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PASSING YOUR WEALTH ON TO YOUR CHILDREN

Posted by Tamar on October 29, 2008 at 4:00pm

How would you like to start your child out with $46,800 by the time they get to college. $50 a week for 18 years even with 0 interest comes to $46,800. We recently recommended to one of our family members to start buying 1 piece of Tiffany silver in any particular pattern, every week without fell. That's $1500 this year which should be approximately $120,000 when his daughter is 18. Now just imagine all the sodas, movies, toys, cell phone bills, unnecessary clothing, wasted vacations, etc,etc,etc. If you add all these items up over an 18 year period I can guarantee at minimum you are talking about $10,000-$20,000. That is how the average family squanders their child's financial wealth. We have not even touched cigarettes, alcohol, or drugs. By the time the average person hits the grave they have wasted about $150,000-$250,000. Little or nothing is left behind to the next generation with the exception of bad habits. You can be the one to break this cycle within your sphere of influence.By the time our children are 20 years old they should have a home completely paid for and tens of thousands of dollars in the bank. They should know financial responsibility as well as they know their ABC's and popular music. I recall when I was younger and one of my friends asked, what did I do for fun. An old man told me when I was 15 to make a lot of money when I was young so that I could enjoy it before I got old. Most people have to work even after retirement age. Teach yourself and then your children how to make wealth a part of your everyday lives by eliminating excess, you not only save money but you also eliminate a lot of factors that would rob you of your health and your ability to enjoy your wealth.Your children challenge you to save $50 a week. If that is not possible then save $5.00 a week. If you spend it, it must be on something not only more valuable than the money you have spent, but it must also be increasing in value. As mentioned in the previous blog on stock investing $50 can by you quite a bit of stock compared to the past years. Consider opening a Scottrade account(USE CODE XGIU4668 AND GET 7 FREE TRADES) for your child or children. We invested bought shares of Morgan Stanley and made a profit of $800. And the stock keeps increasing in value. . Have a blessed rest of the week.Shalom,Tamar

Changing Colors

Posted by Regina Mullen on October 28, 2008 at 7:24pm

Ok, I noticed it has been a LONG time since my first post.Lot's of things happening, but the thing that drives this post was my quest to change the presentation of this site to something I could bear to look at. The pink thing was KILLING me! No seriously: it was!I was never a "pink" girl. I was always a "purple" girl. I liked intense earthy colors,--in flowers, in clothing, in men, in everything! Throughout life, I have found that when i stray from what makes me comfortable, I fail. Like, this week, I'm trying to find a present for a little girl. She's not a "pink" girl, but she still wears a lot of pink. But, I simply can NOT force myself to walk into that mall store with the kids clothes in those God-awful pastels. I can't do it. I won't spend my money there.No, what I need is a sensible shop. A place where a girl can find something she needs and not run screaming because some one else has decided that for some reason "real girls" like pink.What if we all just decided that "real girls" like COLORS. That way, no girl would be left behind.So, in my struggle with this site and the OTT pink color scheme, I decided to take responsibility for my discomfort and see if ther was a way to find a color scheme that would encourage me to participate in this fantastic resource for black women.I found it. It took a while (but I've got it like that). Go to "Settings" in the uppoer right hand side bar, just under tyo9ur name and "sign out." Don't click sign out (your pain will soon be over, I promise). Instead, click "Settings." You're two clicks away from happiness!Then, witch to the left hand side and click on "Appearance." Once you do that, click on "Edit Apperance Page."Hear angels singing? Then, you've found the right place!Select your color schme. If you must change one, then it's ok, you can always change it again later, but I'd recomend just selectng one and then running away. Interior decorating energy is better spent on your living room than a business website. Make it tolerabe and get back to networking!So, yes, did I find just the right color scheme to made me truly feel like a truly empowered black woman?Yes.The name? "Cheesecake."[sigh]

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Posted by Anna D. Banks on October 28, 2008 at 6:22pm

