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Former President John F. Kennedy with Nude Women?
Ya don’t say?
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Blog for Business
By Shavar on Aug 02, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
So I have two blogs now. This one, and another new site I’m currently working on. I’ll share this one with you at a later date as there is not much on the site right now–I’m still workin’ on it, lol. Today I spent most of the day working on the site and getting more [...]
Writing and Blogging
By Shavar on Aug 01, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Wow. I really like blogging. I’ve been at it consistently for four years now. It seems writing comes natural to me. I didn’t realize writing came easy for me until recently, when I noticed others seemingly struggling or having a difficult time writing a book or starting a blog. I also love computers and the [...]
Sports Photography Training
By Shavar on Jul 30, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
From a few days ago: was at an outdoor training session for taking photos for sports. i.e. Little League sports teams, sports photography, etc.
Top of the World
By Shavar on Jul 29, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
I sold my editing system (on eBay) not too long after I finished my first movie last year to another television and film production company. It just so happened to be a Christian-based company. Tell you the truth, it really didn’t matter who bought my system as long as they paid good money for it, [...]
Wild Wild Midwest: Shavar’s first video
By Shavar on Jul 28, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
I was bored so I made this little video for my blog. I made this with my little Nikon L11 camera and edited it on my Sony Vaio laptop. I’m excited to start making mini-movies for the web now. Eventually I want to make a feature again but right now I just want to have [...]
Stop the Press!
By Shavar on Jul 27, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
I spent most of the weekend learning WordPress for a business website I have in the works. I really like WordPress. The learning curve is a bit steep and I was up all night trying to catch up on all of it. Nothing’s gonna happen overnight but I’m proud to say that the new site [...]
M1042
By Shavar on Jul 25, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
M1042, originally uploaded by Shavar. Title: “M1042″Place: Hollywood, California.©2007. Photographed by ShavarThe M1 Series
Tyler. Alyssa.
By Shavar on Jul 24, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Tyler. Alyssa., originally uploaded by Shavar. Title: “Tyler. Alyssa.”Place: Los Angeles, California.©2005. Photographed by ShavarThe Photo Shoots Series
Wisdom from Above
By Shavar on Jul 24, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Wisdom from Above, originally uploaded by Shavar. Title: “Wisdom from Above”Place: Lancaster, California.©2005. Photographed by ShavarThe People Series
CHANTAL
By Shavar on Jul 23, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
CHANTAL, originally uploaded by Shavar. Chantal Robson. Choreographer/Dancer. Title: “CHANTAL”Place: Hollywood, California.©2006. Photographed by ShavarThe People Series
Mi Familia
By Shavar on Jul 22, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Mi Familia, originally uploaded by Shavar. Title: “Mi Familia”Place: Lancaster, California.©2005. Photographed by ShavarThe People Series
Skatman
By Shavar on Jul 21, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Skatman, originally uploaded by Shavar. Title: “Skatman”Place: Lancaster, California.©2005. Photographed by ShavarThe People Series
A Bug’s Life
By Shavar on Jul 20, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
I was reflecting on the word emancipate today. I love the definition of the word. It has stuck with me throughout my life since age 15 where I became an emancipated minor. Being an emancipated minor meant that I was legally considered an adult. I was free to live on my own, do whatever I [...]
J7
By Shavar on Jul 19, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
J7, originally uploaded by Shavar. Today is my wife’s birthday. A beautiful woman on the inside and out. The kindest, sweetest, woman I’ve ever known. So far, we’ve been married for 15 years now. We’re planning a trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma today to celebrate her birthday. Title: “J7″Place: Santa Clarita, California.©2007. Photographed by ShavarThe My [...]
