The Role Of A Child Custody Investigator
As custody cases become more and more competitive, parents have begun seeking every available opportunity to gain an advantage on their competition. This can involve multiple strategies, with some being more secretive than others. Hiring a child custody investigator is one way to build evidence against the other parent without them knowing. Since custody hearings take a number of different factors into consideration before making a decision, an investigator can influence the perception of the court across many levels. Contrary to popular belief, child custody investigators are not just private detectives hired by those who can afford their exorbitant fees. The court system also employs...
1900s-1960s - Historic Changes In Women's Fashion
By MaryLu Women's fashion has been influenced throughout the years by history, location and design. In addition, a woman's status in society has also had an influence, depending on what clothing choices were accepted and expected of her. Women's roles influenced popular clothing styles, as seen through the length of hemlines, the layers of clothing worn, the types of shoes worn, and what was considered to be in fashion in general during a particular period of time. Following are some trends and the changes that have happened through the years, beginning with the 1900s. During the 1900s, women's legs and feet were almost never seen, unless they were sitting. Therefore, stockings, shoes and other...
Characterized by its luxuriously soft fibres, Cashmere has long been considered one of the most timeless and quintessential of fashion staples. An all-season must-have and a great long-term investment, cashmere will almost certainly never go out of fashion. Its silky soft natural fibres ensure it hangs better, lasts longer and is undoubtedly the lightest and most breathable article of clothing one could ever own. From pashmina shawls, scarves, gloves, tank-tops and v-neck sweaters, to tie-front ballet tops, wrap cardigans, camisoles, and even dresses and tights, cashmere makes for a tasteful, elegant and effortlessly chic addition to any outfit for women, men, babies and children. Made from the fine...
Talk To Your Mesothelioma Attorney About Your Settlement Options
Mesothelioma is certainly nothing that anyone could possibly want. When the mesothelioma symptoms start - it immediately becomes a serious matter. Something needs to be done immediately - and it is going to cost a bundle. It is time for you to talk to your top mesothelioma lawyer in New York to see about getting a mesothelioma settlement. In order to get an accurate mesothelioma diagnosis, there will need to be several tests made. These generally involve scanning with X-ray, CT scans, or possibly a MRI. After mesothelioma is named as a possibility, the doctor will need to do a biopsy in order to be sure whether or not it is actually mesothelioma. From there, the doctor will need to determine the...
Women's Health Information for the Heart
When you think of heart disease, you probably think of a risk of death for men. However, since 1984 more women have died from cardiovascular disease than men. While more men are at a greater risk of having a heart attack than women, women are only half as likely to survive a heart attack as a man. The risk factors and symptoms of heart disease may be different for women. That's why women's health information on the topic of heart disease is so important. Risks and Symptoms For anyone, smoking is makes heart disease more likely. While women's health information shows that premenopausal women have some protection against artherosclerosis because of the presence of estrogen, that protection isn't...
Historic Changes in Women's Fashion: 1900s - 1960s
Throughout the years, women's fashion and design has always been influenced by history, politics, and location. A woman's status and station in society also affected the types of clothing choices deemed acceptable or expected of her. When taking a look at history, the role of the woman unfolds through popular clothing styles, as revealed through hemlines, layers of clothing, shoes, and overall fashion. Below you will find a collection of significant changes in women's fashion trends starting with the 1900s. During the 1900s, legs and feet of the woman were rarely seen (unless in the sitting position). This meant that stockings, shoes, and other footwear didn't gain much attention. Clothing and shoes...
Women's Dress Hats
Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful, so wrote William Morris, noted English designer at the end of the 19th Century. It is with this segment of the business, women's dress hats-millinery, that I found my long held notions about headwear challenged and expanded. I had always viewed the hat essentially as a functional article of clothing. Don't hats exist to keep one warm, dry, or shaded from the sun? That's why they should be in our houses, or so I believed. Women's dress hats, however, often have more in common with sculpture than with clothing. I now understand that the human head can simply act as a pedestal and hat materials (felt, straw...
