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EDITOR’S Letter EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Theresa Perkins EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS Judy Bickham Wynne Ashley Byrd Elnora Kelley Cindy Dean

Dear Reader How can I say thanks for the things that the Lord has done for

Dear Reader

me.

Here we are again, how can I say thanks for the things that the Lord has done; you probably will hear me say that a million times. Truly, the Lord has been good! It is a blessing when you are doing what you feel you were meant to do. Many times, we may not understand, but trust me God will show you in due time and season. I am honored and privileged to have former retired NFL player “Andre Hal” of the Houston Texans on the cover. I am sure without a doubt that his story will touch someone’s life, surely mine was.

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I would like to give special thanks to his mother (Lisa), who I have known for many years. Thanks to everyone who believes in Exposure Spotlight Magazine and who played a role in making what the Magazine is today! Conclusion, thanks to all the readers, subscribers, advertisers, and sponsors; none of this would be possible without you. Truly, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. We are looking for higher heights with Exposure Spotlight Magazine and bringing great news to you!

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Gary Stanga is married to Melissa Doty Stanga with one son, Matthew Stanga, and two beautiful granddaughters, Halle and Mila Kate. Stanga has been employed with the Clerk’s office since July 01, 2004, where he served as Chief Deputy for the late Clerk, Julian Dufreche. In 2017, Stanga was elected to fulfill the remainder of Mr. Dufreche’s term in office. During his fifteen (15) year tenure in the Clerk’s office, he has been responsible for the daily business operations of the Clerk of Court’s office. He handles the overall supervision of administration, personnel, purchasing and fiscal stability of the office. Also, he’s responsible for the workflow of all departments within the Clerk’s office, as well as setting policies and procedures. In addition to working in the private sector, Stanga served as a local representative on the Ponchatoula City Council for twenty (20) years. Stanga stated, his unique cross-training in the private sector and in government is extremely beneficial to the business operations of the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk’s Office. Being your Clerk of Court has afforded me the opportunity to meet the many wonderful people of Tangipahoa Parish. I have been able to assist many of those in our parish, as well as welcoming their comments and suggestions. My door is always open!

ary Stanga was elected Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court in 2017 after serving thirteen years as the Clerk of Court’s Chiefyears Deputy forClerk the late Court in 2017 after serving thirteen as the of Court’s Chief Deputy for the late Clerk of Court, Julian Clerk of Court, Julian Dufreche. Prior to joining the Dufreche. to joining Clerk of Court’s Office, Gary Clerk ofPrior Court’s Office,the Gary Stanga had thirty-one Stanga had thirty-one years of experience in the years of experience in the private sector with private twenty sector with twenty years of management experience with years of management experience with extensive formal extensive formal training in management and labor training in management and labor relations. ary Stanga was elected Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of

relations. Through his his service in the Clerk of Court’s Office, Gary Through service in the Clerk of Court’s Office, Stanga has overseen the renovation of and addition Gary Stanga has overseen the renovation of and to the Clerk of Court's office area, digitizedoffice thousands of addition to the Clerk of Court's area, digitized mortgage, conveyance, and criminal records, and begun thousands of mortgage, conveyance, and criminal the processand of restoring 19th century records, begun the process of documents. restoring 19th

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Here are some tips for cold weather tailgating! Cold temps, freezing wind-chill and hypothermia-risking weather are no match for extreme tailgaters and their bags of tricks. When Jack Frost shows up to the party, masters of the parking-lot pilgrimage don’t call it a day; they turn up the heat and call it Game Day! BY CARRIE ANTON

GIVE FOOD A HELPING HAND: Making food easy to eat is essential when dining in the elements. Tailgaters’ hands will be wrapped in gloves and mittens, which can be a challenge when using utensils. Serve up foods such as kabobs, burgers, sausages and bowls of soups, stews and chilies (since spoons are still doable), none of which need bare hands to eat. CREATE COMFORT A touch of ambiance here and there can go a long way toward adding warmth to an outdoor party space. That doesn’t mean you need to break out the tiki torches and inflatable palm trees to trick your guests into thinking they’re in a warmer climate. LAP OF LUXURY: Offer fleece, wool or faux-fur blankets in team colors for snuggling up under both before and during the big game.

