The Cannon Herald - 2012

My new book, 'JT & SUNFIRE, Revenge and Love Notes' is the powerful story of compassion, confrontation, courage and love.  The first book in this series will leave readers anxious to see what JT & Sunfire do in book #2!  A young boy learns that prayer don't change things, it changes people and people change things. He changes his life in the most dramatic way. A plan, love notes and training will change JT life... Revenge and love notes make strange bedfellows. 
 
Stay tuned for Book #2 of the JT & Sunfire series titled, JT & Sunfire, Vigilante and Virgin.  It's a winner peeps!

God bless each and everyone of you.

  

POWERFUL & PROVOCATIVE
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'My Man, My Secret' is a dramatic romance novel with an explosive twist!  Shan a corporate attorney is engaged to Russell a criminal defense lawyer.  The romance is full of passion and love until a secret threatens to take their love from being on cloud nine to sinking below sea level.  A story of passion, regret, family and forgiveness, My Man, My Secret is engaging, enthralling and exciting!

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New and exciting things are happening in 2012!

Get my books on Amazon.com and at Barnes & Noble.

 

WELCOME FRIENDS! I appreciate your perusing my site and I hope I've shared some  positive energy that will engage and promote you to being a better, healthier you. 

 

If you don't reach out, you'll be left out! 

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You can't save the children if you don't serve the children.

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Every strike gets you closer to a homerun. - Babe Ruth

We're in the finals!  TEAM HEAT 2012!

Even if you're not where you desire to be, as long as you're not where you aren't supposed to be you're on your way to where you need to be!

Reaching for the sky for it's ithe limit...

 

 

 

TEAM HEAT!  WADE, JAMES & BOSH...

 

DO GOOD EVEN WHEN NOBODY'S LOOKING!

 

"I HAVE A DREAM" I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of it's creed: We hold these truths to be self evident: that all men are created equal." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Congratulations to my JBJ Dreamers on completing their first year of college 2012! It was learning experience in more ways than one and I commend my students for their staying committed and embracing the challenges with endurance in spite of the obstacles!  Graduation 2015, they're on their way!!

 

Check this out, if you don't pursue it you won't get it!

 

Be a Barnabus and encourage somebody!

Congratulations to my JBJ 2011 Dreamers on completing their first Freshman year of college at many of colleges and universities such as Georgetown, Mt. Holyoke, FAMU, UCF, USF, Kennesaw State, Johnson & Wales University, Miami Dade Colleges, Alabama State, FIT, Livingstone, FSU, FAU, Edwaters, Sante Fe and FIU to name a few! This is what educating, mentoring and encouraging does!  Yayyy :)  

 

 

JBJ 2011 SENIORS!

Congratulations to the "Early Action" Dreamers on their College Acceptances!

Cedric Rambeau - Johnson & Wales University, Kala Jones - Mt. Holyoke, LeAnn Louis - University of Pittsburg, Clifford Benjiman - USF, Bianca Willaims - Werner, Adrian White - Northern Illinois, Apryl Evans - St. Joseph,  Evelyn -FIU, Shawanda Davis - FIU,  Faith - Tennessee State, Schae - Bethue, Taniela Jackson - Tuskeegee,

JBJ - Don't forget Cappex.com!  The Sam Walton Foundation will be accepting scholarship applications until 1/31/11.

The JBJ Little Ladies Literary Group -Book Club will take on a "Give Back Project" each month.  This month we will hand make PINK BRACELETS for girls at St. Jude's Hospital.

It's test taking time again! ACT/SAT's are important tests to take for college entrance.  Dreamers let's take them as many times as we can for the best possible score!

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You're In College!!!

 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2009 of IHAD Miami Group 2!!!!

