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The Loudest Duck

Have you ever wondered why: • So few women run companies around the world • Even fewer American companies are run by Japanese men • There are more tall male leaders than short male leaders • Pakistani leadership is filled with cricket fans but not racquetball players Chances are it has nothing to do with outright bias or intentional discrimination. So what happens? Where is the diversity? Businesses around the world have had diversity as a "must do" in their mission statements for years, in s… Continue

Added by Laura Liswood on November 25, 2009 at 2:25pm — No Comments

Is the RADICAL Evangelical Right the American version of the Taliban?

BlogHer contributing editor Mata posted on this today - Is it a joke, or is it hatred disguised in Biblical language? She quotes Frank Schaeffer who appeared on the Rachel Maddow show last night. Here is a video clip (you need to get about 50 seconds in)...

This is beyond disturbing, it's down right scary. I'm interested in knowing what others in this community think about… Continue

Added by Catherine Morgan on November 18, 2009 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

"Ignorance Is Bliss”: An Opinionated Mom’s Perspective on TEEN SEX

Of course we don’t want our teenagers to “do it,” but when puberty hits, it’s on. The train is on the track. Hormones start raging and there is no stopping them. Crush number one begins with a shy smile on the way to their locker. Crush two hits with a whiff of the quarterback’s sweat after a football game. The giggles. The flutters. Our girls can’t stop thinking about the boys…and our boys can’t wait to feel up those girls. We can pretend it isn’t happening and ignore it, or we can confront it… Continue

Added by Opinionated MAMA on November 17, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

I didn't blog but this is important. My fallen nephew in Iraq.

I feel a need to post two poems I wrote about my nephew who died the day after Valentine's day last year, Feb. 15, 2009 The first poem addresses when we found out that Sean had been killed by an IED: Don’t answer that door A roadside bomb DON’T ANSWER THAT DOOR I’m sorry Ma’am Improvised There’s a message Explosive Call me back Device Sean was killed How can that be? In Iraq Not Sean What happened? He was killed WHAT HAPPENED? IED The second poem addresses the journey of our grief: The Journe… Continue

Added by Maria Sudduth on November 14, 2009 at 10:40pm — 2 Comments

Health Care Reform

The discussion about Health Care Reform is very interesting. While Medical Insurance can be a complicated issue, I see valid points on each side. When a person is in between jobs, they have to fund their own Short Term Insurance, self-employed people find it a challenge to obtain adequate coverage, and the under privileged have to depe… Continue

Added by Cindy Fallsen on November 13, 2009 at 9:26am — No Comments

When Michelle Malkin is Right, She's Right

Ok readers, you can get up off the floor now. I haven't suddenly lost my mind. But you know that I have to call them like I see them, even when it gets me into big trouble. So here goes. In a recent interview with FoxNews on the topic of the tragedy at Ft. Hood, Ms Malkin stated:

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Added by Pamela Lyn on November 11, 2009 at 2:22pm — 1 Comment

How Would House Health Care Reform Bill Affect YOU?

Click on the link below to walk through an interactive "choose-your-own-adventure" style program to learn how H.R.3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, will affect you and your family. The House will be voting this weekend, so it's not too late to call and make your voice heard. Simply call the Capitol Hill switchboard at 202/224-3121 and ask for your representative's office. If your representative is a member of the Blue Dog Caucus, you especially need to call. Speak now or forever… Continue

Added by The Zaftig Redhead on November 6, 2009 at 9:19pm — No Comments

Social Media - The Power is Shifting

Social media is changing the political landscape and has the potential to change the world. Today, instead of just a handful of elected officials debating the future of medical insurance or citizen insurance for all, we the people can voice our opinions too. And the politicians are paying attention. They are learnin… Continue

Added by Pat Jewett on October 12, 2009 at 9:16pm — No Comments

My Story About Health Care

Three years ago my husband and I were very excited parents-to-be and when our son, Ethan, was born we received the shock of a lifetime. We found out that our new baby boy had a vascular tumor that covered most of his lower right leg that required chemotherapy. He started oral steroids at 6 weeks old and on my second day back to work after maternity leave, the doctors told us that his health had spiraled out of control so quickly that he would need to start chemotherapy immediately. He had to hav… Continue

Added by Felicia on October 11, 2009 at 9:36pm — No Comments

Sakena Yacoobi’s Vision for Afghanistan

Sakena Yacoobi is on a mission. Her goal is to bring education to Afghanistan, a country that has a 70 percent illiteracy rate. Her main focus is girls and women. She believes education can ameliorate the ravages of 35 years—and counting—of war. She speaks with an urgency that emanates from that core conviction. To “build a better future for Afghanistan,” she founded the Afghan Institute of Learning in 1995. “Empowerment” is… Continue

