Today is the last day of August. Summer is over and schools are back in session. I can't believe this year is almost over. I'm scrambling to finish things I started and begin the ones I should have started earlier.
However, all is not lost and I am encouraged because I'm still at it, doing it as I watch time go by. So many people have given up, so many have said it can't be done, but I'm still hanging in there trudging along.
I invite you to trudge along with me. Remember each day is a new begining and the begining to the rest of your life.......
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Millennium Development Goals
Can you believe it has been 10years since the Millennium Development Goals objectives were signed? Well, it will be September 20-22 2010 and there will be a celebration at the United Nations headquarters to mark the 10th anniversary
With only five years left until the 2015 deadline to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, we still need to create awareness and empower people to demand that their nations agree to and work towards what was established when the Millennium Development Goals were signed.
The Millennium Development Goals are as follows:
Poverty: Over the years, we've been inundated with the statistics and the pictures of poverty around the world-so much so that many people in both the North and South have come to accept it as an unfortunate but unalterable state of affairs. The truth, however, is that things have changed in recent years. The world today is more prosperous than it ever has been. The technological advances we have seen in recent years have created encouraging new opportunities to improve economies and reduce hunger.
Goals for 2015
1.Reduce by half, between 1990 and 2015, the proportion of people whose income is less than one dollar a day.
2.Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all, including women and young people.
3.Reduce by half, between 1990 and 2015, the proportion of people who suffer from hunger.
Every human being should have the opportunity to make a better life for themselves. Unfortunately, too many children in the world today grow up without this chance, because they are denied their basic right to even attend primary school. A sustainable end to world poverty as we know it, as well as the path to peace and security, require that citizens in every country are empowered to make positive choices and provide for themselves and their families.
Goal for 2015:
1.Ensure that, by 2015, children everywhere, boys and girls alike, will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling.
Poverty has a woman's face. Global prosperity and peace will only be achieved once all the world's people are empowered to order their own lives and provide for themselves and their families. Societies where women are more equal stand a much greater chance of achieving the Millennium Goals by 2015. Every single Goal is directly related to women's rights, and societies were women are not afforded equal rights as men can never achieve development in a sustainable manner.
All of this we really need
Goal for 2015:
1.Eliminate gender disparity in primary and secondary education, preferably by 2005, and in all levels of education no later than 2015.
One of the darkest characteristics of poverty is that is seems to prey on the vulnerable and defenseless. In low-income countries, one out of every 10 children dies before the age of five. In wealthier nations, this number is only one out of 143.
Goal for 2015:
1.Reduce by two-thirds, between 1990 and 2015, the under-five mortality rate.
Many people consider the day their child was born the happiest day in their life. In the world's wealthier countries, that is. In poorer countries, the day a child born is all too often the day its mother dies. The lifetime risk of dying in pregnancy and childbirth in Africa is 1 in 22, while it is 1 in 120 in Asia and 1 in 7,300 in developed countries.
Goals for 2015:
1.Reduce by three quarters, between 1990 and 2015, the maternal mortality ratio.
2.Achieve, by 2015, universal access to reproductive health.
Malaria, together with HIV/AIDS and TB, is one of the major public health challenges undermining development in the poorest countries in the world. Malaria kills an African child every 30 seconds. Many children who survive an episode of severe malaria may suffer from learning impairments or brain damage. Pregnant women and their unborn children are also particularly vulnerable to malaria, which is a major cause of prenatal mortality, low birth weight and maternal anaemia.
Goals for 2015
1.Have halted by 2015 and begun to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS.
2.Achieve, by 2010, universal access to treatment for HIV/AIDS for all those who need it.
3.Have halted by 2015 and begun to reverse the incidence of malaria and other major diseases.
Reducing poverty and achieving sustained development must be done in conjunction with a healthy planet. The Millennium Goals recognize that environmental sustainability is part of global economic and social well-being. Unfortunately exploitation of natural resources such as forests, land, water, and fisheries-often by the powerful few-have caused alarming changes in our natural world in recent decades, often harming the most vulnerable people in the world who depend on natural resources for their livelihood.
Goals for 2015:
1.Integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies and programs and reverse the loss of environmental resources.
2.Reduce biodiversity loss, achieving, by 2010, a significant reduction in the rate of loss.
3.Reduce by half, by 2015, the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation
4.By 2020, to have achieved a significant improvement in the lives of at least 100 million slum dwellers.
