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Resolutions/ Goals for the New Year

Many people make resolutions for the new year with the intention of keeping them all. May I suggest that you make resolutions you know you can keep then exceed them. Don't let outside opinions influence your choices.

If you're setting goals for your health and diet, start out with small changes. Don't change your diet completely because small changes can be incorporated into your diet and quickly become a way of life.

Use vitamins to combat the food cravings. Example: I take 2 high-potency vitamins a day (1 in the morning and 1 late afternoon). I've added 4 vegetables to my diet this year and have almost cut junk food completely out of my diet. Sometimes I only eat a bowl of vegetables. I drink at least 1 gallon of water a day and I consume no soda. This is from a person that drank almost 2 cases of soda a week. The kicker is I've lost dress sizes without trying and I don't crave or miss soda at all.

The goals I set don't leave me frustrated and so I continue to do them year after year. I just try to do more than I did in the previous year. I feel I'm not limiting myself to any one area/thing with these goals. I've made them part of my daily life but because the Father is Infinite there is always more available. No matter what I undertake I look to experience the Father in everything (which makes things much more rewarding).

My goals:
1) Fully enjoy and experience as much of the Father's creations as I can
2) To share the love of the Father with everyone I can
3) To allow the Holy Spirit to work through me for the Glory of the Father
4) To dive deeper into the Father and experience more of His presence
5) Do something to replenish or rejuvenate my body

Everything else is a Bonus for me :-) Especially the food thing.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS AVAILABLE

If you don't take action to help yourself no one is to blame for you not receiving help. Opportunities don't last forever and sometimes come with a deadline so timely action is best.

This list was sent to me and was labeled as scholarships for African Americans & Minorities. I have looked into some of the links and found that they are not just for African Americans and Minorities so please do your homework and don't just write them all off. I must also tell you that these are not just for scholarships but some are for grant money as well.

Higher Education can help stamp out poverty and crime. It can also help build self-esteem, self-confidence and bridge the gap between the Haves and the Have Nots. Many people are devout Christians and are constantly studying the scriptures but they often neglect or see no need for secular education. The scriptures doesn't specify what type of knowledge(religious/secular), but the Bible does say Christians have two sets of rules to follow. Since you need a secular education(which is required by law in this country), you should get the highest level possible. If someone is willing to help you get that education then then by all means take them up on their offer.

"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee..."(Hosea 4:6)

Even if you do not have a college-aged child at home, please share this with someone who does, pass this scholarship information on to anyone and everyone that comes to mind. Though there are a number of companies and organizations that have donated moneys for scholarship use to African Americans, a great deal of the money is being returned because of a lack of interest.

No one is going to knock on your door and ask if you can use a scholarship. Take the initiative to get your children involved. There is no need for money to be returned to donating companies because we fail to apply for it.

Please pass this information on to family members, nieces, nephews, friends with children etc. We must get the word out that money is available. If you are a college student or getting ready to become one, you probably already know how useful additional money can be. Our youth really could use these scholarships. Thanks!!

* (If clicking on the link doesn't work, then type in the Web site address manually. Again scholarships are time sensitive and some links may not work for the entire year but the organization's main/homepage may continue to be accessible).

1) BELL LABS FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDER REPRESENTED MINORITIES http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html
2) Student Inventors Scholarships http://www.invent.org/collegiate
3) Student Video Scholarships http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html
4) Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships http://www.coca-colascholars.org/programs.html
5) Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships http://holocaust.hklaw.com/
6) Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships http://www.aynrand.org/contests/
7) Brand Essay Competition http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm
8) Gates Millennium Scholarships (major) http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12
9) Xerox Scholarships for Students http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp
10) Sports Scholarships and Internships http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
11) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ) http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html
12) Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary) http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html
13) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm
14) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships) http://www.finaid.org/
15) Presidential Freedom Scholarships http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/
16) Microsoft Scholarship Program http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp
17) WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search http://mail.lyghtryder.com/loading.htm _search.jsp
18) Hope Scholarships &Lifetime Credits http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/
19) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm
20) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/blackhtml
21) Guaranteed Scholarships http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
22) BOEING scholarships (soma e HBCU connects) http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships
23) Easley National Scholarship Program http://www.naas.org/senior.htm
24) Maryland Artists Scholarships http://www.maef.org/
25) Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida) http://www.jackituckfield.org/
26) Historically Black College & University Scholarships http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm
27) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm
28) International Students Scholarships &Aid Help http://www.iefa.org/
29) College Board Scholarship Search http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html
30) Burger King Scholarship Program http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/
31) Siemens Westinghouse Competition http://www.siemens-foundationorg/
32) GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
33) CollegeNet ' s Scholarship Database http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
34) Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid http://www.aflcioorg/scholarships/scholar.htm
35) Federal Scholarships &Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
36) Scholarship &Financial Aid Help http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm
37) Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group) http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm
38) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
39) Aid &Resources For Re-Entry Students http://www.back2college.com/
40) Scholarships and Fellowships http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html
41) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm
42) HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world) http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html
43) Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html
44) INROADS internships http://mail.lyghtryder.com/loading.htm
45) ACT-SO bEURoeOlympics of the Mind "A Scholarships http://mail.lyghtryder.com/loading.htm 46) Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships http://mail.lyghtryder.com/loading.htm
47) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
48) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES
49) RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html
50) The Roothbert Scholarship Fund http://mail.lyghtryder.com/loading.htm

