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£ìnrtlattò (Obstruer Page 14 x Decem ber 14, 2011 Arts V ENTER1 ENTERTAINMENT B U S E N I\ S S G u i d e Willow Hopes to Inspire with Music Double J Tires New & Used Tires Overstock & Used Tires i.oo TEES CLUBS FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOLCLUBS BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING 503-762-6042 971-570-8214 $ 1 5 & u p PRICED TO SELL All tires mounted & blanched on the car, out the door - no additives. Free stock wheels w / purchase of any new or used tire- limited to stock on hand 30 years in business 2 locations to Serve You 6841 NE MLK, Portland 503-283-9437 4510 SE 5 2 nd & Holgate 503-771-1834 ■VfSYi R E S T A U R A N T Barbeque Pit Ribs & Beef Since 1957 Enjoy our Great Food and Casual, Friendly Ambiance M orning into early evening ASA Certified Tech - Jason Sharp Young singer teams up with rapper Nicki Minaj (AP) — Willow Smith is all about kid empowerment. The young singer says she’s hoping to inspire listen ers with her upcoming album "Knees and Elbows." "It's gonna make them feel like they have control over their lives and can do what they want to do and be the person they want to be," she said last week. Willow is already proving that at just 11. The daughter of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith has become a buzzed- about star thanks to her hit song "Whip My Hair." She’s also become a fashion trendsetter with her funky clothes; on Wednesday last week, her hair was closely cropped with big bangs in the front, and she wore a cropped jacket with decals, including the name o f her album, and se quined jeans. "I get a lot of my style from my friends," she said, also citing her aunt. Willow recently teamed up with another fashionista, singer-rapper Nicki Minaj, for Willow's new song "Fire ball." Willow premiered it for groups of children and their parents at the Sony Store, as well as B E T 's" 106 & Park." Even though M inaj and Willow are cited for their style. Willow says they didn't share any fashion tips. "We just kind of vibed off each other and had fun," she said. "Knees and Elbows" is scheduled to be released in April. Willow said it will be "more R&B." The title ties in to her theme of inspiration: "Everybody falls down and scrapes their knees and elbows but they eventually get 88 0 4 SE Stark St. Wednesday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Portland, OR 97203 Phone # 5 0 3 -5 17-0950 Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 Lu P a rk er (503) 281-8696 ARP automotive 3217 ¡\. Williams Avenue Portland, Oregon 97227 Make the “Sharp” decision! Pick us for all your automotive needs! State Farm* HARRIS PHOTOGRAPHY Providing Insurance and Financial Services 503-730-1156 Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61/10 Weddings Corporate Events Ernest J. Hill, Jr. Agent Onsite 5x7 Printing IM O M N IM A X : Flying Monsters — For audiences of all ages OM SI’s new IM AX film , Flying Mon- sters, takes viewers to a* prehistoric world. 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