The Caribbean could become a major global technology centre if the region's professionals engaged in the field were to unite around such a vision.
Barbadian businessman Andrew Jemmott, Managing Director of Caribbean Webcast Inc. (formerly The Caribbean Streaming Network), said regional populations ought to graduate from being mere consumers of cutting edge technology to creators and innovators in it.
Jemmott asserts that the convergence of technology and the global supply chain for products and services offers a huge opportunity for entrepreneurs to "leap frog into the global marketplace without having to board airliners and deal with the hassles of securing visas to do business with nations across the globe."
Jemmott, a Bimventures entrepreneur, considers that the time has come for the technological bar in the region to be raised to enhance the profile of the Caribbean across the world. The first step, he says, is the formation of symbiotic relationships among the technological providers in the Caribbean to ensure they are all working towards the same goal of innovation and creativity in the sector (read more)
Join Aubry Padmore on "The REal Book Talk" with special guest Best Selling Author, Eric Tyson "Personal Finance in Your 20s For Dummies®" Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 8:30 p.m, EDT
The “Real-World” Money Rules for Recent College Grads:
Eleven Ways to Save More and Spend Less When You’re Starting Out
In Personal Finance in Your 20s For Dummies®, bestselling author Eric Tyson offers expert financial advice that will help recent college grads lay a strong financial foundation.Hoboken, NJ (May 2011)—When the financial crisis swept the nation, it left a trail of destruction from sea to shining sea. One reason it caused so much devastation is because at the time many Americans were living paycheck to paycheck, financing purchases they couldn’t afford.
And while many Americans have finally gotten wise to the importance of saving a buck—today, the personal savings rate is in the 5 percent range—Eric Tyson wishes it hadn’t taken a crisis to make the message sink in. And he’s adamant that younger Americans learn from the free-spending, debt-accumulating mistakes of folks of all ages. And there’s no better time to master a frugal mind-set than when you start to spread your adult wings right out of college.
“For most young people, the first time they taste complete financial independence is when they graduate college,” says Tyson, author of Personal Finance in Your 20s For Dummies® (Wiley, 2011, ISBN: 978-0-470-76905-8, $12.99). “And it’s not unusual to go a little crazy and start buying—or financing, as the case may be—what you want.
The Mighty Sparrow Debuted his new album at J&R Music World on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 between 12:30pm and 2pm, EDT. Stay tuned for the highlights and video compliments of Caribvoiceradio.
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Join Aubry Padmore on "The REal Book Talk" with special guest Georgian Terry Authors of "The Amazing Race to Entrepreneurial Freedom" " Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 8:30 p.m
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO (November 29, 2010) - A Trinidad and Tobago-based entrepreneur has achieved the distinction of having her first publication become a No. 1 Bestseller on two leading internet websites.
Georgina Terry, FCCA, author of The Amazing Race to Entrepreneurial Freedom, reports that the new business book became a No. 1 best seller on October 28, 2010 on top shopping websites www.amazon.co.uk and www.amazon.com in the Business Plans and Entrepreneurship categories.
Pointing out that approximately 40 to 50% of new businesses fail within the first four years of operation, Terry says her mission is to dramatically reduce this 'scary' statistic.
Terry, the Chief Executive Officer of Business and People Development Associates Limited, is originally from England and before arriving in Trinidad in 2001, worked for The Economist and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Terry says "most books and discussions about starting a business focus on getting the business ready for success, such as in the preparation of business plans, and financial projections," however she suggests that whilst this is extremely important and necessary, the major component - that the entrepreneur must be ready before they start their business - is often overlooked. (learn more click here >>>)
Join Aubry Padmore with special guest Gloria Lewis & Dale Davis Authors of "Culture Schock" Monday, May 16, 2011 at 8:30 p.m
The scene is set in the Caribbean (Barbados), where a young woman of humble upbringing has caught the eye of a (Bajan=American) Young Man, who ignited her imagination with stories of American Dreams. This wasn’t the first time she had heard wonderful stories about America; she had seen the American TV Shows and heard those wonderful stories throughout her entire young life. Like most everyone on the small island of Barbados, at that time, she had learned to admire America; so when this young man offered her a life of ‘Milk and Honey’, full of excitement and wonder, in a new world, where all of her dreams could come true; it was easy to say yes.
