By Jess PaniszczynDallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Interna-

tional Airport welcomed airport industry and business professionals from across the nation for the 27th annual Airport Business Diversity Conference, June 4-7, at the Fort Worth Convention Center. The conference, sponsored by the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) in

cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), drew more than 1,200 attendees.

Conference participants discussed many issues affecting the aviation indus-try as a whole, such as public policy. Busi-ness networking was also a key conference component, bringing together a profes-sional group of airport directors, commis-

sioners, disadvantaged business enterprise liaison officers, corporations, minority and women-owned businesses, and federal, state and local government officials.

“DFW is proud to be the host and pre-senting sponsor for the Airport Business Diversity Conference, and we are elated to have the conference back in North Texas

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Keynote speaker: Businesses should prepare for a changing AmericaBy Jess Paniszczyn

Political analyst Roland Martin served as the keynote speaker for the Airport Business Diver-sity Conference hosted by DFW International Airport and sponsored in part by sponsored by the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) June 4-7.

“We are especially pleased to bring our keynote speaker, Roland Martin, to North Texas,” said Don O’Bannon, Chair of the AMAC Executive Board. “Mr. Martin is an award-winning journalist, syn-dicated columnist, commentator, analyst and au-thor, who was named one the 150 most influential African Americans in the United States by Ebony Magazine for the past three years running.

“Martin has several connections to the Dal-las/Fort Worth area as a news reporter, anchor and publisher. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in journalism and was inducted into the university’s Journalism Hall of Fame in 2008. Martin grew up in the Houston area and currently resides in Chicago.

“The keynote is just one example of what makes the annual Airport Business Diversity Conference a far-reaching educational forum for the airport industry as well as the leading conduit for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and the Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) community to dynamically interface with the airport business environment,” said O’Bannon.

During his keynote speech, Martin addressed

Airline professionals flock to DFW conference

Jocelyne Gonzalez turns a water-squirting turtle on Ahmad Patel at Northwest Park, 2800 Cheyenne. The city installed another spray park at Southwest Park, 2800 Shady Grove. Each site is open daily from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. The parks feature zero-depth playgrounds with pole-mounted sprayers, dump buckets, fountains and bubblers. Lighting, shade canopies and ample seating make it easy for adults to monitor children at play.

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Agreement adds seamless new connections to South Pacific, expands Virgin’s reach in US

Delta Air Lines and Virgin Australia Airlines welcomed the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) final approval June 10 of antitrust immunity for the air-lines’ trans-Pacific alliance, which will al-low the carriers to implement a joint ven-ture on service between the United States, Australia and the South Pacific.

The grant of antitrust immunity will expand travel choices and competition for consumers by allowing the airlines to provide a seamless product and co-ordinate flight schedules for maximum convenience. The airlines will collaborate through codesharing, coordinating prod-ucts and services and extending frequent flyer program benefits and lounge access to customers of both carriers.

“This final ruling by the DOT will ex-pand competition and enhance customer service and travel options for passengers flying between the U.S. and Australia,” said Delta CEO Richard Anderson. “We thank the DOT for their thorough review of our application and welcome their con-

clusion that consumers will benefit from a strong partnership between Delta and Virgin Australia.”

Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti said the ATI is a key enabler for an inte-grated alliance between Delta and Virgin Australia Airlines.

“We are extremely pleased that the way is now cleared for us to work together with Delta Air Lines to deliver a more at-tractive and competitive service for trav-elers in Australia and North America,” Borghetti said.

“We have been operating a successful partnership with Delta for the past three years, however this approval will allow us to work together far more efficiently to achieve better schedules, connections and network coverage for our guests.

“The Delta alliance is a key plank in our strategy to build an international network of airline partners that offers global cover-age. Now that we have DOT approval, we will move quickly to implement the joint venture and plan to have it up and running by the end of the year,” Borghetti said.