Baring skin in bad weather can lead to frost Baring skin in bad weather can lead to bite and hypothermia. Dress for the occasion frostthese bite stylishly and hypothermia. using safe tips: Dress for

the occasion using these stylishly safe tips:

LAYER YOUR LAYERS: Wearing lots of thick clothing may be warm but may make it hard to move. Be smart about your layers, and you won’t have to feel bogged down by your attire. You need three basic layers: The closest layer to your body should be made up of a material that wicks away moisture, keeping you dry. Wicking garments are typically made of synthetic materials.

1. LAYER YOUR LAYERS: Wearing lots of

HOT STUFF: Have disposable hand warmers on hand to give to your guests. Instruct them to wear the warmers in their pockets, gloves and shoes to get things really heated up. EAT WITH HEAT Calorie counting and chilly weather don’t mix. Calorie counting and chilly weather When the mercury takes a nosedive, ditch any don’t mix.ofWhen takes a thoughts dietingthe and mercury go for hearty foods nosedive, ditchthat any dieting and beverages willthoughts warm youof from the inside don’t forgetand to…beverages and goout. for And hearty foods

that will warm you from the inside out. SPICE IT UP: Spicy foods such as chili And don’t to…seasonings, when peppers andforget chili-based eaten creates a warming effect in the body as

SPICE IT UP: Spicy foods such as chili it can cause the body’s temperature to peppers chili-based increase.and When kicking up seasonings, the heat of a when creates warming in recipe,eaten keep the spicealevel at mild effect or medium; anybody hotterasand you run the the risk body’s of causing the the it can cause body to sweat,towhich meansWhen damp clothing temperature increase. kicking – a must-avoid days.keep the spice up the heat offora cold recipe, level at UP mildTHE or medium; any dips hotter KEEP HEAT: Warm suchand as you runthe thespicy riskwarm of causing the gives body to queso, cheese that nachoswhich a bite, may be adamp game-day must, but sweat, means clothing –a serve it up when it’s freezing must-avoid for cold days. outside and you’ll likely have a not-so-appetizing chilly

clump for appetizer. For dips thatdips are KEEP UPanTHE HEAT: Warm meant to be served warm, encourage guests such as queso, the spicy warm cheese to take their chip straight to a heated crockpot. that gives nachos a bite, may be a gameNo electricity? Set up chafing dishes and day must, but serve fuel. it upWhen whentheit’s canned-heat cooking food is freezing outside you’ll have a hot, not only will itand taste better,likely but your guests’ bellies will bechilly warmer, too. for an not-so-appetizing clump appetizer. For dips that are meant to be ALTER ADULT BEVERAGES: Beers may served warm,exposed encourage toand take freeze when to the guests elements do their chiptostraight to a heated crockpot. nothing help maintain body heat. Instead No Set up chafing dishes of aelectricity? cooler of drafts, go for thermoses of and toddies and other hot drinks. Mulled the wines, canned-heat cooking fuel. When spiked andonly warmwill hard are better food is cocoas hot, not it ciders taste better, mugs to chug in chilly temps. but your guests’ bellies will be warmer, too.

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MAKE A MOVE: Sitting around is no way to warm up. Instead, start up a game of catch, cornhole or other physical activity to get the heart pumping and the blood moving. HEADS UP: Sometimes staying dry is the best way to stay warm, so an overhead defense is essential. Tents, canopies and awnings often used for sun protection in warm weather can also be a barrier from the rain, sleet and snow that often come with cold temps.

The next layer is used to trap and hold warm air. Look for layers made of wool and down or synthetics. On very cold days, you may want to do multiple middle layers.

CENTRAL WARMTH: When you simply need extra heat, a number of options are available. The most obvious is your grill. Invite guests to gather ’round for a group thaw. If you’re the type of grill master who doesn’t like too many cooks in the “kitchen,” consider a portable, lidded fire pit, where guests can huddle around the bonfire before the ballgame begins. Or, why not go for heated centerpieces on folding tables. Mini propane options, similar to the larger variety used by restaurants with outdoor seating, provide heat that can’t be beat.

EXTREMES AND EXTREMITIES: Heat can easily escape through your head, hands and feet, so keep them under cover. Pay special attention to your feet. If they get wet and cold, you’ll feel the same way. Apply the layering rules to your feet, using waterproof shoes or boots as your outer protection.

Wear Your Warmth The clothing you wear is the only thing standing between you and frigid temps.

Water- and wind-resistant materials make up the last layer. The goal is to protect against cold-weather wind, rain, sleet and snow so that your middle and inner layers can remain dry and comfy.

