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#myATLchat: 5 Years Later Hurricane Katrina Evacuee Opens New Venture “LICQUID!” in Atlanta’s Historic Castleberry Hill

August 27, 2010

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Seeing is Believing — At post time, Jayda Cabbell, was working with electricians and plumbers, putting the finishing touches on her new venture.  Cabbell is getting ready for the grand opening of “LICQUID,” Atlanta’s newest Venue with Internet lounge, corporate meetings, showers, small receptions and more.  For the Katrina evacuee, the opening comes five years and on the anniversary weekend of Hurricane Katrine.Busy as a business before her grand opening, Jayda (@JaydaCabbell) put down her blue prints to chat with DryerBuzz for a live twinterview during #myATLchat.  LICQUID will officially open with Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Ceremony Sunday, August 29, 2010 5:00p.m. – 9:00p.m., 294 Walker Street,in Atlanta’s Historic Castleberry Hill.

Follow the buzz with #myATLchat live twitterview with @JaydaCabbell – transcript below:

DryerBuzz:        Hurricane Katrina evacuee embarks on a new venture in Atlanta, ?LICQUID!? in Castleberry Hill #theBuzz at 2PM with #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       Atlanta’s new Internet Lounge serves as constant fundraiser campaign for BITS Foundation @THEBITSONLINE www.theBITSonline.org #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       LICQUID! Grand Opening Sun Aug 29th ATL – see how @JaydaCabbell plans to give back with #myATLchat today 2PM http://twt.mx/R8LT
DryerBuzz:       5 Years Later..Hurricane Katrina Evacuee Opens ?LICQUID!? in Atlanta?s Historic Castleberry Hill www.licquid.com #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       RT @myATLchat Retweeting “News & Chews” during #myATLchat – look for twitterview @ 2PM hosted by @DryerBuzz
DryerBuzz:       When the man behind the brand is a woman – she’s Fun, Loving, Caring, Giving, Just a ball of Joy! – meet @JaydaCabbell #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       @JaydaCabbell are you excited about your grand opening this weekend? #myATLchat
JaydaCabbell:   @DryerBuzz that’s a sweet introduction thanks!! #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       @JaydaCabbell welcome to the chat – we’re excited for you – tell us what’s up with Licquid this weekend #myATLchat
JaydaCabbell:   @DryerBuzz I’m so excited we’re openig a internet lounge to benefit BITS & event facility #myATLchat
JaydaCabbell:   @DryerBuzz we’re hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony & grand opening lots of taste samples #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       @JaydaCabbell How did you decide on an internet lounge as your new venture? #myATLchat
JaydaCabbell:   @DryerBuzz The main reason, I love people, 2nd I love love coffee & I’m an internet junkie! It just made perfect sense..#myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       @JaydaCabbell with anniversary of hurricane katrina, tell us just a bit of how you came to stay in Atlanta if you don’t mind #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       @JaydaCabbell is opening event facility in Castleberry with internet lounge, Corporate Meetings, Showers, Small Receptions #myATLchat
JaydaCabbell:   @DryerBuzz Sure, Originally I went to Detroit I knew I wasn’t staying there,so I prayed on it and landed it Atl in route to Texas #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       @JaydaCabbell so has ATL won you over Texas? #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       @JaydaCabbell you have a plan to give back with this new venture – tell us how Licquid relates to @@THEBITSONLINE #myAtLchat
JaydaCabbell:   @DryerBuzz Yes thanks to Ms.Barbara @ the Downtown Wyndham! All the rooms were full and she shoved me in there! #myATLchat
JaydaCabbell:   @DryerBuzz The program I’m excited about is KIC Kids in Charge A brunch ran by kids bi-weekly #myATLchat
JaydaCabbell:   @DryerBuzz from selecting & picking performances for the brunch to payroll & business plans! I’m so excited 4 them! #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       @JaydaCabbell with the KIC brunches http://www.licquid.com/ – is this open to the public to support the youth? #myATLchat
JaydaCabbell:   @DryerBuzz We also have Book Worm – Storytelling for kids 2-5 yrs bringing back the essence of storytelling #myATLchat
JaydaCabbell:   @DryerBuzz Yes the public can come enjoy good food, music and service for $5.00 a person… Can’t beat that in this economy #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       @JaydaCabbell what’s the location and grand opening times for Licquid #myATLchat
