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Contact the Editor

2012-07-10T22:42:00.000-05:00

Hey guys! Lina here, for those that have been requesting a more reliable way to contact me than the site's email yoyomag@mail.com, my personal email is linabnola@yahoo.com.

Peace and blessings!
Lina

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2012-06-14T01:31:00.001-05:00

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Caine's Arcade.

2012-04-12T14:17:00.001-05:00

A 9 year old boy - who built an elaborate cardboard arcade inside his dad’s used auto part store - is about to have the best day of his life.

Sidebar: I love this story. It's what YOYO is all about. - Lina Barbarin

NEW YOYO MAGAZINE ISSUE!!! APRIL/MARCH ISSUE #6

2012-03-13T19:07:00.002-05:00

OUR NEWEST ISSUE HAS BEEN RELEASED!

FEATURING "BOMBTHREAT" with Skylar Fein,, An EXCLUSIVE interview with FILNOBEP, "WORD FEATURED ARTIST: LIL DEE, CONNECTIONS" the BOOK with John Lacarbiere, and more!!

Read it here:

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Wiz Khalifa And Amber Rose Engaged 'He made me the Happiest Woman in the World,'

2012-03-01T20:02:00.000-06:00

It's official. Wiz has proposed to Amber. The couple announced their engagement today on Twitter with a picture of a large oval diamond perched on Amber's finger.

This comes as no surprise, Amber announced in earlier interviews about her new song "Loaded" that she and Wiz were to wed when the hype about her new music dies down. Wiz also shared some words on the VMA's red carpet about tying the knot with the famous socialite.

Personally, we're happy for the wild style couple and wish them the very best!

"ONE LAST WEEK" A Novel By Lina Barbarin

2012-02-27T10:36:00.000-06:00

Juvenile Delinquent - Warrant out for Juvenile's Arrest in Louisiana

2012-02-26T01:58:00.002-06:00

Juvenile is to be arrested on sight. Stereotypically, the rapper has failed to pay child support since 2006 and now owes well over $160,000. Under Louisiana law he can be incarcerated under those circumstances unless he pays $50,000 immediately.

Hopefully the buzz from his new mixtape "Mardi Gras" will be enough to get some older CDs moving off the shelves. Even better, hopefully Drake's "Practice", a remake of Juvie's "Back That Ass Up" put some money in his pocket.

In any case, we hope he stays out the slammer.

RITA ORA "Party and Bullsh*t" Party Anthem or Just Bull?

2012-02-26T01:47:00.005-06:00

Fresh from the Roc Nation oven is a new musical treat for the listening audiences. Rita Ora's "Party and Bullsh*t", released 2/23, is a girly spin-off of Biggie's classic "Party and Bullsh*t".

Great for clubbing and dancing too but Rita is getting a lot of flack from Hip Hop lovers that claim her remake of Mr. Wallace's song is done cheaply and distastefully. Her Youtube videos are littered with comments talking negatively about her use of Biggie's song AND many shared sentiments that there is room for only one princess cut Roc, Rihanna.

Check out Rita's song yourself and pass your own judgement.

Lina Barbarin

Skinny Jeans: cause of DEATH?

2012-02-26T01:28:00.002-06:00

Ok, maybe not death but definitely some health issues.

It's been reported by medical professionals that jeans that are too snug can cause....
nerve compression, interference with digestion, lower back pain, yeast infections in women, and even a rare condition called Lipoatrophia Semicircularis where horizontal lesions develop around the thighs, yuck!

Over the last few years skinny jeans have become the new black. Donned by actors, and rappers, and everyone in between. Whatever happened to the 90's baggy jean trend? We should bring that back. It was much more comfy!

Lina Barbarin

Chris Brown "steals" fan's iPhone. (Picture of fan)

2012-02-26T01:15:00.002-06:00

When leaving a Miami nightclub with Tyga on February 19th, 2012, Chris Brown was followed by a crazed fan (Christal Shanae Spann) to his car where she then snapped a picture with her iPhone of him getting into his black Bentley.
This supposedly angered Chris Brown and he snatched the phone from her hand through the car window and said: "(expletive), you ain't going to put that on no website."

