Posted by Elaine Clark on March 17, 2009 at 1:30pm
Hello Sistas, I have a great new product that will enhance the flavor of any meat you prepare for your table. For many years family and friends have asked me to mix up a batch of my seasonings for them to use in their own cooking. Since I was able to capture just the right mix to wake up the flavor in the food, I have decided to bottle my recipe. In honor of my mother I put her picture on the label. If you would like to try my product, I will send you the first bottle at a 15% discount plus free shipping. When you place your order simply state that you saw my post on sistapreneurs.ning.com. You may order my product at www.cwseasonings.net. Please feel free to send me any suggestions on how I can better market my product.
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Welcome Real Estate Investors,I have created a FREE CashInOnForeclosures Networking Site and some of you want to invest in real estate but you just do not have a clue as to how to get started in investing in real estate so if that is you then you need to be the first to join the CashInOnForeclosures Networking Site. Again, my goal is to connect real estate investors with the right individuals in order to become a successful real estate investor. In order to do so, I have brought critical real estate information and resources together to have them available at your discretion. The new networking site will also give you access to investing tips, referrals and any additional information pertaining to CashInOnForeclosure.com. These resources will allow you to gain even more real estate knowledge. Sign-up now by logging on to the website at:www.cashinonforeclosuresnetwork.comThis website will also allow you to create your very own profile that other members on the networking site will be able to view. When you have access to the website this will allow you to view other member’s profiles as well as chat with other members online. Our goal is to help you capitalize on this ever changing real estate market to build wealth. Your success is our success! Together, we can make your real estate investment dreams a reality now!Sincerely,Annetta PowellQueen of Real Estate
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Written by TNGI was late to Class as usual and because I was late, I had to take a seat in the very back of the lecture hall. The professor had already begun his daily lecture so I eased in and took a seat. In that very seat, there was an opened journal or notebook. I didn’t want to interrupt anyone so I just picked it up and immediately flipped to the very front to see if a Name or address was located it in, but the very first page stated: I LEFT THIS FOR YOU.I am sitting here like ME? Anyone that knows me, know that I am very nosey, so yes, I began to read. Forget the lecture today, I was late anyhow!“I left this for you to read because I am at a point of no return in my life. Don’t bother to look for me because you will not find me. Do not alert the professor or anyone that you think may know me, because what I have done has already been done.When I first started college, I was ecstatic because I would be leaving the small town that I lived in. For 5 years, my brother, raped, sodomized and mentally abused me. I didn’t have anyone that I could turn to or talk with. I was scared that no one would believe me. So I have lived with that secret and torment for years. When I finally received the acceptance letter stating that I had been accepted to a University, I was thinking: YES, finally a way out! So I ran from that problem and never dealt with it.I started school Fall Semester and I made friends really quick. My roommate and I were inseparable. She was the sister that I never had and always wanted. I started working and because I needed a car to get back and forth, I started a savings. I hid all of my money in a shoe box in my closet. No one would knew about this money, except my roommate. I saved all of my paychecks and by the end of the semester, I had enough for a decent car and Christmas gifts. While packing for Winter break, I noticed that my shoe box was gone. I was thinking maybe I hid it from myself and I just couldn’t remember exactly where I placed it. After calling my roommate’s cell phone a dozen times with no answer, it finally seemed real. She left a day early with my shoebox. And I haven’t seen her since.Devastated from that, I ran to my boyfriends’ dorm room to tell him what happened. This guy was really sweet and was nothing like my brother. I shared with him what had happened to me and he told me that he would never hurt me. We dated and he became my everything. I thought I was in love. Well, I walked into him receiving oral sex from the Campus whore. With a missed period and a possibility of being 6 weeks pregnant without any money, I went into an instant state of depression.I didn’t know where I was going, but I just started walking. I thought about slitting my wrist but then I considered that would be severely painful; why live hell on earth and die in pain? Then I thought about purchasing pain killers but I didn’t have any money. After thinking of so many different ideas to end my life, I finally ended up at a church. I must have stumbled upon choir rehearsal and I heard the most angelic voice uttering these words:Why should I feel discouragedWhy should the shadows comeWhy should my heart feel lonelyAnd long for heaven and homeWhen Jesus is my portionA constant friend is HeHis