Gardenland Express – Holiday Train Show

Gardenland Express Train Show – The Missouri Botanical Gardens delivers an amazing train show each year during the holiday season.

Here are a few of my images from the event…

All of these photos were taken by Linsey A. Daman.  

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Island Birthday – December 29th

Today is my birthday – celebrating it island style! 

A Beautiful Scene – Memories

This is a clip that I enjoy about destiny; please watch below. 

Fate vs. Coincidence

“Nothing is Irreversible” 

Featuring Jack Shephard and John Locke at LAX airport.   

Two Players, Two Sides

A symbolic clip that I wanted to share… 

Man of Science, Man of Faith

A very powerful scene that captures the essence of my core feelings.  Agreeing with Locke, I’ve chosen to listen to my instincts, the island, which will show me the right direction in finding love.     

Scene that Resonates

When looking at this scene, it is impossible for me to watch it without tearing up because it is truly the most meaning scene for me in all of the LOST TV Series.  

Passion of Flamenco – Dance Showcase 2013

Passion of Flamenco – Dance Showcase 2013   

Meramec, St. Louis Community College

Wednesday, November 13^th – Noon

International Education Week

Free to the public 

For additional information, please contact the Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC at cacstlouis@gmail.com.  

PPB Cover: December 2013 Issue 42

Featured on the cover of PPB: December 2013, Issue 42.  PPB Dec. 2013 featured several of my literary works, short stories, prose, poetry and reviews (television, musical concert, games, etc).  

     

Also showcased in the PPB 2013 Yearbook.   

 To purchase a copy, please contact Editor, Kimberly Van Dine at vandine69@yahoo.com or write to the editor at Green Pond Road, Gray Court SC 29645.

All Rights Reserved.  © Copyright 2013.  No part of this post may be used without written permission from either PPB Editor, Kimberly Van Dine or Single Successful CEO, Site Creator, Linsey A. Daman. 

Behind the Scenes – The Darryn Yates Show

Linsey A. Daman will be featured on the Darryn Yates Show broadcasting in St. Louis, Missouri.  

The images in this posting are the “behind the scenes” shot before and after the interview with Darryn Yates.  The interview itself will be aired at a later date; please stay tuned for updates.

   

Darryn Yates worked at the following entertainment companies: KROQ radio, MTV, ARK 21 Records, A & M Records, Capitol Records, Gold Mountain Music Mgmt., Saban Ent. (TV), etc. In 2004, Darryn started his own band and called it On Tracy Lane. 

OTL toured the west coast, released EPs, opened for several national acts (Avril Lavigne, Butch Walker, Local H, American Hi-Fi, Phantom Planet) and did a music video with actress Lacey Chabert. He has licensed many of his own songs to VH-1, MTV, and tons of other TV shows and commercials via his publishing company, Richmond Avenue Music. On Tracy Lane then traveled overseas to Greenland to play for the US troops on Thule Air Force Base.

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The Spanish Wallpaper

My short story “The Spanish Wallpaper” has been featured on MarbellaMarbella.es.  This story showcases my true passion for the art of Flamenco dancing and allows the reader to experience the enigmatic “duende” while performing.  

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Internet Talk Show Host, Susan McCord

Internet Talk Show Host, Susan McCord has featured me in her most recent web series.   

Susan McCord works as a regular Photo Double & Background Actor on TV Series/Movies & Commercials: Alcatraz, Fringe, Supernatural, Psych, Chaos, Level Up, Once Upon A Time, Secret Circle, Innocent, Deck The Halls, Alvin & the Chipmunks, Vicks & Advil.  She has also appeared on CBC news, North of 49TV, The Vancouver Sun, The Metro, 24 Hours Newspaper and recently interviewed The Cast & Crew for The Independent Movie "Heart of Dance" being filmed in Vancouver this summer.  

She also has a site for Vancouver Dating Relationships Advice for Men & Women. 

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Modern Love: Book Review

Cija Black, Dating Expert & Relationship Coach has authored Modern Love: The Grownup’s Guide to Relationships & Online Dating.  This is a wonderful book especially in today’s computer era where online dating is ever-present.  The most beneficial parts of this book for me were the sections on “boundaries” and the “types to avoid.”  Many of us have dated one of the five types mentioned in her book so it was nice to see it spelled out from a psychological standpoint.  To point out a particular sentence that struck a chord with me, “odds are unless they are willing to take responsibility for their behavior they will move on and find someone who is more willing to have their boundaries violated.”  Exactly, this is precisely what happened with my last relationship; I wasn’t willing to put up with “x, y, z” so he basically moved on to find someone who would tolerate his undesirable behavior. 

