from - Blogs - TheBlackList Pub2024-03-29T06:43:37Zhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/fromBrand New Video From VA Rapper 7city Ghost Blanco & Houston’s Own GB36 To Heat Up The Fall!!!https://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/brand-new-video-from-va-rapper-7city-ghost-blanco-amp-houston-s2018-10-28T20:10:55.000Z2018-10-28T20:10:55.000ZBlackList Mediahttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/BlackListMedia<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3828607707,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3828607707,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="3828607707?profile=original" /></a></p><p>The Virginia and Texas duo strike again releasing the official music video for their new single from their upcoming project, Ain’t No Give Up (Prod. by GB36) click the link to watch: <a href="https://youtu.be/LnvX11YR4ps">https://youtu.be/LnvX11YR4ps</a><br />These two are finishing the year off strong so stay tuned for their next video release this winter. Share, like & comment for more content & don’t forget to follow them on social media:<br />Instagram-@7cg_royalblanco & @gb36_36<br />Twitter-@7cg57_blanco<br />YouTube-BBP 7city Ghost Blanco<br />Check out ''Aint No Give Up'' by 7city Ghost Blanco (Produced by GB36):<br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LnvX11YR4ps?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p></div>Hog Made From Cat, Rat & Doghttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/hog-made-from-cat-rat-dog2012-07-05T02:54:18.000Z2012-07-05T02:54:18.000Zhakimhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/hakim<div><p><br />Hog Made From Cat, Rat & Dog <br />By Messenger Elijah Muhammad <br />Excerpts taken from How To Eat To Live, Book 2 <br /><br />"Who wants to eat the combination of these fleshes: cat, rat and dog? This is what the hog is made of -- the dog, cat and rat, and the Bible teaches you that he is from a mouse. Read Isaiah 66:17, 'They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one tree in the midst, eating swine's flesh, and the abomination and the mouse, shall be consumed together, saith the Lord.' " <br /><br />"The hog, according to the teachings of God, in the Person of Master Fard Muhammad, to Whom praises are due forever, is very poisonous. It contains more poison than a rattlesnake. Of course white people eat rattlesnakes. It is not the flesh of the rattlesnake which is so poisonous, but the sac full of poison, which it carries in its mouth. When the rattlesnake strikes it empties the sac of poison into your flesh. This causes death to the victim, if he does not receive attention quickly. But, the actual flesh of the hog is 999% poison (nearly 1000%) as taught to me by God, in the Person of Master Fard Muhammad, to Whom praises are due forever. This poison is not going to kill you instantly. It drags you along for many years." <br /><br />"It is a very deceitful poison. It is in the form of live worms commonly called pork worms (trichnae). In a hog eater's body, these worms multiply by the millions. They first enter the walls of the stomach and then from the stomach pass out to the intestinal walls. And, from the intestines they travel up the back in the spinal cord into the muscles of the body and finally into the brain. When these worms get into these two places, last mentioned (of the body), the disease becomes incurable." <br /><br />"Look at the pictures in physiology books or in the dictionary where this worm is enlarged several hundred times. The lives of people with such poisonous worms in their bodies are usually limited to less than one hundred years. and for many, less than seventy years. There are a few who live past a hundred years, whose constitutions may have been much stronger than others." <br /><br /><br /><br />"The pig is a mass of worms. Each mouthful you eat is not a nutritious food but a mass of small worms the naked eye cannot detect. Worms thrive in the hog. When these worms are digested into your system, they cause a high birth rate to hundreds of new worms called larvae which travels the blood stream of your system and lodge in your muscles. These worms even enter you brain, lungs or your spinal fluid. They cause muscular aches, fever and many other symptoms of sickness. The worm has an amazing ability to go undetected in your system for many years. <br /><br />"The scientific name of the ill-causing worm found in all pork is Trichinella spiralis which causes trichinosis. <br /><br />"Despite what veterinarians, public health officials the Agricultural Department or your doctor say, the best defense against the pig is DO NOT EAT IT! When you do eat it. you do not hurt God, His Messenger, the Muslim or anyone else. You hurt yourself." <br /><br />"Inspection and governmental seals on pork do not remove the danger of the worms yet in the pork to make it safe for you to eat." <br /><br />Pork is often referred to as "cured." The word "cured" is the past tense of the verb "cure." If a meat has to be cured before we eat it, we should not even take the chance to eat it." <br /><br />"IT IS A MEDICINE and not food." <br /><br />"Since there is poison in it, the flesh of swine will cure most any kind of disease. Take a slice of this "fatty" and "salty" pork and you have a boil on you some place, full of fever; lay a piece of fat on it and it will soon draw it out." <br /><br />"This is not all it will do in a curing way. I do not have time and space here to put this in this article, but the white man knows and he will bear me witness that I am teaching you the truth of this hog." <br /><br />"...The purpose for making this animal only was for whites. Because of their being a grafted race, they were made weaker, physically, through the man from whom they came (the Black man). Since the body of the grafted is weaker than the original body, it would be easier for them to attract germs than the original man. You should not argue with me about this because all of the diseases that trouble us today -- from social disease to cancer -- came from the white race, one way or another." <br /><br />"Do not tell me about four or five hundred years or one thousand years; I am referring to this people's entire historical scope. They have had 6,000 years to mix and poison our people. Some of you are foolish enough to accept all the blame. But God clears you of it. This refers to those who love the devils so well they would like to dispute God about them. I am teaching, only, you the truth --take it or leave it." </p></div>Luxor Overnight Tours From Safaga Porthttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/luxor-overnight-tours-from-safaga-port2012-06-21T11:09:17.000Z2012-06-21T11:09:17.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p><em><strong>Day 1:</strong></em></p><p>East Bank Of Luxor Morning time we will pick you up from your cruise by your own private Egyptologist guide who will accompany you to visit Luxor for 2 days. Upon arrival start at the world famous Karnak temple the largest place of worship that was ever built!! Its ancient name Ipet-isut means “the most sacred of places.” The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built more than two thousand years ago by generation after generation of pharaohs. Within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars. Then you will enjoy a relaxing Lunch en route and then you will be accompanied by your tour guide to visit the majestic Luxor temple which built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for rituals and festivals that was dedicated to the God Amun. Later on you will take a relaxing sail on the River Nile by Felucca “Typical Egyptian sailing boat” for a romantic trip with sunset view. From there will be transferred to your hotel for check in with free time at leisure at the hotel. Optional tour to attend the fabulous sound and light show at Karnak temple in Luxor then you will be transferred back to your hotel for an enjoyable overnight stay.</p><p><em><strong>Day 02:</strong></em></p><p>Luxor West Bank Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel in Luxor then after breakfast your private Egyptologist guide will take you to West Bank of the Nile River to visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon), and then visit the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs discovered, those tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with the treasures for the pharaohs for his afterlife in which he believed he needed for his life to come. Then you will have the chance to visit 3 tombs . Then you will visit the Hatshipsut temple at El Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple was dedicated to the Queen Hatshipsut the only female pharaoh who rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it and then your lunch enroute is included. Finally return to your hotel for a quick check-out and lunch before making the return journey to Safaga and the ship: departure time from Luxor depends on the departure time of your ship at Safaga Port ( 220km ).</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-37-sightseeing-tour-to-luxor-from-Safaga-Port-luxor-overnight-tours-from-safaga-port" target="_blank">Luxor Overnight Tours, Trips, Excursions to Luxor From Safaga</a></p></div>Luxor Over Day Excursions From Safaga Porthttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/luxor-over-day-excursions-from-safaga-port2012-06-21T10:56:32.000Z2012-06-21T10:56:32.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Morning time we will pick you up from your cruise at Safaga Port by your own private Egyptologist guide who will accompany you to the visit Luxor. Upon arrival start at the world famous Karnak temple the largest place of worship ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-isut means “the most sacred of places.” The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built over more than two thousand years by generation after generation of pharaohs. Within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars. Then you will enjoy a relaxing Lunch en route and then you will be moved into the West Bank of the Nile river to visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon), and then you will enjoy a visit to the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs discovered, those tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 tombs. Continue the tour to visit the Hatshepsut temple at El Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple was dedicated to the Queen Hatshipsut the only female pharaoh who rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it. Finally you will be escorted by your guide back to the cruise in Safaga Port : departure time from Luxor depends on the departure time of your ship at Safaga Port ( 220km )</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-35-sightseeing-tour-to-luxor-from-Safaga-Port-luxor-over-day-excursions-from-safaga-port" target="_blank">Luxor Day Excursions, Trips, Tours to Luxor From Safaga Port</a></p></div>Sinai Colored Canyon Excursions From Sharm Marinahttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/sinai-colored-canyon-excursions-from-sharm-marina2012-06-21T09:56:45.000Z2012-06-21T09:56:45.