March 19, 2009
March 17, 2009
Jon Stewart and Jim Cramer Smackdown
Just in case you missed Jon Stewart giving Jim Cramer a verbal @ss whippin' (I don't think anyone did), here it is.
The Peddlers Group opens online bookstore!
The Peddlers Group is a new online bookstore hoping to attract lovers of the written word.
With titles such as Sins of the Innocent by Deborah E. Warr and Nik of Time by Catherine E. Standell and Cora Leigh Hampton, readers are sure to find a novel to captivate and engage their imaginations. If not, Peddlers Group invites you to tell them what your interests are so that they can meet your needs.
Stop by to read an excerpt or just to see what's being peddled today!
With titles such as Sins of the Innocent by Deborah E. Warr and Nik of Time by Catherine E. Standell and Cora Leigh Hampton, readers are sure to find a novel to captivate and engage their imaginations. If not, Peddlers Group invites you to tell them what your interests are so that they can meet your needs.
Stop by to read an excerpt or just to see what's being peddled today!
March 12, 2009
Rihanna,Chris Brown case inspires Oprah and Tyra. Pt. 2
NOTE: Dr. Phil is weighing in on this issue on Thursday as well. His segment is titled Love and Lies.
Violence is not the answer for either party, if the truth be told. If your relationship is abusive on any level...emotional, mental or physical, it should not be endured! You deserve better. Love will not be without complications from time to time, but that does not include neglect, intimidation, cruelty, or violence. So, if your relationship is causing you pain, you should be heading for the door.
The following poem is excerpted from my book, "He's Not Your Boyfriend If... She's Not Your Girlfriend If... A Rude, Offensive and Humorous Take on Unrequited Love". By no means am I implying that domestic violence is funny. The book is designed to make people in bad relationships think, open their eyes, look at it from a different perspective, and get out without beating yourself up about it (as women tend to do). The humor is just to make you laugh to lift your spirits. Read the poem. If it's you, get out, girl.
Wrong Far Too Long
If you’re being pushed, punched, kicked, or
slapped in the face...
Leave your abuser. Get to a safe place
So --- you’re staying with him for your
children’s sake
Actually, you’re showing them how much
a human punching bag can take
It’s not worth it. No doubt, he’s wrong
You’ve put up with the pain for far too long
Maybe hitting you is not his thing
He uses verbal abuse to pull your string
Well that is just as bad; it may even be worse
The psychological damage can plague your
life like a curse
Just because he speaks the words doesn’t
mean that they are true. He’s wrong
Listen to your heart, your soul to which God
speaks. You’ve ignored His voice for far
too long
It’s nothing like that, either, you say
Instead, you’ve compromised your morals in
some way
You know “it’s all good.” You’re trying to
keep your man ‘cause he’s “the one”
Yet, you’re ashamed. Your self-respect is
damaged. You regret what you’ve done
Find your strength by being secure in who
you really are. Asking you to be anything
else is wrong
Find your true character, your morals and
your values that have been pushed aside for
far too long
A relationship that damages you physically,
mentally, or morally is wrong
Staying in it a minute more is a minute too
long
Call on your faith. Rally your courage. As
long as you’re alive, you can be strong
But if you let him beat you to death, slay you
emotionally, or bankrupt you morally...
