Think Group Media Newsletter Just Think Vol. 42

In This Issue
Just Think Vol.42
Marketing Buzz
Artist on the Rise
Remember When?
La Familia
Upcoming Events


Just Think Vol.42:The Groupie Epidemic
By A. Evans
Twitter.com/AdotEvans

Disclaimer: As always, I write these articles to stimulate minds and to get the thought process in motion.... Please read the disclaimer twice on this article.

By now we have all seen video footage of Groupie Bowl, I mean Super Bowl Weekend in Miami, as well as Reggie Bush's jump-off giving her own personal tour of his crib as if she owns it. On a daily basis we see the most outlandish things on Media Takeout and Bossip regarding women and the ever growing trend of being a proud groupie, and attention whore. If you were in Miami during the festivities, or have ever attended an All Star or Super Bowl Weekend, then you already understand my reasoning for bringing this topic up. What I tend to hear if that women claim they go to Super Bowl and All Star Weekend to "find a Baller", imagine that.Imagine a group of young women putting money on the side planning a trip for the sole purpose of meeting a professional athlete, or entertainer. Why would one have a mentality as such, where does it come from, and where does it end? This week I wanna briefly discuss the groupie phenomenon, proud jump-offs, and those who crave attention.

Why Is It Cool?
When did it become so cool to be a groupie yet alone a proud one? Where does the groupie mindset begin, is it taught inherited or passed down? What would your mama think? Or is she with you trying to get her groove back? Are we not in the age or era of the Superwoman, the independent strong woman? Is it the spotlight that does something to us, and that include fellas, cuz let's face it there are dudes who are groupies too (smh). Why? Why do people actually plot on trying to hook an athlete or entertainer? Is it the money, perks, or attention? Do these groupies actually think the person they're after is going to take them seriously? Here's a little reminder ladies, "If you start out as a jump-off don't ever think that you will be wifey, no matter what you are being told, it's not gonna happen."(Please read again)

The craziest thing to me in jump-off, groupie culture is how women constantly put themselves out there dealing with or trying to get with a dude who is in a position of power and already has a main chick, but gets mad and wants to put him on blast on facebook, or nowadays on the side of a billboard in Times Square when things don't work out the way they had planned. However, on the flip side, I can honestly say that the fellas who entertain these women are to blame as well, they cater to the fantasy and make it seem cool to entertain these groupies and jump-offs, maybe it's an ego thing, maybe it comes with the territory. Or maybe its deeper than that.

Final Thoughts
As usual for the sake of remaining "P.C" I won't go too deep unless requested, however I will say this ladies try not to get too starry eyed in an attempt to fulfill some sort of fantasy, keep in mind just because someone tells you they play for the New York Giants, doesn't mean they actually do, they could be a red shirt freshman that goes to Morehouse. Fellas if you're gonna entertain these jump-offs let it be known up front what their role is don't sell em a dream and then end up on a billboard on i75 north. Don't put yourself in a position to catch a charge, or an STD. Let's have a little more respect for ourselves as well as each other. We're quick to call ourselves Kings and Queens lets act like it then, because all the princes, and princesses emulate everything we do... As Always Peace & Love

What Do You Think?




Marketing Buzz: JaWAR
By Steve Canal
Twitter.com/SteveCanal
Twitter.com/ThinkGroupMedia

COACHING, CONSULTING & MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING ON

JaWar, Motivational Speaker, Author and Business Consultant has given informative seminars in Atlanta, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, New Orleans, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Texas and many others.


He created the presentation to identify and share vital information in a step-by-step process necessary for success and ultimate longevity in business with aspiring entrepreneurs and those willing to demand more out of life. JaWar shows the attendee how to be a successful entrepreneur and arms them with the tools necessary to prosper in an extremely competitive business environment.


JaWar has assembled a workshop that merges extremely valuable information with his own personal style to deliver easily understood and empowering information. He challenges conventional views of how to succeed life and business by seriously exploring and promoting independence using his three step success system -THINK, PLAN, EXECUTE.


He inspires aspiring entrepreneurs to aim high, create windows of opportunity and persevere through challenging stages of a budding career. In addition, he encourages networking so that those who attend the presentation may build alliances to work together toward a more prosperous future.

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Real Talk: Tiger Woods and the death of side chicks
By Cedric Shine
http://twitter.com/NativeNotes


While I was walking to the train this morning I read a Daily News headline about our beloved Tiger Woods, it said "this better be good". I asked myself, 'what better be good?' , obviously they were referring to the statement Tiger is said to make today regarding his infidelities and sex addiction rehabilitation.

Who really cares? This was supposed to be a personal matter that was made public by our sensational media where a who's who of who's cheating is more important than the 2 wars we're in right now or our crummy economy.

I'll tell you who else is to blame, THE SIDE CHICK. It's Tiger's several side chicks who helped speed up his demise with the American public. Many a side chic spent Valentines Day alone this past Sunday and for the cheating man who left them in their solitude, you my friend are creating a ticking time bomb!

There are no morals in America anymore. It's all about who gets who the fastest. With the history of our country I wonder if we ever had morals but that's a topic for another day.

There used to be a sacred trust between a man and his mistress. Mistresses knew their role, they were number 2, never to be number 1. That's it, end of story. They were happy to spend the little time they could with the man because they understood that they were not his priority. These women held themselves accountable for their actions because it was by choice that they were someones mistress.

In today's sick world of cheating, the mistress has betrayed her lover, who is betraying his family. She's really become more of a Robin Hood for hoes. She steals from the rich, (women with a man) and gives to the poor. Meaning she takes the man, ruins his relationship with the wife and then he's available to have more of the poor, bitter single women who are glad to have anyone to warm their beds at night. Note: All single women are not the poor, be imaginative with this analogy.

The side trick has become the cape crusader, she finds herself in the spots where men who have significant others frequent. She plots on her prey. She warms his insecurities, she's an ear for his troubles in his failing relationship or marriage. In fact, I say that the mistress is the largest perpetrator of all. She betrays the man with whom she's built this superficial relationship and she betrays her women kind by manipulating their possible weakness as a mate.

Oh it's a dirty world out there and I for one believe that we have to fight these masked avengers. These women who spill the beans and ruin families creating a cycle of cheating men and bitter women.

I have the solution to cure men of the wicked side chick. One solution is for single men to act like there in relationships thus tricking the sneaky side chic into thinking she has a victim when truly she will be the victim. Yes I challenge single men to strike back for the sake of cheating men everywhere and bruise the sneaky side chic so much that she thinks it necessary to turn to women. We don't need those types of scavengers hiding themselves amongst the good women who have the potential to be a wife.

But the greatest solution of all is this. My brothers we have to stop cheating. Yes release yourself from the desires of your loins and chase the devil and his side chick apprentice away. There's a war going on outside no man is safe from and the side chick is winning. You can defeat her but first you must deny her. Death to the side chick!







Remember When?
By A. Evans
Twitter.com/AdotEvans




Reebok Pump & Reebok Classics (54/11's)
Before the Allen Iverson takeover, before retros were retros before chicks knew what Stuart Weitzman's and Manolo Blahnik's were there was a craze in New York, now I'm not sure if this craze spread like wildfire in a town or city near you, but I do remember in my native New York the fellas sported the Dee Brown Reebok Pumps and the chicks sported the Reebok Classics also known as the "54.11's". The Reebok Classics were called the 54.11's because that's how much they were after tax, they came in all types of colors red, purple, pink, black, yellow etc. Of course my sisters had every stinking color I'm talking green, blue, brown it was retarded. And it always seemed like ladies would get at least two new pair on Easter. The craziest thing about the Reebok Classics was the leather, the leather was soooo freaking soft that the front of the shoe would develop creases and wrinkles after like three weeks. Chicks use to put Vaseline on em to try and protect the leather lol comedy.

Now the Reebok Pumps were a new phenomenon because Dee Brown wore them in the Dunk Contest and won. Basically it was the Pierre Flyer effect "they will make you jump higher", now they were suppose to be specifically for basketball but you know how we do, we were wearing em to be fly. I remember seeing how many times could we pump up our sneakers before the pump would pop. I don't remember exactly how it went down but I'm sure somebody had to buy a second pair.






La Familia: My man, yes...but a husband you are not!
By Shelli Tinae
Twitter.com/EllaBleuEvents

I'm trying to get a clear understanding of what being "committed" means in these days and times. A piece of paper will undoubtedly legalize the union but, theoretically, you both were still monogamous prior to the ceremony. You use this time as a testing period to see if this person can hold your interest...for life. Guidelines and boundaries are established early on in the relationship, even if they are subtle exchanges of information.

Often we solely say, "Yes we are together," and just expect the other party to be on the same page; we expect them to act along the perimeters we deem feasible. So, I don't have this down to a science, but thank God for my blog family because now I want us to create a list: GIRLFRIEND/BOYFRIEND rules vs. HUSBAND/WIFE rules.

