Pr. George’s Schools Chief Starts to Make Mark

Pr. George’s Schools Chief Starts to Make Mark

By Nick Anderson

How do you build public trust in a school system known for upheaval? What do you say about the statistics that show your students trail their peers across the state and nation?

The Pursuit of HappYness

On Ed Gordon's show,  News and Notes With Ed Gordon,  he highlighted Christopher Gardner; a single black father who was homeless and worked his way into a career on Wall Street.  Now there is a book the chronicles his struggles, 'the Pursuit of HappYness' 

Garnder's story has attracted the attention of Columbia who has decided to turn his life story into a movie with Will Smith playing the lead role.  Also co-starring is Thandie Newton.  Its release date is sometime in December.  I look forward to seeing this movie.  It is not often that we hear about single black fathers who raise their kids.  It is a well welcomed change. 

The Public Debate Over Energy and Climate Control

 

I had the distinct honor of attending my graduate school advisor and professor, Dr. Marion Hopkins Harris's discussion forum and signing of her new book: 'The Public Debate over Energy and Climate Control. Also Dr. Harris used some of my research in her book; so I as well as my group members was cited in her book!!!

In a nutshell the book examines the process for legislating and regulating energy policies in American government. Dr. Harris emphasizes the ongoing energy policy debate over how government should proceed with programs of conservation and climate control; and research and development programs for renewable energy sources.

I thought the discussion she presented was very informative. Dr Harris told us that the purpose for writing the book was to stimulate interest in this subject among students, young people and minorities of public policy and the lay audience.  Click here to view pictures of the book signing. 

Letters to a Young Brother: Manifest your Destiny

Hill Harper has a new book entitled: Letters to a Young Brother: Manifest your Destiny. 

 

This book could not have come at a better time.  Letters to a Young Brother is drawn from the humbling life lessons Hill learned on the road to his Ivy League education and beyond. Inspired by the countless letters and e-mails he has received from teens, Hill Harper set out to write a series of letters to young people that would catch the attention of even the most reluctant readers. A lot of black youth are in desperate need of guidance I plan on using his book for my mentoring program.  Blackvoices also conducted an audio interview with Hill Harper.

Tavis Smiley makes History

Tavis Smiley Makes History

By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices

Tavis Smiley has made history.  His new book ‘The Covenant with Black America,’ is currently Number One on ‘New York Times’ Best Seller list. And according to Third World Press, the book’s publisher, the trade paperback’s listing has made it the first African-American-owned publishing house to have a title listed on the coveted list.

A Marine’s Mother

This story is so sad. Shame on the Architect of the Capitol for not letting this lady off to see her son. This is crazy!!

A Marine's Mother

Last August, Danielette James, 58, a federal custodian who cleans congressional offices five nights a week, unsuccessfully pleaded with her bosses for time off to welcome home her son, a Marine who was returning to Camp Lejeune, N.C., after seven months in Iraq.

News – Arrests Made In Chevy Chase Home Invasion

Now why do criminals use other people's ATM cards? Don't they know that convenience stores and ATM machines have cameras?

Another concern I have is the way the media is spinning this story. Why do they keep emphasizing that Chevy Chase was an exclusive neighborhood. As if crime could never happen in these areas. This crime would have been just as bad if it had happened in S.E. DC or Oxon Hill, MD. What the media really needs to cover is why the residents of this "exclusive" neighborhood would leave their doors unlocked. Especially those who have kids. I don't care if yo live in Fort Washington, MD, Potomac, MD or Chevy Chase, it is 2006 and crime is everywhere.

News – Arrests Made In Chevy Chase Home Invasion

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Area Still Unprepared for Terror Attacks, Senate Panel Is Told

I know first hand that we are not prepared. In my Intergovernmental Seminar Class, I did research on Emergency Preparedness and what the Government is not directly telling us is that when it comes to terrorism and being prepared, they are holding us responsible for taking care of ourselves. If we were attacked and hit with a chemical agent right now. Where would you go? what would you do? Our President, staff and Congress have underground bunkers. What do regular tax paying citizens have? A do it yourself preparedness kit with water, non perishable food items and a flash light. If you visit your state and local government emergency preparedness websites that is what they recommend you do. So Congress needs to tell us something we don't all ready know

Area Still Unprepared for Terror Attacks, Senate Panel Is ToldBy Eric M. WeissNearly five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Washington region still lacks a strategic plan to guide preparations for any future attacks or to effectively spend hundreds of millions of homeland security dollars, federal and local officials told a U.S. Senate panel yesterday.

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Ehrlich in Awkward Spot on Rates-MD Politics

Ehrlich in Awkward Spot on Rates

The Republican governor declared himself a "neutral broker." It was an unexpected statement from the governor, who has repeatedly told Marylanders his job is to set the agenda on such pivotal matters. But it highlighted a rare dilemma for Ehrlich, the state's first Republican governor in a generation and one who has committed himself to improving the state's business climate. That has included remaking the state's utilities commission in what he describes as a pro-business mold.

By Ann E. Marimow and Matthew Mosk
Washington Post Staff Writers
Monday, March 27, 2006

The furor over rising electricity prices has caught Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. between his loyalty to the state's business community and an electorate bracing for bloated bills this summer. As Maryland lawmakers tried to squeeze concessions from the state's largest electric company last week and utility lobbyists hustled to Annapolis to preserve their interests, the Republican governor declared himself a "neutral broker."

Is Ehrlich strategy on rate hike working?

Is Ehrlich strategy on rate hike working?Friends and foes both wondering, but governor says he’s on the right courseFriday, March 24, 2006

by Thomas Dennison

Gazette Staff Writer

ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. has shown that he can stymie his political opponents by going around the Democratic-controlled General Assembly and boiling down complicated issues into terms the public understands.

However, in sharp contrast to the strategy he used during the medical malpractice debate two years ago, Ehrlich (R) is taking a more laid-back approach to the hyper-political 72 percent rate hike facing more than 1 million Baltimore Gas & Electric customers.
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