GEAR: If tailgating is your time to imbibe, you’ll need gear that not only keeps you warm but also serves your day’s purpose. Look for gloves and mittens where a can- or bottle holding koozie is built right in. Your hand will stay warm while your beverage stays chilled. Cold weather can add a cool element to tailgating in the elements. After all, a party is all about the food you serve, the atmosphere you create, and the attire required. Keep safety first, and the weather will only add to your tailgating talents!

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From the Drafts to the Pros to The Next Chapter of His Life

Johnathan Johnson) thatthat alsoalso set set thethe state record, third Johnathan Johnson) state record, third fastest time in the nation. fastest time in the nation. Considered a three-star recruit by by Rivals.com, he was rated Considered a three-star recruit Rivals.com, he was asrated the 56th best cornerback prospect of his class. as the 56th best cornerback prospect of his class. Hal attended Vanderbilt University, where he played with the Hal attended Vanderbilt University, where he played Commodores football team from 2010 2013.2010 As ato true with the Commodores football teamtofrom freshman in 2010, he appeared in all 12 games, and started 2013. As a true freshman in 2010, he appeared in all 12 two games latestarted into the season, total tackles games, and two gamesfinishing late intowith the 15 season, and also averaged on 11 returns. In 2011, finishing with 1523.6 totalyards tackles andkickoff also averaged 23.6 heyards recorded 21 tackles, and as kickoff returner, he averaged on 11 kickoff returns. In 2011, he recorded 21 23.8 yards, collecting 738returner, yards on he 31 returns, a 96tackles, and as kickoff averagedincluding 23.8 yards, yard touchdown return against Georgia. In 2012, he started collecting 738 yards on 31 returns, including a 96-yard alltouchdown 13 games, registering 48 tackles, twoIninterceptions and a return against Georgia. 2012, he started team leading 14registering passes defended. As atwo senior in 2013, Hal all 13 games, 48 tackles, interceptions earned second-team All-SEC honors.[2] He finished within49 and a team leading 14 passes defended. As a senior total tackles, including 6.5 for loss,All-SEC three interceptions, a 2013, Hal earned second-team honors.[2] He fumble recovery, an tackles, SEC leading 18 passes defended. finished with 49and total including 6.5 for loss,

three interceptions, a fumble and anround SEC(216th The Houston Texans selected Halrecovery, in the seventh leadingof18 defended. overall) thepasses 2014 NFL Draft. He was the 29th cornerback selected.[4] The Houston Texans selected Hal in the seventh round overall) 2014 NFL Draft. HeHal wastothe On(216th May 15, 2014,of thethe Houston Texans signed a four29th cornerback selected.[4] year, $2.28 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $69,124. On May 15, 2014, the Houston Texans signed Hal to a four-year, $2.28 million contractLymphoma that includes a signing Hal was diagnosed with Hodgkin's in June of last bonus of $69,124. year. The Texans announced in September that the disease was remission and he was activated Lymphoma to the rosterininJune midHalinwas diagnosed with Hodgkin's October. The recovery timeframe was impressive. of last year. The Texans announced in September that the returning disease was in remission andparticipated he was activated After to the rotation, Hal in nineto the roster in mid-October. The recovery timeframe was games in 2018, including playoffs. He saw his playing time impressive. increase down the stretch as Houston made its postseason run. In the playoff to loss, started Hal and participated played 58 of in 67nine After returning theHal rotation, defensive snaps.

ndre Jeroy Hal Jr. (born May 30, 1992) is a former American football safety. He spent his 5-year NFL career with the Houston Texans who drafted him in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Vanderbilt. Hal attended Port Allen High School in Port Allen, Louisiana, where he was a senior captain and a four-year starter at defensive back. As a senior, he helped lead his team to the district title and advance to first round of 3A state playoffs. He collected 53 total tackles and four interceptions as a senior, earning first team 3A All-State honors after returning five kickoffs for scores, and contributing with three touchdown receptions on offense. He also was a member of the schoolâ€™s track and field team, and was part of the 3A state champion 4x200-meter relay foursome (TJ Herbert, Mitchell Moore, 10

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games in 2018, including playoffs. He saw his playing time increase the of stretch Houston made its "Andre Hal is thedown epitome what as it means to be a Houston postseason Inhe theovercame playoff loss, Hal started and Texans player.run. What last season is nothing played 58 of 67 defensive snaps. short of incredible and is an inspiration to every single person in this building," said Texans head coach Bill O'Brien in a "Andre Hal is the epitome of what it means to be a statement. "Over the last five years, Andre's leadership, Houston Texans player. What he overcame last season infectious personality in the locker room and play-making is nothing short of incredible and is an inspiration to skills on the field were instrumental to our success. He's what every single person in this building," said Texans head this place is all about. Although Andre will be missed, I have coach Bill O'Brien in a statement. "Over the last five no doubt that he will be extremely successful in the next years, Andre's leadership, infectious personality in the chapter of his life."

locker room and play-making skills on the field were instrumental to our success.

