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Kimberly Ware Does it Again Urban Style!

Posted by Kimberly Ware on October 6, 2008 at 1:30am

Kimberly Ware Does it Again Urban Style!The Nia Trilogy’s Blazing New Book TrailerFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESep 21, 2008 – Decatur, GA (United States) – Atlanta author, Kimberly Ware, wrote a riveting novel series called The Nia Trilogy. With its urban style and deep rooted message, it is a must read for young adults ages 15 and up. The Nia Trilogy book trailer was edited and produced by Messenger Group, Inc. in association with Silver*Ware T.V. The Nia Trilogy’s book trailer portrays a love story with an urban flair to promote the upcoming release in paperback by Lulu on November 2008.Within the two minute book trailer clip, The Nia Trilogy embarks the true essence of Book # 1 The Age of Innocence. Author, Kimberly Wares says that, “Co-writing the script enabled me to write and capture the deep meaning of the story through visual representation, dramatic music, and captions.”The Age of Innocence is filled with literary imagery on the delicate issues of adolescent poverty. The story takes place in Bronx, New York. The main character, Nia Yolanda Chavez, is biracial of African American and Puerto Rican descent. The novel starts off during Nia’s adolescent years of growing up in James Monroe Housing Projects in Soundview, Bronx. As a troubled teen, Nia has to deal with an unstable crack addict mother and an abusive stepfather. Nia finds peace with her high school sweet heart, Clay. The focal point in The Nia Trilogy’s book trailer is the love between Nia and Clay.Travis Ware of Silver*Ware Studios is working on the script adaption of the first book of The Nia Trilogy , Age of Innocence into a screen play for a T.V. mini series or movie. The book trailer is a timeless classic of what’s to come with Kimberly Ware’s, The Nia Trilogy book series.About the Author:Kimberly Ware is a Fiction and Non-fiction Writer. She is the author of The Nia Trilogy, The Natalie Series, The Days of Madison Creek (upcoming teen book series), Foreshadowers (upcoming Fantasy Series). She is also the author of Heal My Wings: A Healing Guide for Women and Heal My Wings: A Healing Journal for Women. (www.kimberlyware.com)Publicist: Messenger GroupContact: Denise SwansonPhone #: 404-781-1970e-mail: info@kimberlyware.comwebsite: www.kimberlyware.comClick Here for Kimberly Ware's Press Room (Previous Media Releases):http://pressroom.prlog.org/messenger1/

TRYING NOT TO REMEMBER

Posted by K MARIE on October 6, 2008 at 1:21am

Trying not to remember is the title of my new novella. it deals with childhood sexual abuse and unforgiveness.I wrote this book because i did not want another adult to suffer another day with unforgiveness. I personally know the insecurities, and mixed emotions that comes with childhood sexual abuse. My goal is to help anyone, someone forgive themselves and there perpetrator for there wrong doing. unforgiveness is very powerful it effects your life through your health,emotions and your goals. It will make you feel like you are not worthy of Gods blessings. Be healed

Speaking Opportunity – New Beginnings – Transition from Corporate America to YOU Inc.

Posted by Alive Inc & ALIVE Magazine on October 6, 2008 at 12:30am

Saturday - December 13, 2008Dallas, TXAlive Inc. is seeking speakers to facilitate workshops as well as panel participants. Topics will include:1. Successful Transitioning2. Goal Setting3. Work/Life Balance4. Networking5. Finding a MentorAnd many more! If you are interested in speaking, please send an email to events@aliveincorporated.com with your topics of interest and bio.

Thinking of Starting An Online Store?....