YOU have been wrong. YOU have been wrong --- far too long
Copyright ©2006-2009 by Sunida E. York All Rights Reserved
Rihanna,Chris Brown case inspires Oprah and Tyra. Pt. 1
Talk show queen, Oprah Winfrey, will be devoting Thursday's show to the subject of dating violence as will Tyra Banks. Both talk show hosts saw the well publicized, violent altercation between R&B singers Chris Brown and Rihanna as an opportunity to speak out against violence against women. Neither host is a stranger to advocating for women and against abuse. Oprah has done numerous shows over the years aimed at empowering women to leave abusive relationships and helping men to realize that it is never acceptable to abuse a woman, physically, mentally or emotionally. Since hanging up her angel wings and picking up a microphone, Tyra Banks has joined the chorus of voices admonishing violent behavior towards women. Oprah and Tyra feel compelled to attempt to reach the millions of teen aged Rihanna fans that statistics reveal are victims of dating violence.Chris Brown has been charged with two felonies in the physical attack on Rihanna that left her visibly battered and bruised. It is alleged that he threatened to kill her during the beating. Brown's next court date is April 6, 2009. Celebrities have been weighing in on the incident, some speaking to Rihanna, asking her to carefully consider resuming a relationship with Brown. It has been rumored that the pair have reconciled and are engaged. In addition, Rihanna is said to be pregnant. None of the rumors have been substantiated. Many of the celebrities who spoke about the incident have noted that the allegations leveled against Brown have not been proven and judgement should be saved until such time.
I have been following the case and I am appalled when I hear comments such as, "They're just kids. He's only 18." While his age may attest to his lack of maturity, it does not excuse the beating he allegedly inflicted on Rihanna. Likewise, those who want to blame the victim by claiming that she provoked the attack are not offering a valid excuse. There is no excuse for a man to punch, choke and bite the woman he supposedly loves.
March 7, 2009
Racism is alive, well and kicking!
Man Finds Racial Slur Printed On Receipt
KMBC's Marcus Moore reports.
Thanks to C. Lewis for the email.
KMBC's Marcus Moore reports.
Thanks to C. Lewis for the email.
Barnes & Nobles responds to "racist" display allegation.
Barnes & Nobles Booksellers
Press Release
CONTACT:
Mary Ellen Keating
Senior Vice President
Corporate Communications
Barnes & Noble, Inc.
(212) 633-3323
mkeating@bn.com
03/06/2009
Barnes & Noble Outraged Over Tampering of Store Display in Coral Gables, Florida
New York, New York – March 6, 2009 – Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, announced today that it is the victim of a malicious act. The company is outraged over the tampering of a store display in its Coral Gables, Florida store by a customer who placed an inappropriate title in the center of its Presidential display. Barnes & Noble believes the incident occurred two weeks ago when a customer took a book from another part of the store entitled Monkeys: A Captivating Look at These Fascinating Animals, placed it in the window display and then photographed the altered display. When Barnes & Noble discovered the book in the display it immediately removed it. Since then, the photograph has been widely distributed via email and over the Internet falsely claiming that Barnes & Noble actually placed the book in the display.
Leonard Riggio, Barnes & Noble Founder and Chairman who has long been involved in the civil rights struggle, said “this malicious and despicable act is nothing short of a hate crime, which should be punishable under federal statutes. Rather than detracting from President Obama’s historic victory as was intended, the perpetrator of this crime served only to validate the wisdom of the tens of millions of Americans who voted for him.”
Read entire press release.
Thanks to T. Patterson for the link.
Press Release
CONTACT:
Mary Ellen Keating
Senior Vice President
Corporate Communications
Barnes & Noble, Inc.
(212) 633-3323
mkeating@bn.com
03/06/2009
Barnes & Noble Outraged Over Tampering of Store Display in Coral Gables, Florida
New York, New York – March 6, 2009 – Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest bookseller, announced today that it is the victim of a malicious act. The company is outraged over the tampering of a store display in its Coral Gables, Florida store by a customer who placed an inappropriate title in the center of its Presidential display. Barnes & Noble believes the incident occurred two weeks ago when a customer took a book from another part of the store entitled Monkeys: A Captivating Look at These Fascinating Animals, placed it in the window display and then photographed the altered display. When Barnes & Noble discovered the book in the display it immediately removed it. Since then, the photograph has been widely distributed via email and over the Internet falsely claiming that Barnes & Noble actually placed the book in the display.
Leonard Riggio, Barnes & Noble Founder and Chairman who has long been involved in the civil rights struggle, said “this malicious and despicable act is nothing short of a hate crime, which should be punishable under federal statutes. Rather than detracting from President Obama’s historic victory as was intended, the perpetrator of this crime served only to validate the wisdom of the tens of millions of Americans who voted for him.”
