Diamonds can be a girls best friend, and if you really decide to take it upon yourself to embrace such an attitude, I say go right ahead. I won't present you with directions to the nearest Tiffany's or Zales, but I will advise you to check out a book that will take you on an unblievable ride. Bling from the author Erica Kennedy tells a fictitious story of the in's and outs of the music business. Take a look at what you should be looking for if you have not already finished this page turner. ...

For every woman who has ever gone shopping for the perfect winter coat, you have to know that every closet has to have a Classic Trench in it to ensure that winter is done right every Fall season. London Fog is all I ever knew as far as Classic Trench Brand Names go. I only owned a couple of these in my lifetime. One was a gift that I didn't have the liberty to purchase myself, so I don't even know how much it cost. The other one I purchased at a super bargain price from a local Thrift Store ...

Sounds delicious, if I ever heeard anything that made me crave chocolate cake and whipped topping, yum is my immediate reaction. Desert aside, I'm thinking in terms of relaxation, bonding, and smooth skin. Alleviating dryness especially during the cold winter months is key, and that's only one part of why I suggest using the new silky smooth Gold Bond Ribbons Body Lotion. One other option is I want you to consider is substitution. Think in terms of a routine massage given using this very inno...

Originally, this post spot was reserved for my next post, but one of my favorite sources leaked footage about a new sneaker from a well known Rapper, Run of the group known as Run DMC. Credited by many as being responsible for the Adidas proliferation in the Black Community after the release of their hit song My Adidas in the early 90's. Contrary to what you may believe, as far as we know Adidas is not involved with the release of the new Run Athletics Sneaker being sold at Sears Department S...

Okay I have washed the cake out of my mouth, and now the celebration leads me into the Pete Williams coverage where he is keeping Gwen IFill's seat warm round table on Washington Week. The focus was on Rick Perry who is the competing candidate for the Republican nomination. He experienced a brain freeze at the wrong time during a debate held recently when he could not remember the name of the third government office tht he would eliminate if elected President in 2012. There was certainly s...

Alright, this week I have been on this leopard print kick and the adventurous ride is not over yet for me or you. Leopard print makes me feel frisky and playful, but for some the design may be a little bit to Sunset Blvd. Oh it's California alright, but hotter than the boulevard. Wearing it and making a fashion statement with clothing is not for everyone. I'll be the first to admit that personality plays into the style, so doing it on a smaller scale will be right for the conservative and les...

The way you see yourself in the scheme of life out in the workplace is really totally up to you. Determine what role you play in performance and delivery and how the outcome affects the future of the company and the overall reputation of your employer. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned pro does not really matter. It is about taking pride in what you do, and delivering real results. Alright now that I have you thinking positive about your performance, I want you to think about what dr...

Know when to walk away! From either side, it really is not a fold. Life goes on. The fall from glory is apparent and everyone knows it is real. On Washington Week, Herman Cain is all the talk the circumstances are clear accusations of misconduct from Cain allegedly of a sexual nature have sent his campaign into defensive mode. Now he must decide what is next for him on the campaign trial and in his political future. Anyone who is held in high esteem for any particular reason has a great respo...

Ever felt like doing something different but needed a little push in the right direction? Well, that's what we are here for. In all of my teams 14 years in sales, customer service, and related fields, I have learned a thing or two, through trial and error of course, about reinventing myself. One thing I know for sure is: reinvention does not have to mean forgetting old habits or behavior totally. On the contrary, it is really about maintaining a healthy mix, so that you feel different in cert...

The excitement has been brewing ever since last weeks post, and I could not wait to spill about the amazing new addition to the Abornewords family. Before I do let me tell you that it all kind of happened so fast. The swirling news and then he was just here. Establishing a Dream Team is not easy especially when the weight of the world is on your shoulders and your opponents are many. Building a trustworthy team is even more difficult when the pickings are so few. Our Dream Team is our Wonder ...

