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Rep. Loretta Sanchez says despite hard times she"ll push to maintain funding for anti-violence programs, which are needed even more during a recession. Fourth in a series on members of Congress who are advancing issues raised by the WeNews" Memo.
Women have come a long way as far as the intensity of tobacco advertising targeted at them, especially teen-agers. Now, lung cancer kills more women than breast, uterine and ovarian cancer combined. First of a two part-series.
As flex-time policies for U.S. workers turns into a partisan campaign issue, California"s new family-leave program provides a look at one approach. Applications are lower than expected and most are filed by women with newborns or recent adoptions.
Are you short on cupboard space? Do you want to make cooking easier by having your pots and pans at your finger tips? Well the best option for you might be above your head. Why not reach up for the pot you need and grab it from a pot rack, a stylish and decorative alternative to shelves or a kitchen cart?
As Tom Brokaw passes on his anchor duties to Brian Williams, commentator Caryl Rivers asks when a woman will sit in one of the most powerful chairs of TV news.
The White House, the Nobel Prize Committee and many development agencies celebrate microcredit as a boon to women struggling to survive. Economists Susan Feiner and Drucilla Barker dissent, saying it distracts from wage and work reforms.
Moms need to have more fun.
Chile"s strict abortion ban and high teen pregnancy rates have drawn international criticism, but its efforts to ward off those critiques have sparked a moral debate. Chile"s efforts to sign an international protocol may be delayed as a result.
Fertility technology is allowing parents to determine the sex of a child before it"s conceived and, in the United States, couples are mostly trying to have daughters in an act of family balancing. Ethicists say the practice is on slippery ground.
In 1621, the Pilgrims and the Indians got together for three days of feast and celebration. The Wampanoags, a neighbor group of Indians brought the turkey and corn and the Pilgrims brought the pies. 12 selections. Everyone could choose their favorite kind. It had to be the pies that were the ‘hit’ of the feast. The pies were so good that the Indians invited the Pilgrims to stay. It had to be the pies.
Where are those Pro-Family Zealots when you need them? They were all over at the United Nations Special Session in New York, caucusing, demonstrating and handing out leaflets aimed at weakening international human rights for women.
As I’ve mentioned in my bio on our About Page, I spent several months studying abroad in Japan. I saw many a sight there, of course, but one memory in particular sticks out. Towards the end of my time in Tokyo, my English students came together to introduce me to a dish I still miss to this day. In my time there I’d come to recognize many iconic Japanese restaurants—the huge, round tables for Hibachi cooking, the long sushi bars staffed with busy men shouting “Irashaemase!” to anyone who entered, the endless drinks and bar food of nomi- and tabehodai—but this place was different. There were griddles, yes, but they were on long, low tables, and only one chef stood behind the bar (which had its own griddle). Where the heck was I?
A recent study bandied about in the news media finds women are more happily married when their husbands win the bread. The finding is so different from related research that our commentators call it an "outlier" not to be trusted.
During Gay and Lesbian Pride events this week, many are taking stock of their lives. Some now 60 and above, look back in anger, while others are delighted with the new freedoms that age brings them.
Exceptional women in Iraq are pursuing newfound rights and freedoms and even getting husbands to help out with housework. But despite legal gains and new advocacy organizations, many women remain limited by poverty, tradition and security concerns.
Imagine your little baby in her nursery. So happy in the colorful new home you have prepared for her. Watching the Mobile. Lying down comfortably in her crib.
The Women"s National Basketball Association and its players signed an agreement after tense negotiations that almost derailed the entire 2003 season.
Most of the information that is available concerning Feng Shui is highly over-simplified. It often comes in the form of out-of-context eastern principals, mixed in with basic interior design horse sense from the west, to form a hybrid which many professional Feng Shui analysts agree can be as harmful as it is helpful. Feng Shui is more than just choosing certain colors, or “getting rid of clutter”, as many books and articles will have you believe. It is actually an extremely complex system of mathematical formulas that give highly specific advice based on the type of home, its layout, and its time of construction. There are no simple answers in Feng Shui, however there is something we can learn from the methods the ancients used to derive these principals.