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Let your 4WD vehicle take you across the desert sands to Sinai colored canyon. Hike among the rocky mountains enjoying the many colors reflecting from the oxidized surfaces in the sun. Take a jeep safari for the 240 kilometer trip from Sharm el Sheikh port to the amazing colored canyon. Keep your eyes open for the local wildlife including Nubian Ibex, Red Foxes and Striped Hyenas. Hike through the different formations of the mountains with a multitude of colors reflecting in the sun. The colors are clear evidence of the oxidization of the rocky minerals millions of years ago. On the way back to Sharm el Sheikh, stop by the sea front restaurant at Nuweiba to have lunch, before continuing to Dahab for some shopping. Please note: Please note the hike requires a reasonable level of fitness. This tour is not recommended for large people or those suffering claustrophobia, as you will pass through narrow passages during the hike. This tour is not recommended for the elderly, those with heart conditions or other serious illnesses.</p><p></p><p>More info about<a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-45-adventure-safari-to-sinai-from-Sharm-El-Sheikh-Port-sinai-colored-canyon-excursions-from-sharm-marina" target="_blank">Sinai Safari Trips, Excursions to Colored Canyon From Sharm port</a></p></div>Wadi Rum Safari Tours From Aqaba Porthttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/wadi-rum-safari-tours-from-aqaba-port2012-06-21T09:20:15.000Z2012-06-21T09:20:15.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Morning pick up from the cruise exit door in Aqaba port then travel for 40 minutes in an Ac vehicle to the protected area of Wadi Rum, it is the most impressing desert landscapes in the world. Wadi Rum was made known and famous in the west by Lawrence of Arabia who described it as "vast, echoing and god-like". Explore the area famous for its rugged mountains and colored sand dunes during a 4x4 Jeep tour; enjoy canyons, sand dunes, rock inscriptions and a natural rock bridge. End the our with lunch then drive back to your cruise in Aqaba port.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-47-adventure-safari-to-wadi-rum-from-Aqaba-Port-wadi-rum-safari-tours-from-aqaba-port" target="_blank">Jordan Safari Trips, Excursions to Wadi Rum From Aqaba Port</a></p></div>Dead Sea Swimming Trips From Aqaba porthttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/dead-sea-swimming-trips-from-aqaba-port2012-06-21T09:19:22.000Z2012-06-21T09:19:22.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>We start our tour from your cruise exit door. Our rep will pick you up and transfer you with AC van for two and half hours to the Dead Sea. It is the lowest point on earth, located 400 meters below sea level and it is so famous for its salty water. The high concentration of minerals in water with that dark mud on its shores make it very precious for several health treatments. Once you will be there, you will enjoy enough free time for swimming and floating on water then enjoy your lunch there before start traveling back by 15.30 pm to Aqaba port.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-48-sea-trip-to-dead-sea-from-Aqaba-Port-dead-sea-swimming-trips-from-aqaba-port" target="_blank">Dead Sea Tour, Trips, Excursions to Dead Sea From Aqaba Port</a></p></div>Petra & Wadi Rum Excursions From Aqaba Porthttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/petra-wadi-rum-excursions-from-aqaba-port2012-06-21T09:18:25.000Z2012-06-21T09:18:25.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Pick up from Aqaba Port upon cruise arrival, our Rep will be waiting for you by the cruise exit door. Travel for one and half hour in an AC van to start your tour to enjoy Petra rose red city, it is must-see in the Middle East. At the Visitor's Centre you will start on horse back or on foot to the Siq Canyon, a narrow gorge, and continue to the beautiful Treasury. Then you will continue walking along the Street of Facades, see the Royal Tombs and Qasr Al Bent. Then continue the tour to the protected area of Wadi Rum, it is the most impressing desert landscapes in the world. Wadi Rum was made known and famous in the west by Lawrence of Arabia who described it as "vast, echoing and god-like". Explore the area famous for its rugged mountains and colored sand dunes during a 4x4 Jeep tour; enjoy canyons, sand dunes, rock inscriptions and a natural rock bridge. End the our with lunch then drive back to your cruise in Aqaba port.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-49-adventure-safari-to-petra-wadi-rum-from-Aqaba-Port-petra-wadi-rum-excursions-from-aqaba-port" target="_blank">Petra & Wadi Rum Excursions, Jordan Tours From Aqaba Port</a></p></div>Petra Shore Excursions From Aqaba Porthttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/petra-shore-excursions-from-aqaba-port2012-06-21T09:17:03.000Z2012-06-21T09:17:03.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Pick up from Aqaba Port upon cruise arrival, our Rep will be waiting for you by the cruise exit door. Travel for one and half hour in an AC van to start your tour to enjoy Petra rose red city, it is must-see in the Middle East. At the Visitor's Centre you will start on horse back or on foot to the Siq Canyon, a narrow gorge, and continue to the beautiful Treasury. Then you will continue walking along the Street of Facades, see the Royal Tombs and Qasr Al Bent.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://http//www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-50-sightseeing-tour-to-petra-from-Aqaba-Port-petra-shore-excursions-from-aqaba-port" target="_blank">Petra Excursions, Trip, Tours to Petra From Aqaba Port</a></p></div>Cairo & Giza Overnight Tours From El Soukhna Porthttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/cairo-giza-overnight-tours-from-el-soukhna-port2012-06-21T09:00:06.000Z2012-06-21T09:00:06.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p><strong><em>Day 1:</em></strong><br />Giza Pyramids Day Morning time you will be picked up from your cruise at Ein El sokhna port by your private Egyptologist tour guide who will accompany you to visit Cairo and Egypt famous attractions. Pay a visit to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramid of Chephren. After that move to visit the Step Pyramids of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Then proceed to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Overnight in Cairo.<br /><br /><em><strong>Day 2:</strong></em><br />Cairo City Sightseeing After breakfast at the hotel in Cairo your private Egyptologist guide will take you to world-renowned Museum of Egyptian antiquities that was built in neo-classical style designed by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon which exhibited collections now exceed 120000 masterpieces ranges from pre-dynastic era, Pharaonic era to the Greco-roman period in Egypt including the treasures of the child King Tutankhamen, Pharaonic Gods and Goddess. Then you will be move on to the Citadel of Saladin that is overlooking the city from the Muqattam Hills and Mohammed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside that was built in Turkish style and very similar to the Blue Mosque in Turkey and simply considered to be one of the landmarks in Cairo whose minaret can be seen from any part of old Cairo. Finally you will be escorted by your guide back to the cruise in Ein El Sokhna port.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-41-sightseeing-tour-to-cairo-giza-from-Ein-El-Soukhna-Port-cairo-giza-overnight-tours-from-el-soukhna-port" target="_blank">Overnight Trips to Giza Pyramids, Cairo Tours From El Soukhna</a></p></div>Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Trips From El Soukhnahttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/pyramids-egyptian-museum-trips-from-el-soukhna2012-06-21T08:58:05.000Z2012-06-21T08:58:05.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Morning time you will be picked up from your cruise at Sokhna Port by your private Egyptologist guide who will accompany you to the famous Giza Plateau, home of Egypt’s signature attractions to visit the Great Pyramids, ONE of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, middle pyramids of Chephren and the little one of Mykerinos and mysterious Sphinx, the Father of Terror for the ancient pharaohs, the tour includes visit to the valley temple facing the great sphinx. Later on you will be transferred to the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities that was built in neo-classical style designed by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon which exhibited collections now exceed 120000 masterpieces ranges from pre-dynastic era, Pharaonic era to the Greco-roman period in Egypt including the treasures of the child King Tutankhamen, Pharaonic Gods and Goddess. Finally you will be escorted by your guide back to the cruise in Sokhna Port.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-38-sightseeing-tour-to-cairo-giza-from-Ein-El-Soukhna-Port-pyramids-egyptian-museum-trips-from-el-soukhna" target="_blank">Cairo Excursions to Giza Pyramids, Cairo Tours From El Soukhna</a></p></div>Giza Pyramids Dune Buggy Safari Tours From El Soukhnahttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/giza-pyramids-dune-buggy-safari-tours-from-el-soukhna2012-06-21T08:56:47.000Z2012-06-21T08:56:47.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Morning time you will be picked up from your cruise at Ein El Sokhna port by your private Egyptologist guide who will accompany you to the famous Giza Plateau, home of Egypt’s signature attractions to visit the Great Pyramids, ONE of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, middle pyramids of Chephren and the little one of Mykerinos and mysterious Sphinx, the Father of Terror for the ancient pharaohs, the tour includes visit to the valley temple facing the great sphinx.. Later on you will be transferred to Sakkara that is part of Memphis's massive necropolis, and the burial site of the most ancient Pharaohs. Upon arrival at Sakkarra, you will be transferred by jeep 4x4 car inside the desert for about 15 minutes. After that you will stop to enjoy the panoramic view of the Step Pyramid in Sakkarra. Then you will be transferred to Camel Caravan in the Desert where you will start Camel ride for about 30 minutes till you reach Sakkarra Country club. Enjoy Lunch at Sakkarra Country Club then back to El Sokhna Port by a private air-conditioned vehicle.