A N D R E

H A L

Originally a seventh-round pick out of Vanderbilt in the 2014 NFL Draft, Hal joined the Texans as a cornerback and signed a four-year, $2.28 million contract. However, his tenure in the secondary was partially shortened due to being a healthy scratch, as well as the addition of first-round cornerback Kevin Johnson. Instead of releasing Hal, however, the Texans coaching staff switched him to safety, which is where he made the biggest impact. Hal was named the starting strong safety during the 2015 season after Quintin Demps suffered a hamstring injury. In his place, the former Vanderbilt cornerback notched two interceptions in one game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and scored his first career touchdown. Hal switched to free safety and remained the starter during the 2016-17 seasons. He was set to enter the 2018 season as the starter once again but was diagnosed with Hodgkinâ€™s lymphoma.

The Houston Texans safety was originally diagnosed last spring after experiencing blurry vision in practice. He was placed on the Non-Football Injury list and immediately began his treatment. Almost surprisingly, Hal went through cancer treatment but opted out of chemotherapy. Instead, he started with a medication called Rituxan and then started researching various natural methods for healing his body. Hal added yoga to his routine, quit drinking hard alcohol, and added multiple other programs to his week. "Hyperbaric chamber, acupuncture two times a week, Vitamin C IV two times a week, working out, eating right. I did so much to get back on the field, and to keep myself healthy. I didn't want to get sick. That was the main reason, and football was the second reason." Hal made his return to action during the week seven victory over Jacksonville, tallying one tackle before injuring his shoulder and missing the rest of the game. He was out of the lineup another three weeks,

two twogames gamesand anda abye byeweek, week,before before playing playingagainst againstWashington. Washington. Following Followingthis thisreturn, return,Hal Hal contributed in multiple contributed in multipleways, ways, intercepting interceptingpasses passesininback-to-back back-to-back weeks weeksand andgiving givinghis histeam teambetter better opportunities to score opportunities to scorepoints. points.He He added addeda athird thirdinterception interceptionduring duringthe the season finale victory, moving him season finale victory, moving him into intoa atietiewith withJustin JustinReid Reidfor forthe the team teamlead. lead.ItItwas wasananimpressive impressive achievement achievementconsidering consideringthat thatheheonly only appeared in eight games and appeared in eight games andserved serveda a backup/rotational backup/rotationalplayer playerfor formost mostofof that time. Selected in the seventh that time. He's what this place is all round the 2014 Andre draft, Hal about.ofAlthough will emerged be asmissed, a reliable starter Houston before I have no in doubt that he will the diagnosis last summer. He started be extremely successful in the next allchapter 16 games in 2017 38 contests of his life." and Selected in the from 2015-2017. seventh round of the 2014 draft, Hal emerged as a reliable starter in On April 2, 2019, Hal announced his Houston before the diagnosis last retirement from the NFL. Hal walks summer. He started all 16 games in away compiling 189 tackles, 31 passes 2017 and 38 contests from 2015defended, 12 interceptions, two 2017. Hal walks away compiling 189 forced fumbles and one sack in an tackles, 31 passes defended, 12 abbreviated five-year career. interceptions, two forced fumbles and one an abbreviated five"One thingsack I'veinlearned in life is that year career. Without him in the change is inevitable and life goes lineup, seasons. the Texans will now have through This season of myto find another this life hasyet come to anstarter end," in Hal wrote. Bothfrom Tyrann and "Isecondary. will be retiring theMathieu NFL. My Hal are leaving only Reid health didgone, not have anything to doas the locked-in starter Ifor 2019 season. with my decision. amthe completely Tashaun Gipson team in healthy. Thank youjoined to thethe Houston free agency, but he for will giving have tomeearn Texans organization hisopportunity spot in the secondary. So far, the to live my childhood Houston has brought in Maryland dream. I also want to thank my safetyand Darnell Savage for asupport. visit as I family friends for their partappreciate of their evaluation of this truly it." talented safety class. Will they be able teammate. to capablyAreplace Hal's production? Only time will A tell. leader. For now,An Halinspiration will move onto the next chapter of his life.