Posted by Rhonda Jai on October 5, 2008 at 7:30pm

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So You Want Your Own Online Store

Those wanting to shop online have about a million options for where to buy something. Those who want to make money on the internet are faced with nearly the same number of options on how to go about setting up so they can make money online. If you're looking to sell something online, you will find that this is one of the easiest ways to make money from home; if you do it the right way..….Read More

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Starting an Online Store - What You Need to Do

The idea of creating an online store is appealing to many entrepreneurs. In concept, it is quite simple. The execution is time consuming and costly if you are starting from scratch. The basics should be planned out so you can take a step-by-step approach. Winging it as you go along will inevitably cause problems. Like any online business you start, you need a plan....Read More

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Potential

Posted by Alive Inc & ALIVE Magazine on October 5, 2008 at 6:54pm

Limitless Possibilities are yours. Today's word asks you to acknowledge your own self worth, free of judgments and restrictions. The only things we can't do are the one's we believe we can't. Each new moment in your life is enriched with the fullest potential. Don't waste anymore of the precious time you have holding yourself down. Make the most out of every opportunity presented to you in each moment of your day. Know that achieving your fullest potentialmeans willingness to take a risk. Attachment to comfort zones may be keeping you stuck. Move forward, now, without looking back. When we continually look backwards at all the things that have gone before we stop walking, losing the rich potential of the present moment.Today's Exercise: Today's exercise is a visualization exercise. Envision yourself walking along your unique path. Enjoy the stroll, paying attention to all that is around you as you walk. What do you see? What do you hear? Don't rush, take a nice leisurely stroll. Embrace the beauty of this walk with wonder. How does what you seeeffect your mood? Your outlook? You are in control of this walk. You choose your path by your reactions to all that goes on around you as you continue your journey. If you stop to look backwards you have stopped walking. Don't get stuck on all the things that have gone before, keep moving and looking forward to the awesome potential thatwaits with each passing step.

Our Path to Greatness

Posted by Andrea Fields on October 5, 2008 at 5:33pm

If it is true that what we love is our path to greatness – then it is also true that everyone who is working for barely makes do wages or less doesn’t have to. It also means that people who feel trapped in well paying jobs don’t need to. The question now is: How do we transform what we love into cash.I once heard a story of a man who had an infinity for fixing small electrical things. Radios, mixers, sewing machines; whatever – he could fix it. He never had any formal training in electronic or electrical repair. It was just something he instinctively knew how to do. Friends and family members often brought things to him to repair. Eventually his wife got sick of all of the money he was spending on tools and repair parts and him not making any money for his efforts. Finally he decided to rent a small room so he could continue to indulge in his love; but keep peace in his home. So to pay for his work space, he started charging people a nominal fee to do their repairs.As fate would have it, a time came he got laid off from his job and his wife didn’t make enough to support them. So, he began to call to check on a few offers he had received from customers to teach, to be on call to properly set up major appliances etc. Within a month he was making more money than he had ever made at his job.The answer to the questions: How do we transform what we love into cash is: For some people, transforming what you love to do into cash is a matter of making some decision and following through on them. For some it will take a business plan, investors . . . . Still others will simply stumble into their gift. The key however is to take the time to regularly work at that which brings you joy and a sense of fulfillment.Armed with this information, I finally put aside all of my reasons, excuses, meanderings … and dove into one of my favorite activities. At first it was awkward and felt strange – like I had never made a good living sewing before. As I moved forward and started on my second piece it began to feel good. Wonderful memories of past accomplishments began to appear in the forefront of my mind one by one. As I worked on my third piece, I began to relive the emotions that made me decide to become a seamstress in the first place.I’ll keep you posted on the outcome.

