ContentsJune 2016

Beauty & Style

6 Budget Beauty What’s your style

17 We tested products and we’ll give you our honest opinion

19 Ten items every man should have in his wardrobe

Features5 Why not be Great : Remembering who you are and what you are destine to be

10 Featured DJ Brandi Select. Woman on Fire

22 Featured Actor Allen Phoenix talks about his journey and mission to reach the top

24 Featured Artist Bama Breed

Health & Motivation

12 Introducing Pat Moore’s natural beauty products.

25 Get Fit Success This could be you. Submit today.

26 Healthy Recipies anyone can easily make from home

30 Mojack Set Free Comin out

Love, Sex, & Relationships32 To cuddle after sex or not to cuddle? That is the question. We asked 10 men and 10 women. Check out the results

ContentsIn Every Issue You’ll FindLetters and contributions from YOU our readersEditor’s LetterWe Tested it products and servicesHoroscopesBlack Business/Business AwarenessAsk Love Joy

On the CoverCover Photo by Lathan Photography Edits/Production by Envy Designs, LLC

Follow us on Twitter @NVmeMagLike us on FB - www.facebook.com/NVmeMagContact us: www.envydesignsphotography.com

24Featured ArtistBama Breed

12Black Business AwarenessTerra Veda Organix

5Peerless Poetry After DarkAnniston, AL

22Featured ActorAllen Phoenix

Work & Awareness

35 Small Business Awareness we searched and we found striving businesses that you may not even realize existed

Inspiration14 Inspiration from our writers and readers that will inspire and encourage you. This month Cassandra Johnson reminds us of the dangers of toxic people.

hy not be great? How many times do you look at others and ask ourselves how great are they? Well do you ever stop to ask yourself how great are you? Ask yourself today. We have to constantly and continually ask ourselves this question: “Why not be great?” If you have chosen any task, project, or goal in your life then “why not be great at it?” I remember being young and want-ing to do so many things. I remember being able to do so many things. I had a passion for music, writing, design, and art in every nature. I remember my aunt looking me dead in the face and stating, “You have too many talents and it’s not fair. It’s not fair that God gives one person so many talents and others none. You can’t do all of it and basically it just means you are cursed.” At the age of sixteen this had some type of effect on me. She was right I thought. Where in the world would I start perhaps I simply shouldn’t start at all. I would jump from one thing to the next trying to decide which talent and gift truly belonged to me. After all I didn’t want to be classified as cursed. I had to pick one? f I had known then like I know now I would have told her to go kick rocks. It was never her place to define me or my God given talents. It took me years to realize what she said was simply put, STUPID. Who was she to tell me how many talents God could allot me? Why should I not be great at them all? Hear me and hear me good! DO NOT let people define who you are by what they think you should be doing or who they think you should be. Often times we are plagued with the thoughts of oth-ers. So many times people give up on a dream or goal simply because someone has spoken ill over whatever that thing may be. Today I want to remind you that they do not get to decide your level of greatness. That level my loves are utterly and completely up to you and God alone. Today I remind you to find comfort in knowing that any and everything you want to ac-complish can be done. From the moment you decide to take on a something new, you must decide to be great at it. Think about it? It is completely up to you. I sat in a class of kindergartens to substitute one day as one of the kids exclaimed to me, “I can’t do it Mr.

Smith, it’s hard for me.” I refused to agree responding, “Says who?” He persisted with this original statement no matter how hard I worked to convince him other-wise. I said to him “Johnny, stop it you can do this. Who told you it was hard for you?” All the kids came to his defense stating almost simultaneously, “Yes Mrs. Smith it is hard for Johnny our teacher says so.” He grinned thinking that was enough to convince me that he should freely roam about the class room while the others continued with their assignment. I called for him to come closer whispering to him, “It’s not hard. Go bring your assignment to me so we can take a look at it.” e scurried away happily and returned with his assignment. I pointed to the first por tion asking, “What is this one.” He re-sponded with the correct answer still smiling big. I asked him to answer the second question and again he responded with the correct answer. I smiled and said to him, “Now see was that hard for you?” He looked at the paper in confusion for a minute and then re-sponded, “No Mrs. Smith it’s not hard for me, but my teacher said it was hard for me.” I responded, “Well, well, well when she comes back you can show her how much you’ve learned and she will be sooooo proud.” He smiled graciously as he returned to his seat stating, “Yep! And I gone’ do this by myself now cause’ it’s not hard for me.”How many times have you simply given up on a task simply because someone said it would be a challenge? No matter what life brings you, no matter when life brings it your way you have to decide to be great. What will you do today to be great? Fear is the ultimate illusion. Don’t let it stop you from accomplishing your goals or reaching for new levels. Fail a million times if you must but never give up on being great! Simply because you are.

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Letter from the Editor

“Today I want to remind you that they do not get to decide your

level of greatness. That level my loves are utterly and completely up

to you and God alone.”

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DJ bselecta is an R&B, Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, Dancehall and Reggae DJ who creates a vibe that reaches worldwide. As a music lover, bselecta’s knowledge of genres and extensive library allows the spectrum of music to be heard with seamless transitions and expert blending. She discovered Dancehall and Reggae music in the underground club scene of Edmonton, AB Canada. Her music career started working for the largest music retailer in Canada, HMV. Pursu-ing her passion, she began working in radio, and eventually landed a position for one of Canada’s largest record labels - BMG Music. After relocating to Los Angeles DJ B Selecta continued on to perform in various Los Angeles Nightclubs including Cafe Entourage, Shark’s Club and On The Rox. In 2012 bselecta joined the Saturday Night MixDown Crew on LA based radio station 102.3 KJLH FM, owned by R&B legend Stevie Wonder and is a Resident DJ at Southern California’s hotspot SKYLOFT in La-guna Beach. Bselecta has worked with company’s such as RE-VOLT TV, MAC COSMETICS, ESTEE LAUD-ER, AT&T ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, DI-RECT TV, MACY’S, JW MARRIOT, NFINITY, SOCIAL MAGAZINE, PEDAL SPIN STUDIO, and ZOLA on various marketing and awareness initiatives; festivals including LA’s TASTE OF SOUL and private events throughout Southern California. When she is not spinning on her turntables you can catch her instructing at one of LA’s popular cycling studio - PEDAL.

