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| FEATURES_// 2009 |
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TYCOON TIP_You think you know what is good or bad for your body? What is wrong or right? See if you are practicing living a healthy lifestyle whether your goal is to lose weight, reduce body fat, or simple maintenance. |
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PHAROAHE MONCH_ SIMON SAYS get the f*ck up! Pharoahe Monch is back to resurrect hip-hop. According to his new album, “Desire,” hip-hop will live on and so will its biggest fans – teens – as Pharoahe Monch teams up with the 2007 “Stop the Violence Tour” in New Haven. |
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DAD, ME AND MUHAMMAD ALI_“Dad, Me and Muhammad Ali is a” knockout” tale written by Waterbury, Connecticut writer Felix Manuel Rodriguez. Rodriguez brings to life his love for the sport of boxing and the emotional bond formed by 12-year-old character Jo-Jo and his dad surrounding boxing legend Muhammad Ali. A story of forgiveness, Jo-Jo’s mistake turns out to be windfall for both he and his dad. A must read for young and old, Rodriguez provides readers with significant historical references of the Champ and cultural flavorings of Latino family-life. |
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MAYOR EDDIE PEREZ_The first five years of a child’s life is a critical time period for them to develop mentally and physically. As Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez runs for re-election this fall, he elaborates on early education, connecting the dots between parents, relatives, and community members. |
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5 CORNER ENTERTAINMENT_P.I.M.P. and Big Lo of 5 Corner Entertainment, an independent record label, have their hearts set on gaining some respect and recognition for Connecticut rappers. They say they are “the heart of the ‘Beat’” (Hartford) and are hustling hard on the scene to resuscitate the flat-lined buzz that currently represents in-state talent. |
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