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Terry T Hall jr aka M’ster Atlanta was born February 25 1973 in Chicago dren the parents of Terry T Hall Sr & late mother Gladys Hall start my career as a party promoter also other Live in Chicago all his life till made a move to Atlanta Georgia walk into radio at Waenfm 1st radio show was call Multi-comix then change it to The basement radio show after the basement grew start doing Media coverage hosting acting & more also a comic book creator working on a upcoming comic book Hood Wars now there are 3 others radio show besides the basement there are the jungle talking Atlanta the hot spots which the host / producer in the future wanted to do television & films plus bless with people God put in my life I can all family in Atlanta Georgia which is my new home

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Accessories can be real statement pieces and a way to show your personality in an otherwise classic outfit.

Fashion accessories are a great way to spice up any wardrobe, especially one that could use an updating.

Are you interested in updating your appearance, at least in terms of your fashion? If you are, you may not only want to examine the latest in clothing fashion trends, but also the latest trends in fashion accessories. Fashion accessories are rapidly increasing in popularity, particularly in our celebrity-obsessed culture. But many of us still do not know exactly how to use them to our best advantage.

The term “fashion accessories� is very broad and includes a number of products. Just like fashion clothing pieces, accessories come in virtually every size, shape and style under the sun. There are fashion accessories that are designed for children, teens, men, women, petite 8 sized, and plus sized individuals. Below are a few of the major fashion accessory items you might want consider in order to keep your look current and expand your coordination options.

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The most well known fashion accessory is of course, jewellery. For teenagers and children, fashion jewelry pieces that are popular often include colourful, oversized pieces, as well as charm necklaces or charm bracelets. For men, a popular piece of jewellery often includes large pendant necklaces, many of which display a cross or another popular or meaningful symbol. As for women, popular pieces of fashion jewelry include watches, earnings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, pins, and so forth.

Another major fashion accessory that you might want to look at is a new handbag. While purses can also be trendy, it is the handbag that has become a real status symbol and major fashion accessory. They come in a huge array of different styles so it is common to own more than one if your budget allows. In fact, many women out there like to match their fashion accessories, including their purses and handbags, with the clothing that they wear. [Continue on Page 24] 9 Updating your handbag every season can be an easy and relatively inexpensive way to update your whole look.

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Modeling 101 #5 Article: Stage Presents and Preparation’s Greeting’s All, let’s talk about Stage Present & Preparation’s.

Whether you are a modeling in a fashion revue or performing on stage, it is alway’s important to put your best foot forward.

PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD 101it necessary to stay focused on the stage, always remember to breathe Relax &Model’s Breathe:World Although and appear at ease. Relax your neck, and shoulder’s and breathe slowly and deeply using your A “ Model”, Whattodoes a model orshowtime modeling diaphragm.

It is important take abeing few minutes prior to relax and focus. mean?

A Model has a large range of definition’s.

Posture: Bad posture is an unrecognized harmful flow. Alway’s remember to keep your back straight and shoudler’s up. Slouching affects your appearance, never back and shoulThe first is your uniqueness, look, muscles, style, and der’s alway’s remember to pull in your stomach thisattitude naturally will help you stand is important as well.

You have to be like a chameup straighter. When standing still or posing, bend your knees slightly, to keep them from leon in the modeling locking.

Pace & Walking: Do not Move to fast or too slow on the stage. Pace yourself according to industry and be able to transform into the look the music and walk smoothly. Allow your arms to move freely and naturally when walking. that’s needed.

Do not keep your arm’s too straight. Hand’s should be at your side and still, unless you are using them to express your piece, or holding a microphone. Imagine you are following a If you’re an aspiring model it’s best to identify what line walk with your feet pointed forward, not turned out. Ladie’s put one foot directtype of model category best suit’s your look. (ex. ly in front of the other, but with long strides. This will naturally make your arms Print/Editorial, Commercial, & Runway). swing. Guy’s should take even longer stride’s. Practice walking in the shoes that you willModel be wearing when modeling. Familize yourself ahead of time with the Categories: stage or area that you will be walking on.

Hands:. Print/ Remember to keep your hand’s openMagazine, and finger’s Newspavisible. Balled up Editorial: Publication’s, finger’sper and hidden hand’s make you appear tense, nervous, fearful on angry.

Standing & Turning:Catwalk: When standing placeperformance’s, your feet in a “Y” live position to appear . Runway/ Platform graceful.

Place a shows, little more weight on your backfor footdesigner’s to maintain your balance. runway live advertisement When modeling you eill come to a point when you will need to turn around and/or showcasing design’s. change.direction.