We already showed you how a true King does it in front of a crowd both ways. In comedy and as host of the ever so talked abut game show (It's Worth What) Cedric The Entertainer did his thing. (See A Refresher) Now it is time to show our men that we value them as King of our fantasy castle. In our home and everywhere else our desire for equality has not changed. We are all for equality between the sexes. Still, it's high time we took every opportunity to celebrate our bro-man. Some suggestion...

In Florida, the Weather can be so beautiful at times. Temperatures are often perfect for the beach even during the winter months. However one thing we Floridians know firsthand is that Florida's weather can also be unpredictable. Cold weather for three days of the week and hot weather for the other four days.  That sporadic zigzag type of weather is what we have grown accustomed too living in The Sunshine State. Now what we have realized is that bundling up during winter is sometimes a hassle...

Taking the lid off of Washington Weeks jar of politic goodies is something that I look forward to because of the mix of personalities and opinions sitting at the table every week. Gwen IFill asked "Why is Herman Cain leading in the polls"? She received a great number of answers, all having to do with personality, realness, and likability. The messages we send out should be something that gets attention by peaking the curiosity of others. Herman Cain has been successful in doing so because Ame...

As the saying goes sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. You may believe those words or totally reject them, your decision is do either is a personal choice. However, in case you happen to really end up injured not by the words of some malicious deviant using negative language who resist any form of amicable behavior, but by a real flesh wound, bruises, or an abrasion, happening by accident or during your morning run, at the hands of some barbaric individual in a ...

To much of a good thing is never good just because of the tendency to fall into habits that might not be good for you. The debate over to much or television, video games, or computer time has been on going for quit some time. Some parents are really confused at what to do about their children's face time in all of the forementioned situations. Many experts and parents alike feel that children should be spending more time on reading or other physical activity.

An abstract of a study conducted...

On the high or the low, heels do not mix with every woman. Certainly their good on occasion, but please for your sake consider your footsies. Anyone of you (executives, teachers, and even you assistants) with the desk jobs who has ever changed into a pair of comfortable flats, you realize truly that heels have their place. Come on though, who does not want to have comfortable feet? You may not remember the piece I did called New Trend For Women Who Love Shoes Heels and Ugg were featured with...

A backshot or a low blow can not change the impact of the strategy of powerful presence. Gwen IFill is here and she is fulfilling her role as the in between to some of the most influential political junkies in television and print media. The rundown may leave some of the wannabee leaders standing on a lower platform looking up as other candidates like Mitt Romney and Herman Cain get more and more attention. The Shadow of Death is looming over the conversation and the name Moamoar Gadhafi is ...

Are you head over heels in love with chocolate and just have to have the sweet treat within reach at all times? Do you remember how you felt the last time you reined out? I'm picturing cabinent doors slamming, turned over candy dishes, open night stand drawers, and turned over matresses. Forget about it! Close your eyes and wish hard that you were Charlie. You know from Willie Wanka and the Chocolate Factory. Let your fascination and craving take you that far, but make sure you create your ow...

The Answer Angel has clarified a few things when it comes to fashion that may help some women who are obsessing over skirt and dress lengths. "The most universally flattering skirt length is at or just an inch below the knee" says Ellen Warren. That seems reasonable enough, but going shorter also works well for women with petite bodies. Even with larger legs, a pear shaped petite body looks long and lean because the body build is narrow. Shorter styled skirts go well with sheer fashionable ti...

Time does not stand still, and life happens so fast as the hands on the clock move. Striking a pose is like striking gold in the snapshot frame. Ron Howard advertised to get all of your best shots, and his plan was to bring the pictures to life on the big screen. "Happy Days" for anyone who has the creative patience and know how to create a visual story that represents life experiences. Howard's search for the right pictures proves that staying connected matters. In Howard's case the pictures...

Away from the Washington Week Panel and into the mind of Gwen IFill as she gave a brainful on Herman Cain's political past concerning his support of Mitt Romney. Herman Cain's current day status is Republican Nominee contender, so is he a traitor or just a strategic opportunist? He could very well be labeled both for arguments sake, and how he comes off will make the difference one way or the other. Think legacy and political future. If done right, he will be remembered more for his accomplis...