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I just finished reading a new report by Walter M. Prorok Jr. and Chris Vendilli. Inside this report Walt & Chris talk about the in's & out's of configuring your Twitter account along with some free third party services to maximize your traffic & exposure.I was skeptical at first, but after reading through the whole report and watching a couple of the videos available at their website I must say, I'm beyond impressed.These two guys have been silently attracting visitor after visitor to their sites using Twitter, and they've created a step by step guide so that anyone can replicate their ideas & systems.Yes, that's right, it's another "system." Most of us, as marketers, have pretty much come to recognize the word "system" as overused and often incorrectly placed. But, with "The Twitter Report" and the videos that follow, this stuff really is formatted into what you could correctly label a "system" at it's finest.Walt & Chris have uncovered every known tip & trick for setting up your Twitter account to give you maximum return per tweet, while keeping everything on auto-pilot as much as possible. They leave nothing to question and go pretty in depth.Most of the stuff they cover includes many things you could likely figure out on your own, however, this report can save you the time & aggravation of having to go through trial and error while you make the same mistakes they've already made for you, & neatly documented along the way.Why waste time, energy, and money trying to figure it all out on your own when you could just see how it all worked out for them and simply follow their suggestions, which are already proven to work successfully?After reading the report and watching some of the videos I give TwitterHints.com two enthusiastic thumbs up, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to stay on the cutting edge of this new wave of communications & hyper-connectedness.You'll learn how to configure your settings, which 3rd party sites to join & how to set them up to run campaigns automatically, and much more.I'm sure you'll enjoy "The Twitter Report" as much as I did and you can go check it out here:http://twitterhints.com

Calling all Women Handcrafters!

Posted by Christine on October 28, 2008 at 2:16pm

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Calling all "handcrafting" entrepreneurs

Posted by Christine on October 27, 2008 at 11:36pm

Calling all my handcrafting entrepreneurs out there!If you make the items that you sell, be it bath and body, jewelry, pottery, clothes or what have you, I would love to include you in my “Handmade by Women” Shopping Guide. The point of this is to create a directory in which one can find all the “handcrafty” women out there on the Internet.A few requirements:- 85% of what you sell must be handmade by you. (Bath and body makers, I understand that some of you may use bases and/or melt and pour soap in your product line - that’s fine – just be sure most of what you offer is handmade by you.)- You must have an E-commerce site from which customers can purchase.If you are included in the directory, then you must adhere to the following:- The directory must be accessible from your website, either as an uploaded document or via a link I will supply – remember, the more hands you put this directory in, the better it is for you! If all included give our customers access to this directory, then we all will be in a LOT of hands!If you decide to send your name in, please send me the following:Business nameWebsiteContact EmailYour nameIn business since:Business description: (five sentences or less please)Your signature product (optional):About the owner: (five sentences or less)Email your information to me at Christine@neosoulessentials.comThanks everyone! I look forward to making this a success!!CeeCeePS if you have any questions, post to this discussion!

