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Not too late to order for the holidays! Great Gifts for Baby :-)

Posted by Lauren Dillard-Shoffner on December 15, 2008 at 3:28pm
Gift the Bambino has a wide variety of gifts for baby that can be made FAST and are shipping quickly. If you are looking for that perfect holiday gift for the baby on your shopping list. Gift the Bambino is the perfect option! I offer a great selection of baby gifts with prices ranging from under $10 to over $100. All GTB customers are satisfied customers and I am happy to share with you some of our top selling items. This holiday season, give a gift that is both beautiful & useful and follow the parades of people who are ordering from Gift the Bambino!The Animal Parade by GTB - Exclusive - Includes diapers, burp cloth, washcloths, receiving blanket, animals - $47 with FREE SHIPPINGPhotobucketThe BambinoPop Bouquet by GTB - Exclusive - Includes 5 washcloth lollipops, utensils, receiving blanket - $25with FREE SHIPPINGIn Boys:PhotobucketIn Girls:PhotobucketAnd Neutral:PhotobucketThe Chocolate Caramel Dream Cake by GTB - Exclusive - Includes diapers, washcloths, blankets, Burt's Bee's Baby Products, outlet covers and more (Only on Etsy) $75 with FREE SHIPPINGPhotobucketPlease visit www.giftthebambino.com to see more options! Also, we take custom orders and will work to fit your budget! Cakes start at just $25!
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Pamper Your Hands

Posted by Tamyka Washington on December 15, 2008 at 2:49pm
DO YOU WANT TO HEAL YOUR DRY HANDS?Try the Satin Hands Pampering Set by Mary Kay Cosmetics!The Satin Hands Satin Smoothie Hand Scrub cleanses and exfoliates.It’s an everyday treatment for hands to leave them feeling smooth andsoft instantly. You’ll love the fresh peach scent. It’s part of the SatinHands Pampering Set for irresistibly smooth, super-soft hands in threeeasy steps.The Satin Hands Pampering Set includes Extra Emollient Night Cream(great for eczema), Satin Smoothie Hand Scrub with a convenient pumpdispenser and Satin Hands Hand Cream to condition and moisturize forhours. All three come in a pretty peach colored bag.

Shop my personal website now!Tamyka Washington
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Are you screwing up social media opportunities?

Posted by Richelle Shaw on December 15, 2008 at 1:38am
How are you screwing up social media opportunities???Here are 2 emails that were sent to me when someone wanted to use social media to get sales. Here's the problem, we don't have a relationship yet. Arghhhh, I want to know lots of you, but I never get the chance because instead of reaching out and making long lasting friendships, you see this opportunity to be selfish and not think about how you can help me.Before I bash, let me say that they did some things right. Here’s what they did right … the top one has an offer and a deadline – love that!But, I have no idea who www.daughternature.com is. Never bought from her before, don’t know why her name is daughternature… I want to buy but… I don’t trust her.***************************************************************************************************************Headline: Holiday Wholesale ShoppingDaughterNature.com - Your Wholesale Gift Store has sent you a message on Business Synergy NetworkHi Y'all!We all know times are tough and as wholesalers we already save you over 50% off 365 days a year.Until December 15th, we offer an additional 15% off on your purchases and we guarantee Christmas delivery if purchases are made no later than December 17th!At Check out, use 15% off coupon code: BSNValid Until December 15, 2008From our family to yours, we wish you a blessed and profitable 2009!*****************************************************************************************************************************The ad was direct to the point and if I knew that I would actually get my merchandise on time, I might go and browse. BUT once again, we do not have a relationship yet. She probably made some sales but no where what should could have if she would have made sure that I felt comfortable with her first.The Second Email....Here is what I like about this one – she genuinely asks about me in the headline. SO I thought... The headline made me open the email but… The headline is not connected to the message. Now, she pissed me off. I am like – what??? a sales message? When you use this headline why not ask them to answer a survey, find out if they have any one who needs a cell phone and then the sales pitch. Don’t trick someone into opening the email.******************************************************************************************************************************Headline: Could Use Your HelpBT Beverly has sent you a message on iseecolorHi there, I hope you are having a fun filled day. I also hope that if you know of anyone who would like to get a f ree wireless cell phone, or a big discount on the most popular ones, have them go to my online store at http://tig.mywirelessrep.com .I appreciate you taking the time to read my email, and I wish you all the best life has to offer you.SO I may be cursed for outing people using actually emails, but sometimes you can only get it if I actually show you.Now, are you signed up for the free Webinars on Tuesday?Why Black Businesses Are Struggling?Discover the Top 5 Reasons Why Blacks Don't Support Your Black Owned Business http://sistapreneurs.ning.com/forum/topics/why-black-businesses-areAre Your Holiday Sales Slow?Discover how to boost your business sales during the holidays!http://sistapreneurs.ning.com/forum/topics/are-your-holiday-sales-slowThey are FREE and it is an opportunity for us to SHOW you rather than TELL you. See you then!
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Free Webinars tomorrow: Why are black businesses struggling?

