Maximizing Your Potential

Jacqueline Vanterpool: A Coffee Entrepreneur

2011-08-11T17:50:00.009-05:00

We’ve taken your favorite cup of Coffee, Hot Chocolate and Tea and simply enhanced it with the Most Powerful Herb Ever Known To Mankind! For over 4,000 years people in Chinese and Malaysia have used the healing powers of Ganoderma Lucidum to help prevent and heal Every major type of illness and Diseases. Now after 20 years of research you can experience the same healing power in your favorite cup of Coffee, Hot Chocolate and Tea.

Building a coffee community starts with you. Through the normal course of sharing, you grow this community. As the community grows, so do the rewards.

The innovative compensation options offer generous personal financial gain, but most importantly, you enjoy the satisfaction of enriching the lives of people in your personal community along the way.

Join Jackie on her wesite. Click on the link below.

Jackie Welcomes You

Louisville's Newest Online Services: Mando Media Services

2010-10-26T11:30:00.000-05:00

The brainchild of my son-in-law, William Henderson, Mando Media Services offers affordable and quality products and services from DJ Services to Video Production. They are proud to announce that we are now venturing into world of website design.

Their repertoire of service include: DJ Services; Powerpoints; Slideshows; Wedding Videos; Video Albums; Graphic Designs; Logos; Publication Templates; Apple Optimization Classes; Audio and Video System Installation; Video Production; and Website Design.

Location: Louisville, KY, 40208
Phone: 502-415-3105

www.MandoMediaServices.com/

Lean on Me: An Expression of a Mother's Love

2010-10-11T15:03:00.020-05:00

My online friend, Angela, has created a website called, "Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder: Lean on Me!!!", on behalf of her son, Scottie, in order to support families with special needs children who were diagnosed with these disorders. She encourages her viewers to remain hopeful and be aware that they have love and support from others via the site.

According to Angie, and as you will read more indepth when you visit the site, "Our children are our future. We have to make sure that we guide them, love them and let them know that they can do, or be anyone they want to be."

"That you have to work hard, and never give up when it gets to tough. That when you fall, you have to get back up and move forward and continue to shine. We must teach them that because they have a disability, doesn't mean their life is over "NO" you have to believe in yourself, and be all that you can be. You are our shining star, our special gift."

"To my son Scottie, I love you with all my heart and will always be their for you in every way possible and I will make sure to tell you everyday of your life, how much I love you and will be there for you in good or bad. You can always lean on me!! May god bless our children."

Click on the graphic below to visit Scottie's site for information about these disorders.

D'apres-Etienne and Janet Gibbs: Newest Online Entrepreneurs

2010-09-29T15:53:00.007-05:00

My son and daughter-in-law, D'apres-Etienne and Janet (DJGibbs), may be new to online selling but they are definitely not new to the world of jewelry-and-bow creation. This is something they have been passionately doing for years before bringing their business to the worldwide web.

As a team, D'apres, is considered a great photographer and very creative artist while Janet is the craftsperson.

Be sure to spend time in their shop.

Like me, you will love what you see.

Click below to visit:

DJ's Bits and Bobs: Handmade Treasures.

The Secret to You: A Gift from the Secret Scrolls

2010-08-30T11:34:00.004-05:00

Supermodel Sessilee Lopez Gets All Greased Up!

2010-06-25T11:05:00.021-05:00

Sessilee Lopez is a force to be reckoned with. In less than five years, she has made a name for herself as the young black ingenue blazing her way to the top echelons of a high-fashion industry that rarely opens its doors to women of color.

Among the most-in-demand models for good reason, Sessilee has most recently been asserting her authority on the runways at New York’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

Having recently completed a GIANT photo shoot, Sessilee re-established what it means to work for the camera. In September 2009, Sessilee appeared alongside fellow-black models, Arlenis Sosa, Chanel Iman, and Jourdan Dunn on the cover of I-D magazine. Sessilee was also called upon to model in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows in 2008 and again in 2009.

Visit her on Facebook and YouTube
by clicking on the link below.

www.Facebook.com

www.YouTube.com

Meet Ms Michelle, A Genuine and Committed Lady

2010-05-31T14:30:00.014-05:00

If you are looking for the Michelle Watt who is an extremely bubbly Scottish TV presenter, full of warmth and charm, who has amassed over 2,000 hours of live and pre-recorded TV experience, and who is the extremely proud to be the daughter of boxing legend, Jim Watt, now Sky Sports boxing commentator, well, sorry to say, I'm not talking about that Michelle Watt.

However, I am talking about the Michelle Watt who is a learner, a peacemaker, and the lover of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, The Word of God, and people in general. Ms Michelle believes that she is able to love people because God said in His word to "love one another."

Ms Michelle has pleasures that are simple, but profound; she immensely enjoys deep discussions, thoughtful things, and all sorts of music.

No one to imagine anyone more awesome, creative, inspiring and joyous, or loving than God Himself, Ms Michelle is always amazed that anyone could ever considered God as boring.

Playful with stable emotions Ms Michelle has learned to be content in all things, while being motivated toward improvement. Highly affectionate, Ms Michelle loves interacting with both Christian believers and non-believers. A simple, down-home person, Ms Michelle likes variety, but prefers honesty to agreement while being attracted to humbleness.

Here's a Christian lady who likes being upfront with people and delights in meeting new people, among many other interests and hobbies. She dreams of one day having a ministry for battered women, and perhaps extending it to a prison ministry because she loves giving back, after being so blessed.

Ms Michelle's primary purpose is to do business with others who like sharing ideas about how to make money from home.

Ms Michelle is associated with an online company known as Infinity Downline that sells membership to access to training software.

If you are interested, let her know know. Just click below to view her site.

www.YourCashIinfinity.com

The Best of Success: A Treasury of Inspiration

2010-04-26T13:33:00.004-05:00

Katie Washington: Notre Dame's First Black Valedictorian

2010-04-23T10:46:00.005-05:00

(WBBM) -- History is being made at the University of Notre Dame this spring.

In the 161 years the University of Notre Dame has been awarding degrees, never had there been an African-American as valedictorian. Until this year.

She’s Katie Washington of Gary, Indiana. She carries a 4.0 GPA majoring in biology and mentoring in Catholic social teaching.

According to the Northwest Indiana Times, Katie plans to continue her studies at Johns Hopkins University and follow in her father’s footsteps into medicine.

Katie says she’s humbled by the honor of being named valedictorian.

More information from Notre Dame University:

Katie Washington, a biological sciences major from Gary, Ind., has been named valedictorian of the 2010 University of Notre Dame graduating class and will present the valedictory address during Commencement exercises May 16 (Sunday) in Notre Dame stadium.
Katie, who earned a 4.0 grade point average, has a minor in Catholic Social Teaching. She has conducted research on lung cancer at the Cold Spring Harbor labs and performed genetic studies in the University’s Eck Institute for Global Health on the mosquito that carries dengue and yellow fever. She is the co-author of a research paper with David Severson, professor of biological sciences.
Katie directs the Voices of Faith Gospel Choir at Notre Dame, is a mentor/tutor for the Sister-to-Sister program at South Bend’s Washington High School and serves as the student coordinator of the Center for Social Concerns’ “Lives in the Balance: Youth Violence and Society Seminar.”

Upon graduation, Katie plans to pursue a joint M.D./Ph.D program at Johns Hopkins University.

You go, girl!!!!

You're an inspiration as someone
who's truly maximizing your God-given potential!!!

Lisa Lally: Devoted Singer, Wife, and Mother

2010-04-09T09:08:00.010-05:00

Lisa, a devoted singer, wife, and mother, uses her singing opportunities in Nashville and around the country to enlighten people about a rare heredity degenerative neuromuscular disease known as Friedrich's Ataxia (FA) that has afflicted her youngest son, Jude.

Although born with it, Jude wasn't diagnosed until the tender age of 16. It was quite a blow to a young man who had played nearly every sport coming and going while growing up.

Fighting the disease for a long time, Jude finally succumbed to a wheelchair a few years ago. At the age of 27, Jude continues to hang in there the best he can.

A graduate in 2006 with a BA in Business Administration from the University of Kentucky, Jude's physical disabilities have prevented him from holding down a job. With his limited ability to type, Jude has become quite a writer and poet in the past couple of years.

Check out his work at

www.MySpace.com/JudeLally.

Lisa started a "Hey Jude" group in honor of her son and to connect with other people who are either afflicted with FA or who are caretakers for those who are.

Additionally, Lisa wrote and recorded a song called "Jude" that is available for you to listen to on her music site.

Just go to

www.MySpace.com/LisaLallyMusic.

Lisa also has posted her songs on Facebook.

Listen to them at

www.Facebook.com/LisaBriscoeLally.

Social Networking Strategies Series by Crystal Washington

2010-04-06T14:46:00.003-05:00

Ms Crystal Washington is a marketing consultant, speaker, and owner of a Houston-based marketing firm. Her passion lies in empowering small business owners through sharing effective marketing strategies.

Crystal is available for consultation, speaking engagements, projects, and private company webinar.

You know that social networks are a valuable tool to grow business. Wondering where to start? Tired of wasting time aimlessly searching for potential clients?

Take advantage of the nearly 70 million unique monthly visitors on Facebook, 11 million on LinkedIn, and 6 million on Twitter!
Join both large corporations and small businesses that are enjoying an influx of new customers via social networks.
Learn how to get the most out of social networks without spending long hours online.

FOR A LIMITED TIME, Crystal is offering a five-part series for only $99, along with a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee, in return for feedback or testimonials. If you do not learn new strategies for growing your business, Crystal will gladly refund your money!!!

Click on banner to visit Crystal's site.

Karen Lodrick, Nationwide Consumer Advocate, is Fighting for Your Identity Theft Protection, Too!

2010-02-13T15:39:00.008-06:00

Karen shared her story on Good Morning America about how her identity was stolen, and how she literally caught the thief on the streets of San Francisco.

She's fighting back and invites you to join her in her fight.

After viewing the video, show your support or share your story by visiting Karen's website. Click on the link below.

www.FightingBackNow.com/

Pastor Bryant: Always Fighting for YOU

2010-01-06T16:54:00.004-06:00

Pastor Lawanta Bryant, a child of God who is wearing many hats. In addition to being the Visionary behind the Women of Rhema Destiny Ministries, she is Pastor of Above the Natural Family Worship Center, and the Florida State President for Women N Power International.

Pastor Bryant is a woman who pushes those out of their comfort zone to a realm in which they will be able to operate in the gifts and callings God has mandated over their lives.

Traveling across this vast land proclaiming souls for Christ, Pastor Bryant has appeared on TV and radio broadcasts proclaiming God's love.

A devoted mother to both her biological children and spiritual midwife to men and woman of God who have accepted the call of God, Pastor Bryant never tires of extending and loving and supporting hand.

Having dedicated herself to continue to do what God has called her to do, Pastor Bryant is here for you. Contact her at:

1-813-531-2415

or

abovethenatural@hotmail.com

Happy New Year Fireworks Around the World!

2009-12-29T15:44:00.002-06:00

Click here to get your own copy from pimp.myYearbook.com!!

Christmas Wishes to You and Yours!

2009-12-25T10:08:00.000-06:00

May You and Your Family Have
the Merriest of Christmases!

Bonnie Bounds: The Welcome and Making Friends Lady

2009-12-09T15:12:00.016-06:00

A native of Illinois, Ms Bonnie Bounds, with her pleasant and friendly smile, enjoys sharing her story of how she became the owner of Making Friends Welcome Service, Inc.

Maintaining a close friendship with Terri, the creator and founder of MakingFriends.com, Bonnie provides the same courteous service that chartered the business of welcoming new parents, newcomers, and newlyweds.

I urge you to contact Bonnie to learn how her techniques will be helpful to your business, community, club, or organization.

Making Friends Welcome Service, Inc. was established in 1989 and has been faithfully welcoming people to the area each and every year. Bonnie's business targets newcomers, newlyweds, and new parents by going throughout the Quad Cities and the surrounding area, visiting these three categories of people in their homes, and meeting with area businesses about having their information in the welcome baskets.

We should never neglect or take for granted the people of our community whether they are newcomers, newlyweds, or new parents who need this friendly service. This is a time of change in people's lives and it is a great time to give of ourselves to those in these, their special times. Bonnie Bounds will share with you how to do this most effectively.

Give Bonnie a call today at (309) 796-1145 or send her an email at makingfriendsqca@juno.com for more information!

Better yet, why not visit her website
by clicking on the link below?

www.MakingFriendsQCA.com/

Lynda, the Fighter of Sharks, Scams, and Scammers!

2009-12-01T15:25:00.009-06:00

Lynda Williams is a web designer and Internet user who I created JerkAlerts.com in March of 2009 to educate and protect other users from the scams she has seen practiced online. Lynda has been safely meeting people - and declining to meet people - on the Internet for more than a decade, but it's only recently that she started thinking about the very real toll these Internet scammers are taking on intelligent (and sometimes not-so-intelligent) men and women throughout the world. Lynda took action: She wanted to do something to help stop the spread of these scams and protect my fellow Internet users. (And this she did, and is doing!)

Lynda has a theory about why intelligent people, usually who practice good common sense, are being taken by these scams. She believes it's an aspect of human nature that we believe of others what is true of ourselves. If we lie, we expect to be lied to. If we steal, we expect to be stolen from. If we run scams, we expect people to try to scam us. And if we're honest – and let's face it, the vast majority of people are as honest as the day is long – we expect those we deal with to be just as honest. And there are plenty of sharks out there ready to take advantage of that fact.

Like all of us, Lynda has seen and deleted countless emails and messages at places like MySpace.com, Tagged.com, and sometimes even Facebook.com, that were obvious – to her, anyway – scams or come-ons. After 15 years of "playing" on the Internet, she has gotten pretty good at it. Lynda recently begain reporting these scammers to the sites where they have their profiles as well as at PigBusters.net and was often successful (usually because she's the one of many who report) in getting those profiles removed. But they just pop up somewhere else under a different name, with different details. Lynda took it a step further: She decided that reporting them wasn't enough and she had to take a more active role.

After posting a journal on her profile at Tagged.com, entitled "Jerk Alert", to make people aware of a particular scammer, the idea and plan for an interactive web site where users could warn, educate, and protect each other, and JerkAlerts.com was born.

Most of us were told from as early as we can remember not to talk to strangers. That's fine advice for children, but we're grownups now. We can talk to strangers. Over the years, our experiences have contributed to the good judgment we can call on to determine whether someone is safe to trust or not, or whether something we read is true. Or have we?

Based on the research Lynda has done over the past few years, the experiences I've heard and read about, and the comments from people I know to be intelligent and sensible, somehow that well-earned experience deserts many of us when we sign onto that forum or social networking site. We give out personal information about where we live, where we work, and what our financial situation is. We let the world know that we live alone - or not. We pass along emails with dire warnings about viruses and missing children without verifying the facts, simply because we know the person who passed it along to us, so it must be true. It seems to be human nature that if we see it in writing, it must be true.

And it's not just ladies. There are men out there who also trust too readily. Lynda thinks that men get taken for different reasons then women, but she's not about to start a battle of the sexes debate. The point is, none of us deserve to be taken. Most of us are not stupid, but even if we are, we don't deserve to be scammed, losing our life's savings and often the savings of loved ones!

My hat's off to you Lynda!

You're definitely maximizing your potential!

Happy Thanksgiving to You and Yours!

2009-11-24T15:53:00.002-06:00

May You and Your Family Have
the Happiest of Thanksgiving Days!

