My identity embraces Miracle Alchemy, which is a result of learning to understand what miracles are for by activating them in my own life with whole understanding Alchemy is a term that is applied to Higher Understanding that comes about due to miracles, hence I call what I do Miracle Alchemy, so refer to myself as being a Miracle Alchemist. My background includes Massage Therapy, Hypno therapy, NLP psychology, being and Ordained Minister, and I am also Certified in Wholistic Frequency Medicine. I was given the ability to understand the symbolic language in dreams, and I am an amateur in astrology and numerology. Although everything I have studied has been helpful on my journey, understanding that all emotional intelligence begins at the sensory level has been the greatest determiner of understanding the purpose of my own journey. Most, if not all, psychology in the material world is based on behavioral science, but behavioral science only tells the story after the fact. All behavior begins with a thought. The question is, why would thought cause such us to act out behaviorally in such a way that it would cause inappropriate behavior, not only on someone else, but to ourselves as well? Exploration into this question has become the purpose of my life for over 25 years. Because the answer to my question occurred in layers, which was also determined in physical years of fearful programming, I am just now beginning to wholly understand why our ability to sense our 3D reality with the body senses is not only in error, but is also responsible for death, disease, war, terror, and basically everything else we preceive in the material world as needing to be “fixed.”  

Rob Kitsell, better known as englishrobga on the https://www.paltalk.com/ internet chat program, has been running a large chat room called 'No Agenda Chat' in the Social Issues/Politics & Government category.  Open 24/7, the room has attracted visitors from all over the world: the USA of course, Canada, Europe, Australia, even the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

The room took its name from Rob's favorite radio program 'No Agenda' - hosted by John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry.  In fact, Rob had the opportunity to interview John Dvorak as host of The People Speak a few years back.

Topics in the No Agenda chat room run the gamut from political, historical, conspiracy, religious, science, film, food, travel, music, abortion, health entertainment, economics, you name it.  Regular chatters in the room type in text or talk on the mic sharing their views and opinions.  At times the discussions can be quite lively, even explosive.

Rob will share with our audience the dynamics of running a chat room and the many experiences he has had with chatters over the years.  Overseeing such a room for so many years, has been something of a daunting task at times, but Rob enjoys it and the many discussions the room has sparked.

Please feel free to drop in and visit Rob and friends by joining the Paltalk chat program. Create a screename and join the fun in No Agenda Chat via your computer, phone, or other internet accessible device.

Jennie Lee is a certified yoga therapist who has spent two decades coaching people in the healing tradition of classical yoga meditation. Using the practices she writes about in Breathing Love, Jennie helps people overcome grief, depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as create lives filled with greater joy. Also the author of the award winning book True Yoga, Jennie’s writing has been featured on dozens of wellness blogs and magazines.

Charles “Chuck” Hicks is the founder and director of the DC Black History (https://dcblackhistory.com/) Celebration Committee which celebrates black history year-round.  He is a community activist focusing on issues that directly affect the community. Hicks serves on several Martin Luther King Jr. committees providing guidance, leadership and support.  His work includes serving on the executive committee of the Martin Luther King Jr. DC Support Group, Inc.and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Award Committee. Hicks co-chaired the DC Host Committee for the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.  He was co-chair of the DC Host Committee for the opening of the new National Museum of African American History and Culture. Hicks is also a member of the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Hicks is also a member of the DC Commission on Aging and the newly appointed DC Commission on African American Affairs.  He also serves on the Commission on Black Men and Boys under the purview of the Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton. He is also a devout member and trustee at Greater New Hope Baptist Church in Ward 1. Hick co-hosts with Joni Eisenberg the “Heal DC” radio broadcast on WPFW 89.3 FM. His service to the community also included work as the coordinator of labor for the District of Columbia for the Million Man March in 1995. Hicks was also a member of the 50^th Anniversary of the March on Washington Committee. He is the president of the Robert “Bob” Hicks Foundation which advocates for human and civil rights. 

Hicks is also a proud member of the NAACP.  He is also well known for providing 35 years of service to the DCPublic Library’s Black Studies Center. Hicks is a supporter and advocate of the African American Civil War Memorial &Museum. He is also founder of Bread-for-the-Soul Toy & Book Party – an HIV and AIDS organization which provides toys and books for Christmas to children whose parents have HIV/AIDS and to children who are diagnosed with HIV.

