Newsletter #6

Hey Everyone! This is the Palace Newsletter 6th Edition. They just keep get better so please opt-in for club notes to stay informed of when the newest newsletters are coming out. The newsletters will be done 1-2 a month from now on depending on if we get enough participation. If you have anything (stories, pictures, or you can include pictures with your stories) that you would like to submit to the next newsletter please submit it to Lil_Laura_Kitty or palaceclub@gmail.com Thanks to Laurie aka Lavanadahata420 for the idea of having newsletters!

*Member of the Month for August is lavanadahata420*
Check out her website!

To become member of the month you must be nominated by someone in the club. After nominations the leaders vote for the next member of the month. This month the winner is Laurie. Laurie is very dedicated to the Palace. She visits the club everyday and keeps us all up to date on the latest badges. She's very active in the club and a really nice person.



Here are some things that you can do if you are bored. (People are always asking me what to do in the club)
*Do the club survey (its in the club news. we change it every once in awhile)
*Make new posts/new tags in the club.
*Join our New Forums!!! You must Register! :) Click Here!
*Make your profile look nice. We have images, backgrounds, layouts, and more on the club website that you can use if you want. I just added some NEW ones!
*Submit things for the club site. examples: your artwork (it can be computer art or your art that you scanned) It would be really cool if some people made some blends. I think they are cool. your poetry, quotes, reads, etc. It takes me awhile to update sometimes.
*Check out the friends list and tag list
*There is a graphics request on the site if you need a name blinkie.
*Participate in club contests! If you have an idea for a future contest post here



*Very First Club Badge - Creativity Badge*
Congratulations to the Winner of the Contest ArtPunk_Xero!

This Badge was given to Palace Members who participated in the Magazine Cover Contest!

Abrody_lover
artpunk_xero
BeautifiedOne
Bebe_Grl166
Betherfly89
cute_shortie
DARKTIGERESS
daynesgal
Dixiechick07
eeviegurl19
evie2009
Fushia
GaPeach0489
hottieUSA16
JewelWings
kitty_kat4ever
LadyPatriots
Lavanahata420
Lenaki
Lil_Laura_Kitty
MarmaladeBaby
MsComplex
SugarDiva
Surferchiks
Sweet_JoJo_16
urdreamgrl224
WhiteRose031886
Xtangled_heartX

To see the Entries Click Here

Best Sunset Contest
Hosted by NicoleLS15

I will make a prize for this contest soon.

The Winners of the Sunset Contest:

1st - beholderseye
2nd - angel_of_ice
3rd - sunriserose

Newest Contest!

Funniest Pic of Yourself
Hosted by FantasticPlastic

" i think we should have a lil fun competition like send a pic of ourselves to laura but make it look really weird or funny in paint shop first then put them all on a page so everyone can have a look. " - FantasticPlastic

I'm going to handle this contest to give SunRiseRose a break. So send your pics along with your bolt names to palaceclub@gmail.com - Lil_Laura_Kitty

If you entered a past contest go here for your prize.



If you have any announcements for the next newsletter. Send them to sexyeyes51005

*Birthdays or Anniversaries are not posted in the announcements. They are posted in the club news. If you have a September Birthday, please post it in the club tagbook.
*Palace Layouts-I made the layouts easy to get again. This link is only available through the newsletter because if too many people use them they will start disappearing again. Please don't tell non-palace members about these or I will have to delete them because they won't work if too many people are using them. Click here!
*Contests-If you want to host a contest bolt note SunRiseRose All you have to do is have an idea, a deadline, and a couple of rules. We will do the rest. You will receive credit for your idea.
*Featured Photo Album - lavanadahata420! (Check out her album)
*Check out our Palace Collage by BluEyedRebel
* babydancer3156 - My sister is having a baby on December 13th!!!


 
Please pray for the victims and people who suffered as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

