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Health Is Wealth

Posted by Black doctor. org on February 23, 2010 at 5:32pm

(BlackDoctor.org) -- “The first wealth is health.” ---Ralph Waldo Emerson

If I asked you what the top priorities in your life were, I'm sure there'd be many different responses. Your family, your children, your grandchildren, your business, your finances---these are all valid and extremely important. However, no matter who you are or what you do, your health should indeed be your number one priority. Why? Because without your health, you have nothing at all.

Read the full article by following this link: http://blackdoctor.org/articles1.aspx?counter=37281

Find more information at: www.blackdoctor.org

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The NAACP Youth & College Division Supports

Posted by Denise Bethune on February 23, 2010 at 4:34pm
The NAACP Youth & College Division Supports the 2010"What's Your Issue? - Film Your Issue" Competition!The NAACP Youth & College Division is pleased to announce our participation in a new film competition and we welcome the involvement of our members in the What’s Your Issue? - Film Your Issue initiative and competition! The NAACP is supporting this exciting and important competition, along with YouTube, Best Buy, Apple, Association of American Colleges and Universities, American Red Cross, Sony Pictures and others.Young adults ages 14 to 24 are invited to develop and present innovative solution-project ideas to front-burner issues, in one of nine categories: environment, education, health/ healthcare, poverty, public service, national security and defense, the economic recession, and human and equal rights. Winners will be selected by both a VIP Jury and public online via YouTube.Winning solution-projects will be presented to senior officials in the Obama administration, broadcast on screens in every Best Buy store on the planet, presented at a VIP reception in Washington, DC, and flown to Los Angeles for the Awards ceremony, co-hosted by Sony Pictures Studios. Prizes include an Apple MacBook, iPhones and a Student Filmmaker Pass to the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.The format for submission is a 3-minute video, presenting both the issue and proposed solution-project idea. At the time of submission, the video will be uploaded along with an accompanying one-sheet narrative outlining the project. The deadline for submissions is April 18, 2010.Details of the competition are on the What’s Your Issue- Film Your Issue Website.http://www.whatsyourissue.tvWhat’s Your Issue- Film Your Issue President, HeathCliff Rothman, personally invites your emailed questions or comments to: heathcliff@whatsyourissue.tvStefanie L. Brown,National Field Director-NAACP4805 Mt. Hope DriveBaltimore, MD 21215410-580-5658410-358-9786 faxsbrown@naacpnet.orghttp://www.naacp.org/youth/college/index.htm
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Soften and Sweeten Your Skin with La Falaise

Posted by Dr. Christine Thorpe on February 22, 2010 at 7:37pm

La Falaise Organic Green Tea and Muscat Rose Body Lotion is made with antioxidants and oils that help to decrease the appearance of imperfections on the skin.

What’s beautiful about this product is that has 98.85% natural ingredients and 81.54% of organic ingredients, which is pretty neat.

You can win this and other great La Falaise bath products (including a jute bag and bath tray) in our winter giveaway package. Enter here

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Abused Woman Ministries' Inc. School of Healing Lecture for Week of Feb 21st to 27th

Posted by DR. DOROTHY E. HOOKS on February 22, 2010 at 3:38am

Hello Everyone,


It is that time for the Abused Woman Ministries' Inc. School of Healing (AWMSOH) to open! I am excited about what God has done, is doing, and going to do. Here are the link for this week's lecture; also included an explanation about the School of Healing.

God bless you'll and welcome to the journey that is going to change your life.
Dr. Hooks

http://abusedwoman.ning.com/page/introduction-to-abused-woman
http://abusedwoman.ning.com/page/lecture-for-week-of-feb-21st

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So, You Work From Home

Posted by PB31 Woman on February 21, 2010 at 3:27am
You work from home. Congratulations, you’re on the cutting edge of a growing segment of professionals and entrepreneurs. Telecommuting and working from home have some obvious advantages: you get to spend more time with your family, you avoid expensive, frustrating and time-burgling commutes and you get to make sales calls in your bathrobe.

In addition to the fact that no matter how hard you work or how successful your business is, it’s nearly impossible to convince your friends, family and especially your parents that you actually have a job, working from home has some other challenges.

