Taking Back America, One Local Economy at a Time

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COUNTDOWN: 8 Days

The Rebuild Your Life Project begins in 8 days. How am I feeling?Like a BEAST!I should be nervous and scared but I am not. I've come to learn that whenever my life shifts, it's a gift.The crazy part is going through all of my clothes and things and putting them into piles. There are only two piles: give-away and throw away.Goodbye old college sweatshirts. Good bye t-shirts I collected over the years. Goodbye to my favorite dresses, accessories, hats, shoes and jeans. Everything goes. Nothing stays.Everything...

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REBUILD: Trying To Gather Support

I've been out and about in the community telling people about The Rebuild Your Life Project and My Savvy Sisters. So far, everyone I've told has been amazed by what I am doing. The women I give my flier to thank me for putting together a website like this and I tell them, "Check it out, it will give you the inner strength you need to survive."So far, no one has pledged to donate anything but I do have one supporter who will be coming to speak on my behalf at an event. In calling around trying to...

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Confession: I Slept With My Boss

Sometimes My Savvy Sisters aren't perfect. Sometimes My Savvy Sisters break the rules. Sometimes, we need a confessional to release the guilt. This is just the place for it too.Confession: I Slept With My BossI slept with my boss twice and I plan to do it again. He's not married but I am. And yes, it was great!For My Savvy Sisters: Do you have something you need to confess and let go of? Submit your confession to confessions@mysavvysisters.com and we'll post your confession anonymously. Don't...

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Blog Carnival 5 - Resources For Women

A Blog Carnival is an event for bloggers to share their writing and expose their blogs across the blogosphere. Today My Savvy Sisters hosts its 5th Blog Carnival. Submissions were sent in from bloggers sharing their expertise and inspiration on different topics just for women. Peruse the blog posts and enjoy!Abby Nelson presents Counseling the Childless – How it Works posted at Masters In Counseling.Laura A. Wright presents Writer! How Can You Relate to Web Design? posted at Masters...

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How To Survive- Getting Fired From Your Job

"We're going to have to let you go," they tell you and your heart skips a beat.You immediately think of all the bills you have and the debt you're in and you imagine being kicked out onto the street and living on the sidewalk.You rush home in tears, frantically grabbing your laptop to polish up your resume so that you can begin your job search.Before you do that- WAIT!You were fired from your job, you weren't sentenced to the death penalty. Your life is not over. In fact, this is a new beginning.Consider...

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5 Things You Never Want To Hear Your Child Say

Kids. You can't live with them, you can't lock in the basement until they're 21 either. You have to roll with the punches as you realize that these little people you pushed out of a little hole have minds of their own.Here are 5 Things You Never Want To Hear Your Child Say1. I swallowed it.2. I hate you.3. You said it was your special toy so I took it to school to show my friends.4. Why was daddy on top of you?5. I'm pregnant.For My Savvy Sisters: Can you add to this list? Leave a comme...

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Evictions: Know The Law

Are you facing an eviction? How did your landlord let you know? What are your rights? What can you do to ensure the process is fair?We have compiled the best resources for tenant/landlord laws from the U.S. and Canada. Empower yourself.Wikipedia details state eviction law, BC Canada & California laws pertaining to tenant-landlord rights, related links. Forums with discussions regarding eviction notices, lease agreements, roommates, noisy neighbors and related tenant concerns. Canada...

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Senator Collins and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Create National Women’s History Museum

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins, R-Me., and Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., along with Senators Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Tex., introduced legislation today to pave the way for a National Women's History museum on a site near the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The land is owned by the General Services Administration (GSA) and would be bought by the National Women's History Museum, Inc. (NWHM) at a fair market value price. A companion House measure by U.S. Rep....

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We Need Resource Testers

In every major city there are agencies that claim to support women and to empower them. We aim to test out these resources and report on which are actually useful and which agencies aren't.We are looking for Resource Testers from every city and every country. If you are interested in being a Resource Tester to represent your city and can write a report on your experiences, please do contact our Executive Assistant and she will provide you with the guidelin...

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Your World News Report - March 30, 2011

Berlyne JulmisNews Coordinator The United States In Libya President Obama addressed the nation on Monday night regarding the United States actions in Libya. The president deemed it was necessary to send in military support to revolutionize Gadhafi’s inhumane and deadly attacks. The president declared in his address to the nation, “When America’s values and interests are at stake, we must act” giving the American people reason why military actions were needed in Libya. Thus at this...

