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“It’s beautifully shot and one of the most entertaining travel shows I’ve seen.”

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“I vicariously live through these guys’ adventures.”

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“I love the buddy adventures gone global.  Sort of like you’ve jumped in on the best road trip ever with Justin, Scott and Andre. Amazing locations, cultures and drop-dead gorgeous photography.”

Todd Lewis, Producer III

Earthtripping

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The Un-Road Trip

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The Biggest Loser

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Brittany Knox, Administrative Assistant

Tainted Love

“Tainted Love” counter acts in an entertaining format television’s general predisposition, that smacks of superficiality and lightness, which tends to gloss over heinous behavior that should not be tolerated in a free society.

Marshall J. Nord, Senior Vice President of Programming
 

 
“Proud to see us on the ground trying to do our part in ending the tragedy of sex trafficking.”

Richard Clark, Jr., Producer
 

 
“I’ve been gripped by the stories of heartbreak and hope captured in the first season…and have been so moved by personally interviewing survivors of sex-trafficking and dedicated experts in this upcoming season.”

Tamara Park, Producer, Halogen

Art Race

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January 30, 2012
Contact:
Kia O. Moore
International Music Selectors Society
kiaomoore@live.com; 803-552-7477

UNC CHARLOTTE STUDENTS WILL PARTY FOR A CAUSE WHEN THE “WE OWN THE NIGHT RAVE” COMES TO THE CAMPUS
ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18^TH

CHARLOTTE, NC — On Saturday, February 18^th at 9:00pm, UNC Charlotte students will come together for a night of music, dancing, and to party for a cause at the annual “We Own The Night Rave.”  The announcement was made today by event organizer Kia O. Moore.

“The ‘We Own The Night Rave’ (WON Rave) is an Electronic Dance Music (EDM) event that goes beyond your normal party,” Moore said.  “The event raises awareness – through music and social outreach – about the worldwide problem of human trafficking and modern-day sex slavery.”

Moore said that “Talents Ambition Passion (TAP), Niners On the Weekend (NOW), 49er Music Selectors, International Music Selectors Society, and M-Vee Productions are partners on this event that will feature professional DJ’s, electronic dance music, and special lighting. There will also be a Party PSA Break where attendees will watch a clip on the international problem of human trafficking.”

Moore also announced that this year’s Party PSA will be created by Halogen TV, a network whose socially-conscious programming encourages and motivates individuals to be the change they want to see in the world. Halogen TV Producer Richard Clark Jr. says, “As our network is about empowering young people into action, we are excited to have an opportunity to be a part of this event.  We are happy to help bring awareness to the unspeakable act of human trafficking, and it is our hope that after viewing the PSA, students will feel a sense of urgency to get involved to help bring an end to this atrocity.”

The Party PSA will include a scene from the Halogen TV original series Tainted Love. The second season of this groundbreaking documentary comes to the table with innovative and fresh storytelling while keeping the same goal of the original Emmy nominated campaign… create the awareness needed to bring the catastrophe of sex trafficking to an end. The new installment of Tainted Love will take the audience across the world to the cities of Delhi and Mumbai in India and several popular sex trafficking destinations in the US such as Atlanta, Washington D.C., and Portland to examine the cultivating problem. In depth interviews with experts and sex trafficking survivors will be joined by a narrative segment featuring dramatic retellings of the horrific real life stories of victims.  Episodes will be wrapped up with a “Call to Action” piece highlighting the real life heroes fighting the tragedy every day.

Student organization TAP will be collecting donations that will help support the efforts of a local anti-human trafficking center.

Since UNC Charlotte has a flash rave tradition that stems back to 2008, the International Music Selectors Society and M-Vee Productions felt it was time to introduce UNC Charlotte students to the full rave experience. Moore said that she realized that this party atmosphere could also serve as a great platform to make attendees more socially aware. “I wanted this rave to go beyond the typical college party. I wanted it to have an element of social purpose. I figured that a short, high-quality PSA played during a rave could be highly impactful in raising awareness about a serious global issue.