Gangland Chicago: the historical allure of the 1920s
Chicago's gangster history has fascinated world historians and visitors to the city in equal measure since the 1920s. The trauma of gangland Chicago during the legendary Prohibition decade has been immortalised in a variety of Hollywood movies - thrillingly represented in Brian de Palma's 'The Untouchables' and uproariously spoofed in Billy Wilder's 'Some Like It Hot'. But what is it about this decade in Chicago's history that never fails to capture the national imagination? For many, the figure of gang lord Al Capone is a large part of the allure. During the prohibition years of the 1920s, when the consumption of alcohol was banned in the United States, Capone effectively ran Chicago as his own...
Mother Of Pearl Sterling Silver Jewelry Part I Historical Value
During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England, Europeans gave Mother of Pearl its name. However the beauty of Mother of Pearl, associated birthstone of June, has been used in the decoration of precious jewels and ornaments as far back as 3000 years before the birth of Christ. Mother Of Pearl In Mesopotamia In the 1920s, a series of tombs were excavated to the east of the site of Babylon in the Middle East. The tombs were of Sumerian royalty from ancient Mesopotamia and yielded a treasure trove of amulets, rings and necklaces made of gold, silver, ivory, amethyst, carnelian, lapis and other semi-precious gemstones. However, it was the unearthing of several beautiful wooden ornaments and musical...
"The Memory Keeper's Daughter", by Kim Edwards, a Book Review
Sometimes you find a book that fits everything you've ever thought a book should be. No one told me about "The Memory Keeper's Daughter," by Kim Edwards. But I knew I was about to undertake a grueling several days and I wanted a good book to escape to. So I walked into Borders, and strolled right to the book in question and bought it. My days would be taken up with an Advanced Cardiac Life Support course coupled with oral and written tests, plus having to know things I already knew but needed to feel more confident about knowing, such as the recogniton of cardiac rhythms, knowledge of cardiac drugs in the event of sudden cardiac arrest, stroke or collapse. The book immediately reveals the story line...
Clarity Crafted From Common Sense!
Let's face it; we are all liberals, no matter how conservative we may be. The Puritans who founded America conquered dangers and disasters to win religious freedom, but they were liberals. In 1754, Benjamin Franklin depicted a rattlesnake cut into eight sections in his Pennsylvania Gazette. The eight sections of snake symbolized eight eastern seaboard colonies and the caption said "Join or Die!" It was a call to arms during the French and Indian war. By 1776, an image of a coiled rattlesnake, with "Don't Tread on Me", became an American icon of independence and a battle cry engrained in the Spirit of '76. What is different about the liberalism of the Puritans and the liberalism of the progressive...
End the War Between the Sexes!
Copyright 2008 by Chris Aldridge. All Rights Reserved. Â Â Feminists call me all kinds of things, but what I would like to see happen more than anything is for men and women to get over their little trifles and work together as partners the way God intended. What feminists and men's rights activists should be doing is working together to end the war between the sexes, instead of doing all they can to stir it. A woman is no better than a man, and a man is no better than a woman. Men and women have both made great contributions to the world and mankind over the centuries, but when all the glories are laid down, we were intended to be one. God created us as partners, not rivals. Â Â No matter how...
The Sugar Daddy Sugar Baby relationship has for many years been regarded as a source of amusement to those who have never experienced the benefit. Yes, everyone loves to be spoiled and pampered, but is it really necessary to include the age gap as part of the package? It's true to say that many young men, on reaching the age in their lives when pubescence takes control of their lateral thinking, find themselves fantasizing about older females, often twice their own age and upwards. For instance it's quite common for young men still at school age, testosterone flying everywhere, to have the 'hots' for one or more of their female teachers, neighbor's wife or even a pal's mother. The concensus of...
Why You Want to Know How to Publish Your Own Book
If you have already written a book you may be dealing with the decision of whether or not you want to publish your book traditionally or whether self-publishing is a better option. In order to make this decision, it is important to learn as much as you can about both industries. There are definitely very compelling reasons to self publish and I must point out that if you self publish first, it does not prevent you from traditionally publishing later on. In fact, many authors who dealt with the struggles of seeking traditional publishing, believed in their book, and self published went on to great success and traditional publishing contracts worth 10 times what they would have received initially. Why...
There's Nothing Like a Poconos Vacation!