The overall key to success is to realize that your home is set up for your personal life, not your professional life. At the office you have all the resources you need to get your job done; at home, you have to decide between what you need, what you can afford and what space allows. At work you have co-workers; at home you have family.

If you’re new to or are considering telecommuting or working from home, here are some ideas to help you get off to a good start:

  1. Set up a designated office – even if it’s just part of a room. When you walk in that area, consider yourself to be punching-in for the day. Make sure the rest of your family respects this area and treats it as your “Corporate Headquarters.” Set up your office hours and stick with them. This will help you distinguish between your personal and professional life and prevent you from getting sidetracked by non-work-related distractions.
  2. Designate one outside space or third space as an alternative office or meeting space. Some people use coffee shops; others actually rent office and meeting space by the hour. While etiquette experts say it’s fine to work from home, clients may feel uncomfortable when asked to meet at your home (unless you have a separate office space with a separate entryway). Whether it’s the local coffee shop, or even better, a rent-by-the-hour meeting and office space, meeting with clients on the outside of your home office creates a professional impression while still allowing you to retain the freedom of the work-at-home lifestyle.
  3. While one of the much-touted advantages of working at home is the ability to work in your pajamas, avoid that temptation and get dressed. Getting dressed symbolizes the beginning of the day and helps get you into work mode.
  4. Install a separate telephone line for your business. If this is not possible, answer your phone in a professional manner during your business hours.
  5. Avoid isolation by joining professional organizations, chambers of commerce, or a business networking groups. Also, consider renting space occasionally or even once a week from temporary office space providers.
  6. Meet people face-to-face every so often. Even though technology has enabled us to work in virtual space, the power of the face-to-face encounter cannot be underestimated. If you have co-workers, go to lunch. If you work for yourself, be sure to find others who do the same and meet regularly for coffee or lunch.
  7. Get broadband cable or DSL. These services are no longer considered luxuries. Your clients and colleagues expect you to have fast Internet access and the ability to view rich websites and receive large files in your email.
  8. Consider going wireless. Why tie yourself down to one corner of your office? A wireless router and card for your laptop can be had for around $100 and will give you great flexibility. Once you have a card, you can stay connected while on the road by stopping by one of the growing number of wireless “Hotspots” available in cafes, hotels and airports.
  9. Protect yourself. Make sure you have the latest anti-virus software and keep it updated. Anti-spy software is now just as critical as anti-virus software. Lavasoft’s Ad-aware and Spybot Search and Destroy can both be downloaded for free at download.com. Also, consider a personal firewall. Zonealarm, McAfee, and Symantec are just a few of the popular packages available.
  10. Consider hiring your own personal “computer geek.” You have a plumber, electrician, and a handyman to maintain and fix all of your household appliances, so why treat your computer any differently? Computer technicians typically charge from $65 to $125 per hour (just like a plumber) and offer a range of services from keeping your computer and software up to date to installing wireless networks and firewalls. Best of all, they come to you in your home office. Call someone BEFORE you lose your hard drive so that they can be ready for any unforeseen events.
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Don’t miss the Cris Simone winter giveaway straight from France!

Posted by Dr. Christine Thorpe on February 21, 2010 at 3:06am

We were so impressed with these products from France that we had to share them with you. La Falaise Organic Beauty boasts seven product lines of shower gels, soaps, salts and lotions with ingredients like organic calendula and sweet almond to argan seed oil.

To enter the giveaway, click here.

Contest ends March 1, 2010. Remember, you’ve got to be in it to win it.

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Stop Procrastinating

Posted by PB31 Woman on February 21, 2010 at 2:51am

In order to reach your goals you must commit to taking action steps. If procrastination is an issue in your life then you must to take steps toward changing the habits that keep you from taking charge of your life.