Multi-Media Company offering discount on marketing and promoting

Posted by Eula M. Young, COO on October 5, 2008 at 4:02pm

Production company helps businesses market, promote and advertise your products and services via video marketing. Have you ever thought about video taping your next event? Creating a DVD for your event to advertise, market or place on your website? Griot's Roll Film Production & Services Inc. is a certified business. At Griot's Roll we provide Production (film/video), Post-Production (editing) and Multi-Media (video pod casting, video emails, video blogs, electronic business cards) services. We video tape interviews, entertainers, book signing, tape recruitment videos, festivals, cultural events, seminars, conference, lecture, networking events, social events, training videos, etc, and then create a quality video DVD or electronic business card (salesman in your pocket) that is ready to be shown on-line. Take a look at our information below including our video links.Griot’s Roll Film Production & Services is certified with:New York City Department of Small Business Services Division of Economic and Financial Opportunity M/WBE Certified Business EnterpriseNew York State Empire State Development Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development MBE Certified BusinessNew York State Dormitory Authority (DASNY) Office of Opportunity Program M/WBE Certified BusinessValid October 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008Griot’s Roll is running a special for any business owner or entrepreneur who wishes to video tape their networking, conferences, lectures, seminars, business or cultural events. Griot’s Roll will give you a 10% discount on your next purchase of any of our media service package, and if you bring in a paying referral then we will raise the discount to 12% on your total project price. Ask about our quarterly video special we will be happy to give you a quote.Griot’s Roll limits one coupon per company, nontransferable. Minimum hours required for both editing and production services. This discount does not include duplication services. This coupon may not be combined with any other coupon or specials. Coupon must be surrendered on day of purchase. No copies/facsimiles. No cash/credit back.GRFPS SPECIAL100108123108Eula M. Young, COOGriot's Roll Film Production & Services Inc.E-mail: eula@griotsrollproduction.comWebsite: www.griotsrollproduction.comBlog: http://blog.myspace.com/griotsrollGriot's Roll Recent Business Seminar Project:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5IdnOzTKfshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GN3BnWL3_8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E8bwkZ3Rq0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Els-oyfq5ps

I'm in miSPA's Blog!!

Posted by Donna Maria Coles Johnson on October 5, 2008 at 3:00pm

Such an Honor to Be in Mimie's Blog

A few weeks ago, I spent several glorious days with Indie Beauty Network member Lori Nova of The Nova Studio teaching a series of classes at her Business Boot Camp and hosting Indies in the City. While there, I met IBN member Mimie Wong of miSPA in Alameda, California. Mimie has been a member of IBN since October 2006, and so while I knew what a fun, smart and creative Indie she is, it was very exciting to meet her in person and add an embrace to an already sweet business friendship.

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Earlier today, while tooling around IBN member sites, which is one of my favorite things to do, I went to Mimie's site to see what she's been up to since we met last month. When I clicked on her blog, I was pleasantly surprised to see a photo of me and Mimie at the Boot Camp!

It's such fun to watch my Indies thrive and have fun. Mimie is a graphics artist by training, and you can tell that her talent and training is put to good use when you see her website and the wonderful products displayed there. Each label is a neat little masterpiece. "Simple elegance" is a good way to describe it.

Mimie's having a contest to name her new "cleanse-balance-moisturize" system. You have until October 7 to help her come up with the perfect name for the line. If you win, Mimie promises to shower you with some delicious treats. And while you're there, note the really cool way Mimie displays the date in the upper left of her blog. Told you she was creative! Tell her dM sent you!

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LOOKING TO THE HILLS!!

Posted by Ms. Felecia on October 5, 2008 at 4:21am

What have you discovered? I discovered I needed strength and it comes in different colors. I needed strength to cover me, through the times, I wasn't so strong. I needed strength to keep me when my way seem so long. I discovered such a color when I needed strength to cover me. " I look to the hills which cometh my help, my help cometh from the LORD"

You Have to Touch Home Plate

Posted by Donna Maria Coles Johnson on October 4, 2008 at 2:30pm

Getting Dirty Means Nothing if You Don't Touch Home Plate

While cheering on my son and his team, the Lightening Bolts, at a t-ball game this morning I watched youngster after youngster slide in for a home run. I enjoyed seeing how they loved sliding in the dirt. Almost without exception, when they finished a slide, they looked at their pants to assess the dirt stain. The bigger and more messy the stain, the happier they seemed to be with their efforts.

