Are you ready to spice up your life? There's only one sure-fire way. It's a secret.
Vicky Christina Barcelona weaves a tale of transformation of two besties who visit Barcelona for the summer unaware that the trip will challenge their current belief systems.
If you're ready to begin dating again, you'll need to know these mental strategies to make the most of it.
On April 11, 2011 My Savvy Sisters.Com will begin its first massive outreach to empower women. The Publisher, Te-Erika Patterson will lead an inside look at what it is like to lose everything and have to rebuild again by giving away all of her possessions and living in the streets as a homeless person to teach women survival strategies and to instill the belief that even if they lose everything, they can still rebuild and prosper.
March 11, 2011- A tsunami warningJapanese television showed cars, ships and even buildings being swept away by a vast wall of water after the 8.9-magnitude earthquake.
The quake has sparked fires in several areas including Tokyo, and numerous casualties are feared. It struck about 250 miles (400km) from the capital at a depth of 20 miles. There have been powerful aftershocks. The tremor hit at 1446 local time (0546 GMT). Seismologists say it is one of the largest earthquakes to hit Japan for many years.
In Tokyo, public transport has been suspended, elevators are switched off in many buildings and thousands of people have gathered in squares and around train stations.
The tsunami warning was extended to the Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, the Pacific coast of Russia and Hawaii.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the wave could extend as far as Chile.In Tonga, the Tonga Meteorological Center and proper authorities immediately issued a tsunami warning. The Tonga Meteorolical Center has issued an official tsunami warning for people to just be advised and to take urgent action to protect their lives and property.
‘Ofa Fa'anunu, director for Tonga Meteological Services said that, "The latest information regarding the tsunami warning for Tonga was received at 1030 PM, and such a warning is being issued for preparation in case of any disaster."
"Locationwise, there are a lot of other Pacific Island countries in the region between Tonga and Japan. The closest to Hawaii is the U. S Territory of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands - then there is Fiji and New Caledonia,"
"There is a widespread warning and watch for the whole of Tonga, and for people to be aware for their own safety."
Tsunami warnings are issued due to the imminent threat of a tsunami.
ENDS
Issued by the: Ministry of Information and Communications, Nuku'alofa, 2011.
"We believe that when women achieve economic empowerment, their voices are also empowered," saidEduardo Solorzano, President and CEO of Walmart Latinoamerica. "So not only will they be able to create more stable futures for their families, they will play transformational roles in bettering the lives of women and children across Latin America."
This initiative is part of Walmart's broader efforts to improve economic opportunities for women around the world. The organizations and programs receiving funding from the Walmart Foundation are:
If you're single and you do not have a lot of people around you to help get things done, you may consider buying a cash car from a private owner. There are a few of the way private sellers trick you into purchasing a problem.
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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 2nd Blog Carnival. Submissions were sent in from bloggers sharing their expertise and inspiration on different topics just for women.
If you want to be in on the latest trend in technology for literature you should buy a Kindle reader. But, the real deal with the Kindle doesn't come with a sticker price because it's FREE.
MILWAUKEE, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- This week thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world are hitting the open road in search of one destination – Daytona Beach, Fla. Every year since 1937, the town plays host for more than 500,000 motorcycle enthusiasts during Daytona Bike Week, which serves as the unofficial start of the motorcycle riding season.
While Americans will see thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from all walks of life behind the handlebars this week on our highways and byways – they might be surprised to see a growing number of women in the saddle of their own motorcycles. Women now account for 23 percent of all U.S. motorcyclists, as well as about 12 percent of new motorcycle sales for Harley-Davidson.
To celebrate women who have already accepted the calling of the open road, as well as to inspire even more women to participate in the sport, Harley-Davidson and its nationwide dealership network are staging a series of initiatives over the next several months including Garage Parties, Women Riders Month in May and the first-ever Biker Boot Camp for Women.