JaydaCabbell:   @DryerBuzz The interactive book clubs benefits drama college majors. They read the book of the month and put on a play monthly #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       @JaydaCabbell the community is going to love Licquid – why is giving back so important #myATLchat
JaydaCabbell:   @DryerBuzz The event is Sunday, the 29th 5pm – 9pm ribbon cutting @ 7pm We’re also collecting school supplies for kids in need #myATLchat
JaydaCabbell:   @DryerBuzz You don’t know the half of it! I’ve been meeting my neighbors & hit’n it off great w/them. This area means a lot to me #myATLchat
JaydaCabbell:   @DryerBuzz it’s the area I started giving back.. so I’m excited to do more!! I get a high off giving.. it’s what I live for! #myATLchat
JaydaCabbell:   @DryerBuzz I love who I am today and the mission.. I grew up after Katrina #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       RT @JaydaCabbell: @DryerBuzz I love who I am today and the mission.. I grew up after Katrina #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       RT @JaydaCabbell: @DryerBuzz The event is Sunday, the 29th 5pm – 9pm ribbon cutting @ 7pm We’re also collecting school supplies for kids in
need #myATLchat
JaydaCabbell:   @DryerBuzz You can’t help but to reminding of NOLA when you meet me.. I’m a walking Mardi Gras *~*.but when you think of LICQUID! #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       RT @JaydaCabbell: @DryerBuzz You can’t help but to reminding of NOLA when you meet me.. I’m a walking Mardi Gras *~*.but when you think of LICQUID! #myATLchat
JaydaCabbell:   @DryerBuzz cont.. it will remind you of a treasure box, when you open it it’s full of surprises and great gifts!! #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       @JaydaCabbell we’re excited with you – what ATL do to support you, Licquid and @THEBITSONLINE #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       @JaydaCabbell we’re excited with you – what *can* ATL do to support you, Licquid and @THEBITSONLINE #myATLchat
JaydaCabbell:   @DryerBuzz Spreading the word is always a great form of support! Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday as well! Ton’s of fun! #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       5 Years Later Hurricane Katrina Evacuee’s New Venture, ?LICQUID!? opens in Atl?s Historic Castleberry Hill – follow @JaydaCabbell #myAtLchat
DryerBuzz:       RT @JaydaCabbell: @DryerBuzz Spreading the word is always a great form of support! Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday as well! Ton’s of fun! #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       @JaydaCabbell we’ll let you get back to preparing for the grand opening. We’ll be there to get the buzz behind the buzz #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       @JaydaCabbell keep us posted with tweets and pics if you can. thanks again for the chat #myATLchat
JaydaCabbell:   @DryerBuzz Thank you so much! Years to come I’ll remember LICQUID!’s 1st interview! U guys r the best! #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       RT @JaydaCabbell: @DryerBuzz Thank you so much! Years to come I’ll remember LICQUID!’s 1st interview! U guys r the best! #myATLchat
DryerBuzz:       @JaydaCabbell Congratulations – until we tweet again – much success #myATLchat
JaydaCabbell:   @DryerBuzz Thanks!! will do!! #myATLchat
More Buzz: The Internet Lounge serves as a constant fundraiser campaign for the BITS Foundation www.theBITSonline.org LICQUID!’s excited to introduce three programs under it’s roof: KIC- Kids in Charge, a bi-weekly brunch ran by kids ages 8-16, sponsored from local restaurants and caterers, BOOK WORM-a Storytelling literacy program for children ages 2-5, and LIBC – LICQUID! Interactive Book Club, 30 minute stage plays interpreted from the book of the month.
You can follow the buzz around Atlanta Wednesdays and Fridays Noon to 2PM for “News & Chews” a lunch time chat on twitter. Tag and follow #myATLchat.  Watch for live twinterviews (twitter interviews) conducted by @DryerBuzz to get the buzz behind the buzz.
Seeing is Believing — www.DryerBuzz.com — Combing the headlines. Changing the way we look . . . at life.

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Twitter me This: #myATLchat with Arrested Development’s JJBOOGIE and Tasha LaRae | Follow the Buzz | DryerBuzz.com

August 25, 2010

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Follow the tag to catch the buzz you missed with #myATLchat, a hyperlocal twitter chat from DryerBuzz.com and myATLevents.  With one tag, follow the buzz around Atlanta Wednesdays from Noon to 2PM to start living Atlanta style this fall.

