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From: Dr. Nahid Neman Who works in the breast cancer unit at Mt. Sinai Hospital, in Toronto, Canada. If there is a female or male that you care anything about, share this with them....
Recently a lipstick brand called 'Red Earth' - Sold at ESPRIT!! They decreased their prices from $67.00 to $9.90!!! What they didn't tell you.....the lipstick contains lead! For those of you who are not familiar with LEAD, it is a chemical which causes cancer!!! Other lipstick brands that contain lead are:
CHRISTIAN DIOR LANCOME CLINIQUE Y.S.L ESTEE LAUDER SHISEIDO RED EARTH (Lip Gloss) CHANEL (Lip Conditioner) MARKET AMERICA-MOTNES LIPSTICK.
The higher the lead content, the greater the chance of causing cancer. After doing a test on lipsticks, it was found that the Y.S.L. lipstick contained the most amount of lead!!! Watch out for those lipsticks Which are supposed to stay longer!!
If your lipstick stays longer, it is because of the higher content of lead!!
Here is the test you can do yourself:
1. Put some lipstick on your hand.
2. Use a Gold ring to scratch on the lipstick.
3. If the lipstick color changes to black, Then you know the lipstick contains lead.
Remember to infor your friends and family! This information is also being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Dioxin Carcinogens cause cancer, especially breast cancer.
There is a syndicate of criminals presenting themselves as sales promoters who are giving away free key ring holders at gas stations or parking lots. The key rings have a tracking device chip which allows them to follow you. Please DO NOT accept them!! They select their seemingly well-to-do potential victims and if you accept one of these key rings, then you will be in for their tricks! The key holders are very beautiful to resist but remember you may end up paying for more than just a key holder.....you could possibly be risking your life! NBHAAD is an annual community mobilization initiative founded in 1999. The following organizations serve on the NBHAAD Strategic Leadership Council and are responsible for planning, direction and oversight of NBHAAD: -Alliances for Quality Education -Centers for Diseases Control & Prevention -Healthy Black Communities -Jackson State University – MURC -My Brother’s Keeper -National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors -National Black Alcoholism and Addictions Council -National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS To register your event, view HIV/AIDS data, order supplies and materials and for more information, log on to the website at http://www.BLACKAIDSDAY.org. Get Educated! Get Tested! Get Involved! Get Treated! “PREVENTION IS POWER” Georgia Driving Laws have changed please be aware! "Please be aware of the following new driving laws that the police in Georgia will be ticketing for. 1. Misuse of the carpool lane- First time $1068.50 starting 7-1-07 (The $271.00 posted on the highway is old). Second offense is doubled. Third offense is tripled and fourth offense is license suspension. 2. Incorrect lane change- $380.00. Don't cross the lane on solid lines or intersections. 3. Block intersection- $485.00 4. Driving on the shoulder- $450.00 5. Cell phone use in a construction zone -Double fine as of 7-01-07. *** Cell phone use must be "hands free" "while driving". *** 6. Passengers over 18 not in a seatbelt- both, passengers and drivers get tickets. 7. Speeders can only go 3 miles above the speed limit. 8. DUI = JAIL! (Stays on driving record for 10 years) 9. As of 7-01-07 cell phone use must be "hands free" while driving. Ticket is $285.00. They will be looking for this like crazy - easy money for police department." Sometimes we just need to be reminded! A well-known speaker started off his seminar by: holding up a $20.00 bill. In the room of 200, he asked, "Who would like this $20 bill?" Hands started going up. He said, "I am going to give this $20 to one of you but first, let me do this. He proceeded to crumple up the $20 dollar bill. He then asked, "Who still wants it?" Still the hands were up in the air. Well, he replied, "What if I do this?" And he dropped it on the ground and started to grind it into the floor with his shoe. He picked it up, now crumpled and dirty. "Now, who still wants it?" Still the hands went into the air. Friends, we have all learned a very valuable lesson. No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not decrease in value. It was still worth $20. Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We feel as though we are worthless. But no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value. Dirty or clean, crumpled or finely creased, you are still priceless to those who DO LOVE you. The worth of our lives comes not in what we do or who we know, but by WHO WE ARE and WHOSE WE ARE. You are special….. - Don't EVER forget it. A favor to ask, it only takes a minute.... * I * 6 *Y Please tell ten friends to tell ten today! The Breast Cancer site is having trouble getting enough people to click on their site daily to meet their quota of donating at least one free mammogram a day to an underprivileged woman.. It takes less than a minute to go to their site and click on 'donating a mammogram' for free (pink window in the middle). This doesn't cost you a thing. Their corporate sponsors /advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate mammogram in exchange for advertising. Here's the web site! Pass it along to people you know. http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=2 The 'L I T T L E' Things. . . As you might know, the head of a company survived 9/11 because his son started kindergarten. Another fellow was alive because it was His turn to bring donuts. One woman was late because her Alarm clock didn't go off in time. One was late because of being stuck on the NJ Turnpike Because of an auto accident. One of them Missed his bus. One spilled food on her clothes and had to take Time to change. One's Car wouldn't start. One went back to Answer the telephone. One had a Child that dawdled And didn't get ready as soon as he should have. One couldn't Get a taxi. The one that struck me was the man Who put on a new pair of shoes that morning, Took the various means to get to work But before he got there, he developed a blister on his foot. He stopped at a drugstore to buy a Band-Aid. That is why he is alive today. Now when I am Stuck in traffic, Miss an elevator, Turn back to answer a ringing telephone... All the little things that annoy me. I think to myself, This is exactly where God wants me to be at this very moment. Next time your morning seems to be Going wrong, The children are slow getting dressed, You can't seem to find the car keys, You hit every traffic light, Don't get mad or frustrated; It May be just that God is at work watching over you. May God continue to bless you With all those annoying little things And may you remember their possible purpose. A POEM ABOUT OUR GIRLFRIENDS Someone will always be prettier. Someone will always be smarter. Some of their houses will be bigger. Some will drive a better car. Their children will do better in school. And their husband will fix more things around the house. So let it go, and love you and your circumstances. Think about it! The prettiest woman in the world can have hell in her heart. And the most highly favored woman on your job may be unable to have children. And the richest woman you know, she's got the car, the house, the clothes might be lonely. And the word says, 'If I have not Love, I am nothing.' So, again, love you. Love who you are. Look in the mirror in the morning and smile and say, 'I am too Blessed to be Stressed and too Anointed, to be Disappointed!' 'Winners make things happen Losers let things happen.' 10 THINGS TO HELP YOU BE THE BEST EVER: A YOUNG BLACK WOMAN'S GUIDE TO SURVIVAL Written by: Dana Orr, Esq. 10. BE SELECTIVE IN FRIENDSHIPS. Friendship is not charity, it's a give-and-take relationship. Your friends should be people you love, admire and respect. Don't be afraid to expand, or change your circle of friends. As you get older, you may head in a different direction than those you once considered your "best friends forever". As you evolve and mature, you may grow apart from friends who no longer fulfill you - it's ok! Hold this person in your heart, but be true to yourself when devoting time, energy and emotion to anyone you seriously consider a "friend". 9. RE-INVENT YOURSELF WHEN NECESSARY. Self-reinvention is a way to constantly reflect and assess your goals and priorities in your personal, academic and professional life. The concept of self-reinvention allows you to reconsider your lifestyle and, at any given moment, change a particular course of action. The beauty of this process is that you don't have to beat yourself up about behavior you consider undesirable. You should actually feel great that you have enough sense to realize the error of your ways (whatever they may be), and can spontaneously commit to change. Congratulations - you just solved a problem! 8. PROTECT YOURSELF. HIV/AIDS is the #1 killer of black women ages 19-27 in America . You are not corny or lame if you insist on an HIV test before having sex with someone. In fact, you're stupid to give up responsibility for your health and put your life in someone else's hands. Please DO NOT FALL FOR the age-old trick: "Look at me - what am I supposed to do now?!" All men masturbate. Politely tell your partner that he should focus on "self- love" until you're certain that he deserves to enter your temple! 