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DALLAS -- StateSenator Royce West (D-Dallas) praised theimplementation of a planto remove older, pollut-ing automobiles fromTexas roads. The accel-erated vehicle replace-ment plan will pay up to$3,500 to auto owners invarious parts of the stateas part of an overall plan

to improve air quality,particularly in Texas’urban centers.

“This is how Texascan say Merry Christmasand Happy New Year tothousands of drivers whoown older vehicles,” saidSenator West. “Whilethe assistance program isnot available to every-one, it’s a great opportu-

nity that amounts to asubstantial down pay-ment on a new or latemodel car that lower-income Texans shouldhurry to take advantageof.”

The program is part ofa six-year-old emissionsplan by the TexasCommission onEnvironmental Quality

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Obama, Clinton Head for DemocraticShowdown in South Carolina Jan 26

Kenya is Breaking my Heart

Big OilMission CreepAccomplished

By Harry C. AlfordNNPA Columnist

Beyond The Rhetoric

I have been to Kenyathree times and each timemy love for this land andits people grows strongerand stronger. The plushgreen highlands and therobust savannahs have no

rival. The view of FernValley from the mountain-sides is absolutely aston-ishing. One can get “high”from watching a sunsetbefore Mount Kilimanjaro.

Millions of animals intheir natural habitat repletewith the stoic Masai war-riors walking amongst thewildlife with no fear at all.The city of Nairobi with its

By Hazel Trice EdneyNNPA Editor-in-Chief

W A S H I N G T O N(NNPA) – The score isnow one to one.

Sen. Hillary Clintonwith her 39 percent to 37

percent win in NewHampshire Tuesday nightand Sen. Barack Obamawith his 39 percent to her29 percent win in IowaJan. 3 are now headed fora rematch in SouthCarolina Jan. 26 where

the more than 40 percentBlack Democratic voterswill decide what happensnext.

Obama says voterturnout will be the key.

“What will help me toget elected is making sure

the people turn out tovote and that they recog-nize the opportunity thatwe have to - for the firsttime in a long time -really change our poli-tics…And that’s true,

impressive skyline isindeed cosmopolitan. Thepeople have the friendliestand most genuine smiles.They are good folks.

The current state ofaffairs of this nation can-not be considered a shockto me because I have beenwatching it “brew” forsometime. The rioting ontelevision brings back the

memory of the RwandaHorror. Hopefully, it willcease soon but the possi-bility is causing me tolose sleep. I have madegood friends and we havegreat plans for the future.Right now, my main con-cern is their safety.

Kenya is in its thirdpresidential regime. The

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Have you had enoughyet? Are you convincedyet? Now that oil has hitthat magical price of$100.00 per barrel, are youfinally ready to respondwith a strategy that makessense this time? Or, do youwant to call for another GasOut Day? Been there, donethat, right? Although wemissed a great opportunityback in 2002 to show the oilthieves we would not takebeing ripped-off lyingdown, now that we are pay-ing through the nose, andevery other orifice, forgasoline and related oilproducts, maybe now weare ready to strike back.

Bush, Cheney, Rice, andtheir international crew of

oil thieves have slowly butsurely secured their futuresand that of their familieswith their shady deals andsecret meetings with the oilbarons. Under the guise ofdeveloping an energy poli-cy for the United States,“Darth” Cheney, the guywho has given new mean-ing to the “Vice” in VicePresident, convened hisboys and girls and has yet todivulge what went on inthose meetings. He also, asformer Chairman and CEOof Halliburton, negotiatedpipeline deals for Chevronand, if you connect the dots,you will see why he wasand still is so adamantabout maintaining the wars

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THE TRUTH CLINICThe Iowa Enigma

Something uniqueand perhaps evenprovidential hap-pened in Iowa lastThursday.

Barack Obamabecame the firstblack candidate towin a presidentialcaucus or primary inover 230 years ofAmerica’s history.

The fact that ruralIowa, 95 per centwhite, elderly and theepitome of conserva-tive convention,voted for a black manshould cause votersin the two immediateprimaries in NewHampshire and SouthCarolina and then theFebruary 5th clusterof primaries to pauseand think seriouslyabout the profoundstatement made byIowans.

Obama, 46, the sonof a black Kenyanfather and a whiteAmerican motherfrom Kansas is aHarvard Law Schoolgraduate wholaunched his politicalcareer by organizingblack churches on theindustrial South Sideof Chicago. He waselected to the Illinoislegislature in 1997.He was thrust into thenational spotlightwhen he was chosenas the keynote speak-er for the 2004Democratic NationalConvention. Electedto the U.S. Senatejust four months laterhe became only thethird black U.S. sena-tor sinceReconstruction.

The first-termIllinois senatorgained momentum at

just the right time.An influx of new cau-cus-goers and inde-pendents helped topropel Obama pastHillary Clinton, thewell funded and wellknown front-runner."We came together asDemocrats, asRepublicans andindependents, tostand up and say weare one nation, we areone people and ourtime for change hascome," Obama saidas he spoke to thedelirious crowd ofhappy supporters.

Obama received 38percent of the caucusvote, John Edwards30%, while the preor-dained invincibleClinton came in thirdwith 29%.

Iowans didn’t votefor Obama because ofhis eloquent oratoryor his Kennedy likecharisma.

They embraced hisopposition to the Iraqwar, his mission toclean up the corrup-tion and special inter-ests that controlWashington, hispromise of universalhealth care, and theenthusiasm for politi-cal change generatedby his grass rootsorganization. Hisarmy of volunteersand professionalsturned out a massivenumber of first timecaucus participantsestimated at over320,000. The enor-mity of this accom-plishment can only berealized by compar-ing it to the 125,000that turned out in2003 and the 59,000in 2000.

Obama campaignedaggressively on apromise to changeWashington. Clintonhad cast doubt onObama's ability tobring about thechange he advocatedand accused him ofbeing naive and inex-perienced while tout-ing her decades ofWashington experi-ence.

Iowans questionedthe ability of the“experienced” candi-dates, who are boundhand and foot to theparty playbook, tobring about neededchange and votedaccordingly.

A victorious BarackObama portrayed hisdecisive first-placefinish in the IowaDemocratic caucusesas a "definingmoment" that he saidwould lead the way tochange in Washingtonand an end to the warin Iraq. Throughouthis campaign he hasencouraged voters toset aside the cyni-cism, doubt, and fearthat has become thefocus of Americanpolitics and set acourse for changerooted in new hopeand a new destinythat we the peoplecreate.

Race remains a bit-terly divisive issue inthe US, and theIowan moment couldchange dramaticallyas the radical ele-ments that thrive ondivisiveness, racismand fear begin theirstealth campaigns toretain the status quo.

For all of Thursdaynight's drama, the

startling results inIowa do not precludea tight race goinginto New Hampshireand South Carolina.Hillary Clinton hasraised plenty ofmoney and assembleda sophisticated andtough politicallysavvy field organiza-tion.

While the momen-tous and magnificentmoment of Obama’swin in Iowa may bejust a fleeting aberra-tion and may never tobe seen again for along time it must besavored and appreci-ated like a rare vin-tage wine by thosewho witnessed it.

Obama describedthe moment this way,“But sometimes, justsometimes, there arenights like this, anight that, years fromnow, when we'vemade the changes webelieve in, whenmore families canafford to see a doctor,when our childreninherit a planet that'sa little cleaner andsafer, when the worldsees America differ-ently, and Americasees itself as a nationless divided and moreunited, you'll be ableto look back withpride and say thatthis was the momentwhen it all began.”

His vision is nowone step closer toreality thanks to thatenigmatic happeningin Iowa.

James W.Breedlove

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first was led by their liberatorJomo Kenyatta. His term waslong but necessary as theytransitioned from colonial-ism to revolution to democ-racy. Arap Moi was an inter-esting leader as he led bytribal coalition versus theKikuyu dominance of theKenyatta regime. The currentpresident is Kibaki who isKikuyu but is constantlyreminded that the othertribes, especially the Luo,have their place in govern-ment and power as well.Personally, I feel the fault ofKibaki’s leadership is nottribal based but due to down-right personal greed.Whenever I note a conflict ofinterest in commercial mat-ters there appears to be adirect relative of thePresident involved. It’s notcoincidental and of courseany relative of Kibaki wouldhave to be Kikuyu. Oneshould not get the impressionthat there is an official tribalconspiracy.

We once spent a lovelyevening with a cabinet mem-ber enjoying libation whilelooking out over his personalfarm – palatial estate. He toldus that President Kibaki hadrecently sent a military heli-copter over his land to assessits beauty and value. Later,the President informed himthat he was consideringannexing (eminent domain)his land. I asked, “How didyou respond”? He retorted, “Itold him if he tried I will per-sonally kill him”.

Confrontation between aPresident and a cabinet mem-ber can become very serioushard ball.

Such disputes and myste-rious deaths (often reportedby the press) becomes a wayof life in Kenyan politics andit makes us appreciate ourstyle of democracy.

Another indicator thatsomething bad was about tohappen was the recent elec-tions held by the NationalChamber of Commerce andIndustry. We learned that ourfirst contact and good friend,Laban, had won the vote. Welater learned that he could notbe inaugurated because theincumbent was refusing torelinquish the office. It wasgoing to court and that maytake years. Laban is Luo andhis rival is Kikuyu and theopposing sides were startingto assemble in like fashion.Such is the case in the currentnational presidential elec-tions. They (Kikuyu’s) wantto tie it up in court whichwould give Kibaki years ofcontinued reign. The courtsin Kenya move at a snail’space. Thus, there is conflictin the streets.

