April 2013

Vol. 3 Issue 39 April 2013

Created By A Woman, Empowered By All

Real People, Real Issues, Real Talk

GirlfriendsTalk Kk Mr. Get Dressed

Dame Shepp Jerry Buss 1933-2013

Letter To Family And Friends Of Girlfriends Talk From Founder And Editor –IN Chief

Janice L. Carter

Dame Shepp

Well it is finally Spring… well at least it is suppose to be! Mother Nature must be going through the change of life or something… one minute it’s cold, next minute it is hot…but come to think about it, that’s just good old Columbus, Ohio weather.

Can you believe we are almost half way through the year??? As of lately I have been able to catch up on a lot of stuff, with that said I hope you all have enjoyed the last few issues of Girlfriends Talk, please feel free to give me some feedback. I also hope you all have noticed the change in the quality and the content. I am striving to reach a level unlike the last 3 years… So please keep those suggestions, article contributions and the support coming.

This month gracing the cover is Dame Shepp, an up and rising fashion designer. People please keep your eye out for this guy. He is definitely doing his part to put Columbus, Ohio on the map! Check out the interview and if you have any questions for him regarding being a Fashion Designer please feel free to contact him or myself and I will forward the questions to him.

Also, please get familiar with some of the other local talent featured in each month of Girlfriends Talk… Columbus has some extremely talented people here with star potential … all we need is to learn to support one another and maybe then our movement will become stronger.

Shout out to Frank Comer… I appreciate your consistency, even when I was slacking!

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Mr. Get Dressed Damien Shepard

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Beauty Page 13 How To Get Rid Of Blemishes Heath Page 16 Cataracts They Rocked it Page 18 Leggings Melody Moment Page 19 Jessica Betts Gts local talent Brandee Bailous Life Coach -Nikki Ransom Rokki- Personal Fitness navigators Astrology

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Did You Know???

Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia in 1919 to a family of sharecroppers. His mother, Mallie Robinson, single-handedly raised Jackie and her four other children. They were the only black family on their block, and the prejudice they encountered only strengthened their bond. From this humble beginning would grow the first baseball player to break Major League Baseball's color barrier that segregated the sport for more than 50 years.

Growing up in a large, single-parent family, Jackie excelled early at all sports and learned to make his own way in life. At UCLA, Jackie became the first athlete to win varsity letters in four sports: baseball, basketball, football and track. In 1941, he was named to the All-American football team. Due to financial difficulties, he was forced to leave college, and eventually decided to enlist in the U.S. Army. After two years in the army, he had progressed to second lieutenant. Jackie's army career was cut short when he was courtmartialed in relation to his objections with incidents of racial discrimination.

In the end, Jackie left the Army with an honorable discharge.

In 1945, Jackie played one season in the Negro Baseball League, traveling all over the Midwest with the Kansas City Monarchs. But greater challenges and achievements were in store for him. In 1947, Brooklyn Dodgers president Branch Rickey approached Jackie about joining the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Major Leagues had not had an African-American player since 1889, when baseball became segregated. When Jackie first donned a Brooklyn Dodger uniform, he pioneered the integration of professional athletics in America. By breaking the color barrier in baseball, the nation's preeminent sport, he courageously challenged the deeply rooted custom of racial segregation in both the North and the South.

At the end of Robinson's rookie season with the Brooklyn Dodgers, he had become National League Rookie of the Year with 12 homers, a league-leading 29 steals, and a .297 average. In 1949, he was selected as the NL's Most Valuable player of the Year and also won the batting title with a .342 average that same year. As a result of his great success, Jackie was eventually inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.

Jackie married Rachel Isum, a nursing student he met at UCLA, in 1946. As an African-American baseball player, Jackie was on display for the whole country to judge. Rachel and their three children, Jackie Jr., Sharon and David, provided Jackie with the emotional support and sense of purpose essential for bearing the pressure during the early years of baseball.

Jackie Robinson's life and legacy will be remembered as one of the most important in American history. In 1997, the world celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Jackie's breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier. In doing so, we honored the man who stood defiantly against those who would work against racial equality and acknowledged the profound influence of one man's life on the American culture. On the date of Robinson's historic debut, all Major League teams across the nation celebrated this milestone. Also that year, on United States Post Office honored Robinson by making him the subject of a commemorative postage stamp. On Tuesday, April 15 President Bill Clinton paid tribute to Jackie at Shea Stadium in New York in a special ceremony.

