You Can Do It

Hello blog family. I hope that everyone is having a bless day. I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. This year has flew by fast. December is just two days away. As you make your way throughout this week please keep these helpful reminders in mind. A. Keep God first. B. Stay positive. C. Encourage someone. D. Have a vision for your life. E. Have fun and be safe.

Happy Thankgiving

Hello blog family. I just want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I am just thankful for life, health, and strength. Have a bless day everyone. May God bless you all.

Heads Up

Hello blog family I hope everything is well. Thanksgiving is right around the corner. As you make your way throughout this week please keep these helpful reminders in mind. A. Keep God first. B. Stay positive. C. Encourage someone. D. Have a vision for your life. E. Have fun and be safe.

Moving on

Hello blog family I hope that everyone is having a bless day today. Wow November is moving by very quickly. Thanksgiving is just one week away. As you make your way throughout this week please keep these reminders in mind. A. Keep God first. B. Stay positive. C. Encourage someone. D. Have a vision for your life. D. Have fun and be safe.

Happy Veteran's Day

I just want to take this time to thank all the men and women who are and who has serve in the Arm forces. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Keep your head up

Hello blog family. November is flying by quickly. Football season is at its peak. Thanksgiving is right around the corner. What more can I say. As you go throughout this week keep these helpful tips in mind. A. Keep God first. B. Have a vision. C. Encourage someone. D. Stay positive. E. Have fun and be safe.

Set Your Clocks Back Tonight

Hello blog family this is a reminder do not for get to set your clocks back an hour before you go to sleep tonight.

Do You Have A Vision?

Hello blog family this is the last installment of the series "Teen to teen talk". I want to talk a little bit about having a vision. Having a vision is very important. God put you on this earth for a reason. I do not know what reason that is however, you are hear for a reason. Teens I urge you to have a vision for your life. Stop the violence. Ask yourself this question is it worth going to jail over something stupid? So I must ask you the question do you have a vision for your life?

Keep your head up

Hello blog family. November is all most here. Wow this year is moving by fast. Soon Thanksgiving is right around the corner. As you make your way throughout your week please keep these ideas in mind. A. Keep God first. B. Stay positive. C. Encourage someone. D. Have a vision for your life. E. Have fun and be safe.

Stay Encourage

Hello blog family I hope all is well. October is moving by fast. Thanksgiving is right around the corner. As you make your way throughout this week please keep these helpful reminders in mind. A. Keep God first. B. Stay positive. C. Encourage someone. D. Have an vision for your life. E. Have fun and be safe. My series will start back up on Tuesday.

Do Not Give Up

Hello blog family. October is moving by fast.The football season is getting interesting. God is good, and all the time God is good. As you make your way throughout this week please keep these helpful reminders in mind. A. Keep God first. B. Encourage someone. C. Stay positive. D. Have fun and be safe.

Following The Golden Rule

Hello blog family this is the fourth installment of the series "Teen to teen talk". The golden rule states treat others the way that you want to be treated. Now if you look at the rule very carefully you will discover that there are two key words in the golden rule which are others and you. Lets look at part a. You will run into people that is mean and hateful towards you. You must learn to not act out meaning do not go to there level. Treat that person with kindness and love which brings me to part b. Ask yourself how you want to be treated? I am sure that you want to be treated with respect, kindness, and love. People will put you in situations that will test you, but you have to be grounded and stable. Respect the golden rule and obey the golden rule.

Stay Encourage

Hello blog family. October is moving by fast. This year is moving by fast as well. My birthday is tomorrow. What more can I say? As you make your way throughout your week keep these helpful tips in mind. A. Keep God first. B. Stay positive. C. Encourage someone. D. Be safe and have fun.

Get Your House In Order

Hello blog family this is the third installment of the series " Teen to teen talk". The title is real simple get your house in order. Teens are killing each other over some stupid stuff. I mean why? What is the matter in solving things the correct way? I mean lets get real here. Teens is it time out for all of the foolishness that is going on out here. It is time to get your house in order. It is time to quit playing around. God has a plan for you. Teens I want to challenge you today. Stop what you are doing, and pray because I am telling you God has a plan for you. Get your house in order right now. Have a bless night.

You Are Encourage

Hello blog family. It is the first week in October. Wow this year is moving by fast. I just thank God for what is has done and what He is about to do. God is good, and all the time God is good. Here are some reminders as you get your week started. A. Keep God first. B. Stay positive. C. Encourage someone. D. Have fun and be safe.

Do Your Best At All Time

Hello blog family this is the second instalment of the series "Teen Talk". My parents have taught me from an early age to do my best work. Doing your best work makes you feel good inside. Their was a point in my life where I did not do my best work. My parents let me know about it. My parents teach me to be excellent and that is what I am telling you today. Be excellent in everything that you do. Do your best work at all times. Be excellent in everything that you do.

Do Not Give Up

Hello blog family. This year is moving by fast. October is around the corner. Fall is in the air. You may be going through some thing right now I came here to tell you to keep on pressing and moving. While going through your storm give God praise. He is worthy to be praise. God favors you. The series will start back tomorrow.

Real Talk

Hello blog family this is the first installment of the series "Teen to Teen talk". To all teens it is time to your act together. It does not make any sense at all the way that we are acting. People are looking at us. I understand that not all teens are acting out. I am speaking to those who are not acting the way they need to be acting. Be a leader and not a follower. Come on teens I know that we can do it. Lead and not follow.

A New Series

Hello blog family. I will be starting up a new series entitled "Teen to teen talk". This reason I am starting up this series is because I want to remind the teens that they do not have to act out. I like to see people do well in life. Their is only one life to live. This series will start up on Wednesday so stay tune.

