Back in the 80’s we were inundated with Reading Is Fundamental commercials. Today I’m wondering if they still make those.

I stopped by the Alma Reeves Woods Library in Watts and met with Carolyn Francis, the director of the literacy center. What was I doing in Watts when there is a library in Compton? Good question. I was in Watts with my sisters a few weeks ago having breakfast at the Watts Coffee House. On our way out, I noticed a flyer with big bold letters that read: HELP AN ADULT LEARN TO READ!  Read more... (510 words, estimated 2:02 mins reading time)

Although blogging is not really a new concept, 2007 marked the beginning of blog mania. Everyone is buzzing about what’s happening in the blogosphere.

Living Life Abundantly proudly presents the Top 50 Best Blogs of 2007 Award.

The Winners Are:

1. InspireByAction: Coach TC inspires with her great blog about achieving accelerated success through business and career coaching.

2. TopShelf: Diane’s blog is the must read blog for truly savvy entrepreneurs as she provides indepth book and blog reviews with her goal being “to read all the books and blogs that come my way, so that you don’t have too!”

3. BrianTracyInternational: Brian shares his business insights and wisdom on a range of topics including financial, professional, personal, and entrepreneurial success.

4. PaulaNealMooney: This niche blogger, believer, seo girl, shares her very effective and precise online money making strategies. She also publishes the well known ‘Paula’s List of Blogger and Webmaster Salaries.’

5. AverageBro: His tagline says it all “Warning: Opinionated Blackman Ahead!”

6. Field-Negro: Absolutely-positively-no-holds-barred commentary on the world of entertainment, sports, and politics, by a lawyer in Philly, who was “Raised in the house, but field certified.”

7. LawMapping: Is a virtual learning environment blog that helps lawyers design and enjoy fulfilling professional lives.

8. Taxgirl: An authority on taxes, Taxgirl provides useful tax news, tax info and tax policy help.

9. ElectronicVillage: This ‘virtual village’ is one of the most influential blogs in the “afrosphere” offering insights, input, and information not always easily found in the blogosphere.

10. CourtneyTuttle: Court’s Internet Marketing Blog breaks down internet marketing in such a user friendly way that even a 5 year old can understand.

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We are all familiar with the saying “Knowledge is power.” The power of knowledge is exactly what makes reading dangerous. The ability to read establishes the potential to access information that can be used to to:

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