"We're very proud of the efforts we've made as a company to pave the way for even more women to turn their dreams of riding into reality," said Karen Davidson, great-granddaughter of Harley-Davidson co-founder William A. Davidson and Creative Director, General Merchandise, Harley-Davidson. "But we know there are still thousands of women out there who dream of riding their own motorcycles, which is why we're committed to inspiring them to take the first step, as well as providing them with the necessary tools and support they need."
Women Take Daytona
Daytona Bike Week activities take place through March 12. Activities for women include demo rides and interactive motorcycle displays at Daytona International Speedway, as well as a women's area featuring bike lift seminars and Jumpstart at Riverfront Park on Beach Street.
Women riders also hit the road for a good cause this morning (Tuesday, March 8), during the Women's MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Ride. Karen Davidson led more than hundred female riders from Riverfront Park to Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Harley-Davidson to support those affected by neuromuscular disease.
Harley-Davidson Opens the Garage for Women
Since 2005, local Harley-Davidson® dealerships have hosted women only Garage Parties, which provide a fun and engaging environment for women to learn about the sport of motorcycling. These free events are designed to be both fun and educational, covering topics such as a review of the basic motorcycle controls, how to customize a motorcycle's style and ergonomics, and how to gear up for a ride.
Garage Party event attendees are organized into small groups, getting their first taste of the camaraderie that goes along with riding. Groups will visit four informational stations, including:
Between stations, women get the chance to interact with each other, as well as hear from women who are already living their motorcycle dreams.
Celebrating Women Riders Month
This May marks the 3rd Annual Women Riders Month, which celebrates women who already ride, as well as inspires other women to grab life by the handlebars. Dealerships around the country will hold events throughout the month, including a series of organized women-only rides on Saturday, May 14.
During Women Riders Month, the Motor Company also plans to stage the first-ever Biker Boot Camp for Women at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. The special camp is designed to take women's dreams of riding to reality by immersing them in the culture of Harley-Davidson, participating in the Rider's Edge New Rider Training Course and celebrating with other new women riders.
Harley-Davidson has created a robust section of their Web site specifically for women riders (www.harley-davidson.com/womenriders). The site features information including stories from other women riders, as well as Harley-Davidson's Roadmap to Riding, which offers a series of milestones featuring the tips, advice and confidence women need to turn their riding dream into reality. The site also includes a calendar of women events scheduled throughout the country.
As we grow and we encounter people during the many stages of life, some change and some don't. We all go through that awkward stage where we aren't happy with ourselves or the lives we have created.
What if a scientist invented a gadget that could count down the years, days and hours until you met your soulmate? Would you buy one? Would you trust its prediction?
Kathryn Alice is the author of Love Will Find You:9 Magnets To Bring You And Your Soulmate Together, a guide to helping singles to prepare for their soulmates. Kathryn is a celebrated author, speaker and love experts. Her workshops teach singles how to believe in and connect with their ONE before the physical meeting. Kathryn's book teaches that you will connect with your soulmate wherever you are in life without having to change or transform.
In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day, My Savvy Sisters would like to honor the beauty of mixed race women.
Victoria Rowell
Soledad O'Brien
Mariah Carey
Jennifer Beals
Kimora Lee Simmons
Halle Berry
Lia Johnson
Cameron Diaz
Alicia Keyes
Words by Te-Erika
Room by room she greeted the individuals who had blessed her life; her Bible study group, her college girlfriends, her cousin and her husband, her friends Gavon and Tesha, Robert’s best friend and his wife, Robert’s parents and her parents. Each room, decorated with roses and soft candles set the perfect scene for her introduction to life as Robert’s wife.
The entire night had been so spirit filled and intense that Keisha was surprised by how “light” the mood now seemed. Robert read a personal note about his views on the importance of marriage. He then pulled her close to whisper a private prayer into her ears. He stepped away asking her to take a moment to reflect on God’s importance in their lives.
EVANSTON, Ill., March 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite continued gains in low to mid-level management positions, women still struggle to break through the corporate glass ceiling for coveted top management positions. Today, women account for nearly half of the nation's overall workforce but hold only 6 percent of corporate CEO and high-level executive roles. New research from the Kellogg School of Management atNorthwestern University finds that one key to career advancement for women may lie in the gender make-up of a company's corporate board.