bblw15 - I pray for my cousin who lost her 5 week old baby girl. I hope she can get through all this. 
supaSWEETbaby - i pray for my first nephew Cameron James Pete to Rest In Peace, and to remember that there are family looking up at him.
SweetSCGirl - Can you please put a prayer request up for my mom's nephew's daughter Savannah. She is in the ICU and about to undergo a life or death surgery. She may never able to talk again. So could you just pray for her.
koolanny - My Grandpa is in the hospital after he had an operation. But hes slowly getting better.
brokendown121 -
can you please pray for a close family friend of mine.. she has had cancer for a numer of yrs.. she is finally in remission.. and i hope it stays that way.. cause if anything should happen to her i would go crazy.. this woman is like my other grandma.. her family is more like my family then my own is to me.. and everytime we go to visit her it seems like she looking worse and worse.. so please pray for her.
babydancer3156 - Can u pray for my friend that commited suicide on August 23. 
elmogurl921 - can u plz pray 4 my friend that was 12 and died of cancer and to my lito that died of lung cancer and my cuzin teo that was 32 killed in an car acceient and it was a day b4 hes b-day and he left a 8 year old daughter and he was about to get marriedand to my cuzins dog that like 2 weeks a go was runned over and sufferd a targic death and to my other gramapa that died when i was 8.
Lil_Laura_Kitty - Please pray for my grandma. She was in the hospital a few weeks ago with liver problems. She loves to play golf, and I hope that she will get better soon and be able to play again.
LoonyLuna48 - Please pray for the People in the aftermath of Katrina.
jaltizer -
..The victims of Katrina and their families, my youth group, & my family and friends.
stlbluzgrl2007 - My thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims or people that have been affected by Hurricane Katrina.
cali_angel4life - For all the victims and the famillys of those who were affected by Katrina.
Mami_Traviesa - For the familys that went to the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina!! 
sexyeyes51005 -My family who was struck in Hurricane Katarina's path.
jaclyn__8
i- My Friend JJ wrecked his 4 wheeler and has a broken jaw bone....and my friend Danielle was in a car wreck and has two broken legs and a head injury.....please keep them in the prayers. Thanks!!!
SweetSCGirl -Pray for KidVixen79 and her family. And pray for my brother since he just got his car.
LDR_TMS_For_Life - We should all say a prayer for Hurricane Katrina in Louisianna.
babydancer3156 - Pray for my friend Sean. He got into an accident and he has blood in his brain. He just got off the respirator and hes doing a little better.
cherrylolli_84 -
pPlease pray for my friend Kellys stepdad. He was in a terrible car accident and the cops said they are surprised he is still alive. So plesae pray that he will recover soon.
honeysweet6448 - I would like every one to pray for all those in the Hurricane Katrina distar in the gulf here in the US . For those that don't know alot of people have lost homes and family memebers and I would just like to say that they could use some prayer right now.
nicole_c1225813 - Hi my name is nicole and i would like u to pray for me i have some thing that might kill me and i am scared becuase i do not want to die i am 17 gone on 18 in novber will that is all i got to say.
fantasticplastic - people affected by the 9/11 tradegy.
SunRiseRose - Rachel (ArizonaHope) and her new soon to be husband a happy life together and that the month will go smothly for them, so far its a little bummpy. pray from my uncle and others who went down to the effected areas (State is what he works for) that they will come home as soon as they can and help alot of people that they can.
angelamanda9502 - Ok guys, I'm usually not into doing this kind of thing, but it's really, really needed right now. 2 weeks ago my boyfriend Rob's grandfather died of a massive heart attack. This morning Rob calls me and tells me that his uncle John committed suicide this morning, still mourning the loss of his father and getting over a bad breakup with his girlfriend of 7 years. So I'm asking you all who pray, to please pray for Rob, and his family, especially his dad Andy, who lost his father and his younger brother within 2 weeks of each other. Like I said, I normally wouldn't ask any of you to pray for someone, but, I believe that this is very much needed. Also for the son of the man that took his own life, who just started 8th grade. Thank you all so very much in advance.

Religion

I know that not everyone in the club believes in God so if you don't then you don't have to read this part. If you have any questions, note me.

Sometimes people find themselves thinking about whether or not God is real. Its very troubling because you feel bad about even thinking such a thing. I've thought it before too, and I felt really bad about it. I prayed for God to give me the answers that I needed. My prayers were answered. What I'm trying to say here is that its ok to occasionally have these thoughts because God will forgive you. You can't control all of your thoughts. If you find yourself thinking troubling thoughts then don't be scared to go to God and ask Him for help. I've never stopped believing in God. I've just been confused before because its easy to get lost in this world. God understands that and will lead you down the right path if you ask Him. Don't let yourself get separated from Him.

The path of the Righteous is like the first gleam of dawn,
Shining ever brighter until the full light of day.

Proverbs 4:18

 

God Bless the victims of Hurricane Katrina and all of the members of the Palace!



Our advice columnist is usually Sweet_jojo_16 but I wanted to do them this month.

twix27 says,
my boyfriend and i have been going out for four years and he still hasn't kissed me, what should i do besides brake it off?

Lil_Laura_Kitty says,
He's probably just nervous because maybe he's never kissed anyone before. I think you should plan a really romantic night out where the mood is just right. Then hold him close and give him the perfect opportunity to kiss you. If he doesn't do it then maybe you should do it yourself. I'm sure that he will be happy that you did. I'm sure that he's wanting to kiss you. He's either too shy or hasn't had the right opportunity yet.

sexy_sagitarius says,
i have this friend who is really depressed,but is scared to ask for help from her dad or physchiatrist and has only confided in me and her other closest friend.What should I do?

