Posted by Kimberly Ware on December 17, 2008 at 3:43am
A Passion for WritingMy love for writing stems back from when I was a little girl. Writing is my passion and a dream that's inbedded within me. I first started writing short stories when I was in fifth grade. At age seventeen, I started writing poetry and novels. And then at age 24, I started writing spiritual and self help books.When I married my first husband and had children, I published my first two books. My books were selling very well, even though I have made some costly mistakes with self-publishing my first two books. But I have learned from those mistakes and I believe my past experiences have made me become a better and more seasoned writer. In 2003, I went through a bitter sweet divorce. I found myself becoming a single parent with two kids to raise on my own. I had to put my dreams of writing books and novels aside and focused on raising my children.In 2006, I decided to walk out on faith and give writing a try again. I was given a vision to launch my magazine called Creative Mind Magazine. Creative Minds Magazine is what lead me to my soul mate, Travis Ware. Travis was screenplay writer and I have known him since fouth grade. Our love for writing is what brought us together. Our passion for arts and entertainment and a long lasting friendship is what made our relationship magical; a connection brewed between us.I still did not think about going back into writing books until a friend of mine, Tosh, inspired me to go back and pursue my writing career. Even my daughter and son Autumn and Austin asked me why I had stopped writing novels. I really did not have a reason. I guess I always put everyone's dreams ahead of mine.In 2007, I married Travis and I gave birth to our son Justin. I almost died giving birth to Justin and Justin almost died too. I suffered a ruptured uterus and my son suffered from lack of oxygen to the brain. I had to resign from my job in order to take care of my son while my husband continued to . Even though this was a very trying period for my family and I, we still made it.My near death experience made me realize how precious life is and how important it is to live your life to the fullest. I had an opporutnity to do some soul searching and when I did, spirit told me it was time. It was time for me to go back to pursuing my dreams of writing. And now I am finally making my dreams come true through books. This is my story as to what has inspired me to follow my passion in life.This is an excerpt from Kimberly S. Ware’s upcoming book Spiriutal Pathway: A Guide to Accomplishing Your Dreams. Kimberly S. Ware is also a sought after speaker and the author of Heal My Wings: A Healing Guide for Women, Heal My Wings: A Healing Journal & Workbook, The Nia Trilogy, and The Natalie Series. You contact Kimberly Ware at info@kimberlyware.com. Her website address is www.kimberlyware.com.
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Posted by Dominique on December 16, 2008 at 9:24pm
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Whenever I get off or on airplane – no matter how long I slept the night before or on the ride – the first thing I want to do is take a nice long nap, but why? Speeding across time zones disrupts your circadian rhythms, resulting in outright exhaustion and, paradoxically, trouble zoning out (or staying that way). First go-to: Caffeine is a popular and effective perk-you-up, but drinking it after 4 pm local time could actually hinder Zzzs. Give these remedies a try to send fatigue packing.1. Psychiatrist approachTake melatonin: You may feel sleepy when your body secretes this hormone; a melatonin supplement may help you override the urge to stay awake when you should be nodding off. (A recent study shows popping one for several nights may reduce daytime fatigue, too.)To find out more, just follow this link: http://www.blackdoctor.org/articles.aspx?counter=33673For more information on African-Americans and health issues and tips, follow this link: www.blackdoctor.org
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I so believe in what you are doing and I would like to help you create ongoing funding for your organization. The first thing you need to know is that My Power Mall is completely FRE*E to NPOs. With that in mind – while being brief, let me start at the beginning…Your first thought of course is, who is My Power Mall & Together We Can Change The World, Inc.? In order to answer that question I have to start with a story. In August 2001, our Founder, Ginny Dye, had a vision of utilizing the power of the Internet to change the world. In the years since then, that vision has resulted in Together We Can Change The World, Inc. – the parent company to Together We Can Change The World Day, Together We Can Change The World Publishing, and now our newest division – My Power Mall!Instead of forming a non-profit organization to vie for already limited funds, they decided to create a company that would provide funding and volunteers for great organizations already in existence. Their vision was to create a company that would allow your supporters to pour revenue into your organization without their giving any additional money. They decided to make this their gift to the world, investing over a half million dollars in money and time to make it a reality; then gifting it back to the world – helping both organizations and individuals all over the world.With those goals in mind, My Power Mall was born! They created a complete, On-line Shopping Mall designed to funnel profits from everyday purchases right back to organizations like yours – while also providing financial freedom for the people helping you with your mission.My Power Mall is a company...COMMITTED TO CHANGING THE WAY FUNDRAISING IS DONE!You may be familiar with fundraising malls. But My Power Mall is different…One of their primary goals is to be different from every other Mall out there. While there are some great Malls, My Power Mall's commitment is to excellence in every area. My Power Mall's goal is to raise $100 MILLION for organizations. They can only achieve that by doing everything a "little bit better."