eye is on the sparrowAnd I know He watches over meHis eye is on the sparrowAnd I know He watches meI sing because I'm happyI sing because I'm freeHis eye is on the sparrowAnd I know He watches me (He watches me)His eye is on the sparrowAnd I know He watchesI know He watchesI know He watches me…Instantly I killed myself. And I didn’t jump off of a bridge or participate in anything that would physically harm me or my child.I accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior of my life and killed that old girl inside.I let all of the pain, hurt, and disappointments go.I did not allow emotions to lead my decision.I realized that hurt is an emotion and it is designed to keep you down.I did not want Hurt Feelings to rule my life any longer.Before moving on I had to resolve those Hurt feelings by letting it go.I dismissed what people did to me and realized that my response to all the hurt I went through was me growing through life.I forgave all of the people that hurt me and my healing came through giving and ministering to others.That is why you are reading my Diary. Agape love is selfless. The love of God is unconditional. And I have learned that when you love it means to seek out someone else’s well being without regard for yourself,I hope this diary helps you. Maybe there are some things that you need to figure out in your life. God sent this message to you for a reason. Pass this book on. Allow this story to change others.Sincerely,The Girl Who Committed Suicide
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When I was laid off from my job in November of last year, I got exactly what I wanted; and that was to be unemployed. I could barely pay my bills. My debt was increasing because I had to use my credit cards as a resource to help sustain and I was so unhappy about the structure of the department and the company. I used to tell my girlfriends, "I am so miserable working, I really want to do my own thang!" SO when the opportunity presented itself, I was sort of afraid of it. But once I thought about all of the free time that I would have to work on the projects that I had been procrastinating against for at least one year, my attitude changed. I picked my self up, applied for assistance, and left everything up to my number one source: God.The systematic way of living is not only modern day slavery for most, but it keeps individuals in debt and in bondage for most of their life. I can't speak for many, but I can use myself as a prime example. I went to a four-year university for my Bachelor's degree in Management and a two-year online university for my Masters. Once my adult life begun, I had already started it in a huge amount of debt due to student loans. Because I thought living the so-called "American Dream" involved purchasing a home, my fiancé and I decided to invest. That added more debt to my already growing heap of bills. I learned really early that credit cards weren't the way to go but I did have three major credit cards that I used religiously. And by the time it was all said and done, I had reached the limit on all of them! With a combined salary, credit card bills and student loans, we were not going to get out of debt and I saw myself sinking further and further in sinking sand. I was unhappy because of my situation and my mind was so cloudy with the issues of life, I forgot all about whom I should be talking to about my problems. Working daily just to pay bills was not what I envisioned for my life and I had to do something about it QUICK! Education is vital and so is investing but I wish I had planned my life a little better instead of just going with the flow of the systematic way of living.What is the “systematic way of living?” It is typically for the average American; being born; going to elementary, middle and high school with no worries; being sent off to college for about four to seven years; finally getting into the work force with worries of being successful, advancements, and debts; getting married; purchasing a home; raising a family; and working for about 30-40 years until retirement. The cycle is continuous and helps the economy with cash flow and jobs.November 8, 2008 is when I had an epitome. I looked at all of my accomplishments and what I could do to help myself out of the situation I was in and that's when I learned the power of prayer, accountability, and unwavering faith. I am the Co-Founder of a community-based organization that I so desperately want to give my all. I am a self-proclaimed writer. I am the Queen of Consulting and had professional training while in undergrad to help small businesses start their own business. I actually wrote my own business plan for a small business that I was apart of. I thought to myself, I am sitting on all of these talents, knowledge and training. BUT WHY AM I JUST STTING ON THEM!!!??? Why was I taking the long road when I have the opportunity to make my life much simpler and less complicated? Why would I even consider working 30-40 years for an annual salary of maybe $100,000-$250,000 (and only retire with this amount) when there is so much more out there for my family and I? What is keeping me from living my dreams? Why am I afraid of what I asked for?”People the time is now to get out there and make your dreams a reality. I don’t believe the hoopla of the economy being in a recession. Because I am a citizen directly affected by what’s going on, however, I am not. My lights, water, cable (movie channels included), and Internet, have not