The Millennium Goals represent a global partnership for development. The deal makes clear that it is the primary responsibility of poor countries to work towards achieving the first seven Goals. They must do their part to ensure greater accountability to citizens and efficient use of resources. But for poor countries to achieve the first seven Goals, it is absolutely critical that rich countries deliver on their end of the bargain with more and more effective aid, more sustainable debt relief and fairer trade rules, well in advance of 2015.
Goals for 2015:
1.Develop further an open, rule-based, predictable, non-discriminatory trading and financial system. Includes a commitment to good governance, development and poverty reduction – both nationally and internationally.
2.Address the special needs of the least developed countries. Includes: tariff and quota free access for the least developed countries’ exports; enhanced programme of debt relief for heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) and cancellation of official bilateral debt; and more generous ODA for countries committed to poverty reduction.
3.Address the special needs of landlocked developing countries and small island developing States (through the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States and the outcome of the twenty-second special session of the General Assembly).
4.Deal comprehensively with the debt problems of developing countries through national and international measures in order to make debt sustainable in the long term.
5.In cooperation with pharmaceutical companies, provide access to affordable essential drugs in developing countries.
6.In cooperation with the private sector, make available the benefits of new technologies, especially information and communications.
For more information visit:
http://www.iswimwithmarcos.com/millenium-development-goals/
With only five years left until the 2015 deadline to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, we still need to create awareness and empower people to demand that their nations agree to and work towards what was established when the Millennium Development Goals were signed.
The Millennium Development Goals are as follows:
Poverty: Over the years, we've been inundated with the statistics and the pictures of poverty around the world-so much so that many people in both the North and South have come to accept it as an unfortunate but unalterable state of affairs. The truth, however, is that things have changed in recent years. The world today is more prosperous than it ever has been. The technological advances we have seen in recent years have created encouraging new opportunities to improve economies and reduce hunger.Goals for 2015
1.Reduce by half, between 1990 and 2015, the proportion of people whose income is less than one dollar a day.
2.Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all, including women and young people.
3.Reduce by half, between 1990 and 2015, the proportion of people who suffer from hunger.
Every human being should have the opportunity to make a better life for themselves. Unfortunately, too many children in the world today grow up without this chance, because they are denied their basic right to even attend primary school. A sustainable end to world poverty as we know it, as well as the path to peace and security, require that citizens in every country are empowered to make positive choices and provide for themselves and their families.
Goal for 2015:
1.Ensure that, by 2015, children everywhere, boys and girls alike, will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling.
Poverty has a woman's face. Global prosperity and peace will only be achieved once all the world's people are empowered to order their own lives and provide for themselves and their families. Societies where women are more equal stand a much greater chance of achieving the Millennium Goals by 2015. Every single Goal is directly related to women's rights, and societies were women are not afforded equal rights as men can never achieve development in a sustainable manner.
All of this we really need
Goal for 2015:
1.Eliminate gender disparity in primary and secondary education, preferably by 2005, and in all levels of education no later than 2015.
One of the darkest characteristics of poverty is that is seems to prey on the vulnerable and defenseless. In low-income countries, one out of every 10 children dies before the age of five. In wealthier nations, this number is only one out of 143.Goal for 2015:
1.Reduce by two-thirds, between 1990 and 2015, the under-five mortality rate.
Many people consider the day their child was born the happiest day in their life. In the world's wealthier countries, that is. In poorer countries, the day a child born is all too often the day its mother dies. The lifetime risk of dying in pregnancy and childbirth in Africa is 1 in 22, while it is 1 in 120 in Asia and 1 in 7,300 in developed countries.
Goals for 2015:
1.Reduce by three quarters, between 1990 and 2015, the maternal mortality ratio.
2.Achieve, by 2015, universal access to reproductive health.
Malaria, together with HIV/AIDS and TB, is one of the major public health challenges undermining development in the poorest countries in the world. Malaria kills an African child every 30 seconds. Many children who survive an episode of severe malaria may suffer from learning impairments or brain damage. Pregnant women and their unborn children are also particularly vulnerable to malaria, which is a major cause of prenatal mortality, low birth weight and maternal anaemia.
Goals for 2015
1.Have halted by 2015 and begun to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS.
2.Achieve, by 2010, universal access to treatment for HIV/AIDS for all those who need it.
