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Living with Regrets
By Tawana R. Powell at March 27, 2012 | 7:15 am | 1 Comments
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If anybody would take at least ten minutes to reflect, to look back at all the choices they've made, there will likely be at least three things in life they would've done differently. Looking back now, in hindsight, we could tell the perfect story of how it should have gone. We could look back now, knowing how we should have filled every moment, many which are now
Jealousy & Envy
By Tawana R. Powell at March 20, 2012 | 5:07 pm | 0 Comment
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Two of the worst shortcomings an individual can embrace are the ones called jealousy and envy. Too many times, they destroy relationships, friendships, business deals, and most importantly, character. We hear about the damage all the time. We talk about the damage all the time, especially when we see it in others. But do we really know the position they hold and why
Trust Your Gift, Nurture It, & Watch Your Gift Make Room
By Tawana R. Powell at March 13, 2012 | 7:26 am | 0 Comment
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Even in the hustle and bustle of life and with all that goes on around us, it can never be stressed enough, that our greatest requirement is to discover our gift and use it. There's nothing else in the world that can simultaneously give us joy and make a difference for another like that which we're expected to do, that which is known as our gift. Everybody has at
Relationships….A Beautiful Experience, Yet the Greatest Distraction
By Tawana R. Powell at March 6, 2012 | 7:01 am | 0 Comment
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The love relationship can be one of the most beautiful experiences in a lifetime. At the same time, it can also be one of the greatest distractions ever, the one thing that can change everything. The time and energy that some put into the experience should most importantly be recognized as just that, time and energy. Because relationships do take time and energy, one
Alabama HBCU Receives ISO 9001 Certification
By charlottevibe at March 5, 2012 | 2:48 pm | 0 Comment
It won't be long before there's a new flag joining the others at the entrance to Oakwood University. Only this flag will be unlike any that will fly at any other university in the state. Or any other Historically Black College or University anywhere. To those in the local business community, though, it will be familiar. You see, the Seventh-day Adventist school
Food Lion Crowns Miss CIAA 2012
By charlottevibe at March 5, 2012 | 2:44 pm | 0 Comment
GROCER AWARDS $1,500 SCHOLARSHIP TO MISS ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY – HEATHER SMITH Food Lion crowned Miss Elizabeth City State University, Heather Smith as Food Lion Miss CIAA 2012 during an awards ceremony today at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C. The grocer has sponsored the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tournament for 18
Ask Aaron – Case of the Ex
By djsilk at March 5, 2012 | 1:35 pm | 0 Comment
[caption id="attachment_2430" align="alignnone" width="240" caption="Ask Aaron"][/caption] Dear Ask Aaron, I have a question that I need some advise on? I was in relationship in 2011, but the the relationship was difficult because I still had feelings for someone from the past, which I had lost touch with years ago. I begin to push her away while I devoted my energy
Follow the CU Women’s Basketball Team at the CIAA Tournament Live
By charlottevibe at February 29, 2012 | 10:32 am | 0 Comment
CHARLOTTE, NC - Chowan fans can follow the women's basketball action live this afternoon as they will play #1N Virginia Union University at 1:00pm. The Hawks are hoping that the third time is a charm after falling to the Lady Panthers twice in divisional play this season. The Hawks, playing as the #5 seed out the North Division, dropped two regular season match ups,
CIAA Welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama to its 100th Anniversary Celebration
By charlottevibe at February 28, 2012 | 12:02 pm | 1 Comments
First Lady Joins Local Elementary School Students to Participate in a Special “Let’s Move!” Pre-Game Program First Lady Michelle Obama will join Senator Kay Hagan and North Carolina school children for a Let’s Move! on-court event during the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tournament and 100th Anniversary celebration. The CIAA, known as the
Getting Stuck In The Meantime of Life
By Tawana R. Powell at February 28, 2012 | 10:25 am | 0 Comment
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There's meantime and then there's purpose. The majority of activities that take place in our lives are likely to unfold in the 'meantime' moments of life. When you set goals, you'll find there are days and periods when you have time to relax, do something fun, or even sleep. These are meantime moments. Even the 9 to 5 job you go to everyday, although it may have been
No More 4-Button Suits!