Posted by LaShanda Henry on December 14, 2008 at 4:30pm
Free Small Business Webinars This Tuesday, we are hosting TWO FREE Webinars hosted by Richelle Shaw, Small Business Expert and LaShanda Henry, Web Business Expert Why Black Businesses Are Struggling? Discover the Top 5 Reasons Why Blacks Don't Support Your Black Owned Business http://sistapreneurs.ning.com/forum/topics/why-black-businesses-are Are Your Holiday Sales Slow? Discover how to boost your business sales during the holidays! http://sistapreneurs.ning.com/forum/topics/are-your-holiday-sales-slow Signup a.s.a.p. Space is Limited.
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Let it go for effective personal development

Posted by Robin Tramble on December 14, 2008 at 4:33am
"Sometimes you've got to let everything go - purge yourself. If you areunhappy with anything - whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it.Because you'll find that when you're free, your true creativity, your trueself comes out."Tina TurnerEntertainerIn my coaching and mentoring sessions I use an assessment thatdeals with taking inventory of what you are tolerating. Whatever wetolerate we cannot change and if you look over your life you'll seethat there are certain things that have been there for 10, 15, maybe20 years and you look back and wonder why you allowed it to hangon for so long.Well, if you don't assess your life and really know what it isyou want and better than that what you don't want, you willlive a life of mediocrity.I challenge you today to take inventory of 3 things thatyou have been tolerating.Next note 1 - 2 actions you can take to minimize and eventuallystop tolerating the actions of that particular individual or other areayou are tolerating.Set your spirit free for creativity, to realize a new empowered you!If you'd like more information on the tolerationassessment that I spoke of, contact me.To your empowerment,RobinGet your free eBook 15 powerful tips towards boostingyour self esteem and confidenceBoost your self esteem and confidence and realizea new EMPOWERED You!http://tinyurl.com/6b4v2p
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How Obama won The Presidential Election…

