Sharpies

Yes, they are inking the current job I am doing. They are amazing to use and really better because you can go over the same stroke over and over again.

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"Its Cool"

Well, So glad to be able to reach those in need of 21st Century Skills.

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Back in Action Folks!

I am back!!

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Nathan smith Report: Air Jordan II

Air Jordan II

Air Jordan II  

Year released: 1986
Price: $100Designer: Peter Moore Most Popular Colorways: White/Black-Red, Carmelo Anthony PE
First Retroed: 1994

Nathan Smith CLASSIFIED INTELLIGENCE

After all of the success of the Jordan I, Nike did a complete 180 with the design of the Air Jordan II. Once again Peter Moore was behind the design board and he broke every rule. The shoe was the first Nike shoe to not feature Swoosh branding anywhere on the sneaker. It was a risky move, but it ushered in an era where design, not a logo, was most important. The Jordan II was the only pair of Jordans to be made in Italy, and thanks to the faux-lizard skin on the upper and design inspiration from a women's boot (an inspiration that would pop up again with the Air Jordan XII) they brought a new level of luxury to sports product as well as pop culture warranting the $100 price tag. If these were a true retro today you could expect them to go for well over three bills.

The Jordan II originally only dropped in two colorways as well as a low-top version during it's first run, again completely opposite of the Jordan I that released in a countless number of color combinations. The shoe was a staple on shows like A Different World, proving it was just as coveted for off-the-court fashion as on-the-court performance. Shortly after Carmelo Anthony penned to Jordan Brand in 2003, JB cooked-up a special player and a new introduction to attire..Nathan Smith!

I am also working and building my website. you can check it out and the progress at http://www.theultimateempire.org/nathan_smith.html

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Nathan Smith: Air Jordan Classified Report

Air Jordan I  

Year released: 1985

Designer: Peter Moore Most Popular Colorways: Black/Red, Black/Royal, Black Toe, Chicago
First Retroed: 1994  

The Nathan Smith

report: CLASSIFIED INTELLIGENCE

To think, the first Air Jordan almost never even existed after Michael was so adamant that his agent get him a deal with adidas. Nike made it happen and the vision was to treat its new star like a tennis player, which at the time was the sport that had the best sneaker endorsements. The Air Jordan I wasn't changing the game with innovation at the time, but the Dunk-like silhouette was the perfect template to feature some of the best colorway combinations and please the eye aesthetically.  

The Jordan I's $65 price tag at the time had people balking at grabbing a pair but NBA commissioner David Stern ended up being the one with the best "marketing plan" for the sneaker. After MJ stepped out on the floor in the infamous black and red Is that Mike himself said looked like the Devil's shoe, the NBA fined Jordan $5,000 every game he laced them up for failing to meet the uniform code. The sneaker ban built so much buzz around the shoe that Nike gladly paid each fine and eventually watched the money pile up. Nike had to make a secondary colorway that fit NBA guidelines. And all this before the shoe even hit the market.

Michael had some of his greatest moments in the Jordan I, including his 63-point playoff performance that had Larry Bird comparing Mike to God and also the '85 Slam Dunk Contest draped in two gold chains. 13 years later Jordan would break out his first kicks one last time in his Chicago farewell tour stop at Madison Square Garden even though he had outgrown the pair by a full size. King. 

This begin a love and dedication to NIKE by me...THE URBAN LEGEND: Nathan Smith.

You can see me at my website http://www.theultimateempire.org/nathan_smith.html

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Nathan Smith CEO Profile

Under his leadership CFI (Concrete Faith Illustrated) and The Ultimate Empire continues to combine

high-quality content with strategic use of traditional and emerging distribution platforms to deliver compelling news and entertainment viewing experiences to hundreds of millions of people around the world. Most recently, through its advanced technological program service, CFI became the first linear internet network to provide authenticated viewers with live access to their favorite news sources and local market programming, as well as a variety of on-demand content, in more ways than ever before, at home and on the go.

From October 2012 to April 2014, Nathan Smith served as president of The Ultimate Empire Networks Group and Concrete Faith Illustrated, where under his leadership more than quintupled its subscriber base. In April 2008, he also oversaw the successful launch of the 24-hour Terabyte Program (Building Youth with Technology in Education), and later the launch of Youth Avengers in January 2010. He has been responsible for leading a design team widely regarded as one of the world’s best. As the driving force behind the look and feel of The Ultimate Empire's innovative products, computer repair, internet installment, and graphic design he also provides leadership and direction for Human Interface (HI) software teams across the company. Nathan has a "God Gift" of inking and drawing anything he sees. He can duplicate his creations to perfection. This gift has opened doors in graphic design as well as custom orders to high profile clients. Nathan Smith is an ex hacker that partnership with various organized crime institutions. Thus in 1998 making a dedicated commitment to Christ transformed his life forever. This transformation has helped reached cyber criminals to transform their craft to benefit society. This strategic move has won the computer world over and inspired hackers to reform.

He is a 25-year ministry veteran and leads a large influence of amazing people. Nathan played a major role in creating the Youth Ministry at Refreshing Fountains Outreach Ministries in 1998, the extremely successful  Basketball Open Gym Ministry in 2003 and the Endtime Online News in 2008. The 15 years Nathan has volunteered as Youth Pastor and gave hundreds of youth an experience of a lifetime. He has created a method to preach the Gospel in a simple way. Therefore the audience will have an understanding and workable knowledge of the preached Word. He adopted streets and neighborhoods to give citizens hope, encouragement, and a friend that they can trust.

Nathan has an excellent track record of building and strengthening online services to meet and exceed the high expectations of  customers.

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Nathan Smith "I can do it with my Air Jordans"

Yes, I had to get a pair of Jordans in what ever I do. Air Jordans was my brand as well as part of my everyday attire. This defined me and gave me confidence as I began my own trend and attire. Since I never could have time to change from a businessman, preacher, and speaking engagements. I needed to carry with me a pair of shoes and be able to dress professional at the same time without losing the edge. The "edge" is what gives you the distinction between the rest that people cannot figure out. I used the edge when I preached in 1994 at the Mendel Center among about 1000 COGIC folks. Black shirt, black suit coat, pair of black dockers, and the red and black Air Jordans. Then I later had another meeting where I did a workshop with potential clients for my drawing skills. Later on 3rd Shift had to go to training and a meeting about the machine I was operating at Bosch. The shoe made it possible to wear multiple outfits and durability. So everyone always makes this statement, "Nice pair of shoes! I wish I could do that!"

This became iconic for Nathan Smith. It has become part of my way of life. You can also find me at 

http://www.theultimateempire.org/nathan_smith.html. 

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