Joining us for week 2 were members from Atlanta’s own Arrested Development — JJBOOGIE @therealjjboogie and Tasha LaRae @tashalarae.  Excited about the band’s “homecoming” as JJBoogie describes their return, we got the buzz behind the buzz on their upcoming shows and what it takes to keep the group together.

Follow the buzz: http://wthashtag.com/Myatlchat — full transcript.  Excerpt below:

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DryerBuzz: Today’s twitter obsession brought to you by #myATLchat – Tag and Follow the Buzz around Atlanta ATL Wed live noon to 2PM #myATLchat

DryerBuzz: it’s time for #myATLchat (Wednesdays Noon to 2PM) – follow the buzz around Atlanta – tag follow #myATLchat

myATLevents: RT @DryerBuzz it’s time for #myATLchat (Wednesdays Noon to 2PM) – follow the buzz around Atlanta – tag follow #myATLchat

DryerBuzz: welcomes @tashalarae @therealjjboogie of @arresteddevlpmt to #myATLchat – catch them 2morrow @ Chastain w/Tears 4 Fears

DryerBuzz: RT @ABCPublicity If you missed @arresteddevlpmt LIVE this morning on FOX 5 @GoodDayXtra – Check it here: http://alturl.com/t5w2o

#myATLchat

 myATLevents: RT @ABCPublicity If you missed @arresteddevlpmt LIVE this morning on FOX 5 @GoodDayXtra – Check it here: http://alturl.com/t5w2o #myATLchat

therealjjboogie: RT @DryerBuzz: welcomes @tashalarae @therealjjboogie of @arresteddevlpmt to #myATLchat – catch them 2morrow @ Chastain w/Tears 4 Fears

DryerBuzz: RT @myATLevents @therealjjboogie how does it feel 2be back – ATL is hyped to feel music and love again from @ArrestedDevlpmt #myATLchat

therealjjboogie: @DryerBuzz Feels awesome! Especially in your hometown where you grew up! #myATLchat

myATLevents: chatting with @tashalarae & @therealjjboogie @ArrestedDevlpmt #myATLchat

quinstarr: RT @ABCPublicity: #MyATLChat has @tashalarae & @therealjjboogie of @arresteddevlpmt answering Questions right now via @dryerbuzz

DryerBuzz: @therealjjboogie @tashalarae seems like real music is trying to find its way back to heart of the industry agree? #myATLchat

DryerBuzz: but @ArrestedDevlpmt came with the truth and stuck with the truth and now the group is a legend @therealjjboogie @tashalarae #myATLchat

therealjjboogie: @DryerBuzz Yep! Music with substance….nothing superficial or cookie cutter here! #myATLchat

DryerBuzz: does it feel like a reunion? @tashalarae & @therealjjboogie @ArrestedDevlpmt #myATLchat

therealjjboogie: @DryerBuzz Not necessarily a reunion but more like a homecoming! #myATLchat

myATLevents: RT @therealjjboogie @DryerBuzz Not necessarily a reunion but more like a homecoming! #myATLchat

DryerBuzz: today you were @GoodDayXtra – tell us about tomorrow’s show @tashalarae & @therealjjboogie @ArrestedDevlpmt #myATLchat

therealjjboogie: @DryerBuzz Chastain show will be high energy!!! Brand new slammin material from new album: buy here http://tinyurl.com/26jlpnc #myatlchat

myATLevents: @therealjjboogie tell us about some of the other cuts – as the Guitarist for Arrested Development – what’s your favorite #myATLchat

myATLevents: RT @therealjjboogie Chastain show will be high energy!!! Brand new slammin material from new album: buy here http://twt.mx/R8Hd #myatlchat

Tashalarae: @DryerBuzz We open 4 Tears For Fears @ Chastain Park! Really looking ofrward to it. #myatlchat

therealjjboogie: @myATLevents Any Tree But That a fav for me! SUPERFUNKY and ridiculously polyrhythmic!!! #myatlchat

DryerBuzz: RT @Tashalarae @DryerBuzz We open 4 Tears For Fears @ Chastain Park! Really looking ofrward to it. #myatlchat

myATLevents: RT @therealjjboogie @myATLevents Any Tree But That a fav for me! SUPERFUNKY and ridiculously polyrhythmic!!! #myatlchat

therealjjboogie: @myATLevents Too Much Woman For Ya Infectious HEADBOPPING beat with oldschool funky organ and blues guitar riffs! #myatlchat OH YEAH BABY!!