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Black Business Awareness

Our Story

We are proud to introduce Terra Veda Organix (TVO) to the Natural Hair Marketplace. TVO is a small family business that focuses on natural hair and skin care products that are handmade with love.

This business idea was birthed out of Pat Moore’s desire to create a line of products to support natural hair and skin care needs. TVO’s products are formulated with Botanical, Ayurvedic and other selected pure ingredients that are chemical-free and environmental friendly. These products are hand-made with love from scratch and produced in small batches to ensure freshness.

We chose the name Terra Veda Organix because it represents our vision and mission to encourage women to celebrate their God-given Natural Beauty using the knowledge of earth. God designed every herb bearing seed to induce good health and beauty. By definition, Terra means Earth (Soil) and Veda means Knowledge (Wisdom). Organic means ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms, or ionizing radiation. In other words, organic ingredients are derived from the earth instead of being manufactured in a lab. So, our focus is to provide products with the fineness ingredients derived from a natural origin that were created to sustain good health and beauty.

As a lover of all things natural and a self-proclaimed “mixtress”, Pat’s belief is that beauty in its truest form comes from a holistic perspective. Our inner beauty radiates when the mind, body and spirit are in balance.

Pat was a traditional hairstylist/salon owner for many years and followed society’s image of what she should look like, but that all changed when she decided to

fully embrace her natural hair.

Pat developed, tested and refined several formula-tions through a rigid research and development pro-cess spanning over a period of approximately two years. She does not use mineral oil, petroleum, sili-cones, parabens, or SLS in her products. But, she uses Ayurvedic Herbs, butters and oils, and botanical infu-sions carefully chosen for their beneficial and healing properties. These products have been tested on real people including friends, family, and in hair salons.

With all of the positive feedback, Pat made refine-ments to her formulations and the result has given birth to a line of natural hair products that we are so excited to introduce to the natural hair community. We (The TVO Team) eagerly look forward to serving your hair care needs!

Pat Moore is a blogger and the founder of Natural Hair Lover’s Facebook page. NHL’s is a popular FB page that caters to the natural hair community. Mem-bers can ask any natural hair related questions and re-ceive answers. They also received encouragement and motivation while on their natural hair journey. This allowed Pat to have a keen understanding and sense of the product needs of the natural hair community. She used this information when formulating her product line.

TVO Method for Max-Hydration is when your hair has reached its optimum potential of moisture and as a result your curls are defined

from root to tip with little or no product.

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“God designed every herb bearing seed to induce good

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Terra Veda OrganixPat Moore/Founder

Letting Go of Toxic People

There are plenty of things toxic people do to manipulate people and situations to their advantage. Here are 12 of them. Knowing them will help you to avoid falling under the influence:1. They’ll keep you guessing about which version of them you’re getting.They’ll be completely lovely one day and the next you’ll be wondering what you’ve done to upset them. There often isn’t anything obvious that will explain the change of attitude – you just know something isn’t right. They might be prickly, sad, cold or cranky and when you ask if there’s something wrong, the answer will likely be ‘nothing’ – but they’ll give you just enough to let you know that there’s something. The ‘just enough’ might be a heaving sigh, a raised eyebrow, a cold shoulder. When this happens, you might find yourself making excuses for them or doing everything you can to make them happy. See why it works for them?Stop trying to please them. Toxic people figured out a long time ago that decent people will go to extraordinary lengths to keep the people they care about happy. If your attempts to please aren’t working or aren’t lasting for very long, maybe it’s time to stop. Walk away and come back when the mood has shifted. You

are not responsible for anybody else’s feelings. If you have done something unknowingly to hurt somebody, ask, talk about it and if need be, apologize. At any rate, you shouldn’t have to guess.

2. They’ll manipulate.If you feel as though you’re the only one contributing to the relationship, you’re probably right. Toxic people have a way of sending out the vibe that you owe them something. They also have a way of taking from you or doing something that hurts you, then maintaining they were doing it all for you. This is particularly common in workplaces or relationships where the balance of power is out. ‘I’ve left that six months’ worth of filing for you. I thought you’d appreciate the ex-perience and the opportunity to learn your way around the filing cabinets.’ Or, ‘I’m having a dinner party. Why don’t you bring dinner? For 10. It’ll give you a chance to show off those kitchen skills. K?’You don’t owe anybody anything. If it doesn’t feel like a favor, it’s not.

3. They won’t own their feelings.Rather than owning their own feelings, they’ll act as though the feelings are yours. It’s called projection, as in projecting their feelings and thoughts onto you. For example, someone who is angry but won’t take responsibility for it might ac-cuse you of being angry with them. It might be as subtle as, ‘Are you okay with me?’ or a bit more pointed, ‘Why are you angry at me,’ or, ‘You’ve been in a bad mood all day.’You’ll find yourself justifying and defending and often this will go around in circles – because it’s not about you. Be really clear on what’s yours and what’s theirs. If you feel as though you’re defending yourself too many times against accusations or questions that don’t fit, you might be being projected on to. You don’t have to explain, justify or defend yourself or deal with a misfired accusation. Remember that.

4. They’ll make you prove yourself to them.They’ll regularly put you in a position where you have to choose between them and something else – and you’ll al-ways feel obliged to choose them. Toxic people will wait un-til you have a commitment, then they’ll unfold the drama. ‘If you really cared about me you’d skip your exercise class and spend time with me.’ The problem with this is that enough will never be enough. Few things are fatal – unless it’s life or death, chances are it can wait.

5. They never apologize. They’ll lie before they ever apologize, so there’s no point arguing. They’ll twist the story, change the way it happened and retell it so convincingly that they’ll believe their own nonsense.People don’t have to apologize to be wrong. And you don’t

need an apology to move forward. Just move forward – without them. Don’t surrender your truth but don’t keep the argument going. There’s just no point. Some people want to be right more than they want to be happy and you have bet-ter things to do than to provide fodder for the right-fighters.