Posted by Joyce Oladipo on December 14, 2008 at 1:30am
How Obama won The Presidential Election…Most of the newspaper in America has Obama advertising in it.And the ad’s always tells you everything you need to know about why he should win the election.He didn’t win because he’s the candidate of “change” or because he’s offering 95% of Americans a tax cut or because he’s an incredibly charismatic politician who’s mastered the art of soaring.The only reason he won is because HE IS A GOOD MARKETER.Well let me explain (Here is a truly fascinating MARKETING case study that you shouldn’t neglect studying, even if you don’t like politics).~~~~~~~~~~MARKETING CASE STUDY~~~~~~~~~~~~Obama’s team has created the most powerful marketing machine ever heard of.His message is everywhere and his PRIMARY objective is - LEAD GENERATION.When you click on any of Obama’s ad like the one that was on www.washingtonpost.com, you will be lead to a landing page where you are “squeezed” for your contact info before you can get any of the free “goodies.”Why?Well it’s because he want’s to build a list of supporters.Here is another excerpt from www.Salon.com about Obama’s marketing machine. Love this.~~~~~~~~~~Articles from Salon.com~~~~~~~~~~~Barack Obama’s super marketing machineHe knows your neighbourhood, your favourite products and even when you open your e-mail. How Obama is betting on vast, corporate-style voter outreach to win the White House.By Mike MaddenJuly 16, 2008 | WASHINGTON — About every week or so, you get an e-mail from Barack Obama campaign manager David Plouffe, or top deputy Steve Hildebrand, or maybe Obama himself. They’re breezy and informal, addressing you by first name at the outset (before they ask you to donate money at the end). But that’s just the beginning.You know, of course, that Obama has your e-mail address. You may not have realized that he probably also has your phone number and knows where you’re registered to vote — including whether that’s a house or an apartment building, and whether you rent or own. He’s got a decent estimate of your household income and whether you opened a credit card recently. He knows how many kids you’re likely to have and what you do for a living. He knows what magazines and catalogues you get and whether you’re more apt to get your news from cable TV, the local newspaper or online. And he knows what time of day you tend to get around to plowing through your in box and responding to messages.The 5 million people on Obama’s e-mail list are just the start of what political strategists say is one of the most sophisticated voter databases ever built. Using a combination of the information that supporters are volunteering, data the campaign is digging up on its own and powerful market research tools first developed for corporations, Obama’s staff has combined new online organizing with old-school methods of voter outreach to assemble a central database for hitting people with messages tailored as closely as possible to what they’re likely to want to hear. It’s an ambitious melding of corporate marketing and grassroots organizing that the Obama campaign sees as a key to winning this fall.~~~~~~~~~~~~END OF Article~~~~~~~I believe that by now Obama would have grown his list past 5 million because this articles was written in July this year.Because he had a list, he can email his supporters to vote with a click of a button. He can push more people, more quickly, easily and efficiently, to take action on his behalf, than any other politician, company or individual.So why did Obama won, it’s because HE was A GOOD MARKETER.So let learn from Obama, if you want to know what to create a cash surge in your business. You need to have your database in order. Compile ALL the information on your past and present clients, your prospects, PR contacts, strategic alliances, and entire sphere of influence and hub them in a common HUB, then use the information you’ve gathered to market your services.I use ACT to manage my database and it works fantastically.Excel is also another system but it has limited capabilities to maintain a database, It a basic tool for organizing basic info about your contacts.But it’s far better to start with that to stuff names and addresses into your desk drawer.Being a successful marketer requires identifying and leveraging your marketing assets.There is no better way of leveraging than leveraging your client database. These are a list of people who know, like and trust you…and could buy from you.So, if you want to win the game of marketing - if you want to dominate your local marketplace and quickly become the “obvious expert” in your area, you MUST start with building and utilizing an actionable database.Pay close attention to this quote from the article…“About every week or so, you get an e-mail from Barack Obama campaign manager David Plouffe, or top deputy Steve Hildebrand, or maybe Obama himself. They’re breezy and informal, addressing you by first name at the outset (before they ask you to donate money at the end).”This reveals three of the secrets to RELATIONSHIP building that are so crucial to effective marketing (and something the vast majority of business owners do incorrectly. Frequency is key.Big hugs to you...
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Groovy News - My Favorite Sista Curator Thelma Golden is featured in The Nation

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on December 14, 2008 at 1:03am

Groovy News! I just learned that the December 29th issue of The Nation features an article about one of my all-time favorite curators, Thelma Golden. It is entitled "Back Talk: Thelma Golden." Christine Smallwood wrote the article and gave Golden an opportunity to share her views as the director of the Studio Museum in Harlem (http://www.studiomuseum.org/). She also comments on gentrification, MFA burnouts and how artworks speak to us. Click here to read a short blurb about the article: www.thenation.com/doc/20081229/smallwood. Be sure to check out the photograph of Adrian Bellesguard's artwork illustrating Golden.Golden is one of my personal favorites because her curatorial career at the Studio and Whitney Museums, and the artists that she selected to participate in exhibitions, expanded my awareness and appreciation of contemporary African American art and artists of African descent. Thank goodness for her efforts in promoting art that pushes the envelope of race and gender. Because of Golden, I developed a passion for the work of African American artist Kara Walker and Black British artist Chris Ofili, two artists that I feature in my debut novel, Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One (www.lovestroubadours.com). Her commitment to build an institution that celebrates and exhibits groundbreaking artists of African descent affirms my commitment to show this powerful body of work in my fiction. I used Golden's early career to shape the art curator/consultant career of my main character Karma Francois in Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One. Click here to learn about Karma: www.lovestroubadours.com/id6.html.Peace and Creativity,Ananda
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January Schedule for Wonderful Women and the Internet Plus - Guest wanted from February to April

Posted by hudsonliberty on December 13, 2008 at 5:50pm
January NewsletterWonderful Women and the Internet Plus is looking for guests for February, March, and April 2009. You don't have to be a woman to be a guest. The show air live Mondays at 7pm EST.If you would like to be a Guest Please send me message here or a email at radio@hudsonliberty.com I just need a picture and information about yourself.ClarenceCrown Prince of Web 2.0Amazing 4 Week Mentoring Course973-943-4073
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Grab your share of 2.6 Billion for Christmas. Guaranteed!!!!

