By: CaroLlee Miles   To ALL the military families who sacrifice so much, let me begin by sending a big THANK YOU SHOUT-OUT to all of you!  We love you, and we appreciate all you do. Presently I am participating with a group traveling the country with a group of participants who have as their theme a couple of different […]

Upcoming Broadway Shows By Matthew Blank   ASOF 07 Dec 2011 http://www.playbill.com/celebritybuzz/article/80060-Schedule-of-Upcoming-Broadway-Shows THE ROAD TO MECCA Theatre: American Airlines Theatre First Preview: December 16 Opening: January 17, 2012 Director: Gordon Edelstein Cast: Rosemary Harris, Jim Dale, Carla Gugino Here’s how Roundabout Theatre Company bills the Athol Fugard work: “Set in the region of South Africa known as the Karoo, The Road to Mecca tells […]

July Jul 3 The Amazing Spider-Man Jul 5 Katy Perry: Part of Me Jul 6 Savages Crazy Eyes The Pact The Magic of Belle Isle Collaborator China Heavyweight The Do-Deca-Pentathlon Jul 11 Easy Money Jul 13 Ice Age: Continental Drift Red Lights Farewell, My Queen Union Square Trishna Ballplayer: Pelotero Jul 20 The Dark Knight Rises The Queen of Versailles Hara-KiriGrassroots Jul 25 Ruby Sparks Jul 27 The Watch Step […]

By: Reggie Sibley 21st Century Business Tools of the Trade At 16 years old, I worked weekends and summers with a family friend who was a masonry contractor.  My early experience working with that bricklayer taught me the importance of having the right tools to operate at peak efficiency. Having the appropriate hand and power tools in the construction trade […]

By: Dr. Jamila Williams Truancy, described as missing school without permission, is a growing problem in today’s schools. Truancy is a problem for the entire society. Problematic truancy can lead to lowered student achievement, delinquency, drug involvement, and even early pregnancy. A student’s truancy can signal low attachment to school and produce negative relationships with peers who also have issues […]

By: Coach Arlyne Thompson For too long, ‘Hawai’i’ has meant Honolulu, but a rise in direct flights from the US mainland to Kona, on the Big Island; means the draw of this magical place has never been easier. On my first trip to Kona, I went with someone who was more adventurous than me.  As we were sitting at the […]

  By:  Beverly VanTull (Serving for 3-5 people) 1 pound sweet potatoes ½ cup of butter (softened or melted) 2 large eggs ¼ cup of all-purpose flour ½ cup of finely chopped pecans ¼ Tbsp baking powder 1 ¼ cup of sugar ¼ tsp ground cinnamon  Cook the sweet potatoes in boiling water 15 minutes or until tender; Drain and […]