Snacks for Kids. Above are: "Roger Robbie," the "Hip-Hop Raccoon," and Superstar sports Role model, Julius "Dr.J." Erving. "Power Snack" is encouraging kids and teachers to let everyone make their own snack. It's the latest plan the non-profit, VSP Foundation is promoting to fight street crime using "Street Nutrition" and education. Roger Robbie's goal is to hook kids into thinking before making snacks and eating them. Think nutrition.
Lewis Harris Jr., to Launch Talk Radio Show On WURD 900; Nutrition
by Van Stone vspfondation@yahoo.com (215) 747-8746
In Philadelphia not since AM talk-radio, WHAT and WDAS, came in first in the mid 1970’s, programming the Jocko show, has a community AM radio station been a serious threat in a national radio broadcasting competition. In fact, since political activism seems to be the number 1 reason why AM radio is so successful, having loyal ethnical listeners being a steady close second reason, it’s little surprise that Philadelphia civic activist, Lewis Harris Jr., is talking about starting a talk show on AM radio beginning sometime the end of this month. But why is Harris Jr., a novice in radio broadcasting, seriously considering to converse out civic issues on WURD 900 AM instead of say a FM band?
WURD 900 AM has a system designed that allows inexperienced radio communicators to pay into their own radio education by purchasing airtime. But you have to be polished and knowledgeable of your topic and format. Certainly, there are few like Lewis who has both the life experience and driven tested mileage of participation in Philly politics. Not once or twice, but to many times, I would have to say, has Harris Jr., faces the ugly arm of threats, bombings and debates that goes along with the territory of street civics. And now he’s preparing to take Philly civics to the level of talk-radio creating a very interesting mix dealing with education improvement in city government. About a theme?
During Rizzo’s era in Philly civics major parties had high ratings. Today, Harris Jr. is interested in opening the eyes of key groups in the community such as Muslims and Christians to possibilities what third-party candidates and independent parties may do to make a difference in Philly by district versus citywide. Right now, in the Councilman Clarke era, both major parties get low ratings yearly. And I believe that a third party could have a huge impact in 2007 the Philadelphia election, since the circumstances are similar to 1975. For a third-party candidate to be competitive, he or she needs a certain amount of facts about what’s happening with the voting commissioner seat. And from what I understand, at least one of Harris JR’s topics will be the corruption-case dealing with Carlos Matos, Camden courthouse on Wednesday, September 26, 2007.
The North Philly Democratic ward leader, Matos, faced sentencing on corruption charges before U.S. District Judge Robert B. Kugler. Kugler sentenced Matos to 36 months in prison. Kugler also fined Matos $50,000, citing his net worth of about $3million. Philadelphia Chief Deputy City Commissioner Renee Tartaglione and Matos are married. There is a Tartaglione running as incumbent voting commissioner, Philadelphia. It’s been said that voting commissioner Tartaglione has had the seat longer than certain Philadelphia Mayors have held office, combining a 5-term tenure. How will Lewis host?
Harris Jr. plans to use a team of leading civics experts from the Philly and Harrisburg area creating solutions dialogued for the improvement of Muslims and Christians dealing with violence and deadlock politics in Philadelphia. In other news: Creating Snacking.
Before school restarted I shared with my readers a fun and healthy way of getting kids to eat more. Roger Robbie and Julius “Dr.J.” Erving After-School programs featuring “Power Snack.” “Street Nutrition” is “Roger Robbie’s” way for a nutritious party whenever friends are over. This is a cool group activity for kids. You will need: Fresh fruit and veggies cut into bite-size pieces. Examples are apples, pears, carrots, cucumber, broccoli, zucchini, and green pepper. If you are interested in more snack recipes check the school or public library for kids’ nutritious cookbooks. Or visit my foundation at www.frontpagenews.us to learn how to make healthy snack