He then rolled up his window and drove away with her iPhone.

Now the singer is being accused of one count of robbery.

(Christal Spann pictured to the left)

Thursday, Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Rundle released this statement:

"My prosecutors are currently speaking with witnesses and reviewing all of the materials supplied by Miami Beach Police. Only after these reviews have been completed would any type of action be considered or taken. This is the basic process that every criminal case in Miami-Dade County undergoes."

TMZ reports that representative for the Miami Beach Police Department says no arrests have been made and no warrant has been issued as of yet.

Are Black Women On Top?

2012-02-26T01:03:00.002-06:00

"A new study finds assertive black women leaders are viewed positively while just as assertive white women in the same roles are viewed negatively. Why?"

The study found that a forceful leadership style came across as negatively for Black men and White women but positively for White men and Black women.

Ashleigh Shelby Rosette, co-author of the study and an associate professor at Duke explains that the Angry Black Woman stereotype is responsible. "If you think about it," she says "That angry black woman stereotype is also congruent with things like being aggressive, dominant, assertive, and self-assured—and those are our typical leader characteristics."

Read the full article here.

Have You Heard Curren$y's New Mu$ic? We Got It, Here.

2012-02-26T00:53:00.001-06:00

Curren$y released his brand new EP entitled Here earlier this month. As usual his new music is as syrupy slow as his New Orleans accent and his lyrics are as smooth as smoke floating through the Southern breeze.

If you're late in the game, it's about time you downloaded it. Hurry up and get Here.

Download: "Here", here.

SXSW Line-up

2012-02-26T00:35:00.002-06:00

The newest names to be added to the South By Southwest music festival lineup are: Nas, Big K.R.I.T. and T.I.
SXSW, (3/13-3/18) The conference hosts not only around 2,000 acts but also a few words from keynote speakers.

Other announced performances:
Curren$y
Freddie Gibbs
Schoolboy Q
Kendrick Lamar
Wiz Khalifa
Theophilus London
Kirko Bangz
GZA
A$AP Rocky
Slaughterhouse
Mobb Deep
+ more!

-XXL

HOW BEYONCE BRANDS HER BABY

2011-12-15T17:32:00.001-06:00

Meredith Lepore for TheGrindStone.com

"Oh Beyonce. Well would you expect any less? Since announcing to the world at the VMAs that she was pregnant or as I like to think it was called “That Time When Beyonce caressed her baby bump for three hours and they gave out some awards.” Well since the beginning of this month Beyonce has been showing the public that in no way is a baby slowing this 29-year-old mogul down. If anything her pregnancy (and dear Lord I hope that child is talented) is helping her leverage her career because now she can incorporate the motherhood angle into her ever-growing brand. “Beyonce essentially works for herself,” says career coach
and Sirius radio host Maggie Mistal. “And her personality is her brand. So the more she connect with her audience, the better—getting the whole world excited that she’s pregnant is a great brand move.”
Beyonce has promoted her pregnancy very strategically. First there was the Mommyjacked VMAs. Yes, her performance of “Love On Top” was amazing and became my favorite song for a solid week, but it mostly received attention because at the end of the number she opened her jacket to reveal a small, adorable, Beyoncified baby bump. After the news was revealed 8,868 tweets were sent per second, according to Techland.
Now she is saying that her pregnancy is making her feel even more empowered (did the woman who wrote Run the World(Girls) need more empowerment?) Basically she is saying her pregnancy is contributing to her greater entrepreneurial spirit. She is currently promoting her new fragrance and starting her own record label. She plans to start a boy band, direct other artists and make documentaries. And she will be starring in the Clint Eastwood directed remake of A Star is Born. Unlike pregnant Hilary Duff, films do get pushed back for this pregnant actress/singer. “It is important that I don’t look at this as like an illness. I am not sick. I am the same woman and I have the same passions,” she said.
But don’t worry, the baby will be right by her side while she does all these things. “Yes, I will probably be that way. I am sure I will. I think that it shouldn’t stop you. I think of course my life is going to change, and I definitely will make sacrifices, but you know, I think I will be able to bring hopefully my little rider with me,” she said. As Jessica Rose of XX Factor wrote, “she does all the humanizing, stars-are-just-like us stuff like talk about her over-developed sense of smell and how “empowering” it is to have a baby growing inside you.”
And then let’s not forget how Beyonce is incorporating fashion into her pregnancy. “It was really difficult to conceal,” admits the curvy star. “But now… I can be proud and excited about it, I’m having so much fun shopping — it’s great!” Maybe she was trying to conceal it before, but since announcing it at the VMAs Beyonce has worn sparkles, leather shorts and a white bikini. Now I probably wouldn’t wear any of those things normally, much less when I was pregnant unless I was on an abandoned island, but I give her praise for having courage and rocking those outfits. She is proud of her body and why shouldn’t she be? This inspires other women to not look at pregnancy as a fashion death sentence.
Though her fashion line, House of Dereon, doesn’t have a maternity line (yet), Beyonce has been promoting it as one. ” It actually is really good for the maternity…we do have some things that I am still trying to rock!” The collection has two upcoming international campaigns and Beyonce just showed the new line at London Fashion Week."
Even pregnant Beyonce knows how to run the world."

