WASHINGTON - GregPedrick of Catonsville figuredhis two tours in Iraq wouldqualify him for jobs in govern-ment law enforcement. He has adegree in political science andearned a Purple Heart as aMarine vehicle commander andteam leader guarding convoysfrom insurgents south of

Baghdad.So, he applied to Customs

and Border Protection, to theVeterans HealthAdministration, to the SecretService.

All said no, or said nothing.Since May, Pedrick, 28, said

he's applied for at least 20 posi-tions with the federal govern-

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Remove Cell Phones from Prisons

Governor Martin O’Malleyannounced that Maryland hasreceived $350,000 in federal fundsto intensify the effort to tackle theproblem of cell phones in Baltimoreprisons. The competitive federalgrant is designed to fund “innovativestrategies for confronting emergingor chronic systemic issues.”Community, Page A3

Social Security Earnings Statement

Since 1999, millions of Americanshave received annual, detailed earn-ings statements from the SocialSecurity Administration about theirSocial Security benefits. Theseannual earnings statements are aninvaluable tool that helps millionsof Americans plan for their retire-ment.Opinion, Page A4

Small Business Loans

Speaking at a small business inSolon, Ohio – Vice President JoeBiden and Small BusinessAdministration (SBA) AdministratorKaren Mills urged Congress to passthe American Jobs Act. TheAmerican Jobs Act is an importantstep to help small businesses in Ohioand across the country continue.Business, Page A5

Movie Review

DRIVE" A-Every individual element of "Drive" isfamiliar, but the combination isuniquely intoxicating -- a fresh, lurid,melancholy neo-noir with a hint ofexistential crime thriller. I wasabsorbed in the movie while I watchedit, but it was afterward that I felt its fulleffect, like a moody, lingering dream.Out on the Town, Page A6

Earth Talk

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Some friends of mine were talking

about a book called “Plan B” that

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INSIDE

PHOTO By jay BaKER

Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker, III joined Governor Martin O’Malley, Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown,

and others to announce the relocation of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.

Maryland College-

bound Seniors

Exceed National

Average in SATsStudents Buck the National Trend of Sinking

Scores in Reading, Mathematics and Writing

WASHINGTON -Maryland's college-bound stu-dents managed to maintain highscores in each of the SAT's cate-gories -- critical reading, mathe-matics and writing -- bucking anational trend of sinking scores,according to the College Board'sCollege-Bound Seniors 2011SAT report released Wednesday.

The report reveals that thenational average critical readingscores have dropped to an all-time low of 497 out of 800, butMaryland surpassed the nationalaverage at 499. Maryland scoresin mathematics were slightly

lower than the national averageat 502, but the state's writingscores, averaged at 491, wereabove the national average of489.

SAT participation grew by 1percent in Maryland, accordingto a statement from theMaryland State Department ofEducation. In 2011, the CollegeBoard reported that 47,787Maryland students took the SAT,up from 46,370 students taking itin 2010.

The Maryland StateDepartment of Education alsosaid in a news release that "the

Cardin Takes Aim at the

Racial Profiling Problem

WASHINGTON - MarylandDemocratic Sen. Ben Cardin,D-Md., Wednesday revived abill to end racial profiling -- anidea that won bipartisan supportin 2001, but became a casualtyof the terrorist attacks that year.

Cardin said racial profilinghas increased because of theSept. 11, 2001, incidents, but hesaid those attacks cannot be"used to demonize any onegroup."

"It was not an attack on onecommunity; it was not an attackon one group; it was an attackon our way of life," Cardin said.

The legislation would pro-hibit racial profiling, which isthe practice of a law enforce-ment agency relying on race,ethnicity, national origin or reli-gion to select people for routinetraffic stops, searches or other

investigations, according toinformation from the RightsWorking Group, an organizationestablished after 9/11 to ensurethe government protects civilliberties. The bill also would letpeople file a complaint to thefederal government about racialprofiling problems.

"In the last 10 years, mem-bers of Congress, advocates andlaw enforcement officers haveraised concerns about theexpanding use of racial profil-ing at both federal and local lawenforcement agencies," saidMargaret Huang, RightsWorking Group executive direc-tor. "The truth is racial profilingdoesn't work."

Racial profiling has been onthe rise in the past 10 years,experts agree. Abed Ayoub,American-Arab Anti-

Dept. of Housing and Community

Development Relocating to CountyDHCD Will be First State Cabinet Level Agency Headquarters to Locate in the County

New Carrollton, MD(September, 2011) – PrinceGeorge’s County ExecutiveRushern L. Baker, III joinedGovernor Martin O’Malley, Lt.Governor Anthony G. Brown,and Maryland Department ofHousing and CommunityDevelopment (DHCD)Secretary Ray Skinner toannounce the relocation ofDHCD from its current loca-tion in Crownsville, Maryland,to a building that will be newlyconstructed in New Carrollton,Maryland. Prince George’sCounty Council Chair IngridM. Turner and Vice Chair EricOlson, along with other mem-bers of the Prince George’sCounty Council, PrinceGeorge’s County state delega-tion, New Carrollton MayorAndrew Hanko and other localofficials were also in atten-

dance. This will be the firstState of Maryland cabinet levelagency headquartered inPrince George’s County in the315- year history of theCounty.

“Five years ago, Anthonyand I made it a priority to placea State agency headquarters inPrince George’s County,” saidGovernor O’Malley. “Today,we are making a moderninvestment in a modern econo-my that will create jobs andbuild a transit-oriented devel-opment project to allow us todo the right thing for reducingtraffic and sprawl, the rightthing for our quality of life,and the right thing for our land,our water, and our air.”

“With the relocation ofDHCD to New Carrollton, wewill not only fulfill ourpromise to bring a State agencyto one of our most populouscounties, but we will provide asignificant economic boost to

New Carrollton and PrinceGeorge’s County at a timewhen we most need it,” said Lt.Governor Brown. “This pro-ject, estimated to create over350 jobs and generate millionsof dollars in economic impact,demonstrates that by bringingthe public and private sectorstogether with a focus on smartgrowth, we can create jobs,spur revenue, and buildstronger communities in PrinceGeorge’s County and through-out Maryland.”

The new site, called“Metroview,” will locateDHCD’s headquarters in anew, retail, residential, andmixed-use facility in NewCarrollton. When it is complet-ed, it will also be convenient tothe Purple Line light rail. Theproject is anticipated to gener-ate a net public benefit (to boththe State and County) of over$11 million over the course ofthe 15-year lease and create an

estimated 300 jobs in its con-struction and an additional 80retail jobs.

In June of last year, theGovernor and Lt. Governorannounced plans to relocateDHCD to Prince George’sCounty to bring an agencydedicated to neighborhoodrevitalization closer to one ofthe population centers it servesmost, while promoting smartgrowth and sustainable com-munities.

“Since the on-set of myAdministration, my office hasworked closely with GovernorO’Malley and LieutenantGovernor Brown to move thisCounty forward,” said CountyExecutive Rushern L. Baker,III. “Today is no exception,and our partnership has onceagain led to a vital step forwardfor the County and the State.

ANNAPOLIS -- BiologistsAndrew Watts and AliceVolpitta navigated the muddy,junk-strewn waters of theChesapeake Bay, testing waterquality and finding out justhow much dirt and debris the

remnants of Tropical StormLee dumped into the bay.

Stopping their small boatnear the mouth of the PatapscoRiver recently, Watts andVolpitta, who work for theMaryland Department of

Chesapeake Murky,

Debris-Strewn after

Recent Downpours

Soldiers Struggle forJobs After Service

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In and Around Morningside-Skylineby Mary McHale 301 735 3451

Attempt to Strip the Clean Air Act

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Congresswoman Edwards

And Judiciary Committee

Ranking Member Conyers

Reintroduce Constitutional

Amendment to Address

Flawed Citizens United

Ruling

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Donna F.Edwards (D-MD) andjudiciary Committee RankingMember john Conyers (D-MI)reintroduced an amendment tothe U.S. Constitution, H. j. Res78, that would reverse theSupreme Court’s unprecedent-ed application of the Firstamendment to corporationsallowing them to spend unlim-ited money to influence elec-tions. The amendment willgive specific authority toCongress and the states to reg-ulate corporate expenditureson political activity.

“justice john Paul Stevenswarned that the SupremeCourt’s ruling in Citizen’sUnited threatened ‘to under-mine the integrity of electedinstitutions around the nation’and how right he was,” saidCongresswoman Edwards.“Since that flawed ruling wasissued, campaign spending byoutside groups including cor-porations surged more thanfour-fold to reach nearly $300million in the 2010 electioncycle. I am proud to join withjudiciary Committee RankingMember Conyers to reintro-duce this constitutional amend-ment, which is the only way toonce and for all put theamerican people, and not cor-

porations, in charge of ourtreasured democracy.”

“Last year, the SupremeCourt overturned decades oflaw and declared open seasonon our democracy,” Conyerssaid. “It is individual voterswho should determine thefuture of this nation, not corpo-rate money. I commend Rep.Edwards for her work in devel-oping this narrowly craftedconstitutional amendment thatwill undo the effects of thisradical decision and I look for-ward to working with her torestore balance to our electoralprocess.”

Congresswoman Edwards

Opposes Restrictions to

National Labor Relations

Board

Congresswoman Donna F.Edwards voted in opposition toH.R. 2587, Protecting Jobsfrom Government InterferenceAct of 2011, which passed theHouse 238-186. In fact, thelegislation would imposesevere restrictions on theauthority of the National LaborRelations Board (NLRB). TheNLRB would no longer be ableto direct an employer or com-pany to restore or reinstatework that has been unlawfullytransferred, outsourced, or sub-contracted away from workersin retaliation for exercisingtheir rights, such as organizinga union. The bill would applyretroactively and would restrictthe ability of the NLRB toeffectively remedy unlawfulpractices against middle classworkers.

“This legislation should becalled the ‘ProtectingCorporations that OutsourceJobs Act’,” saidCongresswoman Edwards.“For over 75 years, the inde-pendent NLRB, tasked by theUnited States Congress withprotecting both employers andemployees against violationsof this country’s labor laws,has operated freely and with-out political pressures. Yettoday, instead of working tocreate jobs, this bill shows thatRepublicans continue to befocused on their ideologicaland political priorities to pro-tect corporations that out-source jobs and eliminateworkers’ rights to organize aunion. The interference in thismatter by the House is not onlydisgraceful and inappropriate,but also dangerous.

“With 14 million people outof work and 49 million now inpoverty in America, this disre-gard for America’s workersmust not go on. I urge myRepublican colleagues to joinDemocrats on bipartisan legis-lation to get America back towork.”

Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards’ Legislative Update

Congresswoman Edwards:

TRAIN Act Another

Republican Attempt to Strip

the Clean Air Act

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Donna F.Edwards (MD-4) today opposedH.R. 2401, the Transparency inRegulatory Analysis of Impactson the Nation (TRAIN) Act,which passed the House 249-169. This bill would block twoof the most critical provisions ofthe Clean Air Act: the Mercuryand Air Toxics Standards andthe Cross-State Air PollutionRule. These rules limit theamount of mercury and other

toxic pollutants that utilities canemit and reduce air pollutionfrom power plants in upwindstates that harm health in down-wind states. The Clean Air Acthas a 40-year record of provenhealth benefits. The pollutionstandards required by the Cross-State rule alone will yield anestimated $120 to $280 billionannually in savings fromreduced health care expendi-tures and increased worker pro-ductivity--benefits that are 150to 350 times the cost of imple-menting the rule.

“Instead of working withDemocrats and the President tocreate jobs, Republicans are

continuing their ideologicalagenda to strip bare the CleanAir Act,” said CongresswomanEdwards. “The TRAIN Act is afurther attempt to restrict theauthority of the EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA),removing mercury and air toxi-city rules and eliminating criti-cal health benefits for allAmericans. Republican intran-sigence has already cost us jobsand economic growth--now itcould have a detrimental impacton the health of the Americanpeople. It is time to end thepolitical posturing and put theAmerican people back towork.”