With the We Own the Night Rave I wanted to educate my fellow 49ers on the existence of an illegitimate industry that occurs within the shadows of society, and thrives in the darkness of the night. I believe that the only way to end human trafficking and sex slavery is to make people aware of it so that they can take ownership and do something to help end the sex slavery cycle.”

While the DJs play, the students dance, and the PSA rolls, Halogen TV cameras will be present to capture a UNC Charlotte event that will truly exemplify educational entertainment. Footage and interviews will be aired on Halogen TV at a later date (to find out where to watch Halogen TV in your area, click here).

In the month leading up to the event, UNC Charlotte students will have the opportunity to pick the EDM DJ who they feel should be the opening act at the rave.  Via the online (EDM) Electronic DJ Competition, students can view videos and vote for their favorites.  The voting will take place between January 18^th to January 31st. Students can visit www.watcsport.com and click on the “49er” tab for additional information.

What: Club 49er | We Own The Night Rave
When: Saturday, February 18^th from 9:00pm to 1:00am
Where: UNC Charlotte Student Union’s 3^rd Floor Multipurpose Room
Who: ONLY UNCC STUDENTS MAY ATTEND THIS EVENT
Presented by: Talents, Ambition, Passion & Niners On the Weekend

Additional info: https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/164150733686946/.

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Media contacts:

“We Own The Night Rave” Coordinator
Kia O. Moore
Kmoore79@uncc.edu; 803-552-7477

UNC Charlotte Public Relations
Buffie Stephens
BuffieStephens@uncc.edu; 704-687-5830

Paul Nowell
pmnowell@uncc.edu; 704-687-5828

Halogen TV
Tara Brown
Brown.tara@halogentv.com; 803-448-2698

ABOUT OUR PARTNERS

About Talents Ambition Passion (TAP)

Talents Ambition Passion is an umbrella service organization designed to serve as well as unite the campus and community by creating an environment where dreams, ideation, passions, talents, and visions can be effectively expressed and used to help better the lives of others through programming and events. Primarily assisting in the promotion of individual talents and serves as an outlet for expression to the world through our sub-committees: KAOS (step team), RHYME (spoken word/music), 49er Riot Box (web casting), Artful Conception (graphic design, photography, and videography/filmography), and 49er Music Selectors (Music lovers, DJ, MC, etc). Find out more about TAP on the web at UNC Charlotte Student Organizations.

About 49er Music Selectors

The 49er Music Selectors is the UNC Charlotte Chapter of the International Music Selectors Society. The 49er Music Selectors are under the umbrella of the UNC Charlotte student organization TAP as a sub-committee. The 49er Music Selectors focus on the educational exploration of musical expression through active listening, music collection, turntablism, music production, and the social gathering aspect of music exploration. Find out more about the 49er Music Selectors on the web at http://mediamine.uncc.edu/49er-music-selectors

About Niners On the Weekend

Niners On the Weekend hosts student campus programs on weekends throughout the school year. NOW provides an on-campus entertaining outlet open to all students, and best of all, most programs are FREE! NOW includes events such as live music, novelty acts and a variety of other entertainment sources. By providing diverse social events, NOW creates memorable experiences for UNC Charlotte students that keep the Niner Nation community alive on the weekends. Find NOW on the web at www.now.uncc.edu or on Facebook.

About UNC Charlotte

UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research university. It is the fourth largest campus among the 17 institutions of The University of North Carolina system and the largest institution of higher education in the Charlotte region. Fall 2011 enrollment exceeded 25,300 students, including 5,000 graduate students. Find UNC Charlotte on the Web at UNC Charlotte Home, Twitter, Facebook and follow the UNC CLT_News blog at unccltnews.blogspot.com.

About Halogen TV

Halogen TV features reality-based series, specials, documentaries and films.  Our 24-hour schedule highlights humanitarian, eco-entertainment and pop-culture programming supported by an aggressive online, mobile and social media strategy.  Halogen TV inspires viewers to make a difference in their community and the world.  Halogen TV – Be The Change.