A pivotFilm, turn work’s well. A pivot is a turn on the weighted foot up Commercial: Television, Spokesperson to maxinum of 1/2 turn. You will pivot gracefully with your weight on the balls invest Start of bothAll feet.aspiring Another model’s possibilityneed if youto have roominis yourself. to take a step before you a portfolio, get some professional training with pivot, and another before you pivot again, this let’s you turn in aafull circle. modeling Diet: Drink at leastagency.

8 glasses of water a day and be sure to drink plenty of Stay healthy andtofit.

Investing inhydrated. yourselfAlso is working water the day of the event keep your body be sure into your future’s success.

Be wise with your to eat a small snack or meal with protein and carbohydrates,choice before of business modeling on stage toand keep your blood sugar at bay and your energy up. know what’s good for your image. Remember YOU are always being watched because You are a MODHair: Be sure your hair is not covering your face and do not touch EL. your hair. Hair styles should coordinate with your look.

Remember you’re working for the designer first and then on your Stay Beautiful, image. Keep your best foot forward .

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BEHIND THE LOOK WITH ANDREA T.

TAKES A LOOK AT YOUR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FROM A HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE . FOCUSING ON SUBJECTS LIKE EATING RIGHT, AND WHEN. WHEN TO EXCERSISE ALSO WHAT IS YOUR THOUGHT PROCESS AND HOW NOT THINKING RIGHT CAN LEAD TO BAD PHYSICAL HABITS.

CREATING HEALTHY HABITS What day is it?

Do you know what July 28th is??? Let’s take a guess, my birthday? An Anniversary day? Graduation day? Nope, none of these are correct. I bet you thought it was something along those lines. But, if someone said that this day could inform you about the viral status of your liver, would you be interested?? You should be!!!

July 28th has been designated as World Hepatitis Day. Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver and it affects millions of people worldwide, causing both acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) liver disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) data show an estimated 325 million people worldwide are living with chronic hepatitis B or chronic hepatitis C. Viral hepatitis caused 1.34 million deaths in 2015, a number comparable to deaths caused by tuberculosis and HIV combined. While deaths from tuberculosis and HIV have been declining, deaths from hepatitis are increasing according to the Center for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC).

This is a vital organ for us, it serves 500 functions, and there are 5 major functions that catches our attention if the liver fails to function properly.

The liver sits in the upper right abdomen and, at about 3 pounds, is the largest one inside the body (the skin is the largest organ overall).

The liver manages array of tasks, including digesting fats, making and storing glucose, and serving as the body’s detox center.

Doctors know a lot about how the liver works, but not everything and we are still exploring. Here are some of the major functions the liver performs: • Detoxification We consume various toxins from foods, drugs and water daily. A healthy liver is capable of transforming potentially harmful substances, such as drugs and alcohol, into harmless products to be eliminated in the bile or urine.

• Nutrient Processing Nutrients consumed in the diet travel from the intestine to the liver and will be processed into substances that the body’s [CONT PG 27]

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If your wardrobe is filled with classic pieces that flatter your body shape and suit your colouring, then simply choosing a new trendy handbag can instantly bring your look up to the minute.

Travel bags are also considered a fashion accessory, but differ from handbags in that a lot of them are designed for both sexes. A travel bag is generally a small bag that can be used as carry-on luggage for a plane ride, a nappy/diaper bag or a laptop carrying case. It can also be the so called “man bag” that is increasing in popularity all the time. Many major fashion labels also have their own luggage line as well.

Shoes are also a fashion accessory, although many do not necessarily consider them to be. Most often, women’s shoes are associated as fashion accessories, as opposed to men’s shoes. One of the reasons for this is the amazing array of women’s shoe style available, for example: athletic shoes, casual sandals, elegant sandals, flat dress shoes, stilettos, kitten heels, sling backs, mules, pumps and the list goes on. As with handbags and purses, most women own multiple pairs of shoes and aim to coordinate their shoes, especially for work, with the rest of their ensemble. Shoes can make or break an outfit, so think about the type of image you want to portray and make sure your shoes fit with that theme.

Belts are also a major fashion accessory. While for many men and boys, belts are not necessarily a fashion accessory as much as a fashion necessity to hold their pants up; the same isn’t true for women. Women’s belts come in a number of different sizes, shapes, and styles and virtually every season there is a new “must-have” style. There is everything from casual, crocheted belts to wear with jeans, to elegant, black leather belts as a pair of slimline black trousers for work.