Posted by ladyruth on December 13, 2008 at 4:10pm
Play the world’s richest lottery! €2.6 Billion up for grabsThe Christmas El Gordo draw only happens once a year and is drawn on 22nd December. And that's right, this year €2.6 billion has to be won, including:195 jackpots of €3,000.000 each195 second prizes of €1.000.000 each345,930 sixth prizes of €1,000 each26,001,300 (26 ) individual prizesEach 'decimo' ticket can win up to 90 timesAnd, this is the best part, e-y's system GS that every El Gordo syndicate will at least one prize!Unlike most lotteries, El Gordo tickets are issued with predeter-mined numbers. This means that tickets are limited, so once they are sold, no more will be made available.We will be launching y El Gordo syndicates to the public on Thursday 4th December and we expect demand to be high.However, as an e-lottery member, we are giving you an exclusive opportunity to join an El Gordo syndicate before the public release. But spaces are limited, so get in quick!CLICK HERE
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Lessons in Lusciousness: Tis The Season

Posted by Shoshi on December 13, 2008 at 3:15pm
Tis the season to be...? What would you fill in the blank with? During the holidays is when single people tend to feel lonely. I have a challenge for you. Instead of feeling lonely and isolating yourself in your home..go to as many holidays parties and events as possible.There is so much to do during this time of year, there is something for everyone. If you are a business woman go to holiday networking events, go a singles holiday party or if you just want to be out and about, find something hot going on in the community.Grab another single gal pal and go be adventurous! If you do not have anyone to go to an event with fly solo. Does the thought of going to an event alone give you the hives? What a lame excuse to stay home. Going to an event alone does not make you a loser. Sometimes I prefer to go to places alone, because I end up meeting more people. If you enter the room with a strong presence everyone will want to know who you are. You are somebody that everyone should know, so put your head up high as you saunter into a room. Try it, oh how it really does work.You can also have your own gathering. Get some other singles together for Chanukah, Christmas, New Year's, you name it. It is a great time for celebrations just because. Being single this time of year rocks. While your married friends are chained to tables with in-laws they do now want to be around, you get to pick who you are spending time with. Value that and roll with it.This holiday season rock your singular status. Have fun and go on adventures that you get to boast and brag about. Just do it.PS- Write me and tell me about all the fun you are having.Stay luscious!~Shoshi
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VOTE for us PLEASE

Posted by Marsha Gordon on December 13, 2008 at 2:42pm
We found out yesterday, that our business - Clifton Billiards - has an opportunity to win the Business.com "What works for Business" contest if we can get the greatest number of votes by Friday, Dec.19 at 5 p.m.Link: http://offers.business.com/content/whatworks/?WWContest=107Click on: Operations categoryVote for: Clifton BilliardsDeadline... Read More: Friday, December 19th at 5pmThe Skinny:We submitted a brief description of a business challenge we faced and how we solved it in the Operations category of the contest. Our entry was reviewed by the Business.com’s panel editors and we were selected as finalists. We have a chance to win between $2,000 and $10,000 for the business (which will probably go toward additional renovations).We are certainly the underdog in our category, and we need every vote that we can get... so please VOTE and PASS this message on to EVERYONE on your e-mail list, social-networking list, church list.... every list that you've got!Thanks,Marsha Gordon, OwnerClifton Billiards1158 Main AveClifton, NJ 07011www.cliftonbilliards.com
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Special Weekend Only Holiday Offer

Posted by L Dawson (Nita) on December 13, 2008 at 12:12am
This Weekend Only…Purchase $50 or more from the Soul Purpose Online Holiday Gifts Catalog and receive the Soul Purpose hand made silk Inspirational Journal…made of natural paper, comes with matching pen ready in a beautiful organza bag, compliments of “me”Soul Purpose Inspiring JournalTo receive your FREE gift, simply follow these steps.

