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By: Shane Meyer The Public “There are few things more dangerous than propaganda disguised as journalism,” reads one conclusion from a study by SUNY Buffalo State professor Dr. Andrea B. Nikischer, who has delved into the past year of reporting on education by the Buffalo News.If we extrapolated her findings—and borrow the phrase quoted above—we could conclude that there are in fact few things more dangerous than the News’s education reporting.“Propaganda and Policy: An Investigation into Alleged Anti-Teacher’s Union and Pro-Charter School Bias in the Buffalo News” is the title of Dr. Nikischer’s report, which takes a deep look into the reporting done by the News with regard to charter schools and Buffalo Public Schools. The study demonstrates that two distinct stories are being told: The first gives readers an uncritical look at charter schools, promoting them as the answer to the perceived failure of the city’s so-called failing public schools, while the second gives an overwhelmingly negative portrayal of Buffalo Public Schools, along with their teachers and union.“As Buffalo has only one traditional newspaper, and virtually no other mainstream media sources in the county provide detailed coverage of the Buffalo Public Schools or school reform, the power of articles published on these issues is immense,” notes Dr. Nikischer, an assistant professor at Buff State’s Adult Education

Por: Carlos DePonceEn medio de la campaña estadista a favor de pedirle a la Casa Blanca que “destituya” al gobernador Alejandro García Padilla, el comisionado residente en Washington, Pedro Pierluisi, expresó su solidaridad con ese movimiento simbólico, pero advirtió que el cambio de gobierno se puede conseguir en las elecciones generales de noviembre de 2016.Al terminar esta semana, la petición sometida en la página de internet de la Casa blanca a favor de que el presidente Barack Obama y el Congreso saquen del poder a un gobernador electo por el pueblo, se acercaba a alcanzar las 100,000 firmas.“Puerto Rico no necesita un proceso

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By: Marcos LebronRochester authorities say they have seen a sharp increase in the number of heroin overdoses during the past year.The latest incident happened Wednesday when a woman in her early 20s overdosed on the drug, according to Rochester Police officer Gonzalez. She is expected to recover.We've seen an enormous uptick in these (cases) in the last six months to a year," he said.He estimates there have been roughly 60 heroin overdoses reported during the 12 months. Officers have also been arresting more people in possession of heroin during that time. In fact, the department sent out a warning to police officers to be careful when searching suspects because there

is the potential they could have a hidden needle.The other problem is that for every drug dealer we arrest, three replace them. If you drive up Clinton Street, you will find a drug dealer on every corner for two miles. In some cases, their can be 5 or 6 drug dealers on one block.” We are overwhelmed said

Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz and the Erie County Legislature announced the appointment of a new member to the Erie County Arts and Cultural Advisory Board (“Erie Arts Board”) that will administer the new, reinvigorated process for local cultural institutions to compete for county funding.“Today, I am proud to announce the appointment of Fernando Garcia Martinez as a member of the Erie County Arts and Cultural Advisory Board,” said Poloncarz.

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Department.Public school supporters have been critical of the News’s coverage, which has, they believe, unfairly and loudly echoed the agenda of Governor Andrew Cuomo, the Buffalo Board of Education majority, and the nationwide school privatization and high-stake testing movements. Now, for the first time, they can point to a qualitative study to back these claims.To undertake the study, Dr. Nikischer evaluated News articles published from October 1, 2013 to November 30, 2014. All articles—190 in total—were culled from the paper’s regularly published articles, SchoolZone blog posts, and opinion pieces. Each article was coded in three respects: 1) for content and tone (What is the article about? What is the tone—positive, negative or neutral?); 2) for general themes; and 3) whether to include the article in the study or not. The idea is to compare large sets of data and draw general conclusions based on the tone and content of the articles. Disqualified articles were those outside of the researchers’ ken and which had no relevance to the themes undertaken.Nikischer and her graduate assistant Vanessa Ludwig undertook the coding process separately in order to prevent bias contamination, finishing with a 99 percent inter-rater reliability—a measure which indicates the degree of agreement between independent coders. The articles that made it through the initial coding process were then moved to the content analysis portion of the study, in which the researchers identified positive signifiers (e.g. words such as good, effective, valuable, cost-saving, affordable, innovative, hard-working, etc.), and negative signifiers (e.g. expensive, ineffective, old, stubborn, broken, etc.). Tracking such signifiers while pairing them with previously identified themes allowed the researchers to judge with a reliable degree of objectivity what messages are being conveyed in the News’s daily reporting. The report found that the News is telling a one-sided story—a story that promotes the agenda of high-stakes testing and privatization advocates, and one that minimizes the achievements of Buffalo Public Schools, along with their administrators and teachers.“These topics receive very little independent coverage; when included in other stories the tone is ‘neutral’ or ‘negative,’” writes Nikischer.When it comes to covering charter schools, the News is markedly bullish. Those covered most positively include former state education commissioner John King, former state regent Robert Bennett, Cuomo, the Buffalo Board of Education majority (in particular, the “maverick” Carl Paladino), and District Parent Coordinating Council president Sam Radford.“In summary, all things in support of corporate school reform receive positive and/or neutral coverage-and lots of it,” Nikischer found.In point of fact, the study’s “tone quotient analysis” found that of 30 articles published on charter schools, 24 had a positive tone, while two had a negative tone and four had a neutral tone. Twelve of the articles—including two front-page Sunday morning spreads—were rated “positive-bias” in favor of charters, while 18 were rated “neutral.”Most disturbingly, the News never cites academic research to back any of their claims. For instance, Cuomo’s proposed teacher evaluation plan [the Annual Professional Performance Review, or APPR] got a ringing endorsement the day after he unveiled it in his budget address. Yet the very same program was later slammed by nearly every group of education stakeholders who presented budget proposals to the New York State Assembly. The News blindly followed Cuomo’s lead, ignoring the opinions of experts.Consider, too, the News’s position on Robert Bennett, former Board of Regents member, whose retention was the subject of a full-court press from the News’s editorial board during the months of February and March.“Regent Bennett’s hard work on education issues should be rewarded with another term,” read the title of the February 2 entry into the opinion pages. That was followed on February 20 by “Western New York legislators should unanimously back Bennett for a new term on the Board of Regents.” One week later, the News published a letter the title of which was “Bennett’s experience beneficial to students,” and still another letter a week after that titled “Let Bennett continue great work as Regent.” Five days later, after Bennett had withdrawn his name for consideration, the News wrote, “Ousting of reformer from Regents is a triumph of politics over education.”The narrative generated by the News painted Bennett as a non-controversial, logical choice. Yet, during this same time period, the News missed a big story which gave a look into Bennett’s role on the Board of Regents. As reported by Geoff Decker at Chalkbeat in February—the same month the News was busy with its Bennett hagiography—Bennett asked his fellow Regents “to overturn short-term renewals the State Education Department had recommended for three Buffalo charter schools.”The New York State Education Department had recommended that renewals should not have been granted for the full five-year period because of underwhelming performance at each of the three schools: Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School, West Buffalo Charter School, and Western New York Maritime Charter School.NYSED recommended a four-year renewal term for the Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School, “based on the school’s mixed academic performance across the Grade 7 through 12 program and limited academic performance in the school focus areas of mathematics and science.” Both the West Buffalo Charter School and the Western New York Maritime Charter School were also recommended for short-term renewals for similar problems with performance.“Bennett said he vouched for the schools, which deserved full, five-year renewals, and the board went along with his request—an unusual move that the Senior Deputy Commissioner Ken Wagner and some Regents advised against,” wrote Decker.In other words, reform and accountability are words that apply to Buffalo Public Schools but not Buffalo’s charter sector. The reason the News was so up in arms regarding Bennett’s departure from the Board of Regents is because they know he had the will and authority to push the agenda it supports even when it means undermining state education standards. The News painted Bennett as bold reformer, but it’s a half story—one that, as Dr. Nikischer’s research points out, the News has gotten accustomed to telling. The bias is at full pitch on the paper’s editorial page: Each one of 51 opinion articles produced by the editorial board confirmed the themes identified by the tone and content analysis.“The Buffalo News has made a choice to position schools (administrators, teachers, union) as the root problem instead of positioning poverty as the root problem,” she writes.The Buffalo News believes that it has the answers and seeks to advocate, not report, she concludes: “…its reporters have positioned themselves as education experts, rather than education reporters.”

Furthermore, the News has neglected to learn what’s happening in the broader educational establishment. Dr. Nikischer found that the paper never, in any of the articles surveyed, used academic research to back its claims. They have shut out competing voices in the community—as well as competing voices in New York State and national press—and gone their own way. Dr. Nikischer recommends two courses of action—the first for the News and the second for concerned subscribers: 1) hire an ombudsman to “monitor education content and delivery”; 2) “public school supporters should seriously consider cancelling their newspaper subscriptions and boycotting Buffalo News advertisers.”“As the opinion articles are very strongly written, I reviewed the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics. After review, I determined that [the News] is walking a line of ethical appropriateness,” she concludes.Here one must anticipate an argument—that the News’s coverage of charter schools is more positive because charter schools are simply better than public schools. An obvious objection presents itself in the behavior of Bennett, who insisted on full renewals for three underperforming Buffalo charters, while the News reeled off editorial after editorial in his favor. A much simpler objection is that the job of a newspaper is not to advocate on behalf of the powerful but to question their motives in the service of the dispossessed. “A city with one newspaper…is like a man with one eye,” wrote the great press critic A. J. Liebling, “and often the eye is glass.”

dirección del Partido Nuevo Progresista (PNP) desde la gobernación de Luis Fortuño.Pierluisi, presidente del PNP, dijo el miércoles estar consciente de la campaña, pero “el partido como tal no ha asumido posición en cuanto a eso”.En el pasado, el comisionado Pierluisi ha rechazado la idea – que inicialmente impulsaron grupos conservadores, como la American Future Fund (AFF) –de que el Congreso, que es el que tiene el poder sobre la isla, nombre una junta financiera administrativa que le arrebate al gobernador Alejandro García Padilla el manejo de la crisis fiscal.“Hemos estado fiscalizando y ofreciendo soluciones. Esta administración no ha dado resultado, pero la mejor manera de salir del gobernador García Padilla es ganando las próximas elecciones y en eso estoy enfocado”, indicó Pierluisi.Pierluisi, no obstante, rechazó la idea de un referéndum revocatorio, una propuesta con la que en el pasado han coqueteado políticos del PNP. “No lo favorezco. Para eso tenemos elecciones cada cuatro años”, agregó.El PNP está, por su parte, en el proceso de recoger firmas para pedir la admisión de Puerto Rico como estado 51, con el propósito de respaldar la legislación 727 del comisionado Pierluisi que impulsa que el Congreso se vincule con un referéndum pro estadidad en la Isla.Hasta hoy, el PNP tenía sobre 33,000 cartas. La meta es enviarla al Congreso alrededor de 100,000.

Gonzalez”. "We're starting to see more needles in the community where we didn't see them in the past," Gonzalez said.So why the increase in heroin use? Gonzalez said its part of a national trend. Production of opium is on the rise and making its way to the United States. The drug is also much more pure than it was back in the 1960s and 1970s when it became prevalent in the United States. That allows it to be snorted, which might entice some people to use it who would otherwise be turned off by the idea of having to inject it with a needle. He said they are also seeing younger people using the drug. It's not uncommon for users to be in their early 20s.A recent Department of Health report found that the number of people being treated for heroin use has soared in the City of Rochester. In 2013, heroin accounted for nearly 32 percent of addiction treatment admissions compared to just more than 3 percent in 2000.Local addiction treatment professionals say they have definitely noticed more people seeking help for heroin addiction. Kendra Brown, a supervisor at the Drug Abuse treatment Center, said that for a while they were seeing more people struggling with prescription drug addiction, but that has changed."We have seen that shift towards an increase of actual heroin use, and sometimes that is coupled with alcohol and other substances," she said.She added that the withdrawal process for heroin addicts is particularly difficult, with patients experiencing intensified flu-like symptoms. The center provides a safe place for patients to detoxify and has started a women's treatment group focused on helping them overcome prescription drug and heroin addictions. She said it is important for individuals who go through detoxification to follow up with in-patient or out-patient therapy.

“This board is responsible for administering our new, reinvigorated process for cultural institutions, both large and small, to compete for County funding to be included in the annual budget. The board will have the responsibility to scrutinize every application to ensure funding is allocated objectively and based on need and merit. While the significant role of arts and culture to not only our local economy but also our overall quality of life cannot be understated, this process will ensure the taxpayers get the highest return on their investment possible.”Fernando Garcia Martinez said, “I am humbled by the opportunity to serve the Erie Arts Board and I would like to thank County Executive Poloncarz and the Erie County Legislature for the tremendous amount of faith he has put in me to administer a ridged but fair County cultural funding process. The recreation of a funding process and the selection of these highly qualified and well respected board signals a new attitude towards the culturals by the Poloncarz administration and the Erie County Legislature that is very welcomed. The balanced mix of financial, legal and arts advocacy experience will serve the board well as we evaluate organizations on their worthiness to receive public funding.”Mr. Martinez is Amherst resident and currently serves as a Vice- President at Bank of America and owner of Panorama Hispano News Media LLC.Poloncarz added, “Rather than arbitrarily deciding who should get County funding like the prior administration did, we have developed a new application process to appropriation funding for our cultural institutions that has been greatly streamlined.

