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Real Name:Laurel Phelps LaFlamme
Location:Charleston, SC
Joined:3-29-2007
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About me
I live in an area of the US where many, many people are very economically depressed, especially in the rural areas. I am dedicated to helping small business owners, Minority and Women Owned Businesses try to stay alive in our struggling (failing) economy.

I use Clipmarks, not only as a fascinating online Community that I enjoy, but as a tool to get all kinds of information easily onto my business blogs. Just "Clip" and send...I love that feature.

A lot of what I Clip relates to the Deep South region of where I live. We cannot change the entire world all by ourselves, but as for me, and MY part, I can and am trying to have an impact in changing the lives of my immediate Neighbors in the Charleston, South Carolina Lowcountry.

Most of all, I enjoy the witty repartee and extreme sarcasm of my Favorite Clippers that I "follow". I like to see who certain ones are Clipping, because I know the comment thread that follows is going to be entertaining, enlightening and sometimes fierce in debate.
Because these Clippers are not just "local," but International, it gives me a fresh perspective into the problems that my Worldwide Neighbors are experiencing and they do not mince words in stating how they REALLY feel about our Global Crisis.

In the US, we still have a certain measure of Freedom of Speech. Clipmarks gives us an outlet to express grave concerns about our Government without fear of reprisals.

I am dyslexic, but I try.

Promote Peace. Period.

Why I use Clipmarks
I have come to discover that Clipmarks is a truly international gathering of individuals who share their personal news from around the world...and by making the clips public, open up a forum for interesting discussion and debate.
I have come to a deeper appreciation and respect for views and opinions other than my own. Whether I agree with them or not is a non-issue.

Various Clippers have provided endless hours of lively topics for discussion in my home.

I have learned some very obscure "tech stuff" that I ordinarily would never have even thought of on my own. I even follow a few Clippers...because they are wickedly funny, insightful, spiritual...mostly because they are just interesting "thinkers".

Over the last year, Clipmarks has become more than just a way to save and reference articles for research. It has become a tool to help me have an open mind.

