Akote Laviyah running to raise money

Akote Laviyah to run marathon for the Support A Child Charity
KNN-Cleveland

Yah Khai!!! Please click on the attached link: http://www.firstgiving.com/laviyah to get more information on assisting Akote Laviah E. Nahum in rasing $10,000 for Support A Child International.

For more information on Support A Child International click on: http://www.supportachildinternational.com/home.htm

New York ban trans-fats

N.Y. City bans trans fat at eateries
By Jocelyn Noveck
Associated Press

NEW YORK - New York on Tuesday became the first city in the nation to ban artery-clogging artificial trans fats at restaurants, leading the charge to limit consumption of an ingredient linked to heart disease and used in everything from french fries to pizza dough to pancake mix. In a city where eating out is a major form of activity, many New Yorkers were all for the ban, saying health concerns were more important than fears of Big Brother supervising their stomachs. ``I don't care about what might be politically correct and what's not,'' said Murray Bader, nursing a cup of coffee at Dunkin' Donuts on Tuesday. ``I want to live longer!''

Health and nutrition groups say artificial trans fats clearly contribute to heart disease. Studies have shown they raise bad cholesterol and lower the good kind. Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, the main form of artificial trans fats, is used for frying and baking and turns up in a host of processed foods: cookies, pizza dough, crackers and pre-made blends like pancake mix. See: N.Y. City bans trans fat at eateries

This Is Your Brain on Violence

The first study to look at the direct effect of videogames on teen brains documents functional differences between violent and nonviolent play.
By Karen Springen
Newsweek Health

For nearly 35 years, Americans have lived with videogames—and the controversy surrounding them. Proponents say the games are fun and even help teach kids how to use logic to solve problems. Critics say the more violent games—including some that reward players for killing innocent bystanders and police—increase aggressive thoughts and antisocial behavior.

Unfortunately, the debate has suffered from a dearth of empirical evidence about the effect of videogames. Now, a new brain-imaging study from Indiana University—the first of its kind—suggests that playing violent videogames may indeed change the way a person feels and acts. In the study, released Tuesday at the at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, researchers found that teenagers who played a violent videogame exhibited increased activity in a part of the brain that governs emotional arousal. The same teens showed decreased activity in the parts of the brain involved in focus, inhibition and concentration. See: This is your brain on violent video games

Report: 7 million Americans in justice system

One in every 32 U.S. adults behind bars, on probation or on parole in 2005
Associated Press

WASHINGTON - A record 7 million people -- or one in every 32 American adults -- were behind bars, on probation or on parole by the end of last year, according to the Justice Department. Of those, 2,193,798 were in prison or jail, an increase of 2.7 percent over the previous year. Even though data show more prison releases, the report said, admissions still exceed releases. More than 4.1 million people were on probation and 784,208 were on parole at the end of 2005......Racial disparities among prisoners persist. In the 25-29 age group, 8.1 percent -- about one in every 13 -- of black men are incarcerated, compared with 2.6 percent of Hispanic men and 1.1 percent of white men. And it is not much different among women. By the end of 2005, black women were more than twice as likely as Hispanics and over three times as white women to be in prison. See: 7 million Americans in justice system

NATIONAL SUGARLESS WEEK

THE MINISTRY OF DIVINE HEALTH - JERUSALEM

In our pursuit of Everlasting Life, we are in search of Divine Balance, regarding our Refined Sugar Consumption. Accordingly, there will be four (4) sugarless weeks throughout year.

Currently, sugarless week will commence sundown, Yom Shee-she (Friday), 1 December 2006, and end sundown, Motsi Shabbat (Saturday) 9 December, 2006.

No Sugar, Honey or Other Sweeteners May Be Consumed Other Than The Alternatives Sanctioned By The Ministry of Divine Health.