Lil_Laura_Kitty says,
In my opinion, psychiatrists usually don't know what they are talking about because they've been trained by reading a book and don't know what its actually like to be depressed. All a psychiatrist will do for her is pretend to care and then hand her a bottle with some pills in it. Pills are a temporary solution and won't solve anything when it comes to depression. What I would suggest that she do is keep a journal with all of her thoughts in it and never keep anything inside. If something is really bothering her then she needs to let someone know. The best thing you can do is keep being her friend no matter what. I think she should pray every night too (if she believes in God). God will help her, but it takes time to completely heal.


 
hotgirl8024u2004 askes,
I Have Stretch Marks Really Bad From My First Baby They Look Bad.. I Tried Everything To Get Rid Of them Can anyone help!!! 

Here are some general suggestions that may help: massage your skin with a glove or massage brush to increase circulation; apply moisturising cream to the affected area on a daily basis to keep the skin supple; and eat foods that contribute to the overall health of your skin, such as those high in vitamins C and E, zinc and silica.

If caught in the early stages, stretch marks can be minimised with over-the-counter moisturising creams. Vitamin E oil, which assists in general skin healing and condition, can reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Vitamin A is also a good emollient, but it's not as effective as prescription Tretinoin, or Retin-A, which attaches itself to receptors on the skin cells and helps exfoliate the skin and form healthy new cells. Though these creams are effective in moisturising the outer skin layer, they can't always penetrate deep into the dermis where stretch marks occur. They also can't completely change a pre-existing skin condition, which is why they work best on stretch marks that are just forming.



Book Reviews by Lavanadahata420

Heaven and Earth
by: Nora Roberts
review by: lavanadahata420

In the sequel to "Dance Upon the Air", the story of the three sisters continues with Ripley, the island deputy. What people see of her is this: she's a tough broad who knows what she wants and how to get it. What she doesn't get it magic and why she was given the power of it when she wants nothing to do with it. Since she wants nothing to do with it, she fights it and because of this she puts her and everyone on the island at risk, including her sisters, Nell and Mia.

While fighting her ability to have the power of magic, Ripley meets a man who isn't her type at all. He's geeky, but cute. Extremely nice, but too nice. But, he works out and has a great body and that's how the two of them become friends. His name his Mac, and in the story you will find out how he is connected to the Three Sisters Island legend.

In Heaven and Earth, Ripley must fight against the same evil that came after Nell, but this time Ripley may not be as strong as Nell. Will she accept her power? Or will it consume her and bring down the island. Read the story and you shall see. Find out what happens to her and everyone else in the ending of the trilogy Face the Fire.


 
.::Movie Review::.
By artpunk_xero (a.k.a Jenn)

Dukes of Hazzard
Starring Johnny Knoxville, Seann William Scott, & Jessica Simpson



HILARIOUS!!!
In this story of three cousins destined to save their farm (along with
other's) from being destroyed by the sneaky, conniving “Boss Hogg”, you will
be on the edge of your seat with excitement, and laughing until you can't
breath.  With help from Daisy Duke (Jessica Simpson), Uncle Jesse (Willie
Nelson), Pauline (Lynda Carter), and a slew of other wacky characters, Bo
(Seann William Scott) and Luke (Johnny Knoxville) Duke take on Hogg (Burt
Reynolds), overcoming several chases and other obstacles with their trusty
steed- er, car, the General Lee.  I won't give too much away about the story
because I highly recommend that everyone see it.  Whether you're a fan of
the original show or never even heard of it, this movie is a great choice
for your next Friday night outing, or whatever the case may be.  It's
laugh-til-it-hurts funny and well worth the outrageous prices we pay for
movies nowadays.  LOL.

Includes:
A great cast
Sex appeal (C'mon look at Jessica Simpson! LOL) but not too much
Great music (especially if your in to older rock)
Hilarious out takes



.::Healthy Recipe::.
by artpunk_xero (a.k.a Jenn)

Italian Chicken:

Ingredients:
4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts cut in half (to make 8 thinner pieces)-w/ fat removed
fat free italian dressing
minced garlic (canned/jarred ok)
canned peaches (drained)
manderin oranges (drained)

To Make:
Score chicken breasts diagonally (put cuts in the meat w/o going through in order for it to absorb more of the flavors--if unable to do this, its ok). place in a glass casserole dish w/o overlapping. put the italian dressing over the top so its covered w/ extra to absorb. sprinkle the garlic (as much as wanted) over the top. spread the peaches and oranges around the edges of the casserole dish (acts as a garnish and when they cook, they get soggy and can act sort of as a "sauce" for the top). finally, cover w/ tin foil and put in the oven at 350 until cooked all the way through. for the chicken to be a lil crispy on top, take the foil off when nearly done n let cook the rest of the way.

Enjoy!

If there are any questions about this recipe, b/n artpunk_xero.


 
Country of the Month - the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago by Verne2_4

Hello there, I am a Lieutenant at the Palace, the club is really cool isn't it? My name is Vernecia and I live in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago which is located in the Caribbean. I live in Trinidad actually, which is one of these magnificant Islands. I love it here it's beautiful magnificent and full of splendor, the sites are so lucious, untouched and just waiting to be explored. Guess what? I would love to share these two intersting Caribbean islands with you! so just sit back, scroll, relax and think about being here! I will discuss both of these Islands with you, first off will be my country, Trinidad and after i'll discuss our sister Island Tobago, you get a two in one package, hahaha!!

