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Thoughts on the Death of Peter Pan

Posted by Michelle Diane on July 10, 2009 at 8:35pm

It's been 12 days, almost to the first minute that I heard. I knew that instant; I didn't need Charlie Gibson to tell me or whoever it was that finally announced the news, confirmed what my heart already knew, that Peter Pan had died. It's been 12 days that the world has been a little darker place; twelve days since they told us that never again would we see his gentle smiling face. Twelve days I've been trying to understand how a fairy tale dies, how an unmistakable spark of magic is just ... gone. Twelve days I didn't grieve; I rejoiced. I was so happy for Michael, finally a way out; finally peace. Finally wrapped up in a love that didn't judge, love doesn't judge love as strange, as odd or perverted. So happy for Michael. Oh sadness, sadness for Paris and for Prince and for Blanket, sadness for Catherine and Janet and Jermaine, but joy for Michael.In that first moment, I thought he's finally free; they/we won't hurt him anymore; they/we won't ridicule him anymore. With wide eyed wonder he can sing and dance and embrace love, and no one will question his motives. So happy for Michael. Twelve days and today, inside of a bronze and gold box is a present from and again for heaven. I finally cried, not for Michael or his family, not even for those beautiful babies, not even for all of you. For 12 days, 12 days later I finally cried for me. I don't understand what it means when a fairy tale dies.

Peter Pan must we get old? Must we forget to notice the beauty of a flower, the magic of a butterfly? Peter Pan is this world destined to be a place where a child loved is a child molested? Peter Pan? With you here... with you here we were the world. You gave us not just the unction but the courage to look in the mirror. Peter Pan, oh Peter Pan. Will Tinkerbelle cease to fly? Peter Pan won't you please, please tell me what happens when a fairy tale dies?It was our intention to publish Tuesday, but I couldn't. Talk of stamps and Ranch Records, tickets to the memorial service listed on Ebay and hustlers hawking everything, bootleg Billie Jean and cheap sequined gloves, and I just couldn't. I didn't want, didn't want Not Ur Momma's News to be part of the opportunistic onslaught. We want to share our memories and thoughts with you, but we took a step back and waited until today out of respect for a moment that was not ours. And out of respect for Michael, who always will be ours. Though your stay was far too short, we thank you for blessing us with your talent and your innocence. We love you Peter Pan.In This IssueRemembering One of Music's Greatest - As Our #1by Atlanta RedWhen Drugs Become Toxic - The Danger of Self Medicatingby Belinda AndersonSpeaking Ill of the Deadby Barbara DixonIn Search of Integrityby Dr. Linda Burke-Gallowayand much morein the newNot Ur Momma's NewsQuote of the Week"And I want his 3 children to know wasn't nothing strange about your daddy; it was strange what your daddy had to deal with."Reverend Al Sharpton

Add your new release to our calendar!

Posted by Dominique on July 10, 2009 at 3:07pm

Add your new book release to our calendar. If your book is due to be released in or after July, add it to our calendar. Your book will be featured on our network homepage! Get more details here: http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/authorspotlight.htmCheck out today's blog! http://povlounge.blogspot.comThanks, Dominique!

Volora Television

Posted by Volora Howell on July 10, 2009 at 11:50am

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Bad Book Marketing-The Authors Mindset

Posted by ZLS Publishing, LLC on July 10, 2009 at 4:38am

Once again, we’re back with another episode of Bad Book Marketing. This one is about the writers state of mind. Too many writers make the following mistakes and I believe it’s mental:1)Thinking that marketing is the publishers job.2) Thinking that it is smart to market after your book has been written.3) Thinking that marketing and selling are the same thing.4) Thinking that people are interested in your book.5) Thinking they come first and their readers last.Think long, think wrong. Your own mental state of mind affects your sales. The writers who sell well and even become best-selling authors know that the mind equates actions. You act how you think.If you think wrong....To read the rest visit: www.zlspublishing.com/blog

Minister Jabari Akil & Ambassador Ziamiah Akil present....

Posted by D.R.U.M. on July 10, 2009 at 2:00am

The Lost-Found Nation of Islam, Detroit Mosque, is hosting a Town Hall Meeting. The subject of the meeting is, "The Divinity of Human Rights and Reparations." The Keynote speaker will be President Ajani Mukarram of The Lost-Found Nation of Islam. President Mukarram will walk us through biblical scriptures that we are already familiar with and show and prove the divinity of reparations for slavery and their attachment to Human Rights. The Master of Ceremonies will be Senator-Minister Najee Muhammad of Washington DC.Along with president Mukarram, we have invited other prominent members of our community from diverse backgrounds to participate on the panel of speakers. We will notify you as we receive their confirmations.The event will be held at The Charles H. Write Museum of African American History, 315 East Warren Ave., Detroit Michigan. It will be Sunday July 26, 2009 @ 1:00pm to 5:00pm. All are invited, Muslims, Non-Muslims, Christians, and Consociated Groups, admission is free. for information please contact us @l 313-303-3335.President Mukarram will also speak about our work at the United Nations, ethogenisis, and achievement of our Global Identity (Afrodecendants) and why it is important.https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=96414dcdbf&view=audio&msgs=122810f1c7b9e633&attid=0.1&zw