Baltimore, MD (September,2011) - Governor MartinO'Malley announced that theDepartment of Health andMental Hygiene (DHMH) hasearned high marks in publichealth emergency preparednessduring the annual Centers forDisease Control and PreventionCenters (CDC) review andevaluation process.

DHMH earned a score of 96(out of a possible 100) in its2010 evaluation. The scoremarks the 3rd straight year thatDHMH has improved. DHMHstarted with a score of 67 in2008.

“Emergency preparedness isessential to keep our residentsand communities safe andsecure,” said Governor Martin

O‟Malley. “This score under-lines that Maryland continuesto be a national leader in itsreadiness to respond to anypublic health emergency or dis-aster.”

DHMH has worked diligent-ly for several years to plan, pre-pare and exercise for emergen-cies and disasters with localhealth departments and otherstatewide partners. Over time,DHMH has built an extensiveemergency response infrastruc-ture with state of the art equip-ment, technology and highly

qualified personnel.The CDC report shows

Maryland continues overallprogress in public health emer-gency preparedness with anenhanced capability of ourState Public Health Laboratoryto rapidly and accurately identi-fy infectious agents and notifyappropriate authorities.

DHMH‟s expanded capabilityto receive, store and distributelife saving antibiotics, antivi-rals and critical medical equip-ment and supplies also earnedhigh marks. The goal ofresponding to assistancerequests and the ability torapidly mobilize medicationsand medical personnel werealso acknowledged in the CDCreview.

“We are certainly pleasedand gratified that our work hasreceived high marks fromCDC,” said. Dr. Joshua M.Sharfstein, DHMH Secretary.“Nonetheless, we know that wecannot be satisfied with theresults; our work is not done.”

DHMH has also demonstrat-ed significant improvement indetecting emerging diseasesand infectious disease out-breaks. The MarylandESSENCE system (ElectronicSurveillance System for theEarly Notification of

Community-based Epidemics)was one of the first in the nationto enroll all of the acute carehospitals in the state. ThroughESSENCE, DHMH monitorsdaily de-identified informationabout emergency room patientsymptoms as well as data on theuse of over the counter (OTC)medications and prescriptionsdispensed to patients.

Health experts use all of thisinformation to identify earlyindicators of disease outbreaksor other unusual medical situa-tions..

To read the Public HealthPreparedness: 2011 State-by-State Update on LaboratoryCapabilities and ResponseReadiness Planning Report,click on

http://cdc.gov/phpr/pubs- links/pubslinks.htm

New book details search for

2001 Anthrax killer

A book is just out, about thesearch for the man who mailedout envelopes containing whitepowder—anthrax—causing thedeaths of postal workers, inOctober 2001, at a time whenthe country was still reelingfrom the 9/11 attacks. “TheMirage Man: Bruce Ivins, theAnthrax Attacks, andAmerican’s Rush to War,” is byDavid Willman.

There were other deaths, butthe only Washington areaanthrax victims were two localmen:

Thomas Morris, 55, diedOct. 21, 2001, at GreaterSoutheast Hospital. He livedwith his wife Mary just upSuitland Road, had worked forthe Postal Service for 32 yearsand was president of theTuesday Morning MixedLeague at Parkland Bowl. Hisfuneral—attended by MayorAnthony Williams—was atKendell Baptist Church. He isburied at Cheltenham.

Joseph Curseen Jr., 47, diedOct. 22, 2001, at SouthernMaryland Hospital. He and hiswife Celestine lived in Clintonwhere he was president of theCambridge Estates homeown-ers association. He was aEucharistic minister at OurLady of Perpetual Help wherethe funeral Mass was held—Cardinal Theodore McCarrick,celebrant—and is buried atMount Calvary ChurchCemetery in Forestville.

The book should soon beavailable at the library and inbookstores. Weather Institute opens in

Suitland

You are invited to an excit-ing and historical event in theSuitland community. Withfunding by the NationalScience Foundation, theSuitland Family and LifeDevelopment Corporation, inpartnership with DrewFreeman Middle School, hasestablished the Climate, Ocean& Weather Institute.

The Induction Ceremony is

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 12:30 to 2p.m. at Drew Freeman MiddleSchool, 2600 Brooks Dr., inSuitland.Neighbors

The Shanholtz familymoved to Skyline Drive proba-bly in the late 1940s andRobert “Bobby” Shanholtz haslived there all his life. I chattedwith him this week and hereports that he just retired fromthe Georgetown Law Center onCapitol Hill, and is the processof moving to his parents’ homein Montross, Va. Bobby toldme that over the last few yearshe has lost several familymembers. His father Paul diedSept. 9, 2010, at the age of 91;his mom Dorothy on March 9,2006, at age 85; and his sisterIrene on June 4, 2007, at 66.

Dee’s Famous Cuts BarberShop has opened in the Skylineshopping center. Hours areMon-Fri, 10-8; Sat., 8-6; Sun.10-4. Phone: 301-669-7050.

Mark Dennison is still theprinciple of Skyline School,which has an enrollment of 230(capacity is 248). The school’sMaryland School Assessmentscores are good: Math, 86.8%;reading 83.3%.

In going through some oldpapers, I found the names ofseveral who wrote theMorningside column before Itook it on in 1976. Theyinclude Mary Nash, ClaireRichardson, Jeanne West andArt Zdobysz who wrote undera pen name. Crab Feast

The American Legion, inClinton, invites you to theirCrab Feast on Saturday, Sept.24, 1-5 p.m.—all-you-ca-eatcrabs, corn-on-the-cob, hot-dogs, all the fixings, and draftbeer. Admission is $30 inadvance (301-868-2550) or$35 at the door. The Legion isat 9122 Piscataway Road.Women’s Conference

Suitland Road BaptistChurch (formerly MorningsideBaptist) is hosting its AnnualWomen’s Conference onSaturday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to 3:30p.m. The $25 fee includes con-

ference materials and lunch.Payment deadline has beenextended. For information, callCarolyn Pruitt, 301-735-4075.

May they rest in peaceJoan Newman, a longtime

resident of Lucente Avenue inSkyline, died Aug. 6. A nativeof Mississippi, she moved toSkyline because her sister andbrother-in-law, Oneida andJack Boone, lived here. Shewas a homemaker who lovedhelping out in the neighbor-hood and visiting the sick.Survivors include her husbandFred Newman, daughter KimCorley and her twins Lisa andLynda, son Paul, his wifeTracy, and their children Alisonand Lindsay, and her sisterOneida Boone. Burial was atCheltenham.

Joseph John Diana, 94, whowas retired as chief photogra-pher at the InternationalMonetary Fund, died Sept. 5.A native Washingtonian, hehad lived in Temple Hills formany years. The obit providedby his family says, “He waspassionate about his garden-ing, his figs and tomatoes,about his ever-growing traintrack layout and the Orioles.”He loved taking all his familyto Nags Head in the summer,cooking, fishing and doing jig-saw puzzles. He was marriedto Paula, and had six children,17 grandchildren and about 40great-grandchildren. Mass ofChristian Burial was at St.Philip’s. Milestones

Happy birthday to ElizabethLong, Mary Kilbride, JeanDavis and Raymond Short,Sept. 23; Dottie Arehringer,Amy Schlor and PegRichardson, Sept. 24; AliceLucke and Judy Hansel Waby,Sept. 27; Tim Ward, Sept. 28;my brother Tom Mudd andMorningside Clerk/TreasurerJanice Diggs, Sept. 29.

Happy anniversary to Kenand Janet Kaye, their 7th onSept. 25; André and CynthiaJordan, their 48th on Sept. 28;and Marvin and Lee Burkhart,their 66th on Sept. 29.

CDC Gives Maryland High Marks for

Readiness Efforts

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PRE-HOMECOMING

GOSPEL PROGRAM

Asbury United MethodistChurch will be having a Pre-Homecoming Gospel Programon Sunday October 2, 2011.The church is located at 4004Accokeek Road inBrandywine, Maryland. Timeof the program is 4:00 PM.Donation is $5.00.

Groups who will be partici-pating in the Gospel Programare Asbury UMC Men, Jr. andThe Voices, Southern MDHarmonizers, Seasoned Angelsand others. Hope to see you atthe program and thanks foryour support. For ticketsplease contact Church office at301-372-8891, Michele Chase,Jr. Marshall or any member ofthe church. BRANDYWINE LIONS

FALL CRAFT AND FESTI-

VAL

People will be displaying,selling and demonstrating orig-inal creations. There will beover 200 artisans and craftersat the event. Home improve-ment vendors will also be

included. Come out and enjoya day of entertainment, lots ofgames, and good food. TheCraft and Festival will be heldon Saturday, October 1, 2011 at10:00 AM. The location is11503 Cherrytree CrossingRoad, Cheltenham, Maryland.Website:

http://festivalnet.com/cgi-bin/subsdb. PUBLIC FORUM

Please join us for a PublicForum on Clean Water onTuesday October 18, 2011from 4:30 PM 8:00 PM. TheForum will be held at PrinceGeorge’s County Sports andLearning Complex at 8001Sheriff Road in Landover,Maryland. For further infor-mation on the Forum pleasecontact Carol Terry at 301-883-5961.GREAT JACK

O’LANTERN CAMPFIRE

Saturday, October 22, 2011at 7:00 PM you can enjoy aJack O’ Lantern Campfire atDarnell’s Chance HouseMuseum. The address is 14800Governor Oden Bowie Drive

Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. There will be a display of

dozens of hand carved, illumi-nated Jack O’ Lanterns. Roastmarshmallows and bask in thewarmth of a fall campfire andenjoy hot cider and popcorn.Kids can win a prize on a huntfor glowing Jack O’ Lanterns.Rain date is Sunday, October23 at 6:00 PM. No reservationsare required. The fee is $3.00per person (cash only). GALA

Bowie State University willsponsor a Gala on Friday,December 2, 2011 at 5:30 PM.The Gala will be held atGreenbelt Marriott Hotel. Formore information please call301-860-4301 or visit the web-site at events@bowiestate.edu.STROKE SUPPORT

GROUP

You can attend a freeSupport Group the fourthThursday of every month, 5:00PM to 6:00 PM at ColonySouth Hotel in the GovernorsRoom. Registration isrequired. Please call 301 877-5858 for more information.

According to GailCunningham, spokespersonfor the National Foundationfor Credit Counseling, we livein a credit-dominated society."Without a checking or sav-ings account," she says, "it'sdifficult to cash payroll,Social Security and unem-ployment checks; you need acredit or debit card to shoponline, book a flight or rent acar; and you may be forced to carry large amounts of cash topay bills."

One increasingly common money management tool for peo-ple in this situation is prepaid cards. These cards look and workmuch like regular debit cards except that instead of fundingthem through a checking or savings account, you load moneyon the card by cash, check, funds transfer or direct deposit byan employer or government entity.

Common prepaid card features include:You don't need a bank account or solid credit rating to obtain

one.They start out with a zero balance until you add money.

Purchases or ATM withdrawals will diminish the card's balanceuntil it reaches zero and you discard it (as with gift cards) oryou reload the card.

Spending is limited to the amount loaded on the card, so youcan't buy more than you have.

Cards can offer "Zero Liability" protection if you promptlyreport loss, theft or fraudulent charges.

Most allow ATM cash withdrawals and online or phone pur-chases.

They're safer to carry than large amounts of cash.Common types of prepaid cards include:

Reloadable cards – to which more money can later be added.Gift cards – used until their balance is depleted; they're not

reloadable.Teen cards – where parents can reload the cards and moni-

tor purchases online or by phone (allowing teens a chance tomanage spending and budgeting in a controlled environment).