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Noticias de BuffaloSummer Camp at The Bell CenterRegister today!The Bell Center will offer full day summer camp program Monday to Friday starting June 30th- August 29th, Summer camp will provide youth in grades K-8 focused activities in education, character development and health and wellness and allow exposure to indoor and outdoor activities and cultural events in and outside the city of Buffalo. Daily activities wil also include a healthy breakfast, lunch and snack.Weekly themes will center on building the character of Education principals, respect, responsibility, tolerance, perseverance, kindness, empathy, cooperation, integrity, and bullying.Weekly activities: English Langue arts, Math tutorial, Inspirational Guest Speakers, Arts and Crafts, exercise, swimming, music, gym play and field trip.For more information contact: Summer Program Director Grades K-8: Donna Glasgo at: 716 845-0485 Ext. 223 or email: dglasgow@thebellecenter.org The 2015 Summer Youth Employment ProgramCouncilman David Rivera announced that the 2015 Summer Youth Internship Program is now underway. The program will provide six weeks of meaningful employment and work-readiness training to city youth this summer. He also called upon local businesses to join him in his goal of providing an increased number of summer youth employment opportunities in the city of Buffalo.Buffalo Youth interested in applying for Summer Jobs can download an application at www.city-buffalo.com or pick one up at Buffalo City Hall in room 1701. Summer Youth Applications must be returned by Friday, May 1, 2015.To be eligible for this program you must be a City of Buffalo resident between the ages of 14 and 21 and you must turn age 14 by May 1, 2015 For more information call Councilman David Rivera office at: (716)-851-5125 or (716) 856-8139 x3102

13h Annual Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade of WNYBy: Yolanda Martinez-Rodriguez, PRH Day Parade President The Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade Association of WNY has always sponsored events that are intended to be a celebration inclusive of all Hispanics, and to encourage pride in our Hispanic Heritage. As the Hispanic community (Mexicans, Dominicans, Cubans, Colombians, and others from the Caribbean, Central American and South American Hispanic countries) continues to grow in the Western New York area, we feel that by enhancing our name, all those groups will feel the pride in raising their flags, and in sharing in their cultural costumes, music and food when participating in a wonderful celebration of Hispanic Heritage. Last year there were over 2,000 participants representing over 70 organizations from throughout Western New York. We look forward to this year’s events with great excitement as more groups participate and celebrate.We invite everyone to mark their calendars and come celebrate the13h Annual Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade of WNY, Saturday, September 12th, 2015 starting at 1:00pm in front of Buffalo City Hall and marching north on Niagara Street (Avenida San Juan). There will be amusement rides, great food and a free concert imediately following at LaSalle Park, on Buffalo’s beautiful waterfront. Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY to hold Annual BreakfastThe Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY will hold its third annual community breakfast on Saturday June 13, 2015 at 9:00 am. Event will be held at: Templeton Landing 2 Templeton Terrace. Buffalo, NY. Cost for event is $30.00.

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Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program offered at The Belle CenterThe Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program at The Belle Center offers an innovative full day of learning from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. with a Certified Teacher & Support Staff. Utilizing the Houghton Mifflin PRE-K Curriculum it provides “a hands-on, minds-on curriculum that is based on scientific research. Aligned with key Pre-K learning goals, it provides children with the foundational skills they need to succeed as lifelong learners” (www.eduplace.com). UPK at The Belle is FREE and is currently open to any Buffalo resident who is 4 years of age by 12/31/12. The UPK program also offers:• Nutritious Meals• New Enclosed Playground• Full Size Gym• 5 Lane Lap Pool with Certified Life GuardContact: The Belle Child Care Center Director - Laurie Beck: 716-845-0485 ext. 217 or 218

Parents Group Leader Wants Feds Takeover of BPSBuffalo, NY - We've seen a lot of parents upset at the way Buffalo schools are run. But rarely has it gone as far it did today.Some parents came forward claiming the schools would be better off in the hands of the federal government.They say they're upset with a district that only graduates 55.5 percent of its students, and has faced state and federal complaints for not letting students transfer out of failing schools and disproportionately suspending African-American students.As Samuel Radford of the District Parent Coordinating Council puts it "Right now we need somebody who has the power to implement a solution." Radford says that somebody would be a receiver or special master appointed by a federal judge or the Federal Education department to replace the school board and superintendent in leading and operating the Buffalo School District.That is based on what he feels are the district's shortcomings and failings, and the prior involvement of the Education Department's Office of Civil Rights review of discrimination complaints"We have children that have to fall further and further behind and the federal law tries to prevent that. Right now the district is breaking the law and they allowed to," Radford said.

School Board President James Sampson says he understands the frustration and perhaps the need to discuss this idea but adds "If you have a receiver and you don't do anything with the rules and the union contract and bureaucracy that seems to have a difficult time moving forward then I'm not sure that a receiver in and of itself would be effective."Radford admits he has not discussed his federal takeover idea with anyone at the federal level.2 On Your side asked "How realistic is this that they will get involved...the way the structure is set up, it's state taxation and regulation?" Radford replied "Well here;'s how realistic it is. Last year in December Mrs. Elliott put in a complaint. By February the office of civil rights was in this district saying that woo...there's a problem here."But it turns out the state is already thinking takeover. Remember the strong words of Governor Cuomo when we asked him about Buffalo's school issues back in 2013. Cuomo said "Whether it's a takeover by the state, a mayoral takeover, or a charter school...there's gonna have to be a death penalty for failing schools."The state education department again says they are looking at the so-called Massachusetts model for a state takeover. School Board President Sampson says he has heard it's in the Governor's proposed budget bill. State education officials say they do not feel any federal takeover plan is necessary.Radford says he'll accept either the state or the feds to takeover if it improves the city schools. But he feels the Governor won't get it approved by the state legislature because of the teacher's union influence.

Working To Make A Difference / Join Us!/NosotrosBy: Wilmer Olivencia, Jr.For the past several months a group of individuals that I consider think tankers have been sitting around a table discussing the political future of our community. We discussed the apathy that exist among the citizens here in Buffalo and asked the question why? We compared today with yesterday and looked at what motivated our people to vote and get involve with the political process. Looking at yesterday as far back as the early 70’s and 80’s were advocacy and leadership ran rapid for equality and accessibility to our elected officials for employment at all levels of government. We realized that the common denominator were JOBS! Yes, the opportunity to earn money to sustain family has always been the great motivator for our community. There have been many civic organizations that have tried to penetrate and impact the political process and while they were active provided positive results. However most of them have been dissolved. Despite bumps and bruises, there is one organization that still stands strong… NOSOTROS.NOSOTROS, translated in English means “we” or “us” meaning that “we can do it” was created by Augustin”Chito” Olivencia in the 1980’s. He realized that the only way we could have a voice would be to join forces among all groups within the Latino community and begin working for a common cause. The mission would be to create a political presence among the status quo. Not only endorsing candidates but also holding them accountable. To stand behind the candidates that we would endorse, running voter registration drives, collecting signatures, putting up signs and anything else that came along with getting out the vote. There are not many politicians that don’t know who NOSOTROS is and what we stand for. Therefore, the group has recommended that we make NOSOTROS stronger than ever. We have created a meeting to invite all those individuals that are interested in joining the organization, individuals that are serious about the development of the Latino community when it comes to the political process and individuals that are interested in running for public office.

We truly hope you can make it but please come only if you are serious in contributing productively to the group. We are excited to take NOSOTROS to a whole new level and look forward to having you be a part of it. We have wasted a lot of time in our community and look forward to making up for it by developing leaders and working with all those that can contribute to a better tomorrow for our children and community. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 716-578-6254.

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Noticias de RochesterNational Program Aimed At Reducing Violence And Improving Community Relations Comes To RochesterStudents Help Lead The First Community Forum With Members Of Law Enforcement Last month group of Rochester City School District students will shared their personal experiences related to violence, crime and culture with local law enforcement officials from 10-11:30 am at Wilson Foundation Academy, 200 Genesee Street. The focus was to begin a dialogue that leads to better understanding, collaboration and eventual reduction in crime and improved relationships between youth and law enforcement. This will be the first community forum to take place in Rochester under the direction of the Rochester Latino Theater Company, in collaboration with multiple local groups, such as IBERO, City of Rochester community and R-Centers, and the FR=EE Juvenile/Criminal Justice Action and Change workgroup. “As the only dual-language nonprofit in Rochester, Ibero is a strong supporter of the Rochester Latino Theater Company and efforts to improve community relationships. In any and all efforts to improve the City of Rochester, it’s important to engage the people who actually live there. We need to ask teens what life is like for them, why they struggle, why they turn to gangs,” says Ibero’s Director of Development and Communications, Tricia Cruz. “Our goal is to bring impactful experiences and programs to local students. We want to help build a stronger community by engaging our youth and law enforcement in honest discussions about what they’re dealing with on a day-to-day basis,” says Annette Ramos, founder of the Rochester Latino Theater Company and producer of the local Westside Story production that played at the Kodak Theater in November. Event organizers also include City of Rochester staff, Ray Mayoliz, manager of Youth Outreach & Violence Prevention, and Moses Robinson, youth advocate and school resource officer. The community forum taking place this month is part of the West Side Story Project, which provides an opportunity for law enforcement agencies to partner with a nontraditional partner, such as a local theater company. Together, they work on developing new approaches to gang prevention, youth-police relations, and cultural conflict.The four specific goals of the West Side Story Project are as follows:• To use theater and drama to start dialogs between youth and law enforcement officers about youth and gang violence and youth/police relationships• To use theater and drama to give youth tools to deal with their own internal conflicts and conflicts with others• To engage interested youth in producing, with the assistance teaching artists, their own art and drama based on themes of West Side Story• To engage the adult community in a dialog about youth violence, gangs, and strategies to address system-wide responses to at-risk youthThe project provides an opportunity for middle and high school students to participate in activities designed to engage youth and members of law enforcement agencies in conversations about gang and youth violence prevention, youth–police relationships, and immigration and racial/ethnic relations. Simultaneously, it introduces youth, particularly those considered at-risk, to a world far away from their everyday lives—the experience of live musical theatre and the opportunity to create their own art and drama based on themes from West Side Story while working with professional actors and teaching artists.So far, the local Westside Story Project has completed an anti-gang program with more than 45 students at the Avenue D R-Center, James Monroe High School, and Hillside Family of Agencies. Organizers are currently working with dozens of other students in the City of Rochester. Participants will be surveyed after this month’s forum and all future forums. Summer of Opportunity Program/ Jobs – (SOOP) 2015The Summer of Opportunity Program (SOOP) is an employment and training program for youth ages 14-20 and who are still in high school. The programis designed to provide training and employment opportunities to youth whilemaking a direct connection to success in school. Summary of ActivitiesAfter an application is submitted, youth attend the following sessions:Job Readiness Training (JRT): Youth will receive employment training that develops communication, interpersonal, and interviewing skills that help with preparedness for employment.Prescreening: Youth will have the opportunity to practice and apply learned Job Readiness skills in a mock interview. Students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge of professional attire, behaviors, and interview techniques that they have learned. They are rated on their interview and given useful tips and feedback for future use.Parent Orientation:Bureau of Employment Skills Training and Youth Sevices provides parent support and family development as a core component of its offerings. SOOP seeks to involve and inform parents as partners in their children’s development. One-hour parent orientations provide necessary information that help youth be successful in the process, and also provide question and answer opportunities.Interviews: Students who complete all requirements will have an opportunity to competitively interview for appropriate summer employment opportunities. Employment: Youth employees earn hands-on training and work experience during a 6-8 week summer employment opportunity with area employers. How to apply to be a Youth Participant in Summer of Opportunity Click here below to apply on-line https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=PtDJD%2fc2eX8tCaKpEYhvZg%3d%3d For more informationSOOP Applicants and employers call 585-428-6366. The Summit 2015Upstate Latino Summit: The Power of the Growing Latino MarketAn opportunity to network with influential leaders from the upstate region! Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse and Albany will all be represented at this year’s Upstate Latino Summit. Business professionals, community leaders and elected officials are strongly encouraged to attend. Panelists will provide analysis on trends, concerns and the benefit of engaging with these communities.September 16, 2015, Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 East Main StreetRochester, NY 14604

Tu ReflejoMujer FuerteUna mujer fuerte, es aquella que cuando tiene alguna preocupación o problema, escoge el rincón de la noche, donde nadie la vea, en la soledad oscura para desbordarse en llanto y así poder meditar, pensar, y hasta poder llorar si tiene que hacerlo.Una mujer fuerte, muestra una sonrisa en medio de su torbellino.Una mujer fuerte es aquella que da palabras de gozo a aquellos que sufren como ella, sin mostrar rastro de su sufrimiento interno.Una mujer fuerte es aquella que confía y tiene fe cuando muchos cuestionan su cordura.Una mujer fuerte es aquella que canta y baila para no dar paso a la tristeza que quiere arroparla.Una mujer fuerte es aquella que soporta, tolera y maneja los problemas ajenos más los suyos.Una mujer fuerte es aquella que encuentra consuelo brindando consuelo a los demás sin ser egoísta.Una mujer fuerte no es sólo poderosa: es pura valentía, es pura inteligencia, es pura audacia, es pura compasión, es puro amor.Una mujer fuerte no es sólo sinónimo de fuerza. Es sinónimo de Grandeza, de Gloria, de Honor.Una mujer fuerte es aquella coronada con fortaleza, vestida con esperanza, y calzada con comprensión.Una mujer fuerte es paciente, tolerante y valiente. No confundas sus lágrimas con flaquezas, con debilidad, ni delicadezas, pues cuando sus lágrimas brotan, la mayoría de las veces es porque su coraje interior se exterioriza y fluye a través de sus ojos.Una mujer fuerte es de las que renacen de las cenizas como el Ave Fénix, que vuela alto con sus enormes alas ardientes. Una mujer fuerte es la más hermosa que pueda existir. Tú mujer que me lees eres una de ellas. Sigue adelante. No desmayes, pues tu fe será recompensada de la meneara que menos esperas y cuando menos lo esperas.Por Damaris Cáceres Mercado