DryerBuzz: @tashalarae & @therealjjboogie @ArrestedDevlpmt – say hellow to #bhamchat – they are checking out #myATLchat

therealjjboogie: @DryerBuzz WHAT UP #bhamchat!!! What it do? #myATLchat

DryerBuzz: @therealjjboogie @tashalarae I have my favorites – got site playing in the backgroup http://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/ #myAtLchat

DryerBuzz: let me ask – we haven’t seen groups in a while – what keeps a group 2gether @tashalarae & @therealjjboogie @ArrestedDevlpmt #myATLchat

therealjjboogie: @DryerBuzz Love for the music and love for each other….throw in a little humility and you got longevity! #myATLchat

DryerBuzz: @ArrestedDevlpmt on @gooddayxtra http://tweetphoto.com/41276705 #myATLchat

DryerBuzz: RT @therealjjboogie @DryerBuzz Love for the music and love for each other….throw in a little humility and you got longevity! #myATLchat

DryerBuzz: @therealjjboogie every band should save that tweet #myATLchat awesome chat

Tashalarae: @dryerbuzz i think understanding the group goals &making sure we R all on the same page is important in keeping a group together. #myatlchat

DryerBuzz: thanks for the chat – tell everyone where to get tix and we’ll be following @tashalarae & @therealjjboogie @ArrestedDevlpmt #myATLchat

therealjjboogie: @DryerBuzz Yes Its easy to lose sight of the basics when you get caught up in the whirlwind of the industry! Gotta stay grounded! #myATLchat

Tashalarae: @dyerbuzz Hey! Beautiful people #bhamchat #myatlchat

DryerBuzz: RT @therealjjboogie: @DryerBuzz Yes Its easy to lose sight of the basics when you get caught up in the whirlwind of the industry! Gotta stay grounded! #myATLchat

therealjjboogie: @DryerBuzz Get tickets to Chastain show Tears4Fears and ArrestedDevelopment here: http://tinyurl.com/396bm7c Livenation #myatlchat

therealjjboogie: @DryerBuzz THANK YOU for the chat! #myatlchat

DryerBuzz: RT @therealjjboogie: @DryerBuzz Get tickets to Chastain show Tears4Fears and ArrestedDevelopment here: http://tinyurl.com/396bm7c Livenation #myatlchat

myATLevents: RT @therealjjboogie Get tickets to Chastain show Tears4Fears and ArrestedDevelopment here: http://tinyurl.com/396bm7c Livenation #myatlchat

Tashalarae: @dryerbuzz thanks for the chat #myatlchat

DryerBuzz: special #ATL thanks to @therealjjboogie & @tashalarae of @ArrestedDevlpmt for kicking it with me on #myATLchat http://bit.ly/aB5jdN

therealjjboogie: @DryerBuzz Your welcome! One last thing! We hit the stage at 8pm sharp! Don’t be late! #myATLchat Until Next Time! #PEACE

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95.5 FM The BEAT is no longer; but not going away completely? | An open letter from WSB Radio | Atlanta

August 22, 2010

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Excerpt from An open letter from WSB Radio VP/Market Manager Dan Kearney: on 955thebeat.com

We evaluated the marketplace and made some difficult choices with regard to finding the best way to run our business operations while still meeting the needs of our listening audience and our valued advertisers. While The BEAT’s format was popular on the radio, we had to look for ways to running all of our businesses more efficiently and leveraging our most valuable asset in this highly competitive environment.

The decision to simulcast our 24-hour news/talk format will offer valuable news and talk radio content to a wider listening audience, while affording us the opportunity to continue our role as a strong, valued community leader.

The good news is… 95.5 FM The BEAT is not going away completely!

You can still listen to 95.5 FM The BEAT’s top rhythmic hits online at through our website at www.9555thebeat.com . Just click on “Listen Live.” And for those listeners who own HD radios, simply tune your HD radio to 97.1 HD2 to hear your favorite hits. and on HD Radio at 97.1 HD2. Just click on “Listen Live”.

Follow the buzz via An open letter from WSB Radio VP/Market Manager Dan Kearney: on 955thebeat.com.

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Arrested Development Meet & Greet At Moods Music Saturday, August 21, 2010 Atlanta In-Store Unplugged Performance | myATLevents

August 20, 2010

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The Buzz — One of Atlanta’s most significant architects of the music scene – Arrested Development are excited to share their new album, “Strong.” The group got back together in 2000 and have produced and released several albums yet was touring mainly overseas.  This in-store/meet and greet will be their first and Arrested Development is thrilled to perform some of their new songs ‘unplugged’ while being interviewed by Jodine of Jodine’s Corner.