Z1
By Shavar on Jul 18, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Z1, originally uploaded by Shavar. Title: “Z1″Place: The Hollywood Hills, California.©2007. Photographed by ShavarThe Zoe Series
The Drifter
By Shavar on Jul 17, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
The Drifter, originally uploaded by Shavar. Title: “The Drifter”Place: Just Outside the Mojave Desert, California.©2005. Photographed by ShavarThe People Series
Waterloo Chronicle Article Up
By Shavar on Jul 16, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
My article is up today on Canada’s Waterloo Chronicle. Made the front page as well. Thanks to Marshall Ward for the interview. Article Link: http://www.waterloochronicle.ca/opinions/article/136284
Surf’s Up
By Shavar on Jul 16, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Making new spiritual strides. I’m usually “high energy”. People think I’m “down” now. I’m just more peaceful with myself, actually.
AshleyII
By Shavar on Jul 14, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Title: “AshleyII” Place: Raleigh Studios. Hollywood, California. ©2006. Photographed by Shavar The Kidz Series
Video Chat – Interactive Journalism Institute for Middle Schoolers
By Shavar on Jul 14, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
I’m excited to be interviewed tomorrow (via live video on ooVoo) by young people for The College of New Jersey’s Interactive Journalism Institute for Middle Schoolers. The College of New Jersey in accordance with a grant from the National Science Foundation will design and conduct a three-year demonstration project that would introduce middle schoolers to [...]
Sing II
By Shavar on Jul 13, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Title: “Sing II” Place: T-JAMS, Universal Studios (Citywalk), California. ©2006. Photographed by Shavar The TJAMS! Series
Sean and John
By Shavar on Jul 12, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Title: “Sean and John” Place: T-JAMS, Universal Studios (Citywalk), California. ©2006. Photographed by Shavar The TJAMS! Series
Coming Soon…
By Shavar on Jul 10, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Coming Soon…, originally uploaded by Shavar. Title: “Coming Soon…”Place: Hollywood, California.©2005. Photographed by ShavarThe Hollywood Series
Smile, Relax
By Shavar on Jul 08, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Smile, Relax, originally uploaded by Shavar. Title: “Smile, Relax”Place: Lancaster, California.©2005. Photographed by ShavarThe Sunday Series
Riddle: Why was Yogi smarter than the average bear?
By Shavar on Jul 07, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Because he knew when to hibernate. All Yogis know this.
The New Discipline
By Shavar on Jul 06, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
I have been feeling especially peaceful lately. I get emails from time to time from people who enjoy reading my blog. I was touched by a woman’s email that was sent to me yesterday. It’s nice to know that your words are affecting people in a positive way. Lately I’ve been feeling slightly uncomfortable with [...]
Big Brother
By Shavar on Jul 05, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Title: “Big Brother” Place: Lancaster, California. ©2005. Photographed by Shavar The Kidz Series
Independence Day
By Shavar on Jul 04, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Today was great. Very peaceful for me. Went to my wife’s sister’s house for a little fellowship. I played a little Foosball with everyone and my wife and I tried to act like we knew how to play. Kind of embarrassing–who doesn’t know how to play Foosball, right? Well it had been a while for [...]
b still
By Shavar on Jul 03, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
I took this simple photo three years ago and I became quite fascinated with it at the time but didn’t know why. I usually don’t upload photos such as this because very rarely are blurry photos considered “good photography”. It’s a great thing I do not upload photos for the pure sake of getting a [...]
Culture Shock
By Shavar on Jul 02, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Culture Shock, originally uploaded by Shavar. Title: “Culture Shock”Place: Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, California.©2005. Photographed by ShavarThe People Series
i.werks – Photographer Spotlight
By Shavar on Jul 01, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
My homey i.werks’ photography work is amazing. Check out his work here. His photography work of Los Angeles makes me excited to get back. I will be back home soon! In due time…
What in the World?
By Shavar on Jun 30, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
There’s something “in the air” in our world these days. High gas prices. Job layoffs. Floods, earthquakes, fires and hurricanes are seemingly getting worse. The more I reflect and see what’s going on in the world–the more I draw myself closer to God.
Strike 2? Hollywood Braces for Actor Walkout
By Shavar on Jun 29, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
clipped from www.msnbc.msn.com Strike 2? Hollywood braces for actor walkout SAG negotiations have dragged on for weeks with no apparent headway Screen Actors Guild members and supporters hold a solidarity rally regarding contract negotiations on June 9. Of its 120,000 members, 44,000 also belong to the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and leaders of [...]
