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The It’s Just Us radio show
Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:00 pm est with Host Charlene Bowden

The Spotlight’s on….2–U-Neek

The brother and sister duo from San Antonio, TX currently residing in Los Angeles, CA, are considered triple threats in the entertainment industry. Ashley & Ashton, also known as 2-U-Neek, began performing at a very young age. The twins are singer/songwriters, actors and dancers and are actively performing in their artistic disciplines. Career credits include but are not limited to local and national TV commercials (L'Oreal Kids, Osh Kosh, Polo, Proctor and Gamble), National Anthem at The Los Angeles Lakers game (The Staples Center), Disney music video for Hatching Pete with Mitchell Musso and Tiffany Thornton and opening act for Disney's Raven on a Six Flags Tour, The Jonas Brothers, Bow Wow, 3LW and Jagged Edge to name a few. Visit www.myspace.com/thetexastwins2uneek

For guest consideration send emails to itsjustus@mail.com Visit us online at www.myspace.com/itsjustusradio
Host
Charlene Bowden

Featured Artist...
Tawana Lael

Join us for the rebroadcast of Its Just us Tuesday August 8, 2010 @ 8:30pm

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with a special feature on Senator Ronald Ramsey Sr D-43 where the celebration was held and Bahamian Born, Lithonian Police offer Michael Forbes and the 37th Annual Bahamian Independence Day Celebration in Atlanta.

Thursday's show features the music of Barbadian International Recording sensation Kirk Brown who recently performed in Atlanta at Sweet Auburn Festival May 2010.

Kirk is featured on the cover of the first issue of in The Zone Magazine with a special feature. To view excerpts of the interview click video footage available on our homepage in left column.

To learn more about kirk Brown visit www.kirkbrownonline.com

Washington, DC - The 2010 Annual Legislative Conference Author Pavilion produced by The Renaissance Group, LLC (TRG) will be at the Washington, DC Convention Center, September 16-18, 2010. This will be the 40th year anniversary, and the focus will be “where we have been” and “where we are going.”
The Author Pavilion situated in the Exhibit Showcase, hosts the nation's premier African American literary and scholarly talent who come from all over the country to sign and sell their books to an informed crowd of elected officials, activists, students, businesses, and representatives from every government agency and private industry.
Dr. Anita Davis-DeFoe will be sharing insights about her books on September 17th, from 2:00pm -4:00pm.

From Bevan Springer
New York Amsterdam News

NEW YORK (August 5, 2010) - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, is getting set to once again welcome hundreds of influencers in New York's Caribbean-American community to his official residence next Thursday, August 12 to kick-off celebrations for the 43rd West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) Labor Day Parade.

The 2010 Carnival festival, which each year attracts millions of revelers and spectators to Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway on Labor Day Monday, will be held from September 2 to 6, starting with a benefit concert for Haiti on the grounds of the Brooklyn Museum on Thursday, September 2.

Each year, the Mayor hosts the media, community leaders and members of the Caribbean Diaspora for an evening of fun, food, fellowship to recognize the outstanding contributions of the Caribbean-American community to life in New York City. While contributions are also felt back home in the region by way of remittances, medical missions, trade and the transfer of skills and other resources, Labor Day presents an opportunity for Caribbean tourist boards, investment banks, telecommunications companies, wire transfer outfits and the like to reach the burgeoning Diaspora market.

Deputy Mayor of New York City, Dennis M. Walcott.

Deputy Mayor for Education and Community Development Dennis Walcott, who traces his roots to Barbados and St. Croix, recognizes that while Caribbean-Americans make an incredibly positive contribution to America, more should be done by Caribbean-based marketers to tap into the overseas-based Caribbean-American travel and tourism market.

"The marketing back to the Caribbean is extremely important and I think there is an opportunity to get people who are in the Caribbean to market here in New York City," said Walcott, who does not feel that enough is being done. "There is an untapped resource of people in New York City who are Caribbean (and who are not Caribbean) to go back home and spend the dollars and be tourists there," he said, adding dollars will flow more steadily to the region once marketers can effectively "tap into the vein" that's here.

The Thursday Haiti benefit event will feature triple Grammy winner and Haitian hip hop star Wyclef Jean who according to media reports (at press time) may be considering a run to become Haiti's next president. Calypso revolutionary David Rudder from Trinidad and Tobago, St. Vincent's soca artiste Kevin Lyttle and the incredibly talented kompa group Carimi are set to mesmerize patrons at this premier Carnival curtain-raiser.

On Friday, it's the official Stay in School Concert for children as well as Brass Fest, featuring top soca acts, while the Junior Carnival parade is set for Saturday. Brass Fest acts include Machel Montano, Edwin Yearwood and Krosfyah, Destra, JW and Blaze, Lady Saw, and Tallpree. Saturday night features the Steel Band Panorama competition, while the Dimanche Gras calypso show will be held on Sunday, September 5. The Labor Day parade on Monday begins at Eastern Parkway and Schenectady Avenue at 11 a.m.

Bevan Springer, a New York Amsterdam News columnist who writes frequently on travel and tourism issues, is the President of the New Jersey-headquartered Marketplace Excellence, Inc. - a full service, integrated marketing agency committed to excellence in the fields of public relations, marketing and media coaching. He also produces the Caribbean Media Exchange on Sustainable Tourism - CMEx.

JOIN us on Thursday JULY 29, 2010@ 8:30PM for an interview with Rich mbariket, Publisher of the largest online community web series.

Rich Mbariket Bio

Rich Mbariket is the Publisher of www.webseriesnetwork.com, the largest online community of web series fans and creators in the world. Rich has a bachelors degree in film production from California State University, Northridge. He lives in Los Angeles.

Contact Rich @
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Publisher, www.webseriesnetwork.com
Twitter: @richmbariket
Mobile: 310.691.4393

Landmark Supreme Court decision on deportation

We are pleased to report on a landmark Supreme Court decision that restores some basic rights to legal residents. On June 14th, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that immigrants who are present legally in the United States should not be automatically deported for minor drug offenses, but should be allowed to have an immigration judge look at other circumstances before being sentenced to permanent exile.

The Supreme Court decision dealt with the case of Jose Angel Carachuri-Rosendo, a permanent resident in the U.S. since 1983, who faced mandatory deportation for a second offense, possession of single tablet of a prescription drug. Under the 1996 immigration laws, permanent residents can be mandatorily deported for a host of offenses, including minor non-violent offenses, with little opportunity for a fair day in court.

Deportations have reached an all time high under the Obama administration and families and communities are being torn apart daily. Breakthrough has been part of the movement to restore due process and human rights to our broken immigration system for the past five years and we welcome this Supreme Court decision as a positive step towards much needed immigration reform.

JOIN us on Thursday JULY 29, 2010@ 8:00PM for an interview with David M. Bulbulia, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Barbados Embassy in Washington DC to discuss the Inaugural Diaspora Conference to be held August 5-7,2010 at Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre in Barbados.

Deputy Chief of Mission at the Barbados Embassy in Washington D.C and Permanent Mission of Barbados to the OAS with responsibility to support the Ambassador in developing and implementing the work program of the office and developing Strategies to advance barbados interests.

Inaugural Diaspora Conference-Barbados Network Consultation,

August 5-7, 2010, Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre click for details

JOIN ME WEDNESDAY JULY 21, 2010@ 8:30PM for an interview with Business Owner, Book Publisher & Executive Chef Instructor Gordon Russell.

BIO for Gordon C. Russell

Business Owner, Book publisher, Executive Chef Instructor, Vocational Trainer and Christian Speaker

Gordon C. Russell, Born in the BWI—Grand Cayman Islands is a resident of Henrico County, in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Mr. Russell is formerly a lifetime resident of New York City, where he is affectionately known as Chef “G”. Gordon received his Culinary Training at the New York City Technical College, Brooklyn NY, and holds a Bachelor of Professional Studies Degree in Human Services from the former Audrey Cohen College, New York City, NY.