Janiece: Devoted Mother Doing Her Part for Internet Safety Education and Awareness

2009-10-18T10:33:00.011-05:00

Internet Safety education and awareness is not "just a job" for Janiece; it is her passion. This devoted and committed mother has given her all when it comes to internet safety for children's sake.

During the past 4 years, Janiece has been extremely busy on their behalf. Janiece has initiated activities and responsibilities in which she:

has spear-headed Internet Safety education and awareness in her region.
has become the Regional Office of Education Number 26 Internet Safety Coordinator.
is the Chairperson of the Macomb Online Safety Team (MOST), a committee she assembled to brainstorm online safety issues.
writes a regular newspaper column regarding online safety.
is a contributing writer for various other online websites.
is the Feature Writer for Suite101, in the Internet topic.
works with over 6oo children every single week in a computer lab environment.
works in the Technology Department for her children's school district, assisting staff and children with their technology needs.
has created and implemented a seven-week Internet Safety curriculum for all second and third graders at her local elementary school.
has developed presentations for parents and educators.

For the past seven years, Janiece has been employed by the Macomb School District. Working in both the Junior/Senior High and Elementary Schools, Janiece supervises the computer labs, create lesson plans for the 600 children who utilize the lab every week, and provide technical support to staff and students.

In 2004, while researching information for a school curriculum committee, she began looking into issues concerning children online. It became apparent there was a definite need for Internet Safety education in our area. Since children need to be educated and made aware of potential dangers and threats that may confront them online, Janiece developed a personalized Internet Safety curriculum for the elementary school second and third grade students. For four weeks, the children learned basic Internet Safety utilizing highly interactive lessons.

This fall, the lessons were expanded to seven weeks, delving into important issues that were not covered last year, including cyber bullying. In the months that followed, due to the hard work and dedication by many, Internet Safety education expanded to other schools in her children's school district.

This job later expanded to the Regional Office of Education’s Internet Safety Coordinator. The first task on her agenda was to form a committee and the MOST (Macomb Online Safety Team) was born with Janiece serving as the chairperson. This is a group of hard-working individuals who have come together to help educate the community, and each other, in order to spread the word regarding online safety issues.

For the past three years, Janiece has devoted many hours researching Internet safety issues as well as participating in ongoing training. A writer of a newspaper column regarding Internet Safety issues and concerns, Janiece is fulfilling her goals, one by one. As her initial goals became a reality, Janiece moved on to her next project, that of an anti-cyber bullying campaign, something very close to her heart.

As a parent of two teenagers, a former police dispatcher, someone who works with hundreds of children in a computer environment every week, and someone who has spear-headed Internet Safety awareness in her area, Janiece is providing a unique perspective that empowers the public, both online and offline, with insight and the tools to keep your children safer online.

Visit Janiece's site at:

www.IternetSafetyEducator.com/

Edina Hodos: Content Writer Extraordinaire

2009-09-07T14:35:00.011-05:00

Edina Hodos of Toronto, Canada, does more than just content writing. All her work is custom-researched and keyword-specific based on the needs of her clients. Edina also provides promotion for the material she writes via ezine-articling and other venues.

Her freelance web-content writing service, a/k/a “ghost-writing”, allows her clients to retain their copyright, and to promote the content with their own embedded links, leading back to their website.

For more information, be sure to visit Edina's website, by clicking on the link below.

www.KeywordRichWebContent.com/Wordpress

Norma Hollis: America's Leading Authenic Voice Doctor

2009-08-24T17:27:00.017-05:00

Norma T. Hollis, America’s Leading Authentic Voice Doctor®, is a personal development guru with an authenticity alignment system. Along with her team of authenticity experts, Norma can assist you to raise your level of contentment and put you on the path to greater productivity, happiness and financial rewards. They will diagnose your authenticity issues then prescribe and administer the formula that will help you raise your level of authenticity and success.

Norma T. has created a family of services to assist individuals, corporations and educational institutions experience greater success. The key is Authenticity – being sincere, honest, trustworthy, real, caring for others and generally living a more satisfying and rewarding life. Authenticity resonates with the deepest part of your being and reflects your passion for your core values. It’s your natural style that utilizes your natural gifts and talents and shares them with the world.

When you apply authenticity to career, wellness, communication, leadership, and life, you create a world that others embrace and want to be a part of. As a result individuals and organizations attract customers, friends, associates and opportunities that connect with their authentic success.

After 30 years of authenticity research, Norma has developed programs and services that have catapulted individuals to higher levels of success and effectiveness. If you are seeking greater productivity, greater career success, a greater quality of life or a more authentic workplace, it’s within your reach.

Whether through keynotes, half-day workshops, multi-day seminars or coaching programs, Norma T. Hollis’ transformative presentations are designed to challenge management, staff and entrepreneurs to create Authenticity within themselves and their organizations.

Norma has helped hundreds of individuals discover their ‘authentic’ voices resulting in greater communication effectiveness. After 11 years of authenticity research, Norma created a unique diagnostic tool that measures personal authenticity and identifies critical communication gaps.

Authenticity in the Workplace

The Authenticity trend is happening because consumers are demanding it. Make sure your company and management style reflects the mindset of the 21st century: Authenticity.

Understanding this challenging topic requires a speaker who is cutting-edge, thought-provoking, informative and compelling.

Norma T. Hollis possesses these abilities, resulting in powerful and transforming events. Combining her warm, engaging style with fun techniques and memorable metaphors, Norma will show your group how to:

• Create an Authentic workplace where genuineness and originality is rewarded

• Use Authenticity to sell products and services consumers actually want to buy

• Counteract stereotypical corporate attitudes and information hindering productivity

• Measure Authenticity success against traditional business goals

To visit Norma's website for all the details,
just click on the link below.

www.NormaHollis.com/

Patti Skok is Helping Ladies Define Their Bodies

2009-07-30T16:00:00.008-05:00

According to Patti, "Defining yourself isn't just about sculpting a beautiful body! It's about creating yourself. It's about health and vitality of your mind, body and spirit."

With backgrounds in counseling, training, fitness, nutrition and health, Patti, Personal Trainer and Figure Competitor, and Samantha Olivas, Massage Therapist, at her studio, FantaC Fitness, focus on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction in order to help you create the body you want and the life that inspires you to be your best.

FantaC Fitness Studio
2374 Arroyo Drive
Riverside, California 92506

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 5AM - 8PM
Saturday: 10AM - 5PM
Sunday: By appointment only

Click on FantaC Fitness Studio to visit Patti's website.

Our Place in St. Thomas, a Studio Cottage

2009-07-09T13:21:00.012-05:00

Good news! Billye J. Mayo has started a vacation rental called Our Place in St. Thomas and you're invited.

If you don't like standard boxy hotel rooms and want to have a quality vacation at an affordable price,treat yourself to a value packed vacation priced well below villa rentals in the neighborhood.

Our Place in St. Thomas is a completely private, stand-alone, studio cottage steps away from our Villa. It is located in Estate Nazareth on the prestigious East End of St. Thomas in an upscale neighborhood above Secret Harbour.

Our Place has it all! Not only is it a 2 minute car ride from beautiful Secret Harbour, and two other white sand beaches, it is also just minutes away by car from Red Hook where you can shop, dine, and dance until the wee hours. The Ritz Carlton and other dining venues are minutes away by car in the opposite direction.

You will love the studio's airy layout. The studio is a whopping 28x17 feet. The 16 foot vaulted ceiling will remind you of a New York loft. Our Place in St. Thomas was custom designed and lovingly built by your host, Joseph. His wife, Billye, will have the breakfast bar stocked with delicious complimentary continental breakfast foods as well as coffee and tea. The hand-crafted bar also houses a small refrigerator, coffee maker, micro wave, and Forman grill.

See it at

Vacation Rentals By Owner

or at

www.VacationRentals.com

Tell all your friends to come on down. And, of course, family is always welcome!

Renee's Online with Bres Accessories

2009-07-08T13:49:00.008-05:00

Click on above picture for large view.

My new friend, Renee, is exercising her entrepreneurial spirit by running an online store. In other words, she's maximizing her God-given skills, talents, and abilities.

Be sure to contact Bres Accessories by clicking on the link below.

www.BresAccessories.com

Call Her Store: 972-617-8550

Email her: bre1990@aol.com

Visit Her at:
770 Mason Lane
Waxahachie, Texas 75167

Gerra Gistand, First Place Winner in the 13th Annual Gardere Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory

2009-04-04T07:22:00.011-05:00

Gerra Gistand of MacGregor Elementary School won first place during the 13th Annual Gardere Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratory.

This year's Oratory Competitions in Dallas and Houston took on special significance as participating students reflected on the upcoming inauguration of the country's first minority president.

More than 250 fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade students, representing a total of 26 schools in Dallas and Houston, competed in preliminary contests over the past month for the right to represent their schools at today's final competitions. Finalists were judged by panels of local well-known community and business leaders on their delivery, stage presence, decorum, content interpretation, and memorization of five-minute speeches written by the participants. This year's topic was "If Dr. King were alive today, what do you think he would say about current events?"

"This year's topic is especially poignant as these students will be witnesses to history with the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Obama," says Steve Good, Gardere Wynne Sewell managing partner. "It is our hope that, as a result of the oratory competition, these young students will embrace the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and recognize his continued influence on our culture, society and the political landscape."

Sarah-Elizabeth Thompson, a fifth-grader at Thomas L. Marsalis Elementary School, captured the 17th annual Dallas competition with a speech thanking Dr. King for inspiring change so that "our skin is no longer our sin." However, in pointing to the pride he would have felt over the coming inauguration, the 10-year-old emphasized the need to continue to work hard and demand more because "knowledge is free, you just have to bring your own container."

Troie Seawood, 10, a fifth-grader at Clara Oliver Elementary School placed second. Third place was Ana Laureano, 11, a fifth-grader at Amelia Earhart Learning Center.

Amongst 11 finalists, Gerra Gistand took the top prize in Houston with her engaging speech, proclaiming "the dream is almost fulfilled, and the promised land is within reach," referring to the election of President-elect Barack Obama. This fourth-grader from MacGregor Elementary commented that there are still many areas where continued improvements are needed and encouraged her fellow students to take responsibility for their own conduct and "dress for success." Her inspirational speech received a standing ovation after she concluded with a brief passage from Sam Cook's "A Change is Gonna Come," a song of hope for the Civil Rights Movement, singing "It's been a long, a long time coming".

Second place went to Christian Burgs, a fourth-grader at Garden Villas Elementary, and fifth-grader Joel Espitia from Crespo Elementary was awarded third place in the 13th annual competition.

"The oratory competition provides an opportunity for our youth to commemorate Dr. King's legacy," noted Claude Treece, Houston event chair and Gardere operating partner. "Each year, the students continue to impress the community and their peers with inspiring perspectives on Dr. King's example."

Last year, Dalton Sherman, winner of the Dallas competition, showcased Dr. King's dream to millions of Americans across the country. In addition to reciting his competition speech at an event honoring Dr. Maya Angelou, Sherman became a YouTube sensation with his oratory skills and went on to appear on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

The Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition was established in 1993 by the law firm of Gardere & Wynne to commemorate the life of Dr. King. Presented in the spirit of learning and celebration, the program was designed to highlight the cultural diversity of the community while recognizing and encouraging the writing and presentation skills of elementary school students. In 1995,

Dallas' Gardere & Wynne merged with Houston's Sewell & Riggs, creating the law firm now known as Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP. The Dallas oratory competition was embraced by the new Houston office, with the attorneys establishing a similar program in Houston in 1997. All finalists receive savings bonds and other prizes.

Photographs of the winner are available upon request.

ABOUT GARDERE WYNNE SEWELL, LLP:

Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, an AmLaw 200 firm, was founded in 1909 and is one of the Southwest's largest full-service law firms. With offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston and Mexico City, Gardere provides legal services to private and public companies and individuals in areas of energy, litigation, corporate, tax, environmental, labor and employment, intellectual property, and financial services.

SOURCE: Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP

Lisa Whitley Coleman of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, +1-214-999-4548, lcoleman@gardere.com; or Media, Danielle Kernell, +1-713-867-3279, cell, +1-281-536-5755, dkernell@fkmagency.com, for Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP

Katherine's An Encourager and Inspiration

2009-04-02T10:55:00.004-05:00

My newest friend, Katherine, has written a book that is filled with encouraging and inspiring words that will move you toward peace and happiness.

According to Katherine, "There are some things regarding an individual's HEART that book sense can not touch on, but A Friend CAN TOUCH YOUR HEART and bring deep awareness to you that can make all of the difference in YOUR LIFE and help you along the way toward filling an emptiness that was there, but now it is not there because A Friend cared enough to share words of LOVE, PEACE, UNDERSTANDING, CONSIDERATION and RESPECT on a PERSONAL LEVEL about life in general."

This is a lady who's truly maximizing her potential and is encouraging others to maximize theirs. Visit her by clicking on her picture below.

Rehina Roberts, Regional Executive Certified Travel Agent

2009-01-21T04:57:00.008-06:00

Meet Ms Regina Roberts, Regional Executive Certified Travel Agent. Ms Roberts sells travel and enrolls people into her business.

According to Regina, "The money is very good and continues to grow."

If you would like information on making travel arrangements or making enough residual income to last you for the rest of your life, visit her website by clicking on logo below.

Khadijo: Virgin Islands' Own Musician, Producer, Choir Director, Instructor, and Teacher

2008-12-23T08:40:00.007-06:00

KHADIJO, musician, music producer, choir director, instructor, and teacher, was born in the fall of 1972 on the beautiful island of St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands. He started learning his instruments in selected stages of his life: the piano at the age of 5, the xylophones somewhere in the mid- teens, and the congas his second year college.

After his years of university studies, his attention turn to recorded music, which lead to a deep and significant relationship with his music partners of Triptych Music Group.

It wasn’t until his international move to Bermuda that his true inner sound emerged. This website is just a short documented form of his life thus far of what he has done and the potential to do in the future. So go on,…tour the site listen to the sounds, see the pictures, buy the albums or a song, and learn more about KHADIJO.

Since the debut album of "After All This Time" broke out, KHADIJO has been working on new music almost everyday. KHADIJO feels very unfulfilled if he doesn’t at least play one of my instruments throughout some part of the day. Hence, why it never ends for me. After the rush and slight success of the debut, KHADIJO turned his attention to new stuff, which ultimately became "Journey Through", an album that exemplifies the deeper sounds on creative level that existed within him.

"Journey Through" begins with a soothing and subtle hint of something exotic, but then it quickly dispels that notion to bring you out of the tropics...and into the modern day studio with the acid groove jazz headliner track appropriately named, "Groovology". From there the album travels into the land of electronic, hip hop, and dub reggae music. "Journey Through" is out and here to stay.

So, go ahead and listen to "Journey Through" .

Love Life…Love Music.

KHADIJO

Click here to listen.

www.MySpace.com/Khadijo1

Willie Stewart: Setting Trends Across America

2008-12-09T09:38:00.003-06:00

Trendsetters to Trendsetters Magazine is the newest national resource for linking strong minds and creating relationships.

Say "Hello!" to Willie Stewart, Publisher/CEO of Trendsetters to Trendsetters Magazine a magazine that brings positive and motivated individuals together in a networking community. Willie designed his magazine to honor and spotlight our unsung heroes, individuals who are making a difference in their communities but you don’t read about on a day-to-day basis.

Trendsetters to Trendsetters Magazine is a national publication that reaches thousands of homes and businesses bi-monthly via hardcopy in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Texas, Ohio with many more states to come as well as on the internet. If you cannot find a copy in your area, order a subscription at www.TrendsetterstoTrendsettersMagazine.com or www.TrendtoTrendMag.com.

