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Posted by Desiree Richardson on April 24, 2009 at 12:30am

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Posted by CARINA BROOKS-KING on April 24, 2009 at 12:07am

hello! I am Miss Carina "misslacewigdiva" I am a Lace Wig Enthusiast and black female business owner .I love hair and lace wigs and I want to spread this love to you all I hope I can make new friends and create some customers and contacts I am so grateful I found this site and I plan on using all the advice I see here

Celebrate 20 issues with From A Writers POV. You could win a free gift!

Posted by Dominique on April 23, 2009 at 7:48pm

We are looking for four writers to submit "The Best Book Synopsis" Writers will submit a well written synopsis that will make readers want to go out and buy the book. The synopsis can be from a book the writer has already written or is in the process of writing. Four writers will be picked and then readers will be able to vote on each synopsis each week. The winner of the four writers will receive a free $20 gift card from Borders or Barnes and Noble. The winner will also receive FREE recognition on our website and network as the winner. Find out more details here: http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/newslinks.htmThanks, Dominique

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Posted by Dominique on April 23, 2009 at 6:33pm

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Fast Food Fat Loss Failure

Posted by Carol Dunlop on April 23, 2009 at 6:29pm

Back in the nineties Fast Food companies tried to change. They tried coming out with lighter and lower fat versions of their sandwiches and tacos and everything else.Know what happened?The "healthier" versions on their menus failed miserably. And I mean miserably. They were all pulled and replaced by newer options that were bigger, fattier and more calorie laden than ever before.Seriously, they stopped pulling punches and did what any smart business should: They gave people what they wanted. And in the case of Fast Food companies that meant adding as much mayo, bacon, cheese and beef as they possibly could.That's when we started seeing the Triple Burgers and Mega Burgers and tacos wrapped in melted cheese stuck to yet another taco.And people were more than happy to gobble them all right up.I believe, fortunately, that we've come to a point where people have realized that it's all just too much. To some extent people are waking up and realizing that they cannot afford to get sick. They cannot afford to eat garbage all the time. They are understanding it WILL catch up to them.Kentucky Fried Chicken has been in the news lately because they are trying a new Kentucky GRILLED Chicken. Supposedly it tastes as good as their fried version.Now I don't know if it does or doesn't. And to be honest, I don't much care. You see, the fact of the matter is when people go to Fast Food restaurants and order something "healthier" like grilled chicken they typically off set it by eating every french fry in sight. Or drinking a 64oz cola.There are better choices to be made. And if you plan your day you won't be in a position where you have to gobble a meal down at KFC, McDonald's or Burger King.Things like:-Low fat cottage cheese-Hard boiled eggs-Fresh fruit and veggies-Raw almondsYou could also go with Prograde Cravers or Prograde Lean. Cravers are the best tasting healthy snack bar on the planet and Lean is their delicious chocolate meal replacement shake. (In the PS under my signature you'll find out all he details on a BIG sale Prograde is having! Oh, and hurry because it ends tomorrow night.)Look, the bottom line is simple: A little bit of planning and some smart food choices go a long way to getting that flat stomach you're looking for.Stay Fit,Carol DunlopPS - Here's what you need to know about Prograde Nutrition's Second Birthday Sale:- You save 10.2% off ALL of their products. They're all on sale this week.- The sale ends this Friday, April 24th at 11:59pm EST.- Just enter the coupon code below during checkout on their site: xxtwozz(yes, the letters are all lower case)- If you purchase any of their Combo Packs or Smart Ship options the coupon code only applies to the FIRST purchase.- The coupon can't be combined with any other Prograde offers.- Prograde Nutrition products cannot be found in stores anywhere. Only online from the Prograde websiteI cannot recommend Prograde enough. Their products are top-notch and they only create research based products backed by science.