Here are 40 tips to stop procrastinating:

  1. Plan your next day, hour by hour, the evening before
  2. Make one to-do list
  3. Write your tasks down
  4. Put it on a calendar
  5. Learn to say “No”
  6. Schedule 2 hours of uninterrupted time in which to work on your tasks
  7. Commit to not checking email during scheduled uninterrupted time
  8. Commit to turning your phone off during scheduled uninterrupted time
  9. Commit to not checking for texts during scheduled uninterrupted time
  10. Get your spouse or children involved in what you are doing
  11. Partner up with someone who will hold you accountable
  12. Hold yourself accountable
  13. Report to someone else
  14. Let your family know what you are doing and get their support
  15. Give yourself deadlines (time and date) to finish a project
  16. Set your desk up to be conducive to productive work
  17. Do your biggest task in the morning or first thing before anything else
  18. Do the most difficult task first
  19. Do the item that will yield the most results first
  20. Require yourself to finish at least one action step before going to bed
  21. You can maintain high standards but being a perfectionist may hold you back
  22. Take a break to rejuvenate, but decide on a specific to complete after your break
  23. Build momentum by getting one, then two, then three things done
  24. Break a large action step into bite size, manageable pieces
  25. Find a way to get started by doing the easiest part first, build momentum
  26. Make your decision and stop wavering; it’s holding you up!
  27. Face your fear
  28. Identify your obstacles
  29. Finish a task before you start on a new one
  30. Get organized
  31. Make your task fun
  32. Reward yourself
  33. Don’t over plan
  34. Create a routine and plan recurring tasks at the same time every day
  35. Be disciplined
  36. Have a sense of urgency
  37. Just do it and stop thinking about it
  38. Believe in yourself
  39. Say affirmations every day
  40. Look at your goals every day

Take a step over that line of procrastination and make things happen in your life. Your success or failure is up to you.

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Looking for mentors to participate in The African Genesis Institute Program.

Posted by Darlene on February 21, 2010 at 12:39am

A 27 month, Life-Changing Program Ending With a FREE TRIP TO EGYPT

Open To Children 7 to 14, and Adults 21 and Over


The African Genesis Institute program is a 27-month educational and cultural program for youth between the ages of 7 and 14, and adults focused on developing an understanding and awareness of Ancient African Culture as well as the African experiencein America.Enrollment is now open for the "Class of 2012".


Students who enroll now and successfully complete the 27 month program, will be able to travel, along with the rest of the students on an 11 day, expense paid trip to Egypt in July, 2012. Since 1998, nearly 3000 youth and adults have traveled to Senegal,The Gambia, Ghana in West Africa and Egypt in North Africa.


Visit www.BlackBusinessNetwork.com/TeamDollar and click on dzert club for more info and the list of cities with
live presentations over the next 30 days. If your city is not participating visit this website and find out how you can join a sister city and still participate in this program. Remember the purpose is to take a youth along this educational journey with you.


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DESTINY BLACK EXPO/ WE WANT TO PROMOTE YOU!

Posted by Karen Pfeifer on February 20, 2010 at 6:30pm

JOIN US AT THE DESTINY BLACK EXPO EXHIBITION
WHICH WILL BE HELD
MARCH 13TH 2010 1:00 PM EST
In Benton Harbor, Mi

THERE ARE TWO PACKAGES AVAILABLE

PACKAGE ONE

PACKAGE ONE WILL INCLUDE A BOOTH TO SELL YOU PROJECTS ( BOOKS. CDS ETC,)
THERE WILL BE BOOK SIGNINGS
THERE WILL BE A PROMOTION PACKAGE
WHICH WILL ENCLUDE FREE ADVERTISING
TELEVISION & RADIO MEDIA INTERVIEWS
AND MUCH MORE
YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN UP $ 1,500
THIS PACKAGE WILL ALSO ENTITLE YOU TO A SPACE AT
THE MEGA GOSPEL SUPERFEST WHICH WILL BE HELD
AUGUST 7,2010

THE COST OF PACKAGE IS $ 45.00

PACKAGE TWO

PACKAGE TWO IS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO PARTICIPATE
BUT, ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND.
( DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT)
YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SHIP YOUR PRODUCTS TO THE EXPO
A MINISTRY STAFF PERSON WILL BE ASSIGNED TO YOUR BOOTH
FOR YOU. (ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE SENT TO YOU AFTER THE
EXHIBITION)
THERE WILL ALSO BE A PROMOTION PACKAGE
RADIO MEDIA ADVERTISING
OPPORTUNITY TO WIN UP TO $ 1,500
THIS PACKAGE ALSO ENTITLES YOU TO A BOOTH AT
THE 2010 MEGA GOSPEL SUPERFEST, WHICH WILL BE HELD IN AUGUST