6. They’ll be there in a crisis but they’ll never ever share your joy.They’ll find reasons your good news isn’t great news. The classics: About a promotion – ‘The money isn’t that great for the amount of work you’ll be doing.’ About a holiday at the beach – ‘Well it’s going to be very hot. Are you sure you want to go?’ About being made Queen of the Universe – ‘Well the Universe isn’t that big you know and I’m pretty sure you won’t get tea breaks.’ Get the idea? Don’t let them dampen you or shrink you down to their size. You don’t need their approval anyway – or anyone else’s for that mat-ter.

7. They’ll leave a conversation unfinished – and then they’ll go offline.They won’t pick up their phone. They won’t answer texts or emails. And in between rounds of their voicemail mes-sage, you might find yourself playing the conversation or argument over and over in your head, guessing about the status of the relationship, wondering what you’ve done to upset them, or whether they’re dead, alive or just ignoring you – which can sometimes all feel the same. People who care about you won’t let you go on feeling rubbish without attempting to sort it out. That doesn’t mean you’ll sort it out of course, but at least they’ll try. Take it as a sign of their investment in the relationship if they leave you ‘out there’ for lengthy sessions.

8. They’ll use non-toxic words with a toxic tone.The message might be innocent enough but the tone conveys so much more. Something like, ‘What did you do today?’ can mean different things depending on the way it’s said. It could mean anything from ‘So I bet you did nothing – as usual,’ to ‘I’m sure your day was better than mine. Mine was awful. Just awful. And you didn’t even notice enough to ask.’ When you question the tone, they’ll come back with, ‘All I said was what did you do today,’ which is true, kind of, not really.

9. They’ll bring irrelevant detail into a conversation.When you’re trying to resolve something important to you, toxic people will bring in irrelevant detail from five argu-ments ago. The problem with this is that before you know it, you’re arguing about something you did six months ago, still defending yourself, rather than dealing with the issue at hand. Somehow, it just always seems to end up about what you’ve done to them.

10. They’ll make it about the way you’re talking, rather than what you’re talking about.You might be trying to resolve an issue or get clarification and before you know it, the conversation/ argument has moved away from the issue that was important to you and on to the manner in which you talked about it – whether there is any issue with your manner or not. You’ll find yourself defending your tone, your gestures, your choice of words or the way you belly moves when you breathe – it doesn’t even need to make sense. Meanwhile, your initial need is well gone on the pile of unfinished conversations that seems to grow bigger by the day.

11. They exaggerate.‘You always …’ ‘You never …’ It’s hard to defend yourself against this form of manipulation. Toxic people have a way of drawing on the one time you didn’t or the one time you did as evidence of your shortcomings. Don’t buy into the argument. You won’t win. And you don’t need to.

12. They are judgmental.We all get it wrong sometimes but toxic people will make sure you know it. They’ll judge you and take a swipe at your self-esteem suggesting that you’re less than because you made a mistake. We’re all allowed to get it wrong now and then, but unless we’ve done something that affects them nobody has the right to stand in judgment.Knowing the signs toxic people will sharpen your radar, making the manipulations easier to spot and easier to name. More importantly, if you know the characteristic signs of a toxic person, you’ll have a better chance of catching your-self before you tie yourself in double knots trying to please them.

Some people can’t be pleased and some people won’t be good for you – and many times that will have nothing to do with you. You can always say no to unnecessary crazy. Be confident and own your own faults, your quirks and the things that make you shine. You don’t need anyone’s approv-al but remember if someone is working hard to manipulate, it’s probably because they need yours. You don’t always have to give it but if you do, don’t let the cost be too high.

~Cassandra C. Johnson

the BIRTH of Envy Me Mag

With all my Love,Kaprice Smith

Having the vision to see greatness in others.Kaprice Smith/Founder

Envy Me Magazine (NVmeMag) is the offspring of Envy Designs, LLC which specializes in graphic design and photography. As a self published author, photog-rapher, poet, songwriter, designer, artist, and entre-preneur I have always found beauty in the world of art and expression. I’ve always loved the idea of sharing every creative aspect of my life with others and it hit me. How can I help others to share their art, fashion, talents, and stories with the world? Thus you have it the birth of NVmeMagazine. I sat down to do my first layout and boy oh boy was I in for a long ride. If it’s this hard to get people on board for free ad spaces then so help me God on trying to sell this idea to the world. I thought of all the great magazines and how they started from where I am today. “Whew, Lord this is a lot of work,” I whispered to myself as I settled in for another looooong night of design and layouts. Suddenly I imagined what God must have thought of my petty complaint. Here again He’s planted a seed into my bosom and I have the nerve to complain. Be-sides wasn’t this my ultimate goal? To help others reach their full potential and show the world what they too had to reveal? Yes! From that moment I realized I was pregnant and this magazine was my unborn baby. This is the child (project) I’ve been dreaming of giving birth to since God impregnated me with the idea. Surely if he impregnated me with this blessing he would help me to prepare for delivery? I visited him often in prayer and he provided me with a due date. June 4, 2016 is the day I would birth this baby (magazine) into the world. Oh the irony of both my babies being born in June. Nonetheless I was excited! It had been a couple of months and the labor pains were becoming more and more intense. As all pregnant mommies do I begin to worry about the details of the birth. What if some-thing goes wrong? What if I am unable to deliver this baby on time? What will happen once it’s born? Will it

grow? Will it be healthy? How will I teach it to moti-vate and help others? Who will be there at the time of delivery? I felt a calm come over me knowing that God would not leave me hanging. He’s proven to me time and time again that he would not be a dead beat dad. I whispered to him as the deadline approached and some of my potential ad holders dropped out. It’s okay I whispered to myself I just have to come up with a birth plan and I did. I made sure there were things and people in place who all knew their role should this become an emergency delivery. What will happen? What will it become? Well I don’t know…but I can tell you this. If you are reading this right now just know the delivery went just fine and I gave birth to a beautiful magazine. I can’t tell you what it will grow to become I can only tell you that it has purpose, a mother and father who cares, and a drive like no other. Just like the rest of us it will grow (by faith) to be something great and I look forward to rais-ing this amazing child (magazine). They say it takes a village to raise a child, guess what? You guys are my village and together we can make the story and journey of this ‘child’ amazing! I look forward to working with each of you.

