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ASSIGNMENTS / APPOINTMENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS

SOURCE:  Department of Defense

General Officer Assignments

PHOTO(s) OF THE DAY

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U.S. Air Force recovering service members practice drills at wheelchair basketball during the Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports and Reconditioning Camp, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Jan. 20, 2015. More than 80 Air Force recovering service members from around the nation participated in the weeklong adaptive sports camp. For many of the competitors, this is the first training event prior to participation in the 2015 Air Force Trials followed by the Warrior Games in mid-2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sarayuth Pinthong Released)

U.S. troopers, assigned to Bravo Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, load a M777 Howitzer during a live-fire exercise at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Jan. 23, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Gertrud Zach/released)

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BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Jan. 29, 2015) Cmdr. Joseph A. Torres Jr., commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89), is greeted by the daughter of a Republic of Korea sailor as the ship arrives in Busan for a port visit. Mustin just concluded a series of bilateral training exercise with the Republic of Korea navy in international waters west of the Korean peninsula. The routine exercise focused on reinforcing teamwork and interoperability between the U.S. and Republic of Korea navies while giving Sailors the opportunity to sharpen their tactical skills. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Republic of Korea Navy/Released)

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and the commander of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), Col. Johnny Davis, render honors during Hagel’s farewell tribute at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., Jan. 28, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Laura Buchta/Released)

President of the United States Barack Obama speaks during U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s farewell tribute at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va., Jan. 28, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Laura Buchta/Released)

HOW THE BAY AREA BLACK COMMUNITY CAN WORK TOWARDS A BETTER FINANCIAL FUTURE FOR BLACKS!

Shawn Robinson, founder of the Bay Area Black Community. Photo Courtesy: Blacknews.com

SOURCE: Blacknews.com

San Francisco Bay Area, CA  Throughout the United States, even in the big cities, the media is rife with reports on how the economy is declining. Individuals are losing their homes, jobs and relationships due to the lack of money. A lot of people are desperate for change and want extra money. This is how the concept behind The Bay Area Black Community came into being.

Brains behind the Project

I am a Black man living in Oakland, California within the Bay Area that was touched by the plight of black people living in the United States in terms of unemployment, layoffs and the general decline of living standards due to the economic decline.

So, I conceived the idea of bringing people together to combine resources so as to improve community living. To this end, I am planning to hold several Black Town Hall meetings, the first of which is during Black history month on Feb. 28, 2015 at Williams Chapel Baptist Church in Oakland, California.

The aim of this organization is to create awareness and build a strong network within the community and to also rally support for a membership service and system of which he has created from scratch!

Challenges Faced by the Black Community

Africans in America go through appalling conditions such as lowest quantity of riches, highest rate of unemployment, lowest income, highest rate of crime, and the quickest rate of death. Sociologists attribute these conditions as a result of insufficient economic development.

The Predicament

Distribution of wealth is not equal

Wealth is the money one receives from property ownership such as stocks, bonds, real estate or business. It is money that is continuously available to you so long as you are the owner of the property.

On the other hand, when you sell your labor, you earn an income. The problem with income is that if you are not working, you do not receive any money. Black Americans have a lot of income (around $1 trillion dollars) a year in minimal wealth.

The gap for wealth is becoming wider between White society and Black America. Studies show that in 2001, African-Americans made up 13% of the population. However, they were the owners of only 3%, (inclusive of home equity) of the average family wealth. This translates to $121,000 for White homes and $19,000 for Black households.

Accumulation of wealth is important as it determines the social acceptance of an ethnic group, equal justice, good health care, individual comfort and the life span and quality of the lives they lead.

IBP (Inappropriate Behavior Patterns)

Unequal Wealth Distribution is not entirely to blame for the low economic status of Black America and the resultant life quality. Another big cause of this is referred to as IBP patterns. IBP refers to acts which Blacks carry out that are deemed inappropriate. This is a result of the social training of slavery.