The research examines female representation on corporate boards and its subsequent effect on the gender composition of the company's top management positions. According to the study, a higher representation of women on a company's board of directors directly increases the female share of and access to higher positions within the company.
"Unfortunately, there are still institutional gender barriers in today's workplace that prevent women from holding high-level executive positions," said Professor David Matsa, assistant professor of finance at the Kellogg School. "Our research uncovers the impact of 'women helping women' at the highest level of company leadership. Women who hold board positions have a unique opportunity to propel their female colleagues into executive roles, so in effect when women's share of board seats increases, their share of top level positions also increases."
Matsa, with co-author Amalia Miller of the University of Virginia and the RAND Corporation, a non-profit research organization, analyzed data about corporate board members and top executives for a large panel of publicly traded companies from 1997 to 2009. During the sample period, women's share of board seats increased by 7.2 percentage points (a 94 percent increase from initial levels) and their share of top executive positions increased by 2.8 percentage points (an 86 percent increase). Remarkably, the share of companies with female CEOs increased more than sixfold to 5.7 percent of companies.
"In addition, we also found that as a board's gender composition evolved and increased its number of female seats, over time the likelihood that these boards would select female managers also increased," said Matsa. "However, this gender shift can take multiple years. Our research shows that while the female share of board seats may increase the desire to hire other female executives, there is a lag time for women to achieve these roles probably because the positions are currently occupied by qualified candidates."
Interestingly, the researchers noted that the reverse situation is not true: having female executives in top roles did not impact the gender make up of corporate boards over time. This implies that female board membership typically precedes shifts in executive positions held by women, but not vice versa.
"Overall, the results show that women are each other's best advocates, and by helping one another they have the potential to make remarkable gains in today's workforce," said Matsa. "When women are seated at the highest levels in corporate America, they are in a unique position to serve as mentors to those below them and to create more opportunities for female leadership and management roles."
The study, "Chipping Away at the Glass Ceiling: Gender Spillovers in Corporate Leadership," will be published in the May 2011 issue of The American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings.
By Christina FerminSociety & Politics Columnist
A few years ago I came across some information about the dirty little secrets many corporations do not want their consumers to know. Because there is little to no regulation on the many industries that we entrust with our lives, these companies literally get away with poisoning us. I took it upon myself to do some research in regard to what gets put into our food, cosmetics, medicines and other basic items we use everyday. I was amazed by the amount of toxins and chemicals that we are exposed to on a daily basis. After realizing the amount of chemical substances that are used in our foods and cosmetics it is no wonder the rate of cancer and disease has risen.
After the research I have done I have made an effort to be a conscientious consumer by reading the labels of everything I purchase. I do my best to stay away from toxins as well as anything with a caution and danger label. Your body is your temple and you only have one, treat it as such.
My first advice: read the labels! Reading the labels can be tricky since many of the ingredients are hard to read let alone pronounce and that should be your first sign. Many of us have cell phones that are able to connect to the internet via 4g, 3g or wifi. By doing a simple search of any specific ingredient you can know right away if that is something you can apply or ingest safely into the body.
As a matter of fact go look inside your food cabinet take out your favorite foods, lotions, shampoos, or detergents. Skim through the ingredients and do the research. You will be startled by what you find. I tell my friends and family to stay away from anything containing the ending paraben. Parabens are low cost preservatives found in many cosmetics, research studies have indicated exposure to these chemicals researchers found links to cancer, endocrine disruption, organ system toxicity and developmental/reproductive toxicity. Now of course there is not a direct link, until further research is done I would not trust it.
The bottom line is we are the consumer and we rule the market place. Make your voice heard and make your vote count by the power of your purchase. Don’t buy from those companies that you know are putting harmful substances into the environment and everyday things you use. Write to those companies, write to your congress person, start a petition, sign one that exists and tell people about it. Europe has many regulations in regards to genetically modified foods, chemicals and toxins in their toys, cosmetics and cleaning supplies. Here in America, we are literally being poisoned by our own volition.