In Kenya, one wouldthink the tribal deal was allover by now. Every Kenyanis fluent in three languages.English is taught in theschools; each has his owntribal tongue (37 tribaldialects); and finally Swahiliare the three forms of com-munication. Swahili is aregional language developed

for commercial communica-tion over 1,000 years ago. Itis spoken from the Congo,Uganda and Southern Sudandown through Tanzania andMalawi. It is truly a “LinguaFranca”.

Basically, the Kenyansare united. They toleratemany religions and honor allcultures. It is thispolitical/power thing that iscausing the friction. It does-n’t help that the United Statesand Britain, the colonialoppressor for over a century,have been rather silent onthis election issue. The US isalways poking its “nose” inforeign elections but, forsome reason Jimmy Carterand others weren’t around forthis last election.

President Kibaki is lettinghis lust for money (by way ofpower) get in the way of thedemocratic process. I say tohim: It is time to go toSwitzerland and count all themoney you already have. The“party” has come to an end.

In the name of JomoKenyatta, let freedom ringloud in your great nation.Allow an accurate, transpar-ent and honest vote tally tooccur. Kenya is greater thanyou and freedom has nopatience.

My beloved Kenya, I prayfor your safety and peace.

Harry Alford is the co-founder, President/CEO ofthe National Black Chamberof Commerce, Inc. Website:www.nationalbcc.org.

DALLAS – Dr. JosephRavenell, assistant profes-sor of internal medicine atUT Southwestern MedicalCenter, has received aHarold Amos MedicalFaculty DevelopmentAward from the RobertWood Johnson Foundation.The $416,558 award sup-ports his research for thenext four years.

The Harold Amos awardwas created to increase thenumber of academic medi-cine faculty from historical-ly disadvantaged ethnic,financial or educationalbackgrounds. The awardsidentify researchers whohave excelled in their edu-cation and who have com-pleted or are completingformal clinical training.Recipients are committedto pursuing academiccareers, serving as rolemodels for students and fel-low faculty, decreasinghealth disparities, andimproving the health andwell-being of the under-served.A native of New Jersey, Dr.Ravenell completed med-ical school at the Universityof Chicago, where he firstbecame interested in aca-demic medicine and intreating underservedpatients.

“I had the opportunity towork on a black men’shealth project where we didfocus groups with under-served patients,” said Dr.

Ravenell, who completedhis residency at theUniversity of Pennsylvaniaand a clinical epidemiologyfellowship at CornellUniversity Medical Center.“The results of that studywere used to get funding tostart a black men’s healthclinic.”

He was recruited to UTSouthwestern in 2005 byDr. Ronald Victor, profes-sor of internal medicine andprincipal investigator of theBarbershop Project, a bar-ber-run program aimed atimproving diagnosis andtreatment of hypertensionin black men. Dr. Ravenellsaid the Barbershop Projectis key in linking clinicalwork and research designedto benefit underservedpatients.

Dr. Ravenell said fund-ing from the Harold Amosaward will allow him tostudy a phenomenonknown as “physician iner-tia,” where doctors may be

reluctant to aggressivelytreat hypertension inAfrican-American men. “ I’m interested in study-ing reasons why doctorsmay not be more aggressivein initiating or intensifyingtherapy for high blood pres-sure,” he said. “Poorly con-trolled hypertension inpatients can have severeand devastating conse-quences.”

The award was named inhonor of Dr. Harold Amos,who was the first African-American to chair a depart-ment, now the Departmentof Microbiology andMedical Genetics, atHarvard Medical School.

Dr. Ravenell is the sev-enth UT Southwesternresearcher to win this pres-tigious grant. Other UTSouthwestern winners andthe years grants werereceived include: Dr.Richard King, assistantprofessor of neurology(2006); Dr. OhwofiemuNwariaku, associate profes-sor of surgery (2002); for-mer faculty members Dr.Edsel Arce-Hernandez(1999), Dr. CarmelaMorales (1996) and Dr.Ivor Benjamin (1985); andformer fellow Dr. DavidWilkes (1992).

Visit http://www.utsouthwestern.org/patient-care/medicalservices/hlv.html to learn more about UTSouthwestern’s clinicalservices in hypertension.

Ravenell named recipient of grant fromRobert Wood Johnson Foundation

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Out Of Africa / Health

With the cold and fluseason now upon us, it'stime for health-mindedindividuals to pay partic-ular attention to washingtheir hands on a regularbasis because, accordingto the Centers forDisease Control (CDC),cleaning our hands is thesingle most importantmeasure people can taketo keep from getting acold or the flu.

"Studies have shownthat 40 percent ofwomen and 58 percent ofmen do not routinelywash their hands-includ-ing after using restroomfacilities," says Adam

Siegel, a certifiedhygiene program manag-er at UniFirst, whichprovides safety appareland facility cleanlinessproducts to companiesthroughout NorthAmerica.

Health studies haveshown that cold and flugerms are able to surviveon and be transferredfrom many commonlytouched surfaces for upto 48 hours. Some areobvious, like door han-dles, phones, and com-puter keyboards. Butothers tend to be lessapparent, like elevatorbuttons, cafeteria tables,

and debit card keypads.When soap and water

are not available, med-ical experts recommendthat waterless hand sani-tizing gels or wipes,such as Purell(R) prod-ucts, be used as they cankill 99.9 percent of themost common germs thatcause illness.

For hand washing tobe truly effective, theCDC says it must bedone for at least 20 sec-onds and involve a thor-ough cleaning of thefront and back of thehands, as well as theareas between fingersand under the nails. And

since damp faucets canprovide inviting homesfor cold and flu germs,cleanliness experts gen-erally recommend turn-ing knobs with papertowels and, similarly,activating blow dryerswith paper or evenelbows.

As experts at theMayo Clinic point out,hand washing doesn'ttake much time or effort,but it certainly offersgreat rewards in terms ofpreventing illness-partic-ularly, they would likelyadd, when it comes toenjoying a sneeze-freecold and flu season!

Clean Hands are Key to Fighting Cold, Flu Germs

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Rover Dramawerkswill present An InfiniteAche by David Schulnerat the Cox BuildingPlayhouse, 1517 HAvenue in Plano (next tothe Courtyard Theater).Performances are January17 - February 9, 2008,with shows on Thursdays,Fridays, and Saturdays at8:00 p.m., with an addi-tional matinee perform-ance on Saturday, January26 at 2:00 p.m.

Even on a blind date,there is always a little"what if...?" momentwhen you imagine all thepossibilities of yourfuture with this person,from the first kiss to sit-ting on the porch sur-rounded by grandchil-dren. How do you knowwhen you've met "theone"? Hope (played byDebbie Cheng of Plano)and Charles (ClaytonShane Farris of Dallas)are two twentysomethingsabout to end a supremelyuninteresting first date

when all of the possibili-ties of their future sharedlives rush to meet them atbreathtaking speed. AnInfinite Ache is a lovestory about time and theinfinite directions inwhich two lives can trav-el. What if...?

Playwright DavidSchulner is best known asa writer and producer forthe popular TV series,Desperate Housewivesand the highly anticipatednew series on FOX, TheOaks. He has also writtenfor several other success-ful series, including Onceand Again on Lifetime,Everwood on The WB,and Tell Me You Love Meon HBO. An Infinite Achewas one of three playsthat Mr. Schulner pro-duced during the 2001-2002 season; the othersincluded Isaac, based onthe Biblical story ofAbraham and Isaac, andThis Thing of Darkness.

Lisa Devine ofDallas directs with Joslyn

Justus of Dallas asAssistant Director/StageManager. Clint Alan Rayof Plano is set designer,with Michelle Burdeauxof Plano as lightingdesigner. Jason Rice ofPlano is sound designer,Tish Mussey-Hitt ofGarland is propertiesdesigner, and RobinCoulonge of Allen is cos-tume designer. AndeBewley of Plano is lightand sound board operator.

Tickets for SurvivingGrace are $15.00 onThursdays and matineesand $18.00 on Fridaysand Saturdays. Thursday,January 17 is PreviewNight, and all seats are"pay-what-you-can."

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Plano TX - StephanieWard Gallery is turningJazz Friday into a fundrais-ing opportunity for localgroups in need of money.The gallery at 920 18th St.in Plano, is has created atalented line up of localmusicians that will performduring the monthly JazzFriday event where musi-cians sing while patronsview art and enjoy hot foodfrom local restaurants.

All That the Band fea-turing Mahogany will per-form at the next JazzFriday January 18, 2008 7-

9:30 p.m. The group playsa mixture of old schoolR&B and smooth jazz.

"This group is one of theJazz Friday favorite," saidMs Ward. "They have thecrowd dancing, singing andsnapping their fingers."

The gallery has signedon with a number of localorganizations to use JazzFriday as a fundraiser.Under the new non-profitprogram, organizations areallowed to keep the lion’sshare of the money theyreceive from selling ticketsto the monthly event. The

gallery provides, themusic, food, and takes careof other cost related to theevent.

“I have a commitmentto the community I do busi-ness in and this is a way togive back,” said StephanieWard, gallery owner. “JazzFriday is a huge success forthe gallery and I wanted tocreate a way for others toprofit from the success ofthese events.”

