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In the Mirror

Posted by Michelle Diane on July 4, 2009 at 8:08pm

Well this is the morning and it’s time to go there ya’ll. I pray you are awed by the beauty of the flowers, touched by a gentle breeze and reveling in a peaceful, knowing freedom. I am so grateful for this transcendent community called cyberspace and blessed by the love, correction, wisdom and support I/NUMN continuously receives from all of you. You are the light seen around the world; it shines through each and every one of you. Thank you.I found myself sitting on the front porch apologizing to my dad the other day. Yeah, the same dad I’ve told ya’ll so much about previously. Wanted to share it with you instantly, but even in that freeing moment, it seemed a little strange to me too. I was reading Eckhart Tolle’s “A New Earth” and suddenly I knew it was never my dad’s, or my mom’s for that matter, intention to cause me pain. I’m not talking about understood in an intellectualized kind of way; I’m talking revelation- Stockholm syndrome erasing, generational curse breaking, nagging little voice silencing- knowing. The dad that I wanted so desperately to value me, to feed my need for love, could not. He couldn’t see me, couldn’t see himself through the veil/armor of his own pain.It makes me cry to realize that I’ve done to him what he did to me. I failed to see his desperate need for love and compassion, because I could only see my dad through the filter of my experience, what he’s done to me, how he’d abandoned me and let me down. I could only see the way his pain affected me. I don’t think I ever before considered how it affected him.I thought I’d done all the forgiveness stuff long ago. After all I was no longer angry at him or crippled by the legacy. I had solid proof the God was turning misery to ministry. I mean check it out, ya’ll know me; ya’ll know NUMN. We’re doing some good things and growing in the right direction. Folks are listening, participating and we’re starting to make a difference. Clearly, the stumbling blocks rooted in the past are overcome. Can ya’ll say, “delusional”? LOL Could be still. That’s the funny thing about growth; you never know what a flower is going to look like until it unfolds.Take a moment today to contemplate our interdependence, to look beyond the veils and masks that falsely separate us. Give to another that which you long most deeply for and let freedom truly ring.Like everyone else Not Ur Momma’s News will be honoring Michael Jackson in our Tuesday edition. We are inviting you to share your memories and tributes with your entire NUMN family. Please send your remarks to publisher@noturmommasnews.com no later than Monday, July 6th at 12 PM

With Juneteeth having passed we are now at the 4th of July

Posted by hudsonliberty on July 4, 2009 at 11:30am

With Juneteenth passing by we now are at the the independence day of the United States. This year we find the first officially recognized African American as President. The thing is we still only have 2 Black American Billionaire living.I want you urge all of you to serious consider joining our efforts to make "Wealth Building a Social Movement". Here are three articles I would like you to check out, pass on, and take action.http://www.affsphere.com/Business/General-Business/From-Rosa-Parks-to-the-Sponsorship-of-the-Bus-Line-1.htmlhttp://www.blacknews.com/news/black_business_builders_club301.shtmlhttp://www.blacknews.com/news/black_business_builders_club401.shtmlClarence Coggins Crown Prince of Web 2.0 973-943-4073

$250K Lines of Credit Available

Posted by Lorri Jackson Brown on July 4, 2009 at 2:31am

We have a program where there is $250K Line of Credit available, with a credit score of 650-719, full doc with 3 years personal and business financials. With a credit score of 720 or more, there are no doc stated income. Funds are available within 7-10 days. For more information or to get an application, contact Lorri at jackson_lorri@yahoo.com.

Women's Entrepreneur Boot Camp

Posted by Antoinette on July 4, 2009 at 1:00am

Calling all women entrepreneurs & budding business owners, it's time to CREATE Your Own Economy by starting and growing YOUR business!The Women's Entrepreneur Boot Camp will help you enhance your skill-set, expand your business network, and become a much more self-assured business owner. This Summer Boot Camp is everything you need to launch your business quickly and enhance your marketing efforts to obtain customer$ - a timely event for extraordinary results.Have you hit a lull in your business or wondering how to start your business? Do you feel stuck wondering how to gain new customers? Does the economy have you constantly needing additional income? If your answer is YES any of the above questions, then this event is for you. The TIME is NOW to take control of your future and your business!Click here to learn more and REGISTER today! Seats are limited.