Both sides of the abortion debate are riled up over the funding of abortion services under Obama"s proposed public health plan. But as the battle heats up, a senator"s effort at compromise casts doubt on the public option altogether.
Reproductive-rights lawyers are ready to challenge the constitutionality of the so-called Partial-Birth Abortion Ban as soon as it becomes law. They will base much of their case on a 2000 decision by the Supreme Court against a similar ban.
Upholstered armchairs and sofas are comfortable and attractive additions to any home. When neglected, however, upholstery can quickly turn into next year’s yard sale’s featured item. Help the upholstered furniture in your dining room, living room, family room and bedroom last for years and years, by getting to know the ABC’s of upholstery preventative and corrective care.
Easier access to the morning after pill is unlikely to be approved this month by the Food and Drug Administration. Instead, the agency is likely to delay over-the-counter sales.
Just as every snowflake is unique, so is every child. The way that your child learns depends a number of different factors, which combined together, create his unique learning style. By helping your child discover how he learns the best, you will set him up for life time success in learning, and reduce the frustrations that come through trying to learn in a way that does not use his particular strengths and to him seems uncomfortable.
There is nothing like wood furniture to add elegance and beauty to a home. Whether it is a thick, all-natural butchers block table, an Art Deco wooden dresser, a simple mahogany dining room table or a sleek, modern coffee table, wood furniture is a staple in homes across America and the world. Make sure your wood tables, vanities and dressers stay gorgeous for generations to come with these simple solutions and guidelines.
People in South Dakota are taking the state"s abortion ban into their own hands in November. Kimberly Gadette says this exercise of grassroots democracy is part of a resurgence of "purple" people power that can be assisted by the Internet.
It turns out your mother was right after all -- Happiness really does begin at home, with the things and the people you are surrounded by. Your vision is one of the first messengers to send signals to your brain as to how it feels. Therefore, it follows that keeping your home happier will have a direct impact on how you feel.
Above all else, the furniture in the living-room should make it livable. It should be grouped so that it offers centers of interest, convenience and comfort. Look for upholstered seating with homespun-type fabric, or toss a pieced quilt over plain fabric or leather. An old rocker is a great addition.
Ukraine"s Yulia Timoshenko is rich, powerful and leading the country"s political opposition--a sharp contrast to the position of most women in her strife-torn nation.
To get anywhere, you need to know where you’re starting from and when it comes to weight loss that means giving yourself a basic fitness assessment.
A woman campaigning to represent a wealthy, urban district in Congress has a better chance than if her district is low-income and rural, say authors of a new book. They say "gender-gerrymandering" could narrow the gender gap in higher political office.
Seattle has opened the first transitional housing facility in the United States for deaf domestic violence survivors, with special alarms to signal for help. Fourth in "Dangerous Trends, Innovative Responses" eight-part series.
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Arthritis signals people in a variety of ways. Joints might crack when you suddenly stand up or move. Other joints may be stiff and creak. Maybe pain occurs, when you"re trying to open a jar, or type on your keyboard.
Clinton promises to veto a bill Monday that pits parents seeking child support against large banks and continues to protect violent anti-abortion protesters. Now, the bill"s backers appear to have enough votes to override the President"s veto.
Music is the key to a thousand emotions. We associate music with the places we have been, the times we have experienced and the people in our lives. Music is all around us. There is no denying the effectiveness of music, so why not use it to affect our own emotions and enhance our personal environment? There is no question that relaxing music can help us to shape our environment effectively and can be changed to suit or influence our mood.
A memo issued by Berkeley County schools implies that female employees should plan their pregnancies around their available sick days, reported The Post and Courier of Charleston, S.C.