Travel cards – a safe alternative to cash and travelers checks.Payroll cards – wages are loaded into the card's account for

immediate access (similar to checking account direct deposit).Government agency-provided cards – benefits such as

Social Security and unemployment are loaded into your cardaccount.

Healthcare cards – allow point-of-service access to funds inyour Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account topay for qualified medical expenses.

Prepaid cards may come with fees and restrictions, so it'simportant to read the card's terms and conditions carefully andto shop around for the best deals. Good comparison sitesinclude www.bankrate.com and www.creditcards.com.

Here are a few questions to ask when comparing cards:What identification do I need to buy this card?Where can I use it? (Certain retailers only? Online? Phone?)Can I later add funds to it? For example, will it accept direct

deposit of payroll or Social Security checks?Is there an expiration date?Will I receive monthly statements?Can I check balances by phone or online?What fees apply? Common fees include those for card acti-

vation, reloading funds, balance inquiries, ATM or bank with-drawals and declined transactions.

What happens if it's lost or stolen?

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Bottom line: Always make sure you fully understand theterms and conditions of any financial product or account beforesigning up.

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grams. To Follow Jason Alderman on Twitter:

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Grant to Help Remove Cell Phones from Prisons

ANNAPOLIS, MD(September 2011) - GovernorMartin O’Malley announcedthat Maryland has received$350,000 in federal funds tointensify the effort to tackle theproblem of cell phones inBaltimore prisons. The compet-itive federal grant is designed tofund “innovative strategies forconfronting emerging or chron-ic systemic issues.”

The Maryland Department ofPublic Safety and CorrectionalServices (DPSCS) is receivingthe funds from the Bureau ofJustice Assistance (BJA) of theU. S. Department of Justice.Maryland has become a nation-al leader in developing strate-gies to fight illegal cell phonesin prisons. Many of theseefforts focused on close partner-ships linking prosecutors,prison intelligence unit investi-gators, and forensic cell phonedata extraction and analysis, allefforts cited as “innovative” byBJA when awarding the grant.

“Protecting and improvingpublic safety in our neighbor-hoods and communities is themost important obligation wehave as public servants,” saidGovernor O’Malley. “The useof cell phones by inmates is asignificant threat to public safe-ty and these additional fundswill bolster our efforts to com-bat illegal cell phone use insideour prisons and protect ourneighbors and families in com-munities across Maryland. I

appreciate the steadfast commit-ment of our Congressional dele-gation and their efforts in help-ing secure the grant funding.”

The grant will be used tofund the placement of a dedicat-ed part-time assistant state’sattorney in Baltimore City, twoinvestigators in DPSCS’Internal Investigative Unit, andone support staffer. Their goalwill be to reduce prison corrup-tion and gang activity throughenhanced prosecution, investi-gation, and inter-agency cooper-ation.

The funds will also bolsterongoing coordinated effortsbetween Baltimore City State’sAttorney Gregg Bernstein andDPSCS to proactively prosecuteinmates not only for the posses-sion of cell phones, but to prior-itize cases to pursue violentgang members who use cellphones to further criminal enter-prises. It will also target corruptprison staff who enable inmatesto acquire cell phones.

“For too long, criminals havecontinued to operate out ofprison through smuggled cellphones,” said Senator BarbaraMikulski. “With this importantfederal investment, Baltimoreprison wardens will have anoth-er tool to combat illegal cellphone use on the inside and pro-tect our neighbors and familieson the outside. As Chairwomanof the Senate subcommitteetasked with funding crime pre-venting programs, I am pleasedto have put money in the feder-al checkbook to make ourneighborhoods safer and give

prison officials the tools theyneed.”

“Too many inmates are usingcontraband cell phones to harasswitnesses and victims andorchestrate crimes behindprison walls, defying prisonrules and law enforcement,”said Senator Ben Cardin. “Thisgrant will crack down on cellphone use in our prisons, reduc-ing crime and ultimatelyincreasing safety on Baltimore’sstreets.”

“In too many instances, theuse of cell phones and othercontraband enables incarcerateddefendants to continue theircriminal activity, often with vio-lent results,” said BaltimoreCity State’s Attorney GreggBernstein. “This grant providesmuch-needed assistance in ourefforts to combat these criminalenterprises. We thank GovernorO’Malley and GOCCP for theirinnovative work on behalf ofour city and citizens.”

This grant is the latest devel-opment in the State’s innovativeand aggressive efforts to tackle

this issue, including training itsown cell phone sniffing K-9Units, investing $1 million intoprison entrance security tech-nology, and developing correc-tional intelligence efforts andcell phone data extraction andanalysis capabilities. In 2009,the DPSCS opened lines ofcommunication with theBaltimore City State’sAttorney’s office to improvecell phone investigations andprosecutions. That includestraining of DOC staffers by theState’s Attorney’s office in waysto build stronger cases leadingto more prosecutions and con-victions.

The more intense focus on cellphone interdiction has paid off,with a 75% increase in interdictedphones found in FY2011vsFY2007 statewide, with 882 cellseized Baltimore City’s correc-tions facilities. More importantly,the number of cell phones foundhas likely leveled off in the lasttwo years, meaning fewer are get-ting in from a high of over 1,600in 2009.

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Governor Martin O’Malley

State's long-running partnershipwith the College Board hashelped increase the number ofstudents in urban and rural com-munities involved in both theAdvanced Placement and SATprograms."

Not all counties in Marylandreceived their individual scores,but two counties that did sawimprovements.

Anne Arundel County PublicSchools said its schools contin-ued to exceed state averagescores for the 15th consecutiveyear. The county also noted in astatement an increase in its SATparticipation among its Hispanicand black students.

Montgomery County PublicSchools also did not follow thenational trend. The county's 2011

graduates "significantlyoutscored their peers in the stateof Maryland" and the country,the news release said, with anaverage combined score of 1637out of 2400, 145 points higherthan the state combined scoreand 137 points higher than thenational combined score.

MCPS also saw Hispanic stu-dent scores increase, with a com-bined average score of 1477,compared to the state combinedaverage of 1434. Its black stu-dents scored an average of 1382compared to the state average of1266.

MCPS Superintendent JoshuaP. Starr cautioned against inter-pretations of race and ethnicitycomparisons between the county,state and nation "because resultsare not available for studentsidentified within the multiple

race category in Maryland andthe nation."

Montgomery County is work-ing toward improvement, Starrsaid in his memo. There is areview being done by the Officeof Shared Accountability as towhy there was a slight decline inSAT performance. There willalso be a focus on whether therewere differences in academicachievements in Algebra I andAlgebra II between the classes of2010 and 2011.

Prince George's CountyPublic Schools have not receivedtheir county data, and would notcomment on the scores.

The gains among the coun-ties' Hispanic and African-American students are impor-tant, but the College Board'sreport reveals an even more sig-nificant gain among its non-citi-

zen and immigrant students.Compared with students who

are United States citizens, immi-grant and non-citizen students inMaryland scored higher in mathwith an average score of 551compared with U.S. citizen stu-dents' average score of 504 out of800. Immigrant students alsoscored on average higher in thewriting portion of the SAT at497, compared to U.S. citizenstudents' average score of 494.

These scores by immigrantstudents will be important intheir pursuit of a college degree.The Maryland DREAM Act,signed into law by Gov. MartinO'Malley in May 2011 wouldprovide in-state tuition benefitsto non-citizen immigrants whomeet certain criteria, but oppo-nents are trying to repeal the actthrough a referendum in 2012.

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Natural Resources, tested waterclarity by measuring the Secchidepth, or how deep a disk couldbe dropped before it disap-peared.

"Less than 0.1 meter,"Volpitta announced, while Wattsrecorded.

It was the dirtiest water Wattshad sampled in the bay in hisfour years with DNR.

"I've seen rivers that weredirty like this. But this is themain stem of the ChesapeakeBay. It's not supposed to be likethis," Watts said.

The relentless rain caused byLee swelled the SusquehannaRiver and other bay tributariesto historic levels, and officialsare concerned that the resultinginflux of nutrients and sedi-ments could harm aquatic life.

"What we could see is a lossof underwater grasses," saidScott Phillips, Chesapeake BayCoordinator for the U.S.Geological Survey. "That'sbecause the water's going to beso cloudy from all this sedi-ment. And in fact there's somuch sediment it actually mightbury some of the grasses."

That includes grasses in theSusquehanna Flats, which have

made a comeback in recentyears, Phillips said. Underwatergrasses are important becausethey provide habitat and foodfor much of the bay's life.

"The impacts from TropicalStorm Lee are extremely signif-icant," said Bruce Michael,director of resource assessmentat DNR.

Besides grasses, oyster bedsmay also be buried by sediment.

"We're hoping the oysterswill be able to withstand thisamount of sediment," Michaelsaid.

Calling Lee a "hundred-yearevent" -- causing the third high-est river flow at ConowingoDam, where the Susquehannaenters the bay, since the USGSstarted keeping records --Michael said DNR will be doingadditional monitoring cruises toassess its impact.

And it is only the latest eventin an unusually wet year.

"This year, we had extremelyhigh flows during the spring,"Michael said. "We actually hadprobably our annual amount ofprecipitation and flow comingover Conowingo Dam by theend of May that we see in anentire year. And of course whatwe're seeing now just adds on tothis."

The timing of Lee, coming atthe end of summer when there isless biological activity in thebay, means it will have less of along-term impact than if it hadoccurred earlier in the summer,Michael said.

Hurricane Irene also causedan influx of sediments and nutri-ents into the bay after pushingMaryland tributaries such as theChoptank River to record flowlevels. But Irene also had a pos-itive effect, helping rid the bayof its huge underwater "deadzone" earlier than usual.

The dead zone -- a swath oflow-oxygen water where fish,crabs, and oysters can't survive -- emerges every summer, whennutrient pollution fuels oxygen-depleting algae blooms, andfades every fall. But this year,Irene's high winds mixed thewater layers and allowed oxy-gen to reach the bay's depths.

"That's about the only goodthing" that came of Irene,Michael said.

On Wednesday, Watts andVolpitta profiled the water col-umn, taking a reading everymeter from the bottom to thesurface, to see whether the deadzone was still gone.

Dissolved oxygen was 3.6milligrams per liter at the bot-

tom, compared to 8.4 at the sur-face. A month ago the oxygenreading would have been 0.0 or0.1 at the bottom, Watts said.

"The hurricane did stir up thewater, so those dead zones arebasically gone until next year,"he said.

Steering a path north of theBay Bridge, Watts and Volpittacontended with the ubiquitoustrash that had been swept intothe bay along with sedimentsand nutrients.

Near the mouth of thePatapsco, Watts saw somethingthat was unusual even on a daywhen 55-gallon drums, plywoodand whole trees had bobbedthreateningly in his path.

It was a half-sunken boat, itsback torn off and its bow under-water. The name "Maria" wasvisible on the hull.

Before calling the U.S. CoastGuard to report it, Watts steeredhis own boat alongside thewreck to take a look inside.Nestled among grass and logs,he found a minnow bucket ingood condition. He placed it inhis boat, saying his one at homewas "all busted up."

"I was looking for good trashall day," Watts said. "Still didn'tfind that suitcase full of moneythough."

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Thirteen-year-old BrittaniePotter and her 12-year-old sis-ter Sydney held a bake sale andgarage sale at their Marion,Ohio home this summer with asimple goal in mind: raisingmoney for their school clothesand supplies. Their father’sunemployment insuranceended earlier this year, theirmother is still recovering froman accident last fall that brokeher leg so badly she neededseveral surgeries and now getsaround in a wheelchair, andtheir family has virtually noincome. Brittanie worries: “Ihear them talking about billsand it makes me upset. I justthink we’re going to beokay…but sometimes, I don’tthink we’re going to be okay.”