Trinidad

Caroni Swamp

Here is a picture of the Caroni Swamp, an area of dense vegetation, many little canals and some lakes, and a rich fauna. The best time to arrive is at the end of the afternoon. You can choose several guides and take a boat ride along the swampy waters in search of the scarlet ibis which is the national bird of Trinidad.

Pitch Lake

Perhaps the most curious thing in Trinidad, the Pitch Lake is actually the largest of three existing ones in the world. There is a depression in the landscape, it is an area with some pools, reed, and greyish asphalt. You can find yourself walking on soft asphalt, in which you slowly sink if you stand on one place for too long.

 

Paria Bay notes

In Trinidad there are some attractive beaches in its abundant tropical vegetation. Some of these are readily accessible, but some require a bit of walking to reach them. There is a 30km. stretch of coast where no road has been constructed yet. It is this stretch which deserves some exploration.

 

Trinidad Beaches

 

Here are a few of the beautiful beaches that is located in Trinidad

Tobago

Tobago Rain Forest Reserve

The oldest forest reserve in the western hemisphere is located in the central ranges of Tobago. Established in the late 18th century, it is still very much alive, although hurricane Flora destroyed parts of it in 1963. We were lucky enough to find a very knowledgeable guide who took us for a walk in the forest on a drizzly morning after some introductory explanations.

 

Togabo Beaches

Tobago is the small sister island of the country, and at least as far as beaches are concerned, the more beautiful one. Beaches are divided in Caribbean and Atlantic ones, and are nearly all extremely attractive - the tropical paradise beach that everyone imagines. White or yellow soft sand, quiet, waving palm trees, translucent turquiose waters, and all of this comes in almost private beaches.


 

Here are other pictures of Trinidad and Tobago

 

Carnival

 

Coconut trees

 

Wild orchid

 

Coubous

 

Hope you visit my Country soon, the people are very friendly, the hotels are very accomodable and the island is just muuuaaaahh!!! You can check out my photo album for more pictures!



We now also have State of the Month.
This Month's State is Illinois by SunRiseRose

 

https://www.angelfire.com/stars5/sunriserose/Illinois.html

Facts Capital: Springfield
Date of Statehood: December 3, 1818
Flower: Violet
Tree: White Oak
Bird: Cardinal
Governor: Blagojevich
S of State: Jesse White
Famous Ppl that lived in Illinois: Gillian Anderson actress, Black Hawk Sauk Indian chief, Jimmy Connors tennis champion, Walt Disney film animator, producer, Harrison Ford actor, Preston Sturges director

Economy:
Agriculture: Corn, soybeans, hogs, cattle, dairy products, wheat.
Industry: Machinery, food processing, electric equipment, chemical products, printing and publishing, fabricated metal products, transportation equipment, petroleum, coal
Little History
total men fought in Civil War is about 256,297
Famous Illinoisians with Civil War Ties
Grant, Ulysses S.
Union General during Civil War. Became 18th US President
Grierson, Benjamin H.
General. Commanded Illinois Cavalry.
Lincoln, Abraham
After all my car license plate says Illinois is the "Land of Lincoln" He was born in Kentucky, but became an adult in Illinois. He was the 16th President of the United States during the Civil Wilson, Robert L.
Lawyer and statesman in Illinois. A member of the "Long Nine". One of Cassius Clay's "Clay Guards" who protected Washington, D.C. immediately after the incident at Fort Sumter. Paymaster for the US Army.

Illinois has some many sites that involves around Lincoln

"http://www.nps.gov/liho/"

"http://www.state.il.us/HPA/preslib/default.htm"

"http://www.state.il.us/HPA/preslib/default.htm"

"http://www.state.il.us/HPA/hs/Tomb.htm"

"http://www.state.il.us/HPA/hs/Galena.htm"

and some other stuff that is pritty weird but awsome to see!: "http://www.funeralmuseum.org"

"http://www.state.il.us/HPA/hs/Thomas.htm"(if you have the legs you may survive, I did but hardly. Its a really long tour!).

"http://bulls.store.fanbuzz.com/" Cubs, White Sox, Chicago Bears, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Wolves,

"http://www.rivermen.net/"

What you can do outdoors: walk on many trails, State Fair (Comming up really soon! Next week I think!) many small fairs going on, boating, swimming at the beach ect.....


 
Our Palace Hairstylist is AngelAmanda9502

sexy_sagitarius askes,
I
I have long thick hair and i was wondering and i usually wear my hair down or up in a ponytail.But i was wondering if there are any cool hairstyles that dont take long to do,so i can do it in the morning before school.

twix27 askes,I
my hair is really thick and so the only thing i put my hair into is a ponytail, are there any other good hairstyles that look cool and might make my hair look thinner? 