“We ask for them togive us a small amountfrom e-ticket sales and wehandle the rest,” said Ms.

Ward. The non-profit isallowed to also solicitdonations during the event.

The first organization totake advantage of the newprogram is the Foster KiddFoundation in Dallas/FortWorth. The organizationprovides funding forminorities and disadvan-taged youth who are inter-ested in learning how toplay golf. The Foundationpartners with other organi-zations to teach childrenlife’s skills, such as hon-esty, sportsmanship andintegrity in addition to put-

ting, pitching, chipping anddriving.

The group's BoardChairman, Russ Cuffee, anavid golfer is passionateabout the game of golf andintroducing the game toyouth from disadvantagedcommunities. He says hehopes partnering with thegallery will help generatethe funds needed to contin-ue the organization's lega-cy of giving.

Jazz Friday is the thirdFriday of each month from7- 9 p.m. at StephanieWard Gallery in Plano.

Everyone is welcomed andinterested parties can pur-chase tickets by calling thegallery at 469 229-0024 orthey can call the FosterKidd Foundation at (214)533-1927 or logon towww.fosterkiddfounda-tion.com.

Other non-profit organi-zations interested in usingthe Jazz Friday as afundraiser should call thegallery at 469 229-0024 ore-mail us at stephanie-gallery@aol.com or logonto www.stephaniewardgallery.com.

Plano Gallery Uses Jazz Night To Raise Funds For Nonprofit Organizations

The next meeting ofthe African AmericanRepublican Club isTuesday, January 15that 7:00 pm at the NewRepublican Headquar-

ters. It will be Dr.Martin Luther King'sBirthday and informa-tion will be sharedregarding Dr. Kingbeing a Republican

along with other infor-mation. The address ofthe new headquarters is8416 Stacy Road,McKinney, TX.

Collin County African American Republican Club Meeting on MLK's Birthday January 15th

Deadline is January18, 2008

The Tom JoynerFoundation Full RideScholarship is this organi-zation’s most prestigiousscholarship award to date.One scholarship will beawarded to a freshmanentering a HistoricallyBlack College orUniversity (HBCU) in theUnited States in the fall of2008. The scholarshiprecognizes academic dis-tinction as well as strongcharacter and personalqualities.

The recipient of theFull Ride Scholarship willreceive full tuitionwaivers and stipends tocover room and board (oncampus only) and books.The scholarship recipientwill have to maintain arequired 3.0 GPA (on a4.00 scale) and 15 credithours per semester -thescholarship award will berenewed each semester upto ten (10) semesters.

Eligibility

1.) United StatesCitizen

2.) Current high schoolseniors attending schoolin the United States(applicant must be antici-pating completion of highschool in the Spring of2008).

3.) Minimum highschool grade point aver-age of 3.50 (on a 4.00grade scale, excludinghome school studies) andMinimum SAT score of1300 (math and verbalonly)/ or ACT score of 28.

4.) Applicants musthave applied and beenaccepted into an HBCUby July 1, 2008.

5.) Applicants musthave demonstrated lead-ership abilities throughparticipation in communi-ty service, extracurricular,or other activities.

Selection CriteriaStudents will be select-

ed as finalists based ontheir academic accom-plishments, intellectualand creative distinctions,

extracurricular activities,letters of reference, andoriginal essays. Finalistswill be invited for arequired interview withmembers of the FullScholarship SelectionCommittee. Interviewswill occur on or aroundMarch 15, 2008.

Application DeadlineThe application must

be typed and may beaccessed at www.black-americaweb.com. Theapplication, together withALL related documenta-tion must be postmarkedno later than January 18,2008. Please place yourname on all materials. Donot staple items together.

Send the original andone copy of everything to:The Tom JoynerFoundation, Attn: FullRide ScholarshipCommittee, PO Box630495 Irving, Texas75063. Address questionsto the TJF Full RideProgram.

Phone: 972-789-1058

or Fax: 972-789-1411. Visit the website for

the application:http://www.blackameri-

caweb.com/foundation/pdf/FullRideApplication.pdf

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Full Scholarship from Tom Joyner Foundation

Community Spotlight

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The Mayor of Irving,Herbert A. Gears, formedthe Mayor’s HumanRelations AdvisoryCouncil (MHRAC) inApril 2007 to seek solu-tions on diversity issuesin the community byengaging in solution-based dialogue. The goalof the eighteen-member

MHRAC is to assist theMayor in building publicawareness of the diversi-ty in the city by advocat-ing respect for the differ-ences that makes humanbeings unique throughinclusion, education, andopportunity. TheMHRAC serves as aresource, identifying var-

ious opportunities thecity should pursue to pro-mote, value, and respectdiversity in the commu-nity.

The role of theMHRAC is to assessproblems, issues, andconcerns plaguing theminority populations;recommend alternative

solutions for resolvingproblems; prepare a factsheet of information thatcan be used in shapingpublic policy and localinitiatives; improve cul-tural understanding andcommunications betweenethnic communities andthe community at largethrough publications,

special projects, commu-nity forums; encouragecivic participation at alllevels through education-al programs and commu-nity awareness programsand assist city depart-ments in establishing amechanism for communi-cating with linguisticallyisolated communities.

The MHRAC meetingis held the first Tuesdayof each month from4:30p.m. – 6:30p.m. inthe Civic CenterComplex, CouncilConference Room, 825W. Irving Blvd. Foradditional information,please call 972-721-2600.

Mayor’s Human Relations Advisory CouncilCity of Irving

Rolanda Medina, Sharon Barbosa-Crain, Colvin Gibson, Members of Irving Human Rights Committee Meeting

Jack Singley, Superintendent of Irving ISD, Sharon Barbosa-Crain, Colvin Gibson,Members of Irving Human Rights Committee Meeting

not just for Black folks,but for all people who’vebeen locked out of theprocess,” Obama said in atelephone interview withthe NNPA News ServiceTuesday. “But, there’s nodoubt that my candidacybuilds on the sacrificesand work of those whocame earlier, people whowere willing to go to jailand march and sit in andheroes like Dr. King whowere willing to sacrificetheir lives so that a futuregeneration could have theopportunities that I have.”

Arizona Sen. JohnMcCain led the NewHampshire Primary aheadof former MassachusettsGov. Mitt Romney andformer Arkansas Gov.Mike Huckabee, who wonin Iowa. African-American voters sparing-ly support Republicancandidates, usually about10 percent.

It takes 2,162 delegatesto win the Democraticnomination.

Pundits predict thatbetween South Carolinaand Super Tuesday Feb. 5,when 22 states will go tothe polls, the obviousDemocratic nominee willemerge.

Several factors indicatethat anything could hap-pen. The members of theCongressional BlackCaucus who have chosento endorse have nowtipped 15-16 in favor ofClinton. The score wastied until New Jersey Rep.Donald Payne endorsedClinton last week.

The day after Clinton'sIowa loss to both Obamaand former NorthCarolina Sen. JohnEdwards, who got 30 per-cent of the vote, she toldNNPA that she was notintimidated by Obama’smomentum, even in South

Carolina, where pollsindicate he will befavored among Black vot-ers.

“I do not see myself asbeing disadvantaged. Ihave a very long record ofworking with and produc-ing results for African-Americans, for poor peo-ple, for hard-workingpeople, for kids. And I’llput that record up againstanyone. And if you wantto know what kind ofchanges any of us willmake, look at what we’vealready done. That’s thebest predictor of what wewill do in the future,” saysClinton in the interview.

As Obama prepares totake his message intoSouth Carolina, pollsshow him with a double-digit lead over his oppo-nents. Then they willcompete in the 22 stateswhere large Blackturnouts are expected to

go to the polls on SuperTuesday, Feb. 5. Clintonsaid in the interview thatshe will fight back withissues.

“I have a long history offighting to expand civilrights and improving ourpublic schools and givingevery child a chance to goto college. I’m going tocrack down on predatorylenders and put home-ownership back in reachfor middle income andlow income Americans.I’m finally going to beable to deliver on healthcare because I think theplan I have is not onlytotally universal to covereverybody, but it’s politi-cally doable. And we’ll bedoing more to address thehigh rates in whichAfrican-Americans sufferfrom chronic diseases likediabetes. I will continuethe work I’ve done toexpand access to capital

and technical assistancefor minority entrepre-neurs and small businessowners. And I have paidparticular attention to theeconomic vitality of both,our inner cities, and ourrural areas.”

Obama said in the inter-view that he too willstress his issues platform.He says education, moremoney and health care arethe three most essentialissues for Black America.

“Number one has to beeducation. And thatmeans education from theday a child is born untilthe day they graduatefrom college. So, we haveproposed an additional$18 billion a year in edu-cation spending,” he said.

He stressed the need forearly childhood educa-tion, raising teachers’salaries, offering moreprofessional developmentfor teachers, changing

parts of Bush's “No ChildLeft Behind” so thatschools that are alreadybehind get resources thatthey need and granting a$4,000 a year tuition cred-it for every college stu-dent.

Secondly, “We need toput more money into thepockets of our communi-ty,” he said. He said taxbreaks for middle and lowincome people, includingmortgage deductionswould be a part of his eco-nomic plan.

Finally, a universalhealth care system wouldbe his third priority, hesays, “Making sure thateverybody has a healthcare plan that is at least asgood as the health careplan that I have as a mem-ber of Congress.”