Belts, handbags, purses, travel bags, jewellery and shoes are just a few of the many fashion accessories that you can use to make a good outfit into a great one.

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What day is It [Cont} tissues can use. The liver synthesizes, stores and releases nutrients into the blood based on the body’s needs.

• Cholesterol Production Each day, the liver makes about 1,000 milligrams of cholesterol, which is used for production of hormones, Vitamin D and bile.

• Protein Synthesis The liver makes certain proteins necessary for blood clotting and for transporting nutrients such as iron.

Many blood proteins are also needed for water balance in the body. Additionally, the liver produces proteins involved in the functioning of the immune system.

• Bile Production The liver produces bile, which is stored in the gall bladder. Bile aids in the digestion of fats and assists with elimination of toxins from the body.

• Storage Many nutrients are stored in the liver, including certain fats, Vitamin B12, iron, copper and the fat-soluble vitamins A, D and K, according to Brown University. The liver also stores glycogen, the storage form of glucose.

• Blood Sugar Regulation The body must maintain blood glucose within a particular range. When blood glucose falls too far, the liver can convert stored glycogen back to glucose, or it can make glucose from amino acids to raise blood glucose to a normal level.

Find out more about World Hepatitis Day on my website at www.withealth-wellness.com Healthy Living!!

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Madi has seen the nude form as Art since childhood. While on a school trip to the Louvre as a child, while the other children were laughing and counting all of the penises on the nude statues, Madi asked her mother why they weren’t enjoying the Art in its natural form.

To Madi, nudity in Art is being regulated to the point of no return, so she is testing the social media Algorithms on Facebook and Instagram to see how far her modeling Art in nude form can be expressed. @MannequinMadi is her Instagram moniker and she uses sarcasm as filters to cover her nipples, buttocks and vagina in protest to the ludicrous policies instilled by these institutions. She has been pushing the limits of the images she posts and the Art she creates represents the true person she is, Artistic, intellectual, brave, vulnerable, honest, emotional, hard-working, respectful, funny and beautiful.

Madi wears Art on her body as well. She unknowingly had tattoos inked on her in the order that she needed them. She found that she put her inner demons on her body. The words, ‘not broke just bent’ emblazoned in one piece of skin Art that reflects a dark period, ‘dodge your demons’ represent the constant fear, jealously and comparison to others that are part of an Artists and models battle. Her Hannya Mask, pulled from the Japanese culture, represents the feeling of hiding behind a mask and not being comfortable in her own skin at times. The constant doubt and uncertainty of a beautiful person, both inside and out, never fully comfortable knowing her own true beauty in a world full of cynicism, vitriol, deceit and hatred. Her inner self only wanting to share beauty, emotion, pain when needed, but specifically her love of creating unique Art. She believes that amateur/cell phone models have damaged her career choice in some part. Oversaturating the market with images created out of narcissism that bloat the social media stratosphere with feelings of ‘look at me’ instead of creating Art that challenges the viewer to think, instead of only thinking, “I want to fuck that girl.” There’s the double whammy of these amateurs who will work for free with most any photographers, just to boast the moniker, “Model”, but in reality are self-inflated ego boosters searching only for likes, loves, wows and comments. These models erode the market for true professionals who network, organize, plan, negotiate, perform, travel and pour their souls into the creation of Art. A profession of passion, pain, toil, disappointment, reward and reverence, tempered by struggles with Photographers biased by local amateur models, working for free, notions that traveling models always On the RiseorSt Louis arrive tired, unorganized late, which in Madi’s case is far from the truth. She is a true professional, on time, in make-up, prepared for any scenario, mind always looking to see how the Art can be created in its best form. Willing to climb through hell and high water to get the perfect shot, drainage ditches, abandoned space, feet cut by glass, 34but still troops on to get the image. Contorting her

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body into form, in cramped spaces, with spiders, webs, creepy crawlers and vermin, pushing her body to the limits in the name of her Art. She is fascinated by how she is treated by her followers on social media, viewed by many as a counselor, due to her famous quotes shared with each powerful image she posts, wisdom attached to beauty incarnate, or viewed as a sex toy, eyes oblivious to the Art, seeing only breasts, buttocks and genitals, behind the blur of censorship, the viewers eye paints in lurid details to fuel their fantasy.