Willie wanted to create a publication that was going to be different, a magazine that focused on positive individuals doing positive things. He also wanted to create a magazine that would be the meeting place for trendsetters around the country. For example, Willie wanted trendsetters in Atlanta to meet the trendsetters in Charlotte and the trendsetters in Chicago to meet trendsetters in Houston, the trendsetters in Cleveland to meet the trendsetters in Akron/Canton and the trendsetters in New York to meet the trendsetters in Des Moine.

Trendsetters to Trendsetters Magazine is the magazine that you can read and find out who those people are. This magazine has several different features including:

Trendsetter of the Month
Up and Coming Trendsetters
Education
Radio Personality Spotlights
Inspirational
Arts & Entertainment
Trendsetters on the Move
Global Trends
Real Estate Trends
Travel Trends
Legal Trends
Health & Fitness Trends and
Beauty & Fashion Trends

Trendsetters to Trendsetters Magazine is a free publication. Why? Because I don’t feel that we should have to pay for positive and informative information. Trendsetters to Trendsetters Magazine is surviving on advertisement and subscriptions and needs assistance in these areas to keep this positive uplifting publication alive.

Trendsetters to Trendsetters Magazine spotlights individuals from every state in the country. If you know of someone that is setting trends, making a difference in the community please contact our office:

Trendsetters to Trendsetters Magazine
3007 Panola RD, Suite 283C
Lithonia, GA 30038
Telephone: 404-437-4311 or
Toll-Free: 1-866-74TREND.

Give Willie Stewart your thoughts and opinions at

wstewart@trendtotrendmag.com

Vesta Stammer for President!

2008-11-23T10:30:00.000-06:00

Angela Younger: Diabetic Patient and Patient Mentor

2008-11-03T00:06:00.007-06:00

Angela Younger,
Patient Mentor

Branford, Connecticut

Diabetes had long been a part of Angela’s family when she learned in 1993 that she, too, had the disease. Her grandmother, who Angela had helped care for as a child, died of renal failure associated with the disease. A cousin had had a kidney transplant.

In Angela’s mind, complications like these were not an option; she had a disabled daughter who depended on her. Still, Angela struggled for years to manage her condition. It wasn’t until her own mother died in 2003 that she got serious about taking better care of herself.

"I made choices every day on what I would wear and eat," says Angela. "But on that day, I made the choice to live in a way that allows me to continue making my other daily choices." Today, Angela exercises three to four times a week, eats smaller portions, tests her blood sugar regularly and takes her medication. An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Angela works at a diabetes center which she says has also helped her efforts to control her disease. "By educating others, I also educate myself," she says.

Following her mother’s death, Angela spoke to her doctor about her continuing struggle with lows and her challenges with controlling her diabetes. At the time, her fasting blood sugar was high, ranging from 180 to 250, and her A1C ran in the 9 to 10 percent range. Angela's doctor recommended changing her medication, adding Lantos® to her regimen. And it helped.

Angela says she feels much better today, now that her fasting blood sugar is in a much more normal 70 to 90 range, and her A1C has dropped to around 6. Her passions today include living a healthy lifestyle, being a good mother, and enjoying frequent rides on her motorcycle. Because she understands the struggles others face in managing their diabetes, Angela became a Lantus® Believer in November 2006. She hopes that by sharing her story, she can help others make good choices.

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"My daughter needs me, and I need her," says Angela. "I’m determined to do what I can to live a long and happy life so we can be there for each other."

Click here to visit the Patient Mentor Institute's website.

Barbara Invites You to Her Forum, "Creating Abundance and Love"

2008-10-31T17:12:00.004-05:00

Barbara Kurtmann, an Animal Communicator from Vienna, Austria, welcomes to you to her new forum, Creating Abundance and Love.

It was created in order to help everyone gain abundance in their lives - What are you willing to give of yourself for this to happen? and Are you willing to promote her forum to help yourself and everyone else achieve this goal? This is an important goal for her.

Personally, Barbara intends to:

give everyone Tender Loving Care as best she can.
do her best to help everyone enhance their lives.
promote the forum daily day and night.
give tips on how to change your life.

She wishes everyone to enhance themselves by participating in forum activities, sharing ideas to enhance the forum discussions, and promoting the forum by inviting 2 people a month.

Work as a collective group to raise the energy so that all members are:

help each other succeed in their passion.
achieve financial security and lots more.
gain the best-suited business partner.
increase their business' productivity.
healthy, or to become healed.
obtain the best-suited job.
increase their salary.
find their soulmate.
find their passion.

Contact Barbara at:

www.CreatingAbundanceandLove.ning.com/

Email: barbara.kurtmann@chello.at

Meet Multi-Demensional Amy M. Yelk!

2008-10-05T15:37:00.004-05:00

Hypnotherapy, Energy Healing, Massage, Copywriting! This multi-demensional lady does it all - and more!

Meet Ms Amy M. Yelk, of Mesa, Arizona. "Being born and raised on a dairy farm in Waterloo, Wisconsin," Amy readily admits, "has definitely given me knowledge that most city kids never got. While most kids were out partying and getting into trouble, I found myself working and helping out on the family's farm every moment I wasn't eating, sleeping, or having to do homework for school. I enjoyed every moment of it though, except for the part where I didn't get paid."

Amy has enjoyed working full time since the age of 12 because she could do many different things and get paid for working. By the time Amy graduated high school at age 17, she had enough money saved up to pay for college, on her own.

From that background and entrepreneurial spirit come the enthusiastic professional of today - nationally certified in Hypnotherapy, Time Line Therapy, and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), powerful techniques that allow the unconscious mind to reprogram its thoughts to make new and best-suited patterns in life immediately.

Learn more about Amy by contacting her at:

Amy's Touch
1474 N. Cooper Rd.
Suite 105-324
Gilbert, AZ 85233
480-600-6172
www.AmysTouch.com/

onlinewithandrea: Andrea R. Garrison, Author and Talk Show Host

2008-10-04T15:52:00.001-05:00

Take the time to explore various traditional and unique topics online with Andrea. Hosted by Andrea Garrison, the Author and Producer of the highly acclaimed book, "The Crossing Over of Mattie Pearl" (Book, CD, and DVD) currently available on Amazon.com and CreateSpace.com, Andrea is also the creator of Andrea's Greetings.com.

Online with Andrea, features a variety of guests and topics. An online journey that will cover many issues from health, fitness, body, mind, heart, soul, spirit, the spoken word, the written word, art, music, dance, theater, film, the environment, the planet earth, and beyond, it is a thoughtful uplifting program that focuses on life, on opening hearts, lifting spirits, raising consciousness and creating a greater understanding of the whole universe.

The Crossing Over of Mattie Pearl

To order your copy,

click on:

There are so many things to explore. Let's stay connected! Ask questions and let's discover the answers together in this journey online with Andrea.

Girlfriendology: Debba Haupert's New Business Concept

2008-10-02T19:12:00.002-05:00

Girlfriendology.com was started by Debba Haupert as a way of expressing her gratitude for girlfriends and inspiring women to spend time with, appreciate, and celebrate their female friendships.

With her 20 years of marketing experience in communications, PR, product development, etc. (self-proclaimed ‘marketing mutt’) in various industries (high tech, finance, B2B, CPG), Debba has grown the girlfriend community online. She employs Twitter, Facebook and other social media methods to further expand the awareness of and traffic on Girlfriendology.com. Debba and her team (Penny, Stella and Ellen) are excited at the growth and potential of Girlfriendology.com and invite you to be a part of this thriving, inspiring community!

Debba Haupert, founder of Girlfriendology.cotm), dreamer, entrepreneur, student of social media, animal-lover, wife, and definitely girlfriend, believes in living life with a passion. Recognizing her purpose in life is to connect people and to inspire women to share friendship, she started Girlfriendology with the optimistic idea to make the world a better place. And she can too - if you’re a better friend, you inspire your friends, then your friends will be more caring for their friends, and it can continue to make the world a better, friendlier place! "Plus, girlfriends make women healthier, happier, less-stressed, live longer, and feel prettier. Now isn’t that enough to base a business on?" adds Debba.

Send Girlfriendology.com your stories on Halloween or Fall memories or events with your favorite female friends for our October Contest and take a girlfriend to Starbucks on Girlfriendology.com! (Send your story to contest@girlfriendology.com or call 206-202-9005 and leave a message with your contact information.)

Have a great story about you and your best friend? Share and inspire others! Participate in their Girlfriend Picture Project. And, check out some other contests too!

Click on flower to view Girlfriendology.com.

Dr. Stephen Jones: A Man Passionate about Sharing Education

2008-09-27T06:56:00.009-05:00

Dr. Jones, with over 26 years of experience as an educator, loves to exchange insights about how improvements can be made in education within the African American communities.

He has designed his seminars, Seven Secrets of How to Study, to serve as valuable learning tools.

[Because it takes a village to raise a child,] "we need to prepare more students to earn a college degree or trade certificate", says Dr. Jones.

An online talk show host, Dr. Jones is eager to network with professionals across the board. His talk radio program can be found at:

www.BlogTalkRadio.com/Dr-Stephen-Jones.

Wishing to inform the public about his national initiative to encourage more students to succeed in college, Dr. Jones has written three books to help students.

"Seven Secrets of How to Study"
"Parent's Ultimate Education Guide" and
"Ultimate Scholarships Guide"

All books are available at:

www.SevenBooks.net

Truly Kim's Creations: Truly a Home-based Business

2008-09-19T18:13:00.007-05:00

Say "Hello!" to Kim, proprietress of her online business.

From a home-based business that supplies customers with the utmost top-quality home-made soap products, Kim has turned the products that her family uses into an online business.

Kim is a role model who is truly maximizing her potential.

Take a look at one of the Featured Item soaps Kim and her family produces.

Her most popular products include:

Click on banner to visit Kim's store.

Meet Brandy Adamson, CEO and Editor of Alive Magazine

2008-09-03T10:55:00.003-05:00

Continually collaborating with other businesses, ALIVE Magazine™ encourages emerging and current entrepreneurs to contact them about advertising on their site or partnering with other entities to grow your business.

For rate Information as a PDF document, click here.

ALIVE Magazine™ continues to offer various conferences, seminars, and networking opportunities for you to grow your business.

Their calendar of events is continually updated. If you have an event that you would like to share, please contact ALIVE Magazine™ at editor@alivemagonline.com

To contact Brandy Adamson, Founder and Editor in Chief; Elisha Meggett, Fashion Editor; or Missy Young, Health and Fitness Editor, simply click this link: advertising@alivemagonline.com.

Click magazine cover to visit their site.

V. Ivana Foster, M.Ed., A Professional Lady of Many Talents

2008-08-17T12:16:00.012-05:00

Ivana wears professional hats of Owner, Principal Consultant, Life Coach, Professional Motivational 'SpeakHer', Trainer, POST-IT Instructor, and Instructional Designer. (Click on picture to read her bio as a PDF file.)

Quite a big plate to balance, but Ivana makes it look easy with impeccable charm, wit, and professionalism.

Ivana is a dynamic trainer, professional motivational speaker, facilitator, instructional designer, consultant, and dedicated life coach with over 17 years of solid experience.

Dedicated to her passion involving the enhancing and building of others, Ivana serves as owner and principal consultant of Aspirations Development Consulting Services (ADCS), LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Founded in 1991, ADCS offers training, facilitating as well as consulting services that assist organizations in the development and implementation of integrated solutions to meet their teams' management and leadership needs. All practical and effective solutions are designed, developed and delivered through a collaborative partnership with the organization.

Not only dedicated to assisting the organizations in their achievement; ADCS is goal-driven on assisting Success-Driven Individuals in achieving their life goals by providing on-going collaborative Synergistic Partnership(s) with the client and/or groups.

Action-based life coaching assist each client in the discovery of unrecognized resources within themselves.

Embracing the concept of synergy, ADCS provides customized professional presentations, workshops and seminars that serve to awaken, energize and motivate each group.

Ivana is credited as one of the two instructional and program designers who provided the solid foundation for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice-Management Development Program (MDP), implemented in 2003. Designed with a focus on the competencies of successful executive leadership, precision communication skills as well as team and organizational development, to date this program has produced successful graduating classes of executive leadership for this agency.

Click here to email Ivana.

or visit her at:

www.MyAspirationsDCS.com/

David and Stephanie Tippie: Passionate about Aging Younger

2008-08-13T17:07:00.005-05:00

Meet David and Stephanie Tippie, the founders and directors of the Anti-Aging Clinic Associates, Inc., in Lauderhill, Florida.

With more than 25 years as medical researchers, their vision was to develop new and effective age rejuvenation treatments and products for the like-minded health-conscious person.

Every Wednesday at 6:00, Eastern Standard Time, listen to their talk show, Aging Younger. Call in and join in their discussion of health.
Click on banner below to listen to the show.

Special Notice: Effective August 31, 2008, the Tippies no longer host the Aging Younger Show in South Florida on WLVJ 1040 AM, on Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:00 pm and Saturdays at 2:00 pm.

However, their Aging Younger show on BlogTalkRadio on Wednesdays at 5:00 pm, Eastern Time is where health alternatives matter. They are undergoing a paradigm shift in America. Current medical thinking is based on treating disease, not promoting health. But chronic disease doesn’t just appear out of nowhere; disease can actually begin in youth and progress in an underlying state, until it reaches a threshold.

When the symptoms appear from a disease, it is often times long after the disease has progressed. It makes good sense that if a chronic diseases doesn’t just appear out of nowhere and it actually begins in our youth and progresses at a sub-clinical level until it reaches a threshold such as symptom or even death; then properly nourishing our body, balancing hormones, adding the correct ionized water, taking verifiable supplements and exercising is logically the best answer.

Since obesity leads to the number one killer in America today, Coronary Heart Disease, they will begin their show discussing the hormone, leptin.

Click the banner above to go to their clinic.

7200 West Commercial Blvd., Suite 209
Lauderhill, Florida 33319
Phone: 954-742-4430
Fax: 54-742-4995

GCFLearnFree.org's Offering FREE Online Classes

2008-08-04T11:48:00.003-05:00

Explore the computer and gain technology skills you are looking for with the support of online instructors.

Classes are FREE and last 3 weeks.
Lessons, quizzes, and assignments are posted each week.
Work at your own pace during the week and access your class at any time.
Instructors review your assignments and answer questions on the discussion board.

Earn continuing education units and a Certificate of Completion for successfully completing your next class!

Who Are They?

GCFLearnFree.org ®, formerly GCF Global Learning, is owned by the GCF Community Foundation. Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina, Inc. provides management and technical support services to GCFLearnFree.org ®. They launched their website in 1999 and quickly began to share their free curriculum with learners all over the world.

Take a look at their interactive maps to see how far-reaching their program is today!

Why Do They Care?

GCFLearnFree.org ® believes that quality and innovative education helps people improve the quality of their lives. Through online computer, technology, and life skills training, their learners acquire the skills they need to do this. Read their testimonials to see what their students are saying.

Why Free Learning?

GCFLearnFree.org ® is passionate about learning. That's why they offer all their learning opportunities at no cost! This is all possible thanks to the support they receive from the GCF Community Foundation.

Visit GCFLearnFree.org ®
to start your online education
by clicking on banner below.

Ms Sonia Brown, SistaTalk Founder, and Lady on the Move

2008-08-02T07:26:00.013-05:00

Ms Sonia Brown, of London, England, created the social network, "SistaTalk", for the sole purpose of "inspiring and empowering women to network online".