You and your sponsors and program coordinators can be commended for years of dedication and effort. Now, we are proud to have you attendding several colleges and universities, including Cornell Univ., Florida State, Univ. of Florida, Bethune Cookman, Florida A & M Univ., Nova Southeastern, Barry Univ., Moorehouse, Middle Georgia, Ed Waters, Florida Atlantic, Florida International, Valencia, Alabama State, Norfolk State, Miami Dade and roward Colleges, Long Island Univ., Marion Military Institute, So. Adventist and the National Guard....

FACEBOOK IS A GREAT SOCIAL AND INFORMATIVE SITE.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$SCHOLARSHIPS$$$&&&&&&&APPLY NOW!

1. Ron Brown Scholarships http://www.RonBrown.org 2. FastWEB Scholarship search http://www.fastweb.com/ 3. United Negro College Fund Scholarships  http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/uncfscholarship.asp 4. Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships http://www.jackierobinson.org/ 5. Intel Science Talent Search http://www.sciserv.org/sts 6. ThurgoodMarshal Scholarship Fund http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/ 7. FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid (scholarships/ 8. United Negro College Fund http://www.uncf.org/ 9. Gates Millennium Scholarships (Annual) http://www.gmsp.org/(hmrfvje1dxdi0nwbrpmbd45)/default.aspx 10. McDonald's Scholarships (annual) http://www.mcdonaldsnymetro.com/

Scholarship information and sites will be added regularly!

Paying for college is a major expense. College costs has gone up over the years.  Costs at some colleges hit $50,000.00 a year.  There is a free tool online (Education Investment Planner)www.SallieMae.com/plan to hel students and families estimate the cost of a college degree, compare schools and determine if loans will be needed.

11. Broke Scholars Scholarship http://scholarships.brokenscholar.com/ 12.National Society of Black Engineers Scholarships http://www.nsbe.org/programs/ 13. National Merit Scholarships http://www.national merit.org/  14.  College Board Scholarship Search http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch ss/welcome.jsp 15.  Black Excel Scholarship Gateways http://BlackExcel.org

MySpace should be used to communicate in a positive way.  You should not defame yourself using derogatroy language or pictures!  You should also be aware of predators that lurk on the internet, specifically MySpace!  Keep your personal information PERSONAL and your page private, only accepting friends that you know! 

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KUDOS JABORA, ELDRIDGE AND SARAH! We congradulate you on graduating from high school a year early and embarking upon your goals with your collegiate entrance,2008! The 'I Have A Dream Foundation' makes a difference!

Gas prices are ridiculous!

Cannon's Encarta

Penury - extreme poverty

Desultory - aimlessly passing from one thing to another

Kindred Spirit - somebody like you in character

 

 

PARENTS YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR DAUGHTER'S SELF ESTEEM: Spend time with her.  Help her develop an inner applause. Listen to your daughter. Focus on helping her identity and signature strength. Teach her skills that will enable her to develop healthy relationships. Direct her about healthy ways to handle stress. Tell her how to challenge negative thoughts about herself. Educate her about the psychological side to puberty and sex.Mentor her in developing a personal vision for herself and guide her in developing the skills to turn that vision into reality...

Congratulations IHAD Group #2. We raised $275.00 for the National Kidney Foundation!  A special thanks to those who participated in the Kidney Walk...  Ms. Cannon, Raynal, Jonathon, and Mr. Philord.

The College "Out of Town" Tour was a success!  We embarked upon Florida State University, FAMU, University of South and Central Florida Universities.

We also attended the College Fair  at the Sheraton Mart Hotel.  There were over 100 colleges represented!

ACT and SAT are very important tests! They are your gateway into a higher education.  Please prepare, take and master these two exams.  Begin taking them your junior year!

 

The top college programs are Buisness, Criminal Justice, Legal, Health Care, Science, Web Design, MBA, Nursing, MBA and IT.

 

$$$ Did you know that the average credit score is 692?

5 Reasons to get your credit report are: 1. To make sure mistakes aren't hurting your credit. 2.  Track history of payments. 3.  Protect against possible identity theft.  4.  Keep inquiries to a minimum 5.  Stay on top your credit.

