tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75041130881412744092024-03-13T05:20:51.557-04:00The Dunlap DigestWelcome to The Dunlap Digest! Where music, media, and motivational stories are broken down and served to your soul. Please enjoy the variety of posts, this is here to help you take a bite and digest the real world.Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-89635428131001991642012-09-04T19:22:00.000-04:002012-09-04T19:37:34.463-04:00Deepening the Reaping...<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light"; font-size: 19.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Today I am flying back home from a well
needed vacation. But from the looks of my posts, I’ve been on vacation from
uploading new material. With this break, I’ve changed in many aspects
{emotionally, spiritually, financially, in education, and personal
relationships}. Today marks the beginning of a new beginning…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light"; font-size: 19.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">In reflection on Miami Beach, a revelation hit
me… Like it was a real feeling of “Aha!” I still have a mental bruise from the
hammer of truth that slammed me two days ago. Lately, I have been trying to
figure out who, what, when, where, why, and how all these changes could be
coming into my life at one time. The revelation was that I am in a place of
receiving what seeds I’ve planted. I’m sure all of us have heard some reference
to the biblical reference, “You reap what you sow.” This is real… To be
transparent, I have done a lot of selfish and inconsiderate things towards
others, based on the fact that my needs were to be priority in all situations.
I have lost good friends and ruined relationships with family, friends, and
loved ones because of selfish notions. I would like to take this portion to
apologize to those who I have hurt and/or shunned away. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light"; font-size: 19.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">With that being said, I have to recognize
that because of past actions, there will be consequences. The feelings of
“change” (not to be taken lightly) are in direct effect of the seeds I’ve
planted. So I am taking a stance to say that now is the time for me to deepen
my reaping. I am now responsible to plant positive seeds into others lives in
hopes that one day my actions will be received back to me. To be more specific,
I will not take others for granted and what they mean to me simply because, it
doesn’t feel great being the one who isn’t appreciated. In noticing this un-appreciation,
I could only reflect on how I had given similar indications that I did not value
those previously in my life. Now realizing the feelings associated on this side
of the receiving end, I want to never put anyone else in that feeling. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light"; font-size: 19.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">By deepening my potential reaping, I know
that I will have to plant positive seeds, and not become jaded because the soil
in others’ garden isn’t being tended. I have high hopes that when it is my turn
to receive again, I can value and take full advantage of those who will plant
seeds in good ground. So that’s what I’ll be working on… Creating good ground
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</div>Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-25271150784847686872011-11-15T12:12:00.001-05:002011-11-15T12:12:27.762-05:00Full Sail University Reflections...<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">“Promise me that you’ll take the risk and
JUMP,” my Granny asked. My response was, “I promise…” My grandmother had been
diagnosed with a deathly lung disease, leaving her with only days to live. She
wanted me to follow my dreams and obtain my Master’s Degree from Full Sail
University. So upon my departure from Michigan on November 14, 2010, my
grandmother, Margaret E. Miller, departed from this Earth and a promise was to
be fulfilled. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Arriving to Full Sail University, my first
class was Media Literacy and Research Methodologies. This online course taught
me the importance of the many business media outlets, such as, Diigo, LinkedIN,
and Twitter. I learned that these different outlets could lead to many business
connections and keeps me informed of the leading news within my industry. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">The importance of starting any business is
good leadership skills. In my second class, Executive Leadership, we learned the
different methods of becoming an effective leader. In this course we studied
public speaking and how to present to our peers and superiors. I enjoyed
reading the texts on Maxwell and Greene, which highlighted reputation,
leadership, and influence. These skills have equipped me to manage or lead a
team of people.</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Project and Team Management was something I
had never heard of until I began the course. This course taught me to plan,
prioritize, and predict any problems that may arise. I now know the challenges
a project manager may face and how to plan for failures. We formed groups to
create a proposal for an event, where we focused on a SWOT analysis. The SWOT
analysis focuses on strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats, while
offering solutions.</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">In my fourth month, I learned the importance
of building a brand. Business Storytelling and Brand Development taught me the
importance of not only a unique business name, but also it’s story. We designed
our company logo and created a tagline. While building my business’ story and
brand, I researched the industry market to create a buyer persona and identify
my target market. This class helped create a foundation for an online presence
for my business.</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">In Entertainment Business Finance, I was able
to understand the importance of financial planning. Our professor taught us
about investing funds, the stock market, and a business pro-forma. The
pro-forma highlighted the financials for the first three years of my business
plan. It required detailed numbers for expenses such as rent, utilities,
travel, salaries, and equipment. I learned that potential investors want to see
realistic projected numbers. That way, they could see my business prospering
and obtaining a return on their investment. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">I’ve always had an interest in making deals
and bargaining. But in Negotiation and Deal Making, I learned how to conduct
negotiations and focus on coming to a mutual benefit. Our class conducted mock
industry negotiations where we had to analyze both sides of an argument. A mediator
was selected and we as a class had to act out the entire meeting until a
solution was determined. These exercises related to real world situations and
helped me learn about dirty tricks and tricky tactics.</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Product and Artist Management was one of my
favorite courses. This class taught the difference in roles between an artist
and their management. A manager takes care of almost all of the worries that an
artist may have in order to keep the artist in a creative mindset. I got the
chance to review contracts, riders, and copyrights of actual industry leaders.
I learned about non-compete agreements and release forms. This class really
helped me in forming different services that my business would provide to
artist. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">In Advanced Entertainment Law, I felt
overwhelmed with valuable information! I’ve never had an interest in law, but
after this course I really had a change of heart. Learning about applying for
copyrights, trademarks, and patents has helped me understand that my
intellectual property can be protected. I reviewed cases from past litigations
and presented the legal issues. I also learned about the different structures
of a business. I understand what the different structures consist of and how
they can benefit a business. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">In Entertainment Media Publishing and
Distribution, my eyes were opened to many personal business opportunities. This
course went into further detail about publishing my creative works and how
there is a traditional model and also a self-publishing model. In learning
about the self-publishing model, I became aware of a higher percentage of
royalties offered by choosing to be independent. Our class came up with
strategy plans to self distribute our creative works by using social media
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Digital Marketing was something that I
thought I had a niche for. But after taking the course, I feel that I’ve
learned more in one month about the opportunities the Internet can offer, that
I was once blind to. I learned about Google Analytics and advertising using
keywords. My professor taught me about different websites that could increase
my online presence and connect subscribers back my company website. I learned
about different marketing channels such as search engine optimization, mobile
marketing, and how to set up a marketing campaign for my business. This course
offered valuable information that will definitely remain with me for years to
come. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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where I took everything I had learned from the previous courses and applied
them to my business plan. I constructed my company description, target market,
and a marketing plan. The
development of my business plan required me to pull information from each
previous class to form how I wanted my business to operate. This class taught
me about creating a plan that would attract an investor to believe in my ideas
and be willing to support a business opportunity. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">In Final Project: Business Plan, I wrote my
executive summary and put the final touches on my business plan. I constructed
the financials and added an appendix. Our class presented our final business
plan to our peers and other professors from the program. This taught me to be
comfortable in presenting my ideas to potential investors. Also, the program
instructors asked questions that investors may wonder about the business. This
helped me prepare to be able to pitch my business plan in the future.</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">As I look back over the past year, I cannot
believe the amount of information that I’ve learned. I not only will be
obtaining a Master’s Degree, but I will leave Full Sail University with the
ability to stand on my own in the world. I am grateful for all of the
professors and their knowledge that they have imparted to me. I now have the
strength and confidence to look to the heavens and simply say, “Granny, I
jumped…”</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-78614946609960308252011-11-02T09:12:00.002-04:002011-11-02T09:12:53.781-04:00Kierra Sheard is... FREE!<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">On February 28, 2011, Kierra Sheard and Bold,
Right, Life (BRL) recorded a LIVE CD at The Harold Washington Cultural Center.
In a previous blog post, The Dunlap Digest highlighted the event (<a href="http://thedunlapdigest.blogspot.com/search/label/Kierra%20%22KiKi%22%20Sheard">click here to read</a>). Now the album has been released! On October 18, 2011, the album “FREE”
was released in physical and digital copies. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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label for her last 5 album releases. This is the first release from her on her
family’s gospel label, Karew Records and produced by her younger brother <a href="http://www.facebook.com/JDSHEARDII">J. Drew Sheard, Jr.</a> (JDS). According to the Billboard Gospel Charts, the album
“FREE” has kept the #1 chart listing since its release. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">The powerful urban sound invites listeners to
pause and really pay attention to the words of each song. Kierra’s past records
have brought a mix of dance tracks, worship selections, and uplifting messages.
The track list on this release takes her original message of God’s love and
intensifies the call of worship. Each song is filled with scripture and
attention to God’s grace. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">In the Gospel recording industry, live
recordings has dwindled, but after hearing “FREE,” it’s popularity may come
back. I would love to suggest one song as being an album favorite, but each
track flows into the next and highlights the spiritual freedom one can receive
from a relationship with God. “Desire,” “You Are,” “Free,” & “Indescribable”
are songs that will change the spiritual outlook on how one views their
relationship with God. She has definitely earned her title as the Princess of
Gospel Music. Her strengthened vocal ability is showcased and it sounds like
all of her emotions have been expressed on each song. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Kierra Sheard and “Free” being the second
release from the independent label makes a statement in the industry that the family
label will be around a while. This is a MUST buy! The album “FREE” is available
on iTunes, Amazon, and most retail stores. Check out Kierra Sheard’s <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kierra-Sheard/225745440576">Facebook</a>,
<a href="http://twitter.com/#!/kierrasheard">Twitter</a>, and <a href="http://kierrasheard.me/videos.html">Website</a>.</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-10617502920742231212011-10-20T10:47:00.000-04:002011-10-20T10:47:49.709-04:00Minding My Business... Plan!<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">The Entertainment Business Master’s Degree
Program at Full Sail University has challenged students, along with myself, to
create a business plan. I had no intention of ever thinking of becoming an
entrepreneur until I began this degree. Each month I have added more ideas and
business strategies of building my company’s brand. This month, we started to
finalized our business plans and bring everything we’ve done to fruition. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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firm requires key connections within the music and entertainment industry.