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2011-12-13T00:45:00.000-06:00

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10 Reasons Why People Fail at Internet Marketing

2011-12-12T18:25:00.003-06:00

10. Lack of Research
One of the reasons why people fail at Internet marketing is because they jump into it without doing any research. You may have an idea stuck in your head and then you decide to roll with it without actually knowing anything about the niche or how it’s faired performance wise in the past.
For example, if other people or companies have tried to market a product or service in the past and every single person has seen the same results, there may be a good reason for the product or service not performing well. Maybe there’s no consumer demand for it right now and that’s something you won’t know until you do the proper research.
9. No Business Plan
It doesn’t matter if your plan is to create one small niche website to market or if you’re planning to launch the next big Internet marketing company- you still need a business plan. Without a business plan, your goals can get lost along the way and if you lose focus of why you’re doing what you’re doing, then it can create a problem.
8. Already Been Done
Another reason is that you end up trying to market a product or service that’s already been done several times before by other people. If there is too much competition, then your website and your products can easily get lost in the mix. Those who have seen success often see it by developing or marketing unique products that have a consumer or business demand that don’t already have a ton of competition.
7. No Demand
Going along with number 8, there also has to be a demand for the product or service that you’re marketing. If no one needs it or wants it, then no one is going to buy it, hands down. This is another reason why research is so important.
6. Being a Copy Cat
Being a copy cat and marketing products or services that have already been marketed time and time again are actually two different things. Being a copy cat refers to taking another marketer’s plan, website, or business model and trying to do the same thing yourself. It’s quite easy to tell when someone is trying to copy someone else, even in the vast world of the Internet and the only gain you’ll make from it is a bad reputation which of course isn’t a gain at all.
5. Too Much Advice
When you’re in the process of starting your Internet marketing adventure, or even when you’ve already been at it for awhile, you’re going to receive tons of advice from everyone you talk to. Your parents who have worked at the same jobs all their lives will tell you that you can’t make money online; your brother is going to want a cut of the riches that he thinks you’re going to make right away, your friends will think you’ve become a hermit and every marketer you speak to is going to give you a different piece of advice. Everyone in the field is going to tell you a different story and if you go to any conventions or conferences, you’re going to learn a hundred things from a hundred different people and then it’ll be up to you to parse all of that information.
All of this advice and information can leave you feeling overwhelmed. It can also leave you feeling pulled in about a million different directions. You really have to be careful regarding who you take advice from and you also have to wager the results that they’ve seen from taking their own advice. Nine times out of ten, people can give advice but they very rarely ever take it. That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t listen to advice that you’re given but you also have to keep your personal goals and your business goals on track without letting other people drive you down alternate routes.
4. No Direction
One of the reasons why you need a business plan as listed above is so that you have direction. Many times, people just jump into Internet marketing without having a solid plan for what they want to do and what they want to accomplish. Without direction, you’re bound to get lost or overwhelmed which can easily put the brakes on anything that you want to accomplish.
3. Bad Products or Services
If you pick the wrong products or services to market then you’re walking down the wrong path. Before you pick what you’re going to market, you always want to see what consumers think of it if you’re marketing B2C or what businesses think of it if you’re marketing B2B. If you’re finding all negative reviews then you’re already going to hit a road block. When people purchase things online, they do so with trust. If they don’t trust the product or service, then it’s going to hurt conversions.
2. Too Much to Handle
Yet another reason why people tend to fail at Internet marketing is because they take on too much at once. You’re only one person and you can only do so much. While you should aim high, you don’t want to fall short. Set realistic expectations of what you can handle and start from there. It’s better to grow slowly than to grow all at once and then not be able to handle everything.
1. Not Marketing
Who would ever start their own Internet marketing business and then not market? Lots of people actually. Internet marketing doesn’t just involve setting up a few niche sets and then seeing the money come rushing in. You actually have to market those websites and the products and services that you sell or link to. A lot of people go in with the false belief that they can just set up a few websites and then never actually have to work again but this is far from the truth. There can be exceptions but in reality, most Internet marketers work really hard to achieve any amount of success that they see.
There are more than 10 reasons why people fail at Internet marketing but if you’re not seeing the results that you want, the point is to dig down deep to figure out what’s going wrong. Often times, people don’t like to admit failure so they keep plugging away at the same things over and over again just to see the same results. If you want different results, the key is to change what you’re doing now so that you get different results in the future.