President Barak Obama has a vision for change.

Are you concerned about your weight and it's affect on your health?  Well, you should be because studies indicate that the quality of our food supply has rapidly declined in the last two decades in the pursuit of profit by the major food manufactures.  High-fructose corn syrup and chemical sweetners have replaced sugar, which is not the best either but not as bad as the others.  Hydrogenated  and other toxic disease inducing oils are added to food instead of standard butter or oils.  To add to that the dairy supply and animal protein is loaded with growth hormones, pesticides and antibiotics.  Our health has been comprised for big industry monetary gain.  Watch what you eat or watch it eat you.

Mentors are urged for black males-Council of the Social Status of Black men and boys...Studies of the State Department of Education show that more than 50% of Black boys in elementary performed below grade level in reading and math on FCAT.  In grades 6-8 the figures are 65%...From 2005-06 there were 29,000 Black boys in state custody and almost one in four Blacks live below the federal poverty level.

Crime in our communities across the map is increasing, especially in the urban areas.  Put the guns down!  Pick the books up! Seek resolution instead of retaliation!   Stop the killing!

 

 Who do think is mostly responsible for the loss of young, black male life, the police or young black males?

Teenagers + Drugs + Alcohol= Deadly Mix

Parental Control on your PC can protect your child from danger and inappropriate online content.

 

Dreamers and Friends, learn to settle your differences (Beefs) without physical violence.  There is a solution to every problem and it does not lie in guns or fists it lies in your power to overcome adversity in a mature, safe manner.  One in which you don't end up on a R.I.P T-Shirt.

Thank you Dreamers and parents who attended the first Dreamer Corporate meeting at Mellon Bank!  It was a great success. Special thanks to Dreamer hosts, Shanteria, Shaneka, Jonathon, Lamar, Tykara, Bryon and Charnise, Miami Dade's Mr. Gilberto Amador, State Representative Candidate Dr. Robert Malone, and Warm Spirits. 

There is a online test preperation program called Test Gear for SAT.  Test prep programs helps students prepare with over 60 hours of coursework.  You can complete the entire program or the parts where you need the most practice.

 

Health News, Tips & Meal Ideas below.

 Dreamers send me your MySpace addresses.  Don't worry I've seen it ALL...  It is another way for me to communicate Dreamer news to you.  Ms. Cannon

             NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT of 2002

President Bush signed this act into law on Jan. 8, 2002.  The law is supposed to help schools improve by focusing on accountability...Supporters believe that it is a tool for imporving education and moving toward educational equality for students of all racial, economic backgrounds.  The law requires that schools meet certain goals largely based on test scores like FCAT.  FCAT has failed tens of thousands of  Florida's children!  This law should be revamped because it is too reliant on standardized tests and too punitive for schools with low and poor test scores.  In fact, it encourages schools and teachers to focus on and teach skills that are not very useful to students and their future careers.  FCAT has failed and deserves it's F.

Parents, now is the time to visit your Dreamer's CAP Advisor at his/her school.  Please schedule an appointment for an in person or telephone session.  Time is waiting for no one!

Part of becoming a teen is developing your own identity. It's usually seperate from the identity of your parents and can cause chaos... It takes time for parents and teens to adjust to their  new roles... Teens, parents are intent on protecting and keeping you safe.  Parents, teens create their own opinions, thoughts and value about life.  Find common ground.

Music, derogatory profane language, racial slurs, baggy pants, a slacker attitude, violence, etc. is causing concern beyond urban neighborhoods.

 It's SAT/ACT prep time.  Please re-take FCAT everytime it's offered if you've failed.  You can only get better with practice.

Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership teaches parents how to set boundaries and reinforce healthy messages, in order to help kids grow up safe, healthy and drug free.

