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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sodomy, incest, etc) or excessive use of swear words.~ No limit to number of entries.~ Material MUST BE original and unpublished.~ Please edit your work before sending it in.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

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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

The Best Business Opportunity out there

Posted by Cheryl Kehl on July 1, 2009 at 12:32pm

I have been in network marketing for over 20 years starting with Amway. I am so grateful for now turning a deaf ear when people come to me with differennt opportunities. I have check some out and some I haven't. But I have always listened to what others have had to say. Today I am so glad that I have kept that attitude because I would have missed this one. If you have not heard of Ardyss International and the Body Magic you owe it to yourself to just check it out. The products are off the chain and the opportunity is off the charts.Visit the site and just open up your mind to check it out. I promise I will not call and bug you but you will receive follow up emails from the campaign. If you want additional information please contact me at 904-525-4008.We have a call each day that you can call and listen on at 12:30 PM EST 212-467-5800 1112#. Visit the site before then at www.instantlyfine.com.Cheryl

A Cardio Blast that burns Excess Fat!

Posted by Carol Dunlop on July 1, 2009 at 11:00am

Check out this cardio workout! To see the full workout, go to Optimum Body Sculpting's FitBlog

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Posted by Bozz Ladi on July 1, 2009 at 7:11am

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Advertise Your Business With 1.FM Jamz

Posted by DJ Desirez on July 1, 2009 at 1:05am

What is 1.FM Jamz?1.FM Jamz is the internet’s #1 Hip-Hop and R&B radio station. We are an Urban Hit radio station and you are likely to hear Grammy award winning artists, such as Jay-Z, Eminem, Mariah Carey, Kanye West along with today’s hottest artists. More than 1 million listeners tune into 1.FM Jamz weekly, and our audience is a diverse one, with listeners from the US and over 50 countries worldwide. With our diverse listening audience, we will most likely reach your target demographic.Why advertise on. with Internet Radio?* Consumers spend 85% of their time with ear-oriented media, such as Radio, but spend only 15% of their time with such eye-oriented media as newspapers and magazines. Yet, advertisers spend 55% of their dollars on eye-oriented media and only 45% on ear-oriented media. (Source: RAB, 2000)* Internet radio plays far fewer commercials per hour. This low spot load equals high attention levels which increases the chances of an ad to get the full intention it requires.* Listeners are only one click away from an advertiser's web site. They are online and have browser windows open. This makes it very easy to get listeners to visit the advertiser website.* Web radio listeners are a highly active group of consumers with above average levels of purchase intentions and are early adopters of other new media options and technologies according to an analysis by BIGresearch.* The typical web radio listener is most likely to be young and well paid and with an average household income of $54,334 (BIGresearch).Why advertise on 1.FM Jamz?* 1.FM Jamz is one of the top online urban radio destinations on the internet.* We had approx 300.000 ATH (Aggregated Tuning Hours) by month. This will ensure great exposure to your ad.* With advertising reaching near-saturation levels and consumer eyeballs shifting away from traditional ads, Internet Radio helps stand out from thecrowd and your product with unique exposure.* Supporting our listeners' favorite radio station will give your ad a positive brand connotation.* We offer many different advertisement options and combinations to suite your specific advertising needs.* The majority of our audience consists of affluent 20-40 y/o who are comfortable with spending money online.* Our audience is very loyal, makes frequent visits to the site and stays tuned in for long period of times.Does it cost a lot of money to advertise with 1.FM Jamz?We will work with your marketing budget to make sure your campaign reaches the most listeners possible and delivers the best results. Remember, if you are looking for on-air giveaways, promotions, endorsement of your product/service or even email marketing, your success is our success.For more information on advertising, contact us at jamz@1.fmFor those with a small budget...Our Banner Exchange Program is a simple program. If you have any type of website with an Internet presence and you would like free exposure, you simply add our banner or banner/media player to your web site and we will repay your support by placing your banner (and a clickable link) from our Supporters page. From time to time, someone from our staff will visit your page to ensure that our logo is prominently displayed on your page. As long as you promote us, we will promote you. This package does not include air-time advertisements. It is a banner exchange only. To join our Banner Exchange Program, send an email to jamz@1.FM and we will send you our contract. As soon as you respond, we can begin our work together!We look forward to working with you!!Masha Polk/DJ DesirezGeneral Manger of 1.FM Jamzhttp://www.1dotfmjamz.com

How Blogs Can Benefit your Business

Posted by Jamie Fleming-Dixon on June 30, 2009 at 11:48pm

Several businesses are beginning to realize the advantages of blogging. This article will show you how blogs can help yours as well.A businesses blog is a way of communicating with clientele or employees to share information and expertise. Business blogs are becoming more popular because they are a great way to get the word out about what your company is doing, increase traffic to your website and connect with prospective customers.How can they help your business?1. It’s a marketing tool. Blogs provide companies an opportunity to talk about and promote their products and services- current and upcoming- or company news. It can also generate an online buzz and word of mouth promoting.2. Blogs can increase sales. You can keep your products and services in front of customers and inform them of the benefits. Additionally, they can provide customers with a feeling of being ‘in the know’ because they’re part of your community.3. They can increase customer satisfaction. Blogs are not only an excellent method of sharing information with customers; you can also get their feedback. Consumers who feel like you are paying attention to them and meeting their needs are more likely to build an emotional connection with you; this is a necessity in building customer loyalty.4. Blogs help communicate your business’ brand message. All businesses have a brand and image that others see. You blog will give you a chance to convey the brand image you wish. Consistent branding produces a sense of security and stability in customers; these are two major aspects essential in developing customer loyalty.While blogs can be a great marketing tool, there are some things to consider when creating one. Tips include:Write in an engaging manner that welcomes customers.Stay away from rhetoric and jargon.Reply to customer comments.Work to create a sense of community.Make sure your content is relevant and updated often- this will give your customers a reason to come back.If you have any questions about blogging or need someone to create one for you one and/or write posts, feel free to email me:jamiefleming@mochawriter.com.Happy Blogging!~Jamiemochawriter.comSource: sbinformation.about.com