been disconnected. My home is not in foreclosure. I have not filed for bankruptcy, and will not by the way. And I am not employed! So what is this telling you?You can survive. No matter what it looks like to others. Figure out what you love to do. What is your passion? What is it that you would do even if you weren’t paid what you wanted to be paid but still happy and content doing? What gives you an adrenaline rush? What can you do better than most without schooling, training, or practice? Do you know a market that is untapped that you can tap into and really become successful?There is a story about a wealthy man who had three servants. The wealthy man went away for a long period of time, but he gave one servant a huge amount of money, another servant just enough money, and the last servant only a small portion of what was his. He provided the amount of money to each based on their abilities. He told these three servants to invest this money while he was away. The story goes on to say that the two servants that received the most money invested the money and had received twice the amount that was given to them. But the last servant buried the money, didn’t touch it, and didn’t invest it. He was afraid to take risks. He was complacent and pessimistic about what could possibly happen. Well the wealthy man returns to his servants and was expecting great news from the three servants but was really anxious to see what the servants did to increase the money that he provided them. When he saw that his first two servants not only made more money than he anticipated, but made a huge profit, he allowed them to enjoy with him the increase. The third servant thought that he did the right thing by just holding on to what was given to him and was excited to be able to give back the money. The wealthy man could not believe that the servant wasted time, did not make a profit, and was disappointed that the servant did not have enough sense to put the money in a bank to just gain interest. Because the servant did not invest or put the money to use, the wealthy man took the money back from him, gave it to the servant who he gave the most money to, and explained to him the importance of utilizing your gifts, talents, and resources to advance in life. He also fired him and wanted nothing to do with him because he felt that the servant was lazy. The third servant began with nothing, and because of his lack of hopefulness, he ended up with nothing.Fifty percent of the world is like the third servant. They hold on to everything they get instead of investing it into something that is going to make a better life for them or someone else. They are ambiguous. They refuse to be risk takers. They are afraid of the “what ifs.” Are you that person? Well, if you are, I am here to say you don’t have to be. I am on my way out of debt and when God see that you are utilizing your gifts or talents to help increase or be of service to others, he always makes provision for you. Don’t be afraid to take your knowledge and talents to the next level. It could just be your answer to a long awaited prayer that needs answering and you will be another person breaking the cycle of the systematic way of living.
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OK, so about 1 month ago, the Chris Brown/Rihanna situation happened and the media was ALL over it! Brown lost endorsement deals and hadn't even been charged with anything. This was his first slip-up and it is still factual to say that noone knows what took place in the car except the people that were in it: Rihanna and Chris Brown. The media ran with this story and now all talk shows want to discuss domestic violence, blah, blah, blah. In no way am I down playing domestic violence, but I am very disappointed in what the media chooses to report and how they choose to report certain issues....and a lot of this is blah to me because you have criminals like Bernard Madoff who was allowed to be in his $7 Million dollar penthouse under house arrest for three months after he swindled about $65 Billion out of people who trusted him with their money.For twenty years this individual committed a crime and there's barely any talk about it. The most the courts may be able to recover is $1billion. The fact that he will be jailed, which isn't really going to be jail for him because he is going to a Federal Prison, is really like retirement for him. He's 70 years old! He's lived his life. Even though there is a consequence for his actions, the way the media has made Brown, Vick, and Harris villainous and not Madoff is a disappointment and is unjust.Check out the rest of this blog:The Media is Notorious for being Unjust: Bernard Madoff's Case Examined against OthersI have a "Blog spot" where I place informational, factual, and sometimes opinionated-based theories. I know for a fact that I am used to convey positive, uplifting and motivational messages.Check some of my work out on http://corporatechic1.blogspot.com/You can also see what I am up to on:http://www.myspace.com/necoleclouthttp://www.linkedin.com/in/NecoleClouthttp://www.necole.worldventures.bizhttp://sistapreneurs.ning.com/profile/CorporateChichttp://twitter.com/buzineswoman
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TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR DISCOUNTED MEMBERSHIP RATE.Sign Up for Onyx Six and get 50% off your membership fee!This promotion will end today, Monday, March 16, 2009.For more information, visit us at www.onyxsix.com.
