New Quarterly Magazine Homegrown in Cecil County, Maryland, Embraced by the Community
Rising Sun, MD (ContentDesk) March 4, 2006 -- Ed Belote, Sr. knows a thing or two about growing things. The seeds of a county magazine were planted in his mind while he was operating a successful organic farming business. Upon retiring from the plow, Belote began nurturing his idea by talking to farmers, business owners and other locals to gauge their interest.
People are hungering for something positive, noted Belote, a long-time resident of Cecil County with close ties to the community.
He named his venture Cecil Soil Magazine, and calls it the first magazine created By the people, for the people and about the people of Cecil County. Launched in October of 2004, Cecil Soil Magazine (CSM) enjoyed tremendous growth during its first year. With every quarterly issue the magazine expanded, and readers responded favorably. I feel like I have a tiger by the tail, said Belote. Our goal was to appeal to the people of the county and we have done just that. I do believe it is the most read print media in the county.
The subhead of the magazine encapsulates its mission: Down to Earth News for the Gentle People of Cecil County.
Boasting a 50-50 editorial/advertisement ratio, CSM is filled with stories and photos about its citizens past and present.
Its articles and columns have an up-beat tone and a back-to-basics theme that highlights family values. We would never include any controversial issues, or politics in our pages, vows Belote. CSM is there to honor our people and is as wholesome as the Fourth of July and apple pie. Many of its readers agree, as evidenced by the wealth of letters that are sent to the publisher after every issue, some of which come from as far away as Florida and even from the Middle East, where local soldiers stationed overseas receive copies from friends and relatives. Over 20,000 copies glossy-cover magazine are distributed throughout Cecil County and surrounding areas at over 400 selected locations, and theyre gobbled up quickly.
Studies have shown that a quality magazine will be read by 4-6 people, said Belote.
Couple that with the fact that people collect CSM and do not throw them out gives our advertisers a solid vehicle for their hard earned advertising money, he explains. The popularity of the new venture with both advertisers and readers is due to its editorial content which includes regular columns on local profiles, historical stories, business and farming as well as special features on a variety of local topics. The magazine publishes contributions from local freelance writers such as Apryl Parcher, Robert Hazel, Ed Okonowicz, JoAnn Dawson and Erika Quesenbery, and also includes quarterly reports from the County Historical Society (Mike Dixon), Cecil County Arts Council (Kerry OConnell), Cecil County Tourism Office (Sandy Turner) and the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce (Pat Sparks).A well-rounded publication, CSM appeals to a broad range of readersfrom housewives and school children to business owners and farmers, and Belote measures its success in the goodwill it has generated in the County. I just cant believe how popular this thing has become, he said. People stop me in the street to tell me how much they enjoy it.
That really means a lot to me&its like coming home. .
Hip hop?s spiritual messenger rises out of the twin cities with The book of knowledge
(ContentDesk) July 14, 2004 -- An important album is about to be released in August 2004 on 306 Entertainment, a new Minneapolis Based record label, entitled, THE BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE.
The album will introduce the world to hip-hop's spiritual messenger Alfonso Marcello Green P/K/A Knowledge MC.
The BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE is Knowledge MC's personal testimony as to how the love of Jesus Christ saved him from a life of destruction.
Knowledge, who is considered a ?spiritual' MC, credits the word of God for turning his life from the streets and towards the heavens filling his spirit with the will of the Father and planting the seeds of THE BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE in him to (sow) share with the world through hip ?hop music.
Knowledge based THE BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE on the Bible's teachings from 1 Corinthians chapter 9 Verses 19-23, where The Apostle Paul being led by the Holy Spirit of God teaches how to minister to the lost souls in an effective manner.
Hip hop?s spiritual messenger rises out of the twin cities with The book of knowledge 
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Wanna go for a ride?.. Want some coffee first?
Black. Java. Cappuccino. Coffee with cinnamon, hazelnut, caramel toffee, chocolate, vanilla, cream, berries ? name it, the options are overwhelming and it's good to know that they are all in the bag. The hot and luscious coffee is tempting everyone to forget about being health conscious for a moment and take a sip...
But once you started a sip, chances are you won't care about the aftermath anymore?The fondness for coffee was heightened by the sprouting of espresso shops. Since then coffee has been regarded as an all-time favorite drink. Young and old alike are fascinated with its unique aroma and taste. Next to water, the next most common drink is coffee. In the United States, there are about 160 million American who are hooked in drinking coffee.What's in coffee that makes it addictive? Coffee is like an addictive pill.
Your routine will be lacking if you miss one drink. Let's know coffee better. Coffee is brewed from the seeds of the coffee plant. Coffee beans contain...
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Where Can I Find Information About Planting Bulbs and Perennials Together?
Perennials: In this article you can get an answer to; where can I find information about planting bulbs, and perennials together? Perennials are the basic flowers of any garden. Each year they die and renew themselves for the next growing season. They are long-lived and last for many seasons. Perennials are also, historically, among our oldest plants. They have been cultivated for centuries and often, as a result of breeding and crossbreeding, bear no resemblance to their wild forebears.
In some of the perennials, the blossoms have become so specialized through centuries of cultivation that they no longer grow 'seeds. Other perennials are continually being developed by amateur botanists and gardeners. As a result of this cultivation and inbreeding, perennials as a rule are not as hardy as other varieties. Another disadvantage is the tendency of certain perennials to die down after flowering, thereby leaving gaps in the garden. There are a number of ways to solve the problems of...
Where Can I Find Information About Planting Bulbs and Perennials Together?
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Beads ? A Brief History
What do you think the earliest recorded use of beads is ? is your first thought perhaps beadwork created by the Egyptians?
Yes, there certainly were a lot of beaded items in Egyptian times, but beadwork has been found dating back to the Stone Age (the Upper Paleolithic period).
Beads were added to rudimentary clothing; these beads were made of shells and ivory.
Of course, the beads weren't as finely crafted as later beads, but still, they were beads.
So even in caveman times, men and women were interested in improving their clothing and appearance with the use of beads.The beads that we tend to think of as traditional beadwork are called seed beads ? because of their small size they resemble seeds.
These beads were used in early beadwork ? the work of the Egyptians.The Egyptians used a type of bead called faience beads.
Our seed beads today are made of glass, but Egyptians were using beads long before the invention of glass.
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