The book goes on to tell a story of how a young, naïve girl, was suddenly forced into Woman-hood and how she was forced to face the truth about humanity and forced to confront the realities of her life in the United States versus the romantic dreams of her childhood. The lessons she learned, shed light on her youth, as well as the contradictions and ironies of life on a tiny and humble island in the Caribbean versus her life in a big, powerful and proud Super Power of a nation. Was moving to America the correct decision? Will she prosper and realize the American Dream? Has the life she found in the United States better than the life she abandoned in Barbados? Does the romance pan out? Does this dashing, young ‘Prince Charming’ on the shiny white horse turn out to be her ‘Knight in Shining Armor?’ Now that so many years have passed, what lessons has she learned? What wisdom does she have to share?Get ready for a trip to the Amusement Park… Prepare for the greatest little side s
how you’ve ever witnessed. Get ready for a walk through the Fun House, where you will gaze into a mirror and take a look at yourself, but the reflection you see will be distorted, compared to the one you are accustomed to. You are about to take the emotional rollercoaster ride of a life time! Don’t be afraid; because throughout all of the emotional ups and downs, you will feel the strength, the faith and the determination. You will know that failure is not an option! You will witness the lessons learned and eventually, the solutions will become clear and you will see hope on the horizon and inspiration will rise, like the sun rises to bring warmth to a cold world! http://thechangetheworldmovement.com/2011/05/culture-shock/
Join Aubry Padmore with special returning virtual drive by guest on "The REal Book Talk" Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 8:30pm
I’m excited to launch Catapult Your Career, a Virtual Bootcamp for leaders, next week. It’s designed to help leaders who are rethinking their career (for whatever reason) or who just want to be more strategic about how they move forward in their career/business.
We start April 19 and go 6 weeks. You can find details at:
http://www.catapultyourcareer.com/bootcamp
There you can also listen to a replay of a teleseminar I did last week. I’m pleased with all the positive response I’ve received.
Feel free to spread the word to anyone you know who might benefit. We start soon!
Thanks!
Gayle
St Lucia airport closed after crash Stabroek News, Guyana: The Caribbean Media Corporation says that the George Charles Airport on the outskirts of Castries, St Lucia remained closed today after a small aircraft crashed while attempting to land.
JOIN Host Aubry Padmore, Thursday April 7, 2011 @ 8:30pm, ET on "THE REAL BOOK TALK SHOW" as I interview Barbadian Born Author Kathy Ann Ellott who recently launched her second book in New York.
I was born March 11, 1973 in Barbados, West Indies. I attended Workman’s Primary school and went on to Springer Memorial High School. During the early stages of my pregnancy, I migrated to the USA in the winter (March) of 1994 with my mother and my step-father and in October gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. After my daughter’s father, residing in Barbados, decided he was no longer man enough to support his daughter, I was immediately forced to join the welfare line.
After countless disappointments trying to make ends meet I decided school was the only alternative to improve my life. I attended Jon Louis Beauty School and gained a cosmetology license only to realize my heart was not into hair. After some intensive thinking, I enrolled in the Business Administration program at Drake Business School in 1999. I graduated Valedictorian and went on to my first career journey as a Financial Aid Advisor. My urge to work more directly with students pushed me to accept the position as an Admission Representative. This field allowed me to plan people’s careers. I was now changing lives by presenting the importance of education and using my life as a testimony. Metropolitan College of New York is where I acquired my BA degree in Business Management. Currently I am pursuing my Master’s Degree in Business Leadership-General at Capella University. (read morea bout Kathy here>>>)
New immigration abuse claims against Barbados
www.caribbean360.com
Even as controversy brews over allegations that a Barbadian female immigration officer sexually assaulted and verbally abused a Jamaican woman, three Jamaican young men are claiming they were also mistreated and beaten.
Barbadian Born Author Kathy Ann Ellott to launch second book in New York
I was born March 11, 1973 in Barbados, West Indies. I attended Workman’s Primary school and went on to Springer Memorial High School. During the early stages of my pregnancy, I migrated to the USA in the winter (March) of 1994 with my mother and my step-father and in October gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. After my daughter’s father, residing in Barbados, decided he was no longer man enough to support his daughter, I was immediately forced to join the welfare line.