Sojourner Truth - First Black Women In US Capitol

Posted by Jim Neusom on April 23, 2009 at 4:23pm

Sojourner Truth Becomes First African American Woman With a Memorial in United States CapitolWASHINGTON, April 22 /PRNewswire- USNewswire/ -- On April 28, 2009 American history will be made.The National Congress of Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) will introduce Sojourner Truth as the first African American woman to have a memorial bust in the United States Capitol building amidst hundreds of guests. After nearly a ten year effort spearheaded by the late Dr. C. Delores Tucker, former chair of NCBW, the memorial has been completed by current National Chair, Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. and members of NCBW.The Celebration of Truth campaign will include: The unveiling of the Sojourner Truth bust, a presentation of "Ain't I A Woman," by long time NCBW supporter and actress, Cicely Tyson. Music will be led by Lomax Spaulding, Yolanda Adams and Dorinda Clarke Cole at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center Emancipation Hall.More than 250 donors, sponsors, guests and members of NCBW will attend a celebratory Sojourner Truth Memorial Donors Luncheon at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, DC following the events at the U.S. Capitol. At the Donors Luncheon, the program includes a Sojourner Truth dramatic presentation by singer/actress MZuri Moyo and a monologue by Brenda Strong, the narrator on ABC's Desperate Housewives. Special music composed for the occasion will be provided by gospel recording artist Lomax Spaulding."This accomplishment has been a struggle, but at the National Congress of Black Women, we have learned that it is from our struggles that we gain our victories. We never gave up no matter what stood in our way. This bust of Sojourner Truth in the U.S. Capitol is an honor to all women, and will forever serve as a part of our history that celebrates the right to vote for all women," says Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq., National Chair of NCBW.Williams further says, "The movement to bring Sojourner Truth's memorial to the Capitol began more than 10 years ago. The effort began with my predecessor, the late Dr. C. Delores Tucker and NCBW members. Dr. Michelle Battle, our former COO, did a yeoman's job to help us make this happen, and we are grateful to her and all who helped to make this day possible.We thank Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, Rep. Diane Watson and their staffs who played key roles in this effort. We are also grateful to finally see 'Truth in the Capitol' getting the recognition she truly deserves. We could not have done this without our many donors from all over the country."Presenting co-sponsors of the Sojourner Truth Memorial include: Ford Motor Company, Shell Oil Company, Wal-Mart, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Capitol City Links, YWCA USA, Senator Ed Brooke, Events of the Heart and the Obama Family."Sojourner Truth inspired generations of women to demand equality and who later would dare to reach for the ballot. Her Memorial, the first to a black woman in the U.S. Capitol, is a milestone, not just for African Americans and women, but for all Americans," says President Barack Obama.Supporters and Sponsors of Bill H.R. 4510 and the Sojourner Truth Memorial include: U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee, Rep. Diane Watson, Senator Arlen Specter and many more. Rep. Cynthia McKinney, Rep. Major Owens, Senator Carl Levin and Senator Chris Dodd also supported the earlier efforts to place Sojourner Truth in the Capitol.About NCBWThe National Congress of Black Women (NCBW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by the late Shirley Chisholm and the late Dr. C. DeLores Tucker. NCBW is dedicated to the educational, political, economic and cultural development of African American Women and their families. NCBW provides opportunities for women in leadership and decision-making positions in government, nonprofit organizations and the private sector. For more information about The National Congress of Black Women, visit: www.nationalcongres sbw.orgFor more information about the Sojourner Truth Memorial Donors' Luncheon or to RSVP to attend the Celebration of Truth Events, please contact Ivy K. Pendleton at (800) 956-4514 x 111 or e-mail: ikp@thepublicists.Remember, We Must Share The Knowledge (Network)... 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Getting Back to the Grind

Posted by The Lioness on April 23, 2009 at 3:52pm

I have returned from Thailand officially about two weeks ago and refuse to get back to my old grind. I have developed a new one. I love traveling and meeting new people with interesting cultures because it allows me to grow a little each and every time. This trip has taught me that I am a lot stronger and a little less dependent than I thought. We all need good family and friends but it is also nice to know that I can do things on my own as well (I'm still working on changing a flat tire. Baby steps people).My new grind consists of appreciating my work and family more, eating healthier and exercising more, and being a lot more open to recognizing and developing my talents and skillset. I am still on the path to becoming the woman I want to be, and I thank God that he continues to put situations, people and opportunities in my life that continue to shape me and allow me to move down that road.Muah!:)