Be Positive

Hello blog family. I am sorry that I did not post yesterday. Staying positive is key as you walk throughout life. You may be deal with something right now just know that there is a praise is your situation. Hold your head up, and smile big. Stay positive in everything that you do.

May God Bless The USA

I am paying my respects to those victims who lost there lives. Everyone can agree that 9/11 was heart breaking. May God bless the USA.

Stay Encourage

Hello blog family. A new month is here. Football season has kickoff. Fall is in the air. What more can I say? As you make your way throughout your week please keep these ideas in mind. A. Keep God First. B. Stay positive. C. Encourage someone. D. Have fun and be safe.

Moving On By

Hello blog family. August is about to come to a close. School has started. Football season is about to begin what more can I say? As you make your way through this week please keep these tips in mind. A. Keep God first. B. Encourage someone. C. Stay positive. D. Have fun and be safe.

How Could She?

Hello blog family. Last week I posted a story about a women killing her two boys. How could a mother do this? Mother is define as a caring, loving, and kind person towards her children. On this particular day this mother did not show the characteristic that are listed above. Basically the mother was auguring over who was going to give her one year old a bath. Are you serious? She kills her own kids over this? There would not be a discussion about it give the child a bath point blank, but know she did not do that she took the boys to a motel and smothered them. Then got into the car and but there life less bodies in the water. Now what kind of mother is that?

You Can Do It

Hello blog family. August is moving right along. I just want to encourage someone who may be going through something right. You can do it. Do not let anyone tell you that you can not do it. Some times you will run into haters that do not like what you are doing in your life. As you go throughout your week keep these tips in mind. A. Keep God first. B. Stay positive. C. Encourage someone. D. Be safe and have fun.

Why?

ORANGEBURG, S.C. -- The owner of a motel where a mother is accused of smothering her two children said the woman acted distracted when she checked in.The Orangeburg County sheriff has filed murder charges against 29-year-old Shaquan Duley. Sheriff Larry Williams said Duley admitted she killed her children by putting her hand over their mouths.Williams said, "She was a mother that was unemployed. She had no means of taking care of her children. She lived with her mother and her mother was, I guess, a very firm individual."He said Duley argued with her mother about the proper raising of her children Sunday night, and it appears it was the last straw.He said, "I believe she was fed up with her mother telling she couldn't take care of her children or wasn't taking care of her children and she wanted to be free."

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Williams said after Duley smothered the children she strapped them into her car and drove it into the North Edisto River Monday morning to fake an accident. The childrens' bodies were found still strapped into their car seats.Orangeburg County Coroner Samuetta Marshall said she found defensive wounds on the 2-year-old, indicating a struggle before he was killed.News 4’s Mike McCormick was in Orangeburg Tuesday, where Duley’s parents refused to make a comment or release any pictures of the children, 2-year-old Devean and 18-month-old Ja'van T. DuleyRenuka Patel, the owner of the motel where deputies said Duley killed her children, talked to McCormick. Patel said that Duley checked in at about 1:30 a.m. Monday and paid the $30 cost of the room with a $100 bill. Patel said she didn’t see Duley’s car or the children.Patel said it seemed like “something was going on” in Duley’s mind when she checked in, and she had little to say.Patel said that Duley didn’t check out. She said at about 8:30 a.m. Monday morning, investigators showed up and had the key to the room. They removed four bags of evidence, Patel said.McCormick said red evidence tape has been placed across the door, and no one has been in the room since.Duley has been charged with murder. She is expected to be in court for a hearing Wednesday afternoon.Williams said that Duley also has a 5-year-old child is now staying with relatives. The sheriff believes the older child was spared because of usually being in the grandmother’s care.

Words Of Encouragement

Hello blog family. Well it is here weather you like it or not it is back to school. School for me starts this Friday. To those of you going back this week I just want to say that you can do it. Believe in yourself. It is a clean slate meaning you have a fresh start. I do not care what you did last year. You have a fresh start. Start strong and end strong. As you make your way throughout your week please keep these tips in mind. A. Keep God first. B. Stay positive. C. Encourage someone. D. Have fun and stay safe.

Be Encourage

Hello blog family. I just drop by to offer encouragement to everyone. You may be going through a storm right now, but God is right there by your side. Encourage someone because you never know what they might be going through. Do not hold your head down. You can do it. Believe in yourself because I do. Walk with your head held high, and know that with Jesus on your side everything will work out fine. Be blessed blog family.

The Start Of A Brand New Season

Hello blog family. Well August is moving right along. Tonight is the Hall of Fame game. As you go throughout your week keep these helpful tips in mind. A. Keep God first. B. Encourage someone. C. Stay positive. D. Always have fun and be safe.

Putting Everything Together

Hello blog family this is the last installment of the series "Finding true love". Love is out there you just have to go and find it. You must have confidence in yourself. You must believe in yourself. You must be willing to take chances. Do not be afraid of trying. You only have one life to live, so live it up like it is your last day. Remember were you come from. Do not settle for anything less. Love is in the air. May God bless you all.

Stay Encourage

Hello blog family. Well, well, well football season is just seven days away, school for me is in three weeks, my birthday is in two months. I am ready to get started. As you may your way throughout this week here are some reminder. A. Always keep God first. B. Always stay positive. C. Encourage someone. D. Have fun and be safe.

There Is Not A Contract

Hello blog family this is the eleventh installment of the series "Finding true love". I have not been in a relationship before however, there are some women out their that are in an abusive relationship. So now the question is what to do? It is simple get out while you can. Look there is not a contract saying that you have to stay in a relationship were it is abusive. Get out while you can. There is sense in staying with an ungrateful brother. Make the move now before the unthinkable happens.

Staying Encourage

Hello blog family. July is moving by quick. I hate to say this, but school is right around the corner. As you make your way throughout this week please keep these thoughts in mind. A. Keep God first. B. Stay positive. C. Keep your head up. D. Encourage someone. E. Be safe and have fun.

Trust Is The Main Issue

Hello blog family this is the tenth installment of the series "Finding true love". In most relationships trust seems like the main issue. One can not trust the other. So now the question is why can't women trust a man and why can't a man trust a man? The answer in simple trust has not been establish yet. Trust must be establish first before there is a relationship. To many times a relationship falls apart due to the lack of trust. Trust must be built first or else, to me, there is no relationship.

Encouragement

Hello blog family. July is moving right along. I hope that everyone is having a great summer. Before you know it school will be back in session. As you make your way through this week keep on encouraging somebody. God wants us to encourage people not bring people down. Show some love towards each other. Be there for each other. Be kind to each other. Adopt the golden rule. May God bless you all.

Love Is In The Air

Hello blog family this is the ninth installment of the series "Finding true love". Enjoy this song.

Staying Positive

Hello blog family this is the eighth installment of the series " Finding true love". Staying positive is the most important thing in finding true love. You must remain focus on the task that you are trying to compete. If the first one fells move on. There is someone waiting on you. Always stay positive in everything that you do. You must have a positive mind set in going about a relationship with someone. Staying positive is the most important key.

Keep On Fighting

Hello blog family. Well July is moving right alone. It will not be that long until school starts back. As you go throughout this week keep these tips in mind. A. Keep God first. B. Stay positive. C. Keep on encouraging people. D. Have fun and be safe.

It's Up To You

Hello blog family this is the seventh installment of the series "Finding true love". Your heart probably has been broken so many times. Like I said on my last post do not be afraid to get back out their and date again. I know you can do it. You must believe in yourself. Have faith in yourself, but it is up to you weather or not you want to get back on the field of play meaning the dating market.Trust me true love is out their you just got to find it and hold on to it. It's up to you. Have a bless tonight.

Getting Your Confident Back

Hello blog family this is the sixth installment of the series "Finding true love". Have your heart ever been stab because you found out that your boyfriend/girlfriend has cheated on you? All of the pain and the hurt that you feel because of this act. Now you are probably at a point in your life where you want to date again, but you do not know weather or not you are ready to date again. You must have confident in yourself. You must believe in yourself. You must be bold. Do not that person who cheated on you get you down. Get your confident up. You can do it. I believe in you. The question is do you believe in yourself?

Happy Birthday

Hello blog family. I can not believe we are in July. I want to take this time to thank our troops for all of their hard work. As you make your way throughout this week keep God first, stay positive, be encourage, and have fun. Enjoy your day.

Obeying The Golden Rule

Hello blog family this is the fifth installment of the series "Finding true love". I titled this blog the golden rule because not everyone respects this rule. The golden rule states "treat others the way you want to be treated". In order to find true love you must respect the golden rule otherwise, the relationship will not work. This should be the foundation of any relationship. Someone may be saying Derrick the golden rule is hard to obey. Yes it may be hard to do, but you must give it a try. I dare you to start adopting this rule, and see how much happier you will be.

Just Do It

Hello blog family. This is the fourth installment of the series "Finding true love". Lets that someone walks by you and you like what you see. What do you do walk over or just sit their and look? I am reminded by the catch phase by Nike "Just do it" meaning go over and speak to that person. Well someone is wondering what do this have to do with finding true love? I am glad that you ask me that question because when you look at this phase, the phase tells you something about you "just do it". When you see that special one go over and talk. Do be afraid to speak up. This same lesson applies to me as well. I do not know how many time I have let beautiful ladies walk past me, and I did not open my mouth. Do not be afraid to speak. Think about it if you don't speak up then someone else will. Don't just talk about it, just do it.

Keeping It Moving

Hello blog family. As you make you way throughout you work week please keep these items in mind. 1. Put God first. 2. Always stay positive. 3. Encourage each other. 5. Just be yourself. 6. Always have fun and be safe. The series will start back up tomorrow. May God bless you and your family.

Getting Back To Form

Hello blog family this is the third installment of the series "Finding true love". You probably at a point in your life where you want to get back in the "dating pool". Someone probably saying yes Derrick that is me, but my heart has been stab so many times. My answer to you is their is someone looking for you, but their comes a point where you have to let go of the past. Do not let your past affect what God has in store for you. Derrick, what do I need to do to get back to form? I am glad that you ask me that question because the answer is very simple. 1. Just be yourself. 2. Have respect for the golden rule. 3. Have fun. 4. Never for get where you came from. 5. Be safe. Happy dating everyone.

Taking care Of God's Creations

Hello blog family. This is the second installment of the series "Finding true love". While in vacation Bible School, God spoke to me on this series. The question is how does God view marriage? God views marriage as a long term relationship (Gen. 2,18-23). Now having said that God want you and I to find someone that will support you, help, and encourage you. In order to that you must learn to respect to "Golden Rule", which states treat others the way that you want to be treated. You must learn to respect yourself before you can respect others. What I am saying is take care of each other. Do not kill what God has created. Go out and find that special one.

Getting Back To Yourself

Hello blog family this is the first installment of the series "Finding True Love". We all know that love is an action word. Love is a term that is being played with day in and day out. Some people understand what love is, and some do not know what love is. To all of the singles out their I am sure that you are looking for that special person who will treat you right and accept who you are as a person. Some are going to fast to find love causing pain in heart. Just sit back and wait until love finds you. Ladies please do not get hurt. Protect your heart at all times. Brothers make sure that your house is in house before stepping out on to the dating world. Just be yourself.

Happy Father's Day

Hello blog family. I want to say Happy Father's Day to all of the fathers. As you make your way throughout this week be thankful for what God is doing in your life. Remember to stay positive, hold your head up at all times. My series will start up tomorrow. Until next time take care everyone and be blessed.

Helping the Teens

Hello blog family. I will start up a series entitled "Finding True Love". The reason for this series is to help teens realize that true love is out their, but their are some things that I see that needs to be discuss. To all of the teens out their true love is around the corner you have to just find it. I will be discussing this in my series. May God bless you all.

The New Invention

Bass player gives invention thump

New amp stand set to hit marketplace

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Machinist, musician and inventor Reggie Means says his UNI-STAND can be used to hold an amplifier at different angles so the musician can listen to himself play.

By Linda Conley
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Published: Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 12:26 a.m.

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Reginald Means was tired of fumbling with his amplifier every time he played bass guitar.

He was always bending down and trying to position the device just right so he could actually hear himself play. Means, a machine tool technology instructor at Daniel Morgan Technology Center, knew there was a better way to monitor his sound and make adjustments.

Within a day, he created plans for the UNI-STAND, a lightweight and portable amp stand. He worked for several years perfecting the device and has applied for a patent. Now, he hopes other musicians will be interested in his idea.

The UNI-STAND is available through Hamilton Stands and sells for about $25 at Boulevard Music, 340 Village Creek Drive, Boiling Springs.

"I got tired of bending over and needed something to hold my amplifier in place," Means said. "Since I am a machine tool technology instructor, I wanted the product to look good. It would have been embarrassing for me to stick a brick under the amplifier."

The music stand has four positions to accommodate different sizes of amplifiers, and it pivots to adjust to angles. When it is easier for musicians to hear their sound, they can make changes to improve the quality.

"I have been playing guitar for about 20 years and kept thinking about what I could do to make it easier using my amplifier," Means said. "The UNI-STAND is simple mechanics but can make a big difference when you are playing. When your sound is not right, it aggravates you as a musician."

Means went through several steps before applying for a patent and marketing his product. He wanted to make sure the device was sturdy, so he left it set up in his house for about a week. He said his children jumped and played nearby to make sure the amp stand remained in place, and the UNI-STAND passed the test.

Several more months went by before he considered applying for a patent. He said it is expensive to hire an attorney, but he was able to find one with reasonable fees. The next step was hiring a marketing company to present the music device to companies to manufacture and sell.

William Carpenter, president of Hamilton Stands based in Lebanon, Ohio, liked the idea and now is licensed to make and sell the UNI-STAND. Hamilton Stands, founded in 1883, produces a wide range of products and accessories for music instruments.

"No one else has done anything like it," Carpenter said. "Tilting the amplifier back so the player and audience can hear better is simple, but Reginald came up with a novel approach to solve a problem in a creative way."

The UNI-STAND debuted in January at the National Association Of Music Merchants conference in California. Several months later, it was available for local markets.

"It has been popular," said Trevor Isetts, Boulevard Music co-owner. "When we show the UNI-STAND to a customer and how versatile it is, they immediately buy it."

Stan Davis was one of the first customers to purchase the amp stand. He was looking for something to provide a better quality sound and said the UNI-STAND is perfect.

"I actually had my amp up on a table and was looking for something I could use," he said. "Reggie's amp stand has a small footprint and doesn't take up a lot of space, and you can still have that rich quality sound."

Keeping It Moving

Hello blog family. I hope that everyone is bless. Wow June is moving right alone. As you go throughout this week keep this idea in mind. Follow the golden rule which states, treat others the way you want to be treated. Keep your head up, stay positive, and know that you can do it. Have a bless day blog family.

Stay Positive

Hello blog family. Do you ever seem like that you are by yourself? You try to do something positive your life, but no one is behind you 100%. Stay positive through your situation. Do not let anyone step in and try to take what you have work so hard for. So what let the haters hate while they are hating on you move on . Do not get caught up in the drama. Always stay positive.

Keep On pushing

Hello blog family. I am sorry for not posting on yesterday. As you go throughout this week think about how you can make an impact on someone. Always have a positive attitude, keep it real at all times, put God first in all that you do. Until next time be safe blog family.

Take It To The Lord

Hello blog family. Are you going through something right now? Maybe you having relationship problems or maybe things are not going right for you. Maybe you are having family problems. I came to let someone know to turn everything to God. God sees what you are going through right now. The battle is not yours it is the Lord.

God Bless The USA

Hello blog family. As you go throughout your day I want to think about all of the men and women out fighting. You probably have family member and friends fighting in the war. To all of the troops I want to say thank you, thank you, thank you. May God bless you ad your family. God bless the USA.

Hold On Friends

Hello blog family. Are you having a hard time trying to piece everything back together? Maybe you want that special person in your life. Maybe you are just tired of the some old stuff. I came to let someone know that God has not given up on you. Hold on my friends a change is going to come. Just hold on and be strong. Keep your head up, and do not let it drop. Keep the faith. May God bless you and may Heaven smile upon you.

Now What

Hello blog family. Maybe you are going through something in your life. Maybe your family is not acting right. Maybe your friends are not acting right. Maybe you have someone that you care about going down the wrong path. Now you are left with a question what to do now? Well I might can help you out. Just listen to these encouraging words.

Reminders

Hello blog family. As you go throughout this week I want you to think how God has bless you. I want to remind you to keep God first, keep your head up at all times, stay positive, and have fun. Until next time may God continue to bless you.

Leaving The Heart Unprotected

Hello blog family. I see to many ladies leaving their heart unprotected. Then the next thing is a stab right their in the heart. Ladies their comes a time where you must ask yourself are you deeply in love. I don't like to see ladies hurt, upset, or tears running down the face. Leaving the heart wide open for an attack is a dangerous thing. So please ladies do your homework first.

Do Not Give Up

Hello blog family. Sometime you may feel like you want to give up. You might feel like know one has your back. You might be going through a hard time in your life. I just stop by here to tell someone to never ever give up because God never gave up on you. Their was a time in my life where I wanted to throw in the towel. My family saw me and said "you can do it". Until this day, I know that I can do it. Do not give up. Keep pushing, keep fighting for what you want in life. May God bless you.

Picking Up The Pieces

Hello blog family. Maybe you do not know what to do. One minute you are happy then the next minute you are sad. Maybe you just had an argument with the person that you love. Maybe you when you went into work this morning their was a note outside the door saying everyone has lost their jobs. Maybe that certain one is not acting right. Here is an encouraging that will speak to your heart.

You Will Make It

Hello blog family. I am that everyone is having a bless night. Maybe you are having a hard time. Maybe things are not going your way. Maybe you feel like giving up on your dreams. I just stop by here to let you know that you can do it. Do not let anyone tell you that you can not do it. Keep the faith and march on to victory. Remember that God is right their beside you. You will make it.

Stay Focus

Hello blog family. I am sorry that I did not post yesterday. As you go throughout this week I want you to think about what the Lord has done for you. Keep your head up always. Stay positive in all that you do. The concert will start up tomorrow, so be out on the look out. May God bless you and your family.

A Concert To Start Soon

Hello blog family. Many of times some people want to give up on life. Some people feel like the world is against them with nowhere to turn. So I have decided to started up an encouraging concert to help those people who feels like they want to give up on life. This concert will consist of a mix of gospel and encouraging R&B songs. So get ready because God has a blessing for you. May God bless you all.

Making An Impact

Hello blog family. This is the last installment of the series "Getting back to your roots." Sometimes you do not even have to say a word to make an impact on another person. Just knowing that you are in sight is enough. Maybe you have a friend who is down, and you go over to talk with them. You have just made a impact on that person. When I go somewhere, people will walk up to me, and say thank you or say something nice. You never know how you might impact a person. Impacting is a powerful thing. So the next time you see a person down, or when you go out somewhere, make an impact.

Happy Mother's Day

To all of the mother's out their I want to wish you all a Happy Mother's Day. As you go throughout this week I want to remind you of a few things. A. Keep God first. B. Keep pressing on towards your dream. C. Keep a positive attitude. D. Have fun, be safe, and be good. May God bless you all.

Saying Thank You

Hello blog family. I want to say thank you to all of my followers. Thank you for putting up with me. If you have a facebook page send me an request to be your friend. Once again thank you followers. May God bless you all.

Be Yourself

Hello blog family. This is the sixth installment of the series "Getting back to your roots". Lets say that you met a new friend. What do you say? What do you do? Their comes a time where you will be force to speak when you do not want to. For those of you that are shy I am talking to you. You know when you first went to school. You did not know anyone did you? It's the same exact thing when you see that friend. All you have to do is just be yourself. If they want to talk find. If not, that is alright too. Just be yourself that is all that you have to do. Do not be afraid to make the first move. Just be yourself, and have fun.,

A Start Of A Positve Week

Hello blog family. I just drop by to remind you of a few things A. Always keep your head up. B. Stay positive. C. Keep God first. D. Have fun, be good, and be safe. May God bless you all.

Building A Stronger You

Hello blog family. This is the fifth installment of the series "Getting back to your roots". Their comes a time where we want to give up. Some people will push you to the edge. They are trying to find out one thing and that is will you fight back with them? Sometime it takes that to really find out about yourself. In order to build a stronger you, you must be tested every once in a while. In the Bible Abraham was test by God to kill his son. Abraham was about to do it until an angel appeared to him and said stop. Anybody can test you. You have to be ready for the test. This is the way to build a stronger you.

Thank You Followers

Hello blog family. I want to say thank you to my followers. I know that I have not been blogging a lot, but that will all change soon. School is about to let out, so that will leave me more time to blog. Once again followers thank you.

Be Strong

Hello blog family. I just drop by to remind you all of a few things A. Keep on fighting for what you want out of life. B. Keep your head up at all times. C. Remember that someone is watching you at all times. D. Keep God first. E. Be safe, have fun, and be good.

Building A strong Foundation

Hello blog family. This is the fourth installment of the series entitled "Getting back to you roots." I see too many ladies getting hurt because they are not doing their homework. Yes I do believe love at first sight, but you must build a foundation with that person. That is were some ladies mess up at. They fall into the pit and get burn. Think about this you would not build a house on sand would you? In order to make things work, a foundation must be establish first, then maybe think about marriage. I just do not like to see to many beautiful ladies hurt. Before you enter into a relationship with someone, make sure that their is a strong foundation their first.

Playing With Fire

Hello blog family. This is the third installment of the series entitled "Getting back to your roots". Sometimes I wonder about what some ladies are thinking when they let their boyfriend back to an relationship after being hurt. Now the thing is that I do not want any lady getting hurt by some man who is abusive. Ladies I am making an appeal right now that if you are in abusive relationship get out right now. Your family do not want you hurt, your friends do not want you hurt, and I do not want to you hurt. Please do not play with fire and get burn. Live life to the fullest. Life is to short. Whatever you do, do not play with fire.

Saying No

Hello blog family this is the second installment of my series entitle "Getting back to your roots". Today I want to discuss with you about saying no. You may be in an relationship with someone who has cheated on you, and wants to make it work, but you to tell that person that you have to think it over. You call that person back, and you end the relationship. That person might argue with the call that you have made, but it is your life that you are living. Look I see to many young ladies hurt because they are afraid to say "No". Some will let the boyfriend back in, and get hurt again. I do not understand that. Do not be afraid to say no. Stand up of you. Take a stand right now.

Keep On Moving

Hello blog family. We are about to start another week. Just remember to keep on fighting for what you want in life. Do not let anyone still your joy. Keep on moving forward, and do not look back. Hold up your head, and stand tall. My series will start back up on tomorrow, so be on the look out for that. Until next time be good, be safe , and have fun.

Holding Your Ground

Hello blog family. This is the first installment of my series entitle "Getting back to your roots". You are probably in a relationship with someone who is cutting an fool on you. I want you to take a step back, and ask yourself is it worthy being in an relationship with someone who mistreats you. Believe it or not you are being tested when you are going out with someone. What I mean is you are being tested on what your parents have taught you along the way. I must be honest now some of us are felling, and some are passing. Do not let anyone talk down to you. Hold your ground. It is okay to put your foot down. Do not be afraid to take a stand for you. Their is only one life to live. Stand your ground, and hold your head up.

A New Series Is Coming

Hello blog family. I am about to start up a series entitled Getting back to your roots. This series will start up on Friday. So watch out for the series. May God bless you and your family as well.

Do Not Give Up

Hello blog family. Keep these things in mind. A. Do not give up on something that you are after. B. Stay positive in everything that you do. C. Do not let anyone stop you from reaching your goals in life, and D. Have fun while you are on this road called "Life". God can call us at any time, so the question is are u ready for his return?

All Hope Is Not Lost

Hello blog family. Many of us are still trying to find our way through this road called "Life". Ladies I want to remind you that their is a good man our their looking for you right now. You may be in a bad relationship with someone who is treating you bad. Get out and reexamine yourself to see what you want in a relationship. Ladies I am making a plead to you that love is right around the corner. Just be still, and do not move. All hope is not lost. Stay focus on your mission.

Where Are The Parents?

Two men and three boys were charged Saturday with gang-raping a 7-year-old girl
Trenton, NJ girl.

· Among those arrested are Gregory Joseph Leary, 20, and Timear Lewis, 19.

· Three underage boys, the youngest 13, have also been arrested and charged with
aggravated sexual assault and child endangerment.

· Police say the 7-year-old girl was worried about her 15-year-old stepsister's safety,
so she tagged along to a party March 28 at the crime-ridden Rowan Towers
apartment complex in Trenton.

· Once at the party, investigators say the 15-year-old sold herself to have sex with
the men and boys, then allowed them to pay to touch the younger girl.

· They say the touching turned to forcible sex, with at least seven men raping the
7-year-old.

· The 15-year-old stepsister has also been arrested and charged with promoting
prostitution, aggravated sexual assault and other crimes.

· Police say more arrests are likely, but residents have been slow to come forward with information,
scared of gang retaliation.

Source: http://abcnews.go.com/WN/charged-trenton-gang-rape-year/story?id=10...

Jesus Is Alive

Hello blog family. Jesus is alive and well. I had an early start this morning, but all is well because Jesus is alive. Keep your head up. Stay positive in everything that you do. Go out and spread the good news that Jesus is alive and well. Happy Easter to all of you. May God bless you and your family.

Being Commited

Hello blog family. Today I want to talk about commitment. When you are committed to some thing you are expected to stick with it until the end of the season. Every time I look around and see some people not committed to what they are doing. They may start one thing then five days in they up and leaving. It's not fair to those who are committed to something and some who are not. We as Americans have to work on being committed. If you say you going to do something then do it. Don't give this big long talk about how you going to do something then not do it. Be committed and do not back out.

Keep On Moving

Hello blog family. I hope that everyone is having a bless day so far. I just stop by here to remind you all to never ever put your head down. You will have some haters out their, but do not let them stop you from getting your blessing. Sometimes will feel like giving up, but I have stop by here to tell you do not throw in the towel. God has bless us. Keep smiling, pushing, and encouraging others. May God bless each and very single one of you.

Taking Your Stand

Hello blogger as I hear stories about how women are being mistreated by men, I am beginning to wonder about these women who just can not say NO. Some men thinks that they can just talk to women any kind of way. I stop by hear to tell you that it does not work that way. So ladies I must ask the question why are you with a man who claims that he loves you? Why continue be with the man man who says he loves you hurt you? You are better than that. Your parents hard work is being put to the test. You are beautiful. Take your stand and live up to your values that has been taught to you by your family. Take a stand and stick to your values.

Facebook

Hello blog family. I just want to let y'all know that I am on facebook, so come and join me. Derrick Means is were you can find me. I hope you will join me. God bless you and your family.

Thanking God

Hello blog family. I thank God for the many blessing that he has giving me. You know someone did not get up this morning. Someone wanted to going to church this morning, but was not able to. I do not know how you feel, but I thank God for everything that he has done in my life. Remember to keep your head up, and keep on fighting for your dreams will come true. Be grateful everyone.

Getting Back Into The Water

Ladies I know what you all are going through. Even though I have never been in a relationship before, I know what I can do and what not to do. I am sick of men cheating and it needs to come to a stop right now. Ladies please get back into the water because I know for a fact that their is a good king waiting on you. I know that their is a queen calling out my name right now. I know that the water is cold, but as you go walk across the dating pool the water will begin to feel good to your body. A king is waiting on you. So go and find your king while I go an find my queen.

Marching On

Hello blog family. This month is moving by fast. As you go throughout this week, keep up your head up. Keep on fighting for what you want. To the students keep on working, pushing, and believe in yourself. Do not give up.

Time To Set The Clocks

Alright blog family, as you know spring is right around the corner. This is a reminder to set your clocks forward before bed tonight. I would hate for you to be late for church in the morning. Peace out.

