Chantel Morrow or better known as CHANTEL ‘SinGs’ has had the opportunity to open for national artist such as MARIO, KEITH SWEAT, MONTELL JORDAN, SHAWTY LO, JAGGED EDGE, THE S.O.S BAND and many more. Being a Cancer survivor for almost 3 years now, Chantel uses music as her therapy and she would be honored to know that others will utilize her music in the same manner.

Chantel SinGs is a Chicago born native who currently resides in Minnesota. Born January 31,1983, with five sisters and five brothers on both sides of the age difference, she acquired inspiration from her mother that led to her taste for all types of music. Engrossed with music greats such as Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Boyz II Men, Anita Baker and so many more, she became fascinated with the sounds of their music. In the beginning of 2003, Chantel enrolled at Brown College to obtain a degree in TV Production & Broadcasting. “I wanted to pursue a career in the music industry”, says Chantel, now working exclusively with PROMOTEMYSONG.COM. Stay tuned for more from this sexy, talented rising star.

Hear Chantel’s music online:’Music is my Therapy’www.myspace.com/chantelsingswww.promotemysong.com/eg/ Chantel_SinGs

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FEATURES6 : SHIELA ST. JAMESInspiring Minnesota - Read ofher story after survivingHurricane Katrina

7 : DR. CRUTCHFIELD INTERVIEW

14 : 4SEEN MagazineHappy Hour ever FRIDAY!

15 : MUSIC REVIEWCheck out 4SEEN’s top fourmusic reviews of the month

18 : MOTIVATIONOvercome your adversity with Harry Ford

22 : ON THE RISERead more about MN Artist,Chantel “SinGs”

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What Makes the Great, Great: By: Dennis KimbroThe title is self explanitory gives you a blue print of thinking patterns of and actions that can take to help you reach your full potential.

As a Man Thinketh: By: James AllenThis book is small in terms of number of pages but the content it contains is worth the price and the benifits that you will gain if you are able to consum and apply.

He-Motions: By: TD JakesThis book is for men but women can also gain some valuable info about the way a man thinks and how and why we do some of the things we do all men should dig into this book and reflect on the how we can unite and work together to build our community.

48 Laws of Power: By: Robert GreenRead it get your highlighter out after your done reading pick it up every now and again to feed your hunger for knowledge.

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There is something innate within the human spirit that seeks to overcome hardship. The human spirit is not easily subdued by adversity. However, we often allow ourselves to be overwhelmed by and become submissive to destitution. Today as you look at the challenges in your life you have a choice. You can choose to see the challenges as burdens or, you can look beyond momentary discomfort and see them as potential opportuni-ties of growth. These challenges exist as opportunity for each person, family, and community to see and have transformative moments. I am asking that you begin to challenge yourself by looking for the jewel beneath the surface of adversity.

Last month as the Gulf Coast experienced heavy rains I reflected on the impact that the storms were having on the landscape. In the process of imaging the impact I realized that even as the trees were impacted by the storm there was still the potential for fuller understanding. When vegetation is destroyed it offers the possibility for new growth to appear. We must be like trees in a forest and allow the moments of distress to happen because we cannot stop a storm. Yet, we must also stay focused on the reality that the rains will pass. As they recede a new opportunity will present itself. We must learn to be flexible in the storm, but remain deeply rooted in the human spirit, which is created in such a way that it will seek newness and transformation. So, today allow the storm to do what it must. Remain rooted in your own potential. And know that in times of distress, challenge, or adversity you have the ability to create something new from the experience that allows for transcendence and triumph.

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First off I would like to thank you for taking the time to check out 4Seen Magazine. Are mission is to be an outlet for artist, businesses, and organizations in our great city to gain exposure and increase your visibility to consumers in our community. As well as keep you informed on issues that effect our community and try to help bridge any gaps that may be between us.

We will give you the truth and the facts along with honest opinions. I want you to be able to use 4Seen Magazine as a resource for the city from where to shop,eat,or enjoy a night out on the town. Again I thank you for taking the time to checkout 4Seen also I would like to thank the staff and all the businesses that have help contribute to the success of 4Seen so far may you be blessed and on your journey to the top be prosperous and good health.

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KILLER KERNELSMICROwAVE pOpCORN CAN KILL YOu!

The food additive diacetyl, sometimes used to give microwave popcorn a buttery taste, has been linked with a rare lung disease known as bronchiolitis obliterans. This life-threatening condition, characterized by coughing and shortness of breath, is sometimes referred to as “popcorn lung” because it’s been documented among workers in factories that produce microwave popcorn. But now, there’s concern that a consumer who ate several bags of butter-fla-vored microwave popcorn a day for years may have contracted the lung disease. Although the possible connection is worth noting, it’s important to keep it in perspective. Diacetyl is a Food and Drug Administration- approved food additive. Occasional (once per month) consumption of foods containing diacetyl isn’t likely to cause problems. If you eat butter-flavored microwave popcorn often, you might choose brands that don’t contain diacetyl. As another option, switch to healthier air-popped popcorn. With all this being said, I pose the following question: Is the government approving substances that can kill us over time?

