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Georgia’s Entertainment Gala Hosts Second Annual Event

The Second Annual Georgia Entertainment Gala was held Saturday, January 11, 2014, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. It was an evening filled with classy sophistication that combined a tasteful insinuation from the roaring twenties era. The event honored the talent of those involved with film and television.

A number of different media outlets were readily poised alongside the red carpet, equipped with cameras and microphones in hand. They were eager to capture pictures and initiate interviews from film nominees and supporters who may have graced the red carpet. Among them was YUL Radio‘s Luscious Loni. Loni is YUL’s news personality and has been with the station for at least one year.

Erick A. Fisher, PHD., a Licensed Sports Psychologist Speaks Candidly

Dr. Erick Fisher is a state of Georgia Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a private practice located in Lawrenceville, GA. He has been featured in the Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, and Cosmopolitan, to name a few; not to mention being featured on CNN Radio, Paging Dr. Gupta, HLN Radio, Fox 5, etc. In addition, He has two published books, “The Art of Managing Everyday Conflict: Understanding Emotions and Power Struggles,” and “The Art of Empowered Parenting: The Manual You Wish Your Kids Came With.”

Dr. Fisher, aka, Dr. E, has enabled countless adults, children, families and couples. He has helped them to originate positive relationships and outlooks on life as well. Bringing his message of power, empowerment, emotion, and the human spirit to the world is Fisher’s ultimate goal.

Fisher is a source on the topic of the effects of academic and social development between physically active and non-active youth because he also has minor in sports phycology, and because his expert opinion is widely respected.

A Professional Viewpoint on Child Obesity, Chronic Illness, Physical Inactivity and the Reasons Why from Robin Hamilton on Vimeo.

Chronic illness and childhood obesity have been blamed for many things such as poor parenting, bad eating habits, physical inactivity, etc. Although there are many contributing factors, sports psychology introduces a different approach as illustrated by Dr. Fisher. According to the Centers for Disease Control, (CDC), obesity now affects 17% of all children and adolescents in the United States – triple the rate from just one generation ago. Fisher discusses his theory behind why childhood obesity and chronic illness have a relationship with physical activity or the lack there of.

People born between the years of 1994 and 2004 have been labeled as generation, “Z.” or the lazy generation. In an article written on October 13, 2013 in the Huff Post entitled, “ Generation Z Teens Stereotyped As ‘Lazy and Unaware,’ Gen Z is often portrayed as being less engaged in politics; they have short attention spans and don’t care about the weighty issues that confront their generation and the nation; and they’re more interested in technology and celebrity than staying active in their communities and schools.

Could this be a direct result of not being physically active in sports or other after school activities?

Dr. Fisher offers some profound insight into his theory as to why generation Z may be behaving in this manner.

Although there is much speculation, many believe that being physically inactive or practicing poor eating habits supports a wide variety of negative behaviors that can explain academic under development, chronic illnesses, and child obesity.

Dr. Fisher believes there is a deeper explanation.

 

 

Country Cooking Takes on a New Face

After a long Sunday morning outing with the family that bleeds into the afternoon, a good home cooked meal is just the thing needed to hit the spot. Typically, the hardest part of the preparations has been completed the night before so the only thing left to do the next day is to sit down and eat. However, on those rare occasions when early prep is not possible, gathering at a nice county buffet is usually the next best thing.

Jun Cho, owner of Bob’s Home Cooking Country Buffet in Duluth, GA., gives some insight into his thoughts concerning country dishes vs., Korean food and why he chooses to serve one over the other.

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2013 Trends in Dating and Relationships

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2013 appears to be starting off with new trends in dating and relationship etiquette. The only thing that is advertised these days for singles, are seemingly popular ways to meet a date online by browsing pictures and reading specific personal information that has been provided by the prospective suitor. Although this method might be convenient for some, it does take away from those goose bumps you get from the gentle gaze that is accompanied by the soft smile when your eyes make contact for the first time. Those natural yet unforgettable moments are building blocks to a solid foundation that essentially will help the couple, should they make it, keep their love alive. Reflections on initial “how we met,” memories are more sincere and heartfelt, rather than looking back on how sexy his or her picture was online or how crafty they worded their profile.

The Use of Social Media

Another unusual trend in 2013 is how those who are dating choose to communicate with a large volume of people. For instance, couples are now using social media for avenues from which they send messages for things like party invites or wedding invitations. I found a video on YouTube that illustrates a unique way to invite many people to a wedding using social media. It may appear to be a great and time saving approach, however; it is impersonal and may be offensive to the people on the receiving end.