Embracing Our Differences 2010

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Dear Reader,
Embracing Our Differences®
is a juried outdoor art exhibition
entering its seventh year. Our mission
is to use art as a catalyst for
creating awareness and promoting,
throughout our community,
the value of diversity, the benefits of inclusion and the
significance of the active rejection of hatred and prejudice.
The exhibit will contain 39 billboard-sized artworks,
each accompanied by an inspirational quotation.
Since 2004, the Embracing Our Differences® exhibit
has been viewed by more than 700,000 visitors. Last year,
many local students and teachers attended the exhibit
– free of charge thanks to our School Bus Program – for
a firsthand observation and discussion concerning the
importance of diversity in our lives.
Due to increased funding, we will be able to increase the
number of visiting students by 25 percent; we have also been
able to provide educators with more materials for a diversity
curriculum. This Herald-Tribune Newspaper-in-Education
publication is an essential part of this curriculum.
We began this project because hate crimes are
such a critical issue in our society and we hoped our
message would speak to people. We did not anticipate
the overwhelming and positive response that we
received from the general public. Nor did we anticipate
the profound effect it would have on students
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“Tolerance Like Oil”
by Alissa Herman, Ringling
College of Art + Design
Teacher: Dee Hood
Without tolerance the world would be in constant
chaos. There would be conflict with everyone’s opinions
and cooperation would be impossible. With tolerance,
the world is able to work together peacefully for common
goals. We can be altogether happier without the
constant friction of differences in our beliefs. We can
share our beliefs and gain more knowledge of one another
objectively, thus creating a mutual understanding
of the world and greater cultural awareness. Tolerance
is the only way to achieve peace in the world.
and the strong interest we would have from educators.
This year we received more than 1,900 entries from
around the world, and over 500 quotation authors.
We invite you to participate in creating a society that is more
inclusive for all. Please bring your friends and family members
and visit this free exhibition. Tell others about your experience.
Thank the educators who have undertaken the field
trips and created programs on diversity and inclusivity
for your children. Help your children to be the change you
wish to see in the world!
Michael Shelton, Executive Director
Embracing Our Differences®
www.embracingourdifferences.org
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Embracing Our Differences 2010
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Getting Down with Diversity
page 5
How Diverse Are We on the Suncoast?
page 6
Basic Human Rights
page 7
The Terrifying Extent of Intolerance
page 8 & 9
Additional Artwork from the Exhibition
page 10
Remembering Darfur
page 11
Honoring your Fellow Student
page 12
Don’t Judge a Book ...
page 13
What Did you Call Me?
page 14
Definitions
page 15
Bullies Among Us
On the cover ...
“Rainbow Vision”
by Annie Chang, 11th grade, Irvine
High School, Irvine, California
Teacher: Robin Lux
The person in my collage was formed by hand-ripped pieces of magazine
paper, in a variety of colors. His rainbow glasses show that he also sees
the world in full color – regardless of race. Those who accept others will
also be able to discover that our world, down to every single human being,
is beautiful.
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Embracing Our
Differences 2010
When you stand in downtown Sarasota’s Bay Front Island Park, the
draft from the water leaving a trail of goose bumps on your arms,
you will realize that Embracing Our Differences® is so much more
than an art show. It is an opportunity for reflection, meditation and connection
with your surroundings.
Now in its seventh year, the juried outdoor art exhibition has become
a local catalyst for diversity awareness. Its aim: to use visual and literary
arts as a forum for tackling the tough issues like global hatred and prejudice,
and to teach the community the merits of tolerant thinking. With
39 billboard-sized artworks, each accompanied by an inspiring quote, the
exhibit is designed to incite dialogue and evoke emotion in its viewers.
Scattered along the waterfront are works of art from people just like
you, living in all corners of the world, from Sweden to Venezuela and Australia
to Bangladesh. Some of the artists and authors are your next-door
neighbors – college and high school students that will soon venture out
into the “real world” in hopes of changing it.