Sheila “SUPERWOMAN”™ St. James, “The GURU of Good Health!”™ is a Masters Degreed-Clinical Exercise Physiologist. She has been featured in many magazines and newspapers; and interviewed on several local news and radio talk shows. She is a fitness/figure competitive bodybuilder and is also a United States Aerobics Champion (America’s #1 Aerobics Instructor). Sheila is the producer and host of the “award-winning” Shape Up With Sheila” TV show which airs in nine Minnesota metro cities, and in her hometown of New Orleans. You can also catch the “First Lady of Fitness” daily on 89.9 FM KMOJ - ”Sheila’s Solutions” To contact Sheila visit - www.SUPERWOMAN.cc

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Dr. Crutchfield is a native of Twin Cities. He was born in Minneapolis and grew up in the Highland Park area of St. Paul. He attended Highland Park and Minnehaha Academy high schools. I recently sat down with Dr. Cruthfield and he helped me shed some light on who he is and how he has achieved success.

4SEEN: What products or services do you provide?

Dr. Crutchfield: As a board certified dermatologist and clinical associate professor of dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, I am trained in general medicine but I special-ized in dermatology. Dermatology is the specialty of medicine that focuses on skin, hair, and nails. Any disorder that involves the skin is a disorder that I treat.

4SEEN: Dr. Crutchfield, when did you realize that you wanted to become a physician?

Dr. Crutchfield: This is an interesting question. Both my parents are physicians. In fact, my mother was the first African American woman to graduate from the University of Minnesota Medical School back in 1963. My father is also a physician and they were classmates.

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Young Jeezy (Recession)

Young hits us with his junior album. The tracks are so serious as he steps up his rap game. Pushing social issues mainly on the state’s economy of which we can all relate. I don’t know about you but I can definatly relate to the song which states in need a vacation this album reminds me more of thug motivation 101.

T.I. (Paper Trail)

I must say the man doesnt stop and ever since his new case he has even more to talk about then the usual Shortie Lo. The surprise trackis him and Ludacris coming together to do a song that is food for the hip hop heads. And you have to checkout the joint with Kanye, Jay-Z, and Weezy F Baby.

The Game (L.A.X)

Chuck Taylor brings his third album up to bat, and I must say it started strong but didn’t finish oo well in my book. The production is really missing that Aftermath feel. The Game had the lyrics but the production needed to be more classic.

D.J. Khaled (We Global)

DJ Khaled came with a star studded album once again. There was plenty of great MC’s but he couldn’t pull it together with the right tracks and concepts to take this album to the top. You need more then just big names to make a classic album.

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Concert ReviewEarly in September one of the best concerts that I have ever attended was held at First Avenue. Nas came and performed all of his classic songs from illmatic all the way to his current album. He rocked it for two plus hours no hype man and tons ofcrowd participation. I strongly recommend seeing one of his shows when you have a chance.

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Hip Hop Republicans & Hip Hop Democrats? Hip Hop has influenced this generation in so many ways from the way we talk to the way we dress. Oddly enough Hip Hop has also influenced politics! Yes, you heard it correct politics. I’m not just talking about P Diddy wearing his, “Vote or Die”, shirts. There are a growing number of young black successful Republicans & Democrats, groups also known as Hip Hop Republicans and Hip Hop Democrats. These young African Americans pride themselves in being aware of our societies growing issues and they believe that civil debates on the issues involving our country are necessary. Such networks can be found on myspace, facebook and google. Participating in such networks can potentially increase ones access to information and assist in understanding opposing view points. With Election Day just around the corner its time to weigh in, figure out what’s impor-tant to you and make your voice heard. Checking out some of these networks could likely educate you. While looking for some encouragement to vote listen to Big Boi’s (Outkast) new track featuring Mary J. Bilge titled, “Sumthin’ Gotta Give” the song really spells out the urgent state that our world is in. Listening to this track really puts things in perspective. If you’re not sure who to vote for after listening to this song it will surely get your thoughts brewing. This Presidential Election will go down in history so be apart of it!

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over 10,000 babies in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. So ever since I was a small child, I was exposed to medicine. Because I was also the first child, people would always say, “Oh, are you going to be a physician like your parents?” I quickly realized that the safe answer was to say, “Yes.” So ever since I was a little child, I always thought about becoming a physician. However, when I was in college (I attended Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota), I saw a movie called Top Gun and at that point, I thought that I might want to become a jet pilot. After enrolling in both the Air Force and the Navy, I found that my true desire was to become a physician and researcher and at that point, I applied to medical school.

4SEEN: Where do you get your motivation?

Dr. Crutchfield: I really I think I stand on the shoulders of giants. The motivation that I use comes from all of the great teachers and friends that came before me including my parents and my grandparents and other relatives and teachers and professors in school.

4SEEN: What have been the keys to your success?