The alliance will create a comprehen-sive, fully integrated network able to serve thousands of city-pairs in North America and the South Pacific, providing numerous

destinations which otherwise would not be accessible to customers. Delta alone serves a single point in Australia, Sydney, and Virgin Australia flies only to Los An-geles. The antitrust immunized alliance will allow the airlines to fully cooperate on network planning and distribution to deliver a more attractive and competitive service for customers. A detailed econom-ic study conducted by Compass Lexecon estimated annual consumer benefits of up to $54 million would be produced by the joint venture.

Antitrust immunity is the latest step in an enhanced alliance between Delta and Virgin Australia, which began with their first codesharing flights in January 2010. On May 21, 2011, the codesharing ar-rangement was expanded to add five new destinations in Australia and New Zea-land to Delta’s network. Delta customers can now connect in Sydney on Virgin Australia flights to Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra in Australia, and to Auckland and Christchurch, New Zealand. Virgin Australia customers can connect in Los Angeles to Delta flights to San Francisco, Las Vegas, Atlanta, De-troit, New York-JFK and Orlando, Fla.

Source: Delta Air Lines

2 Pet 1:4Peter talks about holding on the promises of

God. God’s promises are exceeding great and pre-cious. A “promise” is an assurance on the part of another of some good for which we are dependent

on him. The promises here referred to

are those which pertain to salva-tion. Peter had in his eye probably all that then had been revealed which contemplated the salva-tion of the people of God. They are called “exceeding great and precious,” because of their value in supporting and comforting the soul, and of the honor and felic-ity which they unfold to us. The promises referred to are doubtless those which are made in connec-

tion with the plan of salvation revealed in the gospel, for there are no other promises made to man.

They refer to the pardon of sin; strength, comfort, and support in trial; a glorious resurrection; and a happy immortality. If we look at the greatness and glory of the objects, we shall see that the promises are in fact exceedingly precious; or if we look at their influence in supporting and elevating the soul, we shall have as distinct a view of their value. The prom-ise goes beyond our reasoning powers; enters a field which we could not otherwise penetrate-the distant future; and relates to what we could not otherwise obtain.

All that we need in trial, is the simple promise of God that he will sustain us; all that we need in the hour of death, is the assurance of our God that we I shall be happy forever. What would this world be without a “promise?”

I encourage you to get a hold of the promises of God, (His Word), and don’t let go. I guarantee your life would be sweeter walking in the Master Plan and Purpose of God.

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“Hold on to the promises of God?” The consolidated dollar

value of airline tickets sold by U.S.-based travel agen-cies increased 7.79 percent year-over-year in the first five months of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010, and 31 percent over the same pe-riod in 2009, according to ARC, the financial settlement link between airlines and travel

sellers. January through May 2011 ticket sales totaled $36.7 billion, compared to $34 bil-lion in 2010, and $28 billion in 2009.

Year-to-date passenger traf-fic for the first five months of 2011 fell 2.2 percent – at 149.4 million flyers, compared to 152.8 million in 2010 – while reflecting a 5 percent increase

over the same period in 2009. Ticket transactions for January through May 2011 were down slightly, at -1.66 percent com-pared to the same period in 2010, while up 7 percent over the same period in 2009.

Of the cities with the high-est salary and wage earners based on IRS returns, passen-gers from the following loca-

tions purchased the most first class, round-trip airline tickets from January through May 2011:Rank City 1 Beverly Hills, CA 2 Geenwich, CT 3 Atherton, CA 4 Palm Beach, FL 5 Haverford, PA

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Government approves Delta, Virgin Australia alliance

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Officers were dispatched to a two car accident that had just occurred at 1400 S. International Pkwy, southbound, just inside the north toll plaza. Upon arrival, passengers were assessed and EMS was called. Upon further investigation the driver of one of the vehicles was arrested for intoxicated assault, and her passenger was transported to Parkland Hospital for injuries.

outstanding Warrant06/06/11 at 8:49 p.m. An of-

ficer was dispatched to a Warrant Service in the Terminal D Cus-toms area. Officer identified the subject, confirmed the warrant, and then placed the subject under arrest. Warrant: Insufficient Funds Check, for a cash bond of $24,100 out of Clark County, Nevada.

