Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History: Eleanor Roosevelt

Seldom does a first lady in the United States rise above the honor of being someone else's wife, given the power and prestige that comes with the Oval Office. Eleanor Roosevelt is an exception to that rule, and therefore she will be the first in our series on inspirational women. Provoked by a book given to me recently, (thank you Marcia) with the saying "Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History," this article discusses Eleanor Roosevelt as a complex woman, doing the best she could with the gifts and support structure she had at hand. She definitely made history. Born in 1884, over the course of her life she was awarded a Doctorate of Human Letters,...

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Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History: Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart is the topic of this third installment in the series, Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History. Because the purpose of the series is to be inspirational to women, and while there are enormous opportunities to discuss women in history, a thread that will run throughout all of these articles is that of the woman who has to push against the norms of her life, her family, or her society in order to be truly herself. This takes a particular brand of courage, to know in your heart that you are different and to be with reconciled to that difference while pushing to make your dreams come true. Amelia Earhart would therefore have to be one...

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Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History: Margaret Sanger

There is no question that when we look into the lives of inspirational women, every woman born in the Western world today has been influenced by Margaret Sanger. The fact that as women we enjoy reproductive rights stems from a the vigilant hard work of this very controversial woman. She is still controversial (the web being filled with claims of racism, eugenics, etc.) and this is indicative of the time she lived and the kinds of ideas that thinking people were hashing about during the early 1900s. But who was this woman who had such effect? This article tries to unpack the life and ideas of this inspirational woman. Difficulties of women in...

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When Life Is Frustrating

Do you hate it when you can't find the things you want? That can be downright frustrating. I loved various tasty spice mixes in a certain country where I served God as a missionary. Now returning back to Canada, I can't find those same spice mixes anywhere, and my food just does not taste the same. Life can certainly be much more frustrating than not finding spice mixes. Life can be unpredictable and hard with broken friendships, loss of health, loss of jobs, loss of homes, broken marriages, betrayal, misunderstandings, loss of a child, death of a loved one. And you know how the list goes on. Such things are very hard on us and could lead to...

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Why Every Mom Should Take a Mother's Day Out

What is a Mother's Day Out?A mother's day out can be as simple as leaving the kids with your husband to have a day to yourself. Or it can be a regularly scheduled program you are signed up with at a local church. Maybe it's taking a few minutes to read your favorite website. A Mother's Day Out is a time for mom to walk away and regroup for a bit. Run errands, engage in activities that are difficult to enjoy with children underfoot, and rest!Who can benefit from having a Mother's Day Out?I am of the firm belief every mother needs some time to herself. From time to time we all have those moments where we just need a break! Especially for those moms who have young children who need so much of mom's time and energy every single day.Do you feel guilty taking a break? Please don't. Every human...

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Why Women Should Consider Having A SureTouch Breast Scan

SureTouch improves the Early Detection of Breast Cancer with new technology and expertise, namely the highly acclaimed SureTouch? Visual Mapping system.The introduction of SureTouch now provides women of all ages with the option of having a regular Sensitive, Accurate, Pain Free & Radiation Free Computerised Breast Imaging with their own GP or primary health care professional. The procedure is non-invasive, requires no compression of the breast tissue and won't cause any harm to the patient as it uses no radiation to generate a scan.? FACT: You could be 18 or 80, have dense breast tissue, have had a mastectomy or have undergone augmentation (implants), a SureTouch Computerised Breast Imaging is suitable for you.? FACT: Breast Cancer does not discriminate as it can occur at any age.? FACT:...

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Winter Accessory Must-Haves

Cool weather is upon us! Even the warmer states are starting to see chilly nights and northerly breezes. So now is the time to start packing away those strappy sandals and stocking up in the latest fall and winter fashion accessories.Too often, people incorrectly rely on one utilitarian coat to carry them over in all conditions and all occasions. But coats are as important a part of your wardrobe as your shirts and shoes. Every woman should have a lighter, casual jacket for every day, such as a moto-chic fitted leather or rugged-but-girly twill military-style jacket. For both nicer casual and professional wear, purchase a wool pea coat or a trench coat, both of which famously highlight the feminine curves on almost every body type. For formal wear, look for a matching metallic or cashmere,...

