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Thanks for picking up another issue of Geechee One Magazine. This is one of the first collectors edition that we are doing in regards to not only culture but also health. This issue speaks on Cancer. Thanks to Ms. Winter non-profit organization CANCER SUCKS, you will see why she feels strongly about pushing cancer awareness to the masses. Cancer has is non-bias. It can affect anyone including men, women, and children. I hope you enjoy this issue and you can expect more. Felicia A. Rivers Publisher/CEO of GeeChee One Magazine

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I founded Toya E. Ent. Aug. of 2010. I went into promotional modeling by myself. I took a step out on fate, and haven't looked back yet. One of my motivational motto's I replay in my head daily is: "The sky's the limit." It keeps me to keep working hard towards my self set goals. I'm heavily involved in giving back, so once every few months, I hold a free one-week model training class, for youth ages 2-17 years of age. During the training, the youth are taught the basics of modeling, posture, do's and don'ts of modeling on the runway and behind the scenes. Any event that I do, if possible, I try to include my children in it as well. My children are very fond of the camera, and my daughter loves the runway. Also, they love to meet new people as well. Maintaining a happy relationship while being a businesswoman, isn't easy at all. But with a lot of Trust, understanding, and support from him, we make it work. As with my children, my spouse is heavily involved with my business. I love his opinion, and that he is secure with himself. Communication is the key to making any relationship work. Also, he loves to see me handling business. Toya E. is available for: Hosting, promoting any event, or to model in a video, fashion or a rip da runway show. Facebook @ BlueMajikmodel
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Ladies, we have all had a "Mr. Right" in our lives, but it rarely ends like on television -- with him declaring his undying love for us underneath the night sky in Paris. But even if you do get the guy, it does not guarantee him opening up to you or becoming emotionally available once the wedding is over. It's unfair to put all the blame on men, though; there are just as many emotionally unavailable women who want to remain focused on their careers, needs and wants, and cannot be bothered by giving any particular relationship their all. So what's the deal with emotionally unavailable people? Find out why some people are emotionally unavailable and how to deal with someone who has difficulty expressing emotions. Characteristics of an Emotionally Unavailable Person

werent bad enough, those who suffer from this inability also have to deal with a painful and ironic twist of fate: emotionally unavailable people usually want a connection the most, but are too afraid to establish one. Mister Blue, a dialetical behavioral therapist, believes that the core issue for emotionally unavailable people is intimacy, and the problem can usually be traced back to painful or problematic experiences with a family member. Being emotionally close with another person is synonymous to being smothered or losing themselves," Mister Blue said. "It's a way to avoid their ultimate fear of allowing someone in, allowing someone to get to know them - and then having that person reject them or abuse their trust.

Dont be fooled, however. Not all emotionally unavailable people are life-long bachelors or bacheloThe main characteristic that both men and women rettes. There are emotionally unavailable people share is their fear of being controlled, especially in who are in serious relationships or who are mara relationship setting. For men in particular, a ried. If you are the spouse of an emotionally unconsuming fear is losing themselves in a relation- available person or are dating one, chances are you ship. Those who are emotionally unavailable also often feel as if your needs and wants in the relationtend to fear and avoid intimacy and are incredibly ship are not being met. Those involved with emosensitive to the feeling of being "clung to" or contionally unavailable people routinely report feeling trolled by their romantic partner. Many assume that their love is one-sided and that they often exthat emotionally unavailable people choose to repress more affection, care and commitment than ject love or serious relationships because they want they receive. Some have even likened their partto remain single. Its rarely a choice; it's more like a ners apparent lack of care, love or concern to emodefense mechanism that is often subconscious. As if tional abuse because it makes them feel worthless. being unable to healthily connect in a relationship GeeChee One Magazine www.geecheeone.com Page 6

Why People are Attracted to Emotionally Unavailable Partners Why would any sane person stay in this type of relationship? Often, the spouse of an emotionally unavailable person has complicated emotional problems of his or her own. Their reasons vary, from having low selfesteem to childhood trauma that led them to believe they do not deserve good things in life. Courtney McDermid, a unofficial relationship expert in the Charlotte area, unofficially counsels couples regarding intimacy issues.

feeling unfulfilled and unloved. If youre married to an emotionally unavailable person, you should always consider marriage counseling before you make the final decision of separating or getting a divorce, McDermid said. "Ive seen marriage counseling be very beneficial to people with these kinds of problems.