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TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BREAKS: REMOVING SELF IMPOSED LIMITATIONS

Posted by Onyx Six on April 22, 2009 at 7:09pm

- TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BREAKS: REMOVING SELF IMPOSED LIMITATIONS -By: Lyndsey ShafferRemoving your self imposed limitations is a crucial step in growing your business. Entrepreneurs must take their foot off the breaks and begin using our intuitive guidance system. Your first instinct, your initial response, your gut feeling, whatever you choose to label it, is always aligned with your destiny.All too often we dismiss our initial feelings and proceed to our default reaction to opportunity. Especially when that opportunity is disguised at work! For many, the default response is to being listing all of the reasons why we cannot do or have or be something we desire. Allowing the "excuse factory" to manufacture a mediocre life for yourself will leave you with feelings of resentment and unfulfillment. Particularly, entrepreneurs follow this path to the detriment of their business.Click here http://www.onyxsix.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=84:take-your-foot-off-the-breaks-removing-self-imposed-limitations&catid=26:work-a-life&Itemid=13 to read more.- SIGN UP FOR THE ONYX SIX NEWSLETTER -Sign up for our free newsletter to receive information on upcoming events, business advice and special offers from Onyx Six click here http://oi.vresp.com/?fid=ef70831112 to opt in.

An Excerpt From My Book!!!!