3.Have halted by 2015 and begun to reverse the incidence of malaria and other major diseases.
Reducing poverty and achieving sustained development must be done in conjunction with a healthy planet. The Millennium Goals recognize that environmental sustainability is part of global economic and social well-being. Unfortunately exploitation of natural resources such as forests, land, water, and fisheries-often by the powerful few-have caused alarming changes in our natural world in recent decades, often harming the most vulnerable people in the world who depend on natural resources for their livelihood.
Goals for 2015:
1.Integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies and programs and reverse the loss of environmental resources.
2.Reduce biodiversity loss, achieving, by 2010, a significant reduction in the rate of loss.
3.Reduce by half, by 2015, the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation
4.By 2020, to have achieved a significant improvement in the lives of at least 100 million slum dwellers.
The Millennium Goals represent a global partnership for development. The deal makes clear that it is the primary responsibility of poor countries to work towards achieving the first seven Goals. They must do their part to ensure greater accountability to citizens and efficient use of resources. But for poor countries to achieve the first seven Goals, it is absolutely critical that rich countries deliver on their end of the bargain with more and more effective aid, more sustainable debt relief and fairer trade rules, well in advance of 2015.
Goals for 2015:
1.Develop further an open, rule-based, predictable, non-discriminatory trading and financial system. Includes a commitment to good governance, development and poverty reduction – both nationally and internationally.
2.Address the special needs of the least developed countries. Includes: tariff and quota free access for the least developed countries’ exports; enhanced programme of debt relief for heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) and cancellation of official bilateral debt; and more generous ODA for countries committed to poverty reduction.
3.Address the special needs of landlocked developing countries and small island developing States (through the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States and the outcome of the twenty-second special session of the General Assembly).
4.Deal comprehensively with the debt problems of developing countries through national and international measures in order to make debt sustainable in the long term.
5.In cooperation with pharmaceutical companies, provide access to affordable essential drugs in developing countries.
6.In cooperation with the private sector, make available the benefits of new technologies, especially information and communications.
For more information visit:
http://www.iswimwithmarcos.com/millenium-development-goals/
Friday, August 27, 2010
My Husband Works Two Jobs!
Rochelle
"I don't have to take this. My husband works two jobs!"
"I don't have to take this. My husband works two jobs!"
Many Americans are going through hard times right now. For some people, it is through no fault of their own, but for some people, they are the architects of their own misfortune.
We fall down, but we get up, and even though many economists are saying this is the new "normal" that we all will have to get used to, some people have decided to stay down by focusing on "the way we were" which is now nothing more than misty water colored memories.
I will share an experience I recently had that speaks to this. There's a lady I know who works in administrative capacity in a local government office. She is usually extremely nice, so one day we were discussing the down economy and I mentioned a part time job opportunity to her where she could make significant money working some weekends.
I was surprised by this usually soft spoken woman's sharp witted response which was remarkably similar to the smart mouthed, always yelling Rochelle character in the TV series Everybody Hates Chris, who often yells, "I don't have to take this. My husband's got two jobs" and quits at the slightest provocation at any job.
I was surprised at her rude "My husband works two jobs, I don't need to work" response. I felt a "no thanks" response would've been sufficient. Her tone of voice and choice of words were totally not called for. Anyway, I went on with my life and she went on with hers.
Soon after that her husband was in accident that put him in the hospital and later on long term disability for an extremely long time. After that he tried to return to his old career, but his post accident body could no longer handle the job duties. So he took some time to evaluate his life and now he's now back in school receiving training for another career.
Through all this time, the lady has been through so much severe financial hardship to the point that she can't afford to maintain her vehicle which normally gets her to work in less than 30 minutes. Now she has to ride three different types of public transportation lasting two hours each way to work daily.
If she had considered what I had said and just worked one weekend day a week, she would not be in this position. As the saying goes, pride goes before a fall. Her response was based on bride. I don't even know what made me suggest the opportunity to her, because I don't normally do that. Maybe God knew what was coming down the line and wanted to prepare her financially, but she chose to refuse the offer. With companies laying people off all over the place, Americans must realize that if you can help it, the one paycheck model isn't a reliable one anymore.
These are trying times. People who are homeless these days are no more the "type" that used to be homeless before. Now anyone can be homeless thanks to a job loss or illness. Like noted author and radio personality, Audrey Chapman said on one occasion, "A sistah must have several gigs going at the same time to survive."
