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!!1st!! Presentation is the biggest thing. When you bring your CD to the radio station, you want to have you’re artwork in order. You want to have a BIO and some contact information.

2 . Make sure your mu-sic is mastered. When I play your CD I want it to sound just as crisp as if I put a Jay-Z CD in the player.

3 . Make sure your music is registered, BMI or Ascap. Make sure your music is fingerprinted. You want to have a BDS and media base on your song so you can follow up and see where your music is being played and how your music is being played.

4 . Also, make sure you have the clean version of your song ready. No program director ever wants to slide in your CD and start hearing you cussing right off the bat. Make sure you also put an instrumental on there.

5 . Also you want to work your music in other markets. Just because you live in Columbus, doesn’t mean you have to stay in Columbus. The music world is a whole lot bigger than this city. So get in the car, drive to Macon and distribute some of your music there, talk to some of the radio DJs. Go over to Montgomery, go to Albany, go to Tallahassee. The point is to work the market.

1 . Deliver a CD that is hand written with a sharpie. That is not cool. Even in a case, that’s not cool. Make sure it is marketable and it looks professional when you come here.

2 . Never leave your CD at the radio station without any contact information. I might like your song. I might be ready to play it on the station but I don’t know how to talk to you. I might even want to put you on an upcoming show.

3 . Please don’t give your boys the request line number

and tell them to call the station every 5 minutes to play your song. I will listen to your song, and if I like your song and it appears that you have enough street aware-ness about your song, I will play it. You do not need a team of cheerleaders to call me. If those same people have that same energy in passing out flyers or CDs at the clubs or downtown, they will be able to tap the market in the streets.

4 . Never try to pay the DJ to play your record. Doesn’t work. Never has and never will. You might role over to Club Sky or Big City Club and be able to pay that DJ for your stuff, but not at the radio station. Your pockets are not deep enough.

5 . Don’t ever give the DJ your music on his personal time. He might be out with his kids or at a restaurant, don’t role up on him like, “hey homeboy I got this song…”Don’t do that, that’s his personal time. If he’s at a live broadcast or out at the club, that’s the time to give your music to the DJ.

LIL D’S 5 DO’S AND DONT’S OF PARTY PROMOTION

(Dedicated to Djs & Janky Promoters)By Gadget B. Jackson

These simple instructions can help

you have a more successful event.

. Also you want to work your music in other markets. Just because you live in Columbus, doesn’t mean you have to stay in Columbus. The music world is a whole lot bigger than this city. So get in the car, drive to Macon and distribute some of your music there, talk to some of the radio DJs. Go over to Montgomery, go to Albany, go to Tallahassee. The point is to work the market.


The four members of the group Gutta Fam are Baby 2 Key, Vicious, SMG, and Konvict and they have been going strong this last year and a half. They have accomplished respect amongst Columbus and loyalty amongst themselves.

They have concentrated on promoting through Flyer Promo Now and networking in different markets to get to the next level. They understand that staying in one location will get you nowhere. By them traveling they know that they will become successful. Look out for their next mixtape which is entitled “Gutta as it get” with the main focus of the album being to represent the ghetto. They want those in the ghetto to understand that they can be entrepreneurs such as themselves. Check out Gutta Fam August 22 in Atlanta at Figure 8 for their next major event.

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After working sev-eral years for a

major insurance company, Melinda Baldwin – Tolbert an aspiring business

owner took a leap of faith to become a persistent and determined entrepreneur in the Columbus area. She explains, “By me having faith in God and being obedient to his word, I was able to open my own busi-ness, MJ’s Bill Pay and Tax Services (2007).”

MJ’s Bill Pay and Tax Services is located in South Columbus and tailors the majority of services, such as bill payment and free home service, to low income families in the area. Melinda is adamant about keep-ing the business in South Columbus because the ser-vices provided help the customers in that community and she appreciates how supportive they have been over the past couple years.

MJ’s Bill Pay & Tax Services prepare individuals and small businesses tax returns. The business accepts bill payments for over a hundred di� erent billers, such as, Georgia Power, Atmos Energy, Water Works, Knology, Bellsouth, Mediacom, etc. The business also has Western Union and � rst month free home phone services. Clients are able to reload their minutes on their phone with any company at the o� ce and the business is also a notary public.