South Carolina has thenation’s largest contin-gency of BlackDemocrats.

Obama, Page 1

Ongoing381 Days TheMontgomery BusBoycott ongoingthrough January 13,2008 This exhibitioncommemorates the1955 bus boycott thatbegan when Rosa Parksrefused to give up herseat to a white patron.The exhibition exploresthe many challengesfaced by AfricanAmericans fighting asegregated system thatwas demeaning andhumiliating, as theycontinued to endureharassment by local lawenforcement. Furtherthe exhibition capturesthe unfailing commit-ment and relentlessdetermination of aBlack community in itsefforts to oppose andchange laws thatallowed them to betreated as second-classcitizens. The AfricanAmerican Museum inFair Park, 3536 GrandAvenue, Dallas Formore information call:214 565-9026

African AmericanRepublican Club ofCollin County meets4th Tuesday of everymonth at 7:00pm,Collin CountyRepublican PartyHeadquarters. Formore info, please callFred Moses at 972 6187027 or email him atfred@tes.com.

Collin County BlackChamber ofCommerce MonthlyLunch & Learn a greatopportunity to meetother business owners,as well as key decisionmakers from variousorganizations aroundthe metroplex. Join usevery third Thursday to

will get free T ‘shirts.For additional informa-tion or questions, callIgor at 214-448-5924.

January 20Black Music and CivilRights MovementConcert: A Tribute toDr. Martin Luther King,Jr. presented at the BlackAcademy of Arts &Letters, 650 SouthGriffin Street. The showstarts at 7:30 p.m. andadmission is $25. Don’tmiss a show commemo-rating a visionary leaderlike Dr. Martin LutherKing Jr. For more infor-mation on the show callTBAAL at 214-743-2400.

January 21Greater Fort WorthMLK Jr HolidayCommittee: VickieWinans Martin LutherKing JR. HolidayCelebration at the BassPerformance Hall, 330East 4th St in FortWorth. The parade willstart at 7:00 p.m. admis-sion is in between$15.00 - $45.00. For fur-ther information pleasecall 817-212-4309, oremail tyronlane22@sbc-global.net

January 25Ladies Night Out fea-turing Keith Sweatwith Special GuestsBell Biv Devoe, Guywith Aaron Hall andToni Tony Tone 7:30PM NOKIA TheatreGrand Prairie 1001NextStage Drive GrandPrairie 75050 BoxOffice: 972.854.5111Ticketmaster online atTicketmaster.com or byphone at 214.373.8000,metro 972.647.5700.Tickets are also availableat all Ticketmaster out-lets.

12:30 p.m. everyThursday at Texas Land &Cattle Steak House 3945N. Central ExpresswayPlano 75023 Must RSVPa twww.TheNoLimitNetwork.com or call SylviaWilliams at 972-898-5882.

January 10 & 16African Drumming withLeo Hassan Leo sharesancient folktales, songs,and dances. Come experi-ence the magic of music atthe Forest Green BranchLibrary, 9015 ForestLane. The fun begins at10:30 a.m. and admissionis FREE. For additionalinformation please callthe library at 214-670-1335.

January 11A&R EntertainmentGroup hosts its debutLaugh Out Loud (L.O.L.)at The Black Academy ofArts and Letters. Thiscomedy show featuresBET’s Cocoa Brown (ofComic View), AlvinMitchell (of Coming tothe Stage), and host AlexThomas (from the JamieFox Show). Admission is$25 and can be purchasedthrough Ticketmaster orTBAAL’s Box Office.This show is sure to keepyou laughing out loud, socome by TBAAL’s NaomiBruton Theatre on the cor-ner of Canton and AkardStreets. For further infor-mation call 214-743-2400.

January 12I Have a Dream: MartinLuther King Celebratethe life and story ofMartin Luther King. Writea poem or story aboutyour dream to share. Thepresentation is being held

at the Audelia RoadBranch Library, 10045Audelia Road, starting at2:00 p.m. Admission isFREE and open to thepublic. Call the library at214-670-8403 for moreinformation.

January 12 and 13“Are You BeingServed?” Auditions havebeen scheduled for theGarland Civic TheatreSaturday and Sunday at1:00 p.m. The rehearsal,which must be scheduledonline at www.garland-civictheatre.org, will con-sist of cold readings fromthe script at the GarlandCivic Theatre rehearsalhall 108 North 6th Streetin downtown Garland,Texas. There are 12 rolesavailable, four female(age 20-70) and eightmale (age 20-70). Actorsshould bring a headshotand a resume. For moreinformation please callGCT at 972-485-8884.

January 14Elite News MartinLuther King Day Paradeand Festival at theAutomobile Building atFair Park, 3800 ParryAvenue. The fun lasts allday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00p.m. For further informa-tion call 214-744-1428, oremail admin@thefocus-group.us.

January 18TBAAL Black Academy:Comedy Night at theMuse feat. Leon RogersJanuary 18 and 19 at theDallas Black Academy ofArts and Letters, DallasConvention CenterTheatre Complex startingat 9:00 p.m. Admission tothe event is $15. For moreinformation, please call214-943-2442

January 19Meet InternationalArtist Annie Lee inLobby of the Dallas BlackAcademy of Arts andLetters, DallasConvention CenterTheatre Complex Free toPublic Artwork can bepurchased and signed bythe artist

Dr. Martin Luther KingJunior’s Birthday hon-ored by the city of Dallasin its 26th Annual MartinLuther King Jr. BirthdayCelebration AwardsBanquet, featuringkeynote speaker, the hon-orable Craig Watkins,Dallas County DistrictAttorney at the Adam’sMark Hotel 400 NorthOlive Street, Dallas, 6:30pm. Individual tickets$65, Community Tables$650, and Sponsor Tables$1,000. RSVP no laterthan December 28, 2007,or for any additionalinformation to 214-670-8438 or 214-670-8418.

National MultipleSclerosis Society Supportgroup meetings forAfrican Americans deal-ing with multiple sclero-sis. This meeting locatedat the Martin Luther King,Jr. Branch Library, 2922Martin Luther King, Jr.Boulevard from 10:00a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Together Let’s Wipe OutCancer! Casino Nighthosted by Igor Kravetsand numerous sponsors tomake a difference in ourplanet’s fight against can-cer. Prima Pasta (InStacy’s Furniture)McDermott & 75; time5:30p.m. Free food, prizesand donated items will beavailable. Donations $20Bring your kids too; don’tforget to bring your danc-ing shoes. First 50 people

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Community Calendargain valuable informationpresented by featuredguest speakers to helpyour business grow. $15for members; $20 for non-members, 11:00am-1:00pm, Ralph andKacoos - 401 S. CentralExpy, Allen. For generalinformation and reserva-tions call 469-424-0120.

DFW FinanciallyEmpowered Women agroup for women interest-ed in taking charge oftheir financial security.We meet monthly forlunch or dinner and a fun,informative seminar onvarious financial topics.For more information call469-952-0809 or visitwww.meetup.com/378

First Friday- MusicUnder the Dome Tired ofcrowded bars, night clubsjust don’t for it for youanymore, weary of net-working happy hours,looking for a place tomeet exciting people in arelaxed environment, theAfrican AmericanMuseum has just the rightmix for you. Everymonth a local band per-forms jazz, rhythm, andblues in the rotunda.Seating is cabaret style.Visitors are also able totour the galleries. TheProgram is an innovativeseries that provides a funand energized social envi-ronment for the communi-ty to enjoy local blues andjazz musicians in an inti-mate setting in theMuseum’s Rotunda. Formore information contactthe Museum214.565.9026, ext. 315

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Cover Story

Dr. Marcus Martin - President and CEO ofEducation is Freedom

Educating Tomorrow's WorkforceBy Jacquinette D.Murphy

Investing in theeducational future ofthe next generation isthe focus of Dr. MarcusMartin, the newlyappointed Presidentand CEO of EducationIs Freedom (EIF). Theorganization is anational non-profitorganization headquar-tered in Dallas, Texasthat provides access tohigher education forhigh school and collegestudents across theUnited States ofAmerica. The maingoal of EIF is toremove the economicobstacles to higher edu-cation through theawarding of scholar-ships to students out-side the traditionalscholarship programcriteria.

Dr. Martin is anaccomplished researchscholar and was initial-ly connected to EIFthrough his role as thedirector of the J.McDonald WilliamsInstitute, the researcharm of the Foundationfor CommunityEmpowerment.

"Education IsFreedom asked me toperform a measurementevaluation on the orga-nization's success and ittook about 14 months,"stated Martin. Twodays prior to the closeof the research projectand the presentation ofthe major report, thechief executive officerinformed Martin of herdeparture. Thus, he wassoon appointed as the

successor. "The organization

was having great suc-cess in helping kids goto college and I wasexcited to have theopportunity to help,"said Martin.

Helping youth toexcel in education issomething dear toMartin whose ownrocky start in the educa-tional arena serves asthe memorable link tothe children he nowprepares to become thesuccess stories of thenext generation.

"In the experienceof the kids that weserve, I see my experi-ence. I was a bad stu-dent," Martin informed."I was placed in specialeducation in the thirdgrade and I flunked thesixth grade," he shared.Martin eventually grad-uated from high schooland attended college ona football scholarship.