Jackie Robinson First African American to play in Major League Baseball

“I CREATE A CUSTOM MADE, ONE-OF-A-KIND LOOK THAT ENHANCES ONE'S PERSONAL STYLE, INSPIRING CONFIDENCE IN THE WAY YOU LOOK, THE WAY YOU FEEL, AND THE WAY YOU LIVE.”- Dame Shepp

Dame Shepp There is a guy that caught my eye…and do not take this in a romantic way.

There was something about him, the way he carried himself …he had a certain keenness to him. I first met Dame Shepp at a T-mobile Kiosk inside Eastland Mall. Then I would see him in passing around the city and at different events … I even looked up to see him sitting behind me at church one Sunday. … He was there supporting a cousin who had spoken that day. I can tell he is big on supporting others and that in it self speaks volumes. Then I seen him at a fashion show…I had no idea that this man was an aspiring Fashion Designer?

For the longest time I have been wanting to sit down and find out just who Dame Shepp really is, I guess this is it, a father of 3 …University of Cincinnati graduate and Mr. Get dressed himself has quenched my curiosity.

GT: At what age did you realize your gift for designing clothes?

Dame Shepp: I was actually in high school when the design bug bit me, so I was about 17. I started sketching bball shorts and tees, then one day I switched the material from mesh and cotton to leather and denim and I knew I was on to something.

GT: What was the first piece of clothing you designed? And how did it turn out?

Dame Shepp: The first thing I ever made was a garment bag, and it turned out horrible! I wasn't aware at that time that you had to place and cut the fabric in a certain directions in order for it to flow evenly once sewn together. The first actual clothing item I created was a pair of denim jeans with a wide pc of corduroy going down the side of the leg. No pockets!

Haha! I used them in my first show. I thought they were dope, but they were very beginner looking.

GT: When was your first fashion show and how did you do?

Dame Shepp: The very first show I did was Rip The Runway Ohio sponsored by Shots By Vegas. I showcased 8 looks of my own and I also styled 10 kids, ages 3-13. It was definitely a success and it established me as a premier menswear designer in my city.

GT: Where do your inspiration come from?

Dame Shepp: Inspiration comes from so many places at the most random times. One of my best places to find inspiration for certain looks is the fabric store. Being able to look at and feel the actual fabric makes my imagination take flight, coming up with different looks for different material. Sometimes I will cut off everything in the house and just think about different ideas and let the inspiration come from within.

GT: I know you are a University of Cincinnati graduate, what did you receive your degree in?

Dame Shepp: I majored in Fashion Design, but I actually never received my degree from UC. It was kinda weird because you had to be accepted into their highly acclaimed D.A.A.P Program, and I didn't have enough transfer credits to qualify. I just signed up for the classes anyway. I'm paying you, how you going to tell me what I can't learn! I ended up finding myself in classes being not just the only African American, but the only male as well. I just determined that I would take a different route. More experienced based that textbook.

GT: You have a passion for fabric… what type of fabric attracts you the most and why?

“This Convention Has Been Nothing Short Of Amazing For Me. The Information & Knowledge Received Has Been Priceless.

There Are So Many Technological Advances Being Used & Created To Make The Sustainability, The Efficiency, & The Transparency Of This Industry Move In An Upward & Forward Direction. Its Becoming More About How You Make & Produce

Dame Shepp: Everything starts with the fabric, whether the print, the color, the texture, and so on. I absolutely love denim. It comes in different weights & washes, and it’s just the all-american material. I also have had a lifetime love for corduroy. I prefer the thin cords over the thick, much cleaner look.

GT: Being a father of three children and an entrepreneur, do it ever interfere with one another?

Dam Shepp: It can become difficult. I do a lot of the picking up and dropping off, so it can be tough to focus if you are in the middle of something important, have to get up and make a move, then return to the project and try to regain the focus. There are things that I have missed due to business needing to be taken care of, but for the most part, they come first, so its more likely that I will reschedule a business matter to be there for them. They understand. They see the grind first hand, and they know it’s ultimately to put them in a better situation.