Who in the blink told you that a wink and a smile would get you everywhere, if you did it right? Putting your lash strategy on does not have to be done for the sole purpose of flattering for a cause. Getting your lashes right should mean much more to you, and for most women lash looks are an essential part of their make-up routine. Essence Magazine cited a survey conducted by Cover Girl Cosmetics "if women were forced to choose only one cosmetic, more than 50 percent would select mascara", ac...

Talking with your child is like second nature when addressing topics like the birds and the bees as their bodies and emotions are changing, and as they grow up and take their rightful places in society as responsible adults naturally their admiration will lead them away from the parent(s) as hero, and their attention will likely be focused on someone who inspires or interest them in someway. Keeping with that idea, the talks that were once conducted by parents will probably take place with a...

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. At some point in your life you heard this phrase or in an attempt to convince some resistant child to eat, you have uttered each and every word with general concern. Hot cereals like oatmeal and Cream of Wheat are ideal breakfast choices and the nutritional value is a parent pleaser. However, in today's fast pace environment, many families are looking for quick and simple breakfast choices that are healthy and tasty.

The texture of oatmeal is wh...

A meeting of the minds on Washington Week changed up from the ties who dominated last weeks sit down to the ladies carrying briefcases and balancing on heels. To hear them go deep (on issues like political strategy and fund raising) while also talking about the highly sensitive issue of the constitutionality of a mandate that requires all employees to purchase healthcare insurance, was enough to inspire dresses everywhere. Their brainy and in charge attitudes are proof that women can hold the...

A scene to admire; Gwen IFill and four men around the table Oh My! The only woman and she didn't appear to be afraid, even a mist all the talk of terror attacks, guns, and killing. What has the table come to? Well, the table has spun through a new intellectual, Pierre Thomas. He's one representing ABC who we don't know real well over here at Abornewords, but he does not disappoint. His verbs and adjective are descriptive and sound off perfect syntax, leaving more written on the walls of my mi...

Can a virgin really be reborn? We got into a discussion about this topic here at Abornewords after watching a clip featuring Anna Faris on David Letterman, and I was on the fence at first. Once a woman takes the leap to become sexually active can she ever make it back to some type of purity? Clearly there is a line that has been crossed that takes her out of the class of the none. I realized quickly that thinking about purity should not even be in the equation because it's really about making...

Decorating during the holiday season can make the occasion more festive and meaningful, but it can also be an open door to family bonding that is entertaining and fun. During Halloween, if you are not into goblins, witches, blood scenes, and crystal balls, concentrating on fall decor is a perfect alternative. The month of October is ideal for changing things up in your home. Dramatic change of any kind can cause shock, so try to choose a starting point that will help everyone smoothly tran...

As always the many personalities around the table had lots to talk, about and if you are more or less confused about who's side you're on for the 2012 Presidential Election, then you certainly had a chance to pick an issue that concerned you. Do you care about the balance of power in the UN (United Nations), education, immigration, or gay rights? I'm sorry, but how does the teacher choose to lead the class, when students are behaving badly. We can certainly learn from each other what not to d...

Reading is a way to encourage the use of imagination. It's a wonderful way to bring character and voice together outside of the television or movie screen. The real beginning way to tell a story and make it your own without using cameras or lighting, and a surefire way to be heard without interruptions from anyone. Without actually speaking verbally or directly to any particular person, you can let the powerful impact of your words ring out and help so many people. That's why I have so mu...

Simple looks work for everday life at home or in a professional work environment, and it really only takes a few steps to spruce up your areas of concern, so you will still have plenty of time to juggle work and family. Take a look at a keep it simple make up demo and watch how Maybelline Fit Me Concealer #30 and Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss #16 is used to work miracles. If you are a skeptic, see if this demonstration can change your mind about wearing makeup or using cosmetics products.

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Does Goose Grease and Honey ring a bell or maybe you just mixed up a batch for flu season?  What is in your medicine cabinet and how do you decide which medications will lace the shelves of that limited space? I really want you to think about the medical products you own and their contents before I tell you why you need Noxzema on your grocery list and in your medicine cabinet.

