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May/June 2016

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powerhouse tour with “Tech N9ne”

JOLIE GLASSMAN Fitness guru 8 Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas...

Flag Day Cool Foodie Ideas...

OVER a decades worth Of experience and knowledge 5 Unique Father’s Day Gift Ideas Under $30

Memorial Day Celebrate Life Too!

Features 04 Barrie Rose Pure Musical Synesthesia

05 Charly Cole Best Voice Of The Young Singer

06 Chris Perkins Positive Lyrical Message

08 Zaena & Jason Maek Fashion Week

15 4 H.I.S. Glory Time To Say Yes

20 Nikia She Is Me

21 The Minotaur Transitional Mind State

COVER STORY 10 Stevie Stone Independent Powerhouse Tour 2016

22 Stevie Stone - Back Page Imagery

Lifestyle | HEALTH 07 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 8 Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

09 Flag Day Cool Foodie Ideas

12 Dr. Vastola’s Health/Tips (Column) A Stroll In Disney

14 Memorial Day Celebrate Life Too! Recreation Ideas

16 Jolie Glassman Business Woman & Fitness Guru

17 Father’s Day Gift Ideas 5 Unique Father’s Day GIft Ideas Under $30

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barrie rose A

part from Barrie Rose’s regenera-

What are others saying about her latest album?

tive solo song-writing trips to New Mexico and her Echo Park

Blahblahblahscience says the track is “a strong

studio apartment, the heart of

surprise and features a unique blend of sounds that

Barrie remains its communal art-

deserves attention. Do not sleep on Barrie Rose.”

istry. With the help of an eclectic array of L.A. musicians, Barrie and producer Adam Samuel

Hello Giggles says “1 plus 1” “nails the sensation of

Goldman set out to create the perfect electro-pop

looking at someone, wordlessly exchanging a lived

album. The fruit of their collaboration is undeni-

history, and then moving past it for the better” and

able; the songs are pure musical synesthesia,

is “a perfectly cathartic breakup song.”

using different instruments as colors. Upon this beautiful sonic tapestry, Barrie Rose explores the

Popular TV loves Barrie’s video for “Naked Dream,”

complexities of emotions and experiences faced

saying “Barrie has created a Barbie dream world we

in daily life.

want to live in” and “Barrie Rose makes avant-garde electro-pop that’s just so damn catchy.”

Close out your week with Barrie Rose’s new single “Laffy Taffy”! With a pounding backbeat, throbbing

Drunken Werewolf says “Naked Dream” has “All

synths and a touch of harp, “Laffy Taffy” centers

the makings of a chart-topping success,” combining

around an undeniable hook. Beneath this sugary

a “CocoRosie-inspired penchant for experiment-

exterior, Barrie is pressured to relinquish youth for

ing with sound, the cute addictive quality of Alex

a normative and practical lifestyle. Instead of giv-

Winston, and the leftfield wandering of Gunakadeit.”

ing in, “Laffy Taffy” resolves with Barrie’s unwavering commitment to her artistic aspirations. “Laffy Taffy” out now, so feel free to post! The

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track as well as previous singles “1 plus 1” and

Twitter: @BarrieRose9

“Naked Dream” are from Barrie Rose’s latest album:

Facebook: BarrieRoseMusic

“Dreamz Come True and Love Is Real”.

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charly cole harly Cole may have grown up far from the birth-

Drawing from her life experiences, Charly’s forthcoming album

place of country music, but Charly sets out to

“Gotcha” tells stories that everyone can relate to. She believes that

inspire others through lessons she has learned.

the album shows young women everywhere to know their power

Charly’s song ‘Everybody’s Pretty When They’re 18’ is

and stand tall, to be who they want to be. The album is produced

the perfect example of those elements.

and arranged by Chris Rodriguez and Ann Bailey. The album, just released in April, will cement Charly’s arrival in the industry.

Born and raised in Germany, in a small town outside of Frankfurt, Charly did not always know she wanted to be a musician, but she

In addition to her music career, Charly supports the Philip Julius

knew music would always be part of her life. Growing up, she was

Foundation. It was created in honor of her bother and to support

fascinated by the music her father would play and sing to her. She

handicapped children. Charly also wants to create an organization

had to know their meaning and how to create something that made

that creates animal shelters across the globe.

people feel a range of emotions. Apart from music, Charly likes to explore the outdoors and ride Charly’s first break came when she appeared on Germany’s ‘Best

horses.

Voice Of The Young Singer’. After her success on the show, she knew the only way to continue her musical career was to move to

Charly currently resides in Los Angeles.

America. At the age of 16, Charly moved to Los Angeles by herself. She had to

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chase her dream of becoming a musician, ignoring any fears. Charly worked with many talented people to develop her sound and get her to where she is now – on the verge of breaking out.

