Google's VR video series "The Female Planet"

 Google's VR video series "The Female Planet" 

This young girl is 22 years old, MIT grad, working at Boeing on the project to send humans to Mars. 

True #blackexcellence for #blackhistorymonth.

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https://youtu.be/wrtFLhwu168

NOTE: enjoy this 360-degree video even more by using a VR viewer!

Episode description

In the virtual reality series "The Female Planet," watch the story of Tiera Fletcher, a Boeing aerospace engineer designing the rocket to launch humankind to the moon and on to Mars.  Get a 360 degree look into Tiera's career, the groundbreaking work she's doing with NASA and Boeing, and how she's leading the "Mars generation."

About "The Female Planet" Series

Blog post from 10/11/17

“The Female Planet” is a VR video series from Google and Surround Vision that captures the daily lives of amazing female role models around the world. “The Female Planet” delves into the personal and professional experiences of five extraordinary women with careers spanning technology, science, sports, and the arts. Follow in their footsteps as they take you through their day-to-day routines. You’ll see inside their workplaces, hear firsthand why they chose the paths they’re on now, and get to know what pushed them to keep moving forward.  

About Tiera Fletcher

Born and raised in a small town near Atlanta, Georgia, Tiera Fletcher (Guinn) has had a passion for aerospace engineering since the tender age of eleven. Before then, she had aspirations of being a scientist, inventor, architect, mathematician, and many other careers within the field of STEM. It was not until she became introduced to the field of aerospace engineering that she realized her true dream. At 22, Tiera is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s of Science in Aerospace Engineering and currently serves as a Structural Analysis Engineer at The Boeing Company in Huntsville, AL where she's specifically working on NASA’s Space Launch System (the rocket NASA plans to send to Mars). She has a strong interest in helping upcoming generations to realize and achieve their dreams. Tiera enjoys speaking to youth to not only encourage them to become more involved in STEM, but to reach their goals in any field they wish to pursue.

Don't Ask a Dinosaur

Press Release:

On Sale April 2018 Don't Ask a Dinosaur Written by Deborah Bruss & Matt Forrest Esenwine Illustrated by Louie Chin Written in a masterfully-executed rhyme, the book presents a cavalcade of lesser-known dinos and pairs their odd characteristics with little tasks that are hilariously impossible because of those features. "Don't ask Deinocheirus to set the forks and spoons," because his hands were enormous, "Therizinosaurus cannot blow up balloons," because he had very long claws. In the end they find the one thing everyone can help do is to blow out the candles on the cake...but will it create yet another mess? Deborah Bruss didn’t discover her passion for writing until she had read thousands of pages out loud to her own children, and wrote a story for her young son who was obsessed with wolves. She is the author of Book! Book! Book! (Scholastic, 2001), Big Box for Ben (Star Bright, 2011), a contributing author to the non-fiction series, America’s Notable Women, and the upcoming Good Morning, Snowplow! When Deborah couldn’t sell her story titled, Don’t Ask a Porcupine, she invited dinosaurs and a poet/friend to join in the mayhem. Thus, Don’t Ask a Dinosaur was born. Deborah lives in Concord, New Hampshire with her family and a squirrel-chasing rescue dog, and loves spending time with her grandchildren.   Matt Forrest Esenwine’s children’s poetry can be found in numerous anthologies including J. Patrick Lewis’ The National Geographic Book of Nature Poetry (National Geographic Children’s Books, 2015), Kenn Nesbitt’s One Minute till Bedtime (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2016), and Lee Bennett Hopkins’ School People (Boyds Mills Press, 2018), as well as Highlights for Kids magazine. Meanwhile, his debut picture book, Flashlight Night (Boyds Mills Press, 2017), received critical praise across the country and was selected by the New York Public Library as one of the Best Picture Books for Kids of 2017. Born just outside of Baltimore, MD, Matt lives in Warner, New Hampshire with his wife and kids. Louie Chin was born in New York City. His comics and illustrations have appeared in a variety of publications and projects, including The New York Times, Boston Globe, and Nike. Louie is especially happy to illustrate this book, since he spent hours reading the dinosaur edition ofChildcraft as a kid, being fascinated, yet scared learning about them. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York. Prehistoric Creatures / Birthdays / Ages 3-13 Hardcover, 10-3/10 x 10-2/5 inches, 32 pages ISBN: 978-1-57687-841-5, $17.99 US/CAN High-res scans to your specification are available upon request; scanning from the book or lifting images from the mechanical file are strictly prohibited. Mandatory credit line: From Don't Ask a Dinosaur by Deborah Bruss & Matt Forrest Esenwine with illustrations by Louie Chin, published by POW! Kids Books.

