSAVE UP TO $2.00

SAVE UP TO

$2.58 ON 2

SAVE UP TO

$3.11

99¢

Bush'sBaked Beans orGrillin’ BeansSelected 22-28 Oz.

Varieties

SAVE UP TO $1.10LIMIT 2

SUNDAY

JUNE28

MONDAY

JUNE29

TUESDAY

JUNE30

WEDNESDAY

JULY1

THURSDAY

JULY2

FRIDAY

JULY3

SATURDAY

JULY4

PRICES EFFECTIVE: SUNDAY, JUNE 28 THROUGH SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2009

We accept these credit & debit cards

Buy One Get Oneof equal or lesser valuefree*

Lay's orWavy Lay’s

Potato ChipsSelected10.5-11 Oz. Varieties

SAVE UP TO $3.99 ON 2

4 of Julyth

OF4 thJuly

OF4 thJuly OF

4 thJuly 4 of Julyth

OF4 thJuly

OF4 thJuly OF

4 thJuly

4 of Julyth

OF4 thJuly

OF4 thJuly OF

4 thJuly 4 of Julyth

OF4 thJuly

OF4 thJuly OF

4 thJuly

4 of Julyth

OF4 thJuly

OF4 thJuly OF

4 thJuly savings

4 of Julyth

OF4 thJuly

OF4 thJuly OF

4 thJuly

4 of Julyth

OF4 thJuly

OF4 thJuly OF

4 thJuly SAVE UP TO

$82.00WHEN YOU PURCHASE THESE

ADVERTISED SPECIALS

149

Coca-Cola, Diet Coke or

Coke Zero And Other Selected 12 Pack 12 Oz. Can

or 6 Pack 24 Oz. Btl. Varieties

WHEN YOU BUY 5 • LIMIT 5WITH SEPARATE $25 PURCHASE

ALL OTHER PURCHASES $3.99

249Chef's Grill Fresh 80% LeanGround Chuck Patties16 Oz.SAVE UP TO $1.50

SAVE UP TO

$1.10 LB.

198

Edy'sIce Cream,Sherbet or

Frozen YogurtSelected 48 Oz. Varieties

LIMIT 1THEREAFTER 2/$5.00

SAVE UP TO

$3.91

PRODUCT OF U.S.A.

DON’T FORGET THE ICE!

PRODUCT OF U.S.A.

NEVER PAY FULL PRICE FOR GAS!see back of Ad for how to start saving today!

D VERSIONS:

$16.50 ON 5