Te-Erika's Blog: I Wish There Was A God

I used to be a Christian, but I'm not anymore. I still have Christian friends who pray for me and fast for me and I admire them a lot because I do wish I had something like that to believe in. I wish I had the faith that someone, somewhere cared about me and was intervening in my life on my behalf. It's a good belief to have but I don't believe that anymore.I believe that whatever happens to me is my own fault. I believe that my goals are my desires and if they happen to be completed, it's because...

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Jamaica's First Female Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller Sworn In Today

By Te-Erika PattersonToday the new Prime Minister of Jamaica was sworn in as the 50th anniversary of Jamaica's independence is being celebrated. During the ceremony, the clear blue skies over Jamaica as well as a crowd of thousands welcomed Mrs. Portia Simpson Miller, Jamaica's first female prime minister.In the December 29th parliamentary election The People's National Party's (PNP) overwhelming 42-21 vote favored Prime Minister Simpson Miller who had been removed from office in September 2007."In...

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Your World News Report - January 5, 2012

Israeli Women in Tel Aviv Fight SegregationFor years, Israeli women have been pressured into moving to the rear of public buses serving strictly religious Jews. Now, in confrontations reminiscent of the era of Rosa Parks, women are pushing back.READ MOREThe Decline of the American Empire?Economic forecasts predict a decline of the "American Era". What will happen if the world's super power finally meets its demise?READ MOREPresident Obama Appoints Consumer ChiefRichard Cordray was appointed the...

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5 Things "Everyone" Does That You Should Never Do

My Savvy Sisters don't follow the crowd. In fact, we've noticed that if the majority of people are doing it, it is probably not a good thing to do. Let's make out of the box decisions to get out of the box results.To get a head start on learning how NOT following the crowd will improve your life, here are 5 Things Everyone Does That You Should Never Do. 1. Falling in love for the sake of loveThis isn't a Shakespearean play, and even then we all know what happened to the playwright's most infamous...

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Te-Erika's Blog: My Wish For Health Insurance

My new year's wishes included health insurance.Yeah, that's horrible. It is the one thing that I have been lacking for the past 5 years. It's partially my fault. If I could stomach working in a corporate environment than I could have insurance but my happiness comes from the service industry. Working as a waitress doesn't allow you to afford health insurance. I daydream about going to the doctor and getting a check up. I have to go to Planned Parenthood when I have problems 'down there' and I have...

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Ten Things To Do If You Want to Have a Baby in 2012

Find out exactly what your health insurance covers. Will your insurance cover all or part of the medical costs of a fertility assessment (for both partners), fertility treatment (if you need it), pregnancy, delivery and infant health care? Talk to the benefit expert at work, call your insurance carrier and/or read your policy. If your coverage is not adequate, try to get additional coverage before you need it. (Visit Financial Programs & Pricing for specific information about infertility...

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Te-Erika's Playground: Introductions

So here we go again.I am re introducing myself to those who do not yet know me. For many who have been following my personal blog- Share My World- you have followed my life adventures for the past 8 years. This new spot won't be much different although I must warn you that I am NOT your typical personal development coach; I have issues too and I am not afraid to write about them. I have weaknesses too and I am not afraid to explore them. I have big dreams too and I am not afraid to lose everything...

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Vote To Honor 2012's My Savvy Sister of the Year

MySavvySisters.Com presents the 2012 My Savvy Sister of the Year AwardThis award honors one of My Savvy Sisters who were featured as My Savvy Sister of the Week during the calendar year. The 5 nominees were chosen by a selected panel of women and the winner is selected by your vote.As you peruse the profiles of past honored women, please keep in mind that My Savvy Sister of the Year should exemplify the following traits:Trail blazing - My Savvy Sister of the Year is a woman who is a leader and her...

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