Because my company is new, selling my company’s services and myself is what
will help prosper the business. In writing my business plan, it is important to
highlight the potential success my company will have. In the previous blog, Guy
Kawasaki states that the most important part of a business plan is the
executive summary. This portion of business plan is what hooks the reader,
investor, or loan officer to continue to read the entire plan. The executive
summary for my plan will express the problems independent artists face while
trying to break into the music industry. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">I have taken Simone Brummelhuis’ advice and
changed my business plan to work from home and eliminate rent and lower office
bills. Simone suggests keeping the office in a separate room of the home or
apartment. This enables the entrepreneur to stay focused while in the office
and not view it as just another room. I have planned to rent a 2-bedroom
apartment and have one room as the office. This has cut rent, utilities, and
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">I believe that the most important portion of
a business plan for an investor to read would be the monthly income statement
for the first three years. Investors want to see bottom line numbers to see if
the business is something worthy of the risk. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-72528269980466545682011-09-29T14:08:00.003-04:002011-09-29T14:16:36.870-04:00If you fail to PLAN... Your Business PLAN may FAIL...<br />
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things are not done properly. One of the key steps is creating a business plan.
This plan will help guide a successful company. The plan can be used to present
to potential investors and banks letting them see that your company can prosper
in this declining economy. When writing this plan, it is important to research
others who were successful and pull some tips they used to benefit your
business plan. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and found very interesting. Hopefully, some useful information is gained to
benefit your business ventures!</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Guy was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and studied
at Iolani School, Stanford, and obtained a MBA from UCLA. His work experience
includes evangelizing hardware and software for Apple Inc., writing for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Forbes</i>, and many entrepreneurial
ventures. Currently he is the co-founder of AllTop and partner of Garage.com. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">He operates an American Express Open Forum
Blog, where he shares excerpts from his many books and also insight on how to
write a business plan. Guy states that the most important part of the plan is
the Executive Summary. His explanation is that it is the first thing a reader
sees. It should capture them to read further and gain interest in your ideas. I
must say, this is a good read! <a href="http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/the-world/article/how-to-write-a-business-plan-guy-kawasaki">Click here to read the entire blog</a>. Also, Guy
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<span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">10.<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Status/Timeline</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Simone
Brummelhuis<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a background in international law and publishing, Simome Brummelhuis is the CEO
of the first women’s internet business magazine. Entitled <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Next Women Business Magazine</i>, issues are in the UK and
Netherlands. Being a speaker through Women Inc., Simone was nominated for the
Media Woman of the Year 2010. She also helps judge business competitions and
awards. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">She
has a blog post entitled, <a href="http://thenextwomen.com/2011/08/22/working-remote-entrepreneur">“Working as a Remote Entrepreneur.”</a> She speaks on how
the economy has made it hard to start a business in a new working office. She
suggests that new businesses start in a home office. This saves office space
rent, commuting costs, and other fees. She also mentions how important it is to
separate your home space from your workspace. This will enable you to keep
focused while working. Who wants to have a conference call and hear the laundry
machine at the same time? (LOL) But by creating an office space, others in your
home will know that business is being done. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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really enjoyed both entrepreneur’s stories and hope you find articles to help
your business plans!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-571956529851917842011-09-15T08:16:00.001-04:002011-09-15T08:16:20.426-04:00Obama, President of Digital Marketing
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<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light"; font-size: 19.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">One name that stands prevalent for setting an
example for digital marketing within the political world is President Barack
<a href="http://www.barackobama.com/get-involved">Obama</a>. Instead of being named POTUS (President of the United States), his title
should be changed to POTDM (President of the Digital Marketers)! In 2008, he
made history becoming the first African American President. But before his
reign, <a href="http://www.barackobama.com/get-involved">Obama</a> took a different path to victory. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light"; font-size: 19.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">If you are like me, then between the times of
5:00 pm and 6:00 pm, I change the channel to avoid seeing the depressing news
of murders, approaching storms, and most of all the boring political
developments. I’ve never been one to be interested in taxes, vetoes, elections,
and decisions made by Congress. But that all changed in 2007! <a href="http://www.barackobama.com/get-involved">Obama</a> actually
changed my stance on our democracy. “How?” you ask… Through TECHNOLOGY! In
addition to the normal political campaigns that include nationwide tour speeches
and televised broadcasts, <a href="http://www.barackobama.com/get-involved">Obama</a> targeted the youth through:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light"; font-size: 19.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Twitter</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light"; font-size: 19.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Email</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light"; font-size: 19.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Facebook</span></li>
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Messaging</span></li>
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Phone Applications</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light"; font-size: 19.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.barackobama.com/get-involved">Obama’s</a> Twitter was updated regularly and
contained tweets that sparked the interests of my demographic. His tweets
included information about government spending towards higher education and
increasing jobs. Also, there were retweets from followers that offered
additional details. <a href="http://www.barackobama.com/get-involved">Obama</a> reached a younger audience by targeting their social past
times. Facebook groups were made that supported his campaign and also those who
opposed. Either viewpoint, <a href="http://www.barackobama.com/get-involved">Obama’s</a> online presence was established. </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9xrMzeYK-1YCDa-gJu4V19qAtfLn0NOt9wrHxzcpHC66iGIxXJvfNb2XE8rd2CPcxS7dOHZuBmLaLiCDd8Jg-4lrd1IcDEvbkuu1p7hseJKXJwD5xW-OUI-r-G_ORli_WtMBd5A9KdMBH/s1600/obama-iphone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9xrMzeYK-1YCDa-gJu4V19qAtfLn0NOt9wrHxzcpHC66iGIxXJvfNb2XE8rd2CPcxS7dOHZuBmLaLiCDd8Jg-4lrd1IcDEvbkuu1p7hseJKXJwD5xW-OUI-r-G_ORli_WtMBd5A9KdMBH/s320/obama-iphone.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light"; font-size: 19.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The President became accessible to the one
device that everyone deems as a necessity. A mobile application was developed
that kept a video library of his recent and past speeches. At the click of a
button you could find out where the next speech would be held and the closest
city for any upcoming rallies. Personalized text messages prompted subscribers
to donate and volunteer; helping stimulate the “Change” <a href="http://www.barackobama.com/get-involved">Obama</a> projected to all
of America. The text messages and emails continued all through his campaign and
throughout his presidential reign. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light"; font-size: 19.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Now that the 2012 reelections are
approaching, <a href="http://www.barackobama.com/get-involved">Obama’s</a> team is using the different platforms to gear up for his
new campaign. Emails and text messages have been sent to <a href="http://www.barackobama.com/get-involved">Obama’s</a> subscribers to
distribute redesigned car bumper stickers. Below is part one of a speech (which
I was informed about through a text message) the President made about the
economic progress, potential growth of jobs, and tax breaks for small
businesses. Regardless of your political stance, there is something to be
learned from the reigning President of Digital Marketing, President Barack
<a href="http://www.barackobama.com/get-involved">Obama</a>. </span></div>
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<!--EndFragment-->Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-20807776097073400102011-08-31T15:50:00.001-04:002011-08-31T15:51:21.548-04:00A Mary Mary Marketing Plan...<br />
<div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">I am now in a Digital Marketing course, and we are learning to analyze websites, their capabilities, and how to attract an audience. I remember back in the Myspace days when I felt like it was my personal website. The Internet has become an important aspect of our everyday lives. We wake up, get dressed, listen to music, run through our daily plans, drive to our destined locations (work, school, errands, etc.), and end our day back at home. These are the basic details, but the details include: checking emails, getting locations or directions, search the Internet for information, and enjoy streaming music and videos. All this is being done without even thinking!</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwb_LIa_Mx7L_ma_c9rW9Ulz-eENn5aru4iCS8VEPSuz-Jk1l5UT2rt-kKLsf11VJ9i2CPHH3QXxf-XrIRpPLqRyHWJ_WjiPWmA96GJ43GTyYYUXRHv7opKF8PkS7nbRfoJG6M0szGLT-x/s1600/internet-addiction.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwb_LIa_Mx7L_ma_c9rW9Ulz-eENn5aru4iCS8VEPSuz-Jk1l5UT2rt-kKLsf11VJ9i2CPHH3QXxf-XrIRpPLqRyHWJ_WjiPWmA96GJ43GTyYYUXRHv7opKF8PkS7nbRfoJG6M0szGLT-x/s320/internet-addiction.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Accessing the Internet has becoming another sense that us humans do without even thinking, unless the WiFi is slow and then IT IS A PROBLEM! While accessing and feeding our need for the World Wide Web, many businesses and individuals have benefitted from this addiction the world has. </span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="color: #804000; font-family: 'Princetown LET'; font-size: 26pt;">dIgItaL mArKeTiNg</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhERTkQUvFB2Cy2QRYVHam0LtnG0ZtRchlm8OyhcxLqBi3upP4lg_oFqlYQjdNKtVghWRxJ2LeeAUtZyDZQNP2hnQqDNQ8eYkW8u5objOnVVaF8TYme9DGcNtTmvcmpst6E5jLPHL6O1NRF/s1600/9270_marymary.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhERTkQUvFB2Cy2QRYVHam0LtnG0ZtRchlm8OyhcxLqBi3upP4lg_oFqlYQjdNKtVghWRxJ2LeeAUtZyDZQNP2hnQqDNQ8eYkW8u5objOnVVaF8TYme9DGcNtTmvcmpst6E5jLPHL6O1NRF/s320/9270_marymary.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">The music industry has really benefitted from digital marketing. One of my favorite Gospel artists/groups are testaments to it: Mary Mary. These two sisters have bridged the gap between the Gospel world and both Christians and secular audiences. On the Columbia Record label, they have extended their marketing far beyond just the labels efforts. Using Social Media outlets, SMS, and Email blasts, they have gained a vast following. I am a part of their email list, Twitter follower, and Facebook fan. These updates broadcast to their audience new products and appearance dates. But beyond their number of fans, these numbers can be marketed to for contests and potential sales. They have released to date 6 albums, 2 books, and working on a female cosmetic line. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Their website is a very interactive site. It spotlights:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpFirst" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Home Page<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">News<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Blog<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Show Dates<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Music<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Media<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Bio<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Community<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpLast" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Shop Page<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpLast" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">In analyzing their site, it is very user friendly and easy on the eyes. One unique feature is instead of a search bar (which no one really uses) they have a subscribe bar that allows an individual to stay connected. The Twitter timeline, and links to their Facebook, Myspace, Vevo, YouTube, and Ping accounts are all accessible. This is a GREAT site to hear some GOOD singing and a positive message!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Click here to view the <a href="http://www.mary-mary.com/us/forum">Mary Mary</a> website!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Who Wants Seconds</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Leave a Comment Below</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Subscribe!!</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-20167151152841703682011-08-26T16:01:00.001-04:002011-08-30T13:48:30.755-04:00The Passing of Pastor Zachary Tims...<br />
