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About Jewels of Inspiration and Reflections "TheJ ourney of Life"
By Georgia Woodbine
ISBN# 0977136248
Price $12.95

Everyone has asked this question at some point in their life, ? Where Do I Go From Here?

Just when you think things are finally going your way, then boom! You?re hit with an unexpected blow or circumstance in your life, that makes you wonder, What?s next? What did I do to deserve this? How do you deal with it? How do you overcome the hard knocks of life and move forward?

There are many experiences in our life that force us to meditate on the unknown. Why am I experiencing this? What has happened to my life? Where did I go wrong? What have I done to deserve this? Why did this person hurt me so bad? How am I going to handle this crisis?

Drawn from years of experiences, obstacles, roadblocks, disappointments, and pain, these inspirational reflections evolved into spiritual strength, growth and personal freedom. These words of wisdom provide encouragement and illustrate how to reinvent yourself and redirect your mind to draw positive energy, so you can enjoy your life while you are here. This book is an account of your spiritual awakening to God?s divine grace.

These heartwarming affirmations in Jewels of Inspiration and Reflections will help you embrace your destiny with faith and encourage you through the times of confusion. Now, you can find that quiet time to collect your thoughts and nourish your spirit with these jewels of inspiration and reflections.

About Georgia Woodbine:

Georgia Woodbine is Author of National Best Selling Author of books, How to Make Big Buck$ Without Selling Your Soul!, Jewels of Inspiration and Reflections, and has produced audio CD?s ?Make it Happen? and ??Grab Your Destiny? as well as other motivational products that empower many in communities near and far.

Georgia Woodbine's 7 Keys to Success helps individuals move from visualizing to actualizing to manifesting their destiny and shows them how to overcome the fear of failing.

Topics:
- The Art of Setting Goals
- Finding Your True Calling
- Moving Your Passion To Profits
- How to Effectively Market Yourself

Ms. Woodbine is one of the most sought after keynote speakers in the areas of personal, spiritual and business development. Ms. Woodbine has appeared on 98.7 Kiss FM Wake Up Club, Conversations With Mayor Ernest D. Davis, of Mt. Vernon, New York, , Air America Radio, 93.5FM, 90.3FM - other credits include, Mt. Vernon Inquirer, Star Ledger Newspaper, Hempstead Times, Black Star News, Roll Out Magazine Moving Forward Magazine, and many others. She has also been listed as one of the top ten books in 2006 by the #1 book club in the country.

Ms. Woodbine has appeared as a guest speaker at Georgian Court University , Stony Brook University, Rutgers University, Howard University, Medgar Evers College, Black Expo New York, as well as a long list of other churches and network organizations, just to name a few. She has also served as fellow panelist with other well renowned speakers such as: Dr. Dennis Kimbro, Dr. Farrah Gray and Terrie Williams.

Her credentials include 15 years of entrepreneurial business success as well as an extensive marketing background. She worked in the entertainment industry with over ten years of experience working for a variety of companies such as; Def Jam, PolyGram, WNYU Radio, WQHT-Hot 97, Black Enterprise Magazine, and the Apollo Theatre, where she honed her management, promotions, and marketing skills.

To book National Best Selling Author Georgia Woodbine as a speaker contact Phil Andrews, PA Public Relations Company at by logging on to www.papublicrelations.com and contacting us at 718-380-2062 or email philandrews2001@yahoo.com.

To purchase Georgia Woodbine's National Best Selling Book How to Make Big Buck$ Without Selling Your Soul! or her new book Jewels of Inspiration and Reflections The Journey of Life log on to http://www.spiritualfocuspublishing.com/products.htm or Pre-Order Georgia Woodbine's Grab Your Destiny CD log on to the above link.

Target Market News.com recently reported the untimely death of Basil O. Phillips, Johnson Publishing Co. photo editor, who passed away at age 77.

Disilgold founder, Heather Covington, author of Literary Divas and upcoming Literary Dons, recently emceed the African American Pavilion Reception and Awards at Book Expo in Washington, DC. among top African American publishers. Jeff Burns accepted the honor on behalf of Basil O. Phillips who was ill at the time.