¡Que tu esperanza nunca se marchite!Muchas veces nos suceden situaciones en nuestras vidas que nos hacen perder la esperanza. Los cantazos son tan frecuentes que dejamos de creer y hasta pensamos disparates, pero eso es lo menos que debemos pensar pues nunca habrá carga sobre nosotros que no podamos cargar. Mientras más duro el reto más capacitados estamos para soportarlo pues de lo contrario, no nos sucedieran. Esos son los misterios universales. ¡Que tu esperanza nunca se marchite!Sigue creyendo aun cuando la gente pierda la esperanza.Sigue dando amor, aunque otros te odien y siembren odio.Sigue construyendo, aun cuando otros destruyan.Sigue hablando de Paz, aun en medio de una guerra.Sigue iluminando, aunque otros intenten apagar tu luz en medio de la oscuridad.Sigue sembrando, aunque otros pisen tu cosecha.Sigue gritando, aun cuando otros callen porque la verdad siempre está en tu ser.Sigue dibujando sonrisas en rostros llenos de lágrimas aunque tengas que dibujarlas en el tuyo propio.Sigue transmitiendo alivio, cuando veas dolor porque eso te ayudará a ser fuerte y así lograrás hacer fuertes a los demás.Sigue regalando motivos de alegría donde sólo haya tristezas.Insta a caminar al que decidió quedarse y ayuda a levantar del suelo a los que se han rendido. Porque en medio de la desolación, siempre habrá un niño que nos mirará, esperanzado, esperando algo de nosotros, y aún en medio de una tormenta, por algún lado saldrá el sol... y en medio del desierto crecerá una planta.Siempre habrá un pájaro que nos cante, un río que nos sacie la sed y una mariposa que nos brinde su belleza.¡Que tu esperanza nunca se marchite!Por Damaris Cáceres Mercado

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Fredonia offers Bilingual Extension Do you have the knowledge and skills to teach English or another language?Complete 18 credit hours at Fredonia and you’re one step closer to earning your bilingual extension.Evolve, Transform. Change the worldThe Certificate of Advanced Study in Bilingual Extension is for candidates who have current New York State (NYS) teacher certification. Qualified candidates who complete this six course program are eligible to take the NYSTCE Bilingual Education Assessment (BEA) and apple for the NYS Bilingual Extension. The NYS Bilingual educator has the knowledge and skills necessary to teach effectively in English and a target language of instruction (language other than English) in New York State public schools. The bilingual teacher understands the foundations of bilingual education, including the processes of first and second language acquisition and learning, models/methodologies of bilingual education, and the legal requirements and professional expectations related to bilingual education. The bilingual educator understands that language reflects a body of shared values and assumption that constitute a distinctive culture. Program OutlineEDU 518 Second Language Acquisition and Development TheoriesEDU 519 Curriculum Theory for the Second Language ClassroomEDU 540 Content Area English as a Second LanguageEDU 568 Foundations of Bilingual EducationEDU 555 Assessment and Evaluation of English Language LearnersEDU 671 ESOL/BE Practicum & Supervision (20 Day) Total Credit Hours for Program Completion: 18For more information contact:Graduate StudiesE230A Thompson HallState University of New York at FredoniaFredonia, NY 14063Phone: (716) 673-3808Fax: (716) 673-3712Graduate.Studies @fredonia.edu

Observer circulation drops 10.74 percentAs the local demographics of Dunkirk change readership of continues to drop. Circulation figures for US newspapers released Monday provided another dose of bad news for an industry that has seen a wave of bankruptcies, closures and cutbacks in newsrooms across the countryAverage daily US newspaper circulation declined 8.74 percent during the six months ending on March 31 compared with the same period a year ago, the Audit Bureau of Circulations said.Average Sunday circulation fell 6.54 percent during the October-March period, the bureau said.The latest ABC figures come as US newspapers grapple with declining print advertising revenue, eroding circulation and the migration of readers to free news on the web or specialty language paper such as Spanish and Asian A slight consolation: the 8.74 percent decline in average daily circulation for 602 newspapers reporting figures for October-March was not as steep as the 10.62 percent drop in the previous period.Of the top 25 US daily newspapers, The Wall Street Journal was the only one reporting a Monday to Friday circulation gain in the latest reporting period.The Wall Street Journal, which launched a New York edition on Monday in a bid to challenge The New York Times on its home turf, saw its circulation rise 0.5 percent in the period to 2.09 million.The Journal is one of the few US papers to charge readers online and Web subscriptions are counted in its circulation figures.Average circulation at USA Today, the second-largest US newspaper, declined 13.58 percent to 1.83 million while The New York Times saw its circulation fall 8.47 percent to 951,063.The Los Angeles Times, owned by the bankrupt Tribune Co, shed 14.74 percent to 616,606 while The Washington Post was down 13.06 percent to 578,482.The New York Daily News saw its circulation decline 11.25 percent to 535,059 while its rival, Rupert Murdoch's New York Post, shed 5.94 percent to 525,004.The Chicago Tribune, another Tribune Co. newspaper, lost 9.79 percent to 452,145 while the Houston Chronicle slipped 13.77 percent to 366,578.Other newspapers in the top 25 posting double-digit circulation declines were the Chicago Sun-Times, down 13.88 percent to 268,803, the Dallas Morning News, which dropped 21.47 percent to 260,659, and the Detroit Free Press, which lost 13.31 percent to 252,017.The San Francisco Chronicle shed 22.68 percent to 241,330 and New Jersey's Newark Star-Ledger was down 17.79 percent to 236,017.Bucking the trend were several smaller newspapers including the Naples Daily News of Florida, whose circulation was up 21.76 percent to 77,565, the Toledo Blade of Ohio which gained 6.30 percent to 117,704 and Pennsylvania daily the Allentown Morning Call, which was up 4.77 percent to 103,845.John Sturm, president and chief executive of the Newspaper Association of America, said the latest ABC figures "should come as no surprise" but do "not tell the whole story about the vitality of the newspaper industry.""Nearly 100 million adults continue to read a print newspaper every day and 168 million adults read a newspaper in print or online in the past week," Sturm said in a statement.

Willie Rosas your Council at LargeCouncilman Rosas was sworn in as Councilman-at-large on September 2nd, 2014. He will be the new Chair of the Economic Development Committee, and will sit on the Public Works and Finance Committees.A lifelong resident of the city of Dunkirk, Willie is a retired New York State Police-Trooper. Upon his retirement, he worked with Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. as the Emergency Services Manager and the Juvenile Justice Coordinator.Willie believes effective Communication among all parties involved is the key to enjoying a smooth and cohesive government. “As Councilman-at-large, I’ll do my best to address the concerns of all the citizens in this city.”

Boards and Committees:• Economic Development Committee, Chairman• Public Works Committee• Finance Committee• Dunkirk Local Development Corporation Board MemberContact Willie:716-338-7542wrosas@cityofdunkirk.com

SUNY Leaders Pushing for More Support of Public Higher EducationThe leadership from SUNY campuses in Western New York are calling on state legislators to support public higher education in the state. The President of State University of New York at Fredonia Dr. Virginia Horvath was among the leaders that took part in a gathering that was held Thursday on the Buffalo State campus. Dr. Horvath tells WDOE News about some of the programs they would like to see included in the upcoming state budget...Horvath says there is a five-year pilot program that she is pushing for that would benefit Fredonia and two other SUNY campuses that are located near the borderHorvath says the move would lower the out-of-state tuition to one-and-a-half times the state rate. Also attending the event was Jamestown Community College President Corey Duckworth.

POSITION: Interpretter - spanish/english • part-time (3-5 hrs/week)LOCATION: ACT Strive - 264 E. Main St., Fredonia, NY 21 E. Third St., Suite 210, Jamestown, NYREPORTS TO: ACT Strive Program Director JOB GROUP: V

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Mundo LatinoNueva postura del gobierno sobre el matrimonio gay Por Ricardo Cortés ChicoAnticipan que no se argumentará en contra de que se reconozcan las uniones entre parejas homosexuales (Puerto Rico) El secretario de Justicia, César Miranda, anunciará hoy los detalles la nueva postura del gobierno en torno a los matrimonios de personas del mismo sexo. La expectativa desde inicios de semana es que el gobierno podría estar quitándole su respaldo a la porción del Código Civil de Puerto Rico que solo reconoce el matrimonio cuando está compuesto por un hombre y una mujer. Esta nueva postura se presentará como parte de los argumentos del gobierno en un caso que actualmente está la bajo revisión del Primer Circuito de Apelaciones en Boston del Tribunal Federal, en el que cinco parejas piden que se validen sus derechos matrimoniales. Esta mañana, el Comité Amplio para la Búsqueda de la Equidad (CABE) celebraba que el gobierno se allanara a la petición del reconocimiento del matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo, asunto que posiblemente se anuncie en una conferencia de prensa en la tarde de hoy en el Departamento de Justicia. “La equidad para las comunidades LGBTT se está ganando paso a paso. La decisión de hoy del gobierno no tiene un efecto automático en el resultado final del caso, pero envía un mensaje importante al país: cuando se trata de derechos humanos hay que hacer lo correcto. Y lo correcto hoy era dejar de defender lo indefendible, el discrimen y la desigualdad institucionalizadas a través de un artículo de nuestro Código Civil que impedía a personas de las Comunidades LGBTT decidir libremente si quieren casarse o no”, expresó Amarilis Pagán Jiménez, portavoz de CABE y directora ejecutiva de Proyecto Matria. Hace una semana el liderato de la mayoría del Partido Popular Democrático (PPD) en el Senado, encabezado por el presidente Eduardo Bhatia, anunció su intención de unirse como “amigos de la corte” en respaldo a la posición de la Unión de Libertades Civiles de EE.UU. (ACLU) a favor del reconocimiento del matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo. En mayo de 2012, el presidente de Estados Unidos, Barack Obama, anunció la determinación de dejar de respaldar el estatuto federal -DOMA, por sus siglas en inglés- que solo reconocía el matrimonio como la unión entre un hombre y una mujer.En junio de 2013, el Tribunal Supremo de Estados Unidos declaró inconstitucional la ley DOMA, al determinar que niega la igualdad de las personas que protege la quinta enmienda de la Constitución estadounidense. A partir de entonces ha crecido el respaldo a la anulación de estatutos que impedían en Estados Unidos el matrimonio gay, el cual ya se reconoce en tres cuartas partes de los estados, así como en 17 países.En Puerto Rico, el reconocimiento del matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo ha sido matizado en gran medida por posturas de algunos religiosos conservadores que entienden que el matrimonio solo puede ser compuesto por un hombre y una mujer. Compañía de ferries de Florida viajaría a CubaPo:r Agencia EFESería la primera empresa con permisos para transportar a la isla viajeros por mar Miami.- La compañía de ferris del sur de Florida (EE.UU.) CubaKat confía en comenzar muy pronto a operar viajes por mar a Cuba desde el cayo de Marathon, en el extremo sur del estado, informó hoy la empresa."El objetivo de CubaKat es ofrecer este año nuestro servicio de ferry desde los cayos de Florida a Cuba. Actualmente, estamos trabajando con funcionarios de ambos países para hacer realidad esta aventura", señaló la compañía en su página web.No es la única compañía de Florida interesada en realizar viajes al puerto de La Habana: Havana Ferry Partner, entre otras, con oficinas en Fort Lauderdale, presentó hace tiempo su petición de licencia para el servicio de barcos rápidos a Cuba.El visto bueno a los proyectos de estas compañías tendrá que esperar a que el Gobierno estadounidense autorice la emisión de licencias, sujeta a la normativa vigente del embargo comercial de EE.UU. a Cuba.A diferencia de varias aerolíneas de vuelos chárter que operan ya vuelos a la isla, todavía no existe ninguna compañía con licencia para trasladar por mar viajeros a Cuba, según la Oficina de Control de Activos Extranjeros (OFAC), dependiente del Departamento del Tesoro de Estados Unidos.CubaKat podría contar con un rápido catamarán para cubrir el trayecto ente dicho cayo y La Habana, una distancia que tardaría unas cuatro horas en recorrer la embarcación."Nuestro deseo es muy simple: queremos proporcionar un viaje a bajo costo, confiable y seguro para los que quieran visitar la isla de Cuba", ya sea para encontrarse con "familiares, explorar un nuevo país o participar en actividades religiosas o educacionales", destacó la compañía.La empresa de servicio de barcos rápidos confía en que el próximo diciembre puedan efectuar el lanzamiento oficial del servicio de "ferry" a la isla.Si bien "no prestamos servicio de ferry actualmente a la isla, estamos trabajando muy estrechamente con las autoridades de Cuba y EE.UU. y otros socios para lograr la completa aprobación de nuestro servicio", insistió CubaKat. Estados Unidos niega que prepare invasión a VenezuelaEstados Unidos desestimó la acusación de Venezuela de una invasión militar en ciernes y reiteró su disposición de entablar un diálogo con Caracas en un marco de respeto mutuo. "No estamos preparando una invasión militar, no estamos buscando desestabilizar o derrocar al gobierno de (el presidente Nicolás) Maduro en un golpe de Estado", dijo aquí el representante estadounidense ante la Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA), Michael J. Fitzpatrick. Al hablar aquí ante el Consejo Permanente de la OEA, Fitzpatrick rechazó además que su administración este complotando a nivel internacional "para lesionar la economía o la gente de Venezuela". "Nosotros somos el mayor socio comercial de Venezuela", dijo el funcionario en alusión al lugar que guarda esa nación sudamericana como el tercer mayor abastecedor de petróleo de Estados Unidos. Las palabras de Fitzpatrick fueron la respuesta a la denuncia hecha antes en el mismo foro por la canciller de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, a propósito de la orden ejecutiva anunciada la semana pasada por el presidente Barack Obama, calificando a esa nación como una amenaza a la seguridad nacional de su país.