Books
By Shavar on Jun 28, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Books, originally uploaded by Shavar. Gonna complete some reading goals this weekend. Title: “Books”Place: Burbank, California.©2006. Photographed by ShavarThe Hollywood Series
What You Don’t Know Will Seriously Hurt You
By Shavar on Jun 26, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
You’ve heard the term, “What you don’t know won’t hurt you”, right? I beg to differ, “What you don’t know will seriously jack you up!”, lol. Knowledge is power. When aspiring actors, screenwriters, producers, etc., ask me about the business of Hollywood–it baffles me of their ignorance. A lot of these folks are extremely talented, [...]
Richard Dean Anderson – ‘MacGyver’
By Shavar on Jun 25, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Watch CBS Videos Online Just received a Google alert for this. People don’t know that the 80′s classic television show MacGyver was really about MacGyver and this little black kid who went on adventures together, lol. Michael Lerner and Dana Elcar were also series regulars. It was a John Rich and Henry Winkler (The Fonz) [...]
Why I Make Movies
By Shavar on Jun 25, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Was so touched to receive an email today from someone on Youtube regarding my film Lord Help Us. I told them I’d share the email with you. This is what it’s all about. Impacting someone else’s life. This is the reason why I do everything I do. If I can help better your life via [...]
Figment of Imagination
By Shavar on Jun 24, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Figment of Imagination, originally uploaded by Shavar. Title: “Figment of Imagination”Place: Just Outside The Mojave Desert, California.©2005. Photographed by ShavarThe Nature Series
Remembering Dody Goodman
By Shavar on Jun 23, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
I had the opportunity to work with Dody as a kid on Diff’rent Strokes. Her comedic timing was extraordinary. I never knew if she was “playing” the character or if that was really her, lol. clipped from www.cnn.com ‘Mary Hartman,’ ‘Grease’ star Goodman dies at 93 NEW YORK (AP) — Dody Goodman, the delightfully daffy [...]
It is Written
By Shavar on Jun 23, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Oprah calls it an “Aha” moment–for me it’s “divine revelation”. All I can say is Aha! Aha! Aha! Wow. Anyway, last night I received a significant revelation. I want to share it in detail with you all so bad. However, forgive me if I blurt out my thoughts without revealing what I learned. This is [...]
M1.4
By Shavar on Jun 21, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
M1.4, originally uploaded by Shavar. Title: “M1.4″Place: Los Angeles, California.©2007. Photographed by ShavarThe M1 Series
Can You Juggle?
By Shavar on Jun 20, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Today was a mellow day. I got caught up on all my reading and some research I needed to do. I like to study technology, social networking and the future of movies and filmmaking. I also completed reading two books and got another book on book publishing today. I’m looking into getting my books published [...]
ZCG V
By Shavar on Jun 18, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Title: “ZCG V” Place: Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, California. ©2007. Photographed by Shavar The Zoe Nouveau Series
Tuesday Update
By Shavar on Jun 17, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Things are going quite well. Lots of stuff going on with me–so much so that I had to seriously step my game up in the time management department. -Nearly halfway through writing my second book: Hollywood or Bust: 50 Things Every Actor Should Know BEFORE Coming to Hollywood. I’m extremely behind in completing this book [...]
Chelsea
By Shavar on Jun 15, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Daughter Chelsea. 3 years, 4 months. Title: “Chelsea” Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. ©2008. Photographed by Shavar The Chelsea Lynn 2.26.05 Series
Father’s Strength
By Shavar on Jun 15, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Happy Father’s Day. Title: “Father’s Strength” Place: Just Outside The Mojave Desert, California. ©2005. Photographed by Shavar The Sunday Series
Rockr Dudez
By Shavar on Jun 14, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Title: “Rockr Dudez” Place: Lancaster, California. ©2005. Photographed by Shavar The People Series
Are You Up?