<div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_cu_taSKEEWUCPoREFSuADr52nkWy112UmrgnE_33BLLpHmIjNEfyScyLYJ8vTTDhAi4DQoge5MGGzSEqbBb0Mya3jzTlJ7yldWjqoy5gy6uhXxsl-7uMnwh6rd1pWSInRnsKWlbyS1vN/s1600/zachery_tims_wake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_cu_taSKEEWUCPoREFSuADr52nkWy112UmrgnE_33BLLpHmIjNEfyScyLYJ8vTTDhAi4DQoge5MGGzSEqbBb0Mya3jzTlJ7yldWjqoy5gy6uhXxsl-7uMnwh6rd1pWSInRnsKWlbyS1vN/s1600/zachery_tims_wake.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">On Friday, August 12, 2011, the 42-year-old Pastor Zachary Tims was found dead at W Hotel in Times Square, New York City, NY. A hotel employee found him at approximately 6 pm. The worker went to the room to check the minibar and noticed that the room was locked from the inside by the deadbolt. It is reported that he was in New York City for a meeting/conference and was supposed to preach that next Sunday in Texas.</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">I want to first state a disclaimer that the Dunlap Digest is not making any claims of opinion on the rumors of his death.</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Jazz LET';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 29px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Pastor Tims founded New Destiny Christian Center with his then wife Riva in 1996. The NDDC grew to what now has a congregation of 8,000 members and two locations. The main sanctuary is located in Apopka, FL, where there is also a youth ministry building and a gymnasium and sits on 21-acres.</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjja6tkxcJKzMgWcpUOvmiWnKZHfld04sLB8_3xmffmmvqKe3Cuh6XmzG_tahVg5_nstc_99qvbcO91uP3wUZzZ2GgYk8Bz6yrErUy-k9VClXVQWeeucSPkbn54cLetuhzntKyyCSG2Fgvt/s1600/It-s-Never-Too-Late-9781591859802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjja6tkxcJKzMgWcpUOvmiWnKZHfld04sLB8_3xmffmmvqKe3Cuh6XmzG_tahVg5_nstc_99qvbcO91uP3wUZzZ2GgYk8Bz6yrErUy-k9VClXVQWeeucSPkbn54cLetuhzntKyyCSG2Fgvt/s320/It-s-Never-Too-Late-9781591859802.jpg" width="213" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">In his published biography, “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">It’s Never Too Late,” </i>his memoir tells how a teenage criminal transformed his ways and became a prospering pastor. The book sold more than 25,000 copies through Charisma House Publications. In many of his sermons, he spoke of his addictions to drugs and his affiliations to gangs and selling drugs. It was reported that his body was found with a white powdery substance, hinting that there may have been a drug overdose. The drug toxicology test has not been released, so no cause of death has determined. The NDCC has experienced a great loss. There have been rumors that his ex-wife, Riva Tims, may be considered the new pastor. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Upon moving to Orlando, FL, I attended NDCC from January 2011 to June 2011. I began by just visiting and then joined the ministry and joined the choir and praise team. I can remember many messages Pastor Tims taught that seemed to be addressed right to me personally. He spoke and preached on faith, tithes, and success in Christ. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2tzpye3G-dkJ4ANesSO6RjWaMl7w43nSim_BSZ7LkiHc3s7T00NeKBsInQqIj1SbJClAvDKZYkZTdKy1iHgkZZ-VNaFxZn9KVhoGmp6W5hzerMcn8Ff7_v_UIjJLOdR9jYSjEBnpxVV1J/s1600/Pastor-Zachery-Tims.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2tzpye3G-dkJ4ANesSO6RjWaMl7w43nSim_BSZ7LkiHc3s7T00NeKBsInQqIj1SbJClAvDKZYkZTdKy1iHgkZZ-VNaFxZn9KVhoGmp6W5hzerMcn8Ff7_v_UIjJLOdR9jYSjEBnpxVV1J/s320/Pastor-Zachery-Tims.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Amidst the many rumors regarding his death, I can only sympathize for his family and church members. What comes to mind is a saying my grandmother always told me, “Everyone is human and makes mistakes. What you judge may become your future.” I pray that others can live by this and realize that everyone has their own struggles and adversities to overcome. With that being said, let’s continue to stay prayerful and remember the good more so than the bad of anyone. RIP Pastor Zachary Tims.</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Click Here for the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGujVTmDMjw">News Report</a></span></div>Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-68017065062004122442011-08-26T15:11:00.001-04:002011-08-30T13:49:27.554-04:00Soaring into the iCloud...<br />
<div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEcSzdmqR5xnODUy5bNRu6JV0TjO-cSEc1WyT7gc170jXbEkXQzZfyeBzQRjmBANw4evIHiJut_BwN6MNezF7899i1ClRrMuLGskt1mp5GGVryHzpELbr6OlgmTGaQ3Xv6Sttn4g-ESvet/s1600/apple-logo-green.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEcSzdmqR5xnODUy5bNRu6JV0TjO-cSEc1WyT7gc170jXbEkXQzZfyeBzQRjmBANw4evIHiJut_BwN6MNezF7899i1ClRrMuLGskt1mp5GGVryHzpELbr6OlgmTGaQ3Xv6Sttn4g-ESvet/s200/apple-logo-green.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">If you are an addict to Apple Inc. products like me, then you are excited about the new storage space created! iCloud will be released this September 2011 and will be replacing their previous file sharing and storage application: Mobile Me. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">iCloud will function similar to Mobile Me, whereas you can upload photos, documents, music, and calendars. But the new features allow you to upload apps and music directly from your iTunes library! What is uploaded can be pushed wirelessly to your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Mac or PC. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikYzpFm_gQTG7TO2YW0I6Y9ke8D-Hx_ygXH2mlKWwLc2sBv3mpETnOX32-XJXG_XwifFTryJxozBGC4MtBeLD7XaDA3g3ENMdClsa_m13j3lFMVhABrelCxOoyACdYSV0_bfNjWqc_-8it/s1600/overview_gallery_music.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikYzpFm_gQTG7TO2YW0I6Y9ke8D-Hx_ygXH2mlKWwLc2sBv3mpETnOX32-XJXG_XwifFTryJxozBGC4MtBeLD7XaDA3g3ENMdClsa_m13j3lFMVhABrelCxOoyACdYSV0_bfNjWqc_-8it/s320/overview_gallery_music.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">When you sign up for iCloud, you receive 5GB of FREE storage space! Any purchased music, apps, books, and TV shows from iTunes will NOT count against your storage space. So you can upload your entire iTunes library (if all were purchased from iTunes) and still have 5GB of space to use! If you have music on your library that was not purchased on iTunes and you want to upload it to iCloud there is a $24.99 fee. This fee allows you to upload any music that you own legally and enable you to share it to your different devices. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">But wait! Don’t forget to add your FREE 5GB on top of whatever package you get! The service will allow you to upgrade your storage package from any device that has the iCloud service. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">I have to say, that I’m very excited about the upcoming release. There have been apps that I purchased on my iPhone, but cannot share or sync with my iPad or my Mac. (Yes, I am addicted to Apple Products) I encourage all to get ready to SOAR INTO THE iCloud!</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-46442522125458945972011-07-26T21:46:00.001-04:002011-08-30T13:50:06.014-04:00What's Your Verdict...<br />
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<div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9USjLA2gxvSvGGVRh0Gtei4fQ9Okz4syf3pS21PkQpq6Q0N6UmsdiTZvLXrT9xTzuTdMUnZn-CnyFqyWbw1lHG6OC-hjdf0-SFQcRhgOwM9DDiz8v55yursKRNmLWB73PwzD5Zaq93PRp/s1600/headshot..png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9USjLA2gxvSvGGVRh0Gtei4fQ9Okz4syf3pS21PkQpq6Q0N6UmsdiTZvLXrT9xTzuTdMUnZn-CnyFqyWbw1lHG6OC-hjdf0-SFQcRhgOwM9DDiz8v55yursKRNmLWB73PwzD5Zaq93PRp/s1600/headshot..png" style="cursor: move;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGyU5Z4y4Et58ShyMSxyllqDDnCOJQvkamlMwFepuDhiqz8hocY6enyiGZ4H189nP4ZQNCF3eOLLkeEHH7ZsSJhjINBwuvbD9XCyJWcFDvJhcfHgKDxwQxK8MXtFRVqt73hxT3SHI64iyL/s1600/gpf.left_.facing.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGyU5Z4y4Et58ShyMSxyllqDDnCOJQvkamlMwFepuDhiqz8hocY6enyiGZ4H189nP4ZQNCF3eOLLkeEHH7ZsSJhjINBwuvbD9XCyJWcFDvJhcfHgKDxwQxK8MXtFRVqt73hxT3SHI64iyL/s1600/gpf.left_.facing.png" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Being in an Advanced Entertainment Law class, many things have come to light that I had no idea happened behind the legal and entertainment scenes. I took a listen to two podcasts from Gordon Firemark – <a href="http://www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/">Entertainment Law Update Podcast</a>. The podcasts are hosted by Gordon Firemark, who is an attorney representing artists, writers, and directors. Also, Tamera Bennett hosts and represents clients in legal matters in trademark and copyright law. Below are some stories and cases that were discussed:</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Episode 20:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Mattel</span></u><u><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 22pt;">®</span></u><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"> v. MGA Entertainment<o:p></o:p></span></u></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">There has been a retrial concerning the Bratz dolls franchise and ownership of the dolls. The federal jury has ruled that Mattel® had misappropriated trade secrets from MGA Entertainment and Mattel® was ordered to pay $88.5 million dollars. The court ruled that Mattel® was NOT the owner of the copyrights of the sketches of the dolls. The first district court jury ruled in 2008 giving Mattel® $100 million dollars for the ownership of the early sketches. A man by the name of Carter Bryant, who is the designer of the dolls, came up with the idea back in 1999 while working for Mattel®. He sold the drawings to MGA Entertainment while on a “leave” from Mattel®. The appeal ruled in favor of the opposing company arguing that Bryant was on a “break” from Mattel® and they did not own the rights of the dolls. It came as a complete surprise that the appellate court decided to favor MGA Entertainment.</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr7jPEOYQcnBxKOwHqXZheojuJiHOObPOmeimgH07ZwpesB3hzGUA6hg2dLXCzeTTOxxl4_fiLgcxbateESZdGmxqn6-9Jtb61mysqoGkOwGmR2K23Il5cqqnnfKaeBCze4xrKhy-hnJAq/s1600/bratz_dolls-12303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr7jPEOYQcnBxKOwHqXZheojuJiHOObPOmeimgH07ZwpesB3hzGUA6hg2dLXCzeTTOxxl4_fiLgcxbateESZdGmxqn6-9Jtb61mysqoGkOwGmR2K23Il5cqqnnfKaeBCze4xrKhy-hnJAq/s320/bratz_dolls-12303.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">This is a tricky case, because the appeal ruled the total opposite than the district court. Both lawyers stated that they can foresee another appeal to clarify in detail who had ownership. In my opinion, Carter Bryant could be in suit for non-disclosure (not sure if Mattel® has this contract), because he went back to work for Mattel® after he sold the designs of the dolls to MGA Entertainment. In my business plan, I want a non-disclosure for all employees while they are employed and that would extend a short time after they leave my company. This, hopefully, will avoid any similar issues and steer clear of litigation. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Visual Artist Rights<o:p></o:p></span></u></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq3LhuBJUplCXBMfBP0TMZVbcIN-oWyxd2v9xf6EzE8br0itBxdwcMpf60QHIkj4x0vB5td0nd1qOEq7xig2-ppWYDn7EQWvi4p4XKNFZghqOav6zNWF1SMGPOIS2G_kImgWqHmk6OqatA/s1600/CWFW1992.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq3LhuBJUplCXBMfBP0TMZVbcIN-oWyxd2v9xf6EzE8br0itBxdwcMpf60QHIkj4x0vB5td0nd1qOEq7xig2-ppWYDn7EQWvi4p4XKNFZghqOav6zNWF1SMGPOIS2G_kImgWqHmk6OqatA/s320/CWFW1992.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">The Seventh Circuit Court of Chicago, Illinois rejected that a landscape artist’s rights of integrity was violated. The city changed Chatman Kelly’s artistic garden in Brant Park. Wild Flower Works was a living, elliptical flower bed planted in 1984 and Kelly had a grant to plant by the Chicago Parks department. The district transformed Kelly’s ellipses into rectangles and cut down the square footage of the flower beds. Kelly had his living designs copy written under the visual arts right which protected his flowers from being changed without his consent. But the courts ruled that the art was a living form and not a fixable tangible medium of expression and ever changing, which meant that it would not be covered under the visual artist copyright of 1990. So Chapman Kelly was ruled NOT the author and it originates in nature and not in the mind of the gardener. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Both attorneys were shocked at the courts decision based on nature (flower beds) not being an applicable visual art. They stated concern because of Disney’s annual arrangements that bring so many tourists to view the Disney characters formed by flowers. I was shocked by the ruling as well and still wonder what the gardener could have done to protect his work. Chatman Kelly’s work had existed for 19 years without any disturbance and now the work is able to be transformed by the city’s parks department. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Episode 11:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Bryant v. Media Right and Orchard<o:p></o:p></span></u></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg67kwSqPNi_8OVd9mb8PoPWfCteps3Dm4xFCQNLhNg5U36KPCAYkzWV8XD7BWRrjlghDwgMXdx3xKSlg0UQGVdzN6__9yhwoDgErQBiItxjs13rzWPolj8AdxDQayaE06KQWl3B6bJgyVa/s1600/dog-front_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg67kwSqPNi_8OVd9mb8PoPWfCteps3Dm4xFCQNLhNg5U36KPCAYkzWV8XD7BWRrjlghDwgMXdx3xKSlg0UQGVdzN6__9yhwoDgErQBiItxjs13rzWPolj8AdxDQayaE06KQWl3B6bJgyVa/s200/dog-front_1.jpg" width="199" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Bryant made a deal with Media Right to distribute two specialty records entitled <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Songs for Dogs</i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Songs for Cats. </i> Media Rights was to be the sole distributer for the physical discs in exchange for 20% royalty of all sales. Media Right licensed Orchard to distribute the records digitally without Bryant’s consent. From the 2002 to 2008 the albums grossed $12.14 from the physical product, and $578.98 in digital copies. Bryant claimed copyright infringement on both Media Right and Orchard claiming statutory damages for each of the 20 songs totally $3 million dollars. The court ruled that each album (2 albums) was counted as one work of art and did not acknowledge copyright infringement on 20 tracks. The district court also ruled Media Right NOT to be a willful infringer and Orchard innocent of infringing. Also, no attorney fees were awarded but granted the minimum amount for infringing on each album ($200) as well as $1,000 in damages for each album. So Bryant was awarded $2,400 total damages for his claim against Media Right.</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpi_Qi2pYYt3LlmHFa9A_MRmj2h6n0TAHQ8OBby4Fhy_0NyHPiNjm5fyXOGVojUhIh_4AB43wGS3x5yq2Cc9mpNiARv3_J-4asmLqb0KeHs2rDoEr_qDylWFV0YStRY0lhfuc7rh3Ot-Hc/s1600/cat_headphones.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpi_Qi2pYYt3LlmHFa9A_MRmj2h6n0TAHQ8OBby4Fhy_0NyHPiNjm5fyXOGVojUhIh_4AB43wGS3x5yq2Cc9mpNiARv3_J-4asmLqb0KeHs2rDoEr_qDylWFV0YStRY0lhfuc7rh3Ot-Hc/s200/cat_headphones.gif" width="150" /></a><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">This relates to my business plan because I want to represent independent artists who may be looking for distribution deals. I was unaware of the fact that albums accounted for one work of art. The attorneys both brought up an interesting question of how would a compilation album claim copyright infringement because it would contain several artists with their own copyrights. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Citations</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Firemark, Gordon (Host). (2011, May 11). Tattoos & Topiaries [Episode 20]. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Entertainment Law Update.</i> Podcast retrieved from <a href="http://www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/">http://www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/</a> </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Firemark, Gordon (Host). (2010, May 24). Hot News [Episode 11]. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Entertainment Law Update. </i>Podcast retrieved from <a href="http://www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/page/2/">http://www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/page/2/</a> </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/gpf.left_.facing.png">http://www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/gpf.left_.facing.png</a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/headshot..png">http://www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/headshot..png</a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://images.paraorkut.com/img/pics/images/b/bratz_dolls-12303.jpg">http://images.paraorkut.com/img/pics/images/b/bratz_dolls-12303.jpg</a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_M3nQt0gijso/Skf9NPZAR4I/AAAAAAAAAaY/AcSokN1jPYA/s400/CWFW1992.jpg">http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_M3nQt0gijso/Skf9NPZAR4I/AAAAAAAAAaY/AcSokN1jPYA/s400/CWFW1992.jpg</a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.paradisemusic.co.uk/imagesDB/dog-front_1.jpg">http://www.paradisemusic.co.uk/imagesDB/dog-front_1.jpg</a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq3ZOe-hbDo0A3ufdnPRTJ2hTwoN7nfxhJWPpOO6tP9SUAZuOekbPAN_1ZYhYem3sWXQJyVUVzW9YqgdP5AKqaw6obnqUv_URux-R4NcJsQy0GrxCOXb617aUxfF9CELIaMl_Ta3vJBxBQ/s320/cat_headphones.gif">https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq3ZOe-hbDo0A3ufdnPRTJ2hTwoN7nfxhJWPpOO6tP9SUAZuOekbPAN_1ZYhYem3sWXQJyVUVzW9YqgdP5AKqaw6obnqUv_URux-R4NcJsQy0GrxCOXb617aUxfF9CELIaMl_Ta3vJBxBQ/s320/cat_headphones.gif</a><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-16646331109452297612011-07-11T01:56:00.002-04:002011-08-30T13:50:51.038-04:00Court Cases<div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">With high hopes of developing and managing a celebrity, along with success comes hard times that may involve the law. On the management side, there is a lot of damage control that has to be done to make sure the artist/actor/celebrity is represented in high regards at all times. Below are three celebs that have been had run ins with a court’s decisions and the Dunlap Digest’s response on how a positive conclusion could be represented:</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Lindsay Lohan<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOmKxCzjmFANi96CDrCsNfbKUoiWlBKBFRvSN3mAIhyitHXTHO1IoEahOT153g-8PTUFp2yOQNtc2pyd9FijYkfmh6bTsN5P4ERINdm-sX87wQFNKKsQNv_MiXYx6PzrtjZ5SA-7R61YaT/s1600/lindsay-lohan-jail-90-days-cries.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOmKxCzjmFANi96CDrCsNfbKUoiWlBKBFRvSN3mAIhyitHXTHO1IoEahOT153g-8PTUFp2yOQNtc2pyd9FijYkfmh6bTsN5P4ERINdm-sX87wQFNKKsQNv_MiXYx6PzrtjZ5SA-7R61YaT/s320/lindsay-lohan-jail-90-days-cries.jpg" width="230" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Lindsay has had many visits in the courtroom, including cases on drugs, alcohol, and most recently theft. It is reported that while on probation from her 2007 drunken driving case, Lohan is allegedly blamed for stealing a $2,500 necklace from Kamofie & Co. In 2010, she was sent to jail twice and also to rehab twice for violating her probation. In order to find the necklace, detectives are in works to issue a warrant to search the Lohan home.</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Being on the management end of this client would be hard to reach a positive end. Because of Lohan’s legal past, as her management I would be forced to release her from services. Although it seems harsh, it would be a good move to make professionally. </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-20035260-10391698.html">http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-20035260-10391698.html</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Mel Gibson<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">A major part of our legal system are the legal FEES. Some lawyer services give their clients until after the case to pay their fees. So what happens once the trial is over? Ask Mel Gibson, who is being asked to pay close to $1.5 million dollars in lawyer fees used by Oksana Grigorieva, Gibson’s ex-girlfriend.</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUww4O-8gzKxmcO_2b7QeGlAPsNNCb8bf-3t-mxcGoxgMDGS6eUq1G4vGoer18lCE5B39K3Big_wQM3yRmvlZoTMYeJwlD8s_0yQAheNrxOAs0etmV7euOMWyjKWcFhJe9LYDxC5o-CEG/s1600/gibson_charges-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUww4O-8gzKxmcO_2b7QeGlAPsNNCb8bf-3t-mxcGoxgMDGS6eUq1G4vGoer18lCE5B39K3Big_wQM3yRmvlZoTMYeJwlD8s_0yQAheNrxOAs0etmV7euOMWyjKWcFhJe9LYDxC5o-CEG/s1600/gibson_charges-1.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">If I were to represent Mel Gibson, I would have to advise him to pay up the amounts unless there were substantial cause for him to fight against it and battle it in court. I would keep him as a client because despite his public nuances, as an actor/producer/director, his work is of high quality and can be looked on high regards.</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><a href="http://www.calattorneysfees.com/cases-celebrities/">http://www.calattorneysfees.com/cases-celebrities/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">David Beckham<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnSlrlYlqoFKUOy3vFN6o6hsyZSQKImPbKVeLdDnj82p6HDVfR8C3QZHbrDs5pDSzseuJRdwEy1ljiBBVabDybAz_GyvJMisTM7g0wAqR_8eGRdzdf2QsbaKYld3hQ_UjKYzTdFuwbGmj/s1600/victoria-and-david-beckham-9-25-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnSlrlYlqoFKUOy3vFN6o6hsyZSQKImPbKVeLdDnj82p6HDVfR8C3QZHbrDs5pDSzseuJRdwEy1ljiBBVabDybAz_GyvJMisTM7g0wAqR_8eGRdzdf2QsbaKYld3hQ_UjKYzTdFuwbGmj/s320/victoria-and-david-beckham-9-25-10.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">The super star soccer player David Beckham was ordered to pay $272,000 in legal costs because he sued <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">In Touch</i> magazine for reporting allegations that he was cheating on his wife. Beckham sued the magazine for $25 million dollars. The case did not reveal if he won the suit in regards to the infidelity allegations, but Bauer Publishing will be receiving the ordered legal fees.</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">If my company were to represent David, I’m sure that the funds would not hurt his pockets nor his image. He has had pretty much a clean record. With the payment, I’m sure that the allegations will soon be forgotten.</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><a href="http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/travel/david-beckham-paying-legal-costs-prostitute-case-496514">http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/travel/david-beckham-paying-legal-costs-prostitute-case-496514</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">The business plan of Mar Lamar Consulting will be representing high end clientele. Being aware of the legal system and how to properly represent my clients will help the company handle any legal issues that may arise.</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-58601831673302004612011-06-19T21:33:00.001-04:002011-08-30T13:56:33.475-04:00Let Goo Dress You!<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-table-layout-alt: fixed;"><tbody>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0UMO2H_Eu6kjHaLFrZeqVY3OItUsCuRFRytjLeN8QmCBZtnL3LDj2dNG-bBVgrTEAefcINfsQkP3F0fxTANySDbiCUebSXlhG1P34qqP0gYKr_DeBFc83DU8WGVPjSXzuDtAgJa1NwavP/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-19+at+9.08.08+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0UMO2H_Eu6kjHaLFrZeqVY3OItUsCuRFRytjLeN8QmCBZtnL3LDj2dNG-bBVgrTEAefcINfsQkP3F0fxTANySDbiCUebSXlhG1P34qqP0gYKr_DeBFc83DU8WGVPjSXzuDtAgJa1NwavP/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-06-19+at+9.08.08+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><u>The Dunlap Digest</u> got the opportunity to interview this woman of fashion! Below are the questions and links to all of her social media outlets.