For Your Holiday

From my family to yours...

We pray the Blessings of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be richly poured out into the lives of you and your family this Glorious Christmas day.

And may His prosperity be greatly manifested in the coming New Year.

Have a very blessed Christmas :-)

You Must Take Action: Follow Up To 911..Who Cares?

This is being visited again because it wasn't just rumor-mill talk it. There was so much truth to it that it arrive on a Christmas card that I received today. Like I always say every rumor has a bit of truth it. The rumor usually contains a very small amount of truth entangled with a large amount of lies.

The following is info I got from the USPS (United States Postal Service), online store:

Eid Greetings is by Mohamed Zakariya
The Eid stamp is one of two issuances in the Holiday Celebrations series in 2001. It commemorates the two most important festivals - or eids - in the Islamic calendar. Previously issued stamps in that series are Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Cinco de Mayo. Eid al-Adha marks the end of the hajj, the annual period designated for Muslims to make their pilgrimage to Mecca. Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of the Ramadan fast.

There is nothing wrong with Muslims having a stamp issued for the celebrations that are important to them but it should not be a slap in the face of America or any other religious group. It should not be eased into the celebrations of another group and then force that group out of the very thing that make its celebration important.

So why is it being connected to the Christmas celebrations?
Maybe it is part of the techniques being used to strip Christ and Christmas from American Christians.

This is important because:
many other countries look at what we do
many of them mimic and copy us.

If we as a great and powerful country have given up/squashed Christ what will follow? Maybe we feel there isn't a great need for Christ because we are now a big country. We can handle our own affairs without the need for guidance.

We as a country and Christians should never forget our God. Nor should we let someone remove Him or replace Him with other things or gods. When we let other things ease in we eventually replace God with them. It may not be intentional but other things receive the bulk of our attention. They take up more of our time and they become more important. We show this by prioritize our to do/must do list. And on this list the things of God are last. Many times we don't realize our actions have a tremendous effect on the future of our nation and our grandchildren. Thus much of the chaos we're experiencing in America.

"Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God an a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me." (Exodus 20:5; Deuteronomy 5:9)

What really amazes me is when the hard core atheist/non-believer gets into a life threatens situation or in dire straits he calls out to God. In that moment, he (the atheist/non-believer) doesn't care to know anything about God, he (the atheist/non-believer), just wants help and he wants it fast.

We should and must realize that our God is not an imposition or an intrusion in our lives but He is our Father. He is always moving in love to help us in all areas of our lives.

What will you do? To take no action is the same as agreeing with what's being done. You must stand up by moving on behalf of what's right.

And The Next Round Is

"And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory,the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth." (John 1:17)

Yes this is the time of the season that many stop and reflect on the more important things in life. And wouldn't you know it there is a massive amount of controversy mounting over the most important issue.

I can see the points of all involved but as many state: when others are being pushed into a corner or having their rights overlooked and you say or do nothing, what do you think will eventually happen? The time will come when you'll be pushed into a corner and your rights will be taken from you.

There have been at least three separate groups celebrating this festive season and Merry Christmas has been at the forefront while they place their celebratory titles near it. Now with the pain of past events and the current ongoing events we are suddenly being thrust into giving up one of the things we hold dear. Even though we stand for what makes us individuals, we (as a country), used God (Jesus Christ), as a cornerstone. Now we must give that up for people that hate our God and us?

I have always felt when you invite someone into your home or space you try to make them comfortable and welcomed. But and I do mean but, their comfort is never at the expense of you losing everything and being put out.