For now, Hal will move onto the next chapter of his life.

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NFL STATEMENT ON COLIN KAEPERNICK WORKOUT

e are disappointed that Colin did not appear for his workout. He informed us of that decision at 2:30 pm today along with the

public. Today's session was designed to give Colin what he has consistently said he wants â€“ an opportunity to show his football readiness and desire to return to the NFL. Twenty-five (25) clubs were present for the workout, and all 32 clubs, their head coaches, general managers, and other personnel executives would have received video footage of the interview and workout, shot by the Atlanta Falcons video crew. It is important to note the following: As stated above, more than three-fourths of NFL clubs were present for today's workout. The NFL made considerable effort to work cooperatively with Colin's representatives. We invited his agent to suggest questions for the interview. Yesterday, when Colin's representatives said he wanted to bring his own receivers to the workout, we agreed to the request. In addition, Coach Hue Jackson discussed with Colin's agent what drills would be run at the workout so that Colin would know what would be expected of him. When Nike, with Colin's approval, requested to shoot an ad featuring Colin and mentioning all the NFL teams present at the workout, we agreed to the request. We sent Colin's representatives a standard liability waiver based on the waiver used by National Invitational Camp at all NFL Combines and by NFL clubs when trying out free agent players. At noon today, Colin's representatives sent a completely rewritten and insufficient waiver.

them to see how it was being recorded. We did so even

them to see how it was being recorded. We did so even though we have been clear from the beginning that though we have been clear from the beginning that this this is a private workout. It is typical with NFL is private workout. As is typical with NFL Combines, Combines, one video crew was prepared to shoot and one video crew was prepared to shoot and distribute distribute video of the interview and workout. We video

confirmed with Colin's representatives that they would both theand video that would be sent to all 32 ofreceive the interview workout. We confirmed with clubs as well as the rawthat footage from the entireboth event, Colin's representatives they would receive the whichthat is unprecedented. video would be sent to all 32 clubs as well as the

raw footage from the entire event, which is The location Colin selected is more than an hour away unprecedented. from Flowery Branch.

The location Colin selected is more than an hour away We are grateful to the Falcons, who made available the from Flowery Branch.

club's first-class facility, along with athletic training, equipment, andtocommunications staff to ensure thatthe We are grateful the Falcons, who made available today's workoutfacility, would along occur under ideal conditions, club's first-class with athletic training, to coaches Hue and Joe Philbin, were that equipment, andJackson communications staffwho to ensure prepared to runwould a workout that would allow Colin to to today's workout occur under ideal conditions, demonstrate his skill and level,Joe andPhilbin, to Jeff Foster and the coaches Hue Jackson who were Combinetostaff arrangingthat for would other players to to prepared runfor a workout allow Colin participate and for managing of the demonstrate his skill level, andthe to logistics Jeff Foster and the workout. Combine staff for arranging for other players to

participate and for managing the logistics of the Colin's decision has no effect on his status in the workout.

League. He remains an unrestricted free agent eligible to signdecision with anyhas club. Colin's no effect on his status in the

League. He remains an unrestricted free agent eligible to sign with any club.

We heard for the first time last night, around the same time we heard from Nike, that Colin wanted to bring his own video crew. We heard for the first time this afternoon that Colin wanted to open the event to all media. We agreed to have Colin's representatives on the field while the workout was being conducted and to allow

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Carole’s Christmas

tarring acclaimed actresses Jackée Harry and Kimberly Elise, “Carole’s Christmas” tells the story of Carole Jordan (Elise), an overworked businesswoman who learns the meaning of “be careful what you wish for” after she offhandedly wishes she had taken another path in life. When Carole’s wish is granted, her world is turned upside down and the only person she can confide in is Iris (Jackée Harry), a woman she recognizes from her “past life.” Carole no longer has time for the things that mattered most to her - family, friends and her annual Christmas party. She quickly learns how grateful she was for the previous life she was living. “Carole’s Christmas” also stars Cayden K. Williams (star of OWN’s “David Makes Man”), Bianca Buck and Anthony Montgomery.

