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Friday, January 23, 2009

Obama Aboard Air Force One






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Ladybrille's Brilliant Articles/Posts of the Week, 1-23-09

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A Few Goody Gumdrops glosses her pouty lips with Nars most sought after colors!
Stiletto Jungle is closely following Whitney Port's The City fashion.
Allie is Wired fashion face-off: Lisa Rinna vs. Taylor Swift.

Bag Snob edits New York Magazine "Shop-A-Matic"-- shop for bags $16-$4950 and beyond!
Beauty Snob takes you along her quest for long lashes!
Coquette finds the best black jackets for any budget.

FashionPulseDaily is excited about the Orla Kiely Collection for Target, launching in February.
KRISTOPHER is wanting, wearing, hating Michelle O-like Isabel Toledo dress coats.
Quinta Trends invites you to go with itto a fashion animation trip


Second City Style has burned out on the opinions of the inaugural fashions. It's time for a lesson in geometry.
ShoppingandInfo really loves the rain boots worn by Angelina Jolie.
From lemongrass to one-shoulder dresses, StyleBakery.com takes an in depth look at Michelle Obama's style
Stylehive wants you to peel off those heels and pull on a pair of fun and funky sneakers! They're not just for the gym, you know.

Detox your skin with The Beauty Stop's top picks for a skin pick-me-up.
The Fashion Bomb finds that not everyone was pleased with Michelle Obama's Inauguration Fashion Choices.
The Fashionable Housewife dishes on Michelle Obama's gorgeous ballgown designed by Jason Wu
The Shoe Goddess has an exclusive preview of Nicholas Kirkwood's amazing Spring 2009 Collection!
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Thursday, January 22, 2009

Financial Planning with Julius Agbonbhase this Saturday, January 24th, 2009



We are in really difficult financial times in the USA and certainly across the globe. For most of you, you are very concerned and want answers to pressing financial questions like investing, planning and everything else in between. To help answer some of your questions and ease your concerns, Ladybrille Media has teamed up with The African Network [a network of African professionals] to co-sponsor the "Financial Planning for Entrepreneurs and Employees" workshop. The event will be held this Saturday at the reputable law firm of Fenwick & West, LLP in Palo Alto.

If you can make it, we would love to see you there. If you can't, no worries. Ladybrille will be covering the event and will make sure to bring you every detail to help equip, empower and restore confidence in your financial planning abilities. See below for details.

"Please join us for another one of the highly acclaimed Monthly Networking Events (MNE), hosted by The African Network (TAN) and co-sponsored by Ladybrille Media. This month's MNE spotlights Julius Agbonbhase, who will give a presentation on financial planning and its relevance for employees and those aspiring to start their own businesses. His presentation will cover a wide array of topics including retirement planning, investment planning, business valuation, risk management, education funding and wealth accumulation. In addition, he will provide some money management and investment tips, as well as highlight opportunities in uncertain markets, particularly as it relates to our current market situation.

Location
Fenwick & West, LLP
801 California St.
Mountain View, CA US

Schedule of Events
Time: Jan. 24th, 3 - 5pm.
3:00 - 3:30: Networking, Networking and Networking!
3:30 - 4:15: Presentation by Julius
4:15 - 4:45: Q & A
4:45 - 5:00: Networking, Networking and Networking!

TAN Members:
Free!
Non-members: $5

Snacks and soft drinks will be provided.

About Julius Agbonbhase

Mr. Agbonbhase is a Financial Advisor at Waddell & Reed. His experience in the financial services can be summarized by Investment Management, Treasury Management and Financial Advisory, and his expertise cuts across the banking, insurance and investment management subsectors. Shortly before working for Waddell & Reed, Julius worked as Assistant General Manager-Asset Management for UNIC Insurance Plc, where he managed an investment portfolio of over $50 million, in addition to managing the treasury function of the company. Before that, he worked at the Citibank head office in Lagos, Nigeria. Julius' education and professional training spans the US, Africa and continental Europe. He earned his BSc. in International Business Administration at Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands (Rotterdam School of Management) and followed the MSc. BA Finance & Investment specialization shortly afterwards within the same institution."
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The Calabar Carnival

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Trinidad and Tobago is known for its elaborate carnivals. Similarly, the city of Calabar is gaining recognition, especially among Nigerians worldwide, for its Calabar Carnival.
A city known for its tourism [international museum, botanical garadens], culinary skills, beautiful women and very pristine/eco-friendly people and environment, Calabar serves as the capital of Cross River State.