DVD rental centers like Blockbuster and Hollywood Video were taken by storm when Netflix tapped into their profits by offering movie lovers various monthly plans for their favorite movie rentals. The only drawback is that for instances where mailing movies is required, the wait time takes away the instant gratification of viewing without delay. However it seemed to balance out because of the convenience of internet viewing. Next came the automated movie peddling machine, Red Box.

What made lot...

A cool down mixture of all things politics that included a couple of new faces dishing, asking, and answering tough questions one by one. The most vocal person was Beth Reinhard who made it a point to mention diversity, and the best listener was Micheal Fletcher who appeared a little uneasy at the round table, but he was able to loosen up during the Webcast Extra as he unleashed his views on the poverty issue.

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Hearing President Obama's...

Careful examination of behavior of a flirt is what you want to look at and measure against your own beliefs and standards because each persons boundaries will be a little different. A line should always exist when it comes to determining appropriate behavior as it relates to action(s) and comments. Flirting is much different than a simple compliment. Other clues are usually happening when words are being spoken or in the absence of language other things may give cues that something more is go...

We gave you alternative break up routines and we used your favorite binge food to do it. Now we want to admonish with examples of what unhealthy behavior can birth. Life after a break up is much different than what you knew of when you were a significant other. Sometimes the bond between two people is still not completely broken, even when they have separated. Emotions may still be going crazy, and the thought of a sighting shifts your mood one way or the other. Good or bad feelings are natur...

Who can ever forget the ever so popular gold teeth trend of the late eighties when a smile gleamed gold instead of pearly whites. It was a way to show off a hip and cool fad that made dentist very wealthy and young urban African American appear a litter richer on the outside. As time passed the platinum grill took over and diamonds became the new way to show status and wealth. Sure, a new way to floss and stunt was born during the 20th century, but what real purpose do these trends serve. Bes...

The eyes are the window to the soul" has now become a part of the lyrics to a song called eyes from the artist KasKade. Contemplating on that powerful statement is really a search for deeper meaning in the absence of language. A mother looking into the eyes of her child at age 21, the moment your clear vision returns after an eye examination, or that fierce look sported by the next Top Model. Tyra Banks coined the phrase Smieyes and expanded the concept to tap into our imaginations in her new...

Now that I've met the majority of the Washington Weeks regulars, the next move is to acquaint you with the latest politic talk in an interesting manner. To get you on the edge of your seats, I will start with the deadly 9/11 attack that happened a decade ago. The tragedy was hurtful to say the least, and not only because of all the fatalities. It was down right crushing because something like that happened right in the heart of America. There was so much more juice on the full show, and you c...

NBC has Cedric the Entertainer holding all the cards, but for Cedrics early fans who enjoyed his comedic style and big personality on the Steve Harvey Show, his new approach in this serious presentation of the funny may be lacking the familiar attraction that opened the door for him to claim his fame.  Hosting is not new to the comedian great either because he actually hosted a BET show dedicated to comedians on the come up called Comic View.  Recently, he was labeled as being a part of an on...

Once you enter the workforce and become a bread winner your responsibility shifts from personal to professional when it comes to how you behave and deal with people. There are also new rules you have to follow in order to perform within the guidelines of the law, and company policy. A business or company is not excluded from their requirement to function within the guidelines of the laws of the land either so don't ever be intimidated because of the size of a company. Let's focus on rules, co...

The tag line for Febreze for the incoming season reads "Fall is in the air. Breathe happy." The Febreeze Fall Collection is sure to change the air in your homely castle. With scents like Apple Spice & Delight how could you not be curious to sniff?  Well our Lady of Liberty has made the news. Besides being the symbol representing liberty, justice, and freedom, she is also a symbol everyone associates with New York, and for good reason too. Hence, a location attribute for the Big Apple. The gab...

The feeling of being close to the land, near a meadow, and a countrys walk to a shallow creek paints a picture of a place a long distance away from city lights and taxi cabs on a congested interstate highway. Many of the farms located here in the United States easily fit that description. Farm life in the country is totally different from life in the big city, so it's understandable that technology and advancement in a rural area would be far less modern. That's what makes REAP (Rural Energy ...