7. JEALOUSY IS A WASTED EMOTION. People who love themselves and recognize their worth are unable to be jealous of others. Why? You should be so preoccupied with loving yourself and changing what you don't like, you have no time to worry about what others are doing. Being jealous of someone is a waste of energy. You cannot control other people and the choices they make, or the luck they have. Weak people let other's circumstances affect their self-love and/or self-worth. Resist the temptation to be envious, as it will get you nowhere. If anything, let other people motivate you to achieve certain goals for yourself. 6 . CARRY YOURSELF LIKE A LADY. Embrace that which makes you a woman, and by all means, take advantage of the privileges that we have. Force men around you to treat you with the respect they would their mother, aunt or sister. Insist that your doors be opened for you, order your food first in a restaurant, and sit in the front seat if you are the only female in the car. There is nothing wrong with being "pleasantly demanding". Along with the privilege of womanhood comes a certain responsibility. Being a true "lady" means you exhibit manners that would make your grandmother proud, your clothes are tasteful and appropriate for your age, and your hair and nails are always clean. These little things make a big difference in how you are viewed by outsiders, and the quality of men that you attract. 5. KEEP UP WITH CURRENT EVENTS. Staying in touch with what's going on in the world is very important. Not only is it important to be aware of national and global issues, it makes you a lot more interesting to others because you always have something to talk about. It doesn't take much to watch the news, read the newspaper online, or buy an issue of TIME magazine or Newsweek. Don't forget - parents and teachers are a great source of information on current events, and would love to have a conversation with you about something "serious". 4. Travel. Do you have a passport? If not, get one. Before you are saddled with the responsibilities of a job and a family, take advantage of your freedom and travel. Instead of buying a new outfit, buy a plane ticket. See other parts of the world and observe other cultures. More importantly, have fun! Plan a trip with a friend to a social event in another city, a beach on an island, or a city in a foreign country. Capture your memories with photos or in a diary (or a blog). You will cherish them forever. 3. Be Proud To Be Black. Black culture and heritage is based on strength, perseverance, and rich talents. You should have an overwhelming sense of cultural pride - as black people, we are so very special. Don't EVER feel as if you aren't equal to another person simply because you're black. If you have any question as to the importance of black people to our society, or how smart, beautiful, talented, funny and fascinating we are, start reading. Watch old movies. Read plays. Go see plays. Buy tickets for dance and musical performances. Seek opportunities to study academic topics involving, or related to, black people. Talk to your relatives that lived through some of the historical events you've heard about. Get on the Internet and study people with whom you're familiar. Keep in mind, black pride doesn't mean exclusion of others. It is most impressive when you seek to educate other cultures about the beauty and greatness of being black. 2. Have a Cause. As long as you're here, it is your duty as a human being to help make the world a better place. Let your natural talents and passion lead you to an issue that keeps your attention, and to which you can commit your time and money. Get involved with groups that already exist. If your particular cause is new or unique, start your own group and make your friends join. Helping others is an easy way to feel good about yourself, and invest in the future of your community. 1. Love Yourself. This is #1 and most important, yet challenging, mission to accomplish. Self-love is critical to survival at any age, and may be quite a personal journey. Loving yourself means recognizing, developing and honoring a sense of self-worth. Loving yourself means you have zero tolerance for anyone or anything that doesn't love you and respect you. Loving yourself also means you must treat yourself well, simply because no one else will do it for you.  Photographer: Michael Carson w/ Models: Peyton Brown, DeWayne Rogers & Erica “IF YOU GAIN…RICHES, DON’T …TRUST IN THEM.” Psalm 62:10 NCV Can you be trusted with success? NOTHING reveals your character like how you handle success. Adversity challenges your faith, your resilience and your coping skills. Solomon said, “If you fall to pieces in a crisis, there wasn’t much to you” (Pr 24:10 TM). But handling success is even harder. Thomas Carlyle said: “For one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred who’ll stand adversity.” That’s because hardship limits your options; it forces you to focus on surviving. But prosperity can complicate your life by increasing your perceived “needs,” and testing your integrity. Why else would David say, “If you gain…riches, don’t…trust