Additionally, Ms Brown is the founder and director of the National Black Women's Network (NBWN) which aims to raise the status and profile of black women in all walks of life. The NBWN provides dynamic initiatives, enabling women from diverse backgrounds and occupations to develop strong professional and social contacts, high quality training and educational programmes, leadership and national recognition.

With a background in marketing, event management and business development, this lady is not one to stay silent or static.With an impressive educational background that includes a Master of Arts degree in Marketing and Communications and a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Communications, Ms Brown has found time to become a NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Business Practitioner while currently undertaking her doctorate degree.

But Ms Brown's energy, determination, and desires don't stop there. This active lady with a commitment to serve others:

sits on the GLE/oneLondon Growth Panel which offers loans for businesses trading for a minimum of one year to £40,000;
is a member of the MOD Diversity Champions Panel; and
is a Strategic Partner on the BAME Women's Councillors Taskforce.

On top of all that, Ms Brown writes a weekly business page for The New Nation Newspaper and is a regular contributor for features in magazines, radio shows, and speaking engagements around women in business.

According to Ms Brown, "Entrepreneurship is hard work and very lonely when you are going after your dreams and fulfilling your vision. Be prepared to do the work now so that you can enjoy the spoils at a later stage. The personal mantra I use is You gotta do what you need to do in order to do things you wanna do!"

I'm sure you'll agree with me that this lady is truly maximizing her potential and, as a role model, is encouraging other ladies to maximize theirs.

If you're looking for help in building a personal network that connects you to other esteemed and acclaimed professionals and entrepreneurs online, SistaTalk is for you.

Click banner to visit SistaTalk.

Mark Genovese: Directing Cities All Across America

2008-07-28T13:17:00.009-05:00

Mr. Mark Genovese is President and Chief Executive Officer of MANE World Promotions, Inc. and the Founder and Owner of

City-Centers, as a city and state directory, is a progressive link-building opportunity for small business owners. As of April 1, 2008 City-Centers.com had over 90 web portals in every city in the United States.

As host of your city, your ads will appear in all 90 portals. After new portals are added to the system, your ads will also appear on all new portals. This will create a growing number of links to your website showing search engine bots that your site is becoming more popular each month giving your site better search engine ranking and a higher position in their index!

Here is where the work comes in:

As Host of your city, all you will need to do is spend an hour or so telling City-Centers about your city. And you will do so by adding links to your city. Samples of organization and communities to include are non-profit organizations, service clubs (Lion, Rotary, et al.), Chamber of Commerce, schools (private and public), churches, city services, and other information about non-commercial sites located in your city.

That's it! For your help City-Centers will give you free text ad links to your business domain for life!

Click the button below to visit

and sign up to be your city's Host Master.

Ms Kimberly N. Holland, JD: Becoming a Living Icon

2008-07-13T05:12:00.004-05:00

In 1994 Ms Kimberly N. Holland moved to Atlanta to pursue a career in concert promotions with Haymon Entertainment. Later on, Ms Kimberly joined the staff at LaFace Records and worked as a paralegal in the Business and Legal Affairs division before returning to school to earn her Juris Doctorate degree at Regent University School of Law.

During her final year in law school, Ms Kimberly was approached by Olympic Medalist, Terrence Trammell, with his request to help manage his career. As word of her skills grew, Ms Kimberly signed other Olympians including Shawn Crawford and Bernard Williams. Before long, Icon Management, Inc. was born with Ms Kimberly N. Holland, JD, as its founder and Chief Executive Officer.

Ms Kimberly has been featured in a number of publications that include Ebony, Atlanta Tribune, Sister 2 Sister, Uptown Magazine, USA Today, and the Washington Post. A highly sought-after legal and sports expert, Ms Kimberly has spoken on panels that include BESLA, University of Virginia School of Law, Howard University, and North Carolina Central University School of Law, among others.

Today, Ms Kimberly is still rising to the top of her game representing the very best of the Track and Field sport. With plans to grow her company by adding divisions to include the NFL, NBA and other sports representation, Ms Kimberly is well on her way to becoming an icon in her own right.

Be sure to visit Ms Kimberly and Icon Management:

Icon Management, Inc.
3455 Peachtree Road
Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30326

Office: 404-995-6730
Fax: 404-995-6878

support@iconmanagementinc.com

www.IconManagementinc.com

Meet Angela M. Thomas: Author and Speaker

2008-06-06T03:34:00.009-05:00

As one not to judge others, Angela seeks to build everlasting friendships. A self-published author of four inspirational, motivating, and self-help books, Angela has multiple goals: touching others through her writing; placing a smile on the face those who have come to know her; helping the fallen to their feet; giving hope to the hopeless; and spreading love to the forgotten. Ultimately, Angela wants to make a difference in this world while she is still here and standing.

A retired Miami Dade Correctional Officer, Angela is happily married with 2 beautiful daughters and resides with her family in the Miami area of Florida. This busy author, also a motivational speaker, has penned the following titles:

"The Perfect Gift/ Have You Ever Woke Up And Said, This Is Not My Life?",

"When Life Pushes You To The Edge, Who Do You Turn To?",

"Chipping Away At The Soul Of Me"

"Cried My Last Tears"

and soon-to-be-released,"Hurts So Good".

Show her your love and support.
Purchase any of her books from:

www.AngelaMThomas.com/

and

Speelbound Books and Gifts
107 North Krome Avenue
Homestead, Florida 33030
Telephone: 305-247-5097

Be sure to visit Angela's websites at:

www.AngelaMThomas.com/

www.AuthorsDen.com/AngelaMThomas

www.ChippingAwayAtTheSoulofMe.com/

www.MySpace.com/ChippingAwayAtTheSoulofMe

Also available for speaking engagements and book signings, Angela may be contacted 305-793-1347.

Breezy Rock: Solid as a Rock and Smooth as a Breeze

2008-05-28T13:30:00.003-05:00

Breezy Rock is a "man of integrity" who does not like to have my fun! He’s at his best in business environments, networking, and connecting with other business types. To him, the improvement of business relationships can be very rewarding.

His dreams are to empower the masses with the types of info that will help educate, and improve the way of life. Because we keep hearing that "Knowledge is Power," he’s the happiest when he can "Put more POWER into people's hands!"

With 36 years of Business Management experience, Breezy Rock has become very much in tune with the criteria that is needed to "Upgrade Your Financial Image," and to "Upgrade Your Professional Image."

His company is Financial Breeze Economic Empowerment and has combined elements of Credit, Legal Protection, and Finance in a positive way in order to help Musicians, Singers, Writers, Poets, Authors, Models, Professionals, Small Business Owners, and "Average Everyday People," to Upgrade Their Financial Image.

Breezy Rock loves to "Put more POWER in your hands," so that you can make the necessary gains in life, and to keep you from being pushed around, or taken advantage of.

Breezy Rock has many different websites with information that can give you the key to making significant progress with your aspirations. Visit him at:

www.MySpace.com/FinancialBreeze

www.Tagged.com/Breezyrock.com

Sister-Gal Delivers Quality Professional Web Designs and Marketing

2008-05-05T09:31:00.001-05:00

Meet Angela C, better known as Sister-Gal, a resident of the Metro Atlanta Area. An alumna of Mercer University, Sister-Gal is a certified web designer with a career reflecting her many years as a corporate and university librarian, instructor, trainer and corporate sales representative. Growing up in the entertainment industry and understanding the need for self-promotion, Sister-Gal developed a love for technology, people, and sales.

Let Sister-Gal become your designer and marketing professional. She is committed to delivering quality professional web designs for the performing artists, sports, media, and entertainment entrepreneurs. With a technical certificate in graphic and web design and with development from her local community college, Sister-Gal keeps up on new programs and marketing trends so she can keep you in touch. But most of all, Sister-Gal is enthusiastic about helping you make money and loves showing people how to increase their wealth by using technology.

Visit Sister-Gal at:

Entertainment Web Solutions
Post Office Box 2124
Lithonia, Georgia 30058
Phone: 678 562-0704
Fax: 678 562-0704
Web: www.SisterGal.com/
E-mail: creativewebsites@bellsouth.net

Claudia Williams Is a Work-at-Home Lady on the Go.

2008-04-09T13:14:00.007-05:00

Today, it seems like everyone is working from paycheck to paycheck, and, being realistic, they wait for a paycheck from month to month. Claudia was one of them until someone introduced her to 5 Linx, Inc., a wireless telecommunication and VOIP company.

Now that her home-based business is established, Claudia markets many products that everyone uses daily and pay for on a monthly basis.

A lady serious about doing business on a professional basis, Claudia understands that her business is not for everyone. However, for anyone who wants to make extra money for themselves and their families, Claudia welcomes the opportunity to speak with them.

Let her help you open your "door of freedom". She is all about business!

Visit Claudia's website at:

www.5Linx.net/InHisService

Meet Felicia Pride: Author, Speaker, and Literacy Advocate.

2008-03-19T01:42:00.006-05:00

Felicia's most recent book, The Message: 100 Life Lessons from Hip-Hop's Greatest Songs (Thunder's Mouth Press/Running Press), is hailed as a "Chicken Soup for the Hip-Hop Soul".

Featured by prominent media outlets, including USA Today and NPR's Talk of the Nation, Felicia is also the co-author of Hallway Diaries (Harlequin/Kimani Tru) and the author of two-chapter books based on the award-winning television show, Everybody Hates Chris (Simon & Schuster).

Wearing many hats, Felicia is, along with being the book blogger for AOL's Black Voices, the managing editor of Mosaic literary magazine and a contributor to Publishers Weekly. Her writing about hip-hop, books, publishing, and pop culture has appeared in various publications including VIBE, Baltimore Sun, Popmatters.com, and the Baltimore City Paper.

In 2004, Felicia founded an organization dedicated to supporting the literary arts known as BackList, www.TheBacklist.net/. Through BackList, Felicia engages in creative literacy initiatives; conducts workshops; supports writers of color; plans non-traditional events; and appears at schools, organization functions, and conferences. She speaks on an array of topics including writing, publishing, hip-hop, and literacy. Felicia serves on the board for the Literary Freedom Project. She has an M.A. in writing and publishing from Emerson College (Boston, MA) and currently lives in Maryland.

Click on book cover to get your copy.

Let Taleese Carson-Peters Do Your Bookkeeping

2008-03-05T21:53:00.005-06:00

All Phases Bookkeeping Service is a limited liability company located in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania that maintains books and records finanial books for small businesses. Handling bookkeeping services in a timely, confidential, and proficient manner, All Phases Bookkeeping Service is customer service-oriented.

Owned and operated by Taleese Carson-Peters, All Phases Bookkeeping Service works with you and for you. Ms Taleese has worked in the Accounting field for a total of 18 years and in public accounting since 1992. With her earned degree in Specialized Business, Taleese and All Phases Bookkeeping Service are members of the Lansdowne Business and Professional Association.

Taleese's vast knowledge and experiences include but are not limited to:

Preparation of Individual, Corporate and Partnership tax returns both Federal and State

Full Charge Bookkeeping/Accounting Services for various industries
Preparation of Business Privilege and Net Profits tax returns
Various Software application packages

Put All Phases Bookkeeping Service to work for you today and avoid potential tax problems. Don't Wait Until Tax Time to start your record keeping!

Contact Taleese Carson-Peters at:

All Phases Bookkeeping Service, LLC
Post Office Box 988
Lansdowne, PA 19050-0988

Email: Allphasebkkeepin@aol.com

Telephone: 610-623-2064
Fax: 610-623-2065

What Black Men Think: An In Depth View of Myths, Stereotypes, and Misrepresentations

2008-03-03T18:17:00.011-06:00

Iyago Entertainment Group Presents

What Black Men Think: An In Depth View of How Myths, Stereotypes and Misrepresen- tations Render Black Men Non-Necessities in Their Communities and Families . . .

In the most provocative Black film of the year, Janks Morton presents a searing examination of the role myths, stereotypes, and misrepre- sentations have played in the decimation of modern era black relationships, and how the symbiotic relationship between government, the media and black leadership perpetuates misinformation to further marginalize the role of black men in society.

Since the triumphs of the civil rights legislations of the early 1960s havoc and decimation has been wreaked on the Black family with a specific devastation on the Black man. With negative imagery of the media, the failed policy of the great society and modern era black leadership abandoning tenets that historically held the community together, a new form of mental slavery has perpetuated an undeclared civil war in the Black Community . . .

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Anne Whitfield, An Author Extraordinaire in Our Midst

2008-02-10T17:20:00.000-06:00

Anne Whitfield has been writing for ten years and been a reader for a lot longer. A love of historical fiction started at an early age and soon the stories in her head demanded to be heard. While researching for her hobby genealogy, she began to write her first novel. The stories that had been her company for years suddenly became real on the page.

Having written nine novels, Anne is also active within the writing and reader community. An active member of Romance Writers Australia, Romance Novelists Association UK, Historical Novel Society, and romance conferences held in Sydney, Anne has volunteered to be a part of the new romance readers convention to be held in Australia in 2009.

She runs a successful historical fiction critique, which in the five years it has been operating, has helped fifteen authors to become published and has gained a successful reputation. Along with her novel writing, Anne is currently one of the acquisitions editors at Enspiren Press. And, along with speaking at local libraries and bookstores, Anne is keen to interact with readers and encourages fans to contact her through her many avenues on the internet.

Here's her library of published novels:

Broken Hero, 2008;

Her Shadowed Heart, 2008;

Woodland Daughter, 2008;

A Noble Place, 2007;

The Gentle Wind’s Caress, 2007;

Gossamer Wings, 2006;

Kitty McKenzie’s Land, 2006;

Kitty McKenzie, 2006, and

Long Distance Love, 2006 .

Be sure to visit Anne at:

www.AnneWhitfield.com

www.MySpace.com/AnneWhitfield

Say Hello to Jolita, the World's Next International Superstar

2008-01-26T14:07:00.002-06:00

Jolita is a young lady entertainer from Lithuania and is on the road to becoming the world's next superstar. This multi-talented singer with a vocal range of 4 octaves is also a pianist, guitarist, composer, producer, and dancer.

Prior to her graduation in 2007 as a best student from Vilnius Vytautas Magnum High School in Lithuania, Jolita studied music for 10 year at Balys Dvarionas Music School and was the recipient of numerous awards. Additionally, Jolita attended the Global Young Leaders Conference and was admitted to National High School Scholars. Because of her exceptional performance at the Global Young Leaders Conference, Jolita was invited to the Global Young Leaders Summit in China in 2008.

Jolia is the proud recipient of a scholarship to Hobart & Williams Smith College. Apropos, Jolita has been named "The Best Vocalist Of The Month" and one of the Top Five Vocalists in a Singer Universe competition.

Visit her web sites at:

www.ShowcaseYourMusic.com/Jolita/

www.MySpace.com/JolitaBrilliant and

www.StarNow.com/Jolita

Or drop in on her blog at:

www.JolitaNewSuperStar.blogspot.com/

Just Who is Jane Musoke-Nteyafas?

2008-01-04T17:13:00.000-06:00

Here's what Mr. Gerald Businge said about her in his review and interview first published in July 26, 2007 on ugpulse.com. To read his review of, and interview with, Ms Jane Musoke-Nteyafas, click here.

Today, Jane is a recognized poet, author, visual artist, playwright and soon, you will be listening to music from Jane. While you may think growing up in a multi-cultural environment might make one lose their identity and sense of self, Jane, who was born in Russia, lived in Uganda, France, Denmark, Cuba and currently resides in Canada has taken every advantage to grow into a better global citizen. Jane is an inspiration to many people, especially those looking for what to do to earn a living or wish to look at themselves more closely, identify and utilize their talents as well as know and love themselves (positively) as the best person there is.