But first tell me if you think the GIRLFRIEND/BOYFRIEND titles are juvenile since we are no longer girls and boys.

Here I'll start:
I think I'd rather refer to my mate as my "man," because a boy, he is not! On the other hand I think, to hell with the technicalities and I just want to conform to the norm. Saying "boyfriend" will cut to the chase: "yes that's my dude, but we aren't married, and we aren't engaged."

GIRLFRIEND/BOYFRIEND COMMITMENT GUIDELINE # 1:
Agree to an exclusive relationship

HUSBAND/WIFE COMMITMENT GUIDELINE # 1:
A formal commitment to an exclusive relationship

PLEASE ADD TO THIS SO WE CAN GET A GOOD LIST COMPILED AND FIND OUT ONCE AND FOR ALL IF THERE IS A DIFFERENCE IN WHAT'S EXPECTED AT THE START (GIRLFRIEND/BOYFRIEND) AND THE END (HUSBAND/WIFE) OF A RELATIONSHIP.







Grub Report: Chow Baby
By Fabian
Twitter.com/TheFabe

The Real Chow Baby
1016 Howell Mill rd Ste A,Atlanta, Ga 30318
p:404-815-4900


Chow Baby: Atlanta's first do it yourself stir fry restaurant. This was my first time going here so it was all a new experience. The concept is pretty simple,you pick the ingredients,they cook it and hopefully whatever you chose went well together. Not to worry though you are allowed as many trips to the stir fry bar as you like until you are either full or found that perfect combination. The stir fry bar has choices of rice/noodles then you add vegetables/fruits to your bowl,then its sauces or spices then you choose whatever meat you would like to add, you also have the option of adding a colored stick to indicate wether you want your food prepared as a salad, soup or wrap.My first bowl was ok but nothing to brag about ,the second one however was the taste i was looking for : chicken, rice, broccoli, cheese, Thai seasoning and a few other vegetables hit the spot. Wether you're out on a date or just need to grab some lunch/ dinner i would suggest a stop at Chow Baby.





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Think Group Media Newsletter Just Think Vol.41

In This Issue
Just Think Vol.41
Marketing Buzz
Remember When?
Artist on the Rise
Upcoming Events


Just Think Vol.41: The John Mayer Interview
By A. Evans
Twitter.com/AdotEvans

Disclaimer: As always, I write these articles to stimulate minds and to get the thought process in motion.... Please read the disclaimer twice on this article.

By now we have all heard about or have read the infamous John Mayer interview. The first time I read it I was confused about what he was trying to say and how he was trying to come across. I didn't want my emotions to interfere with logic, so I went and played called Call Of Duty (Gamer Tag AdotEVANS) and eventually went back and read the interview again. Now I'm still not sure what John was trying to say, but I think I have an idea.(That's a lie, I've created ideas that might explain) My question to you all is "What do you think John Mayer was trying to say in his interview that led to him using the ever controversial "N" word? Is an apology enough or should this be blown out proportion like a Tiger Woods scandal or Kanye rushing the stage during an acceptance speech? Which scenario is more offensive? A word that supposedly disrespects an entire race or isolated incidents that only involve a few individuals? Could it be the "N" word loses power if we all use it or does it still have the vibe of hatred and disrespect it once had?
What's "N" a word?
Whenever a Caucasian person or someone outside of the African American race uses the"N" word does it automatically mean they are racist? Or does the usage or intent determine the level of sensitivity? Since Mr Mayer used the "N" word with an "er" at the end do you think he was trying to imply something or was "Mr. Waiting for the World to Change" trying to deflate the intensity of the word, as well as the concept of having a ghetto pass since he has a nice African American fan base? What are your thoughts and ideas? Should people outside of the African American community be able to use the "N" word even when trying to make a point? Whats in a word? I won't voice my Malcolm X, Che Guevara, Paul Mooney views for the sake of staying on your good side(as if I cared), but as always I will dish out a dose of food for thought. I honestly feel that in 2010 we need to realize that words are merely sounds that have the power we give them. We write words and speak words, they are "OUR" instruments. Words are merely an attempt to describe us and our experiences. As humans made in the likeness of a higher power, how could we be subjected to the limitation of a word? We are soo much more...

I'm in no way saying it is OK for anyone to use hurtful and hateful words, or at least run around like Michael Richards, but what I am saying is if we continue to let the mere words of an individual upset us, then we might as well only use 5% of our brains.(Please read again)

On the flip side when does enough become enough? Sure there's nothing new under the sun but when do we at least try to evolve? When does using the "N" word and then publicly apologizing for saving face become expired? When does it become played out ? When does that type of behavior lead to national exploitation and criticism? Can it? Will it? Or is there a privilege or level of exception in America? Or should we just accept that there are some things in this country that are acceptable as long as you have money? Hey we can always blame it on the rappers and athletes right?

Final Thoughts
Aside from the usage of the "N" word John Mayer referred to his genitals as "White Supremacist" and then proceeded to name African American women he thought were attractive, of course they were in Hollywood. The way Mayer said these things was in the same fashion as John Turturro in Do "The Right Thing". It was so similar to the scene where Turturro looked at the average African American as inferior but looked at Prince and Michael Jordan as what a black person should be. Is that what Mayer thinks of African American women? Let me guess he has "Black Friends" so what he says is not offensive in any fashion or form nor does it seem a bit outlandish. If I said I had "Militant" private areas how would that be taken? What if Kanye said that in an interview what would happen? I see the tabloid covers already, tweets would quadruple, and Perez Hilton would start a petition. My point in bringing this up is to point out how these things are accepted in society (I mean it did get published right?). It appears even in 2010 things are a little one sided, how can you honestly promote yourself as a hippie waiting for the world to change and then make statements as such? Regardless of the words and or of its usage, it appears some people can get away with saying things while the rest of us have to kiss the ass of the people who are allowed to say these things, I for one think we need a "WHY Part 2" from Jada ... As Always Peace & Love

What Do You Think?



Marketing Buzz: What "ThugLife" Can Teach Us About Twitter
By Steve Canal
Twitter.com/SteveCanal
Twitter.com/ThinkGroupMedia
Advertising Age Article

This Ignored Demographic Shows What You Can Learn When You Look Beyond Social-Media Elites

While most in the social media bubble would have you believe that Twitter's output consists solely of links to "relevant articles," "breaking news stories," "unique insights" or retweets of all three (along with the occasional "what I'm having for dinner" tweet from the latest Asian-Fusion-locavore bistro) a look at Twitter's Trending Topics reveals otherwise.

While the aforementioned geek patter is certainly in there, it's generally dwarfed on the trending topics list by tweets about Disney Channel stars the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus (put out, one can safely assume, by middle-school-aged females) and tweets from another demographic, 20-something African-Americans tweeting in what can best be described as ghetto slang.

And what's fascinating is a.) how large and active this demo is; b.) how much their notion of how to use Twitter differs from that of the tech and media crowd; and c.) how much the self-proclaimed "Twitterati" like to pretend they don't exist. The Twitterati -- the digital/tech/social media specialists who "discovered" Twitter back in 2007 -- will grudgingly debate the existence of tweens on Twitter, as if there were a real possibility that 31-year-old programmers in Palo Alto were tweeting endlessly about Miley Cyrus -- but I have yet to see any mention of this young African-American demo.

And that's too bad, because the way these folks use Twitter is more universal, more inclusive and more fun than the way the experts generally suggest using it; most of their tweeting is around broad topics that invite clever responses, rather than current topics that invite the sharing (or, more accurately, showing off) of knowledge. As I write this article, the hashtag "#ThugLife" has been in the top 10 all week, and a poster on the Brizzly app describes its popularity thusly: "Users are tweeting their 'baddest' things they've done, as like a thug."

Which is sort of half right. The tweets are not serious nor are they meant to be taken seriously. They're jokes, and the hashtag serves as a sort of "can you top this" repository of over-the-top "thug" behavior.

So @Quenette_VA, who describes herself as a "college student & music lover," tweets: "I'll fil a zip lock full of baby powder & throw it into a crowd of crack heads #thuglife via @o_so_bad) LMAO!!!"

And @iPutYouOn, who says he is "Gods son...MyMothers child...and my Brothers Keeper," notes: "I just cut the sleeves off my snuggie #thuglife"

@Ghostwrita® of East Atlanta, goes for the literary allusion with "I read a Clifford the Big RED Dog book out loud in front of a group of Crip gang members. #thuglife"

The main thing to note here is that, unlike many of the Silicon Valley and Alley Twitterati, who take themselves and their tweets oh-so-seriously, this crew is having fun. The tweets are meant to be funny, and the funniest and most outrageous of them will wind up getting retweeted. Yet despite the fun and the humor, the flow of the hashtag is uniquely Twitter-like in that it mixes people who already know each other with strangers who are interested in the same topic -- or joke, as the case may be.
It's an interesting use of the medium, and the people participating in these hashtags seem to be getting as much value out of them as the Twitter-Is-a-Serious-Business-Tool types who busily append words like "Genius!" to their retweets of a fellow blogger's "Top 10 Reasons Location-Based Services Are the New Twitter."