Chatting with Rickey Smiley Show's Cast

Rickey Smiley, Brandon Smiley his son, The Brat, Roger Bob executive producer.  

 Lamar Chase, TV One Production
Roger Bob, talks about season 4 bigger better and bolder.  Expanded cabinet members Gary and Ed lover helping Rickey go thru the dating scene, directing on a game show, close friend that is diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and how he deals with that.

Craig and DeEssence not in school have to move back in with her dad from Miami, dating the Brat's artist and how she is dealing with growing up,
Brandon into comedy
craig dating and going to college

Brat always got something going on, going back to prison and giving back
Gary infatuated with BEyonce' pregnant
added Ed Lover to the cast
bigger and better this year
so many story lines this season
]comedy and drama

Ricky talked about Craig graduating HS the kids growing into young adults
Love and hate with the morning show
a lot of funny stuff
really good content
teachable moments
he is truly excited and thanks bobcat films
and TV one for the opportunity

Ricky,  One thing that stand out -- daddy81 and -granddaddy 91 and in a cadillac going to Golden Corral with them acting like lamont and fred sanford funny and natural classic best scene to him

Lamar, with TVone what do you think the audience will relate too
RIcky 2 families the radio and home family, real teachable moments, bumps and bruises with family and how the adjust and how they grow up, how Ricky adjust to that.

The Brat------ hilarious saw a side that she was unfamiliar with, talk about what we will see from her this season.
The incarceration,---when she was in prision she did a talent show, they got to express them selves different, she gets to go back  you can;t get to visit if you are a convicted felon been out since 2011 and she got to go back the sleeping conditions, talking to the women, saw someone that was locked up with her and had gotten locked up again and she talked the this person to see why she got locked up again.
What helped you transition and get back to yourself after your transition;  my fans wrote me letters, family came to see her every week, when you have a purpose you have to be motivated

Brandon---- you and your siblings have been the staples in this series, how do you think you have grown during this time on the series
A blessing being on this show with my dad and little brothers, people come up to him on the street and say they understand and know what he is going thru and are inspired by him and all the things he is going thru on the this is real life  They are not they same people as they were in the first season its like therapy to them and they needed and brought the family closer together, real things they are going thru that people can learn from their family.

why is family so important right now--- from the point of view conversations about life, at the end of the day you need a foundation that everyone needs.
Ricky
Good positive show that you can watch with kids or grand kids they put a lot of hard work into the show, more positive things

@tvone @rickeysmileyforreal

The Brat, amaxing family show, in and out of family music business, see they are real people and relateable one big family go thru situations encourage everyone to watch the show, laugh cry
experience the resolve

Tippur

Tippur oh Tippur!

Have you heard of the Tippur?
Well if you haven't you need to get you one or two?  Tippur is the new Nail Polish holder that can be your best friend.  Tippur holds your polish in place and even when the bottle is almost empty the Tippur tips the bottle so you can get to the bottom of the bottle with no problems.  I had my granddaughters and they love to get their nails polished, so I brought out the Tippur bottle holder and had a ball with it, holding the bottle and me polishing their nails and they watched me with out having to hold the bottle for me. These girls are always watching me getting my nails done so they want to copy all that I do. When my back was turned of course they were trying to polish their own nails.   Love love love this invention.  Get the Tippur 

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Demetria McKinney Album Release

Press Release

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DEMETRIA MCKINNEY RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM “OFFICIALLY YOURS”; HIT SINGLE "EASY" IS TOP 5 AT URBAN AC RADIO

DEMETRIA SET TO STAR IN MARIO VAN PEEBLES' TV SERIES, "SUPERSTITION," PREMIERING ON THE SYFY NETWORK OCT. 20

(ATLANTA, GA) - October 10th, 2017 - Demetria McKinney released her long-awaited debut album “Officially Yours” on Friday, October 6^th via eOne Music. The highly anticipated album is available on all major music streaming services and in Best Buy stores. The album features the Billboard top 5 single singles "Easy," and the stand out track "No No No," and "Happy."  Officially Yourswas executive-produced by award-winning artist, producer and personality Kandi Burruss, Demetria McKinney and Roger Bobb.  McKinney is set to star in actor/director Mario Van Peebles' TV series Superstition, premiering on the Syfy Network Friday, October 20th.