10 things every young entrepreneur should know - EPIC LAUNCH

2011-12-12T18:19:00.002-06:00

1.Be willing to tell someone about what you’re doing

Yes, shy people can be entrepreneurs, but if you struggle to ask someone to help spread the word or have difficulty sharing information about your business then how will people know you’ve got a new business in the first place?

Never let your youth hold you back from telling people about your company when appropriate. Remember that your age is both an asset and (can be) a hindrance so if you screw up at first just learn from your mistakes. We all gotta start somewhere!

2. Listen to what people say

Ask potential clients/customers questions about themselves and be sincere. The key to any industry is about relationships with your end consumer. People need to know that you care and they’ll remember you and your business. I am not in a traditional sales business but one of my favorite books is Jeffery Gitomer’s Little Red Book of Selling because it teaches you how to do just that- listen and build relationships.

3. Never bombard people with your business

This can be extremely difficult if you’re really excited about what you do, but see #2 above. You will learn so much more about your target market if you let them open up to you and then address their needs with your product or service. As guru Jeffrey Gitomer says, “People hate to be sold but they love to buy.” (especially if they like you!) Again- pick up any of Jeffrey Gitomer’s “Little book of” books. These are all extremely helpful and he actually answers his personal email! (but save yourself some cash and get them at Amazon or Half.com of course!)

4. Get used to hearing “no thanks” and “not interested”

No matter how perfect your service or product is there are really some people out there who have no interest in your company or what you offer and that’s okay-no amount of salesmanship will change their mind. You will hear no more than once. Thank them and move on because if you offer something amazing there will be other people who realize it and they will want to buy from you.

5. Dress professionally when on the job or looking for new business:

This may seem like a no-brainer but trust me, last week I saw young women being interviewed to get into pharmacy school who were wearing leggings and men who were sporting that popular half-shaven look. First impression is huge for young entrepreneurs like you and me because we want to be taken seriously… So don’t give anyone any reason discredit you because of your outfit. TomJames.com has very tasteful collections that will give you a guideline of what looks professional, regardless of your age.