New data just released bythe U.S. Census Bureaureveals 46.2 million poor peo-ple in America, the largestnumber in the last 52 years.One in three of America’s poorwere children—16.4 million,over 950,000 more than lastyear, and 7.4 million childrenwere living in extreme poverty.More than one in three Blackchildren and one in threeHispanic children were poor.Brittanie, Sydney, and their15-year-old brother Tre arethree of the children behindthese grim statistics. Theirfather John’s most recent jobwas at the local ConAgrasnack food plant, and theirmother Brandy’s was at thenearby Marion IndustrialCenter, which made minorrepairs to new Hyundai cars.“We were making it,” Brandysays. “John made $16 some-thing an hour and I got $10.50.Between the two of us it wasdecent money. The kids hadthe things they needed. Wewere able to pay our bills anddo things as a family. Then itall fell down.”

First, John lost his job atConAgra. He was on a medicalleave from ongoing problemsrelated to a serious car acci-dent years ago when he was letgo, Brandy says. ThenHyundai ended its contractwith her company and it wentout of business. They werealready struggling to pay bills

with their unemploymentchecks when John’s unemploy-ment insurance ended in Juneand they lost even that income.Brandy stopped getting unem-ployment insurance when shebroke her leg; you have to beable to work to receive unem-ployment.

“It’s just so hard,” Brandysays. She hates telling the chil-dren “no” when they needsomething, and she regrets thatthey can’t do things as a fami-ly anymore—“we can’t evenafford to go to McDonald’sright now with the five of us.”Brandy is thankful for the gov-ernment safety net: “If we did-n’t have food stamps, wewould starve. WithoutMedicaid—oh my God! Thismorning I went to an appoint-ment to apply for cash assis-tance (Temporary Assistancefor Needy Families, or TANF)because we have no income.That was hard. But what’s real-ly hard is going from takingcare of your family, and havingnot a lot of money but makingit, to having to pretty muchbeg.”

The Potter family isn’talone. The new poverty num-bers are grim and shameful,

and child and family sufferingis widespread. Twenty-twopercent of children—over onein five—were poor in 2010.Children under five sufferedmost: one in four infants, tod-dlers, and preschoolers—5.5million—were poor.Shamefully, children are thepoorest age group in our coun-try, are getting poorer, andhave suffered more than anyother age group during thisrecession and slow recovery.

A country that does notstand for and protect its chil-dren—our seed corn for thefuture—does not stand for any-thing.

Sixty-five percent of poorfamilies with children under18 have at least one worker.More than 60 percent of allpoor children—nearly 10 mil-lion—lived in single parentfamilies. But as the Pottersknow first-hand, married cou-ple families with childrenaren’t immune: almost ninepercent of all married coupleswith children under 18 werepoor. To give perspective on

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Americans Have a Right to Their

Social Security Earnings StatementsSince 1999, millions of Americans have

received annual, detailed earnings statementsfrom the Social Security Administration abouttheir Social Security benefits. These annualearnings statements are an invaluable tool thathelps millions of Americans plan for their retire-ment.

In March, the Commissioner of the SocialSecurity Administration (SSA) announced thathe would suspend the production and mailing ofthese statements in an effort to save money. Thedecision to stop providing Americans with com-plete earning statements is a policy that I strong-ly disagree with and one that I believe violatesthe intent of Congress when it passed legislationrequiring the yearly mailing of these statements.

Since October 1999, the SSA has mailedapproximately 152 million earnings statements toworkers over the age of 25 every year. Thesefour-page statements provide a detailed record ofeach individual’s earnings record, providing anestimate of their expected retirement benefit, theapproximate amount they will receive eachmonth if the worker becomes disabled, and howmuch a worker’s family will receive if the work-er dies in the coming year. The statements alsoallow workers to check for any errors in theirrecorded earnings and taxes paid.

In announcing his decision to suspend themailing of these statements, the Commissionersaid that workers would be able to receive anestimate of their retirement using the SSA’sonline estimator. Unfortunately, the informationprovided by the “estimator” is limited and doesnot include all the information that appears in the

written statement, such as estimates of disabilityand survivor’s benefits and a worker’s completeearnings record.

During a recent congressional hearing, theGovernment Accountability Office (GAO)strongly recommended that the “Commissionerof SSA … take steps to ensure access to the state-ment for all eligible workers, including thosewithout Internet access … Doing so will assurethat the statement remains an important tool forcommunicating with all workers about the SocialSecurity program.”

I couldn’t agree more. Too many Americansare ill-prepared for retirement. The SocialSecurity Earnings Statement provides importantinformation for anyone approaching retirementage. As a member of the Social SecuritySubcommittee, I want to ensure that complete,up-to-date and verifiably accurate informationabout their benefits is universally available to allAmericans over age 25 so they can better preparefor their retirement.

I have urged the Commissioner of the SSA toreverse his decision to suspend providingAmericans with complete access to their SocialSecurity earnings statements. Congress has longrecognized the importance of Social Security asone of the pillars of retirement savings andAmericans have a right to a complete record oftheir earnings and other benefits so then can planfor the future. A financially security retirementtakes time and planning and all Americansdeserve access to accurate, complete informationso they can make sound judgments about retire-ment.

National Urban League Helping

Mortgage Scam Victims"The thought of my home being taken away is

consuming, I can't get to sleep at night, and it’sthe first thing I think of when I wake up."

Doris Tinson of Los angeles, Ca Doris Tinson is just one of a growing number

of american homeowners, desperate to save theirhomes from foreclosure, who are being duped bymortgage loan scam artists. Doris was fallingbehind on her refinanced high mortgage pay-ments and was looking for help. On the wayhome from church she saw a sign in the medianpromising loan modification for a fee. But afterforking over $2000 of her hard earned money,after months of waiting for action, and finallyreceiving a notice that her house was being sold,it became clear that Doris was the victim of ascam.

as the mortgage crisis sweeps the nation, it isunfortunately being accompanied by a rise inmortgage fraud. But you don’t have to be a vic-tim. The National Urban League’s network ofU.S. Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment (HUD) approved housing coun-selors has been offering FREE mortgage coun-seling services for years. Last year, UrbanLeague affiliates provided housing counseling toover 42,000 clients, including more than 15,000clients who benefited from default mitigation andforeclosure prevention counseling.

The Urban League is also part of a coalitionwith the federal government, and some 235 com-munity-based partners in the “Loan Scam alertCampaign,” a nation-wide effort that is empow-ering homeowners to protect themselves againstloan modification scams, find trusted help, andreport illegal activity to authorities.

Scam artists may pose as lawyers or real estateagents, promising loan modifications and charg-ing large fees – then disappearing without help-ing anyone but themselves. If you are a home-owner facing foreclosure, you may unknowingly

become a victim of such a fraud, costing yourhome, thousands of dollars and a damaged creditscore.

The first thing you should know is that youshould never have to pay for counselling. If any-one requests money up front or guarantees theycan keep you in your home, these are warningsigns of a scam and they should be reported.There are no promises that anyone can give you.But trained counselors from HUD-approvedcounseling agencies will work with you and yourlender to get the best results at no cost. HUDlists these six warning signs of a foreclosurescam:

Beware of anyone who asks you to pay a feeup front in exchange for a counseling service ormodification of a delinquent loan. assistancefrom a HUD approved housing counselor isFREE.

Beware of anyone who guarantees they canstop a foreclosure or get your loan modified.Nobody can make this guarantee.

Beware of people who pressure you to signpapers immediately, or who claim they can“save” your home if you sign or transfer over theproperty deed.

Beware of a company that claims to providegovernment-approved” or “official government”loan modifications. They may be scam artistsposing as legitimate organizations.

Beware of a company or person you don’tknow who asks you to release personal financialinformation online or over the phone.

Beware of anyone who advises you to stoppaying your mortgage company and pay theminstead. Never make a mortgage payment to any-one other than your mortgage company/lender.

To learn more or to report a scam visithttp://www.iamempowered.com/loanscam

Benjamin L. CardinUnited States Senator for Maryland

Eight miles downriver from the capital, Fort Foote was considered "a powerful enclosedwork" by its chief engineer, "and the most elaborate...of all the defenses of Washington."The long oval earthwork was constructed on Rozier's Bluff from 1863 to 1865 to strengthenthe ring of fortifications that encircled Washington, D.C., during the Civil War.Fort Foote was designed to protect the river entrance to the ports of Alexandria,Georgetown, and Washington and replace the aging Fort Washington as the primary riverdefense. The fort was named for Rear Adm. Andrew H. Foote who died in 1863 from woundshe received in combat the previous year.Over the massive rammed-earth parapets, two 15-inch Rodman guns and four 200-pounderrifled Parrotts had muzzles trained down the Potomac River.

Getting There:?Fort Foote is located on the Potomac River in Prince Georges County. Fromthe Beltway (I-95), take exit 3A, Indian Head Highway south (MD210) and drive for approx-imately 3.5 miles to Old Fort Road. Turn right for 1 mile to Fort Foote Road S, turn left.Follow the winding road through the residential area to entrance sight on the left for thefort.39. FORT FOOTE PARK

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The “Black Market” will playa major role among automobilemakers for the next two decades.The African-American market is“the best thing going” and ifautomobile manufacturers don’testablish creditable linkages fortheir brands with this audiencethey will, undoubtedly, lose sig-nificant market share and growthopportunities. The U.S. CensusBureau projects that the African-American population will grow12 percent by 2020 and by near-ly 25 percent in 2030. In 2010,the Black car-buying pace totaled10 times that of the general mar-ket. Last year, Toyota led allautomotive brands among newvehicle purchases made byAfrican Americans. New vehi-cle registrations among this audi-ence totaled 641,090 andamounted to 7.4 percent of all2010 new vehicle registrations.Ford ranked second amongAfrican-American buyers withChevrolet rounding out the Top3. The demand for Buick jumped70 percent. Korean brands arealso making gains among thiskey buying group.

In a well-publicized campaignabout “respect and reciprocity”Black newspaper publishersdared Toyota to forge better busi-ness relationships with them andthe communities that they serve.In their response to Black mediaoperators and market experts,Toyota has, in fact, set a newtrend the industry. Toyota mademoves to reach Black buyerswhere they live. Deals are being“put in place” that align automo-tive manufacturers’ and dealers’specific initiatives to this audi-ence. Toyota and America’sBlack newspaper publishers havereached an advertising agreementwith Toyota that will soon havetheir local publications promot-ing the benefits of purchasing aToyota product. Toyota’s Lexusis America’s luxury marketleader, but Buick, Hyundai, Kia,Cadillac, GMC and Infiniti arealso doing extremely well in theAfrican-American market andshould be on Black newspaperclient lists as well. However,Acura, Land Rover, Mercedesand BMW are not increasingtheir share of the African-American market as effectively.These companies have an oppor-tunity to connect more with thisaudience and increase their mar-ket share by attracting moreaffluent African Americans totheir brands.

On the downside, “I want a2012 Toyota Prius” isn’t a mantraof many Black car buyers.Blacks have not been vocal in

terms of hyping the Prius or anyof the environmentally-consciousautomobiles. First and foremostis concern about the overall cost,a 2011 Prius ranges from$23,225 to $30,700. And rarelyhave you seen a basketball play-er, hip-hop artist or actor steppingout of a battery-powered Prius.

In 2011, executive leaders atToyota had their hands full, butfought back from massive safetyrecalls, the global credit crisisand factories damaged in theMarch 11 Japan earthquake.Despite those challenges, theworld's largest automaker hasrestored its North American pro-duction to normal levels. Thisproduction schedule surpassedthe company’s initial expecta-tions. Shortly after the March 11disaster, Toyota had forecast areturn to normal production byNovember or December. But, inJune, Toyota reported that eightof its 12 North American-builtmodels returned to 100 percentoutput - Avalon, Camry, Corolla,Matrix, Highlander, Sienna,Sequoia and Venza. In August,Toyota confirmed 100 percentproduction of Tacoma, Tundra,RAV 4 and Lexus RX 350.Together, the 12 models accountfor nearly 70 percent of the com-pany's U.S. sales.

