Posted by Daphne Porter on February 3, 2009 at 4:27pm
This is the month of love. Yes it’s Valentines Day, but more importantly this is the month that was set aside to celebrate and honor Black History. During this month we hear and see lots of programming that chronicles the ups and downs of the black community, both past, present and future. But should we stop there? Should this be the only time that we really dig deeply into what’s ailing us or what we can do to uplift and better our community.Should this be the only time that we celebrate our accomplishments and the great inventors that are within our community? I believe we need to celebrate who we are on a daily basis. We should shout from the masses how proud we are to be who we are and where we have come from. We should teach our children, so they can teach their children and their children’s children how we come from and are a great, resilient group of people. We should look back and honor our ancestors and our elders who endured slavery, Jim Crow laws, lynchings, no voting rights, segregated water fountains, sitting in the back of the bus, segregated schools…the list goes on. They marched, went to jail, some were killed, but all have endured so that we could have a better day. We are now free to own businesses, eat and drink where we want, live where we want and yes we can vote, and have our vote count! Yes We Can! We are not where we should be, but we are definetly a lot better than we were.So how do we find the love we want? Look in the mirror, it starts with you; it starts with me. Let go of the poor self image that we sometimes hold onto. Let go of the negative view others may have towards us. Let go of the negative self talk we give ourselves. Let go of the fear and the word Can’t. Each of us have a unique purpose. We have been given an assignment to carry out. We have been blessed with talents and gifts. Let’s use them to uplift, inspire, encourage and empower ourselves as well as others.So where is that love? It’s within us. We are that love we’ve been looking for. Love your curves, so what they are a little bigger than last year. Love your full lips, love your curly hair. Enjoy and embrace your unique beauty you have inside and out. We can’t expect to receive love if we don’t give it; and we have to start with giving it to ourselves first. This February let’s walk in an abundance of love, let’s celebrate who we are and who we are evolving into. Let make new history. Let’s send ourselves roses and candy on Valentines Day. Let’s be the love we are searching for.“I have learned not to worry about love, but to honor its coming with all my heart”~Alice Walker (African-American writer and poet)Imagine Life...Be Empowered...Live on PURPOSE!www.MYESHE.webs.comRead more…
Posted by Tangela Davis on February 5, 2009 at 11:09pm
Change Has Come to America in 2009!!!The Choice is Yours!!!The question is WILL YOU Embrace it!-Are you tired of looking for dead end jobs?-Have you been laid off, downsized or fired?-Are you tired of making ends meet?-Are you truly looking for a real opportunity?-Are you searching for a proven system?-Do you need income and SOON?-Are you tired of working multiple jobs and things aren’t any better?-Are you looking for a better way?We are United First Financial and we are seeking professional, business minded individuals who are in search of real opportunities and real results. We provide state of the art step by step training, through our proven system which has already accumulated well over 50,000 clients nationwide and helped clients pay down over $153M in principal. If this is you, and you are dependable, accountable, and results focused, contact us and we will begin the screening process. For more information contact us at 704-299-1195 to register below for our Career Day Event.CAREER DAYSaturday, February 7, 20099:00 am-11:00 amHoliday Inn – University Executive Park8520 University Executive Park DriveCharlotte, NC 28262CALL to Register…704-299-1195!!
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I seem to be getting sleepier during the day since the weather is changing. Or maybe I am doing too much. LOL. I wanted to pass on these tips to all my friends who may need a littleboost today after the 3 day holiday. This is courtesy of Vital Juice Daily.vital juice dailyFITNESS | HEALING | NUTRITION | BEAUTY | GREEN LIVING | DO GOOD5 Tips to Keep EnergizedTuesday, September 2, 2008Ever feel like taking a dip in the middle of the day? So do we, which is why we're excited that our favorite healthy dip has just become portable. Wild Garden's new single-serving hummus packets taste great, give you a fiber boost and can be stashed in any bag or drawer... perfect for the chick on the go!Labor Day's come and gone, leaving many of us to labor behind a desk all day. Incorporate these 5 tips to keep energy levels at their summertime high:1. Wake muscles with a stretch to increase blood circulation and improve balance and posture. Try this simple AM routine.2. Go hot and cold in the shower. Turn water as cold as you can stand it, back to warm. Repeat 2 -3 times.3. Focus on 1 thing at a time. Multi-tasking eats into productivity and you'll feel more motivated when you cross something off your list.4. Take a break from your routine -- go to a different lunch spot, explore a new store, sit in a park at lunch. Change does a body good.5. Pack something essential for the office -- citrus essential oils (lemon, orange, grapefruit) help energize so keep a mist or candle handy.Bonus: Repeat #1 every hour or so throughout your workday and make sure you find time for yesterday's tips.
