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The Million Dollar Black & White Gala: A Charity Fundraising Event

You Are Invited to An evening filled with excitement, opportunities, fun, and stimulating growth...and surprises on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 12:00 AM (CDT)at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 1310 E. Wintergreen Rd., Desoto, Texas 75115.
The gala will bring all important business, entertainment, and young professionals together and build networks. Black Access Granted would like to recognize each and every one of these individuals for their great accomplishments.

The evening will be filled with: A fabulous dining setting
A delightful menu
Red Carpet
Paparazzi Pictures
Live Prime Interviews
Special Celebrity Guests (Speakers & Performances)
Fabulous Fashion Show
Live Jazz Band
Casino Games
For More Information: 
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Stories That Make Perfect Gifts for Valentine’s Day by Miss Know It All

If you are stumped as to what to get the love of your life on Valentine’s Day, why not give books that explore romance, love, and relationships. What better way to spend the day, relaxing in bed or in front of the fireplace reading to each other. Who knows, the stories may be a prelude to unforgettable lovemaking.
Following are eight titles that will bring more passion and romance into your lives and at the same time say, “Happy Valentine’s Day to My Soul Mate.”

Café Mocha by Vivienne Diane Neal
My Heart In Seoul by Sydney Arrison
Next Time Lucky - Lessons of a Matchmaker by Siggy Buckley
Don’t Do What We Did by Michelle Y. Talbert and Ricardo Kingsbury
The Forbidden Secrets of the Goody Box by Valerie J. Lewis Coleman
101 Behaviors a Guy Needs to Understand about his Woman by Jaymes Ian Woode
Secrets of a Kept Woman by Shani Greene-Dowdell
Mocha Chocolate: Taste A Piece of Ecstasy edited by Shani Greene-Dowdell

Have a Happy Valentine’s Day!

Intimate Acts Can Have Dire Consequences by Miss Know It All

There are certain intimate acts that should never come to light. They should be for you and your mate’s eyes only.  But what happens when your most private videos or pictures are suddenly exposed for the whole world to see? It can wreck havoc on your personal, family and business life for years to come. Once a loving relationship is over, sometimes anger and retribution can rear its ugly head.
Don’t ever assume that explicit photos or videos taken by your lover will remain locked in a vault, never to be seen by anyone. With the height of the digital age, it seems to be a free for all when it comes to uploading explicit images by jilted lovers. Even if the relationship ended on a good note, there is no guarantee that your image will not show up on some sleazy site.
This trend is known as Revenge Porn. People will upload images taken either recently or eons ago on sites, which are promoting and profiting from this type of conduct at the victim’s expense. Women are primarily marred by this act, especially younger females since they are more likely to be knowledgeable and involved with the workings of modern technology, posting pictures of themselves on social networks to either gratify their boyfriends or just for the fun of it.
Protecting yourself against future humiliation is extremely important. No matter how much you adore your mate, avoid recording sexual acts or taking photos while engaging in sex or in any other intimate situations. Today you are madly in love, but tomorrow you might be mad at each other. There is no way to know if a person will use your image for lewd purposes.
Presently, New Jersey is the only state that has a law against uploading an image on the Internet without the other person’s consent.
Never e-mail or upload sexually explicit photos to online dating sites, social networks or chat rooms. Someone can easily forward those images, which can land into the wrong hands or possibly into your employer’s inbox.
Recording sex acts secretly and without the other party’s permission is illegal. If you suspect that an individual has videotaped you without your consent, you can call the police and have law enforcement go to his or her place and confiscate that tape.
If someone has uploaded your image without your authorization, consult a lawyer; he or she can write a cease and desist letter to the offender and to the site profiting from your picture, demanding that the image be removed or legal actions will follow.   
Be careful what you upload on the Internet. Remember, once your image is in cyberspace, it is there forever.

To Satisfy Your Palate, There is B. Smith’s Restaurant By Vivienne Diane Neal

Recently, I had the opportunity to join Ms. Precious L. Williams, founder of CurvyGirlz Lingerie and her group for brunch at B. Smith’s Restaurant, and it was a great treat. We were also lucky to meet the owner, Mrs. B. Smith, who joined us for brunch, and it was such a delight to have a woman of such elegance and style to grace us with her presence, giving us advice on dating, love, romance and marriage.
The restaurant is serene and welcoming; the food is phenomenal, and the service is extraordinary. You can sit and enjoy a leisurely meal without feeling rushed. I ordered the chicken and waffles, which was delicious, and I had a taste of the red velvet cake, which was scrumptious. I was going to order two slices to take home, but the restaurant ran out of the dessert. That explains why the cake is so popular.
Nevertheless, a great time was had by all. So if you are looking for down home southern cooking in a relaxing and pleasant setting, then B. Smith’s Restaurant is the place to explore. For more information, visit their site at http://bsmith.com
Address:B. Smith’s Restaurant 320 West 46 Street New York, NY  10036
Phone: 212-315-1100