Your Product, Than It Is About Your Actual Product. Everybody In Business Makes

GT: Do you have any events coming up?

Something, And The Focus Is Shifting To

Dame Shepp: I have a few event in the next couple of months, and a major event towards the end of the year that I'm not allowed to speak on as of rt now. I'm doing an event with the Guild & Urban League of Greater Cincinnati, which is going to be a fashion show put on for the members of their SOAR program, which offers a 4 week course that trains ex felons for job interviews and a ton of other things. Very good cause, so I had to be a part of it. I'm also doing a show on July 13th with my girl Nia Grain called the Art Of WarDrobe. The event later this year is a major milestone in my career and if pulled off properly, it will solidify my place within this culture here in my city, and be a clear verification that all my hard work, all my determination, all the sleepless nights, and everything leading up to this point in my career was not in vein. Just another platform for me to plant my feet on before I make another leap to another level.

The Importance Of How & Where That Product Is Being Produced. So Many Consumers Have No Idea Why Some Jeans Cost $15, & Why Others Are $315.”-

GT: If not a fashion designer….what other career could you see yourself doing?

Dame Shepp: If not a fashion designer, I would still want a job in the fashion business, whether as a stylist, a costume designer, a creative director, just something still fashion based. Once my career in fashion slows down a bit years from now, I would love to travel the world and speak to young professionals that could really use some of my knowledge.

GT: What would you like the world to know about Dame Shepp?

Dame Shepp: I would just want the world to know that it’s more than about what I do, it’s about what I represent. I represent the people that have a dream and are determined to reach a specific goal, not wavering for anybody or anything, no matter how long it takes or how much it costs, because it will all be worth it in the end. I didn't do anything special. I just got started, and never gave up, and won't. I put my head down and did the work. Focused on perfecting the craft. Trying to inspire those who have the desire, just need the spark. I'm the dude next door, or the dude that grew up down the street. So if I make it, it’s going to inspire so many others to do the same.

A Few Events Dame Shepp have participated in: • • • • •

Dame Shepp Design Concepts presents #4Evafresh clothing drive The Celebrity Fashion Affair Fall Into Fashion Finale Week Glam Glitz Fashion

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Beauty

How To Clear Up Blemishes

African American skin requires extra care, because this type of skin tends to darken easily when irritated. Thus, the harsh chemicals in skin products may worsen blemishes instead of remove them. Don’t become dependent on commercially-made skin products, which are harmful to your skin. There are natural methods to clear up blemishes safely and effectively.

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Eat citrus fruits or apply them directly to your skin. Citrus fruits are rich in Vitamin C, which gives plenty of benefits to skin such as repairing, exfoliating and moisturizing it. Lemons, oranges and grapefruits are examples of citrus fruits. Eat these fruits, or apply them directly to the blemishes. Peel the fruits’ skins and pat them gently to the blemishes, or apply citrus juice to your skin.

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Drink green tea, or apply tea tree oil to your skin. Green tree protects African American skin from the harsh rays of the sun. It restores the health of dying skin cells, and is rich in vitamins and minerals that are good for the skin. Tea tree oil absorbs excess oil from your skin and prevents acne formation.

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Treat blemishes with potatoes. When blemishes are caused by skin irritations, use potatoes to cure them. Peel potatoes and place it over the blemishes, or boil potatoes, mash them, let them cool and then use them as a facial mask. Let the potatoes remain on your skin for about 30 minutes until the nutrients are absorbed by the skin.

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Use neem leaves. Neem leaves do wonders to African American skin. They lighten dark spots, hydrate dry and rough skin and treat skin irritations and infections. Use soaps and facial washes made from neem leaves, or strain the neem leaves yourself.

Splash the extract to your skin or mix it with sandalwood powder until you create a mask. Don’t rub the mixture into your skin to avoid aggravating the blemishes.

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Honey is good for your skin. Honey cleanses and repairs blemished skin. Make a mask out of honey and another substance such as lemon juice. Coat your skin with it regularly until the blemishes heals.

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Eat food that’s good for your skin. There are plenty of foods that contain nutrients which helps your skin become healthier.

Foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids and zinc are some of these. Citrus fruits and onions are rich in vitamin C. Carrots, tuna and orange or yellow fruits are rich in vitamin A. Whole grains and nuts are rich in vitamin E. Flaxseed oil and salmon fish oil are rich in omega-3. Oysters and wheat germ are rich in zinc. Know the vitamins and minerals that are in different foods, and consume more of the foods that are skin-friendly. Avoid greasy and non-healthy foods which worsen blemishes.

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Drink water. Water smoothes skin, helps speed up skin healing, and removes infections and irritants from your skin and body.

Drink at least eight glasses a day and more if you have dry skin. Avoid drinking a lot of alcoholic beverages which dries up your skin.

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Avoid being stressed out. Stress produces a lot of health problems, including skin blemishes. Notice when the blemishes appeared; was it during a time when you’re stressed out? If yes, take a break and take care of your skin.

In clearing up blemishes, natural remedies are usually safer than chemical treatments. When using a skin product, check whether it’s made from natural ingredients. Observe how your skin reacts to the remedies that you use.

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CDC estimates 1 in 88 children (11.3 per 1,000) has been identified with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

This marks a 23% increase since our last report in 2009. And, a 78% increase since our first report in 2007. Some of the increase is due to the way children are identified, diagnosed and served in their local communities, although exactly how much is due to these factors in unknown.

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The number of children identified with ASDs varied widely across the 14 ADDM Network sites, from 1 in 47 (21.2 per 1,000) to 1 in 210 (4.8 per 1,000).

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ASDs are almost 5 times more common among boys (1 in 54) than among girls (1 in 252).

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The largest increases over time were among Hispanic children (110%) and black children (91%). We suspect that some of this increase is due to greater awareness and better identification among these groups. However, this finding explains only part of the increase over time, as more children are being identified in all groups.

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There were increases over time among children without intellectual disability (those having IQ scores above 70), although there were also increases in the estimated prevalence of ASDs at all levels of intellectual ability.

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More children are being diagnosed at earlier ages—a growing number of them by age 3. Still, most children are not diagnosed until after they reach age 4, even though early identification and intervention can help a child access services and learn new skills. This is why CDC's Learn the Signs. Act Early. program is essential. Through this program, CDC provides free tools to help parents track their child's development and free resources for doctors and educators. CDC is also working with states and communities to improve early identification.

CDC also provided leadership in establishing Healthy People 2020 objectives and supporting the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that all children be screened by age 2, because early screening and diagnosis improve access to services during a child's most critical developmental period.

Health A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil.

Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over age 40 and is the principal cause of blindness in the world. In fact, there are more cases of cataracts worldwide than there are of glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy combined, according to Prevent Blindness America (PBA).

Today, cataracts affect more than 22 million Americans age 40 and older. And as the U.S. population ages, more than 30 million Americans are expected to have cataracts by the year 2020, PBA says.

Types of cataracts include:

.A subcapsular cataract occurs at the back of the lens. People with diabetes or those taking high doses of steroid medications have a greater risk of developing a subcapsular cataract.

2.A nuclear cataract forms deep in the central zone (nucleus) of the lens. Nuclear cataracts usually are associated with aging.

3. A cortical cataract is characterized by white, wedge-like opacities that start in the periphery of the lens and work their way to the center in a spoke-like fashion. This type of cataract occurs in the lens cortex, which is the part of the lens that surrounds the central nucleus.

Cataract Symptoms and Signs A cataract starts out small and at first has little effect on your vision. You may notice that your vision is blurred a little, like looking through a cloudy piece of glass or viewing an impressionist painting.

Cataract Symptoms and Signs A cataract starts out small and at first has little effect on your vision. You may notice that your vision is blurred a little, like looking through a cloudy piece of glass or viewing an impressionist painting.

Hazy or blurred vision may mean you have a cataract.

A cataract may make light from the sun or a lamp seem too bright or glaring. Or you may notice when you drive at night that the oncoming headlights cause more glare than before. Colors may not appear as bright as they once did.

The type of cataract you have will affect exactly which symptoms you experience and how soon they will occur. When a nuclear cataract first develops, it can bring about a temporary improvement in your near vision, called "second sight."

Unfortunately, the improved vision is short-lived and will disappear as the cataract worsens. On the other hand, a subcapsular cataract may not produce any symptoms until it's well-developed.