MALICIOUS VIRUS ATTACK

Posted by Ms. Felecia on July 10, 2009 at 1:02am

WOW!!! What an experience, after traveling for a few days with my Laptop, I came across a virus that wouldn’t allow me to open my emails and web pages. I worked on this for two days with my support team. We had no break through removing this virus off my system, I was then told I had to do a complete recovery and to save my pictures and documents. I replied “ We will work on this tomorrow”. I prayed about it and I just wouldn’t accept this solution, their had to be another way. Once again I contact, Mr. Marvin Fredlaw, and other support team members, whom had been working with me to solve this problem. Yes, the virus was still there, but not for long, finally the solution came and the virus was taken off. Yes, I was under a malicious attack and I had to fight back. I thank God for prayer and God’s anointed people who seek ways to help others when problems arise.Have you ever been under such malicious attacks? What Did you do?Please checkout Mr. Marvin Fredlaw, when you’re under attack. Find out what you can do to stop Malicious virus attacks on your computer

Big Gyrl Contest Winner Update!

Posted by Lipstick Killers Collection on July 9, 2009 at 7:29pm

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Serious Entrepreneurs ONLY!

Posted by Alyce Garfman on July 9, 2009 at 3:29pm

"I've Spent 14 Months And $92,000 In Software Development To Create A Fool-Proof, Completely Automated Money Making Machine That Can MakeYou An Online Fortune - And I'll Prove It To You By Offering You A 100% Guarantee!"http://trafficpython.com/x/links/228738To your success,Alyce

Has the media gone too far?!

Posted by The Lioness on July 9, 2009 at 1:30pm

Read this: http://www.examiner.com/x-15867-Hartford-County-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Hartford-mayor-tells-Courant-to-remove-story?cid=exrss-Hartford-County-Buzz-Examiner

The Easiest Way to Make Your First $1000 Online

Posted by LaShanda Henry on July 8, 2009 at 9:53pm

Every hopeful entrepreneur started out by hearing a story that sparked a dream. They heard about someone who made it big online and instantly felt compelled to turn that dream into their reality. I’m sure by now you’ve heard enough stories and already started mapping out your own dream of success. Truth be told, the best part of your journey begins when you make your first dollar and earn your first $1000 online. When you get to that thousand dollar mark you instantly go from dreamer to believer. At that point you know you weren’t just listening to other people’s stories or spending your time and money on a dream. At that point you know the internet isn’t just full of people telling you that you can make money online. When you make your first $1000, you feel excited and accomplished. You open yourself up to the reality that you can generate real money online. You stop thinking it’s something that THEY can do because that first taste of real profit is proof that you can do it too. I’m all about turning dreamers into believers because I know what it’s like to have a dream. For years I was a side hustle sista who had dreams of leaving my 9 to 5 and starting my own business. Now I’m a stay at home mom who makes money online and teaches other aspiring entrepreneurs how to do the same thing. My goal is to show you the easiest way to make your first $1000 online. I won’t tell you that it’s easier to make money online than it is to make money offline, BUT I will show you the easiest ways to generate income from an internet based business in my latest ebook, The Easiest Way to Make Your First $1000 Online. I’ve divided this guide into two parts. The first part is for ‘No Business Entrepreneurs’; people who want to make money online but don’t know where to start. The second part is for ‘New Business Entrepreneurs’; people who have a new internet business and are trying to figure out how to generate sales. I can’t guarantee that I can get you to your $1000 mark, but I can guarantee you this – within these pages is my system to generating thousands of dollars online. Using these steps mixed with your dedication, I hope to help you achieve your dream of success. Click here to get your copy: The Easiest Way to Make Your First $1000 Online