in them?” NOW let’s be clear, prosperity isn’t wrong. The Bible says God promotes and downgrades as He sees fit. He “puts down one and exalts another” (Ps 75:7 NAS). And He doesn’t need our permission to do it. But He does need to know that you can handle increased success without losing your values and priorities. Chuck Swindoll says, “Being successful doesn’t give anybody the right to call wrong right. Or say something’s okay if it isn’t…Walking on a wire is harder than standing up in a storm.” But it can be done! Joseph went on from prison to become prime minister. (See Gen 41:42-43). Daniel was promoted to commander-in chief over one-third of the country (See Dan 6:1-2). Amos went from picking figs to being a prophet in the royal household. (See Amos 7:14-15). God gave a humble rancher named Job untold wealth. He took David “from the sheepfolds…To shepherd…Israel…according to the integrity of his heart” (Ps 78:70-72). And not one of them compromised their character! SO it can be done. The question is – can you do it? Good evening. What draws you attention? What do you love most? Think about this deeply! God made it very easy. We as humans make it hard! What you LOVE is your duty and somebody will pay you for it! You were created to solve a problem for somebody. Everything created is a solution to an existing problem. Your eyes see. Your ears hear. Your feet walk. Your mouth speaks. Dentists solve teeth problems. Lawyers solve legal problems. Mothers solve emotional problems. We are here for a purpose and when you find that purpose the universe automatically provides! (Here's my suggestion) Do what you LOVE and the money will follow..... Stop look for a blessing and be a blessing.. Have fun :) God is Love Rev Run Hi Ladies! I know that we are FABULOUS women, but we could stand to be a bit more fabulous? (If that's even possible)! Anyway, I heard about a book, called Black Book of Hollywood Beauty Secrets. It's a cute book, if you like what you see, you can always pick it up at your local bookstore. I endorse it! I belive you'll find some secrets quite intriguing. Most of the secrets are meant to replace the "notion" that you have to have expensive products and/or personnel to look great. As well, most of the items needed are household products that give you the glam look and feel without the glam prices! Quick & Helpful Notes from the Celebrity Black Book of Hollywood Beauty Secrets Facial Swelling, Redness and Tenderness - Pain & Swelling: EMU oil is great to relieve pain and swelling because it thickens skin (which is a good thing) - Facial Swelling: first put a spoon in the freezer then put under eyes while holding an ice cube in the roof of your mouth with your tongue. I know it seems crazy but it’s suppose to reduce the swelling from the inside out Eyes - Puffy Eyes: (ingredients: 2 potato slices, chamomile tea and Aloe Vera gel) take 2 potato slices and soak them in Chamomile tea then dip them in the aloe vera gel. Put slices under the eyes - Eyes and Skin: Put cucumbers on eyes and skin - Eyes: apply cold tea bags to eyes and sit for a while Pimples & Blackheads - Put a little Elmer’s glue on your nose and peel off after it dries to get rid of blackheads. - Zit Zapper: 1 pack of yeast and add water by the drops until medium paste. Leave on overnight. - Pimples: apply tea tree oil to pimple with a Q-tip before bed - Pimples: You probably heard this one before…apply toothpaste to pimple to dry it out. Make sure its REGULAR WHITE toothpaste Mask & Exfoliation - Banana Mask: mash ¼ banana and apply to face. Leave on for 20 mins - Egg White mask for oily skin: add 2 egg whites, a few drops of lemon, 1 drop of olive oil and whisk together. Leave on for 15 mins - Oat Mask: Mix oats and water and apply to face. Leave on for 15 mins. - Exfoliation: use Lactic Acid for a gentle exfoliation - Dark Spots: Mix plain yogurt with a 1 tsp of honey and rub on face. Wash away. - Exfoliation: add 1 tsp of sugar to your normal cleanser and exfoliate Facial Smoothies - Peach: remove meat from peach and smash into a pulpy paste. Smooth over face and lie down for a few minutes. Or just put peach slices over face for an instant pick-me up. - Strawberries and Yogurt: mash and combine then apply to face. Might tingle but ok. Wash after a few minutes Nails - Soak in lemon juice and warm water before polishing - Garlic cloves on nails to make them stronger. (not sure how I feel about smelling like garlic) Diet Goodies and Wellness - Eat small red tomatoes when you have a sweet-tooth craving. The tomatoes get rid of the yeast in the body that makes you crave sugar. Crazy huh? - The monounsaturated oils in almonds block fat absorption - Watermelons are great for weight loss because they’re high in fiber and an diuretic - Water cress soup is great to curb your appetite & you can eat as much as you want - Drink hot water with 1 tbs of apple cider vinegar, juice from ½ lemon. This concoction reduces toxins in your body and gives you energy - African Red tea is great for the body (Even better than green tea) - Take a strawberry and mash it. Put in on toothbrush and gently brush your teeth. Teeth will become noticeable whiter. (Then you can eat the rest) - A Younger You: The smell of grapefruit makes you look younger. You can find sprays that have a grapefruit scent. (Believe it or not, I’ve heard this one before. It’s worth a shot) - Make-up secret: A light mist of water sprayed on the face helps to reset make-up. No need to buy all that expensive face spray…water works just fine. Good things to know & remember - Keep hands off face. This is the number one cause for breakouts - Eat lots and fruits and use them on your skin. They’re good for you on the inside and out. - Drink lots of water!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Use sugar scrubs for the body. - Eat smaller portions and watch the carbs - Stay away form sweet cookies, candies, and cakes. They attach to the collagen in your body and makes your skin stiff. Stiffness of the skin makes you look old. This way you can forfeit the collagen injections. lol Please pay close attention this can really affect all of us! A woman called on a radio station and said that one day her co-worker came in and her eyebrows were looking sharp and she asked her where did she go to get them done. The lady told her King Nails and that she should go because they are really good. The woman went and proceeded to have her eyebrows and lip waxed. Two weeks later she realized that her lip and eyebrows were breaking out with puss filled bumps all over! She went to the doctor's office and they sadly informed her that she had Herpes. The married woman who stated that she never cheated was wondering how she could possibly get herpes not only on her lips but on her eyebrows as well? Well Ladies, if you ever take the time to notice, they never use a new stick. The same stick stays in that wax and if someone has Herpes those bacteria are now also on the stick and in the wax. The bacteria fester and grow in the hot wax.... So Ladies, this would be a great time to invest in your own tweezers and sharpen your skills. Or find a place that provides threading technique. OR, just tell them to use NEW STICK!! Sometimes we wonder, "What did I do to deserve this?" or "Why did God do this to me?" Here is a wonderful explanation!.......... A daughter is telling her mother how everything is going wrong. She's failing algebra, her boyfriend broke up with her and her best friend is moving away. Meanwhile, her Mother is baking a cake and asks her daughter if she would like a snack, and the daughter says, "Absolutely Mom, I love your cake". "Here, have some cooking oil," her Mother offers. "Yuck" says her daughter. "How about a couple of raw eggs?" "Gross, Mom!" "Would you like some flour then? Or maybe baking soda?" "Mom, those are all yucky!" To which the mother replies: "Yes, all those things seem bad by themselves. But when they are put together in the right way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake! God works the same way. Many times we wonder why He would let us go through such bad and difficult times. But God knows that when He puts these things in His order, they always work for good! We just have to trust Him and, eventually, they will make something wonderful! God is crazy about you. He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen. He can live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart. Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance! I hope your day is a piece of cake : ) Good Day America! The next thing on God's list is a lying tongue. Lying is so predominate in our society, that according to a recent survey conducted by a leading news agency in the U.S.A., over 80 percent of the people admitted that they lied on a regular basis. Most people lie because they are either fearful of the consequences of their deeds, or are too prideful to admit the truth. God highly values truthfulness. Even though it may be difficult to admit to the truth, God is merciful to those that will step up and admit to their wrong doings. The New Testament records just such a story. Proverbs 6:16-19(KJV): These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 1.) A proud look 2.) A lying tongue 3.) Hands that shed innocent blood 4.) A heart that deviseth wicked imaginations 5.) Feet that be swift in running to mischief 6.) A false witness that speaketh lies 7.) He or She that soweth discord among brethren. Have a Blessed day. Subject: New Website That Has Your Personal Info For Sale Your personal info may be online!!!! This is unreal, EVERYONE NEEDS TO DO THE SAME......... Beginning JULY '06 a new database was available to the general public free of charge that displays your personal information (i.e., names, addresses, phone numbers, birth dates and Social Security numbers are available for a price.) The database is found at http://www.zabasearch.com type in your name and check to see if your name and info is listed. I urge you to forward this information to family and friends. Be sure to Check to see if your name and information is in their database. If so, you would want it to be removed, ASAP! In order to do that, you must send them an e-mail at
