It was Wednesday November

12, 2010, just another school

day, until the threats and lock-downs disrupted Broward

schools. Many students were

annoyed after the tense situa-tions, while concerned parents

talked on their cell phones out-

side schools while waiting for news. The Fort Lauderdale

Police Department said a mass

shooting threat had been made at Dillard High School, on the

two-year anniversary of the fatal

shooting of Dillard student Amanda Collette, 15 years-old.

Collette was shot by classmate

Teah Wimberly on November 12, 2008, after she rejected

Wimberly’s romantic advances.

Wimberly is now serving a 25-year prison sentence, after being

convicted of second-degree

murder. Davie Police were also on alert November 12, after a

Hebrew school in that city re-

ceived an anonymous threat.

Those warnings were not credi-ble, as Wednesday’s threats

started in Pembroke Pines and

quickly spread to the entire Broward school district. About

1 a.m. earlier that morning,

Joyce Kaufman, a talk radio host on EFTL AM 850, received

an anonymous e-mail through

the station’s website contact form. Later that morning, a

woman telephoned WFTL and

said the author of the threaten-ing e-mail was her husband. She

said she was worried he would

make good on his threats, and that it could happen at any

Broward school or government

building. Before 9 a.m. Wednesday the twelfth, Pem-

broke Pines police had made the

decision to lockdown that city’s schools, and not long after, a

Code Red security threat was

issued district wide. More than

230,000 students were affected by the roughly three-hour lock-

down, which was lifted just in

time for school to let out on Wednesday. During the lock-

down, students had to remain in

their classroom and could not leave, even for the restroom,

unless they were escorted. Even

though it seems as if it was a mistake, it was taken very seri-

ously. The threats affected all

230,000 Broward County public school students, faculty mem-

bers and employees but these

are the measure taken to protect our schools. And in times like

these when threats of violence

seem to surround us at every turn, we tend to tolerate incon-

veniences such as these in hopes

that it makes us a bit safer.

Threats Lead to Broward School Lockdowns By: Christ Rivera

For the first time, television has

full access to the Internet. Segue

the Sony Internet Blu-ray Player is currently available for $399.

The Sony Internet TV is starting

at $599. It features 8GBs of memory, and WiFi. You’ll have

to go through an extremely long

nine step set up process before you can even use the Sony

Google TV. Since the Sony

Internet Blu-ray Player can be installed between DVR / Re-

ceiver and TV, you’ll be able to

use pre-owned HDTVs to con-nect the box to. Unlike an ordi-

nary television set, where only

watching TV is an option, Google TV lets surf the web

while watching TV all on one

big high definition screen. Google TV's user interface

simple to use. Like the most

recent update of Google’s Web site, it's a live search that slims

down your results with each

letter you type in. Google TV offers an enormous amount of

interaction options, all of which

serve different purposes and

work in numerous ways. The

first and most basic is the home screen's familiar two-pane grid

interface, which has your live

TV, recorded TV, or movie viewing faded in the back-

ground while the search tab and

other apps remain solid and clear overlapping faded back-

ground. Depending on which

tab you're in, you can select from bookmarks, different

applications, or currently-

playing shows, which will then be organized into folders like

Sport, Movies, and Comedy.

The tabs can be reorganized, and this part of the interface

works well in general. Google

TV is able to detect an installed

PS3 Media Server and PlayOn. PS3 Media server work without

issues, however, with PlayOn

reviews shows this to be a hit and miss situation. Nonetheless

Google TV offers the traditional

fun of watching ordinary televi-sion, but combined it with Inter-

net by Google. Expect other

companies to follow this blue-print. Ordinary TVs will be

obsolete one day, and this could

well be the beginning of a new

era.

Information retrieved from:

http://gizmodo.com/5672946/

google-tv-review-its-kinda-the-

future http://

www.engadget.com/2010/11/01

/sony-internet-tv-blu-ray-disc-player-with-google-tv-review/

VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3

DECEMBER 2010 The Corporate Times

CORPORATE ACADEMY NORTH

5120 NW 24TH AVE. MIAMI, FL 33142

Student Life 2

Community 2

Opinion 3

School News 4

This Month in Pictures 5

School Calendar 6

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Dr. Doylene N. Tarver

Principal

Technology Review

Television and Internet as One By: Robert Smith

VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3 P AGE 2

The first crucial period for Southern 3A

high school football ion Florida is here.