AngelAmanda9502 says to sexy_sagitarius AND twix27:
Since both of your questions were pretty much the same I'm answering them at the same time so I don't need to repeat myself! So you both have long, thick hair and all you do is put it in a pony tail....obviously in need of a new style. There are a few different things you can do...Cut it short (if that's an option with you) or get it cut into layers, whether they be long or short. Layers are a very easy hairstyle to do...IF the layers are right. You don't want them too short or too long. People have who have long hair and just put it up into a ponytail should just cut their hair, because whats the point of having long hair then? So if you're not going to do anything with it, I'd suggest cutting it, to be honest! Otherwise, just try a new style with different layers or a half bang or something.

HalleS askes,
I want to get a perm, I have long layers. My friend suggest getting a relaxed perm one that looks as if I've had curlers in my hair all day. What would you suggest?

AngelAmanda9502 says:
Well, it's hard to answer this because it really all depends on what kind of look you're going for! If you're going for the big loose curler look, then yeah just get a body wave. But if you're looking for tight curls, then I would suggest getting either a spiral perm or a piggyback perm. A body wave looks soooo great on long layered hair. If you are going to do a body wave, I would suggest using either white and purple rods, or purple and peach, depending on the length of your hair. (with purple and peach being the bigger. your stylist will know, obviously!)

punkxrockxashley askes,
ive been trying to grow my hair out for about two years and i keep getting split ends and i really would rather not cut it haow can i get rid of split ends and frizz with out cutting it? 

AngelAmanda9502 says:
Sorry to break it to ya, but the only way to get rid of split ends is to get it trimmed every 4-6 weeks. Trim...not cut. Totally different. A trim is like 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch. A cut is like...a few inches. If you don't get it cut every 4-6 weeks, the split ends travel up the hair strand causing frizz and then eventually causing the hair to break off, leaving you with even more frizz. You can get rid of frizz using an anti-frizz serum....and the ones that I've mentioned before being Bed Head's anti frizz and Redken's Glass and Redken's Anti-Frizz Milk Serum. But you NEED to get it TRIMMED every 4-6 weeks to get rid of the split ends. Also if you dry your hair and/or straighten it with a flat iron that's going to cause split ends too.



Horoscopes for September

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)

This morning you'll have trouble making a small decision, like what to have for breakfast. But by the afternoon, your focus will shift to more intellectual matters. You'll be able to defend your position with logic and conviction. *Taken from http://astrology.gurl.com*

 

(10)Give the best critical reviews.
(9)Your Motto: Get real, already!
(8)So neat and clean
(7)Will do the worrying for you.
(6)Keep our standards high.
(5)Great comedic timing.
(4)Support the Maalox Company.
(3)So good at hiding emotions.
(2)Model for excessive-compulsive ads.
(1)AND YOU WERE BORN UNDER THE SIGN OF THE VIRGIN!!

Libra (September 23 - October 23)

You'll be high on the sheer fact of being this morning, but as the day pushes on, you'll become fiercely acquisitive. It isn't necessarily signs of material wealth you're after, but smooth objects that you can cradle in your hands. *http://astrology.gurl.com*



(10)Want everyone to be happy.
(9)Your: Motto: I have taste.
(8)Make a great hostage.
(7)Oh! so loveable.
(6)Love to be right.
(5)Super sensitive
(4)Brainstormer deluxe.
(3)Hate to make decisions
(2)Keep redecorating the house.
(1)AND YOU WERE BORN UNDER THE SIGN OF THE SCALES!!


 
This time I decided to do AIM icons instead of MSN avatars.

The first one was made by l0v3d


Submitted by SweetSCGirl

Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Pie
Makes 8 servings
INGREDIENTS:
1 prepared 9-inch ( 6 ounces) chocolate crumb crust

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped unsalted peanuts, divided

2 tablespoons caramel topping, divided

1 2/3 cups (11 ounce package) Nestle Toll House Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate Morsels

1/4 cup milk

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1 1/2 cups frozen non-dairy wipped topping, thawed

SPRINKLE 1/4 cup peanuts onto bottom of pie crust. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon caramel topping.

COMBINE morsels and milk in medium, uncovered microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM-HIGH(70%) power for 45 seconds; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10 to 15 seconds intervals, stirring just until melted.

BEAT cream cheese and sugar in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in chocolate mixture. Add whipped topping and stir vigorously until smooth. Spoon into prepared pie crust and swirl top. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts and drizzle with remaining caramel topping. Cover; refridgerate for at least 1 hour.


 

Poem of the Month

Rapport Scene
By pinaypoet499

Stole my heart
To get with me
Every time I see you
Like a serenity essence
Here we are in a rapport scene
Classically love can be seen
It can be seductive
If we are being careful


 

**Tips For Club Leaders**

Submitted by cute_shortie

Since The Palace is such a big club there is probably a lot of members who also are Leaders of their own clubs.  So I thought I would write some tips for Leaders, especially for people who are just starting with a club and maybe getting frustrated with it!  Now these are not guaranteed, but they have worked for me.  I have a club with over 1,000 members and a lot of them are very active!  I would love feed back from people on these tips so please after reading them send me a bolt note.  I want to know what people think!  Also if your someone who is going to try them out, Please send me a note if they helped you or if maybe they didn't!