CashInOnForeclosures.com 2-Day Bootcamp

Posted by Annetta Powell on July 8, 2009 at 9:40pm

CashInOnForeclosures.com 2-Day Boot CampReady! Get Set! Invest!Sign up today for the CashInOnForeclosures.com 2-Day Boot Camp!This Boot Camp will guide you through everything that you need to know about becoming a successful Real Estate investor. Despite a major dip in the economy, you can still earn extra cash as a Real Estate investor.Knowledge is power! Sign Up today for the CashInOnForeclosures.com Boot Camp. Keep your eyes and ears open because you don’t want this amazing opportunity to pass you by! Make your dream of being financially stable a reality!In this Boot Camp, you will learn the following: Find the perfect properties How to boost your purchasing Power Recruiting your dream team Selling your property and much more!!Don’t hesitate! Sign-up today! The CashInOnForeclosures.com 2-day Boot Camp will share with you a great deal of information about becoming a Real Estate Investor, giving you the fix and flip process from start to finish. It is time for you to not just wish but dare to dream! Attending this Boot Camp will give you the inside track on how to become a success in the business. Being a Real Estate investor involves strategizing your success. Sign up today to uncover the secrets to becoming an entrepreneur!Are you tired of your current career? If so, you may want to look into becoming a real estate investor. Thousands of people have become real estate investors, and have in turn made tons of money. If you want to be the next person to take advantage of this industry you should get started today. Becoming a real estate investor is not difficult to do. The CashInOnForeclosures.com 2-day Boot Camp will help you successfully gain knowledge about this business. Sign Up today! You are one step away from making the most important decision of your life! Program yourself to believe that you can do anything you set your mind to. Envision yourself and your family living comfortably and not having to worry about bills piling up and losing your job. Dare to dream that you can do something different and be successful at it! Sign Up for the CashInOnForeclosures.com 2-day Boot Camp!Learn about how to make money, the biggest downfalls, and what you should be aware of. Anything that you can learn about real estate investing before you start will help you as your career progresses.Ready! Get Set! Invest!CashInOnForeclosures.comAnnetta PowellQueen of Real Estate

Do You Suck At Internet Marketing? I Want You!

Posted by Alyce Garfman on July 8, 2009 at 9:21pm

Hi,Got your attention? Fantastic!Now, I don't know if you are a marketing guru or someone like me who would happily avoid it if it wherever possible - but marketing is a reality and I like seeing my business succeed!However, if you are someone who would rather take a bullet than have to write some marketing materials - never fear! I have the solution to your problem that will make marketing a breeze and help you achieve online success even if you know nothing about marketing or try to avoid it at all costs!For all those Internet marketing newbies or those who simply haven't got the time to dedicate to marketing, I've developed a business that makes online success as easy as 1-2-3! If you want online income without the headache of producing new marketing materials all the time, then you're going to love my unique online marketing business!That's right - I hate marketing and yet I'm in the marketing business… The secret is I've mastered the art of creating online ads that go out every day of the week and bring me thousands of dollars in residual income month after month.If you want to find out more about how you can benefit - for FREE - with my system then go to http://www.100kwinnerscircle.com/?lifeisgoodTo your success,Derek GardnerFounder, 100K Winner's Circle

God knows what you need

Posted by Dr.mechelle rabot on July 8, 2009 at 8:17pm

today I was feeling down. I have a brother in prison, and everytime he writes me i get upset, he just happens to be closer to me than the rest of my brothers. I stopped my car and broke down and cried out to God about his situation and went on about my day. when i got home i opened my email and there was a post on my site and on the site there was a utube.as i listened to the tape i began to be grateful for my brother and his situation and that I still have him and he alive. I also realized that God knows more about what is best for him than I do and when gets ready a change will happen for him. But more important i realize that i am blessed and have a lot to be grateful for and that no matter what things look like it is not really what it seems.God is in control and it will turn out alright for me and for him.thank you father for reminding me of who I am and whose I am.be blessedmechelle

