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September 2008 Blog Posts (201)

Bail Your Own Self Out

The Economic Message of the Century: Bail Yourself Out

Yesterday, I posted an in depth analysis of how the Emergency (which really isn't an emergency) Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 is affecting "real" small businesses. After yesterday's failed vote on the Act, and after listening to President Bush speak a few minutes ago, the post is even more…

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Added by Donna Maria Coles Johnson on September 30, 2008 at 1:36pm — No Comments

I've been out of commission for the past few days now I am playing catch-up, however I was able to think about how I always running short of hours during the day. Time can be a great thief when we are operating our own businesses. It sneaks up on you and what seems like yesterday is actually three months ago. We tend to focus on getting to the next level in our respective businesses that we forget to sit back, and just chew the fat. If we decide to do just that we can probably be of more use to… Continue

Added by Arlene Perry on September 30, 2008 at 10:16am — 3 Comments

What If

What if?

By Marion L. Jones

What if

I had one eye, would I take it off of Him?

That one eye looks the other way towards the world of sin.

All the pity partying that you do.

Won’t help you in the long run, you still be you.

What if

I had no money and my mind is telling me to take the easy way to make it.

That it’s only lead to death, destruction, and jail with your own new carbon steel bracelet.

What if

Your children acting… Continue

Added by Marion L. Jones on September 30, 2008 at 1:00am — 1 Comment

Items Added / 50% Off sale

Hello Everyone,
I just wanted to let you know that Stylz 4 a DIVA as added several new items to our website and we are having a 50% Off sale. For more information visit www.stylz4adiva.com.

Thank you
Stylz 4 a DIVA

p.s We do not charge sales tax :)

Added by Stylz 4 a DIVA on September 29, 2008 at 8:49pm — No Comments

TraVerus is an International Opportunity and in China

TraVerus has definitely bridged the gap with the official launch. bringing the world to China and China to the world. Most Recently China along with 5ctv and China Clicks2 have officially Launched Traverus China and Chose Traverus Travel as the Exclusive premier travel agency to bring China to the world and the world to China through this Historic Partnership. As we expand with new travel agents throughout the world TraVerus will become the global… Continue

Added by Teresa Cannon on September 29, 2008 at 2:44pm — No Comments

The Vision of TraVerus

For those of you that have just been introduced to TraVerus Travel please understand that David Manning has a vision far bigger than you can imagine. Would you like to know the Vision of TraVerus to understand where we are going?

Many times people get involved in network marketing companies hoping and looking for that get rich quick program. I can say there certainly are a few but the key for me is building that… Continue

Added by Teresa Cannon on September 29, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

World's Largest Cruise Nite

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Lets Get Away Travel (866) 920-8693

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Oakland, CA, September 24, 2008 – On October 16, 2008 Margaret Salmond of Lets Get Away Travel, travel division of Lexus Events, will join thousands of… Continue

Added by Margaret Salmond on September 29, 2008 at 1:20pm — No Comments

Any Authors looking for an interview and book ad?

Hello Friends

I wanted to let all authors know that From A Writers POV is offering Book Ads with interviews for $15.

If you are an author who is looking to do an interview and have full page Book Ad about you and your book, check us out.

We also have a $25 Book Ad where you can advertise up to 4 books for your ad. Your ad will stay on our site for one full edition and your picture could be posted on our homepage for everyone to see.

Contact us here:… Continue

Added by Dominique on September 29, 2008 at 12:20pm — No Comments

Bad Bailout!!

How the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Affects "Real" Small Businesses

Yesterday, the United States House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services released the text of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. I spent a few hours reading through it and I have some thoughts. In a nutshell, the Act allows the…

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Added by Donna Maria Coles Johnson on September 29, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Wordpower International Black Literature Festival - Emmanuel Amevor Interview

On Tuesday 30th September, I will be interviewing Mia Morris of Wellplaced Consultancy and Black History Month UK. Mia will give us the background to BHM UK (which falls in October) and tell us what we can look forward to in 2008. She is also publishing a new free Black History newspaper. Plus Emmanuel Amevor of Centerprise will tell us about the forthcoming Wordpower International Black Literature Festival.