In celebration of her new album, Demetria McKinney, held an exclusive album release celebration at REVEL in Midtown, Atlanta. Cast-members from BOUNCE’s “Saints & Sinners” and SyFy’s “Superstition” were in attendance to help celebrate their co-star. Watch the music video for Demetria McKinney’s “HAPPY” here: https://youtu.be/UfOr-pEvmfU; Watch the music video for Demetria McKinney’s “EASY” here: https://youtu.be/ouZuTPd5ei8.

Download Photos: http://smarturl.it/DemetriaMcKinney1007

Photo Credit: Just4LovePhotos; Ace Photos

National School Lunch Week is here

Did you know that National School Lunch Week is this week?  Well I didn't but I hear so many horror stories from my grands and nephew about school lunch not being good.  I remember when I was in school I couldn't wait to get to the cafeteria to get my lunch so I am wondering what is the difference now and 34 years ago in the cafeteria?  Are your kids not liking their school lunches?  Are they coming home hungry and complaining to you about the lunch wasn't good?  We need to find out what is going on in the Lunch Room. 

Well here are some ideas of some lunch items that the kids can take to make it thru their day.

National School Lunch Week is next week (October 9-13)! An important time of the day to nourish and fuel young minds, lunchtime is crucial. As important, however, is what parents pack to set their kids up for success.

Would love to work with you to help celebrate National School Lunch Week with key lunchbox essentials that both kids and parents will love. Please find a list of clients that could be a great fit for a roundup or comprehensive giveaway, below. Feel free to get in touch if you are interested!

Cheers,
Carolina

According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, "Being dehydrated by just 2% impairs performance in tasks that require attention, psycho-motor, and immediate memory skills, as well as assessment of the subjective state." As the only zero-calorie, sugar-free and preservative-free children's beverage on the market, AquaBallis ideal for ensuring that school-aged children are motivated to drink water throughout the day. Kids will stay hydrated with the naturally flavored, sugar free water that comes in four fruity flavors (Fruit Punch, Grape, Strawberry Lemonade and Berry Frost) and features fan favorite characters from Disney's "Frozen", Disney Princesses, Marvel's "Avengers," and Disney Classic Characters.

NEW Welch's Fruit Rolls deliver the same quality consumers love in Welch's Fruit Snacks, in a new, irresistibly fun format. Featuring fruit as its first ingredient and made with natural flavors and colors from natural sources, the Fruit Rolls are gluten free, preservative free, feature 100% DV of Vitamin C and are a good source of Vitamins A & E. Available in three mouthwatering flavors: Berry, Tropical Punch, and White Grape Strawberry. (6ct box with 0.75oz roll / $2.99)

Go Organically Fruit Snacks are a tasty, on-the-go USDA-certified organic fruit snack made with real fruit. Even better, these fruit snacks are gluten-free, contain 100% DV Vitamin C, GMO Free and contain no preservatives, offering families a delicious and authentic snack. (8-Count Boxes with 0.8oz. Pouches / $3.99)

Carolina Navarro

Tasha Cobbs Leonard New Album Heart Passion Pursuit

Tasha Cobbs Leonard Album Release!

Friday night in Decatur, Georgia at Dream Center Church where William Murphy is the Bishop, was a packed house, the line was up the Church's drive way to see Tasha Cobbs Leonard debut her new Album called Leonard #HeartPassionPursuit.  Tasha and friends rocked the house the Church floors and all the other night, she put 100 praises on it and and staying at his feet Tasha and Kierra Sheard  have anoited voices from God and they gave it to the congragation, everyone could feel Gods presence and his anointing. I dont think there was a dry eye in the building and everyone was on their feet the entire night, I even heard a lady speaking in tongue, and I my self had to get my praise dance on.
Tasha is a powerhouse and her album is phenomenal.
There were a lot of people in the house of the Lord to help Tasha celebrate, Pastor John Gray and his wife of @OWN came from Texas, Pastor Kim from Fayetteville, Phaedra Parks from House Wive of Atlanta, Bishop Morton and many more were in attendance.
 If you haven't heard or purchased this album please do, you will truly be Blessed. If you love praise and worship.
Congratulations Tasha Cobbs Leonard on a Blessed project.



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