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Each boy slid home, but hardly any of them touched home plate in the process. Instead, they slid dramatically across the dirt in the direction of home plate, stood to their feet, celebrated, checked out their dirt stain and started to walk away. The coach had to tell them to come back and touch home plate. Pointing proudly to his dirt stain, one boy responded, "But I was already over there. I did that already." The coach reminded him that, while he slid toward home plate, he didn't actually touch home plate. The boy went back and touched home plate with the tip of his cleat.

What the boys learned from the coach is critical. Until you touch home plate, you can still get called "out." You can work as hard as you can and kick up all the dust in the world, but if you don't touch home plate, it means nothing.

Don't just wallow and slide around in your business getting dirty. Set up your home plates and then make progress toward them. You'll get pretty messy and beat up along the way, but none of that means anything if you don't actually reach your goals.

In business, you'll have not just one home plate, but a series of them. That you slid toward them means nothing. That you got dirty in the process may be praiseworthy but in the end, results far outweigh intentions. It's important that you worked hard. But what matters most is that you got to home plate, and you actually touched it.

What about you?

What are you doing today to slide toward your home plate? Share your goals and what you are doing to reach them, and don't forget to include your website or blog link so we can learn more.

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BLESSED ON TIME!!

Posted by Ms. Felecia on October 3, 2008 at 11:37pm

IT'S HARVEST TIME!! Planting seeds and reaping Blessing in the Marketplace. Blessings seen and unseen, Blessing good and more Blessings even better. Wisdom, Knowledge,and Success unlimited. Are you looking for a Blessing? Just believe and receive the Goodness of your Labor. Tell somebody you got your BLESSING ON TIME...IT's HARVEST TIME in the Marketplace.SPECIAL REQUEST: Their is a need across the universe that we all shall see. we must pray and not look thee other way, JUST PRAY!!BE BLESSED...STAY BLESSED... GOD BLESS!!

Marketing to 21-34 year olds

Posted by Karma on October 3, 2008 at 11:30pm

There’s voluminous research to show that marketing in bars, restaurants and clubs can be effective in reaching the elusive young adult audience. These 21-to-34s tend to go out for entertainment regularly, more than once a month on average; and while they tend to TiVo mass media at home, they present an attractive target in a social setting such as a pub or night spot. GPC

VOTING NO LONGER A CHOICE, BUT A MUST!!!!!

Posted by Arlene Perry on October 3, 2008 at 6:29pm

To my fellow business owners, mothers, fathers, children, friends:This year's Presidential Election is of utmost importance to all of us, whether we are the monetary challenged working class like the majority of us or the money endowed few who are watching their money disappear at a greater rate than they thought possible.We all have watched our economy deteriorate over the past 8 years due to a government more concern with the well-being of foreign countries than their own. I remember an old saying, "Take Care of your own Home Before Trying to Take Care of Others" America have been so busy spending billions everywhere else but here at home and look what we now have to show for it.*** We NOW have a 50 year high debt of 10 Trillion Dollars (http://zfacts.com/p/461.html)This site also pointed out additional missteps taken by the Bush's Administration which were:Bush did three things to skyrocket the debt from $5.7 trillion to $10 trillion:1. He lowered taxes on the rich (by far the biggest item).2. He invade Iraq instead of winning in Afghan-Pakistan (another $600 B).3. He did not regulate an out-of-control Wall Street.Now, because of this reckless behavior, we the American taxpayers has to bear the burden and bailout the greedy corporate heads who are living the high life with numerous homes, millions of dollars in retirement funds, while the majority of us are struggling to put food on the table for our families.America is supposed to be the most powerful and looked up to country in the world yet, our children can't get loans for a college education, millions of Americans do not have health care, our education system is sub-standard compared to many third world countries and our military force is stretched so thin protecting other countries, while leaving our borders susceptible to attacks and an influx of people into our country who seek to destroy the principles and foundation this country was built on.So, you might say what can we do as citizens of a country on the brink of failure.FIRST; WE MUST VOTE IN THIS UPCOMING ELECTION IN LARGE NUMBERS!!!SECOND; WE MUST BE MORE INVOLVED WITH THE POLITICAL PROCESS AND DEMAND OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS KEEP THEIR PROMISES TO US!!!THIRD; LET'S DEMAND THAT THE CITIZENS OF AMERICA INTEREST BE PLACED ON THE FRONT BURNER!!!Politicians will listen to a voting population much more than a population who throws their arms up in defeat and accept the status quo and decide that voting isn't for them.By voting in large numbers we will show the government that we are no longer willing to sit idly by, having our own vital needs ignored, while they choose to financially take care of others who are in a better financial position than we are and in the process bankrupt us!!!Remember voting is no longer a choice it is must and an obligation to yourself and the unborn!!!For those not register to vote go to: www.maps.google.com/vote and sign up today.....Please do it for the road to America's recoveryArlenewww.arlenesunlimitedservices.com