This is a lesson I hope someone learns from...
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Just Do!
There is no need to try.
Just do.
Feel what you feel without judgment or regret.
Those feelings connect you with the power of your authentic purpose.
Use your head wisely to follow your heart faithfully.
There's much that you can think, and yet even more that you can know.
Let the experience of each moment come, and then let it go.
Rest assured that the goodness will stay with you always, because you love it so.
Be now in spirit where you would most like to be.
Imagine waves of pure joy as they carry you along.
Somewhere within you, all is well, no matter when, no matter what.
Feel the peace of knowing the beauty of who you truly are.
Written by Katrina "K-Rock" Clayton of Sisters Strengthening Sisters
Just do.
Feel what you feel without judgment or regret.
Those feelings connect you with the power of your authentic purpose.
Use your head wisely to follow your heart faithfully.
There's much that you can think, and yet even more that you can know.
Let the experience of each moment come, and then let it go.
Rest assured that the goodness will stay with you always, because you love it so.
Be now in spirit where you would most like to be.
Imagine waves of pure joy as they carry you along.
Somewhere within you, all is well, no matter when, no matter what.
Feel the peace of knowing the beauty of who you truly are.
Written by Katrina "K-Rock" Clayton of Sisters Strengthening Sisters
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
How Sweet The Sound Gospel Competition
How Sweet The Sound, the gospel competition where church choirs sing their hearts out competing to win prizes will be starting again soon.
The tour schedule is below. For more information please visit the link below: http://www2.howsweetthesound.com/
Regional Events:
Thursday, September 9, 2010 Houston Toyota Center
Saturday, September 11, 2010 Jacksonville Jacksonville Veterans
Memorial Arena
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Memphis FedExForum
Friday, September 17, 2010 Philadelphia Wachovia Center
Saturday, September 18, 2010 Washington, DC Verizon Center
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Newark Prudential Center
Friday, September 24, 2010 Cleveland Quicken Loans Arena
Saturday, September 25, 2010 Detroit Joe Louis Arena
Monday, September 27, 2010 Chicago United Center
Thursday, September 30, 2010 Charlotte Time Warner Cable Arena
Saturday, October 2, 2010 Atlanta Philips Arena
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 St. Louis Scottrade Center
Saturday, October 9, 2010 Oakland Oracle Arena
Monday, October 11, 2010 Los Angeles STAPLES Center
Network 2000's 17th Annual Women of Excellence Event
Network 2000 is a women’s group whose mission is to promote women’s leadership in professional and executive positions, national awareness and advocacy, monitor women’s progress to leadership, and support women who are ready to serve on boards. They will have their 17th Annual Women of Excellence event on Thursday November 4th, 2010 at Baltimore’s Marriott Waterfront Hotel.
This year’s luncheon will highlight Network 2000, its mission, accomplished membership and the incredible achievements it has made over the last seventeen years. This annual event is Network 2000’s primary fundraiser and proceeds help support both our mission as well as other charitable organizations who share our goals.
Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, Founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® will be the keynote speaker. In 1982 Ambassador Brinker launched a global breast cancer movement and pioneered cause-related marketing. Under her leadership, Komen for the Cure® has developed partnerships with more than 200 counties and with some 300 global and national companies. Today, the organization is the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer. In addition, Ambassador Brinker was recently honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, serves as the United Nations World Health Organization Ambassador for Cancer Control, and is a member of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees. Other accomplishments include serving as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary, and also named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, and Biography magazine’s 25 Most Powerful Women in America. We applaud the Ambassador and the organization for raising awareness about breast health through its annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
This year's luncheon is expected to be another sold-out event drawing over 1,200 attendees.
Single tickets are $100 each. For tickets and sponsorships, please visit http://network2000md.org/women_of_excellence/
For more information about the organization, please visit www. Network2000md.org
This year’s luncheon will highlight Network 2000, its mission, accomplished membership and the incredible achievements it has made over the last seventeen years. This annual event is Network 2000’s primary fundraiser and proceeds help support both our mission as well as other charitable organizations who share our goals.
Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, Founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® will be the keynote speaker. In 1982 Ambassador Brinker launched a global breast cancer movement and pioneered cause-related marketing. Under her leadership, Komen for the Cure® has developed partnerships with more than 200 counties and with some 300 global and national companies. Today, the organization is the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer. In addition, Ambassador Brinker was recently honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, serves as the United Nations World Health Organization Ambassador for Cancer Control, and is a member of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees. Other accomplishments include serving as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary, and also named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, and Biography magazine’s 25 Most Powerful Women in America. We applaud the Ambassador and the organization for raising awareness about breast health through its annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
This year's luncheon is expected to be another sold-out event drawing over 1,200 attendees.
Single tickets are $100 each. For tickets and sponsorships, please visit http://network2000md.org/women_of_excellence/
For more information about the organization, please visit www. Network2000md.org
Congratulations to 22-year-old Jimena Navarrete, Miss Mexico, who is the new Miss Universe 2010 and her country’s second Miss Universe. Congratulations also to Yendi Phillipps, Miss Jamaica who is the first runner up. As a matter of fact, congratulations to all the participants for being able to prance around on stage in a bikini. You are all winners in my book. More power to you and keep doing what you do to look the way you do.
We all know beauty is power. Ladies remember to use your power for good and not evil. Remember, “Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.” Proverbs 31:30
Jimena Navarrete strutting her stuff!
Jimena Navarrete being crowned!
1st runner up, Yendi Phillipps
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Coming To America?
Hi there,
We all know it is a small world after all, and the world is now a global village. With people travelling from place to place it is no news that USA is a favorite destination. However, many people are often blindsided when they arrive and what it turns out to be in reality for many is not what they thought it would be. To ease this problem which is caused by lack of information, the few lucky ones who visit my website before coming will benefit from the information I am sharing. Hopefully after reading they will know what to expect before they arrive and do what they can to prepare. Below are two websites that share quite a bit of information.
http://www.edupass.org/culture/
http://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/shared/docs/americanvalues.pdf
Please feel free to visit them to learn more about the USA before you arrive, also you'll be seeing more of the symbols you are seeing now.
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Saturday, August 21, 2010
Relationships Are Important To Enjoying Life!
Contrary to what people say that there’s reincarnation, the bible states in Hebrews 9:27-28 “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.” From this passage of scripture we know that we human beings only live once. Only Jesus is coming back. Therefore you must make time to enjoy what you have with your friends and family and don't only be focused on acquiring more.
Hindrances to Enjoying Life:
Not believing in God’s design for your life.
Being a perfectionist
Not going with life’s flow
Not enjoying the power of simplicity
Expecting someone else will make you happy
Being selfish and self centered
Believing others will help you
God abundantly supplies all of our needs. Psalm 35:27 states, "Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.
Make the most of your time. Don’t say you don’t have time, but don’t waste the time you do have. It’s a mindset. Stop putting the emphasis on what you don’t have. Focus on what you do have. Don’t be bitter about what you do that you don’t want to do. Be happy doing what you do till God promotes you to the next level. God is with us everywhere. Know it is God’s will to enjoy life. Don’t say I will enjoy my life when. Jesus died that I might enjoy myself. The question to ask yourself is why are you not enjoying your life and what needs to change? Know what to get rid of and when to get rid of things. Enjoy your life now and today.
If you are too works oriented that’s good for you, but know that God is pleased with your faith. You can’t enjoy your life till you trust God. If you are Christian, know that all things work together for your good. John 16:24 states, “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.”
Ask God for what will bring you joy in faith. Believe you have received and await its manifestation. Take responsibility for your joy. If you don’t, you give the devil the upper hand in your life. If you are doing things to stress yourself like being in debt up to your eyeballs or working till you are tired, irritable and anti-depressant dependent, know that it’s your fault that you are in that situation and you can make changes to rectify the situation.
You don’t have to let anyone else control your joy. Life is a gift many people don’t have anymore. Start to learn to enjoy your life and live life to the fullest today!
Effective action
Stop sitting around wondering if this will work out or if that won't work out.
Get busy and find out for yourself.
Stop wishing that you had more to work with.
You have more than enough to get started in this moment.
Once you start, once you make that first effort, you'll be able to tap into the power of momentum.
The initial results you get will enable you to make the next effort.
Quit worrying about not having enough time, for that worrying itself just wastes your precious time.
Simply and gratefully make use of the time you have, and you'll always be making progress.
Put thought into your efforts, but don't make your thoughts a substitute for your efforts.