Cross River State is situated in the Southeastern part of Nigeria. As far back as the 15th and 16th century it was a place Europeans visited often and also served as one of the major seaports in Nigeria. The city boasts one of the second oldest secondary [high] school in the country, Hope Waddell Secondary School which allegedly produced the first President of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe. Calabar is also home to the reputable University of Calabar [Unical]. Calabar is the center for tourism with its free trade zone and current construction of over $400 million Tinapa Entertainment and retail center project.

Late last month, the city orchestrated its second annual much anticipated Calabar Carnival. Celebrities from Nollywood, Nigeria's music industry and government officials were among the many that attended the carnival for a great time, colorful parades and to show off their costumes. For more pictures and to learn about the carnival, visit http://calabarcarnival.org.






Photo credits: Ekpo Ekpo, Linda Ikeji
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009

West Africa's Next Top Model Audition, New York-Jan. 24th, 2009


Scouting for New York City, West Africa's Next Top Model, will be on Jan 24, 2009 at the 28th Street Studio:

Location
34 W. 28 Street
New York, NY 10001
5th Floor

Time
9a to 5p.

Applicants must be of West African heritage to qualify.

Good luck!


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Michelle and Barack Obama Move Black Love to Main Street

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Far too long, black love has always taken the back seat. Showing Blacks on mainstream media as affectionate, sexy and beautiful people was . . . well let's say so out of fashion since Bill Cosby and the Huxtables.

Instead, images of black love has been replaced with outrageous stereotypes of blacks, particularly black women: overly aggressive, over-bearing, overweight, druggie. Black men, on the other hand, have been portrayed as little gangsters running around, regardless of their educational level, with serious commitment issues and lacking the ability to love their own.

While the inugural activities this weekend resonated with so many on different levels, one very significant thing it did was move Black love to mainstreet. Now, blacks and especially black young boys and girls, have a positive image of black love that can be their realities.

See images below for the public display of affection [PDAs] displayed by the Obamas throughout the weekend.

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The Obamas Dance their First Dance at the Neighborhood Ball


The image of President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dancing their first dance at the neighborhood ball was simply powerful and priceless.

They shatter stereotypes and show love, black love, family, an affectionate and intelligent man and woman.


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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

President Barack Hussein Obama Inauguration and Speech






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Is Africa Ready to Unclench Its Fist?


Congratulations to Barack Hussein Obama, the son of an African immigrant from Kenya and an American white mother, who is now the 44th President of the United States of America. This is a time where Africa can be inspired and begin making a difference for its people. While the President in his inauguration speech made many strong points, the part that really resonates with what we are doing here at Ladybrille follows:

"To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West: Know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."

Is Africa ready and willingly to unclench its fist?


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Jonas Brothers Performs to the Obama Kids Delight



We are all very engaged here at Ladybrille with the inauguration activities and hope you have been enjoying yourself as well.We've got members of our team on the ground in DC and we will be bringing you all the fun from the inauguration soon.
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Sunday, January 18, 2009

Laying Fears to Rest by Toya Thomas

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Greased with oily conviction, I am sliding through cracks.
Thick streams of emotions, due to lack of devotion.
I drop the burden of clocks, fear of time.
Sounds of shackles fill the halls,
Spongy walls, my world is leaking.
Head throbbing from pressure within,
Pretending everyday is halloween, I put on a happy face.
In full cocoon, it's time for me to shed my skin.
Begin renewal from within towards out.

Dropping the love for my past ways, my spirit craves for deeper truth.
With my bible at hand, I stand 10feet tall with the height and strength of an angel.
I scream aloud, “Favor!!!!!!!!!” Favored by my savior.
I begin to skate through life, coasting down the road to success, and in God's word I trust.
I allow my lust for failure to fade. Instead, hope for faith I trade.
The jargon of fear I lay to rest, with an acquired taste for a new destiny.

I bask in your glory, begging the psalms to cry your story.
I lift my hands higher, uttering a sacred language spoken straight to God's heart.
Causing demons to shiver and spit ice into the pits of fire.
Forcing hell's gates to regurgitate the souls that walk dead.
They return hungry for the solution to life's sorrows,
Pleading for a way to have life and live,
Fast-forwarding through tomorrow, I get back to today
Tearing up with joy, I lean in to say,"life's answers reside in God's love."

~Toya Thomas
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