Jane believes the best way to empower oneself is through education and self-love, which she has given herself in adequate amounts. Many people think that to be special and to achieve success in life; you need to act like a celebrity. Jane, however, says everyone is special and can achieve what they want if they set their goals and targets right, and put themselves in the right frame of mind. This applies to beauty too, a major area of her works.

Interviewing Jane makes you think you are talking to an interesting professor. She gives perspectives on world trends, personal development, and exudes a positive self-image. You find yourself hanging onto her every word as Gerald Businge found out in an interview with Jane recently."

Ms Musoke-Nteyafas is one of the Africa authors in the book, Author Africa 2008, compiled by Ms Winona Rasheed. Click here to get your copy.

Olivia Gray, International Singer and Songwriter, Taking the World by Storm

2007-12-02T18:02:00.000-06:00

Olivia Gray has been described to be one of the most interesting singer/songwriters in pop music. Her unique and sensual voice has been described as ravishingly captivating and sensuously breathtaking. This, together with her exceptional songwriting and excellent arrangements, has made her music stand out from the ordinary.

Born into a family of painters and actresses, Olivia Gray was soon to take up an artistical and creative career. Taking guitar lessons at an early age and, while still in her teens, Olivia decided to study at the Cambridge University in London from where she obtained a degree in English Literature. With this background, Olivia enrolled at the Central Academy of Film Art and Drama in London and obtained a finishing diploma.

As Olivia also became more involved in songwriting, it was during a recording session that Producer Willy Viteka, impressed by Olivia's voice, decided to record some demos. Olivia's songs have been recorded by many international top artists such as Telly Savalas (Kojak) for whom she wrote the follow-up single, Put Your Head Down Tonight, his number one top hit, Some Broken Hearts), Milva, Francesco Napoli, Los Picos, Paco Aguilera (former member of the Gipsy Kings and head of the well-known spanish group, Los Rollin, who topped the charts with their most original pop-rumba versions of Beatles Hits) to name only a few.

With the exception of two songs, all titles for the new album for Los Bravos' Midnight Storm were written by Olivia. Los Bravos had a worldwide hit in the 60s with the song, Black Is Black. Olivia also sings two duets on this album with Mike Kennedy, the group's lead singer.

Olivia also participated in some of the biggest song festivals in the world like the World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo, the World Song Contest in Korea, and twice at the well-known Festival in Viata de Mar, Chile, where she performed her captivating song, Nobody Wants to be Lonely, for a live audience of 40,000 people and over 400 million TV viewers. Olivia also did a video-clip of the song.

After her success in Chile, Sony signed her to a recording contract for the Latin American audience. Shortly after, this she recorded her first album in Spanish, Tentacion. The single, In The Morning Light, as an international hit, became one of her biggest successes of her career.

The Dutch Film Academy chose the songs from amount hundred of songs to make a video clip to be shown by international TV stations. Olivia realized the extraordinary project "Frande-Friends" with 17 well-known Swiss artists, such as DJ Tatana, Andreas Vollenweider, Marc Storace (Krokus), Natacha, John Brack, Tony Vescoli, Peter Reber, and others.

The single, in 3 different versions, along with a video-clip, was released in January 2005 as the official Charity-Song in aid of the victims of the Tsunami catastrophe. It stayed in the Swiss charts for over 3 months and was the most successful Swiss charity song. Her new English album, Release My Soul, as well as a new Spanish album entitled, Ritmo del Amor, were released in 2007 with different versions of her latest Latin-Pop singles, Te Quiero and Ritmo del Amor on both albums.

Click on picture to listen to Olivia's music.

Family Crest Takes Flight

2007-11-25T00:56:00.000-06:00

When they started out as Backyard Bluegrass in the 1980's, Dennis and Sue Amon's band included their children, Corey, Kelly, Kim, and Casey. Not one to sit still, this family band could be found playing their hearts out at charity events, bluegrass festivals, family parks, churches, and campgrounds.

In 1994 Sue and Dennis formed Family Crest after the children grew up and went on to pursue their education at their universities and colleges. However, as Sue and Dennis ventured out on their own, they vowed to keep the values of the family band first and foremost.

With the help of Vic Mullen, they recorded their first CD in 1996. Their three CD's have sold a combined total of over 10,000 copies at their live performances. Originating in Nova Scotia, they have played hundreds of venues over the years in the Maritimes and New England.

A song writer, Sue recorded some of her songs on their gospel CD. When asked, "Why was the name, Family Crest, chosen?", Sue enthusically responded,

"Just as a family crest represents who you are, our music represents who we are. Our music is played from the heart and our original songs give the audience a glimpse of our lives and beliefs."

Click on their CD cover below to sample their music, watch their video and pictures, and purchase their CD's.

Retired Teacher Betty Wears Many Hats - And We Benefit from Each

2007-10-22T17:46:00.000-05:00

Betty Ward Cain is a published author, musician, and retired teacher with a Christian heritage who desires to bring the values taught during her childhood to children today.

Mrs. Cain grew up in a minister’s home. With her father, the Rev. T. N. Ward, and grandfather, the Rev. L. M. Justice, as Church of God ministers, Mrs. Cain became a Christian when she was only 5 years old.

A avid helper, Mrs. Cain has spent most of her life in some type of ministry as a Sunday School teacher, soloist, choir member, children’s choir director, vacation Bible school teacher, and most positions in her church.

Mrs. Cain and her husband, Jay, have one son, Jeremy. The delight of Mrs. Cain’s life is her three grandchildren. Her writing began several years before she retired from teaching. After taking a class at Lee University with Dr. Cliff Schimmels, she began her career in writing. Dr. Schimmels was published many times in his lifetime.

After turning in a writing assignment in his class, Mrs. Cain was called out and told she should share her gifts with others. She had never believed in her abilities until he gave her the encouragement she needed. Now she is maximizing her God-given potential.

See excerpts from her books at

www.BedfordPublications.com/

Meet "Silly Daddy" Joe Chiappetta, a Christian and Funny Cartoonist!

2007-10-13T21:49:00.000-05:00

Joe's life is an action-packed adventure as a Christian husband, father of three, and a cartoonist. Silly Daddy is the unplugged Family Circus of today's generation. Imagine Van Gogh with a wife and kids in the 21st century. Or cross Peanuts with the movie Nacho Libre.

That's Silly Daddy, the Xeric Award winning comic, established 1991. Parenting has rarely been more profound, silly, or profoundly silly.

Be inspired by his funny and insightful cartoons.

Want to laugh, be inspired, and just simply enjoy good, clean, parenting issues in cartoon form, then be sure to visit Joe, a fellow-Blogger, at:

www.JoeChiappetta.blogspot.com/

If you're in the North Riverside area of Illinois, be sure to stop in, telephone, or email him at:

Joe Chiappetta
2209 Northgate Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546
Telephone: 708-369-2099

Lt Kayla Adams: A Young Lady Being All That She Can Be (What a Role Model!)

2007-10-07T19:00:00.000-05:00

Meet First Lt. Kayla Adams, a US Army nurse who served in Iraq from 2005 until this year as part of the Army's Medical Surgical Unit dealing with emergencies.

Just 23 years of age, Lt. Adams has acccomplished more than most people her age having graduated several times: from high school, from Fayetteville State University, and from the Army's Officer Basic Leader Course (OBLC) in Texas.

Still on active duty with the Army, Lt. Adams is currently a graduate student at her alma mater with intentions to graduate with a Masters of Science degree in 2010. There upon Lt. Adams intends to continue serving in the Army as a biochemist.

This high-achiever is not all work and no play. On her off times, Lt Adams is a family person who enjoys reading poetry; listening to all genres of music; tutoring Math classes at her church; and playin softball. As you get to know her, you will see that Lt. Adams is always willing to lend a hand.

This is one young lady who shooting for the moon and reaching for the stars at the same time.

What a role model!

Lt. Adams, when I grow up I want to be like you!

Jill Scott: Spoken Word Artist, Recording Artist, Actress, and Role Model Extraordinaire!

2007-09-15T19:11:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to you, Ms Jill Scott, of Philladephia, Pennsylvania, on winning a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R'n'B Performance for "God Bless the Child" with Al Jarraeu and Geoge Benson on The Jill Scott Collaborations album.

Read the article written about Jill in the October isssue of Ebony magazine. In part, I'd like to share with you what Ebony had to say.

"From her 2000 cebut release CD, Who is Jill Scott? to the release of her second CD, Beautifully Human, in 2004, Jill Scott has delivered music with poetic lyrics channeled through her melodic and powerful voice. She was (sic) scheduled to release her new album, The Real Thing, in September*. During a visit to Ebony, the Philladephia native discussed her new album and her starring role in the upcoming movie, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency." - - - Shannon A. Jones, "5 Questions for . . . Jill Scott", Ebony Magazine, October, 2007

* "The Real Thing" is coming out Sept 25th!
Be sure to pick up your copy!

Click on the banner to buy Jill's Collaborations CD
today from Hidden Beach!

Meet Jeff Rivera, Author of "Forever My Lady", Up Close and Personal

2007-09-12T04:42:00.000-05:00

Once homeless and living in his car, first-time novelist, Jeff Rivera writes passionate stories of those often forgotten and neglected by society. He believes even in the eyes of a gang member, even beneath the soiled clothes of a bag lady or behind the tears of a lonely kid in the back of the class, there lies a common thread that links us all, the universal human story.

It is said his personal mission is to help change the way the world thinks in a positive way through his stories.

The thirty-one year author currently resides in Miami, Florida. Adopted by his Filipino stepfather when he was seven years old, Mr. Rivera's ethnic background is Black American and Native American.

Hurry up! Jeff's Writing Contest Comes to a Close Saturday, September 15th.

Warner Books/Grand Central Publishing author, Jeff Rivera, (Forever My Lady) is holding a writing contest to launch his Urbano Book Publishing Company with a series of Urban Latino mini-books. These mini-books similar to the Bluford Series are roughly 40 single spaced pages and are contemporary stories involving Americans that happen to be Latino, set in the barrio or other urban areas. (Examples of Urban Latino stories are such films and novels as: Blood in Blood Out, Forever My Lady, Illegal tender, etc.)

The Urbano mini-books are written for ages 13-30. There are no restrictions on violence, language or sex. Submissions must be written in English or Spanglish and can be any genre (ie: horror, love story, action, erotica, comedy, gay themed, etc.) as long as they feature Latino or Chicano characters in present day or future (no historical themed stories please). No screenplays or plays please. To see proper novel format, please visit: www.shunn.net/format/novel.html

Finalists will be published under the Urbano Book Publishing banner in 2008 and be available for sale in bookstores worldwide. They will also receive an opportunity for representation with a New York Literary Agency and be reviewed by major representatives in the publishing industry. Authors chosen will also receive a competitive royalty payment and a publicity campaign.

If interested, please email a 5-page writing sample, contact information, and one-paragraph synopsis to Jeff@JeffRivera.com. Write "Latino Writing Contest" in the subject heading. If interested, an Urbano Book Publishing representative will contact you requesting the entire 40 page submission.

Note: There is no entry fee. The deadline for these submissions is running out. Send your submission in by Saturday, September 15th.

Be sure to visist Jeff's website:

www.JeffRivera.com

Marc and Julie, Julie and Marc: A Perseverance Team Doing God's Work!

2007-09-09T08:40:00.000-05:00

Meet Marc and Julie

Marc is a graphic artist while Julie, his wonderful wife, is a stay-at-home Mom. They believe God inspired them, led them, and directed them to build their website. They were not entirely sure why God did, but their intention is to follow God's leading by implementing the goals given them and all future goals that they have yet to receive. They believe God is bigger than many voices in society insisting that they give up their dreams and become complacent.

They believe in encouraging others to ignore the voices of dream-stealers and to cling to God's voice instead. They believe God gives everyone dreams, talents, and abilities. Thus, they put everything in God's Hands when it comes to their future and future of their site.

On June 26, 2005, Marc became a Christian and was baptized with his wife as their 2 year-old son looked on. Two weeks later they discovered a second child was on the way. They sought God, to understand faith in light of Marc’s recent conversion, a journey they continue upon.

Life was busy. Marc worked first shift, Julie worked second. While one worked, the other cared for their toddler. This question ebbed away at them: Could God really have a purpose for them to fulfill?

March 2006 arrived and so did their second son. Julie went back to work when their son was 6 weeks old. Life wasn’t what they’d envisioned: working different shifts, raising their children as if they were single parents, and having the opportunity to raise them together only on weekends. Besides, they knew God had given them talents beyond what their jobs were using.

During the summer of 2006, after months of prayer, Julie quit her job. They made financial arrangements and adjustments, while God provided many others. They prayed for everything and anything that came to mind for their mission was to give God a year while they work on their talents. Allow God give and guide their goals. God’s plan required them to ignore the fear of their possible destruction and failure and, instead, put their faith, trust, and lives in God's hands.

They pray that you will come to know God or that God will have a deeper impact on your life. They hope to put laughter, spiritual insight, and fun into your lives. They intend their site to be a sanctuary for you where you can to build your faith, along with others you might meet there, and, ultimately have fun together.

They would love to hear from you! They would like to know what God has done for you? How much do you love Him?

Tell them! Tell your friends! Let the world see!

Commit to their challenge:

They would like to host an ongoing list of people from all over the world on whose lives Jesus has had an impact. But they can't do it without your help. So, share, tell us, post your testimonies in the Bugskippy.com forums.

Please tell Marc and Julie how real your faith is. Tell them what God has personally done in your life. Let the world see and know that He is real, He is here, and He is at work in us and in the world.

Click on Julie's notepad

or the link below

to send your story:

www.Bugskippy.com

Ms Zee Invites You to Be Sexy 'n Wild in Jacksonville

2007-09-02T13:37:00.000-05:00

She calls myself "Jacksonville's SocaDiva", her friends call her "Ms. Zee", while her daughter and her daughter's classmates refer to her simply as "Mom".

A lady of many titles, Ms Zee takes on one more. This year she has taken the reins as "Troop Leader of the VI [Virgin Islands] Eagles Carnival Troop". Passed down from her close friend, Ms. Naila Edwards, Ms Zee is extremely confident in fulfilling her duties, knowing that her mentor, Ms. Edwards, will be by her side to offer assistance and support.

Ms Zee extends an invitation to you to experience something different:

Join the VI Eagles for Jacksonville's Caribbean Carnival '07, Saturday October 13th and dance
in the street for about 5 blocks (good exercise).

This invitation is open to anyone. Virgin Islanders don't discriminate, especially during Carnival!!

With the VI Eagles' theme as "Wildn’ for '07", they are looking for some members to become sexy wild creatures in the parade, "unless they can't handle the pressure of being sexy and wild!"

Making sure that you don't miss a moment of the excitement, fun, and party atmosphere, Ms Zee adds, "Check out www.JacksonvilleCarnival.com for last year's pictures when we were "conch shells" and having a fun time!!

If you can not join us that day, no problem. We will be selling T-shirts and collecting donations before then to help with the extra cost. Please help us keep our culture alive this year, because there may not be a VI troop next year!!"

Also visit Ms Zee at www.MySpace.com/Luv2Soca.

For additional information about Jacksonville Carnival, see below.

The Carnival Organization of Jacksonville, Inc. ("COOJI") is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness, understanding, open dialogue regarding, and appreciation of Caribbean people and culture on the First Coast.