After countless disappointments trying to make ends meet I decided school was the only alternative to improve my life. I attended Jon Louis Beauty School and gained a cosmetology license only to realize my heart was not into hair. After some intensive thinking, I enrolled in the Business Administration program at Drake Business School in 1999. I graduated Valedictorian and went on to my first career journey as a Financial Aid Advisor. My urge to work more directly with students pushed me to accept the position as an Admission Representative. This field allowed me to plan people’s careers. I was now changing lives by presenting the importance of education and using my life as a testimony. Metropolitan College of New York is where I acquired my BA degree in Business Management. Currently I am pursuing my Master’s Degree in Business Leadership-General at Capella University. (read morea bout Kathy here>>>)
Barbados Black Pearl Party Cruises set to receive first Guests this week on board the “Jolly Roger 1”
Barbadians are all excited about the return of the vessel to Barbados, you'll recall this
vessel was created off Petit Martinique in 1969 - the vessel's underbelly is now restored via Epoxy Resin, it underwent extensive renovations in Jamaica.
Fully approved, it is now ready to receive Visitors for an inaugural voyage of Tuesday
15 March from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm – with more sail days expected, Tuesdays and
Thursdays as part of the regular schedule.
Just late last week - passengers on board the “Jolly Roger 1” were ferried along part of the Bajan coastline and paused outside of the Hilton as many curious onlookers sought to catch a closer glimpse of the famous boat.
A test run was performed over the weekend with members of the Barbados Rally Club,and a fantastic time was had by all – they can't wait to book another cruise on board Barbados's most popular party vessel!
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On Straight Talk & Motivation, join host, Aubry Padmore : Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 8:30pm, ET with special guest, 17 year old Ebony Good shares her story of her drive to assist people with Diabetes in Barbados.
Since moving to Barbados in August, she has caught the attention of professional local musicians/producers and is currently about to start production on her demo
Ebony is 17 years old and loves nothing more than to perform in front of an audience of any size. She is a triple threat- writes lyrics/music, sings and plays the piano. She wrote the lyrics and music of her new song called 'Stand Up' that she's going to debut on April 10, 2011 at the charity concert she is planning to raise awareness and money for the Barbados Diabetes Foundation.
Some of her musical achievements to date include:
- She started playing piano at the age of 8 years old
- Has performed acapella at weddings, church services and school events since she was 12 years old.
- In 2007/2008, she performed in the school band and sang in the vocal ensemble in front of an audience of over 1000 people in Ottawa and Niagara Falls, Canada.
- Competed for the first time in the Peel Music Festival in Ontario representing the Oakville Academy of Arts and placed third.
- Has performed with renowned Canadian pianist, accompanist, conductor and director Danny McErlain two years in a row at a recital for an audience of 500 to 1000 guests. Her rendition of the "Halleluiah" song by Leonard Cohen gained her a standing ovation and compliments from her vocal coach on her ability to engage and touch the audience with her God given talent.
- In December 2010, performed " Christmas must be something more" by Taylor Swift at the Codrington Christmas Concert.
Join Aubry Padmore, Author, Speaker & Host, interviews Chef Apple, Wednesday, october 6 at 8:00pm ET. She will be discussing FOOD :) and much more.
Chef Apple is an accomplished Executive Chef, Restaurant Consultant, Photographer, Cookbook Author and Designer based in Baltimore, Maryland. She has cooked for many notable celebrities, personalities and public figures to include: Tom Clancy (Best-selling author) – who swears by her Chilean Sea bass, Michael Phelps (Olympic Gold Medalist and World Record holder), The Prime Minister of The Bahamas; The Right Honorable Hubert A. Ingraham, The Ambassador of The Bahamas Embassy in Washington, DC; C. A. Smith, David Copperfield – Illusionist.
Chef Apple is also the Creator and Owner of 6 Acres-Fancy & Staple: Catering and Desserts, a full service catering company located in Baltimore City, Maryland specializing in elegant food and artistic presentation. Led by Chef Apple, 6 Acres-Fancy & Staple has an accomplished culinary team of inventive chefs who rise above the expectations of each client’s palette with menus that present engaging flavors.
Apple attended Aquinas College and has experience and skills in Cuban, Italian, French, American, Latin, Spanish, Caribbean, Bahamian, Vietnamese, Mediterranean, Japanese, Chinese and fine-dining cuisine along with other skills such as hiring, training and managing kitchen staff, creating programs that improve quality control, efficiency and resource allocation with primary focus on profitability. (read more) about Chef Apple.