I Apologize

Posted by First Lady Kimberly Canty on July 8, 2009 at 5:55pm

I apologize.I apologize for all that you had to go through.So much pain and various disappointments.You heart was broken, so many places and into pieces.I apologize.I apologize for your low self-esteem and not knowing your self worth.How you tolerated many of the things that was beneath the Godly standard.Wanting to be accepted and comprising your Identity.I apologize.I apologize for that man taking your body, mind and soul.Who raped and stripped you of what God gave to you as a treasure for the man he destined for you to discover. You listened to the lies of him proclaiming to be your lover.I apologize.I apologize for you having to be alone having to raise your children and build a home.Scraping for pennies to make ends meet which sometimes don’t make it.The lights, phone, water, gas bill were due, only to be disconnected.I apologize.I apologize for you desiring to better yourself in education and when the time comesYou can’t walk those halls and go the class room.Things come up to hinder, stop and bring your dreams to a halt.Mama, daddy, grandma, child, girlfriend get ill and sick,Only to give you an ultimatum and your career you dare to pick.I apologize.I apologize for the sisters that are so jealous and hate on you for what you do have.Something you might have saved or worked real hard to get, but they do not see the story behind what seems to be glory and kill you for that,I apologize.Now, Sister you listen and listen real good, because I’m getting ready to speak into you like another true sister should. These are the things that I do not apologize for..I DO NOT apologize for the pain you have suffered because in that pain God has birthed with it your purpose. Purpose that you can encourage another sister and give hope to the hopeless and that Happy Days are here again.I DO NOT apologize for the low self esteem because you can now relate and see another sister that has her head hanging low and tell her that she is beautiful and made in the image of her God, the Creator. She truly is built and wonderfully made.I DO NOT apologize for that man taking away your dignity and pride because through it you willed to live and survive. Abuse didn’t and cannot destroy that which is strong. God made you and you are truly a Victor and not a victim. God has turned your ashes into beauty and erased the shame and clothed you in righteousness.I DO NOT apologize for you being a single parent, being the Mama and Daddy.Paying the bills, providing food and shelter and you seem to think you did it on your own? No Sweetheart, you was sustained by the Heavenly Father; He supplied your every need and gave you your hearts desire.I DO NOT apologize for your career being put on the back burner for your loved ones.Mama and Daddy gave you life, Your baby depend on you and your girlfriend don’t have anybody else, when you are there for somebody else, that is when God will be there for you and make all your dreams and hearts desire come true.I DO NOT apologize for the sisters that hated on you because of what you work so hard to get. It was the jealousy and envy that provided the platform for God to bless you. So push the button, sit and wait, ride those haters, use them as elevators and rise your way to the top.SISTAYOU AREBLESSED, BEAUTIFUL, STRONG, CONFIDENT, WEALTHY, HEALED AND ENCOURAGED IN JESUS NAME!!1st Lady Kimberly A. CantyFebruary 28, 2009

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You're Invited to Beauty & The Boutique

Posted by Tracey Ambrose W.R.A.P. on July 8, 2009 at 5:30am

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Donate your gadgets with funraiser

Posted by Lorissha Coburn on July 8, 2009 at 4:38am

I am hosting an online gadget drive through Gazelle to raise money for FamilySake, and would love your support.A gadget drive is a new way to fundraise that turns your used electronics (laptops, cell phones, MP3 players, digital cameras & more same as listed above) into cash to support a cause. Contributing to my drive is simple. Just visit my drive webpage, find the value of the gadgets you would like to donate, and send them to Gazelle (shipping is free). The value will go to support FamilySake.If you would like to donate, please check out my drive's page to learn more and track my progress. You will receive a confirmation of your donation by email, and I will be notified as soon as you make your donation.http://familysake.gazelle.com/Thank you for your support,To learn more about Gazelle,visit gazelle.com

Economic Crisis Awakens the Entrepreneurial Spirit in Young African American Professionals

Posted by The Lioness on July 7, 2009 at 5:51pm

Twenty-something branches out on her own with The Lioness GroupSPRINGFIELD, MASS. June 17, 2009 – With less employment options to turn to, many college graduates and early to mid-level professionals are investing in their greatest asset – themselves.“I like to think that I am a reflection of young, Black twenty-somethings looking to go into business for themselves. I want The Lioness Group to be a mirror image of our local business community and representing a diverse clientele will allow me to do that,” Natasha Clark, recent founder of The Lioness Group said.“I've always been asked if I do freelance work on the side. I never had the courage to actually step out and establish myself as a separate entity. But like so many other twenty-somethings facing this economic crisis, I realized that my future and talents are best left to be managed by me. The Lioness Group will allow me to do that on my own terms,” Clark said.The Lioness Group aims to serve entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to get their passion out to the masses, but it has an immediate goal of serving the minority business population. The last thing a small business owner wants to do is a face phenomenal fee after they've just invested so much into getting their dream up and running. The Lioness Group offers affordable, quality writing, editing and media services to entrepreneurs, artists, authors and small business owners including Web site content, marketing strategies, public relations and more.As a journalist, Clark has spent the last several years working with members of the local business community and getting an understanding of what they need. She has the dual advantage of standing in both the shoes of the entrepreneur and those of the media. She said it is terrifying being on the opposite end.“I think as a reporter, we tend to get in and out and we’re on to the next thing. As an entrepreneur the stress, the workload, it’s all waiting for you in the morning,” Clark explained. “I never considered starting my own company. I love to write and I’ve always been pleased to do it for someone else. But with layoffs, cuts and rising costs, I had to reevaluate my career path.”About The Lioness GroupThe Lioness Group was founded in 2009 after local business owners expressed a need for quality, low-cost writing and media services. For more information visit www.thelionessgroup.com

Spa Treatment

Posted by Ms Ebonée on July 7, 2009 at 5:00pm

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Rejoice

Posted by Lakiesha Thomas on July 7, 2009 at 3:42pm

For this is the day that the Lord has made I will rejoice and be glad in it!!!

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