By Shavar on Jun 13, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Even with the negative, I try to keep it positive–so Friday the 13th is usually my lucky day, lol. Today I felt sad at Tim Russert’s passing. It was just a few weeks ago. I was watching Tim on MSNBC discussing the Obama/Clinton race. I had watched Tim for years but something about him really [...]
Live Life, Love Life
By Shavar on Jun 12, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Today I’m feeling really good. I feel like I’m on “turbo charge”. Anyone who knows me understands that I’m already a guy who’s pretty fired up and highly motivated. This time it’s different though. In my prayer time today I discovered a new “word”. It was that comforting voice again. Maybe the word I had [...]
The Matrix Man
By Shavar on Jun 11, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
You remember toward the end of The Matrix when all those bullets came towards Neo (Keanu Reeves) and he stretched forth his hand out and said, “No.”? All the bullets dropped. I loved that. Well, that’s me. Today I feel like The Matrix Man, lol. I feel like I’m beginning to understand myself in a [...]
Harley Black & White
By Shavar on Jun 10, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Harley Black & White, originally uploaded by Shavar. Title: “Harley Black & White” Place: Harley Davidson. Outside the Mojave Desert, California. ©2005. Photographed by Shavar The Harley Davidson Series
Today Was A Good Day
By Shavar on Jun 09, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Like Ice Cube said, “Today was a good day.”. Unfortunately the Lakers aren’t ‘beating the Supersonics’ ’cause they’re too busy getting their tails whipped by the Boston Celtics! Anyway, today went extremely well, I got a lot done!
Chick Publications and ‘Soul to Take’
By Shavar on Jun 07, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Today I contacted Chick Publications. I’m interested in producing, developing and distributing their tracts as “mini-movie” products for the home video market. I’ve been wanting to contact them since 1992, lol. I never cared for comic books growing up. Don’t recall ever reading one. However, when I became a Christian at 21 in 1992, I [...]
The New Plan
By Shavar on Jun 06, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Today went smooth. I received yet another project to consider; a UK based documentary series on ‘Great British Cathedrals’. I’ve been getting a variety of projects for years now from companies who have been wanting me to help them with distributing their projects. I keep forgeting that my company is ranked in the “6th spot” [...]
Family Matters Coming to Nick at Nite
By Shavar on Jun 05, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Starting June 29th at 9PM Eastern. I think I did like 13 episodes but I know my friend Shawn Harrison (Waldo) will be happy to hear this.
Hollywood Code Black: It’s All About The Distribution
By Shavar on Jun 04, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
By LaToya F. Drake, AOL Black Voices, Posted: 2006-03-06 11:37:10 Ever wonder why so many films with predominantly black casts are released straight-to-video, or die quickly in theatres without ever getting a real chance at box office greatness? Seasoned film-industry executive Jeff Clanagan says it is because, “As African Americans, we don’t control any distribution [...]
Lord Helps Us Movie DVD Sells 32,000 Units!
By Shavar on Jun 03, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
I found out today that my first film Lord Help Us has sold 32,000 units/DVDs (Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Amazon.com, etc.) and has grossed $304,000 in just 9 months. This is not a bad figure, especially since I feel the film has yet to reach it’s target market: the urban churches across the nation. Also, [...]
Var on Movie Distribution
By Shavar on Jun 02, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Photo: Producer Al Slater and I at the 2007 Arizona Black Film Showcase (AMC Theaters) So it was back to business today. I contacted my marketing man over at the distribution company who put out my film. Looks like TV networks BET and TVOne have not ruled out airing the film on their networks so [...]
Var in Dallas
By Shavar on Jun 01, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
What I learned today, is that by the end of the day, it’s back to L.A. I’m overwhelmingly glad my wife and daughter and I went though. Sometimes you just gotta “step out to find out”. Today was a gorgeous and extremely hot day in Dallas. A whopping 95 degrees at one point! When my [...]
