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2013-01-02T08:00:00.002-06:00

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LaVerne Isaac's Starting Up Her Camp Funtastic

2012-09-29T14:32:00.001-05:00

Opening October 6, 2012 and operating every Ms LaVerne Isaac will be providing a safe place for children. With enrollment on Saturdays especially the days when you may may have have to work or have other engagements, you can always take your child to Camp Funtastic for safekeeping childcare.

Operating out of the Winston Raymo Center on St. Thomas, Camp Funtastic serves children, ages 3 to 13 with services to include lunch, snack, basketball, volleyball, arts and craft, pantomime classes, homework assistance and tutorials, painting, and much more.

If you reside on St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands and are looking for this kind of service, call 340-714-3747 for more information or contact Ms. LaVerne Isaac on Facebook at

www.Facebook.com/Laverne.Isaac.5

Terri Brown and MLB Creative's Team Are Gaining a Collection of Awards

2012-09-20T09:13:00.000-05:00

Armed with dual degrees in marketing and visual communications, Terri has utilized both in her 35 year career spanning Publishing, International Media Sales and Planning, Creative Direction, Copy writing, Public Relations, and Agency Management.

Along with her partner, Beth Mock LeBlanc, Terri started MLB Creative in the United States Virgin Islands, as Chief Executive Officer, Founder, Partner, directing Client Development as well as Client Services, Creative Support, Public Relations, and Event Planning.

Her vision of MLB Creative is fulfilled through successful marketing and advertising solutions for an ever-broadening client mix with expertise in educational institutions, fine arts, jewelry retail, entertainment, hospitality, and banking.

With a background in film and communications, Beth's partner, Terri Brown, Chief Creative Officer, Founder, Partner, opened the firm's second office in Orlando, Florida in 2000. Her 15-year experience in advertising and marketing has resulted in earning MLB Creative multiple creative awards. As Chief Creative Officer, Beth passionately seeks the essence of each client’s offering to provide the concepts that make it unique, relevant, and engaging. Acute attention to detail, exacting demands for perfection and insights into consumer behavior result in powerful, innovative design solutions and brand strategy.

Be sure to visit MLB Creative

by clicking on the link below.

www.MLBCreative.com/

Patricia Rogers, Pioneering Small Business Woman Extraordinaire

2012-09-18T11:08:00.000-05:00

From UVI's Facebook page

Patricia Rogers, first 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competition winner, will discuss the environmental impact of her egg farm. The town hall meeting will take place at UVI-Small Business Development Center at Nisky Center at 6:00 p.m. on Sept 17, 2012.

Ms Pat Rogers, the winner of a $30,000 Small Business startup competition, gave a presentation about her Virgin Egg Farm using solar power and other new technologies.

Photo courtesy of the University of the Virgin Islands

St. Croix Source, by Laurel Kaufmann — May 4, 2012

Sound of $30K Is Music to Ears of UVI
[Pioneering] Entrepreneur

“Cha-ching!” chanted student Patricia Rogers as she took the $30,000 grand prize Friday in the final round of the University of the Virgin Islands' 13D Student Entrepreneurship Competition.

Rogers and her fellow competitors battled for $30,000, $20,000, and $10,000 to invest in their business models. Rogers came out on top with a proposal to establish a large egg farm, Heba Abdallah and Ghadeer Taha won second place with a lab equipment rental and leasing idea, and Shoshana Pemberton took third place with dreams of a roller skate rink.

“We were looking for a business that was real, that would actually launch, and then have the potential to be a success and grow,” said panelist Alex Randall, a professor of communication at UVI.

Ms Garen S. Wollf Encourages Young Ladies to Maximize Their Potential

2012-06-20T18:11:00.000-05:00

Ms Garen S. Wolff leaves an impression on the readers of her books by showing girls all over that they should celebrate their differences.

In a world where the media constantly barrages middle school-aged girls with adult issues, Ms Wolff shares a different prospective: that there is no rush to grow up, enjoy your middle-school years!

