Author: Melica Niccole
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Antitrust Laws
Let’s look at Invesopedia’s definition of antitrust laws. Investpedia defines Antitrust laws “as competition laws. They are statutes developed by the U.S. government to protect consumers from predatory business practices. They ensure that fair competition exists in an open-market economy. These laws have evolved along with the market, vigilantly guarding against would-be monopolies and disruptions…
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Is Amazon Positioning Itself to Become a Monopoly?
As I wrote my last piece about the seven upcoming stock splits, I started wondering if Amazon was positioning itself to become a monopoly.
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Seven Upcoming Stock Splits
There are seven upcoming stock splits that everyone should know about, especially for those who have been following these brands and waiting for the price to go down. Well this is your chance to grab a few shares of some major players at a really low price
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Book Reviews
Reviews to authors is like a rapper finding a great beat to spit 16 bars on. We all know that a good beat only embellishes that, which is already outstanding.
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Sponsor Spotlight
Birdie Books is an independent book store and cafe located in Uptown Westerville’s Historic District. Currently located at 74 North State Street Unit C, Westerville, OH 43081. Visit their shop online and in-person, grab a book by one of your favorite authors, purchase a gift card for a friend, and follow them on Instagram.
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Sponsor for the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Check out these beautiful illustrations from one of our #sponsors of the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival. Zora Nelson is one of Hampton Publishing House’s first illustrators and have assisted with numerous projects. Feel free to visit her page here, check out her illustrations, and see how she can help you bring your…
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Sponsor for the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Check out these beautiful illustrations from one of our #sponsors of the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival. Viviana is absolutely amazing. Feel free to visit her page, check out her illustrations, and see how she can help you bring your vision to life. https://saironwen.wordpress.com #illustrator #illustration
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Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
The planning and development for the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival is underway. We have secured a few authors and sponsors for the event. We currently have two more spots available for authors. Don’t be shy, feel free to ask me how you can participate. This festival is geared towards spotlighting local authors…
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Kids Lit Should Be…
People’s first encounter with books is generally through reading or listening to Children’s Books, or I truly hope this is when they first encounter them. These books allow children to imagine, identify, relate, unrelate, sort, color, color code, and participate in a vast amount of other child related activities to get them prepared for the…
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CMCSA Stock
A new stock pick for me is Comcast (CMCSA). I am all for this stock. Although there are some concerns regarding video subscribers and a leveraged balance sheet, it seems to be a great pick regarding its Peacock Streaming Service. With the decrease in Netflix subscribers due to increasing streaming service rates and the inclusion…
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Career and Writing Discussion at Otterbein University
As I prepare to present to a group of 1st year students, at Otterbein next week, I always ask myself, who am I? For a while I was stuck on this statement. Only thinking about who I actually am and not what I represent. The truth of the matter is what I represent is also…
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Welcome New Author Sarah Johnson to the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Sarah Johnson is a new author from Indianapolis who has written a multi-genre book about finding strength in difficult times. She is a Christian author with a passion for sharing the Word of Christ. In her memoir “The Devil Inside Me: Finding Jesus in a Life of Struggle” she describes in detail her grueling 24-year…
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How to Develop Successful Community Based Programs
How many of you are wondering, what does this woman know about event planning? Actually, I know quite a bit of information. The first event I ever planned was in college. It was with my sorority sisters and it featured Judge Janet E. Jackson. The next events were a diabetes Heath fair and exercise events.…
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How to Turn Passion into Profit
Lately, I have been told by numerous people that I need to put together subscription videos on publishing, authorship, event planning, and how to turn profit into passion. Years ago, I would have shun this whole idea and tucked it away for safe keeping. I may have also talked myself out of doing it, for…
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Read to Lead/Write to Enlight
Read to Lead/Write to Enlight is a concept. It’s a motto. It’s about making reading and writing a part of your daily activities.
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My Top 6 Stocks and Top 3 Cryptocurrencies
The stock and cryptocurrency markets have definitely seen better days, but for most people like my sister and I, this is a buyer’s market. Just meaning that this is the best time to buy things you have always wanted, such as Apple, Tesla, Airbnb. Although this is a buyer’s market, please make sure you continue…
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Healing Through Poetry/Writing
Until my mid twenties, I had been a victim of a past traumatic experience that occurred when I was 13. This “Thing” was ruling my life and making decisions for me. It was making me doubt myself and my abilities.