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-39-adventure-safari-to-giza-from-Ein-El-Soukhna-Port-giza-pyramids-dune-buggy-safari-tours-from-el-soukhna" target="_blank">Dune Buggy Trips in Giza , Quad Bike Excursions From El Soukhna</a></p></div>Alexandria & Cairo 02 Days Excursions From Port Saidhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/alexandria-cairo-02-days-excursions-from-port-said2012-06-21T08:30:21.000Z2012-06-21T08:30:21.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p><em><strong>Day 1:</strong></em><br />Cairo City Sightseeing You will be met and assisted at Port Said by our tour guide, then transferred via air-conditioned modern vehicle to Cairo. Pay a visit to the to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. Continue your excursion to the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.Enjoy lunch at local restaurant. after that you will be driven to your hotel, Overnight Cairo.<br /><br /><em><strong>Day 2:</strong></em><br />Alexandria City Tour Breakfast in a hotel, travel via air-conditioned modern vehicle to Alexandria. Start at the Catacombs of Kom Al Shokafa which dates back to the early Roman period. It was discovered in 1900 after they had been looking for it for about 12 years. Continue to Qayetbay citadel, situated on the entrance to Alexandria's eastern harbor where the place was exact of the famous Lighthouse. Enjoy Alexandria library. Then having lunch through the tour. After that back to the cruise for your final departure.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-31-sightseeing-tour-to-cairo-alexandria-from-Port-Said-alexandria-cairo-02-days-excursions-from-port-said" target="_blank">Overnight Excursions to Cairo, Alexandria, Tours From Port Said</a></p></div>Giza Pyramids Dune Buggy Excursions From Port Saidhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/giza-pyramids-dune-buggy-excursions-from-port-said2012-06-21T08:09:00.000Z2012-06-21T08:09:00.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Our representative will pick you up from Port Said and drive with our Egyptologist guide in a comfort AC modern van for around 3 hours to enjoy the only place in Egypt where you can experience the wonders of the ancient world through the Dune buggy. Get excited by a panoramic view of the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. Upon arrival at Sakkarra, you will be transferred by jeep 4x4 jeep inside the desert for about 15 minutes. After that you will stop to enjoy the panoramic view of the Step Pyramid in Sakkarra. Then you will be transferred to Camel Caravan in the Desert where you will start Camel ride for about 30 minutes till you reach Sakkarra Country club. Enjoy Lunch at Sakkarra Country Club then back to by Port Said by a private air-conditioned vehicle.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-29-adventure-safari-to-giza-from-Port-Said-giza-pyramids-dune-buggy-excursions-from-port-said" target="_blank">Dune Buggy Excursions in Giza , Quad Bike Tours From Port Said</a></p></div>Giza Pyramids & Nile Cruise Tours From Port Saidhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/giza-pyramids-nile-cruise-tours-from-port-said2012-06-21T08:07:38.000Z2012-06-21T08:07:38.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Morning time you will be picked up from your cruise at port Said by your Egyptologist guide who will accompany you to the famous Giza Plateau, home of Egypt’s signature attractions to visit the Great Pyramids, ONE of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, middle pyramids of Chephren and the little one of Mykerinos and mysterious Sphinx, the Father of Terror for the ancient pharaohs, the tour includes visit to the valley temple facing the great sphinx. Then enjoy a relaxing lunch cruise during sailing for an hour. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch as you glide past Cairo's waterfront landmarks and are entertained by a folkloric presentation. Before beginning your return trip to Port Said, you will stop at a Papyrus Institute where you will have the opportunity to shop for souvenirs of Cairo & Egypt.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-25-sightseeing-tour-to-cairo-giza-from-Port-Said-giza-pyramids-nile-cruise-tours-from-port-said" target="_blank">Cairo Trips to Giza Pyramids, Nile Cruise Tours From Port Said</a></p></div>Giza Pyramids & Sakkara Day Tours From Port Saidhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/giza-pyramids-sakkara-day-tours-from-port-said2012-06-21T08:06:33.000Z2012-06-21T08:06:33.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Morning time you will be picked up from your cruise at Port Said by your qualified Egyptologist guide who will accompany you to the famous Giza Plateau, home of Egypt’s signature attractions to visit the Great Pyramids, ONE of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, middle pyramids of Chephren and the little one of Mykerinos and mysterious Sphinx, the Father of Terror for the ancient pharaohs, the tour includes visit to the valley temple facing the great sphinx. Then lunch will be served at good quality restaurant. Later move to Sakkara, Egypt's oldest ancient cemetery where you can see the world's first monumental stone building, the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, built by the engineer Imhotep. Enjoy also visiting one of the magnificent Mastabas (burial chamber) of either Ptah Hotep, Idut or Mereruca. Before beginning your return trip to Port Said a short stop will be made at a Papyrus Institute where you will have the opportunity to shop for souvenirs.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-26-sightseeing-tour-to-giza-from-Port-Said-giza-pyramids-sakkara-day-tours-from-port-said" target="_blank">Giza Tours to Giza Pyramids, Sakkara Excursions From Port Said</a></p></div>Coptic & Islamic Old Cairo Trips From Alexandria Porthttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/coptic-islamic-old-cairo-trips-from-alexandria-port2012-06-20T13:11:11.000Z2012-06-20T13:11:11.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Here is how you will be in the heart of Cairo, in depth shore excursion to visit Cairo Islamic and Coptic sites, with us you are going to discover the most exquisite churches and mosques in Old Cairo. Pick up from Alexandria port then transfer for around 03 hours to enjoy a sightseeing day of the Islamic and Coptic sites in Cairo. First, see Salah El Din Citadel where Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque stays, also Al Gowhara palace built by Mamluks and Ottmanian. Then proceed to Ibn Toloun Mosque, the Museum of Gair Anderson and Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant. Then we will move on to Old Cairo where you will discover the Roman fortress, the Hanging church, also called Al Mo'allaka church, then to Abu Serga Church which sheltered the holy family. End your tour by the treasury collection at the Coptic Museum. Drive back to Alexandria to board your ship.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-18-sightseeing-tour-to-cairo-from-Alexandria-Port-coptic-islamic-old-cairo-trips-from-alexandria-port" target="_blank">Coptic & Islamic Cairo Tours, Excursions From Alexandria Port</a></p></div>Memphis, Sakkara & Dahshour Tours From Alexandriahttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/memphis-sakkara-dahshour-tours-from-alexandria2012-06-20T13:09:09.000Z2012-06-20T13:09:09.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Our representative will meet & greet you at Alexandria Port to Enjoy a shore excursion & day trip from Alexandria to Cairo, approximately 03 hours by a luxurious air-conditioned vehicle. Head to visit Dahshure, located to the Southwest of Memphis at some 10 kilometres to the South of Sakkara to see the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid which has never been completed. Archaeological research has shown it to date to the 4th Dynasty as well, but it is not clear for whom it was built. Then continue to Memphis, the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it is considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years and had great architectural achievements and it is believed that Memphis was the largest city in the world from its foundation until around 2250 BC. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Move to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser.Transfer back to Alexandria to join your Cruise.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-19-sightseeing-tour-to-giza-from-Alexandria-Port-memphis-sakkara-dahshour-tours-from-alexandria" target="_blank">Tours to Memphis, Sakkara & Dahshour Excursions From Alexandria</a></p></div>Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Tours From Alexandriahttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/pyramids-egyptian-museum-tours-from-alexandria2012-06-20T13:06:53.000Z2012-06-20T13:06:53.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Morning time you will be picked up from your cruise by our Egyptologist guide who will accompany you to the famous Giza Plateau, home of Egypt’s Greatest attractions to visit the Great Pyramids, Which is ONE of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, middle pyramids of Chephren and the little one of Mykerinos and mysterious Sphinx, the Father of Terror for the ancient pharaohs, the tour includes visit to the valley temple facing the great sphinx. You will be having lunch on the way which is included. Later on you will be driven to see the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiques that was built in neo-classical style designed by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon which exhibits a collection now over 120000 masterpieces ranges from pre-dynastic era, Pharaonic era to the Greco-roman period in Egypt including the treasures of the child King Tutankhamen, Pharaonic Gods and Goddess. Continue the tour to Old Cairo where you are going to visit Hanging church, Mary Gerges church and Ben Ezra synagogue, then enjoy a tour to Khan Elkhalili old market with no extra charge if you still have time. Finally you will be escorted by your guide back to the cruise in Alexandria Port : departure time from Cairo depends on the departure time of your ship at Alexandria Port.