making the choice not to worry

Posted by jacqueline cahee casey on October 27, 2008 at 10:30pm

making the choice not to worryPaul J. Meyer from success magazineMore damage is done by worrying than by what is being worried about. This is because 90 percent of all worries never come to pass. Over the years, I have made it a deliberate point not to worry. If something happens at work or at home that would constitute a worry, I have learned to address the potential worry and say, "I'm going to wait to worry." Then when I objectively and realistically address the issue, the "obvious" need for worrying goes away.For me to enjoy life, remain healthy, and be full of peace, worry cannot be part of my daily routine. I've seen its disastrous effects on the lives of people and their children. Here are a few of the side effects of worrying:Self-doubt - It is a downward spiral that focuses on the negative and why things cannot be done versus why things can be done. It is a sinkhole, a debilitating attitude, and a terrible habit.Mediocrity - Capable people who worry are rendered incapable of accomplishing their intended goal. Worry makes you peck around on the ground like a chicken when you were intended to soar like an eagle.Fright - People who worry are not being cautious or thinking things over; they are simply scared. Running scared is the enemy of success, peace, contentment, happiness, joy, and laughter.No spark - The excitement is gone. Worry lets the air out of all you do, draining the fun and excitement from everything.No creativity - The freedom to be creative is squelched by worry. You simply cannot excel to your full potential when worry controls your thoughts.Improper shaping - You are molded and shaped by your thinking, and worries should not shape your future.Hazy results - Those who worry are second-guessing themselves, which produces a hesitancy that brings with it an unclear focus. Such a hazy goal will produce a hazy result.Bad habits - Worrying is a habit, the result of preconditioning and years of practice. The destructive habit of worrying turns people into prisoners.Physical ailments - The body reacts adversely to internal worries. John Edmund Haggai insightfully stated, "A distraught mind inevitably leads to a deteriorated body."Wasted time - Over 90 percent of what you worry about never comes to pass. To worry is to waste time; therefore, the more you worry, the less you accomplish.Make the decision for yourself to live life worry-free. It is not only possible, but it is also very enjoyable!

New Poll! Cast Your Vote!

Posted by Samantha Gregory on October 27, 2008 at 3:06pm

Everyday there is a new poll to analyze in the Presidental race. Polls are popular so I've added my own poll on my page. Stop by and cast your vote. It's a simple Yes/No poll so it will only take a second.See you over there. And while you are there check out my profile and send me a note. If you need a few articles written on your website or for you blog I am still running my $10 special for a 400 word article or blog post.Have a blessed day and don't forget to vote!

Never What it Seems by Diane Martin

Posted by Diane Martin on October 26, 2008 at 9:42pm

Never What it Seems is the story of Dee Wellington and AJ Madison, two women who were born in Chicago, and much like the city; their lives are anything, but ordinary. Dee grew up in a dysfunctional household that by today’s standards would be considered completely ‘normal’. Trying to cope with life’s complexities, Dee contributes all of life’s changes to God’s will. Throughout the changes in her life, she resists the urge to disrupt the balance of things unless she really has to. On the other hand, there is AJ Madison who is a rambunctious, intelligent, and outgoing character who lives by her own standards and believes that you get what you give. Both, Dee and AJ grew-up trying to maneuver in systems created to breakdown the human spirit. Readers will find a familiarity in their struggles, their desires, and their will to overcome.To order your autographed copy, please email me at: dimartin01@yahoo.comWebsite: http://dimartin01.books.officelive.com

I Hope!

Posted by Author Lily L. Ratliff on October 26, 2008 at 1:38am

I hope that I will always be for each personwhat he or she needs me to be.I hope that each person’s death will diminish me,but that fear of my own will never diminish my joy of life.I hope that my love for those whom I like will never lessenmy love for those whom I do not.I hope that another person’s love for me will neverbe a measure of my love for him or her.I hope that everybody will accept me as I am,but that I never will.I hope that I will always ask for forgiveness from others,but will never need to be asked for my own . . .I hope that I will always recognize my limitations,but that I will construct none.I hope that loving will always be my goal,but that love will never be my idol.I hope that everyone will always have hope.-Henri NouwenI read this poem and cried! This is ME! How many of you have hope like this?In His Love,Lily

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Happiness is a By Product of Activity

Posted by Michelle Poitier on October 25, 2008 at 1:00am

Happiness lies in the joy of achievement,in the thrill of creative effort.The human spirit needs to accomplish,to achieve, to triumph to be happy.Happiness does not come from doing easy work,but from the afterglow of satisfactionthat comes after the achievementof a difficult task that demands your best.Your personal growth itself contains the seed of happiness.You cannot pursue happiness by itself.There is no happiness except in the realizationthat you have accomplished something.Happiness thrives in activity.It's a running river, not a stagnant pond.