More than 700,000 visitors have experienced the exhibit since 2004,
including 50,000 students and scores of teachers throughout Sarasota,
Manatee and Charlotte counties. The School Bus Program has enabled
many spectators in grades K-12 to tour the display for free. Last year we
received entries from 1,983 artists and 536 quotation authors in 44 countries
and 36 states, as well as work from students in 55 different schools.
About one-third of the selected pieces came from public and private
school students in the tri-county area.
“Tarren”
by Gregory Prescott, Los Angeles
I use my camera like a paintbrush to create beautiful images of the male and female form.
With inspiration from Herb Ritts and Andreas Bitesnich, my mission is to diversify the cultural
spectrum in fine art photography, with classic and timeless pieces. With my photographs,
I hope to expand one’s appreciation of the diversity of beauty. God is the true artist
and I am the channel.
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“Those who merely look
Since its inception, Embracing Our Differences® has evolved from a
visiting exhibition entitled, “Coexistence,” produced by the Museum on
with their eyes see only
the Seam at the Damascus Gate at the entrance to the city of Jerusalem.
After a show in Island Park from March 28 to May 2, Embracing Our Differences®
will relocate to the campus of North Port High School from May 5
skin color. Those who
look with their hearts
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to 31, allowing residents and students to take part in its programs.
This Herald-Tribune Newspaper-in-Education publication is an integral
see character.”
part of the diversity curriculum. We encourage you to start creating a
more open-minded, all-inclusive society. Bring your friends and relatives
– Anna Kean, Age 15
to this eye-opening exhibition. Share your experience with others. Thank
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
your peers and educators for facilitating your journey toward a more humane
way of living. As Mahatma Ghandi put it, “Be the change you want
to see in the world.”
“Peace is not something you wish for. It’s something you make,
something you do, something you are, and something you give away.”
– Robert Fulghum
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Getting Down With Diversity
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“I used to think
anyone doing anything
weird was weird.
Now I know that it is
the people that call others
weird that are weird.”
– Paul McCartney,
Musician
Do you ever look at a stranger and immediately
make assumptions about what kind
of person they are? It’s human nature to be
curious about people we don’t know, but it’s another
thing to judge others based on their height,
weight or choice of clothing.
Celebrating diversity is about letting go of
preconceived notions in order to let in new possibilities
for camaraderie and self-fulfillment. Just
because you may not have the same skin color
as the person sitting at the desk across from you
doesn’t mean he or she couldn’t become your
next best friend.
After all, that’s what America is about. It’s the world’s melting pot, where immigrants have been coming for
centuries to escape persecution. Millions have settled in this liberating country since it was founded more than 300
years ago, and today, America is a mosaic of colors, dialects and creeds.
Some people live in waterfront mansions and some live in urban apartments. Many earn minimum wage while a
few have billions. Our addresses, bank accounts and business titles don’t define us. Let’s remember that we’re all
in this country to experience three essential things: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We all deserve those
same freedoms regardless of what we look like or how much money we make.
“What a Wonderful Bunch”
by Manjul Rathee, Manchester, England
As the world shrinks, integration amongst various cultures and people is inevitable.
We must rid ourselves of prejudices and eradicate cliches. My concept is
based on the very note of “simplicity.” The illustration uses a form of everyday
consumption – a bunch of grapes that just are – and draws out the relativity of
how humans of different sexes, ages, castes, creeds, colors, abilities and so-called
socioeconomic status are all part of the same species, sharing a common phenomenon
of life. Being “mixed race” reinforces my belief in this simple reminder
that together we all do, indeed, make a wonderful bunch.
The Golden Rule
Embracing Our Differences® asks you not just
to change your mind but also to start changing
your life. How can you inspire others to be more
open-minded? How have you been discriminated
against? How did it feel? Think about the
“Golden Rule” and what it means to you.
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Specifically Sarasota County ,however it is much the
same for Charlotte and Manatee Counties as well.
Unlike such metropolises as Manhattan and Washington,
D.C., the Sarasota area isn’t exactly a model
of diversity. It is 91 percent white and only 4.5 percent
black, in fact, Manatee and Charlotte County have a similar makeup.