-Tip 1- Advertise your club EVERYWHERE possible!  But be careful, I wouldn't recommend advertising in other peoples clubs like The Palace for example because it is not appreciated by most other Leaders.  So what does that leave you with?  Post about your club on the Club World post board in the Main Clubs Section!  Make sure to always include the link for your club when you post about it anywhere so people can find it!  Other places, In your tagbook, Make a question about your club advertising it and asking them to answer if they'd like an invite!  Also go to Boards, Random, Join My Club and post about your club there!  One really catchy way to advertise, make a banner for your club and place it in your About Me Section in your profile.  I know a lot of people may not know how to make banners or how to put them into your profile so if you need help with that bolt note me anytime!  Also supply a code to your members for the banner and ask them to place it somewhere in their profiles!!

-Tip 2- Don't be like all the other clubs!  A way to make your club come out on top is do be different.  People don't want to be members of 10 of the same club that don't do to much!  Make a theme, have a website, create badges, run contests!  I mean yes most clubs have all this but each one does it differently!  Be creative!!  You can create simple websites that are free at places like freewebs.com and geocities.com .  Have theme days and trivia!  If you have things for your members to do they'll be more interested in the club!

-Tip 3- Invite as many people as you possibly can.  When I first started my club I would spend 20 minutes up to an hour on just inviting people to my club.  Invite anyone and everyone you can find.  The best place to find names is to go to People and click on Most Recent Log-Ins or Newest Members and invite them all!!  But be warned, If you send some people more then one invite you may get rude notes.  Just ignore these!

-Tip 4- Even if no one else posts on the boards/tagbook.  Make sure you post something everyday!  If you stop being active in your own club just because no one else is active your members will notice this and stop posting too.  So keep adding things to your club even if no one else is!  Most often your members will notice that you have kept posting and they will join in!

-Tip 5- Don't be discouraged by anything!  Yes people may send you rude notes, yes you may have someone join your club and post something rude, yes there may be times where no one is active.  But if you give up you won't get anywhere!

Animal News and Facts- by cute_shortie

**New Fishing Hooks Save Sea Turtles**

Results from a large-scale test indicate that using circle hooks can reduce the number of endangered sea turtles killed in long line fishing operations by 90%!  All while having no effect on the amount of fish intended to catch!  Incidental death as a result of traditional methods are one of the main reasons for the decline of Loggerhead turtle and of Giant Leatherback turtle!  The WWF (World Wildlife Fund) is conducting and supporting turtle conservation work in 45 countries! Infomation From: http://www.worldwildlife.org/

**What You Can Do To Help Dogs and Cats**

1. Spay or Neuter your dog or cat.  There are already millions of dogs and cats without homes.
2. Help out your local shelter.  Walk the dogs and clean cat cages.  Donate blankets, kitty litter and old towels!
3. Tell someone if you see someone else hurting an animal.  Not sure what exactly to do?  Contact your local Humane Society, Animal Shelter or Animal Control Agency right away!
4. Offer help to others.  Ask you neighbour if you can walk their dog or clean their cats litter box!!
5. Adopt dogs and cats from shelters instead of buying them from a pet shop.  I would like to bring a lot of attention to this one due to most dogs at pet stores come from Puppy Mills.  Don't know what a Puppy Mill is?  Visit this site:
http://www.hsus.org/pets /issues_affecting_our_pets/get _the_facts_on_puppy_mills /index.html
6. Keep cats indoors.  Indoor cats live longer, safer, healthier lives.  They will be happy as long as you supply them with a nice open window and lots of toys!
7. Buy only products that have not been tested on animals.

**Blue Lobster Incredibly Bright**

 

A Blue Lobster is on display at The Audubon Society's Environmental Educatipn Center in Bristol.  It was caught 2 years ago!  Blue lobsters are about a one in 5 million occurrence. Information From: http://www.nbc17.com/animalnews /index.html

**Pets Need Extra Care In Hot Weather**

With how hot is has been lately I would like to inform people about their pets and heat!  Don't leave your pets unattended in the heat!  If you are going to be leaving your pet at home for a long period of time alone make sure to leave them plenty of water, Even if you are around make sure they always have a fresh supply of water!  Walk your dogs early in the mornings or late at night when it is cooler out.  Don't let your pet overexert themselves, yes exercise is important but overdoing it can case them to over heat!  Lastly and very most importantly NEVER and I say NEVER leave your pet in a car!  If you need to go out, leave you pet at home!

