Saturday, August 30, 2008
Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech
On Thursday night, August 28th, Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination for President of the United States.
More than 80,000 people joined him in Denver to be part of the moment, and tens of millions more shared the experience across the country.
Watch Barack's historic speech and share it with your friends and family today:
More than 80,000 people joined him in Denver to be part of the moment, and tens of millions more shared the experience across the country.
Watch Barack's historic speech and share it with your friends and family today:
Friday, August 29, 2008
Certificate of Completion vs. Diploma
by: GJ Sloan
Make sure that your children , nieces, nephews, kids friends & grandchildren know this !!!
The 'Certificate of Completion or Attendance' that is being offered in lieu of high school diplomas, is a part of Bush's 'No Child Left Behind'. This is how it works:
It is for students who are unable to pass both the Language Arts and Math portions of the 10th grade ISTEP. Students must take the same 10th grade test over in the 11th and 12th grades until they pass both portions. If they are unable to pass the 10th grade test by the 12th grade then they have two options:
1. Dropout and go to a GED program OR,
2. Accept a 'Certificate of Completion' - it is NOT a
diploma. Once a student accepts it, they cannot ever get a diploma or a
GED. A Certificate of completion means that a student can NEVER (as long as they live):
1. Go to the armed services
2.Go to college
3.Go to trade school
4.Go to journeyman's school
5.Go to beauty school
6.Go to culinary arts school
7.Get a federal loan in their lifetime
This is the portion of NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (2001) that Bush slipped in during the 2004 revision of the NCLB bill. It has not been publicized. At a high school in Indiana , in 2005, there were 87 seniors in the graduation class. Five got diplomas and 82 got 'Certificates of Completion'. This is being referred to as the 'Paper Plantation'. It is better for students to drop out and get into a GED program so they may seek other forms of education, later in life, if they desire to do so.
All 50 states have 'Certificates of Completion or Attendance'.
Please pass this information along to EVERYONE you know who has school age children or grandchildren and educators.
Make sure that your children , nieces, nephews, kids friends & grandchildren know this !!!
The 'Certificate of Completion or Attendance' that is being offered in lieu of high school diplomas, is a part of Bush's 'No Child Left Behind'. This is how it works:
It is for students who are unable to pass both the Language Arts and Math portions of the 10th grade ISTEP. Students must take the same 10th grade test over in the 11th and 12th grades until they pass both portions. If they are unable to pass the 10th grade test by the 12th grade then they have two options:
1. Dropout and go to a GED program OR,
2. Accept a 'Certificate of Completion' - it is NOT a
diploma. Once a student accepts it, they cannot ever get a diploma or a
GED. A Certificate of completion means that a student can NEVER (as long as they live):
1. Go to the armed services
2.Go to college
3.Go to trade school
4.Go to journeyman's school
5.Go to beauty school
6.Go to culinary arts school
7.Get a federal loan in their lifetime
This is the portion of NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (2001) that Bush slipped in during the 2004 revision of the NCLB bill. It has not been publicized. At a high school in Indiana , in 2005, there were 87 seniors in the graduation class. Five got diplomas and 82 got 'Certificates of Completion'. This is being referred to as the 'Paper Plantation'. It is better for students to drop out and get into a GED program so they may seek other forms of education, later in life, if they desire to do so.
All 50 states have 'Certificates of Completion or Attendance'.
Please pass this information along to EVERYONE you know who has school age children or grandchildren and educators.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Virtual Tours Begin in September
Join Worth More Than Rubies as we showcase some of todays most prolific authors, entertainers, business owners, and community leaders during their virtual blog tours.
Beginning September 1, 2008, Worth More than Rubies will showcase a new personality. Learn more about your favorite author or community leader, send them a message, or comment on one of their entries. It's sure to be a blast.
Beginning September 1, 2008, Worth More than Rubies will showcase a new personality. Learn more about your favorite author or community leader, send them a message, or comment on one of their entries. It's sure to be a blast.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Did you see Michelle Obama?
cheryl --
I am so lucky to be married to the woman who delivered that speech last night.
Michelle was electrifying, inspiring, and absolutely magnificent. I get a lot of credit for the speech I gave at the 2004 convention -- but I think she may have me beat.
You have to see it to believe it.
And make sure to forward this email to your friends and family -- they'll want to see it, too.
You really don't want to miss this.
And I'm not just saying that because she's my wife -- I truly believe it was the best speech of the campaign so far.
Barack
I am so lucky to be married to the woman who delivered that speech last night.
Michelle was electrifying, inspiring, and absolutely magnificent. I get a lot of credit for the speech I gave at the 2004 convention -- but I think she may have me beat.
You have to see it to believe it.
And make sure to forward this email to your friends and family -- they'll want to see it, too.
You really don't want to miss this.
And I'm not just saying that because she's my wife -- I truly believe it was the best speech of the campaign so far.
Barack
Behind the Scenes in Denver
cheryl --
My mom, the girls, and I left home in Chicago and got to Denver yesterday. What a beautiful city!
The convention started this morning, and everyone here is getting ready for the big week.