THE COST OF PACKAGE TWO $125.00

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
CONTACT Karen Pfeifer at karengod4me@aol.com

call 1-269-925-1636

Payment due in by March 3 2010
send money order to Gwen Spinks
p o box 672
Benton Harbor, Mi 49023

OR
attend our Destiny Black Expo Book Exhibition Explosion.
We are having anointed authors come and fellowship with us.
There will be book signings
Television and Radio interviews will be available
You don't have to be an author to attend.
book lovers $ 14.00 entry fee

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Robin Tramble aka Empowerment Diva launches Breakthrough 2010 Mentoring and Coaching program for savvy woman entrepreneurs and those that aspire to be!

Posted by Robin Tramble on February 20, 2010 at 8:23am

Where can women find reliable resources to empower them to excel in their
personal, spiritual and business life without the overwhelm? Robin
Tramble aka The Empowerment Diva launches a 12 week
mentoring and coaching program Breakthrough Mentoring and Coaching!


Elk Grove, CA February 19, 2010 – Women are becoming overwhelmed by the many roles they fill and building their businesses.

They feel stuck, unable to grasp hold of the energy and persistence to move forward and remain focused. Although it has been stated
that we may see relief from the recession, women are still
needing and wanting programs and systems that will assist them in their endeavor to live big, bold and beautiful, allowing them to thrive in the midst of any financial crisis. They are in need of support,
systems, advice and accountability measures that will super-charge
their empowering business and personal development endeavors. According to Robin Tramble, founder/owner of Robin Tramble Authentic Life Empowerment International.

“It'stime to take targeted action. No more reinventing the wheel and
aligning ourselves with the visions of others, but by discovering our
authentic self, expressing our gifts and living a truly delicious life!
Empowerment is a choice and women must become decisive action taking women if they're going to manifest their God given destiny.” Having experienced some of the same things and now living a life of empowerment through learned systems and experience I can passionately share strategies and keys to discover your authentic self, get unstuck, overcome overwhelm, fear and how to stay focused in crisis. I have also had the experience of watching empowering success in my own life and the lives of the many women I influence across the world.”

Robin Tramble The Dynamite "Authentic Life"Empowerment mentor,coach, trainer and public speaker is available to savvy women and entrepreneurial women ( and those aspiring to be) as they strive to realize their personal, spiritual and professional goals. Robin offers
weekly ezines, a community/network where members can participate in forums, blogging and networking and has recently founded The Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs. Robin Tramble is currently launching Breakthrough Mentoring and Coaching program a 12 week system for Breakthrough to new horizons for exponential personal, spiritual and business growth. Participants will experience a life-changing menu of components including assessments and group calls.

TheBreakthrough Mentoring and Coaching program is an excellent resource for women who desire to be equipped with keys and strategies to empower them to move to another level in their lives manifesting maximum empowerment and build a sound foundation for their deliciously Authentic life!


“It’s the place to be for breakthrough results and to join with like-minded
women from across the world in one place with the same principles and values." Says Robin Tramble

“TheBreakthrough Mentoring and Coaching program is scheduled to begin
February 25, however, those joining afterward will have access to all
of the calls, assessments and tools on the password protected page.
Women can register now by going to http://www.RobinTramble.com/Breakthrough2010.html


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About Robin Tramble The Dynamite "Authentic Life" Empowerment Mentor, Coach, Trainer and Public Speaker

Robin Tramble aka The Empowerment Diva is a definitive resource of
empowerment for savvy entrepreneurial women,wahm and those who aspire
to be. The Empowerment Diva passionately empowers women to live their
best empowered life via a vast array of empowering resources for the
express purpose of assisting them as they strive to realize their
dreams and desires.

Robin Tramble is qualified to mentor women in their life empowerment
journey through her experience in business, ministry, education,formal
training, working at home and personal experiences. Robin Tramble is
also an author and recording artist ,Wife of 29 years, Mother and
recording artist and plans to creatively combine her music into another
empowering resource for women.
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Posted by Dominique on February 20, 2010 at 4:30am

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Thanks, Dominique

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Women's life empowerment: Secrets to living a delicious life - #1 Get your life in shape - An excerpt and free audio

Posted by Robin Tramble on February 20, 2010 at 12:26am
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In a recent call "5 simple secrets to begin living your delicious life"
I shared this as one of the secrets. There are 4 plus additional secrets
that were shared and are essential to women's life empowerment
endeavors and living a delicious life!