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Dear Love Joy,My ex and I have remained friends even though we were done over six years ago. Sometimes I think he wants a relationship with me but then again he goes distant when our conversation heads in that direction. I’m always there when he needs me but I’m finding he’s there less and less for me. It never fails as soon as I’ve made up my mimd to move on he seems to get angry. Yet he isn’t making any moves toward making me his. Is it simply time to walk away? I’m not even sure it’s healthy for me to keep being his friend.~Sincerly, Maggie

Hello Maggie,First to address the “done for over six years” part. In reality you two have never been over. The remaining friends part is evident of that especially if you two do not have any children together (no reason to remain friends). If you two have children together, that would be understandable. What you’re thinking is what you want him to think/want but only because it is what you want. The reason he becomes distant when you attempt to engage in a conversation about getting back together is because you can’t touch what’s not within reach and that is him. You make yourself available to him because you are hoping he will eventually give you some type of indication that he wants to get back together. You are living a “just in case life.” You’re there just in case he decides to want you. He knows that as long as you’re there for him, you won’t be available for another man. His goal is to selfishly keep you hanging on until he makes up his mind or until he finally finds someone that will satisfy his needs the way you do. The reason he gets angry when you decide to move on is because he knows he will be losing his “friend with benefits,” Yes it is time to walk away and no it’s not healthy to continue being his friend. If you continue to do so, he will always have a portion of you that another man will need. It’s time to let go.~Love Joy

Dear Love Joy,My partner and I recently split. Although we both agreed to a peaceful split and parted ways he is constantly sur-facing with negative comments and remarks about how I did him wrong. I am not perfect and we both have made mistakes, but his statements make me feel as if I owe him another chance even though I have set my mind to move on. He’s left numerous times and I’m not sure I’m ready for him to move back in. What should I do?~Yours Truly, John Doe

Hello John Doe,Unfortunately no one is perfect and sadly in life, people and circumstances will always reminds us of that. Sometimes when two people decides to split, one or the other may not feel as at ease about the split as the other one does. This could be for various reasons (bitterness, guilt, attention seeking or simply not ready to let go), but they don’t want to be the one whom ap-pears to be still holding on). That’s how many people are gilt back into a relationship they know they don’t want to be in (feeling sorry or guilty). The good thing is he’s already out (that would have been the hard part). Now all you have to do is stop entertaining his guilt trip and pity party. Send him no RSVP because that’s one party you do not wish to attend. Move on honey, he will be okay, aren’t you? ~Love Joy

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Featured Actor Allen Phoenix

Introducing new age actor, Allen Phoenix (born August 30, 1977) has appeared in over six feature films in a span of only four years. This United States Navy veteran is the oldest of nine children all born and raised in Gary, Indiana. Allen started acting as early as the age of ten in local productions as a way to channel the stresses of growing up in a single parent household. His first appearance as an extra on the big screen of Tyler Perry’s 2005 film, Diary of a Mad Black Woman left him hungry for more. He landed various com-mercial roles with local businesses such as Comcast. Allen can be remembered from his appearance on the Mike and Juliet Morning Show which aired in 2009, alongside Tyson Beckford, in a segment about himself. Allen now resides in Atlanta, GA where he continues to work with some of Hollywood’s most notable actors,

producers, and musicians, to name a few: Will Packer, Rob Hardy, Tyler Perry, Kiesha Knight Pulliam, Omar Gooding, Idris Elba, Clifton Powell, Nelly, Gorilla Zoe, D.J. Unk, Ludacris, Snoop, and T.I. He can be noted as working on such films as: Diary of a Mad Black Woman, The Gospel, Daddy’s Little Girls, Road Trip2, Three Can Play that Game, Madea Goes to Jail, I Can Do Bad All by Myself, and Preacher’s Kid. Allen is set to appear in Birth of a Nation, which hits theaters October 7, 2016. Allen continues to push the boundar-ies and reach his goal with a newly set appearance in Transformers 5 which invades theaters in 2017.

The Interview

Photography by Joey Lathan of Lathan Photography

In the beginning you were a single parent. How hard was it managing an acting career as a single parent?

It’s extremely hard. It’s hard because I don’t have any-body to help me. My girls are older now but they were very young when I started. I remember I had just end-ed a relationship, and audition came up, and I needed someone to watch my girls. I’m not even sure what the audition was for but I was certain it wasn’t something I could pass up. I actually had to call my ex and ask her to come and sit with my girls so that I could audition. I must say however the majority of my success has devel-oped within the last year and a half or so. Being mar-ried almost two years now I truly realize the importance of a support system. Combining families, my two and her three has proven to be a challenge but honestly be-ing a father comes naturally for me. When the woman in your life allows you to be that father, everything just

seems to run smoothly. When it comes to acting you really have to have a support system or trust it will be so much harder. Believe me it’s never touch and go you actually have to have your hands in everything (work, work, work) or you will be broke! You have to be will-ing to do anything to bring money in while you work toward your dream. I personally don’t turn down any work. If there is money to be made I’m going to get it.

Who inspires you the most?

My girls of course but aside from that I’ve always had a drive “not to need people” that is what inspires me more than anything. I’ve never wanted to be anyone other than myself. I’ve always wanted to never need o r want from anyone. My highest desire is to be the biggest philanthropist and you know what I will be one day. Yep, that’s my goal and I’m going to do it too.

What actor past or present has had the greatest impact on you as an actor?

I can’t name but one? Wow, let’s see well I love Michael Jackson; I just had to say that. I have to state also that I admire Muhammad Ali. I like that he never backed down or changd who he was or what he believed for no one. But to answer your direct question honestly, Denzel Washington, he is that DUDE! I mean there are so many great actors such as Will Smith, Mathew Mcconaughey, and Eric Luke. For me they put things

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into perspective. These are all great actors who are versatile in their abilities. I think it takes a special something to make people believe you are one person and then another. This is definitely a trait that I want to master. I want to make people believe I’m a doc-tor one second then just change over completely and become a Teacher. For example, today I will be playing a State Trooper. This I my first time acting as a Trooper but I’m going to be the most convincing State Trooper ever, completely believable!

If you could work with anyone in the industry who would it be?

Denzel Washington, hands down Denzel. I say this because he’s one of the greatest. You see, I’m my own worst critic and I would want to measure my skills against his. I feel a lot can be revealed about an actor when they are measured against the greatest. Denzel is the actor that I’ve studied over time. Not to sound obsessed but I truly want to learn so many things from him. He simply motivates me to be great. Be-cause of this I definitely feel as if I can hold my own in the world of acting. But hey, there are many African American actors who I feel are setting the standards for what great actors should be. I really believe had it not been for the racial barriers which existed when I was growing up; African American Actors would have more notable roles. I’m pretty sure as a new age actor there are some pretty tough times. Has there ever a time that you wanted to give up?

Yes, but now I’m numb to it. It’s like NO! You know what it’s actually like dating. You get way more no’s than ye,s but it’s always the yes that counts . It’s been plenty of roles that I felt I was perfect for, I wouldn’t get it and so I would walk away a little down. Eventually I realize one thing “Everybody can’t tell me no…some-one will say yes.” The results of thinking like this: the NOs are completely irrelevant to me now. I only count the YESes. I’ve learned that even when I don’t feel as if I’ve accomplished enough. People get me back on focus. I might be pumping gas and someone will say “Hey man I just saw you on such and such.” That reminds me that people appreciate the grind I’m giving even when I feel as if it’s not enough. What motivates you to keep going?

People motivating me and the fact that I know I can do this. I keep going knowing this will open so many doors to other things I want to do. One more thing that motivates me is the finished product. When I see the finished product it motivates me to push harder. It also reminds me how all the effort was worth it. You know, I chose the name Phoenix for a reason. It’s the mystical bird and I choose it for my name because life has been horrible for me. It really has. This symbolized who I am. I come from the ashes and I plan to soar. Growing up and every time I got to do acting I had a chance to get away from everything I hated. I got to live someone else’s life and I forget all about what I was going through. The beautiful thing about acting is I don’t have to be me.

What is the motto, thought, or the phrase that you live by?

Do you no matter what. I say this because someone will always have something to say. If you do not “DO YOU”, you will focus so hard on what others are saying that the end results will prove that you have done ev-erything they wanted you to do and nothing for your-self. So DO YOU! People will always have something to say. Some will even say can’t but DO IT, but you can so just do it…

“No one can do you better than you...

So just DO YOU!”

~Allen Phoenix

Get FitBEFORE AFTER

Healthy Recipes

•1 pound (454 grams) cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 4 cups shredded)•1/2 cup diced red onion (about 1/2 medium red onion or 60 grams)•1/2 cup diced apple (about 1/2 small apple or 75 grams)•2/3 cup (100 grams) quartered or halved grapes•2/3 cup (165 grams) plain 2% fat Greek yogurt (certified gluten-free if necessary)•2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more, to taste•1/2 teaspoon garlic powder•Salt and pepper, to taste•12 slices of 100% whole grain bread (about 100 calories each) •6 medium lettuce leaves

You asked and we found them! Here are delicious and healthy recipes you can make at home.

High Protein Chicken SaladThanks to myfitness.com we were able to find this delish dish!

DirectionsIn a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, red onion, apple, grapes, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Using a 3/4 cup measuring scoop, portion out the chicken salad. Serve with a lettuce leaf and 2 slices of 100% whole grain bread.

Nutrition InformationServes: 6 | Serving Size: 3/4 cup (about 5 ounces or 142 grams) + 2 slices whole grain bread + 1 medium lettuce leaf

Per serving: Calories: 364; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 65mg; Sodium: 412mg; Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 34g

Ingredients•3 tablespoons olive oil•1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped•1 Anaheim pepper, cored and chopped•3 cloves garlic, minced•1 teaspoon chili powder•1/2 teaspoon sea salt•2 cups cooked rice (certified gluten-free if necessary)•1 cup corn, drained and rinsed (certified gluten-free if necessary)•1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed (certified gluten-free if necessary)•1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce, divided (certified gluten-free if necessary)•4 medium bell peppers (any color), cored and seeds removed•1/4 cup water•1/3–1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Southwest Stuffed Bell PeppersThanks to myfitness.com we were able to find this delish dish!

DirectionsPreheat to 350°F. Add the olive oil to a large skillet, and heat to medium high. Add the onion, and sauté 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add Anaheim pepper, and sauté another 2–3 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder and salt, and sauté until garlic is fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.

Add 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, rice, corn and black beans. Stir well and cook just until rice has absorbed most of the enchilada sauce, about 1– 2 minutes. Re-move from heat.

Stuff each pepper with the rice and vegetable mixture, filling each cavity to the top. Top each pepper with grated cheese, and place peppers in an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. The peppers should fit snugly in the bak-ing dish and should hold one another up.

Pour remaining enchilada sauce and the water around the peppers so they’re sitting in a sauce bath. Place on the center rack of the oven, and bake for 30–40 min-utes, until cheese has melted and the tops of the pep-pers have softened. Remove peppers from the oven, and allow them to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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Living SingleWant to meet our singles? Think you’re a match? Let us know?

Single Womanof the MonthPhotography By: Envy Designs, LLC

LaTaucha Moreland, 39 Nationwide Commercial and Property & Casu-alty Agent/Office ManagerFairburn, GA___________________________________What gets her attention?Someone who knows who he is and can appreiate something pure. A beautiful smile with shining eyes really capture me...the eyes are the window to the soul and I would love to see something great in my future mate.

What turns her off?A complete turn off for me is people who are self-center. Arrogance...there is none higher than God.

Her perfect date at a glance:Theme park, ball game and dinner...something that allows us both to be free. Live, Laugh, Love and treat others the way you want to be treated.

Her motto to live by: Always stand for something or you’ll fall for anything.