In marriage counseling, when each person expresses his or her thoughts and feelings about the relationship in front of a trained professional whose job it is to remain objective, new light is shed on the problems in the marriage. The emotionally unavailable partner may feel more inclined to present his or her side in a way that The wives of emotionally unavailable men are very their partner can understand. Also, the person sufferpatient in the way they understand their spouse loves ing in the relationship because of their partners emothem, but he just has problems expressing it," McDertional unavailability can openly discuss the pain it mid said. "Though their patience is never enough to causes without the fear of being tuned out or dismissed. make the problem go away, partners in marriage need Oddly enough, it sometimes takes a professional sitto know they are loved and wanted and they need to ting there and witnessing the spouses frustration and hear it and feel it. pain for the emotionally unavailable partner to realize the kind of pain they are inflicting, Mister Blue said. It is difficult to tell when people are emotionally unavailable, especially when they are in their early to mid- The decision to continue the relationship is ultimately up to the person involved with the emotionally unavail20s. There are many young men or women who make able partner, but there comes a time when everyone the mistake of thinking that their partner is emotionhas to realize their self worth and take into account ally unavailable because they do not want a serious their own feelings. It is also important to keep in mind relationship or are unable to commit. Rarely are they that if you have children with a man or woman who is correct in their assumptions because at that age, it is completely normal to want to maintain a sense of inde- emotionally unavailable, your children can pick up certain attitudes and beliefs about relationships that pendence and to be apprehensive about settling down. cause them to become emotionally unavailable to their It becomes more obvious that a person has intimacy partners when they are old enough to form intimate issues or is emotionally unavailable once they reach their 30s. A very telling indicator of emotional unavail- relationships. People wont change if you love them or beg them or threaten them; they change when they are ability is if the person has not yet had a serious, longterm or monogamous relationship by the time they are ready to change. If youre with someone who is emotionally unavailable and youre trying to make them in their 30s. change, its probably not going to work out, McDermid Treatment for Emotionally Unavailable People said. If you are involved with an emotionally unavailable person, your relationship is not necessarily beyond repair. Bringing up the topic of counseling is always a viable option, but the likelihood of your significant other accepting it may not be very good. If you make it clear to your partner that your feelings for him or her are sincere and that you want to attend counseling to improve your relationship - and your mate rejects your advances to fix the relationship - you should consider yourself lucky. You are learning in advance, before marriage or children, that this person is not ready to change his or her lifestyle to make you, or anyone else, feel loved and cared for. Many are not as fortunate and end up marrying an emotionally unavailable person only to become involved in a marriage that leaves them GeeChee One Magazine Text or leave a message with your comments at : #919RAP-6SEX and hear this discussed on the upcoming radio show based on such topics hosted by Courtney McDermid and F. Khristopher Blue (Mr. Emotionally Absent).

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Whether you're making your way back into the single life, want to be more comfortable talking to potential suitors, or just need to add some spice to your relationship, a few simple flirting tips should put you on the road to romance this summer. Although many people and websites make flirting sound like a sophisticated art, flirting tips are just a guide to help break the ice, loosen up a bit and maybe even be a little suggestive. Dont forget that most guys don't read body language and "signs" as much as women do. While it may feel as though you are giving clear signals, he may not be interpreting them. Just remember that guys dont always pick up on subtlety; he may simply be missing out on the reason you are always so friendly.

Here are 10 simple tips to make flirting a success: 1. Make it fun. Dont put pressure on yourself to go up to someone at a party, social event, or anywhere else with the idea that you are going to impress him or get him to ask you out. Many men approach women with the goal of getting their phone number but this doesnt make a whole lot of sense, either. Just because someone looks great doesnt mean they are great. Make the goal be the flirting, and let it be fun. 2. Dont forget to smile. Not only does smiling make you look more attractive, it gives you that twinkle in your eye and it makes you and anyone you are smiling at feel relaxed. 3. Make eye contact. Of course, there is a difference between making eye contact and staring. You certainly do not want to stare at the person you are flirtGeeChee One Magazine ing with; you simply want him or her to be aware that you are noticing, and noting this person's words and actions. Studies have shown that strangers of the opposite sex feel some sort of connection after staring at each other directly in the eye. You can use this anomaly to your advantage. Just look the person you are flirting with directly in the eye and make him or her feel more connected to you. 4. Dont be afraid to initiate a conversation. Guys love it when women initiate a conversation. Guys get just as nervous and worked up as women when it comes to flirting and meeting new people, so guys appreciate and notice the rare occasion when a woman makes the first move. This is especially effective after there has been across-the-room eye contact. Page 8

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5. Dont take yourself too seriously. It's a great characteristic to have a sense of humor. It shows a lot of character when you are able to laugh at yourself. Also, that cute guy you have pulled aside wont feel he's under a microscope if you show that you have a sense of humor. Besides, who doesnt love to laugh? 6. Pay attention to how you look before going into a potential flirting situation. Men are much more visual than women and may be more tempted by outer beauty. By paying attention to your appearance and using these flirting tips you should be able to attract the attention of any guy in the room. Of course, you should dress appropriately for whatever setting you are in, but paying attention to the small details of your appearance should get you noticed. 7. Get into situations where you can flirt. It doesn't matter how well you master these flirting tips if your life revolves around reality TV and enjoying your hermitage. Find a way to meet people who are your type. 8. Ask questions. Everyone loves to talk about themselves, and asking open-ended questions provides an easy way for others to open up and for you to find out more about the person. The question-asking should be balanced, though. The conversation should not turn into an interview. 9. Dont underestimate the power of body language. Experts estimate that 85% of communication is non-verbal. If you do not believe this, you should try muting your television and flipping

through the channels for a minute or two. You will probably get the idea of what is happening on every show without hearing a single word. Considering this, you cannot afford to overlook the power of body language. There are a lot of movements and gestures to indicate you are interested in the person you're talking to. Playing with your hair or biting your bottom lip are attractive gestures to guys and give them encouragement, whether they realize it or not. Standing or sitting a little closer to the other person can change the dynamic of the conversation. Looking over your shoulder and making eye contact with a guy is another way to let him know you are interested, as well as checking to see if he is enjoying the view. A light touch on the forearm or shoulder can be a big move forward for a guy. Keep in mind that in western society, it is typically more acceptable for women to hug and touch than men. For this reason, a subtle touch to the forearm will get most guys attention. 10. Be confident. The other nine flirting tips require confidence, and confidence is extremely attractive. Being confident means being secure with whom you are. Having confidence allows you to be more relaxed when you encounter someone you want to flirt with. With these ten flirting tips, you should be prepared to jump in, have fun and meet someone new this summer. Of course, you will want to adapt these flirting tips to your personality. Just remember to be yourself, and you'll be sure to bump into the person your dreams sooner or later.