Male birth control pill soon a reality

Implants, patches and creams also on the way
By John Schieszer
MSNBC News

For the first time, a safe, effective and reversible hormonal male contraceptive appears to be within reach. Several formulations are expected to become commercially available within the near future. Men may soon have the options of a daily pill to be taken orally, a patch or gel to be applied to the skin, an injection given every three months or an implant placed under the skin every 12 months, according to Seattle researchers. See: Male birth control pill soon a reality

Prince Asiel Electrifies Saints at National Meeting

Ahk Eitai-KNN Staff

From November 24th through the 26th the Atlanta Extension of the Kingdom of the Gods hosted the 2006 National Meeting. His Excellency Prince Asiel and the rest of the Leadership in attendance lead the Saints on an expansive, electrifying journey of empowerment and self-realization.

Using Psalms 82 (YHWH and the gods) and Isaiah 60: 1 – 5 as his framework, the Holy Ambassador began the Conference by emphasizing that his objective was not to provide any knew information to the Saints. He stated instead that his primary goal was to re-energize and re-activate what has been/is already resident (and, perhaps dormant or inert) within each of us. The Shagreer explained that the reality of our Divinity or Godhood will be evidenced in our ability to impact and influence our particular environment(s).

Impact is defined as the force or impression of one thing upon another;

Influence is defined as an ethereal (heavenly, spiritual) fluid that flows from the Stars (Luminaries) and believed to affect and control human (earthly) events;
An emanation of occult (hidden, secret) power.

The Great Prince offered a multitude of dynamic testimonies relative to the storied history of the Kingdom as proof of the Divine Power available to us all. Prince Asiel charged the Saints to overcome any lingering fears or doubts and access the YHWH within us all – to “Arise” and become the next great testimony of the Kingdom – the Gods of the 7th Realm!

This, he admonished, is the only way that the great history of this glorious Kingdom can continue on into Eternity and beyond!

Why would you bleach your skin?

Why would anyone use skin-lightening cream?
KNN Dimona

The French police have seized 15 tons of skin-lightening cream - the largest catch the French authorities have ever made of such products. Skin-bleaching products are illegal in France because of the potential dangers they pose to users' health. However all across Africa people, especially women, use them because they believe it will make them look more beautiful. Most of these products are dangerous to the skin and African countries, such as Tanzania and The Gambia, have also banned them.

2006 National Meeting Was A Huge Success

KNN Cleveland

Yah Khai!! This years Holy Convocation was truly a remarkable event. It represented a transition and elevation in the 7th Realm of the Marriage. This weekend was verification of the movement and out pouring of the Holy Spirit. We were told that it is now time for us to be who we created to be.

“ Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.”
Isa. 60:1-2

Nasik Asiel taught us that we were created to be the spiritual guides for the people of the world. We can no longer sit back and watch the current situation occurring in the midst of our people and simply do nothing. It is time for those who truly believe in God to “arise and shine”.

He read an article that stated that up to 70-75% of African Americans could not last beyond 60-90 days if a change their financial situation occurred i.e. loss of a job or major illness. We must now take our destiny into our own hands.

The writings of the Holy Scriptures reveled to us that in the latter days (which is now) that the sons and daughter of God would arise and establish a righteous paradigm for people who desired a change to flow unto. That time is now.

Everyone must now search their soul and evaluate what God has called them to do. What’s holding you back? Fear, doubt, denial of the power of God? Arise and shine. This was the message of this year’s National Meeting. Are you ready to get into the game or are you content sitting on the sidelines? The World is waiting and depending on you!!!

Stay Tuned to KNN for National Meeting Details

KNN Atlanta

Brothers and sisters from all over the country will converge on Atlanta this weekend for the Hebrew Israelite National Convocation. Stay tuned to KNN for up to date reports and new flashes about this historical event. Stay Tuned.