On the other hand, Melinda also owns MJ’s Party Rentals (2010) which operates mainly on o� tax

season time. It makes parties and events unforgetta-ble by providing the newest Bounce Houses for those that want to spice up any type of party or event. MJ’s Party Rentals is a proud member of SIOTO, the Safe In� atable Operators Training Organization as well.

As for words of advice, Melinda states, “Dream Big! And put God � rst in all you do. Upon doing so, everything else will fall into place.” She also advises entrepreneurs to develop a business plan and states, “He who fails to plan, is planning to fail.” Another suggestion is to build a successful support system. Without support you can lose focus and get discour-aged. She advises others to know your strengths and understand your weaknesses. She believes one should be passionate with their business, never sac-ri� cing integrity. She basically admits that “If you take care of your business, your business will take care of you.” But if you do get lost, she recommends the resources that are right in this city including The Small Business Development Center, located in Columbus State’s Cunningham Center or one might want to join the Chamber of Commerce to explore more opportunities.

Getting to know Melinda on a more personal basis, she was born and raised in Columbus. She is married to her high school sweetheart Jack Tolbert Jr. and is the mother of two young children, Jackie Tolbert III, 10, and Ja’Keith Tolbert, 3. She has been very grateful to have a loving and caring husband and family who have been able to always lift her spirits when she was down. She is currently in the process of obtaining a degree in Business with a minor in Human Resource Management from Troy University in order to enhance her knowledge in the � eld.

After working sev-eral years for a

major insurance company, Melinda Baldwin – Tolbert an aspiring business

owner took a leap of faith to become a persistent and determined entrepreneur in the Columbus area. She explains, “By me having faith in God and being

season time. It makes parties and events unforgetta-ble by providing the newest Bounce Houses for those that want to spice up any type of party or event. MJ’s Party Rentals is a proud member of SIOTO, the Safe In� atable Operators Training Organization as well.

As for words of advice, Melinda states, “Dream Big! And put God � rst in all you do. Upon doing so, everything else will fall into place.” She also advises entrepreneurs to develop a business plan and states, “He who fails to plan, is planning to fail.” Another suggestion is to build a successful support system. Without support you can lose focus and get discour-

…A TRUE ENTREPRENEUR





…A TRUE ENTREPRENEURMELINDA BALDWIN-TOLBERT


IF YOUASK CRITICS what they think about reality TV you might get this answer, “Reality TV is bad for our society because it is rooted in immorality.” If you were to � ip through the channels on your TV, many reality show producers center around this concept, “What sort of outrageous activities can we get people to do for a wad of cash?” Knowing they will make much more money by ratings, it’s somewhat comical to know that people will do anything to come up quick.

Because of many of these reality shows, young adults now worship vanity and wealth, rather than virtue and humility. You can even go as far as to say that reality TV re� ects what our society has become. We are people who are extremely materialistic and will do any-thing to be seen on television for the fame and glory and also money, money, money. But is watching someone else’s life more exciting than your own? Are our lives so dull that we want to see how others live? It’s somewhat crazy and disturbing.

But on the defensive side, there are viewers that agree that reality TV is the best thing since Gucci Mane got out of jail and Lindsey Lohan checked in. The concepts of many reality shows are fascinating and intriguing, but I must say how many times will 18 men or women � ght over one person in the name of “love?”

I must admit that reality shows have made TV fun to watch and its more fascinating than a typical written program. It’s entertainment with a kick. And nothing beats seeing someone show their true emotions on the big screen, whether it be crying, � ghting, or indecent proposals. People want to view dysfunctional or extreme shows for the action and excitement.

So when is it enough? It seems like everyone has a TV show! So what’s the next move? More reality or less? Professional actors are understandably upset about reality television because the programs are no longer based on the skills and talent of actors which means less work for them.

And I guess the big questions is, “How real are reality TV shows anyway?” There are shows that claim they are reality based, yet writers hand scripts to encourage a more eye captioning response from its viewers. The producers do a great job at heightening the state of reality and exposing a situation that might have been largely underplayed in real life for the purpose of creating drama.

So now it’s your turn to share any comments on reality TV. Send your thoughts on this subject to � [email protected] and FPN will place your thoughts in the September issue!

- Ashley Rucker


Do not drink

too much. I’ll never forget this

date I went on some time ago. It was our second date and I’m thinking, “The last date was � ne, so this one should be inter-esting as well.” He had just gotten this new Mercedes, and I guess he wanted to show it o� . He picked me up and we headed to Andre’s. Apparently, the party began in the car. He pulled out a bottle of patron and starting tak-ing shots in his car. I mean at least 6 shots! But it doesn’t stop there. Next he decided to demonstrate how fast the car could go on the highway. While speeding, he continued to say “ah” like Trey Songs, and all I could think about is, “I’m tryna live tomorrow!” It was such a turn o� , I never spoke to him again.

Do put your phone on vibrate and refrain from texting during the date.

Nothing boils my blood quicker than to be out on a date with someone who is married to his phone. Texting, having an hour long conversation every time the phone rings, and checking your Facebook and Twitter page constantly is annoying and inconsiderate. I understand that Facebook and twitter are like the it thing now, and people feel like they must be connected to everyone at all times of the day in order to be satis� ed, but sometimes you have to follow Mrs. Reagan’s quote and “Just say no!”

Do be engaging, and attentive. This shows your date how interested you

are with him/her. It shows that you enjoy the conversation. So laugh at jokes, smile

once and

a while, and main-tain an interesting “convo.” Be as cordial and polite to your date as you can, even if the date isn’t going so well. People want reassurance when being around others because rejection is hard to cope with. After the date is over, you can make up your mind if you want to go on a second.

Don’t go on and on about awkward, inappropriate, or past relationships.

Let’s face it, if you’re on a date with someone new, that person is not anticipating listen-ing to an ex-sob story. Your date did not go to school to earn a PHD in psychiatry to solve your problems.

The Important Skill

If you were asked to express which skill a per-son should learn in order to be successful, what would it be? Personally I would have to

say communication. Communication is your ticket to expressing your opinions, ideas, thoughts, and plans. It’s not possible to have a relationship with people without communication. The way in which we respond to people we are speaking to, the ges-tures we manifest while interacting, and even the tone and pitch of our voice indicates our position on cer- tain aspects. The most important usages of communication are in business and in relationships.

When it comes to jobs, one cannot mistake the importance of communication especially when many positions require good communication skills from the jump. And without effective communication, anyone may fi nd it impossible to climb up the corporate ladder. Building a sound vocabulary allows you to voice your opinions in a much more professional way. For example, when in a professional atmo-sphere, you must articulate and leave behind “street talk” jargon. This does not mean selling yourself out, it simply means showing off your intelligence. Great communication leads to better self confi dence and the ability to approach anyone you want to. If you don’t have this skill, talking to people in higher ranks may do more harm than good.

Poor communication within an organization can lead to misunderstandings, lack of information, and

decrease in employees’ performance and it can be-come a source of confl ict for the company. Man-agers’ inability to clearly express their thoughts, ideas and demands leads to employees’ inability to perform work well, according to the company’s expectations.

As mentioned above, communication is key in personal relationships as well. Most individuals en-gaged in a successful relationship share a common attribute which is the ability to communicate clearly

and even sometimes without any verbaliza-tion. Good communication

in a relation-ship allows for acceptable

behavior to be established as

to what is expected and what will not be tolerated. The bond of intimacy cannot be formed between two people that communicate poor-ly, as neither really knows the details of what makes the other person function on a daily basis. It can lead to a lack in nourishment which can affect the substantial collaboration of trust.

What you should get from this article is that communication is everything in this world. And ev-eryone must come to understand that if you are not actively practicing effective verbal communication, relationships, whether in business or in intimacy, can breakdown.

Poor communication within an organization can lead to

misunderstandings, lack of information, and decrease in

employees’ performance and it can become a source of

confl ict for the company.

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Do not drink

too much. I’ll never forget this

date I went on some time ago. It was our second date and I’m thinking, “The last date was � ne, so this one should be inter-esting as well.” He had just gotten this new Mercedes, and I guess he wanted to show it o� . He picked me up and we headed to Andre’s. Apparently, the party began in the car. He pulled out a bottle of patron and starting tak-ing shots in his car. I mean at least 6 shots! But it doesn’t stop there. Next he decided to demonstrate how fast the car could go on the highway. While speeding, he continued to say “ah” like Trey Songs, and all I could think about is, “I’m tryna live tomorrow!” It was such a turn o� , I never spoke to him again.

Do put your phone on vibrate and refrain from texting during the date.

Nothing boils my blood quicker than to be out on a date with someone who is married to his phone. Texting, having an hour long conversation every time the phone rings, and checking your Facebook and Twitter page constantly is annoying and inconsiderate. I understand that Facebook and twitter are like the it thing now, and people feel like they must be connected to everyone at all times of the day in order to be satis� ed, but sometimes you have to follow Mrs. Reagan’s quote and “Just say no!”

Do be engaging, and attentive. This shows your date how interested you

are with him/her. It shows that you enjoy the conversation. So laugh at jokes, smile

once and

a while, and main-tain an interesting “convo.” Be as cordial and polite to your date as you can, even if the date isn’t going so well. People want reassurance when being around others because rejection is hard to cope with. After the date is over, you can make up your mind if you want to go on a second.

Don’t go on and on about awkward, inappropriate, or past relationships.

Let’s face it, if you’re on a date with someone new, that person is not anticipating listen-ing to an ex-sob story. Your date did not go to school to earn a PHD in psychiatry to solve your problems.

date I went on was our second date and I’m thinking, “The last date was � ne, so this one should be inter-

The Important Skill

Rules to aSuccessful Date

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N ation-wide, less than two

percent of public school teachers are Black men. This is not one of the fields that are young men find to be popular; the pay is not large with

glamour rewards. But out of every five kids you can make a

difference out of two kid’s life that can be price-less. Our young men need to see that there are positive man role models that want to make a dif-ferent in our young men life. Black male teachers can be role models and provide leadership for the next generation of student.

With all of the fame and fortune being flash in front of our kids and young youth eyes, “we wonder why our young men of color struggle “. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that

adult in front of children don’t reflect the makeup of our children in the country. By increasing the diversity of candidates between the ages of 19 and 30, hopes this article bring some awareness that there is a high need for teachers in subject areas, such as science, math and special educa-

WE NEED MORE BLACK MEN TEACHERS

tion. About 2000,000 new teachers are hired each year, according to the Education Depart-ment. Presently, only 4,500 of those hired are African-American men.

The challenge is to make what has been traditionally viewed as a mundane profession

alluring enough to

attract young Black men.

I’ve learn that the Education Department plans an aggressive marketing campaign aimed to mi-norities across television, radio, print publications and the Web. It will high light the great sense of purpose that comes from teaching. Clearly laying out how teachers can be promoted to master teacher, principles and superintendent. I’ve also learn that Nike and a California film producer have jump on the band wagon. And hopefully when you spend four years in college becoming a school teacher your loans will be less that what you make a year. The message is make a differ-ence. Be a teacher!

If you have any comments or issue you would like to read about email me at [email protected]

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Teaching PoemRemove the word can’t

Now its can I know you will grow to be a wonderful Teacher

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leader Lead our generation to better stronger

tomorrow.

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adult in front of children don’t reflect the makeup of our children in the country. By increasing the

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attract young Black men.

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ENTERTAINMENTNOW

It can be a struggle to maintain a healthy and lasting relationship. Negative issues can cause chaos

within a couple and destroy what could have been a happy home. Those issues could arise from some-thing within the relationship or out-

side infl uences. Infi delity, fi nancial problems, gossip, abuse and secrets are just some of the many things that can damage a couple; sometimes to the point of no return. Nevertheless, have no fear we have weapons to fi ght the good fi ght.

First, self love is essential. There is no way to truly love another if we don’t have it inside of us. We must be comfortable enough in our own skin to endure the tribulations and labor that is sure to come. We must understand we have to be a complete individual before we can bond with another person. Understand that a previous broken heart should never be brought into your relationship; love yourself enough to know that the previous relationship has no bearing on YOU and your future. Self love also gives us the strength to let go if our needs are not met in the rela-tionship.

Second, open communication is a must. Open communica-tion allows us to be aware of what is going on in the mind of our partner. It also allows us to fi nd out if we want or desire the same things and to share our dreams. Expression of our innermost thoughts gives our signifi cant other the strength to trust, which is also critical to relationship survival. The commu-nication has to be honest and upfront; there is no holds barred when it comes to discussions with your loved one. However, it is best practice for your discussions to be respectful and not abusive or accusatory. Respect is imperative. Not only should communication be respectful, but each and every action taken should be done with respect for your relationship. The Golden Rule is also as important in relationships as it is in daily life. Treating your partner as you would have your partner treat you is a given. Common courtesy and consideration for the other person goes a very long way. Submission on both ends is also a key factor. Submission gets a bad name sometimes, but it is not quite what it is believed to be. Submission is not

just about obedience, but the act of surrendering. Isn’t that the main objective of love; to have someone surrender their heart to you? Submission allows the other party involved to feel wanted and needed. You are not becoming a doormat or losing strength; you are simply channeling your strength into your loved one.

Third, we all have heard that money is the root of all evil; and that holds true especially in relationships. Finances can drag a couple through the mud. It is highly important to set goals and create a budget within your means to make life comfortable for your family. The same fi nancial problems that

can cause stress to a single person are ten times worse for relationships because it opens the door for blame and fi nger pointing.

Next, socializing is a require-ment for any person. Spend-ing time with friends and fam-ily is an essential part of life,

period. Everyone needs to be a part of something; but the important thing is to prevent your social life from causing detri-ment in your relationship. Individuals involved in relationships have boundaries. It is not about being a prisoner, however, this ties back into courtesy and consideration for your loved one. Handling yourself with integrity and a mature attitude will leave no room for problems. Socializing and spending quality time with your partner must be a part of your life as well. Friendship and entertaining each other makes for the good times and memories that we all hope to gain throughout the relationship.

Last and most importantly; put GOD fi rst in your life and relationship. The love of GOD will fi lter through the two of you and pour out for the world to see. When GOD is the head of anything; the results are always immaculate. Trusting in HIM will give you power beyond your own understanding. It will allow you to see the good in your loved one and see your enemies for what they are. Laughter, love, respect and trust will be your weapons. Haters and gossip will have little to no effect on you. You will be able to decipher the real from the fake and you will have a calm within that will permit you to deal accordingly.

t can be a struggle to maintain a t can be a struggle to maintain a just about obedience, but the act of surrendering. Isn’t that just about obedience, but the act of surrendering. Isn’t that

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Be fearless in life and in love….

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we can bond with another person. Understand that a previous broken heart should never be brought into your relationship; love yourself enough to know that the previous relationship has no bearing on YOU and your future. Self love also gives



period. Everyone needs to be a part of something; but the important thing is to prevent your social life from causing detri-ment in your relationship. Individuals involved in relationships have boundaries. It is not about being a prisoner, however,

Open communication allows us to be aware of what is going on in the mind of our partner. It also allows us to fi nd out if we want or desire the same things and to share our dreams.


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It can be a struggle to maintain a healthy and lasting relationship. Negative issues can cause chaos

within a couple and destroy what could have been a happy home. Those issues could arise from some-thing within the relationship or out-

side infl uences. Infi delity, fi nancial problems, gossip, abuse and secrets are just some of the many things that can damage a couple; sometimes to the point of no return. Nevertheless, have no fear we have weapons to fi ght the good fi ght.

First, self love is essential. There is no way to truly love another if we don’t have it inside of us. We must be comfortable enough in our own skin to endure the tribulations and labor that is sure to come. We must understand we have to be a complete individual before we can bond with another person. Understand that a previous broken heart should never be brought into your relationship; love yourself enough to know that the previous relationship has no bearing on YOU and your future. Self love also gives us the strength to let go if our needs are not met in the rela-tionship.

Second, open communication is a must. Open communica-tion allows us to be aware of what is going on in the mind of our partner. It also allows us to fi nd out if we want or desire the same things and to share our dreams. Expression of our innermost thoughts gives our signifi cant other the strength to trust, which is also critical to relationship survival. The commu-nication has to be honest and upfront; there is no holds barred when it comes to discussions with your loved one. However, it is best practice for your discussions to be respectful and not abusive or accusatory. Respect is imperative. Not only should communication be respectful, but each and every action taken should be done with respect for your relationship. The Golden Rule is also as important in relationships as it is in daily life. Treating your partner as you would have your partner treat you is a given. Common courtesy and consideration for the other person goes a very long way. Submission on both ends is also a key factor. Submission gets a bad name sometimes, but it is not quite what it is believed to be. Submission is not

just about obedience, but the act of surrendering. Isn’t that the main objective of love; to have someone surrender their heart to you? Submission allows the other party involved to feel wanted and needed. You are not becoming a doormat or losing strength; you are simply channeling your strength into your loved one.

Third, we all have heard that money is the root of all evil; and that holds true especially in relationships. Finances can drag a couple through the mud. It is highly important to set goals and create a budget within your means to make life comfortable for your family. The same fi nancial problems that



period. Everyone needs to be a part of something; but the important thing is to prevent your social life from causing detri-ment in your relationship. Individuals involved in relationships have boundaries. It is not about being a prisoner, however, this ties back into courtesy and consideration for your loved one. Handling yourself with integrity and a mature attitude will leave no room for problems. Socializing and spending quality time with your partner must be a part of your life as well. Friendship and entertaining each other makes for the good times and memories that we all hope to gain throughout the relationship.

Last and most importantly; put GOD fi rst in your life and relationship. The love of GOD will fi lter through the two of you and pour out for the world to see. When GOD is the head of anything; the results are always immaculate. Trusting in HIM will give you power beyond your own understanding. It will allow you to see the good in your loved one and see your enemies for what they are. Laughter, love, respect and trust will be your weapons. Haters and gossip will have little to no effect on you. You will be able to decipher the real from the fake and you will have a calm within that will permit you to deal accordingly.

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Be the best parent you can be but, cut your self some slack! As a new parents or having a

new born all over again can be an over whelming feeling. New born all have different styles, no matter how different it may be it well come to a better place and one thing is universal :Life as you knew it has changed.

As you become acquainted with your “new life” many people will likely offer you advice. Some of it may be useful to you, but you will no doubt embrace some advice wholeheartedly. Remember the following six point to help you through the early days at home with your little bundle of joy and beyond.

Point 1. You don’t have to be Perfect

You are responsible for the basic, like providing nourishment and care to your newborn.

You are not required to make sure that your

child has the best toy/stroller/sling on the market,

or respond to every new challenge with the perfect solution. Your baby will be fine with parents who are “good enough” especially one who realize that perfection doesn’t exist, love will help you along. Your baby just want your love, Name brands give parents identity not your baby.

Point 2. Protect your time

Now that you are a parents, your time is more

valuable than ever. There are a thousand things in a day that can demand your attention, and learning to tune out things that aren’t urgent will help you tremendously. For example if the phone rings, changing a diaper or having a quiet nap together ect, let the caller leave a message your hands is full.

Point 3. When you can get good help use it.

Don’t be shy about accepting offers from family and friends to come and bring you food and to do your laundry, or watch the baby while you run to the store and pay bills. But paying bill on on-line always help me. And most of all who ever is ill should not come over.

Point 4. Trust your parental instinct

many parents worry is their new born is sleeping enough, is the stool a normal consistency? The list can be endless. If you feel that something is wrong check it out, it may be nothing.

Point 5. Be kind to your self

The message here is that you will not be able to take care of your child if you are not operating to your full capacity. Take time to do what make you happy at least once a week, or even a date with your mate will make a world of differences.

Point 6. Your older child is not your in house sitter

Whether or not you have older kids that could help you with new baby it is not their responsibility to take care of the new bundle so be kind they have a life to.

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Point 1. You don’t have to be Perfect

You are responsible for the basic, like providing nourishment and care to your newborn.

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ON FILMSIf you’re a movie

lover, like myself, then you prob-ably stay current on the movies being featured each month at the box offi ce. You know, just in case you have a couple $100 dollar bills to spare so that you can have all the amenities your heart desires without looking stingy. I mean, let’s talk about the cost of getting some popcorn and a drink alone! Those prices are ridiculous aren’t they? Anyway, back to the subject at hand.

After reviewing some of the movies that are out this month, I picked these fi ve fi lms because they fall under my favorite movie categories: action, horror, and comedy. So sorry if I did not include drama movies, it’s just that sappy love stories drenched with drama is not my cup of tea. I either want to laugh out loud, literally, or get spooked by something I hope isn’t truly based on a true story. Now keep in mind I’m no movie critic but these are the top four movies that I feel will do well in the box offi ce this month.

“The Expendables” August 13th 2010 – Synopsis: “The Expendables” follows a group of mercenaries hired to infi ltrate a South American country and overthrow its ruthless dictator. Once the mission begins, the men realize things aren’t quite as they appear, fi nding themselves caught in a danger-ous web of deceit and betrayal.

“Piranha 3D”August 20th 2010 - Synopsis: From acclaimed director Alexandre Aja (“The Hills Have Eyes”) comes the new action thriller “Piranha 3D”, in the latest eye-popping 3D technology. A new type of terror is about to be cut loose on beautiful Lake Victoria. After a sudden underwater tremor sets free scores of the prehistoric man-eating fi sh, an unlikely group of strangers must band together

to stop themselves from becoming fi sh food for the area’s new razor-toothed residents. But our heroine (Elisabeth Shue) is seriously outnumbered, and with only one chance to save the lake and her family from totally being devoured, she must risk every-thing to destroy the aquatic carnivores herself.

