Plan for Good- Attract the Good!!!!!

When I wake in the morning, I plan for a good day. My anticipation attracts good experiences to me.

(adapted)

Do you believe in the laws of attraction? Your thoughts, energy, words and actions attract a certain type of people, event, success, failure...destiny. What destiny are you attracting to yourself?

You empower things with your mind and your words, so be mindful today of what you give power to.

Give power to love, success, hope, peace, unity. Give thanks continually to God for each blessing. See the good in people, in trying situations..... See the BIG difference this new outlook makes on your entire being and your destiny.


Nuff Love always,
Paula Yee Sing-Edwards
President
YaadNoyz Magazine
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The Petition: Make Bob Marley a National Hero

There is a petition circulating garnering support to make Bob Marley a National Hero. The indelible impact he has had on reggae music globally is still being observed today, with our dominant presence in the main street market and prestigious Grammy Awards.

Here is the original email sent by the originator of the petition, who has been doing a fantastic job!

Please sign this petition and pass it on...

Greetings Everyone,

Due to the overwhelming and positive response to my article, "Why Jamaica Should Make Bob Marley A National Hero," I was encouraged (by Stacy) to start an online petition to appeal to the Jamaican government to "Make Bob Marley A National Hero." Please take moment to read and sign my petition if you agree Jamaica should award Bob Marley the Order of National Hero.

Go to http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/bobmarley/You can read my original article below.

Thank you all for your blessings and support. We can make this happen!

Sincerely yours,Falana Fray

Why Jamaica Should Make Bob Marley A National Hero

by Falana Fray

It's been almost 27 years since the death of Bob Marley, yet despite international appeals and a host of post-humous awards, Jamaica still fails to accord him National Hero status. Even when Bob was a young musician from Trenchtown, his music wasn't even recognized by his own people in Jamaica until his debut album "Catch A Fire" became an international hit, thanks to Chris Blackwell, who I had the pleasure of meeting last month in Jamaica, and the fact that Rastas were regarded as outcasts in the 60s and 70s. I'm just getting warmed up!Marley deserves to be among the fraternity of Jamaica's honored heroes.

He has done more for Jamaica through his music than most politicians have done to temper violence and businessmen to promote tourism to their war ravaged country. Even Bob's song "One Love" was adopted as a theme song for the Jamaican Tourist Board. It was even voted Anthem of the Millennium by the British Broadcasting Company (BBC).

Marley's laundry list of recognitions is even more reason to dub him, not just a National Hero, but an "International Hero." At home, his birthday, February 6th, is observed as a national holiday in Jamaica, he has the Order of Merit (OM), which is Jamaica's third highest honour, was awarded the Medal of Peace from the United Nations and voted Artiste of the Century by Billboard magazine. He was honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.His album Exodus was chosen Album of the Century by TIME magazine and his Legend album received the Diamond Award.

He is also a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by National Academy of Recording Artistes. Last but not least, Bob has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. As Robert Palmer wrote in a tribute to Marley upon his induction, "No one in rock and roll has left a musical legacy that matters more or one that matters in such fundamental ways." From Bob's perspective, reggae gave a voice to the poor and disfranchised citizens of Jamaica and, by extension, the world.

In so doing, he also instilled them with pride and dignity in their heritage, however sorrowful the realities of their daily existence. Moreover, Marley's reggae anthems provided rhythmic uplift that induced what Marley called "positive vibrations" in all who heard it. Regardless of how you heard it - political music suitable for dancing, or dance music with a potent political subtext – Marley's music was a powerful potion for troubled times.

To many, Marley was a true musical ambassador and a messenger of peace. Though he never aligned himself with any political party, he found an urgent calling to bring together a divided nation riped apart by political violence and hostility. At the Smile Jamaica Concert held on December 5, 1976 at the National Heroes Park, Kingston, Jamaica, Bob Marley & The Wailers performed for 80,000 people and in an unprecedented move, warranted on stage Michael Manley and Edward Siaga where he put their hands together in unity.

Coincidentally, this concert was held at the National Heroes Park, so why not add Bob Marley to the roster of National Heroes?Is it because Bob Marley was a Rasta man who smoked and promoted the use of Marijuana as a religious sacrament?