The Importance of Prayer

Posted by Michelle Poitier on October 25, 2008 at 12:58am

THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYERWhat is Prayer?Prayer is our direct link with heaven. Prayer is a communication process that allows us to talk to God. He wants us to communicate with Him, like a person-to-person phone call. When we pray we open our heart to God. Many feel that prayer has to be done in a certain position, or a certain place. In reality prayer can take place anywhere, at any time. It is simply a two-way conversation between you and God. It is honest, humble, and personal. Many people desire to pray, but don’t know how. Consider these guidelines:• Ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins and make you new in Him! “Now turn from your sins and turn to God, so you can be cleansed of your sins” (Acts 3:19).• Tell Him your needs! “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you” (1 Peter 5:7).• Thank Him, for He died on the cross at Calvary for us! “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).Why Pray?“During one of his frequent flights, Jay Kesler the former President of Youth for Christ, observed the actions of a young man seated next to him. When the lunch tray was served, this young man turned his down and bowed his head – seemingly in prayer. Kesler, commented to young man, asking him if he was a Christian. His response was blood-curdling. He stated that he was a Satan worshipper and that the members of his church made a vow to fast every Friday at noon.The prayers were for the Christian world to fall into sexual sin, and for their family lives to crumble.” [Excerpt taken from: Rev. Bruce Goettesche – The Importance of Prayer]Does that make you angry? It should. We are in a fierce battle and need the help of God. Does it make you want to become more disciplined in your prayer life? The prayers of believers are powerful. In the same aspect – the lack of prayer among believers is just as powerful - No prayer equals no protection. Neglecting to pray leaves us unarmed as we go into battle. The prayer of faith by believers can break the strongholds in our own lives as well as those seeking to know our Heavenly Father. The earnest prayer of the righteous has great power and wonderful results” (James 5:16).Prayer acknowledges who God is and offers Him glory, honor, and adoration. Jesus illustrates this in the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13. Prayer is seeking direction from God. In Matthew 7:7-11, Jesus talks about asking, seeking, and knocking, “For everyone who asks, receives.What to Pray?Pray God’s will (which is His word). Pray that God would exalt his name in the world. Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.” (Matthew 6:9) Pray that God would extend his kingdom in the world. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. (Matthew 6:10) Pray for knowledge of his will. And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. (Colossians 1:9) Pray to know God better. [We have not ceased to pray for you to be] increasing in the knowledge of God. (Colossians 1:10; Ephesians 1:17).Pray for the fullness of the Holy Spirit. If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! (Luke 11:13; Ephesians 3:19). Pray that God would save unbelievers. Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. (Romans 10:1) Pray that God would direct the use of the sword. Take . . . the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. (Ephesians 6:17-18) Pray for boldness in proclamation. Praying at all times in the Spirit . . . and also for me that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel. (Ephesians 6:18-19) And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness. (Acts 4:29). Pray for strategic wisdom. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (James 1:5) Pray that God would establish leadership in the outposts. And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed. (Acts 14:23) Pray that God would send out reinforcements. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. (Matthew 9:38) Pray for the encouragement of togetherness. We pray most earnestly night and day that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith. (1 Thessalonians 3:10) Pray for a mind of discernment. And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ. (Philippians 1:9-10) Pray for signs and wonders. Lord, grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness . . . while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus. (Acts 4:29-30) Pray for the healing of wounded comrades. Let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. (James 5:14-15)Pray for miraculous deliverances. So Peter was kept in prison; but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church. When he realized [he had been freed], he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John whose other name was Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying. (Acts 12:5, 12) About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake. (Acts 16:25-26)Hindrances to PrayerLack of faith: We do have faith, certainly, but do we use it? If we don't, it will not grow. Here, we need to have sufficient faith to know that the Spirit does hear us and responds to us.Lack of Trust: Trust is a prerequisite to faith. If we lack sufficient trust, we shall certainly be deficient in our faith! Proverbs 3:5, 6 says Lean not to our own understanding (TRUST NOT IN OUR OWN REASONING) in all our ways acknowledge Him and He (through the unction of the Holy Spirit) shall direct our paths. Can we trust the Spirit to pray through us for what is most needed at the time?Lack of Experience: If we don't exercise our faith, and if we don't trust, we shall never build up the vital experience of allowing the Spirit to pray through us. Are you familiar with the terminology –Use it or lose it? The more we exercise our faith, the stronger our faith becomes. The more we yield to the Holy Spirit – the stronger his presence becomes.How to Overcome Obstacles to Prayer?Treat prayer as a necessity. For it is just as much a necessity as eating to nourish our natural bodies. Do you have trouble concentrating: Pray at a time when you are mentally alert - usually the morning is when mental capabilities are at their peak – it is also the best way to start the day). Make a list to avoid becoming overwhelmed. Too much noise? Find a quiet place and let that me your daily “meeting” place. Eliminate time-wasters and distractions - instead of watching your favorite program – devote that time to pray specifically for someone who is in need. Keep a journal – it will encourage you to go back and review and to check off the responses when God has answered a prayer. It will encourage you to want to pray all the more.Finally, Pray without ceasing! Be persistent in prayer. You are not praying vain, repetitious prayers when, after you’ve initially prayed- you continue to put God in remembrance of His promises (in His word). Remember the woman who kept coming before the unjust judge? Her persistence wore him down. Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in prayer!