• My Power Mall has more stores than any other Mall – 1000+• Their goal is: If it can be bought, it can be bought on your Power Mall. They are committed to providing a vast variety of stores and products – with each merchant meeting a strict set of criteria to ensure shopping satisfaction.• There are hundreds of name brand stores, as well as hundreds of lesser known stores that pay higher commissions.• 4-75% of the purchase price on each product or service bought goes to the organization. The huge difference is that My Power Mall offers the most generous cash back program of its kind on the Internet to their organizations!• My Power Mall is also available to any of your staff or supporters who would like their own – allowing them to shop on the Mall and generate income for your organization and them at the same time! This is NOT an MLM or Affiliate company.• Exciting daily Shopping Alerts promote purchasing. It's not enough to build a great Mall. It's equally important to give you a reason to visit your Mall. That's where their exciting newsletters, customized store specials e-mails and notifications of stores with fr*ee shipping come in.• Once you have received your Mall and shared it with a few people, the My Power Mall system takes over – doing all the work to create money FOR you!• There is no selling, no qualifying for income, all marketing tools are Fre*e, and no one ever has to reveal their Credit Card Info for a FRE*E Business Starter Mall.My Power Mall’s mission is to change the way fundraising is done!Our goal is that no one will buy anything or use a service without benefiting a cause they believe in!We look forward to working with you to help you achieve your mission.Please go to: http://www.weshopforcash.comIf you need to contact me with questions, please send me an e-mail @ mkoonce@biblicalprayerbracelets.com
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Philippians 3:12 - 2112 I don't mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection! But I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Christ Jesus saved me for and wants me to be13 No, dear brothers and sisters, I am still not all I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead,14 I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us up to heaven.15 I hope all of you who are mature Christians will agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you16 But we must be sure to obey the truth we have learned already.17 Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example.18 For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose conductshows they are really enemies of the cross of Christ.19 Their future is eternal destruction. Their god is their appetite, they brag about shameful things, and all they think about is this life here on earth20 But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.21 He will take these weak mortal bodies of ours and change them into glorious bodies like his own, using the same mighty power that he will use to conquer everything, everywhereRead more…
There are many passages in the Bible that are dear to me. But this one stands out sooooo much and I want to share it with all of you. It is allowing us to humble ourselves knowing that we are not made perfect, but we are pressing on to do what God has called us to do.Philippians 3:1-111 Whatever happens, dear brothers and sisters, may the Lord give you joy. I never get tired of telling you this. I am doing this for your own good2 Watch out for those dogs, those wickem men and their evil deeds, those mutilators who say you must be circumcised to be saved.3 For we who worship God in the Spirit are the only ones who are truly circumcised. We put forth no confidence in human effort. Instead, we boast about what Christ jesus has done for us.4 Yet I could have confidence in myself if anyone could. If others have reason for confidence in their own efforts, I have even more!5 For I was circumcised when I was eight days old, having been born into a pure-blooded Jewish family that is a branch of the tribe of Benjamin. So I am a real Jew if there ever was one! What's more, I was a member of the Pharisees, who demand the strictest obedience to the Jewish law.6 And zealous? Yes, in fact, I harshly persecuted the church. And I obeyed the Jewish law so carefully that I was never accused of any fault.7 I once thought all these things were so very important, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done.8 Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the priceless gain of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I may have Christ9 and become one with him. I no longer count on my own goodness or my ability to obey God's law, but I trust Christ to save me. For God's way of making us right with himself depends on faith.10 As a result, I can really know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I can learn what it means to suffer with him, sharing in his death,11 so that, somehow, I can experience the resurrection from the dead!Read more…
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. LOOKING FORWARD TO NETWORKING EVEN MORE IN 2009!!!!!!LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU GOT STARTED!!!!Rickey Johnson, Owner of Juniques Marketing, lays out a simple yet powerful 3 principle approach to becoming financially and personally healthy. These principles do not require any special skills. Can be accomplished by anyone who follows these principles.
