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I’ve got a few questions for you. Please take a few moments to read this and think about it:The most important questions I have are:What do you need information about? What questions do you have? What problems are you facing in your business?To read more, see: The Best Content for Your Ebook.For more answers, see Nurture Success.
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If you’re like most people, each year, you lay out your strategic plan for living healthier. Once the year starts, the plan starts to change. Despite the best intentions, you can't always anticipate how life’s challenges, demands, obligations and relationships will change what you’ve outlined for implementing healthier lifestyle habits. So, what’s the solution for staying on track in 2010? You have to lay out a general plan but also have a targeted lifestyle infrastructure in place. That’s what you’ll need to make sure you’re able to adapt as internal and external priorities and initiatives change.For those times when you become overwhelmed and frustrated with thoughts, feelings and activities that revolve around a busy schedule, a stressful job, a contract that ended unexpectedly or didn’t materialize, a ministry that is stalled, the rumors of job layoffs, an unfulfilled relationship, a pending divorce, the memories of an unresolved past, a medical condition, and/or a mountain of bills to contend with–you must have a strategic plan in place that addresses them without impacting your follow-through. If you don’t, the idea of eating healthier and exercising will inevitably and continuously be placed on the back burner. There will never be enough time in the day to exercise or prepare a home cooked meal, get a sufficient amount of sleep, drink the appropriate levels of water, or get that much needed annual physical examination.Now is the time for you to sit down at your kitchen table and focus your attention on how you’re going to maintain consistency with living healthier in 2010. The road to a healthier you begins with the following four tasks: (1) conducting a self-examination of those things that challenged you in 2009, (2) developing a strategic plan for how you’re going to align living healthier with new pursuits and challenges, (3) implementing your strategic plan that outlines specific goals, and (4) routinely conducting a self-evaluation to identify areas for improvement. You must proactively leverage your living healthier initiatives to protect your strategic plan from the threats presented by life’s uncertainties and distractions.One of the most important transactions you’ll make in 2010 will be to develop, and implement your strategic plan, and to evaluate it routinely to ensure you remain focused on achieving your healthy living goals all year long.This health and fitness message is provided for your consideration only. It is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or health care provider. Please consult your health care provider for advice about your specific health and fitness needs.
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New Teen Program in Greenville, Sc

TAPS, Teens Achieving Personal Success, is a new teen program launching this month in Greenville, Sc for teens 13-17. We will help the teens on multiple levels with self esteem, career choices, spiritual guidance, and more. If you know a teen in the area that would benefit from this free program; contact Minister Hill at 864-525-5067 or hilltorey@yahoo.com. Thanks and God bless!
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Domestic Violence - My Two Cents