Theft6/7/2011 at 1:14 p.m. A Hertz

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Theft6/7/2011 at 1:31 p.m. An Ad-

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outstanding Warrants6/7/2011 at 8:34 p.m. Informa-

tion was received in reference to an altercation between two male sub-jects at Terminal D, Gate 22. Offi-cers arrived on scene and separated the two individuals who had both consumed alcohol. The subsequent investigation revealed multiple ac-tive arrest warrants for one subject who was arrested for the warrants (Fort Worth, Speeding, Bond $284.70 & Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, Bond $440.70). The second subject con-tinued to his flight with business associates.

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Provided by Sarah McDanielDFW International Airport celebrated the

June 9 launch of American Eagle Airlines daily nonstop service to a pair of new destinations in Mexico, Mazatlan and Morelia.

“DFW is very pleased to add American Ea-gle’s new service to Mazatlan and Morelia to the Airport’s growing international network,” said Jeff Fegan, DFW’s Chief Executive Officer. “Any new international flight can bring millions in local economic impact every year. The payoff for our citizens is tremendous, not only in terms of new business opportunities, but also with new

connections that allow our passengers to easily reach almost any point around the world.”

American Eagle will serve Mazatlan with 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 jet aircraft, and the Mo-relia route will utilize 44-seat Embraer ERJ-140 jet aircraft.

“We are pleased to expand American’s net-work in Mexico with flights to and from beau-tiful Mazatlan and Morelia,” said Gary Foss, Vice President of Marketing and Planning for American’s regional network. “These daily non-stop flights will link customers from through-out the states of Sinaloa and Michoacan with

American’s largest hub, offering convenient con-nections throughout the oneworld® global net-work.”

The additions of Mazatlan and Morelia bring the number of destinations served or announced from DFW to a total of 191 cities, including 144 domestic and 47 international destinations.

Already in fiscal year 2011, DFW has seen the start of QANTAS Airways service between DFW and Brisbane and Sydney, Australia. American Airlines also began service to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the Caribbean island nation of Barbados.

Airline launches service to Mexico cities

The Air Transport Association of America, Inc. (ATA), the in-dustry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, on June 10 ap-plauded the ASTM International Committee on Petroleum Products and Lubricants for approving a new jet fuel specification that will fur-ther enable the use of sustainable alternative fuels in aviation.

“The committee endorsement of this specification is significant for all consumers of jet fuel, bringing the airline industry one step closer to widespread production of clean-er, alternative fuels that will help meet our environmental goals while enhancing the security and com-petitiveness of our energy supply,” said ATA President/CEO Nicholas E. Calio.

ASTM International is one of the largest standards-development

organizations in the world. Supported by work undertaken

by the Commercial Aviation Alter-native Fuels Initiative® (CAAFI), which ATA helped co-found in 2006, a committee of experts at ASTM voted to approve the ad-dition of a new bio-derived jet fuel annex to the alternative jet fuel specification D7566. This effective-ly concludes the technical review process, allowing for final issuance of the revised specification by Au-gust of this year. The new annex de-tails the fuel properties and criteria necessary to control the manufac-ture and quality of this new fuel, re-ferred to as “Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids” (HEFA) fuel, to ensure safe aviation use. Once is-sued by ASTM, the revised speci-fication will enable use of HEFA fuels from biomass feedstocks such

as camelina, jatropha or algae, in combination with conventional jet fuel up to a 50 percent blend.

With the approval of the al-ternative jet fuel specification for HEFA (sometimes referred to as “hydroprocessed renewable jet” fuel), hydroprocessing of plant oils becomes another pathway for pro-duction of alternative jet fuels. In 2009, ASTM approved Fischer-Tropsch processing as the first pathway to be covered by its alter-native jet fuel specification.

“This standard provides another pathway for alternative jet fuel pro-

duction, and will enable increased commercial production,” said Calio. “At the same time, we continue to ex-plore other pathways that may be able to meet the rigorous criteria needed under the jet fuel specification.”