Some Poetry Submitted by KJ2947

You know she's your friend when she tells you the truth, tells you there problems and love you for you.  You know she's your friend when she's there through it all, fighting and crying and playing along.  You know she's your friend when she's able to see, she's change for the worse not the better you see.  You know she's your friend when she listens to you, i miss you more than ever i hope you do too.
*** 3 out of 5 girls that are best friends through highschool will stop hanging out with each other by the 11th grade and never talk again, don't let it happen to you because of a stupid fight***   ---> Katie Rose Schettler

Don't let me loose you, don't even try, don't leave me hanging, don't let my cry.  I'll miss you so much well i already do.  But you mean everything to me, and you know that's true.  Your my best friend, we're there through it all.  I can't imagine life w/o you.All the notes and calls.  I miss you already, can't you see i'm a mess.  Don't leave me hanging don't even try, don't let me loose you, and don't make me cry.
***This isn't really a fact, just some words*** ---> Loosing someone close to you, a family member, friend, or b/f-g/f can be really hard.  In this case it was a best friend.  Talk to the person about it, it helps.  And if they don't listen, you know they aren't worth while.  Only a true friend will come back to you***    ----> Katie Rose Schettler

Submitted by KJ2947

31 things for girls too read and follow

1. We're not as perverted as you think we all are.
2. No matter what YOU say, your ex-boyfriend IS a LOSER.
3. We like you to give us hugs and kisses sometimes too.
4. Don't argue with us when we call you beautiful.
5. Don't treat us like crap, what goes around comes around.
6. We know you're pretty, that's one of the reason's we're going out with you.
7. Don't go into detail about your period. It scares us.
8. If you have cramps and we ask you what's wrong, just tell us it's that time of the month and nothing more.
9. If you really liked us for us, you would let us think that our mustache, beard, or sideburns looked cool.
10. We never shave our legs. So get over it.
11. NEVER ask us if you can put makeup on us. It's just wrong............
12. Don't make bets about us, because one of your friends will tell us, if you don't.
13. When we tell you that you're not fat, believe us.
14. We absolutely do not care about the Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, 98 Degrees, or what any other guy looks like for that matter.
15. We may not be able to pee accurately all of the time, but at least we can stand up and go pee.
16. Just cause you think you're always right, doesn't mean that you don't have to apologize when you do something "wrong."
17. You expect us to say and do sweet things for you, but it would be nice if you did the same every once in a while. We like to know that you love us.
18. We can't always be spontaneous, so try to help us make the plans sometimes.
19. Don't ask us to beat up another guy for you, cause you might get what you wish for.
20. Never kick us in the nuts "just to see what we would say". That's just mean.
21. Never pretend like you are going to break up with us and laugh when we believe you.
22. Pamela Anderson's boobs aren't fake anymore, but we like yours better anyway.
23. Size doesn't matter, except to idiots who don't want a relationship.
24. PMS is not an excuse.
25. If you want us to put the seat down when we're done, you should put it up when you're done.
26............ Don't tell us how cute your ex-boyfriend was. That doesn't turn us on.
27. And always remember: The way to a guys heart is through his stomach..... and maybe....oh nevermind.
28. NEVER ask us to kiss other guys. You might be that comfy with your friends, but to us it's just wrong.
29. We always notice how funny it is after your rip out our heart, stick it down our throat and still want to be friends.
30. We know you're not always right, but we'll pretend like you are anyway.
31. and last but not least: if you joke about your dad shooting us...... dont expect us to go to your house and find out.


 
Quotes by Sweet_Jojo_16

somewhere in your heart try to find a place for me, somewhere in your heart I won't care where it would be. one little corner may not mean so much to you, but one little corner is all I ask of you. 

life they say is touch and go. some people you know may only be there for sometime. some may go away, but people who find you special will always find ways to stay. 

can I say I love you today? of not, can I ask you again tomorrow? And the day after tomorrow? and the day after that? coz I'll be loving you every single day of my life. 

there's a light in your eyes, but its to bright to see, the pain in my heart where you used to be. I guess I was wrong to believe you were waiting for me, coz there's a light in your eyes but not for me.

I have the "I" I have the "l" I have the "o" I have the "v" I have the "e" so when can I have "u"? 

I'll start with I then flourish everything with LOVE... until forever takes me away from YOU. 

when I'm away from you, I'm still with you. when my eyes are closed, I could still see you. when I'm awake, I still dream of you. when I feel I have everything, I still need you. and no matter what, I'll always love you. 

what if I said "I like you", would you text back and say it's ok? what if I tell you "I miss you", would you go back and say you'll stay? how about if I confess that "I love you" would you ever text back? 

do you know that you're nice, you're sweet, you're thought of day by day, you're special, and you're kind, but there's one thing wrong about you.. you're not mine! 

words and hearts should be handled with care... for words when spoken and hearts were broken are the hardest things to repair. 











This month, we will be talking about Cancer. Learning about different cancers, their symptoms, and what causes them can help you save you life. Be aware so that if it ever happens you, you can be diagnosed early. Use the internet to learn more.

What is cancer? It is when normal cells mutate and become cancerous as a result. They grow and divide much faster than the normal cells and clump together to form tumors. From tumors, cancer can spread to other parts of the body unless they are benign "non-cancerous".