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Questions</span></u><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">DD: Many people may not know, but you have a huge musical history in singing background vocals for major artists. Can you tell us some you have sung for?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">GG: I've sang with Mary Mary, Patti LaBelle, Mario, Kelly Price, Kanye, Common, Mos Def ....<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">DD: When did your artistic flow begin, in regards to designing and styling?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">GG: I can remember drawing sketches of ideas as early as 14 yrs old.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">DD: Who has been your favorite client to style and can be versatile with different looks? Who would you like to style?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">GG: I don't have a favorite client. But I do have a favorite "type" of client. That's the client that while they know what they want, they allow me to make their visions & ideas come true...As in, they give me their ideas & quietly go away & allow me workspace. I always like to style "new comers" or those who don't have an established "presence" fashionably. So that I'm not riding anyone’s coattail, but rather take full responsibility for creating their fashion presence...in other words, I'm not hype therefore I don't have the least bit of interest in styling "big names" in fashion JUST BECAUSE their big names. I like creating it all from the ground up, day one.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">DD: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Do you envision your own clothing line?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">GG: In 5 yrs Let Goo Dress You will consist of great stylist all over the world, who are capable of wearing my name...My clothing line will be in major stores everywhere.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">DD: What are some “Do’s and Don’ts” in dressing females?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">GG: Do's & Don’ts: The average female wants to look taller and/or thinner, ALWAYS. So always shop with this in mind.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">DD: What are some “Do’s and Don’ts” in dressing males?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">GG: Do's & Don’ts: Male's should always look distinctly different from a female. Tread lightly around pattern & print mixing. Leave that to the trained pro's.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">DD: What styling advice can you give to the “saints” both male and female?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">GG: "Churchy" looks always require "one less item" to me. It’s usually over done. Just choose any one item & leave it at home.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">GG: Aspiring stylists should be "good" and not just "into fashion". If I hear that term again I'll scream. They should not be designer label driven aka "hype". They should picture all of their work & shop their best work to agencies. They must know that they work in a "service" industry & that they "work for" divas. Which won't work is stylist is one. They should be nice. They should be diligent.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Random</span></u><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"> <u>Questions</u>:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">What’s your favorite color?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">~Blue<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Are you a morning bird or a night owl?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">~Night owl<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">What’s your favorite vacation spot?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="color: #5f497a; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">~Sydney, St. Barths, London, Maui, Miami<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Blackberry vs. iPhone?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">What is something you do that nobody knows about or notices? (Ex. Count your steps, bite your nails, or have a collection)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Below are some pictures of the actual event. (I even had a sign, confetti stick, & got filmed in the audience!)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Who Wants Seconds</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Leave a Comment Below</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Subscribe!!</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-10421679797028607302011-05-22T22:00:00.007-04:002011-08-30T13:55:07.119-04:00Music Industry Insight from Pastor Seon Thompson<div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOUpo0NMF1HCKoYeAsrZQ09OyLpaPCgBBLI9h9Kz_kibPx79TMVhadiJBJMSXfEChYUPVdURtZsDPSpeAkZdONhewobCLOi-lK6hrl04aIQ3ioEmvxxHm4N9-mi95JMzufQToFw9_WLOwo/s1600/I_m_Out_CD_Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOUpo0NMF1HCKoYeAsrZQ09OyLpaPCgBBLI9h9Kz_kibPx79TMVhadiJBJMSXfEChYUPVdURtZsDPSpeAkZdONhewobCLOi-lK6hrl04aIQ3ioEmvxxHm4N9-mi95JMzufQToFw9_WLOwo/s320/I_m_Out_CD_Cover.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Pastor Seon Thompson is a name that has been setting a blaze and creating a buzz on the mic for quite some time now. Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, PT (Pastor Thompson) started Refuge Temple of Flint in early 2004. It has now become one of the fastest growing churches in the area. Not only does he teach God's word to a mass congregation, but he also owns and operates Just Wait Records. Just Wait Records is an independent label created to spotlight Christian based ministry. He is the debut artist for the label and his first album entitled, "I'm Out - Live" has had the Billboard charting single "I Want the World to See."<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8mPC945geCMxoSV1rLSfKSz_SJyEzy4j6ufX_o3L-5ViiCsLh58dJafhm09Bv0s8T3lVm8jIiIFJRG8Ns9BigRJd4AGFSY5QCbfF78tePG9VqfUvz_ROiIlts2WBZNAR5-9Ifc13viqJ2/s1600/Official_Just_Wait_Records_Logo_thumbnail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8mPC945geCMxoSV1rLSfKSz_SJyEzy4j6ufX_o3L-5ViiCsLh58dJafhm09Bv0s8T3lVm8jIiIFJRG8Ns9BigRJd4AGFSY5QCbfF78tePG9VqfUvz_ROiIlts2WBZNAR5-9Ifc13viqJ2/s320/Official_Just_Wait_Records_Logo_thumbnail.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Having many roles including pastor, entrepreneur, and artist, the Dunlap Digest had the pleasure to interview PT and asking him about the many responsibilities and insight into the music industry.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">DD: How important is it for a business owner and artist to use proper negotiation skills?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">PT: It is very important! I negotiate on a regular basis. With the record company, I'm looking over contracts making sure certain services are fulfilled and in a timely manner. Also pricing, length of services, and expectations are things that I negotiate. On an artist's stand point, my contract and rider has to be approved by the venue and promotion team. It is equally important to remember that time is money.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">DD: How do you juggle the many roles being a Pastor, Record Label CEO, and also an Artist?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">PT: It is definitely demanding. I believe it takes teamwork to make the dream work. If I didn't have people to help administrate those demands, the juggle would be virtually impossible. Another way to juggle the roles is by being selective, without prejudice, in what we participate in. Many requests come, but not all are fruitful. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">PT: Rule # 1 is to remove the emotion out of the situation. As in most negotiations, each party is batting for their own deal. I always go to the table with a reasonable range. At the time of deal making, it's not about the person it's about putting bread in the mouth of my family.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Pastor Seon Thompson is currently working on his 2<sup>nd</sup> recording. For more information on booking, events, and news updates check out his <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seon-Thompson/286416761508">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/seonthompson">Twitter</a>, and <a href="http://www.seonthompson.com/">Website</a>!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Who Wants Seconds</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Leave a Comment Below</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Subscribe!!</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-50321759929305133222011-04-13T13:02:00.000-04:002011-04-13T13:02:53.444-04:00From the Writer's Thoughts...<!--StartFragment--> <br />
<div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Jazz LET"; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">To Be or Not To Be…<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light"; font-size: 19.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I can remember the days where children had dreams of becoming an astronaut, firefighter, or a school teacher. But seems like now-a-days, you can find kids mimicking their favorite rapper, singer, or basketball player. Of coarse, as a parent you want to support your child in any dreams they have, but do you allow them to see reality at a young age or do you enable them to follow their dreams?</span><span style="font-family: "Jazz LET"; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light"; font-size: 19.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Personally, I have always seen myself working within the music or entertainment field. But at an early age, my parents talked to me about pursuing my dreams as well as having an education to support them. Being from a family of musically inclined people, I always dreamed of having a recording deal. But becoming more familiar with the “real world” my stance has changed to step more backstage and handle the business aspects. I believe that many overlook the amount of detail and leadership skills that are required to operate and manage an act. </span><span style="font-family: "Jazz LET"; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light"; font-size: 19.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Below is an infographic that I created to show you how the music industry has changed between the Major Record Labels/Artists and the Independent Record Labels/Artists. Take a moment to see if you can understand the meaning:</span><span style="font-family: "Jazz LET"; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light"; font-size: 19.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCt7HW5CFEI8jjhflOWF-NyUoK14EWcgldpQVj7mXuYHJE4zcin8oACU3E95GP9_1fadKxFPH8uf17Ef84HSr0VJhxZZ-3pIxYZngBprD2_qlh_2EzlVvDTtyMVmd2xmSkR8angluxidY2/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-03-10+at+7.17.40+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCt7HW5CFEI8jjhflOWF-NyUoK14EWcgldpQVj7mXuYHJE4zcin8oACU3E95GP9_1fadKxFPH8uf17Ef84HSr0VJhxZZ-3pIxYZngBprD2_qlh_2EzlVvDTtyMVmd2xmSkR8angluxidY2/s640/Screen+shot+2011-03-10+at+7.17.40+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Footlight MT Light"; font-size: 19.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The picture explains how time and technology has shifted the growth and decline of major and independent labels/artists. As you can see, the majors were very suave and strong, and many “outsiders” wanted to become a part of that world. Indie labels/artists were around but not as apparent and seemed weak. They did not get a lot of support for distribution or radio play. Allowing technology to shift the market, social media sites and online streaming has open the flood gates of new artists and record companies. The majors are still pulling their weight, but it seems that indie labels/artists are reaping more from the changes.</span><span style="font-family: "Jazz LET"; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Jazz LET"; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Who Wants Seconds</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Jazz LET"; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Jazz LET"; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Leave a Comment Below</span></b><span style="font-family: "Jazz LET"; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Jazz LET"; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Subscribe!!</span></b><span style="font-family: "Jazz LET"; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><!