During her travels, Madi carves out moments to download the thoughts in her mind to paper, the emotional toll of the road pours into her drawings, throwing up on the page, the images created by the previous experiences of creating Art with her body, frustrations, fear, self-doubt, exaltation and emotional baggage offload onto paper with ink and pencil. She finds herself being hypercritical of her features, struggling with self, harder on herself than any other critic, but crushed to the marrow by words of disapproval with her image or persona by those in her professional field, because she prides herself in transparency, honesty and hard work. Most don’t understand the scale and level of effort that goes into what she does for a living. She questions herself at times, wondering if she’s not doing something right because she’s not suffering. When she is at home, the thoughts of being a “fucking fake” float through her mind, fears of not living life fully, drove her to leave the corporate world, the soul crushing negativity and nagging of people with small minds in their small world, to pursue the road filled with creativity, passion, pain, Art, self-doubt, introspection, loneliness and release.

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How Bad Do You Want It?

BY TREASE SEARS

“The difference between you and the person doing what you want to do, is that they’re doing it!” TAS I have yet to meet a person who doesn’t have any dreams or goals. However, so often our dreams tend to vanish into thin air, like a vapor hopelessness. Why is it that some people are able to fulfill their dreams and others are not?

I recently had an opportunity to survey my own approach to fulfilling my dreams. What I discovered was that I lacked tenacity. I would give up to easy, rearrange deadlines until the dream completely faded away. I would start things and when they weren’t working as though I thought they should, I convince myself that maybe it wasn’t meant to be. On the flipside, I was able to tell everyone else, how to live their best life and what steps to take in order to taste success. Why couldn’t I be my own biggest cheerleader, why didn’t I believe in myself to finish what I started? Maybe, I was too tired from cheering others on that when it came time for me to submerge myself in my “stuff ” I was depleted.

In 2015, life as I knew it changed for the better! I made up in my mind that whatever I started, I would finish. I began to F.E.E.D. my own desires, passions, dreams and goals. I was still available to assist others, but I made sure that I had what I needed first. One of my major projects was the opening on World Changers School of the Arts, Inc. (WCSA). WCSA, is a private school focusing on Academics, Visual & Performing Arts and Entrepreneurship, which caters to grades 6-8. It took a lot of focus, educating myself, encouraging myself and determination to make my dream a reality.

When you want it bad enough, here are few things you will do:

Focus- I had to determine my “why.” Why was I trying to fulfill this particular dream? Whenever, my path became unclear, I readjusted the lens of my life and brought the focus back to my why. My why was to provide students with an educational opportunity that would prepare them in securing the brightest future for them. Now, I will tell you, your why has to be worthy. It has to be something that you are not willing to give up on.

Educate yourself- Try to learn as much as you can about what you want to do, the goal your trying to accomplish or the dream you want to fulfill. I believe that you should learn something new daily. Another way to become an expert in your area of choice is to find a mentor. I had to surround myself with people, who had experience in the education field, people who have actually worked in the classroom and those who were in the trenches administratively. There is nothing wrong with not knowing it all. As a matter of fact, no one likes a know it all!

Encourage yourself-There is going to come a time that you want to give up. I must inform you that if you give up, your dream dies. You will have to give yourself many pep talks! I talked to myself daily. I created a wall full of encouraging reminders such as; “you are capable,” “this is your purpose,” “you already have everything you need to accomplish the goals. In addition, you have to be mindful of who you allow in circle during this critical birthing process. Surround yourself with people who believe in you, who will encourage you on the days you are unable to encourage yourself.

Determination-Don’t allow anything or anyone to keep you from fulfilling your dream. Keep going no matter how many no’s you get. You’ll never get your “Yes” if you stop at the “No.” Believe in yourself, your product or service. It’s difficult to convince someone to believe, when you yourself don’t believe.

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ICONIQUE MAGAZINE JUNE 2018 EDITION their dreams by any means necessary. Then my mind ventured into another direction. They have two eyes, hands, legs, a brain etc. and so do I! What’s keeping me from their level of success? My answer was very simple…me. I encourage you to F.E.E.D. your dreams. They are attainable, if you want them bad enough.

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Celebrity Overnight? We Don’t Think So. As with most of the new artists in current day show biz, Cardi B found celebrity in a very unlikely manner. As a whole, those in the music business and fans seemed to have ridiculed any artist that found their way on the highly watched TV show, Love & Hip Hop. It was an unspoken popular opinion that anyone serving time there was doomed. For the most part, the more veteran artists who appeared on the syndicated VH1 show was in search of just any kind of check and any new talent wasn’t going to go any further. The show, categorized as “ratchet television”, while very entertaining was the final resting place for most cast members. Then along came Cardi.