Facing Change in the Workplace

Posted by Bonita Brown on July 3, 2009 at 12:12am

Read, Subcribe, Forward to your network and blog it! This is a great article for employees and managers trying to cope with change in the workplace.Bonita Brown, MBAExecutive, Business and Personal Success Coachwww.ebcoachingservices.com

12 Must Ask Questions to Evaluate Your Business!

Posted by Trina Newby on July 3, 2009 at 12:00am

by Trina NewbyFounder, Women About Biz

I believe the process of questioning is one of the greatest skills a business woman can have when it comes to staying in touch with how your business is performing and how you are doing as the CEO of your company.Asking yourself the right questions and finding solutions and answers to them will not only help you to stay on the road of being real with yourself, but it will also help you to see the necessary changes that need to be made for business growth.Below are 12 questions you can use to start the evaluation process:1. Have I completed a current cash flow analysis to measure my business financially?2. What are the weak areas in my business that need improvement?3. Have I implemented a consistent marketing strategy?4. Is my marketing strategy working?5. What is my sales ratio (the # of prospects you convert into customers)?6. Do I stay “sticky” (in consistent communication) with my current customers/clients?7. What skill sets do I need to improve in as a business owner?8. What business services and/or products do I need to eliminate?9. How are my competitors marketing?10. What is the latest information and updates about my industry?11. Does my business support my overall vision and goals?12. Am I willing to make the changes necessary to help my business to grow?Ask yourself the above questions on a quarterly basis and Keep records for comparison and positive changes. Also, create your own questions that will help you to better evaluate yourself and your business. Once you have identified processes that are not working positively in your business, it will be important to make a sound decision on how to eliminate or change them.

About the Writer:Trina Newby is founder of Women About Biz an online small business education and connection network just for business women. For more than 20 years, she has helped thousands of women start and grow their small business.

Running Late

Posted by Robin Wright on July 2, 2009 at 11:00pm

Living a life out of balance can become a habit. A life that lacks focus and direction will soon become unbalanced. When this repeatedly happens this unbalance actually becomes the norm. It can begin to feel comfortable. One major area that tends to quickly become unbalanced is your daily schedule.Those who live a unbalanced tend to always run late. I lived my life for a long time in a state of tardiness. People began to expect me to arrive 5 to 15 minutes late. I was late for work, for church, for doctor's appointments, etc. If I was supposed to be somewhere, you could guarantee that I was going to be late. Rushing from Point A to Point B was just how I lived.I had subconsciously began to justify my habitual tardiness. I had convinced myself that I was always late because I always had too much to do. But then I realized that I have control over my schedule. I finally decided that I was tired of always having to drive like a maniac to get somewhere. I got tired of the undue stress. This stress was completely unnecessary.There are several keys to keeping your schedule balanced:1. Be realistic with your time estimates. Don't underestimate the amount of time it will take to accomplish a specific task. I would often do this in hopes that I could squeeze more tasks into 24 hours. This doesn't work. Also, include the amount of time you need to get to and from a destination. In addition, build in a some time for the unexpected (i.e. traffic).2. Write Your Schedule Down. Writing down your schedule helps you to mentally plan out your day. This also allows you the opportunity to look at your schedule and give it a "sanity check". Looking at your schedule gives you a snapshot of your day. You can check to see if you're overbooked (this was also a bad habit of mine). The reality is that you can't be in two places at one time.A good idea is to sit down at the beginning of each month and write down your commitments. Its also a great idea to do this at the beginning of each week. That way you can make any changes to your schedule as necessary.3. Schedule Some Me Time. As busy women, we sometimes put our needs last on our list. One way to help combat this mentality is to actually schedule some personal time. I recommend a little time each day. You don't have to allot yourself several hours. However, schedule yourself some "Me" time to take a relaxing bubble bath or give yourself 30 minutes to read some of that book you have on your nightstand. Find the time. Some like to schedule their "Me" time first thing in the morning. Others wait until everyone is in bed at night. Do what works for you, but just give yourself some time.4. Say No. Sometimes, we just have to say "No." It's OK. As women, we sometimes overextend ourselves. We also agree to do things that we really don't want to do. When asked to do something, consciously think about your schedule. What does your day, week and month look like. Is this an extremely busy time at home or at work? Do you want to do it? Factor these things in before committing.Keeping these four points in mind will assist you in building a balanced schedule and a balanced life. It may take some time to get the schedule down. But that's ok. Continue to work on your scheduling skills each day. Then it won't be long before your develop the positive habit of showing up on time.http://www.abalancedlifesite.com