Led by CAAFI, a collaborative effort among airlines, engine and airframe manufacturers, airports, universities, the Federal Aviation Administration, the military and others, aviation fuel users plan to turn next to development of pro-cesses that convert sugars and lig-nocellulosic feedstocks to jet fuel.

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By Sgt. Ginifer Spada

It was just another day. Another mounted patrol in the mountainous area outside of Combat Outpost Honaker - Miracle, Afghanistan, May 13, said U.S. Army Spc. Brian Walker.

“We get shot at all the time, ev-ery day,” said Walker, an infantry radio operator assigned to Com-pany C, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infan-try Regiment, Task Force Cacti, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infan-try Division, Task Force Bronco. “We are bringing them the fight.”

But for Walker, a Johnson City, TN., native, this wasn’t just another day.

He was riding in the lead vehicle of a mounted patrol when it hit an improvised explosive device.

“I don’t remember much from that day,” said Walker, recovering in a hospital at Bagram Air Field.

The parts Walker does remem-ber, however, speak volumes about his team and their training.

“Everyone was doing exactly the right thing,” explained Walker. “Everyone fell back on their train-ing and did exactly what they were supposed to do.”

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Simon Bachmann, Walker’s squad leader, echoed Walker’s sentiments.

“As soon as everything popped off, everyone did the right thing,” said Bachmann. “The driver got them through the kill zone, every-one in the truck began buddy aid. They all responded to a T. They re-

acted perfectly.”The truck commander, gunner

and two other soldiers all received shrapnel injuries. While Walker’s injuries were only minor, he lost conscience multiple times, and was sent to the Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic to be assessed and recover.

Although Walker is not fully re-covered, he said he is doing much better than when he first arrived.

Bachmann isn’t surprised at his progress.

“He’s a good guy, really friendly, and motivated,” said Bachmann. “He likes to work and get stuff done.”

For his injuries, Walker received a Purple Heart Medal, presented to him by Regional Command-East’s senior enlisted advisor, U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Saia Vimoto and RC-East and Combined Joint Task Force-1 commander, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Dan Allyn.

“I was honored. I mean, the command sergeant major and com-mander of the biggest base in Af-ghanistan,” said Walker. “I was just

honored.” According to Walker, the pace

at Bagram Air Field’s TBI clinic is in stark contrast to that of Combat Outpost Honaker-Miracle.

“This is the first time a whole week has gone by without me get-ting shot at,” said Walker.

Although the more relaxed bat-tle rhythm at the TBI clinic is help-ing Walker recover, he is anxious to get back to his fellow soldiers and to do his job.

“I know that they need me,” said Walker. “I want to get back and do my job; get back and be there for the guys.”

Walker and Bachmann both agreed that everyone in their pla-toon shares the same dedication to each other and their jobs here.

Soldier relied on training, teammatesto survive

Photo by Sgt Ginifer SpadaU.S. Army Spc. Brian Walker, talks about his team’s reaction to being hit by an improvised explosive device during a recent convoy. He is currently being treated at Bagram Air Field’s Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic.

Second Platoon Renegades, as Walker and the other soldiers from his platoon are known, are at the beginning of a year-long deploy-ment to one of the most dangerous

areas of Eastern Afghanistan. Yet, they said they believe their per-severance and dedication to each other and their jobs is unstoppable - even when hit by an IED.

The U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a $80.2 mil-lion contract to provide MK 41 Vertical Launching Systems (VLS) for DDG 51 Class Aegis destroyers.

The MK 41 VLS is a missile launch system installed below deck onboard surface ships that provides capability to fire a va-riety of missiles including anti-air, anti-submarine, surface-to-surface, and strike.

“MK 41 VLS will continue to be one of the Navy’s pre-mier weapon systems well into the 21st century as the system continually evolves to meet the challenges of increasingly com-plex emergent threats,” said Toan Nguyen, the MK 41 VLS Program Manager in the U.S. Navy’s Program Executive Of-fice for Integrated Warfare Sys-tems.