Join Author, Speaker & Publisher, Aubry Padmore for an Empowerment hour of mass proportions with Senior Pastor Maureen Williams of Oasis Ministries and Senior Editor of Called Magazine. Sunday, October 3, 2010 @ 3pm Et. We will be discussing the Womens event coming up October 7th in Atlanta Georgia
The Founder - Pastor Maureen Williams
Pastor Maureen Williams is the founder of The Daughters of Judah, Inc.; Senior Pastor of Oasis International Worship Center, in Stone Mountain, GA; and Senior Editorial Pastor for CALLED Magazine, a global publication for female pastors and women in ministry. Since responding to her call to ministry in 1990, Pastor Maureen has traveled across the United States and Central America ministering at conferences and seminars. Her outreach ministry has brought transformative Bible studies into homes, beauty salons, women’s shelters, and the market place. An encourager and motivator, Pastor Maureen is anointed to shepherd ministerial leaders — inspiring them to excel and fulfill their divine purpose.
She is sought after for her electrifying and candid approach to teaching the Word. Practical and relevant, her biblical teaching is life changing and brings deliverance, healing, and restoration. Pastor Maureen is also the founder of Yarah School of Ministry, a training institute for ministerial leaders; and S.I.P.S. (Sculptured In Palace Style), a mentoring program designed to build the self esteem of young girls.
Pastor Maureen began her secular career as a school teacher, and later climbed the corporate ladder in the investment banking industry. During her twenty plus years in corporate America, she held several executive positions, most recently as Group Vice President of Client Services. During her tenure, she exemplified effective Christian leadership, and showed an uncanny ability to develop leaders, and mentor “diamonds in the rough.”
Pastor Maureen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, and a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies. She is the proud mother of three adult children.
Her resounding message is “Christ in you, the hope of Glory.”http://www.thedaughtersofjudah.org/founder.php
The It’s Just Us radio show
Thursday, September 30, 2010 @ 9:00 pm et with your host Charlene Bowden
The Spotlight’s on….Ava Simone Collier
Ava is currently the Editor-in-Chief of Trendsetters to Trendsetters Magazine, an Atlanta-based publication. Trendsetters to Trendsetters Magazine (T2T) is a phenomenal publication which spotlights celebrated trendsetters and the trendsetters that are up and coming and on the move. Ava is passionate about her work at T2T and feels blessed and fortunate to work with such an incredible team. In addition to her Editor-in-Chief responsibilities, Ava is also the Celebrity Correspondent at T2T. She has interviewed such notables as Susan L. Taylor, formerly of Essence Magazine; Cathy Hughes (Radio/TV One); Lamman Rucker from Meet the Browns; Dr. Steven Perry, Educator and CNN Educational Correspondent; gospel recording artist, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Judge Mablean, Actors Malik Yoba, Terri Vaughn and Quinton Aaron, R&B group, evert II; successful author and publicist, Terrie Williams; popular syndicated radio host,Tom Joyner and his co-host, Sybil Wilkes; former NFL Carolina Panther star, Mike Minter; former teen singing sensation, Stacy Lattisaw; BET’s CEO, Debra Lee and the Academy Award winning comedian and actress, Mo’Nique and stars of Meet the Browns, David and Tamela Mann. Ava will also be wearing the hat of talk show hostess with the In Rhythm with Ava Collier Show. She will be bringing her celebrity interviews from the pages of T2T Magazine to film. In Rhythm with Ava Collier will give her audience a unique and interesting peek into the lives of some of our favorite celebrities, while also spotlighting many unsung trendsetters throughout our community. www.trendtotrendmag.com
Featured Artist ...Gloria Ry’ann
Not since Minnie Ripperton has there been a more enchanting songstress with a glass-shattering high octave vocal-range. This show-stopping beauty Gloria Ry’ann is riding on the success of her current single releases “O.M.G.” and "Back With You". Gloria is the treasured find for today’s music lovers. Entertaining crowds large and small across the country, Gloria has performed with the likes of Pop Princess Rihanna, Oscar -winner, Jennifer Hudson, legends Ashford & Simpson, Patti Labelle and the late Teddy Pendergrass.
Gloria has appeared on,The Today Show, 106th & Park, The Monique Show, The Tom Joyner Morning Show, The Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony and MTV European Music Awards as a supporting vocalist and as a soloist.
"Music is the fabric of my soul. ” Gloria says.
A Chicago south side native, Gloria grew up with a love of music that was fostered by her mother who encouraged her to sing and perform for family and friends.