Posted by Cynthia Brooks on April 22, 2009 at 7:00pm

Chapter 5Jackie“Please, just lay here with me for a minute Thomas, the room is spinning and I’m getting sick on my stomach,” she whined.Thomas thought about lying there with her, but decided against it.“Look Jackie, you are making this harder than it has to be, maybe I’ll come back next week or something. See if you can postpone it for next week,” he said.“No, no, listen Thomas, I’m sorry. I haven’t had a drink since my overdose, I barely ate that sandwich, I mean if you really want to we can Thomas,” she said.“Well, what time is it? Actually it doesn't matter; I’ll wait for them downstairs. Try to get yourself together Jackie,” he said turning and walking downstairs.“That’s cool Thomas, give me a few. I’ll be down,” she said to his back.Thomas went downstairs, sat in the chair and waited, both for the insurance company, and for her to come downstairs.Jackie walked downstairs on wobbly legs; she was wearing the short robe and her red thongs only.She walked into the kitchen and fixed an alka seltzer, she returned and sat gap legged on the couch to reveal the red thong.“I’m sorry Thomas,” she said with her head down.Thomas stood and walked over to her.“Look Jackie, I know all of this happened real fast, but believe me it’s what’s best,” he said.Jackie had to try hard to bite her tongue; she didn’t want to ruin her plan.“Yea, I know Tommy, I can’t drink anymore, got a little tipsy, and I’m sorry, can you forgive me?” she asked looking up at him.“Yes Jackie, I can, come on let’s get some clothes on you before the Reps get here,” he said.Jackie got up slowly, making sure to stagger a little. Once they were up stairs, Tommy found her red dress and brought it to her. Jackie turned her back to Thomas as she staggered and fell on the bed, while she was trying to put her dress on. Jackie let Thomas help her up; she let a few tears fall from her eyes, as she apologized again and again.Thomas sat her on the side of the bed, looked down at her perfect sized DD breasts, and her firm thighs, and then a moan escaped him before he could stifle it.Jackie smiled deep inside as she acted like she was trying to get up, she wanted to press her body against his.Thomas stood still as she stood squeezed past him and walked to the bathroom. When she turned to look at him he exhaled. Thomas shook his head, walked into the bathroom grabbed Jackie by the arm.“What are you trying to do to me Jackie?” he asked half upset, mixed with lust.“Let go of me,” she said snatching from his grip.“I ain’t doing nothing to you, where is my dress?” she asked stumbling back to her bed.Thomas followed her and pushed her down on the bed.“I love Chrissy, what do you want from me Jackie? I’m sorry I hurt you, why are you doing this?” he asked as he kissed the swell of her breasts.Jackie wiggled her body beneath him as though she wanted him to move. The more she moved the more he kissed.Get off of me Thomas, if you love Chrissy so much, why are you kissing me?” she gasped.Thomas ran his hand down her body squeezing the firmness of her body. He stared in her eyes, then turned his attention back to her body. Rubbing and kissing her, Thomas started to undress when there was a knock at the door.Jackie grabbed the back of his head, pulling him back on top of her and kissed him deeply. Jackie began to gyrate her hips; Thomas let another moan escape his lips. Jackie started kissing him down his chest, Thomas was on fire, Jackie continued caressing and moving driving him over the edge. Then she, flipped him on his back, straddled him and looked deep into his eyes, she could see that he was at the end of his rope. He was just where she wanted him. Thomas pulled her to him and buried his face in her bosoms. Jackie continued to whimper and moan, turning him on even more. Jackie hopped off of him and started out of the room.“Wait Jackie, where are you going?” he asked out of breath.Jackie grabbed her robe, but didn’t put it on right away, “some ones at the door,” she said walking down stairs.Thomas dressed in only his jeans, which were unbuttoned and unzipped, followed her closely down stairs, with one hand he copped a last minute feel, before stopping her and kissing her deeply again.Kissing and caressing as they opened the door to find Christie Elliot standing there.Jackie turned slowly and smiled. “Hey Chrissy, I’m glad you could make it. We need to have a little chat, right Thomas?” she asked smiling.Thomas stood there in shock; he looked from Chrissy to Jackie.“What’s wrong baby, aren't you glad to see me?” she asked with tears streaming down her cheeks.“I know this looks bad, I have no excuse Chrissy, stupid---“Oh now you’re stupid Thomas, you see a little flesh and you can’t keep your hands off me and you blaming that on stupidity?” Jackie asked, almost screamed.Chrissy just stood there, even though she was mad as heck with Thomas, she couldn't believe that Jackie would go this far just to hurt her.“Go on Thomas, tell her, please tell her you’re sorry for hurting her. That we are going to always have this kind of attraction for one another. Chrissy we didn’t mean to hurt you, but if you hadn’t walked through that door when you did, girl, you would have been still knocking, ain’t that right Tommy Boy?” she asked laughing a little.Jackie walked over to Thomas, who had moved away from her and zipped and buttoned his jeans back up. Throwing her arms around his neck, Jackie tried to kiss him.Thomas, pushed her aside, ran upstairs, grabbed his shirt and stormed from the house, leaving Jackie and Christie staring at each other.“What’s wrong with him?” Jackie asked, now closing her robe.