The first tourists who occupied riverside houses as far back as the 1800s experienced this ultimate relaxation. Situated in Pennsylvania, getting there is quite easy since it's accessible from major cities like New York, New Jersey, Boston and Philadelphia. From hopeless romantics, to retirees, family and friends, those who visit the Poconos will agree that it is habit forming. The woodlands and mountains which frame picturesque lakes, rivers and enticing waterfalls as you drive by, seem to serve as the perfect welcome mat for all the fun which lies ahead. Lovers of the sea won't get enough of canoeing, kayaking, jet skiing, fishing and rafting, Poconos-style. And if you feel at one with nature, you...
History of Birth Control Pill
Birth control pill is the most popular method of contraceptive world wide. Today many birth control pills like Yasmin, Lybrel, Alesse and many others manufactured by different pharmaceutical companies are available in the market. The reason for their popularity is 'convenience', unlike sterilization, birth control pills are not permanent; it is for temporary use i.e. they can be taken till the time a women is not ready to start a family and can also be used for proper family planning. Though, birth control pills are popular but there are many people who are still naïve about their origin. The hard work and efforts put by the scientists who invented it and the endless support given by the great...
All About Size 11 Women Shoes
As everybody knows, it is very hard for women to buy a pair of shoes, because they have so many choices and promotions come one after another. Can we say that women are harassed all the time by the shoe sellers who know how to exploit the feminine hobby for shopping? However there are shops that don't have such a wide range of sizes, for instance size 11 women shoes may be more difficult to find. There are women who can't pass by a shoe store and not stop to see if there is any promotion. To some women's disappointment they may have the surprise of not finding what they look for: like the more difficult to find size 11 women shoes. If you wear size 11 go to a larger shoe store to make sure you find...
The Many Faces Of Estrogen
Estrogen is one of the most powerful of female hormones. It binds to tissue in the uterus and breasts by attaching to estrogen receptor sites. It is then transported into the cytoplasm of the cell and on to genetic material to work its estrogenic effect by stimulating specific protein syntheses. Compounds in plants that mimic estrogen are called phytoestrogens and can competitively bind to estrogen receptor sites. By usurping the estrogen receptor cite they exclude the more powerful estrogen produced by the body. But once attached they exert a more mild estrogenic effect. Phytoestrogens are normally 40 times weaker than estrogens. They can also lower luteinizing hormone levels, which tend to rise at...
Perry Ellis Perfumes
Born in Portsmouth, Virginia to a middle-class family, Perry Edwin Ellis is one of the most successful fashion designers in today's modern age. He was born on March 3, 1940 and was raised comfortably by his family with the support of their own fuel company. He studied in Williamsburg, Virginia taking up a degree in Business Administration, which he later used in managing his own fashion business. Perry Ellis' interest for fashion first came out while he was running his own department store retailing in Virginia. He established that firm to gain experience in the world of fashion simply as a merchandiser and buyer. In his search for the ultimate experience, he joined the sportswear company owned...
Framing The Big Picture
The most powerful concept in persuasion is framing. When we look at the overall, big picture we can see most everything we do and say as a frame. When I suggest examples based on religion and politics, I'm not (NOT!!) endorsing one side or another. I'm simply showing where our blind spots exist, where we have holes in our arguments. if you have a belief that you fervently or fanatically believe in, you might just be blind to the other side of the issue. When we talk about the pro-life/pro-choice debate, the other side, no matter which side you're on, is absolutely wrong. No ifs, ands, or buts. The other side is NEVER going to accept your point of view. It's just not an option. There are some that...
The History of Jaeger Lecoultre Watches
Copyright (c) 2008 WatchesOnNet A brilliant inventor and self-taught watchmaker, Antoine-LeCoultre founded his first workshop in 1833, following the invention of a machine to produce watchmaking pinions. Ever since, the Manufacture Jaeger-Lecoultre has developed constantly around the founder's original workshops. Surprisingly enough, it was neither a physicist nor an engineer who first measured the micron; it was Antoine LeCoultre, in 1844. He had created watch components that were so perfect no tool could actually detect their degree of inaccuracy. He followed that up by inventing the world's most accurate instrument: the Millionometer, which served as a benchmark for over half a century. In 1847...