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-16-sightseeing-tour-to-cairo-giza-from-Alexandria-Port-pyramids-egyptian-museum-tours-from-alexandria" target="_blank">Cairo Tours to Giza Pyramids, Cairo Excursions From Alexandria</a></p></div>Kerala the Mesmerizing Land with Lots of Places to Visithttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/kerala-the-mesmerizing-land-with-lots-of-places-to-visit2012-05-12T11:22:06.000Z2012-05-12T11:22:06.000ZRupesh Kumarhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/RupeshKumar<div><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"> <a href="http://www.keralahoneymoonpackages.com/"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WKpLTTCCZjc/T6uOxCgR5FI/AAAAAAAAAmA/TTDS-j94yv0/s400/site_1_rand_1954593437_beach_couple_091013_b_getty.jpg" alt="Kerala Honeymoon Packages" border="0" height="225" width="300" /></a></div><p>Kerala the smallest state in India offers lots for the tourists and is famous throughout the world for its splendid natural beauty and beautiful landscape. It is located in the southernmost tip of India surrounded by Karnataka in the north and Tamil Nadu in the East. It is the most peaceful land with hundred percent literate people and world class health care system. It is well known throughout the world for its stunning beaches, exotic backwaters, extraordinary temples, unique historical and cultural background and lots more. Kerala is the most advance society in India and offers the tourists with enigmatic sightseeing spots. <br /><br />Kerala is the most favored and outstanding honeymoon destination in India which invites thousands and thousands of tourists from every corner of the world. <a href="http://www.keralahoneymoonpackages.com/honeymoon-packages-from-chennai.html"><b>Honeymoon packages from Chennai</b></a> offers the honeymooners with great opportunity to begin their new life with lots of thrill and excitement. The charm of the Kerala is extraordinary and unique which tempts the tourists and the visitors to visit this heavenly land again and again. It furthermore offers the honeymooners with its rich culture, wildlife sanctuaries, verdant hill stations, pristine beaches, exotic backwaters, lush green valleys, rolling hills, exclusive houseboats and lots more. <br /><br /> It also offers the honeymooners with budget tour package so that the couples can enjoy their honeymoon in a very special and memorable way. All the Kerala honeymoon packages are prepared in such a way that it covers all the destinations and the interesting tourists’ places to visit. It also provides the couples with serene and tranquil environment so that they can share their thought and ideas and plan for the future. Honeymoon holiday in Kerala will surely prove to be a very enjoyable and memorable too. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.keralahoneymoonpackages.com/kerala-honeymoon-packages-from-mumbai.html"><b>Kerala honeymoon packages from Mumbai</b></a> is famous throughout India as it allows the honeymooners to enjoy their married life to the fullest. Honeymoon is such a beautiful occasion in human’s life that it should be celebrated with lots of thrill and excitement; it should be interesting and exciting which will bring happiness in the life of the honeymooners. These honeymoon packages provide the couples with such beautiful and thrilling places which will surely mesmerize the tourists and leave them spell bound. It also provides the couples with comfortable and stress free days full of joy and happiness. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.keralahoneymoonpackages.com/honeymoon-in-kerala.html"><b>Honeymoon in Kerala</b></a> is soothing and relaxing with its stunning beaches which offer the couples with sunbathing, swimming, relaxing in the shade and thrilling water adventure sports. It also offers the tourists with Munnar hill station which is 1600 meters high; it is such a beautiful place which offers the couples with cool and breezy atmosphere and also with adventurous activities like mountain biking and trekking. Backwaters are the most interesting and the unique feature of this heavenly land that the couples should not forget to visit during their honeymoon tour. These charming backwaters are formed by natural canals, inlets, five lakes and intricate channel of forty five channels. Kumarakom is the famous backwaters destination which invites horde of tourists from across the world.</p></div>Explore Magnificent Honeymoon Destinations in Green City Keralahttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/explore-magnificent-honeymoon-destinations-in-green-city-kerala2012-04-06T11:25:33.000Z2012-04-06T11:25:33.000ZRupesh Kumarhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/RupeshKumar<div><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><br /><a href="http://www.keralahoneymoonpackages.com/"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Er_BWBLpGXI/T36u2lp_TEI/AAAAAAAAAk8/6aUc5v4K82k/s320/10.jpg" title="Honeymoon Kerala" alt="Honeymoon Kerala" border="0" height="224" width="320" /></a></div><p>Honeymoon is the most awaited occasion which comes after the huge pomp and show of marriage display. There are so many attractions and destinations world-wide but nothing can compete with globally acclaimed ‘God’s Own Country’ Kerala, undoubtedly one of the most sought after tourist destinations considered a best place for honeymoon. Kerala is home to such attractions whose significance is just beyond the words and visual delight. Its virgin natural attractions and blissful ambiance encourage tourists to visit there from across the world, in a great numbers.<br /><br />Some of the beautiful things that one can explore in this state include invigorating hill stations, picturesque backwaters, exotic wildlife parks, palm-fringed beaches and ranges of floras and faunas. apart from its fascinating attractions there are excellent facilities of hotels and accommodations renders almost every facility and treat them as like good. Along with there are many other interesting things that one can experience during visiting this green city such as its incredible culture, warm-friendly people, exotic Ayurvedic saloons, and various colourful celebrations reverberates there all the year round. There are several interesting things that one can experience in this state but some of the best things that one must experience in this state include thrilling wildlife safari, backwater houseboat cruise, beach tour and etc.<br /><br />There are many other things of tourist’s interest but <a href="http://www.keralahoneymoonpackages.com/honeymoon-in-kerala.html"><b>honeymoon in Kerala</b></a> would not be completed unless you do not go for backwater houseboat cruise takes tourists in the stunning world of water and wonders and give them a memorable holidaying experience. Backwaters are the perfect combination of brackish lagoons, lakes, inlets and several rivers which team up together and form the breathtaking locale that can be explored through well-structured houseboats also known as Kettuvallams in traditional language.<br /><br />Kerala is bestowed with innumerable amazing backwater destinations but none can be explored without its well-organized houseboats render almost every facility the visitors and give them everlasting holidaying experience. The facilities of houseboats include bath-attached rooms, sun-deck, lounge, kitchenette and etc. Kumarakom, Alleppey, Kuttanad, Thiruvanduram, and Cochin are the few popular backwater destination of Kerala.<br /><br />Apart from there are several <a href="http://www.keralahoneymoonpackages.com/honeymoon-destinations.html"><b>honeymoon destinations</b></a> in Kerala and Munnar is one of them, one of the finest hill stations majestically set on the western-Ghats. Picturesque landscapes, mesmerizing waterfalls, vast tea gardens, sprawling gardens, meandering rivers and ranges of floras and faunas make this state not less than paradise on earth. Due to its several stunning trekking trails and all time soothing climatic conditions it is also considered an ideal place for several adventure and fun-filled activities. Apart from there are several attraction places in and around Munnar named as Devikulam, Rajamalai, Eravikulam National Park, Echo-Point and etc.<br /><br />People who are looking for romantic beach tour and at the same time wish to experience thrilling backwater houseboat cruise must visit to the Queen of Arabian sea, Cochin. Apart from there are many other attractions then you can choose any right tailor made holiday package. You can take packages from almost every part of the country such as Cochin, Mumbai, Bangalore and <a href="http://www.keralahoneymoonpackages.com/kerala-honeymoon-packages-from-delhi.html"><b>Kerala honeymoon packages from Delhi</b></a> too.<br /><br />Find more packages at <a href="http://www.keralahoneymoonpackages.com/"><b>http://www.keralahoneymoonpackages.com/</b></a></p></div>Experience Kerala Honeymoon the Glorious Honeymoon Trip and Mesmerize Romancehttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/experience-kerala-honeymoon-the-glorious-honeymoon-trip-and2011-12-23T11:08:29.000Z2011-12-23T11:08:29.000ZRupesh Kumarhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/RupeshKumar<div><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><br /><a href="http://www.keralahoneymoonpackages.com/kerala-honeymoon-tour-packages.html"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QXh0YIVj4pY/TvRGTzcCUJI/AAAAAAAAAac/cYmyalUtAKg/s400/s2c.jpg" alt="Kerala Honeymoon Tour Packages" border="0" height="150" width="172" /></a></div><p>Kerala is one of the happening honeymoon hot spot in the southern parts of India and is also favor by most of the tourist couples. The place attracts millions of honeymoon escapers from across the globe every year. The state is now known as the honeymoon paradise meant for romantic intimacy escapers. This picturesque state of India nestle in between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea form the best stimulating tropical paradise for nature lovers.</p><p>As the state is wedged in the tropical Malabar Coast most of the sites are decorated with rich flora and fauna giving beautiful striking scenery for which the state is also known as the green paradise. The places like Munnar, Alleppey and Thekkady are some of the best sought out lovers nest especially the honeymoon escapers. The beaches of Kovalam and the popular ayurvedic hubs like Kollam are also honeymoon frequented sites. <a href="http://www.keralahoneymoonpackages.com/kerala-honeymoon-package.html"><b>Kerala honeymoon package</b></a>offer many other fascinating sites and attractions to be relish by the couples. So make sure to book them and reach to every attraction for mesmerizing romantic trip.</p><p><b>The brief description about the sought out honeymoon destinations are as follows:</b></p><p><b>Munnar</b></p><p>It is the favorite honeymoon hill destination of the Kerala honeymoon escapers. Most of the couple targets this particular hill station for its stimulating picturesque heavenly ambience of the site. It is a beautiful town located in the Idukki district wedged in between the Western Ghats interlocked on the confluence of the three mountain stream is a significant place filled with peace and tranquility surrounding in its romantic atmosphere. The place is a well known remarkable picturesque hill station enthralled with tea plantations cultivated in it. This sought out honeymoon hot spot is often denoted as the green paradise found on earth for its lush glow of greeneries capturing the attention of every tourist.