Norman Parish of Chicago Sun Times reports on August 30, 2007, "Whenever Basil O. Phillips' friends and family had a birthday, they knew to expect a card, a gift or flowers. He would never forget. It was that same attention to detail that helped make him a longtime, treasured photo editor at Ebony and Jet magazines.Mr. Phillips headed a staff that cataloged and managed more than 1 million photographs, drawings, and color transparencies in the world's largest collection on the black experience in America.

The former board member of the National Association of Black Journalists-Chicago Chapter was known for his keen ability to locate photographs and identify sources...Mr. Phillips died at Warren Barr Pavillion after suffering complications of diabetes. He was 77.

"He was really generous," said Marcia Green, a Chicagoan whom he referred to as his goddaughter. "He would always send gift cards or give cologne, sweaters and plants. He would treat you to dinner. . . . He was just a giving man."

Basil Oliphant Phillips was born Feb. 19, 1930, in Kansas City, Mo. After graduating with honors from high school, he moved to Chicago at age 17. Mr. Phillips attended Roosevelt University and the Institute of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology.

He was employed at Abraham Lincoln Bookstore before joining Johnson Publishing Co. in 1951. He was promoted to photo editor in 1967, and retired from the black publishing giant in 2005.

"Basil Phillips was an exceptionally talented member of the Johnson Publishing Co. family," said Linda Johnson Rice, president & CEO. "As gatekeeper of our vast photo archives for more than 50 years, he was both passionate and dedicated to preserving some of the most important moments in African-American history. He will be sorely missed."

Mr. Phillips also was a director of special markets and promotions for the book division of Johnson Publishing, and had managed its company booth at more than 100 national conventions.

"He was smart as a whip," said Brenda Butler, a former Jet employee who is now senior features editor at the Chicago Tribune and president of the NABJ-Chicago Chapter.

Lynn Norment, managing editor at Ebony, agreed, saying, "He remembered everything. . . He just loved helping others."

Mr. Phillips, who was always impeccably dressed, loved art and books. He served as Johnson Publishing's unofficial arbiter during company functions such as luncheons and receptions for visiting dignitaries. He also donated a large book collection to the Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, and helped the local black journalists group raise more than $150,000 for scholarships.

He was even dignified as he approached death, Green said, noting he never complained about his illness.

"He was a very soft-spoken man, but he carried a big stick, said Art Norman, an anchor at WMAQ-Channel 5.

Mr. Phillips is survived by a nephew, nieces and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Dr."- NORMAN PARISH (CHICAGO SUN TIMES)

Cheryl Hudson, co-publisher partner of Just Us Books (Largest African American Children's Publisher) and husband Wade Hudson, who recently visited Charleston and was in route to Chicago to attend Haki Madhubuti's 40th Anniversary of Third World Press, mentions it was such an honor to be at the African American Pavilion to celebrate the life of Basil O. Phillips who made works like "Beyond The Mayflower, "an icon of African American History and Black studies in colleges nationwide.

Tony Rose, (www.Amberbooks.com) founder of Amber Books (Largest African-American Publisher of Self Help Books, Career Guides and Celebrity Bios) mentions this book was his staple and foundation for African American history in a QBR: Black Book Review article and also, stated so during live C-Span Book TV taping of a Hip Hop panel during Harlem Book Fair Week. (May be seen on Booktv.org)

Heather Covington will always remember the kind words and remarks shared among African -American publishers at the African American Pavilion Awards for an endearing moment in history witnessed by some of the greatest publishers and authors in history. For a full listing of honorees like Wade Hudson, Cheryl Hudson and many more who attended the historical AA Awards, visit www.Disilgold.com. (A NEW PHOTOSHOW LAUNCHES OCT. 1st OF BEA GUESTS)

Third Eye Publishing, Inc

"Even Numbers" by Barbara Grovner releases Nov 20th. She can be contacted at www.myspace.com/barbaragrovner about interviews, book club chats or other events. Her work is a fiction title which deals with a social issue many young people face at the hands of heartless and deceitful adults.

New Book, Even Numbers, explores the realities many young people face being sexually abused in their home.