Follow the buzz – Arrested Development | Twitter | Facebook

Meet & Greet Arrested Development In-Store for new album, “Strong”
Moods Music, 1131 Euclid Ave. NE,  Atlanta, GA  30307
Saturday, August 21, 2010  5pm – 7pm

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My Black is Beautiful LIVE Returns to Atlanta | Saturday, August 21, 2010 | Procter & Gamble

August 20, 2010

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Procter & Gamble’s My Black is Beautiful (MBIB) Live Experience will arrive in Atlanta this Saturday, August 21, 2010. The LIVE experience is a FREE, interactive event designed to spark conversations about black beauty amongst African American women and a nationally renowned team of celebrities and experts. The MBIB movement is designed to shed old negative stereotypes of African American women to augment the beauty and strength of the positive contributions they make in their community.

Details: Atlanta, GA
Saturday, August 21, 2010
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Event Location:
Cobb Galleria Center Hall A
2 Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, Georgia 30339

The Atlanta main event features free pampering services and discussions about beauty and healthy living. In addition to musical entertainment, provided by celebrity DJ MC Lyte, and dialogue sessions, the tour includes makeup consultations by a team of CoverGirl® Queen Collection beauty experts; mini-facials and skin analysis offering by Olay® Definity and full hair services and analysis by Pantene® Pro-V® Relaxed & Natural.

Follow the buzz via Procter & Gamble’s “My Black is Beautiful” LIVE Returns to Atlanta with New Features and a Major Announcement!

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They’re Home! Seeing is Believing – Troops Return to Ft. Benning, Georgia

August 20, 2010

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UnMasking Success: When the Man Behind the Brand is a Woman October 2010 – Call for Sponsors and Nominees

August 17, 2010

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Create Buzz with the Success Awards: Honoring Atlanta women living their brand and giving back

The Success Awards, coming this October, will recognize and celebrate women living their brand; sharing the torch (mentoring); and impacting community. We extend an invitation to partner with the Success Awards to create buzz this fall. The Success Awards by DryerBuzz.com is a perfect way to create viral buzz and celebrate a year of survival in a tough economy. To get the buzz behind the buzz, join DryerBuzz.com for a special invitation call:

The Success Awards Invitation Call
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 9:30 AM EDT
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Seeing is Believing — Atlanta women living their brand will come together to honor their peers with the esteem Success Awards — UnMasking Success: When the Man Behind the Brand is a Woman — October 27, 2010 8PM ET live & streaming from The Punchline, 280 Hilderbrand Drive, Atlanta, GA.

Part fun and part fundraiser, in observance of Domestic Violence Month, the event will in part support initiatives of Sisters of Today & Tomorrow (SOT) a non-profit organization producing community programs promoting self esteem, higher education, entrepreneurship, health and personal development.

Success Awards honorees will be announced in September as selected from business, radio, theatre, entertainment, community, and the daily headlines at DryerBuzz.com where Seeing is Believing and www is What Women Want.

In accepting the Success Award, each honoree will deliver words of motivation carried across the web from blog to blog via live stream. Honorees will also “share the torch,” with a recipient of their choosing who follows in their footsteps or assisted in their success along the way.

To learn more and secure a partnership, visit www.DryerBuzz.com/Success-Awards/Success-Partners/ or call 866-576-BUZZ (2899). Limited partnerships are available to provide for maximum brand visibility.

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DryerBuzz.com is a full service news site featuring blogs with multicultural, local and national headlines updated daily. Headlines are syndicated across the web with partner affiliates, media streams, and a daily e-news blast to subscribers. Online since 2002 at the dawning of social media and one of the first to buzz about Atlanta, DryerBuzz.com has maintained a brand of integrity and authority with a reputation for getting the story out NOW. Our business remains creating a buzz.

Did you know October is Women’s Small Business Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Diversity Awareness Month, the month of Halloween and DryerBuzz.com Editor’s birthday month. A perfect time for a perfect partnership.