"La historia ha demostrado que la aplicación de estas leyes suelen preceder intervenciones militares y por eso hemos venido a esta organización a alertar", dijo Rodríguez en su turno. El Distrito Federal tendrá tours aéreosMÉXICO).- El Gobierno del Distrito Federal (GDF) dará a conocer este día el servicio de tours aéreos Turiskay, informó el titular de la Secretaría de Turismo local, Miguel Torruco Márquez. Comentó que esta modalidad operará a través de helicópteros último modelo en donde se proporcionará información en cuatro idiomas en su primera etapa, incluidos el ruso y el chino mandarín. "Verán surcar CDMX por todos los cielos de esta gran capital, es un día muy especial, este nuevo tour que hemos integrado viene a enriquecer a la Ciudad de México como lo que ya es y lo que le ha conferido el ámbito internacional" expuso. Durante la toma de protesta del Consejo Directivo 2015-2017 de la Asociación Mexicana de Agencias de Viajes del Distrito Federal (AMAVDF), comentó que este proyecto forma parte de las acciones propuestas por las autoridades capitalinas para fomentar el turismo. De igual manera, adelantó que la próxima semana pondrán en marcha el sistema de información turística que contendrá más de siete mil artículos relacionados con el turismo en la capital. Agregó que la promoción turística a través de los tour operadores para el Distrito Federal es importante, ya que será el soporte que permita incorporar nuevos mercados y segmentos. En tanto el presidente de la AMAVDF, Fidel Ovando, comentó que en la actualidad a través de estos organismo se colocan 53 por ciento de los viajes de negocios y 22 por ciento por internet; mientras que 68 por ciento de los viajes de placer por las agencias tradicionales y 52 por ciento lo hace por los touroperadores. Países de la OEA llaman a diálogo entre Estados Unidos y VenezuelaLa mayoría de los Estados miembros de la OEA llamó hoy a un diálogo entre Estados Unidos y Venezuela, en una sesión donde la canciller venezolana, Delcy Rodríguez, alertó de que las sanciones impuestas por Estados Unidos a su Gobierno son el preludio de una "intervención militar" en su país. Los cancilleres y representantes del continente, reunidos en la Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) para tratar la escalada de tensión entre Estados Unidos y Venezuela, coincidieron en la importancia de que los dos países conversen para rebajar las tensiones. La sesión extraordinaria del Consejo Permanente de la OEA, convocada para escuchar a la canciller venezolana, no resultó en ninguna declaración formal del organismo, a diferencia de lo ocurrido en las citas de la Unasur o el ALBA en los últimos días. El debate reveló la reacción -que osciló entre el rechazo, la perplejidad y las dudas- de los países del continente ante la orden ejecutiva emitida este mes por el presidente estadounidense, Barack Obama, que declaró una "emergencia nacional" por la "amenaza" de la situación en Venezuela a la seguridad de Estados Unidos. La canciller venezolana alertó de que esa declaración, que incluyó la imposición de sanciones a siete funcionarios venezolanos, "violenta" el derecho internacional y la "soberanía" de Venezuela, además de suponer una "amenaza real" para su país. "La historia ha demostrado que la aplicación de decretos de esta naturaleza suelen preceder a intervenciones militares (...). Intereses hegemónicos pretenden apoderarse de la mayor reserva de petróleo del mundo", denunció Rodríguez. Al respecto, el representante interino de Estados Unidos ante la OEA, Michael Fitzpatrick, quiso "dejar claro" que su Gobierno no está "preparando una invasión militar" en Venezuela. "No buscamos desestabilizar o derrocar al Gobierno de (el presidente Nicolás) Maduro con un golpe de Estado", dijo. El funcionario estadounidense intentó corregir las "malas interpretaciones" que se han hecho sobre lo que implica la orden ejecutiva emitida por Obama, al explicar que ese tipo de decretos se han aplicado respecto a "docenas de países" y su emisión era un requisito de una ley aprobada por el Congreso de Estados Unidos en diciembre. También llamó a la OEA, "una institución basada en principios democráticos", a pronunciarse sobre la situación de derechos humanos en Venezuela, incluida la detención de líderes opositores. El secretario general de la OEA, José Miguel Insulza, opinó que "no es común" en la región "que un país sea declarado amenaza a la seguridad de otro", y alertó de que la escalada de tensión entre Estados Unidos y Venezuela puede tener "consecuencias impredecibles". Insulza afirmó que la OEA debe "llamar al diálogo" y "buscar la concordia" entre esos dos países, y "resguardar" así el ambiente positivo que había generado el acercamiento entre Estados Unidos y Cuba para la Cumbre de las Américas que se celebrará en Panamá en abril. Al respecto, la vicepresidenta y canciller de Panamá, Isabel Saint Malo, aseguró durante la sesión que su país "se pone a la disposición" de Estados Unidos y Venezuela "y ofrece sus buenos oficios para procurar que prevalezca el dialogo como el único mecanismo que nos puede permitir abordar las tensiones surgidas". También el canciller de Costa Rica, Manuel González Sanz, confió "en que Estados Unidos y Venezuela recobren el diálogo bilateral". El ministro de Exteriores de la República Dominicana, Andrés Navarro, consideró que "para el éxito de la Cumbre de las Américas es necesario que el diálogo entre Estados Unidos y Venezuela se inicie antes, esta semana" a ser posible. México, a través de su subsecretaria para América Latina y el Caribe, Vanessa Rubio Márquez, también alentó "a ambos Gobiernos a retomar el diálogo bilateral y a redoblar esfuerzos para solucionar sus diferencias, en estricto apego al derecho internacional". Al llamado al diálogo se sumaron los representantes de Colombia, Perú, Brasil, Guatemala, Honduras, entre otros; mientras que la canciller venezolana recordó que se va a crear un grupo de ministros encargado de mediar en su diálogo con Estados Unidos. El canciller de Ecuador, Ricardo Patiño, confirmó el miércoles a Efe que acepta liderar ese grupo de mediadores, cuya creación se decidió en una reunión de la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de América (ALBA) esta semana, pero por el momento Estados Unidos no ha indicado si está dispuesto a implicarse en ese mecanismo. Respecto al decreto de Obama, la subsecretaria mexicana mostró su "preocupación" porque "el lenguaje que utiliza no contribuye a fomentar el diálogo", y el embajador de Guatemala, José María Argueta, rechazó "la imposición de medidas coercitivas" de ese tipo. El canciller de Argentina, Héctor Timerman, opinó que Estados Unidos debía haber acudido a la OEA antes de emitir ese decreto, porque "por más que ahora digan que Venezuela no es una amenaza", la historia "indica que tal vez una orden ejecutiva termina siendo después un desastre en nuestra región".

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Unlike other cognitive technology that responds rather mechanically, Watson can learn over time like a human brain, and understands the concept of probability, which makes it sophisticated and more human-like for applications, according to IBM. "It depends on the context of the conversation as to what the right answer would be," as opposed to how a computer would generally try to answer correctly, Gold told The Associated Press. "The world is seldom absolute."

Pepper goes on sale in Japan this month for 198,000 yen ($1,700), but only to software Relevant Products/Services developers who have reserved a robot, according to Softbank Chief Executive Masayoshi Son. Consumers won't be able to get a robot until sometime between June and August, he said. Details of the sales plan were still undecided, and an announcement will be made later, Son said.

Earlier Softbank had said the robot will be available for consumers this month as well. He did not elaborate on the reason for the delay, but he said giving it first to the developers will mean more fun applications will be available when consumers get the robot, implying it wasn't quite ready as a product.

Pepper has a stunned face a bit like C3PO in "Star Wars" and moves around on wheels. In early demonstrations it was a bit mechanical in its responses. Gold said Watson will change that and make the robot a smarter, more charming companion.

For example, two plus two is four in arithmetic but in another context it could refer to a car design, Gold said. Watson is designed to figure out context and know which answer is more likely.

A call center using Watson will get the caller to the right solution more quickly and make for a less frustrating consumer experience, he said.

But the complexity of the Japanese language, including thousands of characters with various meanings and several phonetic options, challenge even Watson, Gold said.

Son said Pepper will not result in big profits immediately, but it points to a new lifestyle, promising to turn into a real business Relevant Products/Services in perhaps 30 years.

Besides Pepper, Softbank will use Watson inside the company, resell it in Japan to businesses such as call centers and work with other companies to develop new applications, according to IBM.

Softbank, the first carrier to sell the iPhone in Japan, has widespread global investments including Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba, which listed in New York last year. Softbank is also aggressively investing in India.

Fortinet Launches Next-Gen FortiSandbox for Enhanced SecurityWith more cyberthreats making their way into organizations via e-mails and shared files, California-based Fortinet has updated its offerings for proactive security Relevant Products/Services protection Relevant Products/Services. FortiSandbox 2.0 enhances the company's existing threat Relevant Products/Services detection appliances and cloud Relevant Products/Services-based security solutions.

Launched Wednesday, FortiSandbox 2.0 provides new features for scanning familiar file types that could deliver malicious code. It also enables IT departments to quarantine compromised users and end points with one click to defend against zero-day and other advanced threats. A growing number of cyberthreats today arrive via seemingly harmless files that bypass traditional security defenses. Many of these lurk within e-mails shared for work, in file formats that include Microsoft Office, PDFs and even Web site URLs.

'Shine a Light on Dark Places' "The number one most exploited vector for attacks within an enterprise Relevant Products/Services has consistently been through . . . organizational e-mails," said John Maddison, Fortinet's Vice President of Marketing Products. "Our updated FortiSandbox 2.0 and overhauled Advanced Threat Protection Framework were engineered to shine a light on the dark places, like e-mails and attached documents, where many other security solutions just can't see." Because they ship with valid licenses for Microsoft Windows and Office, the new Fortinet protections also ensure compliance for procurement and legal departments that must abide by strict regulatory requirements. FortiSandbox is available as a physical, virtual or cloud-based solution, and is designed to seamlessly integrate with Fortinet's other security services.

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Finance, Healthcare Frequent Targets In 2014, there was a significant increase in malicious e-mail attacks across multiple industries, according to security firm Agari's most recent The State of E-mail Trust report. Early attacks last year, for instance, were focused heavily on banks in the U.S., while in the payments industry there was a 23-fold increase in e-mail cyberthreats against customers in the middle part of the year.

Healthcare has also become a frequent target of cyberattacks. Overall, Agari found, "an e-mail that appears to come from a healthcare company is four times more likely to be fraudulent than an e-mail purportedly from a social media company like Facebook." "These e-mails trick people into sharing sensitive information with hackers, leading to identity theft and other crimes," according to the report. "Because victims of phishing attacks often blame the companies they thought sent the forged e-mails, the attacks also erode the trust companies spend years building with customers." Other threats recently detected by Fortinet include a malicious downloader that downloads fake PDF files, potential vulnerabilities in personal data generated by wearables and "decoys" that launch executable malware files from seemingly harmless documents in e-mails.

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Frozen HeartMiles of walking through think blankets of ice; snow blows on the poet’s face before he grabs his ice pick and carves into the solid blue ice that contains your heart.“Don’t let your poetry go cold” you said to me one winter night before the cruelest of blizzards came through. I remember shivering, I remember your body shaking just to stay warm “Don’t let your poetry go cold” you said this as icicles attached to your blonde hair before your own heart turned to an icy sculpture.An Avalanche of emotions rushing down the mountain white snow till the eye can see demolishing everything in its path wiping every laughter, wiping every dream, wiping every trace, wiping every memory of happiness from your face.Trapped in your icy cell frozen in time, the eternal night when poetry got cold…An iceberg now sits on the Antarctica landscape of your heart. Will it ever see the sun? Will the sun melt the ice that surrounds it?Take my ice pick, use these healing words this poetry of mine and now yours to carve night through the ice until getting into your frozen heart that same heart that stopped beating the night when poetry got cold.

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Furious 7 – April 3rd.

After defeating Owen Shaw and his crew, Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel), Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) and the rest of the crew are able to return to the United States and live normal lives again as they had wanted. However, Owen's older brother, Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham), is after Dom and his crew, seeking revenge for his brother's death and putting the entire crew in danger once more. After learning of Han's death, the crew sets out to find the man who killed one of their own, before he finds them first.