Of the estimated 368,116 residents living in Sarasota County in 2007, about 334,779 were
Caucasian, compared with only 16,189 African Americans. Sarasota has a 1 percent Asian,
.5 percent Native American and 3 percent “other” mixed race population. Manatee County
is a bit more diverse, with its 9 percent black and 13 percent Hispanic residents. Below are
the 2005 figures for Sarasota County.
Total Population 293,655.4 100.0%
One race 289.216.7 98.5%
White 236,057.8 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41,322 14.1%
African American 37,502.3 12.8%
Asian 12,326,2 4.2%
Two or more races 4,438.8 1.5%
American Indian
and Alaska Native 2,824.8 1.0%
Native Hawaiian and
Other Pacific Islander 505.6 0.2%
White alone,
not Hispanic or Latino 197,840.8 67.4%
How
Diverse
Are We?
On the Suncoast
Choosing
Your Words
Wisely
Define the following words, and
then look for stories in the Herald-
Tribune that use them in sentences.
Print the articles and compare and
contrast the issues in the articles.
LOOK for DefinItions
on Page 14
1. Racism -
2. Hatred -
3. Bigotry -
4. Intolerance -
5. Diversity -
6. Discrimination -
7. Civility -
8. Pacifism -
9. Stigma -
10. Altruism -

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Basic
Human
Rights
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“A thought can inspire,
but it takes action
to make a hero.”
– Lauren Johnson, Sarasota
Does everyone in the world have social and economic access to safe
and nutritious food? What about clean water and shelter from outside
environments? The United Nations lists all of these as “basic human
rights.” Yet, some impoverished people do not even enjoy these simple
freedoms. They cannot wash their hands or maintain good hygiene. Be
thankful for the roof over your head, the stream in your shower and the
food in your belly. Don’t ever take it for granted.
“Eye of the Beholder”
by Sean McDonald, Sarasota
As a second grade teacher, I have the gift of having my summers
off. In order to give back to the world, I donate my time by
volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. My first international trip
was for a month in a small town in Uganda. I was able to take
this picture while mortaring walls inside the house. The children
looking through a six-foot-high scaffolding hole were the future
residents of the home I was helping to build. They weren’t allowed
in the home because of safety issues, but were so curious to see
what was happening inside of their new home. The great mystery
to me was how they were able to reach such a high viewing spot.
This picture makes me glow because you can see the joy in their
hearts through their eyes.
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WHAT IF? What would you do if, one day, your “basic human rights” went away?
What if you lost you home and didn’t have a roof over your head? What would your life be like
without electricity in your house?
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“Near + Far”
by Meredith Roy,
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
This painting symbolizes our unity as people on the same planet – even
though there may be vast distances and cultural differences that separate us.
It can be easy to forget that the world extends beyond our familiar neighborhoods.
Our cultural and personal variations make this Earth exciting and
vibrant. From the small African villages to the busy North American cities,
there are opportunities to learn and grow all the time – we just need to
embrace them.
The Terrifying Extent of Intolerance
ART & SOUL Draw a picture of a
During World War II, a movement spread through Europe that was based on the principles of
intolerance and bigotry. It became known as the Holocaust, and millions of people from various
minority groups died during its reign.
About 200,000 of these persecuted souls were sent to a camp called Terezin, located in Prague,
according to the SHOAH Foundation. Many of them, thousand of which were children, died there.
The butterfly has become a lasting symbol for innocence lost, and it is often associated with the
unfortunate young victims at Terezin.
Now take a look at Meredith Roy’s painting, “Near + Far,” which shows a young African boy playing
with a Caucasian child. Their geographic worlds may seem different, but in the end, they are both
children who want to be happy and free. What if all of the children of the world were treated equally?
Sources: www.shoaheducation.org and www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org
Giving Thanks
Gratitude is defined as “the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful.”
What are you grateful for? When you read the latest news headlines and learn
about current world events, think about how different your life is compared to
someone who lives in Uganda, for example. Sift through the pages of the Herald-
Tribune and find the pictures that relate to your own life. Maybe there’s a photo
of a family walking along the shore of Siesta Key that reminds you of your own,
or a shot of a glowing sunset over Sarasota Bay that you once saw from the public
beach. Compile a list of all the things you recognize from your city’s landmarks,
and write down why you’re fortunate to live in such a beautiful place. Share your
entries with your classmates.
