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Look Below and find out whose topping the charts, magazines and blogs. You might even see your name!
          Music
        Music can promote wellness, manage stress, alleviate pain, express feelings,enhance memory, improve communication,  and promote physical rehabilitation.
 
Stay tuned for Noelle Gourdine! His hit song 'The River' is a chart topper!
 
Rihana is stirring up the music industry! 'Take A Bow." Shall she say?
 
 
LilWayne a teenage favorite is topping the charts w/his album Carter 3.
His number 1 hit a Milli is on the tongues of millions.
 
Plies is right behind Lil Wayne with 'Please Excuse My Hands'.
 
'Woman' a song that speaks for itself will be a hit for ages.
 
Young Jeezy has his spot with 'I Put On.'
 
Mary J. has hit us women with another anthem, 'Just Fine' is it!
 
Kem, Nancy Wilson, The Ojay's, George Benson and Chaka Khan were the highlights at Miami's Jazz in the Gardens.
 
Queen Latifah's jazz album is great.
 
Chaka Khan is back with Angel.
 
Fantasia's 'When I See You' and 'Only One' is top choice.
 
Chris Brown and Lil Weezy are topping the charts!
 
Little Duffle Bag BOy.
 
Apple Bottom Jeans a tune?
 
 
Robin Thicke, the son of 'Growing Pains' Alan Thicke record, 'Lost Without You' is top on billboard charts.
 
J. Holiday's song "Bed" is for those who sleep!
 
Mya is 'Ridin'.
 
Justin Timberlake and 'My Love' is making waves.
 
 
John Legend's 'Legend' is R&B, jazz and old school. 
 
T.I. won three awards at the Billboard Music Awards.
 
Whitney Houston is in the studio.  
 
'Yesterday' is a spiritually uplifting hit that crosses all music genres. Thanks Mary Mary.
 
'Sexy Can I' is a good one.  Ray J. is on the charts again and not as a bedroom snitch.
 
 
GOSSIP  (Soley based on rumor and opinion may  or may not be factual...
 
Reggie Bush and K. Kardashin are dating?  Where is Ray J.?
 
Lil Wayne and T.I are out of jail on bond...Both are facing more jaile time at their sentencing. 
 
Shaq has filed for a divorce...
 
Hillary Clinton is a HATER.
 
Brittney Sperars?  Thank God we don't hear much from her anymore. Hopefully she's in restoration mode.
 
Foxxy Brown whose serving a year in jail is still out of control!
 
Halle Berry's a Mother!  Welcome to club Halle and J. Lo.
 
Usher is married AND a father.
 
Kayne West Vs. 50 Cent.
 
Jay Z sold RocaWear for 204 million dollars.
 
 
 
 
T.V.& Movie News
New York goes to Hollywood?Pllleeeaasssee!
 
A Family That Preys - Tyler Perry due out soon.
 
Hancock a blockbuster starring Will Smith was well worth seeing.
 
Batman broke all movie debut records.  R.I.P. K. Ledger U were awesome
 
American Gangster starring Denzel is getting rave reivew
 
Why Did I Get Married - Tyler Perry
 
The Kingdome, with  Jamie Foxx is action packed.
 
Before The Devil Knows You're Dead,stars Ethan Hawke
 
Are there enough reality shows?  Salt & Peppa, I Love New York, Gotti, the list goes on.
 
 
NAMES & EMPLOYMENT:
Theres a study that says that your birth name can hinder your job opportunities, especially in the media industry.  I beg to differ. Channel 10 has Anjanette Flowers, and Neki Mohan.  Channel 4 has Shomarie Stone, Nefertiti Jaquez, Juwan and Joy. Channel 7 has Tiffani Tucker and Derek Hayward. Channel 6 has Trina Robinson and Tisha Lewis. Are these typical names?  Don't let your name stop you!
 
 
Latest Fashions
Pink, Ed Hardy, Dereon,  Roca Wear, Baby Phat, Ecko and G- Unit and LRG. Rocker and  belts swaggers are in fashion. Girls you can never go wrong with a pony tail or a flat wrap and boys a low cut is always nice.  Let go of the braids fellows they're so gone. Akademiks and Jordan's are fashion do's.  
 
 
SPORTS NEWS : 
 Dwayne Wade, Kobe and the U.S.A. team bought home the Gold from the Olympics!
 
The University of Miami proves to be a prospective winning team! MNW'sJ. Harris started as QB in the first game.
 
Shaq was traded to the Phoneix Suns.
 
DJ Irie's celebrity golf tournament was a success with celebs like, Terrel Owens, Darrel Wright,and James Posey.
 
 
Miami Northwestern will not be repeat champions,at least that's not what it looks like.
Dwayne Wade was named Sports Illusrated sportsman of the Year.
 
 
 
Book News
 
'Sarfina's Wish'-Nerissa Cannon
-47-Walter Mosley
-Go Ask Alice
-Scorpions- Walter Dean Myers
- The Covenant with Black America - Tavis Smiley
-Your Best Life Now - Joel Osteen
-Fear of The Dark - Walter Mosley
-The Interruption of Everything - Terry McMillian
 
-"What Every Teen Should Know" - What teens need to know about sex, drugs, AIDS and getting along with peers and parents.  To order, send buisness-sizded,self-addressed envelope plus check or money order for $6 to:  Dear Abby -Teen Booklet,P.O. Box 4447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Postage is included in the price.
 
College Connection
Grade 11 Dreamers if you have not passed FCAT don't worry! The ACT and SAT are alternatives and you will pass! 
 
FACTS.org assists you in  1.  Determining your career objectives 2.  Choosing the right major   3.  Applying for college online 4.  Degree program search etc.  You can also get important high school info.
 
-Contact your guidance counselor to discuss plans regarding college.
 
-Do you have all of your rightful credits? 
-  Check out the degree offerings at the schools you're interested in attending.  Talk to your guidance counselor about your interests.  You may be able to take a personality test to figure out what would be perfect for you.
 
Note:  Take Stock In Children Needs Mentors:
Parents:Be mindful of the fact that as your child gets older, parent - teacher communication tends to lessen.  
 
 
 
STANDARDZIZED TESTING (Opinion)
I believe that standardzied test are unfair because they don't test on what a student knows.  The grade a student gets in regular classes determine's his/her academic abilitites and are more important than a specialized test that a student takes on a day that he/she may not be feeling well or have other emotional or physical issues. FCAT is a standardized test used in Florida to grade school performance and student achievement...  Did you know that approximately 5000 students did not recieve high school diplomas in 2006 due to FCAT?  The future of Florida's kids is in danger.
 
   
Dreamer mothers did you know that one in eight American women get breast cancer and that the death rate is 32% higher for African American women than White?  Men are the victims of breast cancer too!
 
PLAY IT SMART DREAMERS!
Police can arrest people they believe are dangerous.  If you are doing something that looks dangerous you could cause a police stop or a police arrest. When in doubt about whether some behavior is dangerous, play it smart and don't do it!
 
 
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I Have A Dream Program Coordinator JBJ
I Have A Dream - Miami Group #2,
Asst. Project Coord.  Nerissa Cannon