Headed to Dallas
By Shavar on Jun 01, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Today I’m driving down with my wife and daughter to visit Dallas (son over cousins). I’d like to check out the zoo. Cats (The play) is there, The Dallas Musuem of Art is there, Chick Corea is there (today). I remember when I was around 17; I was a serious Chick Corea fan. Loved the [...]
Outgoing.
By Shavar on May 31, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Man, I knew I was a couch potato but this is ridiculous. I’m gonna start making it a priority to get out more! I must admit it’s a gorgeous day here in the Midwest.
What does success mean to you? Gotta think different.
By Shavar on May 29, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } What does success mean to you? Gotta think different., originally uploaded by Shavar. The Apple Store at "The Grove" in Los Angeles attracts hundreds of visitors a day. This is a very high contrast [...]
Productive Day
By Shavar on May 28, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Today was a pretty productive day. I finally got around to cleaning out some office files and stuff–so I’m gettin’ more organized. I’m beginning to get my entrepreneurial spirit back again. People who know me understand that I’m an extremely ambitious and highly motivated person. I think my temporary stay in the mid-west has caused [...]
Motel California
By Shavar on May 27, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Title: “Motel California” Place: Outside the Mojave Desert, California. ©2005. Photographed by Shavar The Places and Spaces Series
Memorial Day: The Movies
By Shavar on May 26, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Today I finally got out the house and hung out with my family. We went to see the new Indiana Jones movie and I must say I was a bit disappointed. I haven’t been to the movies in about a year so it was cool just to be in a movie theater again. Being in [...]
Now Entering…
By Shavar on May 25, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Title: “Now Entering…” Place: Beverly Hills, California. ©2005. Photographed by Shavar The Hollywood Series
The French School and The Quija Board
By Shavar on May 24, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Have you ever messed with a Ouija Board? Do you believe in them? Well this is another one of my weird, unexplained, spiritual(?) stories that I wanted to share with you. Some say experiences with things such as a Ouija Board is only true if you believe it. Maybe. Maybe not. In my early teens [...]
Kisssing
By Shavar on May 22, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Title: “Kisssing” Place: Santa Monica Pier, California. ©2007. Photographed by Shavar The Hollywood Series
Melba Moore holdin’ it down in France
Lyon 2008 melba mooreUploaded by funksqual59 My friend Melba Moore performs live this month in Lyon, France. Go Melba!
The Passion
By Shavar on May 21, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
I woke up really early this morning with a particular screenplay in mind. I read it a while back. A friend of mine (who is a segment producer for a current “Entertainment Tonight”-like show–lol, can’t totally “name-drop” right now yall) wrote a couple of scripts I really liked. I’ve been negotiating a whole year about [...]
I Love The Internets
By Shavar on May 21, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Wow, I’m excited today, been re-connecting with some industry folks via Linkedin. I did not realize I had so many online connections, nearly 1000! It baffles me how business is conducted via the Internet nowadays. I remember when I got my first little distribution deal several years ago through Russell Simmmons’ company Simmons/Lathan Media group—they [...]
A Piece to the Puzzle: Keep it Movin’, Will Ya!
By Shavar on May 20, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Today I’m feeling great. The blessing is no longer a disguise. I never knew how bound I was to California. I can get back there anytime I want to. The fact is, no ONE place can contain me. It’s a big world out there. I keep feeling like I’m gonna be doin’ a lot of [...]
Transitions
By Shavar on May 19, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
I’m having a very difficult time adjusting to Oklahoma. However, the cost of living here is too darn good. I want to get back to L.A. but the rents and pricing of homes are outrageous as compared to the mid-west and the south. I gotta be smart right now. I’ve been here six months and [...]
Sunday
By Shavar on May 18, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Title: “Sunday” Place: California. ©2005. Photographed by Shavar The Sunday Series
200 Views
By Shavar on May 17, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
A few years ago I founded a group on Flickr called 200 Views. The group has a weekly photo contest and if you have a photo that has been viewed at least 200 times, you can submit it to the group’s pool. So far we have over 5,000 members and over 54,000 photos submitted! There [...]