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Dexter Henderson, 29Maintenance TechnicianRoanoke, ALBi-Sexual ___________________________________

What gets his attention? I love someone who is out spoken. Someone whohas a great smile is a major turn on for me. I admire people who are goal driven, spontaneous, low key, family oriented, and out-doorsey. I love riding horses and doing things outside so that is a huge plus. I want someone who can appreciateeverything I do so I can finally have the courage togive them all of me.

What turns him off?Major turn offs for me are people who are self centered or have no self confidence.

His perfect date at a glance:We would enjoy an evening at the comedy club or maybe have dinner and watch the sun fall over thelake.

His motto to live by: our word is only as good as the action that follows.

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SET FREE“How I Came Out”Coming out can be one of the hardest things for an individual to do. Growing up as a young man in the south living under the Bible belt has not been easy. This is my story. I always knew as a child that I was different. Never fitting in with the rest of my family and friends; I questioned myself time and time again as to why I didn’t have the same feelings as everyone else. What was this and why could I not relate to others. Growing up with an older sister of ten years made it difficult to have that one person to go to and ask questions. We would always say girls had cooties but in all reality it was coochies. When it came down to playing sports I would excel over most. Never wanting to seem weak; I pushed myself harder just to get recognition. My dad would take me fishing, hunting, horseback riding, and even to work with him. I learned cars inside and out. Once again I pushed myself to fit in. As I got older things really started to change and more questions began to arise.

Entering high school I started understanding more about life and the twist it had thrown my way. Not sure as to why it had to be me I would pray constantly for God to take the feelings away. Never wanting to admit what was really in my heart. My teen years were the most difficult to deal with. Other children would harass me daily and I was constantly treated like dirt. I was blessed to have two true friends during this time that defended me at all cost. Without them I don’t know where I would be today. I must say that even with their love and support I still felt as if life was too much. Sophomore year I decided I couldn’t take it any-more and tried to overdose. I’m here today telling you God had another plan in store for me. All I got from that attempt was three days of good sleep (lol).

Once I graduated I started working and trying to push all the thoughts to the side. I started dating a girl and thought life was headed down the right road. I did everything I could think of to be the perfect boyfriend and future husband. For over a year I fought the urge of being my true self. I knew that if I didn’t break it off with her. She too would have to deal with the lie I

have been living my entire life. No matter how in love I was with her the only thing to do was to get out of the relationship as soon as possible and I did.

I later decided to get online and test the waters. I wanted to see if everything that was bottled up inside of me was just a phase or if it was really an indication of who I was. I started going on dates with guys not knowing what to expect. Most were only out for one thing and I was young and too scared to put out. Then one day I met a guy whom I thought I would spend the rest of my life with. He told me everything I wanted to hear. He even convinced me to tell my best friend I was gay. I did and to my surprise she was really open and understanding of my situation. A few months went by and he asked me to do the unthinkable. Yes; you’re right it was time to tell my family. In no way shape or form was I ready for that. I knew there was only one thing to do and that was to tell the one and only family member I had complete trust in to see how it went. I sat her down and proceeded to tell her my horrible se-cret. Shockingly her reaction was, “OK, It’s about time you came out.” With that going over with a breeze it was time to tell my mother. Keep in mind I’m from the south with a church going mother.

It was now or never. Even knowing I was about to be shunned from the family for sure I couldn’t go on liv-ing a lie. I got my two besties together and called my mom. Yes I said called because there was no way on earth I was going to tell her face to face. I took a DEEP breath and just started talking. I figured if I talked fast enough that I could finish before she had time to cut me off and I wouldn’t be able to start again. All the while tears were falling from my face just thinking it could possibly be the last conversation I would have with her. Once I was done I heard a soft and calm voice say to me, “I have done my job raising you. You are twenty two years old. I have taught you right from wrong and that is all I can do. I will love you no matter what choose to do in life. Just stay true to yourself and know that I will always be here.” Since then I have been able to live life to the fullest and be true to who I really am. No matter whom you are or how you feel others are judging you. Just know that as long as you can respect YOU and stay true to the person within life can’t throw anything your way that you can’t handle.

~Mojack

Sex Sex & Relationships continued...

After Sex - To cuddle or not to cuddle? That is the question. We asked 10 men and 10 women this question. Here’s the results:

Women:#1 - “Of course, it’s my favorite thing to do.”

#2- “Yes, I love to be in his arms afterwards”

#3 - “What’s sex?” (lol)

#4 - “No, I’m already hot as hell. Stay oer there! At least until we cool off...”

#5 - “Yes if it’s not hot.”

#6 - “No, because we should be hot and sweaty. If I’m cuddling directly after, he didn’t do something riight.”

#7 - “I like to shower afterwards but then yes”

#8 - “No, like who does that?”

#9 - “Yes, yes, yes, wrap me in those arms baby!”

#10 - “Yes, spoon position. Already prepared for round two.”

Men:

#1 - “No deal! Bye-bye now. Slide over.”

#2 - “No...lol”

#3 - “Absolutely”

#4 - “Depends on who it is....If she’s a keeper - yes. If it’s just a fling - no.”

#5 - “If she wanted to but I’d rather not.”

#6 - “Why? Is there cuddling potential in our future (Intervier: NO), Him: Well hell nah then.” (lol)

#7 - “Nope, I make sure she’s too tired for that.”

#8 - “Yes, cause I need to be held...wait...wait...let me start over...yes I’ll cuddle with her...” (lol)

#9 - “Depends are we both thick? Cause I’m a big man. If we both big probably not ...well...I dunno I guess it depends on the mood.”

#10 - “Yes because cuddling usually leads to round two...I can go for that.”

Here’s a bit of information for all you non-cuddlers. This article doesn’t specifically talk about cuddling after sex but there are some interesting facts we discov-ered about cuddling that we would like to share with you.

According to Medical News Today and an article written by Markus MacGill (Reviewed by Dr. Helen Webberley), Oxytocin a hormone widely referred to as the hug hormone, moral molecule, or love hormone because of its effects on behavior, female reproductive biological functions, and its role in love.