</p><p><b>Alleppey</b></p><p>This awesome glittering backwater destination of Kerala possess immense of possibilities for honeymoon excitements to experience. The attractions like the Kerala boat race, waterfall charm and houseboat cruise are some of the outstanding tourist captivating attractions attach in this particular site. Houseboat cruise in this backwater site is one of the most memorable tour cruises that you will forget in your life time. Try to experience and imprint some striking memories with the help of the <a href="http://www.keralahoneymoonpackages.com/kerala-honeymoon-travels.html"><b>Kerala honeymoon travels</b></a>agent and relish lovely moments in its awesome sites.</p><p>Other attractions like Thekkady is also a fun fill adventure destination where you and your beloved can experience the frolic ride of elephant safari and relish the most enjoyable experiences like never before. After the wildlife tour trip in Thekkady you can also head forward for the famous ayurvedic site of Kerala that is in Kollam where you will find special hotels and resorts with rolling ayurvedic treatment services prevailing in it. You can also visit the scintillating pristine beaches of Kovalam which are also an ideal place set apart for such intimate romantic atmosphere seekers.</p><p>One of the best way to travel and enjoy the all round scenery of Kerala is to book the <a href="http://www.keralahoneymoonpackages.com/honeymoon-packages-from-chennai.html"><b>Kerala honeymoon packages from Chennai</b></a>and start your trip with the amazing greeneries welcoming you on your honeymoon destination. Make your honeymoon memory unique and cherishing for future relish.</p><p>To know more about <a href="http://www.keralahoneymoonpackages.com/honeymoon-in-kerala.html"><b>Honeymoon in Kerala</b></a>, Visit my <a href="http://keralahoneymoonpackagesfrombangal.blogspot.com/"><b>Kerala Honeymoon Places Blog</b></a></p></div>Why Rich Black Folks Don't Work Togetherhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/why-rich-black-folks-dont-work2009-04-23T15:43:28.000Z2009-04-23T15:43:28.000ZDenver Davehttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/DenverDave<div>I'm sure you have heard it many times over and over. You would be in their same tax bracket if you had a dime for every time a Black person said "why won't Oprah, Bill Cosby, Denzel, Bob Johnson, Jay-Z, or any of the other rich celebrities and athletes work together to build or buy-out a company which would in turn create opportunities for the common members of the Black Community"?It doesn't take a Harvard Grad to figure out that if rich Black people pooled their resources, started or bought-out existing profitable companies, and hired the Black talent that is otherwise languishing in corporate America (or Gov't) making lot's of money for non-Black owned organizations, then there would be a profound change in our communities. Especially since this would be the model and example that young Blacks see and they in turn will mimic and repeat the cycle generation after generation. Common sense right? What are they waiting for? Why won't they meet, plan, and formulate strategies to build, grow, support, and create Black Business since they have all that money?!<a href="http://harnessblackwealth.com"></a><p style="text-align:center;"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}3828508856,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="" width="500" height="293" /></p>Well................here's the answer...............<b>They don't work together and they aren't creating opportunities for the common members of the Black Community or future generations for the same reason that ordinary common Black folks aren't working together to meet, plan, and formulate strategies to build, grow, support, and create Black Business for themselves and future generations. READ THAT AGAIN! AGAIN!</b>In other words, we want them to unite, take the risks, do the work, and make sacrifices, but we won't do it! You see, if the common working man and woman were to do what we are asking the rich Black folks to do, then we wouldn't need them to do anything because our collective wealth is far greater than the wealth of all the rich Black folks combined. So instead of expecting or asking them to do it, we should do it!We should work together to build and support Black Business, pool our resources, recycle and re-circulate Black dollars, create Black Organizations and Institutions and fund and support them. What are we waiting for? Future generations are counting on us. They will model our examples but we must like Barak Obama said "be the change we have been waiting for"! Then the future generations of rich Black folks will do it automatically.Well, many of us are not waiting! In fact, there are numerous Black organizations that are doing this and more! Organizations that are actually <b>"taking action"</b> and working together to build and support Black Business and empower ourselves economically by practicing Cooperative Economics. It's just a matter of finding them, linking up and becoming a part of these types of organizations. One such organization is <b>The Black Business Builders Club (BBBC) found at <a href="http://www.harnessblackwealth.com">www.harnessblackwealth.com</a>.</b><a href="http://harnessblackwealth.com"></a><p style="text-align:center;"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}3828508796,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="" width="274" height="339" /></p>The BBBC is an exclusive club of black professionals who are working together to build and support Black Business, recycle/re-circulate Black dollars, and create opportunities, and earn money from home. The business model of the BBBC allows us to link up with like-minded, professional Black people from all over who desire to work together to harness the wealth of our communities and "do" our part in "doing" what many ask of only the rich.So don't wait on the rich! Join the BBBC today and work together with us and be a part of the "movement" to earn, build, grow, support and create Black Businesses and Organizations!<a href="http://harnessblackwealth.com"><u>p.s. Look for us in the June Edition of Black Enterprise Magazine!!</u></a><a href="http://harnessblackwealth.com"></a><p style="text-align:center;"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}3828508826,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="" width="250" height="328" /></p>Warm Regards,David Farad, Founder <a href="http://www.nubiansurfer.com">www.nubianSurfer.com</a>Black Business Builder Member<a href="http://www.harnessblackwealth.com">www.harnessblackwealth.com</a>david@nubiansurfer.com</div>It's Up To Ushttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/its-up-to-us2009-04-20T17:33:54.000Z2009-04-20T17:33:54.000ZJunious Ricardo Stantonhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/JuniousRicardoStanton<div><b>From The Ramparts</b>Junious Ricardo Stanton<b>It’s Up To Us</b><i>“We must give up the silly idea of folding our hands and waiting upon God to do everything for us. If God intended that He would not have given us a mind; He would not have given us intelligence; He would not have given us His Soul; He would not have placed us here in the midst of creation and surrounded us with all the beautiful things of nature. Whatsoever you want in life you must make up your mind to do it for yourself and accomplish it for yourself; whether it is rearing a home, expanding and empire, if you want to do it, you must do it for yourself then God will bless the effort because He will realize that you are using your intelligence for the best.”</i> Marcus Garvey Life and LessonsAs the US and global economies unravel many people are getting feint hearted, anxious and fearful. This is not the time to wimp out on life just because things are falling down around us, because you bought into a materialistic reality that is now turning to ashes or because you were hoodwinked and bamboozled by the powers that be. As bad as things are and as bad as things will get, there is no reason to give up, quit on yourself and our community. Think about how hard our ancestors had it during slavery, the oppression they experienced, the dehumanization, denigration and disrespect the dominant society heaped upon them yet they persevered and endured. Think about how hard our parents and grandparents had it during the “Great Depression” and add the ravages of Jim Crow/apartheid to the equation. Yet they made it through. Yes we have been wounded, scared and abused but we are still standing. There is something in the human make up; in our DNA and spirit that has the power and efficacy to transcend even the most horrific experiences and allow us to emerge stronger and more powerful than ever. We must learn to tap into that and utilize it for our redemption.Marcus Garvey was one of the greatest motivators, organizers and leaders of the modern era. He came on the scene at a time when European colonialism and exploitation were at their zenith, when black, brown and yellow humanity chaffed under the brutal yoke of white imperialism. Not only was there physical maltreatment, our people were also subjected to unfathomable mental and psychological degradation. Despite this oppression, Marcus Mosiah Garvey had a vision of African redemption, elevation and accomplishment. He traveled around the world and everywhere he went he saw Africans in a forced state of debasement, on the bottom rungs of an externally imposed social order subjected to mind numbing indignities and discrimination. Something deep within him stirred him and urged him to change this situation and alter the reality of Africans worldwide.Garvey looked at the situation of Africans world wide and said to himself, “We can do better, we can be better.” From this epiphany he embarked on a mission to raise up the whole race, not just himself, his family and a few others but the whole race! Garvey envisioned a world where African people would stand proud as captains of industry, commerce, self-governance and accomplishment. He knew it would require a different mind set from the slave mentality the colonizers and oppressors had cunningly conditioned our people to internalize. He knew it would require unity and hard work. Nevertheless he answered his inner call, the still small voice and he set out to actualize his vision.Garvey was a unique leader. He exhorted black people all over the world, not just Jamaica but the whole world, to believe in themselves and their possibilities. His message by default challenged global white supremacy. But Garvey did it as a man, not the representative of a religious organization. Garvey never presented himself as a preacher cleric or guru. While his