He also has held positions as a Culinary Vocational Trainer/Counselor with agencies such as H.E.L.P. USA, and the South Bronx Job Corp., both in New York. Gordon was prominent in the development and implementation of Leo’s Cafeteria Training Program at United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, where he was the Vocational Chef Instructor. Chef “G” also implemented the commercial cooking & catering job-training program for a non-profit organization on Staten Island (NY). This program was training for the homeless and recovering substance abusers. Chef “G” brings thirty-plus years of professional experience in the food & hospitality industry, as well as vocational training programs, which he loves combining together his passion for food and people. “Food is my passion & seeing people smile after serving them.”

JOIN ME THURSDAY JULY 22, 2010@ 8:15 PM for an interview with sixteen year old youth Activist, Community Organizer and Motivational Speaker, Khaair Morris.

Khaair Morrison is a sixteen year old youth activist, community organizer, and motivational speaker hailing from Queens, New York. As a senior at Francis Lewis High School in Queens, Khaair has taken a keen interest in educational , juvenile justice, and immigration issues, which are just a few of the issues that he has fought for and that directly affect his generation. One of the issues Khaair is advocating for today is to save Student Metro cards and to stop State and City Budget cuts, which affect over 600,000 New York City students and millions of other residents. He organized a City wide school walk out and over 1000 kids came out to support the cause. Khaair has also been sought out as a motivational speaker, he has spoken to youth at many events including an outreach to youth at Hunter College, a panel at Columbia University, youth organizations around the city, and many protests and press conferences fighting for the people and youth of this city. Khaair enjoys supporting other youth who have ambitions of becoming young politicians. His personal goal is to run for mayor of the city of New York in 2013 elections.

Join me tonight, Monday July 12, 2010 @ 8:30pm Et. for a Special Interview with Malcolm Boxill a Bajan who has set records in the Barrow School System for the Cleanest School in Barrow County Atlanta.

My name is Malcolm Boxill and I am employed by the Barrow County Schools.I am the supervisor at S E S Elementary School.I have a staff of five employees. I began working at the school in 2006.

Three out of four years my school was awarded clean school for the cleanest school in the county,which I am so proud of.I take pride in my job and always expect the same from my workers,like the saying goes cleanliness is next to Godliness.

JOIN ME WEDNESDAY JULY 14, 2010@ 9:00PM Veteran of entertainment business Junior Forbes

Junior Forbes

A respected veteran of the entertainment business, Junior Forbes has been a pivotal figure in the development and promotion of the Caribbean musical product.
His childhood in Kingston, Jamaica, was defined by a steady diet of expression through music and today he associates many of his childhood experiences with the deep appreciation he now holds for the fundamentals of culture expressed through music.

In 1987 he formalized his presence in the entertainment business, establishing Junior Forbes Productions Inc., an artist management and production company, based in New York. Under the J.F.P umbrella Mr. Forbes managed numerous musical acts including David Vernon (Dario), DJ Natty Remo (Captain Remo), Wendell Ferraro (Junior Jazz), Dancehall Divas, (Mesa BlueMoon Records/Atlantic Records) and Reggae ambassadors, Morgan Heritage. Throughout his career he has also worked with, Dennis Brown, Freddie McGreggor, The Mighty Diamonds, Frankie Paul, Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths, Judy Mowatt, Sanchez, Wayne Wonder, Shabba Ranks, Barrington Levy, Super Cat, Buju Banton, Luciano, Sizzla, Cobra and several other Caribbean artists. visit http://www.caccus.org/pages/about_us.html

Record Heat Has Local Families Making ‘Summer Survival Kits’ for Seniors

Senior care experts advise families to protect elderly from summer health dangers

(July 8, 2010) – For most of us, record summer heat means little more than higher cooling bills and more time at the pool – but for local seniors living on their own, the consequences are far more serious. The National Climactic Data Center reports the Northeast had its warmest March, April and May in history. A stagnant June heat wave brought records for both high temperatures and total days above 90 degrees for a third of the country, stretching from Missouri to New York to the Southeast. The summer heat is already taking its toll, and this is just the start of the season.

That’s why the local senior care experts from Senior Helpers, the nation’s fastest growing in-home senior care provider, are advising families to protect aging relatives by putting together a simple Senior Summer Survival Kit. These kits are an easy, inexpensive way to make sure elderly loved ones have what they need to stay safe and comfortable during hot summer days – especially when family members may be off on vacation.

“Whether seniors are traveling themselves or staying on their own while the rest of the family is out of town, it’s absolutely vital that aging family members have the resources to be safe, happy and healthy,” says Peter Ross, CEO and co-founder of Senior Helpers. “Seniors are far more susceptible to health problems related to summer heat than any other demographic. Taking the time to prepare one of these kits to make sure loved ones have the essentials they need can make all the difference in preventing a serious situation.”http://www.seniorhelpers.com/

JULY 1 IS INTERNATIONAL REGGAE DAY
INTERNATIONAL REGGAE DAY 2010
INTERNATIONAL REGGAE DAY (IRD) is an annual July 1st media festival celebrating Jamaica’s rich cultural legacy history of quality music and global impact. July 1 is intended as a marketing platform created through the combined power of music, media and technology and IRD 2010 will be produced as a virtual media festival celebrating Brand Jamaica and the power and impact of Jamaica on international pop culture. Press Release attached is intended to be shared with your network as we invite media around the world to join in the celebration.

In support of Jamaica
International Reggae Day 2010 has been designed as a Red, Gold and Green I Love JA campaign and global reggae party hosted by Jamaica on July 1st to showcase the Best of Jamaica and global Reggae culture. Details of the I LOVE JA Campaign will be announced in June. IRD needs your support to spread the word to your fans and mobilize participation for July 1.

IRD Top 10 Facebook Polls and Top 100 Talent and Song Lists
As a part of the virtual Reggae partyIRD will publish a series of Top 10 and Top 100 talent and recording lists for 2010 intended to encourage discussion and appreciation for the depth, diversity and quality of Jamaica’s musical legacy and stimulate themed programming for July 1st. Several of the lists will be published weekly as polls in the Jamaica Observer Chat and online at http://www.facebook.com/internationalreggaeday and presented as radio specials on July 1st. IRD Facebook Poll Nominees list attached (read more)

SPECIAL GUEST Join me Thursday June 24, 2009 @ 8:30ET for Andrew Dixon former athlete and now community empowerment for kids and baseball.

Biography

About Andrew Dixon

Andrew Dixon was born March 8, 1964; born in Kingston, Jamaica, he went to historical black university Norfolk State University on a full baseball scholarship. He played four years All-American in his freshman year and was three-time MVP and the all-time stolen base leader in NSU.

He was drafted in 1986 by San Francisco Giants and played 6 years professionally. He spent 1 year in Mexico and Venezuela where he led the league two years with 73 stolen bases in the Texas League Record. For the past 15 years, Andrew has resided in Ocala, Florida.

2010 Projects

The Institute of Sports is partnering with the Andrew Dixon Foundation, Babe Ruth Baseball, Baseball Jamaica.Com, Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Royals to move the sport of baseball onto Jamaica’s Primary School Physical Education Curriculum.

These organizations are providing most importantly, technical skills training to our primary schools coaches, once our school coaches acquire these skills sets and are able to impart these techniques to our children, we believe that we have put our children in the position of been exposed the rudiments of the game in an organized and systematic way, and with our extraordinary athletic ability the possibilities are endless.

SPECIAL GUEST Join me Friday June 25, 2009 @ 9:30ET for Cali's own Indie artist and MIL Project participant your homie Nolte on Straight Talk & Motivation LIVE

From the beginning of time… man has sought out and even prayed to mythical gods for a multitude of things; the world’s riches (Plutus), love (Aphrodite), wisdom (Athena) and music (Apollo). Today, man is no less fickle than he was then. With technological advancements shortening our attention span we as a people have lost sight of what a real entertainment is. In 2010 we find Nolte as an innovator and as a purveyor of creativity; but during the years of 700 BCE, Nolte would have been a titan.

