Blogs

Are you an inspirational writer? We'd love to feature you on our magazine. Details can be found here: http://fromawriterspovmagazine.com/issue/october-2010-edition/article/the-inspirational-buzz

If you are a writer who is of the age of 18 or below or an author who writes in the Young Adult Genre, we'd love to feature you. Details here: http://fromawriterspovmagazine.com/issue/october-2010-edition/article/youth-corner-submissions

We are accepting submissions for the month of November, December and January.

Thanks,

Dominique

From A Writer's POV

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free; you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

10-06-2010

ATTENTION ALL HONOR STUDENTS

FREE TUITION

Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only ten percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution."

If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free... no tuition and no student loans!

To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.

SEND TO SOMEONE WHETHER THEY CAN USE OR NOT. THEY JUST MIGHT KNOW SOMEONE WHO CAN. PLEASE VERIFY INFORMATION WITH HARVARD UNIVERSITY!

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o

NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of S.E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free; you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

10-04-2010

Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Academic Scholarships

Eligibility And Application: Applicant must be an Eagle Scout and a graduating high school senior entering college in the year a scholarship is applied for. The scholarships are not available to students attending any of the U.S. military academies.

Sponsor: Boy Scouts of America, National Eagle Scout Association

Address: 1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane

P.O. Box 152079 Irving, TX 75015-2079 United States

Phone: 972 580-2000 Fax: 972 580-2399

Email: http://www.nesa.org

Website: http://www.nesa.org

Amount: $48,000

Deadline: January 31

RESOURCE:http://edu.excelle.com/scholarships/step4?id=52

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free; you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

10-05-2010

The Questbridge College Match

Program Summary: The Questbridge College Match program pairs academically outstanding low-income students with admission and full scholarships to Questbridge's partner colleges. College Match scholarships cover tuition and room and board for all four years of college. The Questbridgeapplication is free of charge. Students who are not awarded College Match scholarships can apply to our partner colleges for free through the regular admissions process. Quesbridge is a venture of the Quest Scholars Program, a nationally-focused non-profit organization that has worked since 1994 to connect outstanding low-income students with scholarships, internships, mentoring and other educational opportunities.

Eligibility And Application: Applicants must be high school seniors. Students must submit an online application. The primary selection criteria are academic achievement and low-income status. Finalists must meet the academic standards of our partner colleges. Questbridge does not use any specific income cut offs, but instead considers various factors including total family income, family size and extenuating circumstances.

Amount: $44,000

Deadline: VISIT WEBSITE.

QuestBridge College Match Scholarship

Sponsor: QuestBridge

Address: 120 Hawthorne Avenue,

Suite 103

Palo Alto, CA 94301 United States

Phone: 650 331-3280 Fax: 650 653-2516

Email: questions@questbridge.org

Website: http://www.questbridge.org

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o

NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of S.E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary

Welcome to my New Blog

I decided to start my blog with the new month of October. I'm feeling great because I have started this month and the best way. I now weigh less than I have ever weighed in my adult life. This is such an accomplishment for me. Although I have lost and kept a lot of pounds since 2003, I have had my share of battles. Sometimes I felt deprived and frustrated that I must be concerned with eating healthy and exercising. However, I realize after seeing the results I've been seeing, it is worth more than the cookies, cakes, donuts and pizza that I have passed up. The thrills of eating those are so temporary and the results and are not what I want, the extra weight, and clothes not fitting right.

On the other hand, eating healthy makes me feel physically better and more in control. I enjoy seeing the numbers going down on the scale, my clothes fitting like I want them to. Don't think that I'm obsessed with losing weight or trying to reach a ridiculously low number. I'm just getting closer to the healthy BMI which will no longer classify me as overweight.

Now that I've expressed my excitement, I want to know how or will you start your journey this month?

As my site suggests, start living today! It's well worth effort.

www.start-living-lose-weight.com

Vendors and participants needed! Your $10 admission takes care of theparticipation in the challenge and donation to a worthy cause. Vendor spacesavailable at the EARLY BIRD RATE of $75 thru September 30. ( Only a fewslots left; cost will be $100 starting on October 1)

Who can rock the highest heels in the A-T-L? Will it be the "real housewives?" Is she a fierce first lady,fabulous corporate exec, a fashion-forward media personality, stylish AUCstudent or one of the A's many hot superstars? Will she come from Buckhead orMid-town or the West End?

Jireh Communications Group invites celebs and non-celebs alike to step up tothe city-wide Stiletto Challenge to raise fundsfor Fibromyalgia education. Unlike a high-heel-a-thon, participants won't haveto brave the elements outdoors, but will strut their stuff in the comfort ofthe luxe Mansion on Peachtree Hotel at the opening reception of the 2nd Annual"Extreme Makeover" for the Woman's Soul Summit Professional Edition(EMFWS) on October 22, 2010, 6-9 p.m.