Where is this going you ask? Back to cuddling of course, according to a review by Prof. Dr. Igna Neu-mann oxytocin contributes to relaxation, trust, and psychological stability. Various sources suggest that “cuddling” releases this hormone called oxytocin, which works to boost your immune system. Based on our research we discovered several benefits of cud-dling.

1. Cuddling offers a boost to your immune system by releasing the feel good hormone oxytocin.

2. Cuddling works as a pain reliever due to the boost in your immune system based on the release of oxyto-cin which decreases pain levels.

3. Cuddling offers you the chance to connect and solely focus on your partner thus deepening your relationship.

4. Cuddling increases sexual desire, reduces stress, and lowers blood pressure.

5. Cuddling decreases social anxiety. Because oxy-tocin encourages positive thinking it helps one to develop a better outlook on life.

Reference: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/275795.php

5Fantastic Cuddling Facts&Relationships

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The Think TankDID YOU KNOW?There are 21 African American owned banks with assets totaling approximately $4.7 billion or ap-proximately 0.43 percent of Afri-can America’s $1.1 trillion in buy-ing power. In 1994, there were 54 African American owned banks according to the FDIC.

Citizens Trust Bank is an Atlanta, Georgia-based bank with branches in Birmingham and Eutaw.Citizens Trust was founded in 1919 as the first bank to serve the African-American community in Atlanta. In 1947, it was the first African American owned bank to become a member of the Federal Reserve Bank. The bank entered the Birmingham market in February 2003 with the acquisition of Birmingham’s first minor-ity-owned bank, Citizens Federal Savings Bank for $10 million in cash. Citizens Federal’s Chairman and CEO Bunny Stokes, Jr became the CTB Birmingham Divi-sion President, before retiring in2004.Citizens Trust initially maintained its offices in the Citizens Federal Building on the northwest corner of 18th Street and 3rd Avenue North as the headquarters of its Alabama division. It later sold that building to developer Mark Elgin, keeping its banking office at 1700 3rd Avenue North.

ALAMERICA BANKhttp://www.alamericabank.com/Location: Birmingham, AlabamaFounded: January 28, 2000FDIC Region: AtlantaAssets: $35 404 000

BROADWAY FEDERAL BANK FSBhttp://www.broadwayfederalbank.com/Location: Los Angeles, California | Inglewood, CAFounded: February 26, 1947FDIC Region: San FranciscoAssets: $385 055 000

CAPITAL CITY BANK & TRUST COMPANYhttp://www.capitolcitybank-atl.com/Location: Atlanta, GeorgiaFounded: October 3, 1994FDIC Region: AtlantaAssets: $294 572 000

CARVER STATE BANKwww.carverstatebank.comLocation: Savannah, GeorgiaFounded: January 1, 1927FDIC Region: AtlantaAssets: $41 573 000

CITIZENS TRUST BANKhttp://www.carverstatebank.com/Location: Atlanta, GeorgiaFounded: June 18, 1921FDIC Region: AtlantaAssets: $392 286 000

CITY NB OF NEW JERSEYhttps://www.citynatbank.com/Location: Newark, New JerseyFounded: June 11, 1973FDIC Region: New YorkAssets: $340 301 000

COMMONWEALTH NATIONAL BANKhttp://www.ecommonwealthbank.com/Location: Mobile, AlabamaFounded: February 19, 1976FDIC Region: AtlantaAssets: $63 244 000

COVENANT BANKhttp://covenant-bank.com/Location: Chicago, IllinoisFounded: June 20, 1977FDIC Region: ChicagoAssets: $59 842 000

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The Think Tank Continue,,,FIRST INDEPENDENCE BANKhttp://www.firstindependence.com/Location: Detroit, MichiganFounded: May 14, 1970FDIC Region: ChicagoAssets: $215 924 000

FIRST STATE BANKhttp://www.efirststatebank.com/Location: Danville, VirginiaFounded: September 08, 1919FDIC Region: AtlantaAssets: $38 882 000

FIRST TUSKEGEE BANKhttps://www.firsttuskegeebank.com/Location:Tuskegee, AlabamaFounded: October 11, 1991FDIC Region: AtlantaAssets: $63 127 000

ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION (For-merly, GATEWAY BANK - St. Louis)https://www.stlouiscommunity.com/http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/ten-percent-house-holds-st-louis-area-dont-use-banks-heres-why-and-whats-being-donehttp://www.stlamerican.com/business/local_business/article_11a0e98a-02a3-11e2-b53c-0019bb2963f4.htmlhttp://www.stltoday.com/business/local/sba-loans-to-black-entrepreneurs-drop-dramatically/article_afd4254d-31d5-5abd-91f4-b6b810e14563.html

HIGHLAND COMMUNITY BANKhttp://highlandcommunitybankchicago.com/index.phpLocation: Chicago, IllinoisFounded: November 09, 1970FDIC Region: ChicagoAssets: $84 948 000

ILLINOIS SERVICE FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOANhttp://www.isfbank.com/Location: Chicago, IllinoisFounded: January 01, 1934FDIC Region: ChicagoAssets: $140 148 000

INDUSTRIAL BANK

http://www.industrial-bank.com/Location: Washington, DCFounded: August 18, 1934FDIC Region: New YorkAssets: $342 524 000

LIBERTY BANK & TRUST COMPANYhttp://www.libertybank.net/Liberty, one of the nation’s largest African-American-owned banks, has 20 branches in four states, including locations in Mississippi and Texas. The Douglass Na-tional deal raises Liberty’s asset base to $373 million. Location: New Orleans, LouisianaFounded: November 16, 1972FDIC Region: DallasAssets: $545 019 000

MECHANICS & FARMERS BANKhttps://www.mfbonline.com/main/index2.htmlLocation: Durham, North CarolinaFounded: March 01, 1908FDIC Region: AtlantaAssets: $304 809 000

NORTH MILWAUKEE STATE BANKhttps://nmsbank.com/Location: Milwaukee, WisconsinFounded: February 12, 1971FDIC Region: ChicagoAssets: $91 490 000

ONEUNITED BANKhttps://www.oneunited.com/In the past two years, we have financed over $100 mil-lion inloans – most in low to moderate income com-munities such as South Central, Compton, Liberty City and Roxbury. However, we never participated in subprime lending. We have always experienced low loan losses.Our growth has been through acquiring commu-nity banks across the country that are equally dedi-cated to our mission including – Founders National Bank of Los Angeles, Family Savings Bank in Los Angeles, California, Boston Bank of Commerce in Boston,Massachusetts and People’s National Bank of Commerce in Miami, Florida.