--EndFragment-->Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-18498387286412533712011-04-04T14:45:00.004-04:002011-08-30T13:57:17.583-04:00Welcome to My World<div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">What’s on the Menu</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Have you noticed the same artist getting all the shine? It seems like some of the major artists get put into rotation automatically. Well I dare you to order something new from the musical menu and explore the different flavors and sounds of the one and only, Camper…. Aaron Camper (I’ve always wanted to use the James Bond intro #random). </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Dig in…<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Appetizer</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAanXHdcs3GKxluyVrQCNd6I9TFAP0c11iCmGtd-4czPZNcUU-6yOcIIvrxezr-DdSylSxgBmmJ4FtDFA4ByxHD1cT2588DFJl_awZ8_De8lL5QhXn4K2RGD2N-G3Hf2FYRfDEyMRwoP8/s1600/aaronblueswag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAanXHdcs3GKxluyVrQCNd6I9TFAP0c11iCmGtd-4czPZNcUU-6yOcIIvrxezr-DdSylSxgBmmJ4FtDFA4ByxHD1cT2588DFJl_awZ8_De8lL5QhXn4K2RGD2N-G3Hf2FYRfDEyMRwoP8/s320/aaronblueswag.jpg" width="213" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Most high school seniors have plans to either find jobs or prepare for their upcoming college experience. Aaron Camper had other plans; right after high school he started his professional musical career touring with the world re-known gospel artist Tye Tribbett. At such a young age, his voice became one of the outstanding vocals in the group. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2" style="margin-left: .5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">From there Aaron's writing and vocal abilities led him to working and writing with some of the industry’s best such a<a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=7504113088141274409&postID=1849838728641253371" name="_GoBack"></a>s Mike Posner, Rob Thomas, Jessica Simpson, Jill Scott, Stevie Wonder, Patti Labelle, The Clark Sisters, Bo Bice, Eric Roberson and Fantasia. Garnering his first RIAA certified gold album in 2008 with Marvin Sapp's Grammy Nominated album "Thirsty". </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 25px;">~Via Biography</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Entrée</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Welcome to My World</span></i></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">is the debut solo MixTape from Aaron Camper. This album includes the writing genius and sounds from Swiz Beats, Kanye West, Eric Roberson and PJ Morton. Camper’s vocal agility coupled with the lyrical storylines will take you on a different journey on each track. “Second Thought” tells the story of a couple deciding if they want to continue their relationship. Oh, & did I mention that this track features BRANDY! By far, this is one of the best duets that I’ve heard featuring Ms. B.Rocka (Had to throw in the nickname LOL).<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1uSvKx2iTDD3QZ5DZauvXNb7NNM2czSkTbzbG4RBzM7YJMT15zZ4uLAOsEHMZId2aFbhbAuBYpGJWDFBu9ibS3pmDLUmKWu9OXmk7YcJIzR45TFvxkeoBjuIJ_CUOwrDevzAF7_p3LoZB/s1600/aaron-camper-welcome-to-my-world.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1uSvKx2iTDD3QZ5DZauvXNb7NNM2czSkTbzbG4RBzM7YJMT15zZ4uLAOsEHMZId2aFbhbAuBYpGJWDFBu9ibS3pmDLUmKWu9OXmk7YcJIzR45TFvxkeoBjuIJ_CUOwrDevzAF7_p3LoZB/s320/aaron-camper-welcome-to-my-world.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Aaron Camper can be respectfully compared vocally to Omarion, R. Kelly, and a male version of Brandy. In so many words, what I’m trying to say is that his vocals are out of this world. Hence the title of the MixTape which introduces the listeners to his world of musicality. The song structures are uniquely formulated to hit you with a catchy chorus but also has a storyline that plays out within the verses.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Dessert</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Not only is this MixTape </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 22pt;">$FREE.99</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"> but The Dunlap Digest was granted the opportunity to ask Aaron Camper some questions (See below). Click here to download the MixTape from his <a href="http://aaroncampermusic.com/">website</a>, his <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/aaroncamper">twitter</a>, and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aaron-Camper-Music/129378993751284?v=app_7146470109&ref=ts">Facebook</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">DD: What a blazin’ Mixtape! Were you always interested in going solo?<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">AC: Thank you, I'm definitely not new to the game been in it for a while now writing and singing but the Mixtape was something I wanted to do and make a statement with. Never really was a goal of mine to go solo but things happen, plans change.</span><br />
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DD: Are there any challenges?<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">AC: Always. With anything you love there's gonna be a lot of challenges and difficulties that try your persistence but the music helps you get through.</span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><br />
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DD: You have some BIG NAMED artists featured on your music (Brandy in particular, “Second Thought” is one of my favorite songs), how was it to work with<br />
them?<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">AC: I'm just honored and humbled to have my name placed next to there's. I'm just a big a fan as I am a supporter of all the artists on my Mixtape.</span><br />
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DD: Do you write/play your own material?<br />
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AC: Of course. Its my outlet, something I enjoy doing more than anything in the world.</span><br />
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DD: Do you miss being in a group setting?<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">AC: I'm always working with a group, my team works extremely hard helping push this brand to the forefront. I understand the importance of a team.</span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><br />
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DD: Who do you look up to in the music industry?<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /> <span style="color: blue;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">AC: Everyone who's becoming everything they dreamed. Everyone who'll push the envelope and stand alone to be the best.</span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><br />
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DD: What advice you would give to another upcoming artist trying to "make it"?<br />
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AC: Stay persistent, stay passionate and let God take care of the rest.</span><br />
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DD: What are your next steps?<br />
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AC: Getting to EVERY city, town, college and anywhere that supports my music. I wanna see my supporters.</span><br />
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DD: 5 years ago, could you have imagined the place that God has allowed you today?<br />
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AC: Never. I’m always on my toes and I try to stay prepared for anything. I’m truly blessed.</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Random Questions</i></b>:<br />
What is your favorite place to visit?<br />
<span style="color: blue;">- The Bathroom. It centers me. Lol</span><br />
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Blackberry vs. iPhone?<br />
<span style="color: blue;">- Are you serious? iPhone</span><br />
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What do you think about these gas prices? LOL<br />
<span style="color: blue;">- I’m thinking about getting a brand new Huffy "Mountain X-Treme" Series. It's so ridiculous out here.</span><br />
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What’s your favorite restaurant?<br />
<span style="color: blue;">- A quick one.</span><br />
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What is something you do that nobody knows or notices? (Ex. Count your steps, bite your nails, or have a collection of items)<br />
<span style="color: blue;">- If I told you then people would know, now wouldn't they?</span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Who Wants Seconds</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Leave a Comment Below</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-19118828069397940542011-03-27T23:28:00.002-04:002011-04-06T13:47:33.083-04:00Grammy University<div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvnexAivApz2ekJZ3ZMkHa51qKyhD7vtq24KRr_phNhvjGny2jxriboAA82LkivNlCw9pcLZHCwJWYFVk7LdTbCG9eTKOgoRAqXFamjgf1NnSNRLe4VRJWrmxRhInFsX0GZ1PQlU4ZrFe7/s1600/51st-grammys.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvnexAivApz2ekJZ3ZMkHa51qKyhD7vtq24KRr_phNhvjGny2jxriboAA82LkivNlCw9pcLZHCwJWYFVk7LdTbCG9eTKOgoRAqXFamjgf1NnSNRLe4VRJWrmxRhInFsX0GZ1PQlU4ZrFe7/s320/51st-grammys.jpg" width="320" /></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Being a part of Full Sail University, the school encourages students to dive into the creative arts. The past 2011 Grammy Awards spotlighted several Full Sail University Alumni that had been nominated on their works within the music industry. At the Grammy party, Grammy University had a table that included information about their association. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Grammy University is a offspring of the annual awards show that encompasses networking, educational programming, and performance opportunities for full-time college students. Any one who meets the scholarly requirements and are between the ages of 17-25 can join. Grammy University has twelve chapters across America. Cities and regions include:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpFirst" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpFirst" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;"><br />
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</span></div><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 25px;">·</span> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Atlanta<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpMiddle" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Chicago<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpMiddle" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Florida<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpMiddle" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Los Angeles<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpMiddle" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Memphis<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpMiddle" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Nashville<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpMiddle" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">New York<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpMiddle" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Pacific Northwest<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpMiddle" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Philadelphia<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpMiddle" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">San Francisco<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpMiddle" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Texas<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel2CxSpLast" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 19pt;">·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Washington D.C.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><br />
</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><br />