Don’t you remember that scare with the lead in children’s toys from China? That was just the tip of the iceberg. In recent years people have become more aware of this danger and that is why there are many alternatives and many websites out there aiding you on how to make your own lotions, soaps, detergents, etc. Take advantage; you will be happier, safer, feel better and be healthier. I have noticed a tremendous difference since I have been using all natural products. I feel better about myself and I know I am minimizing my carbon foot print. These companies are not going to change, so it is up to us to force that change. One website that has helped me make decisions in some of the things I purchase is www.cosmeticdatabase.com. This is a great resource where you can search by product, ingredient or company.
Peace and Love,
Christina
About the Columnist
With a bachelors degree in political science from Florida Atlantic University, Christina Fermin has always cultivated her love for history, politics, sociology, ancient knowledge and teachings, the outdoors, the ocean and the environment. Christina strives to make our world better by helping us all create a new reality and understanding of all taking place here and now.
Natalia** has a face that only a mother could love. She has battled with her deformity since her early teens and had been teased and taunted by classmates years before that. “My chin sticks out. I have wrinkles around my mouth. My cheeks are sunken in. My doctor says I have all the signs of early aging,” she explained. For many years she had no idea what caused this malfunction in her body’s growth. “I feel like I’m supposed to be taller,” she remarked. “My arms are really long. My neck is long too; something happened.”
That something happened 21 years ago when she was born. She was diagnosed with HIV at birth. The doctors said that her mother had passed the disease to her and she was given her first dose of HIV medication. After 20 years of taking the medicine just last October Natalia decided to stop.
A college student earning mostly A’s, Natalia said her physical and mental well-being has changed during the four months she has been off the HIV medication. “It always looked like my face was shrinking. Now everything is more stable,” she said. “When I was taking the meds I always felt so horrible. I felt drained all the time and nauseas. I don’t feel like that anymore.”
Although Natalia’s family is not convinced that her decision to stop taking the medicine will benefit her, they support her decision nonetheless. “My Grandma doesn’t mind because she always heard bad things about the medicine,” Natalia said. “My aunt is different, she believes the media. My siblings think I’m gonna die.”
A vast array of media reports support the claim that HIV medications like Zidovudine, also known as AZT (brand name: Retrovir), Didanosine, also known as ddI (brand name: Videx), Zalcitabine, also known as ddC (brand name: Hivid), Lamivudine, also known as 3TC (brand name: Epivir), Stavudine, also known as d4T (brand name: Zerit) and Abacavir, also known as ABC (brand name: Ziagen) are helping to keep HIV infected citizens alive.
Natalia claims that after taking a combination of some of these medications throughout her entire life, her body has become deformed because of it. “I asked my doctor why it was destroying my system. Then she mentioned about the virus replicating. We argued back and forth,” Natalia recalled. “Even if I took it with food I always felt some sort of nausea. I was also tired of getting treatments for my face. I would get injections.”
These injections were taken to redistribute the fat cells to make her face look more normal. Natalia would have Radiesse injections and sculptures done to her face up to 6 times per year to try to correct her deformity. Her doctor bills would mount as time went on; each treatment was nearly $1,000.
Today, Natalia feels that getting off the HIV medication has given her a new perspective on life. She is actively seeking a healthcare specialist for alternative care.
Going against the mainstream opinion about the remedy for a deadly disease hasn’t been an easy task for Natalia to undertake. “They’re entitled to their opinion and I know how I feel so much better without it,” she explained. “I feel way more confident without [the medicine]. I can function. I feel like I can date now. I feel more like myself. I don’t feel like I need to be indoors to hide my face. I’m able to get out there. I don’t feel like something is wrong with me anymore.”
**Name has been changed to protect the privacy of the individual.
*** - 3/13/11 - Natalia sent me a text last night saying, "I just wanted to update you since I went to the doctor. My T Cells are better than last time. My red blood cells are better than usual. My liver and kidney function is good. I have no risk for diabetes. I also have low cholesterol and my weight is stable."