Long Island, New York- Third Eye Publishing, set to release ?Even Numbers? by Barbara Grovner, November 2007. Third Eye Publishing web site is located at http://www.thirdeyepublishing.org Barbara Grovner can be reached on myspace at http://myspace.com/barbaragrovner About the book: ?Even Numbers? ?Even Numbers?/ISBN:097710043X/192pgs/ is set to be released to the retail chain market mid November 2007. Third Eye Publishing, Inc. titles are distributed to Borders/Waldenbooks, Barnes&Noble/B.Dalton nationally by Biblio Distribution (800)462-6420. Bookstores can also order through Ingram Wholesalers, A&B Distributors, Lushena and Third Eye Publishing, Inc (http://compose/?To=admin@thirdeyepublishing.org). ?Even Numbers? is a controversial story, which will shed light upon a social issue, which affects many young people globally.

Dominga with the responsibility of raising her five-year-old daughter Olivia never imagined she would meet a man like James. He's smart successful and makes good money. But most of all he's good with her daughter. James has a secret though, a desire he cannot control which ultimately threatens to destroy everything. About Barbara Grovner Barbara Grovner is a graduate of Northeast Broadcasting School in Cambridge, Massachusetts as well as a graduate of the American Business Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. She is a mother of three, all of whom are grown, living on their own and successful. She now lives in Georgia with her husband and writes full-time. Her first novel Even Numbers is a controversial story which she hopes will bring wide spread attention to a social issue affecting many young people globally. "Even Numbers" is available for bookstores to order through Ingram Wholesalers right now. Bookstores can also order straight from Biblio Distributors (800)462-6420

Be on the look out in the coming weeks for chapter excerpts of "Love.com" by Teresa Alessi & Therone Shellman to be posted to www.myspace.com/theroneshellman. The title releases Dec 20th.

Sometimes our young ones act as if they don't know. Make them remember and never ever forget!
Remember, Knowledge is Power!
This is an Authentic Negro Bill of Sale.
This was once our resumes....

Whenever you think you have it bad , Think of our forefathers. Never take for granted how blessed we really are!!!!

Be blessed and productive.

Blessings Heart Supporters,

Grace, Mercy & Peace be extended to each of you!

I hope and pray that all is well since the last time of our great fellowship. I want to take the time to thank each of you for all you do to help push me through.

God is great and greatly to be praise! It's again an honor that the Lord has placed on my heart to continue our healing and restoration retreats. It wouldn't have been a great success without some great people helping making this dream a reality.

We are in the process of finalizing the details for this "Upgraded" experience for 2008 where God will do something great!

God has placed on my heart for this 9th Annual Retreat to be held in the White Plains, NY Area. Same City/State as this year, but a different venue which is an upgrade of God's favor.

The weekend that we are settling for our 9th Annual Retreat "Breakout" 2008 Explosion Weekend will be from Thursday-Saturday - July 24-26th 2008! We desire all to SAVE THE WEEKEND and help us see to it that others shall be blessed. Further detail and information will be forthcoming!

The price we are looking @ will be $280 for the entire weekend -- which will include hotel accommodations of 2 nights and 3 days, allotted meals of breakfast/hot lunch, registration packets, entrance into all events, Pastor 6th Book Signing as well as Pastor Circle of Comfort 2008 and so much more.

This rate is based on double occupancy - 2 people per room @ $280 per person in which we will ONLY have two payments - $140 due by April 30th & Balance of $140 due by June 1st of 2008 to avoid any late registration fees or pay in one lump sum. Single rooms are @ a different rate and must be booked in advance. Money orders or church checks - payable to Healing of the Heart or cash payments in person for you & your group!

This is a rough draft Of what to expect and working on solidifying some wonderful guest speakers, teachers, psalmists, groups, dancers to advance the vision God has placed in my heart! Will be asking some of you to make yourself available for the program and service as well. With that being said, I am asking for each of you to considered being one of the Retreat Coordinators to help us bring in a group for your city/state or surrounding area so some representations can be made to help us lift the name of the Lord would be great.

NEWS FLASH: For this 9th Retreat Explosion: We are offering ALL coordinators:

We need each of you to strive to bring in a min. of 10 people to this great event and you will receive as the coordinator half 1/2 off of your retreat fees. In essence you will have to only pay $140 and HOH ministry will pay the other portion complimentary.