Business Planning - Key to Success

Posted by Karmen Booker on July 2, 2009 at 8:30pm

Hello Sistapreneurs,My name is Attorney Karmen A. Booker, and have launched my new website -http://www.empowerment-thru-entrepreneurship.net".Our mission is to provide you with an Entrepreneurial Foundation base that nurtures strategic planning and equips you for Peak Performance.We are offering a FREE Special Report to get you started. When you sign up on the Home Page to receive your Free Special Report, you will also receive our FREE e-newsletter.

We want to do an interview on you!

Posted by Dominique on July 2, 2009 at 7:24pm

From A Writers POV is looking to book an ad and interview with someone that has an event going on in the months of September, October, November, December, Janurary or February.We are looking for a writer, author or business owner that has an event coming up such as a book signing, speaking engagement, book release party, new business for writer and/or authors release etc. Anything pertaining to authors and writers or anything in the publication field.We plan to do a full interview and ad on you and your event for one full edition.Reserve your spot today!http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/authorswritersevents.htmThanks, Dominique

July Newsletter Now Available

Posted by Tracy on July 2, 2009 at 6:26pm

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In this month's issue:

12 Reasons Not To Attend Your Family Reunion

White Readers Meet Black Authors: ...Who?

June Book Thoughts

30 Books in 90 Days...Summer Reading Challenge

Remembering Farrah, Michael, and Billy, and others

TEEN WRITING CONTEST!

Posted by Andrea Colston on July 2, 2009 at 1:11am

YOUTHFUL THOUGHTS ANTHOLOGYQUARTERLY CONTESTTHE THIRD QUARTER TOPIC IS:BEDTIME STORIESTHE DEALIO:Create your own bedtime story, reminisce about bedtime stories read to YOU, talk about your favorite bedtime story, or talk about something that happened at bedtime (ex: a nightly ritual)THE CATCH:~ You MUST BE between the ages of 13-18 and a student (public, charter, homeschool, alternative, etc)~ Material can be up to 4,000 words max.~ Material can be either fiction or non-fiction in the form of a short story or a poem.~ No violent content (rape, murder, sodomy, incest, etc) or excessive use of swear words.~ No limit to number of entries.~ Material MUST BE original and unpublished.~ Please edit your work before sending it in. Material with numerous mistakes is annoying.~ Authors will receive a free copy of the Anthology and a copy will be donated to the author’s school library.~ Authors and school library will be able to purchase additional copies at a ten percent discount.~ All entrants will be notified of the contest results the 1st month following the end of each quarter. If you do not receive an email during the first two weeks, then your work was not chosen.~ Author will maintain copyrights and the ability to submit the story elsewhere, as long as Youthful Wisdom Press maintains the rights to publish the work first. There is no financial compensation for publication of your story.~ All submissions must go through a selection process. If your story is chosen, we will notify you by email and send you permission forms to return.~ Contest will close after a total 100 entries. If the amount is not reached, entry fees will be refunded.DEADLINE:Sept 30th, midnight MST. No submissions will be accepted after this date.THE PRICE:$10/per entry - Please pay first before submitting and be sure to include the title of your entry. If you submit without payment, your entry will be deleted.GO TO WEBSITE TO PAY FEE AND ENTER YOUR MATERIAL

WE'RE LOOKING FOR TEEN WRITERS!