I hope you can join us.… Continue

Added by Zhana on September 29, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

MY PERSONAL PORTFOLIO

When I was younger I posed the following question to myself after watching a commercial for a show called The Lifestyles of the rich and famous (Why couldn't five people from that show pool a percentage of their millions of dollars together(instead of buying frivolous items of no value) and help victims of different disasters or feed and offer jobs to people from 20 - 30 homeless shelters. I quickly found out the answer to be that a majority of rich… Continue

Added by Tamar on September 29, 2008 at 12:20am — No Comments

NO MORTGAGES LESS HEADACHES

The real estate market can be tricky, but at the same time filled with so much opportunity for wealth. Unfortunately you have to be very careful with your purchase or you could end up being another victim of the increasing foreclosure rate in the U.S. There's your average two income family($75,000 - 100,000) who both work hard to keep their mortgage paid each month on their home. Year one ends with thousands of dollars invested in their home. Eventually… Continue

Added by Tamar on September 29, 2008 at 12:17am — No Comments

New Books by Joan Cartwright

This link will take you to new books by Joan Cartwright and more. . .

www.fyicomminc.com/books/jc-books.htm

Then, view this video that I was a part of

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0YVrSsNNWvA

and visit my non-profit site for WOMEN IN JAZZ SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.

your membership is welcomed. Then, join our network… Continue

Added by Diva JC on September 28, 2008 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Mommy.TV (Re-Launch)

Network for the Juvenile Products Industry. If are in the industry (baby products), or having a baby, check us out. We are using the same Ning platform.

www.mommy.tv

Added by Zanele on September 27, 2008 at 11:59am — No Comments

Mommy.TV (Re-Launch)

Network for the Juvenile Products Industry. If are in the industry (baby products), or having a baby, check us out. We are using the same Ning platform.

www.mommy.tv

Added by Zanele on September 27, 2008 at 11:57am — No Comments

Additional Shops Added To Diva D. Bridal and Accessories

We are so excited to announce that Afrikan Republic, Fashion Bug, Walmart, Stacy Adams and ShopBop have added there shops to our web store. We are truly blessed to have them join the Diva D. Bridal family and we hope that our business friendships will continue to grow and prosper. Visit our web store today and look for these companies and show your support for Diva D. Bridal and Accessories. Scroll down to Shopping center #1 and Shopping center #2.

Ardella…

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Added by Ardella Gillis on September 26, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments

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Added by Evelyn Collins on September 26, 2008 at 5:59pm — 1 Comment

Food Safety Act Calls For Inspections On Produce Farms

(BlackDoctor.org) -- Legislation introduced by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) would establish a national program to assure the safety of fresh produce.

The introduction of the Fresh Produce Safety Act comes one year after the biggest recall of fresh produce in American history, when spinach contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 sickened 205 people. More than 100 of those were hospitalized, and at least three people died. And… Continue

Added by Black doctor. org on September 26, 2008 at 1:40pm — No Comments

Blog space

DIVAs,

I have too many Internet things going and my head is about to begin spinning so to avoid that, I would like to direct everyone to my blog on another site:

Wedding Arrangements, LLC

This site will be regularly updated. Check it out and link up as a follower so that you are notified when I make changes.

Thanks Ladies!

Added by Wedding Arrangements, LLC on September 26, 2008 at 12:23pm — No Comments

Facts about Organic Body Products

When shopping for personal care products, there is an amazing array of bath and body products for your choosing. The labels scream "organic", "natural", "made with organic ingredients" and the like. You certainly want to choose the best for your health and your family's health, so your question may be, "What's the difference?" Read on for the facts about organic body products.

1. The FDA (Federal Department of Agriculture) does not regulate or define the term "organic" in reference… Continue

Added by Christine on September 26, 2008 at 10:38am — No Comments