It was while in col-lege that he experi-enced a personal turn-ing point that becamethe launch pad for hisacademic and careersuccess. "I was an edu-cation major and wasplanning to become ateacher and a coach.During my junior year,my best friend waskilled by a police offi-cer, my brother was inprison and my youngerbrother was on his wayto prison. My friendswere dead or strug-gling," he recalled.Martin soon had adeeper understandingof his opportunity forhigher education and itsnecessity to obtain eco-

nomic mobility. Martin pressed for-

ward amidst these cir-cumstances and gradu-ated with a bachelor'sdegree in education andcontinued to achieve amaster's degree in crim-inal justice fromNortheast LouisianaUniversity. He alsoobtained a PhD inApplied Statistics andUrban Sociology fromHoward University anda Master of PublicHealth degree withconcentrations in epi-demiology and commu-nity health from theUniversity of NorthTexas Health ScienceCenter of PublicHealth.

Now, instead ofbeing a casualty of theeducational system,Martin is spearheadinga catalytic organizationaimed at increasing theknowledge of ournation's future work-force. "The number oneway to increase thepotential of economicmobility is througheducation," saidMartin.

While there areother programs similarto EIF that offer schol-arships to high schoolstudents and collegestudents, its 2003launch of the pre-col-lege school incubationproject, The DallasModel, brought a newmeaning to the term"college preparatory" inthe Dallas IndependentSchool District.

The program cur-rently serves about1,200 at-risk studentsfrom three Dallas-area

high schools and isstyled as an in-schoolresource center that isdedicated to helping at-risk high school stu-dents graduate andembrace a higher edu-cation with the essen-tial tools to performwell during in their col-lege years.

"The programefforts are intensive andextensive. We get kidsin academic shape."Per Martin, it wasunderstood that some-times the obstacle toobtaining a higher edu-cation is not solely dueto a lack of finances.

"Those kids sufferfrom cumulative disad-vantages. In order to befundamentally effec-tive, you have to catchthem in their environ-ment. We have a highschool adviser at theschool that works tomake changes in the

kids in the school. Thegreatest advantage is towork with them in theirenvironment." Martinexplained. "I know thatit works because I wasone of those kids."

EIF also assistswith the navigating ofthe college admissionsprocesses and serves asa financial bridge to"close the gap" intuition scholarshipfunds.

The Dallas Modelis currently available atonly three schools inDallas ISD and willexpand to more cam-puses in the next year.Ultimately, this localmodel is being devel-oped as a pilot for aneducational revitaliza-tion program that canbe utilized in other dis-advantaged urbanschool districts nation-wide.

During the last five

years, over $5 milliondollars have beenawarded and of the 161seniors in the program,Martin stated 145 areattending college.

"Our kids per-formed better on everyacademic measure thanthose that are not in theprogram. We recruit atthe freshman level sowe are making an eightyear investment."

An investment thathas not gone unnoticedby Dallas Mayor TomLeppert. During a visitto James A. MadisonHigh School, he recent-ly committed $200,000of mayoral salary forthe next four years tohelp fund collegescholarships for thosein the Education IsFreedom high schoolprogram.

EIF can benefitfrom more mentors tohelp the students buildrelationships with posi-tive adults and applaudsthe organization's part-nership with BigBrothers Big Sisters,the Junior League ofDallas and the 7-11-Corporation. To volun-teer, obtain scholarshipcriteria or to be a part-ner of EIF, please visitthe organization's web-site www.educationis-freedom.org or call thetoll free number 1-866-EIF-EDUCATE.

"The end result isto give every youngperson a chance toachieve a higher educa-tion. For every kid thatwe send to college, wehave impacted five orsix generations,” con-cluded Martin.

Smith president of CCBCC

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(Dallas) – DallasCounty Health andHuman Services(DCHHS) is issuing aconsumer warning inresponse to a publichealth alert issued by theU.S. Department ofAgriculture's Food Safetyand Inspection Service(FSIS) for approximately14,800 pounds of groundbeef products that may becontaminated with E. coliO157:H7. The productswere produced by TexasAmerican Food ServiceCorporation, a Fort Worthestablishment doing busi-ness as American FreshFoods. The FSIS initiateda public health alert aftera trailer containing theproducts was reportedstolen by the company.

DCHHS has notreceived any reportsregarding the purchase orconsumption of the sus-pect products. TheUSDA confiscatedapproximately 20 poundsof the beef products fromthe Chicken Shack in the6000 block of SouthLamar Street.

DCHHS reminds localretail food establish-ments, including restau-rants, caterers, grocers,as well as private citi-zens, to be aware ofTexas FoodEstablishment Rules asthey relate to the pur-chase and sale of foodfrom approved sources.“Retail food establish-ments and the generalpublic should make surethat any vendor they useis permitted and in com-pliance with local andState regulations toensure the health andsafety of the public,” saidTony Jenkins, DCHHSAssistant Director ofEnvironmental Health.

The consumer productssubject to this publichealth alert include:

• 2-pound approximateweight packages of"73/27 GROUND BEEF"bearing a sell-by date of"12.30.07"

• 2-pound approximateweight packages of"80/20 GROUND BEEFCHUCK" bearing a sell-by date of "12.31.07"

• 1-pound approximateweight packages of"85/15 GROUND BEEFROUND" bearing a sell-by date of "12.31.07"

• 1-pound approximateweight packages of"90/10 GROUND BEEFSIRLOIN" bearing a sell-by date of "12.31.07"

• 1-pound approximateweight packages of"96/04 EXTRA LEANGROUND BEEF, 4%FAT" bearing a sell-bydate of "12.31.07"

Each package labelbears the establishmentnumber "EST. 13116"inside the USDA mark ofinspection and the com-pany name "AmericanFresh Foods, Ft. Worth,TX 76102" below thenutrition information.Each package has a netweight of approximately1 to 2 pounds. Bulkproduct also subject tothis health alert includes:

• 40-pound "net wt."box of "73/27 100%GROUND BEEF;REWORK MAP"

• 260-pound "net wt."combo bin of " CHUCK100% GROUND BEEF;REWORK MAP"

• 370-pound "net wt."combo bin of "SIRLOIN100% GROUND BEEF;REWORK"

Each bulk product labelbears the establishmentnumber "EST. 13116"inside the USDA mark ofinspection as well as adate of "12-19-07" withthe production informa-tion filled in by hand.

Consumers and foodretailers should check forthese products in theirhomes and establish-ments. The productsshould NOT be eaten.Anyone with any knowl-edge of these products orwho may have theseproducts in their posses-sion should immediatelycontact the company attheir consumer toll-freehotline at 1-800-724-1136.

E. coli is a potentiallydeadly bacteria that isparticularly dangerousfor young children, sen-iors and people withcompromised immunesystems.

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in Iraq and Afghanistan.“There’s oil in them therehills, boys!”

Condi, as she is affec-tionately called by George,gave up her seat on theChevron Board in 2001when she was namedNational Security Advisor,and Chevron changed thename of its oil tanker fromthe “Condoleezza Rice” tothe “Altair Voyager.”Maybe that’s why Rice wasso supportive of the war aswell.

George W.? Well we allknow his deal. He is justthe puppet that keeps us alllaughing. He is the stringedmarionette that dancesacross the world stage,keeping us diverted fromreality.

Among the three of thesecharacters and, of course,more second-string play-ers, such as Ken Lay (Is hestill dead? Did he reallydie?), Daddy Bush andJames Baker with theCarlyle Group, and others,there must be billions ofdollars hidden in someinternational pipelinesomewhere.

The stage was set evenbefore Bush, Jr. becamePresident, and now the diehas been cast. Think backto 1999; oil was below$20.00 per barrel, and itwas only after Saddam

Hussein halted productionlate in 1999 that it went to$27.00 per barrel. Thenabout a year later, aroundOctober 2000, Saddamdecided he would takeeuros for his country’s oilrather than the vaunted“petrodollar.” Uh Oh! Allof a sudden, “Houston, wehave a problem.”

Now, what do we do?Having tried one-day boy-cotts and protests of big oilcompanies, as if that wouldhurt them – they make bil-lions of dollars per quarterand pay their executiveshundreds of millions annu-ally – it’s not likely that aone-day refusal to buy gaswould do anything butmake them irritated to thepoint of raising prices, theway they did on the last“Gas Out Day.”

I reiterate what I wrote inmy last book, “BlackEmpowerment with anAttitude.” It’s not goodenough simply to com-plain; heck, you can seehow much good that hasdone. We must “restrainand sustain.” Restrain our-selves from frivolous driv-ing; carpool, walk, scooter,or bicycle when and wherepossible; and stop buyingthose gas-guzzling behe-moths that car manufactur-ers have convinced us weneed to have.

How stupid are we asconsumers? Is there nolimit to how much moneythese thieves can steal fromus, and how many timesthey can do it before wewake up and decide torespond in kind? That’swhere the “sustain” part ofthe strategy comes intoplay. On a local level, we mustrefuse to purchase gasolinefrom a selected few sta-tions and sustain that effortuntil either their prices fallor they go out of business. Ican hear some of you now.“Jim, that’s not fair to thelocal dealer.”

When prices escalate theway they have since Bushand company took, and Ido mean “took” office,when the mere threat of ahurricane can cause theprice to rise even more, andwhen every station in yourarea gets the same call toraise their price to the sameamount at the same time,you have to know there issome stuff in the game.