In a world where lyrical content has given way to a clever dance and a catchy chorus, some within the hip hop community have deemed this culture dead. Laughter & fun have fallen victim to the allure of drugs and violence. Some people have assimilated. Others have positioned themselves at the front of a hip hop revolution. One particular person has championed the re-birth of hip hop music. That champion is “Nolte”. Known affectionately around the California Bay Area as “The Homey Nolte”, he has pioneered a resurgence of live hip hop music! (read more)

Wednesday June 16, 2010 - Join us on Straight Talk & Motivation with DJ Gary Braner, Atlanta DJ. Find out how he does what he does and learn more about his high profile shows and more. Host Aubry Padmore & Dennis Toney

Dj Gary Braner

He is more than a DJ; he is even more than someone who creatively plays music. He is an Entertainer who can turn an event into a party - inviting even the shyest of people to become engaged! He will get you Rockin’ to Music Genres from Hip Hop, Rock, House, Old School, Reggae, and Freestyle, just to name a few. Age is never a factor and he can accommodate music genres for all occasions.

A DJ and MC with his own unique personal style, Performer, Gary Braner will walk into a nightclub and immediately attract the audience’s attention. Gary’s eclectic appearance compliments the mastery he shows in connecting his music to his audience, young or old. Whether his gigs involve him as the DJ at a Corporate Event, Nightclub or Wedding, or as a Video Jockey or MC – combining his professionalism with his highly skilled and dynamic entertainment abilities, make the venue personal to the audience, no matter what the age or genre. (read more)

The Caribbean Cultural Conference returns to Brooklyn

Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn, NY

Friday June 18 & Saturday June 19, 2010

The Caribbean music industry faces several daunting challenges and an uncertain future in today’s characteristically digital global music business. The industry, if it is to be competitive must find ways to adapt to new realities and adhere to standard operating procedures.

The 2010 staging of the Caribbean Cultural Conference under the auspices of Caribbean Heritage Month (celebrated in June) promises to bring together industry stakeholders including entertainment attorneys, artists, musicians, record label executives, as well as representatives from, SoundExchange, ASCAP, Minter & Associates LLC, and 360ARTISTS to engage in progressive dialogue with the hopes of delving into current issues affecting players in the industry, while proposing strategies that will move this valid component of Caribbean culture forward.

Although only in it’s second year, the conference has received official endorsements from the office of Brooklyn’s Borough President, Marty Markowitz, and the City of New York, Universal Music Group (UMG), Caribbean Copyright Link (CCL), COTT (Trinidad and Tobago), ECCO (St. Lucia), COSCAP (Barbados), ASCAP, and SoundExchange.

The organizers of the conference believe that in order to empower players in the Caribbean music industry, the discussion on a host of issues including those outlined here needs to begin now:

· Artist image, brand building and commercial endorsement,

· How to market your music in a digital age,

· The power of new media strategies,

· Understanding the role of the Artist Manager in today’s music business,

· The changing face of music distribution and most importantly, the future of Caribbean music in the digital age.

Produced by the Caribbean American Cultural Caucus, CCC represents a significant step in an effort to inform, and educate, while providing a platform for exploring how the Caribbean musical product can gain more ground in the international marketplace. (http://www.caccus.org/)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

IT’S JUST US RADIO SHOW RECEIVES EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Nicole Kelly shares her amazing story of will and determination

ATLANTA - May 25, 2010 – In recognition of Cystic Fibrosis Month, Nicole Kelly, one of the longest living African Americans born with Cystic Fibrosis, shares her empowering story of strength and perseverance on the It’s Just Us Radio show.

Cystic Fibrosis was once known as a “Caucasian disease”. As a result, Nicole was misdiagnosed numerous times. However, at the age of two, Nicole was taken to Long Island College Hospital were she was tested and began treatment just in time to save her life. Nicole, now 45, has a passion and a desire to share her story of hope and encouragement with as many people as she can.

Nicole will be a guest on the It’s Just Us radio show on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 9:00 pm on www.caribvoiceradio.org. Jason Lary of Jason Lary Management will be on the broadcast as well. The show will feature music by Karsten Durand (www.karstendurand.com) This broadcast is sponsored in part by Diamant Entertainment Group (http://www.diamantent.com)

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About the It’s Just Us radio show

The It’s Just Us radio show began broadcasting in June 2008 on www.caribvoiceradio.org. The show celebrates and recognizes ordinary people who are doing great things and great people doing everyday, ordinary things. The It’s Just Us radio show has a magazine style format and highlights performing artist and entertainment, medical information and human interest stories. Show guests have included but are not limited to Actor/Playwright Sergia Perez, Los Angeles, CA; Multi-Dove Award Winner Singer/Songwriter Babbie Mason, Atlanta, GA; Musician/Songwriter/Producer Corinne Morris, United Kingdom; Reggae Recording Artists Tanto Metro and Devonte, Kingston, Jamaica; and Dr. Donovan Christie, Anwan Wellness Medical Center, Atlanta, GA. www.myspace.com/itsjustusradio

ON STRAIGHT TALK & MOTIVATION, MONDAY MAY 3, 2010 - 11AM ET - VICOTR L.DAVSON Co-Founder and Executive Director Aljira

VICTOR L. DAVSON BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH Victor L. Davson is Co-Founder and Executive Director since 1983 of Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art. Under his leadership Aljira has become a vital center for creative excellence in Newark's bustling downtown arts district and the leading contemporary arts organization in New Jersey. Aljira has received major support from JPMorgan Chase Foundation, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Prudential Foundation, Johnson & Johnson, Nathan Cummings Foundation, New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. In 2001, Aljira was one of eight institutions nationwide selected to participate in the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Capital Stabilization Initiative for small to mid-size organizations. Mr. Davson received a leadership award from Prudential Foundation for his contribution to the Newark community. He was one of fifteen non-profit leaders in the arts, nationwide, selected to participate in Leadership 2000, a program of arts and economic development training for outstanding community leaders, sponsored by the Lila Wallace-Readers Digest Fund and Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, and run by faculty from the Harvard Business School. He is a graduate of The Getty Museum Management Institute class of 1997. Mr. Davson is currently a trustee of ArtPride New Jersey and a member of the Newark Museum Advisory Council to the Friends of American Art. He has served on panels for the National Endowment for the Arts, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, and in 2002 co-chaired Cultural Institutions and Community Relevance, a discussion for directors of cultural institutions at the New Jersey Association of Museums annual meeting. Recently, he was a speaker at A Professional Development Symposia for Emerging New Jersey Visual Artists organized by The Center for Latino Arts and Culture, The Rutgers ' Center for Innovative Print and Paper, and the Department of Visual Arts, Mason Gross School of the Arts. His work as an artist is in the permanent collections of The Newark Museum, The Montclair Art Museum and the New Jersey State Museum. He is the recipient of two drawing fellowships from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant and a Rutgers Center for Innovative Print and Paper fellowship. He has done graduate work in museum management at New York University Gallatin and is an alumnus of Pratt Institute.

STRAIGHT TALK & MOTIVATION FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2010 @ 9:30ET - TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERT, JACKIE MICHAEL WITH HOST AUBRY PADMORE

About Mindz in Motion

Mindz in Motion provides extensive programmes for individuals seeking career and life transformation, balance and success. Started in the UK in 2005 by founder Jackie Michael as a means to harness and develop the hidden potentials within public authorities. In 2009, they have moved to commissioning online personal and career development programmes, information products, group coaching and workshops specifically for women. Their services and products enable working mums, young female executives and the over 35s to become their best whilst maintaining a healthy work.life balance and a charismatic style. (learn more)

Women interested in becoming Internet entrepreneurs register for a FREE call http://www.mindzinmotion.com./womansplace Women seeking career & life success, wellbeing and transformation sign up and receive complimentary Ebook and weekly inspirational message -http://www.mindzinmotion.com/online-learning-opt

DIGIWAXX HOSTED 'DISTANT RELATIVES' LISTENING SESSION WITH DAMIAN "JR.GONG" MARLEY AND NAS

By Brittany Somerset

Grammy Award Winning artists Nas and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Digiwaxx Artist Supa Nova Slom, radio personalities Steph Lova from Power 105 radio and Dahved Levi from WBLS, were all on deck Thursday April 1st, 2010, to present a sneak preview of Jr. Gong and Nas' highly anticipated, collaborative album "Distant Relatives." Distant Relatives is due to be released on Universal Music in May of 2010. The private, intimate (crowded, hot and sweaty) gathering at Digiwaxx headquarters in Harlem, was packed with press, DJs, trendsters and bloggers. (read more)

ON STRAIGHT TALK & MOTIVATION APRIL 1, 2010 @ 8:30AM ET, SINGER, SONGWRITER, INDIE ARTIST -CHILTON - LIVE

The soul of Al Green. The aggression of Metallica, the fearlessness of Prince and the attitude of Johnny Cash! ChiltonMusic Project is a live music experiement that started in 2000 with Chilton and TexBukSex. ChiltonMusic Project is a live music experience that is designed to enlighten and entertain. "Music is the language of God and by extenstion the soul" says Chilton. "We have worked very hard to get this music, this band where it needs to be!" The band consists of Greg Wash on drums, Kurt Mac on bass, J Knorr on keys and Chilton on lead vocals and guitar. If live music moves your soul be sure to check out ChiltonMusic Project.