Website: CharlyCole.com Twitter: @WeHeartCharly Facebook: WeHeartCharly

Influenced by the singer-songwriter greats, Charly sets out to cre-

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ate songs that inspire each and every person. Described as “country

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pop”, Charly draws elements from her favorite artists – Dolly Parton,

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Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette and Shania Twain. Her feel-good lyrics are not only catchy, they are easy to relate to and never fail to make you smile. All Rights Reserved BWD Magazine • www.bwdmagazine.com • 5

chris perkins I

ntroducing the Bay Area’s own Hip Hop Artist

combines an unusual blend of street flow with head banging

“Chris Perkins.” Chris, formerly known as Vitamin C,

grooves in such a way where all ages can enjoy.

a Motown/Mojazz Recording Artist, emerged on the secular music scene over 15 years ago working

“The Real You Shines Offstage” Smooth Hip Hop/R&B style music

with Hip Hop Jazz recording artist J-Spencer, Times

under powerful positive lyrics with a delivery that demands atten-

3, Dina D, Ben B Hard and many other rap artists and musicians.

tion are the make-up of Chris Perkins’ senior project “OFFSTAGE”. A positive rapper with a positive lyrical message reaching the neigh-

Born and raised in Oakland CA., Chris estab-

borhoods and taking no short cuts to do it.

lished himself in the music industry as a rapper turned producer/writer who lived life “on stage”.

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Today he is one of only a few Hip Hop artists

Website: www.ChrisPerkinsOffStage.com

dedicated to changing lives and changing the

Twitter: @CPOffStage

mindset of our newer generation.

Instagram: CPOffStage Facebook: Chris-Perkins-1697313103871012

Believing that there is power in the tongue,

itunes.apple.com/us/album/offstage/id1073790647

Chris turned his negative rap style into a positive lifestyle in an effort to give back some of what he may have taken during his negative reign in the industry. “Offstage” takes you on a positive Hip Hop journey beyond the spotlights. Positive, yet still “Street”. He believes that music was meant to heal, not kill. “Offstage” is a breath of fresh air to the music industry”. This CD 6 • BWD Magazine • www.bwdmagazine.com

mother’s day gift ideas 8 Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

out the certificate online, then order the fancier version framed or unframed through snail mail.

If you haven’t done your Mother’s Day shopping yet, whatever you do, don’t let her know. Get moving. You can do this! From a local shop to the

5. Email tribute: Send a newsy, picture-filled email to mom and her

world’s largest mall – the Internet – you can find gifts that are creative,

friends, something like a holiday email. This idea was inspired by

inexpensive or even free! Here are eight heartfelt ideas that she is sure

a man in Florida who lost his mother 10 years ago. Every year, he

to appreciate.

sends her an email to an address he set up, something like mom@ heaven.com. It’s full of old photos, news about the grandchildren and

1. Cook up a treat: Is she busy, getting older or just appreciates a

memories. Of course, he also sends it to friends and relatives. This is

good meal? Even the best moms need a break from the kitchen or

a poignant, fun and free Mother’s Day gift for your mom that she will

the drive-thru. Offer to cook her dinner or, better yet, make a week’s

enjoy right now, or you can create a tribute to her memory.

worth and freeze. Make it for the family or just for her. There are plenty of freezer meal ideas online. Is she far way? Give her a few

6. The gift of time: What does she need most? Buy or make a booklet

online gift certificates to her favorite restaurant. All she has to do is

of free babysitting certificates, which you will fulfill, or a weekend’s

print them out.

worth of handyperson chores, or a deep cleaning of her house once a month. She will appreciate your thoughtfulness. If you’re not handy

2. Monthly subscription boxes: Give a gift that keeps on giving.

and have the means, make an arrangement with a local, licensed

Subscription boxes are themed, curated items that are packaged and

professional.

sent to her each month, not unlike a magazine subscription. There are beauty boxes, clothing, fine wines and gardening items. She

7. Gift cards aren’t lame: When all else fails, there is always a gift

will love the surprises and be reminded of your love for 12 whole

card, which you can pick up in any grocery store or pharmacy. Don’t

months.

feel bad about this one; gift cards have grown into a $124 billion industry for a reason. You can order them online or on your smart-

3. The gift of green: Grocery stores and hardware stores usually have

phone. Just be sure to tuck the e-receipt into a beautiful, paper

flowers, ferns and flowering plants, so you can show up to her door

Mother’s Day card and, yes, be sure to add the most important

with something. Dress it up with a bow. If you want a more enduring

Mother’s Day gift of all: a hug.

gift, buy a small tree or bush and plant it in her yard. Add a plaque to remember the occasion. And if she has a green thumb, buy some

8. A day (or year) of beauty: Visit a local spa or massage place and

heirloom seeds, a shiny new spade and pretty gardening gloves, and

get a gift certificate for a day of pampering. You can also order it

tuck them into a cute watering can.

online using coupon codes. Try SpaFinder.com or SpaWeek.com. Also consider makeup lessons with a makeup artist if she loves to do her

4. Buy her a star: Literally! Go online and visit the International

own, or order a sumptuous basket of bath and beauty products.