“You know what Jackie; there is something really wrong with you. You better get some help, I’m afraid if you don’t, you’ll wind up locked away somewhere. I feel sorry for you, I really do Jackie,” she said walking out.Jackie stood there laughing. “Honey ain’t nothing wrong with me, nothing that a little Tommy Webster can’t fix,” she hollered to Chrissy as she walked to her car.Jackie went upstairs, put back on her clothes and shoes. She called her friend and headed to his spot.Thomas drove like a mad man to Torrence’s apartment. He needed a drink and a shoulder to cry on. How could he be so stupid? Here he was living with the woman of his dreams, and he blew it because of lust. Thomas couldn't believe that he had been so stupid.Thomas hopped out the car and practically ran up the few steps leading to Torrence's front door. Without knocking, he opened the door and walked in, he stood motionless in the foyer as the adrenaline seemed to quickly leave his body. He was mentally and physically drained. Too much had happened over the last three months.“Hey man, what’s wrong, you sounded so upset on the phone,” Torrence said.“Man, I just, I just, I lost Chrissy man,” he said breaking down.Torrence was afraid to ask how, had she died, “lost her how?” he finally asked.“Come on man, talk to me. What happened?” he asked rephrasing his previous question.“I’ve got to be the stupidest man alive. I mean to fall for what Jackie did. I don’t know man, I let my, my, I let Jackie entice me and man I wanted her so bad. I mean worse than when we were together Torrence. She was running around there in a pair of little tiny blue jean shorts, I mean everything she did was just so. Not like she was throwing herself on me, she just walked in front of me swaying just so. She took a shower and, and,” he said swallowing hard. She stood there drying off, her back was turned and you know, I, I, don’t even think she was aware I was standing there at first. But, but, the way she bent down and lotioned her legs, I just wanted to, to take right then and there. Man all day she played with my head, I feel like a complete idiot Tee-man,” he said tears still streaming down his cheeks.“Look man, it’s happened one time or another to all of us. Don’t beat yourself up like this, what did Chrissy say, how did she find out, was she there, I mean why was she there, did you call her?” he asked totally confused and anxious to find out.“Naw, Jackie called her or they talked or something, I really don’t know, she just sort of showed up at the door, I had my hand on Jackie’s behind, was kissing her neck when she opened the door, man I didn’t even have on my shirt and my pants were unzipped. I went up stairs and grabbed my shirt, then I ran out of the house. I can’t even face her man, what can I say Tee-man, what can I say?” he asked earnestly.Torrence was hurt for his friend, because he got caught, caught with his hands in the cookie jar. There was no mistaking what Christie saw, what advice could he give a guilty man. The truth of the matter was plain and simple, there was no way of denying the fact that he was caught, and red handed to boot.Thomas just wanted to ball up in a knot and die, he loved Christie and the last thing he wanted was Jackie Lewis. He wanted to tell her how sorry he was, but somehow he felt that wasn’t going to wash. That she would feel as though he really wanted to be back with Jackie. Hurt and upset Thomas thought that the only thing he could do was move back in with Jackie, until he could get himself together.“I guess the only thing to do is go back to Jackie, huh? I mean what other choice do I have?” he asked.“You have plenty of choices Tee, you could stay here, or you can go and try to apologize to your woman, or you could hang out at Twan’s crib. But if you go back to Jackie, you’ll never get Christie back, man.”“Yea, I guess you’re right. I have a confession to make, right now I want her so bad, it’s like I needed to have her, I guess to close this chapter of my life, does that make sense?”“Not really, at least not to me,” he answered as Thomas protested.“Listen man, she really worked me over, she wasn’t overtly obvious with her seduction. It was well planned; she operated her seduction like an extension of her own body. Like she gave it life, man, she worked me. I have never been worked like that before in my whole life, man, I’m close to forty and I tell you no woman, no woman has ever had me, had me panting like I was. I was with that woman for almost nine years and I have never seen that side of her before. What am I supposed to do now? What now Tee-man?” he asked afraid.Just as Torrence was about to answer Thomas’s cell phone rang.“What am I supposed to say Tee-man, its Christie?”“First answer the phone man, then tell her how sorry you are and try to move on,” he replied.“Hello,” he said feeling sorry for himself.“Hey Thomas, where are you?” she asked.“Sitting over my man Tee’s house, look I know you don’t want to hear this Chrissy, but I’m sorry. I never meant for things to go that far, and there isn’t any excuse. It’s not like I don’t know how to control myself. I knew better, but I let lust take me there and I hope you can forgive me.”“Thomas Jackie planned this, she called me, and she said she was upstairs, trying to maintain herself. But that you were looking at her, and she felt that you wanted to touch her and she wanted you. She said that she was taking you back. I came as fast as I could,” she said.“We didn’t have sex Christie, yea we kissed and touched, but we never got any further than that. I’m glad you came; otherwise I don’t know what would have happened. There is no way I could have faced you after that,” he said.“Thomas come home, I want to talk to you face to face,” she said silently crying.“Are you sure Christie, I never meant to hurt you, I love you so much girl. I will stay away; I’ll leave you alone if that’s what you want. I shouldn't have done this to you; I’m not a man out here trying to sleep around, I swear to you I’m not. I’m sorry Christie, God knows I am.”“Please come home Thomas, we can talk about this, we can work it out. When ever we have a disagreement of any kind, we will sit and talk it out. Even if we decide to go our own separate ways. I can’t deal with this like this, come home and talk to me please,” she said.“I’ll be there in a few minutes,” he said ending the call.“She wants to talk to me man, what do you think that’s all about?” he asked.