So then why won't the powers that dominate the tech and business press admit that this demographic exists and that they use Twitter as much, if not more, than the stereotypical power user? Could it be because they're actually having fun with Twitter and that's a no-no? Twitter is, after all, supposed to be serious. So while the Twitterati trip all over themselves to point out the noble Iranian students using Twitter to further the revolution, a bunch of trash-talking 20-somethings from a markedly different social group are just not the image they want to project. Even if they do dominate the trending topics list week in and week out?

It's too bad, because there's a lot that both technology and marketing types can learn here.

To begin with, technology consistently evolves in unpredictable ways. And in the same way YouTube was supposed to be a place to share videos of your kids' birthday parties with grandma and grandpa, we now see how Twitter can be a way to share something other than "valuable links" or "crowd-sourced information." In fact, it can even be a passive medium; for every person posting to threads like #thuglife," I'm sure there's someone else just sitting back, reading the tweets and laughing.

That leads us to another valuable lesson, this one for marketers: People like to have fun and be entertained wherever they are -- even Twitter. Given that the conventional wisdom is that Twitter is only good for customer service, to share information or to run giveaways, the news that it's also a great way to entertain the troops is a real breakthrough. One that can lead to expanded use for the medium in more creative ways than just issuing press releases as bit.ly links.


Remember When?
By A. Evans
Twitter.com/AdotEvans



Before the era of PlayStation and Xbox, there were two gateway consoles that were very popular in the 80's. One of these devices might seem foreign to some of you, some of you probably had an older sibling, cousin, or uncle who had the first device to left, this dinosaur (Atari) was the gateway to the device to the right. It's crazy to think we found hours of enjoyment playing Asteroid, Battle Zone, Space Invaders, and of course Pong, but by far the game that everyone remembers is Pac Man.

Now for all you real "80's babies" you definitely remember the device to the right(Nintendo), this was the console that changed the way we would look at and play video games. Remember blowing into the cartridge to get them to work? What was your remedy alcohol, saliva, or did you go and buy the Nintendo cleaning solution? Remember when you first played Mario Brothers, Duck Hunt and all the games that would follow? Excite bike, Kontra, Blades of Steel, Mike Tyson punch out etc... For those of you who would like to relive these day simply go online and google Atari or Nintendo emulator and time travel back to your youth...The good ol days.



Artist On the Rise: Ben "CrushEndo" Marc
a.k.a. Crush
Music Producer/Songwriter/Vocal Arranger
www.crushmusicgroup.com
www.twitter.com/crushmusic

"Don't just hear it, Feel it!"

In a world flooded with so many self-proclaimed "beat makers", Ben "CrushEndo" Marc, better known as "Crush", is way more than just that. He has been producing music since the age of 16. Now at age 25, Crush has produced over 500 tracks for various artists and has also done an abundant number of ghost productions for major producers. After graduating from Florida A&M University, Crush felt it was time to further his music career, which led him to move to Atlanta, GA. "The music industry is a very rough industry to get into, so all I can do is to continue to make good music until it takes." His love for good music seems to be what continues to push this young producer as heard in each of his productions.Crush founded 'Marc My Words Publishing' and 'Crush Music' in 2009, in an effort to give his creative works a home that they deserve. Crush's major work began when he executive-produced Hip-Hop artist Keith Units first project entitled, "Servn My Purpose". Raved by critics as "a breath of fresh air", (Indie Magazine), Keith Units and Crush went on to move over 10,000 copies. Now currently working other projects, Crush is showing a great deal of versatility with production in genres such as R&B, Pop, and Alternative.What many people did not know about this young music producer is that Crush is also an exceptional songwriter. "My definition of a music producer is being able to compose, write, arrange, and bring the artists voice and vision to life", states the musical savant. So far Crush has written over 40 songs for artists, many of which have been published, and there are definitely more to come. With a big smile on his face as he talks about future projects, it's obvious that CrushEndo's love for his craft is genuine.

"I'm currently working with artists in genres such as Country, Rock, and Techno. I just love music that much."

Look out world because this music genius is hungry and nothing will stop him from taking a big bite out of the music world. One thing you should remember though; Crush does not want you to just hear his music, he also wants you to "feel it!"






Grub Report: Burger Joe's
By Fabian
Twitter.com/TheFabe


It's a cold windy day and hunger is setting in. The question of the moment is Soul Food or Burgers? Either option sounded great,but time was of the essence. Opting for the latter choice, we went to Burger Joe's. Their menu has something for everyone: veggie burgers,turkey burgers,salads,ribs and even fish. Choosing to keep it simple, went with the Bbq bacon cheeseburger with fries. For the true burger fans and folks who don't care about eating "pretty" this is for you, word to the wise,keep some napkins handy. Burger Joe's may not be a large restaurant but the flavor and menu options certainly rival many. Check them out whenever you're in the area.



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3500 Lenox Road Northeast
Atlanta, GA
March 5th, 2010

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3112 Piedmont Road
Atlanta, GA
1st Tuesday of Every Month

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79 Poplar Street
Atlanta, GA
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Think Group Media Newsletter Just Think Vol.40

In This Issue
Just Think Vol.40
Marketing Buzz
Real Talk
La Familia
Indie Film Review
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Exclusive 1 on 1 with Donell Jones
By Stephanie Gergeres
juicyhighlights@gmail.com

I recently had a Juicy One-on-One with Mr. Donell Jones and I must say he definitely has been on the grind. Although, we haven't heard from Jones in a minute he has definitely been keeping some secrets up his sleeve and is definitely coming back with a big bang. Even though I am a very big Donell Jones fan, I really wanted to know what he has been too and also find out the 411 for his curious fans that still has love for him. Check out the interview and let me know what you think.

Juicy Highlights: What is the definition of a true R&B artist and do you feel that you represent that?

Donell Jones: Umm, I definitely feel like I represent that, I think the definition of a true R&B artist is someone who perfects their crafts and who is really serious about their music. Someone who won't change just because there is a different style of music that's out and they will stay true to themselves and just represent R&B to the fullest and I definitely feel like I am one of those type of artists.

JH: I asked some of your fans on Facebook some questions and they want to know what inspired "A Portrait Of A Woman" and "Knocks Me Off My Feet"?

DJ: A portrait of a woman was inspired by, umm this young lady, that I was in a relationship with and I wasn't doing the right thing and at that particular time, I just felt like, we had broken up and I had thought about all the things and the reason why we had broken up and I wanted to write a song and I kind of wrote the song to apologize and kind of letting all the other women in the world know how special they are even if they are with men who aren't showing them respect, even at the end of the record I did say "or you'll end up like me," so I mean, it definitely was something that I just kinda of wanted to send that message out there to her and to let her know that I was sorry and basically that is where that song came from.

JH: Are still friends with her today?

DJ: Oh! Definitely, were still friends.

JH: Do you feel that you are given enough credit as an artist, because I feel that you are underrated and so do you feel the same way?

DJ: I do, I do, but I don't let it bother me, I think the reason why I've gone so much under the radar is because, the record companies that I was under never took me as priority to them and so they had other artist that they wanted to push more than me, even though I continued to make good music and you know, I just wanted to keep my fans happy but I don't think that they felt that my music was important to them as it is the people that listen to me.

JH: Are you an independent artist now or are you still with jive?

DJ: Oh no, I am definitely not with Jive. I am definitely independent, I have started my own music company called "CandyMan Music Inc" and you know I just feel like there is nobody out there who can push me more that I can push myself.

JH: Are you in the process right now of starting your label?

DJ: Yes, were in the process right now, I have a great team of people behind me and we are going full fledge this year and umm, I am really happy about this new label and I am also really happy about this new album to come with it and one of them being that my fans don't have to wait 3 or 4 years between albums any more. Now I can release albums as I see fit because, back in the day I had to wait because the other artist were coming out around the same time as me or something like that so now I just feel real good about the opportunity that's coming around.

JH: What can the fans look forward too as far as the new album?

DJ: Hits, top to bottom. If you follow my career, I always try to make albums that I didn't focus on singles I've always try to focus on making an album that you can always play from beginning to end.....this one is going to be the one , that you put on and you relax to it, you know. If you're going to drive a thousand miles you can listen to it or you can make love to your significant other and you can just listen to the music. It's going to be an all purpose music , and it's going to be that feel good music and I can't wait for my fans to get a whiff of what I've been doing for the last couple of years ....