A medical student, author, and published scientist, Ms Wolff was born and raised in Michigan where she attended the prestigious, Detroit Country Day from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade. An alum of Wellesley College, Ms Wolff graduated with a BA in Neuroscience and a Masters of Science from Wayne State University's School of Medicine.

Her mission is to celebrate the unique voices of girls and encourage them to love who they are.

Click to pick up her book series.

New Logo Added to My Talk Show

2012-06-19T16:00:00.000-05:00

I'm proud to announce that
my talk show has a new logo.

Betty Anne Grillo, A Bridge over Troubled Waters to Many

2012-06-18T15:45:00.000-05:00

While Betty Anne Grillo's book, Bankruptcy From A to Z: The Path to Financial Hope and Freedom, is not a substitute or replacement for legal advice, it is an invaluable handbook to supplement the process.

In it, Betty Anne explores effective ways to interview an attorney and pick the one best suited your needs. She also investigates all the issues and explains how to avoid falling into the same situation again. Her practical and insightful book offers you hope for a better life before, during, and after bankruptcy.

Prior to her 18 year career as a Paralegal, Betty Anne worked in the field of automotive finance. Upon graduation from Penn State University and achievement of her Paralegal status, she made it her mission to transform confusing legal jargon into an empowering, understandable language for the average person.

Visit her site to pick up your copy.

www.SunsetDreamBooks.com

Paul Marx, Owner of KBON 101.1 FM, Proudly Does Louisiana Proud

2012-06-11T11:58:00.001-05:00

Paul began his radio career in the mid-1970′s with a five-hour weekly program featuring Louisiana recording artist and specializing more in the “local” musicians.

Since then Paul has received many honors for his contribution to the promotion and preservation of Louisiana music and culture. Some of the honors given him are:

1996: Induction into The Louisiana Hall of Fame for his efforts in years of dedication to the promotion and preservation of Louisiana music.
October 1998: The prestigious CFMA (Cajun French Music Association) Award for his contribution in preserving the Cajun language, music, and culture.
October 1999: The Louisiana Blues Hall of Fame recognition “for his extraordinary work in the preservation of Louisiana Music and heritage”.
April 17, 2000: The “Citizen of the Year” award from The Eunice Harmony Lodge.
October 1998: Crowned the Ville Platte Cotton Festival King.
May 2000: Louisiana Music Commission's highest honor, “Music Decree”, issued to Paul and KBON for efforts in promoting Louisiana music.
September 2000: The “Lifetime Achievement Award” issued by Louisiana Governor M. J. “Mike” Foster, Jr. and the State of Louisiana for contribution to the preservation of Louisiana music.
January 2002: Induction into the historical Erath Acadian Museum as a “Living Legend”.
2006: The Louisiana Association of Broadcasters Award for “35 years of Distinguished Service in Broadcasting” (all those years promoting Louisiana musicians) and “The Golden Mike Award” (The highest honor paid to a broadcaster) for his dedication to promoting the state of Louisiana.
November 2006: Induction into the Lake Charles chapter of the C.F.M.A. (Cajun French Music Association) “Hall of Fame”.
2009: Grand Marshall of the Gueydan Duck Festival.
October 2010: Crowned the Basile Swine Festival King.

KBON 101.1 FM, Louisiana Proud Radio, is a locally owned Louisiana Music powerhouse situated in the heart of Cajun Country, Eunice Louisiana. Their programming is a unique variety of music with a Louisiana flavor; Cajun, Swamp Pop, Zydeco, Country, Classic Country, Oldies, Blues, and more.

Proud to be recognized as “THE” Louisiana Radio Station, Paul and KBON 101.1 FM continue to promote their rich heritage and culture because are they are Louisiana Proud!

A “local” 25,000-watts radio station broadcasting in Acadiana, KBON 101.1 FM is also worldwide at www.KBON.com pursuing their goal of helping to preserve the unique Cajun and Creole music and culture of their area.