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What if I told you that there was a way for you to save money on your utilities, mortgage, rent, real estate taxes, homeowners insurance, home repairs, internet expenses, cell phone expenses, your travel, dining out and so much more. What if I further told you that not only could you reduce these costs, but there is also the potential to earn money by reducing these expenses. Well it is true. By having a home based business, you will increase your after tax income, increase your take home income and keep more of your hard earned dollars in your pocket. A home based business could double any refunds you're entitled to and if you normally owe, having a home based business can definitely reduce what you will owe and may even land you a refund. Business ownership is one of the biggest tax strategies used by the wealthy to minimize their tax burdens. Why not use this tax strategy to work for you. Qualifying is easy. You can work your business 3 to 4 hours a week, prove that you have an intent to make a profit (even if you don't actually make a profit) and keep good business records.One of the great benefits of a home based business is that you don't have to create new expenses to get business deductions. You have to pay your monthly rent or mortgage anyway - - why not write off a % of what you're already paying. The same goes for many of your other ordinary expenses.By becoming better educated about taxes, home based business owners will legally reduce their burden of income tax and keep more of their hard earned money. Not enough of us realize its not what you make, its what you KEEP that counts. if you're an employee, have you ever taken a look at how much federal income taxes are withheld from your paychecks? Or better yet, looking at that final figure in Box 2 of your W-2? How much of that money would you like to take back? Starting a home-based business provides tax advantages that a second job will not. Many people when faced with growing debt and income shortage are trying to deal with this by getting a second job, only to pay more taxes and lose more time for themselves or with their family.Have you heard that there are two sets of Tax Laws in the U.S.? It's true. One for the informed and the other is for the uninformed. One is for employees. The other is for corporations, small businesses and home-based business owners who conduct their business either part or full-time. The tax system for employees is simple - - individuals who work and earn a paycheck 1) earns 2) taxes are withheld from their paycheck and 3) they live on what is left. You get to spend your money on what's left after the taxes have been subtracted. Compared to a home-based business owner who 1) earns 2) spends and deducts their expenses legally as business expenses and 3) taxed on any money leftover. Everybody has access to the same info. Some will read this and do nothing. Others can contact me about a home-based business they can start today and take control of their finances.
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Many workers will be seeing extra money in their paychecks as a result of new income tax withholding tables being released by the IRS in response to the new Making Work Pay tax credit. The credit is part of the massive American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and provides a credit of up to $400 per worker against their 2009 and 2010 taxes. To get this credit money in the hands of taxpayers now rather than later, legislators instructed the IRS to revise the withholding rates so workers can see a boost in their take-home pay now. The IRS has already released the new withholding rates, and asked employers to implement them no later than April 1, 2009. Workers do not need to fill out a new W-4 form to get the credit. In his weekly address, President Obama said that "a typical family will begin taking home at least $65 more every month," as a result of the new tax credit being factored into the new withholding tables. For more info please visit my website Hardge Connections, LLC.