Prostate Health Awareness

Posted by Thelma F. Ware on October 3, 2008 at 5:48pm

Calling All Men - And Concerned WomenDID YOU KNOW?* The American Cancer Society estimates that during 2008 about 186,320 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. They estimate that 28,660 men in the United States will die of prostate cancer in 2008.* African American men are at particularly high risk of developing and dying from prostate cancer.* African American men have the highest prostate cancer mortality rate in the world.* African American men are much more likely to be diagnosed with more advanced stages of the disease than their white counterparts and less likely to survive prostate cancer.Because you are interested in helping to prevent or delay the onset of this terrible disease, learn about the benefits of Masculine Herbal Complex, described on my site www.francistw.gnld.net.

Friday, 10/3 Daily Devotional

Posted by Corinne's Fashion World on October 3, 2008 at 2:34pm

Friday, October 3"… You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly" (Hebrews 12:22, NIV).You have countless multitudes of angels waiting for you to give God’s Word a voice. Speaking the Word releases those ministering spirits to capture and perform your confession.Corinne MitchamMEN/WOMEN ONLINE FASHION

www.RoundBrushHair.com - Your Online Source for Dominican Brand Hair Care Products

Posted by Oh So Chic! Boutique on October 3, 2008 at 12:35pm

www.RoundBrushHair.com has teamed up with www.OhSoChicBoutique.com to celebrate The 31 Days of Chictober Event!RoundBrushHair.com is the #1 Source Online for Dominican hair care. Specializing in Dominican hair care, we offer the most popular Dominican hair products; feature Dominican salons/stylists to connect them with their customers; list Dominican salons across the country with maps and directions; and stay closely connected to our online community with an interactive blog. Whether you?re new or old to Dominican hair care, RoundBrushHair.com has something for everybody. Round Brush Hair Company BioShop RoundBrushHair.com today and find all your favorite Dominican brand hair products: Lady Flor Color Showers, Dominican Conditioner Products and a variety of products for damaged, natural, or relaxed hair!Take 10% off all orders at www.RoundBrushHair.com for the month of October - just use discount code: Chictober during check out!There are just three days remaining in our Jessie Steele Apron set give-away! Send an email to info@ohsochicboutique.com with "Jessie Steele" in the subject line to enter!31%-45% Off all merchandise - Oh So Chic Boutique Mega Sale! Shop Online today!

Come OPEN YOUR FREE STORE TODAY ! www.FuzzB.com

Posted by Brittany on October 3, 2008 at 1:49am

Come join US TODAY and get a FREE STORE TODAY ! Start selling for the Holidays

Add your videos, pictures,and sell your products right from your page! FUN WONDERFUL site designed for women by women! Your ALL INVITED !

Why Article Marketing

Posted by Karma on October 2, 2008 at 11:50pm

We could tell you a hundred reasons why you should write for APPRISE but the fact of the matter is, if you're not sharing your expertise here, you should be sharing somewhere.Most marketers now understand that an informative article distributed to the most influential spots on the web will get you a lot of attention and pull visitors to your site. Take a moment and read how article marketing can work for your company.