Most of my life when folks would ask about my childhood, I would sum up the whole experience with, “Momma beat everybody in the house but daddy, and daddy beat up everybody.” Momma was at least predictable. Every morning we’d tip toe into the kitchen one by one and hold our breath. Who ever she spoke to first was chosen; their day would be hell, but the rest of us were safe. On the other hand, anything might set daddy off; he’d hurl his fists and demeaning slurs with the wild abandon of a toddler in the throes of a tantrum. His favorite hobby was to make me stand naked in front of him while he delivered his banal “apologies.”Fast forward to my daughter’s dad beating me for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Took me 10 years to get sick and tired enough to get myself out of that, and 2 more to realize that a punk stood up to will run like the pathetic refuse rodent he is. Somewhere between my daddy’s house and that man’s, I was raped at gunpoint by an acquaintance. He confided his plan to steal the cashbox at a BSA fundraiser, and I warned the “brothers.” Well, bless their “revolutionary” hearts, they moved the money, but not one of them moved, or even uttered a word, when John drug me out of the party with a .22 to my head.Do ya’ll wanna know about the breakdowns? Do you want to hear about the perpetual struggle with PTSD? I can spout a litany of trust issues, sexual issues, self-esteem issues and issues with issues. Will that help you? If I stand naked before you, and let you count my scars, will it convince you domestic abuse is all too real and its effect are both devastating and permanent?Look ya’ll I ain’t nobody, and my mouth certainly ain’t no prayer book. My testimony, my power is, baby, I’m still here. I’ve come through the conflagration, and yeah, I smell a little smoky, but, Glory to God, I’m still here. And I tell you, with all the love and experience, still standing can muster, if you’re being abused, GET OUT. Get out now. Don’t make excuses; don’t be diverted by imaginations of hearts, flowers and if onlys. Get out; call your momma, your sister or a shelter; don’t go for no songs and dances about obligation and praying through. He ain’t worth it; he’s not going to change, but you will. You’ll crumble and die from with-in; the fear and self-loathing will kill you. No, baby, he ain’t worth it, but you are. You are worth valuing and protecting; you’re worthy or respect and celebration. You deserve to attain every plan and purpose. I’m still here, and I can tell you, on the other side of the fire, your dreams can still come true.Stop wondering why you’re abused. Stop trying to fix yourself and/or your abuser. Make a new decision. Decide that everyone has the right to be loved, honored and protected; take a stand that you’ll be the first to give those precious gifts to yourself. It’s not that easy, but it is just that simple. Tell the face in the mirror how much you love and value it every time you see it. Speak to yourself only good things regarding yourself; drown those negative tapes in your head with your new truth. “I am not a victim; I will not accept abuse from anyone, including myself.” It doesn’t matter if you don’t believe it right now; trust that if you just keep saying it, you will. You’ll believe it, you’ll teach it; you…will break the cycle of violence and give birth to a new freedom of unlimited potential, not just in your own life, but in the lives, you touch/influence everyday.Continue the discussion on Inspirational Voices, Sunday, 5 PM EST on Blogtalk Radio. Join Counselor, Motivational Speaker and Author Joyce Farrar-Rosemon and her guest Author, Publisher and abuse conqueror Michelle Roberts of Not Ur Momma’s News as they explore the magnetic quality that binds co-dependent persons to their abusers. During the show listeners can call (347) 996-3292 to speak directly to the host or guest or join the online chat at Inspirational VoicesDownload Joyce Farrar-Rosemon’s book How to Get to the Palace, From Your Prison, Joseph’s 14-Step Program to Overcome Loneliness, Depression, Discrimination, Barrenness & Abuse hereDownload Michelle Roberts’ book Start Your Business Today Without One Thin Dime hereThis is a conversation not to be missed. Inspirational Voices, Sunday, 5 PM EST on Blogtalk Radio.
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8 Secrets to Black Business Owners Networking

There are several secrets to networking in a particular field or industry. Networking is literally one of the main keys to spreading the word about your business. This article will focus on Black Business Owners due to black business owners are more likely to fail 5 times more than their counterparts.

In March 2008, a huge campaigned was launched by Lee Green to teach, train, empower and edify black business owners. Online entrepreneurship and marketing training for black business owners was developed through a membership site. Although there is massive amounts of information within the membership club, this article will discuss 8 secrets to networking and being a member of the largest money attracting and marketing training organization focusing on Black business owners and those who desire to start their very own business.

The reason the below benefits are secrets is mainly because few business owners have the knowledge when it comes to networking online and marketing their business online.

1. Business Directory
Business directories are a great tool when you have a body of individuals whose sole purpose is to provide the best services to their customers and partners. Members are given the opportunity to showcase their business, gifts, skills, talents and abilities in the form of a directory. When a member is ready to buy or is in need of a particular service they will look within the membership first to purchase what they want, need and or desire.

2. Business Benefits
The business benefits within the Black Business Builders Club is enormous. A guide on how to make money online , internet marketing training videos, business ebooks and articles, and software programs are just a few of the benefits offered to members. The benefits can be utilized by the entire family and not just business owners.


