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Hope you all had a productive year. Now on to the New Year, LHD Productions plan on having a greater vision and presence in the community. Our Contact numbers has changed. We are getting ready to start early registrations for our Sing and Slam competitions…Early Registration starts January 15, 2011 and cost is $10…Later Registrations will increase to $15. The “Location” of Auditions to be determined at a later date.
This year’s competitions prizes are set at a tentative winning of $1,000 First Place and $500 Second Place. This increase prize amount will be finalized once the attendance numbers are calculated. I’m looking forward to more early registrations to determine the prize winning increase. Remember last year’s prizes were 2 -$500 First Place and 2- $250 Second Place.
Go to LHD Productions Events/Registration link @ LHDProductions.com…Let’s make this a bigger and better event this year…lhd

Your zodiac sign may not be what you think – NBC-2.com WBBH News for Fort Myers, Cape Coral & Naples
MINNESOTA: If you’ve ever read your horoscope, you may be interested in what at least one astronomer has to say about it. Turns out your sign may not really be your sign.
“This is not something that happened today. This has gone on for thousands of years,” said astronomer Parke Kunkle. The star doctors say Earth is currently in a different spot in relation to the Sun,
and its equatorial alignment has changed from 3,000 years ago when the study of astrology began — back when 12 zodiac signs were assigned to 12 different periods of the year.
Those signs you were born into are different now because the Earth’s wobble on its axis has created a one-month bump in the alignment of the stars, according to Kunkle.
“Because of this change of tilt, the Earth is really over here in effect and Sun is in a different constellation than it was 3,000 years ago.” What that means to you is a Virgo may now be a Leo, an Aquarius -
a Capricorn, and a Taurus – an Aries.
“So I’m an Aries now, fabulous,” said Jozsef Szathmary, reacting to the news.
Szathmary has gone from Taurus to Aries in stride, vowing to his sun alignment that he is ready to change.
“I’m a ball of sunshine….wherever the sun is at, that’s where I’m at,” he said.
And that is just the point. The Sun and Earth are moving surely and slowly, so the stars of your sign aren’t the same as they were when that sign was assigned to your birth thousands of years ago.
For your new sign, just subtract one spot on the list.
But, don’t expect your horoscope reading to change. Scientists say this rotation has been known about since 500 B.C. and the horoscope calendar hasn’t moved.
YOUR “REAL” HOROSCOPE
Astrology buffs should be using these dates, reflecting where the stars currently are aligned:
Capricorn: Jan. 20 – Feb. 16
Aquarius: Feb. 16 – March 11
Pisces: March 11- April 18
Aries: April 18- May 13
Taurus: May 13- June 21
Gemini: June 21- July 20
Cancer: July 20- Aug. 10
Leo: Aug. 10- Sept. 16
Virgo: Sept. 16- Oct. 30
Libra: Oct. 30- Nov. 23
Scorpio: Nov. 23- Nov. 29
Ophiuchus: Nov. 29- Dec. 17
Sagittarius: Dec. 17- Jan. 20

Read something interesting about happiness that is worth practicing…article stated…”You have much more power over your happiness level than you probably realize. Each of us is born with a happiness “set point” around which our happiness level tends to settle, regardless of what happens to us. Research suggests that genetics determine about 50 percent of this set point and environment determines the other 50 percent. Other research shows that only a small amount of your environment is out of your control (things like the weather and the stock market). This means that you have control over 40% of your happiness level. Own this fully. Intentionally make choices that make you happier. When you make positive changes in yourself and your environment, you raise your disposition toward happiness.”

Thank everyone for your support of the first annual event. The participants were very much appreciated. Due to the attendance number, the funds raised to present this planned event failed short of everyone’s expectations. The financial issues presented to this Central Region area is being reviewed for final closeout. From what I hear, this region’s financial responsibilities are still in the works. The 2010 National Competition has been cancelled.
The Good News is the Sing & Slam Competitions will continue next year with a “New Look” and with new managing partnership. This change in managing these upcoming regional shows promises commitment in bringing you exciting entertainment that you envision and expect. So be on the lookout for the Second Annual Sing & Slam in 2011…lhd
On behalf of LHD Production Western Region Sing & Slam, I personally want to thank Sierra LaPoint for traveling to Shreveport Louisiana presenting our Western Region.
Sierra Spotlight: She is a member of The Riverside Jazz Poetry Collective; 1st place winner at the Sing & Slam final competition on July 25, 2010. Her spoken word style is one to be dealt with on a for real for real level…lhd
Thank you Sierra!

