Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
5 Ways to Protect Your Vote
If there's one thing we see every election, it's that Republicans will try to manipulate the rules any way they can to prevent some people from voting. Don't be discouraged--be prepared. If we're armed with the right information, we can beat most of these dirty tricks.
Be Prepared, and Conquer the Lines. We can't let long lines stop anyone from voting. There are several ways you can reduce lines and make sure they don't prevent you or anyone else from voting:
Vote early if you can. You can find early voting times and locations at govote.org.
Double-check your polling location before you go to vote. You can look it up at govote.org.
Have a Plan & Have Fun. Have a plan in case there are lines. Bring some food, drinks, friends, books, games, a chair -- anything that will prevent you and other voters from walking away. Have fun while you wait and encourage your friends and neighbors to stay in line so their vote is counted.
Don't give up--don't walk away without voting.
Two numbers you should have in your phone. Put these numbers in your phone so you're prepared to report problems and help other voters find their polling place:
866-OUR-VOTE is a hotline that's been set up to collect information about problems on election day--lawyers and election protection advocates are ready to respond. It's the best way to make sure someone addresses any problems you see.
The number for your local election board--in case you need to tell someone where they can vote. Enter you zip code at govote.org, then look for "Contact [your county] election officials" on the right.
Beware of lies, misinformation and dirty tricks; spread the truth.
Republican operatives are spreading plain lies to frighten new voters. In Philadelphia, anonymous flyers in Black neighborhoods have falsely claimed that voters with unpaid traffic tickets or outstanding warrants will be arrested at the polls. If you hear a scary rumor, it's probably a lie. Call your local election officials to check it out--and make sure your friends and neighbors know the truth.
Leave the Obama gear at home.
In some places, you won't be allowed into the polling place if you're wearing clothes and pins that support a given candidate. This isn't true everywhere, but it's best to play it safe. You can contact your local board of elections to find out if it's a problem in your area. If it is, bring some extra plain T-shirts or sweaters to loan neighbors who show up unaware of the rule.
Read the ballot carefully, and ask questions!
Some ballots can be confusing even for smart and informed voters. Read instructions on the ballot carefully, and if you're not sure you understand something, ask a poll worker to explain. Remember what happened in 2000 in Florida--a confusing ballot caused thousands of people to mistakenly vote for the wrong Presidential candidate. Don't let that happen to you!
Be Prepared, and Conquer the Lines. We can't let long lines stop anyone from voting. There are several ways you can reduce lines and make sure they don't prevent you or anyone else from voting:
Vote early if you can. You can find early voting times and locations at govote.org.
Double-check your polling location before you go to vote. You can look it up at govote.org.
Have a Plan & Have Fun. Have a plan in case there are lines. Bring some food, drinks, friends, books, games, a chair -- anything that will prevent you and other voters from walking away. Have fun while you wait and encourage your friends and neighbors to stay in line so their vote is counted.
Don't give up--don't walk away without voting.
Two numbers you should have in your phone. Put these numbers in your phone so you're prepared to report problems and help other voters find their polling place:
866-OUR-VOTE is a hotline that's been set up to collect information about problems on election day--lawyers and election protection advocates are ready to respond. It's the best way to make sure someone addresses any problems you see.
The number for your local election board--in case you need to tell someone where they can vote. Enter you zip code at govote.org, then look for "Contact [your county] election officials" on the right.
Beware of lies, misinformation and dirty tricks; spread the truth.
Republican operatives are spreading plain lies to frighten new voters. In Philadelphia, anonymous flyers in Black neighborhoods have falsely claimed that voters with unpaid traffic tickets or outstanding warrants will be arrested at the polls. If you hear a scary rumor, it's probably a lie. Call your local election officials to check it out--and make sure your friends and neighbors know the truth.
Leave the Obama gear at home.
In some places, you won't be allowed into the polling place if you're wearing clothes and pins that support a given candidate. This isn't true everywhere, but it's best to play it safe. You can contact your local board of elections to find out if it's a problem in your area. If it is, bring some extra plain T-shirts or sweaters to loan neighbors who show up unaware of the rule.