Beginning next school year, Florida parents and the public will beTop ten internet acronyms parents should know:

POS - Parent over shoulder   PIR- Parent in room   P911-Parent alert PAW/PAL-Parents are watching/listening   420-Marijuana  ASL-Age, Sex, Location-  LMIRL-Let's meet in real life  ADR-Adress  KPC-Keeping parents clueless  KFY-Kiss for you

Parents read 'Monitor School Day' article in the Miami Herald 1/26/07 (26A).  The article can also be found in the Miami Times.

CLICK ON LINKS FOR IMPORTANT SCHOLARSHIP AND INTERNSHIP INFORMATION.

Consider these things when choosing a college: location, cost, academic programs, campus life, diverstiy, size of student body and graduation rates.

Miami Dade County Public Schools important contact information:  Attendance Services (305) 883-5323  College Assistance Program (305) 995-1743  Dial A Teacher (305)995-1600  Drop Out Prevention(305) 995-1737  Parent Participation (305)995-2680  Region II (305)624-8802  Region III (305) 883-0403  Region IV (305) 642-7555  School Police (305) 757-7708 Take Stock In Children (Mentor Placement) (305) 995-121

Do you think you're ready to be a teenage parent?  Click Teen Inspiration to find out why you're not!

RING THE ALARM!

 FLORIDA has a very dismal rate of high school graduates in fact over 13,000 students in Miami-Dade and Broward County schools dropped out last year. 

Parents your Dreamer is on a 4-year / 24 Credit Standard High School Diploma Plan.  You can track his/her progress through High School Academic Evaluations. The state graduation requirements are as follows; 24 credits, 2.0 minimum GPA and passing scores on FCAT OR the approved equivalent minimun SAT or ACT score.

Parents the Miami-Dade County School Board's Parent Academy is very resourceful!

Dreamers make informed choices about your education.  It's Florida's official online advising system.  It's a great tool! click on Newsletter (College Connection) to find out how you can plan and track your educational success.

The Talented Twenty Program and Bright Futures want you! They are guarantees to admission and financial assistance in college.

 Dreamers remember that it is very important that you maintain at least a GPA of at least a 2.0 to keep your scholarship from being in jeopardy!

Book News - Click SARAFINA for the inspirational, powerful story of a young African girl whose been sold into modern day slavery (Human Trafficking) and becomes the modern day Harriet Tubman through perserverance, courage and determination. Coming to your school and libraries soon.  It has been chosen JBJ's book club's  and Jose De Diego Middle School's book of the month, Available on at Barnes & Noble stores and Amazon.com

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Education News: (New)

Make choices about your education:  Discover your interests and find a career that's right for you. Seewhat kind of education is needed after hight school to pursue your career.  Plan high school courses that will prepare you for your education and training after high school.  Explore Florida colleges and career - technical  centers.  Learn how to get financial aid to help pay for college or career-technical training.

FLORIDA'S SCHOOLS: Florida has 28 community colleges  that have 61 campuses and provide services or classes at 177 sites.  Florida also has 11 state universities.  State universities offer bachelor'sdegrees as well as master's and doctoral degrees.  Tuition and fees for Florida students in 2006 were $112 per credit hour and $3,350 for a 30-credit year.

The minimum admissions requirements for state universities include the following 18 credit courses: English (4) Math (3) Science (3) Social Studie (3) Electives (3) Foreign Language (2).

Did you know that if you graduate in the top 20% of your class you are guaranteed admission to a state university.

$$$$$$$$$$$$You can apply for and be awarded numerous scholarships, grants, work programs, loans$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Ching Ching!

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DON'T DROPOUT!

ACT vs. SAT

1. ACT is and assessment test that measures what you learned in school.  SAT is an aptitude test that measures how you apply what you learned in school.

2.  ACT has 215 multiple choice questions including an optional essay.  SAT has 128 multiple choice questions, 10 fill-in the blanks and an essay.