Star Registry. Name a star for her, anywhere in a constellation or a designated part of the sky. Of course, among the billions and billions of suns out there, she may never see it with her own eyes, but she

There are so many ways to say “I love you” to the woman who was your

will get a certificate and the exact location on a celestial map. Print

first love. They need not be expensive to be from the heart. BWD Magazine • www.bwdmagazine.com • 7

zaena & jason maek

ibyan born electro popstar, Zaena, reunites with

The project has gained support from some of the top tastemakers

controversial label mate, Jason Maek, for their

in fashion and is set to debut on VEVO and MTV.

second full-length project, Fashion Week.

The Visual Album was recently released on February 18th. The duo is back after taking a year away from music, shortly after the release of their first project titled “Maek Pandamonium”. They received millions of views and were featured on MTV, VEVO, Eight Film Festivals, as well as, considered one of the best electronic music projects of 2014. VEVO called the ten song, seventeen video visual album “The first great album of the year.”

The Visual Album

The duo took a unique approach with this album, from the perspective of designers rather than producers. “We wanted this project to feel like a collection rather than an album,” said Zaena. “We worked with and learned from so many amazing designers to learn their process. We took their approach and incorporated it with our own to create something really unique that we feel music and fashion fans alike can appreciate.”

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cool flag day FOODIE ideas!

Celebrate with special foods to help commemorate the day.

Starting at the bottom long edge of the cake, arrange strawberry halves in a

Serving flag-themed foods will make the day extra special!

horizontal line with the pointed bottoms of the strawberry halves pointing to the right. Start a second stripe of strawberry halves at the top right of

No-Bake Cheesecake Flag Cake

the cake, arranging strawberries with the bottoms pointing right in a line stretching about 2/3 of the length of the cake. Continue to make strawberry

Crust

stripes, starting about 3/4 inch up from the bottom stripe and laying down

1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs

3 more stripes stretching the full length of the cake. Make 1 more line of

1/4 cup white sugar

strawberries beneath the short stripe to leave a square space for the blue

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

field of stars. Lay a line of blueberries with the blossom ends pointing up

6 tablespoons butter, melted

in the upper left square space. Continue to lay down blueberries in lines, berries touching the previous line, until the square is filled with blueberries.

Filling

Cut cake into squares to serve.

1 cup cream cheese at room temperature

Red, White, and Blue Flag Toast

1 cup mascarpone cheese at room temperature 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons lemon juice

4 (1 inch) thick slices brioche

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup white sugar

4 teaspoons strawberry jam

1 1/4 cups cold heavy whipping cream

1 cup fresh blueberries

20 large fresh strawberries, hulled and halved lengthwise, or as needed

1 banana, sliced lengthwise and into half rounds

24 large fresh blueberries, or as needed

Toast slices of bread. Spread each piece of toast with 2 tablespoons Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, cocoa powder, and melted

cream cheese. Spread 1 teaspoon strawberry jam over the cream

butter in a bowl until mixture is thoroughly combined and crumbly.

cheese except on the upper left quarter. Make 3 rows of 3 blueber-

Transfer crust mixture to a 9x11-inch baking dish. Press crust into bottom

ries each in the upper left quarter, creating “stars.” Make 3 rows of

of dish until smooth and even. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refriger-

banana pieces, starting adjacent to the middle row of berries. Place

ate until set, about 30 minutes. Mix cream cheese and mascarpone cheese

the remaining 2 rows beneath the last row of berries, creating the

in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and

“stripes.”

vanilla extract into mixture. Whisk 1/3 cup sugar into whipping cream in a separate metal or glass bowl until the cream is fluffy and forms soft peaks. Add whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and gently whisk until filling is soft, fluffy, and well combined. Spoon filing on top of the graham cracker crust, spreading and smoothing the top. Tap the pan gently on a work surface several times to settle the crust and filling. Cover pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled and set, at least 3 hours. BWD Magazine • www.bwdmagazine.com • 9

teve Stone felt it was time. Now that he’s released several projects on Strange Music, collaborated with several of rap’s most prominent acts and traveled the world, he wanted to return to his foundation. For Malta Bend, his third Strange Music album, Stevie Stone

drew inspiration from Malta Bend, the tiny Missouri city in which his mother was born and where his parents met. “If I wasn’t for this small, segregated, little-bitty town, there wouldn’t be no me,” Stevie Stone explains. “I wanted to take it back to my roots. I wanted to let the people know exactly where I come from.” The results are 20 stellar songs that are the most compelling collection of cuts of the veteran rapper’s career. On the stirring, piano and string-accented title track, for instance, Stevie Stone documents his mother’s journey, one that featured her overcoming segregation and poverty. “It’s about my mother,” he says, “what she endured, what she went through. It’s about overcoming and, eventually, motivation.”

stevie stone

listening to Mystikal.’ We gave it to Travis and we shipped them the record and they loved it. It’s a blessing.”