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MAN VS. BEAR

Premieres Wednesday, December 4 9 PM ET/PT

or thousands of years, Grizzly Bears have stood at the top of the evolutionary food chain with unchallenged dominance. Now for the first time ever, humans will be entering the bears’ territory and take them on in a competition like never attempted. MAN VS. BEAR, an all-new competition series pitting humans against powerful Grizzlies, premieres Wednesday, December 4 at 9 PM ET/PT on Discovery. Each week, three Grizzlies – Bart, Honey Bump and Tank – will take on three new human competitors at their Utah sanctuary to test the limits of strength, speed and stamina. All challenges will be based on the bears’ natural instincts as well as predatory skills and actions – whether it’s engaging in a monumental game of “tug of war” or using brute force to roll giant logs. Bart is the largest, most powerful grizzly on the mountain with no other bears matching his

strength and versatility. Topping the pack as the fastest is Honey Bump, who is the only female on Bear Mountain. She brings a level of ferocity and predatory instinct that her male counterparts cannot beat. Bart and Honey Bump were orphaned as cubs and discovered by an Alaska State Trooper. After a nationwide search for a loving home for the rescued cubs, they were adopted by caretakers Doug and Lynne Seus. Along with Tank – known for his voracious appetite – the Seus’ have raised and cared for all three bears for two decades on a sprawling section of protected land. Each episode will include five distinct challenges inspired by what bears do naturally in the wild, pushing these brave men and women to their absolute limits. In the final round, the top two competitors will come face-to-face with Bart, who stands 8 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 1,400 pounds. The human competitor who earns the most points of the day will be named champion. But the competition isn’t over yet. At the end of the season, the top three competitors with the most points will return one more time for the super-human showdown against the bears. “Competing against bears is both scary and exciting,” said Ira, an MMA fighter and competitor from Dallas, Texas. It’s competing against the unknown. This is a completely new challenge for me. The series will also include blow-by-blow commentary from on-the-ground experts Brandon Tierney and Casey Anderson. Brandon is an Emmy Award-winning sports commentator and host of CBS Sports Radio’s nationally syndicated show Tiki and Tierney. He’s no stranger to live sporting events – hosting game

coverage for the New York Knicks and serving as a commentator for college basketball for the last 20 years. Casey is a wildlife expert with 25 years of experience and has lived with bears nearly his entire life. After graduating college, he became a wildlife filmmaker and expert on animal biology and behavior. He’s also the founder of the Montana Grizzly Encounter and has rescued seven bears from inhumane captivity situations. Grizzlies are extremely clever and lightning fast animals. Do these humans stand a chance? And will the humans be able to prove that they’re the ultimate predators…or simply prey? In addition to watching the series on Discovery, viewers can stream new episodes each week on the Discovery GO app. Viewers can also get to know the bears and discover more about their lives on Bear Mountain. And while learning more about these fiercely talented grizzlies, viewers are encouraged to find out which bear matches their own personality with an interactive quiz. Viewers can join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #Man Vs Bear and follow Discovery on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest updates. MAN VS. BEAR is produced for Discovery Channel by Kinetic Content, a Red Arrow Studios company, with Chris Coelen, Eric Detwiler, Vincent Cariati, Steve Kaufman, Paul Lima and Karrie Wolfe as executive producers. For Discovery Channel, Joseph Boyle and Bill Howard are executive producers and Jessica Mollo is associate producer.

