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BODY HOOPING
Bodyhoops, is the premier source for custom weighted hula hoops, hooping instructional DVD, hoop dance classes, hoop parties, playshops and firehooping performances. The revolutionized hoops are larger and weighted which allow for the hoop to move and maneuver around an adult body with ease. This new movement art is known as “hooping or hoopdance”, and it’s sweeping the country as one of the hottest new fitness trends.
As a child or an adult, you can experience the joy of movement in a BodyHoop. Whether you are seeking alternative cardio and core strengthening exercises or for fun with your family and friends, hooping is great for dance, exercise and play!BodyHoops is based out of Ojai (o-hi), California and specializes in the manufacturing of quality designed large, weighted hoops for kids and adults. These hoops are weighted at about 2 pounds and range in size from 35-40+” in diameter. They come in a variety of colors and designs including some that are very flashy and bright. In addition to large, weighted hoops we have a very hip and fun instructional dvd about hooping, “Hoop Dance Fusion”, which will cover all the hooping FUNdamentals. You can hoop along with the class and learn all the hooping basics or select the option to hoop along to a montage of hooping with original hip grooving music. BodyHoops is also available for a number of services including school playshops, corporate motivational and team building playshops, community events, fitness classes and party performances.
SHARON MOORE/ CITY CREDIT UNION
City Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative, with branches in Dallas, Cooke and Ellis Counties, Texas. Owned by its Members and directed by a volunteer Board of Directors, City Credit Union operates on the principle of credit union philosophy, "People Helping People". City Credit Union's full-range of financial services, from free checking, competitive rates on consumer loans and deposit products, as well as cutting-edge convenience services, are designed to the benefit of people, not to profit.
As President and CEO of City Credit Union, Sharon Moore leads more than 117 City CU Associates in "Making the Difference" for our Members. "City Credit Union, as well as others, was founded on a basic principle of People Helping People. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, we are owned by our members, and that truly makes a difference in how we operate. Each day, we start by asking ourselves, how can we make the difference in our members' and associates' lives? - and that is how we measure our daily success."
Moore celebrates 25-years in the Credit Union industry, this year. As a young finance major at Southwest Texas State University - now known as Texas State University - Moore took a 2-1/2 day class on banking and credit unions. As Moore describes, "that was it, I fell in love with the Credit Union philosophy and knew that was what I wanted to do." After earning her Bachelors of Business Administration, Moore began her career as a Credit Union Examiner.
When Moore decided to start a family, it was imperative to her that she be able to spend time as the primary caretaker of her children. As a result, she followed her entrepreneurial spirit and began her own credit union consulting company, S. Moore and Associates. Performing financial audits and consulting services, Moore, as President of S. Moore and Associates, assisted numerous credit unions in the Texas region. One such credit union was City Credit Union, where Moore performed audit and financial consulting for nearly 10 years. In 2004, Moore was asked to join City Credit Union as a Senior Vice President, due to her financial expertise. By 2006, she was appointed Interim President and CEO and as of January 2007, serves as President and CEO.
Moore's passion for credit unions is fueled by an extreme commitment to education, especially financial education. "Education is the true liberator in our society. As individuals, our education can catapult us into areas previously unknown. I truly believe to achieve financial goals, such as overcoming poverty or debt, financial literacy is the key to success. This is especially important in the communities of modest means that credit unions serve. Often times, when there is no money to talk about in a household, it simply isn't spoken about. But that is when talking about money and planning on how to save and spend it, is so important. I will have achieved success if I can help our associates, members and communities gain the financial knowledge necessary for them to achieve their lives' goals."
Moore serves on the Town North Bank Board of Directors, as Secretary for the Dallas Chapter of Credit Unions Board and volunteers time to community projects such as Habitat for Humanity. As an active member in her community, Moore especially enjoys her time at the ball park with her two sons, both baseball fanatics, just like their mom!
You can contact Sharon Moore by calling 214-515-0100 or by emailing her at sharon@citycu.org
LYFE JENNINGS
Lyfe Jennings (born Chester Jennings in Toledo, Ohio in 1978) is a platinum-selling African American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and instrumentalist. He plays the guitar, bass, and piano which he integrates into his music.