3. Training
Internet Marketing Training is becoming more and more prevalent as people begin to come online to start a business of some sort. Its imperative that people are taught how to effectively market online, not be scammed and learn how not to spam. Training is offered via webinars, conference calls, video, audio, email, blogs and articles.

4. Discounts
Travel and shopping discounts are also offered to members. Members can be found receiving discounts from major retail stores, car gasoline discounts and travel discounts.

5. Video Communications
Video and audio being used on websites, within articles, on capture pages and on blogs is big business. Email marketing is pretty much the same. The Black Business Builders Club offers video/ audio postcards which have received rave reviews. Can you imagine receiving an email that is in video form? The video postcards have been known to encourage people to become members because they are so impressed receiving a personalize video/audio postcard.


6. Networking
Networking provides an opportunity to build alliances. Networking and building relationships is completed online. Each member is a member of the National Black Business Trade Association (NBBTA.org). The mission of the NBBTA in short is to empower and uplift entrepreneurs.

Weekly trainings are offered where members learn from presenters which is an opportunity for relationships and stronger communication amongst members.

Messaging systems and club chats are available for members to contact each other and for members to get on a group call to discuss pertinent issues or to just strike up general conversations.

Interactive discussions stemmed from blogs and forums keeps the membership community interactive with several topics being discussed and learned on a daily basis.

7. Earn Income
The key to having more household income coming in than going out is saving and for consumers to find opportunities to earn referral fees on products and services they are already using. There are many telephone companies who will give their customers a referral fee for telling others about their service. This is the easiest way to keep more household income. The Black Business Builders Membership Club gives members the opportunity to earn 74% referral fees when they inform other people.

In conclusion, having a business directory is basically free traffic for members and it gives members the opportunity to buy from one another which results in recycling dollars within the membership. The business benefits are valuable for any business owner or for any person who is interested in building a solid prosperous business online.

Training, discounts and cutting edge technological tools and resources are beneficial for members who want to stay in the fore front of the ever evolving world of changes on the Internet.

8. Lastly, the Black Business Builders Membership Club gives members the opportunity to learn while they earn an income. The sky is the limit as far as how much a person would like to earn by way of referral fees. The idea is for business owners to effectively learn how to market their business online, realize the success they are achieving from learning how to effectively market online and earn referral fees while building and sustaining their business.

Rhonda Hicks believes in finding information and delivering it to the masses. For more information on Black Business Networking please visit Recycle Community Dollars or call Rhonda at 316.665.6918.

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GOD NEVER FAILS

“GOD NEVER FAILS”I WAS BORN IN MY MOTHER’S WOMBI CRIED GIVE ME LIFEI LEARNED THROUGH PAIN AND FAILURETO TAKE GOD’S WORDFOR MY LIFEGOD NEVER FAILSJUST LIVE IN LOVEUNTIL YOU DIEBECAUSE OF GODTHEIR’S YOU AND IGOD NEVER FAILHE TESTS THOSEHE LOVE SO TRUEHE’LL NEVER FAILHE’LL SEE YOU THROUGHFOREVER ISHIS GRACE AND MERCYFOREVER IS HIS LOVE SO TRUEGOD NEVER FAILSWITH POWER THAT HAS NO ENDAND STRENGTH UNMEASUREDYOU’LL WIN MY FRIENDHE’LL HEAL AND HELPTHE SIN SICK SOULHE’LL RESTORE WHAT LIFETHE DEVIL STOLEGOD NEVER FAILSANOTHER DAY JOURNEY IN THE LORD MY FRIENDIT’S 2010I LOVE YOU TRULY, YOU ARE A BLESSING AND A FRIENDPLEASE NEVER STOP PRAYINGGOD WILL SEE YOU THROUGHHE NEVER FAILSGOD BLESS US ALLHAPPY NEW YEARS TO ONE AND ALL!!!COPYWRITTEN/JAN2010/EVANG. FELECIA S.
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Allow me to introduce myself & my company.