In my last sixteen years of living a couple things have changed. I"ve outgrown my footed "jimmies", my denim overalls, and even a couple of my bedtime buddies (otherwise known as Mickey and Donald). I brush my teeth every day and almost stopped sucking my thumb, which is one of my major achievements up to this date. Probably I will not put this one on my college application as well as some other secret of mine: I fall in love exactly the same way as I did ten years ago, hopelessly, desperately and ... not for long. My love flu lasts approximately two weeks with temperature raising when I see the object of my affection with somebody else and when he is looking at me with this expression on his face that can be equally translated as "who are you?" and "it is you again".
Six years after the genocide in Rwanda, women are getting stronger, learning new skills, taking on new roles as heads of household, builders, workers and traders. Slowly, hesitantly, Tutsi and Hutu women are talking about reconciliation.
The medical use of herbs is widespread. In a multi-ethnic group of patients attending an emergency department in New York 22% reported that they used herbal medicines; use was highest among Asians, 37%. It is important therefore for clinicians to document use of herbal medicines as part of the patient"s drug profile. Plants synthesize complex (organic) molecules for their structure and function, and therefore are a rich source of chemicals. Active chemicals purified from plants are accepted effective medications e.g. digoxin, and morphine. When parts of plants or crude extracts of plants are used for medicinal purposes they are called herbal medicines.
Much is going well for women in Europe, but not for those covering news. Given female journalists" lagging pay, good work and scarcity from executive posts, Sheila Gibbons sees all the features of a case of gender discrimination.
When it comes to entering and maintaining a successful relationship, people often times do not realize that resulting problems and conflicts in the majority of cases are not actually "between the two", but merely a reflection of their own personal issues.
The "World Trade Center" movie is showing amid a heightened terror alert, shaky ceasefire in Lebanon and relentless bloodshed in Iraq. What the world needs now, says Kimberly Gadette, is more attention to the policies the 9/11 widows fought so hard for.
In Casablanca, Morocco, a single mother works in a bathhouse, helping visitors luxuriate in their communal grooming ritual. Her single status, however, means she is breaking the law and is shunned by her family.
Just what is this thing called menopause? And what does it have to do with you?
A "boy crisis" is boiling up in media coverage of education, based on the perception that girls are outstripping boys academically. Today"s commentators argue that the discussion should be about social demographics, not gender.
Violence against civilians and widespread infrastructure damage are making it difficult for Iraqi women to agree about the U.S. occupation or concentrate on pushing for a role in the reconstruction process.
A small but growing number of ultra-Orthodox women in Israel"s Haredi community are earning nontraditional degrees and better incomes. Second in a series on women changing religious institutions and practices.
Having regular constipation can lead to some serious illnesses. Fecal matter should move through your colon easily and in a short time. When fecal matter remains in your colon for days, your colon becomes toxic and spreads this toxicity into every part of the body. In the bloodstream, these toxins interfere with the deliver of oxygen to the cells and tissues of your body.
The 10 regional offices of the Department of Labor"s Women"s Bureau could be closed, eliminating important outreach on women"s rights, discrimination, pay equity, non-traditional employment and child care.
In 1996, the federal program that provided cash aid to impoverished families--90 percent of whom were headed by single mothers--changed dramatically. This is the first of a five part series that takes a long, hard look at welfare as it functions now.
Who among us can truly say that they are as lean and toned as they ever want to be? Most people, even the fitness buffs, are in a constant fluctuation between their ideal body and a body that is not quite ideal. So how do we sway this struggle in our favor? Quite often the difference between the body that you have today and the body that you wish you had is made up of simple daily decisions. Read on for simple fitness and weight loss pointers that could very well turn the body you have today into a masterpiece tomorrow!
Your business can"t go according to plan if you have no plan.
An abstinence-only approach to sex ed has been a staple of federal education policy during the past six years. But some states are starting to reject funding so their schools can offer more comprehensive programs instead.
What are you interested in? We all have a passion for something. So, what is your passion?
The Vatican"s anti-contraception campaign--which has an ally in the White House--has just been blocked by a New York court. In places such as Kenya--where HIV is rampant and the Catholic Church has sponsored condom burnings--the effect is ruinous.
Professional women"s soccer teams in Boston and New York have just joined a list of eight franchises needed to resurrect a league that fell apart in 2004. A cost-conscious business plan aimed at longevity projects a kickoff next spring.
It all began in the 1980’s. Ronald Regan was president and one of the many controversial things he did in that office was to deregulate the TV industry. Why did he do it? Well, as a conservative Republican he lived and breathed by the “free market rule,” which stated that the government didn’t belong in business, and businesses should live and die by the success or failure of their own practices and market forces.
If you really want to earn more money with your at home business than you need to strongly consider adding a P.I.G. Obviously, I am not referring to the questionably adorable pot bellied pig that many fine people have adopted for a pet. The concept of adding a Passive Income Generator to your business should be a top priority if you want long term income.
The Boy Scouts vow to continue to exclude homosexuals, a position upheld by the Supreme Court, however the Girl Scouts and others organizations have anti-discrimination policies while barring sexual interactions between leaders and children.
Do you feel as if you live in the world of "I won"t think about this today, I"ll worry about it tomorrow" with your home based business? Are you afraid to begin? You don"t know what to do, therefore it is just easier not to think about it? Just maybe you are suffering from the Scarlett O"Hara syndrome! Don"t fall into this trap. Begin your home based business today. Procrastination could cost you in the long run.
A citizens" report in India highlights the sexual violence suffered last March by villagers in Nandigram and calls for a special trial of local authorities. Despite media coverage of the report the government has not responded.
Difficult Relationships at Work - How to Influence the Uncooperative
The key to reduce pains at the time of delivery is to exercise regularly. Let us see some exercises which can be done during the delivery period. Physical and Mental Relaxation Exercise: This exercise is to be done in the sleeping position. Do the relaxation exercise in the following order:
Pooh, along with his friend Piglet, was lost in the forest. (They were led there by Rabbit, who was carrying out his evil plot trying to get Tigger to stop bouncing.)
When you ask any professional or a work at home business owner the same question as posed above, he/she will tell you the same reasons as mention below. Work from Home suits almost anyone as it does not interfere with other aspects of our life but rather goes hand in hand with them.
Presidents, TV crews and political aspirants flocked to the funeral of Coretta Scott King, but only one politician turned up to memorialize Betty Friedan. Alexander Sanger says that shows how little the feminist vote currently seems to count.
Ever wonder if you are in the right career? If you are like most people you have. Did you know that 80% of people are currently misemployed? They are either underemployed, not happy with their current position or not fairly compensated for their skill and/or function set. If so many people are misemployed, why do they stay in their current situation? Why do they not take the necessary steps to move into something that will be fulfilling and something they can look forward to doing every day - a situation they can truly be proud of?
Ever heard about custom furniture? Yes, it is furniture that constructed according to customer request and specifications. The design, style, and even materials such as stain, wood, and fabric, they are a few specifications that customer can take as a request.
Recently developed prenatal tests can detect genetic abnormalities and peg gender earlier than ever before. But some health advocates are concerned these tests could increase the number of selective abortions and even lead to "designer babies."
I want to start with what I think good career coaches do for people who are
Our representation in Congress has reached historic levels, but women do not comprise half of either body. At the same time, fewer women were elected to state legislatures last fall. The alarms are going off and the outreach efforts have begun.
Maybe these 10 items may answer some questions you have about using credit cards.
As Obama mulls a U.S. troop buildup in Afghanistan, three Afghan women who run social service efforts in their troubled homeland wanted to shift the topic. They prefer talking about schools, jobs, safety and health care.
Having fresh herbs whenever you like them can be a real treat. However, first you need to learn how to set up your own little herb garden.
In the third article of a series on health insurance and women, Women"s eNews examines a new report that shows states are restricting Medicaid coverage for low-income women.