Carnival Organization of Jacksonville, Inc.
Post Office Box 381961
Jacksonville, Florida 32238

Tel: 904 465-1989 - Fax: 904 777-1971

info@jacksonvillecarnival.com

http://www.JacksonvilleCarnival.com/

www.MySpace.com/JacksonvilleCarnival

Jinger Jarrett Shows You How to Promote Your Business for Free

2007-08-30T01:07:00.000-05:00

Meet Jinger Jarrett, a former military journalist and newspaper reporter, who has been in online business for about five years. Additionally, she posseses a background of about 10 years experience on the Internet and 20 years experience in computers.

An insightful writer of small business articles, Jinger has found that her articles have been published in over 40 countries and read by over 1,000,000 people.

Currently, in additon to her own business interests, Jinger keeps herself busy by being active as the Ecommerce Director for My1stBusiness.com/, and expert panel member for NetProfitSecrets.com/, and a copywriter for CopywritePlus.com/.

In 2004, Jinger was named to the Marquis Who's Who of American Women, the most prestigious, and oldest list in America.

Take a moment to visit Jinger's sites at:

Business: www.SmallBusinessHowTo.com

Personal: www.JingerJarrett.com

Blog: www.AskJinger.com

David V. Taylor: A Christian Songwriter on the Move with RedeeemSoul.com

2007-08-27T08:00:00.000-05:00

RedeemedSoul.com is an urban-soul gospel music record label based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Started by Christian music songwriter David V. Taylor, RedeemedSoul.com was officially launched in 2006 with the CD release of The New Soul (Various Artists).

Proud to be an "indie" (independent record label), RedeemedSoul.com strives to be recognized as the place for discovering talented, independent gospel, and inspirational music artists.

RedeemedSoul.com records, markets, and distributes music and other audiovisual materials to consumers worldwide that proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord/Savior and that promote Christian values. Their artists truthfully demonstrate passion for both ministry and artistry.

RedeemedSoul.com effectively help people “grow their faith in the Lord” while satisfying their need for wholesome entertainment.

RedeemedSoul.com aims to become the most prominent and trusted provider of God-honoring music and Internet-based Christian entertainment.

"RedeemedSoul.com—Freedom Awaits!" Through signed artists and their music, people hear about the “spiritual freedom” available through Jesus Christ. Similarly, RedeemedSoul.com aims to effectively partner with talented music artists in a way that will allow both the artist and the label to experience “freedom” from common industry-related challenges.

Getting Signed to RedeemedSoul.com:

If you are an unsigned independent gospel, Christian, or inspirational music artist who is interested in getting signed to RedeemedSoul.com, then visit their site to learn about what they look for and how to send your New Artist Submission Packet.

www.RedeemedSoul.com/
10535 E. Washington Street, #323
Indianapolis, IN 46229
info@redeemedsoul.com
Telephone: 317-730-4896
Fax: 317-579-0608
www.MySpace.com/RedeemedSoul/

Dr. Vivi Monroe Congress: Gifted Speaker and Author Inspires, Motivates, and Enlightens!

2007-08-06T10:24:00.000-05:00

Dr. Vivi Monroe Congress is a fresh, uncompromising word-smith, whose vision is to see people delivered from per-sonal bondage, renewed and strengthened in order to lead fulfilled and enjoyable lives. Because of her passion for her calling along with God's favor, her writing is often dubbed "Anointed" and "Inspirational".

This published author, voice-over talent, speaker, and former print model is also the founder of The Grand Prairie African American AUTHOR SHOWCASE, an organization she formed to celebrate community by supporting authors and empowering readers. Her Showcase events serve a dual purpose: displaying the giftings and talents of some while revealing the passion and purpose of others. Dr. Congress is strongly committed to the cause of combating illiteracy in women and children and is a member of several community-focused organizations.

Dr. Congress, the author of The Bankrupt Spirit: Principles for Turning Setbacks into Comebacks, The McMillon Family Cookbook: Something to Shout About! and newly released, Manna for Mamma: Wisdom for Women in the Wilderness holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations, a Master of Theological Studies and a Doctor of Ministry degree in Christian Counseling.

Her professional memberships include: American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), Around2It Writer's Group, Cookbook Marketing Group, Home School Network, SpiritLedWriter Writer’s Group, and The Writer's View.

Click on book cover for more information.

Meet Bridgett Draper, The Encourager

2007-07-21T15:45:00.000-05:00

Bridgett, a young lady from Huntsville, Alabama, is a friend's friend, bringing peace and tranquility to the seas of chaos by speaking God's Word into your life.

Furthermore, Bridgett is encouraging you to maximize your potential by seeing the good inside, speaking it forth, and causing His love to envelope and pour forth in words and actions.

But, on the other hand, Bridgett sees herself as "just a simple person with an extrodinary love for God's people which I believe is why God allowed this divine connection and why I encouraged from day one" and who is living a life that pleases God and encouraging others to do the same! What a awesome priviledge it is to serve God and His people!"

"Be encouraged to know that God is everything you need and everything you don't think you need. He has it under control so rest in Him. He loves you that much!"

Now - there's a lady who's truly maximizing her potentail and is encouragiung other to maximize theirs! I'm proud to say that I consider myself her Number One fan!

You go, Girl!

To visit Bridgett Draper Ministries,
click link below:

www.BridgettDraperMinistries.blogspot.com/

Virgin Islands-Born Janette Brin's Making a Splash with her POSH MAGAZINE

2007-07-17T09:14:00.000-05:00

A diverse background in retail, state government, marketing, and fostering opportunities for Caribbean people makes POSH MAGAZINE’s Publisher, Editor, and Founder, Ms Janette Brin, an unlikely player in the consumer magazine industry.

Yet, as a company, POSH MAGAZINE is a unique contender in the arena, and so is Janette. Her mission in creating and nurturing the brand involves so much more than the latest subscription or cover story:

“POSH MAGAZINE gives Caribbean people opportunity for a positive and desirable level of exposure”, says Janette, “POSH aims to create many educational and business opportunities for the people of the Caribbean”.

Born in St.Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and raised in Tortola, British Virgin Islands and Bronx, New York, Janette received her undergraduate degree in Business Marketing from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland and her MBA in Marketing from the University of Phoenix.

In 2005, Janette founded POSH MAGAZINE with the help of family and close friends, excited about the possibilities of a business venture that incorporated her belief in enlightening and empowering Caribbean people, primarily women.

Today, in addition to creating and developing new POSH MAGAZINE event products, Janette, the pround mother of her nine year-old son, Keano, travels to spread the great opportunity offered by this dynamic and innovative company. In creating POSH MAGAZINE, Janette has brought a whole new dimension to the world of network marketing.

POSH Magazine is the premier Entertainment & Lifestyle magazine for today’s lover of everything that is Caribbean. The ideal marketing tool for companies seeking exposure among Caribbean consumers. POSH Magazine features personal growth articles, celebrity profiles, and well-reported pieces on political and social issues. While POSH Magazine also looks for articles on careers, travel, health and fitness, it runs short items on community activists and people in the arts.

Click to start your subscription.

Cyril Gillion: Young Author Who Wants to Get More African Americans to Read

2007-07-12T21:00:00.000-05:00

A native of Ft. Lauderdale Florida, Cyril Gillion intends to inspire youth and African Americans with his new book, The Other Side of the Pillow. The seventh of eight siblings, Cyril has attended Florida A & M University and has played active roles in both the church and his community.

To Cyril, writing is not only a passion, it’s an obsession that he’s been doing since his adolescent years.

When asked about that obsession, he quotes, “God sends testimonies in different forms. Ministers testify through spoken word. Singers testify through music. Illustrators testify through art. I write!"

Although The Other Side of the Pillow is his first novel, Cyril has also written short stories and various works of poetry. He has recently started his own publishing company, CG publishing, in which he plans to link up with other authors. Cyril is currently at work on his next novel.

CG PUBLISHING INC.
P.O. BOX 21318
Tallahassee, FL 32316
www.cyrilgillion.com/
cgmail@cyrilgillion.com

Milisa's Creative Way Through Nursing School

2007-06-29T20:46:00.000-05:00

Milisa's goal is to graduate college with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and go on to medical school. For her, the sky is the limit when it comes to setting goals for her to achieve.

Currently an undergraduate nursing student and a single mother with a dream, Milisa would like to meet as many positive people as she can. Because she is all about self-improvement and goal-setting, Milisa wants to surround herself with like minds.

Here's an ambitious young lady who's truly maximizing her potential despite the fact that, while growing up, life wasn't easy for her. In and out of group homes, Milisa never had the opportunity to graduate high school.

It wasn't until she became pregnant with my son that she finally realized she had to make a change for the better. Amazingly, Milisa took the GED exam and evetually enrolled in a Medical Assistant program 2 weeks before her son was born. Graduation gave her the confidence she needed to realize that she could accomplish much more. Thus, Milisa went on to enroll herself in a nursing program at an excellent university and is anxiously looking forward to graduating in 3 years.

As much as Milisa has accomplished, she cannot fulfill her dream without your help. Working 2 jobs during the summer months in order to support herself and her son, Milisa will only be able to work one part-time job when she returns to school in September. Thus, she came up with an ambitious and creative way to see herself through nursing school.

Milisa has set up a website in the hopes that folks will find it in their hearts to help her get through college so she would not have to struggle so hard. The recipient of scholarships and loans to pay for her education, Milisa is struggling with miscellaneous expenses.

Please find it in your heart to help Milisa achieve her goals.

In her own words,

"So if you would like to donate $1.00 or more, it would be greatly appreciated. My goal is to raise enough money to help me pay for my books, daycare, and miscellaneous expenses."

I have created a website called PayAStudent.com/ with the sole purpose of building on a dream, a dream that I will one day be able to go through college without having to struggle so hard. I am a single mother and while some people may feel I am using this as an excuse I am not. I am trying to provide for me and my son while I strive to make a better life for the both of us. I am working two jobs I am going to school to become a nurse and after that I would like to go on to Medical school. Thank you in advance."

Please donate $1.00 or more by going to:

www.PayAStudent.com/

Chris Alderdice: A Refreshing Christian Breeze Blowing Your Way

2007-06-18T19:16:00.000-05:00

Currently the number 6 most popular artist on the MY Christian Bands Site, Chris Alderdice is a fast-rising Christian artist who gives freely on his site. All his tracks are free to download at

www.PalmerstonCross.com/

Chris genrously offers over 40 tracks in the genres of pop/rock, acoustic, instrumentals, and Praise and Worship. The site is also about promoting New Zealand's Independent Christian Music.

Want to hear the fresh breeze blowing? Then visit

www.PalmerstonCross.com/

and get some free fresh mp3's while checking out Awesome Christian music here from New Zealand.

Connect with Other Christian Singles - Try It Free for 30 Days!

2007-06-10T08:48:00.000-05:00

km“This website is wonderful! Wow Nick, you are really giving us your all. Screened singles with cool profiles, and events where I can actually meet these new people in person! God bless you and this website!” – Marilyn (Sacramento, CA)

Becoming a member is simple. Simply click on the banner below and complete the screening questionnaire. Try it for a month for free. Then your membership will automatically renew itself each month for only $19.95.

Once you have become a member and complete your online profile, add pictures that show different facets of your personality. Be expressive! Remember, you have to put yourself out there and be seen by other members in order to increase your traffic and possibilities.

So get started, personalize your homepage by adding friends, favorites, pictures, and making your profile information uniquely you. Meet people. Make lasting friendships. Add romance to your life. Have fun.

"I believe it's essential for people to feel inter-connected through social interaction, fellowship, and friendship. This is what makes SYSK, (SinglesYouShouldKnow), so unique! As a “Social network for Christian Singles,” we offer the opportunity for members to post their own events, get-togethers, bible studies, and church events. In addition, SYSK offers large-scale events, inviting every member to participate in a fun, safe environment! As a member of SYSK, you truly have nothing to lose, only new friends to gain!" - Nick Nordby, Founder

BlogCatalog Bloggers for Good Fundraising Challenge

2007-05-26T08:00:00.000-05:00

The week of May 28, 2007 BlogCatalog members and other bloggers will be posting on their blogs to raise awareness about

Bloggers and their viewers will be raising and donating money for students and schools in New Orleans and other parts of the country. Won't you help meet the Challenge by choosing to fund a Specific Challenge?

ia a non-profit Web site that brings teachers and donors together to fund specific student projects that range from "Magical Math Centers" ($200) to "Big Book Bonanza" ($320), to "Cooking Across the Curriculum" ($1,100). Any individual can search such proposals by areas of interest, learn about classroom needs, and choose to fund the project(s) they find most compelling. In completing a project, donors receive a feedback package of student photos and thank-you notes, a teacher impact letter, and an expenditure report showing that their tax-deductible gift was spent as directed.

is a simple way to provide students in need with resources that our public schools often lack. At this not-for-profit web site, teachers submit project proposals for materials or experiences their students need to learn. These ideas become classroom reality when concerned individuals, whom they call Citizen Philanthropists, choose projects to fund.

To meet the challenge for this underserved non-profit organization that does so much good for our children and our schools, click the logo to pick the project you wish to support.

Catch Dr. Anita Davis-DeFoe's Online Radio

2007-05-18T10:48:00.000-05:00

Dr. Anita Davis-DeFoe's coming online with a radio program designed for women and girls every Wednesday evening.

Tune in to

Soulfully Speaking

9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m., EST.

“Inspiring People to Live Soulfully Everyday”

Men are absolutely invited to tune in!!

www.CaribVoiceRadio.org

For advertisement information:

caribvoiceatl@yahoo.com

Lorraine Milliner, Native Virgin Islander, Celebrating 13 Year in Radio

2007-04-24T02:57:00.000-05:00

A native of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, Lorraine "Lolo" Milliner is celebrating 13 years of radio in the Baltimore, Maryland area as a radio announcer and host of the Quiet Fire radio show. At a planned gala on Friday at the Forum in North West Baltimore, it is anticipated that the Mayor of Baltimore will give Lolo a proclamation from the city.

The recent monthly rating trends positioned Lolo at number one, consistent with having the number one rated radio show with adults ages 25 to 64. Out of 30 radio stations in the area, Lolo has the largest evening audience. With a format of love songs and slow jams with a mixture of hits and oldies, Lolo's program airs on WWIN-FM (Magic 95.9) from 7:00 p.m. to midnight Monday to Friday. Special festures Lolo offers include dedications, relationship hook-ups, and prize giveaways.

Lolo's on Magic 95.9 www.Magic959.com/
Monday - Friday: 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

According to Lolo, the most interesting person she has ever met was Dr. Myles Munroe (an educator, motivational speaker, author of "Maximzing Your Potential" and numerous motivational/spiritual books).

President and CEO of the Lifestyle Festival, a festival in the Virgin Islands focusing on health, wealth, and education combined with musical entertainemnet, Lolo's interest is in bringing visibility to the US Virgin Islands via her Virgin Islands Music Festival. Her purpose in life is to be a blessing to others!

Be sure to check out Lolo at:

www.Magic959.com/

Monday - Friday: 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Lynne Clarke: A Contemporary Christian Singer/Songwriter with a Gift for Verse and Melody

2007-03-02T04:55:00.000-06:00

Say "Hello!" to Lynne, a devout Christian who has seen what Jesus can do in the life of a believer. At the age of six, Lynne’s parents left everything behind and immigrated to the USA. They literally sacrificed all in this move to bring the family of seven from Venezuela to the USA.