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REBUILD: Releasing All Fear

I'm losing all fear of going through with this project.My fear was based on not knowing if it will work or if it will be embraced or if it will actually help anyone but now I'm thinking, THIS IS WHAT I WAS BORN TO DO!No, not be homeless, but, to do the things that I am doing.Since leaving graduate school and losing both of my jobs and losing my car and losing a couple of friends I have started my own business- My Savvy Sisters.Com.Everyday I wake up and I do interviews and I market this site and...

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A Letter From Your Abuser

Dear Reader, You've chosen to read this article because you or someone you know has been abused. Whether it was yesterday, last year or decades ago the pain may still be lingering. You are confused as to why this happened to you and you need an answer. Please do read this letter from an abuser and pass it along if you must. All my blessings to you in hopes that through these words you find the relief and comfort that you seek.Love,Te-ErikaHello. I am writing this letter to try to explain...

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Why Does My Body Produce Offensive Odors?

Have you ever wondered-Why do my armpits and crotch produce such a strong smell?The answer is simple. Back in our most primitive days of existence, the body odor emitted through our arm pits and crotch were used as a defense mechanism to ward off wild animals while we were hunting and gathering.When we were in danger, our body produced more heat and this scent magnified. This scent magnifies when we allow the hair in our armpits and on our private parts to grow. This is precisely the reason why...

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Savvy Blogger We Love- Rita Arens

Rita ArensAge 37 Kansas CityRita Arens is the assignment and syndication editor for BlogHer.com, a vibrant community of women bloggers. She began her blog, Surrender Dorothy, when she was on maternity leave in 2004. By blogging, editing and writing her first young adult novel, Rita has put to use her graduate education in writing and love for the written word by amusing readers of all ages. “I had been actively writing short stories and poetry until I was blindsided by motherhood.” Rita said....

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Where Is My Success?

You may be frustrated right now. You've been on your grind for years and you still haven't reaped the harvest of all of the seeds you've sown.You've cried, you've sacrificed, you've stood firm, you've believed yet, you still seem to be spinning your wheels. You're a good person. You know it. You have helped others and invested in your own success for so long."Where is my success?" you ask. "How much longer will I continue to toil?"You can't reap the harvest in the same season that you plant it,...

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Texas Children's Fetal Center Successfully Performs Open Fetal Surgery to Treat Congenital Lung Malformations

HOUSTON, March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Experts from Texas Children's Fetal Center published a study that appears in volume 46, issue 2 of the Journal of Pediatric Surgery documenting the first successful cases of open fetal surgery to treat fetal lung malformations in the Southern U.S. The study also provides improved data to diagnose, assess, predict risk, and recommend treatment for fetal lung lesions.Lung tumors are infrequent and difficult to treat in unborn babies, and until recently,...

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The Great Ponzi Scheme of the 21st Century

By Christina Fermin Society & Politics Columnist A ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investment operation who uses investors money to fake profits. Such was the case with Bernie Madoff, an investment advisor who was sentenced in 2009 to 150 years in prison for swindling investors and lying about billions of dollars in profits. To understand what has happened to our country you must look at the relationship of Corporations, Wallstreet, Lobbyists, Politicians and Banking. The Great Ponzi...

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Spiritual Abuse Survivor: Erika's Story

Erika Martin is 34-years-old and lives in Ferrisburg, Vermont. She is a work-at-home mom and an artist who has been married to her husband David, for 14 years. Erika shares her story of spiritual abuse with My Savvy Sisters in hopes that someone will recognize themselves and find the courage to walk away and heal. Erika’s Story My parents started home-schooling and living the patriarchal lifestyle when I was 14 years old. Before that, we were a normal family with 4 kids in public school, my...

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REBUILD: Letting Go Of The Past

I had to take a break from cleaning. Although I've moved around so much that I couldn't imagine keeping up with so many things, I had a lot to throw away. These papers and books and momentos were things I had collected since I was a pre-teen.I found:My highschool essay to be admitted to the journalism programOld report cards from my sonsA journal I kept before blogging even existedOld paychecksOld awards from writing in highschool and collegePictures from my elementary school graduationPictures...

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Recovering From Spiritual Abuse

Dear Readers,From personal experience I understand the inner workings of spiritual abuse. It begins slowly and is truly understood once you leave the abusive situation. This week we will share stories of women who have survived spiritual abuse.I am a survivor. I do not define my life by that experience but it has left a permanent mark on my spirit. I joined a group of radical young Christians when I was an undergraduate. I loved this group because they represented the family that was absent from...

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