Founded: August 02, 1982FDIC Region: New YorkAssets: $590 624 000

HOROSCOPES

Aries A month spent with family and friends. You should focus on home affairs along with inner stability. You should also strategize your career plans which can be executed at a later date. Spirituality will be impor-tant and should be used to stabilize family affairs.Remember that in June, success has to be achieved by collaboration and compromise. This is not the time to be assertive, but to be adaptable to situations. Benevolence of others will be necessary and the opin-ion of others will count if you want to overcome your challenges.

Taurus Your emphasis should be on domestic is-sues and emotional stability as planetary strength has moved to the Southern sector of your horoscope to-wards the imum coeli. Your House of Family is domi-nant while your House of Career is weak. Career issues can be put on hold for the present and you can direct your energy to stabilize home affairs. While your inde-pendence will be necessary sometimes, social network-ing will be necessary to accomplish your goals during other times in June 2016. Social activities will become more entertaining and pleasant during the month. You will be deeply involved in spiritual and religious activi-ties along with your family members.Humanitarian causes will be of serious interest to you. Improving your proficiency and academic capabilities by learning and teaching subjects interesting to you will occupy the leisure time of the Taureans in June.

Cancer By end of the month psychological strength will be vital compared to career and profes-sional aspects. Your personal objectives should have the emotional support if they have to succeed. You should review your career path and make necessary changes in your business plans. Personality will be ambitious and ready to go any extent to reach their goals in June 2016. You are not dependent on others and by your success you can make others happy. But due to planetary retrogrades progress will be slow and obstacles are expected. Religion and spirituality will be necessary for your triumphs in life. You may attend religious discourses to augment your intellectual and emotional capabilities. The crabs may also enhance their academic knowledge by higher studies.

Leo June 2016 Horoscope foretells that career and personal ambitions are predominant during the month. There might be some issues at home that will need your attention. Relations between parents and children will need to be nurtured.Independence and personal interests will be important during June 2016 for the Leos. Issues concerning other people will be in the back burner. As the power of Self is not powerful enough, social skills are still necessary to accomplish your targets.

Virgo Career issues will take up your time this month since planetary strength lies in the upper half of the horoscope towards the midheaven sign. Planetary positions are not favorable for home and family this month and domestic issues can be low key. Virgo, eastern sector of your horoscope is more domi-nant in June and independence and aggression will mark your life this month. You can chart out your own course in life, but it will be judicious to seek the sup-port of your social circle in attaining your goals.

Libra forecasts that career and professional issues will dominate this month. You are reaching your career high for the year. Home and Family matters can rest for a while. This is the time to take independent ac-tions. Personal progress can be achieved by following your own course and by self-assertion. This is not the period for collaboration or conciliation. You will have bulldoze your way which is against the Libra personal-ity and you may feel very uncomfortable.

Scorpio Career will become the overriding factor by the month. Planetary influence is highly beneficial for business compared to family and home affairs. Per-sonal ambitions and achievements will be on the radar.This will be a socially active month for the Scorpios as the planetary strength is located in the Western half of the birth chart. Personal interests will take a back seat and you can attain your targets with social support. Independence and assertion have no place. Collabora-tion and compromise are important in June 2016 for the scorpions. You have to be flexible enough to adapt yourself to the changing environment.

Sagittarius Ambitions and accomplishments will dominate over family matters this month.House of Family is also powerful and domestic con-cerns will be vital. Planetary aspects are helpful for the spiritual development and emotional well-being.In June 2016, the Sagittarians can accomplish their objectives with the help of others and by being flexible. Independence and aggression should be held back for a while.

Capricorn You will have to focus on your ca-reers. You had enough time to strategize your career plans and build your emotional strength sufficiently. Now you can ensure that those plans take shape through hard work. The Capricorn zodiac sign people can also expect a lot of activity on the social front. Be ready for a few surprise dates with your loved one or an official trip. Proper use of social skills will boost your prospects in life. Now is not the time to think of your gains.

Aquarius Domestic concerns and emotional as-pects of your life will be dominant during the month. Your profession and business will not be a priority at the moment. In June, independence and aggression will be replaced by social collaboration and concilia-tion. Aquarians have to be persistent and should not be affected by the consequent delays in life. You should focus only on vital issues.

Pisces indicates that family concerns and emotion-al stability will be vital this month. Career cannot be overlooked and you have the support of a strong emo-tional personality during this period. You can work on the future of your professional growth and formulate the necessary course of action. In June you will need to be flexible and adapt yourself to new situations.

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May 21 to June 20

Planetary positions influenc-ing career are not benevolent. The focus for the Twins for the month of June 2016 will be on boosting the emo-tional strength and family harmony. Career growth should be built on emotional base rather than on personal ambition.The Gemini zodiac people will want personal satisfac-tion and independence in everything they do. Planetary aspects will make you very charming and you will be able to attract others easily in

love. You will be lively and draw others to you by your wit and finesse. Your self-assurance will be great and you can accomplish your goals without problems.

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SEAWAY BANK & TRUST COMPANYhttp://www.seawaybank.us/Location: Chicago, IllinoisFounded: January 02, 1965FDIC Region: ChicagoAssets: $573 168 000

UNITED BANK OF PHILADELPHIAhttp://www.ubphila.com/Location: Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaFounded: March 23, 1992FDIC Region: New YorkAssets: $67 930 000

UNITY NB OF HOUSTONhttp://www.unitybanktexas.com/Location: Houston, TexasFounded: August 01, 1985FDIC Region: DallasAssets: $68 125 000Source: FDIC

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