As the youngest of five, Lynne took stock of how her mother was able to go from being an elementary school teacher, to working as a maid in the US, raise five children while at the same time attend college to finally receive a degree as a top grade registered nurse. Lynne’s mom proved to be a powerful model of faith and perseverance and the wonderful things that one can do when one opens his or her heart to Jesus.

Lynne Clarke is a Contemporary Christian Singer/Songwriter with a gift for verse and melody. She prefers to tell stories through her lyrics that show both practical examples of faith in action and convey the message of the gospel. Though songwriting came later, music has always played a major role in her life. Lynne began singing in the fourth grade in her elementary school glee club. As an adult she sang in the church choir.

Initially performing for friends and family, Lynne began writing Christian music as an outlet during a difficult period in her life. This led to her later playing at church and larger community events. Now with a faithful following of supporters, Lynne believes that the Lord is calling her to share her music with the whole world.

Get her CD at
http://cdbaby.com/cd/lynneclarke

Linda G. Martinez: A Christian Latin Nightingale Sings to the Abused about God's Love

2007-02-12T09:00:00.000-06:00

Born and raised in New York City, Linda started her studies in music at an early age following the encouragement of her father who recently passed away. With a great love for music himself, he always encouraged Linda to love it, respect it, and make it part of her life.

At age 11 Linda moved with her parents to Puerto Rico where she studied voice and popular singing at The Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music and became more active in Christian music. With 4 Christian CDs recorded in Spanish, Linda continued her studies in music with a vocal coach and personal friend. It was in 1992 that Linda, by the glory of God, won the Christian festival Festival Lira of Puerto Rico with the song Mi Deseo de Alabarte (My Desire to Worship You). It was after winning the Christian Festival that Linda recorded her first CD.

With a BA in Communications, Linda counts music as her real passion. "Music is my life! It's what I breath. I thank God for giving me this talent. Music is what my soul loves.Music is my passion and my calling from God."

As a child abuse survivor, Linda likes to tell her testimony or story at her concerts and share with her audiences what she has experienced because she knows how abused people feel. Having been there, Linda knows they feel hurt, pain, sorrow, sadness, and bitterness with a lack of self-esteem. They tend to see others as much better than themselves because they feel so lonely and always hurting deep inside. Linda knows how all this feels because she's been there.

A sensitive soul who is passionate about God and music, Linda feels that music can say so many things with a song. When she listens to a beautiful voice or a well played instrument, she feels like angels were playing the instruments or singing with such beauty and peace. "Music is a lovely blessing that God gave us."

Listen to Linda's four Christian Latino CDs at

www.MySpace.com/lindagm

or at

www.MySpace.com/LindaGonzalezMartinez

Linda likes to sing with her Christian band in prisons, shelters, juvenille detention centers, streets, Christian concerts, or whereever there is a need of hope, love, and salvation.

To book Linda, click here to Instant Message or email her.

Say "Hello!" to HGM Featured Artist: Mrs. Tenisha Alexander

2007-02-08T10:00:00.000-06:00

HGM Featured Artist: Mrs. Tenisha Alexander

Born in East St. Louis, Illinois, Tenisha Alexander began singing publicly at the age of 12. With a love for poetry and music, Mrs. Alexander wrote poems continuously and played the piano, French horn, and acoustic guitar in the band and church.

Coming from a family of 16, Tenisha's father didn’t know the extent of her singing talent until she participated in a talent show. After hearing Tenisha sing, tears came to his eyes. Since then, he has encouraged Tenisha to pursue singing, saying that she was gifted to sing and the sky is the limit.

Currently working in accounting, Tenisha is married to the wonderful Minister Jason Alexander who was the second person to encourage her to pursue a singing career.

According to Tenisha, "Jason is 25 but his wisdom is beyond his years. God has used him to help prepare me for my journey as an artist. I realized, I’m not an ordinary singer. I’m a worshipper and praiser, who has been called and chosen to lift my voice while ministering to all. I accepted my calling to the music ministry and willingly go forth to uplift, encourage and tell somebody about God."

Visit Mrs. Tenisha Alexander at:
HGM Gospel Music SpotLight
Tenisha Rochelle Alexander
(Soloist/Composer)
PO Box 810
Selmer, TN 38375
Telephone: (731) 610-8871
Email: ministeralexander@hotmail.com

Suzanne SnoSavenski, Christian Author of Suspense Novels, Finds Her Calling

2006-12-27T17:00:00.000-06:00

A Christian author of suspense novels, Suzanne SnoSavenski was born in Carmel, California, the oldest of four children.

During the early part of her marriage, Suzanne received a typewriter from her husband. With a strong desire to type, Suzanne searched for topics to type about. An idea that came to her was one that she feels was the Lord’s way of telling her to put her feelings and experiences as an abused victim into a book.

Suzanne only got to five chapters when her youngest son accidentally trashed it. Putting it aside as a lost, Suzanne gave up on it until her husband found it in 2004. Suzanne’s decision to finish it was put on hold because she felt that she “had a lot of spiritual growing to do.”

Having increasingly grown into a Godly woman who wants nothing more than to lead people to God, Suzanne has finished three books. Feeling that sometimes she doesn't have the right words to minister to people, Suzanne hopes her books will speak for her.

Her second book, Raging Fire, is now available as an ebook.

Get your copy by clicking on bookcover.

Mary E. Pierce: Worshipping the Lord via Sign Language and Music!

2006-12-23T21:58:00.000-06:00

Through her Joyride Ministries, Mary combines American Sign Language and anointed worship music in an interpretive presentation that leads people into the presence and joy of the Lord. The excitement of knowing the God who loves us is communicated powerfully by using sign language to "sing" and offer praise to God.

Our relationship with God truly is a "joyride" when we discover His passionate love for us and return that love back to Him through worship.

When Mary decided to take a refresher course in sign, she found that she knew more sign language than she thought. Mary returned to signing to music again. What joy she experienced when she worshipped the Lord! Mary found that God had given her a gift, a talent, a passion, an anointing.

May our heaveanly Father give you a very Joyous ride through this life!

Be sure to visit Joyride Ministries and join Mary in worshipping God and helping others.

Pastor Chris Brings Devil-Free Radio to a PC Near You!

2006-12-12T19:00:00.000-06:00

The new Devil Free Radio is your internet home for great Christian music and programming, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

Listen to great Christian music by the Christian artists you know and love. Such artists as: Third Day, Casting Crowns, Kutless, Mercy Me, Steven Curtis Chapman, and more . . .

Check out their great programs, too:

20, The Countdown Magazine with John Rivers,
Christian Music Rewind with Shaun Michaels,
Soul 2 Soul with Mike Beck, and
The Top5 Live with Kaleb Krew.

Listen to Devil Free Radio at work, at home, in the dorm, or anywhere else that you have an internet connection!

And now you can hear Devil Free Radio through your Tivo box!

To listen simply click here. From here you will be taken to their station page where you can sign up for a FREE Live365 account and you will be listening in no time!

And while you're there, don't forget to visit their Family Christian Stores link, where you'll find books, CDs, movies, games, and more. Plus, a portion of your purchase will support the vital work of Devil Free Radio.

Devil Free Radio is your home for Feliz Navidad Fridays! Tune in each and every Friday between now and New Year's Day for great Christmas music by your favorite Christian artists.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

from

The Devil Free Radio Team!

Ila Blount: A Lady with a Vison for Ladies

2006-12-04T23:34:00.000-06:00

Ila's vision is to encourage and inspire women to love God with all their mind, body, and soul.

At the tender age of 13, Ila gave her life to God. One can say that middle school was Ila’s training ground to spread the news about waiting for God’s Best.

It was one day during recess that Ila broke out with a song and dance to songs like “You Don’t Have To Take Your Clothes off to Have a Good Time”. This was her way of encouraging her classmates to remain celibate until their wedding day.

Today, the author of a book entitled, The Milk Aint 4 Free, Ila hopes that her witty and insightful book will encourage women to wait for God‘s Best.

Throughout the years, God's grace has been upon Ila's life.

For speaking engagements, or questions,
please email Ila at:

prospermuch@yahoo.com

or visit her at

www.themilkaint4free.com

VisionsXpressed: Tammy Arceneaux's Contributions Help Christians Declare Their Faith.

2006-11-27T08:55:00.000-06:00

VisionsXpressed is very dear to the heart of Tammy Arceneaux, Owner, Art Director, and Designer. Although the road was at times bumpy, God has held her hand and has guided her through this amazing adventure, one filled with the awe and wonder of God's power and love! Inspiring and filled with meaningful new friendships, Tammy's journey has indeed been a true blessing in her life.

VisionsXpressed provides the uniquely bold, fun, and fashionable way for young and "young at heart" Christians to declare their faith to the world. These product lines are bold expressions of faith, ranging from serious to fun.

VisionsXpressed is the exclusive designer of D+O+G (Declarations of God) Tags and The BBold4God Collection t-shirt line.

D+O+G (Declarations of God) Tags are unique 2-D designs that are custom-cast with smooth round edges. Each piece has a true electroplated antique finish and is individually hand polished. Made of 100% lead-free zinc, they are available on a 24-inch ball-bar chain or adjustable leather and is elegantly tucked away in a black velour drawstring pouch. WARNING: These are NOT your usual style dog tags!
The BBold4God Collection t-shirt line is based off of the exclusively designed D+O+G (Declarations of God) Tags. You can now wear a t-shirt to complement your tag! Shirts are available in black, for that extra bold look, or white, for a bold yet subtle look. Whichever look you choose, your faith will be declared in bold style!

Visit VisionsXpressed to purchase a D+O+G (Declarations of God) Tag and a t-shirt from The BBold4God Collection. There are now five designs to choose from, with 31 more waiting in line for production as VisionsXpressed grows. These tags and t's are already getting a lot of attention, so be one of the first in your area to have one! You may want to collect them all!

Tammy Arceneaux
Owner/Art Director/Designer
VISIONSXPRESSED
info@visionsxpressed.com
www.VisionsXpressed.com

Susana Hernandez: Composer, Flute Psalmist, Singer, Teacher

2006-11-26T14:15:00.000-06:00

Susana Hernandez was born and raised in a Jewish home. After meeting Jesus as her Messiah, Susana began to compose songs in English and Spanish and began to use her flute as an anointed psalmist.

Currently living in Colombia, South America, Susana is married to Norman, a Colombian national, and travels all over to teach and lead prophetic worship.

Cerca de Ti, Señor, is a worship experience that will take you into the presence of God, such as an eagle soars higher and higher.

Recorded in Spanish but appreciated by all who are sensitive to the Holy Spirit, Susana composed all of its songs. It includes a flute solo and duet by Susana as well.

Lyrics and chords are available
upon request.

Contact Susana at
http://xianz.com/susanhernandezetb.net.co/

Mark Henry: The Jazz Writer and His Sons Work Together and Play Together

2006-11-15T04:01:00.000-06:00

Mark Henry, known as The Jazz Writer, was born in Los Angeles, California. With his love of music beginning in his early childhood, Mark could be found listening to legends like Hugh Masekela, James Brown, Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, and The Supremes.

Drawn by the emotional instrumentation and harmonies, he soon learned to play the guitar at the tender age of 8, bought a bass at age 11, and shortly thereafter became the bass player in his uncle's band. Having studied bass in high school during his impassioned teenage years, Mark was captivated by the great jazz innovators of the seventies who invented a new genre of music. Geniuses like Grover Washington Jr., Bob James, Ronnie Laws, Herbie Hancock, Dexter Wenzel, Donald Byrd, Patrice Rushen, Bobbi Humphrey, the Jazz Crusaders, and a list far too long to complete here were combining tight rhythms, emotional chord progressions, memorable melodies, and inspired solos to form what would become Smooth Jazz.

Music became Mark's first love. He studied flute, piano, music theory, recording arts technology, and radio before he began creating his own innovations of jazz. Eventually purchasing his own studio equipment, Mark took up Pro Audio recording, mixing and editing local bands and independent artists, recording shows, pads, PSA's and liners for Adele Fortier's legendary Gospel Connection radio show, and editing for the IT Conversations Network. All the while his skills as a jazz writer continued to develop, becoming evermore chill.

His two sons, Mark and Shawn, also embrace a love of music, first as trumpet players in their middle and high school bands, then as talented songwriters, producers, and recording engineers. Working together, this family organization has developed a powerful smooth jazz production entity, always uniquely outside the boundaries of genre to make great jazz while embracing the widest audience through crossover appeal.

Visit Mark at:

www.TheJazzWriter.com/

Christine Cruz Wears Many Hats!

2006-10-31T19:22:00.000-06:00

Let me introduce you to Christine Cruz who lives on Long Island, New York. A busy person and wearer of many hats, Christine is a Business Analyst for the IT industry, a Christian musician with her husband, a web and print designer, and the owner of an online store of Christian wear.

Christine started her online store to sell Christian clothes (t-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby clothes) after running into stumbling block online searching for Christian shirts for her husband and herself. They were so hard to find. She always hit a dead end but never gave up.

Instead throwing the towel, Christine decided to open her own store where she and her husband can have easy access to Christian t-shirts they can wear in their shows and in public. It was their great way to get the message out and get people interested in God's Word.

Visit Christine's store at:

Show the Word

and her web and print design site at:

Designs in Faith

where she has created and drawn all the designs herself
and where some designs were from her own ideas
while others from the ideas of others.

"jeske!" - A Family That Plays Together

2006-10-22T00:10:00.000-05:00

The husband and wife song-writing team of "jeske!" is inspired by scripture, spiritual experience, and family life. This musical family of four, each of whom play their own instrument, brings quality musicianship to the stage. Say "Hello!" to the fun-loving music ministry of:

Paula, Mother, Songwriter, and Producer of all their music, who plays Roland keyboards,sings lead and harmony;
Claus, Father, who plays Fender Stratocaster electric and Taylor acoustic guitar, sings lead and harmony;
Brittney, Daughter, who plays an Ibanez 5 string bass guitar, sings lead and harmony; and
Charley, Son, who plays Mapex drums, Alchemy cymbals, and uses Vater sticks.

While their music crosses a variety of musical stylings, their original compositions include gospel music styles that move from foot-stomping, hand-clapping country to Caribbean styles - from catchy singalong pop/rock to beautiful doxology worship music. Cautious that each tune carries a message with obvious roots in Scripture, they create and play music that is presented with a fresh and inspiring dynamic.

The spiritual character of the band is consistant with the message of the songs delivered. You will be strengthened and motivated through the ministry of "jeske!"

Because "jeske!" is passionate to produce music that is original, inspirational, and relevant, they have delighted audiences everywhere they have traveled and played.

For bookings and other information,

either email "jeske!" at info@jeske.ca

or visit them at www.jeske.ca/

Shamik Jones Is Breaking Stereotypes and Pushing the Envelope in Music

2006-10-19T16:23:00.000-05:00

From the streets of Staten Island, New York emerges an artist and minister who likes to break the stereotypes and push the envelope of creativity.

With his skill for music evident in his involvement in many genres, Shamik Jones' desires to express Christ in music are displayed in his Godly lifestyle in everything he does.

Ministering in church since the age of sixteen, Shamik is currently the Minister of Music at his church, KeyWord Ministries, in Staten Island, New York where he writes, produces and arranges for the choirs and praise group. Shamik has a heart to see God's life (Eternal Life) ministered in every medium possible.

Check out his website and you'll see there is more than that meets the eye.

Contact Shamik at:

Phinehas Music
Attn: A & R Dept.
121 Grandview Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10303
www.PhinehasMusic.com/

Meet Olivia Stith: Author, Elder, Graphic Designer, Motivational Speaker, and Teacher

2006-10-18T13:28:00.000-05:00

Olivia Stith is a down-to-earth person who enjoys meeting spiritual and positive people.

A teacher and Elder in the minsitry that teaches Biblical studies, Olivia runs her new business, Trimanna Productions, that covers her book publishing, graphic designs, and motivational speaking.

Because God has blessed her tremendously in those areas, she is stepping out on faith with the belief that all that has been done is in the heavenlies.

To learn know more about Olivia, visit her at:

http://oliviastith.tripod.com/

or email her at:

ifgodmylover@yahoo.com

Mr. Benjamin James Runs His Own Radio Network

2006-10-08T00:56:00.000-05:00

Mr. Benjamin James is a 21-year old, extremely ambitious, energetic, caring, and outgoing young man who, typical of his age, loves to make friends and hang out with them. A committed Christian who focuses his life around Jesus Christ and everyone he meets. He puts that belief into action in everything he does.

Mr. James runs a network of LP radio stations mainly on the FM band called the Truth Radio Network. One is in West Des Moines, Iowa on 104.7 FM and another in Des Moines, Iowa at 102.1 FM. A third will be started early next year in Bellingham, Washington state, Lord willing, with a fourth to be started in the Madisonville, Kentucky area in the Fall of 2006.

Visit www.truth-radio.com for more information.

Cindy Martinez - Maximizing Her Potential As Script Consultant

2006-09-23T19:42:00.000-05:00

Cindy Martinez, Associate Producer and Script Consultant, was named Executive Vice President of Millennium 3 Entertainment and Member of the Board of Directors in May 2006.

A very qualified screenwriter and script consultant, Cindy's credits include teaching screenwriting, developing, co-writing, working as a producer’s assistant on a game show pilot and working on various films and music videos.

An award-winning writer, Cindy has a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing/Screenwriting, Cindy will finalize the screenplay for The Prodigal Son and will consult with the production team on the story elements and adaptation.

Contact Cindy at faithinfilm@yahoo.com

Dust Storm Productions - Stirring Up Quite a Storm!

2006-09-21T18:48:00.000-05:00

Duststorm Productions is a Christ-centered full service video production company led by Reece Tedford, CEO, and Renee Tedford, President. They offer a variety of services in media production with the guiding objective of using their talents to produce meaningful media that will impact our culture.

Reece Tedford started his career on corporate projects and began on the smallest of productions. Duststorm's first feature film God Help Me won Best Film under $25,000 at Creation Arts Fest in Canada. Duststorm's second project Squad 77 signed a comic book and video game development deal with Epos Entertainment.

Both films have seen a domestic and international audience. He has worked in corporate video production, commercials, music videos, educational video's, live sporting events, and independent films.

Renee is a professional commercial artist and photographer who has had numourous clients ranging from graphic design, photography, custom painting, web design and commercial artwork.

Visit Duststorm Productions.

The Heights Theater's Innovative in Offering Latest Technology!

2006-09-18T08:55:00.000-05:00

210 East 14th Street
Elmira Heights, NY 14903

On Saturday, September 16, 2006 The Heights Theater launched a new mobile area. The goal of this new area "Phone/PDA" section offers ways for you to access theater information via your web-enabled cell phones, PDA's or other handheld devices.

By pointing your browser to www.Heights-Theater.com/mobile/index.html you can access information customized to fit your screen size.

Another new area is RSS section, giving a way to syndicate the latest theater information via XML-based file format, with either an online aggregator service, or downloadable aggregator software installed on a computer. The Heights is continuing to explore the use text messaging (SMS) for theater updates and "Mobile ticketing".

"Customers of The Heights Theater indicated that they would like the latest theater information available via their phones and The Heights came through. We pledge to continue to be innovative in offering the latest technology to keep our customers updated on upcoming movies and events," says Craig Spencer, owner of the theater.

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Meet Lewis Moore, Music Teacher Exordinaire!

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Located in West Point, Georgia, Lewis Moore has been involved in music for over 30 years as a teacher, recording artist, performer, songwriter, and church worship leader.

Lewis is now registering students for the Fall. The best time to reach him is on Mondays from 9:00 a. m. to 11:00 p. m. Teaching both private and group instruction, Lewis does so at Tom's Music in LaGrange on Tuesday evenings, at his office in West Point on Wednesday evenings, and in his home on Thursdays.

With several different options for instruction, Lewis can be reached at 334-756-6235 or visit him at any of his sites:

Mr. Marshall Jones Still Singing at 92. Now That's Maximizing His Potential!

2006-09-02T10:47:00.000-05:00

Joy is what Mr. Marshall Jones brings every time he sings. Born in the little town of Monroe, Georgia and raised in the Georgia Mountains town of Summerville, Mr. Marshall Jones has been singing and praising God for almost 90 years.

He celebrated his 92nd birthday on December 10th, 2005 and his voice is still holding strong!!

The son of a minister, Rev. C. L. Jones, Marshall Jones was exposed to hymns and spirituals at an early age. His love for singing surfaced as young boy when he would listen to older men and women sing in the church. While he has been an active member of the A. M. E. Zion church for over 85 years, no matter where he goes, before he can get through the church door, somebody is asking him to sing. And, Mr. Jones, in spite of how he may be feeling at the time, will be obedient and sing.

"This is the country way of doing things. I enjoy singing for the Lord. Nowadays, the music is so loud; you can't hear what they singing. I want to hear the words. Even if it's a moan, I want to hear it", says Mr. Jones.

Mr. Jones can best be described as a man who uses his singing talent to worship and praise his God. During the 1940's and 1950's, Mr. Jones was lead singer for the Tri-City Harmonizers, a popular gospel Quartet of that time. Performing throughout the South, The Tri-City Harmonizers sang with such gospel groups as The Five Blind Boys and The Golden Gates. Every Sunday morning listeners could hear Mr. Jones and his group perform inspiring tunes on Rome, Georgia's WRGA radio station!

Mr. Marshall Jones is dedicated to spreading God's message through song. He delights when approached by children and youth who tell of his positive influence on their lives. Be it humming an old hymn around his house or uttering melodious praises in God's house, Marshall Jones believes that there is always time to sing!

Mr. Jones was a devoted husband to the late Eva Jones and is a loving father of three daughters (Marshall Ann, Gayle, and Rosalyn), five grandsons, five great-grand children, many nieces and nephews and lots of folks who just love to be around him. You can call him "Daddy", "Granddaddy", "Uncle Marsh", or "Mr. Jones"; he'll answer to them all because he loves the sound of children around.

"They just make me happy", says Mr. Jones. "I'll just get down on the floor with 'em and let 'em beat me up and they just laugh when I start crying. Boy! That is fun to see them laugh."

Just sit near Mr. Jones long enough and you are sure to hear a familiar tune. Soon you will find yourself singing and smiling along with him while he praises the Lord as only he knows how. His music is a timeless message for today through stories of yesterday: love of family, love of wife, even through sickness, and love of God through it all.

His message is for God's people, not just Black people nor White people; not for Americans nor non-Americans; not just Church people, but for those who believe in God and desire to follow God's instructions.

The Holy Spirit will speak truth to their hearts and they will know that Jesus is Lord. Now that's Good Religion!

Debbie's Helping Home Bizes with a Fresh and Exciting Way to Make Money!

2006-08-21T16:36:00.000-05:00

If you have been looking for a legitimate, lucrative, home and Internet-based business with great income potential, then you should be talking with Debbie Davis!

Why? Because Debbie has discovered a fresh and exciting way to make money from home . . . right from the safety of your home and the comfort of your computer!

One reason this opportunity is so extraordinary is because the product literally appeals to everyone . . . and in just a few minutes you'll see why!

Debbie is pleased to introduce you to the new web based Contact Management System and Automated Greeting Card Service from the first company in history to offer greeting cards through Network Marketing.

Her company announced in December, 2005 that sales in 2005 increased 500% over sales in 2004 - and that based on sales in 2004 and 2005 it is expecting 10 times the growth in 2006. That is 1000% growth in 2006!

Who wouldn't want to be a part of that?

You don't need to have any Internet marketing experience and she'll train and coach you!

The concept of the automated greeting card system is simple and brilliant, offering a quick and inexpensive way to send more greeting cards to customers, clients, family and friends. Whether you're in the habit of sending greeting cards through the mail or not, this system is perfect for you as a beginner or as a pro!

Let Debbie show you how to use this web-based contact management system and automated greeting card system to send real greeting cards in the mail with a real stamp - in your own handwriting and with your own signature.

Choose from among 3000 cards that can be sent either as a postcard or a greeting card.

Upload pictures that are printed into the cards.

Include a gift card or a check in the greeting cards.

Personalize the cards in your own handwriting and signature.

Debbie is literally helping to change the world through the power of greeting cards.

Why wait? Now's the time to join!

Request your free informational DVD today!

Say Hello to Freeman Fields, An Entrepreneurial Single Father!

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A single father with a 13 year old son, Freeman considers himself simply a man who loves the Lord and wants to please Him with his life. He welcomes fellowshipping with Christians from all over.

A Christian screenplay writer, Freeman's also an entreprenuer at heart. The Lord has blessed him with a wonderful gift of entreprenuership that started at the early age of 9 when he began selling candy at school. Since then, Freeman's owned and operated several businesses, from his own car dealership at the age of 23, to Calvary Construction, to real estate throughout the Chicago area.

I encourage you to drop in and say "Hello!" to Freeman at

http://xianz.com/writer4Christ/

Looking for a Fun, Safe, and Easy Way to Connect with Christians Worldwide?

2006-08-04T19:49:00.000-05:00

Then consider this as your personal invitation to try out this new service called Xianz.

It's like a Christian MySpace! where you can connect with my friends, invite yours, post listings, and join groups.

It's fun, it's easy, and it's addictive -- because it works. Let me know what you think.

Are you a recording artist or play in a band? Then come and get superexposure for free!

Check it out! Just click on the banner!

"Of One Accord" Offers Sweet-Sounding Harmonies of Good Old-Fashioned Southern Gospel Music

2006-07-21T19:58:00.000-05:00

Of One Accord blends the sweet-sounding harmonies of good old-fashioned southern gospel music with a contemporary feeling to make each concert a musical experience. From old standards like Step Into The Water and Jesus Is Coming Soon to a host of new music, Of One Accord has a message in song for everyone.

The group makes its home in Frisco, Texas, just north of Dallas. Baritone-vocalist David McMahon and bass-vocalist Darrin Bruner co-founded the group in 2004 to reach the lost and encourage believers through the ministry of southern gospel music and their personal testimonies. Within a month, they added lead-vocalist John Graves, and a year later, tenor-vocalist Steven Coyne joined the quartet.

In that short time, the group has performed for local churches, at gospel festivals and home-goings, and at the contest stages at National Quartet Convention. Each member shares a deep love of southern gospel music. The timeless message found in these rich harmonies impacts each of their lives every day, and they want to share that message with others.

With a rich diversity in backgrounds and sounds reminiscent of The Cathedrals and The Statesmen quartets, the combination of all four voices blended together in tight harmonies has audiences sitting on the edge of their seats. This quartet truly has a sound unique in today's Southern Gospel music industry.

Click here to visit Of One Accord.

Leigh Nash's Charming Audiences with Her Ethereal Voice.

2006-07-15T08:25:00.000-05:00

Leigh Nash grew up in the southern Texas town of New Braunfels, not too far from San Antonio. Two years ago Leigh bottomed out after finding herself face to face with the dark underbelly of the protestant work ethic when giving and giving didn't equal getting what she always imagined.

Sixpence None the Richer, the band she had been a member of for nearly half of her life, thirteen years all told, was contemplating calling it quits. Leigh and high school mate, Matt Slocum, had formed the group as teenagers, touring in sedans and cramped vans, slowly building a career.

In spite of the colossal success the band enjoyed with ubiquitous pop singles like Kiss Me and There She Goes, the group was continually plagued by the business woes of the trade and finally decided to split ways amicably. Disoriented by this major change, Leigh and her husband left their Nashville home of ten years and moved to Los Angeles.

It was a major life change for Leigh who had been with Sixpence since she was fourteen. Age 27 at the time and not knowing what else to do, Leigh started writing songs, while seated on her back porch over an Easter weekend.

While in Los Angeles, Leigh penned a batch of songs that would eventually comprise her first solo record, Blue on Blue, a sweetly understated collection of musings on love and motherhood due out August 15th 2006 on One Son Records, Leigh's own imprint label through Nettwerk Productions.

Alway wanting to do a record on her own, if the band were to break up, Leigh finally had the opportunity to do so, recalls Leigh.

A few months after Sixpence None the Richer parted ways, Leigh welcomed her son, Henry, into the world, along with a new sense of creative vitality. Leigh explained that her songs were not intentionally centered on any one concept, but admited her new-found maternity was a source of inspiration.

Motherhood came pretty fast, causing her to start writing much about Henry. With a bushel of songs in tow, Leigh set up shop with Canadian producer Pierre Marchand (Sarah McLachlan, Rufus Wainwright) last winter at his barn in Milles Isle an hour outside of Montreal. Recording there with a slew of Montreal-area musicians, Leigh felt the auspices of home without the soreness of Sixpence's split. Marchand and Leigh co-wrote two songs, album opener, All Along the Wall and Between the Lines. Marchand's lush, warm production gives Leigh's songs an earthy luster that carefully cushions her sweet, lilting voice.

In the meantime, Leigh moved back to Music City and into a new community of musicians a recently formed rock collective called Movement Nashville. The group hopes to dispel the myth that musically Nashville is limited to Country or Christian.

Leigh has two distinct poles of inspiration:

her work with Sixpence in the Christian music sphere and
her childhood fascination with older female country artists like Tanya Tucker, Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline. In many ways Blue on Blue emanates squarely between those two regions without being pulled down by any of the inbred trappings of the genres. Leigh's faith informs her songwriting in equal measure as her affinity for country music.

Leigh started singing country music and learning old country songs on the guitar when she was twelve. Although extremely shy, but with the desire to get on stage, Leigh started calling clubs herself to ask if she could come down and sing.

Before long, the adolescent Leigh was singing Loretta Lynn's and Tanya Tucker's songs like "You Aint Woman Enough to Take My Man" and "Texas When I Die" on alcohol-free, open mike Sunday nights, and backed by a middle-aged band of town locals. In spite of her country allure, Leigh never developed an accent, and later in life her interest in pop acts like The Sundays, Innocence Mission, and The Cranberries provided more formative material for her songwriting and singing.

On Blue on Blue, Leigh's croon possesses an unadorned glisten, a sensibility that is simultaneously natural and ethereal. On the album-closing ballad, Just a Little, Leigh's voice floats through an earnest tribute to her son, Henry, while on the epic, Ocean Size Love, her voice soars and shimmers over the Coldplay-sized, piano-driven song.

My Idea of Heaven radiates a child-like simplicity with Leigh's pop awareness guided by a lyrical unfussiness and bright guitar hooks. While Nervous in the Light begins as a tender confession of love and life's fleetingness, it builds into a strong, heartfelt petition for direction, continually held together through Leigh's impassioned but effortless vocals.

With Sixpence behind her and a two-year-old son along for the ride, Leigh is prepped to return to music even though she never really left. Now perhaps a bit more career-conscious and business-weary, Leigh reveals that tired edge without losing her dainty charm. Because of this, Blue on Blue is not just a carefree jog through the present, but a vividly felt exercise wholly informed by the past. In the end, it's bliss.

Leigh Nash's debut solo album,

Blue on Blue in stores August 15th, 2006!

Visit Leigh at: www.LeighNash.com