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Winter Moore (Visual Artist & Graphic Designer) Artistic Flare Design (AFD Graphics) WHAT MADE YOU COME UP WITH THIS MOVEMENT? Due to the fact that my mother suffered and lost her battle to Pancreatic Cancer, her loss has inspired me to support and acknowledge others fighting this disease through the Arts. All show will donate a % of proceeds to the American Cancer Society. HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN ESTABLISHED? (2011- current) A year, first show was May 19th, 2012 DO YOU HAVE ANY PARTNERS? No Has your movement help any particular person or family yet? I look to involve people who have a certain connection with Cancer in some way. Actually one of my featured Bodypaint models is a Cervical Cancer survivor, and through that, she has gain a fan base of inspiration that u can come out strong in any situation. I try to used or incorporate people who have stories to tell...that's what make great art... What can people do to help you with your project? If you would like to help in promotion, donate or sponsor services, go towww.paintmebad.com. WE ARE LOOKING FOR MODELS TO BODY PAINT. Please send an email to artisticfd@gmail.com and attach one high resolution or professional picture to the email for review.

Can you explain the snake on one of your models? It represented "Fear"... That feeling u get when u first hear a loved one has cancer. At one point in time, the model had up to 3 python snakes on her...the added snakes represented my mothers "spreading disease", but yet the model was still standing strong...which was a representation of me. Even though I lost my mother, I'm still going to keep pushing, no mater how scared I am to do something so different such as throwing events like this. After leaving your art show what impact do you want to leave? hoping people leave inspired and excited for the next show As a artist, what are your dreams of how far your vision will go? As far as it will take me, there's no telling. Hopefully turn this into a non profit. When is your next event? And how can we attend? No official date has been set yet, Sept-Oct is the months I'm looking at. Charlotte NC is the next location. Show entitled: "The Glow Body Paint Show" Are you looking for models? Yes, send an email with a high resolution photo or professional shot to artisticfd@gmail.com. we are looking for models who would like more experience. Models must be from sizes 2 - 6, Bust size A to B cup, Ages 21 to 28,

Height 5'5 to 5'10 What made you decide to come up with the concept of body art in reflections to cancer? How can our readers buy tickets now? Go to Cancer is formed within the body, plus body painting www.paintmebad.com is a visual art that is not seen in the Carolinas often, or at all...just thought I could bring awareness in an interesting way to grab the attention of others. We was presented at your first event two months ago, and we loved it. Can you tell us about the concept of the art show itself? This show was more of an awakening eye opener. Very relaxing with free wine tasting and live entertainment from a live band and acknowledgements to those who beat and was still fighting cancer (cancer survivors and fighters were presented with roses). Just wanted to create a chill atmosphere while enjoying "Living" art work...its all about turning upscale venues and clubs into art galleries for one night.

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Men 1. Prostate Prostate cancer is a disease which only affects men. Cancer begins to grow in the prostate - a gland in the male reproductive system. Prostate cancer is mostly a very slow progressing disease. In fact, many men die of old age, without ever knowing they had prostate cancer - it is only when an autopsy is done that doctors know it was there. Several studies have indicated that perhaps about 80% of all men in their eighties had prostate cancer when they died, but nobody knew, not even the doctor. 2. Lung

Women 1. Breast Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the cells of the breast. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that can grow into (invade) surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to distant areas of the body. The disease occurs almost entirely in women, but men can get it, too. In the United States, it is estimated that approximately 40,000 women will die from breast cancer. Even though, older women are more likely to get breast cancer, younger women are more likely to die from it. This might be due to younger women

having more aggressive breast cancers, coupled with Cancer that forms in tissues of the fact they may not go in as regularly for screenthe lung, usually in the cells ing as an older woman. lining air passages. The two main types are small cell lung cancer 2. Lung and non-small cell lung cancer. 3. Colon New cases: 226,160 These findings were found by using these websites: http://www.endcoloncancernow.org and http://www.cancer.org. Deaths: 160,340 3. Colon Cancer of the colon or rectum is called colon or colorectal cancer. It develops in the digestive tract from polyps that initially are benign, but that over time mutate into a cancerous tumor. The cancer cells invade and destroy nearby tissue, and can break away to form new tumors in other parts of the body, a process called metastasis, Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Approximately 55,000 Americans died as a result of colon cancer in 2008.

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#1 THE FOLLOWER Have you ever notice that a particular person keeps popping everywhere you are. This morning you notice them while you was coming out your house. Youre thinking that maybe they live close by or they are visiting friends, and you dont pay them any mind. Then you run into them again at the gas station on the other side of the town, (not even getting gas). You think to yourself Are they following me? Now youre at work, and they pop up again!! They just might be really stalking you.

