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Social Media News: Instagram Gets Video

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Great news! Beyond Facebook new hashtag, this Thursday June 20th Facebook announces that Instagram will have video taking capabilities! Instant videos and photo taking are pretty epic in my book!

So long to the vine video app. It has nothing on Instagram!

For more information, tune into the Facebook big event Thursday!

I think this is an excellent mobile marketing venture for Facebook.

I do have a vine to watch funny videos but I would much prefer a quality video app I could instantly take videos and submit to all my social media networks!

How amazing would that be? Pretty impressive in my book.

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The Period Test: Preventing Yourself From Being The Hook Up

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Have you ever dated a guy that just won’t put a title on your relationship? If this sounds like the relationship circumstance you’re going through, it’s time to put him up to the period test.

Read my examiner article Sure sign he is into you: the period test to learn how to prevent yourself from just being the hook up.

Keys To Success: Lessons From Javone Jones

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If you’re not on Fromgirltogirl’s instagram, you’re missing out.  One of my good friends, Javone Jones ( representing New Jersey) gives sound advice everyday, especially on business and relationships.

Recently we had a natural instagram discussion on the keys to success.

The discussion originally came from an instagram post where I discussed Chris Brown getting back with his ex Karrueche. Karrueche got Chris Brown back not because she was desperate to get him back but based on him being drawn to her positive attitude. She let go and lived her life.Sometimes you have to do that so a man can grow no matter how much you love him or want him to be there when you want. If it is meant to be, it will be.

Javone chimed in that he hopes I am getting my life together because I’m too old not to not follow through. He is right. It’s about time I get my life together and use the keys to success to get it in order. I told him he just won’t give me a break.

 Javone told me he was happy for me because my career choices seem like on track for greatness. I believe it. Focused.

I told him I am trying as that little engine that could. He told me do say could…do.


He told me:

I feel I need to get on your level, you got yourself established while I’m still in the works. The only thing I got going for myself is the fact that I have confidence and a security in myself to do what I do. Even though I don’t have the knowledge of an elite person, I have better know than the average person in my craft.

I immediately informed him that I’m not established but I’m starting to see results. I pray to God for guidance. I told Javone his confidence and security will go a long way! Believe me, it’s the best asset a person can have in life.

Knowledge can help but street smarts and common sense are far more valuable. I told him he has all 3 ( book smarts, street smarts and common sense).

He informed me:

    That is true but do u know how much dumb shit I’ve done to get to where I’m at? Cost me at times to be a little gun shy. I pray to God that I’m doing right because I can very well fall flat on my face but I have fallen on my face so many times that I’m not scared of it anymore. From what I learn that is a key to success because I’m not timid, I’m making “sure” moves. I set results but nothing concrete. I’m just all in at this point because there is no “if’s”, it only “yes’s” because I truly wholeheartedly believe I’m destined for success and that’s why I’m as confident as I am.

    I told Javone: I’m taking that advice. You give good advice. I pray great things happen soon for you.

    dr_lovejones said”Thank you and I pray for the same for you.”

    Javone is always looking for talent in the music industry. If you’re looking for beats hit me up at jvbeatzz@gmail.com . His website letsnetwork.info is coming soon! Follow him on Twitter for advice and to keep up on his start at @Dr_LoveJones.

    How To Stop Dating Players And Find a Real Man

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    Are wondering whether he sees you as his future wife,next nut or next curve ( dismiss)? I am here to help you find where you stand with him. Read my DC examiner article :

    How To Spot A Player: Are you Dating a Player? (Video) for the scoop.

    I am now in the top 20 for best DC examiner as well as top 20 for the best relationship advice examiner. Wish me luck in becoming number 1 in 3 categories by end of summer.


    Bring The Romance Back With Dinner And A Movie

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    Do you ever have moments where you feel distant from your partner physically and spiritually? You are not alone.

    The good news is that you can come closer by rekindling the love you felt when you first fell in love and bring it into the now.

    Learn how by reading the examiner article: How To Keep Your Lover Happy: Dinner And A Movie (Video) .


    Giveaway: Free Guitar Purse From ViolettesByBecky.com

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    It’s Giveaway time for all you fashionista out there! Violettes By Becky is having a giveaway on the a brand new guitar purse! Here it is:

    Win a Free Guitar Purse from ViolettesByBecky.com!

    Win a Free Guitar Purse from ViolettesByBecky.com!

    Enter the drawing for your chance to win this gorgeous handcrafted guitar purse!

    All you have to do is Share and Like this Facebook Page: ViolettesByBecky then head to the official website www.violettesbybecky.com to send your email address to the contact us page!

    The guitar purse giveaway runs until Monday July 1st, 4:00 PM ( EST) ! Good luck!


    The Dangers Of Oral Sex:Protecting Yourself From HPV Throat Cancer

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    This week award winning actor Michael Douglas announced his throat cancer could be linked to HPV. My Examiner.com article “ How Oral Sex Leads To Throat Cancer: Michael Douglas Speaks Out (Video)” provides information on protecting yourself from HPV related cancer and gives you the scoop on Michael Douglas’ battle with throat cancer.


    Government Legitimacy: Protecting Human Rights In The Arab World

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    By Briana Booker

    The Palestinian-Israeli conflict is a government legitimacy conflict.

    Why?

    The protection of human rights by government is not being upheld.

    A rule of law that protects human rights of Palestinians and Israelis has implementation potential (whether a one state or two state solution).

    Which statehood would truly legitimize Palestinians and Israelis’ human rights?