Lets do a Face to face.in Celebration of BBW

Posted by PheNixx on October 24, 2008 at 6:23pm

I think we should do a Face to Face, for all. BBS.A convention for all members, And because we're Nationwide, Worldwide. It should be a Central Location.And if everyone can't meet @ once, then we can break it down to regions or groups.At the convention we could all have a Meet N Greet, Give Presentations, of course Lunches, Dinners, Awards, Fashion Shows, Inspirational Speeches, Etc.Etc.And here's the best part, let the whole event be serviced by our own Members. In our Ntwork we have Event Planners, Caters, Chefs, Boutique Owners, Retailers, etc.etc.Everyone can show what they do and/or @ least get a chance to Network Face to Face.Get a chance to really be a part of this powerful tool that we have.Tell me what you think.

More Than Half Of Doctors Prescribe Placebo

Posted by Black doctor. org on October 24, 2008 at 4:51pm

(BlackDoctor.org) -- Most doctors say giving fake prescriptions to patients to make them feel better is OK. More than half of doctors offer these placebos.The findings come from a survey of 679 internists and rheumatologists. Doctors in these specialties often see patients with chronic illnesses or chronic pains that are difficult, if not impossible, to cure. Sometimes fake medicine -- placebos -- make such patients feel better.Fake drugs can have very real benefits. It's called the placebo effect. In clinical trials, many patients who receive placebos do better than real-world patients who get no treatment at all, notes study researcher Jon C. Tilburt, MD."Twenty to thirty percent of the benefit seen in rheumatism drug studies are due to the placebo effect. Real changes in health go along with the belief that patients will get better," Tilburt tells WebMD.Read the full article at: www.blackdoctor.org.Find out more about prescriptions at www.blackdoctor.org.

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Posted by Melody on October 24, 2008 at 4:51pm

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Men and Child Support - How Men Are Able To Avoid Paying

Posted by Michele Baylor on October 24, 2008 at 2:41pm

Black Women 4 Change hosts a live chat every Friday at 8pm and we will be discussing how men are able to avoid paying their support.We will discuss ways to find your deadbeat without using child support enforcementHow they are able to live freely without being detectedHow to go about getting your moneyResourcesVisit www.blackwomen4change.com and click on chat!Join us live tonite at 8pm!

Why Women?

