REBUILD: They Don't Know I'm Homeless

Wow.Last night was an awesome night at Denny's. I worked my first overnight shift and it went by so FAST that I don't know what hit me. The two ladies that I worked with were REALLY good and REALLY helpful and I was blown away by their helpfulness.They are NOT like that at Chili's at all!Anyway, after we all got off at 6:30 we stood around in the parking lot talking and one man who works there who is also homeless drove up in his van. He sleeps in his van with his disable girlfriend (wife) and she...

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REBUILD: Conflicting Desires

I went to South Beach today. It was good to get away from the shelter for a bit. I strolled down Lincoln Road and reminisced about all the times I spent there in my past.Dinner at Pasha's with Nicole. Filming my talk show on the top of the Sony building. My first spoken word performance in Miami was all down there.I don't know. I ran into the old crew from the magazine I used to work for. I was so delighted to see all of them, sincerely. It was a good feeling. I had lunch with Terry and we went...

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VIDEO: Holding On When You're At The End Of Your Rope

Are you thinking of ending it all? Do you find yourself in the worst case situation emotionally? Do you believe things will never change? Are you at the end of your rope?Watch this video for a new perspective and repair your perspecti...

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Demetria Lucas: My Favorite Single Girl Habit

Demetria LucasRelationships Editor, ESSENCE MagazineBrooklyn, NY Demetria Lucas is the Relationships Editor at Essence Magazine. She is also the author of A Belle in Brooklyn: Your Go-To Girl for Advice on Living Your Best Single Life (Atria). Demetria offers My Savvy Sisters an inside peek into her personal life and the best relationship advice her mother gave her concerning men.1) What fascinates you the most about living in New York? The overwhelming opportunities. It's impossible to get...

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Your World News Report - July 7, 2011

Berlyne JulmisNews Coordinator Casey Anthony Found Not GuiltyCasey Anthony’s verdict for the alleged murder of her two year old daughter was announced on Tuesday after three years since the case against Anthony started. An emotional Anthony faced the jury of seven women and five men who deliberated less than a day before announcing the verdict. The jury concluded Anthony was not guilty for the death and murder of daughter Caylee--the jury did find Anthony guilty for four misdemeanor counts of...

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10 Things Every Single Mother Should Teach Her Son

By Brenda M. Hook 1. Respect Women Many boys that grow up in homes with single moms have never seen their mother treated with respect. We teach people how to treat us, and as a single mother it is our job to teach our boys how to treat others with respect. We must begin by respecting ourselves and not accepting less than what we deserve. 2. We are not POOR - even if we are Boys that are the product of a single parent home, have probably witnessed the day to day struggle of managing finances....

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How To Keep A Man

Forget everything you've read about the tricks you need to try to keep a man interested. Those are games and we are grown women. We do not have time for games. In order to attract your soul mate or attract men who are genuinely interested in you, you must understand these 4 principles.1) In order to keep ANYTHING or ANYONE you must be willing to lose it. This means that you do not place "keeping them/it" above pleasing yourself. You are the most important one in the relationship. Your happiness...

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Does Breast Augmentation Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer?

Many women wonder if there is a connection between breast augmentation and breast cancer; The FDA continues to support the use of breast implants, as extensive studies have proven their safety; The following is evidence of how closely the medical community reviews any possible connection between health issues and implants.ATLANTA, July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviewed a possible link between breast implants and a rare type of cancer (anaplastic...

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Cheap Airline Tickets For Students With AirTranU

AirTran launched a new student rate airline ticket plan for students seeking cheap airline tickets. These tickets can be purchased for as little as $49 one way.You must be 18-22 years old to receive this discount but you don't really have to be a student.Savvy way to fly! For the youngsters, of course.Visit AirTranU on the w...

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REBUILD: On The 4th of July

This 4th of July I decided that I didn't want to go to the beach. Instead, I wanted to "get wet" like back in the days when we were kids.Check the vid...

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EDITORIAL: Debt Ceiling Talks

By Christina FerminPolitics & Society ColumnistWith all the buzz about debt ceiling talks going on, I decided to do a little research. For those of you who do not know, the debt ceiling is a cap set by Congress on the amount of money the federal government can legally borrow and spend. The cap refers to debt owed to the public, such as anyone who purchases U.S. bonds, along with debt owed to the federal government trust funds like Social Security and Medicare. The current limit is $14. 294 trillion...

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REBUILD: After The Pain Is Gone

I was hurting so much last night that I lost my mind for a minute.But that's what happens when you're an emotional writer. You write away all the pain. That's also what happens when you magnify your issues. It's a choice to do that, my sister. So let me tell you about my day.I managed to get about 3 hours of sleep after the security guard at the shelter mentioned that I should buy a pack of Icy Hot bandages. I put one of those suckers on and ooooh weee! I felt so good!My muscle spasm was still happening...

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REBUILD: Big Mistake

Today I wanted to tell somebody, "You should kill yourself."How's that for an inspiration leader.Yeah. I know. I'm just, hurting from this back injury thing and annoyed right now. I don't know what to do.This project has turned my whole world upside down and I find myself regretting it. I'm miserable. I've met people that I think I would have been better of if I had never known existed.I don't exactly feel like a failure but then again, I feel stupid for trying this. Yes, I have had a good time...

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