I enjoyed reading Cija’s boundary checklist and would like to note… that when someone is told “no…..they continue to plow forward with the same topic, conversation or action anyway regardless of your wishes.” Another good point about her checklist is … when some people see boundaries they see “an opportunity for an open negotiation or debate” rather than listening and accepting the fact the woman might not be interested.  I’ve paraphrased several of these sentences trying to establish my point that her book promotes positive behavior and respect in a relationship.  Whether you are traditional or “modern” as the book cover indicates the concept of respecting one’s boundaries is ageless and knows no decade.  Respect is neither modern nor traditional – it simply is what it is. 

I’ve had my emotional boundaries pushed, stomped on and disregarded over the years so it was actually rewarding to read all of Cija’s positive words and encouragement throughout this book.  I’ve only showcased one small section of her book, but there are many other sections that will help and improve other’s relationships.  Thank you Cija for authoring a wonderful book; it truly does help when one is single and searching.

Please click here to read my latest interview with Cija Black, Author of Modern Love.

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Modern Love Guide: Interview

Cija Black, Relationship Coach & Dating Expert has interviewed me this past weekend about my site Single Successful CEO.  The interview features two of my newest videos, collaborating with Howie Hirshfield, professional actor and comedian.  Cija has helped me more than any other dating coach out there and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank her publically for all that she has done for me.  I completed her online dating course a little bit ago, finding it to be quite inspiring and reinforcing the reasons why no one should settle in a relationship.  I’ve also read her book ModernLove and will be posting a positive review for it soon.  She is a wonderful mentor for all things relationship based and I highly recommend her if you are single and looking for a fresh approach with dating techniques.  She has given me a new perspective on the dating scene and reinforced the ideology of being your own cupid!

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Online Dating Course Review

Cija Black, Dating Coach & Relationship Expert and author of Modern Love: The Grownup's Guide to Relationships & Online Dating. She has also developed an online course called “Sorting Your Love Baggage".

I’ve completed this course today “Sort Your Love Baggage” and found it to be quite insightful. 

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Two New Publications – July 2013

The Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC has published two new Mayan themed action adventure audio books this week.

Pre-order your audio books now; please contact the Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC at cacstlouis@gmail.com for a direct sale.  

“Haltun” is a fast-paced action story that takes place in modern day Belize.  Anna Montgomery, the lead archeologist takes her team down there to excavate Altun Ha and runs into more trouble than she originally expected.  Being chased by the local natives, captured by modern-day pirates and left for dead on a desolate island was only the beginning for Anna and her team of archeologists.  This audio book is a work of fiction but was inspired directly from the author’s time spent working with her team in Belize. 

In the summer of 2012, the author, Linsey A. Daman and her team, the Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, went to Belize to aid, give back and work in some of the impoverished elementary schools.  It was from this volunteerism mission that led her to write this book and many more.  Linsey’s time spent in Belize is something she can never forget as it was very rough on many levels.  Despite the harsh terrain, poisonous animals and dangerous living quarters, Linsey made it through this experience and now brings you this book “Haltun” in memory of her time spent in Belize.  This audio book is dedicated to the impoverished children of Belize.  © Copyright 2013.  All Rights Reserved.  

“The Mayan Sword” is a Mesoamerican hero myth based on the lord of the forest, Yum Kaax, and the legendary bird demon, Vucub Caquix.  He plans on eliminating the sun and darkness will sweep over allowing demons from the old world to return and wipe out mankind’s existence.  As they race against time with the next solar eclipse fast approaching only Yum Kaax can intercede on the bird demon’s master plan to eradicate all human life forms.  We only hope there is enough time before the sun and all of its bright rays become nothing more than a mere memory.     

This audio book is a work of fiction; another Mayan themed short story inspired by the author’s trip to Belize in 2012.  © Copyright 2013.  All Rights Reserved.  

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The Huffington Post - July Article

July 10^th 2013 – The Huffington Post, headquartered in New York City, has released an article about my site earlier today.  

To view the Huffington Post article, please visit….. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/neely-steinberg/is-this-the-most-entrepreneurial-dater-online_b_3569663.html?utm_hp_ref=women&ir=Women.  

The Huffington Post offers their articles in English, French, Spanish, Italian and even Japanese.  However, my article is in an English-only format.  As a linguist and multilingual, hopefully my articles will be made available in additional languages in the future for foreign language readers. 

Questions? Comments?  Please contact me directly at cacstlouis@gmail.com for further inquires about this article.  Thank you and I hope to hear from you soon.

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Togo, West Africa - Clothing Donations & Supplies

June 30th 2013, The Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC has provided additional clothing and supplies to senior citizens living in abject poverty in Lomé, Togo (West Africa). Below is our bilingual company representative distributing some of the t-shirts while another shipment of clothing and supplies is scheduled for early July.

The Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC is accepting clothing donations for our West African program; to donate or be involved please contact our center at cacstlouis@gmail.com. Thank you and we hope to hear from you soon.

Approximately one half of the population lives below the international poverty line of US $1.25 a day. During the 1990's, Togo suffered through a socio-political crisis, an economic regression and a decrease in public and international aid. 

The country’s challenge now is to create the conditions for economic growth – and the Government of Togo believes that the best way to achieve lasting growth is through increased production and productivity in the agriculture sector.

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Meet the Boss TV - The Executive Channel

Linsey A. Daman

Executive Director

United States

Social Media Profiles: 

CAC St. Louis, LLC 

Blogspot

Channels of Interest: 

Leadership

Strategy

Founder of the Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC, I’m degreed in French Linguistics from Webster University, St. Louis. Studying in Geneva, Switzerland I had the opportunity to learn Italian and Spanish as well. Back in the states, I specialized in Flamenco dancing upon opening my own company. Occasionally my center partakes in International philanthropy and volunteerism projects while traveling to these locations to research, aid and provide assistance to others in need. Overall, my personal and professional mission is to bridge the gap between St. Louis and the world abroad.

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To contact us, feel free to write our center at cacstlouis@gmail.com.  Thank you.  

New Business Cards - June 2013

Two new styles of business cards were created for the Director, Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis.

To request one of the newest business cards, please contact us at cacstlouis@gmail.com.  Thank you and we hope to hear from you soon.

Style I Business Card - Front 

Style I Business Card - Back 

Style II Business Card - Front

Style II Business Card - Back 

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Ivory Coast - Children's Donations & Supplies

In June 2013, the Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC strengthened partnership opportunities with the economic capital of the Ivory Coast, Abidjan.  Below is CAC St. Louis’ bilingual representative giving a book from our center to a child in need.  Additional supplies, books, games, toys and children’s accessories will be disbursed to lesser privileged children in the Ivory Coast later this month.  International relations with Tanzania and the Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC are set in motion for July 2013. 

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For additional information about the Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC please email us directly at cacstlouis@gmail.com.  Thank you and we hope to hear from you soon.

Seven Years to Seven Figures - Book Review

An Educational and Informative Book!

“Seven Years to Seven Figures” by Michael Masterson is a wonderful book for those starting their career because the main message is delivered with an encouraging and uplifting tone.  The author says that any one of us can be successful in the work arena but each case is different and there is no one-size-fits-all rule for becoming financially wealthy.  However; he does suggest that entrepreneurialism, good investments in the stock market and real estate are three solid factors that have contributed to a great financial increase for some individuals but again these three factors don’t hold true for every case.  In this book, both sides of the coin are examined such as being an employee vs. being your own boss.  Michael strongly recommends entrepreneurialism and I would honestly have to agree being a small business owner.  This book is a great starting point which asks you to question, research and continue developing your professional goals.  After listening to this book, I honestly felt more on track and was happy to hear that I’ve been doing everything right with my company’s plan of action.  The author strongly stresses the importance of priorities for your business and life.  With priorities sometimes comes sacrifice but if you want to be a successful business owner; there is a small price to pay to obtain the bigger prize in the future.  It was a delight to hear a professional in the finance field saying the same things I’ve been saying for years.  Should your company produce lots of little things for small prices or should your company hold out for the larger and more money-making products?  Agreeing with the author, sometimes the risky part of being self-employed is the doubt and worry that your idea, product or service will be successful.  However, once you get over the doubt and worry and actually do sell that product; then you will see how much more successful you are being as an employer vs. an employee.  It’s a very difficult question for most people and by and large most people aren’t willing to give up steady income to make a risky move in the stock market or be their own boss.  However, each person’s case is unique and no matter where you are starting, in the middle or retiring; I would highly recommend this book for those looking to succeed in the financial arena.  Hopefully my book review has helped you see if this book is for you or not.  If you have any questions or comments about this review or related material, feel free to contact me, the Director, at the Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC at cacstlouis@gmail.com.  Thank you and I hope to hear from you soon.   

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Visa Inc. Educational PC Donations 2013

The Visa Inc. has donated educational pc games to the Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC.  These games are ages 4-7 and 7-12 that will teach them additional mathematics skills, how to manage money and allow children to navigate an exciting multi-dimensional world making real-life decisions that will affect whether their virtual bank account decreaseses or increaseses.  

CAC St. Louis, LLC will be distributing these games later on throughout 2013 to schools and educational facilties.  In support of continuing education outside of the classroom and making these life skills fun and obtainable for all children.  