Organizers are seeking at least 100 women ages 18 and above to "rise tothe occasion" in stilettos that are 4 inches or higher to support animportant cause by donating $10 to participate. Companies may partner by dollarmatching or sponsor employees to participate. Professional models will beon-hand to demonstrate how to high-step on the runway.

Prizes, shopping, music, pampering treatments and various activities willcomplete a night of fun, relaxation and awareness.

Founded by national multimedia entertainment journalist and owner of JirehCommunications Group, Mona Austin, the EMFWS is a personal and professional development summit that offers activitiesand tactics to enrich women -- Mind, Body & Soul.

Themed "Born to Soar," on the following day the educational portionof the summit takes place during the luncheon on October23 at Maggiano's Little Italy in Buckheadfrom 12-3 p.m.

Winners of the "Born to Soar" Essay contest (open to girls ages13-18) and the female subjects of their stories will be honored at theluncheon. Additionally, attendees will learn from subjectmatter experts how to master social networking, personal branding,financial empowerment and health.

Most importantly...

"The veil must be lifted on Fibromyalgia," says Austin. "AfricanAmericans must be educated about the disease. It was thought of as amiddle-aged, White woman's disease, yet numerous African Americans haveFibromyalgia and we want to urge prevention and provide resources to those whohave it."

Join The Stiletto Challenge
With a minimum $10 donation participants must walk along a straight line on therunway in heels 4 inches or higher. For every woman who conquers the catwalkwithout wobbling or falling, an event sponsor will match her donation dollarfor dollar. Participants will be categorized based on the height of the heeland winners in each category will receive a swag bag.

Donate
Donations in support of the cause are being accepted online at theirregistration portal (http://soulmakeoveratl2010.eventbrite.com/)
or call 703-986-3464.

Volunteer
Volunteers are needed to make phone calls and distribute fliers.

Register/Buy Advance Tickets (Early Bird Ends9/22/2010)
http://soulmakeoveratl2010.eventbrite.com/
Cost: $10-$75

Sponsorship
To become a sponsor contact Jireh Communications Group between the hours of 9a.m. - 5 p.m. at (703) 986-3464.

Media Contact
Mona Austin, (703)367-7576

For general information visit us online at http://www.wix.com/MLKAustin/soulmakeover.

Event partners include Posh Glam, Ultimate Management Modeling Agency, theD.O.V.E. Foundation (Daughters of Virtue and Excellence), and The FrazierSchool.

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About Mona Austin

As the principal at Jireh Communications Group, Mona Austin has spearheadedhigh profile events and executed a plethora of creative services in traditionaland new media. As a multi-media journalist, Austin's interviews with notableentertainers such as Niecy Nash, Mary Mary, and Queen Latifah,have appeared in various local and national publicationsincluding EUR, Black Nobility and NPR. Her personal passion is to empower women tomaximize their potential. She has also overcome health challenges and uses theExtreme Makeover for the Woman's Soul in part to promote wellness as alifestyle.

About Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome marked by widespread aches and pains -- includingdiscomfort at specific "tender points" in the body -- along withsymptoms such as fatigue and sleep problems. It is estimated to affect up to 5million U.S. adults, most commonly middle-aged women.The cause of Fibromyalgiais unknown, and the condition can prove difficult to treat. Between 80 and 90%of those diagnosed with Fibromyalgia are women; women who have a family memberwith Fibromyalgia are more likely to develop Fibromyalgia themselves (American College of Rheumatology, 2004)

About Jireh Communications Group

Jireh Communications Group (JCG) is a boutique creativeservices firm. Founded in 2002, Colorado Springs,CO Jireh is comprised of advertising, marketing and pr professionals whoconcentrate on building brand awareness through events and the creation ofprint, radio, Internet and digital communications.

So now that you are single you are probably sitting around wondering to yourself, what do I do now? Well, at this point you have a lot of options.

· You can sit around and cry and pout for a couple of days or months. (Note that there is none thing wrong with crying to release all of your hurt and pain. Just don’t stay in that place too long.)

· You can go hang out with your girlfriends.

· You can spend this time getting to you know you a little bit better. (Highly recommended)

· You can find a rebound guy who you can use to cuddle up with and spend your time with so that you won’t feel lonely.

After all of the options that I have provided, I would suggest that you as a new single woman spend time getting to know yourself a little bit better.

A problem that many single women have is that they don’t take the necessary time to heal after a major breakup before jumping into a new relationship.