Thank You for Being Part of Our Blog

Where does the time go? Can you believe 2013 is on its way out, and a New Year is about to begin. That is right. Two thousand fourteen is just around the corner.
We at One World Singles Magazine Blog would like to take this time to thank you for your continuous support, for visiting our site and for leaving great comments. We also want to extend our thanks to the guest bloggers and authors who took the time to make us one of their stops during their Virtual Book Tours. Your input and contributions have made our Blog the success it is today, and we will continue to bring you inspiring articles, and people and authors on the move.
The staff is going on hiatus and will return on Monday, January 6, 2014.
Have a joyous and safe holiday and a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year.

One World Singles Magazine Blog Team 

Noteworthy Blogs and Sites to Visit

Following are some captivating sites, which you will find enlightening, entertaining and stimulating to the senses.
Enjoy!
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Romance is in the Air - When Linda Bolton is not promoting her friends’ books, she writes about boomer dating and relationships.
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Linda Bolton Blog Author Facebook Facebook Twitter  Shakeology Get Fit with Linda
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Sydney ArrisonBlog - Sidney is an author and blogger who write articles on writing, promoting and marketing books. She writes books that feature strong female characters and is the author of My Heat In Seoul, a contemporary romance story. Every Friday, she interviews authors.
Links:
AmazonFront Porch RomanceAll Romance e-Books
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Mickie Sherwood - Is an author of sweet, spicy romance novels set mostly in flavorful New Orleans/South Louisiana area. Visit Mickie's Mutterings for a taste of my life, recipes with pictures, and great reads. Follow her on Twitter
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M.J. Kane Blog - M.J. Kane writes Romance (Contemporary, Interracial, Women's Fiction) focusing on the reality of relationships and dating. The author is also the newsletter editor of Romance Novels in Color.
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Setting the Record Straight will at times address myths related to food that Dr. Linda De Villers, PhD, the author, has encountered in the process of writing Simple Sexy Food™  but it will be much more than that. Blog topics will range from myths about brainpower to when the right time is for tennis players to stretch.

Chatting with Sydney Arrison, Author of My Heat In Seoul

Sydney Arrison began writing at a very early age. While a freshman in college, her English professor encouraged her to pursue writing as a career. She was a reporter for the independent press and is currently working on her third novel. Sydney resides in New York with her husband and two children.
As a writer, what has been your biggest challenge, trials or tribulations that you have overcome? Often times it's very difficult to visit the fictional world, because real life is knocking on the door. While working on my latest book "My Heart In Seoul," my best friend was gravely ill. She and I knew she didn't have that much time left. Although my heart was broken and my spirit shattered, I knew if I stopped working on the book I wouldn't have finished it. Being able to visit Jasmine's and Wen's world is what kept me afloat. I couldn't wait to find out where the story was going next. Writing was definitely a welcome escape from reality. I think some of us do our best writing when we are "going through something."
Could you please give us a blur about your present or upcoming book? The book is about news anchor Jasmine Sinclair. She lives in NY, and has a very public break up with her famous fiancée. Instead of reporting the news, Jasmine has the tables turned on her and she has now become the news. Fed up with the prying eyes of the paparazzi, she decides to accompany her father, Senator John Avery Sinclair on his trip to Seoul.

Intoxicated by the night life in Seoul, Jasmine dares to approach a mysterious and handsome stranger. The encounter leads to an unforgettable, passion filled weekend, but upon returning to New York Jasmine soon realizes; that nothing will quell her yearning to be with the man she loves. Will distance, ambitions and family-ties keep them apart or will they find each other again?
Are you planning to write any more books in the near future? Right now I’m working on a young adult mystery novel. The story takes place in the south in the 1950’s.
What advice would you give someone who is thinking about writing a book? I would tell them not to write for fame or fortune. Write because you have a story to tell, a story to share. I would also tell them to be patient.
How can our readers get in touch with you? I have a contact form on my blog. Sydneyarrison.blogspot.com. Readers are more than welcome to email me.
Thank you for allowing us to dialogue with you. Do you have any words of wisdom for future authors? I would tell them to write from the heart, to not write based on trends.