If you think you have a cataract, see an eye doctor for an exam to find out for sure.

What Causes Cataracts?

The lens inside the eye works much like a camera lens, focusing light onto the retina for clear vision. It also adjusts the eye's focus, letting us see things clearly both up close and far away.The lens is mostly made of water and protein. The protein is arranged in a precise way that keeps the lens clear and lets light pass through it. But as we age, some of the protein may clump together and start to cloud a small area of the lens. This is a cataract, and over time, it may grow larger and cloud more of the lens, making it harder to see. No one knows for sure why the eye's lens changes as we age, forming cataracts. But researchers worldwide have identified factors that may cause cataracts or are associated with cataract development. Besides advancing age, cataract risk factors include: Ultraviolet radiation from sunlight and other sources Diabetes Hypertension Obesity Smoking Prolonged use of corticosteroid medications Statin medicines used to reduce cholesterol Previous eye injury or inflammation Previous eye surgery Hormone replacement therapy Significant alcohol consumption

High myopia Family history

One theory of cataract formation that's gaining favor is that many cataracts are caused by oxidative changes in the human lens. This is supported by nutrition studies that show fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants may help prevent certain types of cataracts (see below).

Cataract Prevention Though there is significant controversy about whether cataracts can be prevented, a number of studies suggest certain nutrients and nutritional supplements may reduce your risk of cataracts.

One large, 10-year study of female health professionals found that higher dietary intakes of vitamin E and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin from food and supplements were associated with significantly decreased risks of cataract.

Good food sources of vitamin E include sunflower seeds, almonds and spinach. Good sources of lutein and zeaxanthin include spinach, kale and other green, leafy vegetables.

Other studies have shown antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin C and foods containing omega-3 fatty acids may reduce cataract risk.

Visit our Nutrition & Eyes section to read more about eye vitamins and how a healthful diet and good nutrition may help prevent cataracts.

Another step you can take to reduce your risk of cataracts is to wear protective sunglasses that block 100 percent of the sun's UV rays when you are outdoors.

Could eating more greens and less meat help you delay the onset of cataracts? This interesting question has received a lot of public comment since researchers at the University of Oxford published a study in March 2011 that compared cataract incidence with dietary intake. The study, as reported in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, examined the dietary surveys filled out by 27,670 selfreported nondiabetic people aged 40 or over and monitored their medical records to see if and when cataracts developed. Strong correlations showed up between cataract risk and diet type. The risk was greatest for high meat eaters (who ate more than 3.5 ounces of meat each day), and it decreased from one group to the next, in this order: moderate meat eaters, low meat eaters, fish eaters (people who eat fish but no other meat), vegetarians and vegans. In fact, the risk for vegans was roughly 40 percent lower than for the high meat eaters.

Does this mean you should stop eating meat? Maybe, maybe not. The study doesn't answer every question. Perhaps the reason for the lower risk is that if you eat less meat, you probably eat more vegetables. And perhaps those veggies are providing nutrients that reduce cataract risk. Also, vegetarians and vegans may tend to lead healthy lifestyles, avoiding cataract risk boosters such as smoking, excess sun exposure and diabetes. It may be true that cataracts are inevitable if you live long enough, but living healthy just might delay them for a good long time. — L.S.

Cataract Treatment When symptoms begin to appear, you may be able to improve your vision for a while using new glasses, strong bifocals, magnification, appropriate lighting or other visual aids. Think about surgery when your cataracts have progressed enough to seriously impair your vision and affect your daily life. Many people consider poor vision an inevitable fact of aging, but cataract surgery is a simple, relatively painless procedure to regain vision.

Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision. In fact, it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States, with more than 3 million Americans undergoing cataract surgery each year, according to PBA. Nine out of 10 people who have cataract surgery regain very good vision, somewhere between 20/20 and 20/40.

During surgery, the surgeon will remove your clouded lens and in most cases replace it with a clear, plastic intraocular lens (IOL).

New IOLs are being developed all the time to make the surgery less complicated for surgeons and the lenses more helpful to patients.

Presbyopia-correcting IOLs potentially help you see at all distances, not just one. Another new type of IOL blocks both ultraviolet and blue light rays, which research indicates may damage the retina (see illustration).