“We have effectively dem-onstrated the capability to in-tegrate numerous missile types into the MK 41 VLS platform to meet the Navy’s mission re-quirements.”

Under this firm-fixed-price contract, Lockheed Martin also will provide launcher spares, upgrade kits and installation equipment.

“The MK 41 VLS is combat proven with more than 3,500 successful missile firings,” said Colleen Arthur, director of Lockheed Martin’s Integrated Defense Technologies business. “We have supported this system for over 30 years and have lever-aged its modular configuration and open architecture to con-tinually upgrade it.”

MK 41 VLS has revolution-ized U.S. and Allied navy’s sea-launched weapons by providing capability to respond to numer-ous (existing and emergent) warfare threats from the same weapons platform. The MK 41 VLS is in use by 12 navies worldwide with 186 ships in 19 different ship classes. More than 12,000 MK 41 VLS mis-sile cells have been delivered, and additional launchers are on order.

Source: Lockheed Martin

Navy awards contract for vertical launching systems

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As shareholders of United Air-lines gathered for the annual Unit-ed Airlines shareholders meeting June 8, pilots wanted United CEO Jeff Smisek and his management team to thoroughly explain the facts regarding the progress of the United/Continental merger. Much work remains to be completed be-fore they can proclaim the merger a success, according to the pilots of United and Continental Airlines.

“’On schedule’ are two words Mr. Smisek should avoid in address-ing the shareholders regarding this merger,” said Capt. Wendy Morse, chairman of the United Master Executive Council of the Air Line Pilots Association. “There is no big-ger task in front of United manage-ment than reaching agreement with the pilots on a Joint Collective Bar-gaining Agreement and this task is nowhere near on schedule. Until an agreement is reached, this merger cannot be considered anything close to a success.

“It’s unfathomable that, more than one year after the announce-ment of the UAL/CAL merger, the

company has not reached agree-ment with its pilots on a JCBA. This stands in stark contrast to how Delta and Southwest managements have handled their respective merg-ers. United has moved rapidly with other aspects of the merger, such as fleet rationalization.

“For reasons known only to management, contract talks with the pilots have been at a snail’s pace. Without an agreement with the pi-lots, the company will never be able to achieve the full benefits of the merger.”

“Management would like you to believe that the merger is on sched-ule and that the promise of a big-ger airline with bigger benefits for shareholders and passengers alike will be fulfilled sooner rather than later,” said Capt. Jay Pierce, chair-man of the Continental Master Executive Council of ALPA. “As pilots we are very familiar with the concept of ‘on-time arrival’ and would like to point out the fact that absent an agreement on a fair con-tract that reflects the critical role we play in the success of the airline,

the synergies that management has touted will assuredly be delayed.

“We are here today to ensure that the interests of more than 12,000 United and Continental pilots are not lost in management’s rush to declare the merger a victory. There is a lot of hard work remaining to reach agreement on a fair contract that recognizes the role that pilots play in building our new airline and enabling it to reach its full poten-tial. A bigger airline that lands in more places, without the support of its pilots, is simply a bigger problem that reaches into more corners of the world.”

The pilots remind shareholders that Mr. Smisek likes to use the phrase “Working Together.”

To the pilots, the first step to-ward working together requires the company to deliver an indus-try-leading contract. Until that is achieved, according to the pilots, Mr. Smisek’s claim of “Working Together” is simply a hollow PR talking point.

Source: Air Line Pilots Association, International - Continental MEC

Elected officials and represen-tatives from community and busi-ness groups, suppliers and subcon-tractors joined more than 1,000 Boeing employees at its North Charleston, SC, facility on June 10 for a ribbon-cutting to mark the opening of the 787 Dream-liner Final Assembly building.

“In this building, our talented Boeing South Carolina team-mates are going to assemble the finest, most technologically ad-vanced commercial wide-body airplane in history,” said Jack Jones, vice president and gen-eral manager of Boeing South Carolina. “Airline customers from around the world will come to the South Carolina Lowcountry to take delivery of their 787s, and we look forward to demonstrating what ‘made with pride in South Carolina’ is all about.”