Dr. Crutchfield: I feel very fortunate, but I also think that perseverance is crucially important in any success. I have a box on my desk that says “The secret to success” and when you open it, it says “Work.” And that really is it. Nothing comes fast. My parents have taught me to plan your work and then work your plan. So I think the most important key to success is continuing I feel very fortunate, but I also think that perseverance is crucially important in any success. I have a box on my desk that says “The secret to success” and when you open it, it says “Work.” And that really is it. Nothing comes fast. My parents have taught me to plan your work and then work your plan. So I think the most important key to success is continuing on even when things seem tough and working even when things seem difficult. on even when things seem tough and working even when things seem difficult.

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LOCATION: Musashi 533 Hennepin downtown Minneapolis. On the corner of 6th and Hennepin. TIME: 6 -10 p.m.

Log onto www.musashimn.com for more information.

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Twenty-First Century Leaders Reflection on Lecture by Bill George former CEO of Medtronic’s The word leader is often misused. Are leaders born or made? Not everyone is a leader but everyone has the desire to lead. Those who act on that desire are born leaders. Everyone serves a purpose, some people are meant to lead and others well they are meant to follow. Ask yourself who are you. Bill George the former CEO of Medtronic’s has written several books detailing the distinc-tiveness of leadership and the meaning of following your passion. He successfully led Medtronic’s into a position as leader in medical technology serving people with chronic pain. I had the unique opportunity of attending a lecture where he disclosed some very key characteristics of a 21st Century Leader…Be self aware, practice your values everyday, understand your motivation, build a support system, and live an integrated life. A leader does not have to change who he or she is, ask yourself can you be the same person in every situa-tion. You simply will not learn to lead by standing on the side lines, you will have to roll your selves back and give it your all. This may sound really cliché but it’s true; if you’re passionate about anything you will have to work to turn that passion into a reality. When we hear leadership we tend to associate the word with a title, sports and politics but leadership is a state of mind. If you believe you will achieve! Often time’s people are afraid to identify themselves as a leader for fear of failure but Mr. George says, use that fear to motivate you. Lastly, being a leader in the 21st Century is imperative to the growth of our economic wealth, education of our children and sustain ability of our culture as African Americans. What will you tell your children’s children that you did to support positive change in your home, community and in their lives? A true leader enables others to see their ability to lead.

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My father is an obstetrician/gynecologist who has delivered over 10,000 babies in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. So ever since I was a small child, I was exposed to medicine. Because I was also the first child, people would always say, “Oh, are you going to be a physician like your parents?” I quickly realized that the safe answer was to say, “Yes.” So ever since I was a little child, I always thought about becoming a physician. However, when I was in college (I attended Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota), I saw a movie called Top Gun and at that point, I thought that I might want to become a jet pilot. After enrolling in both the Air Force and the Navy, I found that my true desire was to become a physician and researcher and at that point, I applied to medical school.

4SEEN: What are the signs that you may need to see a specialist?

Dr. Crutchfield: Any time that you are having a skin problem that your primary care physician is uncomfortable treating or they have tried a couple things that aren’t working, then it is always time to consider seeing a specialist.

4SEEN: Any tips for maintaining healthy skin?

Dr. Crutchfield: Absolutely. In Minnesota, the most important thing is gentle cleansing and proper hydration. I recommend using a gentle cleansing bar like Dove soap or Vanicream cleansing bar that won’t take away the natural oils and then using a real good moisturizing lotion at least twice daily, especially after taking a bath or a shower. Pat dry with a cotton towel and put a good moisturizing lotion on like CeraVe lotion or Cetaphil lotion. Keeping your skin gently cleansed and properly hydrated will make a huge difference in your overall skin health.

Products that may not be good for the skin especially not good for minority consumers.

Well, anything that is harsh to the skin or produces severe exfoliation. When you are a person of color, the skin is very sensitive and inflammation can leave dark spots. This is real common when you seen acne blemishes that heal, they can also

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leave dark spots. You want products that are very gentle and no harsh exfoliants.

4SEEN: LipoDissolve - does it work on African American skin?

Dr. Crutchfield: LipoDissolve is a technique to inject a substance called lecithin, which is an emulsifying agent derived from soy beans, into the skin to melt away unwanted fat. It works approximately 80% of the time and it works in patients of all color.

4SEEN: Also, do you stand behind or against the procedure?

Dr. Crutchfield: I am a believer in LipoDissolve. We also have a developed a new technique called LipoDissolve Ultra, which I think makes the technique much more effective and much more comfortable. We do ultrasound massage both before and after the treatments. It is something that I provide in my medical practice and as a result, I certainly stand behind it with the knowledge that it works approximately 80% of the time but not 100% of the time.

4SEEN: Any other advice that may be beneficial for readers?

Dr. Crutchfield: Yes. Anytime when it comes to taking care of your skin and you’re having problems and you’re getting the results you want, always consider seeing a dermatologist. There’s lots of information on the Internet and also lots of information from friends and other people that are not dermatologists. But remember, if things aren’t working, it’s time to get a professional involved. As, as I mentioned earlier, gentle cleansing and moisturization will make a huge difference in your overall skin health.

Our website is www.CrutchfieldDermatology.com. Our appointment number is 651-209-3600. Selected Top Physician by Minneapolis/St. Paul magazine, Top Dermatologist for Women by Minnesota Monthly magazine, and Leading Physician in America by Black Enterprise magazine.