When stations start toclose we will see a change.That’s it; bottom-line. If weare unwilling to make thesacrifices necessary torespond to the thievery ofthe oil barons, we simplyneed to shut-up! Or, devel-op a good relationship withHugo Chavez.

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The H3 is Hummer’smidsize SUV and the thirdmodel in the vehicle line-up. The H3 is designed todeliver authentic HUM-MER style and off-roadcapability in a smaller,more fuel-efficient pack-age. Ever since it debutedfor the 2006 model year,Hummer's H3 has beenone of the toughest-look-ing SUVs around with itsbulging fenders, short sidewindows and massivetires. The exterior is allHummer with the chromeseven-slot grille, flankedby round headlights withinsquare openings. For 2008Hummer added the H3Alpha edition that comeswith 16-inch chromewheels, Alpha badgingand chrome door handlesand mirrors. On the insideof the Hummer H3, thedriver faces a perforatedleather-wrapped steeringwheel and brightly accent-ed instruments. Sportybucket seats up front and a60/40-split folding rearbench accommodate up tofive occupants. Clothupholstery is standard;heated leather seats areoptional. There is 29.5-cubic-foot cargo areabehind the H3's rear seats

and folding the backseatprovides a maximum of55.7 cubic feet of space.The base H3 is poweredby a 242-horsepower, 3.7-liter inline-five-cylinderengine that makes 242pounds-feet of torque,while the Alpha's 5.3-literV-8 generates 300 hp and320 pounds-feet of torque.Hummer says the Alphacan accelerate from zero to60 mph in about 8 sec-onds, which isn't bad whenyou consider the SUV'snear 5,000-pound curbweight. The V-8 gets anestimated 13/16 mpg(city/highway); in compar-ison, the inline-five withthe automatic transmissiongets 14/18 mpg. RegularH3’s are rated to tow up to4,500 pounds, but theAlpha can pull a hefty6,000 pounds when prop-erly equipped. Hummersays the smaller, more

fuel-efficient H3 is aboutthe same length as a typi-cal midsize sedan — andtherefore is able to maneu-ver through urban traffic.When necessary, however,the H3 can demonstrateHummer's famous crawl-ing and climbing abilities.The H3 can ford 16 inchesof water at 20 mph or up to2 feet if it slows to 5 mph.It can also climb 16-inchvertical steps and rocks.For 2008 a number ofsafety equipment is nowstandard, including sidecurtain and dual frontairbags, four-wheelantilock brakes with trac-tion control, electronic sta-bility control system and atire pressure monitoringsystem. The 2008Hummer H3 can be a sat-isfying vehicle to own,especially for those drawnto its distinctive stylingand macho image.

08 Hummer H3

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Car Review

January 182008

7:30 - 9:30 p.m.(Food Served)

Lamarr VinesGeneral Manager

Radisson Dallas Love Field1241 W. Mockingbird LaneDallas, Texas 75247Direct: 214.640.9200Fax: 214.640.9201gm@rdlfhotel.comwww.radisson.com/dallastx_love

WEDDINGS • REUNIONS • RETREATSWE OFFER: 297 SPACIOUS GUEST ROOMS - OVER 50 (1) BEDROOM SUITES

CITY OF CARROLLTONAdministrative Support Assistant –

Animal ServicesAlternate School Crossing Guard

Fleet Technician IGraduate Engineer

Maintenance Worker III-Pump StationSenior Engineer

Senior Permit TechnicianSignal Technician

Telecommunications DispatcherTelecommunications Shift Supervisor

T.V. Van Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator

To view/apply for a career opportunity go to:

http://www.cityofcarrollton.com

Click on "Jobs" at the bottom of the page

Click on "Apply Here" to complete your online application

or Call our Job Hotline to hear a list of open positions

Job HotLine: (972) 466-3376

Committed to Quality Customer ServiceEqual Opportunity Employer

TISEO PAVING COMPANY419 E. Hwy. 80, Mesquite, TX 75150

Tel: (972) 289-0723 Fax: (972) 216-5637www.tiseopaving.com

Performing Concrete StreetPaving in the Metroplex Area

We Accept Subcontracting Bids For AllPublic Works Project in the Dallas Area

We Are Accepting Applications forConcrete Mixer Drivers and Heavy

Equipment Mechanics

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact: 972-606-7498 for Career Opportunity Advertising

IRVINGDO YOU WANT AN EXCITINGAND REWARDING CAREER?

PURSUE A CAREER AS A POLICE OFFICER OR FIREFIGHTER!

The City of Irving does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, reli-

gion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

www.ci.irving.tx.us

SIGN UP TO TAKE THE CITY OF IRVING’S NEXT

CIVIL SERVICE ENTRANCE EXAM. CALL (972) 721-2532 TO REGISTER.

• Competitive wages• Array of benefits• Education incentive pay• . . . and more

AA / EOE /ADA

CITY OFPLANO, TEXAS

CAREER EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

www.plano.gov

FULL-TIME ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

News Talk 660 KSKY-AM located in Irving,TX is looking for a full-time AccountExecutive with outside sales experience.Candidate should have an understanding ofnews talk format and be ready to hit theground running. Previous news talk radiosales experience a plus. 2 years sales experi-ence required.

Please fax a letter along with a brief resume toBob Johnson, General Sales Manager at 214-561-9662 or email to bjohnson@ksky.com.NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

News Talk 660 KSKY-AM is a subsidiary of SalemCommunications, an equal opportunity employer.

CURRENT JOB OPENINGwith KWRD-FM The Word 100.7 FM

KWRD-FM is looking for candidates whohave been successful in outside sales. Acommitment to the programming and themission of KWRD is critical. Previousradio sales experience is not necessary.

If you’re interested in this position withKWRD-FM, please fax an introductoryletter along with your resume to GeneralSales Manager, Bob Johnson at 214-561-9662 or email to bjohnson@ksky.com.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

KWRD-FM is a subsidiary of Salem Communications,an equal opportunity employer.

McCarthyRequests bids forThe Dallas Center

For PerformingArts Wyly Sitework

Be submitted before2:00 pm Tuesday,

Jan 29, 2008.

Scope includes utilities,Landscape, mass excav,

Concrete, glass rail,Waterproofing & electrical

Bid documents areAvailable for review

At McCarthy,Area planroom, iSqft.

Bid documentsMay be purchasedFrom MS Dallas(214) 521-7000

Please callMS DallasFor details.

McCarthy is an EqualOpportunity EmployerAnd encourages all

MBE/WBE/DBE/HUBFirms to submit bids

McCarthy Bldg Co14131 Midway Rd #630Addison, Texas 75001Phone (972) 991-5500

Fax (972) 991-9249www.mccarthy.com

City of Lewisville

Hiring for:

POLICE OFFICER

www.cityoflewisville.com

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSEDTEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) CONTRACTS

Sealed proposals for contracts listed below will be received by TxDOTuntil the date(s) shown below, and then publicly read.

CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE/BUILDING FACILITIES CONTRACT(S)---------------------------------------------------------

Dist/Div: DallasContract 6156-52-001 for VEGETATION MANAGEMENT in DALLAS County will be opened

on February 07, 2008 at 1:00 pm at the State Office for an estimate of $392,550.00.Contract 6160-00-001 for TREE TRIMMING AND BRUSH REMOVAL in DALLAS County willbe opened on February 12, 2008 at 10:30 am at the District Office for an estimate of $41,980.00.

Contract 6168-01-001 for TREE TRIMMING AND BRUSH REMOVAL in DALLAS County willbe opened on February 12, 2008 at 10:30 am at the District Office for an estimate of $92,337.00.

Contract 6168-68-001 for BRIDGE SPALLING REPAIR in DALLAS County will beopened on February 12, 2008 at 10:30 am at the District Office for an estimate of $78,691.14.

Contract 6168-84-001 for CHAIN LINK FENCE in DALLAS County will be opened onFebruary 12, 2008 at 10:30 am at the District Office for an estimate of $191,000.00.

Contract 6170-61-001 for METAL BEAM GUARD FENCE in DALLAS County will beopened on February 08, 2008 at 1:00 pm at the State Office for an estimate of $620,662.10.

Contract 6171-67-001 for DELINEATORS ASSEMBLIES INSTALL/UPGRADE in DALLASCounty will be opened on February 08, 2008 at 1:00 pm at the State Office for an estimate of $502,500.00.

Contract 6172-78-001 for CONCRETE STRUCTURE REPAIR in DALLAS County will beopened on February 08, 2008 at 1:00 pm at the State Office for an estimate of $818,325.00.

Contract 6172-89-001 for GUARDRAIL CLEANING in DALLAS County will be opened onFebruary 12, 2008 at 10:30 am at the District Office for an estimate of $119,000.00.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------Plans and specifications are available for inspection, along with bidding

proposals, and applications for the TxDOT Prequalified Contractor's list, atthe applicable State and/or Dist/Div Offices listed below. If applicable,

bidders must submit prequalification information to TxDOT at least 10 daysprior to the bid date to be eligible to bid on a project. Prequalification

materials may be requested from the State Office listed below. Plans for theabove contract(s) are available from TxDOT's website at www.dot.state.tx.us

and from reproduction companies at the expense of the contractor.NPO: 25817

State Office-----------------------

Constr./Maint. Division200 E. Riverside Dr.Austin, Texas 78704Phone: 512-416-2540

Dist/Div Office(s)-----------------------

Dallas DistrictDistrict Engineer4777 E. Hwy 80

Mesquite, Texas 75150-6643Phone: 214-320-6100

Minimum wage rates are set out in bidding documents and the rates will bepart of the contract. TXDOT ensures that bidders will not be discriminated

against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin.