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Meet Daniel Rafferty, Author of Counterpoint

We would like to welcome and thank Daniel Rafferty for making us one of his stops during his Virtual Book Tour. He is the author of Counterpoint, a Sci-fi/Fantasy novel. Here is a peek into what readers can expect from this extraordinary writer.
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Move over “War of the Worlds,” we’ve got bigger issues to deal with now!  In author Daniel Rafferty’s “Counterpoint,” things aren’t always as they seem—but what, exactly, does that mean?   Is it time for the fight to the end between good and evil, Heaven and Hell? Is it the beginning of Armageddon and the end of time?
It all starts out innocently enough when 12-year-old Mary asks her father where he’s off to, which happens to be one of mankind’s worst endeavours, a World War.  But the story quickly moves beyond earthly boundaries, with angels, demons, the devil, archangels and even humans with supernatural powers, coming together to fight a battle between right and wrong, good and evil.  And the powers-that-be are acting on God’s behalf, but is he just watching from a distance to see what happens? What’s God’s role in all of this—and will he be back to save the day—does he even still exist?
You may think you know the storyline, with so many familiar biblical names being thrown about like fresh holy water; however, there are strange twists and turns that’ll leave you wondering who the good guys and bad guys really are. Is Lucifer actually the devil incarnate or do we humans have it all wrong?  Is Archangel Michael really who we think he is? Can all angels be trusted and are some demons good? It’s a mixed up dimension of space and time when you’re dealing with supernatural entities and human beings—and whose to be trusted?
Beyond the clear symbolism of names such as Mary, Gabriel, David, Ariel and others, what role does the Bassett family play and why does everyone seem to have plans for them?  Why have they been chosen among all other families on earth to do what they do? What have they been selected to do? Will they realize their roles in time to save the planet and the universe as we know it or are they just pawns in a much bigger scheme?  This epic tale takes places from Liverpool to London, to the Scottish and Welsh highlands and over to Dublin—but the end-game results will either be salvation or total destruction of the entire world—and the outcome is still not certain. Is God’s human experiment over—or will we continue for another millennium?  To find out, you must stop what you’re doing right now and read the pages of this exciting story! Say your prayers and hope someone’s listening!
Book Excerpt
“Then destroy Hell!” Gabriel countered loudly. Both had now squared up to each other.“Destroy Hell?” shouted Michael, over Gabriel’s repeated yeses, “and lose hundreds of angels in the process. What about the millions of demons roaming the planet? They’ll regroup and we won’t have the troops to counter them.”“Michael,” said Gabriel calmly. He didn’t want them ending up brawling and destroying half the city in the process. “This is wrong. If we try to forcefully remove evil from this planet we risk destroying it. Humanity is capable of ejecting evil from this world. Give them the time to do so. Let the experiment run its course,” he reasoned.“Evil was never meant to be part of this experiment!”“We don’t know that. God left no instruction, nothing. For all we know evil is the very object humanity must overcome to pass this experiment.” Gabriel sat back down again. He knew the other Archangels agreed with him, at least to some extent, but would not anger Michael.“The time is now,” finished Michael once more. The other archangels listened to Michael and Gabriel now descend into an ear bashing row. The world’s inhabitants, human, animal and supernatural alike had no idea that at this very moment, their fate was being determined in a hotel suite in London.
Daniel Rafferty, Author
Daniel Rafferty currently lives in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He is actively engaged in writing the epic Counterpoint Trilogy Series and is also working on different pieces of writing outside this genre. This includes the upcoming sci-fi thriller Destiny: Illusions. Always intrigued with epic dramas and grand questions, which have been asked throughout the history of civilisation, he aims to incorporate dramatic stories around these questions. This provides a large tapestry in which his writing is sewn.


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Luxury Yacht SOLARIS Receives Best Wedding Venue Award

SunQuest Cruises’ SOLARIS luxury yacht was voted the 2013 Best Wedding Venue by readers of Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast Magazine. This is the third consecutive year to receive this prestigious honor.With the experience of hosting hundreds of weddings, it’s all hands on deck on the SOLARIS with professional staff efficiently handling every detail for the bride-to-be, from planning through implementation. At no additional cost, SunQuest Cruises provides an event planner, to work with the bride, or with the bride’s event planner; a food and beverage director; on-board chefs and servers. The ship’s Captain can officiate the ceremony to marry the bride and groom on the sky deck overlooking the beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay during a scenic cruise.

Docked in the picturesque Baytowne Marina at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, the SOLARIS is an impressive 125 foot, 3-deck, 5,200 square foot luxury yacht in operation since 2004. Presenting rich mahogany interior features, a full service bar, private bridal suite, sweeping views and friendly staff, a wedding experience aboard the SOLARIS is the ultimate experience for the bride and groom, as well as their family and guests. SunQuest Cruises offers a variety of rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception options that can accommodate any budget with up to 150 guests.
SunQuest Cruises offers public dinner dance cruises year round, is available by reservation to host special events, weddings, private parties, receptions and corporate events. For further information, visit www.SunQuestCruises.com, their Facebook page, or call (850) 650-2519.
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