Read the ballot carefully, and ask questions!
Some ballots can be confusing even for smart and informed voters. Read instructions on the ballot carefully, and if you're not sure you understand something, ask a poll worker to explain. Remember what happened in 2000 in Florida--a confusing ballot caused thousands of people to mistakenly vote for the wrong Presidential candidate. Don't let that happen to you!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
AM I READY FOR DATES??
SO WHILE I WAS AT WORK YESTERDAY, MY MOM CALLS ME AND TELLS ME ABOUT MY AUNT (WHO IS NOT REALLY MY AUNT BUT HER BEST FRIEND WHO DESERVES THE AUNT TITLE) AND HOW SHE IS DATING A NEW MAN. FROM THERE MY MOM GOES INTO, WHY ARE YOU STILL SINGLE? THE ANSWER, I DONT KNOW ABOUT DATING AND HOW I WOULD LIKE TO DO IT OR IF I, FULLY READY FOR A RELATIONSHIP. MY YOUNGER SIBLINGS BOTH HAVE SOMEONE AND I HAVE MY DAUGHTER. I THINK SHE MIGHT TRY AND POST ME ON MATCH.COM OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT...HELP ME...LOL
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
THE WEEK IS OVER
TOO MANY THOUGHTS RUNNING THROUGH MY MIND AT ONCE....
THE WEEK WAS EMOTIONAL AND BUSY FOR SURE....
RELAXATION IS NECESSARY, BUT HOW WILL I DO IT?
THE WEEK WAS EMOTIONAL AND BUSY FOR SURE....
RELAXATION IS NECESSARY, BUT HOW WILL I DO IT?
Thursday, October 23, 2008
WHAT I NEED...
I LOOK AT PEOPLE IN RELATIONSHIPS WITH ENVY FROM TIME TO TIME AND THEN I THINK BACK ON THE RELATIONSHIPS THAT I HAD. DONT GET ME WRONG..THEY WERE GOOD ONES BUT WHEN IT WAS OVER IT WAS SAD AND DISHEARTENING. NOW A DAYS, I WONDER IF I WILL EVER BE HAPPY LIKE MY FRIENDS. WILL THE IDEA OF ME BEING IN A RELATIONSHIP BE CRAZY? IS IT TOO MUCH FOR ME TO WISH FOR OR IS IT JUST WHAT I NEED?
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
God has amazing things in store for you...
Stars do not struggle to shine; rivers do not struggle to flow, and you will never struggle to excel in life, because you deserve the best. Hold on to your dream and it shall be well with you... Amen.
IM A THINKER
I THINK AS I GET OLDER, I TEND TO THINK MORE. A LOT OF DIFFERENT THINGS THAT I THOUGHT WOULD BE GOING ON IN MY LIFE RIGHT NOW I HAVE YET TO GET TO BUT I AM STILL HOPEFUL. BY NOW, I THOUGHT I WOULD BE MARRIED, LIVING COMFORTABLY WITH A FAMILY AND FORGING ON IN LIFE. THE REALITY IS I AM SUPER MOM, SINGLE BUT HOPEFUL AND LIVING MY LIFE LIKE IT IS GOLDEN...NOT TOO BAD FOR THIS OLE WEST SIDE GAL!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
DEAR GOD
I want to thank You for what you have already done. I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry or until they stop talking about me; I am thanking you right now.. I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears ; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves; I am going to thank you right now. I am not going to wait until the children are asleep and the house is quiet; I am going to thank you right now. I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or until I get the job; I am going to thank you right now. I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has caused me pain or grief; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed; ! I am thanking you right now. I am thanking you because I am alive. I am thanking you because I made it through the day's difficulties. I am thanking you because I have walked around the obstacles. I am thanking you because I have the ability and the opportunity to do more and do better. I'm thanking you because FATHER, YOU haven't given up on me.
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