Jessie Steele Apron Set Give-away!

Posted by Oh So Chic! Boutique on October 2, 2008 at 10:16pm

Featured on Oprah, Desparate Housewives, and Vogue - Jessie Steele's vintage inspired hostess and kitchen aprons prove true the old adage that beauty and style are timeless. Influenced by the romantic visions of a bygone era, and designed in vibrant colors, flirty patterns and figure flattering shapes, these fine quality, retro-chic cooking aprons make the perfect fashion accessory in or out the kitchen - Jessie Steele, Company BioIn celebration of The 31 Days of Chictober - Che' Demis' Boutique is giving away a full Jessie Steele Ava Pink & Brown apron set!

To enter, send an email to : info@ohsochicboutique.com with "Jessie Steel" in the subject line!The winner will be selected at random and notified on October 7!Shop Che Demis Boutique: Che Demis Upscale BoutiqueDon't forget - 31% Off all merchandise during the month of October at www.OhSoChicBoutique.com

Indie Beauties For October 2008

Posted by Donna Maria Coles Johnson on October 2, 2008 at 9:00pm

Introducing Four Fabulous Indie Beauties!

I love my Indie Beauty Network members. I call them my Indie Beauties, and they are doing fantastic things. I'd like to introduce you to four of them.

Katie Nguyen of The Conservatorie
Funlayo Alabi of Shea Radiance
Princetta Jones of Princetta's Beauty Secrets
Ellen Lange of Ellen Lange Medi-Spa

Continue reading to find out how these inspirational women pursued their passions to launch businesses that enhance people's lives every day!

Katie Nguyen and her fiance, Thomas, have been members of IBN since June 2007. They purchased their business, The Conservatorie, from a prior owner. The Conservatorie, headquartered in Aguora Hills, California, formulates bulk mineral makeup and wholesales it to spas and other companies that sell it directly to consumers. She and Thomas said that they joined IBN in part because they love Indie Business Radio: "Even though the show is free," they said, "We joined IBN because we are, well, greedy! We thought to ourselves, if the free radio show is this informative, just imagine how great other materials and services are!" Enjoy Katie's Indie Candy feature here.

Funlayo Alabi is a wife and mother of two who hails from Nigeria. She and her husband own Shea Radiance, a supplier of finished products and bulk natural shea butter which they import directly from Africa. They have been IBN members since June 2006. Funlayo and her husband are working on their exit plan from traditional jobs to running Shea Radiance full-time. Their hard work and tenacity are paying off, as you can see from the beautifully packaged shea butter creams and other products at their website. Enjoy Funlayo's Indie Candy feature here. You can follow her Tweets at @shearadiance.

Princetta Jones owns Princetta's Beauty Secrets in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition, she is a musical performer who travels the world entertaining audiences with her spicy sounds. Check out her Myspace page and enjoy her Indie Candy feature here. Princetta joined IBN in March of this year. Her schedule keeps her so busy that she is not accepting online orders at this time, but if you' in Las Vegas, you can get her goodies at selected Whole Foods Markets there and in Philadelphia at Spa Bavu.

Ellen Lange is a wife, mother and the owner of Ellen Lange Medi-Spa in Highland Park, New Jersey. Ellen also a Retexturizing Peel Kit and a Clear Complexion Kit. Ellen's father is a renowned plastic surgeon, so it's no surprise that she has a wide ranging interest in facial and skin care that includes plastic surgery options. She blogs about her ideas at her recently launched blog. She enjoys helping women look and feel their best. Ellen has been a member of IBN since December 2006. You can follow her Tweets at @ellenlange.

What do you think?

Aren't they amazing?! I could make this a regular blog feature. Should I? Do you enjoy learning about how other women combine their Indie Beauty businesses with their passion for helping women and also managing their homes? Let me know what you think in the comments section below. I'd like to hear if this feature is something you enjoy.

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