Added by Marcia G. Yerman on October 11, 2009 at 9:19pm — No Comments

Twitter and the potential for truth

I have to say my skepticism about this new medium has now disappeared. Without it, one wonders if all this could have happened…Technology has not just made the world more dangerous; it has also enabled freedom to keep one small step in front of tyranny and lies. One thing you can do is use Twitter to fight the regime yourself. Help bring these fascist bastards down at the end of your modem. — Andrew Sullivan A week ago, a G-20 protestor was arrested for using Twitter as a means to commun… Continue

Added by Tristan || the almost right word on October 10, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Option available for troubled homeowners

The homeowners guide to living the American dream has shifted a little bit now that home prices have take a downturn and unemployment has been around double digits. This has resulted in those people barely making payments, with full-time jobs, now owing more than their home is worth. It has also made it so those who lost their jobs, and without much savings, to realize they are in trouble. There are many lifestyle changes that can help, without altering your happiness. There are several discip… Continue

Added by SS on October 8, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

The US Senate: Where All Good Bills Go to Die

Much attention has been paid to the House and its accomplishments, and its historic f… Continue

Added by The Zaftig Redhead on October 6, 2009 at 11:02pm — No Comments

Online Medical Info

Recently at church, I heard that everything from Angioplasty to Travel medical insurance will be made into a data base or something online that people, preferably medical providers, will be able to access. The… Continue

Added by Lee W. on October 6, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Olympic Bid goes to Rio, now what?

The pitch was definitely successful. Take the Olympics to a South American country for the first time in history was the message used to make Rio’s argument. A good point indeed, considering Brazil’s role in this global economy. The country is the largest in South America, the 10th economy in the world and, according to the World Bank, will rise to the 5th within the next seven years. But will the 2016 Olympics be good for Rio or Brazil? We are yet to find out. So far, so good! Besides the ent… Continue

Added by Paula Hall on October 5, 2009 at 4:38pm — 1 Comment

Turning back in time

As of today guns are allowed in bars and restaurants serving alcohol in the great state of Arizona. So, we drink, drive and pull the trigger. But not only that, we can also point our guns when threatened and that is not intimidation. To some, evolution doesn’t exist; some things never change, so why move forward? In Arizona going back in time is what makes sense, once an Old West, always an Old West. The law in effect today allows people with concealed-weapons permits to bring their guns into… Continue

Added by Paula Hall on September 30, 2009 at 11:47am — No Comments

Charity

Dear Tussy, I'm not usually the person people would turn for charity, since I basically have a "no charity" policy. I believe that all those cases, all those needs that turn to charity to be covered should be addressed by the Government, the State, specially since we vote them to be there, to help, to make the country a better place, according with their many campaing promises, and then take our tax money to address those needs. I would like here to go back on my own lines and stress out the "I… Continue

Added by Suzanne Fields on September 27, 2009 at 7:47pm — No Comments

FLOTUS Wows with Speech on Women and Health Care Reform

Finally, the health insurance reform debate turned its focus -- albeit briefly -- on women and girls. About time. Women make most of the health care decisions in American families, and because of our longevity we tend to use more health care services as well. Further, because a persistent wage gap deprives many women of fair pay, women also have a harder time paying for health care and health insurance. And, to add insult to injury, insurance is typically more expensive for women. Without common… Continue

Added by The Zaftig Redhead on September 26, 2009 at 11:01pm — 1 Comment

Testing, Testing... Is my Coffee On?

Dear Ladies, Today I've been looking around the community, as I'll keep looking around from now on, and I've found writers here whose minds thrill me. My first impression while browsing at the "All Blogs" big showroom of entries was "Dear Hyne, there's a serious Obamaism going on here!". Well, Mr. Obama is indeed an event meant to cause a lot of conmotion, and yes, growing into a full blown Obamania is quite expectable. But still... Ma'am! My first day around (though it was today), sta… Continue

Added by Suzanne Fields on September 24, 2009 at 6:03pm — 6 Comments

Democrats Face Referendums in Govenors' Races

While health insurance reform is the talk of the town when it comes to policy, it's the off-year gubernatorial races that have the politicos buzzing. Why? Well, they help the parties and pundits and the wonks read the tea leaves for the 2010 midterms elections. At the moment, the tea is something of a bitter brew for the Democrats. In New Jersey, Gov. Jon Corzine (D) is in serious trouble against Republican Chris… Continue

Added by The Zaftig Redhead on September 24, 2009 at 8:54am — 2 Comments