Boeing’s Site Services Group and BE&K/Turner, the design-build team, were recognized at the ceremony for their work in com-pleting construction of the build-ing six months ahead of schedule.

In addition the BE&K/Turner team has worked 3.7 million la-bor-hours without a lost-time in-cident. Employees began moving into the building in May, and final assembly of the first plane will be-gin later this summer.

“Our partnerships with state and local government and indus-try have made today possible,” said Marco Cavazzoni, vice presi-dent and general manager, Final Assembly & Delivery, Boeing South Carolina.

In April, Boeing announced that thin-film solar laminate panels would be installed on the roof of the building. This solar installation will provide up to 2.6 megawatts of electrical power for the site and is the largest in the Southeast by production capacity.

The new Final Assembly building features 642,720 square feet of covered space, roughly the equivalent of 10.5 football fields. At full production rate, the facility will produce three 787 Dreamlin-ers per month.

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a number of topics important to the future of minority owned busi-nesses including the changing so-cial climate.

“We are truly operating in a change environment across this country. Initially, the census re-ported that by 2050 we were going to be a majority minority country, but because of the birth rates of Hispanics and African Americans that estimate was lowered to 2042. In fact, that number could be low-ered several more years,” Martin said. “We are actually in a situation

where the generation being born will be the generation that comes of age in an America that is a majority minority country.

“Just imagine what that actually means when you talk about culture, values, and all those different things that somehow have defined this coun-try. A lot of folks frankly are afraid.

“When we begin to look at jobs, contracts, school systems and ev-erything that structurally define this country, we are going to have to be prepared to change for that day. There are some folks who are going to have to be taught to play along with folks who don’t look like them.

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“The Black teen unemployment rate in America right now is 44 per-cent. When we talk about where are they going to work, what kind of jobs will they have, how will they be able to provide for their families, a job is the actual key. It is hard for folks to wrap their heads around that. We have to confront what is happen-ing in this country when it comes to economic development and jobs tar-geting these particular groups. If we are not confronting them not having

jobs, not being in a position to be successful, what kind of country will we have for the next generation?

“When we also understand that small businesses are the ones pro-viding upwards of 70 percent of jobs to minorities, that means we have to be even more diligent to make sure small businesses are getting the kinds of opportunities they need to grow and drive in 2011, so they are positioned for 2042 and 2050.

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The American Red Cross is making another $46 million do-nation to the Japanese Red Cross, bringing its contributions to date to nearly $210 million.

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program designed to meet the con-tinuing emergency and longer-term recovery needs of more than 90,000 families living in evacuation centers and temporary housing.

Three months on from the devas-tating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan’s northeast coastline on March 11, the Red Cross remains focused on helping to improve living conditions for many of the 98,000 people remaining in evacuation cen-ters - most of which are situated in the hardest hit prefectures of Mi-yagi, Fukushima and Iwate.

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Source: American Red Cross

Kindergarteners at Hanes Elementary School in Irving planted a crepe myrtle tree in the school courtyard in memory of their classmate Camden Hughes, who was found dead in Maine. Students also created memorial T-shirts for classmates to wear, a Camden’s Corner section of the school library will be dedicated, and the students’ teacher is in the process of having a stone carved with each class members’ name to be placed at the tree. Hughes’ mother, Julianne McCrery, has been arrested in the case.

Source: Irving ISD

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After years of receiving United Way grants, one area nonprofit is no longer on the list of supported agencies. But have no fear: Brighter Tomorrows will survive.

The agency has been meeting the needs of families touched by abuse throughout DeSoto, Ce-dar Hill, Lancaster, Duncanville, Grand Prairie and Irving since 1989. Now among Dallas County’s largest domestic violence programs, they provide an array of services including transitional housing, two emergency shelters, counseling and hotline response.

This year the United Way deci-sion-making process was changed so that donors’ gifts are no longer directed to the same roughly 100 nonprofits, instead opening com-petition to all. Programs that ad-dressed improvements in education, income and health were targeted.