Advocates are pushing for more generous work-leave policies for low-income women--a group that often needs it most, whether paid or unpaid, but is least likely to be entitled to it.
As George W. Bush and John Kerry go into the election season, they take very different approaches to healthcare policy. In a second in a series on health insurance and women, Women"s eNews looks at their two plans.
Tensions are building over the GOP"s threat to eliminate Democrats" use of the filibuster to block judicial nominations. The outcome has major implications for reproductive rights and Democrats vow legislative gridlock if the filibuster falls.
As Afghanistan holds its first democratic elections this weekend since the fall of the Taliban, the situation for women in the country remains dire. For many women, refusing to accept inequities like arranged marriages can mean jail time.
For some reason, all the homes in your neighborhood seem to have a similar appearance. Now, this is not all that big of a deal because they are all alike in the right way given that they are very well-built and extremely pleasing to the eye. But, you still wish yours kind of stood out from the rest and a beautiful weathervane is a great way to do just that.
Pop singer Pink"s "Stupid Girls" hit song and MTV video expresses outrage at young women"s self sacrifice to beauty and fashion. Some have applauded her for being outspoken, while others say the song"s name is insulting.
Time to get the garden ready for spring and the nice weather. There are a lot of jobs out there in the garden but a few are the most important, so you should get them out of the way early.
More often than not, maintaining a lawn is part of many homeowners’ various chores. And, many of them have not sought any lawn care advice. This can be evidenced in gardens which are full of weeds.
Reproductive rights advocates are beginning to realize the new Democratic-controlled Congress is no cakewalk. Democrats have approved millions more for abstinence-only programs and failed to approve emergency contraception for military pharmacies.
It has been said that, in order to seduce Mark Anthony, Cleopatra welcomed him to her chamber with her chamber floor covered a foot deep in rose petals. She also soaked the sails of her ship with rose water to perfume the breeze that propelled her. She certainly had a feel for the dramatic and she understood the little secrets, the extras, which promote the ordinary to the spectacular.
Analysis of the most recent statistics about rape convictions from British authorities indicate that, despite government initiatives, only 7 percent of rapists are convicted and in some areas these rates are going down.
Four years after Sept. 11, mothers" strong influence over their children"s career decisions makes them both a high-priority target for flagging U.S. military recruitment efforts and a potent political force against the war in Iraq.
Two advisory panels for the Food and Drug Administration recommended this week in a 23-4 vote that Plan B--an intensive, short-term dose of birth control pills known as the morning after pill--be made available over the counter.
Last updated: 7 a.m. Thursday. Female Democrats gave their party significant election victories. Women gained two Senate seats and Nancy Pelosi is in line to be Speaker of the House.
The Supreme Court heard an appeal Monday by a woman who, at the end of her career, discovered she had suffered wage discrimination for years while working at Goodyear. A decision in her favor could help narrow the persistent gender wage gap.
The campaign season just ended seemed to deepen the political retreat from the problem of women"s hindered access to abortion and contraception, says Caryl Rivers. Newly powerful female politicians must try to reverse these dangerous trends.
An estimated one-half of the more than 13,000 women who carried out emergency work at Ground Zero four years ago report health ailments. As Congress considers cutting aid for such responders, advocates cry foul.
There are many uses for sheds and garages. The biggest advantage to these buildings is being able to increase the real estate value of the property. Other advantages include increased storage space within the home, versatility of the buildings and protecting valued items. With the affordability and ease of setting up sheds and garages, they are something that virtually every home can have today.
About 200 initiatives are on state ballots next month and many have a disproportionate effect on women. In addition to South Dakota"s repeal of that state"s far-reaching abortion ban, voters will consider minimum-wage increases, child care and more.
An Obama-era Congress will have at least two chances to act against wage discrimination next year. That raises the hopes of some New York activists, but they say they"ll continue to lobby for similar state legislation, just in case.