Read more on this website about what to expect if you have cataract surgery and how to deal with rare cataract surgery complications.

Also, men should be aware that certain prostate drugs can cause intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) during a cataract procedure

“THEY ROCKED IT”

Leggings I often wonder if it is a craze or a curse that the fad from the 80's has returned with a vengeance. I'm talking about Leggings. Back in the days we had fun with leggings, we would wear skirts, dresses, long shirts and leg warmers with them. I know times have changed and outfits are a bit more risqué these days…but I don't quite remember leggings being used as a tool of seduction… most of all I cant remember men being into them just as much as women are.

(Mick Jagger doesn't count!) In my opinion there is a right and a wrong way to wear leggings. Some women wear legging so tight until the material stretches showing their natural skin. Some women don't even bother to wear underwear with them. I’m not saying anybody shouldn't be able to wear leggings, but there are some people that should do a double check in the mirror before leaving the house and reconsider being a little bit more tasteful about their attire of choice. Even if you are working out, if your body is over justifying this look you are sure to attract the wrong attention.

A mans approach is based on a woman’s presentation Don't get me wrong there are some people who can pull the leggings look off, but truth of the matter a lot of people can’t…keep in mind everything isn't for everybody!

GT’s Melody Moment I’m going to switch GT's Melody Moment up this month. I was going through my music collection and I got to wondering what happened to a few really good artists…. It is almost as if they fell off the face of the earth. Who all remember Missy Elliott's TV show "Road To Stardom"? . The young lady that won the competition name was Jessica Betts, out of Chicago, Illinois. This artist has one of the most beautiful voices I have heard. But where did she go? Did she get signed? Did she drop an album?

Well come to find out in 2000 she had already had a recording deal at Restless Records. Also an album titled "You Can’t Resist". One of the singles “Get Up” was picked up to be featured in the hit movie Big Mama House, Turn it Up and Simply Irresistible and became a moderate hit. This was actually before the Missy Elliott show. Which came at a perfect time because she had left Restless Records, unhappy with the situation at the record company where they wanted her to be someone she says she wasn’t. Jessica has worked with the likes of Timbaland, Vidal & Dre, Walter Millsap, Ja Rule's.Missy Elliott, Boyz II Men, 9th Wonder, Warryn Campbell, Sarah Michelle Gellar's Brian Michael Cox, Mike City, Nisan Stewart, and The Avila Brothers (of Usher/Toni Braxton, Fantasia, Missy Elliott, Tweet, Karen Clark Sheard, Kelly Price and Faith Evans.

“Stand By Me”, a track dedicated to Hurricane Katrina victims.

For personal reasons Jessica took an eight break returning to the studio as of 2012. But where is the music???

GT’s Local Talent Spotlight

Brandee

My name is Brandee Bailous I am a freelance fashion designer based out of Columbus Ohio.

My brand is called House of Baboski and I have a plus size line called Luscious Ladies. I am also a plus size model, manager to models and musicians, retired pageant queen, make up artist, wardrobe stylist, and hair stylist. I have been published as a model and as a designer in a few magazines in different states and on many websites. When I'm not designing I'm relaxing at home with my boo and my 2 dachshunds, Mocha and Yoshi. I also help my brother with his photography business where he shoots for special events, model portfolios, family shoots, graduation and fashion shows.

A few shows that I have done are the CO Tour fashion showcase in 2008, Ohio Urban Fashion Week 2009, I’m every women Expo Aug 2011, Rip the Runway Ohio, Divas of Hip Hop pageant and showcase Dec 2011, Kids Rocking the runway March 2012, Runway Fashion Explosion Mar 2012, The Mannequin Sept. 2012, Redesigning the Runway Feb 2013, I was a sponsor for the Children’s Awareness day event in Dec 2012 Just to name a few, I've done over 30 fashion shows.

I have the 1st annual POSED Awards fashion show in May which I am nominated for Plus size runway model of the year, Plus size designer of the year, Plus size print model of the year, and commercial make up artist of the year.