Thank You Followers

I just want to take this time to thank all of my followers. Thank you for putting up with me. I know I have not been posting like I should, but that will change. Keep your head up, and do not let it drop. Keep on encouraging your family and friends. Support each other and help each other. Be good, be safe, and have fun.

It's A Brand New Week

Hello blog family. Wow we are in the month of March. This year is moving by fast. As you go throughout this week I want you think about how thankful you are. Somebody did not get up this morning. God is good, and he is good all of the time. Go out and share God's word with everyone that you know, and with people that you do not know. Be good, be safe, and have fun as you go throughout your life.
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My Take On Cheating

Hello blog family. Today I want to talk about cheating. Cheating is the most disrespectful thing that a human being can do. I just do not understand why anyone wants to cheat. To all of those who are looking for love I came to tell you that your match is on its way. Just stand still and know that your one is looking for you. Keep on doing what you do. Trust me your hard work will pay off. God has something for those people who wants to cheat. Always hold your head up and do not let it hang. Cheating is very disrespectful. Let me know what y'all think about this subject?

Learning To Say No

Hello blogger. I want to talk about saying no to cheating men who want to all of the sudden cheat on women. A man is going to do what he is going to to. Lets say that you get a phone call from another girl. Now keep in mind that your boyfriend is suppose to be with you. You get this phone call that your boyfriend has cheated on you. You confront your boyfriend about this matter, and he tells you no. You tell him so if I call this girl and she tells me that you have been cheating you are out the door. He tells you no. You call this other girl and ask the question. The girl tells you yes. You hang up the phone and tell your boyfriend to get out. The boy pleads with you to give him a second chance. I want to warn you do not give him a second chance. Stay true to your values. Take a stand and say NO. Make him learn a lesson. Please what ever you do, do not let a cheating man by into your life.

A Brand New Week

Hello friends. I hope that everyone is having a bless day. Always keep your head up. Do not let it drop. Encourage your family and friends. Love one another just like God loved us by sending his only son to die on the cross. Be good, be safe, and always have fun.

Hold Your Head Up

Hello blogger. I hope the you enjoy this song. As you are listening to this song, I want you to think about what the song is saying. We as Americans have some work to do.

Dream On My Friends

Hello blog family. Here is Martin Luther King Jr with "I have a Dream".

Be Free My Friends

Hello blogger. I hope that you enjoy this song.

Lena Horne

Hello blogger here is another Black History Moment. I hope that you enjoy this song.

You are going to make it

Hello blog family. I just want to speak some to those who are going through some thing right now. You may be going through some things right now, but I have came to tell you that you are going to make it. You may be having a hard time in your relationship, but I have came to tell you that you are going to make it. So you are probably saying to yourself, Derrick I thought that you are celebrating Black History Month. To answer the question I am. The road has been paved for us to push, and to work hard for what you want out of life. You must hold your head up, and hold it high. My friends I am telling you to push until you can not pull any more. Remember this you will and you shall make it on whatever life throws at you.

Coming Together As One

Alright blogger as you know I have presented post on Black History Month. As the month of February comes to a close, let us not forget where we came from. We as American have some work to do. To me we are heading to the right direction. Let us continue to lead our fellow Americans. Let us continue to encourage our fellow American. Be strong for yourself, and each other. Let us not forget about the golden rule "Treat others the way you want to be treated" Matt 7:12. Be good, be safe, and have fun.

It's A Brand New Week

Hello blogger I hope that everyone is doing alright today. We are about to come to the end of February. I cannot believe it. Spring is almost here, and I can not wait. As you go throughout this week remember to stay positive, and keep your head up. Be good, be safe, and have fun.

A Black History Song

Hello blogger I hope that you all are having a bless day. I hope that you like this song.

"What A Wonderful World"

Alright old school blogger here is one of the greats. Here is Louis Armstrong.

A speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Hello Blog family. I hope that you enjoy this little speech by Dr. Martin Luther King. Peace out.

A Question

Hello everyone I have a question for you. Their is a phases that says "It is hard to find a good man"? I want to think about the question ladies, and see what it means to you. I will tell you what I think about the question during the first week of March. Have a wonderful night.

African Dance

Hello everyone. I hope that you enjoy this dance.

President Barack Obama

Hello blogger, as you all know President Barack Obama became the 44th president of the USA. I am so happy for Obama. He is doing an excellent job so far. I know that he has some work to do. Barack Obama the first black president. As Obama puts it "yes we can"

Happy Valentine Day

Hello blogger, how are y'all today? I just want to wish everyone a happy valentine day. To all of the single ladies out their your turn is right around the corner. As you go throughout this week I want to you think about how blessed you are. God has been so good to us. Be safe, be good, and always have fun.

The Truth About Slavery

Alright blogger I hope that you enjoy this video.

Everything will Be Alright

Do you ever feel like giving up? Do you want to throw in the towel? Do you ever feel like their is no one support you when you fall flat on your face? I have a song for you enjoy.

"We Shall Over Come"

Hello blogger I hope that you enjoy this video as we continued to celebrate Black History Month.

African Drum Beat

hello blogger. I hope that everyone is having good night so far. Hey YouTube how about that African beat. Enjoy this beat.

African Music

Hello blogger I hope that everyone is having a bless day. I hope that you enjoy this African music.

A Old Black History Song

Hello blogger enjoy this great Black History Song.

How About Those Saints

Hello everyone. I am sorry that I did not post this week encouragement. As you all know the Superbowl was last night, and yes I amy happy because the Saints won. Sorry Colts fans. Always remember to keep your head up do not let them drop. Keep on fighting to the end. God bless you all.