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Investing Chats with Friends and Family
In about 2 months, I will start my monthly investment chats with my friends and family. There’s about 10 of us participating in this chat. I will be tasked with surveying the room, presenting what I know, and helping people understand the wonderful world of investing. Surveying the Room Presenting What I Know. I definitely…
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Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Here’s my 2022 news! I’m hosting my 3rd book Festival and first one in Ohio at my alma mater. I am looking for 10 #authors and #sponsors to participate in a book festival in September of 2022. Spaces will fill fast, so make sure you register. Registration will be released on my website MelicaNiccole.com by…
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Will Ford and Ravian Stock Be Impacted From The Partnership Split? -EVs
About two months ago, Ford and Ravian decided to part ways regarding develo🌜ping electric vehicles together. Ford also gave up a board seat with Ravian, which makes sense especially if they are deciding to compete head on with Ravian in the EV Sector. Although Ford gave up its board seat, the company still has shares…
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Investing Part 5
Check out Part 5 of Investing. This article is the last article of 5 that I have written for the Edwards Family Empowerment Blog. Click on link below. https://edwardsfamilyempowerment.blogspot.com/2021/12/how-to-invest-part-5-of-5-by-melica.html?m=1
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Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Just like cryptocurrency, electric vehicles are the next wave of the future, whether it’s from Ford, Lucid Motors, Tesla, NIO, Nissan, or Apple (If everything holds true about Apple developing an Apple car). From the self-driving features to the battery swapping service in less than 60 seconds, who wouldn’t want an electric vehicle (EV)? Actually,…
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Bitcoin Mining
When I think about Bitcoin Mining, I think about the process used on Rariable.com to assist creators with selling NFTs. However, recently I learned that Miners/Investors can also make money this way. This led me to researching information on Investopedia.com to learn more about the process. The link to the Investopedia article above identifies that…
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New Face of Disabilities Over the last 18 years, I have worked for a nursing home, day Rehab Program, Community Rehabilitation Partner, and now as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, all of which served individuals with developmental and mental health diagnoses. In 2015, I wrote a self-help book for new individuals working in the field, natural…
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Investing Part 4
One thing I know about investing is the importance of being able to discuss your investments with like mind individuals. Like mind, meaning those who are investing or want to invest in the stock market or Cryptocurrency. Investment groups or investment discussion groups are really great to be a part of. They allow you to…
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Steps for Successful Investing
Research Setup Research again Create|Join Enjoy There are many steps to Invest. Above, I provide my top five list on how to be successful in investing. The very first step is to research how to invest. This is the most important step. This step teaches you the fundamentals on investing. Depending on your research methods,…
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Investing Part 3
Here is my next article on investing that I wrote for Edwards Family Endowment. There are 2 other parts set to be released between now and the beginning of the year. Enjoy! https://edwardsfamilyempowerment.blogspot.com/2021/11/investing-part-3of-5-by-melica-niccole.html?m=1
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Investing Part 2
Here is my next article on investing that I wrote for Edwards Family Endowment. There are 3 other parts set to be released between now and the beginning of the year. Enjoy! Investing Part 2
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Making the Cut: Crypto Current
How often have you been keeping up with cryptocurrency? With the markets being open 24/7 you don’t have to wait for certain days or hours for the market to open. This allows you to stay current with the market. Staying current with the market allows you to evaluate and re-evaluate your top five cryptocurrencies. Below…
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Short Term vs. Long Term Investing
How long Should I Invest? This question truly depends on your financial goals. Some people have short term goals, while other people’s goals are long term. It’s good to have short term and long goals. This allows you to invest in your present and future. When investing you may want to consider the taxes you…
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Work, Hustle, And Invest
One thing I’ve heard from individuals, especially those who are successful, is to create different streams of income. Creating different streams of income allows you to diversify your income streams. I remember when I worked for a non-profit organization about 8 years ago. Our Workforce Development Director talked with the staff about not relying heavily…
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Upcoming Kindle Vella Episodes
On September 24, 2021, I released my first episode of Tested on Kindle Vella. What an amazing opportunity to release a book or novella in episodes. This definitely changed the game for authors. With three of the episodes being free, this allows readers to get a preview of three episodes before they decide to purchase…
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Tested
Today I released my first episode on Kindle Vella for Tested. Tested is about the game of life. Many people play the game of life with only one thing in mind; raising themselves above all others. They use their cunning abilities to outsmart others by deception, betrayal, and candid lies. Now, there’s some truth between…
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“I’m All The Way Up”- Crypto Current
“I’m all the way up. I’m all the way up. Nothing can stop me. I’m all the way up.” I am truly in my Verzuz’s mode right now. Fat Joe and Remy Ma’s song hits a little different when you see your investments going back up from being down the last couple of days. This is my…
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Creating Different Streams of Income
T.I spoke candidly in his song About the Money by saying ”If it ain’t about the money…” For some it truly is about the money and others it may be about power, voting rights, etc. And that’s quite alright. We are all different and are motivated by different things. I assume that when our position…
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Are You Crypto Current?
How crypto savvy are you? If you are like some of us, you’re not an expert, but you know just enough to get by. If you asked this same question to me last year, my response would have been not at all. So many things have changed in our environment and world that investing in…
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Top 5+ Cryptocurrencies
There you have it. I have my top 5 cryptocurrencies to follow with two additional ones. I have been following these for the last couple of weeks and some more than a month. Reasons I am following #1- Bitcoin is the originator. It provides the standard for all others to live up to and even…
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Top 4- Crypto
I am still evaluating options for my top 5 cryptocurrencies. However, I now have my top 4 cryptocurrencies to hold for long term. Some people choose day trading when it comes to some cryptocurrencies. While some of these currencies may fit your option to day trade, I presume these will be great options for the…
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All the Rumors are True Yeah -Crypto Watchlist
“All the rumors are true, yeah!” Just like Lizzo’s new song featuring Cardi B, “Rumors.” All the rumors regarding continuing to develop a top five crypto list and things you heard about these currencies. As I continue to develop my cryptocurrency top five list, the list has went through many changes. The list has updated…
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