#3 THE DISTANCE CO-WORKER After being asked several times by a particular coworker you decide to go to lunch with them. At lunch they start telling you that they were happy to be working with you for x amount of years. Then they start telling you details about what you normally eat for lunch, and explains an actual description of the actual outfits you wore on certain days of the week. There is a chance that they are a stalker. #4 SOCIAL NETWORK STALKER You have to be careful when you post and tweet your everyday norms on these social networks. You notice that one particular person is always on your page. No matter what you post they have a comment. They seem to always know when you are online, and you happen to notice that all your friends are now their new face book friends. #5 THE EVERYDAY HATER STALKER Dont act like you dont have a few in your life. No matter if you are online, in the streets, at school, or at work, this one particular person who goes out their way to talk mad crap about you. Its bad that they talk about you all day to their friends, but they also happen to go around your family, friends, or co-workers to make sure that you know that they are a HATER! Page 15

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#2 THE NON STOP CALLER You happen to meet someone who you actually think is cute at the moment, and give them your number. They all you, but after a while you are not interested in them. At first you stop answering their calls, thinking maybe they get the hint. Then they start texting you all day in between the calls. After a while you decide to change your number. You then have a peace for a few days before they either somehow get your number from lying to your co-worker or friend. This is a move of a stalker!! GeeChee One Magazine

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My name is Me'Shaun Holmes, but everyone knows me as Me'Shaun Denise. I am of Trinidad descent, but I have lived in Charleston, SC for most of my life. I have been drawing since the age of five, sewing at seven and making clothes since i was ten. I have over 3,000 designs and been designing for over ten years. my main focus is women's high fashion and sportswear, but as time progress, i hope to expand to menswear, accessories, jewelry, footwear and kids. I have been featured in on the rise magazine and nominated for Geechee One "Clothing line of the year" two years in a row, along with being in many fashion competitions and shows. I am currently working on my 2013 fall/winter line and will be introducing my own line of handbags so stay tuned!
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It's hot outside! So you know its time to get into your short shorts!!Which of our lucky contestants below do you think looks the best in their short shorts? One winner will cash!! Email your response to: geecheeonenews@gmail.com
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I Haven't Been Beaten Or Whipped/ Forced To Work Without Pay, Or Hopelessly Gave Up My Identity And Became A Slave/ Or None Of That Supremacy Shit/ But, I Am A Victim Of Prejudice Hatred From The Racist/ I've Never Been Ripped From My Family And Sold Like Hot Property/ Never Quite Felt As Much Ambition As "Tubman && Them" When They Sang, "1 Day I'll Be Free"/ But I Am Living Proof Of Minority/ I've Never Picked Cotton Or Nor Have I Forgotten.../ What My Name Was Because I Was Given A New 1, Without Choice/ Never Knew How It Felt To Not Have A Voice/ Never Been Able To Not Speak From Constant Degradation And Humility/ Being Chopped Off @ The Feet, To Hold Me Captive From Prosperity/ Never Had Knowledge Deprived From My Fingertips/ Never Had To Run When Fingers Clicked/ Hidden Books && Absent Teachers, To Keep My Body Strong & My Mind Weak... But I My Friend, Am Mahogany/ A Smooth Mocha Brown A Tad Lighter Than Hershey/ My Lips Are Big && My Hair Is A Bit Nappy/ My Hips Are Wide && My Butt Pertrudes/... && Sometimes This Alters My Mood/ See 1 Day I Got Violently Rude/ When A Caucasian @ School/ Told Me I Was Ignorant/ That All Those Things Previously Listed I've Never Been Through/ && Knowledge Of The Situation I Lacked/ But, He Could Never Fathom The Calamity I've Been Dealt... Because Everyday I Awake... My Skin Is Black!

~Bria the Poet~

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In my family, I happen to be the oldest of all my siblings. On the opposite end of the spectrum from me is my kid brother who just recently graduated from high school. Let me tell you about this character. As a star athlete, my little brother was one of the most popular kids in his high school. And the fact that he can dance like Chris Brown and Usher all but secured his permanent status among the "cool kids" and guaranteed his inclusion at all the parties where "anybody who's anybody" was sure to be in attendance. In short, he was your quintessential teenager living the American dream. Similarly, his entourage of young men and young women were equally as popular and successful in the high school universe. All of them, including my brother, can recite the lyrics of the latest Drake or Nicki Minaj song at the drop of a dime and will argue with you to no end as to why they are the greatest rappers of all time. In addition to music, all of them, including my brother, have all the latest gadgetry when it comes to electronic communication tools. Blackberries and iPhones come standard issue with this group, and each device is, of course, equipped with the most current software applications for Facebook, Twitter, Blackberry messenger, AOL instant messenger, text messaging, etc. You name it, they've got it.

If a kid so much as picked his nose in the back of Mr. Wilson's math class at 10:16am, by 10:17am 1500 other kids all over the school had status updates and live stream video of the same event. This generation's rapid adaptation and instant utilization of state of the art communication devices and electronic media is arguably unparalleled by any prior generation in American history. There's just one minor problem for my kid brother and his generation of IDK LOL OMG bandits: these kids can't f***ing read!!! Don't get me wrong, of course they can literally "read," but it's more like "reading" in the sense that somebody who can type the letters "IDK my BFF Jill" can "read." If you tried to push them for actual coherent sentences with a noun and verb then Houston, we've got a problem. At first I thought it was only my kid brother who had trouble with reading and writing at a high school graduate level, but then I started looking at his facebook wall and I quickly saw that he was not alone:
Kid A: "That sho was wacc foo." [she's trying to say "That show was wack, fool." I can let the "foo" slide but how do you misspell "Wack"??? That means you can't even get your insults right.]