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to request it be removed. After opting out by email, check back after a few days to make certain your information has been removed. If it has not been removed then file a complaint with your State's Attorney General's Office. WOW, WHAT A WAKE UP! Dear God: Why didn't you save the school children at ?. Bath, Michigan 1927 Houston, TX 1959 MosesLake, Washington 2/2/96 Bethel, Alaska 2/19/97 Pearl, Mississippi 10/1/97 West Paducah, Kentucky 12/1/97 Stamp, Arkansas 12/15/97 Jonesboro, Arkansas 3/24/98 Edinboro, Pennsylvania 4/24/98 Fayetteville, Tennessee 5/19/98 Springfield, Oregon 5/21/98 Richmond, Virginia 6/15/98 Littleton, Colorado 4/20/99 Taber, Alberta , Canada 5/28/99 Conyers, Georgia 5/20/99 Deming, New Mexico 11/19/99 Fort Gibson, Oklahoma 12/6/99 Santee, California 3/ 5/01 El Cajon, California 3/22/01? Blacksburg, Virginia 4/16/07? Sincerely, Concerned Student ------------------------------------------------------------------ Reply: Dear Concerned Student: I am not allowed in schools. Sincerely, God ------------------------------------------------------------------ How did this get started?... ------------------------------------------------------------------ Let's see, I think it started when Madeline Murray O'Hare complained she didn't want any prayer in our schools. And we said, OK.. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Then, someone said you better not read the Bible in school, the Bible that says "thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not steal, and love your neighbors as yourself," And we said, OK... ------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Benjamin Spock said we shouldn't spank our children when they misbehaved because their little personalities would be warped and we might damage their self-esteem. And we said, an expert should know what he's talking about so we won't spank them anymore.. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Then someone said teachers and principals better not discipline our children when they misbehave. And the school administrators said no faculty member in this school better touch a student when they misbehave because we don't want any bad publicity, and we surely don't want to be sued. And we accepted their reasoning... -------------------------------------------------------------------- Then someone said, let's let our daughters have abortions if they want, and they won't even have to tell their parents. And we said, that's a grand idea... -------------------------------------------------------------------- Then some wise school board member said, since boys will be boys and they're going to do it anyway, let's give our sons all the condoms they want, so they can have all the fun they desire, and we won't have to tell their parents they got them at school. And we said, that's another great idea... -------------------------------------------------------------------- Then some of our top elected officials said it doesn't matter what we do in private as long as we do our jobs. And we said, it doesn't matter what anybody, including the President, does in private as long as we have jobs and the economy is good.... --------------------------------------------------------------------- And someone else took that appreciation a step further and published pictures of nude children and then stepped further still by making them available on the Internet. And we said, everyone's entitled to free speech.... --------------------------------------------------------------------- And the entertainment industry said, let's make TV shows and movies that promote profanity, violence and illicit sex... And let's record music that encourages rape, drugs, murder, suicide, and satanic themes... And we said, it's just entertainment and it has no adverse effect and nobody takes it seriously anyway, so go right ahead. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Now we're asking ourselves why our children have no conscience, why they don't know right from wrong, and why it doesn't bother them to kill strangers, classmates or even themselves. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Undoubtedly, if we thought about it long and hard enough, we could figure it out. I'm sure it has a great deal to do with... "WE REAP WHAT WE SOW," --------------------------------------------------------------------- In God WE Trust. Thank you for your time and interest, you're greatly appreciated : ) |