by Kellen Schefter 01/20/2008 Those who have followed the development of Daimler AG’s tiny and trendy microcar, the smart (lower case intentional), have surely wondered about this vehicle’s safety. Now they need wonder no more. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently crash tested the 2008 smart for two and found it performed so… [Read more…]
By Bobbi Miller-Moro Thanks to the likes of Beyonce, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Aniston and Tyra Banks hair extensions have gained Celebrity status in their own right. No longer acceptable are the applications of hot damaging bonding glue, stripping metal and dangerous toxic chemicals of the past. Hair extensions come in various forms; 100% real human… [Read more…]
Dear Bobbi, I was floored when I learned that baby and children’s products in California are being laced with toxic chemicals. What’s going on!? A current California flammability standard has led to all baby and children’s products containing foam (such as nursing pillows and strollers) being treated with fire retardant chemicals which have been repeatedly… [Read more…]
Important messages for all parents A friend of a Jens List member posted this on Facebook and I thought I should share it with this group since there is an important lesson to be learned for parents of young children: “As many of you know last year on May 21st we lost our two and… [Read more…]
See photo’s here. myself and fellow bloggers; mother & teacher extraordinaire Liz Dwyer and Any Given Sundry winner of the Salon make-or. Calling all bloggers! Got Milk? in collaboration with Stylist to the Stars Robert Ramos, who works with Eva Mendez and Jessica Alba gave consultations and great information about healthy hair. The event featured… [Read more…]
By Bobbi Miller-Moro In the beginning everyone wants to ‘have it all’ in life. In my continued quest of searching for exceptional mothers around the world who embody the very characteristics of mothers who enjoy the full bounties of life, I find these exquisite gems. Jennifer Levinson was my next discovery. When my favorite daycare… [Read more…]
A mother is someone who: * Under any circumstance will always hold the best interest of the child first. * When a mother can not do the best for her child, she will rectify, clean up & create resolve at any cost. * A mother does not stand-by and watch helplessly, unless she is tied… [Read more…]
Bride Trafficking in North Korea: When Escape Becomes Bondage. North Korean Bride Trafficking: When Escape Becomes Bondage Kristin Butler Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer May 7, 2009 The translator could never capture the experience behind Young-Ae Kim’s emotional words, but he tried. “She was raised with the idea that you have one lasting marriage – never did… [Read more…]
This was so much fun, I took a quiz on my footprint that I am leaving on the planet. One Million Acts of Green Add a Green Badge to Your Vox Blog Sure, Earth Day has come and gone, but if you’re anything like we are at Vox, you make it a priority to take… [Read more…]
Check it here. MomsRising is a great organization dedicated to building a more family-friendly America. They created this video to celebrate their third anniversary and to celebrate moms everywhere—and to acknowledge the challenges moms and families face in America. Send to the moms you know.
When President Obama introduced his new strategy for stabilizing Afghanistan and Pakistan – pledging additional troops and more civilians to spur Afghanistan’s development – he noted that success in the region depends on support from the United Nations and the international aid organizations. For years we have watched our troops in Afghanistan fight a war… [Read more…]
Maria Cardona is a seasoned Democratic strategist, public affairs and communications professional with more than 18 years experience in the political, government, public relations, campaign, community and coalition building arenas. She joined the Dewey Square Group (DSG) – a premier national public affairs firm – as a Principal in February of 2005 to assist DSG’s… [Read more…]
I.M.O.W. is proud to co-sponsor a special evening program on Thursday, June 18 in San Francisco, featuring Mary Ellen Iskendrian, president and CEO of Women’s World Banking, and Sharon Vosmek, CEO of Astia. Join the World Affairs Council of Northern California for a conversation about the global impact of women on economic development – from… [Read more…]
Jessica Jackley first saw the power, beauty, and dignity of microfinance while working in rural East Africa. She believes that microfinance, relationships and stories are powerful tools for change. Join I.M.O.W. on Wednesday, May 27 in San Francisco, California, for an Extraordinary Voices, Extraordinary Change Speaker Series program with Jessica Jackley, co-founder of Kiva.org, the… [Read more…]
Although Mother’s Day is the ‘official time’ to celebrate mom, I find it a weird day. The family is forced to celebrate you mothering them, and being their mother and the mother should expect nothing, in case ‘nothing’ is what happens…and to be pleased when something does. Little children throw themselves whole-heartedly into the task… [Read more…]
This was the comment I left on this great article: I am reading this well written post and I think: is this good news or bad news? Of coarse the rest of the world wants this ridiculous insane law to be forbidden. The rest of the world would like to see Saudi Arabia catch up… [Read more…]
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