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August 2008 Blog Posts (14)

It's Time - He's BaRack 'n the House!

In our lifetimes . . . this is monumental and I can't wait for the books, stories, and essays that will come. August is "What is Your Legacy" month. What better legacy than a country that leads the world?

Added by Diane on August 28, 2008 at 22:54 — No Comments

Living Waters Publishing Company is Open for Submissions

I'm very pleased to announce that Living Waters Publishing Company is now open for submissions again. If you've written:

~ Christian fiction/nonfiction

~ Children's lit

~ Poetry

~ Biography/Autobiography

~ Historical fiction

~ Self Help

Submit your manuscript to Jessica Davis at acquisitions@livingwaterspc.com today! We fill up fast so get your submission in… Continue

Added by Lacresha Hayes on August 27, 2008 at 15:26 — No Comments

Bernie Mac-Death by Medicine

I had a sneaky suspicion that Bernie Mac's death was connected with poisonous effects of drugs that he was taking. I had no proof, but this article has increased my suspicion:

BERNIE MAC - DEATH BY MEDICINE?

By Byron J. Richards, CCN

August 15, 2008

NewsWithViews.com

Before the dust settles on the Bernie Mac tragedy it is important for everyone to understand two things:

1) It is abnormal to die from pneumonia at age… Continue

Added by Dr. Elijah Grant on August 26, 2008 at 9:59 — 4 Comments

Invite Pamela to Your Next Event

Invite Pamela to Your Next Event

Speaking Engagements

http://www.pamelasamuelsyoung.com/content/speaking.html

“Pamela’s message is real — not contrived. She’s a living testimonial to how the ‘can do’ attitude will win out over the ‘I can’t.’ What’s more, she’s entertaining, amusing and fun to listen to.”

Mike Rounds, Former President,

L.A. Chapter National Speakers… Continue

Added by Pamela Samuels Young on August 26, 2008 at 8:48 — No Comments

Reflections on Mama Saartjie, The Saartjie Project Performance, and My Womanline

AMAZING SISTALOVE CAST OF THE SAARTJIE PROJECT:Farah Lawa , Binahkaye Joy,

Jessica Solomon, Khadijah Moon Ali-Coleman, Nia McLean, Clarissa

McKithen , Blessing Okoroafor, Margaux Delotte-Bennett, and Chioma Oruh

Photo Credit: Dana Kristina-Joi Morgan (She is a Howardite like me, fabulous concert

pianist, and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Visit www.danajoi.com)

Reflections on Mama… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on August 25, 2008 at 20:17 — No Comments

Breakin News!

According to my studies we are at a critical nexus in the universal scheme of things because the stars in the universe are transferring and refining a new form of energy and information. In order for us to benefit from this new universal alignment, our blood (known as the stream of light, life, and spiritual consciousness) must be free of garbage.

We are suppose to be continually evolving to a higher level of consciousness that will awaken us to new and powerful forces within our… Continue

Added by Dr. Elijah Grant on August 22, 2008 at 6:33 — 2 Comments

Do you have an inner critic? Meet mine.

Inner Critic by Ananda Leeke (excerpt from That Which Awakens Me: A Woman's Poetic Memoir - iUniverse, Inc, - December 2008)

Copyright 2008 by Madelyn C. Leeke. All rights reserved.

Welcome to my world. Let me introduce you to my inner critic. Her name is Broomhilda. She has no fashion sense whatsoever. Personal grooming ain’t even in her vocabulary. Common courtesy is a foreign word in her world. Compassion, loving kindness, affirmation, and support are nonexistent.… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on August 20, 2008 at 12:48 — No Comments

The Akua Magazine - August Issue Newsletter

No.37/ 20 Aug 2008

Good Early Morning,

Check out our new issue:

In The Writer's Corner - Mrs. Keisha Brown;

Chatting with Shanise B. - On Location at Ocean City. MD;

In The Kitchen - Summer Pantry Party;

Plus Size / Full Figured Model of the Month;

Chatting with Shanise B. - The State of Me in World will start it's 'Healing Our Family' Series.;

Memorial Tribute to Personalities Lost the Month… Continue

Added by Shanise B. on August 20, 2008 at 12:17 — No Comments

Personal Commandments ... Got Any? My 15 BAP (Black American Princess) Commandments - excerpt from my poetic memoir

I have been writing my poetic memoir. It is due to my book editor and copy editor in three weeks. So I am a busy little bee.... Today I wrote about my 15 BAP Commandments. Check them out below. Let me know what you think.

Excerpt from That Which Awakens Me by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke

Copyright 2008 by Madelyn C. Leeke.

For me, a BAP is a woman who is:

B - Being

A - At

P -… Continue

Added by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on August 15, 2008 at 23:12 — No Comments

Check out Author Interviews and Audio Book Previews

Black Authors Network and EDC Creations

I applaud you all for following your dreams. Even though making it in the writing business can be tough! Whether you're a new writer just starting out, or a veteran author, gaining exposure for your books is no easy feat!

To become a bestselling author it takes just the right media platform to embrace your message and your literature while maintaining the integrity of… Continue

Added by Ella Curry on August 15, 2008 at 16:53 — No Comments

Is Junk Food Killing Us?

It is true that our health crisis (due to junk food consumption) and obesity are creating the most dysfunctional people on the planet. You can see the craziness and death everywhere you look. Therefore, I'm writing this article to inform people that the promotion of unhealthy food products is being done with the complicity of the U.S. government as a means of greed and manipulation. Money hungry food manufactures are injecting addictive chemicals in your food and the government turns a blind… Continue

Added by Dr. Elijah Grant on August 13, 2008 at 10:53 — 5 Comments

BGVideoBlog #4- 'KK in the WC VIP' Catchy Ain't It..

BadGal BadGal What Ya Gonna Do ? BadGals VideoBlog number 4 for you !

Detroit Mayor Jailed; Appeal Set For Friday

Judge Revokes Bond, Suspends Travel

POSTED: 10:09 am EDT August 7, 2008

UPDATED: 8:10 pm EDT August 7, 2008…

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Added by RE Ausetkmt on August 8, 2008 at 0:37 — No Comments

Schedule your "Power of 10" workshop today Corporate and Ministry Teams

I am currently scheduling "Power of 10" workshop for corporate, ministry teams and women's groups. Each workshop is scheduled with a maximum of 10. Schedule your workshop today email monarchpublicationsllc@yahoo.com include name, telephone number, email address, date and location.…

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Added by Holly Spence on August 5, 2008 at 22:02 — No Comments

Here's Exciting News About Earning (Invitaiton)

This is really rare for me to do but this is something that will help people become wealthy within an Internet marketing structure with Global culture. There's a fine line between online marketing excellence and mediocrity. The fact you can create for yourself but when you can make things happen for others financially as an Internet leader is another. You always hear about ventures online… Continue

Added by Rocky Pacley on August 1, 2008 at 15:00 — No Comments