Water gardens designed for wildlife are sure to bring you many hours of viewing pleasure. Birds will take a sip of water from even a simple tub, and they"ll bathe in a splashing fountain. Butterflies love shallow pools. Insects and other animals-dragonflies, frogs, salamanders-will be drawn to your water garden and to the plants that accompany it.
When starting a flower garden, there are a few important things you need to know about how to care for the garden. For beginner gardeners, the most common mistake is not letting your plants get an adequate amount of natural light. Natural light whether they are partially or full is essential to ensure that the flora gets its nutrients on regular basis. Another important element for a healthy garden is water. Water as the liquid of life, however, anything beyond the needs of a garden will completely destroy it. Making sure the garden gets enough water and at the same time sustaining it is a daily challenge that a gardener has to face. Let it get rain water if you wish or you can even provide it for your flowers yourself. On top of these two essential components for gardening, fertilizing the soil is a must. Fertilized soil will boost your garden’s vegetation nevertheless, too much of it will burn your plants.
More than a million pro-choice demonstrators turned out for The March for Women"s Lives, making it a historic day, according to organizers. Speakers urged marchers to elect politicians who will safeguard women"s health and reproductive rights.
Overcoming fear is a challenging process. It requires a lot of things --- humility to accept the fact that you have a certain fear, desire to overcome it, courage and discipline to do the tasks involved, and patience and conviction that you can achieve your goal. Although it is not easy to do, one should bear in mind as well that it is not impossible to do either.
Political observers are watching a unique race for the Senate, in which a Democratic woman is expected to challenge Maine"s junior senator--a Republican woman--for her seat.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney proposed a bill to prevent anti-abortion counseling centers from advertising that might deliberately confuse women seeking the services of a medical clinic.
Divorce and Marriage Records: Although not all government records are public and available through the Internet there is a very substantial amount of information that can be gleaned from web-accessible public records databases. A registry of criminals doesn"t exist. It would be wonderful if it did.
Barbara Crossette does not always favor microcredit. But as widows and low-wage workers in countries like Sri Lanka struggle with the devastation of the tsunami, she says now--if ever--is the time for lots of small aid packages.
May 10, 1954: Anne Braden Buys a House and Brings Down the Sky
After weathering a rough first quarter in the stock market the fund manager of the Women"s Equity Fund is still bullish on investing in companies that prize gender equity. One of her favorite companies, Bright Horizons, has just been snapped up.
It is always hard to let go of the things that made us happy, and relationships are a great example of this. But trying to maintain a friendship with your ex after a break up can be a tough line to walk. The combination of your past experiences together, coupled with your future plans could make things difficult for one or both of the parties. Here are some things to keep in mind before you pursue a post-break-up friendship.
The national co-chair of the Republican Pro-Choice Coalition raises her concerns about whether the GOP can become a lasting majority party if it is viewed as being anti-woman.
As a worker shortage looms in Europe, the European Union is studying ways to boost women"s work-force participation. First in our two-part coverage of work and gender in the EU. Coming next: barriers between work and motherhood in Germany.
For a lot of guys getting into an argument with a spouse or girlfriend can come at a cost. Especially when they try to atone for their transgression and nothing seems to work.
More teens are ignoring health risks and requesting breast implants as a Sweet 16 or high school graduation gift.
A great Roman poet named Ovid once said that “wine gives courage and makes men more apt for passion.” This explains why men who are at the brink of proposing marriage to their fiancűes never forget to take a sip of wine before popping the question. You definitely do not want to be tongue-tied and blow this special moment. Wines can relax your tension-frayed nerves and will back you up with enough confidence to ask her to marry you. Despite its notoriety as an alcoholic beverage, an elegant dinner can never be complete without a fine wine to mark a special occasion like proposing marriage to your fiancűe. Truly, it is hard to resist the passion, aroma and sweetness of wines from California. And just like glass of fine wine, your resistance is even more futile when you get hold of the best California mortgage rate refinance that could sweeten up your life for good.