3.  ACT give you 3 hours and 25 minutes including the optional essay.  SAT gives you 3 hours and 45 minutes, including un-scored section.

Do you need $$$$ for school?  The Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance(OSFA) can help.  OSFA provides state-funded financial aid programs and guarantees Federal Family Education Loans.

 

 

Parents, your child's ability to develop social and academic problem -solving skills depend on your ability to guide and encourage but not control.

Dreamers we urge you to do your best in all of your educational endeavors.  We encourage your involvement in school, community and dreamer activities.  We are here to assist you to the best of our abilities

Find out how I feel about standarized testing. Click Newsletter.                                   

Get more great 'Dreamer News' @ www.ihad.org

Send your MySpace addresses to nerissacannon@hotmail.com so that you can add other dreamers to your friend list.
 
 
 
 

 

Our attitude towards life determines life's attitude towards us.-Earl Nightingale

Suggested Readings for Black History Month - FORTUNATE SON by Walter Mosley, THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AFRICAN -AMERICAN HERITAGE by Susan Altman.  ESCAPE ON THE PEARL by Mary Kay Ricks.

 

Dreamers, 'Dare to Compete!'

 

Did you know that there are seven people that live inside of you? Click Teen Inspiration to find out who they are.

Interested in a Dreamer's Book Club? Go to Teen Inpsiration to see the first books on the list.

 
Real Names of people that match their occupations:
A funeral director named Mr. Graves
A peditrician named Dr. Needle
Orthodontists named Dr. Payne and Dr. Fear
A physician named Dr. Kill
A psychiatrist named Dr. Looney
A plastic surgeon named Dr. Wacker
A gynecologist named Dr. Clapp
 
 
 
 
Dreamers are you reading?  If you're not, you need to begin recreational reading to help improve your reading comprehension and vocabulary.
 
Dreamer boys there's a prize waiting for you!  Go to Teen Inspiration for details.
 
Thank you parents for attending the Parent Meeting. Your cooperation is always needed.
   

MEAL IDEAS:

One pan pasta and meatballs.

Spicy chicken chilli w/sour cream, sliced green onions.

Fish baked in lettuce pockets and it's low fat!

Grilled Eggplant a plus for vegetarians!

Bruschetta (garlic toast served with diced roma tomatoes, basil and garlic, sprinkled with parmesean cheese)

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo (chicken and broccoli bathed in alfredo sauce.)

Grilled Salmon and Brown Rice & Broccoli or Asparagus add cubed cucumbers and tomatoes in olive oil on the side.  Great for diabetics!

Steakk and Potato Kabobs (boneless sirloin steak cut 1 inch thick, medium green or yellow bell peppers, red onions and small, garlic powder and refridgerated potato wedges...

Margarita Shrimp Tacos

THE DREAMERS GARDEN:

In this garden I planted five rows of peas (p's)

Prayer, Preparedness, Politness, Promptness, and Perserverance.

Next to them I planted four rows of squash.

Squash gossip, Squash criticism, Squash failure and Squash indifference.

Then I put in four rows of lettuce.

Let us be faithful, Let us do good, Let us be loyal and Let us love one another.

After that I added turnips.

Turn up for meetings, Turn up with a smile, Turn up with good ideas and Turn up with determination.

No garden would be complete without a fresh fruit so I planted a pear tree.

Prepare for change, Prepare to work hard, Prepare for obstacles that may come your way and Prepare to succeed.

MAKE WISE HEALTH CHOICES;

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Health News: 
 
I'm a pescatarian and I love it! 3 years 5/10/2012
 
Please don't take your eating habits for granted or you'll regret it peeps!  Eat well, live long! Unless  you get hit by a car but what are the chances of that? 
 
 
 
He who has health has hope and he who has hope has everything. Asian proverb
 
Move more, cut fat, quit smoking, reduce stress, protect yourself from pollution, wear your seat belt, avoid excessive drinking and keep a positive mental outlook!
 