Examples of IBP which is destructive are:

* Community Division
* Clashes with competition
* Looking for Whites approval
* Work attitude
* Attitude on Material Items

Community Division

The inappropriate behavior which is most destructive which African-Americans go through is community division. This stems from slavery which discouraged any efforts at unity.

The slave makers were aware that communities which were not united would be easy to continue controlling. Community Division is still rampant in todays Black Community.

The major aim of the project for The Bay Area Black Community is to unite Blacks so as to better their everyday lives.

What is the Solution?

Some Black Americans might opt to look for an additional job so as to combat the above mentioned issues. However, this can prove difficult due to the decline in the number of jobs.

The initiative for The Bay Area Black Community is a vision of ensuring that Blacks start making money today to ensure a better future for them tomorrow. This will prevent more suffering long-term and raise a generation of Black people that will be competitive, socially and financially with the other ethnic groups within the Bay Area and some day nationwide!

Play Detective with MyRealGames’ Amazing Mystery Games!

SOURCE:  DAKOTA DIGITAL

Ever wanted to grab a magnifying glass, identify the clues and pinpoint the culprit of a murder mystery? You’re not alone! MyRealGames has introduced a plethora of hidden object games where the player must play the role of the detective and solve the mystery – from the Agatha Christie series to guessing the identify of Jack the Ripper, those with a penchant for a good crime thriller can find plenty to entertain them at the free online gaming site.

MyRealGames have fast made a name for themselves as one of the US’s premier free online gaming sites. All games are fully licensed for PC’s, have unlimited gameplay time and are 100% free. The site offers a diverse range of genres meaning there is something for every online gaming lover. Photo Courtesy: Dakota Digital

MyRealGames offers totally free online games that are available to download and play within most browsers. All of the games have been verified and checked for malware and viruses, and there are absolutely no subscriptions or in-game purchases necessary to get ahead. That puts all wannabe-detectives on a level playing field when it comes to solving these serious crimes!

Nikolai Veselov, of MyRealGames, says, “We love a good mystery at MyRealGames – and we’ve made a special effort to ensure visitors looking to solve crime can find plenty of entertainment on the site! Many of our hidden object games are based around famous mysteries, and our gamers can immerse themselves as they play detective and try to track down criminals and solve the mystery. Whether it’s the Mystery at Mortlake Mansion or Jane Angel: Templar Mystery, we’ve got something to offer for all gamers who want to crack the case!”

Agatha Christie is the world’s most popular crime writer, and MyRealGames have a perfect collection of games for those who love the plot twists and complex storylines she was renowned for. Agatha Christie: 4:50 from Paddington is a great example – players step into the shoes of Miss Jane Marple to solve a mystery involving quintessentially British characters and a bloody murder. When Elspeth McGillicuddy witnesses a murder through the window of a passing train, she ropes in pal Miss Marple to help crack the case and put the killer behind bars. But as the body count rise, the pressure mounts too – will Miss Marple be able to find the murder in time? This exciting hidden object game is just one of many games adapted from famous Agatha Christie novels at MyRealGames.

Free download game Jane Angel: Templar Mystery is also a popular title on the online games platform. Gamers play as plucky Jane, a FBI agent and expert in art, who’s investigating a case with some unusual clues. Putting the pieces of the puzzle together, Jane discovers she could find the way to the Holy Grail hidden by the mysterious Knights Templar faction! With 30 levels across 24 unique locations, this is one mystery game that is perfect for the budding detectives out there.

“THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW” LOOKING TO HIRE INTERNS FOR SPRING, SUMMER AND FALL 2015

SOURCE:  Blacknews.com

The Wendy Williams Show Internship Program offers an opportunity for college students to gain experience in the television industry. This internship is for college credit and is located in New York City.

Candidates for this internships must be at least 18 years old. Ideal candidates will be those pursuing careers in television production. This is a professional internship opportunity for qualified candidates. Applicants must have good communication and organizational skills and a desire to learn more about television production.