And the result of doing that is you go into a new relationship with mixed emotions and hurt and pain from your previous relationship.

What I suggest that you do is take some time to heal from your previous relationship.

Do you need further help in this area? Erica recommends Make-Me-Over Michelle Coaching Program where she will guide you through letting go of all of the heartache and pain that you need to get rid of to move forward in your life. Visit www.guidingu2success.com for more details.

If you are operating in the dark, or operating in denial you can best believe that your end is near! It is not ok to be ignorant or make excuses for lack of business while doing nothing to change your circumstances. What is happening today is a good indicator of what will be happening in the future and so if you are not satisfied with what is taking place in your business today, you might want to get on the fast track to changing some things. Problems won't fix themselves! Customers won't magically appear. If you are doing what you've been doing and getting the same results, you might want to consider changing some things - that might include evaluating other business opportunities.

Make Money Not Mistakes!

V. Gold

www.provenprofitpotential.com

Sometimes we find out the hard way...

On that day I decided to take things into my own hands

To find a get rich quick skeem seemed to be the plan

But things didn't turn out the way I had visioned

A shot to my body made by someone's instant decision…

to take my life.

I know that my reasoning for the robbery wasn't right

Didn't think that the decision made would take my life

Didn't think that I would be the one laying there motionless

Didn't think I would be in a position that would leave me helpless.

Hanging with the wrong crowd could've been why this took place

Didn't know that my life would end this way

So now how do I ever get a chance to change my mind

How about I paint a portrait of my forgiveness in the sky.

When we hear of children losing their lives we think we're invisible

Living like it will never be us will have us doing the unthinkable

I bet you wonder why I was out at that time of night anyway

God was getting ready to call me home is all I can say.

I know the tears fill the eyes of my family and friends

And I know the hurt and the pain has only began

I know that it'll be hard to open up your hearts and forgive

But God knew on that very day that it would be the last moment I live.

And as we know, things truly happen for a reason

And I know that my death to ya'll wasn't all that pleasing

And I know that the blame weigh heavy on your hearts

But maybe If I was standing in their shoes that shot may have not been that hard…

to take.

And me saying that, I know doesn't replace the fact that I'm gone

And no matter how I try to make it sound, my death will always seem so wrong

And we may say that there were other ways around this

But at that single moment, I found that…

God called me home to be with Him that day

He sent one of the most beautiful angels to come and carry me away

He left with you memories to enjoy

And gave me away to try and help every young girl and boy by…

Sending these words to say that life is really precious

And you don't have to die so that others learn a lesson

While you have the chance it's time to turn things around

And we need to stand up and put the guns down

And we need to learn to make better decisions

And watch who you hang with and don't let peer pressure have u wishing..

you would've made better choices.

Let these words as you read them be a positive voice that says,

God wants better for our lives and our parents love us more than that

Take your spare time and give that love back

And though my life is no longer, these words to you I give

Let my death be the reason that you live.

I'm out,

Qualynn Dabney

(Written by Leukemiona Daniels, 2010)

Social Media Conference for Authors

From A Writer’s POV is putting together a conference in December to help authors in marketing their books. We are looking for a few guest speakers to attend this event and speak knowledge on the matter.

Our attendees are interested in getting information that can help their literary career. So you must have great knowledge of the matter.

The date for this event is: December 8^th 2010 at 8pm EST

Requirements:

· Must be a published author of 2 or more books

· Have a little experience in social media marketing

Details on the event:

Our events are currently held in a dimdim chat room. You are not speaking to anyone. It’s a chat room where we all gather and communicate through chatting.

If you are interested in being a speaker at this event please fill out the application below and send it back to us at fromawriterspov@gmail.com

· First and Last Name:

· Field of Business:

· Website:

· Are you an author?

· What experience do you have in social media marketing?

Deadline for submission is November 15^th, 2010

For Attendees:

If you are interested in being an attendee at this event, please email us the following information and we’ll email you when it’s time to RSVP for this event. froomawriterspov@gmail.com

Subject: Social Media Conference Attendee

· Name:

· Email:

· Author Status:

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free, you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

10-03-2010

Scholarships.com Business Scholarship

Scholarship ID: 144679

Scholarship Description: With this and other scholarships you will find while conducting a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com, you can make money before you even enter the business world.

We understand that writing a 2,000 word essay on trickle-down economics can be a turnoff to students who lack both money and time. That’s why we’ve simplified things and made sure that you won't have to spend more time than necessary on this scholarship. To apply for the Scholarships.com Business Scholarship, all you need to do is fill out a Scholarships.com profile. If you're majoring in a business-related field of study, you can apply for a chance to win in our annual drawing.