ON STRAIGHT TALK & MOTIVATION APRIL 1, 2010 @ 10AM ET, AUTHOR, SPEAKER CHRISTINE KARPINSKI - LIVE

About Christine Karpinski: Christine Karpinski is the author of How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner, 2nd Edition: The Complete Guide to Buy, Manage, Furnish, Rent, Maintain and Advertise Your Vacation Rental Investment (Kinney Pollack Press, 2007, ISBN: 0-9748249-9-2, $26.00) and Profit from Your Vacation Home Dream:

The Complete Guide to a Savvy Financial and Emotional Investment (Kaplan, 2005, ISBN: 1-4195069-1-9, $19.95). Her books, combined with her seminars, media appearances, and Web site (www.OwnerCommunity.com), help thousands of people purchase and manage their vacation homes. Today she serves as director of Owner Community for HomeAway, Inc. (www.HomeAway.com).

On "Straight Talk & Motivation" LIVE 9AM ET Wednesday March 16, 2010 - Songstress

About Tawana Lael Deep in the heart of New York City, a fresh new innovative singer/songwriter has surfaced. After years of growing and polishing, Tawana Lael is considered a triple threat in the entertainment industry and she’s quickly claiming her place on the world’s entertainment radar. Tawana Lael’s debut album “Journey To Love” is set to be released Spring of 2010. The first single “Journey To Love” was released January 2010 and debuted at No. 7 on Mediaguide/Radiowave Urban Satellite Radio; making Tawana the first Independent female artist to do so this year. To date “Journey To Love” has received well over 2000 spins on Internet, Satellite, and Terrestrial radio stations. Tawana Lael’s video’s, which can be viewed at youtube.com/tawanalael have received over 75,000 views. (read more)

JOIN ME ON STRAIGHT TALK AND MOTIVATION,

TUESDAY MARCH 30, 2010 @ 9:30ET FOR A SPECIAL EDITION WITH THE CEO OF FRASERNET.COM, MR. GEORGE FRASER. THIS WILL BE A FANTASTIC VOYAGE

George C. Fraser 3 WAYS TO FIND OUT WHO YOU ARE;

1.Listen to What Others Say. What do your parents, siblings, mentors, co-workers say about you. If you asked "Who am I?" what would they say?

2.Experience Through Practice; I was a practicing speaker & writer for years but it took me going through trial & errors to get the confidence of ...who I was.

3.Get to Know Your Father, your heavenly father, ask him who you are & He will tell you.

A filmmaker and public speaker, Reggie Bullock is a vibrant voice and accomplished role model for the youth of today. Born as the eldest of two children in the Bronx, New York, his parents were native North Carolinians who raised their family during the 60's civil rights movement. On March 15, 2009, Reggie’s short film "A War For Your Soul" was independently released on the internet, and has catapulted as a “stirring, epic and inspirational” video for today’s generation”. Over 2.5 million internet viewers have watched “A War For Your Soul” in seven months. The video has garnered praise from mayors, city leaders, youth and civic organizations from Ghana, Israel, the Caribbean, U.K. and other countries for sparking dialogue in encouraging adults to play a more active role in educating children. Watch the video on Reggie's website

ON STRAIGHT TALK & MOTIVATION MARCH 31, 2010 @ 10AM VINGATE MUSICAL SENSATION TONY BROWN -LIVE

About Tony Brown Tony Brown is a musician, songwriter, vocalist, artist and performer. He has dedicated his life to sharing the message of hope, peace and love, with blessings life has given him to share with the world. Tony has performed in Europe, Africa, North and South America, Central America and The Caribbean. With each journey and passage, with each day of his life, he has embraced his global citizenship and has tried to honor the opportunity to stand before people to enhance their knowledge of music, expression, joy, hope, love, passion and the common struggle we share in this existence.

Tony has been awarded local, regional and national awards for his music, performances, writing and singing, but he feels his greatest award has been the people he has met and the different cultures he has been honored to experience in life while traveling the world. Tony’s live performances are packed with the energy of a thousand souls that are committed to speaking truthfully, singing and dancing freely. The voice of the music is the voice of the struggles of the people and their search for hope and happiness and peace in the world.

Tony Brown’s music affects the broad spectrum of diverse social/cultural influences and is unique in its scope, encompassing a wide range of styles from old school Blues through R&B, Soul, Ska, Reggae, Jazz, Funk and Latin flavors. At the same time, Tony’s music is full of the spirit of life, entertainment, humor and joy.

The music is the conveyance of the visions of life, tastes and moods, within this life, thoughts, anger, fear, desperate need, hope, sadness, happiness, passion, fire, wisdom and the voice of heaven reaching into this world through our songs, our voices and our instruments. Tony consistently endeavors through the gift of his music to bring forth inspiring and encouraging messages of peace and love to heal this world. Blessings W: WWW.MYSPACE.COM/TBROWN608 E: SIXOEIGHTMANAGEMENT@YAHOO.COM P: (319)325-0241

Jeff Timmons began what was originally a low-key solo career after a phenomenal run with the “boy band” 98 Degrees. He was the founding member of the group, and they produced multi-platinum records (11 Million sold), 8 top ten singles, and a Grammy nomination. He then released his first solo album, Whisper That Way; the album that gave him Top 20 hits on both the Billboard and Radio & Records charts, while having the lead-off single with the same title as the most added single at radio every week leading up to its peak position. The album also produced 3 more chart-topping singles worldwide (read more)

ON STRAIGHT TALK - IN THE ZONE SESSION - Monday, May 18th, 2009 @ 8:30 PM EST, Musical guest, Anderson Armstrong aka "Blood "with host Aubry Padmore

BIOGRAPHY MR. ANDERSON BLOOD ARMSTRONG Anderson Armstrong was born on February 1, 1968 in Barbados. Andy also known as Andy "Blood" Armstrong is one of the most talented males currently on the Soca scene. Many wonder why Andy is nicknamed "Blood", but wonder no more. Young Blood was a name I got from the Mighty Gabby by accident. He could not remember my name when I first met with him and he wrote it on a cassette. At first I thought he had given me the wrong one but then I realized what he had done. I liked it and I used the name. Over time people would just call me Blood and so today that is what I use on stage." He started singing as a choirboy while at primary school. Andy began singing in local competitions back in 1983 while still in high school. At that time he made his professional debut in the Richard Stoute Teen Talent Contest. There he made it all the way to the finals performing his own compositions. That same year he participated under the guidance of his mentor, The Mighty Gabby, in Gabbys first timers Calypso Contest. The following year (1984), with the encouragement of then school teacher and tent manager, Mac Fingall, he joined The Untouchables Calypso Tent. There he shared the stage with seven time Calypso Monarch of Barbados, The Ragga-Ragga King Red Plastic Bag. In 1985, at the age of 17, Andy Armstrong became the youngest person ever to make the National Calypso Finals in Barbados. Performing under the sobriquet "Young Blood" he placed fifth in the competition which was won by The Mighty Gabby. One of his biggest career moves to date was when in 1986, he along with his friend and former school mate, George Jones became founding members of one of Barbados most prominent and one of the Caribbeans leading party bands over the last 2 decades, Square One. (learn more)

ON STRAIGHT TALK - IN THE ZONE SESSION -Monday, May 18th, 2009 @ 8:30 PM EST, Musical guest, Singer/Songwriter/Actor - Kirk Brown from Strategy The Band with host Aubry Padmore

Kirk Brown is a multitalented artiste and businessman, with a passion and love for music. As a student of the St. Michael’s Secondary School, Brown honed his musical ambitions by achieving up to Grade 5 in music theory (ABRSM). Specializing in brass instruments such as the Trumpet and Trombone and the winded saxophone, he joined his high school music band and the Barbados Youth Orchestra.
After completing High School, the opportunity presented itself for study abroad and Canada became home to the budding musician, who also had an aptitude for languages, computer technology and business. Upon returning to his native Barbados, Brown put his musical ambitions on hold and joined the tourism sector, quickly elevating to a management post in a 4-star hotel.
True to his love, Kirk jumped at the opportunity to hit the stage with the brand new band “BLAZE” in the summer of 2003, as one of the four lead vocalists. He quickly developed a love for the stage and soon left the hotel industry to focus his energies on music. However, “BLAZE” was short lived and in early 2004 Kirk was invited, by the founder of “BLAZE”, to join the Toni Norville Band as part of the front line. As an already established band with a loyal following, Brown quickly became known by fans, for his high-energy performances, undeniable sex appeal and smooth dancehall renditions.

With experience under his belt, Kirk Brown the businessman, founded his own band, ”Strategy the Band”, in November 2004 and thereafter, a recording studio, entertainment company and veejay/deejay service.
Over the years, Kirk has been the one constant in “Strategy the Band”, which has fast become a household name to locals and visitors alike. With Tejay and Justin King completing the band’s frontline, the 3 vocalists cover a wide scope of genres, including, Dancehall, Soca, Reggae, R&B, Hip Hop and Fusions (Caribbean Pop).
As a self-motivated individual, Kirk lives by the motto that “Music Knows No Limits” and a testament he is breaking the mold and paving the way for aspiring singers. Kirk Brown has performed locally, regionally and internationally and his original tracks are heating up the airways and setting the standard for locally produced music videos.
Kirk Brown’s repertoire combines many genres and fusions, to evoke every emotion, while sending thought provoking messages. As a man of many faces, Brown’s originals, mostly self-penned, show his sweet and compassionate side in songs like “Make It Right”, “The Reason Why” and “Baaby”; Soca tracks, “J’ouvert Carnival” and “Show Me” bring the high-energy performances, along with the pulsating dance track, “Shawty Get Low” and the dancehall vibe of “Stamina Daddy”. To send worthwhile messages that he himself has already learned and to generate a level of thought, he delivers “Has the World Gone Mad” and “Why oh Why” with absolute conviction and touches on the Hiv/Aids epidemic which has taken the World by storm, with awareness tracks entitled, “The Reality” and the band’s collaboration “Wrap It Up”.
Remaining humble and thankful to be doing what he loves, Kirk Brown’s music videos are creating waves for their international appeal, with “Baaby” winning him a 2009 Barbados Music Award, for Video of the Year (Male). He was also applauded for being one of the few local Soca artists to release a video in the same year as the song, for “Show Me” and the latest additions, “Shawty get Low” and “Make It Right” have not disappointed.
No talented musician is without accolades and Kirk Brown has received nominations in every Barbados Music Award since 2006, while also being picked to represent Barbados as part of a delegation of music industry executives and artistes attending the 2009 MIDEM, in Cannes, France. Most recently, he has fallen under the radar of the Barbados Tourism Authority for his contribution to the tourism industry, through entertainment/music, and has been nominated for the Tourism Awards.
Kirk Brown the artiste, the singer, the actor and businessman is fast becoming a household name and has no intentions of slowing down. Kirk Brown is definitely one to watch, as he continues to deliver hit after hit and showcase Barbadian music at its best. (Learn more)

ON STRAIGHT TALK - IN THE ZONE SESSION - Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 @ 8:30 PM EST with host Aubry Padmore

Herbert Harris
Afromerica Columnist

Herbert Harris entered Columbia University after his junior year of high school. He received a special scholarship to attend Columbia without first completing high school.

Graduating from Columbia University with a BA degree, majoring in physics, Mr. Harris did research in theoretical and high-energy physics.

Leaving the scientific arena, Herbert worked at Time Magazine in New York City before launching a freelance writing career. He teamed up with Lucien Farrar to write How To Make Money In Music, a highly popular guidebook to the music industry, published by Arco/Prentice Hall.

Herbert Harris took advantage of the New York State Clerkship Law to become a lawyer without attending law school. Harris worked in a law office, taught himself law, and passed the New York State Bar Examination. Herbert is probably the last person to be admitted to practice law in the State of New York without ever attending law school.

Retiring from his law practice, Mr. Harris pursued a full-time writing and lecturing career. He writes Thoughts For Success, a nationally syndicated newspaper column to over 200 newspapers. A collection of these newspaper articles were assembled into a book called Power Thoughts For Your Success - (Read more) http://www.afromerica.com/columns/harris/harrisbio.php

WEDNESDAY - ON STRAIGHT TALK - IN THE ZONE SESSION, wednesday, May 13 , 2009 @ 8:30pm ." KELDAMUZIK, “HARDEST WORKING DIVA IN SHOW BUSINESS” CREATES DIVADOM STRAIGHT OUT OF OAKLAND SOMETHING FOR WHICH HIP HOP FANS CAN BE THANKFUL!

Oakland- “Diva” a debut album by Keldamuzik of Oakland is something to celebrate and for which to be thankful this Thanksgiving Day, if you are a HIP HOP fan. “Diva” has hit the streets and the stores! The 18 track set from this dynamic spitzstress is a “lyrical word play” that screams the female hip-hop artist is alive and well and singing the reality of what’s for real right in the heart of Oakland.

Drawing from “life’s experiences and the work of other writers” Keldamuzik lines up tracks like “Mr. Right,” “Give You a Key,” pumpin’ it with the title track, and “girl power” anthem, “Diva.” The “Diva” album is set to explode with other hot joints like “Bay Swag” featuring Dem Hoodstarz and “Excuse Me” featuring Numskull of the Luniz

With much comfort and ease, Keldamuzik commands the stage. She is a superb mic-smith. Honing her writing since childhood days of writing fairytales to what’s happening for real on the streets, Keldamuzik, 24 has created her stories and sound that make “Diva” music for all.

“Keldamuzik” is just another example of the great talent teeming in Oakland and the Bay Area,” said Jacquie Taliaferro, founder of LaHitz Media, the LaHitz Media Film Series@ Cannes. “This kind of breakout talent can’t be held back.”

Growing up in the Bay and listening to artists like E40, 3 Times Crazy, Mac Dre and the Luniz mixed in with some of her parent’s “back in the day, day” favorites like Heavy D. Prince, TLC and Queen Latifah along with her natural talent and stage presence, Keldamuzik rekindles the flame of female hip-hop artistry to a flaming frenzy while Queen Latifah has moved on to sing pop ballards at the San Francisco Symphony. Not only is “the roof on fire,” Keldamuzik burns the house down with “Diva” and in live performances. (read more)

Thursday, May 7th, 2009 8:30pm ET on STRAIGHT TALK - IN THE ZONE SESSION - China Blak

“Hiphop is holding on by a thread.” That bold statement is how Reverse Spin recording artist ChinaBlak feels about the current state of rap music. Hip-hop has always been about people’s lives and telling stories that peered into the streets and told the truth yet it has somehow become disconnected from its roots - ChinaBlak is now a part of the game and she is that bridge over troubled waters! Equal parts spit-fire rapper and soulful singer, ChinaBlak is the deliberate and delicate balance of soul and skill that’s been missing
from the industry since Lauryn Hill laid down the mic. She’s MC Lyte meets India.Arie with some Nina Simone thrown in for good measure. ChinaBlak is the goddaughter of all that’s great about music, rolled into one. That’s “the ChinaBlak experience,” her debut project on Reverse Spin Records. http://www.chinablak.com

ON STRAIGHT TALK & MOTIVATION - Monday February 9, 2009 8:00pm Eastern

About the Author:

Gayle Lantz is President of WorkMatters, Inc., a corporate consulting firm that helps companies improve performance by growing great leaders, engaging employees, and helping people make the most of their work. Clients include NASA, Microsoft, Southern Company, MassMutual Financial Group, and Compass Bank as well as a variety of small and mid-sized businesses. Gayle is a former officer with TIAA-CREF, a national financial services organization and leading provider of retirement services in the academic, research, medical, and cultural fields. She frequently speaks to groups on issues related to personal and organizational effectiveness. Her articles and/or quotes have been featured in a variety of business publications including Harvard Management Update, Wall Street Journal Online, Human Resource Executive, Chicago Tribune, and FastCompany.com. Gayle is the publisher of My Daily Coach Calendar, the Mastermind Quick Launch Kit, and WorkMatters Tips, a free ezine for leaders available through online subscription at www.workmatters.com/signup.

