Conscious black power anmie directed by Ra-Khephera. Sample scribed from Remi Gamiette's creation Cable
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Bishop Eddie Long proclaims his innocence
LITHONIA, Ga. — Bishop Eddie Long, the megachurch leader accused in a series of civil lawsuits of sexual misconduct with teenage boys, vowed from the pulpit to thousands of supportive congregants on Sunday that he would contest the accusations.
Bishop Long, senior pastor of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, did not directly proclaim his innocence or specifically address charges that he had lured four young church members, now in their 20s, into sexual activity. But, to fervent applause and scattered fist pumps from two sets of worshipers, he pledged to legally challenge the claims against him.
“I have never in my life portrayed myself as a perfect man, but I am not the man that’s being portrayed on the television,” Bishop Long, 57, said.
He said the case would be resolved “in the court of justice” and added: “Please understand, I think this is the only place I’ll find justice. This thing, I’m going to fight.”
Bishop Long, labeling the past week as probably the most difficult period of his life, likened himself to David facing Goliath.
“I’ve got five rocks, and I haven’t thrown one yet,” he said.
In a statement last week, Bishop Long said, “We continue to categorically deny each and every one of these ugly charges.”
Anticipating his remarks on the matter, churchgoers filled the 10,000-seat church to nearly overflowing for both morning services. Bishop Long was received warmly, with standing ovations and shouts of “We love you.”
One exception was a man who attended the second service and was escorted out, according to an Associated Press report, after he stood and yelled, “We want to know the truth, man!”
Bishop Long, wearing a beige suit and toting an iPad, tailored the day’s sermon to his personal travails. “Many are the afflictions of the righteous,” he said, quoting a biblical phrase from the Book of Psalms, “but the Lord delivers him out of all of them.”
“Unfortunately, my brothers and sisters, life is filled with painful situations that make the time of joy and happiness not as magnificent as we would like,” he said in a subdued tone.
“Some way and somehow, we will become better and walk through this painful situation.”
Bishop Long seemed overcome by emotion over the outpouring of allegiance at the early service. Before speaking, he tapped his heart several times and pointed appreciatively at the congregants.
The pastor, a father of four, was accompanied by his wife, Vanessa. He cited several ministers from other churches who came in support.
During his remarks, ushers handed out tissues to those in tears.
A church elder closed the early service by twice saying, “We stand by our pastor.”
New Birth says it has 25,000 members, many drawn by the message championed by Bishop Long that wealth and material prosperity are blessings from God that should be embraced. The church’s property fills 240 acres east of downtown Atlanta, and it was buzzing before sunup Sunday, with many attendees waiting at the still-locked church doors.
The church is stadiumlike, with a lower and upper deck, multicolored spotlights, six large video screens and loudspeakers that hang from the ceiling, spilling out gospel songs from a rousing 11-piece band. The service is recorded and sold within minutes after it is over on DVDs and compact discs.
A gift shop offers snacks, books, music and apparel bearing the New Birth logo.
Mr. Long’s accusers contend that he gained their trust by plying them with gifts, employing them and taking them on overseas trips on his private jet.
But other members of the church dismissed the accusations.
“I don’t believe the charges,” said Katrina Maben as she exited with her husband and two children. “I love my pastor.”
She expressed similar affection for New Birth.
“I’ve been going here for 10 years, and I’ve never felt God’s presence the way I feel it here,” Ms. Maben said. “My life has changed since I came here
Friday, September 10, 2010
Do you have a worm in your brain?
This is an example of a parasitic roundworm, Ascaris, in a young child. Trichinella is responsible for the most serious roundworm-caused disease, which is known as trichinosis. They live in pigs’ intestines and produce young that make their way to muscle tissue and form tough cysts.
A Phoenix Woman was diagnosed with a brain tumor during surgery to their surprise the tumor was a worm from eating pork or someone handling uncooked pork without washing their hands....So not only can you get it from eating it it can be transferred from unwashed hands!
Monday, September 6, 2010
Summer Splash Festival and Youth Resource Fair
Pharaoh's Summer Splash Festival and Youth Resource Fair
Event: Summer Splash Festival and Youth Resource Fair
Date: Saturday & Sunday, September 11, 12, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. to 8
Location: Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom Adventure Park, 1101 N. California Street, Redlands, CA 92374
Target Population: Youth (Pre-School thru 12th Grade). Parents are encouraged to attend with their children.