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Gospel Artist Darwin Hobbs Pledges to Tackle Health with Fitness Expert Kenya Crooks Trainer to Jazze Pha and Comedian Rodney Perry

August 17, 2010

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ATLANTA - JUNE 22: Recording artist Darwin Hobbs attends his album release party at the Georgian Terrace Hotel - Livingston on June 22, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Ben Rose/Getty Images for Universal and iD Music Group)

The Buzz — Award-winning gospel artist Darwin Hobbs was recently hospitalized due to complications after what doctors believe was complications from his gastric bypass procedure.  Hobbs has now pledged to tackle his health the “right” way, enlisting Atlanta-based Celebrity Fitness Trainer Kenya Crooks to help him lose 200 pounds.

Already credited with helping Super Producer Jazze Pha lose 73 pounds in three months, and Comedian Rodney Perry (Co-host of BET’S The Mo’nique Show) lose 20 pounds in three short weeks, now Hobbs is following in their steps to weight lost.

“I’ve been praying and trusting that God would build a team around me who could help me achieve my weight loss goals,” says Hobbs, who has received rave reviews with his newest CD “Champion“.  “I’m super excited to be partnering with Kenya Crooks because I know he can help me conquer my biggest “giant.”

Jazze Pha attends the Grey Goose Summer Soiree at the St. Regis on July 1, 2010 in Atlanta, GA (Photo by Moses Robinson / Meet The Famous) Photo via Newscom

An accomplished personal trainer and weight loss expert, Crooks has made it his personal and professional mission to tackle the obesity epidemic from every community, but pays special attention to the African American community, affirming that “Death by fork is not an option.”  He not only offers one-on-one personal training sessions, but holds community workout sessions throughout metro Atlanta, and praises the weekly successes of all of his clients as though they were celebrities.  His methods combine a healthy eating plan with varied workout routines, which may also include structured team activities.

“I am determined to tackle this obesity epidemic that is literally killing our community,” says Crooks.  “I will start with the biggest stars (literally) in every industry and in time, I believe that everyone will adopt this new standard of living.”

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Prior to becoming a weight loss expert, Crooks was a record-breaking wide receiver as Clemson University and played arena football with the Carolina Rhinos.  He now dedicates his life and professional career to curing the obesity epidemic “one booty at a time.”

Follow the buzz via The Kenya Crooks Experience

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Southeast Region Annual MED Week Business Summit & Awards Dinner August 12 at AT&T & Georgia Power | Atlanta

August 11, 2010

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The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Southeast Regional Office, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, announced today it will hold its second annual Southeast Regional Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Business Summit Thursday, August 12 in Atlanta, GA. AT&T Georgia will be named Corporation of the Year during the 28th annual Med Week Awards dinner and banquet.

This year the two day conference has been replaced with a one day summit beginning with breakfast and panel discussions from 8 a.m until 12:30 p.m. at AT&T, 725 W. Peachtree St. N.E. and culminating with an awards dinner at 6 p.m. at Georgia Power, 241 Ralph McGill Blvd.

The event is designed to celebrate and recognize the outstanding achievements of minority entrepreneurs as well as individuals, organizations and corporations that have demonstrated leadership and commitment in advancing minority business enterprise.

Summit topics and themes to be discussed in concurrent strategy break out sessions are:
  • Strategies for Growth and Competitiveness in the Global Economy
  • Economic Growth Opportunities -the top ten global growth markets
  • Strategies For Succeeding Through Partnerships
  • Marketing Strategies for Continuous Viability: Tips on How To Market to A Changing Customer Base
  • Mergers and Acquisitions for Every Stage of Business: Prepare Now for the Future
“In this changing economy, minority firms need to change their way of doing business to continue to grow and be competitive in the global marketplace,” said MBDA’s Southeast Regional Director Patricia Hanes.

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PhotoBuzz: Usher’s New Look Foundation Holds First Annual World Leadership Awards | Atlanta

August 6, 2010

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PhotoBuzz: New Look Foundation’s First Annual World Leadership Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on August 6, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. Click photos to vew more and follow the buzz.

ATLANTA - AUGUST 06: Recording artist Ciara attends New Look Foundation's First Annual World Leadership Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on August 6, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images for Usher's New Look Foundation) ATLANTA - AUGUST 06: UNL Honoree: Global Youth Leader Award winning recording artist Justin Bieber attends New Look Foundation's First Annual World Leadership Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on August 6, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images for Usher's New Look Foundation)
ATLANTA - AUGUST 06: Usher, Founder of Usher's New Look and Shawn Wilson, President of Usher's New Look Foundation attend the New Look Foundation's First Annual World Leadership Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on August 6, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images for Usher's New Look Foundation)

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