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GED Graduate Killed — Gone too Soon

Norfolk police speak about standoff that killed teen







Norfolk police speak about standoff that killed teen
Filed by Katie Collett

WAVY-TV

updated 3:35 a.m. ET, Thurs., Aug. 14, 2008

NORFOLK (Va.)-- Norfolk Police spoke to WAVY.com about a standoff that left a 17-year-old dead. It happened on Maltby Avenue in Norfolk, Sunday. After several hours of negotiations and being barricaded inside her home, police shot and killed Tameika Jordan.

Tameika Jordan turned 17 in January. Her mother Catrina says her daughter just got her GED and planned to attend TCC in the fall. However, late Saturday night something went wrong.

"The daughter, threatening to kill her mother, that's the call that was made to 911," says Norfolk Public Information Officer Chris Amos.

Amos says police were told Jordan had a gun. The teen barricaded herself in her Maltby Avenue apartment and moments later Norfolk's Special Operations Team surrounded the Barraud Park neighborhood home.

"They're highly trained, extremely professional, show tremendous restraint. They have handled dozens and dozens and dozens of calls like this that all have ended peacefully," says Amos.

Amos says for about seven hours, negotiators tried to talk Jordan into surrendering. Catrina contends her daughter was ready to walk out when officers burst through and shot Jordan. Police say that's not the case.

"Shots were definitely fired from inside the apartment."

Amos says past tragedies have taught police when a gun is fired, action needs to be taken.

"Columbine showed us that the idea of setting up a perimeter and simply waiting while shots are being fired inside a building, unacceptable."

Police say Jordan aimed a gun at officers when they entered and they were forced to fire. It was a devastating tragedy, Amos says they wanted to avoid.

"We were going back maybe to the early 80s, maybe late 70s, the last time a team entered a situation like this and they were forced to take a life."

The shooting is still under investigation. In the meantime, Jordan's family is planning her funeral.

Participant in GED Graduation Ceremony Shot and Killed

Tomorrow is NOT promised… and, honestly, tonight is not promised either.

I don’t want this to be a doom and gloom message, but I’d really like for you to hear my heart. In the past few weeks I’ve personally been affected by five deaths. These are people I’ve been connected to in one way or another.

We’re taught to celebrate death because that person is going on to be with Jesus, but there is a grief process. Ecclesiastes says there is a time for everything… a time to laugh and a time to cry.

When we’re around someone every day and then they vanish from our lives to never be seen again on this earth, it hurts. Your heart hurts; it’s heavy. We remember the good times and cherish all the wonderful memories - and we have the right to grieve. I understand we need to be strong, but please take the time to deal with your pain. It’s okay to cry.

This past weekend one of the students who participated in our First Annual “Breathe Again Magazine” GED Graduation Ceremony was shot and killed. She was only 17 years old. She was just a baby. My heart goes out to her family. Please pray for them.

Cherish each day God gives you. You don’t know if it will be your last. Make the most of it. Live your dream…start today!

Don’t waste another day. You can’t get it back.

No Support!

Dear Friend,

Have you ever said," the people around me don't appreciate me."

It seems like the people we work the hardest for show little or no appreciation for what you do.

Can you relate?

If so, you are not alone, I have said those same words on more than a few occasions. It seems as if the more you do, the less people care.

I had to learn a very valuable lesson recently.

Most of my ideas are "the best ideas in the world", so I think.
Everyone should get on board, show support and just change the world. After all, it's the "right" thing to do.

NOT!

My pastor once told me, "Everyone is not going to believe in your dream or want to help with your dream."

That statement is so true. After all, it is my dream. I've had to learn that the hard way. The people you think will jump on board and help will most likely NOT be the ones that will assist you. Some don't provide ANY support and some start off with you, but slowly fade away and lose interest. Don't get mad, accept it for what it is and move on. And you definately don't want anyone helping you that doesn't believe in your vision - they will just hinder you.

The majority of the support will come from outsiders. People not in your inner circle. Those you don't even know.

My Lesson

If you don't initially receive the support you need, go to THE source and ask for support. He won't return your call, serve on your committee, nor return any of your emails. But he WILL answer your prayers and send you Godly counsel and wisdom.

Go to THE source, which is God and he will send you THE SUPPORT you need. He did it for me.

Blessings,

Nicole



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News You Can Use

Check out our news section on BAM.

Here are just a few of the stories you will find on our news page.

Adultery on the Rise in the Church
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What in the World

Fish pedicures: Carp rid human feet of scaly skin

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - Ready for the latest in spa pampering? Prepare to dunk your tootsies in a tank of water and let tiny carp nibble away.

Fish pedicures are creating something of a splash in the D.C. area, where a northern Virginia spa has been offering them for the past four months. John Ho, who runs the Yvonne Hair and Nails salon with his wife, Yvonne Le, said 5,000 people have taken the plunge so far.

"This is a good treatment for everyone who likes to have nice feet," Ho said.

Finish the story here.