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Money Management – Book Review 2013

Lately I’ve been studying finance and have stumbled across “Lost and Found” by Geneen Roth which primarily deals with her personal financial loss due to the Bernard Madoff scandal which broke open back in December, 2008.  Madoff was very secretive about this accounting firm dealings as he normally met with his clients in upscale country clubs on Long Island and in Palm Beach.  Many people in the so-called, “Jewish Circuit” respected him and his services based upon the fact he was Jewish and said he worked for the people.  Geneen Roth was one of his victims and was drastically hurt since she lost her and her husband’s 30-year life’s savings in one quick afternoon.  She received a phone call one day explaining that everything she had was now completely gone and Madoff was in handcuffs.  Geneen’s husband was on a ship out-of-town and couldn’t provide much support for her over the phone.  She was hysterical since all they had left between both of their checking accounts were $6,000 in total.  The next two weeks before her husband returned she stayed home, ate eggs on toast and cried with her best friend who also lost all of her money.  She didn’t want to spend a dime because with only $6,000 dollars left it was going to go fast and she was worried about losing her home, her car and everything else she worked so hard to achieve her entire life.  She turned to her faith and spiritual beliefs finding comfort in a “kindness poem” that she recited every day.  Prior to losing everything, she learned how to meditate and started rekindling her spiritual journey to help her through this tough time.  In this book, she recounts some of her conversations with her spiritual teachers and how she even doubted that faith would help her through this financial crisis. 

If you are ever feeling down in the dumper and felt that you have lost everything; I would highly recommend reading this book because it clearly demonstrates how one person’s life can be completely turned upside down due to bad financial planning.  Geneen explains in her book that she regrets giving Madoff every penny she had ever earned and that most people who are smart about finance split up their accounts and have some money here, some money there and so on and so forth.  Every since this Madoff incident she wished she would have listened to her instincts rather than simply trusting the wrong people with her money.  This book serves as a warning for others not to put every penny into one specific area.  Spread it out and place your money into different accounts, if possible.  This way if something or someone would try to take or hack into your accounts; they can only get a limited amount rather than 30-years of life’s savings.  This was clearly a major blow to Geneen and for the first time she was truly questioning the meaning of life.  How could she possibly take care of herself or husband if either one of them were to get sick.  As she indicated $6,000 wasn’t going to go far hence she locked herself in her home for two weeks waiting for her husband to return to provide advice as to what to do next.  However, she was very worried to trust her husband’s financial suggestions again because it was because of him that they trusted Madoff.  Madoff was her husband’s accountant who clearly was on the wrong side of the law.  Now who do they trust?  Where do they go?  How do you rebuild your life at a later stage of your life?  Geneen had many questions for herself and for her family starting over.  She worried about being homeless and living off food stamps.  Again, this book serves as a true wake-up-call for many of us who are too trusting with money and people.  Please listen to Geneen’s words as she takes you on an emotional roller coaster by losing everything she spent her entire life working for and trying to figure out how to come out of this major blow.  Where does one even start?  To find out how to rebuild your life after a financial crisis… she later explains all of this in her book “Lost and Found” by Geneen Roth.  A wonderful read and a heart-breaking tale about trusting the wrong accountants and losing everything.  Hopefully you have found my book review to be helpful and I highly recommend it to anyone.  If you would like to contact me about this review or to discuss other related materials; please contact me, the Director, Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC at cacstlouis@gmail.com.  

Thank you and I hope to hear from you soon.

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European Auto Show - Plaza Frontenac 2013

Plaza Frontenac - South Parking Lot 

June 2nd 2013 - 11am - 3pm 

Each of these photos were taken by photographers working for the Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC.  None of the below images may be used without written permission from the Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC.  Thank you.

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One of the finest auto shows in the midwest! Over the last 25 years this show has grown from a small group of St. Louis area European cars to over 200 spectacular show cars not including the wonderful examples from across the pond brought to you by our supporting sponsors and car dealers. No where else in the area will you see a collection of cars, almost all of which are driven to the show, of this caliber. So, what brings this collimation of enthusiats together? It's all to support the wonderful work that is being done at St. Louis Shriner's Hospital for Children.

Monsanto Lunch & Learn 2013

Monsanto Lunch & Learn: The Role of IT in Modern Agriculture

St. Louis Regional Chamber

Tuesday, June 4th 2013 11:30am to 1:30pm

FREE EVENT

You may bring you own lunch for free but if you choose to purchase a box lunch "Four Seasons" is catering box lunches for $10 dollars.  There is no obligation to purchase their box lunch, you are more than welcome to bring your snacks and lunch.

To register for this free event, please visit the provided link.....

http://monsantoit-es2.eventbrite.com/?rank=1

Location of Event:

Downtown T-Rex

611 Olive Street

St. Louis, MO 63101

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Stronger Than Photos 2013

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Cultural Arts Center of St. Louis, LLC

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