So when will the madness end? When we have lost everything that we hold dear, that keeps us morally stable, or gives us liberty.

Lawlessness is on the rise but it can be much worst than what we've experienced so far. If we're governing our actions by what we feel there could be a total disregard for humans and their rights. Oh my mistake, the only rights they have is what the head/baddest gunner/bomber gives them. We hospitalize people for trying to commit suicide but now we are being force to embrace those that would not only kill themselves but countless others along with them.

Where is the backbone,guts,hootsbah (not correctly spelled), that was used to start this country...That made this country great (and the envy of other countries)...That was demonstrated by those on September 11...That is constantly shown by our military when we go to the aid of every country (large or small), in need?

Giving of Yourself

Hello Everyone,

I'm just back from my annual Christmas visit to Florida. I did pick up a few items at the computer show to. As always it is nice to spend time with family members. It never ceases to amaze me how we can be an information exchange.

It is good to help others by giving of yourself. No matter how much or how little of yourself you give...When it's done with genuine love it can help others in ways that you may never realize or understand.

We have much to give if we're given half a chance. Allow yourself to help someone you can change a life.

After all what's left when we leave the life if not an imprint on the hearts and in the lives of those we come in contact with?

There is so much good in you and there is so much that you can give to others.

All Systems Down

Hello Everyone just a quick line to let you know I'll be in Florida over the next few days. There's a computer at the show down there that has my name on it. Besides I must take some Christmas gifts down.

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Take care and have a pleasant weekend.

How Much Are You Worth?

Almost everyone puts a price tag on every physical thing they see or have knowledge of. Some also put a price tag on things unseen. Now when I say unseen, I'm not just talking about spiritual things. I'm also talking about perceived things. For instance, what price would you put on a hope or even a dream? What about a fear that paralyzes you or stifles your growth?

You're getting the picture?

The price tag or value that is attached to something depends on the individual pricing item. Some people feel that the larger the item is the more valuable it is. This however isn't always the case.

The value that is always overlooked can be multiplied exponentially. Why do I say this? Because the hidden(overlooked) value that is attached to everything is actually a portion of your life. Your life is often measured in time and by what was accomplished in it. Many times what is reflected on is what you've done for humanity(big/small) and what you've achieved.

Intimate Nuggets is about the hidden chunks of gold in your life that you may have a tendency to overlook or sometimes never discover. The one thing that connects to everything else in your world is what is within you. A nugget to pick up and dust off, something that may help you and those you come in contact with. I don't know what drives you or encourages you. I don't know if you are a confident person or one with low self-esteem but there is a thought that I'd like you to ponder. You are probably not placing a high enough value on yourself.

Now in this comment my belief and opinion is the only thing that counts. When you post your comments you're going by your beliefs and opinions. So back to my previous statements...Aside from the value that an item has and the exponential value that goes with it there is another value that is tied to it. This value is immeasurable and has the ability to constantly increase. This value increases your worth and in turn to the overall price tag(value) of the things in your life.

God Almighty place a portion of His spirit within you. Now even though it is a small portion it was powerful enough to give your being life. If you meditate on the attributes of the Only Living God you will begin to understand the value that you really have. He is infinite and He is spirit. Because of the spirit in you, you have the ability to not only create but recreate. Man doesn't always have to adapt. You can recreate or change environments and situations.

Well this isn't coming out right. I tell you what...Let's say this: Place a value if you will on God. Yes it is quite hard to do because He is infinite and He is ALL. But take a moment and try it anyway. Now that you done that and can see that His value is with end...You did include the cosmos didn't you? Okay I'm just making sure you don't try to short change Him.

Now remember a portion of His Spirit is within you....So now how much are you worth?

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911 Who Cares? Who's Really Killing Americans?

Since when are the elected officials of the United States suppose to make sure the homeland is protected FIRST?

or....Even make sure the interest of the American people are FIRST in any matter?

Well I for one wasn't around when this great country was started. I do know that some of my forefathers had a hand in the building of this country. And if I remember my history (not the doctored up modern versions), yours did too. There are many issues that I try to stay away from but something--stick a fork in me, I am done!

I was glad to give a few years of my life in the service of my country and I thought it was my duty to go above and beyond what was expected on me or asked of me.

There are a few types of television shows or movies that I don't watch. Racially motivated, War, Prison, Rape/Molestation content...Period! I don't stick my head in the sand but I will not be influenced or swayed from the opinions, viewpoints, mindset, or attitudes I have concerning these.

BUT THIS TAKES THE CAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!

The wishy-washy elected officials need to have their butts kicked (I'll tell you how to do that later).
After all that the world has had to suffer and then to have trash dumped in our very own living room. Yeah, most Americans were outraged with the events of 911. And their were many coming forth to help in any way that they could.

We are still in a foreign country laying down our lives to help others that can't or won't help themselves. We have the largest ongoing finger-pointing and blame-game this country has ever seen. And the very thing they're trying to weasel out of is the same thing they continue to do. They tell us we should thoroughly read and ask questions about any contract before we enter sign it. Now they signed off on this country going to war but now they say they were not given all of the information. They know how they get elected and they know all that they do including not disclosing important information. So, they should know full well how they play on words and dance around the issues. They signed off on our lives and our blood and you should not let them get away with playing the political party card.

This is the jagged two-edged dagger in the jugular:
I don't know if this is true or not but the rumor mill has it that: someone is getting a Christmas stamp?
Can you guess who? You got that right!!!!
Muslims
Did I say that right? For a moment I thought I said the rumor mill has passed along information that the Muslims are getting a Christmas postage stamp.
Wait I did say that...And all in the same breath too. Here it is:

They don't even believe in Christ as the Savior of mankind (thus the real essence and meaning of Christmas). Aren't these sold by the federal government on government property? Then where have our Ten commandments gone? I'm not waging any wars here are throwing stones I would like to just make a few points.
This country and Christians are having many of our religious things stripped from us in the public forum in an effort to be politically correct and inoffensive.

We as Americans must be tolerant of many things because we are from very different backgrounds. But no one group should always have to give in to the demands on another group. We're suppose to be working to get along with one another. Christmas is enjoyed by everyone in this country. I say that because everyone looks to take advantage of the time span considered as the Christmas holidays. Why must we be tolerated out of our God and the very essence of what makes us Americans? This goes for those that consider themselves to be atheist.

How is it the Politicians make laws that every American has to follow EXCEPT THEM? If you can name a law or ordinance they've broken it...They're not locked up because another law-breaker swept it under the rug, lost the information, or used their influence. I'm not taking about once or twice this is an ongoing thing. Then come election day they try to make themselves look good by exposing the wrong doings of the other candidate. When that does get them what they want they say vote for the party. They should be made to show how they cast their votes while in office as well as their attendance/absentee records. It would cut out all that illegal legal-money changing(fundraising & soft money), and advertising. This is a job we're paying them for they should be accountable to us. I guarantee you there wouldn't be an economic crisis in this country. If we did what they do we would be fired Johnny-on-the-spot.

Now I told you earlier that I'd say how to kick their butts. So this is what you do. Forget about political party, who's who(family name game), or who knows who. When it's time to vote....cast your vote to unseat anyone who has cast a vote to put us in the position we're in. If they can't make the right decisions and don't know how to get the right answers(using all of our money), they don't need to be in office. After all they know how to hide and attach useless, money guzzling issues that can't stand/pass on their own to a bill that is really needed. They could've easily signed off on the body armor our troops need but they didn't. They pointed fingers, made it about a political party and didn't sign off on it until they got their junk issues attached to the bill (they knew the American people were getting in an uproar about it). They didn't care that everyday our troops were dyeing. The politician were coming and going everyday and sleeping in a safe environment every night.

After all the lives lost on 911 and in foreign lands not to mention the USS Cole, Embassy/barracks bombings, and numerous other bombings around the globe it's time for us to really take a stand in matters that count because....If it is true and they are really getting a Christmas postage stamp...
The elected officials are really the ones who are killing Americans.

So after all the ranting I, as a Christian, know that no matter what happens in this universe will be seen by the Father. The plan that the Father has for mankind will not be deterred. In other words whether the events are good or bad God can make the end results beneficial for us.

I'd like to thank Rhonda Palmer for sending in info, the stamp pix, editing help, and alerting me of this atrocity. Checkout some interesting sites of hers:
http://www.spweblog.com/roopalmer
http://dalestory.blogspot.com/
http://thevisualmessenger.blogspot.com/
http://revdaily.blogspot.com/
http://poemsofrevelation.blogspot.com/
http://roopalmer.blogspot.com/
http://www.freewebs.com/roopalmer
http://www.lulu.com/roopalmer
http://mytwosongs.blogspot.com/