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Marketing Buzz: The OBM Group
By Steve Canal
http://www.twitter.com/SteveCanal
http://twitter.com/ThinkGroupMedia



The OBM Group is a Boutique Digital Marketing agency specializing in Search Marketing, Email Marketing, Banner advertising, Social Media and Mobile Marketing Campaigns .The OBM Group Work with Brands in Developing On-line Marketing strategies, spearhead projects from concept to completion. We Implement, execute and manage Digital Marketing Campaigns for brand awareness or lead generation, delivering industry-leading performance for branded response advertisers by combining industry standard methodology and custom behavioral modeling strategies using quality and advanced analytic insights. Our Strategies is unique for advertisers looking for measurable performance and ROI from all online campaigns.


Real Talk: When The News Shuts Off
By Cedric Shine
http://twitter.com/NativeNotes


When the news shuts off
All the problems of the world fade away
No more thinking about
Blacks vs. browns and the war in LA
Dead mothers and sons
Resting back in Iraq
When the news shuts off
We're not worried about that

When the news shuts off
All the problems of the world fade away
Remember Hurricane Katrina
Oh I guess now all them people are ok
But I know that they're not
But unfortunately this breaking news report
Isn't about them and it's not about you
It's about this here news and what sells to me and you
And what sells is only destruction
Framed as truth through blatant lies
I was a media major
Trust I see through their disguise

When the news shuts off
All the problems of the world fade away
Genocide what
In Darfur
NO WAY
Well why not Ced
There's people there dying everyday
I say no way
Because the news won't tell me
And we the people
Of this united states
Love it
You know why
Because it doesn't affect our day

Well turn the corporate news off
Turn your consciousness light on
It's not a black or white thing
We're all weathered through the storm
So when the news turns off
You've already been informed
That action is now
The news is for entertainment .... later on



La Familia: To Wear or Not to Wear a Scarf to Bed
By Shelli Tinae Price
http://twitter.com/EllaBleuEvents

For black women hair is ALWAYS an issue. Whether it's fried, dyed or laid to the side, hair is a focal point. We decide on all activities based on whether or not our hair will get messed up. I want to work out but my hair...I want to go swimming but my hair...I want to be sexy in bed but my hair...These challenges are the reason why I chose a natural hairstyle so it didn't interfere with my active lifestyle. Most black women haven't chosen the natural route so the men who love them need to be more understanding. Look at it this way, if you want her to sleep without a scarf more often - then offer to pay for some of those expensive hair bills. A compromise has to be found because I guarantee you she will not abandon the scarf completely.

Since I was a toddler a scarf was apart of my nightly wardrobe. From blue bandanas to momma's old nylon stockings, to silk scarves and bonnets - the head wrap was a staple in my house. When I was younger it was easier on my mom so she didn't have to do anything on a busy school morning but re-twist my ponytails that were flattened like pancakes during my nights sleep. As I got older and did my own hair, I continued wrapping my hair at night because without them my hair would be all over the place.

The scarf became a ritualistic necessity.

Before I locked my hair, I can remember not wanting a man to see me in my scarf at night so I would sacrifice more hours in the mirror the next morning just to save myself from embarrassment but after a few rendezvous' that scarf was put to use. Is the scarf sexy? Maybe not but neither is a dew rag or snoring in bed. Women - black women in particular, make sacrifices at night to maintain our sexy during the day. I know some men feel like women should be damn near perfect for them all the time but that's neither fair nor realistic. If it bothers you that a woman needs to wear a head wrap every night and you are starting to find her unattractive, then you may be best dating a woman with natural hair. She is more carefree about her hairdo and seldom wears a scarf to bed. The other option is to remember that wearing a scarf is not a character trait so remember the reasons why you chose her in the first place.

Ladies, do you wear a scarf to bed? Guys, does it bother you to see a woman sleep in a scarf?




Event Recaps
by Fabian
twitter.com/thefabe

Fulton County Revitalization Forum

Fulton county Board of commissioners, Atlanta Technical college and the Georgia department of labor came together to hold The Fulton revitalization forum to discuss reclaiming african american males in the community.The panel consisted students currently enrolled who had went through trying times just to make it to college and were an example to the younger kids in the audience. Guest speakers were Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, John H. Eaves (chairman,fulton board of commissioners), Gary A. McGaha, Phd (president, atlanta metro college),rapper Mike Bigga (aka Killa Mike),John Lewis(US house of Rep) and many others. Everyone made great points and suggestions but the star of the night was Mike Bigga who presented to the parents that it not only takes a village to raise a child but engaging your children or their friends doesn't cost anything. Simply talking to your kids is not enough but being an active participant in their daily lives is required.

The reception was prepared by the culinary student of Atlanta Tech and was prepared to perfection.

To see video of the speeches and more photos of this event, please visit the photo section



Stewper Bowl at Opera

by A. Evans
twitter.com/adotevans
Super Bowl Sunday 2010, I attended The 2Live Stews Second Annual Stewper Bowl sponsored by Crown Royal, State Farm Insurance and Coors Light, held at Opera Nightclub in downtown Atlanta. Inside were three levels of seating, plasmas everywhere as well as a giant projection screen to accommodate everyone in attendance. Outdoors on the patio was a buffet, and assortment of food, as well as handful of vendors. Of course Konsole Kingz were in the building with plasma screens and X-box 360 consoles enabling attendees to engage in John Madden 2010.

Before the doors opened the line was backed up to the parking lot, in anticipation of the collision between The New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts. As soon as the doors opened it was on, fans poured in ready to cheer for their team while the legendary Don Cannon got everyone in their zone prior to kick off. There were a few celebrities in attendance who didn't feel like making the trip to Miami and decided to kick it in the "A".

Overall the Second Annual Stewper Bowl was definitely a great expereince, the food was on point, the bar service was great, the music was on point, and the game was more than exciting.
Aside from the New Orleans Saints winning Super Bowl 44 I'd have to say the highlight of the Stewper Bowl were the Halftime Festivities, as the always delightful, Coors Light Girls took the stage completely covered in silver body paint entertaining the crowd dancing, posing for pictures and tossing tshirts and other branded gifts into the audience. Even if you aren't much of an NFL buff you would've enjoyed this.

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Indie Film Review: The Brothers Bloom (2009)
By A. Evans
http://twitter.com/AdotEVANS
Staring: Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo, Rinko Kikuchi, and Robbie Coltrane
Directed by: Rian Johnson

Am I My Brothers Keeper?

The Brothers Bloom is a movie about two well renown con artists Steve (Ruffalo) and Bloom (Brody) who have been conning people and cleaning them for money since their childhood. Stephen and Bloom have always executed fool proof plans, Stephen has always served as the brains of the operations while Bloom is the actor, Stephen writes out the blue print and Bloom acts it out, their formula is priceless. Bloom has the ability to transform into anyone Stephen needs him to be, there's only one problem Bloom wants out. Stephen convinces Bloom to take on one last gig after tracking him down in Montenegro, Bloom considers the offer as long as it's agreed that this will be his last job with his brother. The mark is an unsuspecting kooky heiress named Penelope (Weisz) who is seeking thrill and adventure after growing up in an overbearingly sheltered environment. All Bloom has to do is seduce Penelope and get money out of her. Things appear to be going well and The Brothers Bloom appear to be on their way to successful con, That is if Bloom doesn't fall in love with the mark.

The Brothers Bloom is hilarious, yet brilliant, this film displays the power of ambition, as well as the power of love. Life is what you make it you can either chose to live a lie or live truth and make the best of it. A great watch, goes well with a sandwich and fries and kool aid lol.




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Think Group Media Newsletter Just Think... Vol.39

Just Think Vol.39: Empower Yourself
By A.Evans
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Disclaimer: As always, I write these articles to stimulate minds and to get the thought process in motion...

Yesterday I had the honor and privilege of attending The Fulton County Revitalization Forum at Atlanta Technical College. The purpose of this forum was to assess and focus on the Replenishing, Repositioning, and Reclaiming of African American males in Georgia and ultimately, America. During this forum those in attendance heard words of wisdom from Mayor, Kasim Reed, House of Representatives member John Lewis and Hip Hop Artist Killa Mike. In addition to receiving words of wisdom from these great minds there was a panel of young men from different backgrounds who were still in college, and were moving towards goals and dreams. The purpose of this forum, and panel was to empower young Black men to realize there is more to life than what we see on TV, there is more to life than what is glorified and embedded in our minds to peruse. There is more to us than music and sports. This week I wanna discuss empowerment and how it will change us all if we allow it to.
What Are You Doing?
We look at the clock, we look at our watches and we look at calendars and it appears that the days and even years are flying by in the blink of eye. Time waits for none of us, everyday is an opportunity to discover something great about ourselves. Everyday is a new opportunity to begin a new journey, a new path, a new legacy. With that being said we all must reach a crossroad in our life where we ask "What Am I Doing?'" If any of you have ever asked that question be grateful, because it truly means you want more out of life than what you have. When asked What do you define as success, a young man replied that to him "Success is the ability to be content yet not complacent." In other words it means to be happy with where you are at yet "empowered and energetic" enough to challenge yourself to reach new heights. With that said what are you doing with your time, how can you be a better you? Are you willing to take those weekend courses toward another degree? I know I am, in fact I enrolled three days before attending this forum so in essence it was confirmation that I'm on the right path. What path are you on toward empowering yourself? What productive habits, activities, and people are you engaging in? What are you doing to be more than just a carbon footprint?