Over coming years, automo-tive manufacturers will seek tocapture larger numbers of Blackbuyers. Drive by any African-American church on Sunday,and you’ll see that Blacks arealso purchasing Cadillacs,Lincolns, Mercedes and BMWs.Those companies aren’t “pony-ing up” like Toyota. The pactbetween the Black Press ofAmerica and Toyota sets stan-dards Black consumers shouldtoo demand. Black publisherswant local companies and multi-nationals to understand the valueof using their publications asadvertising mediums; converse-ly, it’s important that Black con-sumers demand that minority-owned media firms receive a fairshare of corporate or govern-mental advertising expenditures.So, it’s necessary that Black con-sumers insist on retailers’“respect” and “reciprocity” thatresult in advertising purchasesthat equal the level of Blackpatronage of their products.Companies’ use of Black mediato reach African-American con-sumers with language and con-tent that resonates among themmakes good sense.

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Twenty Billion Dollar Commitment

to Increase Small Business Lending

Three-year commitment by 13

major banks will help increase

lending to small businesses in

underserved communities.

WASHINGTON – Speakingat Wrap Tite, Inc. – a smallbusiness in Solon, Ohio – VicePresident Biden and SmallBusiness Administration (SBA)Administrator Karen Millsurged Congress to pass theAmerican Jobs Act. TheAmerican Jobs Act is an impor-tant step to help small business-es in Ohio and across the coun-try continue to grow and hiremore workers. Vice PresidentBiden and Administrator Millsalso announced commitmentsby 13 private lenders, includingmany of the largest banks in thecountry, to increase lending forsmall businesses by a combined$20 billion over the next threeyears.

Thanks to a recent $1.5 mil-lion SBA-supported loan, WrapTite – a manufacturer and dis-tributer of stretch wrap andother packing and shippingproducts – was able to purchaseand renovate a new facility inSolon and hire five new work-ers. The new small businesslending commitmentsannounced today, which repre-sent an increase of 10% or morebeyond the current levels oflending at many of the partici-pating banks, mean more small

businesses like Wrap Tite willhave access to the capital theyneed to help grow the nation’seconomy at the local level.

“Small businesses like WrapTite are the real engines of oureconomy, which is whyCongress should cut their taxesand put money back in thepockets of their customers bypassing the American Jobs Actright away,” Vice PresidentBiden said. “The only waywe’re going to turn the viciouseconomic cycle we’ve been ininto a virtuous one is by cuttingtaxes on our small businessesand making sure they can getthe loans they need to grow andhire more workers.”

“We know that many smallbusinesses, particularly in tradi-tionally underserved communi-ties, still face challenges inaccessing the capital they needto buy inventory, take on thatnext new order and hire newworkers,” Administrator Millssaid. “These commitments byour lending partners leverageboth commercial and govern-ment programs that work andwill provide billions of capitalto help small businesses allacross the country grow andcreate jobs, and drive local eco-nomic growth.”

Vice President Biden alsohighlighted other key ways theAmerican Jobs Act will helpsmall businesses across thecountry grow and hire, includ-ing significant tax cuts:

Every single business would

see its payroll tax cut in half forthe first $5 million in wages. Ifa small business has 10 workerson payroll making a typicalwage, this is a $15,000 taxbreak.

Small businesses growingtheir payrolls, like Wrap Tite,would get a full 6.2% payrolltax cut for every additional dol-lar they spend on hiring orincreasing wages, covering thefirst $50 million of increasedwages from the previous year.

Businesses would get taxcredits for hiring unemployedveterans or long-term unem-ployed workers.

Businesses purchasing newequipment would be able toexpense their investmentsthrough the end of next year.Because Wrap Tite made a$250,000 investment in threenew machines over the pastyear, they could already benefitfrom expensing provisions cur-rently in place; the AmericanJobs Act would extend that taxrelief through the end of 2012.

The Vice President conclud-ed by pointing out that passingthe American Jobs Act is aboutchoices – whether Congresswill choose to preserve taxloopholes for corporations andthe wealthy or choose to passnew job-creating tax cuts andinfrastructure investments.

“We can either keep 280,000teachers in their classrooms, orwe can preserve tax loopholesfor oil and gas companies. Wecan either keep cops and

fireJOE fighters on the job, orwe can keep giving corporatejet owners special tax breaks,”said Vice President Biden.

SBA offers governmentguarantees on loans to smallbusinesses made by privatelenders. In Fiscal Year 2011,SBA has supported over $28billion in small business lend-ing. The commitment fromlenders today will build on thatsuccess and increase the flow ofcapital to small businessesthroughout the country.

The following financialinstitutions were represented atthe announcement:Wells FargoKey CorpRegions Financial CorporationHuntington BancsharesIncorporatedM&T Bank CorporationjP Morgan Chase & CompanyCitizens Financial Group, Inc.CitigroupBank of america MerrillLynchTD BankUS BankPNC Bank Na.Sun Trust Banks, Inc.

BY THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Vice President

ment, where veterans get hiringpriority. He's heard back aboutfour. He's had no better luckwith state and county jobs andhas been looking for leads sinceearning his degree in January2010.

"You apply for these jobs,and you have no idea," saidPedrick, who works hospitalsecurity but considers it a job,not a career. "Most of the time ittakes six to eight weeks -- oryou don't even hear back."

Pedrick's experience is notunique. And some veteranshave it even worse.

Nationwide, unemploymentamong veterans is 8.3 percentaccording to the most completestatistics from the U.S. Bureauof Labor Statistics. InMaryland, this rate is lower,around 5.7 percent, but the dis-orientation veterans feel transi-tioning from war to the workforce is the same.

Patrick Young, coordinatorof veterans services at TowsonUniversity, left the Marines in2005 and said he spent thatsummer doing nothing. BySeptember, he'd decided toenroll in college, but he hadn'tplanned ahead and missed thedeadline.

So three months to decom-press from military life turnedinto half the year.

"You're lost for a minute.You feel behind," he said.

The military does offercourses on transitioning tocivilian life, but Young, 28, saidthey seemed almost like an

afterthought and would be moreuseful early in deploymentwhen there's time to prepareschool and job applications.

After coming home, Youngsaid he got into trouble withalcohol and felt isolated whenhe realized the friends he'd goneout with after returning homehad other responsibilities -- andwork.

When Young started work ona triple major at TowsonUniversity in philosophy, polit-ical science and religious stud-ies and began meeting veteransgoing through the same strug-gles, he said that isolationbegan to fade. Now he spendshis time helping others transi-tion and trying to help themstay in school, where veterandropout rates are high, he said.

The only unique thing abouthis experience, Young said, isthat he decided to go to schooland pursue something positive.

But living in Maryland canhave advantages.

State officials said Marylandhas a lower veteran unemploy-ment rate than national figures,in part because military baserealignments have brought jobsto the state, and also becausethe government has focusedprograms and money on help-ing the state's 13,000 unem-ployed veterans find careers.

In October 2010, Gov.Martin O'Malley's officeannounced the Warrior toWorker initiative, designed toboost the number of veteranshired by state agencies.

Jerry Boden, chief of stafffor the Maryland Department of

Veterans Affairs, said budgetconstraints have limited hiringby the state government but thatthe program gives veterans bet-ter access to positions that maybe open.

This spring, the state alsolaunched mil2fedjobs.com,designed to match military jobqualifications with job descrip-tions for federal jobs.Overhauls to the site are in theworks, and representatives fromthe Maryland Department ofLabor, Licensing andRegulation said they are work-ing to implement changes with-out service disruption.

Pedrick, who left theMarines as a corporal in 2007,said he's used the site but didn'tfind it helpful.

The site said he would bequalified, for instance, to repairsmall arms, work as a mechanicon special weapons systems andhandle toxic materials -- jobs hesaid he doesn't want and isn'ttrained for.

But the idea of the site is tomake it easier for veterans toshow agencies that the skillsthey have from the military arethe same things the governmentis looking for in new hires.

Some private companiesrecruit veterans openly. Othersdon't -- and taking combat bootsoff a resume can be a struggle,especially for soldiers whojoined the service right afterhigh school or might not haveother work experience.

"If a guy was in a tank forfour years rumbling around inthe desert, he might have atough time explaining to a man-

ufacturing company why hewould be a good line supervi-sor," Boden said.

Maryland has a staff of vet-eran coordinators at each of its33 One-Stop Career Centers --offices the state has kept opendespite decreased federal fund-ing that brought deep personnelcuts in other programs, such asapprenticeship training, thatveterans use.

And recently, Fort Meadeheld a "Wounded Warriors" jobfair for veterans and soldiersabout to transition from the mil-itary. That's where some sol-diers, like James Williams, anArmy specialist stationed atFort Meade, have started look-ing for work before leaving theservice.

"I'm trying to have some-thing lined up so I'm not com-ing out of the military blind,"said Williams, 25, who has sixto eight months of serviceremaining and is hopeful he'llfind a job to provide for hiswife and two daughters.

Grayson Wilkinson, 40, alsoat Fort Meade, said he thinks hisexperience as a movement coor-dinator, along with his securityclearance, will be an asset in hisjob search. He started lookingfor positions this month, andsaid he isn't worried.

Pedrick said he, too, felt he'dbe a perfect fit for the kind ofwork he's looking for. He saidapplying blindly without achance to meet recruiters hasbeen frustrating.

"I'm just ready to take thenext step in my life," he said. "Ifeel like it's been put on hold."

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I'm returning from Nebraska, where the state university'sCornhusker football team is treated as something akin to reli-gion. In Lincoln, Nebraska football is truly the only game intown and the Cornhuskers football program has rewardedthis devotion with a long record of success. The team hascertainly brought championships, but not necessarily poli-tics.

Until now.At another sold-out football game in Lincoln last

Saturday, an ad for the TransCanada Keystone oil pipelineplayed on the stadium's HuskerVision Jumbotron. The adcame at the end of a slickly produced highlights video laud-ing the Huskers 1978 Big 8 Championship squad. At the end,came the notice that the video was "brought to you by TheHusker Pipeline.” Tens of thousands of fans proceeded toswallow their beer, put down their food and boo. It was actu-ally more than booing. It was more like loudly seething. Idon't think the Oklahoma Sooners ever produced a reactionlike this.

As the Lincoln Star Journal reported, “[when] the logo forthe video's sponsor appeared at the beginning and end, peo-ple in the stands began booing. 'To me, that was just a realstrong gut punch as a Nebraskan,’ [Cornhusker fan Allen]Schreiber said. To him and others who saw the video titledthe 'Husker Pipeline,' it appeared to be an advertisement forsponsor TransCanada.”

The fans’ anger toward TransCanada is justified. This pro-posed 1700-mile pipeline would connect the Canadian TarSands to US oil refineries, running right through Nebraskaon its way to the Gulf Coast. This mass dredging of TarSands oil, the world’s dirtiest fuel, has been subject to inter-national opposition. At the White House in August, therewere more than one thousand arrests over a two-week] peri-od as people laid their bodies down at President Obama'sdoorstep in protest to the project.

Obama has hinted he will get on board with the pipelineeven though his own state department has admitted that theprocess would release a catastrophic amount of greenhousegases and would be like hitting the ozone layer with a wreck-ing ball. As environmentalist Bill McKibben said, if thispipeline is built, it is "essentially game over for the climate."