About the Book:

Take the Bull by the Horns: The Busy Leader’s Action Guide to Growing Your Business…and Yourself (WorkMatters Press, 2009, ISBN: 978-09789678-1-9, $24.95) is available at select online retailers, at www.workmatters.com/books, and through special distribution in Canada. Retail, online distribution, volume orders, custom print runs and other inquiries can be directed to WorkMatters at 205-879-8494. The specific link to the page at Amazon.com that features the book is: http://www.amazon.com/Take-Bull-Horns-Business-Yourself/dp/097896781X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1232990855&sr=8-1.

ON STRAIGHT TALK & MOTIVATION - Friday February 6, 2009 8:30pm Eastern

Matthew Fraser, PhD, is a Senior Research Fellow at INSEAD. He completed graduate studies at the London School of Economics, Oxford University (Nuffield College), Université de Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne) and Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris, where he earned a doctorate in political science. He is the author of several books, including Weapons of Mass Distraction: Soft Power and American Empire (2005). A recognized media industries expert with long experience as an academic and journalist, he was Editor-in-Chief of Canada's national daily newspaper, National Post, and co-hosted a primetime national television show, Inside Media, on Canada's public all-news network, CBC Newsworld.

About the Book:

Throwing Sheep in the Boardroom: How Online Social Networking Will Transform Your Life, Work and World (Wiley, 2008, ISBN: 978-0-470-74014-9, $29.95) is available at bookstores nationwide, major online booksellers, or direct from the publisher by calling 800-225-5945. In Canada, call 800-567-4797.

For more information, please visit www.throwingsheep.com.

WEDNESDAY - ON STRAIGHT TALK - , November 26th , 2008 @ 8:00 p.m . EST. Ms. Alexander will discuss the Caribbean Business Network and how becoming a member can take your business to the next level in trying times.

Neva Helena Alexander, CEO Caribbean Business Network - the entrepreneur with Caribbean roots who has taken the initiative to be the pioneer for small businesses. Neva Helena Alexander has organized networking events and public relations exposure for businesses and professionals who have been unable to exploit the many marketing opportunities on the internet, within their local communities, nationally and internationally. Neva has been driven by her passion for the small market. She was inspired by her mother, a single parent, who from humble beginnings was able to promote herself - through trial and error like most small business people do. Neva spent the first 12 years of her life in Jamaica living in 11
different places - from Waterhouse to Coreville Gardens, Kingston Jamaica. Even in those early days Neva would be "holding school" in her community.

Today, having completed her Masters Degree in Social Science, Neva still “holds school” on weekends, giving her time free of cost to teach GED classes to immigrants in the Brooklyn and Queens community. Many of her students - skilled craft persons, hairdressers, barbers, bakers, welders, plumbers and drivers are all looking for avenues to promote themselves. A woman of many talents and passions, she took the cause of the weekend classes beyond the classroom and now into the arena of how to survive beyond the street. Caribbean Business Network was created with this base and now has members with a net worth of a few thousand to well over a million US dollars.

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Neva Helena Alexander
CEO
Network.Marketing.Education
http://www.CaribbeanBusinessNetwork.com
Our NETWORK is your NET WORTH

THURSDAY - ON STRAIGHT TALK - , November 27th , 2008 @ 8:00 p.m . EST. Yvette discusses her up and coming book scheduled for release in 2009, her life and goals delivered according to her video recount.

Yvette Maynard is a renaissance woman. Approximately two years ago Yvette had just signed onto skype because a friend told her she could talk on the web. Her first IM came from a Bajan living in Atlanta while she was in Barbados. That Instant message on the web laid the foundation for her life to be changed in a manner she never expected. From that moment on Yvette became a woman who discovered she could do it all with the right direction and support. This is her story; a quest for a life without limits drove her in just under two years to become an the owner and CEO of a Public Relations company, Internet Broadcaster, Author & Motivational Speaker, E-Administrator, and Manager for up and coming musical artist from the Caribbean and the list of accomplishments go on. To learn more about Yvette Maynard visit http://www.futurequestservices.com or http://www.evescreations.net

ELECTION DAY SPECIAL

TUESDAY - ON STRAIGHT TALK - Tuesday, November 4th , 2008 @ 9:00 a.m . EST; "Reggae Artist Cocoa Tea" talks about his new release and shares more of his thoughts with Aubry on Straight Talk & Motivation.

cocoatea COCO TEA is one of Reggae's most talented and versatile artistes. His smooth, easy-going vocal presentation (pre-recorded or live) have become his trademark, earning him wide international acclaim; with songs like "Lost MY Sonia," "Tune In" and "Rocking Dolly," becoming world anthems in Reggae land.

Admired and respected for his fine conscious recordings, COCO TEA is also known for his unwavering generosity and kindness for the less fortunate.

Born Calvin George Scott on September, 3, 1959, in Rocky Point, Clarendon, he was later schooled at the Savannah Primary school in Rocky Point and the Bustamante Junior Secondary School in Lionel Town Clarendon.

From the exposure gained by singing on church and school choirs, COCO TEA recorded his first song, "Searching In The Hills," in 1974. Only Fourteen years old and having other interests, Calvin had no plans of making music his career. "Searching In The Hills," was far from a financial success. The disappointment was keenly felt by Calvin, and so he took the music business off his mind for a while.

The next five years found COCO TEA first as a Jockey, and then as a Fisherman. It was during this time of fishing that he began structuring his music career. His training grounds were the dancehalls, where he would test his lyrics on the various Sound systems that came to play in his area.

His success in the dancehalls strengthened his purpose and encouraged him to go further, so he began writing songs and training his voice. The final push came when Rashane, his first child, was born. His need for a steady livelihood plunged him into music full time.

Two months after an impressive performance at a dancehall in December ' 83,' COCO TEA journeyed to Kingston where he met Henry "Junjo" Lawes. "Who's The Champion" and his first big hit, "Rocking Dolly," were the first products from what was to be a successful union. These songs along with "Christmas Is Coming," and "On Top Of The World," were all compiled with COCO TEA'S next big hit, "I Lost My Sonia" to produce his first album, by that name ("I Lost My Sonia"). (Read more)

WEDNESDAY - ON STRAIGHT TALK - wednesday, November 5th , 2008 @ 10:00 a.m ." KELDAMUZIK, “HARDEST WORKING DIVA IN SHOW BUSINESS” CREATES DIVADOM STRAIGHT OUT OF OAKLAND SOMETHING FOR WHICH HIP HOP FANS CAN BE THANKFUL!

ON STRAIGHT TALK - Jimmie Howard, Market Me J. Lee, an urban music marketing and promotions company based in Atlanta. Monday October 13, 2008 @ 10:00a.m EST

If good music has soul, then the soul of a man can measure just how good that music can be. Honest, determined, and passionate, Jimmie Howard has had music engrained in his soul since his childhood. Born in southwest Atlanta , from an early age he was fascinated with music. His father was a local DJ, and while he prepared for his discos, Jimmie was right at his ankles soaking in the rhythm and blues of the oldies.

After his parent separated, his family moved to Warner Robins , Ga. His father had taught him how to be a man, and he carried those qualities over into the household with his mom and two sisters. Throughout his school years, he spent a lot of his time listening to the radio and making mixed tapes—actual cassette tapes—of his favorite songs. Music was his fun time.

In 2003, he graduated from Northside High School and began school at South Georgia College in Douglas , Ga. After two years, he received his associate’s degree in allied health sciences.