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“The only real
difference among
individuals is
the willingness
to reach out.”
– Paige Levanti,
Age 12, Sarasota
butterfly in honor of the children of Terezin.
Write a few sentences about what the
butterfly represents and why all of the
earth’s children deserve to a chance to fly.

“Take the “dis” out of disabled!”
Remembering DARFUR
– Brittany Noll, Age 11, Sarasota
“Can’t We All Get Along”
by Jazmin Riley, 4th Grade,
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School, Bradenton
Teacher: Julia Garland
I drew people with different disabilities. One is blind, another can’t walk and another is in a wheelchair.
We should all get along. I don’t like it when people judge others by their race. I have friends
who are Mexican, black and mixed. If I had three wishes I would wish for world peace, to end world
hunger and to have ice cream.
The horrific Darfur Conflict began in Sudan in February of 2003 when
military groups began accusing the government of oppressing black
Africans in favor of Arabs. The population took sides and genocide
became rampant. One side was composed of the Sudanese militia group
called the Janjaweed, and the other included rebel groups like the Sudan
Liberation Movement/Army and the Justice and Equality Movement.
Killing sprees ensued and the
death toll escalated to hundreds of
thousands. Activist organizations
such as Amnesty International
called for international assistance.
In August of 2006, the United
Nations (UN) Security Council approved
Resolution 1706, calling for a
new 26,000-troop UN peacekeeping
force to intervene. Sudan objected
to the resolution, claiming the UN forces would be viewed as foreign
invaders, and the Sudanese military launched a major offensive.
In July 2008, the prosecutor at the International Criminal Court
(ICC) filed 10 charges of war crimes against Sudan’s president, Omar
al-Bashier, (three counts of genocide, five counts of crimes against
humanity and two counts of murder). In February of last year, Darfur’s
UN peacekeeping force attempted to persuade the Justice and Equality
Movement and the Sudanese government to sign a peace agreement.
Like the Holocaust, Darfur is an example of humans killing humans
in the name of racism. It is up to us bear witness and protest future
hate crimes. In the words of Philosopher George Santayana, “Those
who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”
Source: www.savedarfur.org
Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
One of the goals of Embracing Our Differences® is to bring the ideals
of loving kindness to home, school and work environments. So how can
you practice tolerance in your daily life? Try saying hello to someone you
might have accidentally ignored because you figured you had nothing
in common. Ask questions about his or her upbringing. Find stories to
which you can relate. Stand up for someone who gets ridiculed. Befriend
someone who sits alone at lunchtime. Make someone laugh. Practicing
tolerance not only makes others feel good; it can totally brighten your
day. Everybody wins!
Credit: United Nations
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Honoring your
Fellow Student
In January, U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., introduced the “Student
Non-Discrimination Act of 2010” (SNDA) – a bill that prohibits
discrimination against students based on sexual orientation. Students
say it’s about time national politics heeded the issue.
According to the “2007 National School Climate Survey” by the
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), nearly 9 out of
10 gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual students experience some
form of harassment at school. About 61 percent of these students feel
unsafe in their educational environment.
Federal law currently prohibits discrimination based on race, color,
religion, gender, disability or national origin, and this bill adds sexual
orientation and gender identity to the list. Right wing activists and
anti-gay groups are speaking out against the bill, just as anti-black
collectives disagreed with the Civil Rights Act of 1964. While everyone
seems to have an opinion on the matter, gay rights organizations
agree that this bill, in a country that still outlaws gay marriage, is
at least a step in the right direction.
Source: www.teachingtolerance.org
g“ Love is something we can all feel no matter how different we are.”
– Vitalina Melnichuk, Age 12, North Port
“Spread Love”
by Rodney Harvey,
Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
As a graphic designer I am heavily influenced by advertising styles of the
past, notably the 1950s. The slogan, “If you want to change the world, the
spread love” is a call to action for consumers. I associated love with a delicious
product to make the notion of spreading love even more desirable.

Walking the walk
Do you whisper behind people’s backs? Be honest.