In Nebraska, anger from every side of the political spec-trum has built against this project poised to snake its waythrough the state. The reasons are very understandable. In thewords of journalist Brian L. Horejsi, it will “rip a 50 to 150foot physical and ecological trough through public and pri-vate property and run roughshod over the legal right of thou-sands of public and private land owners to object to forcedentry of their property.” The cascade of Cornhusker booswere certainly enough for the University. On Wednesday theschool announced that it was ending sponsorship ties withTransCanada and the Stadium would no longer blare theirslickly produced ads.

Nebraska’s Athletic Director, former legendary headcoach and Republican Congressman Tom Osborne said,"We have certain principles regarding advertising in the sta-dium such as no alcohol, tobacco or gambling advertise-ments. We also avoid ads of a political nature...Over the lasttwo or three months, the pipeline issue has been increasing-ly politicized. Our athletic events are intended to entertainand unify our fan base by providing an experience that is notdivisive."

The decision frankly evoked shocked cheers in the envi-ronmental community. I don’t think anyone expects collegefootball fans to respond with critical rage to stadium adver-tising at any school, let alone the University of Nebraska. Itwould be like students at the University of Oregon booingthe labor practices of Nike [Nike is the great underwriter ofUniversity of Oregon sports.]

Heather Kangas, who was one of the thousand arrested atthe White House said to me, "The Cornhuskers letting go oftheir TransCanada sponsorship proves that Nebraskans areleaders in fighting the Keystone XL pipeline and that uni-versity students there are not just football fans but are activemembers of a community that will not allow themselves ortheir university to be won over by TransCanada's expansivePR campaign. This decision should make it more difficult forObama to approve this because young people clearly areopposed to a dangerous pipeline carrying toxic tar sandsthrough their state."

So often, commercial interests hijack our treasured teamsto brand their products. It's estimated that TransCanadadropped $200,000 at the University of Nebraska to lubricatetheir oil pipeline's arrival. But the Cornhuskers weren't hav-ing it. It shows that as much as we might want to see theexperience of being a fan as a cocoon, shielding us from thepressing issues around us, the reality is that the real worldand the sports world are interwoven in ways that will con-tinue to provoke resistance in the years to come.

[Dave Zirin is the author of “The John Carlos Story”

(Haymarket) and just made the new documentary “Not Just

a Game.” Receive his column every week by emailing

dave@edgeofsports.com. Contact him at

edgeofsports@gmail.com.]

TOWNA6 — September 29 — October 5, 2011 — The Prince George’s Post

OUT ON THE

ERIC D. SNIDER'S

IN THE DARK

Movie Review “Drive”

"DRIVE" A-

Rated R for some harsh pro-

fanity, some graphic violence,

some nudity.

1 hr., 40 min.

Every individual element of"Drive" is familiar, but thecombination is uniquely intoxi-cating -- a fresh, lurid, melan-choly neo-noir with a hint ofexistential crime thriller and,for some reason, an '80s-ishtechno-pop soundtrack. I wasabsorbed in the movie while Iwatched it, but it was afterwardthat I felt its full effect, like amoody, lingering dream. It'sstuck with me for days now.

The director is NicolasWinding Refn, whose"Bronson," starring Tom Hardyas a notorious Englishsociopath, earned some atten-tion a couple years ago. Refn'sname, all Danish and hard topronounce, is going to startpopping up more frequentlynow, because "Drive" clearlydemonstrates his talent for styl-ish storytelling, his eye fordetail, and his ability to conjureimages of subtle beauty andshocking brutality.

"Drive" follows an unnamedLos Angeles man, played byRyan Gosling, who makes a liv-ing as a wheelman for small-time robbers and burglars. He'llwait while you do your job,then get you away from thecrime scene speedily and with-out being caught. Whateverhappens during the heist itself

or after he's finished his job isnone of his concern. He is not aman of many words, at least notinitially. As the film progressesand certain aspects of his lifestart to get out of control, he'sobligated to talk more. That'show you know something iswrong.

The Driver is associatedwith an auto mechanic namedShannon (Bryan Cranston), aluckless man with a limp whotalks enough for the both ofthem. Shannon, in turn, is affil-iated with Bernie Rose (AlbertBrooks), a vicious Hollywoodproducer who may invest instock car racing and employ theDriver as a driver. And BernieRose is connected to Nino (RonPerlman), a pizzeria owner andmid-level mobster who literallyswaggers when he walks.

Parallel to this unfoldingaction, the Driver becomes cau-tiously friendly with Irene(Carey Mulligan), a youngmother in his apartment build-ing whose husband (OscarIsaac) is in prison. The nature ofthe Driver's work requires himnot to have a lot of personalrelationships, a policy thatblends well with the nature ofthe Driver himself. But Irenemight be an exception. (As aside note, Mulligan's perfor-mance as Irene isn't bad, but it'sChristina Hendricks who makesan indelible impression in herfew scenes as a professionalcriminal. Indelible is definitelythe word I want to use.)

Our hero is meant to besomewhat inscrutable, and heis, but Gosling has enough soulto keep the Driver from beingdull, even if we're never quitegiven complete access to hisemotions. In any event, he's sur-rounded by fascinating charac-ters like Cranston's pitifullydesperate mechanic, Perlman'sseething and barely controlledgangster, and Brooks' viciousboss. (Get ready to be unnervedby Albert Brooks, a truly singu-lar experience.) Every man inthe film is angry and frustrated,giving rise to dark humor andoutright sadness, as well as ter-ror and bloodshed.

The brooding loner who letshis guard down, the job thatgoes wrong, the downward spi-ral into dangerous territory --you can see the familiar piecesof an underworld thriller start-ing to line up, and while"Drive" doesn't try to hide itsinner potboiler (it's based on apulp novel by James Sallis), itdoesn't lean on it, either. Onlyon paper does it resemble theformulaic crime dramas itsounds like it reminds you of.On the screen, spinning itsuncommonly entertaining yarnout of perilous characters andnightmarish scenarios, it feelsdazzlingly original

PHOTO COURTESy ROTTENTOMaTOES

Ryan Gosling stars as a Los Angeles wheelman for hire, stunt

driving for movie productions by day and steering getaway

vehicles for armed heists by night. Though a loner by nature,

Driver can't help falling in love with his beautiful neighbor

Irene (Carey Mulligan), a vulnerable young mother dragged

into a dangerous underworld by the return of her ex-convict

husband Standard (Oscar Isaac).

Descendants, Supporters Rally for

Harriet Tubman National Park

The Edge of Sportsby DAVE ZIRIN

WASHINGTON -Descendants of Harriet Tubmanand supporters from Marylandand New York gatheredWednesday on Capitol Hill topress for legislation that wouldcreate a national park honoringthe Eastern Shore native.

The event, called "Harriet onthe Hill," gave supporters anopportunity to demonstrate at the

Capitol, lobby lawmakers andtalk with Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., the lead sponsor on theHarriet Tubman NationalHistoric Parks Act bill.

"It's important to have a placewhere people can learn whereHarriet Tubman changedAmerica. One person changedAmerica," Cardin said. "Our goalis about preserving this for futuregenerations. It's so important forAmericans to know this story."

Tubman lived on the Eastern

Shore as a slave until she escapedand made her way north. Tubmanreturned to her birthplace severaltimes, risking her life to helpslaves escape.

The proposed park wouldspan Caroline, Dorchester andTalbot counties on Maryland'sEastern Shore, as well asTubman's home in Auburn, N.Y.The Harriet TubmanUnderground Railroad NationalHistoric Park on the EasternShore would allow visitors to seewhere Tubman lived and the pathshe took to bring slaves to free-dom.

"When you go out there in thearea, you get the sense of whatthey went through. She walkedthere, she hid there," saidJacqueline Ross-Henry, HarrietTubman's seventh great grand-niece. "When I'm there, I wonderwhat I would do if I was in thatposition, if I could make it."

Ross-Henry is part of anactive group of Tubman descen-dants in the area who advocatefor Tubman's story to be told.Ross-Henry has recently becomea certified tour guide, and will beconducting tours in the samespots where her ancestor walked.

Ross-Henry said she wasexcited that Tubman's memorycould be honored in a nationalway, especially after a bill in theMaryland legislature that wouldhave put a statue of Tubman inthe U.S. Capitol was shelved ear-lier this year.

Del. Susan Lee, D-Montgomery, introduced the billto replace a statue of JohnHanson in Statuary Hall with oneof Tubman. Each state is allowedtwo statues in the U.S. Capitol.

Maryland is represented byCharles Carroll, a signer of theDeclaration of Independence,

and John Hanson, who was thefirst president of the ContinentalCongress under the Articles ofConfederation.

The bill met strong opposi-tion. After debating and amend-ing the bill, the legislation wasultimately shelved.

In addition to the historicalsignificance of the proposednational park land, supporters saythe park would provide muchneeded economic development tocounties that have been hit hardby the recession. The creation ofthe park would have far reachingimplications for the economy onthe Eastern Shore, stimulating avariety of jobs from constructionworkers to hotel employees.

Cardin said that while the eco-nomic issue is certainly not themost important issue for the park,it is a compelling one.

"This is an economic issue.We need to get people back towork," Cardin said. "HarrietTubman will be a draw for peoplein Dorchester County."

Although the bill has supportfrom Maryland residents and sev-eral members of Congress, it isstill far from becoming reality.The bill is currently in a Senatecommittee, and has yet to beintroduced in the House. Rep.Richard Hanna, R-N.Y., supportsthe idea of the park, but said thebill faces some challenges.

"This is a difficult time inCongress. Money is tight,"Hanna said. "We will carry thisthrough to its conclusion. If wework together, and acknowledgethat these are difficult times, wecan reach conclusions."

"We've come too far to turnback now," said Patricia Ross-Hawkins, a sixth generation greatgrandniece of Tubman. "No isnot an option."

Nebraska Cornhusker

Fans Chop-Block Pipeline

By JESSICA TALSONCapital News Service

ALL Maryland Lottery retailers

now displaying MD State Police-

issued Amber Alerts

The joint effort of the MarylandLottery and the Maryland StatePolice to significantly expand

Maryland’s amber alert visibility.Using the Maryland Lottery’s newLottery in Motion (LIMs) technol-ogy, the amber alert will be dis-played within minutes of a notifi-cation on 17” flat panel monitors

located at more than 4,200 Lotteryretailers across the state.

Dear EarthTalk:

Some friends of mine were

talking about a book called

“Plan B” that proposes a plan

for rescuing the environment

and ending poverty around the

world. Is it a realistic plan or

just some utopian pipe dream?

-- Robin Jackson,

Richmond, VA

What started as a book hasgrown into a movement knownas “Plan B” which presents aroadmap for achieving world-wide goals of stabilizing bothpopulation and climate.according to Lester Brown,author of the 2003 book, Plan B(and three subsequent updates)and founder of the non-profitenvironmental think tank, EarthPolicy Institute, the plan isbased on replacing the fossil-fuel-based, automobile-cen-tered, throwaway economywith a new economic modelpowered by abundant sourcesof renewable energy.

Brown argues for transporta-tion systems that are diverseand aim to maximize mobility,widely employing light rail,buses and bicycles. “a Plan Beconomy comprehensivelyreuses and recycles materials,”he says. “Consumer productsfrom cars to computers aredesigned to be disassembledinto their component parts andcompletely recycled.”

Brown even proposes a bud-get for eradicating poverty, edu-cating the world’s youth and

delivering better health care foreveryone. “It also presentsways to restore our naturalworld by planting trees, con-serving topsoil, stabilizingwater tables, and protectingbiological diversity,” saysBrown. “With each new windfarm, rooftop solar waterheater, paper recycling facility,bicycle path, marine park, ruralschool, public health facility,and reforestation program, wemove closer to a Plan B econo-my.”