With a slogan,
"Let us, before we die,
gather up our heritage
and offer it to our children",
they don’t just say it; they live it!

Mrs. Anne Lyken-Garner Turns Lemons into Lemonade

2012-06-10T12:57:00.001-05:00

Mrs. Anne Lyken-Garner, the author of Sunday's Child, as expressed in her book, has become a master, or should I say a mistress, of turning the lemons of her past into lemonade.

Since sharing her story on my talk show, she has become my role-model, too. I am now declaring her my CLM (Chief Lemonade Maker).

Click the link to listen to her story and pick up a copy of Sunday's Child.

http://j.mp/KYQrHg

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Podcasts of My Talk Show Are Now in the iTunes Store

2012-06-04T14:16:00.001-05:00

Podcasts of my talk show interviews are now available in the iTunes Store at no cost to you. In fact, all podcasts on the iTunes Store are free.

You can now download my podcasts to your iPod, iPhone, or iPad to play them on the go.

And you can also listen to them on your computer, using iTunes, or on your TV, with Apple TV.

You do not need to have an account for the iTunes Store to get my podcasts.

Get your free podcasts here.

My Talk Show Is On the Air

2012-05-23T19:57:00.000-05:00

My new talk show is on the air.

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Disability in Comics: A Presentation by My Cartoonist Friend, Joe and His Wife, Denise

2012-03-17T17:47:00.002-05:00

Disability in Comics

Presented by Joe and Denise Chiappetta

Celebrating the history of characters with disabilities in comics for over 200 years!

Date: April 15th, 2012

Time: 2:30PM to 3:30PM

Location: McCormick Place, North Building
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60616

Cost: Free with price of admission ($35) into Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) Kids age 12 and under get into C2E2 free on Sunday. For more info about C2E2, go to www.c2e2.com

Iron Man, Daredevil, Hulk, Popeye, and Civil War Veterans. What do they all have in common? They all are extraordinary characters with disabilities featured in amazing stories that we love to read about. What do 1 in 5 Americans have in common? Disability. Come to this inspiring 60-minute presentation celebrating the remarkable history of lead characters with disabilities in comics.

Based on portions of Chiappetta's award-winning book, The Back Pain Avenger, attend a slideshow that exposes myths and stereotypes about comics characters with disabilities spanning over 200 years. Discover the intricate connection between comics and disability.

Free comics will be given to select attendees.

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

Virgin Islander Linval Joseph Will Be Playing in the Super Bowl!

2012-02-03T18:11:00.000-06:00

Click here
to visit the US Virgin Islands.

Jacqueline Vanterpool: A Coffee Entrepreneur

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

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

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

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

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

Jackie Welcomes You

Louisville's Newest Online Services: Mando Media Services

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

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

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

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

www.MandoMediaServices.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Be sure to spend time in their shop.

Like me, you will love what you see.

Click below to visit:

DJ's Bits and Bobs: Handmade Treasures.

The Secret to You: A Gift from the Secret Scrolls

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

Supermodel Sessilee Lopez Gets All Greased Up!

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

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

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

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

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

www.Facebook.com

www.YouTube.com

Meet Ms Michelle, A Genuine and Committed Lady

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

www.YourCashIinfinity.com

The Best of Success: A Treasury of Inspiration

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

Katie Washington: Notre Dame's First Black Valedictorian

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

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

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

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

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

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

More information from Notre Dame University:

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

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

You go, girl!!!!

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

Lisa Lally: Devoted Singer, Wife, and Mother

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

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

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

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

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

Check out his work at

www.MySpace.com/JudeLally.

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

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

Just go to

www.MySpace.com/LisaLallyMusic.

Lisa also has posted her songs on Facebook.

Listen to them at

www.Facebook.com/LisaBriscoeLally.

Social Networking Strategies Series by Crystal Washington

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

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

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

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

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

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

Click on banner to visit Crystal's site.

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

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

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

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

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