Fact: Jesus Christ and his apostles used a cannabis-based anointing oil to help cure people with crippling diseases. Is it because he wasn't thrown in prison for civil disobedience or ignite a rebellion?

Fact: Bob Marley was a champion of human rights and spread the message of Rastafari to the world. The religion is embraced by millions of people from Japan to Johannesburg. Is it because he was a notorious womanizer?

Fact: So was John F. Kennedy, Bill Clinton and Martin Luther King. According to a TIME magazines cover story, "womanizing was the source of such agonizing moral conflict that MLK was compelled to confess his most enduring extramarital affair to his wife at "her most vulnerable moment — days after she recovered from a hysterectomy."Is it because he didn't hold political office?

Fact: Neither did Marcus Garvey or Martin Luther King, Jr.Is it because the national heroes committee is out of touch? Fact: Yes!The fact remains for most casual listeners, reggae music can be reduced to one artist Bob Marley. For most tourists and travelers, Jamaica is synonymous with Bob Marley.

Bob's music is a like a flag or a text book to those who have never been to Jamaica or read about the country in global studies. Most importantly, Bob Marley is largely responsible for the worldwide popularity of reggae music and with it subjects, including faith, love, relationships, poverty injustice and other broad social issues that we can all relate to and experienced first hand, or through the eyes of others.

Bob Marley has paved the way for many new and celebrated artists to compete on the international stage of music. Because of Bob, reggae music is a respected category at the annual Grammy Music Awards in America.

Bob's music bridges the cross-cultural divide, soothes the heart and mind from mental slavery, can be heard by people of every gender, race, religion, color, ethnic background and political affiliation.Without the legendary Bob Marley, there wouldn't be a Reggae Academy Awards Ceremony set to take place on February 24th that recognizes the musical talents and achievements of celebrity reggae artists from Jamaica and around the world, or the Smile Jamaica concert that is guaranteed to pump sun bathers, tourists and the almighty dollar or strong Euro into Jamaica's inflated economy.

Award Bob Marley the Order of National Hero and continue to make Jamaica proud.

My fingers are tired!




Thank you Falana, for bringing attention to this matter.

Let's get involved reggae lovers!!!

Your girl,

Paula Yee Sing-Edwards
Artiste Development
YaadNoyz Production LLC
www.myspace.com/yaadnoyz

’Stars’ and ’Trouble’-Hot Riddims from House of Congress

’Stars’ and ’Trouble’-Hot Riddims from House of Congress

You know you can rely on me for the latest in info from Yaad. Here is a release from Ray Khool about two hot riddims blazing the Jamaican airwaves.



Portmore-based House of Congress has released two hot rhythms with tracks that are now creating some buzz on the dancehall scene.

The Stars and Trouble rhythms share one thing in common: an exciting line-up of uplifting tracks that everyone can enjoy, both adults and teeny boppers.

"We are into wholesome family entertainment. For us it's more than just making music…the message must be there too," said HOC's Chris Congress.

As such, the label has taken great care in ensuring that they stick to the central theme of the company and that's 'entertaining but uplifting music'.

Kicking off the Stars rhythm is a young, hip group named ASK with 'They Should Know'. Indeed, if their smooth sound is anything to go by then they will definitely be going places in the business.

Anthony B is no stranger when it comes to social commentary but 'Everybody Need Somebody' is more on the lighter side as he explores the relationship issue.

That's what makes the Stars rhythm so entertaining – it's a little culture, lovers rock laced with some party vibes…but it's all good.

Hero makes his contribution on the rhythm with 'I Cry' and that track is definitely worth the listening time invested.

Lutan Fyah like you have never heard him before comes to you in 'It's Good To Know' and that's good enough reason for you to check out this rhythm.

Other tracks on the Stars rhythm are Ginjah - 'Manipulative People', King Shadrock - 'Free Dem With Music', Cutty Ranks – 'In The Streets' and Hollow Point with 'Young Thugs'.

The Trouble rhythm so far features the works of Cutty Ranks with 'Dutty Ways' and ASK with 'We Can All'.

Regarding the rhythms, Chris Congress said that they are now in the process of recording even more tracks on both of them.

"If you thought the rhythms were hot before, wait until you hear the finished product," he promised.