Lyfe started his musical career as a young boy in a church in Toledo, OH. His love for music led him to join a group that included two of his cousins and his older brother. After splitting Lyfe continued his interest in music. As stated in the song "Ghetto Superman" The Phoenix, Lyfe lost his father at an early age. In 1992, at the age of 14 Lyfe went to jail.
In 1992, Lyfe Jennings went to jail for arson. As Lyfe refers to many times in his music, while in jail he turned his life around. Lyfe continued to write music and rekindle his faith in God. Lyfe served a little over 10 years behind bars.
Lyfe found his true love for music again while serving time in prison. "Deeper situations tend to lead to deeper music and prison was one of those deeper situations. (Music) gave me an opportunity to express emotions in an unemotional environment." He began to play the guitar, sing, write and even started a music program in the ?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Ohio institution. Upon his December 2002 release he began seriously pursuing his solo career. He spent his 2nd day of freedom recording a 4 song CD and the 3rd day performing at a club.
By January 2003, Lyfe had showcased his talent to a nation-wide audience on "Showtime In Harlem" (The Apollo). He received a standing ovation for his acoustic performance of original material, and made his mark by winning the amateur competition five times. "I felt blessed just knowing that at least somebody appreciated my struggle, my experience and my life."
During his success at the Apollo, Lyfe began to independently sell his EP "What Is Love". Two songs from the EP, "What Is Love" & "She Got Kids" , garnered regular spins at local radio, which aided in the sale of thousands of EPs. To add to Lyfe's success, calls began to pour in from countless agents, promoters and record labels, which prompted the Ohio native to move to NYC to make his dream come true.
Soon after Lyfe arrived in New York, he wrote and co-produced a song for a major label, made a cameo in a music video, appeared in publications and performed many solo shows and opening acts for major recording artists, including the most memorable opener in front of a sold out crowd @ Radio City Music Hall for Hip-Hop star Nelly, and his spontaneous serenade to New Yorkers during the October 14th blackout @ The Cafeteria in Chelsea.
Other noteworthy venues and events include 2003 NBA All-Star events, NAACP Convention where he performed "Thank God for the NAACP" (an anthem he wrote for the organization), world famous B.B. King's Lounge & Grill, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Tennessee State University and a host of clubs and schools.
After much success with his debut, Lyfe begin to work on his second album. Lyfe became a mainstream artist and it showed with the well known producers and features that he had on his album. The name The Phoenix, refers to the Greek mythology Phoenix, symbolizing a rebirth, resurrection, or renewal. The anticipation of his new album led to many TV appearances, including Good Morning America. He is a good friend of Young Buck. Buck appeared on Lyfe's album on a song called "Slow Down" and in return, he appeared on Young Buck's album " Buck the World" on self-titled song.
According to Lyfe's MySpace page, he has a new album dropping March 2008.
LAWRENCE ZARIAN/ THE FASHION GUY
Lawrence Zarian is busy spreading fashion tips to style hungry masses on shows like "Extra" and "Regis and Kelly". The former model, now fashion guru, sits down with TBF to dish some of top style tips, along with his love of Marshall's and TJ. Maxx.
Do you want to learn more about Lawrence? Here is an interview he did with thebudgetfashionista.com: The Fashion Guy Thoughts on Fashion
Everyone knows that New York and LA have great deals on designer goods… However, where can the 98% of America, who do not live in these cities find fabulous designer deals?Run don't walk to Marshall's and TJ Maxx, a Fashion Guy favorite! I said run don't walk, the more time you spend, the more money you save. If you don't have these gems in your town, find off-price retailers that give you 20-60% off department store prices. These companies buy in bulk and have special agreements with everyone, which is why then can slash those designer price tags.Most men we know just head to the nearest rack, pick up a shirt, pay for it and are home in time to see Star Trek re-runs on Spike TV. On that note, we think you have to train them on the art of shopping while they're young… I've already started with my 2-year-old nephew, who has a surprisingly good sense of fabrics. What are some guidelines that women (and men) could use to gently guide men into taking a more holistic approach to shopping?
Meditation, and a lot of deep breaths. Men are individual and won't go out of their "safe place". Start with a beer and see where that get's you. Do you think style is innate or taught?
Style evolves.You have done a billion makeovers, what are some tips for women who may want a television makeover, without the embarrassment?