The History of High Heels
Shoes. Everyone needs shoes. Women love shoes. In fact, most women have many pairs of shoes. Shoes of every style, color, and purpose, grace the bottom of many closets. Oftentimes, when women buy a new outfit, new shoes are selected to accessorize. Some women are actually obsessive regarding footwear and literally own hundreds of pairs. Chances are, whether ladies own 10 pairs or 200, high heels and sexy shoes the most important feature of every collection; and although the more feminine and allure styles seems a likely creation for modern women, almost 500 years of history tells the stories of prominence, profession, punishment, and passion. When the shoes first became a fashion craze, high...
Tha Art Of Empathy
Empathy: The ability to identify with and experience the vicarious feelings, thoughts or attitudes of another person. This can be a huge benefit when we're persuading. First, an exercise to get into the mindsets of our affluent clientèle. . . This is about responding to your client or prospect's experiences. In a previous article I wrote about the pink bubble, and how to use that for rapport building. Well, in this exercise, we're going to figuratively experience what they experience. And when you do this, you build up in your prospects and clients a huge amount of trust. Rapport is right around the corner. This comes naturally with loved ones--friends, family, spouse--because we know and...
The Great Hoax of Male Domination
My grandmother was a suffragette. And today is her birthday. She'd be 115 today. Her name was Amelia Loving. I honor her memory this election season by raising my own consciousness regarding sexism in our society, especially rearing up now in the Clinton/Obama battle for the Presidency. The term women's suffrage refers to the economic and political reform movement aimed at extending suffrage ? the right to vote ? to women. The movement's origins are usually traced to the United States in the 1820s. Women received the right to vote a full 100 years after the Black Man, in 1920. The answer to which country was the first to give women the right to vote in national elections is usually credited to New...
Diamond Earrings and Other Fine Jewelry
Diamond Earrings and Other Fine Pieces Diamond rings are the most common form of diamond jewelry, but diamond earrings, bracelets and necklaces are also quite popular. In fact, diamond jewelry has been around since the days of the Roman Empire, although it took almost 1500 years before diamond jewelers had figured out how to cut diamonds into attractive shapes that displayed their "fire," or shine and brilliance. Diamond earrings are but one way that people adorn themselves with this mystical, precious gem. A Fascinating History Chances are that the first diamond jewelry was from India. The tremendous geologic forces required to form diamonds exists mainly in regions of the world where one tectonic...
Women Rights
Women living a life of religious freedom, having a voice in government, and attending schools is normal in our everyday lives as we reach the new millenium. However, women did not always have an equal say or chance in life. In our American History, women have demonstrated and worked for reform of women's rights. Through seven generations, it took many meetings, petition drives, lobbying, public speaking, and nonviolent resistance to make our world the way it is now. The Women's Rights Movement begins its task on July 13th, 1848, where a lady named Elizabeth Cady Stanton decided enough was enough, and she started the fight for her rights as well asall women's rights. Within the next week of her...
Don't Attempt Bankruptcy Without Knowing Bankruptcy Law
If you think that you have nothing now, the new bankruptcy laws could even shrink that! The new bankruptcy law overhauls the laws that were modified in 1978. It not only tightens the requirements for those who want to file for bankruptcy but for their attorneys as well. These are several of the major changes that were initiated under the new bankruptcy law: - "Means Test" - You now have to show that you are not abusing the use of bankruptcy. This test calculates what you make per month minus certain expenses that are allowed. The "median income" will vary from state to state. If you fail the "means test', then you must file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. - Expense allowances - Guidelines are put...
Natural Disasters Spark Debate Over Flood Insurance Reform
It has been over two years since hurricane Katrina devastated Louisiana and Mississsippi. With many homes still not rebuilt, demolished or renovated, it raises the big question about flood insurance and whether or not there should be reform in the insurance industry. In the September 2007 issue of Mortgage Banking it is reported that the decision of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee to reauthorize and reform the National Flood Insurance Program by moving the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 in late July and that the decision would curtail the coverage for second homes while adding for windstorm damage. However, the committee explained that the bill would give advantage...