In January 2006, Jimmie enrolled at Howard University to pursue a bachelor's degree in biology. While attending Howard, he worked on the student-run radio station, WHBC, on the Incense & Candles show. This experience led him to take his life in another direction toward his passion in the music industry. (read more)

ON STRAIGHT TALK - Pete Taylor 3 Founder & CEO of Atlanta Coffee House. ATLcoffeehouse.com. Wednesday October 15, 2008 @ 10:00a.m EST

Business Name:
ATL Coffee House

Business Website:
http://www.ATLCoffeeHouse-barbados.com

Tell Us About Your Business:
We are an internet company that provides the World's First "Healthy Coffees, Teas, Hot Chocolates, Lattes & All Natural Energy Drinks."

Products/Services You Offer?:
Healthy Coffees, Teas, Mochas, Hot Chocolate, Lattes & All Natural Energy Drinks
We also offer Resell & Distributorship Income Opportunities

ON STRAIGHT TALK - Coretta Fraser Director & Manager at PGM, a company that manages several business products (including Real Estate and production). Wednesday October 15, 2008 @ 10:30a.m EST

PGM, a company that manages several business products (including Real Estate and production). PGM was founded in 2006 after I had spent several years in the Investment Banking Industry.

My core expertise includes marketing, product development, positioning, advocacy, social networking, property management, start-ups and personal development.

My business activity of late also includes the ‘Green path to Balance Wealth’ network at www.balancewealth.ning.com , a social and business network with an international membership and readership. GreenPath to Balance Wealth network blog brings small business owners together to network and barter their services with each other.

In my personal time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, attending seminars, social networking with others, nature walks, reading, traveling and planning events. In other words I love to 'live' life.

ON STRAIGHT TALK - Daysahead, Contemporay Jazz sensation Steve Wright & Kim Leachman, Thursday October 9, 2008 @ 10:30a.m EST

Daysahead has opened for national and international recording artists including Al Green, Roy Ayers, Angie Stone, and many jam bands. They consistently perform numerous music festivals, theatres, clubs, and corporate dates throughout the US.

Daysahead was featured on the Capital Jazz SuperCruise (Bermuda) in September 2008 with Earl Klugh, George Duke, Patti Austin, Michael Franks, Rachelle Ferrell, Gerald Albright, The Brand New Heavies, Ledisi, Fertile Ground and a host of artists.

Formed in 2003, Atlanta, GA-based Daysahead, founded by guitarist Steve Wright (Richmond, VA) & vocalist Kim Leachman (Baton Rouge, LA), continues to chart an innovative musical course that weaves soul, rock, and jazz among other elements into a unique, melodic and at times hard-driving sound. A “Jazz-n-Roll” musical soup. While performing as electric guitarist and background singer, respectively, for Aezra Records recording artist Crea, Steve approached Kim to co-write and demo a few of his songs. After one writing session together the duo knew they were on to something special. Their single “You Move Me” was their first collaboration. Since the release of their debut cd Turning Point, Daysahead has received continual radio play throughout the USA, Europe, and Japan on college radio, npr stations, and specialty shows. Daysahead was nominated Best Duo/Group of the year by SoulTracks Readers’ Choice Awards, and Best Band & Best Album of the year by RockWired Awards.

"Turning Point is soulful and revives the spirit of the golden era of bands of the 70's & 80's...boasting a sound that criss-crosses R&B, jazz, funk and rock to create an intricate and intriguing musical stew...a sound that’s both contemporary and timeless...with an air-tight band and a bewitching front woman...” RhythmFlow

OFFICIAL WEBSITE - www.daysaheadmusic.com

MYSPACE - www.myspace.com/daysaheadmusic

CD REVIEWS & FAN REVIEWS - www.cdbaby.com/daysahead (read more)

ON STRAIGHT TALK - Author Christina Eckert - Friday October 10, 2008 @ 10a.m EST

Wacko Detox 2008: Six Ways to Remove Problematic People from Your Life This Year

Are the Wackos in your life bringing you down? Why not make this the year you get rid of them once and for all? Author Christina Eckert explains how ridding yourself of toxic acquaintances is your smartest goal yet.

N. Potomac, MD (January 2008)—It's now mid-January. Surely by this point the luster has worn off your ambition to follow through on those old standby New Year's resolutions. (Remember, you're supposed to be losing ten pounds or going to the gym or paying off that credit card debt!) Now is the time to ask yourself what might improve your life even more dramatically than these lofty goals. Christina Eckert has a suggestion. She says most people unknowingly have one particular bad habit that is piling tons of excess anxiety on top of already stressful lives. If you're one of them, you're allowing the "Wackos" you know to drive you crazy...now is the time to finally break free.

"Think about someone who regularly gives you a sick feeling in the pit of your stomach," says Eckert, author of the laugh-out-loud new self-help book Winning Against the Wackos in Your Life: How to spot them and stop them in their tracks (Larstan Publishing, May 2007, ISBN-10: 0-97768958-1, ISBN-13: 978-0-97768958-3, $14.95). "It could be a coworker or a so-called 'friend' or even a family member who is nothing more than an emotional vampire draining the life out of you. You know who your Wacko is—and you know your life would be far better off without him in it."

Wacko is the catch-all moniker Eckert uses to label the unbalanced, self-centered, and sometimes just plain mean individuals that walk among us in society. They are wolves in sheep's clothing and use hatefulness, deceit, and rage to manipulate the people around them. "Wackos are absolute displeasures to be around," she asserts. "They latch onto you like parasites and feed off of your weaknesses as long as you allow it." (Note to Editor: Please see tipsheet below for information on how to recognize Wackos.)

ON STRAIGHT TALK - Tom Bloch former CEO of H&R Block - Monday October 6, 2008 @ 9a.m EST will discuss his new book

From the Boardroom to the Classroom:
Seven Lessons Learned by CEO-Turned-Inner-City-Teacher Tom Bloch
A new book by the former CEO of H&R Block shares what he learned when he dropped out of corporate life to do something tougher and more fulfilling. Stand for the Best reveals some hard truths about America, illuminates the joys of pursuing one's passion, and challenges the rest of us to give back to our troubled nation.

Kansas City, MO (October 2008)—Society expects people who have it all to be complacent. Those who achieve or inherit wealth, power, and a fantastic life are expected to coast along contentedly, cushioned by a pillow of plentitude. But this is an unfair stereotype, asserts Tom Bloch, son of the co-founder of tax preparation giant H&R Block. Many of the "haves" do strive to lift up the "have nots." And as America struggles with issues that grow ever more daunting—rising gas prices, increasing home foreclosures, crime, poverty, and a soul-crushing wave of general anxiety and discontent—many others will need to follow their lead. (read more)

ON STRAIGHT TALK - Founder & CEO , Toronto Lime.com Inc., Jef - Thursday October 9, 2008 @ 10a.m EST

Originally from South Trinidad (Cedros/Point Fortin), Jef founded the world's very first Caribbean entertainment portal back in 1996. Since its inception, Toronto-Lime.com has grown into the most popular entertainment website of its kind; now attracting over 100,000 'unique' visitors and generating more than 8,000,000 hits daily. In 2004 the website was nominated for 'Best Urban Website' by UMAC and was also named 'Website of The Year' at the Canadian Caribbean Awards. In two consecutive years (2006 & 2007), Toronto-Lime.com was honoured with the 'Favorite Soca Website' award by the SAO International Soca Awards. The site is not only currently ranked the number one Caribbean website, but is also ranked amongst the top 6,000 websites globally, according to market researchers. (read more)

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ON STRAIGHT TALK - Founder & CEO , Yasmin Anderson-Smith., Tuesday September 30, 2008 @ 10:30 a.m EST

Yasmin Anderson-Smith, MCRP, AICI is President and CEO of KYMS Image International, LLC. Yasmin brings to image consulting, her vision, passion and commitment to excellence. When training, coaching or consulting, she prides herself in creating memorable results for people, organizations and events by influencing positive change and dynamic transformation

After  completing her post-graduate education in City and Regional Planning at Howard University, Yasmin practiced land use planning in Virginia and Maryland and was Regional Manager for historic properties owned by a nationally acclaimed, government agency. Pursuing a career change, Yasmin studied advanced image consulting and professional development training in Great Britain. She studied at the prestigious London Image Institute under the direction of certified image masters, Lynne Marks, AICI, CIM and Rosemarie Williams, TFIC. Yasmin subsequently acquired her image consulting certification through the Association of Image Consulting International. (Read more)

ON STRAIGHT TALK - Founder & CEO CSB Management Group, Charline Bowden., Wednesday October 1, 2008 @ 9a.m EST

CSB Management Group was established in 2006. The President & CEO has an extensive background in administration management and consulting. A decade of experience has formed CSB Management Group, an agency recognized for providing its clients comprehensive management and consulting services in the areas of artist and career development. CSB Management Group is guided by a mission to provide professional services designed to inspire others to take active steps toward their goal.