As the playoffs begin, Booker T. Wash-

ington has a chance to show it still has a

squad capable of winning a state cham-

pionship, while Miami Jackson Senior

will try to live up to the preseason ex-

pectations in which many thought they

were going to reach Orlando, where the

class 3A Championships are held. Here

in Dade, the are other teams to look for

including Miami Jacskon and North-

western. Miami Jackson Generals were

beat by Apopka, losing 36-6 on Octo-

ber, 19. 2010, but bounced back as ex-

pected with a 44-0 victory against Mi-

ami Edison. By game time they will

have had two weeks to get ready for one

of Miami Dade’s best defenses. The

only way that Miami Jackson may win

this game is if they have a big game

running the ball. It then clears the way

for quarterbacks Quinton Flowers, and

Abe Coleman. But the quarterback with

the most experience in pressure situa-

tions is senior Jeremiah Hay. He has

become the heart of Miami Booker T

Washington’s offense throwing 12

touchdowns passes, and passing for

1,181 yards. Booker T. Washington’s

Tornadoes offensive line has been a big

reason they are

averaging 36

points per game,

and beating other

teams at the line

of scrimmage. If

it wasn’t for Mi-

ami Northwest-

ern’s 6’2”, 169

pound quarter-

back Teddy

Bridgewater then Miami Booker T

Washington would still be undefeated

today. Teddy Bridgewater is currently

considering LSU Tigers, Florida Gators,

South Florida Bulls, Tennessee Volun-

teers, and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Overall he is ranked #8 in recruiting.

South Florida is curious and anxious to

soon find out what college he will soon

take his talents to, not to mention which

high school team will rise to the occa-

sion to be the class 3A champions.

Information retrieved from:

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-

schools/

the government called the anti hunger

initiatives. Programs such as the Na-

tional School Lunch Program and the

Special Supplemental Nutrition Pro-

gram also known a WIC. Obviously,

this has not been enough. In a press

release the Department of Agriculture

reported that free lunch had increased

dramatically over the last two years.

People have been starving because of

lack of resources. In Florida non-farm

job losses hit 131,000 in July of this

year. The unemployment rate in Florida

as of September 2010 is 12%. People

have no means of income that’s why so

many people are going through this

food crisis. Government assistance can

only get the families so far. In a survey

conducted on the Department of Agri-

culture's behalf by the U.S. Census

Bureau. People responded to questions

such as their ability to afford balanced

meals, whether they adjusted the size of

meals due to lack of money. Some peo-

ple are surprised that we are going

through these problems here in the

United States. Well it may not be sur-

prising with the matter in which the

homeless rate has risen, if there any-

thing we can do is sit and wait to see if

the job rates increase maybe the hunger

pangs will subside.

Information retrieved from:

http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/11/15/

poverty.hunger/index.html?npt=NP1

Did you know there are some families

out there who go without eating for

three to four days at a time? With those

numbers you would think I was talking

about a third world country. But this is

happening right here in our own coun-

try, our own town. A recent study done

by the Department of Agriculture shows

that the hunger rate in America is at its

highest ever since they started keeping

track 15 years ago. In 2009, 14.7 per-

cent of households in America went

through food insecurities, as the agency

call it, which means being unable to

afford food. But this year the number is

a staggering 17.4 percent. The study

showed that most households go

through a cut back on food two times

every month for seven months because

of financial problems. The hunger is-

sues were more common among Afri-

can American and Hispanic families.

Also families headed by a single parent

were more prevalent compared to

homes headed by two parents. Accord-

ing to the survey, food was more acces-

sible in the city than rural areas. Most of

those reported as food insecure claimed

to get certain benefits put in place by

Hunger Rate Rises

By: David Jackson

Race for class 3A Championship By:Azariah King

Sports

immigration, Scott wants to bring the

Arizona style crack down to Florida.

Rick Scott stands for many things and

he has many beliefs he believes that

abortion is wrong and that the Roe V.

Wade Supreme court decision should be

overturned and that is one of many

things that he is trying to change.

Scott is also trying to reduce property

tax by 19%. He advocates for the choice

of competition in the health care field

and supports a state constitutional

amendment prohibiting federally man-

dated health coverage for Floridians.

Richard Lynn Scott served in the U.S.

Navy, he earned his business and law

degree. He also helped found the Co-

lumbia Hospital Corporation which

Merged with Columbia/HCA as Chief

Executive. Scott was forced to resign in

1997 over a Medicare scandal billing.

Soon after he became a Veture Capital-

ist and entered politics in 2010. Rick

November 3rd, 2010, Republican Gov.-

elect Rick Scott, overcame persistent

questions about his lack of political

experience and Medicare fraud to win

the race for Governor of Florida. Scott

influenced many people in his running

for governor along with his lieutenant

governor Jennifer Carroll by his side he

promises to create 700,000 jobs and

with his slogan “Let’s get to work”.

Scott and the GOP spent an estimated

75 to 96 million on ads, mailers, con-

sultants and an army of staff, (getting

nearly 1.1 million Republican ballots

cast about 815,000 Democrats cast early

and absentee ballots.) Rick Scott with

his 7-7-7 plan, Scott promises 700,000

new private sector jobs over seven years

utilizing seven steps: accountability

budgeting, reducing government spend-

ing, regulatory reform, focusing on his

job growth and retention, investing in

universities and completely phasing out

the business income tax. On the topic of

Scott ran a strong campaign spending

most of his own money in this hard

election. Now lets see if he can put his

money where his mouth is.