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Women And Their Bags

Women love fashion. Who doesn't? One thing that will not run out in fashion is accessories which in general are girl's best friends. A woman's beauty is enhanced by the accessories that she wears. Handbags is one of the most adored women accessories, even though it is expensive, women still opt to have it not as a sign of vanity but as a necessity. If only every woman can afford to have a designer's handbag then every month there would be shortage of supply and high demand for this accessory.Women can get away with a bad hair or even having not so very fashionable shoes but never without a handbag. Because women needs a lot of things when they walk out of the house that is why they need to have a good quality handbag which they carry with them. Handbags for women also symbolize the fashion...

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Women Interests Reflected on Most Visited Websites

Women interests can be monitored with the most visited websites they tend to browse. Printed magazines with hosted sites online, article hosting sites, and other interesting enough URLs are sure to reflect the topics most women has been busy reading and learning about.Wide lifestyle and entertainment site. The varied topics of the site catered to women's preference are one the top one website for females. The health, beauty, style, relationship, shopping, and many other genres of women lifestyle has been engaging visitors to come back to their site due to its features and content.Lifestyle, beauty, and fashion tips. Women are particularly learning about their health and life in this favorite site. There are also other tabs that can entice women to linger around their URL. The entertainment...

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Women Rights Made Incredible Strides Between 1850 and 1930 in the United States

Today in the United States women have incredible rights, and for the most part they have broken down all the glass ceilings. But it wasn't always that way, and it is important to know the history so you can understand how far women rights have come. It's quite impressive when you look at it from afar, and you study the annals of history in the United States.There is a great book on this topic that I think you should read, and it is a book that I own, and one that like to recommend to you at this time. The name of the book is;"To Be a Woman in America from 1850 to 1930" by Nat K Baxter with Constance Jacob, published by New York Times book publishing, 1978, 240 pages, ISBN: zero - 8129 - 0764 - seven.Why did I like this book you ask? Well because it is a great reference which I can use in...

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Women Want Their Fair Share Too

Many believe that women do not get a fair shake when it comes to government contracts in business. Perhaps this is why many women have gotten together in entrepreneurial women's groups, to work together towards the common cause of profits and sustainable businesses. Not long ago, I was discussing this with a female entrepreneur over a cup of coffee at Starbucks. We both laughed when we read an article in the LA times while we were sitting and talking about how she might go about marketing or business locally.In fact, a recent article in the Los Angeles Times titled; "Minorities, Women Urge LA to Share the Wealth - Black, Latino, and Asian Owned Business call on the City to Steer 35% of its $1.1 Billion in Annual Contracts to them, and Women Owned Firms," by Cyndia Zwahlen published in November...

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Women's Interest Topic of the Day

Today, we have the first black president, and that is a major statement about the United States, it shows that more and more glass ceilings and barriers are being broken. And it's very good to see that, but I ask you how much do you know regarding the history of how America came to this place in time? I ask because recently, I read and scanned through a very interesting book. In fact, I'd like to recommend it to you, as it is some interesting reading, the name of this book is;"Book of Black Heroes - Great Women in the Struggle" Volumes One and Two, Edited by Toyomi Igus and written by Veronica Freeman Ellis, Diane Patrick, Valerie Wilson Wesley, published by Just Us Books, Inc, New York, NY, (1991), volume one = 110 pages and volume two = 107 pages, ISBN: 0-590-46629-1.In these volumes are...

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Your Wedding Isn't a Disaster Until It Ends in Jail

A lot of women start dreaming about the perfect wedding from the first time they hear Snow White (or Cinderella). It's the one day in a woman's life when she gets to be a beautiful princess and the man in her life becomes a handsome prince. But sometimes, despite months of planning and conscientious attention to detail, things just go wrong. It's been said that all weddings have at least three minor hiccups. The definition of minor is subjective, but examples would probably include a big red pimple on the bride's nose, the groom arriving late (but still arriving) and having the wrong flowers.Minor hiccups aren't enough for some people though, who end up having exceptionally memorable wedding days for all the wrong reasons.Take for instance the bride who was arrested on her wedding day. Adrienne...

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What Are Fusion Weaves?

Fusion is a process in which human hair extensions are added to the ends of your natural hair strand by strand. This process is one of the most permanent forms of hair extension installation, lasting anywhere from three to six months with proper maintenance. When applying this semi-permanent weave, the stylist attaches each strand of the human hair to the end of your natural hair, extending the length and thickness of your hair.Two Types of Fusion ApplicationsHot fusion. In this technique, a hot fusion connector is used to bond the hair to the root of your natural hair. The hot fusion technique can last up to six months with proper care. This...

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