organization, the United Negro Improvement Association -African Communities League eventually developed a religious component, it was a holistic movement that demanded African people believe in themselves and in group actualization, action and accomplishment. Garvey did not encourage his followers to depend solely on divine intervention and miracles. He demanded they use their god given talents, energy and material resources no matter how meager in a collective fashion to do for self and race. In so doing he created the largest mass movement of African people the world has ever seen.We can learn several lessons from Marcus Garvey to deal with the challenges we are facing today. First Garvey didn’t allow his circumstances to prevent him from dreaming. He used his imagination. He thought on a global scale. So can we. We need to visualize a better reality for ourselves.Garvey was very resourceful he was frugal, he was focused and he prioritized his life. He found ways to travel and see the world at a time when most black people were relegated to plantations, farms and mines doing back breaking manual labor. He made friends with disaporan Africans who educated him about the world’s history and teach him skills he would later use in his life mission. So can we. Our friends and associates should edify us, motivate us and help us do and be better.Garvey was a stellar example of purposeful action. He said “Up you mighty race you can accomplish what you will.” Garvey knew what his life mission and destiny were, to ignite a global movement for African redemption. What is your mission, what is your destiny or purpose? Life is not random nor is it whimsical happenstance. The CREATOR has a master plan and a plan for all our lives. It behooves you (and us) to discovery why you are here and be about the business of fulfilling your purpose, because in the overall scheme of things, it is good. We have to learn our purpose, our Nia and begin to make positive and necessary contributions to the collective (humanity). What better time then now, now is all we have. The challenges the world is facing need solutions now. Tomorrow is not promised. We must envision ourselves boldly making ourselves and the world a better place. If it is to be, it is up to us.-30-</div>The D Wordhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/the-d-word2009-04-07T12:38:43.000Z2009-04-07T12:38:43.000ZJunious Ricardo Stantonhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/JuniousRicardoStanton<div><b>From The Ramparts</b>Junious Ricardo Stanton<b>The D Word</b><i>“At the root of the banks’ problems are the large losses they have undoubtedly taken on their securities and loan portfolios. But they don’t want to recognize the full extent of their losses, because that would likely expose them as insolvent. So they talk down the problem, and ask for handouts that aren’t enough to make them healthy (again, they can’t reveal the size of the handouts that would be necessary for that), but are enough to keep them upright a little longer. This behavior is corrosive: unhealthy banks either don’t lend (hoarding money to shore up reserves) or they make desperate gambles on high-risk loans and investments that could pay off big, but probably won’t pay off at all. In either case, the economy suffers further, and as it does, bank assets themselves continue to deteriorate—creating a highly destructive vicious cycle. ”</i> The Quiet Coup By Simon Johnson /informationclearinghouse.info/article22346.htmThe US lost over six hundred thousand jobs last month ! In 2008 twenty-three banks failed. As of April 2009, twenty-one banks have been closed or taken over by the FDIC. Yet the corporate mind control apparatus wants you to think we are in a “recession”. Not hardly. We are experiencing a depression pure and simple. The main thing that characterizes a depression in a capitalistic system is not the loss of jobs, that is merely one effect; the real cause of a depression is the contraction of credit (debt) and money by the banks. This means the banks are not lending which strangles the flow of money and credit (debt) which essentially shuts down the whole economy. It’s similar to a body in which the vital organs are shutting down, the body becomes weak, lethargic and eventually dies unless a successful intervention is attempted. Alas the monetary and fiscal interventions being tried by the Bu$h and Obama administrations won’t work for a host of reasons.“Since about 1950, return on investments in manufacturing has sharply decreased, leading to the creation of a fantasy economy of financial scams such as derivatives, swaps, futures, options, mortgage-backed securities (MBSs), collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), and structured investment vehicles (SIVs). There has been a massive migration of capital from real, productive industry to the ‘speculative sector’ run by financial giants like AIG and Lehman Brothers. All of these swindles are unreal, mere entries in digital ‘space.’ Derivatives, for example, are mere mathematical formulas in which profits are supposed to derive not from trading assets but from speculation on the expectations of the risk of underlying assets. Such speculative chimera have created a nuclear device that has now exploded, mortally wounding the ‘real economy.’” Economic Collapse <a href="http://www.hermes-press.com/">http://www.hermes-press.com/</a>The speculative sector of the financial system relied on what are called “Weapons of Math Destruction” mathematical algorithms, statistical probabilities of risk (failure) and they bet on the probabilities thinking they could beat the market (house). The problem was there were elements of the speculative sector that were also manipulating the markets. To add to the fraud many speculators (betters) were placing their bets with limited cash so in effect they were taking out large policies (credit default swaps) but putting the bare minimum down. So AIG took out a policy (bet) but only demanded a small down payment on a multi-billion dollar policy (bet). If the thing the person bet on or against happened, AIG was forced to pay out in full. Unfortunately too many individuals and hedge funds were doing the same thing at the same time. This was a recipe for disaster.“In each of those cases, global investors, afraid that the country or its financial sector wouldn’t be able to pay off mountainous debt, suddenly stopped lending. And in each case, that fear became self-fulfilling, as banks that couldn’t roll over their debt did, in fact, become unable to pay. This is precisely what drove Lehman Brothers into bankruptcy on September 15, causing all sources of funding to the U.S. financial sector to dry up overnight. Just as in emerging-market crises, the weakness in the banking system has quickly rippled out into the rest of the economy, causing a severe economic contraction and hardship for millions of people. But there’s a deeper and more disturbing similarity: elite business interests—financiers, in the case of the U.S.—played a central role in creating the crisis, making ever-larger gambles, with the implicit backing of the government, until the inevitable collapse. More alarming, they are now using their influence to prevent precisely the sorts of reforms that are needed, and fast, to pull the economy out of its nosedive. The government seems helpless, or unwilling, to act against them.” The Quiet Coup By Simon Johnson informationclearinghouse.info/article22346.htmAs a result of their massive losses, the major investment and commercial banks are now insolvent; those who aren’t are forced to hoard their cash to prevent from going under. There is a lack of trust in the whole system. The banks don’t trust each other and won’t lend to each other even overnight ! The banksters’ hoarding and insolvency are suffocating the economy, both in consumer terms (even though most AmeriKKKans are over their heads in debt) and the broader business sector. This is what is causing the current depression. This will continue for the foreseeable future. Remember the “Great Depression” lasted ten years.Now the banksters are colluding with the crooks and imbeciles in Washington to bilk US taxpayers out of our hard earned tax dollars, savings and retirement funds to save the banks and AIG. Next they will go after Social Security and the other social safety net programs supposedly to save money and prevent the US from defaulting on its obligations and eventually going belly up. Only a push by the people and the honest politicians (an oxymoron if there ever was one) will derail their plans.Unfortunately the total debt from the underpayment, under-collateralization and over borrowing by the speculators far outweighs any money the government saves or collects in taxes or the people have in savings. In effect the US is pouring money we don’t have into a bottomless hole to give the illusion it can save Wall Street, AIG, the auto industry and state and local governments. Obama and his “advisors” are perpetrating a massive fraud. They are trying to trick us into believing they are on our side, trying to save the economy. To see just how criminal it all is watch the Bill Moyers interview with William L Black on PBS online at <a href="http://feeds.pbs.org/pbs/moyers/journal-video">http://feeds.pbs.org/pbs/moyers/journal-video</a> It’s time to face the truth, Obama is on the side of Wall Street and the international bankers. Look for the current depression to worsen and the country to slide into third world living standards as Obama and Congress pour more money down the drain to benefit their bankster buddies. It’s time to wake up, rise and act out otherwise it’s all over.-30-</div>If They're So Smart, Why Is The US Economy Imploding?https://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/if-theyre-so-smart-why-is-the2008-12-22T05:30:00.000Z2008-12-22T05:30:00.000ZJunious Ricardo Stantonhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/JuniousRicardoStanton<div><p><em>"The chattering classes still blame desperate borrowers for not reading the fine print, but perhaps they should reserve some vitriol for Wall Street's watchdog. If there's one lesson the commission should have learned long ago, it's that booms aren't fueled by market forces alone, but also by healthy doses of fraud, deception, and unchecked opportunism. And it's invariably everyday folks who pay the price. ‘The SEC, instead of watching Wall Street, insulates it,’ notes Aguirre. ‘The subprime issue is a direct consequence of the sec's failure to act proactively to intercept fraud as it develops.'"