Final Thoughts
A good friend of mine told me people who make excuses could actually use the same energy that towards doing something as oppose to conjuring up reason not to. In a time where jobs are unavailable, and things seems dark lets us use this opportunity to develop as people, and prepare for the light. Nothing is better than being prepared for any challenge and obstacle. If the job market picked up tomorrow would you be ready? Let us use this time to empower ourselves to take our abilities and strengths to new heights, let us transform our weaknesses into strengths, let us make ourselves qualified, let us develop new plans, goals and put them in motion. If we all look in the mirror, and when I mean mirror I mean within our selves we all can find something that we want to polish up on, there is something we want to do that we keep putting off. There couldn't be a better time than now to do it, you are the question and the answer, you are your problem and your solution, you can be your own burden or your own savior, its all in you; feel inspired feel motivated be empowered ... As Always Peace & Love


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Marketing Buzz: iPAD
By Steve Canal
http://twitter.com/SteveCanal
http://twitter.com/ThinkGroupMedia
Media Will Work Great on the the Device, but Your Ads May Not

We've known for quite some time about the iPhone's inability to render Flash content within the mobile Safari browser, and based upon Apple's announcement of the iPad last week, it looks like that device isn't going to do it, either.

Touted as a savior for the publishing business, this device will potentially revolutionize the delivery and commercialization of content.

But most publishers are publishing their content to the web. Via websites. And for those that don't yet have paywalls, they support their websites with advertising. Those ads are almost 100% rendered in Adobe's Flash. So when people use the iPad's web browser to visit their favorite newspaper (as Steve Jobs did in his keynote; see photo at right, courtesy of Engadget), they won't see the ads at all. That either means advertisers will need to stop building ads in Flash (no chance) or publishers will need to build app versions of their publications upon the iPad SDK (software development kit), resulting in a lot more work, a lot more time, a lot more resources.

Now, creating a parallel platform to the web may be the right thing to do if a $499 tablet becomes as ubiquitous as the iPod, but this is another classic example of Apple making development and distribution on their platforms more proprietary. It also makes publishers more reliant upon, in all likelihood, Apple's own ad-serving platform which was created through the acquisition of Quattro Wireless.

Whereas the iPhone created a marketplace for new content (apps), the iPad seeks to revolutionize existing ones (content publishing). If the company that owns the platform also owns the ad network, the ad format, and the ad tracking, is that too much control?



Real Talk: Testify
By Cedric Shine
http://twitter.com/NativeNotes

I normally don't have the courage to stand up in front of the church when people give their testimonials of how good God is and has been in their lives, prayerfully one day I will so allow me to share my testimony with you.
2009 was one heck of a year. I turned 26. I officially left Penn State and my apartment in Carlisle. I went to Brasil for a month and experienced another culture. I spent most of the year unemployed, freelance writing as a way to survive, it's a recession! I felt lead to re-apply as a transfer to a few law schools however by the time I made this choice my options were limited and I really just put my faith in God and went with it.

Throughout, some of these times that seemed troubled, I found enormous amounts of support from my friends and family. My line brother opened up his home to me when I left Carlisle, when I got to NY my best friend opened her home to me, as well as other friends and brothers who believed in my success despite my hard times. All cribs had food, heat (sometimes) and internet access, something I desperately need.

When I started applying for schools, I had saved a little money and what I did not have, people contributed for me. I found a church home, and I got back into the swing of attending service regularly. I re-connected with my father, I went upstate and visited him, while also re-connecting with his family in Florida and South Carolina. Hopefully we can mend the years we have missed as a family.

I got a job with Oasis Community Corp that started off as an internship and has turned into an enormous learning opportunity. In the midst of this, I received several rejection letters for school. But I believe that God does not close one door without opening another. He made sure I was gainfully employed when I received the bad news. He gave me the courage to venture out and start building my own company and more courage so that I could devise a plan to finish the education I started in 2007. For God's good grace in my life I am eternally grateful.

My father had a car accident, but he was not harmed or injured at all. To God goes the glory. My younger brother was accepted into St. John's University and St. Rose College. To God goes the glory. My sister is well, healthy and working in her chosen field as an RN. To God goes the Glory. My baby brother is using his eccentric personality and pursuing acting in the school play, possibly a career. To God goes the Glory. My mother still has her sight, and continues to be the anchor in our family. To God goes the Glory.

Disaster struck in Haiti and I was able to give what little I could to the benefit of our people. To God goes the glory. I recently joined an intensive mentorship program in Harlem that has a strong spiritual base and looks to educate our young people and make sure that they are equipped to deal with this world we are living in. I know that I will gain so much more from this program than I will be able to give. To God goes the Glory. I sent out an email asking for support for my younger brother and within 24 hours we had received $200 in donations. To God goes the glory.

I can honestly say if not for God, I would be curled up in a ball somewhere wondering where I went wrong and how I can get right but lacking the courage to do so. Instead I stand tall as a testament to his will and grace hoping to only be strengthened in my walk and talks with God. I pray that you recognize your triumphs despite your troubled times too. To God goes the Glory. Peace and Grace be unto you.



La Familia: Straight Men in Atlanta "Saving" Women from the Gayest City in the Country
By Shelli Tinae Price
http://twitter.com/EllaBleuEvents

By now most of you have heard about the article in Advocate Magazine that voted Atlanta as the gayest city in the country. Okay, I will admit I'm surprised it's worse than San Francisco but it explains why the heterosexual men here feel they have something to prove. I believe living in a city as gay as Atlanta, the straight men here feel (an unconscious feeling) they have to over compensate to prove their straight. The way they go about doing this, is a good majority of them flaunt their heterosexuality to and with every woman in town! I think they believe they are the single woman's SAVIOR. Like, "it's either you date me non-exclusively or you're left with the gay men at Bull Dogs." Men are very protective of their rolls as the leaders and providers and living in Atlanta has caused that natural instinct to become elevated and thus out of whack.

There are A LOT of eligible bachelors in Atlanta. Successful, own homes, nice cars, 401k's with stock options, etc...living the American dream but the American dream doesn't seem to come equipped with the idea of settling down. Now, I do believe people should be single until they are ready to make a commitment but the men here have no desire to settle down because they are too busy "saving" all the women from the gays. I remember I met a guy from DC who was here visiting and he was quick to say, "Man if I lived in Atlanta I would be not have a girlfriend." It's like Atlanta is the land of the lost single men who are in no hurry to grow up; in no hurry to find just ONE woman to spend their time with. I can't say that I'm blaming these men because a big part of me feels they are a product of their environment. If I were to transport these same eligible bachelor's to Minnesota, they'd probably all be married or at least engaged.

The battle of the testosterone is at its peak here in Atlanta because the straight men here don't EVER want anyone to think they are a member of the high Gays population. These men aren't making excuses for being straight - but they are acting them out in their dating life to prove a point and the point is being well received by single black women here; IF I WANT A SINGLE, STRAIGHT MAN IN ATLANTA, I HAVE TO SHARE HIM.



Artist On the Rise: Salomes
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Music is an ever changing source of pleasure and artistic expression. It serves as a passage to temple of ones soul, which harbors the beat to their heart. Once expressed, the melodic sounds infuse with the current rhythmic backdrop, creating a personal harmonious ambiance for all to enjoy.



Over the years, music artists have overlapped and cross-pollinated to create a hybrid of music and musical genres. Such melodious Darwinism has occurred with the infusion of electric beats within the classic rhythm and blues. Salomes, the female vocalist of this New Age, is a pioneering artist in the dawning of a new resonating era. With her unique synergy of Pop, Rock, and Hip Hop, Salomes is music's newest singing spectacle who is revolutionizing the entire entertainment setting.

Born in Houston, Texas and raised in throughout the bouroughs of NYC, Salomes Jackson derives from African American and Columbian ancestry and has embraced both heritages and cultures within the base of her musical composition. Despite her musical influence by artists such as: Michael Jackson, Prince, Sade, Madonna, Lenny Kravitz and Hector Lavoe, Salomes's inspiration to become a performer was not by such mainstream entertainers, but rather by her mother and grandmother. At the youthful age of 9, both women who are singers and songwriters encouraged her musical empowerment.