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Small Town Historical Sites - St. George SC
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by onlinedesign  Today 4:30 AM   
 "The Town of Friendly People" St. George SC is full of historical sites.
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What's So Great About Grits?
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by onlinedesign  Today 3:23 AM   
 Grits are inexpensive, simple, tasty, and a thoroughly digestible food. Grits should be made popular around the world! Given enough of it, the inhabitants of the Earth would have nothing to fight about. A man full of Grits...is a man full of Peace". Now who among us can argue with that kind of logic? I love that quote! If everything were that simple...
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US Senator Dumps His Pregnant Dog at Pound
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by onlinedesign  7-20-2008    6
 I am an advocate for the State of South Carolina and for Animal Rights, especially "getting your Pet Spayed and Neutered in SC". This is my Animal Care Blog: http://animalcare-sc.blogspot.com/ South Carolina is a wonderful, beautiful and unique place to live. When I hear such discusting displays of negligence and uncaring it hurts my heart to detail it, when it is a blight on my Community and yet another shame for my State. However, this story is already "out there" and it needs to be addressed. One of our SC Senators is grossly incapable of compassion, running his own household, spaying and neutering his pets, and really should not be in charge of other people's lives. It's a shame. But do you really want men without compassion running your State and leading your Nation? So, it's about a dumb dog? NO. It's about the "heart condition" and "neglect of responsibility" of one of our so called Leaders. Lead Men "by example," if not, go sell shoes or "DO" something else!
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Beware of Toxic Friendships
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by onlinedesign  7-20-2008    2
 When you see one who is unworthy... examine your own character. ~Confucius This is profound. Does it mean that when you identify someone who is "unworthy" of your Friendship, you "know" who he is because of some same flaw or quality you recognize within yourself? Either way, you have to be good to yourself first, then share that goodness with others. You first, best and nearest "friends" are the people in your own home. Beware of toxic friendships. Know the warning signs of "users" and "abusers".
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75 Responses - American Political Sarcasm
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by onlinedesign  7-20-2008   
 I enjoyed the comment thread way better than the article. Some very good points were made by our "Whiny Americans".
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Poor People Are Fat and A Nation of Whiners
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by onlinedesign  7-20-2008   
 Progressive thinking from dinosaurs? Gramm's views have not changed since the 1970's. Where are the stats? What are the solutions? Last time I looked, name calling never actually solved anything. Labling groups of impoverished people and witty adjectives for their plight might make a magazine cover, but in reality it does not make a bad situation any better. The "Al Gore Syndrome" at work agian. Talk, Talk, Talk...soluntions implemented = NONE. Perhaps he'll win the Nobel Peace Prize for his insults and remarkable discovery that "Poor People Are Fat". Pehaps if they stopped whining about us being a "Nation of Whiners" and actually started "doing" the right thing for the "Poor, Fat People" - we could get along towards a solution for the US, and Worldwide, crisis. Roll up your sleeves, Boys, and actually DO something already, will ya!!!
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Foreclosure Fever Stats for Charleston SC Lowcountry
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by onlinedesign  7-20-2008   
 The tide has turned in the Charleston SC Lowcountry, now experiencing a significant amount of home foreclosures, even on the Islands and very affluent areas of Charleston. Unfortunately, someone else's loss will be another's easy gain. Charleston is still on the rise as a relocation and retirement area in the South (US) and opportunities abound as more and more businesses are relocating here for good. The moral of the story- no matter where you live, do NOT wait until you are 3-6 months behind and fighting foreclosure before you go to a foreclosure specialist or foreclosure "counselor" in your area. The #1 problem their overworked offices are having right now is people coming in for "free help" but it's almost too late to recover. Get help. It's free. Free foreclosure counselors are "out there" near where you live. DO NOT BE TOO EMBARRASSED TO SEEK HELP. This is your Lifestyle and your Family Home we're talking about. Seek help before it's too late.
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Charleston Jobs - South Carolina Employment
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by onlinedesign  7-18-2008   
 No Remarks
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Greg Mathis Charter High School Sets New Rules
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by onlinedesign  7-16-2008   
 Greg Mathis Charter High School | Our Mission and Philosophy
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Greg Mathis Charter High School - N. Charleston, SC
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by onlinedesign  7-16-2008   
 "EDUCATION is not a question of what KNOWLEDGE Children need to acquire to enter Society, but what capacities in Human Beings can be developed to bring new forces in to Society." - Rudolph Steiner
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Google's New News for July 2008
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by onlinedesign  7-16-2008   
 I wonder what the implications will be for SEO?
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Service Dogs are Amazing
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by onlinedesign  7-15-2008   
 Pretty Cool!
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Jabar Communications Serving Charleston SC Community with Talk Radio Shows
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by onlinedesign  7-15-2008   
 f you would like to be a guest on the show or need further information: Email the Bounce Back Talk Show Charleston SC bouncebackshow@cs.com | Call 843-767-0326
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Charleston SC Outreach, Seminars, Family and Community Events
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by onlinedesign  7-15-2008   
 This model outreach project serves those needing basic, simplified help to "bounce back" into mainstream society. Contact "Bounce Back" - If you have a message or provide a Service to the Charleston SC Lowcountry, the Bounce Back Talk Radio Show wants you to be a guest!
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Recovery, Rehab, Volunteers and Speakers Needed SC
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by onlinedesign  7-15-2008   
 The "Bounce Back" Charleston SC Mission - They need speakers, advisors, volunteers, Motivators and people who can lead others with guidance. bouncebackshow@cs.com or call 843-767-0326
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Bounce Back Charleston SC - Family Day for People in Need
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by onlinedesign  7-15-2008   
 This is a great cause! The Mission of the "Bounce Back" Organization is to help displaced individuals and those out of "incarceration" to find suitable, safe housing. To help those in need of "rehab" stay the fight in their battle with addiction, help for the Charleston SC Urban Community. The Bounce Back Mission is: HELP. Period! We are very proud to be associated with the fine Organization! For further information contact Sarah Hart, Public Relations Director or Alfrieda Deas-Mikell, CEO & Founder at: 803-920-7698 | 843-767-0326. Come out, have a good time, help your Neighbors in need...just help! They need a lot of support to continue serving our Community.
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Fallen on Deaf Ears - Another Impeachment Petition
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by onlinedesign  7-15-2008   
 I came across this today while doing some research. I did a quick check to see if my name was on it. Nope, this is yet another petition, or written request for help, that has fallen upon deaf ears. What a shame. I wonder, all sum total, how many Americans were ignored in our numerous petitions and requests for impeachment? What's the grand total of signatures? Is there a way to find out...as, these documents were sent to Congress. Shouldn't we be able to know how many requests went unanswered? This particular petition was signed by 4, 491 American Citizens. Do they mean nothing?