The most common cancers in adults are skin cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer, breast cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer and prostate cancer.

The most common type of cancer is skin cancer! Make sure to wear your sun screen. Being cute and tan for a year isn't worth taking 10-20 yrs off of your life. Its also not worth the sun spots and moles that you will someday develop. Almost all skin cancers are the result of too much exposure to ultraviolet light, which is in sunlight and in lights used in tanning salons.

The second most common type of cancer is lung cancer. Smoking isn't cool so why do it? If you already smoke, you can always quit. Its important to quit now while you are still young before you do too much irreversible damage to your lungs.

The third most common cancer is colon cancer and rectal cancer. This is caused by not getting enough fiber in your diet. Americans do not eat enough fiber. Make sure that you get enough fiber. Eat many fresh fruits and vegetables. Some other high fiber foods are whole grain breads (substitute that white bread for wheat), all fruits, all vegetables, nuts, and beans. If you are not regular, then you aren't getting enough fiber.

The forth most common type is breast cancer. Ladies make sure to do your regular exams once a month and see a gynocologist once every 2 years after the age of 18. Breast cancer is highly treatable if discovered early. Smoking increases your risk for breast cancer.

The next most common type is endometrial cancer and ovarian cancer. This is why its important to see your gynocologist every 2 years. You might feel nervous the first time that you go to one, but its not that bad. Ovarian cancer is usually only seen in women past menopause so you don't have to worry about that much now. You still have to see a gynocologist though because there are other cancers such as cervical cancer which is very common in young women. Detected early, it is 100% treatable.

The last most common type of cancer is prostate cancer. This is only present in men because women do not have a prostate gland. Since most of the people in the club are girls, make sure that your husband gets checked every few years. He may not like going, but this cancer is very common in men.

What can you do to prevent cancer?

Eat a High Fiber Diet
Don't Smoke
Always Use Sunscreen
Don't have Unprotected Sex unless you are Married
Avoid Excess Fast Foods and High Fat Foods
Exercise Regularly
Go to a Gynocologist
Be Aware of Family History


 
A Different Kind of Love
By SunRiseRose

I have seen soo many different problems and asking for advice and I thought I start doing this tou help out the confused. In every newsletter I pick out the most problem and look it up in "Checklist for Life for teens" and give a few paragraphs of what is in the book that I think will be helpful to eveyone. If you want a copy of this book you can go to Bn.com and get it for about $15 or go to the nearest bookstore. The most asked problem is "Sacrifice" This one I really want to do because my dad is sacrificeing his life and his chance of going home by staying for the rest of his contract (He is doing 18 months over seas).
Pages 172-175

"Sacrifice reveals your love. Sacrifice. That's a loaded word-- loades, that is, with all kinds if images, And you never know what kind if image people are thining of when they hear the word. Some people are thinking of sacrifice as a waste: She sacrificed her career just to stay home with all those kids. Others think of it as some kind of loss: He sacrificed his teenage years trying to qualify for the Olympics, and he didn't make the cut. Still others think of dead animals, and there's no need to go there. But what about you? Do you think of sacrifice asa difficult obligation, something with a joyful heart, thrilled that you have the opportunity to let go of something you value for the sake of greater purpose?" (parg. 1)

"You know youir love is sacrificial when you can honestly say you are willing to lay down your life for someone else. But it is difficult for most people tp relate to, because most people are nenver in a situation to sacrifice their lives for someone else. It may be more helpful to think of sccrificial love as a willingness to live for pther people by serving them. It;s the kind of love that joyfully gives up something of value--like time or money or even physical eneergy and labor-- for greater purpose of showing the depth of God's love." (parg 3)

"What do you value that you are willing to give up for God? Are yoi willing to sacrifice your time to deliver bags of food to needy families, or your money--beyond your tithe--to support a special mission project, or your energy to pull weeds and mowthe lawn for an elderly neighbor? As you sacrificially give, your actions reveal the God of love to those you serve." (part 4)

After reading this it has made me feel better that my dad is staying over seas. He is sacrificeing his time in going home to us and than getting called back. He is staying there to ge a greater reward by staying home for good once he is finished his tour.

Check List

Develop a heart of a sacrifical service to others ___yes___ ___no___
Change my attutude from on of having to sacrifice ____yes___ ___no___
to one of getting to sacrifice.
Define my love for others by my willingness to give ____yes___ ____no___
uo things I value for their sake

Quotes and Sayings

"The key to faith is what we are willing to sacrifice tp obtain it"
Elder Cloward
"There's only one effectively redemptive sacrifice, the sacrifice of self-will to make room for the knowledge of God."
Aldous Huxley

These next few quotes are not in the book.

"The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become"
Charles DuBois
"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause, who at best knows achievement and who at the worst if he fails at least fails while daring greatly so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. From a speech given in Paris at the Sorbonne in 1910
Theodore Roosevelt



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