Known for her Hip Hop and Rock edginess, Salomes has garnered a steady crescendo of dialogue amongst the influential cabinet within entertainment through her unique and eclectic style. While being sought after by rapper Missy Elliot, DJ Tomp, and music producers Wonder (Wonderful Music) and Jason Perrie (partner of Polow Da Don) Salomes was discovered by the Soul Diggaz, who have worked with major recording artists such as; Beyoncé, Britney Spears and Monica. Performing as a solo artist now, Salomes was once the third and only female member in a group named 33ana3rd. Although the group worked well together, Salomes's musical sound and appearance made her stand apart from the collaboration.

Observing her talent and potential within the Souldiggaz along with heavy hitters Rob Fusari, who is known for recent work with Lady GaGa ((Paparazzi) and Balewa Muhammed a.k.a. The Clutch eventually pulled her from the group and set forth working on her solo project. Nearly six months later, Salomes has written work for numerous artists with the most recent being Sean Diddy Combs' Dirty Money.
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Firework ent's documentary film on Independent Women
written by Fabian
twitter.com/thefabe

Firework Ent ceo, Christopher "Youngface" James is currently working on a documentary about independent women and what is the true definition of an independent woman.

This project will not only feature interviews of independent women but what their friends and clients think of them. A few of the names already on the project are the ladies of Ella Bleu(www.EllaBleuEvents.com), Drexina Nelson (celeb photographer) and even Universal/Motown r&b artist LonDon makes appearance.


For more info on this project contact Christopher James (director/exec producer)
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Indie Film Review: Extract (2009)
By A. Evans
http://twitter.com/AdotEVANS
Staring: Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis, Ben Affleck, Kristen Wiig, J.K Simmons, Clifton Collins Jr.
Directed by: Mike Judge

Life is All About The Flavor

Extract is a dry dark comedy about Joel Reynolds (Bateman) a successful extract entrepreneur, who is considering selling his business to spend more time with his wife, but realizes how lousy his marriage has become. Day after day Joel ends up at a bar taking advice from his bartender pal Dean (Affleck). Dean usually gives Joel drugs, drinks, and bad advice, like hiring a gigolo to pose as a pool boy to see if his wife will cheat on him (and of course she does). To add to this insanity, Joel develops a wandering eye for a new employee Cindy (Kunis) a scam artist who goes from city to city looking for a come up. Cindy is only in town because she has caught wind of a potential lawsuit against Joel's company after one of his employes, Step (Collins Jr) was injured on the job. Cindy pretends to have feeling for Step in an attempt to be around for the pay day. What follows is a rather hilarious series of events that promise to have you wondering what will becomes of Joel's company, marriage, and more importantly what will become of Joel?

Extract is a dry comedy with dark humor, not the usual witty comedy of a Woody Allen film or goofball scenarios you would see in a National Lampoon's or an American Pie. Extract is in a category of its own. The story line is just flat out ridiculous, but it works, watch this with pals or on a date with someone who is really down to earth, this film could either make a date or break it...good luck


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Think Group Media Newsletter Just Think... Vol.38

Just Think Vol.38: Are We Awake Now?

By A.Evans
http://twitter.com/AdotEVANS

Disclaimer: As always, I write these articles to stimulate minds and to get the thought process in motion...

Last week we were informed of a catastrophic event that cannot be measured or understood merely by what has been presented to us on television. It is something that most overlook until it hits close to home. I find it hard to even begin to imagine the level of devastation that this earthquake has caused. I feel the pain directly by being around my friends who are all Haitian, yet I still can't fathom the depth of their grief, yet alone the grief of their elders, and those who are in Haiti. Here in the States we tend to sugar coat things that have no immediate affect on our well being, we take our clothes, accessories and technology for granted. How quickly do we get upset when our internet connection is slow or lost? We never really take time to realize that there are places in this world who don't have a 1/4th of what we have initially so how are we to view life when those who are already without lose even more. How can we want to pop bottles and cop clothes and focus on the material gratification we have been programmed to love when there are people with NOTHING. We grieved over 9/11 because of its location because we could see it we could relate and yes it was devastating, so imagine the dynamic of what this quake has done. I'm compelled to ask, What if this quake would have taken place in NYC? Would we fully understand then? Would we finally wake up? When do we finally realize what's important? When do we wake up to REAL LIFE?
My Eyes Are Open
Yesterday I had the privilege of watching Avatar, and I immediately caught the message that was subtle yet blatant in the movie. I saw several things in this movie, I saw how what is considered sacred and spiritual to some is considered profitable to others. Think of the land we have invaded and caused destruction to in an attempt to either westernize their way of living or just flat out rob them of resources that greedy Corporations want. Hmm I guess oil seems a little bit more delicate now huh? I don't want to voice all my personal opinions for the sake of staying PC, and offending some of you who have yet to grasp the cosmic shift taking place on this planet, but I will say this if Corporations and Alphabet Gangs continue to tamper with the planet and try to strip it of its resources for profitable gain, expect for devastation to take place in your backyard in the near future. I guess my boy Fabe was right soon there will be advertising on the Moon for all to see, because they're sure running out places to take over on this planet. I refuse to believe a natural disaster of that proportion wasn't caused by something remotely tied to experimentation or deliberate testing.

Final Thoughts
As we grow closer to the age of unification I urge you all to do your research don't solely rely on what you see on the news. Investigate what really causes natural disasters investigate on all the testing and tampering that takes place instead of voting for the next American Idol, or taking shopping advice from Kim Kardashian, I urge you all to see past the distractions and WAKE UP there's more to life that what's being presented... As Always Peace & Love

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Marketing Buzz: Yele Haiti

By Steve Canal
http://twitter.com/SteveCanal
http://twitter.com/ThinkGroupMedia



www.Yele.org


Yéle Haiti is a foundation started by Grammy-Award winning musician, producer and social entrepreneur Wyclef Jean that is changing lives in this desperately poor but optimistic nation.

Through Yéle Haiti, Wyclef uses music, sports and the media to reinforce projects that are making a difference in education, health, environment and community development. In practical terms this translates to over 3,000 new jobs, close to 7,000 children being put in school, more than 8,000 people a month receiving food and approximately 2,000 young people a month learning about HIV/AIDS prevention.

Among the many who have responded to Wyclef's invitation to help are thousands of individuals like you, celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, as well as NGOs, world leaders and corporations.

Education
With little state support for education, Yéle Haiti has created a range of programs to improve the quality of education and ensure more children from poor and disadvantaged families can attend school.

Primary School Scholarships: sponsoring the education of 4,500 children throughout Haiti.

University Scholarships: sponsoring 12 top ranking students in Haitian universities.

Boy's Rehabilitation Center: giving imprisoned child gang members a second chance.

Yéle Cuisine: employing women to cater meals for children in six schools without kitchens.

School Feeding: dry food distribution to around 7,000 families of children in targeted schools.


Sports
With almost no public or school funding for organized sports, Yéle Haiti supports a soccer program for at-risk youth and a range of sports events for youth.

L'Athletique d'Haiti: supporting a soccer and tutoring program for 650 youth from the slums.

Sports Events: sponsoring tournaments, clinics and sports equipment for young players.


The Arts
With high levels of illiteracy, Yéle Haiti uses music and entertainment to inform the public about development and social issues, while at the same time providing training to at-risk youth. Celebrities are enlisted to help raise the country's international profile.

Music Studio: providing jobs and vocational training in a new state-of-the-art facility being built in Cité Soleil.

National Youth Orchestra: classical orchestral training and performance for at-risk youth.

Art School: support for an art school in Jakmel, including commissioning students for design work abroad.

Remember Haiti: scanning and making available rare historic books about

Haiti's founding.

Spotlight Haiti: engaging celebrities to help raise Haiti's international profile.

Yéle Cinema: free outdoor projection of Creole-dubbed films in slums without electricity.


Environment
With less than two percent tree cover left nationwide, Yéle Haiti is responding with a new community-based tree planting, environmental education and social marketing initiative along with ongoing support for an environmental education initiative.

Yéle Vert: community-based agroforestry, environmental education and social marketing that is in development in Gonaives.

Ecole Verte: environmental education camping trips and tree planting for youth.


Community Service
With little support available for vulnerable families, Yéle Haiti distributes food to those in need throughout the slums of Port-au-Prince and mobilizes emergency relief in response to natural disasters and humanitarian crises.

Food Distribution: assisting the World Food Programme in distributing rice, beans and oil to families in the slums of Port-au-Prince.

Emergency Relief: mobilizing relief following natural disasters and humanitarian crises.


North America

Yéle Student Outreach: college and university students rallying in support of Haiti.