-- RAY KHOOL
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Nuff Love,
Paula Yee Sing-Edwards
Artiste Development
YaadNoyz Production LLC
www.myspace.com/yaadnoyz

Children Being Children- Were You??

As children me and my 2 brothers had to adhere to some strict rules and barriers to ensure we always remembered we were children. At the time it was frustrating, particularly since all our friends did not have the same restrictions. But eventually I grew to understand the reason and effectiveness of my parents' actions.

This may seem really innocuous, but we were not allowed to watch GOLDEN GIRLS, DYNASTY, FALCON CREST, COMING TO AMERICA (or any Eddie Murphy of that era) and even now I have never seen one episode of BENNY HILL!! Not even Kunta Kinte was allowed..LOL! because of the nakedness. I think they balanced it will allowing us to watch a few episodes of FALCON CREST or ARE YOU BEING SERVED, but just didn't want us to get carried away.

At school of course everyone was raving about last night's drama or the jokes in UNDA MI NOSE (roots play)... I felt left out!

In conversation we had to recognize that certain words were not 'children's words' like 'sexy' and 'backside', 'rahtid' and 'damn'. I did get an ass-whooping for referring to my brother who had just beat me up as "that damn bwoy"...bigggggggggg mistake..big big big mistake!!!

As a child I could not wear anything short, tight, two-pieced nor sexy (of course on the strike of age 20 I was in the skimpiest of outfits... sorry mom!) But before that I appreciated that I was a child and enjoyed my childhood to the fullest.

I was never over-protected nor sheltered since I was involved in various organizations and leadership groups. But I loved being a child and a teenager... I never skipped a stage.

This is vastly different from the kids nowadays. They are not allowed to enjoy thier childhood because of sex, peer pressure, smoking, drinking, parties....

...parents who want to be called by their first names to not feel too old, parents who want to act like a friend rather than a parent, parents unwilling to switch the channel to cartoons because they don't want to miss DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES.

Were you allowed to be a child? Did you have a childhood full of innocent memories? How will you raise your child?

Let me know your thoughts!

Paula Yee Sing-Edwards
YaadNoyz Production LLC
www.myspace.com/yaadnoyz

FORMULLA

YaadNoyz-signed artiste is getting big recognition with his new hit single: LOOTING & SHOOTING on the YaadNoyz Riddim.

Already buzzing on the airwaves, his powerful voice and distinct style have caught the attention of music executives and the media who all want to be among the first to interview this budding musical icon.

Read more about this fantastic musician at: www.myspace.com/formulla

Listen to the hit single LOOTING & SHOOTING at: http://www.yaadnoyzmagazine.com/music/formula.mp3

For all queries regarding interviews, dubplates, press kits and anything regarding FORMULLA, contact YAADNOYZ PRODUCTION at:

yaadnoyz@gmail.com

or call: 973-380-8795 (USA)

Seeking Relationship Issues for Newsletter

Hey Everyone!

Hope you are having a fantastic year thus far.

I have linked with a relationship counselor who is going to do a regular segment in the YaadNoyz Newsletter. He will answer submitted questions regarding relationship matters. He comes highly experienced in these matters and has created a reputation of being crudely staright-forward... an advocate of 'tough love'.

YaadNoyz eagerly anticipates introducing you to this radical advisor in this month's newsletter.. He is a breath of fresh air!!

Please submit your relationship issues, dilemmas and questions. They will be answered honestly and effectively by the professional, straightforward counselor. It will be anonymous and handled with the utmost confidence and consideration of privacy. Feel free to change the names to add anonymity.

Send via email to yaadnoyz@gmail.com

Looking forward to your submissions!

By the way... there is a surprise for his month's newsletter!!!! As always, to recieve your copy, send your email address and check out my sites below!

Paula

yaadnoyz production llc

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Interview with Reggae’s Newest Sensation: FORMULLA (pts 1 & 2)

The newest reggae sensation, Formulla speaks with YaadNoyz Production. In his first interview ever, he speaks about his first release, LOOTING & SHOOTING on the YaadNoyz Riddim.

INTERVIEW WITH FORMULLA- Pt 1

INTERVIEW WITH FORMULLA-Pt 2

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