Secret # 2 was to get your life in good shape.

You must make sure your life is in good shape, although I didn't
go into detail on the call about Total Wellness this is also
very, very important.

Areas included under this secret were:
Life balance
During the Breakthrough mentoring and coaching program each participant
will have a chance to reflect on this by utilizing one of the popular
assessments of the industry. This is not something that is locked in
to the 12 week period , however, it will give you another accountability
measure continuing beyond the 12 week period. One of the areas of thistool includes Physical environment and one of the sentences states mypersonal
files and papers are neatly filed away and if you’re good here you would
check it if not you don’t – At the end there’s a scoring system and there
is an ideal score that you want.

Another area is Health and emotional balance- And one of the sentences
in this area reads.... I very seldom use chocolate, coffee, colas, tea
less than 3 times per week total. We will also use a tool that will be
very instrumental in taking a look at your life balance, giving you a
measuring stick to allow for improvement. You see many times we major
on the minors and wonder why we aren’t achieving the results we so desire.

Strong Divine Connection –
We need to feed our soul, body and our spirit and it is imperative
that you have a strong divine connection which for me and others on
this call is a God our Father and you must be committed to your
spiritual authority which would be God, your pastor and those of
you that are married your husbands. It’s about order and when you have order you will live a delicious life!

This was an excerpt from 5 simple secrets to begin living a delicious life.
I share so much more on the call. Here is my gift to you for a limited time.
You can go here to secure your own download of this power-packed
Teleseminar FREE! This will be part of a paid product so you do want to
grab your copy now.

It's time for your personal, spiritual and business breakthrough!
You're not alone. Join other sisters and I for Breakthrough 2010
http://www.RobinTramble.com/Breakthrough2010.html

Be delicious and live your delicious life now!

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PROVERBS for Business.

Posted by Spirit on February 19, 2010 at 9:26pm

Do you allow past failures to keep you from success today?


Scripture: "Do not call to mind the former things, or ponder things of the past. Behold, I will do something new. " ~Isaiah 43:18-19

Today's Thought: Everybody fails. Those who succeed discover how to pick up the pieces of their failures and move on. Learn from your failures so that you don't repeat the same mistakes, but don't be intimidated by an occasional misstep or stumble. Keep looking ahead.

Establish a plan to overcome common or repeated obstacles. If you can avoid it, don't pay twice for the same experience. Work your plan out point-by-point, monitoring progress at each step.

If you learn from past mistakes, you will no longer have to look back with regret or sorrow. Today is a new day, filled with new possibilities and fresh chances. Set your mind on creating something new and you can move forward with confidence and achieve business success.

"For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again" ~ Proverbs 24:16

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2010 New Jersey Governor's Conference For Women - Atlantic City New Jersey - Keynote Speaker (Robin Roberts) GMA

Posted by Denise Bethune on February 18, 2010 at 9:28pm

Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Robin Roberts
Co-Anchor of Good Morning America


Robin Roberts is anchor of ABC's Good Morning America. Under her leadership, the broadcast has won three consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Morning program.

When not traveling around the country or the world covering breaking news events, Roberts is at GMA's studio in Times Square conducting interviews with a diverse group of newsmakers. Her headline-making interviews include: President Barack Obama; First Lady Michelle Obama; actor Sidney Poitier; basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on his battle with leukemia; and Lisa Niemi on the loss of her beloved husband, Patrick Swayze.

Roberts has also done extensive reporting around the globe.

She traveled to the Middle East with former First Lady Laura Bush, who was on a mission to raise awareness about breast cancer in the Muslim world; to Africa with former President Bill Clinton for a first-hand look at the AIDS crisis in that part of the world; and to Mexico, where she scaled the Mayan Pyramids as part of GMA's “The New 7 Wonders of the World” series.

Roberts also broadcast live from inside the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta in October 2009. It was the first time television cameras were permitted inside the CDC's special command center tracking the H1N1 "swine flu" virus.

http://www.nj.gov/dca/hmfa/home/womensconference/speakers.html

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