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Lexus Events is giving away a customized Wedding Day Coordination package.To Enter:Send an email to couples "@ "lexusevents.biz with the following information:1. Bride's Name2. Groom's Name3. Wedding Location4. Wedding Date5. Wedding Website (if applicable)6. A 250 word essay on the details of "your story" (how you met, your engagement, your wedding details, etc). Most importantly this essay should explain why you should be chosen as the winner. Be sure to include a photo!The entry deadline is August 31st, 2008. The winning couple will be announced on September 15th, 2008!Rules:*Entries must be 250 words or less and include a photo of the couple. Include the wedding date, location and any details about your wedding.*If wedding is outside of the Bay Area, winner will be responsible for providing transportation and hotel accommodations for travel from Oakland to wedding location.*Only one entry per couple. All entries must be emailed to couples "at" lexusevents.biz with the subject line "Wedding Day Coordination Contest" by August 31, 2008.*Wedding must take place before May 1st, 2009 and is subject to our availability*Winning couple must sign a contract.*No cash value.
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I know it's Independence Day, and I'm not unpatriotic. However, in the spirit of people who sailed around the world in hopes of discovering new and unchartered territory, not that I agree with everything they did once they got here, I applaud their "indiependence," by naming this day "Indie Business Day."
I encourage everyone to do at least one thing today to declare their indiependence from relying solely on traditional means of employment to secure their well-being, by taking the "I Am Indie Business Pledge.""I Am Indie Business" PledgeFrom this day forward, I declare my vigilant and lifelong commitment to maximize my personal and financial potential through Indie Business ownership. To this end, I pledge the following:1. I will use my talents and gifts to provide valuable products and services, and sell them at a fair profit to a specifically defined customer base.2. I will spend conservatively and invest wisely so I can use my business as a wealth building tool.3. I will proactively manage my business by minimizing the use of credit and maintaining indiependence from control by any third parties.4. I will use technology to maximize the earning potential of my business.5. I will commit to investing a portion of my profits in retirement accounts and college savings plans for my children and/or young family members.6. I will positively impact my family legacy by empowering my children and other family members to use their talents and gifts to generate income so they need not be solely dependent on a traditional job to secure their future.7. I will actively support and encouarge other families to start and manage profitable businesses so they can enjoy the freedom and flexibility that comes with owning your own business.8. I will develop relationships with business colleagues and the media in order to spread the word about the benefits of my products and services.9. I will serve my customers with integrity, dignity, fairness and honesty.10. I will give of my time, talent and money to help strengthen my community and make the world a better place.It's not a perfect place, this country we live in. But here we are. May God bless America. Not that we deserve it all the time. But if we always got what we deserved, perhaps none of us would be here, huh?Now off to the Indie Business Day Parade in the booming metropolis of Waxhaw, North Carolina.Did you take the "I Am Indie Business" Pledge? If so, inspire us! Leave a comment with your thoughts on the significance of your pledge. And don't forget to include your blog or website link!To enjoy more Indie, all the time, subscribe to Indie Business Blog today.
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Memorial Day Sale!>>>>>>>>>>>30% Off In My Shop<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<See something you like? Take 30% off anything other then custom orders and take 10% off custom orders! and its yours! Just send me a convo with requested items and i will change the price off everything you purchase! I just know you will find something for you and yours. Talk to you soon!www.natashadesigns.etsy.com
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