Punkz Like Me
By Shavar on May 16, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Title: “Punkz Like Me” Place: California. ©2005. Photographed by Shavar The People Series
C.A.D. Kids
By Shavar on May 15, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } C.A.D. Kids, originally uploaded by Shavar. "Children Against Drugs" (1981) playing a CAD Kid for the Reagan Administration How old is this? Geez. Just discovered. For the archives again, lol.Do you recognize any of [...]
Coming Home
By Shavar on May 13, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Coming Home, originally uploaded by Shavar. Title: “Coming Home” Place: California. ©2005. Photographed by Shavar The Sunday Series
A Comforting Voice and The Deer Crossing
By Shavar on May 13, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Okay, so there’s God’s “permissive” will for our lives and then there’s God’s “perfect” will for our lives. His permissive will is when WE choose to do things on our OWN with or without first checking with him. What is choice? Choice is simply free will. God created “man” or humans to have free choice. [...]
Busy.
By Shavar on May 12, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
I had something I wanted to share today regarding my trip here to Oklahoma but got a little pre-occupied with some other creative work. Will share shortly. A young writer sent me a screenplay today that really caught my attention. Got a book to read and I gotta read the script. A friend added me [...]
Jour de Mères Heureux
By Shavar on May 11, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Happy Mother’s Day! (in French)
A Lil’ Readin’, A Lil’ Writin’
By Shavar on May 10, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
I love to write. I love blogging, lol. I’m excited to see a recent jump in my readership/subscribers to this blog. Welcome you guys. Hey feel free to hit me up as I’d love to do a blog link exchange. I’m gonna start putting links of some of my favorite bloggers on my blog–if you [...]
The ESP TV?
By Shavar on May 09, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Okay, so I’ll start off with something light. I’m heavy, I’m deep, so get ready. I wanna start sharing my spiritual experiences but I don’t want you to think that the things I’ve experienced (and am currently experiencing) are so heavy and deep where I can’t cope with life, lol. I embrace the spiritual aspect [...]
Wrong Thinking vs. Right Thinking: Left or Right?
By Shavar on May 08, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Are you fulfilling your dreams? Nothin’ wrong with dreamin’ but are you fulfilling them? How do you see yourself? Are you successful? Have you conquered your goals? Do you procrastinate? Are you afraid to fail? Are you afraid of success? Well, the wrong thinking can hold you back from accomplishing whatever goals you want to [...]
Shavar’s Amazing Stories: Introduction, Part 2
By Shavar on May 07, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Most of the things I’d like to share with you are spiritual experiences. Don’t worry, lol, I’ll still be blogging about “regular” things as well. Life is interesting. However, life is not “one-sided” either. In many ways, I feel my blog is a bit “surfacy” lol. Meaning the norm. Plain. One-sided. So in order for [...]
Shavar’s Amazing Stories: Introduction
By Shavar on May 06, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Call me crazy, call me weird, call me what you want– but know that I have experienced some things in my life that are truly fascinating. I’m gonna share with you some of my spiritual experiences that I promise will leave you bewildered at times. It is the truth. It is MY truth. Now, let’s [...]
Okay…So….I’m back on Myspace!
By Shavar on May 04, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Yeah, I missed it. I missed SOME of yall. http://myspace.com/ShavarRoss
VH1′s Best Week Ever TV
By Shavar on May 02, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Posted today, May 2, 2008 on bestweekever.tv Someone emailed me a link of a clip of myself and Mr. Coleman from DS. UC: Whatchu Talking About Molester
Var in The House of Dies Drear
By Shavar on May 02, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Var in The House of Dies Drear, originally uploaded by Shavar. Gettin’ a flux of visitors to my blog today because of "The House of Dies Drear" television movie (based on a book by [...]
Perspective
By Shavar on May 01, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Yesterday I got a call from a representative at Limelight Networks. They’re the company that provides the streaming/download bandwidth for such websites as Myspace, Youtube, Microsoft, Amazonunbox, DreamWorks, MSNBC.com, iFilm.com, etc. Apparently the potential (whatever that is) of my website tri7entertainment.com caught the sales rep’s attention enough to want to do business with me. Having [...]