Después de derrotar a Owen Shaw y su equipo, Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel), Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) y el resto de la tripulación son capaces de volver a los Estados Unidos y vivir una vida normal otra vez como lo habían querido. Sin embargo, el hermano mayor de Owen, Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham), es después de Dom y su equipo, buscando venganza por la muerte de su hermano y poner toda la tripulación en peligro una vez más. Después de enterarse de la muerte de Han, el equipo comienza a buscar al hombre que mató a uno de los suyos, antes de que él los encuentre primero.

The Longest Ride – El viaje mas Largo - April 10th.

THE LONGEST RIDE centers on the star-crossed love affair between Luke, a former champion bull rider looking to make a comeback, and Sophia, a college student who is about to embark upon her dream job in New York City’s art world. As conflicting paths and ideals test their relationship, Sophia and Luke make an unexpected and fateful connection with Ira, whose memories of his own decades-long romance with his beloved wife deeply inspire the young couple. Spanning generations and two intertwining love stories, THE LONGEST RIDE explores the challenges and infinite rewards of enduring love.El viaje más largo se centra en la historia de amor de dos historias entre Luke, un ex piloto campeón del toro en busca de hacer una reaparición, y Sophia, un estudiante universitario que está a punto de embarcarse en su trabajo ideal en el mundo del arte de la ciudad de Nueva York. Como los caminos e ideales en conflicto a prueba su relación, Sofía y Lucas hacen una conexión inesperada y fatal con Ira, cuyos recuerdos de su propia novela de décadas con su amada esposa profundamente inspirar a la joven pareja. Que abarca generaciones y dos que se entrelazan las historias de amor, El viaje más largo explora los desafíos y recompensas infinitas de amor perdurable.

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KINKY BOOTS is Broadway's huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, KINKY BOOTS takes you from a gentlemen's shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan.Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father's expectations and continue the family business of Price & Sons. With the factory's future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos.

Kinky Boots es uno de los musicales mas tiernos de Broadway, y con un éxito total del tacón alto! Con canciones de Grammy® y Tony® icono pop ganadora Cyndi Lauper, esta celebración musical alegre es acerca de las amistades que descubrimos, y la creencia de que se puede cambiar el mundo cuando usted cambia de opinión. Inspirada en hechos reales, Kinky Boots te lleva de fábrica de calzado de caballeros en Northampton a las pasarelas de glamour de Milán.Charlie Price está luchando para cumplir con las expectativas de su padre y continuar con el negocio familiar de Precio & Sons. Con el futuro de la fábrica en la cuerda floja, que llegue la ayuda en forma poco probable pero espectacular de Lola, un artista fabuloso en necesidad de algunos nuevos estiletes resistentes.

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Aboard the S.S. American are Billy Crocker, a stowaway in love with heiress Hope Harcourt, who in turn is engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh, nightclub singer and former evangelist Reno Sweeney, and Public Enemy #13, Moonface Martin, who is posing as a minister. A series of comical mistaken identities ensues as the passengers and crew sing and dance their way across the Atlantic.

A bordo del SS americana son Billy Crocker, un polizón en el amor con la heredera Hope Harcourt, quien a su vez se dedica a Lord Evelyn Oakleigh, cantante de club nocturno y ex evangelista Reno Sweeney, y Public Enemy # 13, Moonface Martin, que está presentando como un ministro . Una serie de identidades equivocadas cómicos sobreviene mientras que los pasajeros y la tripulación cantar y bailar a su manera a través del Atlántico.

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Ricky Martin está promocionando su décimo material discográfico llamado "A quien quiera escuchar", y por esto se presentará con su "One World Tour" en diferentes lugares de Estados Unidos.Aquí te dejamos la lista de todos los conciertos que tendrá en Estados Unidos para que no te pierdas ni un solo día. 15 de sept. en Las Vegas, Nevada, Axis At Planet Hollywood17 de septiembre en Oakland, California, Oracle Arena 19 de septiembre en Los Angeles, California, The Forum20 de septiembre en San Diego, California, Viejas Arena24 de septiembre en Albuquerque, Nuevo México, Sandia Casino26 de septiembre en Phoenix, Arizona. Comerica Theatre27 de septiembre en El Paso, Texas, El Paso County Coliseum30 de septiembre en Houston, Texas, Toyota Center1 de octubre en Laredo, Texas, Laredo Energy Arena3 de octubre en San Antonio, Texas, Freeman Coliseum4 de octubre en Dallas, Texas, Gexa Energy Pavilion8 de octubre en Nueva York, Madison Square Garden9 de octubre en Washington DC, Patriot Center11 de octubre en Chicago, Illinois, Allstate Arena15 de octubre en Toronto, Ontario, Air Canada Centre17 de octubre en Atlantic City, Nueva Jersey, Boardwalk Hall18 de octubre en Uncasville, Connecticut, Mohegan Sun Arena22 de octubre en Atlanta, Georgia, Phillips Arena24 de octubre en Miami, Florida, American Airlines Arena25 de octubre en Orlando, Florida, Amway Center

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Pope Francis' drug war riffs keep offending the second biggest Catholic countryFirst he warns of the impending 'Mexicanization' of Argentina. Then he says 'the devil is punishing Mexico.' ¿Qué pasa, Francisco?MEXICO CITY — Almost everyone seemed to love what Pope Francis had to say, until he opened his mouth about Mexico.He won the applause of millions of gay Catholics when he asked, “Who am I to judge them?” He was cheered for telling women they had a greater role in the church. He was named Time Person of the Year. And he even helped the United States and Cuba restore diplomatic relations.But a recent spat with Mexico, home to the world’s second biggest Catholic population, signaled the honeymoon could be over, at least in these parts.Francis first ruffled the feathers of the Mexican government in an email he sent to a lawmaker in his native Argentina.

“I hope we are in time to stop Mexicanization,” the pope reportedly wrote Feb. 21, commenting how his home country has suffered from a rise in drug violence. “I was talking to Mexican bishops and it is a question of terror.”For the pope, Mexico had become the very reference point for drug war mayhem.When the mail became public, Mexico’s Foreign Secretary Jose Antonio Meade sent a letter to the Vatican, complaining that it was “stigmatizing” Mexico. “We express our sadness and concern regarding the comments apparently made in a letter from Pope Francis,” Meade told a news conference.When the Vatican sent a reply that it meant no offense and Mexico’s top diplomat said things were “completely settled,” the matter seemed to be over. Until Pope Francis gave a follow-up interview to Mexico’s biggest TV network, and made an even more provocative comment.Drug violence, he told Televisa on March 12, was the devil punishing Mexico; Satan was angry because Mexicans are such devoted Catholics.“I think that the devil is punishing Mexico with great fury,” Francis said. “The devil does not forgive Mexico because she [the Virgin Mary] showed her son there. That is my interpretation.”As the statement was plastered across front pages it sparked furious debate, and some anger, in a country considered to have a special relationship with the Holy See.Outside Mexico City’s elegant metropolitan cathedral, several devotees coming from prayer this week said they were disappointed with the pontiff.

“I believe in the church. But I think that saying that people have died because of some spiritual punishment is not very respectful to the suffering families,” said Hector Cruz, a 52-year-old engineer.Since 2007, cartel-related violence has killed more than 83,000 people, according to a government count. Many innocent people, including students and children, are among the victims.Several columnists also questioned the wisdom of the pope’s words.“Evil exists, without doubt, and its representation is Satan, the devil,” Raul Rodriguez wrote in El Grafico. “But in this case, it is necessary to point the finger at corruption, criminals infiltrating the government, poverty, hunger, ideological confrontation and inequality as some of the causes of the explosion [of violence].”More from GlobalPost: This hero of the poor was shot giving Mass. Now he's on the path to sainthoodAbout 82 percent of Mexico’s 120 million people are Catholic, according to the 2010 census, but the country has secular laws, keeping the church out of politics. The number of Catholics has fallen from 98 percent in 1950, with some Mexicans turning to Protestantism or atheism.

Religious anthropologist Elio Masferrer says the pope’s message was more complicated than the scandalous-sounding headlines. In the interview, Francis also talked about poverty and American drug consumption driving violence.“The pope said many more things than this comment. You have to analyze these messages carefully. He uses a lot of symbolic language,” says Masferrer, who is president of the secular Latin American Religious Studies Association.“Mexicans are mixed in their feelings about this. While some may be offended, others agree with what Pope Francis says.”Masferrer also points out that Pope Francis, who took his papal name after the saint of the poor, has been supporting victims of violence. In December, the Vatican’s envoy in Mexico gave Mass to the families of disappeared students in the bloodstained state of Guerrero.Rev. Hugo Valdemar, spokesman for the archdiocese of Mexico City, said that the pope’s comments simply reflect the age-old Catholic position.

“Scripture states clearly that the devil is behind evil acts. This is in line with Catholic thinking and one shouldn’t make a scandal out of it,” Valdemar told GlobalPost.Mexican Catholics have felt a special link to the Vatican since it supported them in the face of religious persecution after the Mexican Revolution, Valdemar said. They had a particular devotion to Pope John Paul II, who visited the nation five times, attracting crowds of millions. His successor Pope Benedict XVI visited Mexico in 2012 and drew more modest crowds, before stepping down due to ill health.“There was a deep affection in Mexico for John Paul II, and those are hard shoes to fill,” Rev. Valdemar said. “But Pope Francis can still win the hearts of the Mexican people.”

Seis “hijos” de parejas gays envían carta a Dolce & Gabbana: Gracias por defender nuestro derechoROMA, (ACI).- Seis personas criadas por parejas homosexuales enviaron una carta a los diseñadores italianos Domenico Dolce y Stefano Gabbana para exhortarlos a seguir defendiendo la familia natural y el derecho de los niños a tener una mamá y un papá, a pesar de los feroces ataques de parte de la comunidad gay internacional que, a través del cantante Elton John, ha lanzado un boicot contra su marca de ropa y que busca destruir su reputación.La carta ha sido publicada en asktheBigot.com y los firmantes son cinco mujeres y un gay, varios de ellos autores de libros que abordan la problemática de la crianza de niños en

hogares homosexuales. “Ustedes han demostrado ser extremadamente valientes. Ustedes nos han dado una gran inspiración para preparar cartas y enviarlas a la Corte Suprema contra el matrimonio gay”, expresaron.A continuación el texto completo de la carta:Estimados Dolce y Gabbana,Saludos desde los Estados Unidos. Los seis firmantes de esta carta fuimos todos criados por padres y madres gays y lesbianas. Cinco de nosotros somos mujeres y uno es gay, aunque todos criamos a nuestros hijos con sus padres de sexo opuesto.Queremos agradecerles por dar voz a algo que aprendimos por experiencia: Todo ser humano tiene una madre y un padre, y cortarlo de la vida de un niño es robarle la dignidad, humanidad e igualdad.

Sabemos que los padres homosexuales pueden ser amorosos, dado que amamos a nuestros padres y ellos nos aman. No obstante, hemos tenido todos la experiencia de primera mano con la dura reacción que sigue cuando se cuestiona la visión dominante de “la paternidad homosexual” como universalmente positiva.Sabemos que llegarán a estar bajo una tremenda presión, especialmente ahora cuando en Italia y Estados Unidos están siendo empujados para ignorar nuestra preocupación por nuestros derechos a tener una mamá y un papá, con el fin de complacer al poderoso lobby gay.Nadie recibe ataques más feroces de parte del lobby que aquellos que vienen de la propia comunidad gay y cuestionan sus políticas: hijos de parejas homosexuales, tanto como los gays que los defienden (como ustedes dos).Seis personas criadas por parejas homosexuales enviaron una carta a los diseñadores italianos Domenico Dolce y Stefano Gabbana para exhortarlos a seguir defendiendo la familia natural y el derecho de los niños a tener una mamá y un papá, a pesar de los feroces ataques de parte de la comunidad gay internacional que, a través del cantante Elton John, ha lanzado un boicot contra su marca de ropa y que busca destruir su reputación.La carta ha sido publicada en asktheBigot.com y los firmantes son cinco mujeres y un gay, varios de ellos autores de libros que abordan la problemática de la crianza de niños en hogares homosexuales. “Ustedes han demostrado ser extremadamente valientes. Ustedes nos han dado una gran inspiración para preparar cartas y enviarlas a la Corte Suprema contra el matrimonio gay”, expresaron.

Lo más probable es que muchos en la comunidad internacional tratarán de conseguir cancelar sus espectáculos, censurar sus anuncios y destruir su reputación en internet. Ustedes han demostrado ser extremadamente valientes. Ustedes nos han dado una gran inspiración para preparar cartas y enviarlas a la Corte Suprema contra el matrimonio gay.Queremos elogiar su coraje y agradecerles por su inspiración. También les imploramos no rendirse cuando la reacción violenta crezca en intensidad. Si ustedes se retractan y se disculpan por lo que dijeron, dejarán a los niños de hogares homosexuales aún más vulnerables y desacreditados.

Es importante por nuestro bien, por el bien de los niños italianos, que no se disculpen o capitulen. Por favor, apoyen la idea de que todos los niños necesitan estar unidos con sus madres y padres. Es un derecho humano.Si podemos ayudarlos de alguna manera, por favor, háganoslo saber. No todos somos cristianos, pero queremos enviarles nuestras bendiciones y prometerles que seremos compradores para toda la vida de Dolce y Gabbana desde ahora.Heather Barwick, colaboradora de FederalistaRivka Edelman, co-autora de “Jephthah’s Daughters: Innocent Casualties in the War for Family Equality”Katy Faust, redactora en asktheBigotRobert Oscar Lopez, co-autor de “Jephthah’s Daughters: Innocent Casualties in the War for Family Equality”Denise Shick, autora de “My Daddy’s Secret”Dawn Stefanowicz, autora de “Fuori Dal Buio: La Mia Vita Con Un Padre Gay”.