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Kid B: "Ha ha, sho was what u up to?" [this kid's trying to respond to Kid A with "Haha, it sure was. What are you up to?" Notice there is no period at the end of the first thought. Just one run-on stream of communication. Very common.] Kid A: "Jus chillin tell i go to the mall." ["Just chillin' until I go to the mall."] Kid C: "U2 don't no nothin about the mall." ["You two don't know anything about the mall."] Kid A: "No U don't no nothing about the mall!" ["No, you don't know anything about the mall!" Sometimes you can have a brain fart and use the word "no" when you meant to type "know" but this kid particularly bothered me because she used the incorrect usage immediately after she used the correct usage, indicating that in all likelihood she is probably unaware of when to use the word "know" at all] Kid B: "haha, ur both wacc." ["Haha, you're both wack." Again, they're killing me with this "wacc" business.]

the ability to form complete sentences. And for many of the young Black youth who are already at a disadvantage from under resourced schools and lack of educational encouragement in the home, it is particularly damaging. This isn't to say that Facebook, Blackberry messenger, Twitter, etc. don't have their purpose. Of course they do. But keep in mind, when all these quick communication tools were developed, they were originally aimed at helping to provide a quick means of communication for those of us who were already educated with regard to formal communication. Naturally, we would never use shorthand "IDK's" or "NVM"s in our professional communications with clients or bosses or in our final exams to our professors. We know when to turn it off. These kids don't. And the more technology advances, the easier it is for them to fall into this trap.

For fear of sounding like a "back in my day we walked uphill to school both ways" speech, I'll refrain from the condescending generational comparisons. Besides, knowing how to speak the King's English has less to do with one's generation and more to do with proper parenting and schooling. From that standpoint, I have to place a majority of the blame for my brother's shortcomings squarely on myself; I've been away from home for some time but there's no reason why I should have a bachelor's degree and a law degree and my own kid brother is struggling to read at a junior high/ middle school level after having graduated from high school. (I would go in on the school system but that's another post for another day) I will say, however, that one thing I've noticed about my brother's class is that they're all about the instant messaging. Their communications with each other are limited to 140 characters or less. That's cool if you already know how to read and write on an adult level, but if that's ALL that you know then that kind of limited interaction doesn't exactly develop critical thinking, let alone

Fortunately, my kid brother has a family who actually gives a damn about whether or not he is reading and writing at an adult level, but I know that there are plenty of families out there who don't. That's why it is incumbent upon us, as a community, to really start taking an active role in making sure that our youth are being educated properly, especially in something as fundamental as knowing how to read and write. In this new era, we can no longer sit back and assume that the schools will take care of everything. They can not and they are not. These new millennium kids are going to require the whole village. I'm not saying that you have to quit your day job and go volunteer full time down at the Y, but certainly we can all make a conscience effort to do our own part: talk to the youngsters in your family more often; make them write you on a regular basis; when they do write, make them write out actual e-mail messages as opposed to short text messages; don't allow them to use shorthand with you; ask them what they're learning in school; encourage them to aim higher and do better...because, contrary to popular belief, there is no app for that. Page 23

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"Emulate drug dealers. Make your product so good, so addictive, so cant miss, that giving customers a small, free taste gets them coming back with cash in hand.

This message can be made an example by two giants of their prospective profiteering endeavors... Frank Lucas, the inventor of Blue Magic heroin in the 70's as depicted in the movie "American Gangster", and Starbucks, our countrys top retailer of caffeinated energy in a cup. Though only one of these substances is illegal, both organizations used product and marketing to develop a uniquely loyal following.
1. If You Dont Have a Competitive Advantage, Dont Compete

In the case of Frank Lucas, the value proposition for his Blue Magic was that it was THE ONLY 100% pure heroin on the market. All the other dealers cut down their product at each step of the value chain, resulting in a 1-5% concentration by the time it got to an end user. That meant that the first time a user tried Blue Magic, perhaps as a free sample, he or she was immediately able to tell the difference and often became immediately addicted and loyal. Other dealers competed on price or distribution networks, but Blue Magic was competing on quality and became synonymous with the best product on the street, making Frank Lucas a lot of money very quickly. Can you articulate your competitive advantage?

2. Sell the Most Product for the Most Money AKA Versionize and Maximize!

Whether you sell heroin or coffee, each sale has the actual cost of goods as well as any transactional costs involved in making the sale. What drug dealers learned, based on a very high and risky transactional cost, is that selling a larger volume at a discount made customers extremely loyal. They felt spoiled and didnt want to work with any other dealers. So dealers figured out their own versioning mechanisms to capture the most possible market share across all users while also selling more at the high end.

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Starbucks on the other hand, took the standard coffee shop's endless cup of coffee and married it to small, medium, and large, yielding the often reviled but stupendously profitable short, tall, grande, venti, and the recent trenta options. When you go to Starbucks, which size do you buy? I dont think Ive ever purchased and rarely seen anyone else buy the short and espresso doesnt count. Although the transaction costs are all the same, by selling more of the larger sizes, Starbucks is able to generate more sales across a wider spectrum and likely gets more high-profit sales than if they just sold just one version. Most businesses can benefit from versioning, does yours?