</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">These chapters are involved with their perspective local music industries including artists, record labels, and recording studios. This network helps the students to prepare for the real world and a career in today’s music industry. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">With the business plan that I am preparing for my Master’s Degree from Full Sail University, it would be wise to connect and engage in the different functions that the Grammy University offers. Becoming an independent artist and record label manager, partnering with Grammy University would allow me to network with individuals trying to break into the industry. Also, if my company created an event such as an open mic or concert is in a certain area, volunteers could be pulled from the network. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">The objective of this association is to help enhance individuals who have a strong interest in working in the music industry. There are three different membership lengths and charges:<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Although I have never been to a function of theirs, I look forward to involving myself with them in the future. On April 6, 2011, the Florida Chapter will be having a GRAMMY SHOWCASE. Over 300 members auditioned for the contest and six (6) finalist were chosen and will be showcased. The finalist will be competing for a valuable artist development package and granted the opportunity to perform in front of music industry leaders. This event will be held at The Social in Orlando, Florida.<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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</b></span></span></div>Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-54282002653555060192011-03-03T15:33:00.001-05:002011-04-13T12:58:36.452-04:00A Call To Men...<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 24pt;"><u>Pass the Plate</u>!</span></b><br />
<div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">This is a new section of The Dunlap Digest. Envision a family dinner with about 25 family members talking, eating, and enjoying each other’s company. But in the midst of the entire buzz you want more of macaroni & cheese (Yes, I am internally FAT), so you have to scream to the person at the end of the table, “PASS THE PLATE!”</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">March is the National Women’s Month. Growing up with 3 sisters, The Dunlap Digest had to make mention of the importance of women to our society. The Dunlap Digest is now giving you a taste of a plate of motivation and inspiration for both Men & Women. <o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNoteLevel1" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 24pt;"><u>Dig In</u>…</span></b></div></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">I ran across a motivational speech from <a href="http://www.ted.com/">TED</a>. The speaker Tony Porter sheds light on how placing expectations on young boys growth and development can limit both men and women in adulthood. I have never thought of the expectations in this way. Tony gives examples of how he allows his daughter to cry when there is a problem, but expects his son to act like a man and put his tears away. By not allowing his son to cope and express his feelings, the young boy now has to act within a “man box”. Another example is the roles that women are placed into such as cooking, cleaning, and being weak. With these expectations, Tony explains that women are in turn limited and become objects with less value. His views point to men abusing and mistreating women mentally or physically.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">This speech is very inspirational. It has allowed me to see how children are shaped into adults. The different ways we grow up makes us distinct in our adulthood. I want to invoke you to look back on different expectations that have been placed on you since childhood and how those expectations formed your adult views.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">I’d like to hear from the Women, Men, Parents, and Children:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">What did you think of the speech?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">What are some expectations you have from childhood?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpFirst" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Who Wants Seconds</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Leave a Comment Below<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div></span></b></div>Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-84785965676212947652011-02-16T17:35:00.002-05:002011-04-13T12:58:11.099-04:00Radio, The Way It’s Supposed to be… Bonnerfide!<div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">What’s on the Menu</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Times have truly changed from the 80’s & 90’s when I was a child. Gas is now up to $3.25, pay phones are nowhere to be found, the AOL dial-up noise is no longer necessary, and the radio is not limited to only AM/FM dials! Here’s a taste of one of the leading Internet Radio Stations! Dig in...</span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Appetizer</span></u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiwhGIGya3ckve6t4ZK8IOYeGPdLoxEbB4yqHb496OAunRJA7HUyfl5UKkePVJF8YQgMc1D-9y34_4KoeI4xkYnvjYkb-IDu24V69zSDmNhMf673wxnqgSVM1sGPx1ENsHzo4LsretvH5G/s1600/56985_1677182849829_1245228940_1875160_5884399_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiwhGIGya3ckve6t4ZK8IOYeGPdLoxEbB4yqHb496OAunRJA7HUyfl5UKkePVJF8YQgMc1D-9y34_4KoeI4xkYnvjYkb-IDu24V69zSDmNhMf673wxnqgSVM1sGPx1ENsHzo4LsretvH5G/s320/56985_1677182849829_1245228940_1875160_5884399_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Graduating valedictorian of his class at Virginia Union University, Gerard Bonner has indeed changed the way we listen to radio. With a background in Mathematics, he has a keen eye for entertainment and music. While in Undergrad he teamed up with three friends to create <a href="http://gospelflava.com/index.html">GospelFlava.com</a>. This website gives reviews on the newest music in the Gospel Industry and interviews some of the leading mainstream artists. Gerard spent 4 years on Rejoice 100.9 hosting an entertainment segment; he hosts The Gospel Beat (an entertainment segment that airs in Pittsburgh, PA and New Haven, CT) as well as Brother Live (a weekly radio talk show geared towards Christian men), and has launched his own photography company! Whew… He has a FULL plate! </span><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Entrée</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">:</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">The real meat and potatoes of this post is the work that he does on <a href="http://getbonnerfide.com/">BONNERFIDE RADIO</a>. This radio station cannot be found on your over the shoulder, tune dial, tape deck boom box. You will simply need internet access (who doesn’t anymore? It’s 2011! C’mon folks). Gerard spotlights both signed and emerging artists, as well as Gospel and Inspirational music; creating a fresh and new wave of radio. In addition listeners can participate in the LIVE broadcasts and chat with other listeners! There has been so much growth in the chat room that Bonnerfide Radio listeners have created their own group! The BRC (Bonnerfide Radio Crew) extends to over 47 states and 55 countries.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5QyDvZGU7rYUpaz08fnH9vjJYtDUoeb2oA73BQXfdTu4QTlbLLnNIGhj9LH2NbjnIr7GNeKd4SwUmGFxI_gKy-Xc5uhW8ZqoTs83Sn1m6eSUeLNk8pPJrD9niL-VgOfnKdr0ui-HAsAp7/s1600/168299_1850554264006_1245228940_2221203_8217537_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5QyDvZGU7rYUpaz08fnH9vjJYtDUoeb2oA73BQXfdTu4QTlbLLnNIGhj9LH2NbjnIr7GNeKd4SwUmGFxI_gKy-Xc5uhW8ZqoTs83Sn1m6eSUeLNk8pPJrD9niL-VgOfnKdr0ui-HAsAp7/s400/168299_1850554264006_1245228940_2221203_8217537_n.jpg" width="300" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Gerard has not only kept up with the forever changing trends, but he has created a movement! With the help of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BonnerfideRadio">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/bonnerfide">Twitter</a>, Bonnerfide Radio has reached over 55,000 visits and over 75,000 views to the site. In September of 2010, the station went 24/7 so you now can listen to great music ALL DAY no matter what time zone your in. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Dessert</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">If you’ve read my other two posts, then you will know that The Dunlap Digest loves the cost of $ FREE.99! Make sure to tune in to Bonnerfide Radio at 9 EST for your chance to participate in the LIVE Broadcasts and win CDs, merchandise, and get great tips on real life situations. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Who Wants Seconds</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Leave a Comment Below<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-78121022132556860042011-02-07T20:10:00.003-05:002011-02-08T07:46:36.339-05:00Kierra Sheard & BRL's LIVE Recording<div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">What’s on the Menu</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">She has been crowned the Princess of Gospel Music, and comes from an extensive family line of GREAT singers. You will need to grab a bib as you take a taste and listen to her musical gift. </span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Dig in…<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivgn27dSblqLjAu0fU-3O-cEZjqiRd0LyduQ-reeIFcF8_yyLJERSnJG6Y8_MRj6cuZLG1ZMqhTSjQdaUvW2hsTBY4BysHgLyDYXlHf1pY26gQOcewY-AH_wbECoEzuS1JkUwt74y0UzX6/s1600/KS_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivgn27dSblqLjAu0fU-3O-cEZjqiRd0LyduQ-reeIFcF8_yyLJERSnJG6Y8_MRj6cuZLG1ZMqhTSjQdaUvW2hsTBY4BysHgLyDYXlHf1pY26gQOcewY-AH_wbECoEzuS1JkUwt74y0UzX6/s320/KS_1280.jpg" width="320" /></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Appetizer</span></u></b><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">:</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Ranging from her Mother, younger brother, Aunts, Cousins, and Grandparents, the whole Moss/Clark/Sheard family is musically gifted. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kierra-Sheard/225745440576">Kierra Sheard</a> has been in the Gospel Music Industry almost since birth. We have all seen her grow up in the Church’s spotlight; which tends to shine brighter than any limelight, but that’s another post. Being from Michigan, I have a tad bit of favoritism towards her because she’s a Detroit Native.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Entrée</span></u></b><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">: <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Having a strong musical background, her voice brings forth power and conviction. Listening to her ability one can identify the true Gospel influence. She sings with such fervor that almost every song causes you to move physically, mentally, and emotionally. Kierra now has added actress to her accolades, and she has been featured in films such as <a href="http://www.preacherskidmovie.com/">The Preachers Kid</a> and <a href="http://www.blessedandcursedthemovie.com/">Blessed and Cursed</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLroUtc00y95Ktn-3ZODz_h9fJ7XqHUHH_KBcP8CP3DoECDqT10vdr4schDVtxHOJZGSECH_XzRjyFcJ5X-ikLMvxj25IAjSz8uDSI5Mhyov8U7kOmbcEZs6v2HBe8IKQYjbpH0RQFWsKD/s1600/1280x1024_wp_ki.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLroUtc00y95Ktn-3ZODz_h9fJ7XqHUHH_KBcP8CP3DoECDqT10vdr4schDVtxHOJZGSECH_XzRjyFcJ5X-ikLMvxj25IAjSz8uDSI5Mhyov8U7kOmbcEZs6v2HBe8IKQYjbpH0RQFWsKD/s320/1280x1024_wp_ki.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">With a total of five albums released, she is gearing up to record another CD. This time, it is something different for her; it is a LIVE recording with her choir Bold Right Life (BRL). Her younger brother J. Drew Sheard (JDS) is producing this project. The recording will take place at The Harold Washington Cultural Center in Chicago, IL, on February 28, 2011 at 7pm. So all of the Chi-Town steppers make sure you step out to this recording. I have high hopes of this project and new venture! Her team has done a great job of keeping her singles, appearances, and projects current and fresh.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Dessert</span></u></b><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Everyone enjoys something sweet, Right?! Here’s a sweet deal, the LIVE recording is $ FREE.99! You know The Dunlap Digest doesn’t mind paying that price. But just in case you want to get a good seat AND get the chance to meet Kierra Sheard, there is a $35 VIP Experience Package. The package also includes a pre-ordered copy of the album once it is released. Anyone have plans on attending?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;"><br />