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I know...I know! You don't need to use sex toys! You were born with the greatest sex toy ever! I've heard it all before. Most men just aren't comfortable discussing, let alone using a sex toys. But what you guys don't understand is this... Sex toys can help improve the quality of your sex life. From pumps to cock rings. A sex toy is more than just a huge, veiny dildo or some multi-speed pocket rocket. There's a whole world of toys out there designed specifically for men or for your pleasure. Let's discuss a few!Erection RingsFor centuries rings have been used to enhance erections and delay ejaculation, prolonging intercourse. Also known as "cock rings," they come in all sizes and materials.An erection ring works by slowing down the flow of blood out of the penis. The resuld is that erections often last longer and feel harder.Rings are worn either at the base of the shaft, or around the penis and testicles. They should be put on after an erection is achieved to allow blood to flow into the penis. This is also done to make sure that the ring isn't pulled too tight.When choosing an erection ring, it is very important to look for one that is easily adjustable or easily removable. Rings that have snap or Velcro closures are very easy to get off in case you start to feel pain or discomfort. They also often allow you to decide to wear it just around the shaft or around the balls as well.Latex and silicone rings are easier to clean and often have the most subtle look.Erection Ring SafetyOnce an erection ring is on, it should only be used for 30 minutes. Longer usage may cause permanent damage to the penis. Wait a full houl after taking off the ring to use it again. Sometimes, a ring may cause reverse ejaculation. When this happens, the ejaculate travels backwards into the bladder. While this can cause temporary pain, ther is no permanant damage. If you are concerned about reverse ejaculate, consult a physician.Cock & Ball Cages
ICages are more often used by fetishists and come in may varieties. Some are erection rings with an additional strap that separates the testicles. Others have an erection ring connects to another smaller ring that fits just below the head of the penis.Sensation Rings
Some rings are designed to add stmulation for your partner during intercourse. Sensation rings are often simple textured rings worn at the base of the penis. some sensation rings vibrate. The vibrator is usually at the top of the ring designed to hit a woman's clitoris. But, the ring can be turned upside down so that vibes are concentrated at your testicles.LubesThe penis is not nearly as sensitive to ingredients in lubricants as the vagina or anus can be. Theerefore, when it comes to masturbation, men are not limited by what their partners need. Warming lubes can heat things up! Massage lotions and body butters provide a smooth feel and protect against chafin. Silicone -based lubricants are thin as water and last the longest while making skin feel like silk. Each man prefers something different so try a few different options and see what works best for you.Prolonging Creams and SpraysProlonging creams, gels, and sprays usually contain some sort of numbing agent like Benzocaine, Phenoxyethanol, or Elthyl Paba. They owrk by slightly de-sensitizing the penis so it is easier to control ejaculation. It is best to use these products along with condoms so that the ingredients doesn't harm your partner.PumpsMany pumps have misleading advertisements claiming to increase the size of a man's penis. While pumps may draw more blood into the penis and give it the appearance of being a little wider, they absolutely do not have a permanent enlarging effect. Nothing short of surgery can achieve that.Pumps are primarily used to launch an erection or as a masturbation aide. They work on a bacuum principle. The penis is placed in the pump. The mouth of the cylinder should create an air tight seal around the shaft. The pump pulls the air out of the cylinder creating a slight sucking sensation many find very pleasurable.The actual pump part of the penis pumps come in three main styles. Pistol grips are shaped more like a gun with a trigger. Plunger pumps work like a bicycle pump. The final style is just like the kind of hand pump you see on sleeves doctors use to take your blood pressure.Different pumps may have added features to enhance the experience. Many have inner sleeves to create a snug sensation lightly squeezing the penis. Men who use pumps as masterbation aides often find this to be a great bonus. Some pumps vibrate and have an added part inside the cylinder that cradles the penis head. These send pleasant vibes through the head and shaft.Masturbation SleevesThey come in all shapes, sizes, colors, materials, and even scents. Masturbation sleeves help to break the monotony of your normal masturbation routine. Some even have vibrators in them.When choosing a vibrating sleeve, make sure to look for one where the vibrator is not at the back end where it may hit the penis during use and be very uncomfortable.Aides For Oral SexThere are many products created to make oral sex an even more mind-blowing experience! If your partner doesn't like t he taste of flavored lubes or an oral sex lotion; for a cooling, tingling sensation, Menthol gels will drive you wild! Flavored numbing gels and mints not only cover the taste, but also helps to control your partner's gag reflex.
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Posted by Deidre Logan on December 15, 2008 at 11:48pm
What To Do, What To Do?This question won't be going anywhere any time soon. As long as there are people with rushing hormones, this is going to be an issue. Many will blame the animal in us (particularly men - sorry fellas- smile); others will blame our histories; still others will create their own philosophies.However, there are some things I have noticed that I don't see anyone else discussing. For example, anatomically speaking, all the reasons that sex is good for marriage make it bad before marriage. Research has shown that during the sexual process, hormones are released into our brains that are designed specifically to facilitate emotional bonding. Yes, emotional bonding does have a significant chemical component. If, in fact, this is true - it would go a long way toward explaining why it is ofen so much more difficult to break up with someone we've been sexual with. Even if we believe we didn't particularly enjoy the experience, the associated hormones tend to leave a lasting psychological imprint, if you will, that tends toward bonding with the object of the sexual connection. Unfortunately, this can happen in positive as well as negative ways.Another significant consideration is the fact that the human brain functions much differently under the influence of infatuation/sexual arousal than it does otherwise. Science has shown that areas of the brain mostly responsible for logic and rational judgment are largely short-changed of blood flow under the influence of infatuation/sexual arousal. I heard a saying once - when you're on your back, you lose your mind. There is scientific basis for the truth of this saying. Essentially, that means that you are literally incapable of comprehensive rational thought during sexual arousal. The creative and emotional brain centers, however, are sent into overdrive. On average, it takes about 90 days for this phenomenon to subside to the point of returning brain function and blood flow to normal levels.While sex before marriage may give you insight into your partner's sexual performance habits and/or preferences, it will also tend to set you up to emotionally make connections that are virtually guaranteed to fail. The more sex you have; the more connected you become to your partner and/or the act of sex itself; the less rational and more emotional you become - anatomically. Most people have little knowledge or understanding of their own biochemistry with regard to this issue. Unfortunately, ignorance does nothing to change the dynamics and you will live with the consequences whether you're aware of them or not.That's a major reason why so many new relationships typically don't make it past 90 days; why people look decidedly different to you after the orgasms are over than they did before; why so many people believe they "can't help" who they "love", etc. My advice to adults is to use your dating experiences as information gathering missions. Don't get too emotionally attached before 90 days have passed and make sure that you can comfortably walk away at any time. I have more suggestions, but that's another blog. :-)One of the easiest and best ways to avoid painful and unfulfilling emotional attachments is to avoid sex until after marriage. By then, you should have a good and objective view of the kind of mate your partner would make and you can make a much more rational decision about whether or not to continue to marriage. If you don't, chances increase exponentially that you will stay in a bad relationship far longer than you need to and you'll tolerate conditions that sap your soul for no other reason than the sexual connection.Speaking the truth in love,Deidre
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Posted by Deidre Logan on December 15, 2008 at 11:47pm
Lessons For WomenWomen have wondered forever what it is about porn that mesmerizes so many men. Some of us have tried to participate with our partners only to find ourselves feeling like Hell afterwards. Others of us have found ways to make it part of our sexual lexicon with mixed results.Let's face it. Outside of the industry, it is difficult at best for a couple to comfortably fit porn into their relationship. Men, on the other hand, generally have no problem keeping as part of their lives for their entire lives - whether they hide it or not. It is a very popular source of entertainment, sexual gratification, and oftentimes - a coping mechanism.The reasons men like it are as varied as the men who like it. However, there is one thing I discovered in my own research that is a recurring theme. Men thoroughly enjoy the attitudes of the women involved. The women are generally average looking. Most times, they are not extraordinarily beautiful the way many of us imagine. However, they do appear