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Bush Blame India's Middle Class for Rising Food Cost Worldwide
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by onlinedesign  7-12-2008   
 Middle Class Prosperity? Yeah, that's the problem...
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Boody Shirt an Icon of our Times
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by onlinedesign  7-12-2008    1
 It has been suggested that Batebi should meet with President Bush. Perhaps, that would give enough PR to the Admin to keep justiying an immoral war..."see, they are being persecuted over there, and they come to us for Freedom". It has also been posted in several reports that Batebi was sentenced to death for his "civil unrest". This report says 10 years. Either way, I personally am glad he got out and is free. All men have the right to be free and not to suffer. We just save save them all right now. It would be so great if everyone would just refuse to fight. All sides. Refuse to fight. But then that would leave the terrorists who will not refuse to fight...for their religion. Seems like the way to real peace, freedom and abolition of suffering is not to stop wars, but to stop religion.
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Minority Builders and Contractors Needed in South Carolina
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by onlinedesign  7-12-2008   
 No Remarks
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The US Governemt and Your Laptop
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by onlinedesign  7-12-2008   
 Laptop owners rightly complain that the program violates the Fourth Amendment ban on unreasonable searches and seizures.
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Personal Growth for Minority Business Owners
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by onlinedesign  7-11-2008   
 The Les Brown Motivational Series is very inspiring.
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Why Market Online? Online Advertising, Marketing, PR, Web Design and SEO
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by onlinedesign  7-11-2008   
 U.S. spending on Internet advertising will double by 2010 (Parks Associates)
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Boating Fatalities Rise in 2008
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by onlinedesign  7-11-2008    1
 People are enjoying our lakes and waterways...and not wearing their Life Jackets!
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Only SC Boating Safety Courses Save Lives
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by onlinedesign  7-11-2008   
 90% of all boating fatalities could be prevented with the proper use of life jackets. It is highly recommended to always wear your life jacket while boating. - per the Coast Guard
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Free Classified Ads Online in Charleston SC
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by onlinedesign  7-11-2008   
 No Strings Attached Classified Ads for the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
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Love and a Puppy
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by onlinedesign  7-11-2008    1
 How is it that there is so much wealth in this world and yet, so many people are suffering? We are inundated in the US with commercials that tell us "for only $.33 a day, you can feed a child. After taxes, office expenses, executive expenses, advertising, photo shoots, postage and of course, "handling"...how much of that actually goes to help ANYBODY? We cannot help the whole World. But we can do whatever is in our power to help others in our own Community. That's a start. For the child in the picture, right now "Love is...a puppy." Very soon, he, and others like him, might well discover that "Love is...a Bowl of Rice."
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Is That Judge Crazy? Viacom vs Google Judgement
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by onlinedesign  7-11-2008   
 This is great. I love the comment htread on this one. Are they just palin nuts or just stupid? "12TB on paper I worked out to be about 5 billion pages. Now I don't know how long that will take to print, but if they wanted to print it all in, say, a month, they would need to print nearly 125,000 pages a minute, constantly until then. Personally, I vote that it is spread over loads of floppy disks, all labelled and then mixed into a large pile... 'Please insert disk #2363234' " HeHee!
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Solar Panels a Form of Vandalism to Heritage Structures?
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by onlinedesign  7-10-2008   
 "It would be absolutely ludicrous to vandalise a world heritage site in this way," he says. "This is gesture politics of the worst kind." Why would you want to save money and energy for the People in your Country when your Parlliament is so..."pretty"? C'mon!
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Charleston SC Lowcountry Business Matters Blog
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by onlinedesign  7-10-2008   
 If you have to choose, isn't it wiser to spend your valuable time collaborating with people who are actually looking to hire you in you Charleston SC? Or provide local services for you that you can actually take advantage of?
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Charleston SC Business Networking Tips
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by onlinedesign  7-10-2008   
 Are you encouraging to other workers and co-workers around you, even if they are subordinate to you? Especially if they are subordinate to you?
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Low Cost Internet Advertising Ideas for Charleston SC Business Owners
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by onlinedesign  7-6-2008    1
 The Minority Builders Business Blog - "A Journey of Many Happy Returns": Excellent low cost advertising ideas for all Business Owners. Advertise efectively on your vehicle! In Charleston SC alone during the morning rush hour traffic on the I-26, there are about 140,000 other drivers making the morning commute. Are you getting your Internet Advertising recognized with signage on your vehicle?
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Get Email Alerts Before Your Bills Are Due For Free!
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by onlinedesign  6-13-2008   
 I think you can do this through Google Calendar. Although, the actual service of having someone remind you to pay everything on time to save on late fees is not bad...if you are forgetful or unorganized.
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Reinvent Your Spring Wardrobe to Save Money
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by onlinedesign  5-19-2008   
 Fashion on a Budget Blog tips from Dabiana by Kwan, Charleston SC Designer
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Cool Hair Pink Spiked Up-Do
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by onlinedesign  5-19-2008    1
 Beautiful and Unique!
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South Carolina Golf Courses Great For SC Tourism Economy
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by onlinedesign  5-9-2008   
 I knew Golfing.SC was very popular because our World Class Golf Courses are coveted Nationwide, however, I had no idea the Golfing Industry had such an impact on the SC Tourism Economy. Just an interesting fact I wanted to Clip about where I live.
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Bail Bondsman in South Carolina - Dunlap Bonding
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by onlinedesign  5-7-2008   
 www.bailbondsman.sc - Use this website to get help if you get arrested in SC. Carlos Dunlap is the Owner of Dunlap Bail Bonding...a great group of guys! If you live in SC, you'll want to Bookmark his website.
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50 Life Lesson by Regina Brett
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by onlinedesign  4-16-2008   
 I love these life lessons. We all know them to be true in some way or another, but we all need the reminders! It helps keep us strong in our day to day dealings with each other.
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get Your Pet Spayed or Neutered fro Free or at Low Cost
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by onlinedesign  4-3-2008   
 Please have your Pet Spayed or Neutered.
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Do Not Be Afraid To Unclutter Your Life
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by onlinedesign  3-23-2008   
 "Feeling overwhelmed is often the main reason why people avoid making a start on de-cluttering, and it can also be the main hindering factor in getting started on or continuing with a lot of other things." - well spoken words of advice.
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