Cardi B’s rise to fame came after a lot of hard work on the underground music scene and her now publicized career as a stripper. She has, as expected, been widely compared to fellow female emcee Nicki Minaj and judged for her relationship with Migos member, Offset. Their union, which has resulted in pregnancy, is and has been major conversation in media, even as recent as last week. From the onstage proposal, to Cardi’s pregnant twerk performance during Coachella, to it actually being revealed that he couple has in fact been married for over a year; their relationship has become a mainstay on social media and in headlines. For a little while the question of her ability to remain relevant was posed and it’s safe to say that Cardi B isn’t going anywhere.

Since becoming a mainstream, highly adored artist; she has managed to prove herself worthy of her position in the music industry. Cardi can be quoted as saying that she worked aggressively before reaching stardom. She spent time reaching out to DJs, tastemakers, bloggers, and gaining organic fans along the way. Having broken a number of records since releasing her first full mainstream album, Invasion of Privacy, it may be safe to say that she has single handedly changed game.

Her accolades have included being the second ever female rapper to top the chart with a solo output, having her album be number 1 on the Top Billboard 200, and being the first female rapper ever with 2 singles in the Top 100. Congratulations are definitely in favor on both her professional and personal fronts. After watching her climb the ladder to success, we anxiously await the arrival of her baby girl.

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Hello everyone! My name is Ashley. I am a 23 year old female who is a super dork and Star Wars lover. I love tattoos and free spirits. I am a Georgia peach but I love to travel and experience new things. I believe inner beauty is more important than outer beauty and as people we should do everything we can to take care of one another.

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ICONIQUE MAGAZINE JUNE 2018 EDITION National Poetry Month National Poetry Month was established in 1996

by The Academy of American Poets. The purpose was to help put poetry on a platform and give it the respect it deserves. While poetry and spoken word have been around for centuries, they have yet to receive the acknowledgment that other components of the artistic world has garnered. It’s true that poets like Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, and the more colorful Dr. Seuss have gained notoriety, but poets and poetry as a whole have never been highly respected or given the correct acclaim. Although a large number of spoken word artists travel and share their gifts, none are really compensated in a manner that match their counterparts in the performing arts and aside form Maya Angelou, no other has never really gained a sense of celebrity. Now, that doesn’t mean that they aren’t working. Poets like Georgia Me (who appeared in Tyler Perry’s “Madea Goes To Jail”) and Lemon Andersen (who appeared in a number of movies including “The Pianist” and “Inside Man”) have been on their big screen grind.

Speaking of Georgia Me, she in 2008 started The Tamika Fest; an annual, weeklong festival that takes place at the end of April in Atlanta, GA. The festival celebrates poetry, spoken word, and For All of your Photography Needs. Conthose workEnt. diligently at keeping the genre All tactwho Secure Photography.

Serving relevant. While the festival sees a large number 50 States of attendees who flock from every part of the world the festival, in its 10 year tenure, has yet to be mentioned among other huge festivals like Coachella, SXSW, AfroPunk, and others. Like the Tamika Fest creator, Tamika Harper AKA Georgia Me, others have attempted to place poetry and spoken word in the limelight. Television shows like Def Poetry Jam and Verses & Flow saw temporary success with great alums like M’Reld Green from Chicago; Abyss, Tommy Bottoms, Theresa Songbird, and Queen Sheba all of Atlanta, DDE the Slammer of Indianapolis, and Black Ice of Philly just to name

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ALWAYS DO WHATS BEST FOR YOU AND YOU ONLY. DO NOT LET ANYONE STIFFLE YOUR CREATIVITY .

OFTEN WHEN YOU SHARE YOUR DREAMS & DESIRES WITH OTHERS, WHAT YOU GET FROM THEM IS USUALLY NOT IN YOUR FAVOR . YOU ARE MET WITH SO MUCH NEGATIVITY THAT YOU EVEN WONDER WHY YOU SHARED WITH THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE. YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THAT SOMETIMES PEOPLE THAT ARE CLOSEST TO YOU ARE USUALLY THE ONES THAT DO NOT SHARE IN YOUR VISION. MAINLY BECAUSE YOU HAVE REMINDED THEM OF WHAT THEY COULD NOT DO OR WHAT THEY HAVE NOT DONE IN THEIR LIVES. SO BE MINDFUL THAT THERE ARE THOSE WHO HAVE GREAT INTENTIONS BUT IN MOST CASES WILL DESTROY YOUR DESIRES IF YOU LET THEM. ALWAYS STAY POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE - VICTOR LIFE

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