Read entire press release.
Thanks to T. Patterson for the link.
March 2, 2009
NFL Players Corey Smith and Marquis Cooper Missing
Detroit Lions defensive end Corey Smith (pictured on the right) and Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper have been reported missing after failing to return from a fishing trip with two friends. The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for the NFL players and Nick Skyler and William Bleakley. The men did not return to Seminole Boat Ramp in Clearwater Pass, Florida on their 21-foot fishing boat as expected. A Coast Guard spokesman said that no distress call was received from the men.
Links:
ESPN
ABC News
Yahoo News
Bloomberg.com
Radio Broadcasting Legend, Paul Harvey, Dead
AP – FILE **In this Nov. 16, 1988 file photo, radio commentator Paul Harvey and his wife, Lynne, hold a street After almost 60 years of radio commentary, Paul Harvey passed away in Arizona on Saturday. A cause of death for the 90-year-old has not been made available. For "The rest of the story" on the radio pioneer, click here.
Links:
paulharvey.com
ABC News
Yahoo News
February 26, 2009
Edit Again Publications releases new title: Ex-boyfriend
Edit Again Publications
_____________________________________________________________________
P.O. Box 35475 • St. Petersburg, FL 33705 • (727) 821-7345
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Teresa Patterson
Email: teresadpatterson@yahoo.com
New book by local author is sure to have you wondering about your ex.
St. Petersburg, FL – February 25, 2009 – Author Teresa D. Patterson of St. Petersburg has launched her own publishing company Edit Again Publications. She will be releasing her first self-published title, Ex-boyfriend on March 1, 2009.
The idea for Ex-boyfriend was born on November 1, 2006, during National Novel Writing Month (www.nanowrimo.org), where the goal was to write a 50,000 word novel in thirty days. Unfortunately, Miss Patterson did not obtain her goal; however she wasn’t deterred. The characters that were created that November cried to have a voice. Miss Patterson felt a strong desire to finish her creation and see it in print.
Ex-boyfriend is a fast-paced novel that will appeal to readers who love urban fiction. It will especially hit home for women with an ex in their past.
Ex-boyfriend is available on line at www.editagainpublications.com, www.teresadpatterson.com and www.amazon.com.
For more information about Ex-boyfriend or other titles by Teresa D. Patterson contact the author at (727) 821-7345.
Ex-boyfriend
When Vicki Holiday catches her boyfriend cheating, she
breaks up with him and tries to go on with her life. Terrence
refuses to go away. He stalks Vicki and harasses her friends.
He even threatens any man who might get close to her. When
he breaks into her apartment and confronts her new love, will
someone end up in a bag?
About the Author
Teresa D. Patterson, who also writes under the pseudonym, Diane Diamond, is the author of It’s Your World, Black Girl! Project Queen, and Uncrossing Her Legs. She’s also the founder of Edit Again Publications and lives in Florida with her two sons.
Book Statistics
Title: Ex-boyfriend
Author: Teresa D. Patterson
ISBN: 978-0-615-27800-1
Category: Urban Fiction
Length: 231 pages
Retail Price: $15.00
Binding: 5 ½ x 8 ½ trade paperback
Release: March 1, 2009
Reviewers
For a gratis copy, please contact the following:
Edit Again Publications
P.O. Box 35475
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 821-7345
www.editagainpublications.com
www.editagainservices@yahoo.com
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_____________________________________________________________________
P.O. Box 35475 • St. Petersburg, FL 33705 • (727) 821-7345
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Teresa Patterson
Email: teresadpatterson@yahoo.com
New book by local author is sure to have you wondering about your ex.
St. Petersburg, FL – February 25, 2009 – Author Teresa D. Patterson of St. Petersburg has launched her own publishing company Edit Again Publications. She will be releasing her first self-published title, Ex-boyfriend on March 1, 2009.