About International Music Selectors Society

The International Music Selectors Society a music event promotion organization that focuses on the educational exploration of musical expression through active music listening, music research, turntablism, and social gatherings in relation to music. This society works to gather the resources & materials needed to facilitate these musical exploration journeys. These musical exploration journeys are accomplished through: party for a cause events, music journalism, music seminars, listening lounges, video viewing parties, concerts, and music festivals. Find International Music Selectors Society on Facebook.

About M-Vee Productions

Youth party promoter and Electronic Dance Music DJ Miguel Avila is an electronic dance music event coordinator. At the age of 15, Miguel (aka DJ M-Vee) made his debut at his first nightclub event at Charlotte venue Kiss Lounge. Later at an appearance at the Dammit Janet nightclub M-Vee caught the attention of various promoters. He was then asked to Guest DJ at the major Uptown Charlotte Club Halo Clt. During his first night at Halo he made a statement that his young age did not affect his Djing skill. He proved himself to the nightclub owners and Resident DJs and was asked to become a Resident Dj for their Latin Xtasy Thursday Nights. By age 16, M-Vee had weekly residencies at major nightlife establishments in Charlotte such as: Halo Clt, Luna Lounge, Sunset Club, Black Bear Saloon, Club Zoo, Loft 1523, Dirty Martini among others. Find M-Vee Productions on the Web at http://coalition1djs.com/fr_djmvee.cfm

About WATC Sports

WATC Sports is a national, preeminent, and professional league of the highest caliber Disc Jockeys/Athletes, Entertainers and Teams. The purpose of WATC Sports is to highlight and promote the art of turntablism as well as introduce the art of Turntablism as a Sport. The IFL-WATC hosts several competitions throughout the U.S. for the public allowing the top Disc Jockeys in the country to compete for the WATC Titles, Championship Belts and other prizes. Find We Are The Champions Sports on the Web at www.watcsport.com

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2. Viparita Karani is a great pose for either depression or anxiety as it has both a soothing and energizing effect. Often called the fountain of youth pose, it can be done by beginners or experts. Lay flat on the back with the arms laying at the side and palms down or open the arms with palms up to open the heart even more. Rest the legs against the wall to hold this pose longer comfortably or for more advanced practices, lift up the lower back and rest the bottom on the hands.

3. Fish pose is a terrific pose for opening the heart. Opening the heart with back-bending yoga positions is believed to not only expand the ribcage to give the lungs more room to breathe, but to open the spiritual heart center. Opening the heart, or stretching the chest, eases respiration, relieves stress by unclogging the tension in the tissue in the core. Laying on the back with the arms at the side, round the back and lean as far back on the crown of the head as is comfortable. Lay a bolster, yoga block or pillow under the back for support.

4. In the laying position Setu Bandha Sarvangasana or the Bridge pose is different from a bridge in gymnastics. With bent knees lift the core, arms should lay at the side, palms up or interlock the fingers behind the back. This pose calms the mind and energizes the body. Place a bolster or pillow under the back to hold this pose longer and more comfortably.

5. & 6. The calming poses, Cow and Cat, should be used together. Position the knees under the hips and the hands under the shoulders, kneeling on all fours with a neutral spine. With the inhale, let the belly sink towards the floor, looking up for Cow and letting the head fall down, with the exhale, round the back up to the ceiling for Cat. Keep the eyes closed as much as possible. Try and round the back one vertebra at a time. This pose is terrific for stress in the back; it establishes ideal spinal alignment, strengthens and stretches back muscles in the back and develops coordination of spinal movement.

7. Salabhasana or the Locust pose is a yoga posture. Lying on the belly with the arms along side the body, lift the legs and arms together and lift the chest as high as is comfortable. This pose opens the heart, helps poor posture, depression, low energy, digestion, gas, bladder and back pain. Move into Dhanurasana or Bow pose, relax, then bend the knees and take hold of the feet with the hands. Pull back with the legs to help open up the heart and chest.