Pope Francis Will Break Bread With Gay, Transgender Inmates During Prison Visit(RNS) When Pope Francis pays a visit to Naples this Saturday (March 21) he will have lunch with some 90 inmates at a local prison, a contingent that will reportedly include 10 from a section reserved for gay and transgendered prisoners, and those infected with the virus that causes AIDS.The stopover at the Giuseppe Salvia Detention Center in Poggioreale, near Naples, was originally not scheduled to include lunch, according to a report from Tv2000, an Italian television network operated by the country’s Catholic bishops.But the pope insisted on the meal, which will be prepared by the prisoners, some of whom will come from two other detention centers. The 90 were chosen by lottery from among 1,900 inmates, according to the Vatican Insider website.

Among the many innovations Francis has made since his election two years ago this month has been a new tone and approach to gay and transgender people.One of his signature phrases, “Who am I to judge?,” came in response to a question about whether a gay man could be a priest. And in late January he met privately in the Vatican with a transgender man from Spain who had written to Francis about the rejection he was experiencing in his home parish.Francis has made an outreach to detainees a signature part of his ministry to the “marginalized.” On Holy Thursday next month, he will wash the feet of men and women inmates at a facility near Rome, as he did shortly after his election.The lunch this Saturday will be very simple, even “frugal,” because the pontiff wants to take time to meet each prisoner individually, Anna Maria Esposito, head of a prison ministry, told Vatican Radio.The prison visit is part of a busy day for the pope in the sprawling Italian city 150 miles south of Rome.Francis will begin by praying at a sanctuary in Pompeii — a town known for its Marian shrine, as well as a volcano — and he will go on to hold a series of events, including an outdoor Mass and meetings with young people and the sick before returning in the evening to the Vatican.

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Aries: Surgen nuevas ideas que pueden ayudarte a conseguir lo que deseas. Si estás convencido, hazlo.Tauro: La vida siempre nos da oportunidades, no pierdas la fe. En el amor, expresa lo que sientes.Géminis: Estás viviendo una etapa de cambios, saca las mejores conclusiones. Esa persona te ayudará. Cáncer: Has pasado una semana complicada, pero las cosas están mejorando. Confía en tus cualidades.Leo: Recibirás un reconocimiento especial por tu labor, debes plantearte nuevas metas. Escucha a tu corazón. Virgo: Una persona del sexo opuesto se acerca a ti para proponerte algo importante. Analiza si te conviene.Libra: No te dejes llevar por el pesimismo, demuestra que estás para grandes cosas. La suerte te acompaña.Escorpio: Te sientes presionado para actuar y eso está mal. Reflexiona sobre lo que realmente deseas.Sagitario: Necesitas replantear las cosas que no están funcionando. Debes ser sincero y corregir esos errores.Capricornio: Si tienes pareja, demuéstrale lo que sientes. Si no la tienes, mejora tu actitud. Sonríe. Acuario: Las cosas no caen del cielo, esfuérzate para conseguir lo que deseas. Esa persona te extraña.Piscis: Habrá la posibilidad de realizar un trabajo distinto. Encuentras un motivo para ser optimista.

Consider the Many Careers for Men in HealthcareTraditionally, men have been steered down career paths in the areas of construction, engineering, technology, and science. Ever think about being paid for the caring work you may already be involved in? Think of all the times you’ve been in the right place at the right time to help out a friend or family member, and what satisfaction you’ve felt. Maybe frustration too – not knowing what exactly is the right thing to do, or the right way to help. Trocaire College is the place to pursue a quality education in an area many men may never have considered: a career in nursing!Non-traditional career paths await you. . . Since the Affordable Care Act became law, almost 1 million healthcare jobs have been created. Forbes reported that, in 2014 alone, the healthcare industry added 311,000 jobs — a boost of over 50% from the previous year. Did you know that the number of men in nursing has more than tripled among registered nurses in the last 40 years?What are your dreams? Where will you go? How will you get there? Begin today – plan your future at Trocaire College. We serve a multi-generational population – whether you’ve recently graduated from high school, are in your last year of high school, or graduated years ago; whether you’ve gone down one educational path that hasn’t turned out or want to try something new – start again at Trocaire. Pursue success with us. In 2014, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the percent of men over a wide range of nursing and allied health careers: Registered Nursing: 9.9%; Licensed Practical Nurse: 8.5%; Medical Assistant: 5.9%; Massage Therapy: 18%; Radiologic Technology: 28%; Surgical Technology: 19.5% and Health Information Technology: 7.6%. The numbers are small but growing rapidly, and many life changing opportunities await those prepared to take advantage of them.Begin your road to success at Trocaire, right in your Buffalo neighborhood. Trocaire students come from all walks of life, are all ages, may be starting out brand new or beginning a second career, many following a life-long dream. You too can follow your dreams, and the highly experienced and helpful faculty at Trocaire can help you find that path to success. More than 36% of your friends and neighbors attend college – you can too! Trocaire has everything you need to begin: admissions counselors to help focus your career path, personalized instruction, small class sizes, affordable tuition and peer tutors when you need them. Give Trocaire a call today at 716-826-1200, visit us online at Trocaire.edu/trailblazer and begin the next chapter of your life with a fulfilling healthcare career.

Fighting Back Against CancerRecognizing National Minority Cancer Awareness Week, April 5-11

In November 2011 he was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer called multiple myeloma, just six months after losing his ex-wife — who was also the mother of his three children — to cancer. He decided to fight back against the disease, enlisting the help of his kids to create Multiple Myeloma Fighters, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and helping support the search for a cure. “I’d like people to know that there’s someone out there fighting for them,” Barnes said. “I want to take my group to each community in Buffalo and spread the word about multiple myeloma.” As a member of the Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) Minority Patient Action Team, whose members consists of predominantly African-American and Hispanic/Latino patients at RPCI, he offers advice, feedback, and insight based on his own experiences to help enhance programs and services for his fellow patients.Barnes is currently dealing with the side effects of chemotherapy, including dizzy spells that make it difficult to be active and travel. “It’s hard to attend events in the condition I’m in,” he said. “I have my good days and my bad days, and on my good days I try to get around and do whatever I can.” Research underway at RPCI aims to extend and improve the lives of patients like Barnes. Kelvin Lee, MD, Chair of the Department of Immunology and Co-Leader of the Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy Program, focuses his work on the immunology and biology of multiple myeloma. The ultimate goal: to develop vaccines that can harness the patient’s own immune system to destroy cancer cells. Barnes’ goal: that more people begin talking to their doctors to learn what their risk factors for cancer might be.For information about risk factors for cancer and RPCI’s early-detection programs for people at high risk, call 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877-275-7724) or visit www.roswellpark.org.

El arroz es bueno: cinco datos divertidos que ignoraba de este magnífico grano La versatilidad del arroz lo hace un ingrediente perfecto. Seguramente lo has comido frito, hervido y "pudinizado". Y lo has saboreado en numerosas variedades, como el arroz de grano largo y el blanco. Pero, ¿crees que por eso lo sabes todo del arroz? Piénsalo de nuevo. En el mundo de los granos notables, el arroz

tiene un lugar cimero dentro de los carbohidratos complejos, versátiles y nutricionalmente valiosos."El arroz es un componente vital para la vida de la mitad de la población mundial", asegura Anne Banville, vicepresidenta de la Federación del Arroz de Estados Unidos (USA Rice Federation). "En todo el mundo, las familias consumen arroz diariamente, como importante ingrediente de su dieta que proporciona energía. En Estados Unidos, ha sido por generaciones un artículo básico de la despensa para platos acompañantes y principales, y cada año se celebra en septiembre la cosecha de más de veinte mil millones de libras de arroz cultivado en Estados Unidos, durante el Mes Nacional del Arroz".Si bien podrías pensar que conoces a fondo todo lo necesario sobre este grano de amplio uso, hay algunos datos sorprendentes y divertidos que tal vez ignoras:1. Es el grano más versátil. Por supuesto, se pueden hacer muchas cosas con otros, pero en lo tocante a versatilidad y facilidad de uso, el arroz es lo máximo. Una serie de productos de utilidad demostrada con el paso del tiempo convierten la cocción del arroz en la parte más fácil de la preparación de sus alimentos. Están disponibles en variedades como Whole Grain Brown, Brown & Wild, Multi-Grain Medley, y White, entre otras, viene totalmente cocinado y se calienta en el horno microondas, gracias a lo cual es una opción idónea de almuerzo portátil. Y si deseas preparar una cena rápida y fácil para las noches de semana hay variedades como Brown, White, Jasmine y Basmati - ofrece un arroz perfectamente cocido en solo 10 minutos, además de que las porciones están pesadas previamente en sus convenientes bolsas listas para hervir. 2. El arroz proporciona beneficios de salud en dependencia de la variedad que escojas. Por ejemplo, el arroz integral viene con un 100 por ciento de grano entero. Varias investigaciones revelan que los granos enteros pueden reducir el riesgo de enfermedades crónicas como las del corazón, la diabetes y el cáncer si se consumen como parte de una dieta bien balanceada. Las personas que suelen comer arroz, también consumen nutrientes vitales y un porcentaje menor de calorías provenientes de las grasas comunes y saturadas, según un estudio realizado por Tufts University. Además, el arroz es una opción magnífica para las personas que padecen de intolerancia al gluten, porque carece totalmente de esa sustancia.3. Tal vez ya sepas que el arroz es un carbohidrato complejo que contribuye a estimular el funcionamiento mental y muscular. Pero, ¿sabías que el arroz proporciona más de 15 nutrientes esenciales como vitaminas B, hierro, zinc y folato?4. ¿Te propones reducir la ingestión de grasa y calorías? El arroz es bajo en grasa por naturaleza. Y la poca que contiene es la grasa "buena", no las trans ni las saturadas asociadas con índices elevados de colesterol. Además, el arroz es un componente idóneo para el conteo de calorías y el control de las porciones: una taza de una sola porción equivale a solo 100 calorías.5. El arroz también puede hacerte más feliz… ¡Sin exageraciones! Comer cosas deliciosas nos hace felices, pero los carbohidratos como el arroz también desencadenan la producción de serotonina en el cerebro, según una investigación del MIT. Se sabe que la hormona estimula el estado de ánimo y reduce el apetito. Y, por si lo anterior fuese poco, cuando optamos por versiones a toda prueba puedes congratularte a ti mismo por servir algo fácil de hacer y gratificante desde el punto de vista nutricional. ¿Quién no se siente bien al lograr algo así?Finalmente, la versatilidad del arroz lo hace un ingrediente perfecto en una amplia gama de culturas culinarias, y para casi todas las comidas del día.

Sammy Barnes is a fighter — and not just for himself.

