Tariq Nelson

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Canceled by the Democrats

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The WHO says that we are near a pandemic Wash your hands! Stay home if you are sick!
The World Health Organization warned on Wednesday that a global flu pandemic was imminent, raising its threat level as the swine flu virus spread and killed the first person outside of Mexico, a toddler in Texas.
“Influenza pandemics must [...]

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I have to wonder why they are not closing the border - or at least testing those coming into the country in order to contain the infections and the virus is constantly evolving
In the meantime, the best thing to do is to frequently wash your hands and stay away from the sick (and if you [...]

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According to this article children need recess as well as work
New research suggests that play and down time may be as important to a child’s academic experience as reading, science and math, and that regular recess, fitness or nature time can influence behavior, concentration and even grades.
A study published this month in the journal Pediatrics [...]

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As I figured, the election of Obama would begin a new emphasis on excellence in education and business. Now we are beginning to see a few documentaries and shows that reflect it

There are similar ones coming on CNN, BET and HBO

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From an article by Marjorie Valbrun

One boy tried three times to put his feelings into words, but he just could not get a full sentence out. On the fourth try, he put his head down on his desk and began to cry. His classmates crowded around to comfort him. Some put their arms around his [...]

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This child lost 320 pounds

Looks like another person in that household could stand to lose a few pounds

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While every other adult population in industrialized nations is getting taller, a study claims that black American women are actually getting shorter. Say what you want, but diet and exercise seem to be pretty important things to emphasize during childhood.
Story excerpts are below the fold

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A reader emailed the trailer below. It is a documentary entitled “Man Up: The Exploration of a Fatherless Nation” which explores all aspects of Fatherlessness in the black community. I plan to get it and view it with a gathering of friends and discuss ways we can work to improve the situation rather than simply [...]

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More than 79% of Americans feel “the most significant family or social problem facing America is the physical absence of the father from the home.” Research shows that the lack of a father in the home correlates closely with crime, educational and emotional problems, teenage pregnancy, and drug and alcohol abuse.
In an effort to show [...]

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After Adam’s murder, John Walsh could have quietly lived his life with the rest of his family. But he resolved to try to prevent this sort of thing from happening to another family and has worked tirelessly for the past 27 years. I admire him.
But in spite of the quiet strength he has displayed, it [...]

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In the difficult times ahead, we will all need to develop this kind of mentality
From Change.gov:
Over this holiday week, many Americans have taken the time to reflect upon the role of service in their communities.
One theme runs throughout the stories and suggestions that were submitted: folks are fired up to take part in President-elect Obama’s [...]

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Bill Cosby was back in my home state giving a strong message to kids. From Black Voices

Five minutes in, Bill Cosby interrupted Greenwood High School student Jocelyn Steele’s speech Thursday about youth taking control of their lives.
“Is this wonderful or not?” Cosby said. “She is telling you where the bridge is out.”
The comedian then instructed [...]

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Will Smith and Tony Romo both made an impromptu visit to a Dallas area high school
Both of them gave a positive message to the kids.
“Remember two words: FEARLESS and RELENTLESS” - Will Smith
“Every passing moment, you have another chance to turn it all around” - Tony Romo

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