Posted by Andrea Colston on July 2, 2009 at 1:08am

We are looking for teen writers to contribute to our monthly newsletter:~ MUST BE a student between the ages of 13-18~ Material MUST BE writing related (tips, how-to’s, writing routines, how you got started writing, etc)~ Material can be up to 800 words MAX. Please use the Word Count feature. Material exceeding this requirement will be deleted.~ Multiple submissions are allowed.~ Please thoroughly edit and proofread your work before submitting. Material with excessive typos and bad grammar will be deleted.~ Please send your submissions to: info@youthfulwisdompress.com with “YOUTHFUL MUSINGS NEWSLETTER” in the Subject Line. Send your material in a Word attachment. In the body of the email, please include the following: first name and initial of last name, age, name of school, grade, city and state, valid email address. We will notify you when your material will be published.~ If you submit, you MUST subscribe to the newsletter.NOTE: There is no monetary compensation for submitting your material. This opportunity is to hone your writing skills. This is subject to change.

Why Invest in Real Estate?

Posted by Annetta Powell on July 1, 2009 at 11:36pm

Why Invest in Real Estate?Why Invest in Real Estate is one of the most popular questions you’ll hear in the news today.As we have experienced an extreme downturn in our economy, many homeowners have been forced into foreclosure. The job loss rate has skyrocketed and many are trying to make it off of unemployment alone. This is scary to most Americans who are on the brink of financial destruction. Most people don’t believe that there is a way out of this crisis but there is. If investing in Real Estate has not crossed your mind just yet, take some time and think about what becoming an entrepreneur would mean. Becoming an entrepreneur would mean attaining a business and working that business so that you can become financial dependent on it. Real Estate can sell itself in most cases but you still have to put in the hard work, so that others will know that you are serious about buying and selling property. Real Estate is not only a business but a way of life for many. If you turn on the television, you’ll find a ton of fix and flip shows. You get excited at watching different homeowners buy, fix and flip their properties for profit. But the only thing is that you are on the opposite side of the tube! This should be you!There are a ton of reasons to invest in Real Estate but maintaining financial wealth and prosperity is definitely a great reason that comes to mind. Unfortunately, the foreclosure crisis has been hurtful to many but it has been a gold mine for Real Estate investors everywhere.A few other reasons to invest……..Appreciation - Rental properties normally appreciate in value with inflation. Increased value can mean sale and reinvestment in higher value properties, or provide an equity line of credit to use for other investments. This is the second, and a historically proven value component of real estate investment return.Inflation can be Rent-Friendly - Rents usually increase with inflation, while mortgage payments on the property remain stable. This increases cash flow, with more rent income without increased expense for holding the property. When inflation is up, it can also mean more renters, as the affordability of homes can be negatively impacted by inflation. More renters increases demand, so rents can escalate.Leverage - Using leverage, while being careful to buy properties with good rental yields, provides greater returns. Using $100,000 to purchase three properties with down payments, instead of one for $100,000 cash will greatly increase returns.And much more!If you have access to a computer or read the newspaper, you can see that Real Estate properties are all over and they are going fast!The first step in gaining financial freedom is attending my free seminar. Also, join my free networking group at www.cashinonforeclosuresnetwork.com. To register, visit my website www.cashinonforeclosures.com or call 866-758-3555 to attend the next FREE Training Seminar to uncover the truth about becoming successful in real estate investing and get on the path to your financial freedom!Free Training Seminars:June 24, 2009 12:30 pm, 7:00 pmDearborn HyattJune 25, 2009 2009 12:30 pm, 7:00 pmWestin Hotel - SouthfieldAnnetta PowellQueen of Real Estate

"Get Paid on the Go with Your IPhone"

Posted by Michelle McBride on July 1, 2009 at 10:26pm

We all know how popular the IPhone is; especially with all the neat applications you can download and install on the IPhone. Well, how about being able to process credit card and electronic check transactions using your IPhone? With a Pay Bizness merchant/gateway account, you can securely process credit card and check transactions all the time, everywhere your business takes you. Our cutting edge "Virtual Terminal" (VT) can be accessed from your IPhone to process payments, add new customers to your database and view online reports. Just think about the flexibility you would have to accept payments in any customer venue and have your cashflow flowing 24 hours/day! It's easy to get set-up with Pay Bizness. Call Us Today!For more details, visit us at www.paybizness.comemail: info@paybizness.com(888) 992-5551

I Am PayPal Verified!!!