What is a Monologue?
By Shavar on Apr 29, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
What Is A Monologue? Those of you who are new to acting may have heard of the term “monologue”. The correct Webster’s dictionary definition of a monologue is a “dramatic sketch performed by one actor”. The most important thing about having a monologue prepared is allowing people to see your talent. It’s also important to [...]
Blogger; Blog Updates
By Shavar on Apr 28, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Today I took advantage of some of Blogger’s new features and added some new stuff to my blog. I added a poll (how old are you?)–so be sure to take it : ). I’m just curious to find out the age range of the people who visit my blog. Believe it or not, 75% of [...]
What Does A Talent Agent Do? Talent Agencies, Talent Agent
By Shavar on Apr 27, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
What Does A Talent Agent Do? This could be a very complex answer but I’ll try to break it down to you as simple as I can. In Hollywood, agents act as the intermediary or middlemen between the actors (which is you) and the studios. In the golden days of Hollywood filmmaking, it was the [...]
SAG Actor’s Strike?
By Shavar on Apr 25, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Looks like the industry is pushing out productions as quickly as they can in fear of an upcoming actor’s strike. According to the Associated Press (AP), “feature film production in the Los Angeles area jumped 11 percent in the first three months of the year as studios moved to get ahead of a possible actors [...]
Revival Vintage L.A.
By Shavar on Apr 25, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
You guys remember the cocky and villanous “Lisa Hayes” on Diff’rent Strokes? Well her name is Nicole “Nikki” Swasey and all grown up now, Nikki’s got her own high-end vintage clothing boutique shop in L.A. Ladies only. It’s called Revival Vintage L.A. in Sherman Oaks (Ventura Blvd.) So when and if you’re in L.A., stop [...]
Magnum P.I. Fans!
By Shavar on Apr 24, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
I didn’t know you existed! Special thanks to Sam Ting at magnum-mania.com for letting me know about the site. It was and honor to be on the show (as “T.C.”, Roger Mosley’s son) and be in the very last episode. I need a vacation! I need to get back to Hawaii!
Is It Da Shoes???
By Shavar on Apr 23, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
We up 2 against Denver…yeayah baby! MVP = Kobe
Make It Funky
By Shavar on Apr 23, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
I picked up some old albums and got a hold of a record player. I love these new “retro style” record players, really cool. It feels weird playing old records again but it’s kind of nice. Back to the basics, lol. That’s what it’s been like for me as of late; back to the basics. [...]
Paramount
By Shavar on Apr 20, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Title: “Paramount” Place: Paramount Pictures Studios. Hollywood, California ©2007. Photographed by Shavar® The Hollywood Series
Innocence
By Shavar on Apr 18, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Title: “Innocence” ©2005. Photographed by Shavar® The Kidz Series
’65Gold
By Shavar on Apr 16, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Title: “’65Gold” ©2006. Photographed by Shavar® The Objectivity Series
Free for All
By Shavar on Apr 15, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Title: “Free for All” Place: Santa Monica, California ©2007. Photographed by Shavar® The Kidz Series
You My Friend?
By Shavar on Apr 15, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } You My Friend?, originally uploaded by Shavar. Title: “You My Friend?”©2005. Photographed by Shavar®The Kidz Series
C’mon Lakers!
By Shavar on Apr 13, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Hopefully we can beat the San Antonio Spurs today! Update: Spurs got blown!
Adam Sevani Photos
By Shavar on Apr 12, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
Below are a few photos I took of the talented actor/dancer Adam Sevani. We hung out for awhile. If you’re interested in becoming an actor one day like Adam, you should check out my site called ActorGuru.com. It’s for new actors. I think Adam is gonna be in Step Up 3! You can check out [...]
Martin Kember Music
By Shavar on Apr 12, 2008 in 1000+ More Articles
My homey and singer/music producer/song writer friend Martin Kember’s single hits iTunes today. Check out his music at: myspace.com/martinkembermusic