Eligibility:

Applicant must be majoring or intending to major in one of the following:

Business Accounting Actuarial Science Business Administration Advertising Economics Finance International Business Management Marketing/Distribution Hotel/Restaurant Management Human Resources International Affairs Real Estate/Development Sports Administration Manufacturing Engineering Management Retail

Contact: Scholarship Administrator

Address 473 Central Ave.
Suite 6
Highland Park, IL 60035

Application Deadline: Varies

Number Of Awards: 1

Maximum Amount: $1,000

Website Address: /financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-com-scholarships/area-of-study/scholarships-com-business-scholarship.aspx

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o

NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of S.E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary

Answer this question in 500 words or less and you could win a $100 cash prize. View submission guidelines at BlackBloggerNetwork.com. Submit answers at BlackBloggerNet@gmail.com

Contest Question

Barack Obama is now in the 2^nd year of his presidency, has he succeeded or failed in supporting initiatives for Black America? Why or why not?

Or

Has not enough time passed for us to tell?

Submission deadline is October 18th. Early submissions are highly appreciated. Email your submission to BlackBloggerNet@gmail.com. All submissions will be posted on BlackBloggerNetwork.com

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free, you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010/2011

Alcorn State, Mississippi

Alcorn State University is a land-grant institution that has been designated by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning as a regional university with a primary purpose to serve the southwestern region of Mississippi. The institution considers itself a premier institution preparing students for graduate and professional school, especially in the sciences.

Organized research is conducted in selected areas, but instruction and public service are the primary components of the university's mission. The institution is currently engaged in a variety of research activities that focus on biotechnology, energy, meat, ecology, farming and alternative crops. Constantly looking for ways to broaden its research function, the institution is moving toward research involving advanced technology and value-added agriculture.

The institution fulfills the instruction component of its mission through small classes and by emphasizing strong undergraduate programs while striving to develop additional graduate programs in specific areas of need and opportunity.

As a Carnegie Master's I institution and a SREB Level 4 institution, Alcorn State offers a wide range of baccalaureate programs in science, mathematics, nursing, agriculture, advanced technologies, education and business. The institution also offers a selected number of master's programs in areas such as agriculture, education, nursing and science.

As the epi-center of southwest Mississippi, the institution, through its "communiversity concept," provides outreach programs and services that are geared toward assisting and meeting the educational, economic, recreational and cultural needs of the immediate community, the region and the state. Through agricultural research and extension programs, the university seeks to serve families with limited resources and to help small and family farmers improve their standard of living. The institution also provides a variety of professional development opportunities for elementary and secondary schools designed to enhance performance in reading, mathematics, science and standardized examinations.

www.alcorn.edu

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

10-02-2010

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship honors excellence by supporting outstanding community college students with financial need to transfer to and complete their bachelor’s degrees at the nation’s top four-year colleges and universities.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship makes it possible for the nation’s top community college students to complete their bachelor’s degrees by transferring to a four-year college or university. The Foundation provides up to $30,000 per year to each of approximately 50 deserving students selected annually, making it the largest private scholarship for two-year and community college transfer students in the country.

Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational expenses – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees – for the final two to three years necessary to achieve a bachelor’s degree. Awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships he or she may receive.

To be eligible for the program, students must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their two-year institution. Students cannot apply directly to the Foundation. Each two-year college may nominate up to four students (depending upon institution enrollment) each year to be considered for the scholarship.

Selection Criteria

A review panel of distinguished university faculty and admissions professionals judge the nominees using criteria including academic achievement and critical thinking ability, financial need, will to succeed, and breadth of interest and activities.

We’re looking everywhere for the finest students in America

Through our annual Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program, we provide scholarships worth up to $30,000 per year to community college students & recent alumni to help them earn a four-year degree.

How to Apply

Deadlines for the 2011 Undergraduate transfer Scholarship

January 19, 2011 (closes at 11:59 p.m. Central Time) - online application, letters of recommendation, and uploaded supporting documents

January 26, 2011 (closes at 11:59 p.m. Central Time) - faculty representative nomination

Am I Eligible?

Please review the Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program minimum eligibility requirements found on the Selection & Eligibility page.

Please Note: Students may not apply directly to the Foundation for this scholarship. All applicants for the Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program must be nominated by the Foundation’s Faculty Representative at their two-year institutions.

Application materials

The 2011 Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Nominee Guidelines and Online Application can be found on the Application Materials page.

Additional Information

If you have questions about the Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program or the application process, please refer to the Program’s FAQs.

RESOURCE: http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/undergraduate-transfer-scholarships/

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o

NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of S.E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary