Via: Elev8.com From BCNN1.com Karen Buckle always knew that if she did it at all she would graduate with first class honors at The University of Manchester, despite being autistic and a single mother of three who had also found the time to start up and chair the European self help organization Autscape. But even […]
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By Lisa Claiborne Via: Elev8.com Several weeks ago a friend called me to complain about how tired she was of being mistreated by others. After telling me her story, I realized instantly what the problem was. My friend was dodging her ex-roommate because she owed her money and had no means of paying her […]
By George B. Thompson Via: Elev8.com Hey YOU Get Out of My Way! George B. Thompson Who decides if you are going to be a success or failure? Believe it or not the answer is “you”. No one determines whether you are going to make it but “you”. You are either moving towards or away […]
If you don’t know about a potential tax break, you won’t take it. Here are the deductions a lot of taxpayers often forget. By Jeff Schnepper Via: Msn.Com How many times have you done your taxes and, three weeks later, learned you had missed the opportunity for a deduction? Too many, I’m sure. How can […]
It is a rare moment that a movie evokes such strong emotion out of an audience in its first few scenes, and Precious does just that. Check out the review here.<!--more-->
By Elev8 From BlackAmericanWeb.com Tony Hansberry II isn’t waiting to finish medical school to contribute to improved medical care. He has already developed a stitching technique that can be used to reduce surgical complications, as well as the chance of error among less experienced surgeons. “I’ve always had a passion for medicine,” he said in […]
By News One November 14, 2009 Via: Blackamericanweb.com A shocking 45 percent of the nation’s estimated 131,000 homeless veterans are African-American, according to a new report by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, a well-known advocacy and research organization. And, just as shocking, according to the alliance, is the reality that a staggering 42 percent […]
President Barack Obama signed a bill Nov. 6 that extends the $8,000 first-time homebuyer credit until June 30, and makes some current homeowners eligible for $6,500 on a new home purchase. By Lisa Scherzer of SmartMoney Via: Samrtmoney.com On the fence about buying a new home? Some government aid is on the way to help spur sales. Nov. […]
By Ingrid Michelle Via: Elev8.com My god-sister posted a blog yesteday that I thought was incredibly important. I decided to re-post it here with you. It specifically hit a chord because of all of the drama that has surrounded my life in the past two years, after discovering the person I married was on the down […]