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Newest Addition to the Family

2 Feb 2010 20:08:48 GMT

On July 20, 2009, Rashid Mayes & Karlyn Hunter welcomed their Kamari Hunter Mayes into the world. Weighing 7 lbs, 8 ozs and measuring 21" long, Kamari arrived on the scene with bright eyes as she looked around her environment. Although she's a very happy baby, Mom and Dad are still praying for a good night's sleep:-). Photos are available in the photo gallery.

Mayes family get-together

24 Apr 2009 15:29:00 GMT

So..I wanted to shout out to the Mayes family. When is the next Mayes family cookoff??? Vanessa in Richmond coordinated the one last year and it was a blast. I believe that it was in August. Anyway, thinking of it makes me hungry. Competition for the best BBQ was stiff last year. Will the tradtion continue...???a

Chandler Family Reunion in Philadelphia

17 Jan 2008 13:02:36 GMT

Anyone have any info?

President Obama

4 Jan 2009 20:49:05 GMT

Does anyone have a trip planned to Washington D.C. for the ceremonies of President Obama?

Contact Angela ASAP!!!!

super mix.rns2.mp3

11 May 2008 23:11:15 GMT

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15 Apr 2008 13:51:44 GMT

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WEBSITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

20 Apr 2008 20:25:38 GMT

I made a website heres the link dmoney214112.cliqcafe.com

Anyone interested in a Generation X reunion?

3 Apr 2008 16:18:34 GMT

I was thinking that we should try to do something this summer. I was thinking perhaps somewhere in the south (b/tw NC and AL) on the beach in a town that has things for folks to go around and see during the day as well as a decent nightlife. Any suggestions?

Figuring out who to vote for

31 Jan 2008 09:33:56 GMT

A friend sent me a link to the website http://www.votechooser.com.
Click on the "votechooser" link above and try this quick little test to see which Presidential candidate most shares your views. It has helped some people form their opinion about who to vote for.

I tried it and it confirmed the person that I agreed with the most. Basically it asks you to select your answer on a few questions which are the key issues in the election. It then tells you which candidate you agree with the most. I think that it's a handy tool.

My One-on-One Conversation with Senator Barack Obama

27 Jan 2008 22:32:36 GMT

On November 8, 2007, I had the opportunity to have a conversation, albeit by telephone, with Barack Obama. How? Well the usual way that you obtain access—by paying for it--we made a campaign contribution. My husband, Rashid, and I contributed some money along with one of my co-workers (who has political aspirations), his wife and their other friends and family. The total money collected allowed us to participate in a conference call with the Senator. The purpose of my participation in the call was two-fold—to determine if Obama had any concrete policies for improving the situation that the US is currently in, and to hopefully make some sort of lasting impact on him (via his campaign folks) in the event there is some career opportunity available that I could shoot for.

In preparation for the call, I emailed friends and family and asked them what they wanted to find out from Obama. I received responses regarding how to improve the educational system and support for the military. Rashid (as a small business owner) and I were interested in what Obama’s plans/policies were in the area of small business promotion (as a means of wealth creation and unemployment reduction).

So, during my 3 minutes of fame, I told him who I was, that I was also representing the interests of my husband’s small business (Astrient Labs) when I asked him the question (stated above).

In essence, Obama said the following:
Good question. He would overhaul the Small Business Administration (SBA) because it is not working. He would increase access to capital for small businesses. He would require the SBA to provide technical assistance to entrepreneurs that is practical. He would also update the SBA because it has lost its sense of mission and mandate. Lastly, he responded that solicitations for government contracts are currently too large for small businesses to effectively compete, so, he would break down these contracts into smaller contracts.

My thoughts:
Although the first part of his response didn’t really provide any insight into what he’d actually do because his statements were broad and general, his last statement about breaking down the large gov’t contracts was important. I thought that his last statement was thoughtful and sounded like a good idea. Well, although Obama probably won’t actually remember me or my question, I’ll keep fantasizing that he will—who knows, maybe he’ll offer me a job someday…I did leave my resume for him at his Senate office in DC last year

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