to thoroughly enjoy sex for the sake of sex. They act like they enjoy everything about the sexual experience.This is a valuable insight that women would do well to find a way to incorporate into their real life encounters. Men don't need you to be a sexual pretzel. They don't need tricks out of the ordinary to be satisfied. What they do need is to feel desired - sexually and totally. Men crave approval and acceptance at least as much as women do. They have different ways of showing it, but it's true.Bottom line - men want us to want them as much as they want us. They want us to surrender ourselves to the ecstasy they create for us. They don't want us to be controlled and conservative. They want us uninhibited and free (without a salary or a script)!!!!Here's what I suggest - enthusiasm! Show it. Don't hide it. Don't pretend. Be creative and inventive without violating your sensibilities. You'll probably surprise yourself with the things you come up with. Experiment, play, enjoy. But here's one thing you should never do - never do anything that you both can't agree on. Force and coercion should have no place in intimate exchanges. Other than that, be open (no pun intended - smile) and leave no doubt in your man's mind that you are excited about sharing yourself with him. You won't regret it.Speaking the truth in love,Deidre
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Posted by Deidre Logan on December 15, 2008 at 11:45pm
Amnesia is Impossible. Now What?Hurt feelings happen. Pain is a fact of life. Get used to it. It's not going anywhere. Create a strategy for dealing with it right now and spare yourself years and years of needless pain.The good news is hurt feelings are not fatal. You don't have to die from your pain. Pain doesn't have to be a lifestyle. Contentment and happiness can be made in spite of it. The real question is, are you willing to do what it takes to have contentment and happiness anyway?Maintaining a lasting relationship is impossible if you expect that your partner would not disappoint you if they truly loved you. Proximity alone makes this absolutely impossible. The mistake here is the "my feelings are hurt = my partner doesn't love me" assumption. News flash: the world doesn't revolve around your feelings. That's good news. It puts the control back where it should have been all along - in your hands.You can be right or you can be in relationship. When you're really fortunate, you can be both. But there are times when you will have to choose. Here's something to keep in mind: forcing "right" makes you an enemy to your partner. How excited would you really be to be sleeping with your enemy? Don't set yourself up for the failure.Listen, I understand that some things can, and should, not be negotiated. I'm not talking about those things. I'm talking about times when your pride becomes more important than fostering the kind of trust that creates the safety that makes true intimacy possible in any relationship. There will be more than enough situations in your partnership that will tend to divide you. If there's room to forgive, take it at every available opportunity. I promise you that you will soon be the one who needs the favor in return.You will not get amnesia. If that's what it takes for you, then you've got much bigger relationship issues. Forgiveness isn't about forgetting. It's about making a conscious decision not to continue to hold an offense against someone. It is to know what the wrong was and to give up your "right" to revenge and retribution. To forgive, is to be willing to value your relationship above your feelings.It's a tall order. Accept that your partner is not purposely trying to hurt you. Take responsibility for your own feelings and stop unfairly burdening the one you love. You will find that your relationship will improve right away.Speaking the truth in love,Deidre
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Posted by Deidre Logan on December 15, 2008 at 11:43pm
Like most people, I have often heard the all-too-common refrains, "you can't help who you love", "it just happened", or "one thing led to another". Most often, I hear this from women who are attempting to justify their ill-advised involvement in some situation that has come back to bite them in the behind.Ladies, I'm about to set you free!! None of these assessments is accurate. The truth is - you absolutely, unequivocally "help" who you love; it did not just happen; and one thing did not lead to another. You either made it happen or you allowed it to happen. Now, you're free because either way, the situation is in your control. For purposes of this entry, however, I will focus on the 'who you love' issue as it concerns unhealthy romantic love.Contrary to popular opinion, love is not accidental, incidental, or happenstance. It isn't random, arbitrary, or evolutionary. It happens by the sheer force of two independent wills focused in the same direction. It happens because the two people involved wanted it to happen, and have usually expended considerable effort to make sure that it did happen. Love is not a hole in the sidewalk waiting for you to blindly fall into it. Love is