If you have 15 or more guests - HOH will grant you the entire retreat weekend complimentary.

**This offer is only effective to the retreat coordinator who meet the above goals, if you get people from your location to help you than you can divide how you want your benefit to be distributed!

Thanks for sharing the joy and experiencing the dream as we BUILD Together for the kingdom to see women and men breakout and break-forth into birthing their dreams @ Retreat 2008.

Can each of you drop a line to say Pastor count me in as I will be one of the coordinators and be apart of your extended 'Heart Team' to help you build Retreat 2008. Thanks in advance!

To all of my clergy sisters and pastoral colleagues, I really pray for your support from other cities/states that you will come and bring your church family as many as will come to represent your city/state is my prayers. Thanks in advance!

Thanks to all of my Men-tees who will help me again on next year to walk in greatess. To all the NEW men-tees who will be accepted Class of 2007-2008 that will pitch in as our Certificate of Completion for new men-tees will be given @ the retreat as well as your service will be required.

HOH Family, please drop me a line to say you will be on the team to help do what we do BEST and say Pastor you can count on me to help out in any capacity @ Retreat 2008!

Because of Him,
Queen of Hearts ~ Pastor Kim R. Brewer
HOH Retreat Committee 2008
Healing Hearts Nation-wide!

**MARC'S WEEKLY MUSE ** - September 21, 2007 A highly requested poetic medium of uplift...to brighten your day!!!

HEY...ENJOY THE MUSE...THEN ENJOY THE WEEKEND!!!
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*INTRO*
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Like The Cupid Shuffle I want my poetry to capture your rhythmic attention havin' you dance a lyrical jig not to mention anointing you with the poetical juice quenching your thirst to possess that burst of energy needed to keep feedin' your hunger or fienin' to walk it by yourself after you kick the rhyme to the right and to the left... YEAH!!! Is what you scream and is what they heard as you spit Superman lyrics creatin' a new genre called "Crunkin' Word!"

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*OJ*
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Okay, now I guess history will be in the makin' as Juice is bein' taken to court for armed robbery but will be charged with murder 1... For OJ has been compared to Ex-Lax as his smooth moves have established the fact that controversy will follow him for the rest of his life...

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*K-FED*
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Well, what do you know?... Brit is gonna have to pay child support to her rapper-intern ex as he tries to hold down the fort raisin' the little ones... Maybe now she'll have time to work on her blinking light... and then it may shine...again... Yeah right! America's too happy and hung-over on the Britney who's constantly lambasted by a chomping paparazzi...

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*JENA 6 PART II*
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I guess I'm just sick and tired of being sick and tired... Like Fannie Lue I feel mired in the sea of digression... For justice apparently swerved took a detour and unnerved righteousness... As a result Lips yielded hickeys and America reproduced the sixties all over again...

I pray that Martin's dream will be kicked into full gear possessing a head of steam that will eternally churn fairness and impartiality for EVERYONE...ALL OVER...

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*HE AIN'T HEAVY...OR IS HE?*
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Soda pop and video games are two hot culprits for makin' American kids bigger than desired... Don't get mad at me... I got the news fresh from the wire... I guess sometimes tryin' to make a better way has a downside as in this country it's okay for a kid to come home from school and sit on his backside...all day... as...the joystick game-controller and a cool refreshing Faygo may go a long way in comforting a growing teen immediately ...but the long term effects can be devastating... As lazy is the hazy cloud hovering over a youngster's head preventing him from seein' that waistline spread...

Hats off to those of us adults who are tryin' to make a difference in a youth's life (holistically)... But unfortunately, the battle has just begun...and it seems that we have a lifetime to go...

**MARC'S WEEKLY MUSE ** - October 5,2007 A highly requested poetic medium of uplift...to brighten your day!!!

Okay people...can you say "lotsa stuff happening?" Several authors doing it big!