Stock up on your antioxidant rich foods!
 
Did you know that a positive attitude is good for your health.
 
Five fruits and vegetables a day helps keep the doctor away.
 
Frozen red/purple grapes will satisfy a sweet tooth.
 
 
Some Dermatologists belive that an unhealthy diet along with some chemicals, poisons, stress and medical treatments are the causes for hair loss in men and women.
 
Cranberry Juice is a popular treatment for urinary tract infections.
 
Lose weight by eating an open faced sandwich, losing that piece of bread is almost losing a pound!  Walk 15 minutes during your lunch break, trade french fries for a baked potato and during tv commercials exercise!
 
Mothers who smoke during pregnancy may be more likely to become smokers themselves...Smoking causes artery damage.
 
GET YOUR TEETH CHECKED!  A growing body of research show an association between gum disease, known as periodontitis and some diseases that affect the body.
 
Myopia commonly known as nearsightedness is the inability to see objects at a distance clearly.
 
Did you know that diabetes and high cholesterol are reversible?
 
It's said that sunflower seeds, grape juice, cheese, sweet potatoes, spinach and beans are anti-aging foods.  My shelf is stocked!
 
The top worst trans fat offenders are: Sticks of margarine, chips, crackers, breakfast foods, cakes, pies, restaurant and grocery store prepared foods.
 
 
 
Cholesterol Levels - Desirable - Less than 200mg/dL  Borderline High Risk - 200-239mg/mL  High Risk 240mg/dL and higher.  Your LDL cholesterol level greatly affects your risk of heart attack and stroke.
 
Studies suggest that adults  with children 17 and under living at home tend to eat more fat than childless households. Their daily intake is about 5 grams higher.
 
Did you know that there are more than 1 million people living with HIV?
 
Get your flu shots!
 
 Asthma flare ups can be triggered by: Dust mites, pets, smoke, a cold or flu, cold dry weather and pollen.
 
Healthy kidneys help get rid of waste that comes from food once the body has used all the nutrition in it.  They balance chemicals in the blood and produce hormones which control blood pressure.  A high blood pressure can cause kidney failure!
 
 
Walking is one of  the best cardio exercises!  It free, low tech and safe.
 
Oatmeal has nutrients that may be good for your heart.  Beta- glucan helps lower bad cholesterol.
 
Watch out for 'portion distortion' - Eating too much in one sitting.
 
Learn how to manange tension it helps ward of stress related illnesses.
 
Did you know that having a large soda can add up to 310 calories to your meal?
 
Diabetes  has become the leading cause of death, amputations, kidney and heart disease in African Americans and Hispanics.  Type 1 diabetes is common in children and teens (Juvenile Diabetes). It 's the disease that develops when the pancereas stops producing insulin.  Type 2 is the chronic form of the disease.  Diabetes causes high blood sugar which harms many body systems.  However, it can be controlled and prevented with diet and exercise.
 
Drink Tip: Try replacing soda and sugar sweetened fruit drinks with water, skim milk or 100% fruit juice.
 
Regular Exercise helps with obese teens' hearts...  Struggles with food and obesity frequently start in childhood...Children who eat full meals do better nutritionally than children who merely snack.  Parents, don't use sweets and deserts as rewards.
 
Start your day with a orange.  Oranges are rich in nutrients and fiber.  They have folate, niacin, vitamin b6, magnesium, thiamin and riboflavin.  They are also low in sodium.
Tomatoes lycopene may reduce the risk of heart disease.
 
Eating just 5 grams of trans fat increases your risk of heart disease by 25%. They are found mainly in cookies, crackers, cakes, pot pies and FRIED foods.  Dreamers, the only fast food french fry that has 0 grams of trans fat is Wendy's.

 
I Have A Dream Program Coordinator JBJ
I Have A Dream - Miami Group #2,
Asst. Project Coord.  Nerissa Cannon