The song “Malta Bend” is featured in a section of the album that showcases Stevie Stone’s growth as a songwriter and storyteller, a suite of songs that includes Stevie Stone has long been a student of music. His mother played “Ambition And Motivation,” an ode to what drives him to be successful, and a steady diet of gospel and blues music, as well as the material of “Legacy,” his mission statement made into a song. The latter, in particular, signals Marvin Gaye, Teddy Pendergrass and Luther Vandross, in their home when he was a child. Stevie Stone’s newfound personal and musical maturity. “It’s a tie-in to my previous records like ‘My Remedy,’ ‘Outer Lane,’ ‘My Life’ and even Stevie Stone’s love for music evolved into a vocation once he signed ‘Ambition And Motivation’ and ‘Malta Bend’ on this album all tied into one,” he says with the late Eazy-E’s Ruthless Records in the 2000s. After spending of “Legacy.” “It’s something that’s been instilled in me, to write my legacy. No one time on the same label that launched the careers of N.W.A and Bone said this road was going to be easy. You’ve just got to overcome and that’s what Thugs-n-Harmony, among others, Steve Stone went from one iconic I feel like I’m doing by writing these records. I’m taking it into my own hands.”

independent label to another, signing with Tech N9ne’s Strange Music. His first project with the imprint was the acclaimed Rollin’ Stone

As Stevie Stone charts his own progression, he also pays homage to those who album, which was released in 2012. Later that year, he released the helped him. With the kinetic “The Homies,” he raps about the familial bond he Momentum EP and followed that up in 2013 with 2 Birds 1 Stone. shares with his long-term friends. “It’s giving a shout out to the homies that’s been there since the beginning,” he says. “We’ll be on the road so much that I don’t get The momentum Stevie Stone generated on his releases led to several opportunities, including his stint on E-40’s “Choices Tour 2015.” After to sit back and kick it with the homies like we used to.” touring extensively with Tech N9ne and the rest of the Strange Music While on the road, Stevie Stone has experienced new sounds, new styles and news family during the last several years, Stevie Stone relishes in the chance ways to look at life. Those experiences made him open to make “Fall In Love With to hit the road with one of rap’s most revered artists. It,” a club-ready collaboration with emerging crooner, Darrien. Stevie Stone says the song stands out because it marks new stylistic territory for him.

“We’re getting in front of a different demographic because 40’s got a different demographic than Tech does,” Stevie Stone states. “It exposes

“I loved it because it was a different swing than I’m accustomed to doing,” he us to a whole different demographic of people, which is the plan. reveals. “That’s what everything’s about on this album. I wanted to evolve, stretch That’s what it’s all about.” As he continues expanding his music, his myself and do different types of records that I haven’t done before, but still fit the experiences and his mind, Stevie Stone finds that he’s able to reflect mode of everything with me. That was one of those records.” Another one was the that through his art, most notably Malta Bend. hypnotic “Rain Dance.” This song pays sonic homage to both Stevie Stone’s and guest Tech N9ne’s Native American ancestry and also features an explosive guest “I’ve gotten more mature and become a better artist,” he says. “This is more of a concept album, which you can see with the narration. I appearance from platinum rapper, Mystikal. wanted to evolve all the way around. It’s important for me to go back “We already knew that we were going to get Tech on it, because that was the and let people know where it all comes from.” whole plan,” Stevie Stone explains. “Seven, who produced the track, came up with the idea, like, ‘Man. I could hear Mystikal all over this.’ I was like, ‘Wow. I grew up And for Stevie Stone, that’s Malta Bend. 10 • BWD Magazine • www.bwdmagazine.com

exclusive interview

Do you ever get nervous before a performance? If so, how do you handle that?

. Welcome! Please introduce us to Stevie Stone...

Nervous? I wouldn’t call it that, I’d say anxious. I let it all out on stage.

My name’s Stevie Stone and I was born and raised in Columbia, MO. I lived in St.