Posted by Ms Ebonée on July 1, 2009 at 8:30pm

Hello All, Just letting you all know that I am officially PayPal Verified! Feel at ease when you are ordering products from me.Thanks for your patronage!

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Get On Tha Bus...!!!

Posted by Denise Bethune on July 1, 2009 at 7:04pm

LISTEN TO OUR INTERVIEW WITH AFRICAN-AMERICAN INVENTOR KARL ERIKSON.

Posted by Sonja Perdue on July 1, 2009 at 5:56pm

Chicago's Black Business Network.comInterviews African-American InventorKarl Erikson on Blog Talk Radio -Mr. Erikson Lays Down The Rules On His Latest Creation-- KING'S BATTLEFIELD --

COMPLETE SET DELIVERED IN 10 DAYS FOR $100.00. CLICK ALERT PAY OR REVOLUTION MONEY EXCHANGE BUTTONS TO ORDER.USE DESCRIPTION:KING'S BATTLEFIELD and email mzzsonja@hotmail.com on order form.WANT TO BECOME A DISTRIBUTOR IN YOUR AREA?CONTACT: SONJA PERDUE - 312*239*8835

*******************50 PEOPLE WANTED IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREAChef Exclusive LLC (currently on the East Coast) is launching its premier product for restaurants NATIONWIDE (Chicago launching next week) and we want you to be a part of our dynamite team.· Be Available To Start Immediately.· Work Full-time or Part-time.· Love To Network Extensively.· Own A Lap Top Computer.· And Can Close Sales And Write Contracts…This is a commissioned sales position. We prefer those with at least one year of outside sales experience. But, we are willing to train those that show great potential in sales. TRAINING PROVIDED.Substantial income to be made with this product. Great commission structure.Be the first, not the last to be part of this product launching.Get started immediately and get a paycheck the next week.Email your resume to mzzsonja@hotmail.com. Please send your resume in Microsoft Word format. We will contact you within 48 hours. BE READY TO START WORKING.**********FOX INTERVIEW WITH CHEF WHITE OF CHEF EXCLUSIVE

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SimplyMusing

Posted by Sharon McNab on July 1, 2009 at 5:24pm

Life: strange eventful historySixteenth-century English poet and dramatist William Shakespeare called life a “strange eventful history” that played itself out in several distinct stages. If you are sympathetic to this viewpoint, then you likely also believe that the American public figures that lost their lives this past week and a half died before their time. Whatever your perspective, those deaths—sudden or not—probably have you thinking about your own mortality; perhaps, you will appreciate the points of views expressed in these quotations:We all die. The goal isn’t to live forever; the goal is to create something that will.~ Chuck Palahniuk, American novelist, satirist & freelance journalist; 1961–Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.~ James Dean, American actor (often cast as a young rebel); 1931–1955I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve it through not dying.~ Woody Allen, American film director, screenwriter, author and musician; 1935–All the world’s a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They all have their exits and their entrances;~ William Shakespeare, English playwright, dramatist, poet; 1564–1616

COMMUNITY FUN SATURDAYS

Posted by Denise Bethune on July 1, 2009 at 3:25pm

1601-03 E. North Avenue | Baltimore, MD 21213 410.563.3404 | www.GreatBlacksinWax.orgCOMMUNITY FUN SATURDAYS - @ THE NATIONAL GREAT BLACKS IN WAX MUSEUM FOOD, FUN, GIVEAWAYS, VENDORS & MORE!Date: Saturday, July 18th Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm Event Cost: Free & Open to PublicADMISSION TO MUSEUM NOT INCLUDED Raindate: Saturday, July 25th, 2009Where: The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum (OUTDOORS) 1601 East North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21213VENDORS WANTED ONLY $55

New Publishing Contract for Cutting to the Chase!

Posted by Stephanie Morris on July 1, 2009 at 2:55pm

I'm excited to announce that a publishing contract has been offered for Cutting To The Chase! The book is coming your way soon! Stop by my website to check it out!Happy Reading!Stephanie Morris

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