I am also doing an all plus size women’s calendar for 2014 as well as a male calendar.

twitter: @baboski04_99 IG: @baboski0499 facebook: House of Baboski email: bigbaboski04_99@yahoo.com for booking and orders

Our condolences to the families of…

Jane Henson, a Partner in Creating the Muppets, Dies at 78

Roger Joseph Ebert was an American journalist, film critic, and screenwriter. He was a film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times from 1967 until his death. In 1975, he was the first film critic to win the Pulitz…

William "Buck" Biggers has passed away in Plymouth, Mass. at the age of 85.

Biggers was co-creator of the "Underdog" cartoon

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Otis ‘Damon’ Harris, a former Temptations member, dead at 62 ...

Ed Koch, the former mayor of New York City

Mark Balelo, one of the auction hunters on A&E's Storage Wars

William Moody, better known as Paul Bearer, the professional wrestling manager

Richard Griffiths, best known for his roles in the Harry Potter

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Hey Lovers!: Who would like a longer orgasm? How about a 4 hour orgasm? DON'T MIND IF I DO! Tantra is one of THE most amazing sexual practices that I've come across and we will be discussing Tantra further tonight on my Facebook page if you'd like to join us and learn more.

Incorporate these exercises into your evening with your partner (or alone) and with practice, you will see and FEEL the changes occurring within you, your relationship, and your lovemaking.

3 Beginner Tantra Exercises: Stand facing each other and looking deep into each other’s eyes. Put your left hand on your partner’s chest. He should put his arm around you and try to synchronize breathing for at least two minutes. The eyes are the window to the soul. This exercise is connecting, don't dismiss its power.

Sit quietly, cross-legged, facing each other. Rest your hands on your knees with your palms facing up. As you gaze into your partner's eyes, take soft, but deep breaths. Keep your eyes open, gazing beyond the eyes and into the soul again.

Although this may feel awkward at first, sustained eye contact is essential for building intimacy. Begin to breathe at the same pace, bringing air slowly in through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. Maintain your eye contact while you breathe together. Practice this exercise until you can sustain eye contact and harmonized breathing for about 10 minutes. Then, you may move onto the next exercise.

In the same sitting position from exercise #2, raise your palms up to face each other and then bring your palms together; almost touching but not. Still breathing and gazing into each others eyes, concentrate on the center of your palm. Focus on bringing your energies, your feelings to the center of your palms. You may begin to feel a little tingle and that tingle is the energies of you and partner. Focus on this energy and feel it surging from your hand into your partners and from your partners into yours. It is possible to come to orgasm with this exercise so when you and your partner do experience this tingle; welcome it and surrender to it to see what kind of magic it will produce for you.

Happy Lovin' everyone, Nikki Ransom-Alfred Certified Master Sex Expert & Coach CEO of Naughty Angels LLC "Naughty Done the Right Way" www.NikkiRansom.com Youtube

Recover From Your Crazy Weekend You know how it feels to wake up on Monday morning after a weekend of less-than-healthy eating‌ Your body is puffy and bloated. Your joints are achy. Your clothes feel tight. Maybe you are feeling that way right now. I've outlined the 5 steps below to get you back on the fitness fast track.

Step One: Get Focused.Your crazy weekend happened. You ate things from your "never eat these" list, you drank more that you should have, but now it's over. Draw a line in the sand. The bad eating stops now. If you're serious about your fitness goals, then this weekend was the exception, and not the rule. Maybe it was your birthday, or your friends and family were gathered for a celebration, and the peer pressure to partake in unhealthy food was too much for you to resist. Don't beat yourself up for falling off the fitness wagon this once.

Simply get back up, dust yourself off and get re-focused. Leave the past, and your slip-ups, in the past.

Step Two: Get Hydrated.While bad eating can take on many forms, the end result is most often dehydration and water retention. The only way to restore balance is to get hydrated. Your first priority in getting back on track is to drink plenty of water throughout your day. Start with a tall glass of water in the morning, and carry a water bottle with you. Don't add artificial sweeteners or stimulants to your water these will work against your hydration efforts. To add flavor, slice fresh fruit, herbs or vegetables to place in your water, just like at the spa.

Step Three: Get Picky.For the next few days I need you to be extra picky about what you eat. Stick with only whole, real foods like fruits, vegetables and some lean meat. Whole, real foods will quickly help to restore balance. Don't eat packaged foods for the next few days. This means saying no to snack foods, processed meat slices, dairy, baked goods and alcohol. Try the recipe for roasted broccoli below - this is a wonderful, whole food dish.