“The Lottery Ticket” August 20th – Synopsis: Synopsis: Kevin Carson (Bow Wow), a young man living in the projects, wins $370 million in a nation-wide lottery. When his opportunistic neighbors discover he has the winning ticket in his possession, Kevin must survive their greedy and sometimes even threatening actions over a three-day holiday weekend before he can claim his prize.

“The Last Exorcism” August 27th 2010 - Synopsis: After a career spent helping the devout through prayer and trickery, Reverend Cotton Marcus (Patrick Fabian) invites a fi lm crew to docu-ment his fi nal fraudulent days as an exorcist. Soon his faith is truly tested when a desperate plea from the father of a possessed girl (Ashley Bell) brings him face to face with the devil himself.

“Takers” August 27th 2010 – Synopsis: Takes you into the world of a notorious group of criminals (Idris Elba, Paul Walker, T.I., Chris Brown, Hayden Christensen, and Michael Ealy) who continue to baffl e police by pulling off perfectly executed bank robberies. They are in and out like clockwork, leaving no evidence behind and laying low between heists. But when they attempt to pull off one last job with more money at stake than ever before, the crew may fi nd their plans interrupted by a hardened detective (Matt Dillon) who is hell-bent on solving the case.

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lover, like myself, then you prob-ably stay current on the movies being featured each month at the box offi ce.have a couple $100 dollar bills to spare so that you can have all the amenities your heart desires without looking stingy. I mean, let’s talk about the cost of getting some popcorn and a drink alone! Those prices are ridiculous aren’t they? Anyway, back to

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AriesThis month you may be forced into

decisions you’d rather not face. Things start off with high levels of motivation and confidence, but begin to wane quickly. There’s hope in the realms of love, yet tough relationship issues surface when authority enters the picture.when authority enters the picture.

TaurusThis August, it’s about reexamining

your long-term goals and taking bigger risks in pursuit of greater rewards. Take a step back now is a plus as you seek to find balance between taking care of others and attending to your own needs.

GeminiIt’s necessary to keep your peers in

mind this month – tension that comes later from ignoring them now isn’t worth any success you might achieve. Your current task is to seek a level of personal creativity that doesn’t upset the stability of your local community of friends and associates, but, rather contributes to it.

CancerYou can spice up your life this month

with creative expression and bold action. Extra care must be taken now to avoid mistakes and miscommunication. Your mind is on spirituality now, which could make your daily life seem inconsequential – August is about finding balance between these two realms of life.

Leo Your daily routines undergo significant

stress this month, and old habits must die before new ones are born. Yet you may need to restrain your ambitions now, especially if you’ve recently taken on too much work. This is a month to decide what you can eliminate now to assure overall success later.

VirgoThis transitional month finds you looking

over the past to decide where to reinvest your energy, and where you must move on. It’s a great time to clean out your emotional closet and reaffirm your connection with faith, nature, and the divine. This, plus a little added creativity, will go a long way toward turning your dreams into realities.

LibraThis month is a study in contrasts.

You’re motivated and ready to fly, yet you continuously feel that your wings have been clipped and you’re grounded. August is the ballroom where this dance of expansion and contradiction can impact your life in many different areas, but especially in relationships.

ScorpioThis is a month for making major

decisions, as your inner word is shifting in ways that will affect long-term events. It’s time to decide if you’re in the right place, yet while you may feel pushed to your limits now, complete transformation takes time.

Sagittarius This dramatic month tests your

perseverance. It’s not easy to manage the pressure of unrelenting responsibilities, especially as you feel forced to prove yourself. Success takes time, and you must be willing to do the work before harvesting the fruits of your labor.

CapricornRelationships are your primary source

of opportunity as well as struggle this month. Sharing power isn’t easy, so it’s important to weigh what an alliance could achieve against what you’d have to sacrifice in return. Yet harmonious teamwork is possible, and may be rewarding enough to merit serious consideration.

AquariusWhile you may have an obsessive drive

to accomplish your goals this month, things must be taken in stride – there is no way to outsmart your own destiny. You’ll have to remain flexible and take others seriously now to successfully attend to pressing matters.

PiscesYou’ve got more than your share of

unfinished business this month, and it’s time to revise both relationships and long-range plans. This August is about deciding what to let go of and commit to pursuing what you truly cannot live without.

- Jef f JawerTarot.com


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