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9 Billionaires Are About to Remake New York's Public Schools—Here's Their StoryBy; George JosephHedge-fund manager Whitney Tilson stands at a Harvard club podium in midtown Manhattan, facing a room full of investors eating eggs and bacon, and eager to learn more about charter schools. The walls of the wood-paneled room are lined with the portraits of Tilson's Harvard forefathers. Above the podium where Tilson stands hangs an ornamental gold ship, swaying. In the corner of the room is a large screen, on which the logos of the day's sponsors, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Sam Walton Foundation, float like guardian angels. Two large stone fireplaces dominate the west end of the room. Their exaggerated mantelpieces are each decorated with two empty crests and a laurel—symbols of power drained of any purpose.Tilson begins an enormous PowerPoint presentation, speaking of the inequities black and Latino children face in the public school system. "Your entire prison population is in these red bars," he explains, showing red bars indicating the high percentage of poor black and Latino children who could not read at a fourth-grade level. No such children, nor their parents, seemed to have been invited to this presentation.Despite the role poverty plays in determining whose kids gets stuck in those red bars, Tilson declares to the room of Ivy League investors, "This is not rocket science. Notice on my list there's no #5, no Spend More Money. You get new facilities and smaller classrooms but nothing changes. Nobody believes anymore that if you give us more money we'll solve all the problems."Something is Rotten in the State of New YorkThese exact talking points were echoed in Democrat Andrew Cuomo's State of the State address, last January, where the governor commanded the legislature, "Don't tell me that if we only had more money [for education], it would change. We have been putting more money into this system every year for a decade and it hasn't changed and 250,000 [failing children] will condemn the failing schools by this system."Putting his money, or lack thereof, where his mouth is, Cuomo has banked his gubernatorial legacy on a budget that would again fail to meet the state's public-school funding requirements, instead increasing the privatization of New York's education system and weakening New York State's once powerful teachers' union, NYSUT. Cuomo's education reform proposal would tie 50 percent of teacher evaluations to student test scores, based on a controversial practice called Value-Added Modeling, drastically weaken teachers' opportunity for tenure, expedite the firing of teachers, make room for a hundred more charter schools, and promote state takeover of "failing" (or poor) school districts—a tactic that has been used to expand charter school growth without the consent of elected school boards across the country. In his 2014 re-election bid, Cuomo declared that as governor he would work to enact long-term measures to "break" public education, which he called "one of the only remaining public monopolies." His pledge will be put to the test when the state legislature votes on his budget proposals at the end of this month.The consensus that New York public schools do not require more funding is curious, given the landmark 2006 Campaign for Fiscal Equity court ruling and subsequent statewide resolution ordering the state to correct its inequitable school-funding formula to provide every student their constitutional right to "sound basic education." In 2007, Governor Spitzer and the New York State Legislature enacted a statewide resolution, creating one statewide school aid formula based on student poverty concentration and district wealth and promising to add $5.5 billion in schools's operating aid over four years. Yet in 2009, after two years of more equitable funding, the state froze school aid, citing the financial crisis. Over the next two years, New York State actually cut school funding, including $2.1 billion in classroom cuts.Zakiyah Ansari, a parent and public schools advocate with the labor-backed Alliance for Quality Education, called such reasoning shameful, "Why do Cuomo and these hedge funders say money doesn't matter? I'm sure it matters in Scarsdale. I'm sure it matters where the Waltons send their kids. They don't send their kids to schools with overcrowded classrooms, over-testing, no art, no music, no sports programs, etc. Does money only ‘not matter' when it comes to black and brown kids?"But the coalition to remake New York's education system isn't hearing it. A few years ago, such blunt threats against public schools, the state's formidable teachers' union, NYSUT, not to mention the majority of Cuomo's own party, would have been unthinkable. Yet over the last year, a dark-money charter-school advocacy group, Families for Excellent Schools, smashed almost all lobbying records in Albany and a Super PAC, New Yorkers' for a balanced Albany poured $4.3 million into six Senate races, helping tip the Senate Republican in a state with six times as many registered Democrats as Republicans. Thus, with the infusion of five business-friendly senators, Governor Cuomo's radical education reform bill is suddenly a real political possibility.Clearly, the governor's ambitions are not focused on New York State any longer. A recent Quinnipiac poll, for example, indicates Cuomo's education proposal has lowered his overall approval rating to its lowest in office, with only 28 percent in support of and 63 percent against his massive reform plan. While 50 percent support his advocacy of charter schools, an overwhelming 71 percent do not believe teachers should be evaluated based on student test scores, and 65 percent do not believe such scores should determine tenure. Furthermore, if Cuomo was at all interested in staying in New York, he would not be waging an all out war against the state's still formidable teachers' union, once considered the preeminent political force in Albany. "Andrew Cuomo's career is based on copying everything Bill Clinton ever did, going against teachers' unions with the support of billionaires, just like the Clintons did with Walmart," argues one Albany lobbyist to The Nation. "He's not especially original, but he's tough, mean, and can execute a plan. He doesn't give a rats' ass about education, he just wants Wall Street money. He sees the backing of billionaires key to his future success."And over years, Cuomo has earned this backing. According to a recent Competitive Advantage Research analysis, individual contributions to Cuomo during his tenure as attorney general and governor from New York City's hedge-fund community alone amount to over $4.83 million; additionally, hedge-fund managers have also given $2.53 million to the New York State Democratic Party Committee's Housekeeping fund, which Hedge Clippers called "a Cuomo-controlled slush fund that has been used to pay for advertisements to support the Governor." Thus, in exchange for the hedge fund community's financial support, Cuomo is willing to deal a massive blow to the state's public school system.But according to an investigation by The Nation, several hedge fund–backed

organizations have been laying the groundwork for this maneuver for years, even before Cuomo took office. The current push for education reform in New York is not an expression of the vast majority of New York's parents and children but the result of a five-year-long billionaire hedge-funders' campaign to realize their own vision for public schools.The Billionaire Boy's ClubIn the 2014 election cycle, no two groups dominated Albany more than the pro–education reform Families for Excellent Schools (FES) and the anti-tax Super PAC New Yorkers for a Balanced Albany. Cuomo's policy proposals come straight out of FES's playbook. Eliza Shapiro in a recent Capital New York piece, noted that Cuomo's report about New York's ‘failing schools' crisis "was sometimes indistinguishable from the eight reports on struggling schools F.E.S. [Families for Excellent Schools] has sent reporters since the summer."This rapid purchase of this influence is unprecedented. As Capital New York reported, last September and October alone Families for Excellent Schools spent nearly $2.9 million, more than doubling the previous spending record for that period and making ideas like a 50 percent test-based teacher evaluation suddenly conceivable. The year's final numbers are not out yet, but if such high levels of spending has continued, Families for Excellent Schools will have spent $13.4 million in 2014, the largest single-year lobbying spree in New York state history. Similarly, in just a matter of weeks, New Yorkers for a Balanced Albany's $4.3 million ad buy pushed the possibility of a Republican Senate takeover from probable to guaranteed, freeing Cuomo to go even farther rightward in his State of the State budget proposal.Nonetheless, despite the two groups' distinct political expenditures and public rhetoric, it is almost certain that Families for Excellent Schools and New Yorkers for a Balanced Albany are funded and organized by the same small network of people: the same nine New York hedge-fund billionaires.Though Families for Excellent Schools presents itself as a grassroots parent education reform organization, four of its five original board members are Wall Street titans like Bryan Lawrence and Paul Appelbaum, who made their millions in the hedge fund and private equity worlds respectively. Families for Excellent Schools' known donors include corporate foundation groups like the Walton Family Foundation ($700,000) and the Broad Foundation ($200,000), but these donations account for only a tiny fraction of Families for Excellent Schools' overall revenue. In contrast to most "grassroots" parents' organizations, Families for Excellent Schools has retained the services of David Grandeau, New York's former top lobbying regulator, whose expertise has helped shield its donors' identities by funneling most of its spending through a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.Nonetheless, overwhelming institutional similarities indicate that Families for Excellent Schools is largely funded by the same nine hedge-fund billionaires behind almost all of New Yorkers for a Balanced Albany's rapid expenditures. Hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt, who gave $250,000 to New Yorkers for a Balanced Albany, founded Success Academy, a charter school chain that has been spearheading Families for Excellent Schools' on the ground efforts. Additionally, hedge fund mogul Daniel Loeb, who gave $1.025 million to New Yorkers for a Balanced Albany, sits on the board of Success Academy and Julian H. Robertson Jr. who also gave $1 million to the PAC, is the father of the founder of PAVE charter school, also affiliated with Families for Excellent Schools. To top it all off, as WNYC reported last year, Families for Excellent Schools and the New York branch of New Yorkers for A Balanced Albany's registered parent organization, StudentsFirst, share a business address.aken together, these two organizations have provided a vehicle for a tiny group of wealthy NYC hedge-fund managers not just to push their vision of education reform but to tip the political balance of the entire state—throwing support to Cuomo and state Republicans—to ensure its success.Astroturfing a MovementThough Families for Excellent Schools really began making headlines in 2014 with its record lobbying expenditures, its first few years were spent quietly organizing rallies with charter school parents and college students in support of education reform issues. Much of this "activism" was funded and directly organized by FES.FES' director Jeremiah Kittredge, for example, trained student organizers from the college group, Students For Education Reform, which the pro-charter school advocacy group Education Reform Now boasted about helping laying the groundwork for back in 2010. Though Students For Education Reform has begun to implode due to students' concerns about its top-down corporate agenda, SFER, like its parent organization Education Reform Now, has raised headlines for allegedly violating its 501(c)(3) status in explicitly pro-education reform political activities in mayoral and state races nationwide.

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Orlando “Siri” Salido se enfrentará contra Román “Rocky” MartínezEn sus 19 años de carrera deportiva, el boxeador mexicano Orlando “Siri” Salido (42-12-2, 29 KO’s) ha logrado imponerse sobre cuatro peleadores boricuas. Estos son Carlos “El Topo” Gerena, a quien venció por decisión mayoritaria en 2002; Omar Adorno, que se fue vía nocaut dos años después; Juan Manuel “Juanma” López, que probó la amarga medicina de la derrota en dos ocasiones (2011 y 2012) por nocaut técnico; y Orlando “El Fenónemo” Cruz, que también fue despachado por nocaut en el 2013.Sin embargo, el vegabajeño Román “Rocky” Martínez (28-2-2, 17 KO’s) confía en detener esa racha cuando se enfrente a Salido el sábado, 11 de abril, por el cinturón de las 130 libras de la Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB) en la cartelera bautizada como “The War” que se escenificará en el Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, en San Juan. “En lo absoluto”, dijo el dos veces excampeón junior ligero de OMB cuando se le preguntó si él podría ponerle fin a la racha de victorias sobre boxeadores boricuas que lleva el mexicano.“Estoy sumamente seguro que el 11 de abril voy a salir con la victoria. Estoy trabajando a 12 asaltos porque Salido es un peleador que se cae y vuelve y se para. Si lo puedo parar por nocaut, muy bien. Si no, le vamos a ganar por decisión. Lo que tengo en la mente es la victoria”, agregó el peleador este miércoles durante un entrenamiento público que realizó en el gimnasio municipal de Dorado.Durante la jornada de ejercicios, Martínez lució una máscara de entrenamiento, cuyo propósito es simular los entrenamientos en altitud sin necesidad de tener que desplazarse durante una temporada a un lugar alto. Lo que se busca es que los atletas puedan aumentar su capacidad pulmonar mientras hacen ejercicios. Y eso es precisamente lo que pretende la esquina de “Rocky”.“Esa máscara emula la altura de 10,000 a 12,000 pies. Lo podemos comparar como con la altura de México, más o menos. Muchos atletas la están usando ahora. Nosotros la estamos usando porque deseo que cuando Rocky esté en el sexto round, se sienta como en el primero. Para que siga por ahí para abajo a las millas”, explicó el entrenador del púgil, Raúl “Papo” Torres.El técnico añadió que su pupilo lleva aproximadamente un mes usando la máscara y sostiene que ha visto mejoría en el aguante a la distancia. “Se nota el cambio porque cuando trabaja 12 asaltos de guanteo, no abre la boca. Nosotros solo la usamos cuando tenemos entrenamiento de piso. Cuando hay guanteos y otros trabajos, la eliminamos. También la eliminamos en la carrera matutina”, acotó Torres, quien también se mostró seguro de que Martínez ganará.El púgil coincidió con su entrenador en que la máscara le ha ayudado a mejorar su función cardiovascular cuando se enfrentará a Salido, un boxeador que es conocido por tener mucho aguante. “Hasta ahora he sentido la diferencia cuando la uso. Esto es para coger un poquito más de aire porque sabemos queSalido es peleador que rinde, al igual que yo, pero un extra puede ayudar”, declaró Martínez.Más allá de la máscara, el peleador puntualizó que la preparación para esta pelea ha sido la mejor que ha tenido en su carrera. Expuso que ha utilizado como compañeros de guanteo a peleadores de 130 y 135 libras con distintas habilidades para poder adaptarse a distintos patrones de pelea. También ha trabajado para evitar caer en el excesivo toma y dame y para cuidar su guardia.Asimismo, indicó que entiende que podrá hacer de manera cómoda las 130 libras reglamentarias. “Gracias a Dios estoy bien, estoy como a unas 10 o nueve libras (de las 130). Esperamos hacer el peso bien. Siempre cuando uno llega a las 133-134, la cosa se pone un poco mala. Pero con el trabajo que llevamos, podremos hacerlas”, dijo.Por último, Martínez sostuvo que la pelea contra Salido es “la más importante de su carrera” porque de ganar, volvería a la cima. “Por eso he tomado esta preparación bien, bien en serio porque sé que mi carrera depende de ella”, puntualizó.Además de la pelea de Salido y Martínez, la cartelera “The War” enfrentará al puertorriqueño McWilliams Arroyo (15-2, 13 KO’s) y al excampeón mundial junior mosca, el mexicano Ramón García Hirales (20-5-1, 12 KO’s), por el título regional peso mosca (112 libras) Latino de la OMB. También se medirán José 'Chelo' González (23-1, 18 KO’s) y el estadounidense Sharif Bogere (26-1, 18 KO’s) por el vacante título ligero Intercontinental de la OMB.

Primo de A-Rod se declarará culpable en caso Biogenesis Es el último acusado cuyo caso faltaba por dilucidarse en la investigación federal MIAMI- Yuri Sucart, el primo del astro de los Yanquis Alex Rodríguez, tiene previsto declararse culpable de los cargos por trasiego de sustancias dopantes, según documentos de la corte.Sucart es el último acusado cuyo caso faltaba por dilucidarse en la investigación federal por la trama de dopaje de la clínica Biogenesis.Los documentos judiciales indican que Sucart cambiará su declaración inicial en la audiencia pautada para el próximo viernes ante la jueza de distrito federal, Cecilia M. Altonaga. Sucart fue sindicado dentro un pliego de siete cargos en los que se menciona distribución de testosterona y conspiración para distribuir sustancias para mejorar el rendimiento físico.Sucart estuvo entre los acusados por vínculos con la clínica Biogenesis en Coral Gables, hoy cerrada. La clínica era administrada por Anthony Bosch, quien se hacía pasar como doctor.La investigación que realizó el béisbol de Grandes Ligas derivó en la suspensión de 14 peloteros. Rodríguez fue el sobresaliente del grupo de sancionados, marginado durante toda la pasada temporada.Bosch y los demás se declararon culpables. Bosch recibió la sentencia más severa: cuatro años de prisión.Si Sucart se declara culpable, Rodríguez no tendrá que testificar ante la corte.

Incierto regreso de Kevin Durant Todavía se encuentra adolorido OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma— Kevin Durant todavía siente dolor en el pie derecho y el Thunder de Oklahoma City no tiene un plazo para que el jugador más valioso de la NBA regrese a la cancha.El gerente general del Thunder, Sam Presti, dijo que Durant será examinado por especialistas para determinar el próximo paso a seguir.