Camisole Sets Are Sexy Lingerie At Its Best
A new trend in wearing camisole tops as outerwear is partly responsible for camisole sets enjoying a surge of recent popularity. Camisole sets, like many sexy lingerie items, have a rich and varied history. Provided here is a brief look at the history of camisole sets. Chemises Besides loincloths, chemises are perhaps the oldest known form of underwear for both men and women. Historically, chemises were long, simple pieces that were worn underneath the clothes of both men and women, beginning in the medieval era. Although chemises never really disappeared until the early 20th century, changing fashions required variants on the chemise to be created. Perhaps the biggest changes in the history of...
Why womens puma shoes are leaders in sports and fashion
Womens puma shoes incorporate innovative designs and make sports shoes fashionable. Puma?s brand strategy is ?to be the brand that mixes the influences of sports, lifestyle and fashion?. Rudi and Adi Dassler began their shoe company in Germany way back in the 1920?s. After Rudi spent some time in a Prisoner of War Camp the brothers had a feud and split. Puma Aktiengesellscaft Rudolf Dassler Sport which we know as Puma was created by Rudi and Adi went over to the other side of their town to build the Adidas empire. In 1948 Puma launched their first shoe and it wasn?t until 1968 that the leaping cat logo was launched. The most popular style ever created was the Roma in 1970 to celebrate the Rome...
Four Factors That Affect Your Golf Swing
Every person has his or her own unique body with its own elasticity, strengths, and range of motion. No two individuals can ever have the same golf swing in the game of golf. Even if two people have nearly the same body type the way one person swings a golf club may differ totally from another person. All golfers must realize the playing style that suits them to get to the results they want to achieve. There is one thing that can make golfers produce spontaneous and sure advancements on the green and that is an acknowledgement of the elements that influence the golf ball at the time of impact by the golf club. This understanding of the factors and how they influence the ball would guide you to know...
Brzilian wax for a Brazilian Bikini line
If you thought that dealing with the pubic area is one of the most intimate things - think again. In the last few years plucking pubic hair the Brazilian way, meaning removing almost all pubic hair and keeping only a narrow line on the frontal area of the sexual organ, became a widespread fashion among many women all ages. In order to achieve the Brazilian bikini wax look you will probably have to expose yourself in front of a cosmetician almost as you do when visiting a gynecologist. No one knows exactly how many women having a Brazilian wax but there is no doubt that the industry of Brazilian bikini wax involves millions of dollars. Market researches in the Unites States found out that the sales...
Little Masterpieces at Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair
 The International Art and Antiques Fair opened last week at the Olympia Exhibition Hall, Kensington, west London and continues until 15th June. I attended, as I do every year, excited, hoping to find some small treasure. My interest is Chinese art and antiques, which I have bought and sold, and collected for more than thirty years. I try to visit most of the Art and Antiques fairs in the UK and some in Europe and the US each year. From a Chinese art point of view Olympia was a disappointment for me. Although I saw a few interesting pieces, the objects I would have liked to buy were too expensive or restored. I was resigned to leaving empty-handed. Not only empty-handed, disappointed, because...
History of Babydoll Lingerie
Among the many types of lingerie available at department stores and women's apparel stores all over the world, the babydoll lingerie may intrigue you the most simply because of its short yet appealing design. The history of babydoll lingerie is equally short because the babydoll has been in existence for less than 100 years to date. The first versions of the babydoll lingerie came into existence during the 1930s and the 1940s. The ancestors of the babydoll lingerie were the lace-trimmed bed jackets plus the frilly bed capes that women were known to use back then. The usual babydoll nightgown at that time sported a hemline ending at about six inches above the knee. That length is the usual one that...
What is Liberal Feminism?
Liberal Feminism has been called the mainstream form of feminism out of all the sub types. It is said that liberal feminism is an individualistic form, concentrating on women having the ability to maintain their equality through being responsible for their own actions and choices. The ideology of the liberal feminist is that women will transform society, through their own personal interactions with the opposite sex. The liberal feminist believes "All women are capable of asserting their ability to achieve equality, therefore it is possible for change to happen without altering the structure of society." The liberal feminist also believe that the equality of men and women can only be achieved by...