- Shop the online holiday catalog: CLICK HERE- Email me your selections- Wait for an invoice from me from PayPal (will include purchase price + shipping)- Pay for items (PayPal)* Purchase must total $50 or more* This is an independent offer. To take advantage of this offer purchases must be made through me.* Your order will arrive to you including the FREE gift item within 7 to 10 daysThis offer will be available starting 12am Friday, December 12th and end 11:59pm Sunday, December 14th.NitaVisit my Soul Purpose Online Store Herehttp://www.beautifyu.netAlso keep up with the latest Soul Purpose product information here at my Beautify U blog:http://www.beautifyu.info
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Stress, women and chronic disease

Posted by Robin Tramble on December 12, 2008 at 11:43pm
Did you know that stress can be attributed to 90% of all chronic diseases?This thing is serious!Many times as women we are in denial and feel that we havea grip on stress and are managing well, however, without becomingaware of stressors in your life you are basically yielding yourself totremendous damage to your health and well being.I use assessments to help individuals discover their subsceptibilityto stress. A few of the questions that I ask would include the following.Do you experience unidentified pain in your shoulders, neck or back?Have you experienced loss in the last year (i.e. loss of a loved one, job etc.)?Do you find it easy to take time for yourself at least once or twice per week?This is your life and you have a choice to make to either take aproactive approach to your personal development, health and wellnessplan or become a victim and shorten the time you have here on earth tobenefit from the fruits of your labor.I invite you to get my free new report "Stress reduction and thepowers of a positive attitude." You can find it at:http://tinyurl.com/68gvmsLive stressed-less and prosper!RobinEmpowering Mentor/Trainer/Coach
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BBWO How-to Videos on Internet Marketing, Social Networking, and Social Media!

Posted by LaShanda Henry on December 12, 2008 at 10:56pm
Hey guys, lhenry here. I finally decided it was time to come from behind the computer and get in front of the camera! I have started a new series of how-to videos on youtube, for my fellow web entrepreneurs. As a work at home mom, I know that it is hard to get your eBusiness off the ground, which is I wanted to share me e-Business tips with you on a more personal level and give you some real business talk from one web entrepreneur to another! URL: https://www.youtube.com/user/lhenry If you have requests as far as video topics, please let me know. My goal is to support you in your dreams of building your online business. In this how-to video series I am talking about some of the Online Business Strategies I discuss in my eBooks and in my Web Coaching Program. Internet Marketing, Social Media, Blogging, Social Networking, Real ways to make money online, these are some of the things I will be posting on a regular basis. And I already posted 10 videos to get you started, so feel free to subscribe to my new youtube channel. If you have a Business Blog and are looking for content, these videos are it! Share and post comments. All feedback is welcome. URL: https://www.youtube.com/user/lhenry LaShanda Henry Successful Web Entrepreneur and eBusiness Coach
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Sex Toys Can Be Fun - but can too much equipment be a turnon or turnoff?

Posted by Debrah on December 12, 2008 at 9:00pm
Picture this: you and your partner have been flirting with each other all day and ready to move things along. Marvin Gaye's, Let's Get It On, ain't nothing but a word.The passion between you two is tense. Between interludes, one of you eagerly reaches towards the nightstand and dumps the drawer of prized toy collection trying to figure out which toy(s) to use for this moment.You look at your partner with an expression of ??????? Would this enhance or deflate the moment?Reminder: Please keep comments light and jovial -- Remember, we're here to enjoy & have fun!(Hint: If you enjoy adding to your collection, more power to you! Remember, just be selective what toy is introduced especially when your partner is a first-timer.)
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If you haven't heard....Where have you been?

Posted by Dominique on December 12, 2008 at 6:47pm
If you haven't heard, my magazine From A Writers POV caters to all writers. This magazine was built to give new writers and those that have published several books the chance to shine light on what they do.We offer several activities around the community to give writers the chance to get involved in their genre of writing. We cater to our poem writers, story writers, article writers and novelist. We give published authors the chance to have their book exposed to many.Our magazine is updated monthly and weekly to keep From A Wrters POV is everyone's email box. We always create new actitivies for our readers to keep the spice going.From A Writers POV makes a profit one way and that's advertisement through out the magazine. We understand, especially the way the economy is today , that even though we all have a love and passion for what we do, it does not pay the bills. We understand that we would give our all just to keep going even if it costs us our last dime to write our book or poem. We understand and that's why we cater to our writers. Giving them a place they can always turn to get exposure on their works and business at almost no cost.So if you haven't checked out From A Writers POV yet, what are you waiting for? Check us out today!Here's what's new this week!From A Writers POV has been updated for another week!"Get in the Spotlight" " Do you believe that racism is still an issue in today's society? Why or Why not?" Leave your thoughts here: www.fromawriterspov.webs.comNew Two Week Weekly Feature by TemishaSign up today to be apart of the Two Week Weekly Feature!Be sure to register your book and sign up for business or author interviews. From A Writers POV wants to shine light on authors and business owner who cater to a writers needs!We look forward to hearing from you soon!Thanks, DominiqueOwner/Creator
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