“Well, all you can do Tee is go to the house and see. I mean, even if she wants out, she’s a sensible woman; she wants to sit down and talk about this face to face. Give her what she needs, she wants to talk to you,” he said.Thomas stood up, shook Torrence’s hand and walked outside. “Hey man, thanks for listening, thanks for being my friend,” he said.“Yo’ man, you’re like my brother, I’ll always be here for you, and you just continue to be there for me as well, that’s all.”“You right Tee-man, I’ll holla at you later,” he said jumping into his car.Just as Thomas was pulling off Jackie called.“What do you want, haven’t you caused enough trouble for today?” he asked heated.“No, because, my body is still calling you, I went to see my little friend and everything. I couldn't function, I was thinking about your kiss, and your touch. You know can’t nobody do me like you do Tommy Boy,” she said.“Look, I’m going home, my baby called and told me to come home to her, do you hear me, to her. You can forget it Jackie. I made a terrible mistake this afternoon. I’d be a fool to let you, make me loose the only thing left in this world other than my parents that I care this deeply for,” he replied.“Yea, I hear you…. I’m just laying here thinking about you, about the way you looked at me, the way your mouth felt on my body. Well, you go ahead Tommy Boy, run to your woman. Don’t let anything about me, or this afternoon stand in your way. Hey, I love you Thomas Webster, wish I could feel you right now, good night baby,” she said ending the call.Thomas stared at the phone, he could feel his nature rise, man he wanted Jackie so bad. He knew it was because she had aroused him earlier. Thomas drove like a mad man; he wanted to get to Christie before he drove to Jackie’s house. He turned up the music, thought nothing but good thoughts about Christie. Then Sista Big Bones came on. He struggled to drive home; he kept imagining Jackie dancing in her room. Thomas made a detour and pulled up in front of Jackie’s house. Jumped out the car, ran up the stairs two at a time. He banged on the door.Jackie smiled as she came down stairs wearing a black sports bra and a pair of black boy shorts.When she opened the door, she stood there staring at him, before she unlocked the screen door.“I thought you were going home to your woman Tommy Boy, ” she said unlocking the screen door. “Plus I have company on the way over here,” she said protesting his stares.“Please Jackie, I don’t know what you did to me earlier, or if it was the fact that you really didn’t do anything. I want you right now, I have to have you Jackie,” he said as he reached out and grabbed her.Pulling her body close to his, he devoured her mouth, kissing and sucking. Jackie, he breathed, “please baby, please let me have you, please,” he begged.“Thomas, stop this,” she said pulling from him. “Look, I don’t want no trouble, what I did earlier was just out of spite, right now I have some one special coming over. Please leave Thomas, please leave,” she said.“But I thought, I thought you wanted me, thought you loved me,” he said confused.“Okay and sleeping with you tonight is going to change what? You will then go home to your woman, and that leaves me where Thomas? Naw, no thanks,” she said holding the door opened.“Good night Tommy Boy,” she said with her head down.Thomas tried to reason with Jackie, tried to get her to understand, but what could he really say? Everything she said was the truth, he wasn’t leaving Christie. He knew he wasn’t and she was right. Thomas walked out of the house. Jumped in his car and drove home to Christie.When Thomas arrived at the house, he still couldn't get Jackie and how she looked in those boy shorts out of his mind. He knew he had to, because he was concentrating too hard on wanting her.“Hey baby,” he said when he walked in.Christie sat in the dark in the living room. “Hey baby,” she replied.Thomas turned the lamp on, to his surprise Christie was sitting there crying.“Baby, I’m sorry, I swear I never meant to hurt you. Please forgive me Christie, please,” he said.“Thomas, where have you been? I mean, I called you over an hour ago, please tell me you haven’t been with Jackie?” she asked.“I went by there, I had to know why she did this, and do you know she rushed me out of the door, talking about she had someone special coming over and she didn’t want me there when he came,” he said in amazement.Christie stared at him; she couldn't believe she was hearing this. “Thomas are you freaking kidding me? I mean I have been waiting here to tell you that I forgive you for what happened today, and that I know she set you up, and you went back there, back to ask her why? What part of crazy are you? Don’t you realize that she just wants to hurt you, hurt us?” she asked.“I do now, in some sad sick way Christie, I believed she really wanted me back, and although I would never go back to her, I thought she might break down and tell me why she did this,” he lied.“Oh okay, I guess I should feel better then huh? I should thank my lucky stars that, that, that, her sick psychosomatic, psychotic acts of revenge were sated by the fact that she threw you out for another man, whew, glad that’s over,” she said storming away.Christie turned around and stared at him.“You know, I think the two of you belong together Thomas, she’s had you under her spell for a long time, and now you just proved to me, that no matter what, you’ll always be under her spell. Good night Thomas, I’m not going to throw you out, I’m not that kind of a woman, but I think it best that you go back to Jackie. You are lost without her, and her mind games, they say keep it interesting and I guess she wrote the book on head games.I’m going to clear my head, I think you both are sick, do what ever you want to for the night, but by tomorrow, we will need some serious space Thomas” she said heading upstairs.Thomas dropped his head. He was loosing Christie and it was all Jackie’s fault.Thomas stormed from the house, mad, hurt and confused. Confused because right now he was jealous, real jealous of the fact that Jackie had thrown him out for another man and now his woman had made it real clear, too clear in fact that she wanted no parts of him as long as he was still connected to Jackie.Thomas knew he had to end it, and end it tonight.