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</o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><o:p>To purchase the VIP Experience Package contact Juan Kirkman:</o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><o:p>(312)545-4775 or info@juanandonlyevents.com</o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><o:p><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Who Wants Seconds</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Leave a Comment Below<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-88346524010471889072011-01-24T18:56:00.002-05:002011-01-28T10:47:21.214-05:00Love, Onitsha<div class="Section1" style="layout-grid: 18.0pt;"><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpFirst" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">What’s on the Menu</span></u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Who’s Hungry? Check out the menu and get ready to enjoy some great music! This artist will fill you up and entice you to come back for seconds. Dig in…<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Appetizer</span></u>:</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIvPmgzML4IRpk3hy1Wuv3zm1n3Ru0anynn0PIlQWqZ6xsdAR3XQsKcQDq6bJwe5mKZduD8TElb1o7ywNwYAb39ewkqqk39vYZPckCCbrQ0jFs0xihx5HVHjcqPNEOdBK-E13M4MxxAl0b/s1600/35593_465688323413_78272938413_5626544_7200664_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIvPmgzML4IRpk3hy1Wuv3zm1n3Ru0anynn0PIlQWqZ6xsdAR3XQsKcQDq6bJwe5mKZduD8TElb1o7ywNwYAb39ewkqqk39vYZPckCCbrQ0jFs0xihx5HVHjcqPNEOdBK-E13M4MxxAl0b/s320/35593_465688323413_78272938413_5626544_7200664_n.jpg" width="211" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><div style="text-align: left;">The sound of Gospel Music has changed tremendously. I remember growing up listening to my Walkman Cassette Player, playing songs I had recorded off the radio (both of those statements date me). Just as technology has changed, so has the sound of the typical church song. Foot stomping and hand clapping now has more rhythm and bump. According to <u>The Dunlap Digest</u>, an artist that has kept current with the changes and creating a whole new sound is none other than Onitsha. Who? You may ask.</div></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><div style="text-align: left;">If you have either one of her CDs, “Church Girl” or “Love, Onitsha” she makes it plain on how to pronounce her unique name on the first track of each album. This uniqueness only emulates her sound. Her vocal ability is hard to ignore. She is secure in her alto/tenor vocal range and has the ability to give you goose-bumps with her melodic harmonies. With the release of her second album, she takes a spin on some today’s most popular radio hits. Don’t be swayed by the familiar tune to mistaken the gospel charge that is present in her music. With songs like “Try Me” and “Holding Me Down” on the album, it is apparent whom she represents! Onitsha is more than an upcoming Gospel Artist, I believe that she is changing the sound and expectation that people place on religious music.</div><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">She has gained a vast following on Social Media Networks. Here is a link to her Twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/onitsha">@OniTshA</a> where she is a part of #teamfollowback (My tweeple know what that means). An anointed, humble, and warm person, I want you to support and get to know Onitsha!<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><u><span style="font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 22pt;">Dessert</span></u>:</div><div align="center" class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Like me, who doesn’t like the price $ FREE.99! If you have not heard this album, you don’t have to simply listen and sample it. Click here to download it for <a href="http://www.loveonitsha.com/">$ FREE.99</a>!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpFirst" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">I got the opportunity to ask Onitsha some questions (her responses in pink, that's how she responded to me LOL):<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">DD:</span></span> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">At what age did you begin singing? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">O:</span></span> </span></span><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">I started singing at the age of 4. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">DD:</span></span> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Growing up, what musical artist influenced you the most? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">O:</span></span> </span></span><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Well, I had a lot of musical influences growing up, but I learned most of what I know from my mom & dad. Other influences: Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Ray Charles, Daryl Coley, Michael Jackson and Angie & Debbie Winans. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">DD:</span></span> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Onitsha! I’m sure that many have really messed up your 1st name (LOL) but you have made it clear in song how you pronounce it and your nickname. What are some of the ways people have misspelled or mispronounced your name? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">O:</span></span> </span></span><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Oh wow! I've gotten some of everything. Ontishia, Ont-sha, Osheena, O'Neil.....everything wrong! LOL! <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">DD:</span></span> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">5 years ago, could you have imagined the place that God has allowed you today? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">O:</span></span> </span></span><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Well, five years ago, I was in a different place musically. I was signed to a major label and had a shelved record, but I knew that God would come through for me and eventually that record was released. I am no longer with a label, but I was recently able to produce and release an inspirational mixtape that I am very happy with. :-) <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">DD:</span></span> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">I remember turning on television and seeing you singing backgrounds for major artists and even the world TV hit American Idol! Can you name some artists that you have shared the stage with? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">O:</span></span> </span></span><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Let's see...Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, Whitney Houston, Brandy, Kelly Clarkson, & Carrie Underwood. I am also a background vocalist on the new FOX show GLEE. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">DD:</span></span> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">As a singer myself, I LOVE singing backgrounds! What are your thoughts on any differences between taking the lead and backgrounds? Which has more musical fun? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">O:</span></span> </span></span><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Background singing is definitely a hard job, but there is not as much pressure to be perfect when you're in the background. You can't sound a mess, but you can get away with a little bit of here and there. LoL. I enjoy both, but I know it's all eyes on me when I hit the stage to do my own thing.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">DD:</span></span> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Would you consider yourself a songwriter? Is it something that you enjoy? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">O:</span></span> </span></span><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Yes, I am a songwriter. I write or co-write most of my material. And I love it! <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">DD:</span></span> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Do you limit your vocal abilities to one genre of music? What are your thoughts on artists being open to singing all types of music? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">O:</span></span> </span></span><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">No I don't limit myself. I've been fortunate enough to work with all types of artist from gospel to pop to country, so I've sang some of everything. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">DD:</span></span> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">You have a new Mixtape released! “Love, Onitsha” A listener can hear some popular guest appearances and some of their favorite radio hits with a new gospel spin. How was the process of creating and writing this Mixtape? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGOLu-7Aw-WQ0z6cXBVPZO738MtlYit0QfRu3M7j-oLCRWIXSi_Xct_FrdbKjSxQ92PXIY8kqhFp1KiuajMPWlSlvk7cG771qvFvWE2rV53x8BjK6-GRMkLZSDK1UoYW4T_ye1yyiKNk_4/s1600/35210_399199608413_78272938413_4388924_6501371_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGOLu-7Aw-WQ0z6cXBVPZO738MtlYit0QfRu3M7j-oLCRWIXSi_Xct_FrdbKjSxQ92PXIY8kqhFp1KiuajMPWlSlvk7cG771qvFvWE2rV53x8BjK6-GRMkLZSDK1UoYW4T_ye1yyiKNk_4/s320/35210_399199608413_78272938413_4388924_6501371_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">O:</span></span> </span></span><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Stressful..lol. Just kidding. I just woke up one morning and decided to do an inspirational mixtape. I wanted to release on Thanksgiving, so that only gave me 3 and a half weeks. It took a lot of hard work..early mornings and late night, but it was worth it. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">DD:</span></span> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Describe working with the likes of Drizzy Drake and Amber Riley from Glee and other guest appearances on the Mixtape. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">O:</span></span> </span></span><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">It was phenomenal working with everyone. We're all friends and I was honored that they said yes. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">DD:</span></span> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">I would have to say that my favorite song would be “He Is” from the 1st album entitled “Church Girl”. What is your favorite song that you have released? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">O:</span></span> </span></span><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Thank you. I guess as time goes on my favorites change up. Right now, I really like "Try Me", but my all time fave would have to be "This One". I still get tons of messages about how that song has helped so many people get through their "This One". :-) <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: none; tab-stops: .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;"><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Random Questions:<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">DD:</span></span> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">What is your favorite cereal of all times? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">O:</span></span> </span></span><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Pops and/or Cinammon Toast Crunch <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">DD:</span></span> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Where would your dream vacation be? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">O:</span></span> </span></span><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Onitsha, Nigeria. :-) <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">DD:</span></span> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">Blackberry vs. iPhone? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">O:</span></span> </span></span><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">LOL...I think you already know, but BLACKBERRY. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">DD:</span></span> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">What was the last movie you went to see? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">O:</span></span> </span></span><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">True Grit..Loved it! I'm a super movie buff. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">DD:</span></span> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">What is something you do that nobody knows or notices? (Ex. Count your steps, bite your nails, or have a shoe collection) <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 19pt;"><span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 25px;">O:</span></span> </span></span><span style="color: #b52093; font-family: 'Footlight MT Light'; font-size: 19pt;">I eat ice everyday and I have a favorite type. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b52093;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b52093;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 29px;"><u>Want Seconds</u>?</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b52093;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Jazz LET'; font-size: 29px;">Leave a Comment!</span></span></div></span>Sean L. Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793005755729877573noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504113088141274409.post-86973834615427868972011-01-12T11:42:00.000-05:002011-01-20T19:10:24.422-05:00Introduction<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Welcome to The Dunlap Digest! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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