Attention Comedians: Checking to see if Comedians are willing to travel to Riverside and or San Bernardino County. We are planning Comedy Shows for our area. Please contact me at LHD Productions – 951-208-4802. All those interested will be added to data base for future shows. Please enter Links on and comments on page “Contact LHD” at LHDProductions.com. Look forward to your funny business! lhd “Linda”

Kerry Pollard, General Manager, reminded me…
“This isn’t just the month for costumes, candy and creepy ghouls and goblins—it’s also the month of something altogether different: breast cancer awareness. As something that began back in 1985, this has now grown into an international campaign to raise awareness and funds to cure the disease. So amidst all the monster madness, you’ll likely see lots of pink themed retail items and the symbol for breast cancer awareness, the pink ribbon.” Please provide support where ever possible…lhd

CenterStaging Studios, 3407 Winona Ave., Burbank Tuesday, October 12
Wednesday, October 13
Thursday, October 14
…Check In: 10AM, Show Times: 11:00am (out time 1:30pm) and Check In 3PM, 4:00pm (out time 6:30pm)

Celebrity hosts Vanessa Williams, Alesha Renee and Kim Coles honor strong African-American women and talk about fashion, health, inner beauty and more. Watch the group celebrate the true beauty of black women, tackle myths and societal beauty standards and provide practical solutions to enhance your beauty.

Procter & Gamble’s extraordinary new initiative, My Black is Beautiful, celebrates the diverse collective beauty of African-American women and encourages black women to define and promote our own beauty standard – one that is an authentic reflection of our indomitable spirit. Recognizing that beauty and self-confidence are intrinsically linked, My Black is Beautiful is designed to ignite and support a sustained national conversation by, for and about black women – the way we are reflected in popular culture and how we serve as the catalyst for a movement that effects positive change.

What: Sing and Slam Regional Talent Showcase and Competition
When: Saturday, October 16, 2010
Time: 4 pm
Where: Southern University Shreveport-Bossier, 3050 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., Shreveport, La.
What: This event is the culmination to the Preliminary’s of the Sing and Slam National Talent Showcase & Competition.

This Regional event is co-sponsored by the
Director of the Humanities Division of Southern
University Shreveport-Bossier, Mrs. June Phillips and her
Department. Motivational Speaker-International Poet-
Youth Empowerment Specialist, Mike Guinn and
Singer/Songwriter/Publisher, Jamal Hall will Host this
main event.
Until now Poets and Singers have competed against talent from
within their Region now it is time for the best of

What: Sidewalk Poetry Explosion
When: Friday, October 15, 2010
Time: 4:00 pm
Where: Atkins Branch of Shreve Memorial Library, 3704 Greenwood Rd. Shreveport, La. 71109
What: The Shreve Memorial Library Atkins Branch, Sing and Slam, Inc.

Amore’ Productions and Shreveport Police
Department Community Liaisons will host an event full of
fun, music and poetry. This event will be the
Prelude to Teen Read Week and the Sing and Slam Regional
Show. Poetry and Music are the main staples of
this event for the young adults. If you like poetry and
enjoy good music come out and see what talent lies
right here in the Ark-La-Tex. There will be special guests:
International Poet, Mike Guinn; Educator/Author of
Sweet Lavender, Terry A. O’Neal; Singer/Actor, Jamal Hall,
Singer/Musicians, Strawberry Fields Forever
Band; R&B singer, Trey and Rappers, Dude and Lil’ Hot. Free
popcorn and drinks. This event is free and open
to the public. For more information contact, Anika Parsons,
318-635-6222

What: Sing and Slam Youth Artist Summit
When: Friday, October 15, 2010
Time; 10: 00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Rd.; Shreveport, La. 71109
What: Sing and Slam, Inc. and iNception of Shreveport, LA.

Together will host an array of Poetry and Music
Workshops. To open the workshops there will be an Artist
Tribute dedicated to Sing and Slam where musicians,
poets, dancers and jazz bands will perform in Appreciation
of the Arts. There will be several

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Poetry-Explosion of mixed words that moves you. Performing poetry is a
state of mind.

Rap and Hip-hop – there is a fine line that divides and separates them. Hip-hop use of poetic words to express themselves with beats rhymes and verses which is distinguished from Rap which uses just words to convey thoughts with a beat. Looking forward to your comment!

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