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Church Happenings

Mt. Olive Church of Plano300 Chisholm Place Plano, TX 75075 972-633-5511

WWW.MOCOP.ORG

Serving the PlanoCommunity for 13 Years

Sunday Worship10:00 am

Wednesday Night7:15 pm

Call Pastor Sam on:“Vision & Truth Live”

Radio Broadcast: KWRD 100.7 FM Sundays 9pm – 10pm

HEAR PASTOR SAM DAILY ON: “TRUTH MADE SIMPLE”KGGR 1040 AM MONDAY – FRIDAY @ 5:25pm – 5:30pm

Pastors Sam & Gloria Fenceroy

One, two or three lots for sale at Restland inNorth Dallas; located in the beautiful andpeaceful Serenity Gardens Section(Southeast corner of Greenville Avenue &Restland Road.) Market value $3450 each,but selling price negotiable. View plots byappointment only. Call 972-606-3878,972-416-6109, or 469-235-5808.

PRIME BURIAL LOTS FOR SALEEBENEZER WORSHIP CENTER“We are Living Stones in God’s Temple”

SUNDAY10:00 am: Sunday School

11:00 am: Morning WorshipMONDAY

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Men of Power and Women of Power

TUESDAY7:00 pm- 8:00 pm: Bible Study & Worship ServiceRev. Cecil T. Smith, II

Senior Pastor

14000 Preston Road • Dallas, TX 75254 • 972-980-0977 (Church Phone)

CHRIST COMMUNI-TY CONNECTION,

INC. (CCC)

January 19, 8 amMake plans now to be in

and/or attend Carrollton’sCity-Wide Dr. MartinLuther King Day Parade.Our theme is: “Unity inOur Community.” Therewill be awards for BestFloat, Band, DecoratedVehicle, and BestMarching Group. A mustattend is the “After-Parade” program @ TedPolk Middle School, 2001Kelly Blvd., in the cafete-ria, Carrollton, TX.Entertainment will be pro-vided and communityleaders from all overCarrollton and FarmersBranch will be in the audi-ence.

The parade will start onJamestown Street (behindCarrollton City Hall) andwill proceed West to JoseyLane; South on Josey toKeller Springs; East onKeller Springs to KellyBlvd; South on Kelly Blvdto Ted Polk MiddleSchool @ 2001 Kelly

Blvd.CCC is a non-profit

501(3)c organization thatis a concerned communityof citizens with a commit-ment to the education ofour children. We haveawarded numerous schol-arships and financial assis-tance to students in area.We need your support tocontinue this tradition.For more information,contributions, and to vol-unteer, call 972-242-0933.Christ CommunityConnection, Inc. (CCC)Rev. Willie Rainwater,Founder2006 Southern OaksCarrollton, TX 75007972-242-0933

FELLOWSHIP BAP-TIST CHURCH OF

ALLEN

January 13, 11 amOur 11:00 am Morning

Worship Service will beheld @ Story ElementarySchool, 1550 Edelweiss inAllen, TX. Children’sChurch and the Nurserywill also be available @the school during this

time. For more informa-tion call the church @972-359-9956.

January 25-27, 2008First Lady Tasha

Stafford and the WomenJustified by Faith Ministrywill have our annualWomen’s Conference @the Hilton Garden Inn, 705Central Expressway,Allen, TX 75013. Ourtheme: “My Soul SaysYes.”

January 2008 & OnGoing

Our EducationDepartment in partnershipwith the Collin CountyEconomic DevelopmentCenter (CCEDC) is spon-soring three FREE cours-es: English as a SecondLanguage, Spanish as aSecond Language andBasic PC. We will haveFREE childcare for chil-dren that are 12 years andyounger. To register forany or all of these threeFREE courses or moreinformation, please con-tact the church @ 972-359-9956. Classes will be

taught at the church.Fellowship B. C. of AllenRev. W. L. Stafford, Sr.,M. Div.Senior Pastor200 Belmont DriveAllen, TX 75013972-359-9956

FIRST BAPTISTCHURCH OF HAMIL-

TON PARK (FIRSTCHURCH)

January and On-GoingOur Family Assistance

Center’s operating hoursare: Mondays, 10 am – 2pm; Wednesdays, 2 pm –6 m; and Saturdays, 10 am- 2 pm. For more infor-mation contact the Center972-234-3115. First Baptist Church ofHamilton Park (FirstChurch)Dr. Gregory Foster,Senior Pastor andRev. Anthony Foster,Pastor300 Phillips StreetRichardson, TX 75081972-235-4235

NEW NEXTGENERATION

January 26, 5:30 pmYou don’t want to miss

our “2008 GospelExplosion” being held @Friendship West BaptistChurch, 2020 W.Wheatland Road (Off of I-20), Dallas, TX in OakCliff. The doors will openat 4:30 pm. Worldrenowned Pastor ShirleyCaesar, Bishop WalterHawkins, and Doug &Melvin of the WilliamsBrothers will be in concert.There will also be a sur-prise special guest and alocal artist in concert.Don’t forget to bring extramoney for pictures, ven-dors, and souvenirs. Thisgoing to be a great time inthe Lord to start the NewYear!

Tickets can be pur-chased NOW! Get yourtickets @ Friendship WestBaptist church, 972-228-5200, by calling 214-523-9537 or 214-523-9538, inperson @ our office, 3500Oak Lawn Avenue, DallasTX 75219, 4th Floor, or online @www.newnextgen.net. New Next Generation

Rosie, Founder/CEO3500 Oak Lawn Avenue4th FloorDallas, TX 75219214-523-9537

SAINT MARK BAP-TIST CHURCH

January 12, 2008Noon – 2 pm

Senior Saints (ages 55and above) please join usfor lunch, bingo andprizes during the “DoubleNickel Luncheon” @Newsome HomesCommunity Center, 230Amscott Street,McKinney, TX 75069.FREE home deliveryavailable to house-boundseniors within the citylimits only. Please call972-542-6178 no laterthan Friday, January 11thwith your name, phonenumber, address, and thenumber of meals desired.Saint Mark BaptistChurchRev. Charles Wattley,Senior Pastor1308 Wilcox StreetMcKinney, TX 75069972-542-6178

The Plano MLKCelebration Committee, avolunteer community serv-ice organization, is plan-ning a number of events forthe upcoming 2008 MLKholiday. This year's cele-bration begins Saturdaymorning January 19th witha Parade in DowntownPlano. Immediately follow-ing the parade a Programwill be held at Plano CityHall. At noon a Health Fairand a Free Luncheon willbe held at the DouglassCommunity Center in EastPlano. On Sunday eveninga Mass Choir performs atSaint Andrew UnitedMethodist Church in Plano.On Monday a Leadership

Breakfast is held at CollinCollege followed by aYouth Program. OnThursday January 24th,Plano ISD hosts an MLKTribute Event at the PlanoCentre. All of the eventsare free and open to thepublic.

Log on to www.planom-

lk.org for further details onthe upcoming Plano MLKevents. Anyone interestedin participating in the plan-ning or being a part of thiscelebration should contactCommittee Chairman EarlSimpkins at 972 422-0012x 128 or email atearl@tes.com

Plano MLK Celebration 2008

a family of four, the figureis $61,950. Other require-ments include that thevehicle must have beenregistered within a partici-pating county for the pre-vious 12 months and havepassed inspection withinthe past 15 months. Thecar or truck must be atleast 10 years old.Officials say the programmay remove as many as40,000 older vehicles fromthe road.

“During the 2007 leg-islative session, morefunds were approved forthe vehicle emissions-autoreplacement program,”

said Senator West. “Whenadded to existing funds,about $100 million is nowavailable to Texans to helpbuy new cars and clean upour air,” said SenatorWest. “It’s a win-win situ-ation for everyoneinvolved.”

Brochures on the vehi-cle replacement programcan be found at authorizedvehicle inspection loca-tions. Money is also avail-able for minor vehiclerepairs if a car failsinspection. If eligible, avoucher of up to $3,000for gasoline-poweredvehicles and $3,500 for

hybrids will be issued andcan be redeemed by partic-ipating auto dealers. Thepayments can go towardthe purchase of a new caror truck, or a one to a two-year-old vehicle worth upto $25,000. The programwill go into effect thismonth.

Applications may beobtained online atw w w. d r i v e a c l e a n m a -chine.org or by calling theNorth Central TexasCouncil of Governmentsat 1-800-898-9103 or vis-iting their website atwww.nctcog.org/aircheck-texas

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Sister Tarpley

Macedonia Ministries702 S. Mill Street • Lewisville, TX 75057

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“We Choose Love to Nourish and Cherish One Another”John 13:34 & Ephesians 5:28-29www.macedoniaministries.com

Saturday: Intercessory Prayer @ 7:00 am

Sunday Services: Sunday School @ 9:30 am • Morning Worship @ 11:00 am

Monday Service: Men’s Group & Women’s Group Bible Study @ 6:30 pm

Wednesday Service: Family Bible Study @ 6:30 pm

T.J. Denson,

“The Church with a Vision”

Dr. C. Paul McBride, Pastor

4396 Main StreetThe Colony, Texas 75056

(972) 625-8186website: www.fbc-online.net

Friendship Baptist Church

Schedule of Services:

Sunday

Early Morning Worship

8:00 a.m.