*Essence Best-Selling Author Sheila Goss, Book Release: Hey, make sure you check out and support Essence Best-Selling Author Sheila Goss in the release of her new novel: Paige's Web http://www.sheliagoss.com/

*Critically Acclaimed Poet Michael J Burt/Step up to the Mic Poetry Anthology: Thought-provoking, intimate, empowering, community-related, and all other areas relating to life is compiled in Step Up to the Mic: A Poetic Explosion. Featured Poets: Afrika Midnight Asha Abney, Akua, Michael J. Burt, Tichaona Chinyelu, Gaudemus, Def Poet Georgia Me, Veronica J. Hill, Bill Holmes, Tinisha Nicole Johnson, a. Kai, Stephanie L. Kemp, Marc Lacy, TS Murphy, Grace Ocasio, Dana Rettig, Nyah Storm, Def Poet Red Storm, Queen Sheba, A. Shakur Towns, Neil G. White, and Estrell Young! You can cop it via amazon.com . http://www.amazon.com/Step-Up-Mic-Poetic-Explosion/dp/0979250056/ref=sr_1_5/102-2619009-5420166?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1191446892&sr=8-5

*Public Speaker/Author Tish Norman Booksigning -- ATL: If you just so happen to be in the Atlanta area this weekend, don't forget to stop by (after you RSVP (hehehe))...and see Author Tish Norman unveil her new baby: "From Mediocre to Magnificent" This Saturday (October 6th, 2007 2-5pm, Park Towers, 789 Hammond Dr. N.E. Atlanta, GA) http://www.transformingleadersnow.com/

*Poet of the Year Follow-up:
I'd like to firstly thank God for allowing me to work within my craft as one who desires to inspire others. Secondly, I humbly extend my most sincere regards and thanks to everyone for supporting me in my "2007 Poet of the Year" campaign endeavor for the Open Book Awards. It is with the utmost humility, pleasure, and honor that I announce Ms. Nikki Giovanni as the 2007 official winner of the Open Book Award in the poetry category. Although I did not win, I feel very privileged in having been coupled with such a prominent international literary figure.

I am extremely proud and thankful in having had the opportunity to represent my community in such an immense light.

Let us all continue to support one another in the spirit of fellowship and uplift.

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Like Clapton I want my words to play your ears like a Fender lyrical six string and bring poetic music with the orchestration of Mozart and Pachelbel... For deep are the wells of creativity as the essence of our ebb and flow shows via the daily walk... and like Joplin and Handy the poetical imagination is always on time and floating like a cruise... starting with ragtime and ending with the blues... So if you choose to close your eyes at the open mic, let the lyricism and rhythm ride the bike of your delight...

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*DREAM CHASIN'*
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I'm not gonna lie... Sometimes I want to go to sleep and smell the coffee that's brewin' inside the brewery of my every fantasy... As a hardcore realist, I may just have to temporarily escape reality while indulging in the pleasures which lie within the fathoms of my mind... Smile Enjoy... Awaken...then face a cruel world unkind...

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*CAN'T SATISFY EVERYONE*
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Go ahead...try it... See how it feels. What? Now you can't deal? Understand that there are a number of lashes and licks that come with tryin' to appease the masses... Even the most powerful eye-glasses cannot make some see that once you put everything into satisfying party A, Well party B may just feel neglected... Once you make amends with party B Party C will leave your back unprotected... So just forget it... This is the REAL world sans MTV... Only a fraction of the population appreciates a valiant effort... Ties easily get severed when people feel slighted Regardless of your intentions they'd be delighted to use their feeling against you... What should you do? For starters...pray...do right... ..and continue being YOU...

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*MIND CANDY*
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That's right, feed my mind so good that cavities form within the cerebrum... mental fillings are applied as thought drilling pries open knowledge pores that use to be closed... Now wisdom has a chance to seep in and while creepin' old corruption and baggage are sought, fought then buried into yesteryear... Now mind you, eye candy is cool too... but the images that it feeds you can fool you... Especially if the outside is sweet... But you later find that the inner is bitter...and only gets worse by the day...

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*FALLACIES OF PRO ATHLETES*
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Groupies Hangers on and Paparazzi are just a fraction of what has to be dealt with during the life of a professional athlete within their prime... Time after time their private life is exposed exploited then eventually put into prose in the form of an autobiography... Alcohol, sports cars VIP and hangin' with all the stars to some comes with being a celebrity... But behold, If lackluster stewardship is manifest during the times of robust income... After the field/court are gone you can witness "broken down" in all categories...and then some...