The Civil Right's Movement

Hello blogger I hope that everyone is having a bless day. Here is a video on the Civil Rights Movement. So gather your family and friends around so they can learn about what it was like back in the day.

Let My People Go

Let my says Harriet Tubman. Enjoy everyone.

A Black History Dance

I hope that you enjoy this Dance.

The Little Rock Nine

I hope that you enjoy this video.

The Civil Right's Mother

I hope that you enjoy the video.

It's Black History Month

Hello blogger, as you know it's Black History Month. Let us take a look back at where we came from. Remember that we did not get here alone. People have fought long and hard so that we may live how we want to live. Throughout this month i will be posting some information about black history month alone with my series Timeout. So to kick off this Black History Month I will start off with a song that will take you back.

Hold On My Friends

Hello blogger I hope that everyone is having a bless day. You might have read my blog, and thought to yourself why I was not in church this morning? Well a bad weather storm came through. Do not worry I read the word of God. All is well. We are about to embark on an brand new week. Remember to stay positive as you go throughout this week. Please whatever you do, do not give up on your dreams. Continue to march on until victory is won.

Push, and You Will Succeed

Hello blogger this is the third installment of the series entitled "Timeout". Everyone knows that life is not an easy road to travel. From time to time everyone will slip up, and take a hard fall. Once you recover from that fall you get back up, and you keep on moving. The reason I share this is because everyone has a dream that they want to for fill. Each and every single one of us has a dream that you want to fore fill. So now the question is how do you go about fore filling your dream? You must have support. What I mean by support is you must surround yourself with people who will push you and help you reach your dream. You must believe in yourself. You can not go about reaching your dream by talking down to yourself. You must stay positive throughout the whole process. Then thirdly have fun while reaching your dream. If you will just take these steps you will succeed my friends.

The Three Powerful Words

Hello blogger this is the second installment of my series entitled "Timeout". The three powerful words should be taken seriously, but the three powerful word is being taken lightly. So you might be saying to yourself what are the three powerful words? The three powerful words is " I love You". The reason why the three powerful words are being taking lightly is because some people do not know the real meaning of the words I Love You. Now lets define this phase "I love you". The word "I" means yourself. The word "love" means heart, and the word "you" means the other person whom you are telling that to. Now if you put the words together the words "I love you" means that you have love for that person. The powerful words should not be taken lightly, but it should be taken seriously.

Ladies, Are You Tired Yet

Hello blogger this is the first installment of the series entitle "Timeout". Ladies are you tired of being mistreated by men? Are you tired of men wiping their feet on you? If you answer yes then I want to say to you good job for standing up for yourself. Look I am tired and sick of men mistreating women. It is not right nor is it fair. Men are going to do what they do, but you do not have to get on his level of cheating. I do not know why men want to cheat on beautiful women. Their is a good king out their for you, you just on to do some homework on the man you are seeing at that point in time. I pray that you go out, and find you the right guy for you. Remember 50% you, and 50% for your Mr. Right. Put it all together, and you have 100% happiness.

I Will Be Back Tommorrow

Hello blogger I pray that you are having a good day. I have not forgot about the series on "timeout". I am dealing with school work right now. You know school work comes first, then the other stuff. Have a bless day.

It's A Brand New Week

Hello blog family I hope that you are having a wonderful day. It's a brand new week. As you go throughout this week I want you to think about how God has bless you. You did not get to were you are at without God. Always remember to keep your head up, and stay encourage. May God bless you all.

Timeout

Hello blogger I hope that you are having a peaceful day. I name this blog title "timeout" because I am tired and sick of women getting abuses day in and day out. So that's why I am calling a time out. I must warn you now some of the things that I will say you might not like, but I must tell the truth and nothing but the truth. Have a bless day.

Thank You Followers

Hello blogger I hope that you are having a bless day. I want to take this time to say thank you to my followers. I know that I have not been up to speed with my posting, but I am working on it. Keep on working hard, keep on pushing, and watch God move in your life. Be good, be safe, and have fun. May God bless you all.

Stay Positive

Hello everyone I hope that you are having a bless day. As you go throughout this week I want you to think positive thoughts, and not negative thoughts. What ever you do, do not get caught up in drama. You do not have time for that. To the student across this world keep your head up, and work hard. Make your parents happy. Do your best work at all times. Have a bless day.

Let Us Come Together and Pray

As many for you are aware an earthquake hit Haiti this past Monday. Let us not forget our friends in Haiti. I believe that this earthquake is an wake up called for each one of us. Let us help our friends in Haiti. To all of the Haiti family out their God is right their back your side. Whatever you do, do not lose sight of him. Now here is a song for all. God bless you all.

Hey Brothers, Pick Your Pants Up

I was watching American idol last night when I saw this old man singing about "Pants on the ground". Look brothers pull up your pants. No one wants to see your pants hanging to your knees. Your waist line is not down at your knees. Pull your pants up. You never know what could happened to you. Lets say that you are playing tag, and someone tags you, and your pants falls down while you are chasing after that person. How silly you are going to look? So brothers pull up your pants.

Supporting Each Other

I want to ask you a question, have you ever been in an situation where you feel like the world is against you and you do not have anyone to turn to, to seek out advice? Maybe you have a friend or a family member that is in need of help. We must be supportive of each other instead of looking down upon them. We must be their for that person who is down. We must encourage them everyday to let them know that they can do it. Lets be supportive of each other instead of looking down on them.

I Am Sorry

Hello blogger I hope that everyone is having an wonderful day. I want to say how deeply sorry I am for not being on blogging my computer crash on me last month. I not know went I am able to have the computer back, I hope very soon. I miss you all very much. I have a lot of reading to do. Please forgive me. Have a bless day.