How to Use LinkedIn to Find Your Dream Job

Posted by Diversity_Woman on April 22, 2009 at 4:41pm

With more than 35 million members in over 140 industries, LinkedIn has become the most popular social network for business professionals. Even recruiters and executives from Fortune-500 companies look for candidates there.We really like using LinkedIn. Do you use it?Here are a few tips for using LinkedIn: Dream Job

Next Workout, April 29, 2009

Posted by Carol Dunlop on April 22, 2009 at 2:53pm

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April Week 3 Vision Article: Take Charge! Take Advantage!

Posted by Annetta Powell on April 22, 2009 at 12:30pm

Take advantage of the Real Estate market! Take charge of your life! There is no time like the present. Homes are springing up for sale all over the place. Read the newspaper, drive through your neighborhood. The amount of homes on the market for record low prices is staggering. If you haven’t thought about being a Real Estate Investor before, I bet you’re thinking about it now! If you haven’t given it just a little thought, do some research. Learn about Real Estate and how rewarding it can be. Fixing and Flipping homes for profit has brought so many people financial stability. Being your own boss and being able to control your future is the best thing you can do for yourself and for your family.

Most Americans are scared of what’s going on in our country today. Jobs are scarce and the bills keep coming. We can understand the fear in so many people. No one wants to think about an eviction notice or getting their car repossessed. The unemployment rate is steady climbing. It is time to Take Charge! Take Advantage! You have the opportunity to be a successful Real Estate Investor. It is time for you to pave the path to financial freedom. If you don’t know anything about fixing and flipping properties, you can still attain the necessary tools to be successful. All you need to do is get educated and the rest will fall into place for you.

Taking charge of your future will give you a feeling of independence and self worth. You can do anything you put your mind to. The time to act on Real Estate is now! With so many homes for sale, it’s impossible not to daydream about being able to own a home. Even if you don’t want to become an investor, you can find a home for your family at a good price. No matter if you are a newlywed couple or a single parent, your chances of owning a home are extremely high in this down market. Take Charge! Take Advantage!

If you are skeptical about a career in Real Estate, don’t be. I am living proof that Real Estate can be your key to a life of financial prosperity. Don’t allow your fears to get in the way of your dreams! Make a change regarding your life today! There are all kinds of Real Estate professionals at your disposal. Get involved and find a Real Estate club or better yet, with my free seminar, you can and will learn about how to purchase your first property. The best advice you can ever receive doesn’t cost a thing! Join my free networking site at www.cashinonforeclosures.com. To register, visit my website www.cashinonforeclosures.com or call 866-758-3555 to attend the FREE Training Seminar to uncover the truth about becoming successful in Real Estate investing. Take Charge! Take Advantage!

Annetta Powell
Queen of Real Estate

Why Worry?