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*UPCOMING ACTIVITIES*
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*TAZ Productions - House Party - Saturday, October 6, 2007 - 8pm
Snellville, GA
*Performing

*How Well is it Salon & Spa - Grand Opening - Sunday, October 7, 2007 - 6pm
Huntsville, AL
*Performing

**MARC'S WEEKLY MUSE ** - October 19,2007 A highly requested poetic medium of uplift...to brighten your day!!!

*DIVINE LITERARY TOUR IN THE MOTOR CITY!
-That's right folks, The National Pan-Hellenic Council Biennial National Convention is on and poppin' as we speak...thru Sunday October 21st in Detroit and the mighty illustrious Divine Literary Tour is in the house live and in full effect...check out http://www.nphchq.org/convention.htm for more information on overall event...

*PLEASE VOTE FOR MY FRIEND TRACY BROWN!!!
Essence Magazine is conducting a Fabulous at Any Age contest. They've narrowed it down to 5 and decided to let the reading public vote for the winner! The winner will also be featured in the January 2008 issue of Essence. Don't forget to vote for TRACY BROWN.
Here's the link:
http://www.essence.com/essence/polls/2008fabatanyage40.html

*SUPPORT ESSENCE OF MOTOWN 4TH ANNUAL LITERARY WEEKEND
November 9th, 10th, 2007 @ Charles H. Wright Museum
Celebrate the Written Word in Detroit and Strengthen Michigan's Literary Community http://EssenceofMotown.com . Contact Sylvia Hubbard @ 313.289.8614 or email essenceofmotown@yahoo.com .

*POETS DESIRED FOR THE FERGUSON LITERARY HOUR RADIO SHOW.
-Poets...you care to get free pub for 30 to 60's seconds on a hot show?! Sure you do! Please contact Torrian Ferguson (Best-Selling Author, Publicist, Radio Show Host) to record your poetic spot (via phone) and have it played during the show. Ferguson Literary Hour Radio Show airs every Tuesday @ 7pm (EST), @ artistfirst.com . This show is one of the hottest for African-American Authors that you'll find on the net! If interested, please email Torrian Ferguson at torrian_ferguson@yahoo.com .

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Like Fats Domino I'd like my poetry to yield thrills like those which are produced via Bluberry Hill... Just imagine twistin' and bein' a stepper like you were when you heard Chubby Checker on the a.m. dial back in the '50's... Speakin' of twistin' if you append shoutin' may as well toss in The Isley's to cover it fully... Should we keep goin' down this musical memory lane? I'm about to start goin' insane mentionin' Otis, The Barkays, Sam & Dave, Wilson Picket, Donnie Hathaway, Buffalo Springfield Rufus, Chaka, and The O'Jays... Bottom line...music is poetry...and poetry's music...

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*T.I.*
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Whew... The Feds now have another big cache of gats to add to their inventory... Thus the story goes of the self-acclaimed Trap rapper packin' and hidin' unregistered assault heat in the house and in between the seats of the ride... Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms right by the fried bodyguard, caught... and jumped sides... But T.I. still repped at The 2007 BET Hip Hop Awards with two victories... But what he was doin' makin' the major weapons purchases is still a mystery...

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*TYLER PERRY*
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Although I'm not a connoisseur of plays and such... I appreciate very much, The fact that Tyler is following his passion and takin' names with it! His overall success is a testament to our youth in that if one stays faithful and works dilligently... The harvest reaped will reveal the truth...

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*GPS*
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GPS technology is ingenious; But creating a right's issue mess... How much power should big brother be able to possess while granting easier access to everyday citizens in learning the whereabouts of others? Um...big brother?

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*POLITICAL ILLS*
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I normally don't waste my words in describing anything that has to do with politics... But the "p" word is a necessary evil as it is beginning to boldly manifest itself in The Jena scheme of things... Just think how growth would surely prosper in "all" arenas if it were not throttled back via this ageless mechanism developed to retain power and control among the masses... .politics...