CSB Management Group provides full management services. We are the movers, motivators and communicators that work with everyone who has a stake in the artist's career. The objective is to make sure everyone is effectively and passionately pulling together to make the artist shine. (learn more)

ON STRAIGHT TALK - Founder & CEO , Victory Waters., Wednesday October 1, 2008 @ 10a.m EST

Welcome to the talk show for the not-so-everyday individual. A show hosted by Victory Waters from the comfort of her living room. Some find it truly amazing that the show, which started officially in September of 2006, has gained a great underground reputation. In particular, most are in awe how Victory creates the show from her small desk, laptop, webcam, microphone and phone line. Yet there is no one like her. Victory's conversational-style interviews with celebrities like Lenny Williams, Melba Moore, Adina Howard, T-Rexx, Bernie Mac, Tony Terry, Lelee (SWV), Coko (SWV), Isaac Agyeman, and Jean Claude-LaMarre has even gained her accolades from her media peers.

Politics, religion, sexual issues, controversy - Victory Waters SPEAKS! about it all!  Is she irreverent? Absolutely! Would she have it any other way? Absolutely NOT!

ON STRAIGHT TALK - Founder & CEO , Caribbean World News Inc., Thursday October 2, 2008 @ 10a.m EST

Felicia Persaud is founder of the minority-certified news, PR and advertising agency, Hard Beat Communications, Inc and of CARIBID 2010, the campaign to get Caribbean nationals their own category on the U.S. Census form.

She was born in Guyana and migrated to New York City several years ago and almost immediately continued her journalism career with a focus on immigration. Felicia has worked in the mainstream, Caribbean and Black Press before launching the syndicated Caribbean World News Network in 2004, to fill the void for a daily news service in the Caribbean overseas market.

The daily news service serves thousands on any given day and is now syndicated on radio across the US, on Whatz Up TV in NYC, on several websites and on Tempo TV across 26 Caribbean islands.

Felicia is now sought consistently by many Caribbean media, including radio and local cable television shows and has appeared on CNN International as well as the BBC. (read more)

ON STRAIGHT TALK - FE VILLAR-JACOLBE, RN, Graduate, Long Term Care Leadership Institute, which was developed by the Foundation for Quality Care, a non-profit research and educational foundation affiliated with the New York State Health Facilities Association. Thursday October 2, 2008 @ 10:30a.m EST

Graduated with honors in Academic and Clinical Excellence (Read article)

·         Started as a Staff Nurse, became a Head Nurse, a Nurse Manager, a Nurse Educator, an Asst. Director, and presently Acting Director of the Department of Staff Education, Training, & Research.

·         Experienced Nurse in O.R., E.R., Medical-Surgical Unit, Critical Care Unit, Medical & Surgical Intensive Care Units, Trauma Unit, & HIV/AIDS Units.

·         Developed and implemented Clinical and Non-Clinical Orientation Programs.

·         Developed and implemented a Nursing Preceptorship Program.

·         Developed and implemented Nursing Competency Tools.

·         Developed Patient Teaching Materials/Tools.

·         Developed tools for Monitoring Quality Improvement Projects.

·         Assisted in developing and implementing Plan of Corrections (Post-CMS Surveys).

ON STRAIGHT TALK - Personal Finance Guru, Eric Tyson., Friday October 3, 2008 @ 10a.m EST

Eric Tyson, MBA, is one of the nation's best-selling personal finance book authors and has penned five national bestsellers (he is also the only author to have four of his books simultaneously on BusinessWeek's business book bestseller list). His Personal Finance For Dummies (Wiley) won the Benjamin Franklin Award for the Best Business Book of the Year. He is also the author of Investing For Dummies and coauthor of Home Buying For Dummies and Real Estate Investing For Dummies, among other titles. Eric is a former columnist and award-winning journalist for the San Francisco Examiner. His work has been featured and quoted in hundreds of local and national publications and media outlets. He was also a featured speaker at a White House conference on retirement planning. A dynamic and provocative speaker, he has spoken at many corporations and nonprofits. His educational background includes a bachelor's degree in economics from Yale and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

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NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS (DCA) HITS THE STREETS TO ISSUE ADVICE, NOT VIOLATIONS

DCA’s 6th Annual “Business Education Day” Teams Fan Out Across the City to Educate Businesses on Consumer Protection Laws

ON STRAIGHT TALK - Consumer Affairs Commissioner, Jonathan Mintz, Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 8a.m EST



On Thursday, September 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) will hit the streets in 15 retail neighborhoods in all five boroughs to educate businesses about City consumer protection and licensing laws for its 6th Annual Business Education Day. Commissioner Jonathan Mintz will kick off the day at 9:30a.m. on Delancey Street at Clinton Street on the Lower East Side . DCA staff, including inspectors, will visit local businesses throughout the City to point out potential violations. However, instead of issuing fines, the DCA teams will answer questions, provide informational materials in multiple languages and share compliance tips with approximately 1,000 businesses Citywide. DCA teams will be joined by colleagues from the Department of Small Business Services, elected officials, and local business and community groups. For more information please contact: Elizabeth A. Miller Press SecretaryNew York City Department of Consumer Affairs42 Broadway, 8th floorNew York, NY 10004 212- 487-4283212- 487-4282 (Fax) www.nyc.gov/consumers

ON STRAIGHT TALK - Alex Green Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m EST

About the Author:

Alexander Green is Investment Director of The Oxford Club, a division of Agora that is dedicated to building and preserving the wealth of its members, independent of Wall Street's influence. Green currently writes for The Oxford Club Communique, Oxford Insight, and Spiritual Wealth newsletters. He has been profiled on Forbes.com and recently appeared on The O'Reilly Factor.

Agora, Inc., is an international publisher of some of the most important print and online financial newsletters investors read, with topics from stockpicking to exchange-traded funds and including the influential Daily Reckoning. With over one million readers around the world, Agora has its finger on the pulse of what investors need and how they want to learn it. Agora's books, like its 40 successful publications, offer a modern marketplace for news and breakthrough ideas that celebrate the virtue of thinking independently while helping investors succeed. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, Agora has a large international reach with offices worldwide.

For more information, please visit investmentu.com

About the Book:

The Gone Fishin' Portfolio: Get Wise, Get Wealthy...and Get on with Your Life (Wiley, September 2008, ISBN: 978-0-470-11267-0, $27.95) is available at bookstores nationwide, major online booksellers, or direct from the publisher by calling 800-225-5945. In Canada, call 800-567-4797.

ON STRAIGHT TALK - Dr Anita Davis- Defoe, Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 9:00am EST

Dr. Defoe is The Afia Development Corp, of which Caribbean Women Today is a part, is a group of social entrepreneurs committed to improving the quality of life for people of Caribbean descent, particularly women and girls.

She is also a certified Career Coach, Grant Writer with over ten million dollars of successful grants written and the Author of a Novel, "Tropical Escapes" The Afia Development Corp, through its Caribbean Women Today initiatives, seeks to help Caribbean Women everywhere begin to live with more joy, fulfillment and inner peace. Since 1996, Dr. Anita DeFoe has worked to uplift women and that work continues. She will discuss her current book "Tropical Escapes" and her recent conference /workshopwith women in the Island of Barbados. visit http://www.caribbeanwomentoday.net for more details.

Soulfege - Scheduled for interview on Straight Talk

Monday September 22, 2008 @11AM EST