Information retrieved from:

Rick Scott - Wikipedia, the free encyclo-pedia

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/11/03/1905805/scott-appears-headed-for-statehouse.html

http://politifact.com/florida/statements/2010/jul/26/rick-scott/rick-scott-touts-7-7-7-plan-create-700000-jobs-sev/

http://www.rickscottforflorida.com/home/faq/abortion/

Rick for Florida

By: Reyshod Curry

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African American hairstyles have

become synonymous with our culture

today. A major influence on the Ameri-

can culture is fashion, music and hair-

styles. Young celebrities have always

had unique and trendsetting wardrobes

in the industry and they have always

paid close attention to their hair as

should the rest of us and they have al-

ways paid close attention to their hair as

should the rest of us. Hairstyles should

be created with consideration to your

wardrobe; an outfit isn’t just about your

clothes, it takes your hair into account

too. Many Afro-American girls like to

wear colorful hair extensions, to match

their colorful outfits.

Today teens share a myriad of hairstyles

as different as they are, so they can

allow themselves to express individu-

ally. Some hairstyles are flexible for

different occasions. Long hair can be

worn in bob style and the ubiquitous

ponytail. Not to mention, natural hair

styles are resurrected in the African

American culture. Today celebrities like

Alicia Keys, India Irie and Halle Barry

have a unique, and easy-looking styles

like the many natural

hairstyles are short

cuts. Chris Rock

delved into the $9

million black hair

industry, in his 2009

documentary “Good

Hair”. Where he vis-

ited places like

beauty salons, barbershops and hair

styling conventions. There celebrities

like Ice T, Nia Long, Maya Angelou

and many more discuss their own ex-

perience with their hair and how black

hair is perceived in the black commu-

nity. The bottom line, products like

perm and spirits can be very bad for

your hair.

A variety of young black

teens are taking notes. Braids are still a

shape in the Afro- American commu-

nity. Extensions let you have creativity,

like twist that are not combed daily.

Braids, Twists, and plaits are easily

pulled back for any sports or activities.

Today’s extensions can also be washed

with shampoo and conditioner. Through

it all hairstyles vary from wardrobe to

occasions, to be worn in different styles

feel free to freestyle. Just remember,

don’t overlook what goes above every-

thing else.

Information retrieved from:

www.essortmentment.com/lifestyles/

hairstylesafri_sapd.htm Editorial

The Mane Idea

By: By: Angelica Petidor

VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3 P AGE 4

11th Grade

Kendrick Jones

Valeria Alvarez

Want to be a C.A.N. Shining

Reading Star? It’s easy, the

requirements are:

Proficient score on Fall

Interim Assessment

Putting forth maximum

effort towards improving

their reading skills

Attending Saturday

school tutorial sessions

Making significant studies

in reading

Congratulations to Frank

Pantoja for receiving the

highest scores on all inter-

ims school wide!!!

9th Grade

Andrea Richardson

10th Grade

Jaycee Rollason

Jessica Wilson

Anthony Washington

April Doughty

Frank Pantoja

C o r p o r a t e A c a d e m y

North’s Saturday school is

suspended for the month of

December—All classes will

resume in the new year be-

ginning in January.

Corporate Academy North

is conducting a toy drive

throughout the month of

December to benefit the

children of Haiti. Students

and members of the com-

munity are encouraged to

donate unwrapped, new

toys to help families who are

less fortunate this season.

From Mrs. Braynon—Bank

of America is giving eight-

week paid Summer intern-

ships in Washington D.C.

Students who are interested

should apply before Janu-

ary 12, 2011. See Mrs.

Braynon for further details.

5000 Role Models:

Young men, The 5000 Role

Models of Excellence pro-

ject

Site Coordinator– Mr.

Forbes congratulates Jesus

Fernando for earning this

month’s ―Do the Right

Thing‖ award.

C.I.S.

Community in Schools

Mentor Program Site Coor-

dinator-Mrs. Sonise Carri

would like to remind stu-

dents that field trips to Bur-

ger King Headquarters

have been cancelled for the

month of December

Corporate Academy’s

Shining Reading Stars

School Sponsored Events and Important Events

C.A.N. Clubs and Organizations

This Month in Pictures

Corporate Academy North

5120 NW 24TH AVE. MIAMI, FL 33142

Phone: 305 634 4650

Fax: 305 637 1693

http://can.dadeschools.net

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Community News

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(Right) Red Ribbon Week presentation

((Left) Faculty and staff sit down

for a Thanksgiving lunch

(Below) Mrs. Foster and two stu-

dents send their holiday wishes out

(Above) Thanksgiving

lunch is served!

(Right) Mrs. Revell’s class-

room is decorated with an

enormous turkey, assem-

bled by her students in late

November.

(Right) Students work on an experi-

ment in Ms. Revell’s class

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