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MIZ TIFFANY

Tiffany "Miz Tiffany" Coleman-McGee is a dynamic multi-

genre songwriter, international recording artist, model, actress, motivational speaker, author, radio personality, and television show producer/host. She is a native and resident of Jackson, Mississippi and a first-generation graduate of Tougaloo College (B.A. Psychology) and the University of Southern Mississippi (Master of Library and Information Science). Her first children’s book publication is entitled “Hippos Downtown!” “I Ain’t Preaching to the Choir,” and “I'm Souled,” are stand-out tracks featured on her debut EP entitled, “I Ain’t Preaching to the Choir.” A Christian HipHop (CHH) interpretation of the Great Commission, Miz Tiffany echoes Jesus who himself challenged the church to stop preaching to believers and take it to the streets where the greatest need lives. Recalling that she wrote and illustrated her first lyrics in the form of riddles at age seven then inspired by ‘90’s era music artists and groups like Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Salt-n-Pepa, Lauryn Hill, Da Brat, and Missy Elliot, she wrote her first lyrics just four years later. It was that hot summer morning that I realized, “I can rap my poetry.” By age 18, after being introduced to studio recording by a fresh local artist, “Cali” [California], Miz Tiffany was ready to tap into the gift and calling placed on her life. But she wasn’t the only one who realized her identity in Christ, so did God’s age-old enemy. After a near death experience from an auto accident, Miz Tiffany sustained a brain injury, spinal cord injury, and several other internal injuries. Although she could not speak and was not sure what had happened to her, the Lord encouraged her to sing. While in a coma in ICU for 3 days with a brain-dead prognosis, Miz Tiffany attributes Jesus’ voice and instruction to guiding her back to life, as she was told to sing ‘Victory is Mine’ again and again. “That experience took me to a higher level in Christ who anointed me for such a time as this. I know firsthand, the resurrection, healing and restorative power of God. Today, I can do everything medical professionals said, I would never do. Although I’ve gone on to receive an advanced academic degree, ministry and music are my passions, the ones God ordained me to do.” She plans to walk boldly into her destiny trusting God because He knows the way. Miz Tiffany's trend-setting work has broken traditions within the four walls of the church as well as introduced a unique multi-cultural and ethnic style of music and ministry to urban and hip-hop communities across the United States. She has shared the stage with other renowned gospel recording artists including Canton Jones, Jekalyn Carr, Paul Porter, JJ Hairston, The Canton Spirituals, Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's, Evelyn Turrentine-Agee, and Keith Wonderboy Johnson among many others. Miz Tiffany can be heard on ReverbNation, Hip-Hop / Gospel radio stations, and other venues across the world. She is Mississippi's first multi-award-winning Christian Hip Hop Music Artist. Through digital distribution, sales, and internet/terrestrial radio, Tiffany’s music has independently reached six continents and sold across markets in Europe, Australia, Canada, United States and beyond. Miz Tiffany’s single and video for “I Ain’t Preaching to the Choir” were entered into the first round “for your consideration” for the 60th Annual Grammy Awards and her album was entered in four categories for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards as well as the final round ballot for Rap / Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year for the 34th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards. For Booking Inquiries: Call (917)309-1643 or email us at ducksworthporter@gmail.com Visit: www.miztiffany.com and www.ducksworthgroup.com/dpta

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What Is an Influencer? When it comes to influencers, there are many misconceptions surrounding the theory. Some people still believe only special people can be influencers or only people in a certain industry can be successful at influencing.

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It seems like everyone is becoming an influencer these days, doesn’t it? Becoming an influencer is an ongoing and huge trend, and there is no wonder why so many people join the movement daily. Years ago, the world did not even think this kind of marketing will appear yet here we are having an influencer marketing industry worth at least $5 billion. The popularity of influencer marketing is growing due to the fact it does work. It is not a myth, but a real way of advertising and engaging audiences in order to make a profit. It is fun; it is easy and can pay off good! The History of Influencer Marketing In the folklore of advertising, it is nearly impossible to say who started the influencer marketing first. Some cultures believe it is the Queen and the Pope that endorsed the medicine first, raising awareness of it among people who did not believe in medicine yet. This makes both of them the earliest influencer the history knows of. After this instance, there are many similar cases of influential people, today called influencers. The difference

Although there are bits of truth in these speculations, the simple truth would be that influencers are ordinary people with their own audience that happen to trust them. Thus, what makes those influencers successful is their ability to promote something efficiently, whether it is a product, service or simply a mindset. And that is something not everybody knows how to do. Influencers are called influencers because they influence someone’s life, the way of thinking and even living. Almost every industry involves influencer marketing, which only means they all promote and sell different things in very different ways. In short, influencer marketing is a marketing model which has its focus placed on people as social media rather than a platform. From here, we can conclude; an influencer is a person that has an ability to influence other people in a very effective way. Due to this ability, the influencers must basically ‘’make’’ people do and buy things; brands often invest in such people to advertise their products with a purpose of targeting the right audience and earn money off it. The influencers, the people who implement this idea to others to buy and think something, are getting paid based on different contracts and terms. To become an influencer is not hard these days. However, to be successful in what you promote you need to follow certain steps that will lead you exactly where you want to be.

between the past and what is happening now is that the influential marketing transferred from offline marketing to social media. Some of the platforms, such as Instagram, are leading platforms in influencer marketing, allowing those who have this profession to create their own personal brand, therefore businesses.