Say Hello to All Natural Makeup
Though makeup uplifts the appearance of women, little do these women know that applying makeup can expose them to hundreds of chemicals. So the beautiful appearance that makeup can give you is only temporary. Constant exposure to chemicals found in cosmetics can give you long-term effects. Lipstick, eye shadows, foundations, creams and other forms of makeup are said to contain toxic chemicals that are said to cause cancer and infertility. These are not just simple medical conditions as cancer can even take someone else's life. Because this is an alarming situation, the Food and Drug Administration or the FDA has set standards and regulations for the manufacture of cosmetic products. This way...
20th Century Women's Fashion in America
We all know that each decade is marked by different fashion trends. Fashion has become a visual timeline, marking each year with different trends. American society has been greatly influenced by fashion and style. We are in constant search looking for clothes and accessories which are "in style", and the 20th century is probably the time when people saw major changes in fashion. The 1900s was influenced by cars where girls had to wear a dustcoat to avoid their clothes from being dirtied by dust from the road. The 1920s was a time when jazz music flourished and the flapper style short fringed dresses glammed up with long pearls were in. 1930s was a time when the women just copied the fashion trend of...
It isn't everyday you meet a man who brags about wearing Chanel No. 5. Neil Morris is a Boston perfume-maker who delights in getting noticed for his own scents but who is a big fan of the classics. "I love it when people compliment me on the scent, and I can tell them it's Chanel No. 5." Like a lot of perfume experts, he understands that the dividing line between men's and women's perfumes is largely fictitious. In his own perfume line ( he labels his products "shared scents," suitable for both men and women. While this may sound terribly modern, it is quite the opposite. Back in Europes early perfume heyday (in the 18th century), there was no notion at all that any scent might be reserved or more...
RX Assistance As Offered By ACIRX
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7/2/06 RX Assistance As Offered By ACIRX Imagine hearing the pleas of community leaders pleading for help for their people. The people amount to millions in the nation and an unreal burden is upon the president of a small Atlanta company American Consultants Rx Inc (ACIRX). It started out as a question in November 2004, that later turned out to be a plea." Is there anything that can help my people with their medications?" This was a question from a director over 13 mostly rural counties in Georgia. A service, entertainment and shopping online site were first enhanced at 2SPENDLESS where people could come to one site for assistance. American Consultants Rx Inc. (ACIRX) was also...
Choosing Estate Jewelry
Choosing estate jewelry can be a little scary at first but what you need to remember is buying estate jewely is no different than choosing your wardrobe. The most important thing is to buy jewelry you like and that works with your personality and wardrobe to make your fashion style. You need to watch for quality and reputable sellers. Online is the perfect place to buy estate jewelry. It also never hurts to try something different and buy jewelry that's a little different than what you would normally buy. Change is good! What's most important is that your jewelry adds the finishing touches to your outfit. Make your fashion statement count and get noticed! You need to determine what you want your...
There was a time when American women yearned for the opportunity to see a female candidate stand for election in a presidential campaign. Now, with no legal barriers to speak of, even women seem ambivalent about putting an experienced one in the White House. "Women once advocated it was time for them to stand for elections and in turn have a voice in legislative issues that affect their lives, but do they have the qualities and skills needed to do that?" asks Natasha Thomsen, author of Global Issues: Women's Rights (Facts on File, 2007). Admittedly, three major superpowers-France, the United Kingdom, and the United States-are all holding presidential elections in 2007 and 2008 without incumbent...
Ladies Nightwear: A History of pleasure
Today, ladies' nightwear is sold in a wide variety of styles. With so many styles from which to choose, it is nearly impossible to imagine a time before specialized nightwear. Yet for most of human history, nightwear was not a separate category of clothing. Provided here is a brief history of ladies' nightwear. Chemises Chemises can be traced to the tunic-like garments worn in ancient cultures. By the Middle Ages, the chemise had developed into an early form of underwear. The long garments protected clothing from sweat and body oils, and were the only clothing items to be washed on a regular basis. Chemises were also worn for sleeping. Both men and women simply removed their outer garments and slept...
Martin Luther King Jr., Catalyst for a Peaceful Revolution
Martin Luther King received the Nobel Prize for Peace for his work leading a peaceful revolution in America's civil rights movement. Early Years Martin Luther King, Jr., originally Michael Luther King, was born January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr. and Alberta Williams King. Both King, Sr. and Alberta preached at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, as King Jr. would later do himself. He had an older sister, named Willie Christine, and a younger brother, named Albert Daniel. King was exceptionally bright, enrolling at Morehouse College at only fifteen years old. There, he learned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. He then earned a Bachelor of Divinity degree from...