3. Dont Dilute Your Product... Your Brand Will Suffer

As Franks heroin business grew, he needed to develop a large network of resellers, or dealers. One particular dealer, Nicky Barnes, started buying Blue Magic and cutting it down to lower concentrations and charging the going rate for Blue Magic. Frank started to hear about an explosion of Blue Magic on the market and learned that it was getting a bad rap for inconsistency. He confronted Nicky, resulting in a new product, Red Magic. Frank was not going to let anyone destroy his competitive advantage by diluting the product. Across most types of businesses, this holds true. In fact, a Consumer Reports survey found that 75% of shoppers surveyed said they have noticed smaller package sizes and 71% of shoppers believe brands are hiding price increases with smaller sizes. So if you find yourself saying a customer will never notice, chances are they will. At the end of American Gangster, Frank gets caught, rightly. But Starbucks is still making plenty of money. So I dont suggest going out and seeking a real, live dealer to learn from, but I do think we can learn applicable business lessons in the most unexpected places.

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YOU RECENTLY WON THE KING OF THE MIC BELT FROM OSB LAST MONTH. TELL US ABOUT THAT EXPERIENCE? I feel like it was a victory, OSB beat so TRILLA BOY SKILLIE he is a force to be recognized many, and little ole me comes along and beats him. I and reckond with. Possessing the necessary mix of feel like I am finally getting some of the recognition skills, creativity, and determination he is ready to give the world a show of skills and showmanship the likes of that I have been working so hard to receive. And it was which he is sure will be satisfying audiences for years to fun...I really enjoyed the battle and all the hype we put come .....Laaadies and Gentleman, boys and girls, cats, out there to gain an audience. DO YOU FEEL YOU GET ANY SPECIAL ATTENTION BECAUSE YOU HOLD chickens, dogs,and ducks....Its none other than that smooth walking ,jive talking brother...A lyrical lexicon, THE TITLE AND THE BELT? Ya think... every place I go I am a target... All I hear is "I'm coming to take that a metaphorical magician with powerfully pounding belt Skillie"...LOL. Every place there is a face this belt punchlines poised to pack houses and put these play will be seen. play rapping punks in their place.....without further adeu..I intro duece to you....My main man, my mellow, ITS ACTUALLY FUN TO SEE YOU GUYS COMPETE my ace..... AND PUT ON SKITS AGAINST EACH OTHER TO GET
Not many people can say that they really are the peoples champ but here we have an exception to the rules.

TRILLA BOY SKILLIE !!!!!! HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEING IN THE MUSIC SCENE? 15 years. HOW DID YOU COME UP THE NAME SKILLIE? My stage name was originally Kaotic Skillz. And when I became a third of the group Trilla Boyz,Slim Beezy started calling me Skillie so much that it just stuck. So now I am Trillaboy Skillie. HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU DECIDED TO BE A RAP ARTIST? I was 9 years old when I started writing music, I didn't become serious about my music til I was about 15. TELL US ABOUT THAT PARTICULAR POINT IN YOUR LIFE THAT YOU KNEW THAT MUSIC WAS FOR YOU? When I was 15 I was reunited with my older brother.It was then that he made me realize that I had talent and could really go some where in the industry. WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT IN A CROWD? My sound is different than most artist that are out now. I think outside the box and constantly challenge myself throughout my performances to go harder than the rest. I am not afraid to sound different. WHAT PROJECTS DO YOU CURRENTLY HAVE OUT? Prince of the Cak (mixtape).

MORE MORE PEOPLE FOLLOWING THE KING OF THE MIC. CAN YOU TELL OUR READERS ABOUT YOUR VIDEO ATTACK ON THE OTHER COMPETITION? The videos were all in fun...they were fun to make and fun for all to watch. They were all completely improved. Every time there were responses from a competitor I had a house full of people who were watching, having an audience who was involved made me go even harder. I made the few videos that I did really count as opposed to making a bunch of videos that didn't really say anything. HOW ARE YOUR FEELINGS ABOUT THE ENTIRE SC MOVEMENT AS A WHOLE RIGHT NOW? I feel like we are more united than we were in the past. There are a few that haven't quite got with the program yet, but I truly feel that this is the year for SC to show the world what we are doing. WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO DO TO HELP CHANGE THE MUSIC ATMOSPHERE IN CHARLESTON? Help give the few that have real talent a chance to be heard and seen with TrillaBoy TV and give them the recognition that they deserve.

IT SEEMS THAT MOST OF THE ARTISTS WHO ALMOST HAVE A CHANCE, TEND TO GET CATCH UP IN TROUBLE. WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO MAKE WHAT PROJECTS ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING SURE THAT YOU DON'T END UP IN THAT POSITION? Been down that road, can't afford to go or look ON? The People's Champ (album). WHO DO YOU back. Failure is not an option. Learned from my youthHAVE FEATURED ON YOUR PROJECTS? Choppa ful mistakes and now I'm doing all I can to be an examLoc, Freezy G, Charley B, Goodie Good, Rubylene, T.I.N.I.E, J Breeze, Sheezy Gohard, Slim Beezy, B.F.S., ple of a better way( personally and professionally). Frost, and Tierra. HOW CAN READERS GET IN CONTACT WITH YOU? YOU CALL YOURSELF THE PRINCE OF THE CAK...WHO APPOINTED YOU THAT AND WHY? It is a self appointed title, I feel that I am the next hot thing, and I will be on top when I am done. GeeChee One Magazine http://facebook.com/ trillaboy.skillie,trillaboyskillie@gmail.com, https:// twitter.com/Trillaboyskillz, http:// www.reverbnation.com/trillaboyskillie Page 29

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Name: O.S.B. AGE: 29 Location: Charleston S.C. Most Known for: The KONNECTED Tour & Goin Ham ft Yung Ralph& King Of The Mic Goals: To become a successful entertainer an have a positive impact on the community hopefully the world Contacts: Twitter:@osb4life Email:osbmusic29@gmail.com & Osbaintfree@gmail.com Facebook Artist Page:
www.facebook.com/osbtheo www.facebook.com/legendaryosb www.reverbnation.com/originalsouljahboy www.YouTube.com/savetheblock

Name: Diondrea Orr aka CHINA COUTURE DOLL AGE: 21 LOCATION: N. CHARLESTON, SC RAPPING 9 YRZ SINGING 11 YRS MY SOUND IS DIFFERENT BECAUSE IT CAN FIT INTO MORE THAN ONE GENRE OF MUSIC HIP HOP R&B SOUL AND SOFT ROCK. CONTACT HER AT 843-437-3419.