Share with us some of your musical influences while growing up. What and/

Louis for over 10 years and now, throughout the past few months, I’ve been living

or whom inspires you to be the artist that you are today?

in Kansas City, MO. Blues, gospel, and jazz. I have a family full of very talented people. My mother A little over 5 years ago, you signed with Strange Music and have released

played the piano and organ in church, my father played the piano, I play the

several successful projects on the label. Tell us how this opportunity arose

piano, fiddle with the guitar and used to play the drums throughout school. I’m

and just how wild of a ride it’s been thus far!!

inspired to prove others who try to put me in a box wrong. I love to motivate people- my message is ambition and motivation. I’m rooting for the underdogs

It has been a hell of a ride so far. This journey started in the year 2000 when I first

all over the world. We shoot for the moon and even if we miss we still end up in

met Travis and Tech in high school. We did a show in Fulton, MO- it all started

the stars.

then. Sixteen years later and here we are. When and/or what was the Epiphany in becoming an artist, writer, and perYou’ve collaborated with numerous artists. Which are your most memorable

former? That moment in time... when you just KNEW what the future held

and why?

for YOU!

Yes, I’ve been blessed to record with many people that I grew up listening to:

Around the year 2000, when Tech and Travis decided to start Strange Music. I

Tech, Mystikal, Kevin Gates, Krazy Bone, etc. but I think the most memorable

was at that show performing, I was supposed to have left two weeks after that

collaboration for me is George Clinton. My mother used to listen to him all the

because I had committed to play basketball in Iowa. But once I did that show with

time so being able to work with him was amazing and it also made my mother

Tech, I never looked back.

very proud. What’s your motto or the advice you live by? For those who have never heard your music, explain your sound in 5 words. We only have a certain amount of time to accomplish what we want in life. When ENERGETIC, PASSIONATE, CONVICTION, HONEST, MELODIC.

that time is up there is no time machine, we can’t go back. So I go hard every day. Time is precious. Also, shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you’ll end up in

Your latest project is titled “Malta Bend”. Can you explain what that means to

the stars.

our readers and the concept behind the album?   What are the five things you can’t live without? I named it “Malta Bend” because I wanted to get deep and personal. My Mother was born in Malta Bend which is a small segregated town outside of Kansas City.

GOD, FAMILY, POSITIVITY, LOVE, AMBITION.

That is also where she met my father at a historic church. I know that if it wasn’t for this small segregated town where my parents met I wouldn’t have been born.

And finally, what’s next for Stevie Stone in 2016/2017? Any other project

Church brought them together and years later, in Colombia, MO, lil’ Stevie Stone

happenings that you’d like to share with us? Besides the tour, are there any

was born.

other dates we should be looking to circle on our calendars?!

Congratulations on your Independent Powerhouse Tour 2016 with Tech

This tour here is out now. I just got my passport so I’m hoping to go overseas with

N9ne! The tour kicked off on 3/30 in Tulsa, OK and rocks on through to 5/28

Tech and Kaliko later this year. I will be recording a lot this year even though my

in St. Louis, MO. How did this opportunity arise, who and what can people

album won’t drop until next year. With that being said, who knows what might

expect to see at your live performances?

come out this year, we’re always working. I moved to Kansas City to be closer to the machine that is Strange Music and to go even harder. So in my mind I’m like

LOTS OF ENERGY. It has been a while since I went on a full tour with Tech, ¡May-

all gas and no brakes.

day!, and Ces Cru- this is my the first time on tour with Rittz. We are all family so there is a brotherhood, we all support each other. Everybody takes pride in their performances so you are definitely in for a hell of a show.

A STROLL IN DISNEY insults on wheels

INTRODUCTION My wife and I went to Disney World for the Valentine’s weekend and besides having a memorable time I actually learned three things and that would be a three-for! It turned out that despite all the obvious attractions, there was three conventions going on at the same time.

The second convention there was the “Baby Stroller” one. There had to be a gazillion strollers there with all types including the sky scrapper model which could easily seat five overgrown children

who have small legs from not walking and over weight of course for the same reasons. And the food supply it carried could feed

the eclipse

the 7th Cavalry for a week. They even fill up the monorail so others can’t even get in or sit down. We are being overrun by millennial convoys!

The first convention was the “Big-Ass” one with a gazillion people there being involved.

As I watched and learned

from their behavior, I realized that not only was the volume of food that they

consumed astronomical but the organic and free range choices

last but not least...no english

The last convention was the “No Speak English” convention. There hardly was a word of English spoken which made me think that I was in some Latin American

astounded me. I hope that they made allowances for the next day

Country. As a second generation Italian,

because those size 48 tight jeans were not going to be enough!

my parents would not allow us to speak Italian in the house

They must have had a contest too to see who had the biggest one

or anywhere for that matter, because they knew that for us to

because I think that I saw the winner whose back side eclipsed

assimilate into the American culture, we had to speak the lan-

the sun.

guage. Daaaaaaaa.........! Where has all the English gone and I learned that in some places of this country, it has become a second language. Pity full!

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A STROLL IN DISNEY AND LESSONS LEARNED Other than these conventions and their unique attributes, my wife and I had a great time despite being billed for three days that was comparable to a week trip in Europe. Go Mickey and thanks for all the lessons learned.