Women That Ruin the Singles Scene
The cruise ship ad said single men and women passengers wanted from ages thirty to fifty. But the ad was mostly answered by old ladies; some of the women were past eighty. This ruined the voyage for all the younger men that purchased a ticket for the singles cruise to the Caribbean. They expected to meet young women and had to abandon ship when they took a look at the overly ripened ladies on board. Some of the men got their money refunded when they saw wheel chairs, walkers, and women with canes struggling up the gang plank. Many of the younger men and women who wanted to be on board could not get a reservation because of those unwelcome passengers who parked themselves in every cabin. The irony of...
What Olympic Moms are Teaching Daughters and Moms
One of the best things about the Olympics is that it draws a large female viewership. Fifty percent of the people watching the Olympics this year are women. No doubt, women are getting far more out of the Games than just the fun of watching a sporting event. Because of this, advertisers are marketing directly to women by spotlighting female special interest groups. One such group is mom Olympic athletes. While the exact number of "mommy" athletes at the Games is unknown, the U.S. team has 286 women competing this year. Of that group, 20 are moms. As a small business coach and consultant to entrepreneurial women starting up businesses worldwide, I work with many mom entrepreneurs. The biggest...
Internet and Business Online Providing a Global Connection
There is an interesting paradigm shift that is happening in the way people respond to life in our world. A paradigm shift is a change in the way people look at things. In our distant past people were tied to a patch of land where they raised crops or livestock. They had a few stores in their immediate region and that's where they conducted any business they needed for their operation. As years passed larger department stores arrived. Cars were built to drive faster and longer. Roads were improved and the Interstate system developed. Soon people were dreaming of far away places and visiting relatives hundreds of miles away. People saw beautiful places only described in brochures and on postcards...
The Gay Rights Movement in History
Free will is an instinctive part of human nature; every person desires to live their life on their own terms. Regardless to where people live in the world the quest for freedom, love and recognition are strong motivators of behavior along with the pursuit of the necessities of life and power. It is obvious that life is a dichotomy; much like a chess game there are two sides in play and it is no different within the gay rights movement. While all people desire to have freedom and a certain amount of control over what happens in their life, there are individuals with the desire to control the way people live. It is not realistic to presume that everyone is the same; individuals with the "live and let...
Claiming compensation is your legal and civil right.
Are you one of the millions of people who have had an accident, suffered as a result, but are toying with the idea of claiming compensation. Maybe your accident was at work and you are worried about losing your job. Maybe you slipped on uneven concrete on a public path but are unsure what to do next. There seems to be a stigma attached to getting compensation which I think is because of America being on the other end of the scale meaning you only have to sneeze in the wrong way and you are sued. Obviously this is an over exaggeration, but the Yanks do tend to claim for compensation for any minor ailment. Having an accident serious or minor is no funny matter for the wounded. You might have to...
Governor Sarah Palin And The Feminists: What's Up?
This year's Presidential and Vice-Presidential election spotlights the important contributions made by women in our society - be they single or married, mothers or not, young or old, rich or poor, from big cities or small towns, in high-powered careers or down-to-earth jobs. The women in this election season are as exciting and controversial as any male candidates have ever been. Each has found her own unique equilibrium between the passion she contributes to her chosen career and the love she bestows on her family. Of course, the woman who has initiated the most discussion about this balance is Republican Vice-Presidential nominee, 44-year old Governor Sarah Palin. Palin has been combining a...
Sexism in Sitcoms
This article discuses, analyzes and compares the feminism-related TV sitcoms of 1950-70s with current sitcoms. Both groups of sitcoms are focused on the life of thirtieth, unmarried, working women and their network of friends and co-workers in USA. Their authors were described by reviewers and critics as an example of original programming both during and after its seven seasons on TV. The claim to originality was based, among other things, on production factors, such as its status as the first of a series of highly successful programs that would be created by its parent companies, on its contribution to the situation comedy format as an exemplar of the move from domestic or home-based situations to...