Back then, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder and Teena Marie were among the vocal heroes of young Gloria who soon began lessons with the world renowned composer Dr. Lena Mc Lin. Over time, Dr. Mc Lin helped Gloria nurture her skills as an artist that gave her the confidence to relocated to New York City and focus on her music career. "I knew moving to New York would be my push to pursue my dreams to make them my reality."
http://www.myspace.com/gloriaryann
Her determination is paying off. Emerging as a dynamic vocalist, with a four octave range Gloria Ry’ann has been featured throughout the country as a headlining music act. Her music has found a home on radio stations around the world. Listeners are flocking to her sound and performances that convey a style which Gloria describes as “positive, vibrant, classy, sensual, and sometimes naughty.”Special Interview with Stefan “The Scientist” Moss
Artists thrive on creativity and their ability to think outside the box. Many use stage names to show a different side of themselves as a way to express their inner creative genius. But for Stefan 'The Scientist" Moss, it goes deeper than that. Born on the tiny island of Grand Bahamas, Stefan was blessed with a unique gift.
...Eager to expand his musical horizons, Stefan relocated to Tennessee in 1998 and began writing songs and traveling with legendary trumpeter turned gospel recording artist Phil Driscoll, and Phil’s son, Jamie. Remaining artistically focused, Moss took a brief hiatus from music and while completing his undergraduate studies in Chemistry and Biology, he took to poetry and oil painting as a way to express his creative talent. The tragic murder of his father in 2000, however, forced Stefan to return to his island home and leave the smoky mountains of Tennessee behind. While in the Bahamas, he established Solomon’s Minds, an art/science organization that focuses on cultural development and green awareness. In pursuit of higher education, Moss left the Bahamas again in 2003 completing his Master’s degree in Environmental Science in 2005. However, the two years of rigorous scientific study were coupled with frequent trips to Nashville, where he met up with 2X Grammy nominated hip hop group GRITS, and co-wrote their hit "HITTIN CURVES". The song would thrust Moss into the International spotlight as it garnered him his first Dove Award and position him in history books as the first Bahamian to walk away with the coveted trophy.
Learn more about Stefan in the October edition of In The Zone Magazine.
http://www.globalvillagebookpublishing.com/inthezone/index_08.htmlFor guest consideration send emails to itsjustus@mail.com
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Join Aubry Padmore, Author, Speaker & Host, interviews Michael Grant and Dennis Seaton of Musical Youth for Monday, Sept 27 at 8pm ET. The guys will be talking about the TV One "Unsung" episode focusing on Musical Youth which will air on October 4, 2010
Musical Youth Biography
“This Generation Rules the nation with version”
The year was 1982 and with these triumphant words, five school kids from Birmingham named Dennis, Michael, Kelvin, Patrick and Junior launched themselves on an unsuspecting public and into pop history as ‘Pass the Dutchie’ surged to number 1 in the UK within two weeks of release and went on to sell millions of records all around the world.
‘Pass the Dutchie’ even went as far as reaching the Billboard 100 topping out at number 10 in the USA chart, becoming reggae music’s first top 10 hit in that country.
For the next three years the hits kept on coming as the boys brought reggae out of the ghettos and into pop mainstream with singles like ‘The Youth of Today’, ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’, ‘Heartbreaker’ , ‘007’ , ‘Tell Me Why’ , and ‘Sixteen’ as well as two albums The Youth of Today’ and ‘Different Style’.
They toured and travelled throughout the world, exchanging numbers with Michael Jackson, had Stevie Wonder write a song especially for them, Irene Carra (Flashdance) and Jody Wotley (Shalamar) both sang on Sixteen, whilst also duetting with Latoya Jackson. (Read more)
Join Aubry Padmore, Author, Speaker & Host, interviews Author & Speaker, Sandy Daley Monday, Sept 27 at 8:30pm ET. She will be discussing her new book "Whose Vagina Is It, Really".
Press release!
"Whose Vagina Is It, Really?", the single girl's guide to sexual freedom has got many a tongues wagging. The Streethype newspaper columnist and radio personality, is known for her "in your face," "no holds bar," style of writing has many women and men waiting anxiously to hear what she has to say about love, sex, and relationship. The single mother of two discuss issue about herself, her escapdes and experiences. She hopes that women and men will learn from her mistakes.