Accomplishments: Shows with Mystikal, Juvenile, Pastor Troy, Lil Troy, Lil Flip, Young Bloods, Yo Gotti, B.G. , The Hott Boys, Goodie Mob, Outkast, Ceelo Green, The KONNECTED Tour, And a few 1st & 2nd place plaques through GeeChee One Open Mics. GeeChee One Magazine www.geecheeone.com Page 30

Whether you are in Charleston, Greenville, or Atlanta, artist Playboychill music can be heard loud and clear right on the local radio station. Playboy Chill, 27, has been rapping since the age of six, and about to tell you how he going to change the SC music scene!!
Being from Greenville, can you share how you have so many different radio stations including Z-93 and in ATL playing your music?

I can be reached at 864-451-9954 or email:playboychill23@yahoo.com,tw itter @playboychill,Facebook Chilly Dee. You can hear or purchase my music @ reverbnation.com/ playboychill also you can get my free Wanna Serve Me ringtone text to 69937 message chilly1 it will reply.

get behind you.

Being a female artist what are you doing to be noticed?

Trying to stay consistent in the studio by dropping hits. Trying to get my music to every city as possible and all radio stations. Just keeping that Southernfire blazing the streets.
What are you best known for?

Hold up just because I stay in Greenville, its still Chucktown all day and tomorrow. I guess its my unique original sound that the radio stations like. I dont try to sound like no one I just be me and thats what there looking for and you got to have hits thats pushable.
What other artists do you work for?

Cooking up hits making and making these playa haten hoes hate more. We keep grinding and shinning.
When you think of the hottest female artist in Sc, what name comes to mind first? What projects do you currently have out right now? And where can we find them?

I'm the boss Playboychill(CEO) and my other artist are J Bear (da hottest chick) and Mr.HENN (RNB singer).
If you could give advice to someone trying to be where you are, what would you say? Believe in yourself,

Southern Fire Entertainment new addition repping Greenville/ Charleston artist JBear, is going to tell you why you should always put her name first.
How long have you been a rap artist?

I just released my new album Da Hottest Chick. It will be in Loco's Records soon or you can find some of my music @ reverbnation.com/ playboychill also you get my free limited ringtone text to 69937 message chilly2 money all we know.
How can our readers contact you?

Playboychill put me in the studio back in 2006, so about 6yrs now.

As a upcoming female artist do you feel that its harder to get noticed then others around you?

have faith and just stay consistent, be yourself and stay original.
How can the readers contact you?

My Ceo is Playboychill so if you need anything you need contact him on Facebook Johna Ferguson or 864451-9954. Emailplayboychill23@yahoo.com Page 31

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GEECHEE ONE ON ONE EXCLUSIVE WITH ONE OF CHUCK TOWNS RISING SUPER ENTERTAINER MR BLACKK BOI... WITH BEN FREEZY.. GO: BLACKK BOI IT'S A PRIVILEGE TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERVIEW SUCH A TALENTED ENTERTAINER SUCH AS YOURSELF, GIVE US A LIL BIOGRAPHY OF BLACK BOI.. BB: Well my Real name is Marcus but everyone including my Grandmother calls me Blackk Boi. As a matter of fact that's where the name came from. I'm from 17 South Side, By the way of Sanders and Red Top. I grew up no father., a disabled mother and some praying grandparents. I'm pretty much a laid back dude with a one track mind of beating the rap game into submission. I have a little girl who drives me to be the Best... "Marcasia" daddy loves you... So, that's what i'm gonna Be... the Best... for her! GO: WE BEEN FOLLOWING YOU FOR QUITE SOMETIME NOW FROM YOUR VERY CONFIDENT AND SWAGGISH WAYS OF DRAWING FANS FROM FREESTYLE BATTLES THAT YOU'VE BEEN IN AND WON, TELL US WHAT SEPARATES BLACKK BOI FROM OTHER ARTISTS? BB: I think what separates me from the rest of the artist in my city is not my talent, but the lack of fear when it comes to being different, or thinking all the way left field. " I'm weird with the words." GO: IF ANYONE HASN'T SEEN A SHOW FROM BLACKK BOI I SUGGEST EVERYONE PLEASE COME OUT TO AT LEAST ONE OF YOUR SHOWS, BECAUSE YOU'RE CREATIVE DO YOU HAVE ANY PERFORMANCES ONLINE PEOPLE CAN CHECK YOU OUT ON?? BB: Yes, if anyone wants to check me out. They can go to youtube and type in T.B.V.T.V. I'm all over that. S/O to the Trilla Boy movement or they can type in Blackk Boi. If they have on Demand Cable you can go in demand and check me out by hitting searchlight, and then entertainment, followed by Geechee One... S/O to Ms. Geechee One for that. GeeChee One Magazine www.geecheeone.com Page 32