Synagogue vandalized as gay parade controversy picks up steam

Tel Aviv police pursue unidentified persons who smashed windows of Geulat Yisrael synagogue in Tel Aviv. Left behind graffiti warning: 'If we don't march in J'lem - you won't walk in Tel Aviv'. High Court to deliberate issue again by Avi Cohen

The formidable snowball effect of the pride parade controversy reached the normally sedate Tel Aviv Sheinkin area early Thursday morning. An unidentified group of people smashed in the window panes of the Geulat Yisrael synagogue and sprayed graffiti on the wall warning the temple-goers that "If we don't march in Jerusalem - you won't walk in Tel Aviv."

Reports of anonymous persons hurling rocks at the synagogue starting coming in at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, police from the Yarkon district arrived at the scene and have opened an investigation into the incident. Searches are being conducted in the area for the vandals, who left behind considerable damage but no casualties. See: Synagogue vandalized as gay parade controversy picks up steam - News ...

South Africa and China O.K.'s Gay Marriage

Submitted by St. Louis Ministry of Information-KNN

PEEVISHNESS: Welcome new member’s South Africa and China

Let’s take a moment a define peevishness. Webster’s dictionary says, obstinately perverse; turning away from what is right or good; corrupt. In a very brief time South Africa and China have truly epitomized liberal democracy’s ethical standards…GROSS MORAL DECADENCE. The one time strong morals of South Africa and China have finally been broken down and voted away from the minds of the people. I truly believe these countries had no idea that liberal democracy’s ‘freedom’, would neutralize the order of man, woman, and family as they knew it for millennia.

"When we attained our democracy, we sought to distinguish ourselves from an unjust painful past, by declaring that never again shall it be that any South African will be discriminated against on the basis of color, creed culture and sex”, the Home Affairs Minister of South Africa. When apartheid ended, was this the vision of freedom? Not to allow homosexuality as a choice lifestyle is now seen as discrimination! This is gross moral decadence.

"They are a group of students who would like to study and learn more about gay and lesbian issues", director of Children with AIDS foundation in China.Those that died at Tiananmen Square did not think that the Chinese people would destroy the morality chasing ‘freedom’ to do and allowing anything. This is gross moral decadence.

The anointed messianic authority writes, “I’ve magnified liberal democratic social system revealing what was heretofore concealed and not mentioned. My (Truth’s) objective is to end liberal democracy’s unrelenting imposition of an undetected form of materialistic (hedonistic) slavery and the destruction of man, flora and fauna. Ben Ammi, is simply stating that good and evil coexist together in a social system known as democracy, which has in it a not easily noticeable element… that is GROSS MORAL DECADENCE. Unfortunately, this is just the beginning homosexuality, violence, and suffering will only increase in this form of government.

South Africa Parliament O.K.’s Gay Marriage
The South African parliament on Tuesday approved new legislation recognizing gay marriages — a first for a continent where homosexuality is largely taboo.

The National Assembly passed the Civil Union Bill, worked out after months of heated public discussion, by a majority of 230 to 41 votes despite criticism from both traditionalists and gay activists and warnings that it might be unconstitutional. There were three abstentions. The bill provides for the "voluntary union of two persons, which is solemnized and registered by either a marriage or civil union." It does not specify whether they are heterosexual or homosexual partnerships.

But it also says marriage officers need not perform a ceremony between same-sex couples if doing so would conflict with his or her "conscience, religion and belief. When we attained our democracy, we sought to distinguish ourselves from an unjust painful past, by declaring that never again shall it be that any South African will be discriminated against on the basis of color, creed culture and sex," Home Affairs Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula told the National Assembly.

The bill had been expected to pass given the overwhelming majority of the ruling African National Congress, despite unease among rank and file lawmakers. It now has to go to the National Council of Provinces, which is expected to be a formality, before being signed into law by President Thabo Mbeki.

China gay group 'gets approval' -BBC News

A homosexual group has been officially registered at a mainland Chinese university campus for the first time, a Hong Kong-based activist has said. The Sun Yat Sen University in Zhuhai, southern China, has allowed a gay and lesbian group of students to be formally registered.
It is the first university in China to acknowledge the public existence of homosexual interests on campus. Homosexuality is officially frowned upon in China.