Go to your local department store, leave your ego/baggage/insecurities in the car and have a sales associate dress you in what THEY think you will look best in. Buy at least one piece and introduce in to your wardrobe. You MUST wear the new piece within a week or it will get lost in the other closet clutter.If you could give one Fashion Public Service Announcement- statement regarding a fashion no-no- what would it be?
Wearing clothes too tight! Dress for style, not for size. What is your number one fashion secret? ( which will not be a secret once we publish this interview).
For women: Body slimmers, no matter what age or size you are (Body by Nancy Ganz rock!) are favorite)
For men: Let your wife do it and have another beer.
For me: Grey goose martini up, very dry, one olive.Quick Shots
Wal-Mart or Target?Target! Love my Mossimo & IsaacRegis in the morning or Regis at night?
Regis 24/7 (The nicest man in the business!)Armani or Hickey Freeman?
ArmaniAtlanta or Chicago?
Chi townGolden Girls or Girlfriends
Cheese cake with my Golden Girls.
WOMEN IN NEW ROLES
The Women In New Roles Program was started in 1978 at Tarrant County College due to the increased number of women returning to school. Special needs promptethe design of this program, which offers Human Relations Psychology and Applied Psychology (career/work focus).
It's a unique college-credit program designed to assist women in the transition of returning to school.
It has been providing women with support since 1978. There are no entrance requirements other than TCC admission requirements for credit registration.
Within the Women In New Roles group, women associate with other women who share similar interests and needs.
We offer aid in testing, counseling, career placement, Internet orientation, networking and mentoring.
Instructors in the program are psychology instructors and/or counselors.
It offer guided practice in interviewing and resume writing, and exposure to available career opportunities. Studies include: self-awareness, communication skills, both intra- and interpersonal relations for confidence building.
Women experience a blocked six-hour college credit program of Human Relations and Applied Psychology (career/work focus). These core classes are available at South Campus on M/W nights (6-8:50 p.m.), T/H nights (6- 8:50 p.m.), and T/H days (9:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.).
The semester is spent in activity and study specifically geared for the women who need to reestablish their confidence and skills and who need to determine which direction their careers will move. Some students take the program for a change of career, while others are entering the work world for the first time.
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Following a semester in this program, the women branch into specialty areas with more confidence and direction.
In addition to the class time spent together, the women have the option of networking together through the WIN-R Network, Young Women's Leadership Track, Health Forum, Art Show, Women's Leadership Forum, Women's Symposium and Community Seminars. On the first Tuesday of every month, a presenter gives a program of special interest to the community.
EVAN BRAIN! ADVENTURES OF A DELUSIONAL KID SUPERHERO
At age 15, Evan Doyle just wants to hang out and play on the computer. His ruthless mother Eve Becker-Doyle was having none of that. She was determined to have her recalcitrant son do something productive for a change. So she made him co-author and illustrate EVAN BRAIN! Adventures of a Delusional Kid Superhero, the earliest memoirs of a superhero on record to date.
Evan depicts this cruel and unusual treatment in a funny, offbeat drawing (as seen below). His alien red-and-green-hued mother is flailing his hide with a gargantuan whip. A disgruntled Evan takes his licks, unceremoniously draped over a torture rock.
The term highly unmotivated has been applied to Evan, said Becker-Doyle, CEO of the National Athletic Trainers Association, the Dallas-based membership organization for certified athletic trainers. "My son is a remarkably talented fantasy writer and a gifted cartoonist. Sometimes he just needs a little encouragement -- well, all the time actually."
This is the first time a mother and son (albeit unwillingly) have teamed up to author a book of this kind. The delightful outcome of this mother's vision for her offspring's creative calling? A unique, compelling, out-of-the-box and wildly zany book that captures the imagination of readers of all ages.
A reader only of comics and science fiction, Evan may have been irrevocably warped by self-imposed Calvin immersion at an impressionable age. In the Bleachers syndicated cartoonist Steve Moore described this skewed perception after reading the book: Evan is a very distinct character with a cockeyed/sometimes villainous view of the world.
The 64-page full color, perfect bound EVAN BRAIN! sells for $13.95, and is currently available through the Website at www.evanbrain.com (along with branded greeting cards and promotional products) and Amazon.com.
For more information on Evan's unconventional and very supportive family, go to www.evanbrain.com/EvanAndFamily.php
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