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SC GRINDERS CONCERT PART 5

JULY 31ST, 2012 SHOTYME BAR N GRILL CHARLEY B & FRIENDS

CASHES KLAY PRIMETIME & DIGGA HOLLYWOOD & TROY YUNG ROME D-MINOR HOSTED BY COURTNEY THE POET & BLACK BOI TBZ WILL BE IN THE BUILDING FILMING BROUGHT TO YOU BY DJ MELLY MEL AND GEECHEE ONE MAGAZINE

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BY: B. F. AND MS GEECHEE ONE GO: SO HOW THINGS GOING ON OVER THERE AT SHOTYME MRS. OTISHA? OS: Basically business right now is going really good. You have your good and your bad days but it comes with the territory. WHEN DID SHOTYME FIRST OPEN? We first opened its doors the first Friday of July 2011. WAS THIS YOUR FIRST BUSINESS? My husband and I have never owned a bar before. It was always a dream of my husbands to own a club. We decided to put our heads together to make his dreams come true. WHAT DIFFERENT CAN SHOTYME BRING TO CHARLESTONS NIGHT LIFE? We are trying to bring a different type of flavor in Charleston. We plan to this by trying to set our own trends and let our employees and staff be different. When you walk into Shotyme, we always greet with a smile and set a good environment. Our guests always tell us how they love to be there and how well the bartenders and my staff are. CAN YOU TELL US WHAT ELSE COMMUNITY WISE SHOTYME IS PROVIDING TO THE CHUCK?? We do a lot of things for the community. That is one of the biggest things Shotyme is known for. We do free car washes for charity and groups. We given to GeeChee One Magazine

fire victims, and we strongly support the Hands in Hands Community Drive with can drive and other items. WHAT DOES SHOTYME OFFER ON ALL YOUR NIGHTS? Well Monday is Karaoke, which is hosted by Shogirl Trina. Tuesday night is Apollo night with our host Shogirl FooFoo. Wednesday is Perfect Wine down hosted by Shogirl Fam. Thursday is Our Signature Night , with everything under the water. Crabs hit the table at 730pm. Friday night is where our regulars just come and chill night. Saturday night Mr. No Mixx Ent has his parties. Sunday, we open at 1pm for football season. During off season we open at 4pm and we provide fried seafood. WHO IS YOUR MAIN COOK? My mom Zan, is almost always in the kitchen cooking. ANYTHING CHANGES WE SHOULD LOOK FOR FROM SHOTYME IN THE UPCOMING FUTURE?? Shotyme growing and getting stronger and better. MS. OTISHA, AKA BOSSLADY BY SOME,HOW DID Page 36

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YOU COME WITH THE NAME BOSS LADY? My staff gave me that name. Since day one they been calling me boss lady. WHAT FUTURE EVENTS CAN OUR READERS LOOK FOR AT SHOTYME? We have several events coming up. Our biggest thing is our anniversary weekend. Every night from Thursday, July 7th to that Sunday, there going to be a party. AS A MARRIED COUPLE THAT HAS BOTH HANDS IN THE BUSINESS, HOW DO YOU BOTH MAINTAIN? First and foremost we trust in God. Secondly we know how to draw the line, and yes it is a fine line between partnership and marriage. We just have an good balance. We're human so yes we butt heads often, all partners do, but trust when we walk out ShoTyme doors, I'm the apple of his eyes and he is the love of my life. BEFORE SHOTYME WHAT WAS YOU & YOUR HUSBAND'S OCCUPATION? I was a Senior Staffing Coordinator/ Operations Manager for the last 13 years at an Staffing agency in Charleston. My husband and I also own a construction company, called Simple Fix of Charleston. WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE BIGGEST FLAW SOMEONE MAY FEEL YOU HAVE? Many people question my presents, meaning why I can't sit still. And the reason is I'm very hands on with my business. I mingle with my customers, you will never walk in Sho Tyme and see me chilling. I walk my floors all nite, or I'm behind my bar serving my customers. So its not that I want to be seen, it's that I work hard, and I'm going to work even harder to be the best. Point blank. DO YOU FEEL THAT YOU MAY BE IN COMPETITION WITH OTHER NIGHT CLUBS? I am secure in my own circle; no other bar is a competition. We all have things different to make us unique. ARE YOU CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR HELP? We are not hiring. My staff is great. Each bartender brings something different, and they really have my back. I have a good staff. DO YOU EVER HAVE A CHANCE TO VISIT OTHER GeeChee One Magazine ESTABLISHMENTS? I try to go and show love at other clubs and places. We want to DJ BossHogg party at East Cooper Disco. You can almost always find me behind the bar. Im hands on at my bar, when I walk in I go straight to the bar. If they bartenders, can do it I can do it too. You can always find me behind the bar, in the kitchen, or pulling trash. Im always doing something. CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR MARRIAGE? Quincy and I have been married for 5 years. We known each other for 13 years. We are both from North Charleston. I have 4 kids from ages 14-1. Our hobbies include traveling to the country. We enjoy country living and spending time with all the children. We are very much in love and happy with one another. POW GO: THANK YOU MRS OTISHA FOR TAKING YOUR TIME OUT YOU BUSY SCHEDULE TO ROCK WITH US... GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR GROWING SUCCESS WITH SHOTYME.... Please feel free to visit Shotyme Bar & Grill anytime. Its located at 3381 Ashley Phosphate in North Charleston.

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