He is the former president of the AFSME District Council 20 and is a current member of the retirement chapter.Hicks continues his work as a member of the DC Democratic State Committee and is a dedicated member of two organizations that advocate for statehood for the District of Columbia – Stand Up! for Democracy in DC (Free DC) and DC for Democracy. Hicks is a member of the Waterside Tenants Association where he advocates for tenants’ rights and information transparency.  He is widely recognized for his support for the arts and community programming. Hicks is also an active member of several study groups.



Chuck recently received the 2017 Community Cornerstone Award from DC Councilmember Anita Bonds.

KEVIN MARTIN INTERVIEW

CANDLEBOX CELEBRATES 25^TH ANNIVERSARY

WITH U.S. TOUR

Currently celebrating their 25^th anniversary, multi-platinum rock band Candlebox has not only withstood the test of time but, more importantly, they’ve withstood trends, trials and tribulations and come out stronger for it. Because for this hard-working band out of Seattle, the goal has always been the same – to create iconic music that would last a lifetime.

Taking their name after a Midnight Oil song, Candlebox burst onto the scene in 1991 with their debut, self-titled album that went on to sell more than four million copies, was certified four times platinum, and landed them in the number 7 spot on the Billboard Charts.

Their follow up album Lucy was also well received earning them a platinum certification and solidifying them as a tour de force in the thriving 90s music scene. The band would then go on to release Happy Pills in 1998, which would be their last album before their eventual hiatus in 2000.

The driving force behind Candlebox’s success has been their explosive live show and throughout their career, they’ve toured with such bands as Living Colour, The Flaming Lips, Our Lady Peace, Rush, Henry Rollins, Metallica and more. They were also a featured band on the main-stage at Woodstock '94 and made repeat live performances on the David Letterman show.

They are best known for the singles "Change", "You", "Far Behind" and "Simple Lessons". "Far Behind" from their debut album entered Billboard's Top 20 in July of 1993 and didn't drop off the charts until January of 1994. The videos for "Far Behind" and "You" were in seemingly perpetual rotation on MTV and became two of the most requested videos of 1993.

The band took a break from 2000 to 2006 and in 2008 the band reformed and released their fourth studio album called "Into The Sun". This meant their return since 1998's Happy Pills. Also, they released a live album called Alive in Seattle, which included tracks from all their past albums.

Candlebox then spent years touring and released their sixth album Disappearing in Airports, which debuted at #9 on the Billboard Charts and spurred many tours including a successful European tour. In January of 2018, the group kicked off their much-publicized “25 Years Of Rock & Still Rolling Tour” and announced two exclusive Seattle shows with all four original members, which sold out in minutes.

Kicking off January 25th in Grand Rapids, MI, this powerhouse band will perform the hits from the album that launched their careers including “Far Behind,” “You,” and “Cover Me” as well as offer a career retrospective by playing songs from the entire six CD catalogue all the way up to their latest release Disappearing in Airports.

To keep the tour fresh and exciting for fans, frontman and founder Kevin Martin decided to incorporate a variety of show formats and performance styles that would highlight the band’s dexterity. The routing comprises large venue concerts and appearances on such festivals as Rocklahoma as well as intimate acoustic dates that lend themselves to a story-tellers format.

“This tour is for our fans, those that have continued to support us for 25 years,” said Martin. “It’s been an honor to play for them throughout the years and we feel truly fortunate that our music continues to resonate with our audience. We can’t wait to hit the road for this one – I think people will be in for some big surprises!”

In addition to Martin, Candlebox members include Adam Kury on bass, Brian Quinn on lead guitar, Island Styles on guitar and Robin Diaz on drums.  

For more information, please visit http://www.candleboxrocks.com.

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KRISTINA BANT JENKINS

TEMME SCOTT

Hailing from Baltimore, MD, Temme Scott developed her passion for songwriting like many do — in her childhood bedroom. After some success in her teen years playing in an acoustic trio based on the east coast, Scott moved west to finish up her studies at UCLA, and ultimately begin pursuing songwriting and performance again, this time as a solo act. After graduating in 2017, Scott linked up with a friend and UCLA Music grad Grant Milliken, to begin production of her debut EP, “Firsts,” which went live the third week of January. Her focus remains in writing and developing her live show with a band full of “some of [her] most wonderful friends.” Scott is feeling momentum in 2018, and can’t wait to keep sharing songs.

OLIVIA BROWNLEE