2nd Annual African American Family Reunion

Hamption 2nd Annual Celebration of the African American Family...Many Roots, One Tree

WHERE: Hampton Roads Convention Center
WHEN: Saturday, July 26, 2008
TIME: 9 am - 4 pm

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Sistahs Embracing the Elevation











Women Predestined for Purpose Revival










Will the Women of God Please Stand Up













Sparkplug U











Pick of the week

Moms will truly appreciate this!

Child Gets Stuck in Stuffed Animal Vending Machine...

Watch this must see video here.





Nicole on the move!






July 26 - Hampton 2nd Annual Celebration of the African American Family



Save The Date!

July 26 - 2nd Annual African American Family Reunion

July 26 - TCE Network Meeting

August 1 - Phoebe Women Network Coffee Chat

August 6 - Ann Holton & Tim Kaine present...Michelle Obama



Summer Clearance Special












Sparkplug U

After the Affair

Dear Friend,

After the Affair on BAM! The Radio Show

After reading my testimony most people ask the following questions:

How did you forgive him?

Why did you forgive him?

Are you scared he will do it again?

But the most obvious question.

WHY DID HE CHEAT?

Starting this month my husband & I will tackle those very questions, as well as take questions from readers. After The Affair will be a monthly segment on BAM! The Radio Show where Jerry will join me to discuss how we survived the affair and how we became friends again.

Topics include:

How did you deal with the baby from the affair? Was it hard?

How did you rebuild the trust?

How do you deal with the child support? Are you bitter?

Why Communication is so important?

Why do you tell all your business?

Each month we will tackle some very tough questions in a segment entitled After The Affair with Jerry & Nicole Cleveland...on BAM! The Radio Show.

Our premiere show is here.
You don't want to miss this. Share it with a friend.

Blessings,

Nicole



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Friendz Network News

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TCE Network Event

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Yoga on the Beach

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Sistah's Embracing the Elevation











2nd Annual African American Family Reunion

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WHERE: Hampton Roads Convention Center
WHEN: Saturday, July 26, 2008
TIME: 9 am - 4 pm

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WBO July Expo





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Pick of the week

If God Say do it - than you do it!

My kids favorite past time is to "have church".

My pick this week are my girls "havin church".


We all can learn something from this clip.

Hope you enjoy!

Click here to watch the clip.



Nicole on the move!







July 26 - Hampton 2nd Annual Celebration of the African American Family



Save The Date!


July 17-19 - WBO July Expo

July 19 - Yoga on the Beach

July 26 - Hampton African American Family Reunion

Aug 29-30 - Sistah's Embracing the Elevation

Nov 21-23 - Weekend to Remember



Summer Clearance Special

"He Didn't Take the Trash Out"

Dear Friend,

A few months ago I was honored to be able to visit the Holocaust Museum in DC. It was an unexplainable experience.

I'm sure you are wondering what that has to do with someone not taking the trash out. I listen to people complain about the dumbest things, things that really don't matter compared to what others have had to endure or witness. Walking around the different exhibits and watching the videos of what happened in those concentration camps tore me up; I couldn't stop crying. To see the naked women (they were given no clothes) holding babies awaiting their turn to be executed made me nauseus.

Senseless killings of human beings...so much hate. Young, old, short and fat - the killers didn't discriminate. Did you know they even took all mentally ill people and executed them, just because they were "different"? That was called genocide.

Please take a moment or, better yet, make a moment and visit the Holocaust Museum website: www.ushmm.org

We all should broaden our understanding. Learn about another culture. We live in a world with a variety of races, religions, colors and cultures. The more we know, the more we grow.

I learned so much that day in Holocaust Museum. I plan on taking a day trip with my 10 year old to the museum very soon.

Do me a favor. Please be thankful and content in whatever state you find yourself. I'm not saying be satisfied; just complain a bit less. The trash will get to where it needs to be with gentle reminders. It's really not that serious.

Blessings,

Nicole



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Friendz Network News

Friendz Network member Jan House is recognized as Woman of the Year by NCNW.

You Go Ms. Jan! Rejoice with Jan!

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Welcome New Friendz Network Members

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Dr Sylvia Christian with Woman 2 Woman Coaching

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Linda Pringle-Evans with Journey to Wholeness

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Yoga on the Beach

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TIME: 7:30 pm
WHERE: Phoebe Beach House
1240 W Oceanview Ave
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News You Can Use

Starting July 1, renewing your motor-vehicle registration at one of Virginia's 74 Department of Motor Vehicles offices is going to cost you more than a wait.

Try another $5.

The increase, which the General Assembly approved this year in Senate Bill 116, is part of an effort to shift many routine DMV customer services to the phone or Internet.

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Sistah's Embracing the Elevation





2nd Annual African American Family Reunion

Hamption 2nd Annual Celebration of the African American Family...Many Roots, One Tree

WHERE: Hampton Rds Convention Center
WHEN: Saturday, July 26, 2008
TIME: 9 am - 4 pm

For more information click here



How Can I Help?

Join the NAACP Virginia Beach Youth Council for their 1st Fundraiser

It's A Car Wash!!!