“We learned several months ago that the United Way mon-ies wouldn’t be coming,” said Board President Debra Danhof. “We were expecting it.” Now retired from an administrative position with a pri-vate school, Danhof has volunteered with Brighter Tomorrows for about five years and believes the organiza-tion received United Way funding “at some level” throughout that period.

“We had four or five months to re-spond. The staff and volunteers start-ed looking for other grant sources.

“I remember one night the Board met at the Grand Prairie Chamber offices for a phone-a-thon to our friends and past donors. And the Board’s Fund Development Com-mittee has been reviewing our stra-tegic plans.”

One of the staff members involved in the outreach was Alison Sharpe.

“We were very lucky that a do-nor from Irving stepped forward to make a significant gift,” Sharpe explained. “The donor made a re-stricted gift to be used to fund a position in our transitional housing program, specifically for Irving.

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“We have an Executive Director search underway. Our Human Re-sources Committee (of the Board) will be reviewing the finalists short-ly and we hope to have the position filled by the end of June.”

Learn more about Brighter To-morrows at www.brightertomor-rows.net.

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Title: Super 8Rated: pG-13

It is fun to watch the VH1 se-ries, I Love the 70’s. The clothes, the electronics, the music, the cars, and

the mindset all bring back fond memories for those who lived, even if as young-sters, in that groovy decade. The new sci-fi thriller from writer/director J.J Abrams (Lost, Fringe) takes us back to 1979 for a nostalgic taste of not only the

decade but of how fun movies can and should be.

A group of young, junior high aged friends in a small Ohio town witness a massive train wreck while filming their own zombie inspired movie. Soon after the crash eerie and mysterious events begin hap-pening in the town. Immediately the US Air-force steps in to cover everything up. The rag-tag team of filmmakers start their own investi-gation and use the real events as a backdrop to their fictional film.

Thankfully J.J Abrams wore the directors hat in this movie, but be even more thankful that Steven Spielberg co-produced it. There is just as much of Steven’s DNA in this film as there is of Abrams, and it is in those moments that this re-ally shines. This is as close as this

generation will get to seeing a film like Close Encounters, E.T., or the original Jurassic Park on the big screen. Those of us who saw these remember how magical they were. This one has nearly that same affect - nearly.

J.J writes a pretty solid story

line pulling from the likes of The Goonies and Stand by Me. The kids are funny, and there is a naivety about them that comes across well. Other than Elle Fanning, this is the very first role for the other young actors. They must have had a genu-ine excitement about working on

this film and that energy comes through nicely. You like them from the start. Abrams also captures the classic sci-fi feel brilliantly. Alien conspiracy, secret labs and military cover-ups ooze from every cell of this flick.

Now for the bad news. Super 8 is rated PG-13 but easily could have been trimmed to a family friendlier PG with the simple removal of the language. I was 12 in 1979, and of course I would slip in a few mild expletives while hanging out with my buddies. But here Abrams pep-pers his script with curse word af-ter curse word; but never from the adults. This over sight takes much of the charm away from the film and will leave many parents frustrated if watching with their younger teens. The language adds nothing to the film. I don’t like it better because it is there and would like it more

if it weren’t. A film like this simply doesn’t need it.

Another element that parents should be cautious of, but I was glad they had in there, were the in-tense moments involving the mon-ster. There is that same edge of your seat nervousness that took place the first time you heard T-Rex thun-dering through the jungle in Juras-sic Park. And this monster attacks with as much velocity. Keep this in mind when bringing some of your younger, shakier family members.

I give Super 8 4.5 out of 5. A super fun film with lots of laughs, jumps, thrills and chills. Plus a nice throwback to the end of a groovy decade. Seventeen or 70, if you like the sci-fi genre and appreciate a good monster movie then this is your ticket.

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Launched in 1977, the Voyager twin spacecraft have been on a 33-year journey. They are en route to reach the edge of interstellar space. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, built the space-craft and continues to operate them.

Source: NASA

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There’s a New neighborhood in Town

10% DiscountFor DFW Airport/Airline Employees