Focus: (A) To provide educational, health, employment, and social service resource information and materials to youth and their families in order to increase their knowledge and of community resources available to improve their quality of life; and (B) To provide needed Back-To-School supplies and an affordable Family Fun-Day Festival for low and moderate-income families during these economically stressful times.
Program Overview: Young Visionaries and Youth Direction Program Summer Splash Festival and Youth Resource Fair is part of our continual back to school community outreach. The Young Visionaries and Youth Direction Program Summer Splash Festival and Youth Resource Fair will feature the following activities and services:
• Guest Speakers and Presentations:
A Special 911 Commemoration Ceremony with ROTC Color Guard and Guest Speaker Education Speaker A Motivational Guest Speaker
A Youth and Community Action Speaker
A Positive Parenting Speaker
• Entertainment: A Battle of the Bands, a Youth Talent Show, a Spoken Word/Poetry Slam
• Back to School Giveaways and Prizes: The event will provide 2,000 backpacks to every youth on a first come first served basis. School supplies and a gift bag, provided by sponsors. Special Giveaways to include books, shoes, electronic devices (mp3's, DS, etc) and CD's for older youth, as well as any coupons or gift cards that can be provided.
• Youth Service and Program Providers: All youth service providers in the area will be invited to provide information inclusive of Boys and Girls Clubs of n Bernardino, Redlands, Rialto, and Riverside; the Young Visionaries Leadership Academy Pistol to Pencils Program, Homestreet Publishing’s Let’s Write Out Loud Poets and Youth Direction Program.
• Education and Academic Support Providers: All area providers of tutorial and academic support services are invited to present their information and materials so that students and parents are informed as to where they can obtain affordable and accessible academic support and tutoring for their children. The Superintendents of Riverside and San Bernardino County Schools, as well as the area school districts (San Bernardino, Riverside, Jurupa, Alvord, Fontana, Rialto, Colton, Rancho Cucamonga, etc) will be asked to participate. Area Colleges, Universities, and Vocational Schools will be asked to participate and provide enrollment information and "How to Prepare for College" information.
• Children's Zone: Targeting Preschoolers to age 7, with services and activities inclusive of storytellers, play and activity area, free "Learn to Read" materials, child care provider information, parent support service providers and, and all Riverside County and San Bernardino County 'First 5' providers.
• Sports and Fitness Activity Corner: For ages 8 to 18. Sports activities and information from youth sports league providers in order to encourage parents to enroll their youth in positive activities inclusive of Pop Warner and other Youth Football Leagues, Soccer Leagues, Basketball, Little League, T-Ball, Track and Field, Swimming Lessons, Gymnastics, and other extramural sports and Fitness Activities.
• Health and Health Eating Instruction and Demonstration: This will be a section involving 5-A- Day (Fruits and Vegetables) and other Nutrition information and demonstrations involving the nutrition divisions of both Riverside and San Bernardino counties, and other healthy food organizations and organic Farmer's Market samples. Also all health providers will be invited to present their materials including public health agencies, and area HMO's (IEHP, Molina, etc) and community health organizations such as Inland Health, First Chance Y-Chow, B.A.S.I.A.,
• Creative Arts Corner: To inform youth and their families of local opportunities for their children to take part in music, visual, written, and performance arts either through formal lessons or through joining an organization that provides such services to their members and participants, inclusive of organization such as the Inland Conservatory for the arts, Abstract Minds visual arts program, SOS youth performance project, and area dance programs including, Brelan Dance Studio, Folklorico Dancers, Riverside Ballet, etc
• Job and Career Resource Section: Representatives from employers who hire youth, vocational training providers, representatives from area Work Investment Board offices and One-Stop Centers, Police and Sheriff Academy recruiters, and military recruiters from the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines, and Air Force, the California Conservation Corps, the Job Corps, the Inland Empire Conservation Corps, etc.
Collaborating Partner Organizations: Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom, DA List, Improve Business and Community Association, and Collaborating Youth Organizations. In addition to assisting in the planning of the event, these agencies will provide additional assistance and at least 50 Volunteers (including Youth Leaders) during the event to facilitate a smooth and safe operation that is enjoyable and secure for families and their children.
Ruben Herndon
President/CEO
CrackDown Productions 2010
cell (909) 991-9683
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