Plan B is an integrated pro-gram with four interdependentgoals: cutting net carbon diox-ide emissions 80 percent by2020, stabilizing population ateight billion or lower, eradicat-ing poverty, and restoring theEarth’s natural systems. WherePlan B really hits home is in thenumbers: Brown puts realisticdollar values on the variousaspects of his plan, and com-pares these costs with currentmilitary spending. Needless tosay, restoring the environmentand economy looks like a bar-gain when viewed against whatthe developed nations of theworld spend on being ready forbattle.

The beauty of Plan B is thatit is feasible with current tech-nologies and could well beachieved by 2020 with a con-certed international effort.Brown reportedly wrote the lat-est incarnation of Plan B as awarning call for leaders of theworld to begin “mobilizing tosave civilization” given thattime is more than ever of the

essence. Luminaries from BillClinton to E.O. Wilson to TedTurner have spoken highly ofPlan B, and at least one univer-sity (Cal State at Chico) hasmade the latest version of thebook (Plan B 4.0) requiredreading for all incoming fresh-men.

Those looking for more up-to-date information on the evo-lution of the Plan B model andprogress toward its goalsshould tune into the website ofthe Earth Policy Institute, thethink tank started by Brown in2001 and currently used as acentral node in the growing net-work of thousands of entitiesand individuals around theglobe supportive of makingPlan B into reality. Prior to

founding Earth Policy Institute,Brown was well known in envi-ronmental and policy circles forhis work with the WorldwatchInstitute, a pioneering environ-mental think tank he launchedback in 1974.

CONTaCT: Earth PolicyInstitute, www.earth-policy.org.

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Nature at its Best

Date and Time: Thursday, September 29, 1 - 3 pm Description: M-NCPPC Park Naturalist Greg Kearns willtake you on a visual tour of yellowstone and Glacier NationalParks, two of the most beautiful places in america. Then sitback and relax as Greg takes you to beautiful Brazil toexplore some of the wonderful sites you may never have seenbefore! Cost: FREE ages: 60+ Location: Riversdale Mansion

4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale Park 20737 Contact: 301-864-0420

Jazz Concert featuring Vince Chapman

Date and Time: Friday, September 30, 10:30 - 11:30 am Event Description: Sit back, relax, and enjoy a wonderfuloutdoor jazz concert at one of the county’s most beautifulvenues - Oxon Hill Manor. Reservations required. ages: 60+ Fee: FREE Location: Oxon Hill Manor

6901 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill 20745 Information: 301-839-7782

Montpelier Fall Jazz Series: Bruce Swaim Quartet

Date and Time: September 30, 8 pm Event Description: This renowned quartet, consisting ofBruce Swaim on tenor sax, Paul Langosch on bass, jayCooley on piano and Dominic Smith on drums, is recognizedas one of Washington, D.C.’s premier jazz ensembles. ages: all ages Fee: $20/ticket. Call for information about purchasing aseries subscription. Discounts are available for seniors &members. Location: Montpelier Arts Center

9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708 Information: 301-377-7800, 410-792-0664; TTy 301-490-2329

Branch Avenue in Bloom Farmers Market

Date & Time: Fridays through November 18, 2-6 pmDescription: Support local farmers! Call to find out about itsselection of fruits, vegetables, organic food, local specialtiesand crafts. FMNP Checks (WIC & Senior) & FVC accepted.Read more about local farmers markets.Location: Iverson Mall Parking Lot, Branch avenue 20748Contact: 301-403-8300 (Dion Gray)

Jazz Concert: Sharon Thomas Experience Band

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 5, 7-8 pm Description:Enjoy an evening of jazz music. The Sharon ThomasExperience Band has performed has shared the stage withnumerous recording artists including Brian McKnight,Parliament Funkadelic and Ginuwine. Ms. Thomas has per-formed at historic Blues alley, Lincoln Theatre inWashington, D.C. and the artScape Festival in Baltimore.advanced registration and payment is required. This is anoth-er concert you don’t want to miss.Cost: Resident $5; Non-Resident $6 ages: 60 & up Location: Laurel-Beltsville Senior activity Center7120 Contee Road, Laurel 20707 Contact: 301-206-3355; TTy 446-6802

Montpelier Fall Jazz Series: John Ozment, Organ Trio

Date and Time: October 7, 8 pm Event Description: john Ozment is known at Montpelier forhis virtuosity on the piano. Come hear his organ trio play jazzwith a decidedly funky beat. ages: all ages Fee: $20/ticket. Call for information about purchasing aseries subscription. Discounts are available for seniors &members. Location: Montpelier Arts Center

9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708 Information: 301-377-7800, 410-792-0664; TTy 301-490-2329

Cafe Groove Coffee House for Teens

Date & Time: Friday, October 7, 7:30 pm Description: Cafe Groove Coffee House for Teens is amonthly teen program offered at different locations through-out the county. Teens ages 12-18 enjoy a mix of dance andpoetry, an open mic, and visual arts contests with cash prizes. ages: 12-18 Fee: $3/person Location: South Bowie Community Center

1717 Pittsfield Lane, Bowie 20716 Information: 301-249-1622; TTy 301-218-6768

Fall Doubles Tennis Tournament

Date & Time: Saturday, October 8 & Sunday, October 9, 8am- 6pm(Rain dates: October 15 & 16, 8 am-6 pm) Description:Register for a single elimination tennis tournament. Competein one of 3 categories: women's doubles, men's doubles andmixed doubles, for the following levels:Women's: 2.5-3.0; 3.5-4.0; and 4.5 & aboveMen's: 2.5-3.0; 3.5-4.0; and 4.5 & aboveMixed: 2.5-3.0; 3.5-4.0; and 4.5 & aboveThe deadline for entries is September 24, 4 pm. LightRefreshments will be provided.Cost: $20/person ages: 18 & up Location: Tucker Road Community Center

1771 Tucker Road, Fort Washington 20744 Contact: 301-248-4404; TTy 301-203-6030; Fax 301-248-1739

September 29 — October 5, 2011 — The Prince George’s Post —a7

Calendar of EventsSeptember 29 - October 5, 2011

EARTH TALK “Plan B” Is It a Roadmap for

Achieving Worldwide Goals of Stabilizing

PHOTO COURTESy ROTTENTOMaTOES

Ryan Gosling stars as a Los Angeles wheelman for hire, stunt

driving for movie productions by day and steering getaway

vehicles for armed heists by night. Though a loner by nature,

Driver can't help falling in love with his beautiful neighbor

Irene (Carey Mulligan), a vulnerable young mother dragged

into a dangerous underworld by the return of her ex-convict

husband Standard (Oscar Isaac).

Discrimination Committee legaldirector, said racial profiling hasaffected everyone who is per-ceived to be Arab or Muslim.

"It's been proven that racialprofiling is bad policing anddoesn't make the communitysafer," he said. "It wastesresources and the governmentshould not be engaging, or anygovernment program should notuse racial profiling."

"Islamophobia" has played apart in increasing racial profil-ing in the past decade, said Rep.John Conyers, D-Mich, who issponsoring the legislation in theHouse. He said racial profilinghas a long history in the UnitedStates connected with the legacyof enslavement.

"The cloud still follows usand I think that it was reinvigo-rated by 9/11 and 'flying whileArab,'" Conyers said.

Maryland, too, has had its tri-als with racial profiling.

The American Civil LibertiesUnion of Maryland sued theMaryland State Police to endrace-based traffic searches in

what was one of the nation'sfirst "driving-while-blackcases," according to ACLU ofMaryland spokeswomanMeredith Curtis. That case wassettled in 1995 and the policeagreed to not use racial profilingand to keep detailed records ofall motorists searched forreview by the court.

Again in 2010, the ACLU ofMaryland sued the MarylandState Police in the MarylandCourt of Appeals to turn overinvestigatory records showinghow the department handledracial profiling complaints.

"They're not interested intransparency related to thesecomplaints," Curtis said. "Whatwe're looking for is not whathappened with the individualofficers, we're looking forresponsiveness to these com-plaints and if a complaint wasn'tsustained. How seriously havethey been treating these com-plaints?"

Elena Russo, State Policespokeswoman, declined to com-ment because the issue is stillpending in court.

No data for traffic stops was

collected in 2010 for Marylandbecause the law requiring policeagencies to collect it hadexpired, according to TomSmith, Maryland Police andCorrectional TrainingCommissions director of policyand process review. Smith saidthe law becomes effective againon Jan. 1 after the GeneralAssembly reauthorized it.

Gerald Stansbury, MarylandNAACP president, also saidracial profiling has increasedsince 9/11.

"It's not just AfricanAmericans who are being pro-filed now," he said.

Sensitivity training is impor-tant to help end racial profilingand educate the public on theissue, Stansbury said. Policeshould make a stop when thereis probable cause of a crime, notbased on skin color or nationali-ty, he said.

Laura Murphy, ACLUWashington, D.C., director, saidthe country reverted to racialprofiling in three key areas:stopping people because of theirrace; immigration laws that tar-get Arabs, Muslims and Sikhs;

and the FBI using racial map-ping to identify the number ofmosques in a certain area.

"Racial profiling is ineffec-tive, racial profiling is costlyand racial profiling does notstand up for American values,"Murphy said. "In America,you're only supposed to beinvestigated if you are suspectedor engaged in criminal activity."

The ACLU still receivesnumerous complaints of peoplebeing stopped on I-95 becauseof their race, she said.

"We still have strong evi-dence today that AfricanAmericans are disproportionate-ly stopped on American streetsand highways," Murphy said."There's no lawful justificationfor it."

Cardin and Conyers are set tointroduce the End RacialProfiling Act this fall.

"When police use racial pro-filing they're wasting time andresources," Cardin said. "Theterrorists are smarter thanthat...We need to have goodpolice work. Good police workrequires good investigation."

Profile from A1

The new metro-accessibleDepartment of Housing andCommunity Development willbring jobs and growth to PrinceGeorge’s County while helpingbuild a greener, more sustain-able Maryland.”

Transit-oriented develop-ment (TOD) is a critical compo-nent of the State’s Smart, Greenand Growing initiative aimed atcurbing greenhouse gas emis-sions, sprawl development andtraffic congestion, while foster-ing economic growth. TODcreates compact, walkableneighborhoods around transit

stations and increases transitridership by creating destina-tions within a short walk of sta-tions. It also offers residents aconvenient commute to jobs,shopping and entertainment inthe region.

“The planned relocation of amajor state agency to the NewCarrollton Metro Station is abig win for the entire County,”said Prince George’s CountyCouncil Chair Ingrid M. Turner.“The Council is excited aboutthe prospects for future eco-nomic development initiativesacross the County spurred bythis important transit-orienteddevelopment.”

The thriving transit-orientedcommunity envisioned for theNew Carrollton Metro station isnow on its way to fruition,” saidCouncil Vice Chair Eric Olsonwhose Council district will nowhouse DHCD. “With today'sannouncement, the NewCarrollton station will soonbecome a dynamic center forjobs, housing, and retail.”

The developer for this pro-ject is Grand CentralDevelopment, whose principalsinclude Mr. Carl Williams, aPrince George’s County resi-dent. This new project receivedthe highest score total out of the16 qualified responses. It is a

mixed-use development ofretail, office, and apartments,where:

The first floor will consist ofapproximately 30,000 squarefeet of retail space;

The next four floors will beoffice space, leased primarily toDHCD, with a small portionbeing leased to the City of NewCarrollton; and the upper 22floors (400+ units) of marketand affordable rental housing;and

Total square footage is near-ly 700,000 square feet.

The expected move-in datefor the project is latesummer/early fall of 2013.

Housing from A1

Washington, DC – U.S.Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), amember of the Senate Financeand Budget Committees,released the following statementin support of President Obama’s“Plan for Economic Growth andDeficit Reduction.”