Posted by Jim Neusom on October 24, 2008 at 12:45am

Greetings Family,(Contact Information At The Bottom Of The Page)It's your friendly neighborhood "Digital Drummer" again...smileOften I’m asked….Why are there so many women signed up as your online friends and subscribers?Because as a businessmen and promoter….I target them. I promote and sell Black culture…essentially in the form of pretty pictures. My company City Lights Software represents some of the top Black fine artists in the country. Now it don’t take a brain surgeon to know who is the primary purchaser of art…Women!As a businessmen, I did my homework and researched the demographics of my target market. Women's use of the Net, and their online presence is huge!. In its "2007 U.S. Internet Year in Review," ComScore named women's community as the second-fastest growing category for the year, behind politics (see http://www.comscore.com/press/release.asp?press=2043). Remove the obvious influence of the elections, and women become the number one online growth sector. ComScore also reports online women now outnumber men online in the United States.A June 2007 Burst Media study (see http://www.burstmedia.com/assets/newsletter/items/2007_06_01.pdf) says the Web, primarily due to content, convenience, and community, has become an "indispensable component of women's daily lives." In fact, according to the study: Over one-half (54.5%) of women say the Internet is their primary source of information when researching products they might purchase. The Burst study also found that one of every two women have shopped online in the past six months.***************(Advertisement)*********************Need some great ideas for corporate or personal gift-giving?Then go to City Lights Software(http://www.citylightssoftware.com)and see some of the most unique afrocentric gifts available online!We Deliver ONLINE - Direct To Your Desktop for just $14.95Please take the time to purchase one our afrocentric screen savers TODAY!Don't Just Talk the Talk...Let Your Dollars Walk the WalkIf you have any problems with purchasing online contact me direct at sales@citylightssoftware.comor call (213) 944-4176***************************************************Now we all know that women are the gatekeepers of our society. Where women are….men follow. What women want…men buy. I can go on and on…especially when it comes to Black women. By any measure (educational, entrepreneurial, disposable income) , women are the target consumers of most business. They control the purse strings and influence the direction of the family.It’s no wonder that ComScore reports the most heavily used free online services by women include (in descending order) e-mail, yellow pages/local business directories, online coupons, incentive/reward programs, news/information sites, and instant messaging. As to be expected, women definitely gravitate to community, product review, and health information sites.According to Forrester's "Marketing on Social Networking Sites" report (see http://www.forrester.com/Research/Document/Excerpt/0,7211,41662,00.html), men just edge out women in terms of daily social networking site usage (52.8 percent male), but most of the women-focused ad networks would tell you that many of their successful properties consist of female-focused blogs, community sites, and women's content sites.I’ve found the above trends/statistics to be true in my online travels. Currently, between MySpace, BlackPlanet, Ning and other socal networking site, I’ve managed to attract over 30,000 women as friends and subscribers. On Yahoogroups alone, I belong to over 100 Black modeling groups, each with an average membership of over 500 women. With just a couple of clicks of my mouse, I can market my screen saver products to all most 100,000 women. I have found women to be a very loyal, supportive and lucrative market.Whether you are writing a business plan, feasibility study, advertising and marketing campaign, or even still deciding on what kind of business to start…start by looking at what is already happening in the field or industry you are interested in. Business trends and statistics can give you a quick, overall glance at the viability of an industry. Statistics are not magic formulas for success, but they can give you important clues about where markets are heading.I know in my case, I studied the market, decided who was the best potential customer, and then went after them….do you know who your target market is? Maybe you need to look at women.Remember, We Must Share The Knowledge (Network)... To Share The Dollars!!!***************************************************This Online Journal was brought to you by InterServe Networks. Feel Free To Forward To Your Network Of Online FriendsWe Practice Responsible E-Commerce Marketing and Privacy Policies. We do not indulge in or encourage Spamming. We never send unsolicited emails. You are receiving this message as part of our opt-in subscriber mailing list or you are a member of an affiliated newsgroup.For comments or suggestions please contact us at the following;Jim Neusom (jneusom@yahoo.com)Executive Director/PublisherInterServe Networks/City Lights Software, Inc.www.citylightssoftware.comwww.freshfaces2u.comwww.myspace.com/jimneusomwww.myspace.com/freshfaces2uTo subscribe to our opt-in mailing list simply send an email to; The_City_Lights_Reporter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com ( on Myspace go to http://blog.myspace.com/jimneusom )

Soul Purpose Business Opportunity call

Posted by latanya on October 23, 2008 at 11:39pm

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If It Don't Fit...