the by product of mental and physical time and effort deliberately put forth to create and continue feelings of infatuation and romance.We've all seen the situations where people have gotten involved in emotional and/or physical intimacies with someone they were "just friends" with. The usual protests go something like "I don't know how it happened", "I never intended for it to happen", or "I couldn't help myself". The facts are that these relationships never just happen. They occur after days, weeks, and months of finding big and small ways to perpetuate the ectasy of illicit attraction.That fact alone begs the question, is it really love you've created? You might think it is. Your partner may even agree. The truth is you've created a fantasy that can only survive in the bubble of the manipulated realities you've invented. That's why the magic dies under the stresses and strains of real life. No longer able to shield your "love" from the side effects and consequences of real life, you usually soon find that your "love" fades.In short, true love is a series of choices that you get emotional about. It is not merely an emotion or a feeling that you just helplessly fall into like a hole in the sidewalk. True love is deliberate. It lasts, not because of how you feel about eachother - but because of your dedication to your commitment to eachother.Speaking the truth in love,Deidre
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Portraits play a diversity of roles. Many people today want to purchase portraits or have a custom portrait painted of them, a relative or a family member. Some people even have their beloved pets painted. Portraits far outlast photographs and live on for centuries. Portraits capture cherished moments in time such as weddings or special events. Painted portraits have been done of deceased love ones by a family member who want to possess a valued lasting memory of that individual. Owning a painted portrait is something you can be proud of.Displaying a painted portrait of you is a wonderful conversation piece. I painted a portrait of a young man who chose to hang it over his fireplace in the living room. On a particular occasion he was awaiting the arrival of out of town house guests who got lost. When the guests arrived at the house, not knowing if it was the right house they were able to see his portrait through the living room window and immediately knew that they had arrived at the right house. On another occasion I painted a portrait of a one year own child that was commissioned by the mother. By the time the child reached an age where his friends could visit, the boy would always take them to his portrait and explain that it was of himself when he was one years old. Upon the birth of her second child, a boy also, I was commissioned to paint him as well, the mother not wanting any jealousy to ensue. Later the mother told me that the second son when he first began to speak would walk up to his portrait, point and say his name.As a portrait artist, I consider each of painting an opportunity to create a work of art that exhibits both beauty and timelessness, a cherished heirloom that will provide pleasure for many generations. I am grateful to have been blessed with a special talent and I am proud to know I can use it to bring joy into the lives of others. Conveying the essence of my client, and respecting the trust that is placed in me are paramount to the success of every portrait.My challenge, as an artist, is to live up to a standard of excellence. I have carefully studied the old masters as well as numerous accomplished contemporary portrait artists. My clients feel as a result of experiencing the process of having their portraits painted, an enhanced ability to look at and appreciate art. They have a new awareness of the components ever present in all great portraits: unity of composition, a sense of grace, the subtle spark of life in the eyes, the softness of light cascading across forms and textures, a sense of depth and space created by a variety of edges and a convincing representation of the face and anatomy.When possible, I encourage my clients to pose from life as often as their schedules permit. This allows me to get to know them better. Also, when painting from direct observation I am able to incorporate the subtle nuances of form and color, something that photography alone cannot capture. Usually, and due to technology advances photo references are used if sitting time is not feasible. I have several clients who submit photos that are used entirely for the portrait process.Every successful woman should consider having her portrait painted. The portrait in itself is a symbol of accomplishment. Historically, portraits have always been painted of kings, queens, doctors, judges and well known political figures. Portraits can be painted to capture the profession or lifestyle of an individual. They can be formal or casual and capture various settings. Today, the portrait is a highly sought after possession by people from all walks of life and professions.For additional information about the process and to discuss having your portrait painted, please contact me.