Dr. David L Vastola runs a private practice in Palm Beach, Florida, specializing in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, and is often called the Sherlock Holmes of Medicine for uncovering problems that other medical professionals missed. He has 4 books, 5 children, has been married for 34 years, has an assistant lovingly named Patrick the Poodle, and is showcasing a new TV pilot called, Good Health Hunting, at film festivals. Dr. Vastola also has an extensive media experience as a medical and nutrition expert on WJNO Radio, Fox News and CBS 12 News in Florida. His new book Fountain of Youth: Nutritional Therapies (Carrel Books/Skyhorse Publishing) is due for release in July 2015.

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memorial day recreation ideas Memorial Day weekend is coming up and there are endless

Hiking

possibilities for those of you who love the outdoors and want to escape the mundane of urban life. Here are some weekend

Hiking goes hand-in-hand with your camping especially if you

trip ideas that could have you basking in the majestic moun-

head out to a national park. Even if you don’t go to a national park,

tains and soaking in the fresh air among the beauties of nature.

the trails are numerous up in the mountainous regions. National Geographic wrote up a great list of the top 10 hikes that are family-

Camping

friendly in U.S. parks. Take a look at the list and see if one catches your eye.

Camping is a huge activity for many on Memorial Day weekend. There are many national parks throughout the United States to

Sky Diving

visit. To find one near you, visit nps.gov. In order to see areas that are open for camping, check out Recreation.gov to search for a

If you’re thinking more on the adventurous side, how about a

site and make reservations. This Web site is a great resource for

tandem skydive jump? Skydiving.com has over 85 locations listed

camping and lodging available, day use and picnic areas, permits,

nationwide that you can take that adrenaline-filled jump with.

wilderness, tours and tickets. Paragliding Mountain Biking If you’re not quite ready to jump out of a plane with a parachute, try Load your bikes up and head out on some trails for some mountain

a tandem paraglide flight. Search near you to find places offering

biking. There are hundreds of mountain biking trails across the

tandem flights. It’s quite the feeling flying without a motor.

country to get your tires on. An excellent site to find some good trails to ride near you is trails.com.

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Be sure to Celebrate Life Too!

H.I.S Glory (Honor In Song) is a ministry dedicated to uplifting the spirit of God and singing His praises to point listeners in the direction of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Composed of 13 uniquely talented, born-again believers. 4 H.I.S Glory is a gospel ministry actively living out the call and impacting lives for the better through song. This young and growing ministry with a fresh sound loves Christ and they love music. From various backgrounds and experiences, they bring all of their amazing gifts together to be a powerful force for the kingdom of God. The foundation of the music ministry started with the vision and anointing of Larry Crider II, A musician and composer with various skills in the field of music. Crider who was blessed with the gift of music at a very young age and gave his life over to God at 8 years old, has had the privilege to serve in many musical organizations throughout his life. Crider has also been blessed to serve in many positions such as Soloist, Musical Director, Student Director, Songwriter, and Arranger, with his most coveted one being

a “born-again child of God”. Crider has performed and shared the stage with the likes of Tremaine Hawkins, Earl Bynum, Shawn Bigby, Karen Clark-Sheard, Vashawn Mitchell, Byron Cage and Judith McAllister. No matter how big his blessings are or how hard his struggles become, Crider maintains holding on to his faith and being used exclusively for God’s glory. The ministry has stood true to its foundation since February 2013 to be wholeheartedly about being used for God’s glory. The founder and its members all aim to honor God in song and spread hope to the desolate. The ministry uses music as a way to preach to dying, lost souls. They are committed to building the kingdom of God. With their mission based in Isaiah 61:1-3, this music ministry is equipped with their swords and fortified in his spirit. Contact Information Website: Official4HisGlory.com Twitter: @ForHisGloryDC Facebook: 4HisGloryDC Instagram:4H.I.S.Glory All Rights Reserved

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JOLIE GLASSMAN olie Glassman is a business woman, a fighter, a

Thankfully this teenager was able to cope with her emotions in

fitness guru and all-around champion. Owner of

Jolie’s boxing program, and prevail in her life, which shows just

South Beach’s most prestigious boxing gym she

how much Jolie gives back in more ways than one. It’s truly awe-

has paved the way for women of fitness around

some how she can open up the doors to handling anger through

the world. Being awarded the Woman - Champion in Business

fitness, being pushed passed their limits, and having that outlet

Award recently she has showed the true definition of a leader and

for young adults to explore, is something that needs to happen

a self-made mogul.

way more often.

In a recent documentary video, Jolie visits

Jolie is wonder woman, and is growing daily, all

a household in which the daughter strug-

with the start of mind, body and soul.

gles with anger, bullying & promiscuity. Jolie invites them to a session of boxing in which the teenager gets to vent out about her issues with her family and school life. She discusses her resentment for her mother, who she says is constantly working and not there for her emotionally. This is what a lot of teenagers struggle with on a daily, and often resort to drugs, or a wild life-style, to cope.