Get busy and put your best thoughts into effective action.
Give your best to this day, give your best to the effort, and good things will come from it.
Though it won't always be the way you expect, you will always find ways to create real, unique value and richness in your life.
Written by Katrina "K-Rock" Moore of Sisters Strengthening Sisters
Get busy and find out for yourself.
Stop wishing that you had more to work with.
You have more than enough to get started in this moment.
Once you start, once you make that first effort, you'll be able to tap into the power of momentum.
The initial results you get will enable you to make the next effort.
Quit worrying about not having enough time, for that worrying itself just wastes your precious time.
Simply and gratefully make use of the time you have, and you'll always be making progress.
Put thought into your efforts, but don't make your thoughts a substitute for your efforts.
Get busy and put your best thoughts into effective action.
Give your best to this day, give your best to the effort, and good things will come from it.
Though it won't always be the way you expect, you will always find ways to create real, unique value and richness in your life.
Written by Katrina "K-Rock" Moore of Sisters Strengthening Sisters
Friday, August 20, 2010
Vision Works Fun Factory at Arundel Mills
Sociable Susan was recently at the Vision Works Fun Factory display at Arundel Mills Mall where some new summer games were being promoted. Many kids and their parents came out to enjoy the new games and win prizes.
Below are some pictures. Enjoy!
Below are some pictures. Enjoy!
A Woman's Journey, 10/20/2010
A Woman’s Journey, the highly acclaimed conference on women’s health will be held on November 20th 2010. It is a rare opportunity for women to learn about the latest medical breakthroughs from renowned Johns Hopkins physicians, and to incorporate new knowledge into your daily life and take home lessons that will last a lifetime.
The event which is The Johns Hopkins Medicine annual women's health conference, provides new and compelling information about important issues affecting women's health. From nutrition and improving your memory to heart disease and cancer, this one-day program offers many seminars, all taught by Johns Hopkins physicians. It will be held at The Baltimore Hilton, located at 401 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore MD.
For more information call 410-955-8660 or visit the website at
www.hopkinsmedicine.org/awomansjourney/baltimore/index.html
Read the blog: http://hopkinsawomansjourney.blogspot.com/
Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baltimore-MD/A-Womans-Journey/82844934554
Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/awomansjourney
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
NAACP Maryland State Conference Annual Convention 2010
NAACP's Maryland State Conference Annual Convention 2010 will be held November 12 - 13, 2010 at the Four Points by Sheraton BWI Airport located at 7032 Elm Road, Baltimore - (800) 368-7764
The website is: www.bestbwihotel.com
Contact Ida Plummer by e-mail at ihplummer@verizon.net or by cell phone at (410) 721-5621 Or contact Neva Stansbury by e-mail at snevaga@yahoo.com or by cell phone at (443) 603-5242 if you have any questions.
The website is: www.bestbwihotel.com
Contact Ida Plummer by e-mail at ihplummer@verizon.net or by cell phone at (410) 721-5621 Or contact Neva Stansbury by e-mail at snevaga@yahoo.com or by cell phone at (443) 603-5242 if you have any questions.
Let life inspire you by Katrina K-Rock Moore
Let life inspire you. No matter what happens, you can choose to be inspired by it.
If you make a mistake, let it inspire you to be more careful and diligent next time. When you're having a great time, let it inspire you to create even more positive experiences.
Each time you see kindness, be inspired to pass it forward. If you encounter deception or injustice, feel inspired to raise your world above it.
Anything can inspire you when you choose to let it. You can even be inspired for no reason at all.
Be inspired by the big accomplishments and by the small, simple moments as well. An inspired life is a life that's rich, and it's a life you can choose no matter what.
If there's a reason to be inspired or if there is not, be inspired. Bring your spirit fully to life, and raise your life to a higher, more enriching level.
If you make a mistake, let it inspire you to be more careful and diligent next time. When you're having a great time, let it inspire you to create even more positive experiences.
Each time you see kindness, be inspired to pass it forward. If you encounter deception or injustice, feel inspired to raise your world above it.
Anything can inspire you when you choose to let it. You can even be inspired for no reason at all.
Be inspired by the big accomplishments and by the small, simple moments as well. An inspired life is a life that's rich, and it's a life you can choose no matter what.
If there's a reason to be inspired or if there is not, be inspired. Bring your spirit fully to life, and raise your life to a higher, more enriching level.