According to a BBC correspondent in Hong Kong, it is highly unusual for official recognition to be granted to such a group. Many informal groups of gay and lesbian Chinese exist but avoid official censure by using the internet. Growing diversity - Hong Kong activist Chung To, who has visited the new group at Zhuhai, says its application focused not on the sexuality of members but on their wish to study gender issues.

"They are a group of students who would like to study and learn more about gay and lesbian issues," said Mr To, who is director of foundation that runs projects for children affected by Aids in China. "I think the significance of the group mainly is that it is the first time the university officially approves the existence of such a group. "In the past there have been informal gay and lesbian centered groups at universities. But this is the first time that a university was actually officially was given approval of such a group," he said.

Drink to Your Health . . . With Water!

MelindaBA - KNN Staff

Some nutritionists insist that 80% of the country is walking around dehydrated. We drink too much coffee, tea, and sodas containing caffeine, which prompts the body to lose water. More troubling is that fact that when we are dehydrated, we don't know what to drink. The answer is simple: drink water! Water is pure liquid refreshment and accounts for a large percentage of what makes each of us "human." The average 150 lb. adult body contains 40 to 50 quarts of water. Almost 2/3rds of our body weight is "water weight": Click here: Health Benefits of Drinking Water

Passport rules changing next year

Miami Herald

• American citizens with plans to travel to Western Hemisphere countries in the New Year should be aware of changes to passport rules. In early 2007 (the exact date hasn't been fixed), passports will be required for air travel between the United States and countries in Central and South America, Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean and Bermuda. In 2008, possibly as early as January, they will also be required for U.S. citizens traveling to those destinations by land or sea. Travel between the U.S. and its territories, such as the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, won't be affected.

The changes are required by the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative under the 2004 Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act. Its purpose is to ensure that everyone leaving or entering the country carries standardized, secure and reliable documentation. For those who travel frequently, there are ''frequent traveler'' programs that expedite the customs and immigration process at airports. Learn more on the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol website, www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/.

Various city, county, and federal agencies accept passport applications, as do clerks of the court and many post offices. To find the nearest location, visit http://travel.state.gov and select ''Passports for U.S. Citizens.'' Information about fees can be found there, too. Applicants may also obtain automated, general passport information 24/7, in English and Spanish, by calling 877-4USA-PPT (877-487-2778), toll-free. Those needing further information, including the status of an application, can speak, also in English or Spanish, to customer service agents between 7 a.m. and midnight Monday through Friday.

Are all Ancient African practices necessary?

Submitted by Herta Malita Shikapwashya
KNN Staff-International Geopolitics Reporter

Africans that practice female circumcision have been urged by the United Nations to eliminate the ancient practice. Unfortunately, this appeal is not only for Africans in Africa, but Africans all over the world. The world refuses to recognize this tradition for it is humiliating to women, and they are taking the necessary steps to condemn this practice.

In Sweden for example, a court jailed a Somali man in June 2006 to four years on imprisonment for forcing his 13 year old daughter to be circumcised. It was Sweden’s first conviction in that country since it banned the practice in 1982. It has also been reported that in the United Kingdom (UK), more than 74,000 women living in that country had undergone female circumcision which led to Sierra Leone’s Information Minister condemning the British House of Lords ruling to grant asylum to its 18 year old citizen because she feared female circumcision. In Kenya, many girls were reported to have been in hiding from their parents for fear of female genital mutilation. These girls were being sheltered by churches.

In Burkina Faso, 14 people were arrested for carrying out female genital mutilation on 16 young girls. Generally, no one is arrested in African countries when female circumcisions are carried out, however an anonymous tip to a local campaign group against female circumcision has assisted in the arrest of some. Barbaric ways of preserving a girls virginity are not the best methods. Other comfortable practices that do not humiliate girls such as, the Right of Passage were put in place to do the same thing that female circumcision does.