All the work you've done is at the heart of what's happening here, and our team filmed a short video to give you a look behind the scenes at the convention center.
Take a minute to check out the video and share it with your friends.
http://my.barackobama.com/behindthescenes
This week, folks from across the country will get to know Barack and our family a little better. Tonight I'm giving a speech at the convention, and I'm planning to share a few stories about the Barack I know -- the husband, the father, and the man who shares my dreams for our girls, for this country, and for our future.
Before my speech, we're also going to show a video introducing our family to families across the country. Make sure to turn on your TV at 10:30 p.m. EDT (8:30 p.m. MDT) to see it, or you can watch it at www.BarackObama.com.
This is such an important moment, and I hope you'll join me by tuning into the convention tonight and all week long.
Thanks,
Michelle
My mom, the girls, and I left home in Chicago and got to Denver yesterday. What a beautiful city!
The convention started this morning, and everyone here is getting ready for the big week.
All the work you've done is at the heart of what's happening here, and our team filmed a short video to give you a look behind the scenes at the convention center.
Take a minute to check out the video and share it with your friends.
http://my.barackobama.com/behindthescenes
This week, folks from across the country will get to know Barack and our family a little better. Tonight I'm giving a speech at the convention, and I'm planning to share a few stories about the Barack I know -- the husband, the father, and the man who shares my dreams for our girls, for this country, and for our future.
Before my speech, we're also going to show a video introducing our family to families across the country. Make sure to turn on your TV at 10:30 p.m. EDT (8:30 p.m. MDT) to see it, or you can watch it at www.BarackObama.com.
This is such an important moment, and I hope you'll join me by tuning into the convention tonight and all week long.
Thanks,
Michelle
Thursday, August 21, 2008
National Christian Writers Conference
The National Christian Writers Conference will be September 20, 2008 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. To learn more, follow the link below.
http://www.prlog.org/10106307-national-christian-writers-conference-to-be-held-in-virginia-beach-virginia.html
http://www.prlog.org/10106307-national-christian-writers-conference-to-be-held-in-virginia-beach-virginia.html
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Empowering You to Empower Yourself
When each of us is born we are full of God given potential. Ask any young child what they want to be when they grow up and their answers will amaze you; a doctor and a lawyer, a ballerina and a school teacher, a fireman, and a football player. The problem arises when we as adults begin to scoff at their remarks. We're quick to say, "oh sweetie, you can't do all that."
My question is why not? God said we could do all things through Christ who strengthens us. I believe Peter Pan had the right idea about never growing up because growing up causes us to stop listening to the voice within in us reminding us that God's plans for us are good. Instead, we begin to listen to and internalize those voices that say you won't ever amount to anything, or the ones that say you're too ugly or too dumb.
Not seeing ourselves the way God see us, we begin to validate ourselves through the eyes of others. The time has come to create a paradigm shift in our lives. We need to ask ourselves, "Is anything to hard for God? Is this day in my life more than God can handle? Is this habit I'm trying to overcome too hard for him?" Asking these questions prompts us to seek God on His power to help us with the impossible. THe impossible is simply an opportunity for God.
Seek God first and He will add all that you need. Meditate on His word both day and night so that it becomes a part of your DNA.
You have the power of life and death in your own tongue. Begin to speak life into your dead situations. Tell yourself that no weapon formed against you will prosper because greater is He that is in your than he that is in the world. Remember the word says you are more than a conqueror through Jesus Christ and you are the head and not the tail, above and not beneath.
This is the word of the Lord. He wishes not that anyone would perish. Hide His words about you in your heart. Walk in His destiny which was designed only for you. Lean not to your own understanding. Trust Him and he will direct your path. Fortify your faith by working towards the destiny God has for you and watch your life begin to change.
My question is why not? God said we could do all things through Christ who strengthens us. I believe Peter Pan had the right idea about never growing up because growing up causes us to stop listening to the voice within in us reminding us that God's plans for us are good. Instead, we begin to listen to and internalize those voices that say you won't ever amount to anything, or the ones that say you're too ugly or too dumb.
Not seeing ourselves the way God see us, we begin to validate ourselves through the eyes of others. The time has come to create a paradigm shift in our lives. We need to ask ourselves, "Is anything to hard for God? Is this day in my life more than God can handle? Is this habit I'm trying to overcome too hard for him?" Asking these questions prompts us to seek God on His power to help us with the impossible. THe impossible is simply an opportunity for God.
Seek God first and He will add all that you need. Meditate on His word both day and night so that it becomes a part of your DNA.
You have the power of life and death in your own tongue. Begin to speak life into your dead situations. Tell yourself that no weapon formed against you will prosper because greater is He that is in your than he that is in the world. Remember the word says you are more than a conqueror through Jesus Christ and you are the head and not the tail, above and not beneath.
This is the word of the Lord. He wishes not that anyone would perish. Hide His words about you in your heart. Walk in His destiny which was designed only for you. Lean not to your own understanding. Trust Him and he will direct your path. Fortify your faith by working towards the destiny God has for you and watch your life begin to change.
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