Monday, August 16, 2010
The 3 D Project - Don’t Drive Distracted!
Driving is a jealous activity. It doesn’t like being combined with other activities such as texting.
Below is the link to a touching movie which is another reminder of why it is unwise to drive distracted.
Please note: You must have a face book account to view it.
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=444300751521
Below is the link to a touching movie which is another reminder of why it is unwise to drive distracted.
Please note: You must have a face book account to view it.
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=444300751521
My Article On Crime Fighter, Nuhu Ribadu
Below is the link to my article on Nuhu Ribadu, and his
thoughts on corruption and leadership. I would like encourage dialog about
this topic including the roles played by Africans and the West. Feel free to
share your thoughts on the issue by leaving comments on the website.
http://thewip.net/contributors/2010/08/anticorruption_crusader_nuhu_r.html
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Cruise with the Gospel Industry's Biggest Stars
Cruise with the Gospel Industry's Biggest Stars April 3rd through April8th. For more information click on the images below. 
Upcoming Recruiting Events
Did you lose your job? Are you looking for a job? Are you interested in working for a government agency? Here’s some good news. Below are some upcoming job fairs you can attend anywhere in the USA. The Department of Homeland Security is scheduled to attend the veteran recruitment events. The events are not hosted by Homeland Security and are not Department-specific. All applicants are encouraged to apply for Department employment consideration by going to USAJOBS.gov or you can start your job search with the Job Finder.
For more information visit the link below:
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For more information visit the link below:
http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/careers/gc_1257519194721.shtm
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Miss Black USA 2010
On August 9th 2010 the Miss Black USA (MBUSA) Pageant was held at The Lincoln Theatre in Washington DC. The pageant began with a celebrity hosted “Red Dress” VIP reception to honor the Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. There was a Q&A session, dance routine performance, evening gown parade and individual performances by contestants. Out of 28 beautiful contestants, Nigerian-American, Osas Ighodaro emerged as Miss Black USA 2010.
She was crowned by Miss Black USA 2009, Shayna Rudd. Her mother, Patricia Ighodaro and fashion model Stacey McKenzie was on hand to congratulate her. She immediately gave praise of thanksgiving to God during her acceptance of the crown at the historical Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC. This is the first time in history that two queens from Connecticut won the title of Miss Black USA®. Ms. Ighodaro is a professionally trained actress, and she performed her winning talent, “What If I Am a Black Woman” in four dialects. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism from Pennsylvania State University. She is also a Master of Fine Arts degree candidate for Pace University.
“It’s an honor to be crowned where President Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama resides. It would be my dream to meet the First Lady,” stated Ms. Ighodaro during the post pageant press conference at Ben’s Next Door. Ms. Ighodaro will serve as the celebrity advocate for the pageant’s national partnership with the Heart Truth® campaign to increase awareness of heart disease. The Miss Black USA® $20,000 prize package includes: a walk-on role on Tyler Perry’s “Meet the Browns”, 2-page spread in Heart & Soul magazine, a trip to Africa, and a scholarship to the prestigious New York School for Dramatic Arts.
1st Runner Up: Miss Black Georgia, Kimberly Jones
2nd: Miss Black Texas, Zakiya Larry
3rd: Miss Black North Carolina, RaSheeda A. Waddell
4th: Miss Black Ohio, Ashley Miller
Shawnta Watson Walcott, former Miss Black Missouri 1993 and champion for social justice, accepted the first ever Miss Black USA® Legacy Award.
Miss Talented Teen® Arizona, Raven Green, was crowned Miss Black Talented Teen® USA 2010 at the Gaylord National Resort in Prince George’s County, MD. Miss Black USA Fitness Award went to Dr. Allison Hill.
The MBUSA Princesses, for girls ages 5-10, were also presented at the finals pageant in beautiful white gowns. Guy Lambert, news director, WPGC FM Radio and Senior Producer of the Tom Joyner Morning Show and former Miss Black USA, Deya Smith were co-hosts. Judges included Derrick Rutledge, Nakia Sanford and Nikki Kimbrough.
Some of the host committee members for the reception were Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Congressman Elijah Cummings, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. and Congressman Donald Payne.
Official sponsors included Tyler Perry Studios, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, F&L Construction, New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, and Heart & Soul magazine.
If you would like to be a contestant in the 2011 Pageant, visit www.missblackusa.org
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