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ALIVE Magazine has been nominated as The Magazine of the Year by the 2009 AAMBC Literary Awards. Please visit www.aambcvoting.blogspot.com and vote for ALIVE.We thank you in advance for your support.The ALIVE Magazine TeamEmpower. Inspire. Connect.www.alivemagonline.com
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"A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of hissoul."(Proverbs 18:7)We have what we say. As believers, we know that's a vital biblicaltruth. We can see it in Mark 11:23, Matthew 21:21, James 3:2, and manyother verses. Yet we often let it slip.We allow ourselves to begin talking like the world instead of talkingthe Word. And eventually we get what we've been asking for--a big mess.If that's happened to you, remember, whatever you have in your life is aproduct of what you've been saying. In order to change what you have,you must change what's coming out of your mouth. To head your life in adifferent direction--from death to life, sickness to health, failure tosuccess--you must take charge of your words.That's a lot easier said than done. But that's the key: It must be saidin order to be done!How do you start?First, realize that it can't be done just in the natural. This is aspiritual law, so it must be handled with spiritual power.James 3:7-8 says the tongue can't be tamed with the same power withwhich man tames animals. It takes God's wisdom from above. God's WordisHis wisdom (Prov. 2:6). He also said His words are spirit and life. Thatmeans it takes God's words to tame our tongues.Second, repent before God for ever allowing your tongue to be used byanyone except the Holy Spirit. Then give Jesus your tongue. Bedetermined to speak His words of love, faith, joy, peace, and grace.Words of faith stop the fiery darts of hell.The third thing to do is what Jesus said in Mark 4:24: Take heed, orlisten, to what you hear. Listen to yourself! Think, Do I want what Ijust said to come to pass? If the answer is no, then stop and correctyourself right then. Replace those negative words with praise (Ephesians5:4).If you've gotten sloppy about what you say, change your course today bychanging your words. Ask God to help you set a watch over your mouth(Ps. 141:3). Put the power that's in your tongue to work for you insteadof against you. Stop using it to make messes, and start using it to makemiracles. There is a miracle in your mouth!Scripture Study:James 3:1-13Be Blessed, Terri
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I recently responded to a question that a young lady had with regards to finding a "honest" home based business. With new businesses appearing every day, I thought that these points were very essential to finding the right business opportunity for you. See my response below:Hey,So glad to know that you are seeking independence in the form of working from home. My name is Nicole Cooper and I mentor and coach others on how to brand and market themselves online. Having a background in Home Based Businesses (HBB) and Network Marketing, I just wanted to shed a bit of insight into what you should look out for when seeking a HBB...1. Find something that you can believe in. It is so important to believe in your product. You do not want to do something "just for the money". It will never last, and starting an HBB can be pretty challenging at times in all honesty, so you want your passion to see you through the challenge of the development stage.2. Find a mentor that you can trust. Although you will be in business for yourself, you will not be working by yourself, but will be working with a team of people that 'MUST' have your best interest in mind. I've worked under good and poor leadership, and trust me, the poor leadership nearly killed my business. Find someone that will show you how to disover your passion and push you to maximize your potential. But also keep in mind that you must be self motivated as well.3. Make sure that the compensation plan is worth your time and is tangible. In every business meeting opportunity, you will have the "highly paid" testimonials of that someone in the company that is making all this money in a short period of time.....BIG DEAL!!! The reality is, how possible is it for you to really make that money yourself, based on your talent and your efforts? Find a company with a compensation plan that is worth your time.....if that money is just a few dollars here and there, you may get discouraged and quit, feeling like your spending more money than your earning. There are companies that aren't that expensive to get involved with, and will pay a reasonable amount of money. YOu have to be realistic with how much money you want to make in comparison to how much effort your willing to put into it.4. Be ready to work hard....Working from home can often be harder than working a job. The reason why is because your hours go way past the normal 40 hours a week and you arent' getting paid every two weeks. You must also be disciplined with a daily agenda of "money producing activities" that will promote you to where you want to be financially. The downfall with network marketing companies is that most people rely on their upline to get them to their desired level of success. The truth of the matter is that it is all up to you. They may support you, encourage you and guide you but YOU must do all the work! At the end of the day, you can not place your future in anyone elses hands so be willing to be in control of your future and your work ethic.This is my tidbit of wisdom that I felt is necessary to share as you seek a business. One last tip....5. MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE WORKING WITH A MENTOR THAT CAN SHOW YOU HOW TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE! - It's obvious that using the internet to build your business is the most effective use of your time.....their really isn't any other way to leverage yourself outside of it....need I say more.If you have any additional questions...feel free to contact me at nicolescooper@gmail.com and visit my sites:http://www.BuildMLMBizOnline.comhttp://www.ViralMarketingGeeks.comNicole S. Cooper
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Published Authors, if you have a book tour or event going on that you want exposure to for this summer, let us know! We are including a special for Book Ads with interviews for the summer months. JUne & July have already been reserved. We are looking for 1 published author, with an event coming up in August who wants to advertise their event and receive an interview with a book ad. It is on a first come first serve bases!Currently this feature is $15. But we are allowing those who have events going on during the summer months to only pay $10 for advertising their event. Your Ad will be featured under our Summer Feature called "Look Whose Hot This Summer" for one full edition and added to our events section on our network.Sign up here: http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/summerbookevent.htm
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Posted by Terri Pattio on March 15, 2009 at 5:57pm
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