Why can't these countries adopt the Right of Passage method as opposed to female genital mutilation? Certainly, that question can only be answered by those that practice female circumcision. One thing that is clear is this, African countries that have some form of islamic influence tend to practice female circumcision. This is not to say that Islam is good or bad. However one has to wonder why these countries (with some islamic influences) go to such extreme measure to protect a girls' worth. While female circumcision is a traditional practice for some African countries, it is not necessary for these traditions to be carried out in countries that condemn the practice.

Census report: Broad racial disparities persist

Differences in income, education, home ownership continue, data finds
Associated Press

WASHINGTON - Decades after the civil rights movement, racial disparities in income, education and home ownership persist and, by some measurements, are growing. White households had incomes that were two-thirds higher than blacks and 40 percent higher than Hispanics last year, according to data released Tuesday by the Census Bureau. White adults were also more likely than black and Hispanic adults to have college degrees and to own their own homes. They were less likely to live in poverty. See: U.S. report: Racial disparities continue

Blacks In US Have Suicide Attempt Rate Higher Than Previously Reported

Medical News Today

New research indicates that blacks in the U.S. have a lifetime prevalence of attempted suicide of about 4 percent, a rate comparable with the general population, but higher than previous estimates, according to a study in the November 1 issue of JAMA. Among all Americans, suicide is the 11th leading cause of death and the rates range across specific demographic subgroups. In recent years, suicide and nonfatal suicidal behavior have emerged as crucial health issues for blacks, particularly among older adolescents and young adults, according to background information in the article. Although suicide has traditionally been viewed as a problem that affects more whites, the rates of suicide among blacks have increased significantly since the mid 1980s. Lack of data on the lifetime prevalence and age at onset of suicidal thoughts, plans, and attempts among blacks in the United States have limited the development and evaluation of interventions to reduce suicide among black Americans. See: Click here: Blacks In US Have Suicide Attempt Rate Higher Than Previously Reported

Cleveland's own Gerald Levert Dies at 40

R&B Crooner Gerald Levert Dies at 40
Associated Press

NEW YORK -- Gerald Levert, the fiery singer of passionate R&B love songs and the son of O'Jays singer Eddie Levert, died on Friday. He was 40. His label, Atlantic Records, confirmed that Levert died at his home in Cleveland, Ohio. "All of us at Atlantic are shocked and deeply saddened by his untimely death. He was one of the greatest voices of our time, who sang with unmatched soulfulness and power, as well as a tremendously gifted composer and an accomplished producer," the statement read. Dan Bomeli, public relations manager at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center in suburban Cleveland, said Levert had been brought to the hospital. Bomeli said Levert had died but he had no further details....Later reports say he deid of a heart attack.

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Label May Say Healthy, but Grocer Begs to Differ

By ANDREW MARTIN, The New York Times

For many grocery shoppers, the feeling is familiar: that slight swell of virtue that comes from dropping a seemingly healthful product into a shopping cart. But at one New England grocery chain, choosing some of those products may induce guilt instead.

The chain, Hannaford Brothers, developed a system called Guiding Stars that rated the nutritional value of nearly all the food and drinks at its stores from zero to three stars. Of the 27,000 products that were plugged into Hannaford's formula, 77 percent received no stars, including many, if not most, of the processed foods that advertise themselves as good for you.

These included V8 vegetable juice (too much sodium), Campbell’s Healthy Request Tomato soup (ditto), most Lean Cuisine and Healthy Choice frozen dinners (ditto) and nearly all yogurt with fruit (too much sugar). Whole milk? Too much fat — no stars. Predictably, most fruits and vegetables did earn three stars, as did things like salmon and Post Grape-Nuts cereal. Must Read Article: Click here: Label May Say Healthy, but Grocer Begs to Differ - AOL News