Help Haiti: Canadian students giving 25¢ each to sponsor scholarships for Haitian students.





Real Talk: Two Wolves
By Cedric Shine

http://twitter.com/NativeNotes

An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. "A fight is going on inside me" he said to the boy. "It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil - he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego.

The other is good - he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you - and inside every other person too."

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, "which wolf will win?" The old Cherokee simply replied, "the one you feed."

Who do you believe in I put my faith in God blessed and still breathing and even though it's hard that's who I believe in. The late, great brother Tupac Shakur imparted these words of wisdom on me through song. I read the above Cherokee philosophy this past Saturday when I was at the rites of passage program I volunteer with. It spoke to me because last week I was contemplating writing something about getting the 'hater' out of you. You know, ridding ourselves of the jealousy and envy that resides within us. Sadly we can easily recognize others ability to "hate" or be envious but we put blinders on when it comes to ourselves. In it's most humble form, jealousy and envy appears within one of us when we see someone doing something we deem great and we question how they got in that position. We are better suited for that spot, how in the world did that idiot get in such a position when we're smarter. We're more righteous, we are the better person. Etc. ect. Sometimes it's not as blatant but we know when ill thoughts creep up in our mind. I do it, it's unconscious sometimes and it takes a lot to admit such that such a wack trait lurks in my subconscious, but it's there and I shared it, I can't take it back.

So when I read the old Cherokee saying I found strength in knowing that I was not alone, that this fight goes on in every man and woman. It shows up in our fears, our insecurities, our inflated egos. It's a fight that goes on in every man and woman and I for one have not escaped it. I was feeling a little heavy today. Happy yet sad, I had a knot in my stomach. I had that heartbreak knot in my stomach but I haven't been dumped in a while so it couldn't have been heartbreak. haha. And it came to me while emailing a good brother of mine,a brother in Christ, a brother in Alpha, a brother.

Fear, somewhere deep inside my mind I was feeding the fear wolf instead of the hope and faith wolf. I recently put my testimony forth, talked about just how blessed I am and how blessed I feel. But if you've ever been down and out, you know that you never want to be in that position again. Happiness is something we must work at, we have to work at it every day, we have to nurture the happiness within us so that we can continue to experience it. Faith, faith is the unseen, just knowing that God will order your steps.

But that fear, it grips us. It can force us to remain in the status quo because we are too scared of risking our happiness. We want to horde what we have instead of working towards more internal bliss. But we have two wolves fighting this war within us. The one we feed is who will grow stronger and defeat the other. Don't feed your evil wolf! Don't feed the wolf who wants to sabotage you, the wolf who grips you up and lets insecurity and inferiority control you. Don't feed that wolf because that story has already been written. We know that desperate story, the painful portrait it paints.

No, I encourage you to nurture and feed that good wolf daily. Feed it with prayer, feed it with hope, feed it with a vivid imagination who sees you achieving your wildest dreams. Feed that wolf with positive energy, feed that wolf with thoughts of grandeur and happiness. Feed that wolf with the idea that 'yep things are great right now and they can and will get better'. Last week the preacher said that there would be trials and tribulations in our lives, this fact, we will go through ups and downs. However God made a pact to bring you through a long time ago. Feed your good wolf with the belief that your God will deliver you. They say it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile yet we see so many frowns when we look around. Start a trend and let your smile be the smile that helps someone else smile. Feed their good wolf because it's one heck of a world we are out here living in. We need some support. I support you. I pray you support me as well in starving that evil, hating wolf and giving my good wolf the strength to win this battle. It's going on in each and every one of us, I believe in you, I believe in us. Our good can win. Peace and Grace be unto you.





La Familia: Straight Men in Atlanta "Saving" Women from the Gayest City in the Country
By Shelli Tinae Price
http://twitter.com/EllaBleuEvents

By now most of you have heard about the article in Advocate Magazine that voted Atlanta as the gayest city in the country. Okay, I will admit I'm surprised it's worse than San Francisco but it explains why the heterosexual men here feel they have something to prove. I believe living in a city as gay as Atlanta, the straight men here feel (an unconscious feeling) they have to over compensate to prove their straight. The way they go about doing this, is a good majority of them flaunt their heterosexuality to and with every woman in town! I think they believe they are the single woman's SAVIOR. Like, "it's either you date me non-exclusively or you're left with the gay men at Bull Dogs." Men are very protective of their rolls as the leaders and providers and living in Atlanta has caused that natural instinct to become elevated and thus out of whack.

There are A LOT of eligible bachelors in Atlanta. Successful, own homes, nice cars, 401k's with stock options, etc...living the American dream but the American dream doesn't seem to come equipped with the idea of settling down. Now, I do believe people should be single until they are ready to make a commitment but the men here have no desire to settle down because they are too busy "saving" all the women from the gays. I remember I met a guy from DC who was here visiting and he was quick to say, "Man if I lived in Atlanta I would be not have a girlfriend." It's like Atlanta is the land of the lost single men who are in no hurry to grow up; in no hurry to find just ONE woman to spend their time with. I can't say that I'm blaming these men because a big part of me feels they are a product of their environment. If I were to transport these same eligible bachelor's to Minnesota, they'd probably all be married or at least engaged.

The battle of the testosterone is at its peak here in Atlanta because the straight men here don't EVER want anyone to think they are a member of the high Gays population. These men aren't making excuses for being straight - but they are acting them out in their dating life to prove a point and the point is being well received by single black women here; IF I WANT A SINGLE, STRAIGHT MAN IN ATLANTA, I HAVE TO SHARE HIM.





Artist On the Rise: Lil' Melo
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Randy Smith, professionally known as Lil' Melo is a hip hop star hailing from Washington D.C. Lil' Melo presents a style described as a raspy slow flow. Lil' Melo creates music that the people will love. Lil' Melo recently launched his career, and is promoting his smash single, "Models and Bottles." This single is guaranteed to rock clubs across the nation. Unlike most mainstream hip hop artists, Lil' Melo doesn't rap about killing or hustling. Lil' Melo stays true to himself by talking about what he knows, partying, money, cars, life, kid's clothes, and jewelry. Fans respect Lil' Melo, because he raps about things that they all can relate to. Lil' Melo is creating a presence through college radio as well as mainstream radio. He is also making his presence known over the internet. Lil' Melo does a number of shows in Washington DC, and the surrounding areas. Lil' Melo will soon be featured on a host of regional tours. "Models and Bottles" will be available for purchase on download and through several websites. The ringtone for "Models and Bottles," is currently being prepared.





Indie Film Review: I'm Reed Fish (2006)
By A. Evans
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Staring: Jay Baruchel, Alexis Bledel, Victor Rasuk, Schuyler Fisk, AJ Cook, Tommy Dewey
Directed by: Zackary Adler

If Your Life Were a Movie Would Anyone Watch it?

I'm Reed Fish is a tale about the ins and outs of living in a small town where news travels quickly and everyone knows everyone. In this coming of age film we meet Reed Fish (Baruchel) a local radio host who took over after his father passed away. Reed is not exactly like his father, and is reminded every day by the locals, but tries his best to fill his father's shoes. In addition to the stress of following in his father's footsteps, Reed is engaged and soon to be wed to the town beauty that is until his former high school sweetheart comes back into town throwing him for a loop. Reed must decide what is important to him, and his future, before throwing it all away, he decides to make a movie about exactly what is taking place in his life and leaves your mind in a daze as you anticipate the outcome.

I'm Reed Fish is a definite feel good coming of age movie that we all can relate to, we all have to make difficult decisions, and sometime we are called to do things that question our integrity and character. No one really understands what it is like to be someone else unless we were able to see inside their day to life or if they made a movie about it, and that's exactly what takes place in I'm Reed Fish. This film has some funny parts, and some slow parts, but overall it's a pretty cool flick...enjoy.





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Think Group Media Newsletter Just Think... Vol.37

Just Think Vol.37: The Importance of Positive Thinking

By A.Evans
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Disclaimer: As always, I write these articles to stimulate minds and to get the thought process in motion...

While watching a film titled Henry Poole is Here I found myself in a state of shock because I saw myself in the main character who was a jaded loner, not to say that I'm always like that but I do have my moments. Anyways this film definitely awoke something in me. The concept of the movie questions faith, belief systems, and positive thinking. What I begin to notice was, people all want something to believe in regardless of religion, we all want something to believe in even if it is ourselves. If that belief isn't present I truly "believe" the concept of feeling lost begins to arise. This week I would like to dance around the idea of faith, beliefs, and the importance of positive thinking.