</em> <a href="http://www.motherjones.com/news/outfront/2008/03/subprime-lendings-smartest-guys-in-the-room">www.motherjones.com/news/outfront/2008/03/subprime-lendings-smartest-guys-in-the-room</a>Several years ago I went to the theater to see the documentary Smartest Guys in The Room. It was a film about Ken Lay and the crooks who masterminded the massive Enron scandal. While the documentary focused on Ken Lay, Jeff Skilling, Richard Causey, Andrew Fastow and the other key players in an elaborate corporate scheme to: bribe elected officials, conspire with Wall Street investment banks to promote and sell risky stocks, rip off their shareholders, manipulate electricity and energy rates and defraud countless people across the county; it also revealed how insiders and well connected white collar criminals use the system to get rich. In the corporate worlds of energy and finance, Skilling, Lay and the Enron upper echelon were held up as Wiz Kids, wunderkind and nicknamed “the smartest guys in the room”. Alas it turned out Lay and company were running a multi-tiered scam, which included international money laundering, securities fraud, energy price rigging and corruption. Enron was noted for the politicians on both sides of the aisle they gave donations to including George W Bu$h. Enron executives like Lay served on Dick Cheney’s super secret energy task force helping to set policy for the country and enriching themselves in the process.The Enron scandal proved to be, along with the Savings and Loan scandal of the ‘80's, the 1929 stock market crash and 1930's Great Depression models the current crooks and con artists used to facilitate the current global economic implosion. The core of the current economic collapse is not the “Subprime mortgage” crisis at all; that’s just for public consumption. At the core of the global economic meltdown is the collapse of the Shadow Financial System, with its “structured financial” transactions, Hedge Funds, derivatives, and exotic sounding entities. These entities are the creation of Ivy League MBA’s, actuarial experts and Wall Street wizards who created innovative ways to used minimal collateral and capital to leverage massive returns while taking advantage of totally unregulated and scrutinized markets. These wiz kids were called “The Smartest Guys in the world.” What they did was set up high stakes casino and Ponzi schemes that used global markets to sell what they called “securtized assets” and “asset backed securities”. These were mortgages, auto, commercial and student loans that has been pooled, bundled, repackages and sold around the world as high yield bonds. Just like the Enron scandal, the bond rating agencies: Standard and Poor, Moody’s and Fitch rated these structured financial entities triple A and vouched for their safety. And just like the Enron swindle there was massive and systemic accounting fraud by the accounting firms, the banks ,Hedge Funds and insurance companies who kept these bonds (especially when they started to unravel and go belly up) off their books so no one really knew how toxic they really were.It is the unraveling of these over-leveraged, debt based transactions that are spreading like a financial sexually transmitted disease throughout the global economy. This contagion is wrecking havoc in Asia, Europe and the US. These rigged casino and Ponzi pyramid schemes like the Madoff rip off are causing the whole economy to grind to frightening halt. The fraud, scams and corruption are so widespread, a total lack of trust and confidence has befallen the system. In a system as rigged and tainted as this one, once trust wanes, it is hard to keep the con game going. Once the suckers realize the game is thoroughly rigged, what’s the uses of playing? That is why the corporate media is busy making excuses for the system. The cable channels like CNN MSNBC and CNBC are trying to keep interest in the stock market alive and working hard to convince the suckers the game is legit. It’s not.I have a question, if these guys were so smart why is the whole system unraveling? If they were as sophisticated and innovative and they claimed; why is global capitalism on the verge of collapse? With all their insider trading, all the collusion, the deliberate deregulation and the SEC falling down on the job (just like the US military and intelligence services fell down on 9-11) one could easily conclude, this was deliberately planned. If the Wall Street Wiz Kids and actuarial experts were so smart with their algorithms and statistical probability and they knew what happened during the “Roaring Twenties”, how inflation wrecked the US economy during the Vietnam War, and they knew about the fraud which took place during the Savings and Loan fiasco and Enron, why is the US about to go belly up?But the real question is, when are the common folks going to get smart, wake up and realize we are being played for chumps and suckers. When are the US taxpayers going to say enough is enough?! When are we going to say we are not going to bail out these crooks and replace the money they’ve stolen from us out of our pockets? When are we going to demand these criminals be held accountable? When are we going to rise up and demand these rip off artists, crooks and corrupt politicians get arrested, have their day in court and go to jail?Food for thought for 2009.-30-</p></div>Since You're Giving Away All That Money ...https://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/since-youre-giving-away-all2008-12-11T00:08:08.000Z2008-12-11T00:08:08.000ZJunious Ricardo Stantonhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/JuniousRicardoStanton<div><b>From the Ramparts</b>Junious Ricardo Stanton<b>Since You’re Giving Away All That Money . . .</b><i>“The financial meltdown has been and will continue to plunge the working class into levels of destitution worse than those seen in the “Great Depression.” As a prelude to this banking, Wall Street and our government squanders taxpayer money on idiotic schemes to prop up bankrupt Illuminist banks, Wall Street, insurance companies and select Illuminist corporations. In that process faithful workers are thrown onto the street with no further way of making a living. They are losing their homes, jobs and vehicles and some are living under bridges.”</i> Robert Chapman <a href="http://theinternationalforecaster.com/International_Forecaster">http://theinternationalforecaster.com/International_Forecaster</a>Thus far the US Treasury in cahoots with the Federal Reserve Bank (a cartel of privately owned banks who set US monetary, credit and interest policies) have transferred more than four point six trillion (that’s with a T) dollars of taxpayer owed money to the Wall Street banksters and their cronies. The US Treasury doesn’t have four point six trillion in its vaults so we don’t actually have the money. The Fed creates “money” out of thin air by making a few keystrokes on a computer and crediting it to various accounts. The irony is none of this four point six trillion dollars is going to fix the problem, it will not save one homeowner from default, bankruptcy or foreclosure. It’s all a huge scam; a rip off of gigantic proportions.According to Paulson and Bernnake they have dispensed half of the money from the Troubled Asset Recovery Program (T.A.R.P.) but the banks are still not lending and the economy is getting worse. Does this make sense to you? To get an idea how much money this is, the bailouts are greater than all these previous government interventions combined: “ Marshall Plan: Cost: $12.7 billion, Inflation Adjusted Cost: $115.3 billion• Louisiana Purchase: Cost: $15 million, Inflation Adjusted Cost: $217 billion• Race to the Moon: Cost: $36.4 billion, Inflation Adjusted Cost: $237 billion • S&L Crisis: Cost: $153 billion, Inflation Adjusted Cost: $256 billion• Korean War: Cost: $54 billion, Inflation Adjusted Cost: $454 billion • The New Deal: Cost: $32 billion (Est), Inflation Adjusted Cost: $500 billion (Est)• Invasion of Iraq: Cost: $551b, Inflation Adjusted Cost: $597 billion• Vietnam War: Cost: $111 billion, Inflation Adjusted Cost: $698 billion • NASA: Cost: $416.7 billion, Inflation Adjusted Cost: $851.2 billion TOTAL: $3.92 trillion” <a href="http://www.boingboing.net/2008/11/25/bailout-costs-more-t.html">http://www.boingboing.net/2008/11/25/bailout-costs-more-t.html</a>Imagine, expending all that money and working class folks have nothing to show for it!? This is class warfare at its worst. The US taxpayers are being put on the hook and in hock for trillions of dollars for generations to come. The money is going to the really rich so they can continue their lifestyles, get their bonuses, golden parachutes and offshore accounts. The corporatist media is not telling the truth nor reporting the facts. The fact is we are being ripped off by the government and the financial system royally. Don’t expect President Obama to change or improve the situation because his cabinet is made up of the same people who originally created the environment to rip us off and created this new jack 1929 Stock Market collapse and depression.If the Fed is going to print and give away all that money, devalue the currency already in circulation and the money being put into circulation why not put it to better use? The “bailout” and so called “rescue plans” will not solve the problem. All it is doing is shoveling increasingly worthless money, trillions of dollars in fact, down a sink hole. Sadly the hyper inflation created by the Fed will not help people pay their mortgages, get out of debt or revive the economy. It will devalue the money in your pocket. Thus far they’ve given out half of the T.A.R.P. funds and neither the banks nor the overall economy have anything to show for it! This is criminal, or at the very least insane!I have a better idea. Since they are printing trillions of dollars without concern for the inevitable consequences: devalued dollar, rising costs and eroding of savings and wealth; why not do it in a way that helps the economy and rights a major wrong? What if the US government instead of giving the Wall Street con men, insurance industry crooks, fiduciary gamblers and politicians all that money, gave it to black folks as a form of reparations!? Think about this, with the multiplier effect, every dollar spent generates additional dollars as it turns over in the economy, so if they gave every black person in AmeriKKKa say, five million dollars each, we could jump start the economy immediately! If the government said, “Here, but if you take this you can never complain about racism, what we owe you or how badly we’ve treated you these hundreds of years ever again. Just take this tax free five million dollars and consider the slate clean.” I think most of us would seriously consider taking the money. Given the level of brainwashing, the mindless consumerism and crass materialism most of us are into and our lack of economic sophistication, most folks would run through the money in less than six months. Few would even think about saving it, starting investment clubs, becoming venture capitalists, buying land or valuable assets, investing in Africa or throughout the diaspora. Most folks would run out and