Posted by Trisha Martin on October 23, 2008 at 9:05pm

When I was a child, I remember one of my favorite songs was, If It Don’t Fit, Don’t Force It, by Kellee Patterson. That song came out in 1978 and I could not have known what they were talking about at such an early age because if I had, years later, I would not have stayed in my marriage as long as I had. Actually, I don’t even know if I would have gotten married at all to the man that fathered my three boys. I mean really, in the three years before we even tied the knot, I had gone through an obstacle course full of red flags. As if it were yesterday, I remember pulling up to the church where we were to have our shoe string wedding with my soon to be mother-in-law and our two kids in tow. I can’t remember what we were arguing about, but I do distinctly remember my ex-mother-in-law saying, “y’all sure y’all wanna do this?” If I had known what I know now, is the phrase that comes to mind right now.But how could I have known? I was only twenty-four and thought I was doing the right thing by getting married to the man that fathered one of the two children that I had then. All I could think of was, if I marry him, God would fix everything. He’d make everything right. Wrong! “God bless this mess,” was the prayer that I prayed often. But in my experience, God doesn’t bless mess; at least He didn’t bless mine’s. I was a good wife; really. I went to work everyday, made sure the kids were properly fed and clothed, and even though I wasn’t an A-plus housekeeper (that’s what maids are for), I did however take care of my business in the bedroom, if you know what I mean. My husband didn’t have to worry about me running around on him. Our entire marriage, I pretty much stayed at home with the kids, so he basically ran the streets with a piece of mind as to my whereabouts, while he was out doing his dirt.Marrying someone with an addiction is like signing yourself up for a life full of distress, disappointments and dis-ease. “But I love him, and love conquers all,” bullcrap! That’s the lie we’ve been led to believe. Oh, it sounds really great, but take it from me, love does not conquer all. Being a lover through and through, the love I had for my husband and every guy since him, should have been enough to keep everything together. Not! I’ve learned that when loving, you need to make sure that the person you are giving your love to, is even capable of reciprocating the act itself. It’s one thing to say I love you, but if there’s no action that backs that up, then those are essentially empty words. And the act of love-making, if that is indeed what occurs in your bedroom, does not prove one’s love for you. Being compatible in that area is one of the reasons we stay involved even when the rest of the relationship is falling apart.In closing I’d like to say that when you’re truly in the market for attracting someone you’re considering building a solid relationship with, make sure that person is as close to a fit as possible. Trying to fit a square into a rectangle has never been possible unless you have a hammer as a tool and even after it’s finally inside the irregular space, the original shape is destroyed.

Beauty Tips

Posted by Author Lily L. Ratliff on October 23, 2008 at 1:30am

Beauty Tipswritten by Sam LevensonFor attractive lips, speak words of kindness.For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.For poise, walk with the knowledge you’ll never walk alone.People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anybody.Remember, If you ever need a helping hand, you’ll find one at the end of your arm.As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years -only grows!From Lily: Our beauty shows deepest when we feel good inside and it exudes outwardly to others. Doesn’t it also feel good when we can get dressed in our best feeling good on the inside as well? Amen! But in today’s economic times, it’s really hard to be able to go out to different boutiques to buy expensive jewelry. We go out of our way to serve and treat others, all the while losing ourselves. How about treating yourself this upcoming holiday season with economical but beautiful inspirational jewelry that speaks volumes in style and grace, while proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. Everything That's Lily LLC showcases some of the finest costume jewelry at a fraction of the price! Do something special today!

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