Hello,I'm Starr. First I would like to express how excited I am to be a part of a wonderful network. I'm looking forward to connecting and corresponding with you all. Opening my mind to new and wonderful ideas and great positive energy,Here is a little information about me and my company.As a cancer survivor I know what it feels like when one looses their hair from illness and treatment. When I was loosing my hair, I researched and researched all over trying to find a way to feel mentally and emotionally healthy while going through vast treatments of chemotherapy.It is important to feel great in all aspects when you are going through such physical changes. Not looking your best is excepted and you are reassured by your doctor, family and friends that it is understandable. I don't think anyone can truly understand the depth of mental and emotional that it does have on one. Especially in the self esteem area when it comes down to the old saying I can as clear as day hear my grandmother stating. "Sometimes in order to really feel good. You have to look good."I know, sounds shallow. But it is actually the truth. On my worst days, I started to do my hair. Wear a little makeup and as I looked in the mirror day by day. I started to feel so much better about my self. In turn, a boost of the new found emotional and mental gave me even more strength to fight harder.Here at Starr’s Hollywood Hair. We strive in helping you achieve the fantastic and natural look you desire as well as helping you to achieve the self love you so rightfully deserve.Join us in celebrating the beauty of every woman of all races with quality natural looking full lace & lace front wigs. Frontal hairpieces. We’re your online source to fantastic hair, plus a little extra tender loving care.www.StarrsHollywoodHair.comLove & Light,Starr
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END OF YEAR BLOW OUT SALE!!!!

END OF YEAR BLOW OUT SALE: 40% off all products. You pay what I pay. Get your Body Magic ($84), Woman's Slimming Tshirt ($22.80), Men's Slimming Tshirt ($36), and all nutritional products. Great time to replenish your LeVive. Send me a message before the sale ends!
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I just finished reading the 2010 Web Predictions on Black Web 2.0, which pointed out an important fact. Big Businesses are going to be blogging now more than ever in 2010. New Media, Social Media … Blogs… it’s all changing the way everybody does business. That means you better bring in the New Year with Blogging on the brain! Lucky for you I’ve put together the new ‘Blogging for Beginners’ video series. [Watch Now] Top Priority in 2010: Building Blogs instead of regular websites, Blogging for Profit, Branding Your Business Online with Blogs, and Using Blogs to generate new income. [Learn More Here] New Year, New You, New Money in 2010 Tomorrow marks the first day towards a new you in the New Year! For me, today is day 16. I am officially 16 days into my 24 day Holiday vacation in sunny Florida. What does my vacation have to do with your beginning? Well…. everything! Today, I’m aiming to share a little inspiration and A LOT of motivation for you by being an example. This is your year to make the kind of money you want to take your own vacation, to where you want, whenever you want by making it a POINT to create a new you with new wealth in 2010! Here’s the deal… I’m gonna give you quick consultation and you don’t even have to pay me for it (smile). Here is the most important thing that I learned during my transformation from side hustle sista to work at home mom, “When you are new to building an online business, it can be difficult to find people who want to buy, but it’s pretty easy to find folks who are willing to pay!” In other words, there are people online who want to pay you to: 1. Teach Them Something 2. Do Something For Them 3. Sell Something For them The key is to find out who these people are, so I did! When that light bulb revelation went off in my head, I quickly discovered the easiest ways to make money online are: 1. Affiliate Marketing: Making a Commission by Selling Other People’s Stuff 2. Coaching and Consulting: Teaching my skills to people who want to invest in themselves (ie aspiring entrepreneurs) 3. Selling My Services to people who want to get the job done BUT they don’t have the time OR desire to do it for themselves If you want New Money in this New Year, get with the program! Take some of those hours that you slave away at your computer looking for buyers and start catering to the millions of payers online. Ready for more? Grab my newest eBooks: The Easiest Way to Make Your First $1000 Online How to Really Make Money Network Marketing and Selling MLM Products Online How to Really Make Money Coaching Online Latest Post The Truth About Selling eBooks and Other Stuff Online
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