buy plasma TVs, clothes, several luxury cars, houses and all manners of jewelry and other gizmos, just like we see on TV! Thirty million black folks with five million in their pockets would revive the US economy really quickly. Think about the impact of this, instead of debt-based consumerism, there would be actual dollars exchanged (even though they would be of less value due to the printing of so much new money). Look how rich white folks, Arabs, the Koreans and Chinese would get off of us!?Things would be really copacetic until folks ran through their money and found themselves flat broke. Then things would be back to “normal” only we would owe more taxes and probably be overextended credit-wise having not set budget limits or thought out the best way to use the money. One thing we could count on is the greed and cunning of the banksters, the shop owners, manufacturers and their flunkies, who would rig the system so the black tax we pay; the added cost other groups put on everything we handle or buy simply because we’re black, would be jacked up considerably. You can bet your last dollar, our adversaries would find ways to con and swindle many of our people out of their money. Sadly, I suspect, things would get back to “normal”, us being poor but enriching everybody else, fairly quickly.There would be some eccentrics who would pool their resources and set up businesses, either here, in Africa or throughout the diaspora. But they would be in the minority. Black folks still wouldn’t patronize black businesses even when they had adequate capital to stock their stores and advertise. Some enlightened blacks would leave the country altogether, but they too would be in the minority. Since humans are creatures of habit, we would find ways to go from millionaires back to dependency, short of a major psychological transformation.Unless we use the coming economic collapse to come together, think in new ways, do things differently and act in our best interests, we will be like the desperate folks stuck in New Orleans during Katrina; minus the water.The truth is, after we received the reparations money, there would be a major spike in the economy, at least as long as the money lasted. Reparations could actually be a short term solution to the collapsing US economy. I am not being facetious with this, as far fetched as it sounds. This idea is at least as viable as giving the same people whose shenanigans have destroyed the economy over the past twenty years: the Fed, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Bank of America Congress etc., additional power and taxpayer money to enrich themselves while the rest of us are reduced to unemployed and homeless, debt peons and indentured wage servants.-30-</div>Twnty-Three and Countinghttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/twntythree-and-counting2008-12-06T18:18:35.000Z2008-12-06T18:18:35.000ZJunious Ricardo Stantonhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/JuniousRicardoStanton<div><b>From the Ramparts</b>Junious Ricardo Stanton<b>Twenty-Three and Counting</b> <i>“WASHINGTON (AP) -- Regulators on Friday shut down First Georgia Community Bank, the 23rd U.S. bank failure this year. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. was appointed receiver of the bank, located in Jackson, Ga. It had $237.5 million in assets and $197.4 million in deposits as of Nov. 7. The FDIC said all the failed bank's deposits will be assumed by United Bank of Zebulon, Ga. Its four branches will reopen Saturday as offices of United Bank. United Bank also will buy about $60.6 million of First Georgia Community Bank's assets; the FDIC will retain the rest for eventual sale.”</i> By MARCY GORDON AP Business WriterOn Friday December 5 the FDIC shut down another bank. This one was located in Jackson Georgia. That makes twenty-three banks that have been taken over by the FDIC bought out by other banks or the US taxpayers. Since this is early December look for more bank failures before this year is out and into the New Year. The economic situation in the US is bleak and is getting shakier every day. The real economy, the one that invents, designs, manufactures and sells things is tanking as we speak. Currently our Congress critters are grand standing, playing hard ball with the Big Three after giving Wall Street the store with a wink and a smile two months ago. If the US auto industry goes belly up, which is a very real possibility even if Congress gives them a loan, the US will experience a devastating downturn that will leave more folks unemployed. The figures released last week are staggering, they portend more defaults, more foreclosures and more folks suffering as the US economy collapses.I predicted the bailout would turn out to be a sham, a fraud and the greatest transfer of wealth and looting of a national treasury in the history of the world. It’s class warfare at its worst. As more and more information becomes available it appears US taxpayers are now on the hook for eight and a half trillion (that’s with a T) dollars and counting. Yet not one homeowner facing default or foreclosure has been rescued as a result of Congress passing the Trouble Asset Relief Program (TARP). TARP is not going to save the US economy nor prevent more banks from failing. TARP doesn’t even come close to addressing let alone solving the real problems causing the US and global economies to implode. The unregulated and totally free wheeling Shadow Financial System with its Hedge Funds and derivatives are the cause of the implosion. These unregulated debt based Ponzi schemes could very well sink the global capitalist system.“The most urgent matter for Treasury to address is the toxic derivatives market. The notional amount of outstanding derivatives, as noted by the Bank of International Settlements, comes close to $512 trillion. This represents a figure that is impossible to settle and is the real Armageddon which Banks are preparing for by hoarding the cash that they have received through the T.A.R.P..Unless this time bomb is defused by bringing the undeclared positions on the table, the duration and gravity of this crisis can only increase. As the underlying assets of these instruments crumble the Banks' exposure to counterparty risk increases and will lead to the inevitable collapse of even more banks and reduce the availability of investment credit even more. The underlying assets include interest rates, mortgages, foreign exchange rates, credit ratings on companies and even creditworthiness of entire countries. This is the level of insanity that has passed for ‘Leveraged Investment’” The Destructive World of "Troubled Assets": Paulson shoots another arrow into the heart of the Economy by Andrew Hughes <a href="http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=11309">www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=11309</a>Not only have home owners not been helped, now Congress is playing hard to get and making the auto executives grovel and beg for a loan that most analysts feel will only postpone the inevitable; the demise of the US auto industry anyway. Years of poor judgement, arrogance and mismanagement have left Chrysler, Ford and General Motors former giants of US industry staggering and stumbling like drunken sailors. Our Congress critters will do something to assist the Big Three, because if the economy continues to implode who will be left to buy or lease a house or car? Latest figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics show the jobless rate increased sharply in November. “Both the number of unemployed persons (10.3 million) and the unemployment rate (6.7 percent) continued to increase in November. Since the start of the recession in December 2007, as recently announced by the National Bureau of Economic Research, the number of unemployed persons increased by 2.7 million, and the unemployment rate rose by 1.7 percentage points. The unemployment rates for adult men (6.5 percent) and adult women (5.5 percent) continued to trend up in November. The unemployment rates for teenagers (20.4 percent), whites (6.1 percent), blacks (11.2 percent), and Hispanics (8.6 percent) showed little change over the month. The jobless rate for Asians was 4.8 percent in November, not seasonally adjusted. Among the unemployed, the number of persons who lost their job and did not expect to be recalled to work increased by 298,000 to 4.7 million in November. Over the past 12 months, the size of this group has increased by 2.0 million.” <a href="http://stats.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm">http://stats.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm</a>As you can see, things don’t look good. Banks are in trouble and they reflect the overall uneasiness of the US economy. Many more banks will probably fail in 2009 and the FDIC is preparing for protracted troubled times. “The 23 U.S. bank failures so far this year compare with three for all of 2007 and are far more than in the previous five years combined. It's expected that many more banks won't survive the next year of economic tumult. The pressures of tumbling home prices, rising mortgage foreclosures and tighter credit have been battering many banks nationwide. Seattle-based thrift Washington Mutual Inc. failed in late September, the biggest bank collapse in U.S. history. It had $307 billion in assets. The FDIC estimates that through 2013 there will be about $40 billion in losses to the deposit insurance fund, including an $8.9 billion loss from the failure of IndyMac Bank in July. The agency is raising insurance premiums paid by banks and thrifts to replenish its fund, which now stands at around $34.6 billion, below the minimum target level set by Congress and the lowest level since 2003.” FDIC shuts failed bank in Georgia By MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer. Twenty-three banks have failed this year, I suspect there will be a lot more to in 2009.-30-</div>Even when we fall down....https://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/even-when-we-fall-down2008-12-02T15:49:19.000Z2008-12-02T15:49:19.000ZLinda Royal-Hermanhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/LindaRoyalHerman<div>After a four year affair with a married man, Tyanna Washington is devastated when her heart is broken by the man she loves and thought she'd finally won after years of being the other woman.When the right man, Derek Bridges, comes along, Tyanna must decide if she's worthy of true love or will her sins condemn her to a life of lonliness."A Time for Love" is now available at <a href="http://www.LadyLeoPublishing.org">www.LadyLeoPublishing.org</a>, Amazon, and other online ebook retailers!Be sure to download your copy TODAY!<p style="text-align:left;"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}3828505056,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="" width="392" height="608" /></p></div>