March Prep for Success Newsletter
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“Women!” 2 Who Is Shirley Chisholm…… 3 Acne Care 4 The New Generation in Hip Hop 5 March Horoscopes 6 Prep. Pictures 7 Prep. For Success Events/Services 8
A Woman’s Worth "One needs only one look at a woman’s figure to discover that she does not intend to reform either mentally or physically. She pays the debt of life not by what she does but by what she suffers—by the pain of bearing a child, caring for the child, and by incapacity to the opposite sex, to whom she should be a patient and cheerful companion. The greatest sorrows and joys or great exhibition of strength are not assigned to her; her life should flow more quietly, more gently, and less obtrusive than man’s, without her being essentially happier or unhappier." ….Continued on page 2
March is the month of Pisces! What sign has inner fire and who’s upping the ante this month? Get your horoscopes reading on page 6!
Get acne Care Information on page 5
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“Women!”
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"One needs only one look at a woman’s figure to discover that she does not intend to reform either mentally or physically. She pays the debt of life not by what she does but by what she suffers—by the pain of bearing a child, caring for the child, and by incapacity to the opposite sex, to whom she should be a patient and cheerful companion. The greatest sorrows and joys or great exhibition of strength are not assigned to her; her life should flow more quietly, more gently, and less obtrusive than man’s, without her being essentially happier or unhappier." ….Continued on page 2
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Who Is Shirley Chisholm? Did you know that President Barack Obama was not the first black By Kisra Wong person to run for president? Did you also know that Senator Hilary Clinton was not the first female to run for president? Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm was the first woman and colored person to pave the path for both of these 2009 presidential candidates. She was a Congresswoman, representing York's 12th Congressional District seven terms from 1969 to 1983. In 1968, she became the first black woman elected to congress. January 25, 1972, she became the first major-party black candidate for the United States and the first woman to run for the Democratic presidential nomination. Later on in the century, Rev. Jesse Jackson also tried to run for president of the United States. He referred to himself as the first African American to run for president overlooking the fact that Chisholm had earlier attempted this. One can subsequently conclude that he disregarded Chisholm as a worthy opponent, enough to be acknowledged. Perhaps the reason for this was her gender, the fact that she was a woman validated Jackson’s reason for disregarding her actions and achievements. Many today, tend to forget about Shirley Chisholm’s actions and her achievements. She was a congress woman that represented New York. She is of Bajan and Cuban descent. Chisholm is a strong black woman who helped to create a pathway for young girls today and like everyone, she deserves credit where it is due.
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Acne Care Information ]\ By Fantasia Mills
Hormonal imbalance is the primary cause of acne. This can effectively be addressed by a dermatologist who specializes in hormonal imbalances. This procedure consists of tests that identify the specific hormone that causes the acne problem. The treatment varies from patient to patient with the purpose of lowering the testosterone level. This can usually be resolved by injections or even oral medications which in turn solves the acne problem. Acne care information as of January 2008 states that regulation of fats in the diet can help in managing acne. There are some foods included in the normal diet that can cause skin breakouts or acne because they can make the skin oily. Foods such as dairy products and meat are the ones that are rich in saturated fat. It won’t be necessary to take them away from your daily diet because saturated fats are needed to meet the energy requirements of your body. It is only VERY important to eat within certain limits that cannot harm your acne-prone skin.
An acne-prone skin should be cleansed with lukewarm water and a mild cleanser or gentle antibacterial facial wash. There are various hypoallergenic and dermatologist-tested products available in the market which can be good choices. However, for individuals with severe acne problems, it is best to go to a dermatologist ASAP and get as much advice when it comes to proper skin cleansing. It is also advised that people with acne-prone skin avoid soaps that are no good for your skin and cause dryness as well as skin formulas that contain acid.It is important to remember to use lukewarm water when rinsing your skin and to NEVER use scrubs. Scrubbing can cause massive injury to the sensitive layers of the skin and can cause aggravation and add on to the problem. It also worsens the condition of your skin. Gentle
moisturizers are very helpful for excessive skin dryness. It is also important to use sunscreens if your skin is sensitive to the sun or if you have a skin disorder the sun made worse by with the sun. Having said all this, please remember, that no matter Aries Marchextreme 21 - April contact 19
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March Horoscopes your skin looks, true beauty is only skin deep. Take Charge Scorpio October 23 - November 21 Don’t let others lead you around. Be brave. Take charge of your life. With a little bit of heart and loads of passion, you can realize Starting Now In some ways your year is just now starting, Scorpio: progress your dreams. picks up and it's easier to get new projects off the ground now. Creative communication is a key factor this month, as facts are Taurus March 21 - April 19 colored by feelings, allowing you to get your messages across Inner Fire with subtlety and style. Romance is now bathed in a brilliant Your passion is aroused in unexpected and spontaneous ways this month, Taurus. A release of pent-up emotions and energy engages the light of self-discovery that sparks spontaneity in your interactions with others. gears of change and enables you to get new projects up and running now. Gemini May 21 - June 20 Forward March Your primary focus this month is on solidifying your status, Gemini, focusing on your career and public rather than having a good time. Your decision-making skills are especially keen now, so you can trust your inner voice and follow your hunches toward success. Cancer June 21 - July 22 Lights, Camera, Action! Turning your vision for the future into action is a key theme of this transitional month, Cancer. There's fresh energy in the air, bringing the motivation and material you need to fuel your ambitions. While unresolved issues and unfulfilled desires may surface, change is the natural order of things.
Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 In Pursuit of Success You have ambitious ideas about your next move, Sag, yet getting your ideas off the ground has been a slow, if not dead, process. The energy switches this month to finally get the ball rolling, but a bit of patience is still required. As the weakest links in your plans are exposed, creativity is heightened to help you revise your ideas with out-of-the-box solutions. Capricorn December 22 - January 19 Forward Stop Be forewarned, Capricorn, doors open and shut quickly this month. There's an urge to experience new activities and opportunities, yet your desires could run into a wall of resistance and you may be tempted to call it quits. Nonetheless, there's a surge of amazing new ideas hitting you, and sharing them with others could be the first step in successfully applying them to your professional life.
Leo July 23 - August 22 Red Light, Green Light Hold on to your hat, Leo, because the winds of change are blowing in your direction this month. The waiting period is over and you're more capable of making forward progress now. Self-expression and truth sit in the spotlight, allowing you to communicate with confidence to get results. Best of all, be prepared for a spring thaw Aquarius January 20 - February 18 Two Steps Forward, One Step Back in your love life! March brings the movement you've been craving, yet it may seem as if each accomplishment also brings another obstacle to Virgo August 23 - September 22 surmount. Fortunately, you're motivated to reach your goals and Upping the Relationship Ante have the stamina to apply yourself now. Expect to find fresh Relationships are in the spotlight this month and the intensity of ideas about making money, but be careful you don't end up your desires are put to the test. A frisky attitude hits as you promising more than you can deliver. pursue new pleasures and potential financial rewards, and a more direct way of communicating helps you get straight to the point with those around you. Pisces February 19 - March 20 Money Matters Financial issues are likely to be at the forefront for you this Libra September 23 - October 22 month, Pisces. You may feel a strong urge to spend impulsively Get Busy Taking care of business has you on the move this month. While now, yet there's also encouragement in the air to find new there is also time for romance, expect a rollercoaster ride with a ways of making money. This is a time to be inventive and bold few low points mixed in with the high ones. Though life, ambition by pushing ahead into unfamiliar territory rather than playing and ideas have been stuck in a bit of a lull lately, the clouds are it safe and waiting for the world to come to you. now parting and it's time to start making forward progress again.
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the New GeNeratioN By Mark Mccord
As we continuously move from decade to decade, music is constantly changing. Music reflects the views of our times. For example, the 90’s reflected the views of rappers such as Biggie Smalls, Tupac, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, Eminem, and Dr.Dre. In our present time, people now admire rappers such as Drake, Kid Cudi, and Asher Roth. This shows a big transition in music. These people are drastically creating a new music culture which helps to give people a different perspective in contrast with perspectives from the past. The rappers in the 90’s constantly rapped about gang violence and hopes for a better future for the upcoming generation. I would like to refer to a song called “Change Gone Come” by Charles Hamilton, Asher Roth, and B.o.B which has an overall meaning that “this is way more than rap”; this means that the music is more than music, it is about our culture. This transition in music is amazing in that it shows that rappers now are fulfilling the dreams of the rappers in the past. This shows that some issues in our community are the same today as they were in the Nineties. Also, what is currently happening in the music industry is both positive and negative based upon perspectives of different people. Common is a great rapper whose lyrics represent his desire to teach “truth” to our people; and his message is always meant to uplift us. A rapper is extremely negative in his lyrics is DMX: a skilled lyricist who “keeps it real” and raps about the “reality on the streets”.
I realized that music is very important to people’s lives, and it’s important that rappers can connect to their fans based on the lyrics they produce. This is how music is in the present, but as time moves on, a new generation will hopefully carry out the same ideas from rappers they looked up to. Eventually, this will help to open new doors, opportunities, and possibilities to others depending on the outcome of the new generation. A perfect example of this change in music shows in the group Black Violin. These two African-American men achieved success because they created the ultimate synergy between classical and Hip-Hop music and with it an incredible opportunity to reach young children. Today, they give us the history of music by selecting music from different genres and twist it with the flare of hip hop. These violinists got the opportunity to perform with music entertainers such as P. Diddy, Alicia Keys, and have been featured on Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson, Lil Kim, and Brooke Hogan's albums. Black Violin along with other positive rappers in the music industry gives future generations a brighter outlook on the world and what it has to offer.
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PreP for SucceSS uPcoMiNG eveNtS Cool Upcoming Events •
March 29 : Movie Trip: Alice in Wonderland
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March 30th: The Federal Reserve Trip
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April 1st: Gracie Mansion Trip
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April 2nd: MOMA Trip
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April 5th: Ikea Trip
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April 6th: China Town Trip
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