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The Pros and Cons of Social Networking by Elise Moreau

ocial networking has changed the way we communicate, do business, get our daily news fix and so much more. But is it really all it's cracked up to be?

That depends on who you talk to and how you're using it. A site like Facebook could serve as an opportunistic launching pad for a new business owner, or it could be an inescapable source of negative peer pressure for a young teen. There are pros and cons to everything in life â€” and that includes our social networking habits.

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There are a lot of upsides to social networking. Ask yourself how you can take more advantage of the following whenever you decide to check out your favorite social networks.

Business owners and other types of professional organizations can connect with current customers, sell their products and expand their reach using social media. There are lots of entrepreneurs and businesses out there that thrive almost entirely on social networks and wouldn't even be able to operate without it.

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GENERAL FUN AND ENJOYMENT

One of the most obvious pros of using social networks is the ability to instantly reach people from anywhere. Use Facebook to stay in touch with your old high school friends who've relocated all over the country, start a Google Duo chat with relatives who live halfway around the world, or meet brand new people on Twitter from cities or regions you've never even heard of before.

You must admit that social networking is just plain fun sometimes. A lot of people turn to it when they catch a break at work or just want to relax at home. Since people are naturally social creatures, it's often quite satisfying to see comments and likes to show up on our own posts, and it's convenient to be able to see exactly what our friends are up to without having to ask them directly.

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The Cons of Social Networking

Now that we're connected wherever we go, we don't have to rely on our landlines, answering machines or snail mail to contact somebody. We can simply open our laptops or pick up our smartphones and immediately start communicating with anyone on platforms like Twitter or one of the many social messaging apps available.

It's no secret that there's also a dark side to social networking. You may want to ask yourself how you can minimize the following cons of social networking as much and as often as possible.

The Pros of Social Networking

REAL-TIME NEWS AND INFORMATION DISCOVERY Gone are the days of waiting around for the six o'clock news to come on TV or for the delivery boy to bring the newspaper in the morning. If you want to know what's going on in the world, all you need to do is jump on social media.

PRIVACY ISSUES So much is shared online these days that issues over privacy is becoming an increasingly big concern. Whether it's a question of social sites owning your content after it's posted or becoming a target after sharing your geographical location online. Focus on using social media for all the good points but be wary of falling victim to the dark side of an online interaction.

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Are you living out the Dream of someone else’s?

oo often we do what our parents, our families or our teachers want us to do. Parents who usually want the best for their children sometimes impose their dreams for their kids onto them and, in the process, cause difficult pain for their kids who feel like they are living some else’s life and not their own.

Aren't we all living the dreams and hopes of others? Well, let’s be honest, most of us are! Most people share the same desires in life. Most people make up their hopes and dreams from people around them, what made them happy, or what made them successful. Possibly, you would do the same as your parent or love one, but after a while we find that we're no longer happy or not like we thought we would be!

At other times, kids will do things they think will win the approval of their parents by sacrificing what they want for what they think their parents want for them. I’ve met too many people who are doing what their parents wanted them to do simply because they wanted to win the approval of their parents. Are you afraid of letting someone other than yourself down if you change direction? A parent, a teacher, a mentor, a grandparent – it could be anybody. But instead, you’re worried how someone is going to respond and what they’re wanting. Did you really want that as a career or were you afraid of letting someone down? Maybe you saw someone who was successful at something (usually financially) and you decided that you wanted to do the same thing. However, it wasn’t because you would love the work, but because you wanted that person’s lifestyle! You’re trying to live their dream and it doesn’t fit. You Feel Like You’re in the Right Career Niche, but Things Seem Sluggish or Stalled. This may be a sign that you are doing things in the way that your parents or some other influential person did them.

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You can live your own dreams and hopes, once you separate yourself from what others dream of you to be or do. Who told you that you "can only live out the dreams and desires of others"? And why do you believe that? Perhaps what you need is to spend time exploring what you really want out of life. Do you have any goals at all other than pleasing others? And if peoplepleasing really makes you happy, would you consider a career where that is the entire purpose? Hotel and restaurant management, customer service, tech support....do any of those make you sit up and see a light at the end of the tunnel?

If not, then you really have some digging to do to find your own heart.

You might have the same dream as others and you may not, however, just think about the course of your life and decide; don't blindly walk living out the dreams of others. Even if you want to fulfill the dream of what someone else has for you, make sure it’s something that you wanted to do.

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