A principios de marzo, el entrenador Scott Brooks dijo que Durant podría volver a jugar en una o dos semanas. En cambio, Oklahoma City encara la posibilidad de intentar clasificarse a los playoffs sin una de sus estrellas.Durant jugó por última vez el 19 de febrero contra Memphis, y tres días después fue operado para remover un tornillo que le ocasionaba molestias en el pie derecho que se fracturó, y que fue operado, durante la pretemporada.El ala-pívot del Thunder, Serge Ibaka, podría perderse el resto de la campaña tras ser operado de la rodilla derecha esta semana.

Pippen pensó que Jordan nunca regresaría Se cumplen 20 años del primer regreso del exastro de la NBA Si pensamos en los grandes regresos en la historia de los deportes, seguramente el primero en la memoria sería la reaparición de Michael Jordan en la NBA en 1995 luego de un año de anunciar su retiro, cuando se encontraba en el mejor momento de su carrera. Y su 'escudero' Scottie Pippen jamás pensó que vería nuevamente a su compañero en uniforme. En una serie de tuits, el exalero de la NBA contó sobre el día que se concretó el regreso- el primero de dos- de quizás el mejor jugador de liga en la historia. "Veo que han pasado 20 años desde las dos palabras más famosas en la historia del deporte: 'I'm back'", recordó Pippen en la red social. Jordan entró en cancha el 19 de marzo de 1995 frente a los Pacers de Indiana luego de anunciar vía un mensaje de fax que se pondría las zapatillas nuevamente luego de colgarlas en 1993 tras tres campeonatos corridos con los Bulls. Con el número 45 en vez del clásico 23, Jordan jugó 43 minutos con 19 puntos, 6 asistencias, 6 rebotes y tres robos de balón en la derrota en tiempo extra. "Para ser honesto, después que se retiró por primera vez en 1993 pensé que para él era el fin. Creo que un regreso era lo más lejos de su mente. Siempre recuerdo lo impactados que estuvimos cuando MJ abandonó el juego de esa manera. Estábamos listos para ir por un cuarto título al hilo", contó Pippen. Jordan se sumergió en otras de sus pasiones: el béisbol. Estuvo activo con los Barons de Birmingham, novena afiliada a los Medias Blancas de Chicago, en la Doble A. "Estuve en contacto con él mientras jugaba béisbol pero no hablamos mucho. Le di su espacio ya que necesitaba un tiempo fuera del baloncesto. No sabía cuánto amaba el béisbol hasta ese punto. Era bastante apasionado sobre el juego y demostró que podía jugar", continuó Pippen. Los Bulls terminaron con marca de 47-35 con la integración de Jordan, pero perdieron en las semifinales de la Conferencia del Este en seis juegos frente al Magic de Orlando. "Perder contra Orlando fue duro. Pasó mucho tiempo desde que tuvimos a MJ y perder en los playoffs. Pero nos motivó. Él lo tomó duro", siguió Pippen. La temporada siguiente, los Bulls regresaron al trono para repetir la hazaña de tres títulos en fila (seis en ocho años) antes del segundo retiro de Jordan en 1998. Regresó por tercera vez en el 2001 por par de temporadas con los Wizards de Washington.

Pele backs Blatter for 5th term running FIFALONDON (AP) Pele is supporting Sepp Blatter's bid to continue running world football as the FIFA president prepares for his toughest-ever election battle.Blatter is taking on three rivals in FIFA's May election, including Pele's friend, Luis Figo, the former Portugal, Barcelona and Real Madrid player.But Pele is insistent that the 79-year-old Blatter should serve a fifth, four-year term despite lingering questions over FIFA's handling of ethics scandals.''I am going to be clear, I will support Sepp Blatter because Blatter has more experience, he stayed there a long time,'' Pele said in an interview with The Associated Press on Friday. ''Of course in life you must have some changes, but I will support Blatter, I think he is still has opportunity to do nice administration.''Pele believes FIFA's biggest challenge is being able to effectively manage a rapidly-expanding game.''People should pay attention to one thing, for some years it was two or three countries (dominating) football),'' the Brazilian said. ''Now you have growth ... Asia, Africa. (It's) becoming more difficult to administrate FIFA now, that is the problem.''Pele also highlighted ''this problem with Platini and Blatter'' - with UEFA President Michel Platini demanding the 79-year-old Swiss steps aside.Platini, though, is not a candidate in the election. Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan and Dutch football chief Michael van Praag are joining Figo and Blatter as candidates in the secret ballot of FIFA's 209 member associations.The 74-year-old Pele was speaking at a Subway sandwich store promotional event in London three months after leaving a Brazilian hospital after being treated for a urinary tract infection. The infection stemmed from a Nov. 13 surgery to remove kidney stones.''Of course, when you stay in the hospital always people worry but ... I am a strong guy,'' said Pele, who is attending Liverpool's Premier League match against Manchester United on Sunday. ''I am healthy. Thanks to everyone who prayed for me.''The illness also brought on renewed reflections on Pele's achievements - winning three World Cups with Brazil - and where he ranks among the greatest players of all time.''I think always when they talk about big names, big players at the moment they compare with me,'' Pele said. ''We have to talk about the moment - the past is the past - but you cannot forget George Best, Bobby Moore, Bobby Charlton, Pele, (Franz) Beckenbauer, (Johan) Cruyff. You have excellent players in the past.''These days, it's Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo who have joined the discussion about the best ever.''Messi is more my style,'' said Pele, who presented the FIFA world player of the year award to Ronaldo in 2014. ''In the last 10 years the better player in the world was Messi - no doubt. ... Ronaldo is more of a center forward. Messi is more for the team.''One thing Pele still finds it painful to talk about is Brazil's 7-1 loss to Germany in the World Cup semifinals on home soil last July.''You have to talk about this?'' Pele said. ''This is life. This happens. Football is always a box of surprise.''

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Editorial/LettersMATAN INMIGRANTES Y NO PASA NADACuando la policía mata a un inmigrante en Estados Unidos, la indignación es la misma que cuando mata un afroamericano.Pero la respuesta es distinta. Tras la muerte de tres mexicanos a manos de la policía no hemos visto las protestas y las marchas que ocurrieron luego de las muertes de los afroamericanos Michael Brown en Ferguson, Missouri, y Eric Garner en Staten Island, Nueva York. Algo no está bien aquí.El problema es que, además de la tragedia por sus muertes, los latinos e inmigrantes siguen con miedo ante la policía y no confían en que se hará justicia. Por eso la reacción es tan tibia. Pero no debería ser así. A nivel oficial parecería que la muerte de inmigrantes es menos importante que la de ciudadanos norteamericanos. Ni el presidente Barack Obama, ni el Procurador General, Erick Holder, ni ningún líder Republicanos han salido en público a denunciar que la policía mató a tres inmigrantes mexicanos en menos de tres semanas. El gobierno mexicano envió una carta de protesta a Washington -diciendo que no son hechos aislados- pero no ha querido convertir estas tres muertes en un asunto central que tense las relaciones bilaterales. Los mexicanos que viven en Estados Unidos están solos; saben que no son una prioridad para el gobierno en la ciudad de México. Matan mexicanos y no pasa nada.

Esto es lo que pasó: 1) El 10 de febrero la policía de Pasco, estado de Washington, mató al mexicano Antonio Zambrano luego que el indigente les tirara piedras, según muestra un video.2) El 20 de febrero la policía de Grapevine, Texas, mató al mexicano Rubén García luego de una persecución. “¿Me vas a matar?” aparentemente le preguntó García a un agente de la policía, con los brazos en alto, de acuerdo con la versión de su cuñado. Sí, lo mataron: recibió dos disparos en el pecho. 3) Y por último, el 27 de febrero la policía de Santa Ana, California, mató al mexicano Ernesto Canepa, quien era sospechoso de robo y a quien le encontraron un pistola de perdigones en su auto. La familia de Canepa dice que tenía dos trabajos y cuatro hijos.A estas tres muertes -que están bajo investigación- hay que sumar las de al menos 17 mexicanos que han muerto en enfrentamientos con la Patrulla Fronteriza desde el 2010, de acuerdo con las cifras de la organización Southern Border Communities Coalition. La triste realidad es que la mayoría de estas muertes pasan desapercibidas y, pocas veces, se sabe realmente qué pasó. La impunidad es, casi, total. Nadie, generalmente, termina en la cárcel. Otra triste conclusión es que tampoco existe una expectativa de justicia. No me imagino al Departamento de Justicia haciendo una investigación a fondo sobre los abusos de la policía en contra de inmigrantes latinoamericanos. Estoy seguro que, si la hicieran, sus conclusiones serían muy parecidas a las de su reciente informe sobre el maltrato de la policía de Ferguson contra afroamericanos: detenciones sin razón, uso de lenguaje racista, abuso de fuerza y la terrible sensación de que no son tratados justamente.Esta sensación de injusticia contra los inmigrantes en Estados Unidos está reforzada por el lenguaje de muchos políticos en Washington, y fuera de Washington, que los califican de “criminales”. Los políticos son culpables de crear este falso estereotipo del inmigrante; una cosa es estar aquí ilegalmente y otra muy distinta es cometer crímenes. Y, siguiendo el mismo y equivocado argumento, muchos departamentos de policía de Estados Unidos tratan a los inmigrantes como “criminales” aunque lo no sean. No, a pesar de lo que diga la Declaración de Independencia, en Estados Unidos no todos son tratados como iguales. Algunos -por el simple hecho de haber nacido en el extranjero, hablar con acento y tener otro color de piel- pueden perder la vida a manos de quien los debería proteger: la policía. Por Jorge Ramos Avalos.

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Continuing Momentum At Los TainosWhen I was voted in as President at Los Tainos, the organization was in turmoil. Accusations of theft, lack of transparency and questions about how the funds were misappropriated were commonplace. Trust had deteriorated to the point that some members of the board were pushed out and I, a relative new comer, had been sought out to lead the organization toward transparency. A new board was quickly established and with it, a hope for a brighter future.

That was 4 years ago.

Recently, I decided to step down from my leadership position due to numerous responsibilities related to full-time work and my recent commitment as Chairman of the City of Buffalo Boy Scouts organization, among others. I knew I could not juggle these responsibilities while maintaining a healthy work-life balance- something that has become increasingly important to me throughout the past decade. After four years, it was my time to hand over the ropes to someone with the enthusiasm and energy to carry on the mission of Los Tainos.

I reached out to various individuals in the community, requesting involvement in the organization with the goal of establishing a new leadership board.

The call was heeded by Mr. Benny Matta, a longtime community advocate, at an open meeting announced nearly 4 weeks in advance and held Wednesday, March 18th. The house was packed with around 30 seniors in attendance, as well as representatives from the West Side Community Services and Concerned Ecumenical Ministries, who were also invited to attend.

By most accounts, the meeting was a success. I commended Mr. Matta for stepping up to the plate and I answered questions from those in attendance. A succession plan was firmly established, with my full confidence in Mr. Matta’s ability to lead the organization forward.

The next day I received a call from an active member in the community who had heard rumors that there were “problems” at Los Tainos. This community resident was unable to provide me with any additional details.Although I had no details of these rumors, it disturbed me. I want to set the record straight by highlighting the progress of Los Tainos over the past four years through this open letter.

With the help of our volunteer board, With the help of our volunteer board, numerous initiatives were established that helped to secure a better future for Los Tainos including:

Infrastructure upgrades which included replacement of floor tiles, ceiling boards, wall painting.New carpeting for offices and new chairs for waiting area.Complete upgrade of the center’s plumbing system, including bathrooms and kitchen.Purchase of new equipment including industrial-size refrigerator and freezer.Fixing broken equipment, including food warmers, stove and fryer.Re-negotiation of existing lease agreement with the WNY Puerto Rican and Hispanic Parade which more than doubled revenue from previous agreement.Partnership with welfare-to-work participants to upkeep maintenance of facility.Establishment of bilingual literacy programIncreased participation of the Center’s subsidized lunch program.Increased participation of the center’s Bingo programEstablishment of new revenue streams, including a donation box program at Niagara Cafe.Renewal of Community Development Block Grant funding.Secured financial support from private entities, including the Buffalo Metropolitan Federal Credit Union and H&R Block.Secured generous funding from elected officials, including the office of Councilman Rivera and Councilman Pridgen.Partnership with West Side Community Services and Concerned Ecumenical Ministries to establish West Side Seniors, an initiative which has introduced new programs and activities to engage the seniors and improve their quality of life.Agreement with Catholic Charities to assume responsibility over plumbing and other costs, thereby significantly reducing costs to Los Tainos. Negotiated $1 annual lease agreement Delta Development and La Casa De Los Tainos.Establish space rental for birthday parties, weddings, etc..Creation of website and social media presence. All the while we established a sense of calm, trust and normalcy at the center – something that had been missing for years.

Moving Forward

When the new board was established nearly 4 years ago, it inherited thousands of dollars in debt and it successfully cleared all outstanding debt up that point. This non-profit organization is ALWAYS in need of additional funding sources and individuals willing to step up to the plate and get involved. On Wednesday, March 25th, a new leadership will be established at the center and I encourage you to be part of the solution to help make the lives of the elderly better.

The future of Los Tainos is set atop a strong foundation and with the right leadership and guidance, I am certain that the best is yet to come. Get involved.

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