"I have made a lot of mistakes and have been with men who should not even have a chance to shine my shoes, yet I jumped into those situations blindly. There are many things in this book that will shock a lot of folks, but I am not ashamed of my past as I am a human being" she says. What does "The Daily News" think of her book?Learn more visit her website @ www.sandydaley.com owww.whosevaginaisitreally.comr
Join Aubry Padmore, Author, Speaker & Host, interviews Andrew Jemmott, CEO, ICon Studios, Barbados on Friday, Sept 24 at 8:00pm ET. The guys will be talking about Icon Studios & Caribbean Streaming Network and more.
Andrew's aspiration is to pursue a career which involves and requires the use of scientific analysis and techniques to fuse with the virtual world of 3 Dimensional representations, visual arts, internet media, film with technology.
The knowledge base for this goal has been fostered by the Barbados Education System and personal pursuits in reading, experimentation and physical interaction with modern media.
This process is still ongoing, however, as a 3D Artist and Managing Director, He has brought futuristic, innovative and inconceivable ideas to life, through his “Swiss Army Knife” like versatility, to the group of companies.
As previous member of the organisations such as Barbados Cadet Corps, Environmental Club, Junior Achievement Program, Key Club, Queens College Basketball Team, he has acquired a respect for authoritative figures and their accompanied protocols. In addition he had an opportunity to experience leadership and realise the importance of wise decisions and time management. Therefore he is able to execute task in a disciplined and methodical manner and make responsible directions for a team.Andrew Jemmott’s Specialties:
•Programming languages - Visual Basic Scripting, Action Script,
•Rendering Technologies - Mental Ray, Pixar’s Renderman, Brazil RenderMan
•3D/2D Graphics Tools - Softimage XSI, 3D StudioMax, Alias Maya, Adobe Master Collection Suite, AutoCAD.
• Specialization - 3D modelling, lighting, digital set design, photorealistic HDRI lighting, graphics design, motion design, animation, interactive streaming.
•Platforms Windows, Linux, Mac OSX
JOIN ME ON STRAIGHT TALK & MOTIVATION MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20,2010 @ 8:30PM, ET. INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR & FILM MAKER DANIELLE EARLE
Born in the Bronx, Danielle Earle has always had a huge admiration for Film Directing and Animation.
After graduating at the Academy of Art University in 2008, and receiving a BFA in Animation and Visual Effects, Danielle was interested in taking her creativity to the next level. In 2010, Danielle formed her own producing company called PL Entertainment.
PL Entertainment is an independent film production company that produces film, music videos, and interviews some of the best unsigned artists in New York, California and the UK for the popular web series, "On The Scene." Danielle has interviewed such artists as; 6 Day Riot, Elizabeth and Catapult, Bess Rogers, Stacy Clark, The Veils, Paper Raincoat, Greg Holden, Alex Wong, Rachel Browne, Age of Rockets, Tim Blane, Joy Ike, Cameron Blake, Dana Alexandra, Jukebox The Ghost, and Amber Rubarth.
Since the premiere in March, 2009, the show has gain over 45,000 views worldwide. The Six Day Riot interview gained over 15,000 views online, which became the top rated interview for PL Entertainment. Their latest international interview this year featured one of the top 25 bands on purevolume “Tonight Alive."My father (Clayton Earle) was born and raised from Kingston, Jamaica. He's family owned a Coffee farm in Kingston for many years. He's father, was a drummer in a popular Caribbean band, when he was 8 years old, and became well known in the area. After my father was born, he worked in a blood bank, in Kingston. When he was a teenager his family moved to Bronx, New York, to live with his mother. Today heworks as a driver for the New York Times.
Danielle has also produced music videos for Justin Levinson, and Ian Axel. PL Entertainment produced their first short film Where The Road May Lead Us, which premiered March, 2010. The film was submitted to the Hoboken Film Festival, and featured as one of the top ten finalists on BigStar.TV contest. Danielle's newest venture, is a web series, in which she wrote, directed, and produced called Brooklyn Is In Love, followed by a documentary film "Letters to Frankie."
Caribbean RootsMy Mother (Winnie Earle) is a teacher at John F. Kennedy High School. She teachers Health Occupations, and owns a business part time called the Aging Network. She was originally born and raised in Harlem, NY, for which her parents moved, from Tunapoon, Trinidad. She was the youngest of 5 kids. 2 for which were born in Tunapoon, Trinidad.