“We need more jobs inAmerica. Too many Marylanderswant to get back to work butcan’t find work through no faultof their own. President Obama ison the right track to put forward

a balanced, comprehensive planthat targets investments in pro-grams that will spur job growthin America while closing taxloopholes and waste in govern-ment that will help control ourbudget and reduce our deficits.We will never balance the feder-al budget unless we create morejobs to get more Americans backto work,” said Senator Cardin.

“I agree with the Presidentthat every American – includingmillionaires and billionaires –

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The American Red Cross, Greater Chesapeake andPotomac Region is honoring those who have struggledwith this disease with “Walls of Hope” at all blood dri-ves and donor centers throughout the month of October.Participants may write a small card in honor of a cancerpatient to post on the Wall Of Hope. Call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule a life-savingdonation appointment. Platelet donors can call 1-800-272-2123 to schedule an appointment.

Blood is often used to treat those undergoing treat-ment for all types of cancer, including breast cancer.Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy can kill redblood cells and platelets, and these patients rely onblood transfusions throughout their treatment toremain strong and recover. According to theAmerican Cancer Society, over 1.5 million people areexpected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2010 in theUnited States. Many of those patients will require

transfusions of blood and platelets.“This is a wonderful opportunity to give life to local

patients in need with a blood donation and show yoursupport of the fight against Breast Cancer” said Gary J.Ouellette, Chief Executive Officer for the GC&PRegion. “Many of us know someone who has beentouched by this disease, or by another form of cancer,and this give our donors the opportunity to share theirexperience with others while giving hope to patientswho may currently by fighting the battle.”

The “Wall of Hope” will be available at allAmerican Red Cross Donor Centers and participatingblood drives throughout October. In addition, all par-ticipants will receive a commemorative “I GaveHope” lapel pin (while supplies last). Blood dona-tions are needed to treat patients throughout theGreater Chesapeake and Potomac Region undergo-ing treatment for cancer, premature babies, traumavictims, transplant surgeries, those with chronic blooddisorders, and many others. Over 1000 units of bloodare needed daily to meet the needs of local patients.

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America’s shame: The numberof poor children is nearly thesame as the combined popula-tions of the states of Michiganand Arizona. The number ofpoor Black and Hispanic chil-dren is slightly more than theentire population of Michigan,and the number of poorinfants, toddlers, andpreschoolers is larger than theentire population of the stateof Minnesota.

This is a national disgrace.Parents like John and Brandyhave no control over the mas-

sive joblessness and foreclo-sures and misguided tax cutsfor the wealthy that have rav-ished our economy. Congressneeds to wake up and changecourse to protect children andtheir families.

We must stop this devasta-tion in our communities andprotect children from all bud-get cuts.

We need to invest in thehealth and education of ourchildren and create jobs fortheir parents without a day’sdelay. And every citizen andvoter should demand that theydo so in the richest nation onearth where there should be no

poor children at all.Marian Wright Edelman is

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the orphanS’ court forprince george’S county,

marylanDIn the Matter of:

NAKIYA DENELLA LYNCH,Minor

Guardianship No. GD-10167

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

a petition for the guardianship ofthe person of a minor child, namelyNakiya Denella Lynch an infantfemale born on January 22, 1999 atunknown to nancy Deneen lynchand father unknown, having beenfiled, it is this 3rd day of august,2011.

orDereD, by the orphan'scourt for prince george's county,maryland, that the respondent,father unknown, the natural fatherof the aforementioned child, ishereby notified that the aforemen-tioned petition for the guardian-ship of the person has been filed,stating the last known address ofrespondent as unknown.respondent, father unknown, ishereby notified to show cause on orbefore the 15th day of December,2011, why the relief prayed shouldnot be granted; and said respon-dent is further advised that unlesssuch cause be shown in writing andfiled by that date, the petitionermay obtain a final decree for therelief sought.

this order shall be published inaccordance with maryland rule 2-122(a), Service by posting orpublication.

cereta a. lee

regiSter of WillS for

prince george’S county

p.o. Box 1729upper marlBoro, mD 20772

101941 (9-22,9-29,10-6)

the orphanS’ court forprince george’S county,

marylanDIn the Matter of:

JORDAN HARDY, Minor

Guardianship No. GD-10174

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

a petition for the guardianship ofthe person of a minor child, namelyJORDAN HARDY an infantfemale born on march 4, 2004 atWashington, Dc to tiffany m.hardy and father unknown, hav-ing been filed, it is this 18th day ofaugust, 2011.

orDereD, by the orphan'scourt for prince george's county,maryland, that the respondent,father unknown, the natural fatherof the aforementioned child, ishereby notified that the aforemen-tioned petition for the guardian-ship of the person has been filed,stating the last known address ofrespondent as unknown.respondent, father unknown, ishereby notified to show cause on orbefore the 22nd day of December,2011, why the relief prayed shouldnot be granted; and said respon-dent is further advised that unlesssuch cause be shown in writing andfiled by that date, the petitionermay obtain a final decree for therelief sought.

this order shall be published inaccordance with maryland rule 2-122(a), Service by posting orpublication.

cereta a. lee

regiSter of WillS for

prince george’S county

p.o. Box 1729upper marlBoro, mD 20772

101943 (9-22,9-29,10-6)

NOTICE

in the matter of: felix arely alvarez

for the change ofname to:arely alvarez

In the Circuit Court forPrince George’s County, Maryland

Case No. CAE 11-22772

a petition has been filed tochange the name of felix arelyalvarez to arely alvarez.

the latest day by which an objec-tion to the petition may be filed isoctober 24, 2011.

marilyn m. Blandclerk of the circuit court for

prince george’s county, maryland

101974 (9-29)

MECHANIC'S LIEN SALE

under and by virtue ofcommercial law, Section 16-207

of the annotated code ofmaryland, the undersigned lienorwill sell the following vehicle(s) atpublic auction for storage, repairs,and other lawful charges on:

OCTOBER 7, 2011

AT 10:00 AM

2006 Ford Truck1FTPW14576KC83342

the auction will be held on thepremises of:

flemming automotive3832 West Streethyattsville md 20785

terms of Sale-caShlienor reserves the right to bid.

101984 (9-29,10-6)

Prince George’s Department of Housing and Community Development

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Notice of Funding Availability (NoFA)

ANDProgram Year 38 CDBG Application and Proposal Workshop

the Department of housing and community Development of princegeorge’s county, maryland will be accepting community DevelopmentBlock grant (cDBg) applications for program year 38, covering July 1, 2012to June 30, 2013. applications will be available on thursday, october 13,2011. the application submission deadline is monday, november 14, 2011at 5:00 p.m.

this proposal Workshop will provide an overview of the cDBg programand will provide participants with specific requirements in applying forthese funds.

in addition, community Development Block grant (cDBg) applicationsfor program year 38 will be available on that day, at the Department ofhousing and community Development located at 9400 peppercorn place,Suite 120, largo, mD, 20774 and on the county’s website:www.co.pg.md.us/government/agencyindex/hcD or by mail or emailupon request. the workshop date and times is as follows:

Date: thursday, october 13, 2011timeS: 08:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. place: prince george’s Ball room

2411 pinebrook avelandover, maryland 20785

participants are asked to r.S.V.p. by contacting the community planningand Development office on 301-883-5540 or 301-883-5570 or via e-mail at:mahuff@co.pg.md.us or lStaylor@co.pg.md.us

Sign language for the hearing impaired and interpretive services can bemade available. to request these services, please call 301-883-5576 ● tty(301) 883-5428.

prince george’s county affirmatively promotes equal opportunity anddoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, ethnic ornational origin, disability, or familial status in admission or access to bene-fits in programs or activities.

By authority of:eric c. Brown, DirectorDepartment of housing and community Development9400 peppercorn place, Suite 200, largo, maryland 20774Date: September 29, 2011

101985 (9-29)

NOTICEedward S. cohnStephen n. goldbergrichard e. Solomonrichard J. rogers600 Baltimore avenue, Suite 208towson, mD 21204

Substitute trustees,plaintiffs

v.

ruth morganernest morgan7007 Sourwood lanefort Washington, mD 20744

Defendants

In the Circuit Court for PrinceGeorge’s County, Maryland

Case No. CAE 10-29079

notice is hereby given this 27thday of September, 2011, by thecircuit court for prince george’scounty, that the sale of theproperty mentioned in these pro-ceedings, made and reported, willbe ratified and confirmed, unlesscause to the contrary thereof beshown on or before the 27th day ofoctober, 2011, provided a copy ofthis notice be published in a news-paper of general circulation inprince george’s county, once ineach of three successive weeksbefore the 27th day of october,2011.

the report of Sale states theamount of the foreclosure sale priceto be $229,500.00. the propertysold herein is known as 7007Sourwood lane, fort Washington,mD 20744.

marilynn m. BlanDclerk of the circuit court for prince george’s county, md.

true copy—test:marilynn m. Bland, clerk101983 (9-29,10-6,10-13)

NOTICEedward S. cohnStephen n. goldbergrichard e. Solomonrichard J. rogersrandall J. rollsDonald p. griswold600 Baltimore avenue, Suite 208towson, mD 21204

Substitute trustees,plaintiffs

v.

Davinder Singh1834 ray leonard roadhyattsville, mD 20785

Defendant

In the Circuit Court for PrinceGeorge’s County, Maryland

Case No. CAE 11-17718

notice is hereby given this 26thday of September, 2011, by thecircuit court for prince george’scounty, that the sale of theproperty mentioned in these pro-ceedings, made and reported, willbe ratified and confirmed, unlesscause to the contrary thereof beshown on or before the 26th day ofoctober, 2011, provided a copy ofthis notice be published in a news-paper of general circulation inprince george’s county, once ineach of three successive weeksbefore the 26th day of october,2011.

the report of Sale states theamount of the foreclosure sale priceto be $148,979.84. the propertysold herein is known as 1834 rayleonard road, hyattsville, mD20785.

marilynn m. BlanDclerk of the circuit court for prince george’s county, md.

true copy—test:marilynn m. Bland, clerk101981 (9-29,10-6,10-13)

NOTICE

in the matter of: Jessenia esmeralda iglesias-alfaro

Jennifer yamilet iglesias

for the change ofname to:Jessenia esmeralda iglesias-ramos

Jennifer yamilet iglesias ramos

In the Circuit Court forPrince George’s County, Maryland

Case No. CAE 11-18161

a petition has been filed tochange the name of Jesseniaesmeralda iglesias-alfaro toJessenia esmeralda iglesias-ramosand Jennifer yamilet iglesias toJennifer yamilet iglesias-ramos.

the latest day by which an objec-tion to the petition may be filed isoctober 24, 2011.

marilyn m. Blandclerk of the circuit court for

prince george’s county, maryland

101970 (9-29)

the orphanS’ court forprince george’S county,

marylanDIn the Matter of:

JE’ANA JANET THOMPSON,Minor

Guardianship No. GD-10038

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

a petition for the guardianship ofthe person of a minor child, namelyJE’ANA JANET THOMPSON aninfant female born on may 6, 1996at Kaiser, hayward, california toanna natasha Walls and JasonJerome thompson, having beenfiled, it is this 30th day of June,2011.

orDereD, by the orphan'scourt for prince george's county,maryland, that the respondent,anna natasha Walls, the naturalmother of the aforementionedchild, is hereby notified that theaforementioned petition for theguardianship of the person hasbeen filed, stating the last knownaddress of respondent asunknown. respondent, annanatasha Walls, is hereby notified toshow cause on or before the 20thday of December, 2011, why therelief prayed should not be grant-ed; and said respondent is furtheradvised that unless such cause beshown in writing and filed by thatdate, the petitioner may obtain afinal decree for the relief sought.

this order shall be published inaccordance with maryland rule 2-122(a), Service by posting orpublication.

cereta a. lee

regiSter of WillS for

prince george’S county

p.o. Box 1729upper marlBoro, mD 20772

101980 (9-29,10-6,10-13)