It’s time to share your deepest confessions about
what you say about your classmates, friends and
strangers when they’re not watching. Now, try to
think of ways that you can turn this secret badmouthing
into something positive. Don’t pretend to
be tolerant. Walk the walk of a true humanitarian.
A“People take
different roads seeking
fulfillment
and happiness.
Just because they’re not
on your road doesn’t mean
they’ve gotten lost.”
– H. Jackson Brown, Author
Don’t Judge
a Book ...
“Celebrate Diversity”
by Jeremy Lebediker, Ballston, N.Y.
This acrylic painting symbolizes the power that embracing our differences can have. Each drummer
brings a different ethnicity and a different drum to the session, and together they create a colorful
mix that explodes with potential. This work was created with a free-flowing style of painting, using
everything from water to hand-sanitizer to create interesting textures within the background.
Ever since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, flying the “friendly” skies has become less and less friendly,
some civil rights organizations are arguing. Racial profiling – defined as judging patrons based on their
ethnic appearance – continues to be present in the transportation industry. But it’s a matter of conjecture
to many. Is it racial profiling or is it just being extra cautious?
On Christmas Day last year, an attacked Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit brought the
issue back into the spotlight, according to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). President Obama has since
emphasized the need for better information sharing between government agencies. He vowed to subject citizens
of 14 countries, and the travelers passing through those countries, to more thorough airport screenings.
The ACLU argues that a person’s behavior, rather than his/her ethnic background, is a better indicator of terroristic
activity than anything else. This kind of thinking is also more in line with the American values of justice
and equality.
Would you feel safer if passengers were singled out based on their looks or their actions?
What is the more tolerant philosophy? You decide.
Source: ACLU
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what did
you call me?
Can you last a week without calling someone a disparaging name? Every January,
students throughout the nation give it their best shot during “No Name-Calling
Week.” But who says you can’t continue the ritual throughout the entire year?
It’s worth a try.
“No Name-Calling Week” was inspired by author James Howe’s book, “The Misfits”
– a tale of four best friends in seventh-grade that encounter teasing and bullying on
a daily basis. The friends, known as the “Gang of Five,” start a political party on their
school campus during student council elections and run a platform based on the
elimination of name-calling among classmates. They start the trend of “No Name-
Calling Day” at their school.
The fictional idea has become a reality, and it has caught on so much that more
than 40 national organizations now support the annual week. Schools nationwide
are participating. The project is geared toward children in grades 5 to 8 – a time when
experts believe name-calling is at its peak.
Have you experienced name-calling on a personal level? Have you been the victim
or the bully, or both? How did it feel to be called something nasty? How did you feel
calling someone else something cruel? Maybe it’s time to join the “Gang of Five” and
end the act once and for all.
Source: www.nonamecallingweek.org
“One Planet, One People”
by Otis L. Lockhart Jr., Rock Hill, S.C.
Our planet is filled with people that are different in every way imaginable, yet so
much alike. In our limited wisdom we sometimes take our brilliance for granted,
not realizing that without the genius of others we could not truly enjoy life. Every
nation has a responsibility to prepare its citizens to reach the threshold of human
kindness. It is within the gates of this plight that we must learn to embrace our
differences and understand how important the elements of diversity are to a meaningful
life. We are one planet, one people – and the world belongs to everyone.
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“The ability to embrace
differences is the
foundation of a
successful civilization.”
– Brittany M. Wenger,
Age 15, Bradenton
“If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can
help make the world safe for diversity.” – John F. Kennedy
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Definitions
From page 5
1. Racism – A belief or
doctrine that inherent differences
among the various human races
determine cultural or individual
achievement, usually involving the
idea that one’s own race is superior
and has the right to rule others.
2. Hatred – The feeling of
one who hates; intense dislike or
extreme aversion or hostility.
3. Bigotry – Stubborn and
complete intolerance of any creed,
belief or opinion that differs from
one’s own.
4. Intolerance – Lack
of toleration; unwillingness or
refusal to tolerate or respect contrary
opinions or beliefs, persons of
different races or backgrounds, etc.
5. Diversity – The state
or fact of being diverse; difference;
unlikeness.