Step Four: Get Juicing. Making your own juice can be beneficial when recovering from a weekend of bad eating. The key is to use ingredients that will hydrate and nourish your body and to avoid ingredients that are high in sugar.

These ingredients are fantastic for your recovery juice: fresh ginger, spinach, cucumber, kale, green apple, lemon, and celery. These ingredients should be used sparingly, due to high sugar content: carrots, oranges, red apples, melons or pineapple.

Step Five: Get Moving. So you've put an end to the eating madness, you've hydrated, you've eaten only whole foods and you've enjoyed a recovery juice‌it's now time to sweat it out. Lace up your athletic shoes and put on your favorite gym clothes. When you start your workout, ease in slowly. Take the time to warm up and stretch your muscles before powering up to a solid 30-minute exercise routine. I have just the exercise plan for you - one that will not only help you recover from your wild weekend, but will help keep you motivated and going strong in the future. If you haven't joined yet, now is the perfect time to start. Together we will get you focused on your goals with my results-driven method. Simply call or email today to set up your first workout.

Best Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower

Eating plenty of vegetables will help you cleanse. Here's an awesome recipe for Best Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower roasted broccoli and cauliflower that is quick to make and tastes great. Serve this with a piece of lean meat for a well-balanced, fitness-approved meal. Makes: 4 Servings Here's what you need‌ 2.1 bunch broccoli 3.1 bunch cauliflower 4.1 Tablespoon olive oil 5.dash of sea salt 6.dash of pepper 7.4 garlic cloves, minced 8.juice from 1 lemon 1.Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease a large baking sheet with

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9. 1 bunch broccoli 3.In a medium bowl combine the florets, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic cloves.

10. 1 bunch cauliflower Toss until well combined and then spread over the prepared baking sheet.

11. 1 Tablespoon olive oil 4.Roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from oven once the 12. dash of sea salt florets are tender with crispy bottoms.

13. dash of pepper 5.Drizzle the lemon juice over the cooked florets and serve immediately.

14. 4Nutritional garlic cloves, minced Analysis: 160 calories, 4g fat, 98mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, and 4g 1 protein 15. juice from lemon 6. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease a large baking sheet wi 7. Wash the broccoli and cauliflower heads and then pat dry. It's important to d so that it will roast properly. Cut into small florets.

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Aries April Horoscope 2013

April 2013 horoscope

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Ohio Missing Adults

ABDULAHIA MAGAN

Osorio Guillermo

Kenneth Douglas Roberts

NICKNAME/ALIAS: DOB: 01/01/1939 GENDER: Male RACE: BLACK CURRENT AGE: 74 yrs HEIGHT: 6FT' 01" WEIGHT: 158 lbs HAIR: GRAY EYES: BROWN LAST SEEN: ON 04/04/2013 AT INNIS & WESTERVILLE RD DETAILS: MR. MAGAN IS ON FOOT, MAYBE IN A STATE OF CONFUSION. LAW ENFORCEMENT HAS EXHAUSTED EVERY LEAD AND ARE CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY.

NICKNAME/ALIAS: DOB: 02/25/1939 GENDER: Male RACE: White CURRENT AGE: 74 HEIGHT: 5'02'' WEIGHT: 195 HAIR: Gray EYES: Brown LAST SEEN: Franklin Blvd. Cleveland, OH DETAILS: Mr. Guillermo suffers from Dementia and other medical conditions that require medication. Mr. Guillermo is on foot and wearing a blue Indians baseball hat, black leather jacket, and tan pants.

DOB: 11/17/1950 GENDER: Male RACE: Black CURRENT AGE: 61 HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 170 lbs HAIR: Grey EYES: Brown LAST SEEN: Mr. Robertson was last seen on April 9, 2012 at his residence on Ravenswood Court in Columbus, Ohio. Law Enforcement has exhausted all leads and is asking for the public's assistance in locating this individual.DETAILS: Mr. Roberts suffers from Parkinson's disease and also displays early signs of dementia. He was last seen on foot wearing navy blue Docker pants, red and gray polo shirt, navy blue coat, dark colored baseball cap and grey tennis shoes. He may be using mass transportation.