Greetings [[name]],
Special Bulletin: The Grenada Hurricane Relief Foundation is
preparing to receive help, contributions, and donations to bring food and
supplies to the needy, and to re-build housing for the poor and infirm.
And just an FYI, there's an estimated 20,000 Rastas residing in Grenada.
To learn more about the organization, please see Bulletin below.
Call or email now to Pledge:
(530) 887-1433 (U.S.), or Email
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Festivals & Fun
* Reggae Festivals This Week
* Recipe From The Caribbean Cove: Mango Cheesecake
* Fun & Games: What's Patois for wonderful?
(for answer, see below under Fun & Games)
* Special Bulletin: Grenada Hurricane Relief
The Business of Promoting Reggae
* News & Offerings: Israel's 1st Reggae Benefit & Speak to Reggae Fans
* Marketing Tidbit: Create your "About Us" Page on your website right the first time (2 of 4 Tips)
* About Reggae Festival E-Guide and Contact Us
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Reggae Festivals This Week
Festival listings are believed to be correct. Please
contact the promoter directly for more information.
Thursday-Sunday, September 23-26, 2004
World Unity Festival
Klamath, CA, U.S.
www.worldunityfestival.com
Hotline: 413-584-3022
Friday-Sunday, September 24-26, 2004
Reggae In The Woods
Philomath, Oregon, U.S.
http://night-shadeproductions.com/events.htm
Hotline: 541-929-6446
Friday-Sunday, September 24-26, 2004
Texas Caribbean Carnival
Houston, Texas, U.S.
www.texascaribbeancarnivaltour.com
Hotline: 713-459-7036, 713-733-9958
Saturday-Sunday, September 25-26, 2004
19th Annual Pacific Coast Fog Fest
Pacifica, California, U.S.
www.pacificcoastfogfest.com
Hotline: TBA
Saturday-Sunday, September 25-26, 2004
Dreadstock 2004
Vallejo, California, U.S.
www.dreadstock.com
Hotline: 707-342-2797
Saturday-Monday, September 25-27, 2004
Texas Caribbean Carnival Tour
Houston, Texas, U.S.
www.texascaribbeancarnival.com
Hotline: 713-733-9958
Are you a reggae festival promoter? Post your festival at
www.ReggaeFestivalGuide.com/post_festival.html
Promoters are responsible for making sure their info is
correct on our website prior to this publication.
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Recipe From The Caribbean Cove
Mango Cheesecake
www.thecaribbeancove.com
Ingredients
36 oz cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs
2-3 mangoes
3 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
Pre-heat oven to 350F
Directions
Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla at medium speed with an
electric mixer in a large bowl. Blend well. Beat eggs in a
small bowl, then add eggs and mango flesh to the cheese and
sugar mix. Mix until blended. Pour mixture into a springform
baking pan and sprinkle the top with graham cracker crumbs.
Place in oven and bake at 350F for 35 to 40 minutes, or until
center is set. Allow to cool, then refigerate overnight. Serve
as-is, or with a caramel sauce.
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Fun & Games
What's Patois for wonderful?
"Boonoonoonous"
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Reggae Festival Guide News & Offerings:
Israel's 1st Reggae Festival Benefit: Organizer Needs Your Help
Next summer in Israel, a Reggae Peace Festival is being organized to bring the
healing message of reggae to the holy land. Proceeds will go to organizations
such as ones which work with Palestinian and Jewish youth together in summer
camps. Kids arrive hating one another, and leave best of friends.
We need your suggestions, interest/support and sponsorships.
Contact Island Roots Galambos: 707-442-3857 | P.O. Box 4576, Arcata, CA 95518
Email: islandreggaehotmail.com
Speak to Close to 2,000 Reggae Fans by placing information
on your business in this E-Guide. For details please visit:
www.ReggaeFestivalGuide.com/eguide.html
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Special Bulletin:
Grenada Hurricane Relief Foundation is Now Gathering Resources
Hurricane Ivan hit Grenada on September 7 causing total destruction
to the small Caribbean nation. Grenada received the worst of Ivan’s
fury. The damage was unprecedented in the history of the nation. With
a population est. of 89,000, it is estimated that 60,000 people are
homeless. Nine out of every ten structures was severely damaged or dest-
royed. To date, drinking water and power have not been restored, and it
is estimated that schools will not re-open for 6 months to one year.
Without adequate food, water, housing, and schools, Grenada will soon
become the next South Africa, Somalia, or Haiti or worse. The current
government administration has a long track record of corruption. That
is why we are organizing a grass-roots effort to ensure that the people
receive the support they need. Economic recovery will be painstakingly
slow, particularly for the poor and un-represented. Of the 89,000
inhabitants, there are an estimated 20,000 Rasta brothers and sisters
living on the island. We are asking for your help, contributions, and
donations to bring food and supplies to the needy and to re-build housing
for the poor and infirm, as well as the schools and community centers.
The Grenada Hurricane Relief Foundation will be established as a
non-profit organization with full transparency and accountability.
Call or email now to Pledge:
(530) 887-1433 (U.S.), or Email
Once the organization is set up, those who have pledged
will be contacted, and thank you so much for your support.
Say you heard of us from the Reggae Festival E-Guide.
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Marketing Your Reggae Biz Tidbit
Create your "About Us" Page on your website right the first time
(2 of 4 Tips)
By Mario Sanchez
How do they make money?
You know the cliché: "If it sounds too good to be true,
it probably is". If you don't make your business model
evident to your visitors (in other words, if you don't
show them how do you make money) the first question
they will ask themselves is: "what's the catch?". If
you offer too many things for free, or price your
products too low vs. your competitors, prospective
customers will hold back. Use your "About Us" page to
explain what your main revenue streams are, and why do
you charge what you charge. Remember to always talk
"value", not "price".
How long have they been in business?
People tend to regard longevity and stability as important
qualifiers to determine trust. Since most small business
(especially of the on-line variety) tend to be very young,
it may be hard to use the longevity card to solicit trust.
If that is your case, you can talk about your past experience
instead. For most small business owners, their past
experience is highly relevant to their current businesses.
Use your "About Us" page to talk about it, and how does it
relate to and benefit your current business.
See next week's Reggae Festival E-Guide for 3 of 4 tips.
--Mario Sanchez is a Miami based freelance writer who
focuses on Internet marketing and web design topics. He
publishes The Internet Digest (http://www.theinternetdigest.net),
a growing collection of web design and Internet marketing
articles, tips and resources. You can freely reprint his weekly
articles in your website, ezine, or ebook.
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