6. Learn how to speak more effectively without the “ums and uhs”:

Talk to your cat. Give a pretend presentation to the mirror. Whatever it takes to get comfortable with your business, do it. Toastmasters is an excellent cost effective organization that will help you stop speaking ineffectively. They welcome younger guests, too- locate your nearest chapter and ask if you can sit in on a meeting. They last about an hour and will give you a great idea of how to speak effectively and maturely.
For those of you in high school consider joining a business related service group. Ask your counselor or teachers for more details. FCCLA (Family Career, and Community Leaders of America) and FBLA (Future Business Leader of America) are excellent groups to get involved with.

7. Realize success will not happen overnight:

It probably will not happen for the first 4-5 months. But stick with it – if you quit then it will never happen for you. Famous Failures-all of these people ended up making lasting impressions on their field and our world- did you know they are famous “failures”? They all failed miserably and some were even told they’d never make it- yet they did and we know recognize each of their names. If you’re on to something never ever quit.

8. Be creative to get your name and company out there:

Start a blog. Do some posts about your business. Join a local community service group. Volunteer under your company’s name, etc. The Social Tee offers custom social media shirts (like follow me on twitter, etc) I haven’t gotten a price quote yet but I’ve heard they offer competitive pricing.Read anything you can get your hands along the lines of marketing, success strategies, and how to effectively use social media. Again, some of my favorites are anything by Jeffrey Gitomer and Mashable’s small business section.

9. Ask for their business:

This can be difficult for even the most outgoing people to do, but an effective salesperson will ask for the customer’s business (Did you realize you are salesperson since you’re promoting your company?). I still find it difficult to remember to ask for business-especially if the chemistry is great between someone I’m talking to. Just because you click with them doesn’t mean they’ll be your customer. Here’s a great article on Microsoft’s forums about how to ask for a customer’s business, for referrals, and for return business.

Networking

10.It is all about networking:

Everyone knows someone who knows someone who can use your services-just ask Feel like you’re too young to talk to adult professionals? Ask your parents or your friend’s parents if they know anyone who is looking for your services. It is about who you know, and who they know. So get out there and shake some hands and talk to the right people-(the ones who can be future clients or can refer future clients) If you have a game plan and can effectively express yourself and what your company does adult professionals will stop seeing your young age and start treating you as a peer because you will have demonstrated that you are on the same level with them.

Letter From The Editor - Lina Barbarin

2011-12-11T15:57:00.001-06:00

First and foremost, I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Lina Barbarin, founder/editor-in-chief of YOYO Magazine. In the past I would try to make my magazine appear as if I had this huge glamorous staff aiding me in the production of my past issues, but the truth is, I haven’t been honest. I do absolutely everything. From the interviews, to the graphic designing, the writing, and the website, the public relations, everything is all me. Why come clean? There’s nothing wrong with busting your butt on something you absolutely believe in.
That is part of the overall message of YOYO after all. By not owning my lack of staff, I was missing an opportunity to inspire my readers and set an example of hard work and love for whatever it is you do. So to reiterate, every pixel of this magazine comes from my heart and my ever-working fingers.

As I write this letter to you all, I’m imagining all of you lounging about your computer rooms, coffees in hands, becoming very inspired by the issue I’ve produced for the holidays. This issue is long overdue but hopefully it’s well worth the wait! It’s featuring “IamRetroKid” a blogger from Jersey with a hilarious online presence. The reason why I chose him in particular for the cover is because I feel as a society we are growing into a new era of careers and business. It’s all about the internet. Now more than ever before and Chris Ortiz, IamRetroKid, is a shining example of an online personality that can go far in what I’ve been calling “The Online Industry”.

Readers, It’s been over a year now since I’ve started YOYO and so far there have only been 5 issues as of the release of this issue. That’s very little. You can expect many more issues in the future with shorter waiting time as well as a change in content. I’m all about smiles and hard work. YOYO will be a direct reflection of that. You all will see as it’s concept develops over the next few months. I’m very excited about where it’s headed. Not just for me but for you all, my readers, as well. I believe YOYO will prove to be very beneficial in everyone’s future business endeavors.

Until next time,

Lina Barbarin.

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2011-12-11T15:40:00.001-06:00

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