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father’s day gift ideas 5 Unique Father’s Day Gift Ideas For Under $30 Braveheart If you’re a boomer and you’ve still got your dad, you’re lucky. But lots of us also celebrate Father’s Day to honor the father of our children.

2 oz. The Black Grouse or other peaty Scotch whisky

If you’ve got grandkids you probably thank their dad, too. It can be

3 ½ oz. tomato juice, Bloody Mary mix (or spicy vegetable juice)

tough to think of gifts that say it all---love, appreciation, gratitude,

½ oz. fresh lemon juice

happiness, etc.---without resorting to ties and underwear. Here are 5

½ oz. Worcestershire

unusual Father’s Day gift ideas to consider for less than $30.

Pinch celery salt Pinch fresh horseradish

1. Stream content from phone to TV - If he loves watching stuff on

Squirt of sriracha (if you’re out of horseradish)

his tablet but yearns to view it on television (from couch or bed), get him Google’s HDMI streaming stick. Plugs in to any HDTV and

Shake all ingredients over ice and strain into an ice-filled glass and

uses your home wi-fi network to stream online video, music, pho-

garnish with a gherkin, pickled onion and piece of bacon.

tos and more right from the smartphone, tablet or laptop to the TV. Good for Netflix, YouTube, HBO Go, Hulu Plus, Pandora and lots

3. Chilling swizzle stirrers - Swizzle, stir and chill any drink without

more. You get everything you need for $28.74 on Amazon. Works

diluting it. Made of food-grade stainless steel filled with freezer

with most devices – no remote needed.

gel inside double side walls, these smooth-edged Stainless Steel Stircicles won’t scratch your glasses. Get 4 in a pack. ~$23.

2. A unique drink recipe – and Scotch to put in it. Scotch in your Bloody Mary? If your Father’s Day guy likes Scotch this is cool. I

4. In-bottle wine chiller - Something to keep a bottle chilled while

was intrigued when I got the following recipe---and not at all sure

you enjoy it on patio, deck or picnic. VinOice Wine Chiller is a two-

it would work. But it does. Congrats to mixologist Tim Heuisler of

in-one rod-shaped pourer and chiller that holds freezable food

Time Restaurant in Philadelphia for coming up with this one.

safe gel encased in stainless steel (so it even looks cool). Drip-free pour spout has a gravity lid. Good for when a refrigerator’s not

First, you taste the pillowy cloud of rich tomato, zesty lemon and

handy. ~$28. Both stirrers and chillers from CorkPops.

Worcestershire. Then, embedded like a surprise in the pillow is the deep smoky flavor of the Scotch, and then afterwards you feel the

5. “Green” soy candles – Women aren’t the only ones who enjoy

kick of the horseradish (or sriracha if you ran out of horseradish).

candlelight. And now, guys, you can burn ‘em guilt free. You know how candles smoke when you blow them out? Well, with most

Give the recipe with the bottle! Thanks to the folks at The Black

wax candles that smoke is a sign of nasty industrial-byproduct

Grouse Scotch ~$27 for this one.

emissions from typical petroleum-based formulations. Soy-based candles smoke, too, but not with the same pollution factor.

The Recipe.......

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Monthly inspiration R

ead inspirational quotes from the Bible that can help inspire you in times of doubt, loss, mourning, sadness, or hopelessness. The Holy Bible has many passages that can encourage you and give you the strength you need to get through each day. 2 Timothy 3:16 tells us that ALL Scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. The Bible is a work of God that was written by human men that were inspired by God. What better source of inspiration than our Creator! Whether you are looking for motivation, encouragement, reassurance, or peace, the Bible can inspire you!

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Inspirational Bible verses can lead you into a deeper understanding of who God is and what His plan is for your life. He wants to “prosper you and not to harm you, to give hope and a future”. (Jeremiah 29:11) You can also send this message of encouragement to a family member or friend in need and be assured that God can work miracles when we choose to believe His promises! Use these verses to be inspired and motivated to continue believing and having faith!