Keldamuzik aka (Diva) Does St. Maarten - Caribbean Diva
Back from her concert tour of St. Maarten is CVR's very own Keldamuzik aka Diva. Stay tuned for updates and information on her trip on Straight Talk & Motivation right here on CVR, Your Edutainment Station. With two successful concerts under her performance belt and a newspaper exclusive find out what she has been doing (click here for full article in (The Daily Herald)
Join Me on Straight Talk & Motivation, Monday September 13, 2010 8:30 et With Founder CEO Symoane West
SWEET REWARDS FOR SWEET GOODNESS CHOCOLATES FEATURED AT THE POST PRIMETIME EMMYS® GOLF CLASSIC
About Sweet Goodness Gourmet Chocolates
Sweet Goodness is a New York based specialty gourmet chocolate company offering customers luxurious handmade chocolates. Sweet Goodness is a small minority business own and operated by Symoane West, professional chocolatier.Poughkeepsie, NY (May 4, 2010) - Sweet Goodness Gourmet Chocolates announced today that they will be a featured sponsor at the 11th Annual Television Academy Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic.
The Television Academy Foundation is a not-for-profit annual organization dedicated to shaping the next generation of the television industry and their annual celebrity golf classic integral in securing funding for education such as their nationally recognized Student Internship Program, the College TV Awards, Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship, Kid Vid, Faculty Seminar and their flagship archival program, the Archive of American Television
“I feel honored to be apart of such a great and worthy cause”, says Symoane West, Owner and Chocolatier. Sweet Goodness will provide an exclusive box of custom chocolates for the celebrity golf gift bags and onsite chocolate tasting.
Sweet Goodness offers a collection of signature chocolates to include:
- Rum Raisin Milk Chocolate
- Mango Champagne White Chocolate
- Raspberry Ginger Bitter Sweet Dark Chocolate
- Coconut Rum Crème Dark Chocolate
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Join me on Straight Talk & Motivation Wednesday September 15, 2010 @ 8:30pm Et with Multiplatform Reporter, Actor and Model, Stephanie Humphrey
Bio – Stephanie Humphrey
As of late, Stephanie has just finished acting in the movie, “The Dark Fields” starring Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro, where she plays a role that comes natural to her, a reporter. She also had a similar credited role in the film “Law Abiding Citizen” starring Jamie Foxx.
She does more before twelve than most media personalities do in a day and she does it well! Multiformat reporter Stephanie Humphrey uses her composed combination of stunning beauty and brilliance, to bring to the industry a new vibrancy for on-air correspondence.
Drive and charm are the middle names of the former engineer who is accustomed to hard work and perfection. Stephanie writes her material, edits her work, and is as comfortable behind the camera as she is in front of it.
Raised in Pittsburgh, she began working in the entertainment industry by the simple act of chance. The then Lockheed Martin career woman was asked by an acquaintance to model at a small boutique store in Philadelphia. Stephanie saw this as an opportunity to do “a favor” for a friend, but was immediately inspired to shift the gears of her life.
Stephanie continued to model, turning her hidden passion into a part-time gig. After intense training in acting she began to garner small parts in commercials and movies. However, she decided to direct much of her energy to her greatest passion, television reporting and hosting. (click to read more) or visit www.stephaniehumphrey.com
Join me on Straight Talk & Motivation Wednesday September 15, 2010 @ 9:00pm Et with Rodney Smith Director & cinematographer - Dominion Web Series
Director & Cinematographer: Barbados born Rodney Smith has been in film and television production for over 10 years, starting as a writer and as a Line Producer, tasked with breaking down scripts for budget and scheduling. He has been directing short films and feature films since 2003 and he has honed his film making skills over the years through practical on-set experience. His unique vision starts at the writing stage with long time writing partner Andrew Stoute, and continues through storyboarding and planning the production down the shots selected.
Rodney Smith and Andrew Stoute have been creating long and short form content as a writing team for over 5 years. They have written over 20 short films together and 3 feature length scripts. Of these, “Call Waiting”, “The Trade”, “Anniversary”, “Falling Up”, “Keeper of the Lost”, “The Strange Days of Joey Davis”, “Act II”, “Flower” and “Mirror Mirror” have all been produced. These stories have helped to shape the creative style of the writing partnership and have produced strong and original content.
Rodney's skill as Director of Photography only adds to his value as director since he is so intimately involved with the material from concept to execution. www.dominionseries.com
Rodney V. Smith
Cinematographer
Flyin' Monkey Films
www.flyinmonkey.com
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
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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.
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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.
--
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.
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!
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)
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
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