A.M.P.S. Magazine

Why Happiness Matters By Henry S. Miller Although some would have you think otherwise, the uniquely human pursuit of happiness is not merely some frivolous idle-time activity for the fortunate few. Far from it. Instead, it is a serious pursuit—a duty and responsibility for each of us. As the progress—or lack thereof—of human evolution has demonstrated, being in a positive, optimistic, and...

Morrell Floor Covering AMPS: How long have you been in business? Morrell: 53 years. AMPS: What made you start this business? Morrell: I was born into it really. My father did it when I was a kid in school.  Me and my wife started this business in 1966. AMPS: So all those years what would you say is the defining thing that keeps you...

VETA’S HAIR ODYSSEY AMPS: Nice. How long have you been in business now? Veta: I’ve been in business since I was 18. I’m 52. I’ve been doing hair going on, this is my 34th year. AMPS: How long have you had the shop? Veta: I’ve had the business since 1984 because I started out in 1980 and then I opened up my own...

How to Gain Trust in New Clients   AMPS: Okay, so I want you to basically I want you to talk about first of all what’s your name, it’s for the audio? Bob: Bob Shafford, branch sales manager at Partners First Credit Union. AMPS: Okay, now how did you get involved with Partners First Credit union? Bob: I had grown my own business for...

Your Sleeping Position May Say A Lot About Your Relationship The way you sleep at night with your spouse may be a reflection of how your relationship is doing. Research has revealed what your sleeping position may have to say about your relationship reported Science Daily on April 15, 2014. Scientists claim they have discovered what your preferred sleeping position...

By: William Bates At age 67 Cher is still commanding the stage. Not like a cover arts, but as a seasoned performer. I flash back to sitting with my grandmother watching the Sonny and Cher Show some Saturdays. I never would have imagined that I would be attending a Cher concert. Some of the skits that Cher executed then were...

A history of disenfranchisement of African Americans. African Americans have had a spotty history of coalescing to address the issues that confront the health safety and economic growth of this community. It’s been a community that for years has been known for being inactive when it comes to addressing wrongs that have been committed against it. That changed a...

By William Bates In the ’90 I spent a great deal of time watching Cabaret Theater. I was dating a stage singer at that time. So, I was familiar with the art form and also with the political jokes that often infuse the songs. Meow Meow and her pianist were on stage about 90 minutes to a sold out audience...

Well into the sold out Rebellious Soul Tour K. Michelle along with Sevyn Streeter, and Indianapolis' own Tiara Thomas comes home to grace us with their talent and leaves it all on the stage. Many people have mixed feelings about reality stars and how they're perceived on tv, but after debuting her number one album on the R&B Charts,...

Where are you from? Paul Lamar Hunter was born on October 16, 1970. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin. He is the child of James Senior and Louise Hunter. He is the 19th child out of 21 natural children. What was your childhood like? Growing up, our household was one of poverty, neglect and total dysfunction. Our mom neglected us...