5 Tips On How To Read Successfully To Your Child

GET COMFORTABLE. Stories have been told and read for me imme-

aloud for kids is in developing their ear for language, for what

morial because they are pleasurable and because sharing them

words sound like and how sentences work. Capturing that is key and

draws people together. This is not necessarily obvious to children.

it’s simpler than it might sound. You don’t have to act out the roles

At home, it’s good to mix reading with warmth and affection. I try

and make it theater, you just have to capture the sound of language

to express that in the way I sit. We tuck in on the couch or in a

and the cadence of words—which ones run together, which ones

comfy chair. I try to snuggle with my little one, and even with my

get a bit of emphasis.

older ones, ages 13 and 11. Or we lie on the living room floor, all of us, while I read aloud. Even if your child is behind in reading and

DON’T FREAK OUT. Ok maybe you’re great at reading aloud. But

there’s pressure to make progress, try to make reading time feel

maybe you’re not. Maybe you fear it. Is it ok if you’re not confident

comfortable and caring.

in your own reading? Yes. But more important than telling you it’s okay I want to suggest a way to make you feel more confident and

READ SLOWLY. I like to stop for a couple of seconds about every

therefore more likely to read to your kids: preview the section you

half page or so when I‘m reading, especially to my youngest. The

are going to read. The night before you read to your child, take the

words and the story are more complex than she is used to. I want

book to bed and read the part you’ll read the next night. If you’ve

to give her time to absorb it. Sometimes I stop and look at her and

read it through beforehand, you’ll remember even if you don’t real-

smile when we’re reading. Sometimes she doesn’t say anything to

ize it. Please know that I do this all the time, even though I am a

me when I smile, and that’s fine. Sometimes she smiles back. And

former English teacher and principal. I like to know where the book

sometimes she makes a little comment. “Mrs. Frisby is afraid, I think,”

is going and to be ready for tough spots or content that’s challeng-

she’ll say. I don’t have to do much to show her she’s doing well

ing. It just makes me feel confident to know where things are going.

when she does that. Sometimes I’ll just nod and smile or kiss the

If you’re nervous about reading, it will help you as well. As will

top of her head. And then I keep reading. I read slowly too. Nice and

starting simply. I know—I said read challenging books. But you can

steady to let the words sink in. There’s no rush.

always build up to them. Reading to your child is a marathon not a sprint so it’s fine if you need some time to build your own comfort

GIVE THEM A FEW WORDS TOO. My kids loves it when I say, “And

and skill. Just please don’t let that fear stand between your child

the next chapter is called...” and they get to read the title of the

and what will help them most.

chapter to me. Look for little moments when your child can help you read a more advanced book and see that it’s within his or her

Doug Lemov (with co-authors Colleen Driggs and Erica Woolway) is the author

range someday. Even if it’s just reading the word ‘I’ or ‘and,’ it helps.

of Reading Reconsidered: A Practical Guide to Rigorous Literacy. For more

“See, you’re on your way!” is a powerful message.

information, please visit, www.teachlikeachampion.com and connect with Doug on Twitter: @douglemov

EXPRESS YOURSELF (as much as you can). The power of reading

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She Is Me

NIKIA P

erformers come and go, but singers, it can be

to the production itself). “Missing You” has a bittersweet pull to it

argued, are forever. The power of Song is not

that’s hard to resist, sweet as a brand-new romance, and slightly

easily forgotten—Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle,

stinging like a heartache that’s beginning to heal. Love is the drug

and Denise Williams are voices that linger in the

and Nikia scores with a confidently, sweetly seductively I-need-

memory. That kind of heartfelt singing is what Nikia aspires to.

you vocal and an undulating, slightly techno-tinged electronic

“These two [Whitney and Patti] inspired me the most; you know they

cradle of rhythm.

were real vocalists. My uncle, Charlie Wilson, pushed me to practice and become a great vocalist. You know, practice, practice, and prac-

Nikia’s singing has two distinctive tones herein: The coolly pas-

tice! He is a singer and was the lead singer of “The Gap Band”.

sionate in the body of the song and the crisp, commanding refrain/hook “Just awesome”—both distinctive, both Nikia.

Nikia was born in East Meadow, NY. She began singing at the age of three, singing professionally at age 13. Many outstanding sing-

“I see myself as a part of tradition because I know my music will be

ers begin their journey in vocal groups—Beyoncé Knowles with

around forever.” A strong statement, yes, but Nikia has the voice

Destiny’s Child, Patti LaBelle with the Bluebells—and Nikia is no

and the commitment to back it up. You’ve got to watch to believe.

exception. At 14, the group Something Serious was the beginning, where she honed her performing skills, how to put a song over to an audience, and writing most of the group’s repertoire as well. As a teenager, Nikia released the album “Out Of My Mind” on the independent Swooper label. Her new release ‘She Is Me’ features material penned by her, including “Missing You”, a slightly different side of Nikia. With a sparkling, funk-flavored guitar intro, “Missing You” has a lilt that slightly suggests reggae rhythms. Nikia’s voice is romantic long-

Contact Information:

ing personified, her clear, honey-toned voice (evoking the classy

Website: www.SoundsOfNikia.com

old-school soul of Denise Williams and the Philly soul of Gamble

Twitter: @Hughes_Nikia

& Huff) riding the melody with easy, bittersweet poise. The pro-

Facebook: /pages/Nikia/198122076940353

duction of Shawn Keys of Shawn Keys Ink is sparse, putting the

Instagram: Nikia12000

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