By wwilson at February 21, 2012 | 4:01 pm | 0 Comment
[caption id="attachment_2024" align="alignleft" width="201" caption="William Wilson, Celebrity Designer"][/caption] I know some of you will not like what I have to say about this matter. In fact, I hate to have to do this myself. But it must be done. For the sake of all that is stylish and fashionable, you HAVE to throw out those 4 button suits. I probably have about
‘The biggest devil is me’….Whitney Houston
By Tawana R. Powell at February 21, 2012 | 7:19 am | 0 Comment
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If we're honest enough, these are five words we can all attest too. But just because we say it, recognize it and even acknowledge it, doesn't mean we've taken control. The death of any individual is never meant to be an opportunity to scrutinize and state all the should've, would've, and could'ves about that individual's life, but is instead an opportunity to
Seventh Street Station Parking Facility Offers CIAA Tournament Patrons Premium Parking Rates
By Tierney Evans at February 17, 2012 | 8:18 pm | 0 Comment
Seventh Street Station Parking Facility Charlotte, NC… The Seventh Street Station parking facility, located at 225 East Sixth Street in Uptown Charlotte, just steps away from Time Warner Cable Arena, is offering a special $10 parking rate to CIAA Tournament patrons who pre-purchase their parking online. Tournament fans should visit
Steve Harvey Show Co-Host Empowers Women
By Tierney Evans at February 17, 2012 | 6:26 pm | 0 Comment
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Shirley Strawberry, bestselling author of The Strawberry Letter: Real Talk, Real Advice, Because Bitterness Isn't Sexy (One World/Ballantine) and co-host of "The Steve Harvey Morning Show" empowers women in business at the third annual Stiletto Woman in Business Awards (SWIBA) in Atlanta, Georgia on March 17, 2012. The SWIBA Awards,
NoOne is Perfect…But is Anyone Striving To Be?
By Tawana R. Powell at February 14, 2012 | 2:01 pm | 0 Comment
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"NOBODY'S PERFECT". It's the answer that we live by, the answer that keeps us sane, and the answer that often times lets us off the hook, perhaps too often. One might ask, "Why strive for the goal of perfection which is never attainable?" The most important aspect of living such a life is the journey. Why? Because the journey to perfection is where one finds
McDonald’s® and Coca-Cola® Partners with CIAA for Unprecedented In-store Promotion
By Tierney Evans at February 8, 2012 | 6:30 pm | 0 Comment
McDonald’s® and Coca-Cola® Partners with CIAA for Unprecedented In-store Promotion Corporate Powerhouses Help Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Historic Conference HAMPTON, VA (February 7, 2012) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is proud to announce an unprecedented in-store commemorative cup promotion with
MADONNA TO BRING CONCERT TOUR TO TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA IN NOVEMBER
By charlottevibe at February 7, 2012 | 10:38 am | 0 Comment
TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 5 VIA TICKETMASTER Madonna is having a huge party and everyone’s invited. The Madonna 2012 World Tour begins May 29, 2012 in Tel Aviv, Israel, it was officially announced by Live Nation Entertainment, the tour’s international promoter. The shows will include arenas, stadiums and special outdoor sights including the Plains of Abraham in Quebec
When and When Not to Be ‘THE AGGRESSIVE WOMAN’
By Tawana R. Powell at February 7, 2012 | 7:59 am | 3 Comments
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Aggressiveness, today, seems to be the key to having it all as a woman, but is it really the answer to all? Just like anything else, aggressiveness has it's perspective and yes, it can create a positive and successful environment, when applied at the right times. It began as a beautiful thing when women started to realize that they had the ability to take control of
PBS COMMEMORATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
By Tierney Evans at February 1, 2012 | 11:12 am | 0 Comment
Arlington, VA (BlackNews.com) – PBS recently announced an expansive slate of programs profiling the rich history, culture and contributions of African-Americans. The programs air as part of PBS' celebration of Black History Month, February 2012. With new programs that delve into the archives of history, this year's schedule provides an in-depth look at a variety of
ANIMALS FROM THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH® TO WALK THROUGH CHARLOTTE TODAY!
By charlottevibe at January 31, 2012 | 1:19 pm | 0 Comment
The Grand Animal Walk of The Greatest Show On Earth is scheduled for this evening, Tuesday, January 31 at 6 p.m. This event heralds the arrival of the all-new 141st Edition of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, offering nine performances at Time Warner Cable Arena®, February 1-5, 2012. Spanning over three centuries, Children Of All Ages have relished the