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Tis the season to be careful!Everyone will be doing some serious shopping no matter what is reported about the economy. Nothing stops us from spending money during the holiday season. Where there is a will, there is a way and we will find a way.
So while you are out there finding all those bargains to make your loved ones happy, what about someone stealing your identity and taking all of your hard money, or using your identity to make their own purchases. Identity Theft, what is it?This can happen, don’t think for one moment that just because you use a debit card and have direct deposit, that is cannot happen to you.This is the crime of obtaining the personal or financial information of another person for the purpose of assuming assuming that identity to steal it and use it to make purchases or establish credit without the victims’ knowledge.Here a few examples:Southern District of Florida. A woman was indicted and pleaded guilty to federal charges involving her obtaining a fraudulent driver’s license in the name of the victim, using the license to withdraw more than $13,000 from the victim’s bank account, and obtaining five department store credit cards in the victim’s name and charging approximately $4,000 on those cards. Read moreOmitunde, Publisher of African American Family ConnectionAn online magazine about African American Family values and community.Visit AAFC for the latest issue each month and a copy of "The Ripple Effect".http://www.africanamericanfamilyconnection.comRead more…
It is widely known that the American Public School system has many problems that affect the quality of education resulting in low outcomes of our students ranking at the bottom of the list academically when compared to students in other industrialized countries. As a parent, I have a measured confidence in our public school system and frequently feel that there is no attainable solution to correct it. If you are low to middle income, you may not be able to afford a private school education or be available to educate your children at home. It does not hurt to bolster whatever work they are doing school with extra study assignments.
President Barack Obama’s mother woke him up at 4:30 a.m. to study before she went to work because that is the level of education she wanted for him, we have no excuse for not studying with our children so they get the most out the education that is available to them. Our children will model the behavior we demonstrate about education, if we do not value it, they will not see the importance of it either.The alternatives to public school education are home-schooling or a private school. If you are feeling stifled with dissatisfaction about the conditions in your public schools funded by the taxes you pay, you must do take a stand. The anxiety that borders on helplessness can empower you to create a new interests in the education of your entire family, including yourself. Most working families are hard pressed to spend time at their local school beyond Parent/Teacher conferences and seasonal programs or sports events. Read moreOmitunde, Publisher of African American Family ConnectionAn online magazine about African American Family values and community.Visit AAFC for the latest issue each month and a copy of "The Ripple Effect".http://www.africanamericanfamilyconnection.comRead more…
Posted by Rhonda Jai on December 15, 2008 at 5:15pm
For five years now, women have been one of the largest demographic of people starting up businesses. Yet, they are also going under about as fast as they are starting up. "What are women doing wrong in business?" This is the question I'm most frequently asked when giving an interview about my book, "Discovering Your Inner Samurai: An Entrepreneurial Woman's Journey to Business Success." ....Click Here To Read The Complete ArticleRead more…