6. Discrimination –
Treatment or consideration of, or
making a distinction in favor of or
against, a person or thing based
on the group, class or category to
which that person or thing belongs
rather than on individual merit.
7. Civility – Courtesy;
politeness.
8. Pacifism – Opposition
to war or violence of any kind.
9. Stigma – A mark of
disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach,
as on one’s reputation.
10. Altruism – The principle
or practice of unselfish concern for or
devotion to the welfare of others.
Source: www.dictionary.com
“Human diversity makes tolerance
more than a virtue; it makes
it a requirement for survival.”
– Rene Dubos
“If you approach each new person you meet
in a spirit of adventure, you will find
yourself endlessly fascinated by the new
channels of thought and experience and
personality that you encounter.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt (Oct. 11, 1884 - Nov. 7, 1962)
American First Lady (1933-1945), Activist, UN Diplomat
“The love of one’s country is
a natural thing. But why should
love stop at the border? ”
– Pablo Casals (Dec. 29, 1876 - Oct. 22, 1973)
Spanish Cellist & Conductor
READING
BETWEEN
THE LINES
Being publicly discriminatory
may be against
the law but it doesn’t stop
school bullies or street
gangs from engaging in it.
The stories pop up in the
crime section of newspapers
every day. Flip through the
pages of the Herald-Tribune
for stories about groups
that are enduring discrimination.
Read the movie
listings in Thursday’s Ticket
section and find films that
tackle topics like racism
and bigotry. Go to heraldtribune.com
and surf the
headlines for world news
“Peaceable Kingdom
of the North”
by Warren Godfrey,
Nutley, N.J.
I have always been impressed by the message of
Edward Hicks in his “Peaceable Kingdom” paintings.
The beauty of the animals and his message
of inclusion of all in the early days of our country
influenced me to crate a different “Peaceable
Kingdom” – one far to the North where the world
is cold and snowy, yet it embraces the harmony of
living together. Wherever man, nature and beast
co-exist in this world, our goal should be the same
– to live in a “Peaceable Kingdom.”
Bills
target
runaway
children
LAWMAKERS: Ideas are
meant to ensure that
police respond quickly
By IAN URBINA
The New York Times
WASHINGTON — State
and federal lawmakers from
around the country are pressing
a variety of new laws that
would make sweeping changes
in the way runaways and prostituted
children are treated by
police and social workers.
In Congress, Democratic
leaders in the House and Senate
are moving several bills
that would improve how runaways
are tracked by police, increase
spending to provide
them with social services and
promote methods for earlier intervention.
The Government Accountability
Office, an auditing arm
of Congress, began an investigation
in December at the request
of the Senate majority
leader, Harry Reid, D-Nev.,
and Charles E. Schumer,
D-N.Y., into whether police departments
are handling runaways
properly.
Lawmakers in at least 10
states have proposed or passed
bills in recent months that focus
on runaways by extending
outreach efforts and shelter options
and changing state reporting
requirements so that youth
shelters have enough time to
win trust and provide services
before they need to report the
runaways to the police.
Police departments are already
required by federal law
to enter missing-person reports
into a database called the
National Crime Information
Center, or NCIC, within two
hours of receiving them. When
local police fail to do this, law
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1979. Forecasters are calling for According to the weather service,
cold, dry air will move in
overnight lows in the mid-30s
throughout the workweek. through the first half of the week
Cloud cover over the weekend and likely linger.
Near freezing temperatures descended
on the region overnight, fromrising.But,asthosecloudsdissi-
60 transients came to the Salvation
kept the frost at bay and warmer air As temperatures dropped, about
following a Sunday when the daytime
high of 47 in Sarasota was the tions — especia ly
pate,forecastersforesawfrostcondi-
Army’s Center of Hope in Sarasota
inland.
WEATHER: Shelters see more
clients as frosty air settles
over the Sarasota area
By JOHN DAVIS
john.davis@heraldtribune.com
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Citrus growers are paying
special a tention to the
28-degree mark, the point at
which the fruit begins to
sustain damage. Too long at
tha temperature and the crop
is ruined. Ron Hamel, of the
Gulf Citrus Growers Association,
says $300 mi lion worth of
produce is sti l on the trees. 6A
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Use portable heaters carefully
Help avoid blackouts Protect your plants
Reviving your plants
Make sure portable heaters are free of dust or grease Use appliances sparingly to Bring in po ted plants. Wait several days before
before being turned on. Keep heaters several feet away avoid power surges and Outdoor plants can be pruning cold-damaged plants
from other objects, especia ly flammable materials such as blackouts. Electric utilities covered with burlap or other to see if they recover. See if
bed linens and curtains. Do not use older heaters that do suggest keeping the
cloth. Do not use plastic the buds are sti l green.
not automatica ly shut off if tipped over.
thermostat at 68 degrees and because it saps heat from
Keep children away from space heaters and turn them o f
Protect your pets
lowering i to 65 degrees plants. Before a freeze, water
before you leave the room.
Bring pets inside. If you
when you go to bed or are plants during the day but not
cannot, make sure your pet
Use of kerosene heaters, especially in small rooms with away from home. The heating after sunset.
has a shelter out of the cold
poor ventilation, can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. unit wi l work more e ficiently
and wind.
Never use charcoal gri ls for heat inside.
if the air filter is clean.
Vincent
Dessberg
stands at his
rooftop
hydroponic farm
near downtown
Sarasota, where
he is growing
fruits and
vegetables. His
lettuce is selling
at the Sarasota
Downtown
Farmer’s
Market. With
about 6,000
plants, this new
sma l farm is by
far the most
urban in the
county.
How one farm got off the ground
cleaners launder draperies and sota Downtown Farmer’s Market.
Vincent Dessberg grows crops on Other fruits and vegetables — cauliflower,
okra, goji berries — are
the roof of his old glass shop.
Dessberg used to fuse glass into bound for dinner plates at some of
colorfulwindows.Butaftertheeconomic
downturn he turned from With about 6,000 plants, this
the city’s best restaurants.
the kiln, seeing better opportunity new small farm is by far the most
on his 3,000 square-foot roof. urban in the county. Crops grow
SARASOTA — In an industrial “Nobody needs glass. Everybody
needs to eat,” he said. ers that stand about six feet tall.
vertica ly in 180 hydroponic plant-
park about a mile from Main
Street, mechanics repair cars, His lettuce is selling at the Sara-
ROOFTOP AGRICULTURE:
Vegetables are grown at a
former Sarasota glass shop
By KATE SPINNER
kate.spinner@heraldtribune.com
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Bills
target
runaway
children
LAWMAKERS: Ideas are
meant to ensure that
police respond quickly
By IAN URBINA
The New York Times
WASHINGTON — State
and federal lawmakers from
around the country are pressing
a variety of new laws that
would make sweeping changes
in the way runaways and prostituted
children are treated by
police and social workers.
In Congress, Democratic
leaders in the House and Senate
are moving several bills
that would improve how runaways
are tracked by police, increase
spending to provide
them with social services and
promote methods for earlier intervention.
The Government Accountability
Office, an auditing arm
of Congress, began an investigation
in December at the request
of the Senate majority
leader, Harry Reid, D-Nev.,
and Charles E. Schumer,
D-N.Y., into whether police departments
are handling runaways
properly.
Lawmakers in at least 10
states have proposed or passed
bills in recent months that focus
on runaways by extending
outreach efforts and shelter options
and changing state reporting
requirements so that youth
shelters have enough time to
win trust and provide services
before they need to report the
runaways to the police.
Police departments are already
required by federal law
to enter missing-person reports
into a database called the
National Crime Information
Center, or NCIC, within two
hours of receiving them. When
local police fail to do this, law
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and rent are down and
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Terror case
handling
defended
By KAREN DEYOUNG
The Washington Post
WASHINGTON— President
Obama’s chief counterterrorism
adviser on Sunday defended the
administration’s decision to
charge the a leged Christmas
Day airline bomber in federal
court, and indicated the suspect
would be offered a plea agreemen
to persuade him to reveal
what he knows about al-Qaida
operations in Yemen.
NigerianUmarFaroukAbdulmuta
lab, 23, charged with the
failed attempt to blow up the
Amsterdam-Detroit flight, was
initia ly “talking to people who
detained him,” but now has a
public defender and “doesn’t
have to,” John Brennan said on
“Fox News Sunday.”
“Wehavedifferentwaysofobtaininginformationfromindividuals”
within the criminal process,
Brennan said on NBC’s
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Use portable heaters
Make sure portable he
before being turned o
from other objects, es
bed linens and curtain
not automatically shu
Keep children away fr
before you leave the
Use of kerosene heat
poor ventilation, can
Never use charcoal g
Vincent
Dessberg
stands at his
rooftop
hydroponic farm
near downtown
Sarasota, where
he is growing
fruits and
vegetables. His
lettuce is selling
at the Sarasota
Downtown
Farmer’s
Market. With
about 6,000
plants, this new
small farm is by
far the most
urban in the
county.
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LITHERLAND
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eta
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SARASOTA —
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14 EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES
A Herald-Tribune Media Group Newspaper in Education Publication

A Herald-Tribune Media Group Newspaper in Education Publication embracing our differences 15
BULLIES among us
It may seem like, everywhere you go, there’s always someone bigger, stronger
or quicker to fight back in an argument. There’s always someone better looking,
smarter or more of a teacher’s pet. We often see our peers through jealous
lenses, and when we’re envious, it makes us angry, and we act out. We become
the bullies other people fear. We can also become the victims that are afraid of
other people. Ask yourself the questions below and share your answers with your
classmates.
Has anyone ever called you a name?
Has anyone ever told you that you can’t be friends?
Has anyone ever hit, kicked or pushed you?
Has anyone ever threatened you?
Was someone mean to you because of how you look?
Did you tell anyone about any of these incidents? Why or why not?
Have you ever seen someone else being bullied?
Have you ever called someone else a name, hit, kicked, pushed,
threatened or been mean to someone?
Source: www.teachingtolerance.org
j
–
“Those of us who seek to make
change for the benefit of others,
must constantly remind
Making it work for your
school and community
ourselves of the need.”
u
Dr. Caroll Buchanan, Sarasota
“Faces”
by Blair Whiteford,
Ringling College of Art + Design, Sarasota
Teacher: Dee Hood
When genocide occurs there is often anonymity in the vastness of statistical casualties.
I wanted to show specific faces of genocide to express to the viewer that there is a
human being behind every single number in the vast genocides that have taken place
around the world. I urge the viewer to see the faces of the people who have died in such
vast numbers. I don’t want them to lose their identity.
“If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting
values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human
potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric,
one in which each diverse human gift will find a fitting place.”
– Margaret Mead

”The only path to learning is through
an open mind.” – Rosanne Knorr, Sarasota
“Embrace Peace”
by Ruth Gross’ Pre-K to 6th Grade
Art Students, Saint Stephen’s
Episcopal School, Bradenton
Each paper crane, which symbolizes peace, was folded by an art student.
Peace comes from understanding and respecting the differences that make
each of unique.
“Preconceptions”
by Henry Brandes and Samantha Stewart,
10th grade, Booker High School, Sarasota
Teacher: Amy Webber
When we decided to work together, we chose a black chess piece moving forward from a
white background. Symbolizing normalcy, the piece moves forward recognizing progression.
Embracing Our Differences 2010
The Herald-Tribune Media Group and Embracing Our
Differences® have collaborated to bring this program
to Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte County classrooms.
We believe we can create an all-inclusive society that
will foster a positive future for generations.
For additional information regarding the Herald-Tribune’s
Newspaper in Education program, please contact Mary Charland,
Newspaper In Education Manager at (941) 361-4545
or e-mail mary.charland@heraldtribune.com
www.heraldtribune.com/nie
Embracing Our
Differences ®
2010 Outdoor
Juried Art Exhibition
39 Billboard Sized Works of Art
with Companion Inspirational
Quotes on Diversity and Inclusivity
March 28 – May 2 Sarasota’s Island Park Along the Bayfront
Embracing Our Differences® 2010 will visit:
North Port High School, May 5 - 31
For more information: www.embracingourdifferences.org