What Do You Believe?
It appears no matter what you believe you are always right. Regardless of your belief system, religious figure etc. We are usually told that seeing is believing, with faith and positive thinking "believing is seeing". I say this because faith resonates from within not from without. Faith and positive thinking is an attitude and chosen perception to know that everything is already ok, or in progress. The mind is a very powerful instrument ad when it gravitates around negativity or nonsense the results can be very detrimental to one's well being. I'm not here to place judgment or question anyone's belief system nor am I here to tell you what to think, but I do believe ultimate whatever you think is what you will experience. If you believe you are having a crappy day you are, if you believe that smiling keeps you in a positive mindset, you are also correct, if believe the world is against you, you are also correct. With that being said, what do you think about? How do you think? What is your perception like? Who or What do you believe in? What is your belief system? How would your life be without it? What changes do you think would be useful in your day to day thinking?

Final Thoughts
Watching Henry Pools is Here, made me realized how important it is to have faith and a positive outlook. Negative thoughts are toxic and painful, I mean you can actually feel like crap when you think crappy thoughts, yet we tend to do this knowingly. In this film Henry refused to have faith in a positive manner, he had faith in a negative one, and in doing so he was correct, he continually thought his life sucked and that's exactly what he got. Faith isn't just belief in a religious figure, greater power etc... Faith is what we believe to be true right now so be mindful of what you accept as truth in your heart because it will show up. Meditation and Prayer or whatever you want to identify it as, is also important, in theory it is a series of concentrated positive thoughts. We give many labels and different names to these things due to our upbringings and backgrounds, but one thing remains universal and that is; faith and positive thinking is necessary, but at the same time your thoughts are your own. I urge you all to adopt a positive attitude outlook and perception this year... As Always Peace & Love

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Marketing Buzz: Confusion Over Marketers Haiti Relief Donations Goes Viral

By Steve Canal
http://twitter.com/SteveCanal
http://twitter.com/ThinkGroupMedia

American Airlines, UPS Use Social Media to Separate Fact From Fiction in Their Charitable Efforts

As marketers scrambled to assemble donations and matching programs for relief in Haiti, Twitter users began scrambling their announcements. By this morning, the airwaves were so flooded with news about who was making a donation, and how to participate, that consumers became understandably confused and it spread.

American Airlines and UPS became victims of their own benevolence, as consumers came up with relief efforts that sounded more fitting. UPS, which announced one of the more ambitious donation programs -- $500,000 in cash and $500,000 worth of in-kind donations to UNICEF, the American Red Cross, CARE and other relief organizations -- soon heard that it was also offering free shipping to Haiti for any box with a postage fee of $50 or less.

What marketers are doing
Below is a snapshot of the numerous marketers that have stepped forward to offer assistance in Haiti.

MICROSOFT
The company made an initial commitment of $1.25 million, including cash and in-kind contributions. Microsoft is also activating its disaster response team, calling for matching employee donations, working with impacted customers and partners and helping drive awareness for relief efforts through MSN and Bing.

NESTLE WATERS NORTH AMERICA
Estimating that 2 million people in Port-au-Prince and the surrounding area are without potable drinking water, the company pledged $1 million in bottled water.

MCDONALD'S
The Oak Brook, Ill.-based company will be donating up to $1 million, including an expected $500,000 match from Arcos Dorados, the company that operates nearly 1,700 McDonald's restaurants in Latin America.
Through Arcos Dorados, the company will also donate 50 cents if any Big Mac or Big Mac value menu purchased between January 16 and January 22 in the 19 Latin American companies where Arcos operates. The company estimates that those efforts will generate another $500,000.

BANK OF AMERICA AND MORGAN STANLEY
$1 million in aid.

COCA-COLA CO.
The company's charitable arm is donating $1 million to the American Red Cross efforts in Haiti, in addition to bottled water and other beverages. In a memo to employees dated Wednesday, the company said that it is awaiting news of the 850 people who work for bottling partner Brasserie de la Couronne.

ABBOTT LABORATORIES
The Abbott, Ill.-based company and its foundation have committed to $1 million in aid.

KRAFT FOODS
Will be donating up to $500,000 toward relief programs through its foundation. The sum includes an expected $100,000 employee match.

WAL-MART
Will donate $500,000 in cash and $100,000 in supplies. The company has also launched a microsite for employee and consumer donations.

GODADDY
Donating $500,000 to Hope for Haiti.

FOOT SOLUTIONS STORES WORLDWIDE
On behalf of Soles4Souls, it's collecting gently used footwear at its 240 locations for distribution in Haiti.

T-MOBILE
Customers can make donations (free of charge) in $10 increments to the Red Cross by texting "HAITI" to 90999. Donations to Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti fund can be made by text messaging "YELE" to 501501 in $5 increments.

GENERAL MILLS
The package food company has pledged $250,000 for earthquake relief through its foundation.

KELLOGG COMPANY
Has committed $250,000 to the American Red Cross. The company has additionally asked employees and retirees to participate in a dollar-for-dollar match.

CAMPBELL SOUP CO.
Has pledged $200,000 in donations, and is mounting an employee donation effort.

CON AGRA FOODS
The Omaha-based company's foundation has pledged $100,000 to the International Red Cross Relief Fund.

AMAZON.COM
Has established a microsite for donations to Mercy Corps.

WESTERN UNION
Will give $250,000 to earthquake relief efforts. The company's agents will also waive transfer fees on money to Haiti from the U.S., Canada and France for the first week after service has been re-established.

JETBLUE
Looking for ways to offer free travel for vetted non-profit organizations and officials that are working in tandem with the Haitian consulate.

YAHOO
Driving consumers to donation resources via web and mobile, including UNICEF banner ads going live Monday. In addition to a $25,000 emergency grant to UNICEF, Yahoo will match gifts from full-time U.S. employees, up to $1,000 per person.





Real Talk: Wake Up In Heaven
By Cedric Shine
http://twitter.com/NativeNotes

One day I'mma fall asleep and wake up in heaven
Not a worry, not a care in the world
The atmosphere, light and airy
The smog, the filth and troubles of nyc will be no more
No more wars being fought over oil
Children starving to death
Greedy bankers ruining the lives of millions of people

Yeah one day I'mma fall asleep and wake up in heaven
Sitting at the dinner table with God himself
Breaking bread with Jesus and all the prophets who have come to guide us Through troubled times
Building with Malcolm and Thurgood
Laughing with Billie and Dorothy
Admiring Adam and Gandhi

Yeah one day I'mma fall asleep and wake up in heaven
My grandmother and grandfather will receive me with open arms
Hopefully no discussions of my past transgressions I always knew they could see
I'll tap Sean and let him know the kids are good, Hov put together a trust fund for their education

But even in heaven where I thought I'd be without worry
I find myself looking down and seeing my people in hell
Praying for them still because I want them to make it here
I want to ease their fears and let them know to not be afraid of death

There's a better place up here, all the beds are heavenly
Sleep has never been better, happiness is bliss
No bill collectors, student loans, refinanced mortgages we can't afford
None of that

Yeah one day I'mma wake up in heaven, and I hope you're right there with me.




Ella Bleu Event Review
By The Fabian
http://twitter.com/TheFabe

Ella Bleu Events and EducateToday.org event at Chocolate Bar


The Ella Bleu Events Appreciation party at Chocolate Bar in Atlanta,ga also became the collection point for EducateToday.Org/Haiti for clothes, food and donations for victims of the earthquake that devastated Haiti. A laid back atmosphere, football on the tv and friendly people made for a successful event where not only did receive a good amount of donations some good networking also took place. Also on the scene was Christopher "YoungFace" James who is currently filming a documentary on independent women and this was the perfect place as there were many independent women in attedance. Congrats to the ladies of Ella Bleu for yet another successful event and the official launch of their website







Indie Film Review: HENRY POOLE IS HERE (2008)
By A. Evans
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Staring: Luke Wilson, Radha Mitchell, Adrina Barraza, George Lopez, Richard Benjamin
Directed by: Mark Pellington

No Matter What You Believe You Are Always Right ...

Henry Poole is Here circulates around the life of a bitter, angry, and depressed Henry Poole (Wilson) who learns he has a rare disease and little time to live. In an attempt to live his remaining days in solitude Henry moves into a small house in his old neighborhood, with the hopes of being left alone to wallow in self pity junk food and alcohol. Henry's life begins to really get interesting when his neighbor Esperanza (Barraza) claims to see an image in a stain on the side of his house and claims it is a sign from a greater power. Henry refuses to believe that the stain on the side of his house is a sign, even after a mute girl speaks for the first time in years and a practically blind supermarket clerk can see clearly. Henry goes out on a limb to jade everyone's belief system, while at the same time refusing to alter his attitude and perception towards having a more positive outlook on life especially with positivity all around him, or does he?

Herny Poole Is Here delivers an insightful message regardless of religious practices beliefs etc. I recommend Henry Poole to everyone; this film confirms the notion that no matter what you believe in you are always right. I definitely saw glimpses of myself in Henry. Faith in something beats faith in nothing. Enjoy.




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