Posted by Joneen Horton on April 22, 2009 at 4:00am

Why do we worry? I used to think, “Oh it’s natural to worry.” Natural for who? Shouldn’t be natural for us, we’re children of the Most High God and we live a supernatural life. When I think about it worry has never benefited me. I’ve had tension headaches, backaches, nausea and acid stomach (not sure what that is, but ooh did it hurt!) from worrying, but never relief. Habits are developed after consistently repeating an action for, at minimum, 21 days. I can’t recall when I committed 21 days to worry, but I have decided to commit all my days forward to thanksgiving and praising God. Worry disappears when we focus on Him. To live a supernatural life we have to keep our eyes on our supernatural God.What do you do to stop worrying?You can read and comment on more blog posts at: My Life as a Divine Image.

Baby Names

Posted by Rochele Jones on April 22, 2009 at 1:12am

Attn:Mommies, Grandma's. God Mommies,Friends and Baby Namers.....Looking for that perfect name well keep your eyes and ears open I have a babyname book Coming Soon please keep this project in your prayers. In the meatime if your looking for a name asap let me know and we can talk..not just the same old common names.diffrent spellings.meaningsand the best names you can give your bundle of JOY!!!!

Ask LaShanda

Posted by LaShanda Henry on April 21, 2009 at 10:47pm

You all have quite a few web questions to ask me ... so Ask LaShanda is officially online ... http://ask.lashandahenry.com/

Mastering Meetings: Tips for Leading Shorter, More Productive Business Meetings

Posted by Diversity_Woman on April 21, 2009 at 6:09pm

In these tough economic times, as companies downsize, you and your colleagues may be juggling heavier workloads. That means one thing—people don't have a lot of extra time to spare for meetings.Not to worry. We've got you covered. Follow these tips for leading shorter, more productive business meetings.Read more: Diversity Woman Magazine: Mastering Meetings

Fit4Life Radio Tuesdays 1:00pmEST

Posted by Carol Dunlop on April 21, 2009 at 4:42pm

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Jail and Bail

Posted by bustabitch on April 21, 2009 at 2:09pm

O.K. folks I am going to need your opinion today. Yesterday in my staff meeting, I was covertly placed on the staff agenda for my "attitude". The topic of discussion was Jail and Bail attitude. The Director commented on the upcoming Jail and Bail fundraiser and how we need to have good 'attitudes' about it. That we should accept that our students will take out warrants for our arrest, but it is all in good fun and that we need to stay positive about this.Now clearly this was directed at me, because I was the only person in our department who objected to this activity and clearly stated that I was not participating, nor would I be bailing anyone out of jail. For those of you who are unfamiliar, Jail and Bail is a fundraiser used by most y charity organisation such as Cancer Society or Special Olympics. The premise is, that person will pay $5 for a warrant to arrest you and then in our case, campus security will come to your office, or class and place you in handcuffs, arrest you and walk you over to the jail. The jail is a real cell placed in a public place. Before you are thrown in jail you have to stand before the judges who determine the amount of your bail (minimum of $25.00 to an unlimited amount). Then you are placed in jail. It is then incumbent upon you to call friends, colleagues, family to raise the amount of money for your bail.Now I maybe I am just being sensitive about this, and please tell me if I am, but I don't see the humor in being placed in handcuffs, arrested or being put in jail. I think it is highly insensitive to mock what is a painful experience for most people. I think next year I am going to organise a mock holocaust, mock lynching or a mock 9-11, for charity, lets see how popular those events will be. More importantly in these tough economic times, when as a university we are being ask to cut department budgets and employees maybe facing layoffs...do you really think this is the time to be engaging in such a venture.I have always said I worked with special people, but I don't think this is cute or funny. But then again it might just be me because I am sensitive (yall know what that is the code word for when people call you sensitive right). Anyway, your thoughts......

Stretch it out Tuesday: Office Stretches

Posted by Carol Dunlop on April 21, 2009 at 11:00am

Perform these stretches while sitting at your desk to help keep you healthy and flexible.Carol J. Dunlop, CPTVisit www.optimumbodysculpting.com to get my Free E-course "How to Burn Calories While You Sleep" when you sign up for the Fitness-4-Life newsletter

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