WHEN: Saturday, July 12, 2008
WHERE: 868 North Newtown Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
TIME: 10 am - 2 pm

For more info on the NAACP Youth Council
email vbnaacpyouth@gmail.com

Help support these youth on the move and bring your car. Tell a Friend!



Pick of the week

Listen to this interview with Tamela Mann (From Meet The Brown's & Tyler Perry's plays).

Friendz Network Member Sharvette Mitchell interviews Tamela Mann & our very own Friendz network member Rebekah Pierce, Editor In Chief of Average Girl Magazine & author of "Sex, Lies & Shoeboxes".

Listen to the interview here.



Nicole on the move!

July 26 - Hampton 2nd Annual Celebration of the African American Family



Save The Date!

July 19 - Yoga on the Beach

July 26 - Hampton African American Family Reunion

Aug 29-30 - Sistah's Embracing the Elevation

Nov 21-23 - Weekend to Remember



Summer Clearance Special

You Are Invited

Dear Friend,

Have you asked yourself these questions?

"Who am I?"

"What do others think of me?"

"What am I supposed to be doing?"

"Am I wasting my time?"

Join Min. Nicole Cleveland & Elder Lisa Bynum as they tackle those questions on Saturday June 28th at the Springhill Suites Marriott in Norfolk, Virginia.

As women ,we go through so much and still are able to take care of our family, homes, work, communities and churches. We carry that "heavy" load without anyone knowing how "heavy" the load really is.....

We grin and smile but inside we are crying...slowing dying...screaming for help

Join us for a morning of " transparency". Tackling issues of abandonment, molestation, physical, mental & sexual abuse...

Can we be real? No judging allowed!

For more information visit www.CrownOfLifeMinistries.net or call 757-576- 2279.

Hope to see you there!

Blessings,

Nicole



Your Wife and Kids Miss You

We can't believe it's been over four years since you were snatched from our lives.

What happened?

The doctor diagnosed you with a heart condition. He said you had five more years. You were gone in just 12 months.

Click here to finish the story.



Love Letters

Love Bug,

I don't even know how to begin expressing to you everything that you mean to me.

You are my best friend.
You truly are my best friend. At the end of the day, I look forward to sharing with you the little things that anyone else would find meaningless, but you listen to with such rapture, like it si the most important thing in the world. I love giggling with you over something someone says, or does. With one look, I know that you are thinking the same thing I am, without words ever having to be expressed.

Finish the letter here.



Books, Music, Movies and so much more...

Is your marriage in jeopardy or have you fallen out of love with your spouse? Maybe it seems that your spouse does not do the same things he/she did as when you dated. Do any of these scenarios sound familiar?

Finish our book review here.






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Living Life to the Fullest Conference





Readers Comments

Dear Nicole,

I love your magazine. Tawana's story was very uplifting. She is a tower of strength. She made me realize the little things we complain about are just stupid. Thanks for sharing her story.

- A Very Faithful Reader



Nicole on the move!







June 28 - Living Life to the Fullest Conference

July 26 - Hampton 2nd Annual Celebration of the African American Family



Save The Date!

June 28 - TCE Networking Event

June 28 - Living Life to the Fullest

July 6 - Dedicatory Service

July 26 - Hampton African American Family Reunion

Aug 29-30 - Sistah's Embracing the Elevation

Nov 21-23 - Weekend to Remember



Summer Clearance Special

Sheryl Brady, Hulk Hogan, Juanita Bynum & Kirk Franklin

Dear Friend,

What do these people have in common?

It's MySpace!!

There are so many good people who have good intentions for their MySpace profiles.

At first I was against MySpace; I thought it was the devil. But I have been delivered and now understand that it's just like a gun - it's not the gun that's dangerous, it's the people using it that make it dangerous.

A few months ago I conducted an awesome interview with Social Network Diva and Publicity Guru Pam Perry of Ministry Marketing Solutions.

Pam shared how she uses My Space as a witnessing tool and shared the powerful connections she has made through this unique resource.

So after much consideration, Breathe Again Magazine is now on MySpace too! So hit me up and holla atcha girl...(okay, I am so NOT hip.)

Listen to my interview with Pam Perry here.

Check us out on MySpace here.

Happy Clicking.

Blessings,

Nicole



Should I leave my church?

Dear Pastor Vicki,

I have been at my local church for a few years now and am not being used in the capacity I should be. God has blessed me with many gifts and talents but if I am not allowed to exercise them what good are they? Should I go where I know I will be used or stay and just wait?

Please help.

- A Confused Sister.

Click here for the answer.



Risks vs. Rewards: Quitting Your Day Job to Become an Entrepreneur

Do you dread going to work? Feel like you were made to something else with your life other than working for "the man?" Or is your hobby starting to pay you more than your day job?

Click here to find out what to do.



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Nicole's Pick of the Week

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YOU MUST WEAR FLIP FLOPS

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Nicole on the move!



June 28 - Living Life to the Fullest Conference

July 26 - Hampton 2nd Annual Celebration of the African American Family



Save The Date!

June 28 - TCE Networking Event

June 28 - Living Life to the Fullest

Nov 21-23 - Weekend to Remember