    There are two proposed state solutions. One is a bi-national state where the two groups agree to power-sharing but have distinctive collective identities within one polity.

    The other proposed solution is a single democratic polity where ethnic and national distinction would not exist between civilians.

    What state do I believe would work best in the long-term?

    I think the single democratic polity without ethnic distinction would work best because it removes collective entitlements and focuses more on personal rights. Individual rights are components of universal human rights we can all appreciate. It’s America morals.

    Individual rights are components of universal human rights we can all appreciate.

    I feel an Israeli rule over a Palestinian majority is out of the question. Peaceful resolution can never come from schemes of coercion.

    Prominent Zionist leaders did favor a Jewish rule over Palestinians such as Chaim Weizmann and Chaim Arlozoroff.

    This idea reminds me of racial movements and separatism in America.

    I do believe a well-balanced political institution of Palestinians and Israelis is an effective conflict resolution.

    This political process can begin with training the youth to focus on social/political compromise for the greater good.

    If neither group has over representation in political institutions, ambiguity about ill intentions towards one group could be prevented.

    The core problem between Palestinians and Israelis is accepting unilateral actions as the only means of getting their needs met.

    Unilateral actions are the reason bi-nationalism has failed in history.

    If human rights are the focus, it could legitimize the needs of both groups. Empathy for others can transform foes into friends.

    Palestinian Israeli Conflict Resolution: Establishing Even Handed Public Opinion

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    By Briana Booker

    Can Palestinian and Israeli civilians non-violently resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict? It’s an age-old question.

    Do I believe it’s possible to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict? Yes. I believe a peaceful conflict resolution is the only means of resolving the conflict.

    To resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the civilians will need to show empathy for multiple perspectives.The civilians will have to let go of mutual annihilation and embrace collaboration.

    There’s no such thing as a one party imposing peace solution. It’s going to take a real team effort to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Civilians must prove to community leaders that achieving peace is more cost-effective than escalating violence.

    World leaders respected by Middle East civilians will need to express their preference for peace.

    Palestinians will need to humanize themselves more to the media, especially western media.

    What do I mean?

    Those in favor of the Palestinian cause of an independent, thriving statehood cannot use any form of violence in the name of Palestinian civil rights and human rights. No suicide bombings.  No attacks on Israeli civilians.

    Those in favor of the Palestinian cause will need to think outside the box to gain a moral upper hand.

    There are ways to make a former enemy a friend or at least be on friendly terms.

    It takes apologizing even when  you deeply don’t feel you are completely at fault.

    It takes letting go of  generations of grudges.

    It takes explaining why hatred is  no gain for any group involved.

    More importantly it takes actions towards peace.

    Utilizing even-handed public opinion is one of many conflict resolutions  for the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

    If the Palestinian non-violent movements have the majority approval of the west, it will inspire Israelis to come to a mutual compromise with Palestinians. Remember,  Israel receives monetary funds  from the west ( including military funding).

    If Palestinians participate in non-violent movements obstructive to  Israeli authorities, positive social  change can happen.

    Water resources could be key components in emphasizing the importance of non-violent  resolution. Both sides need the profit that comes from a well structured water system and the water resources are life essentials.

    The non-violent path will not be easy. People will lose their lives in the name of universal human rights. Nothing worth it comes easy.

    Collaboration & dominance over public opinion in media could develop a path to economic and social recovery for not just Palestinians but the Arab world.

    This is power. This is legitimacy.

    The American Dream: A Willy Loman Tragedy

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    By Briana Booker

    The decline of the West is inevitable because of the West’s mentality of being too big to fail. Being the product of a western ideology, I have observed in history books, current events and my own personal life that the West strives for what mankind would otherwise say is unattainable: World Peace, a world without poverty, a world without diseases and a world without hunger.

    Living in a house made of glass, the West is arrogant, ruthless and power-hungry. Based on these traits, the West is walking down a path of self-demise or suicide away from its High-profile status of being a Super-power.

    The decline of the West reminds me of the play The Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller, where Willy Loman, a travelling Salesman, dedicates his life to achieving the American Dream of success, prosperity and happiness. Loman sold his soul in pursuit of that unattainable American Dream. The result was a tragedy.

    Just as Loman, the West is striving to create a world where dreams can live, overlooking acknowledging that these dreams can never be fully achieved.

    Those that believe the West is not in decline will say that the West is impacting the world in positive and influential ways such as creating vaccines to tackle epidemic disease, reproducing food faster and bigger, and speeding up the process of trade and financial transactions. Those in favor of the West state that capitalism, with its liberalized markets and promotion of individual freedoms will make for a better, safer world for all. But in reality poverty in the world is expanding, including in the West with 14.3 percent of Americans in 2009’s American Community survey conducted by Alemayehu Bishaw and Suzanne Macartney having income below their expected need for their household or personal  income threshold ( U.S Census 2010). The land known for prosperity is not living up to its name.

    Citizens of Western culture are lowering their faith in Westernized governments and institutions. People strongly believe the system, its policies, leaders and laws are corrupt. The citizens have joined the world in lost faith in this once beloved Western Super-power. Growing up I have always been told the best place in the world to live is  America for its freedom and its ability to give anyone the opportunity to dream for their hearts and minds. Although I believe if a person works hard enough anything is possible, sometimes I think back to Loman who worked hard and still did not taste a drop of the American dream.

    The world can see the Western system is deteriorating based on its mismanagement.  Micro-corporations are failing. The education system is inadequate. Violent crimes are escalating.