8. Urdhva Mukha Svanasana or the Upward Facing Dog pose can be entered from Locust by coming to a neutral laying position, then planitng the toe nails and the palms, directly under the shoulders, into the mat. Lift the body slowly off the mat so that only the tops of the feet and the palms of the hands are the only parts of the body firmly planted to the mat.

9. Child’s pose or Balasana is a resting position which can help calm the body and the mind when under stress. Return to Child’s pose at any time during practice when feeling as though the body may have been pushed too far. On bended knees, lean forward with the forehead to the the mat. Lay arms at the sides of the body with palms up next to the feet or palms down stretched over the head. Breathe deeply, focusing on the breath with eyes closed.

10. Every yoga practice should be competed with Savasana or the Corpse pose. This is the most important pose in any yoga practice and should never be skipped. The body processes the information received through practicing yoga during this pose. Palms, middle of the back, and the back of the head should all be planted into the mat. The feet can fall loose and the eyes closed to help the body relax into the pose. With eyes closed and the focus on the breathing, hang out here for five or 10 minutes.

Slowly wake up the body, wiggling the toes and fingers. Then roll gently on the side, laying the head on the arm and bending the knees. Gently and slowly lift the body. The body should feel revived and the mind calmed.

Focusing on breathing and practicing yoga poses can calm momentary anxiety and depression by giving the mind a peaceful focus and re-energizing the body.

Have you ever tried yoga? Why or why not? Leave a comment below.

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1. Valentine Run. Charity marathons raise money to help others and promote healthy living. Get your heart pumping with the 9th Annual Valentine Run in Los Angeles, Valentines Hearts ‘r’ Running 5k in St. Paul or Brevard’s Valentine’s Charity Walk in Titusville, Fla.
2. Fair Trade Valentine. Buy fair trade gifts from companies that ensure farmers not only get a fair deal for their crop but share in its profits, too. Try Divine Chocolate, Two Hands Workshop, Sjaaks Organic Chocolates, Cafe Gratitude for gifts that give back. Global Exchange’s National Valentine Day of Action is continuing the fight for fair practices with a campaign for teachers to educate students about fair trade on a single day.
3. Love Letters. What does peace mean to you? Through reflective poetry, the Valentine Peace Project encourages a creative written dialogue on peace and will be shared with people all over the world. This global effort hopes to continue the conversation of love and peace.
4. Small Acts of Kindness. This February, participate in the annual Random Acts of Kindness Week (13-19). Buy coffee or lunch for a stranger or friend, babysit your neighbor’s children, or mow a single mother’s lawn. Visit actsofkindness.org for more ideas.
5. Be My Volunteer. VolunteerMatch lists a host of volunteer opportunities in your area.
6. Support a Cause. Denver-based Project Valentine works to make Valentine’s Day a little sweeter for individuals going through cancer treatment. Also, With This Ring takes donations of rings to help create clean water in Africa. One ring can potentially bring clean water to an entire African village for years to come.
7. Animal Love. The Humane Society of the United States makes it easy to show love to furry pets. Donate your old fur or fur items to its Coats for Cubs program, which will provide warm bedding for orphaned or injured wildlife. Also, you can make a monetary donation to its Hip, Hip Humane! program. You’ll receive a personalized greeting card for the object of your affection.
8. Help the Needy. Deliver cookies or thoughtful Valentine’s Day cards to the homeless and elderly. Contact your local homeless shelters and retirement homes and ask how you can help.
9. Remember Service People. Don’t forget the people who make your life a little easier. The barista who brews your cappuccino complete with a rich foam texture, the mail carrier, even the office cleaning crew would appreciate a thank-you card.

In all your service to others, don’t forget to give your sweetheart a heart-felt handmade valentine. Need some help? Check out these beautiful retro Valentine card designs that are not only free to download, but come with a matching envelope template.

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