The idea for Ex-boyfriend was born on November 1, 2006, during National Novel Writing Month (www.nanowrimo.org), where the goal was to write a 50,000 word novel in thirty days. Unfortunately, Miss Patterson did not obtain her goal; however she wasn’t deterred. The characters that were created that November cried to have a voice. Miss Patterson felt a strong desire to finish her creation and see it in print.
Ex-boyfriend is a fast-paced novel that will appeal to readers who love urban fiction. It will especially hit home for women with an ex in their past.
Ex-boyfriend is available on line at www.editagainpublications.com, www.teresadpatterson.com and www.amazon.com.
For more information about Ex-boyfriend or other titles by Teresa D. Patterson contact the author at (727) 821-7345.
Ex-boyfriend
When Vicki Holiday catches her boyfriend cheating, she
breaks up with him and tries to go on with her life. Terrence
refuses to go away. He stalks Vicki and harasses her friends.
He even threatens any man who might get close to her. When
he breaks into her apartment and confronts her new love, will
someone end up in a bag?
About the Author
Teresa D. Patterson, who also writes under the pseudonym, Diane Diamond, is the author of It’s Your World, Black Girl! Project Queen, and Uncrossing Her Legs. She’s also the founder of Edit Again Publications and lives in Florida with her two sons.
Book Statistics
Title: Ex-boyfriend
Author: Teresa D. Patterson
ISBN: 978-0-615-27800-1
Category: Urban Fiction
Length: 231 pages
Retail Price: $15.00
Binding: 5 ½ x 8 ½ trade paperback
Release: March 1, 2009
Reviewers
For a gratis copy, please contact the following:
Edit Again Publications
P.O. Box 35475
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 821-7345
www.editagainpublications.com
www.editagainservices@yahoo.com
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Fighting Foreclosure: "Produce the note!"
Homeowners trying to fend off mortgage lenders that are trying to foreclose on their home have been finding power in these three words... "Produce the note." Thanks to Florida attorney, Chris Hoyer, this delay tactic may give struggling homeowners the time they need to find a way to save their homes from being repossessed by the bank. Visit Hoyer's website, Consumer Warning Network, for more information and to obtain the "Produce the note" paperwork. The tactic is working for some consumers because the bank holding the note may not be able to produce the original signed note showing that the homeowner is actually liable for the loan. Additional information can also be found at ABC.com
February 24, 2009
Thinking about giving up? Watch this!
Cha Sa-soon, a 68-year-old South Korean woman, should inspire and encourage anyone who's thinking about giving up on a goal. Never give up! I hope she gets that license soon.
February 22, 2009
February 20, 2009
February 18, 2009
February 13, 2009
Buffalo, NY Plane Crash Kills 49
At approximately 10:10 p.m., Continental Flight 3407 crashed in Clarence Center, a suburb near Buffalo. The plane had left Newark, new Jersey and was set to land in Buffalo. Instead, it hit a home as it went down and burst into searing, high-reaching flames on Thursday night. An information hotline has been set up for relatives of passengers on that flight. The toll-free number is 1-800-621-3263.
According to the FAA, 48 people were on board the jetliner. The 44 passengers and four crew members were killed along with one person on the ground.
According to the FAA, 48 people were on board the jetliner. The 44 passengers and four crew members were killed along with one person on the ground.
Yep. Those nails are real.
(AP Photo/The Deseret News, Tom Smart)
Well, they were real. Salt Lake City, Utah's Lee Redmond once boasted having the longest fingernails in the world and was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. However, a car accident on Feb. 10, 2009, caused the nails to break. Before the accident, the nails measured nearly 30 inches. Luckily, her injuries were not life threatening.
February 4, 2009
January 31, 2009
Jet Li joins the Davos Debates
Martial arts superstar Jet Li discusses his beliefs about how and why we all need to work together to help each other and save our home (the Earth). Not only can he kick butt all day long, he's pretty damn smart.
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