Sunday School Classes

9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship

11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship (1st Sunday) 6:00 p.m.

TuesdayEarly Bird Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

WednesdayMorning Bible Study 9:30 a.m.Prayer Meeting and 7:30 p.m.Evening Bible Study

Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist ChurchThe Rock

Still standing…. Est. June 1864A Kingdom Building Church offering DELIVERANCE, RESTORATION, PURPOSE and PROSPERITY

Sunday Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:45 am & 11:00 amSunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 am – 10:45 amWednesday Bible Study . . . 12:00 noon & 7:00 pm

Worship Services

Monday & Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am - 3:00 pmTuesday, Wednesday & Thursday . . . 9:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturday & Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed

Office Hours

Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church11611 Webb Chapel Road • Dallas, TX 75229Office: 972-241-6151Email: info@dallasmtpisgah.orgWebsite: www.dallasmtpisgah.org

Contact Info

Come Experience AChurch that Believes inGiving God Excellence

Without Excuse

Rev.Robert Townsend, Pastor

WATCH NIGHT SERVICES

On December 31, 2007 Ireceived a call from a cousinof mine about “Watch NightServices.” She asked me whywe celebrate them. She also

said that the reason for herinquiry was because she hadtalked to a pastor of a churchasking her when their ‘WatchNight Services” would startthat night and what the pro-gram would consist ofbecause she was thinking ofattending their services. Thepastor told my cousin that“Watch Night Services” werestarted by slaves and that herchurch did not follow the tra-dition of celebrating “WatchNight Services.” That startedmy cousin to thinking aboutthe tradition of “Watch NightServices,” and why we cele-brate them.

I told her that my last col-umn in 2006 told the commontheory of why “Watch NightServices” has been celebratedthroughout the years in the

Black community andchurches.

I told her that it ismy belief, from myancestor’s view point,and the tradition they

passed down to their heirs,was that “Watch NightServices” had more to do withmy family and church thank-ing God for His blessings in

the past year and for Hisblessings in the New Year.We can’t control what trials ortribulations are going to comeour way in the future; howev-er, we can ask God to contin-ue blessing us and asking Himfor His peace and strength forthe New Year.

I also believe that after mycousin’s discussion about thisevent with the pastor she wasdiscouraged and had secondthoughts about attending serv-ices on the last night in 2007.This brought sadness to mebecause attending “WatchNight Services” has been along-time tradition in our fam-ily. My cousin told me thatshe was just going to stay athome that night.

This column and the nexttwo columns will be a reflec-

tion of our discussion. I amgoing to research “WatchNight Services” and how theycame about. In fact, myprayers are that many of myreaders will give me somefeed-back on this annual eventin many African Americanchurches and communities. Iam asking you if you attend“Watch Night Services” now,or did you grow up attendingthem and for some reason stopattending them. Moreover, Iam going to call some pastorsthat I know and ask them togive me their input; I will printtheir information in a futurecolumn. I will start with partof my column last year on thissubject.

Excerpts from SisterTarpley’s Column, December28, 2006

2006 will end with “WatchNight Services” at variouschurches in America in threedays. For 100 years or moremy ancestors celebrated“Night Watch Services.”Later, I did the same andtaught my children to do thesame, not knowing why thiswas a tradition in my family.

This tradition brings warmmemories to me. My parents,my siblings and I would oftenvisit both sets of grandparentsin Mexia, TX during the sum-mer and the ChristmasHolidays. At Deacon &Mother Demus’ home, everySunday morning everybody inthe house would gathered inthe living room; got on theirknees and prayed prior to eat-ing breakfast and going tochurch; this seemed tostrengthen “family unity andlove.” To be continuedJanuary 17, 2008.

God is Still Great in 2008!

SisterTarpley

Picture of The Week: Sister Tarpley with two Senior Pastors @ Banks of DallasMinistries’ Male Forum: Bishop Miller Johnson, Jr., New Life Fellowship Church ofRowlett (left) and Rev. W.L. Stafford, Sr., M.Div, Fellowship Baptist Church of Allen.

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Church Directory

Healthy Beginnings Child Development Center - 972-404-1412

14120 Noel Road • Dallas, TX 75254972-239-1120 (Office) • 972-239-5925 (Fax)templeoffaith_cme@sbcglobal.net (Email)

Dr. Jerome E.McNeil, Jr., Pastor

Temple of Faith Christian Chapel C.M.E. Church

Sunday Worship Experience - 8:00 am & 10:45 amWednesday Bible Study - 12:00 Noon & 7:00 pm

“Where Jesus is the Main Attraction”

Avenue F Church of Christ1026 Avenue F • Plano, TX 75074 • 972-423-8833

“Our Pilgrimage to Heaven in 2007” -Hebrews 11:13-16

Sunday Bible Class......................................9:45 amSunday Morning Worship........................10:45 amMen Bible Class ..........................................5:00 pmWomen Bible Class ....................................5:00 pmEvening Worship ........................................6:00 pmWednesday Bible Class ..............................7:00 pm

Radio Program @ 7:30 am on KHVN 970 AM Sunday Mornings

Emery Tease, Associate Minister

www.avefchurchofchrist.orgRamon Hodridge, Minister

New Mt. Zion Baptist Church of DallasSunday ServiceMorning Worship

7:30 am & 10:30 am9:00 am Sunday School

Wednesday ServicePrayer Meeting 7:00 pm

Brotherhood 7:00 pmMissions 7:00 pm

Singles Group 7:00 pmBible Study 7:45 pm

Dr. Robert E. Price,Senior Pastor

A Praying Church Family“Watchmen on the Walls”

214-341-6459 (Phone) • 214-342-8403 (Fax)9550 Shepard Road

Dallas, TX 75243

www.nmzb.org (Website) • newmzbc@aol.com (Email)

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Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church920 E. 14th Street Plano, TX

Pastor Isiah Joshua, Jr.

Sunday Worship Services 8AM & 11AM

For more information call (972) 423-6695www.shilohbaptistchurch.org

Sunday 9:45AM Sunday School

Monday 7PM Youth, Brotherhood, Mission & Young Adult Ministries

Tuesday 7PM Bible Study & Men’s ChoirWednesday 7PM Mid-Week ServiceThursday 7PM Mass Choir

Dr. Leslie W Smith,Senior Pastor

NORTH DALLAS COMMUNITY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

9 7 2 - 4 3 7 - 3 4 9 31010-1020 South Sherman Street • Richardson, TX 75081

www.ndcbf.org

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES:8:00 AM • 9:30 AM • 11:30 AM

“A Spiritual Oasis for a Thirsty World” Isaiah 55:1

SundayEducation Ministries - 9:30 a.m. • Worship Celebration - 11:00 am.

– Nursery Facilities Available –

Wednesday Family Ministries... 7:00 p.m.

Friendly Fellowship with A Family FocusFor More Information Call 972.542.6178

www.saintmarkbc.com • stmarkmissionary@aol.com

1308 Wilcox Street, McKinney TXPastor Charles S. Wattley

Saint Mark MissionaryBaptist Church

Dr. Creflo A. Dollar, a nativeof College Park Georgia, wasawarded an honorary Doctor ofDivinity degree from OralRoberts University in 1998.Dollar is known for his teachingsof prosperity theology which hasnetted him two Rolls-Royces,three private jets, a million-dollarhome in Fayetteville, and a $2.5million apartment in Manhattan.Dollar's message: that religiousfaithfulness will be rewarded by

material wealth. He is the publish-er of CHANGE magazine, a quar-terly international publicationwith nearly 100,000 subscribers,and The Max, a bimonthlyresource newsletter for ministersand ministry leaders. His award-winning Changing Your Worldtelevision broadcast reaches near-ly one billion homes in practicallyevery country in the world. Amuch sought-after conferencespeaker and best-selling author,

Dr. Dollar is known for his practi-cal approach to the Bible and hasencouraged thousands to pursue apersonal relationship with God.Dr. Dollar and his wife, Taffi, havefive children and live in Atlanta.

Dr. Creflo A. Dollar illumi-nates eight steps to the magnifi-cent life you crave in his newbook. Confidence, peace, andabundant life: we all long for thesethings. But in this life-changingbook, Dr. Dollar challenges read-

ers to stop wishing for a satisfyinglife. Instead, Dr. Dollar proclaims,we should be claiming the successthat God promises today. We donot have to be defined by past fail-ures or mediocrity; we must moveforward into the richness availableto us right now. God has designeda glorious destiny for each of us,and all we have to do is take holdof it.

If you’d like to meet worldfamous televangelist Dr. Dollar,

and check out his new life chang-ing book, “8 Steps to Create theLife You Want: The Anatomy of aSuccessful Life”, go to Barnes &Noble 7700 West NorthwestHighway Dallas, Texas 75225 onTuesday, January 15th from 6:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more infor-mation on the event call Barnes &Noble Booksellers at 214-739-1124, or 214-739-3643. You canalso visit Dr. Dollar’s website atwww.creflodollarministries.org.

Dr. Creflo A. Dollar Book signing for “8 Steps to Create the Life You Want: The Anatomy of a Successful Life”