Everyone listens when Oprah talks but the trite, action speaks louder than words, still applies to one of the world’s most influential woman. Her story of success often centers on her economic rise, media success, philanthropic involvement, and even political engagements leaving an important part of Oprah’s life— her troubled childhood.

At the tender age of nine, Oprah was sexually abused persons close to her: an uncle, a cousin, and a family friend. She was expecting for and eventually lost a baby at the age of 14, which only added weight to the already burdensome and unspeakable horror she was experiencing… Continue reading

Women are undoubtedly adept at managing households but in the new millennium, woman are not only tied to their chores at home. Since a record breaking number of female candidates running for office was achieved early in 2000, women debunk the sexist myth limiting political seats to males. The 2008 US Elections, in particular, have ensured that women do have a place in the White House.

Four personalities figure prominently in the 2008 race for the White House. One was close to clinching the title as the first woman presidential candidate and another still awaits her vice presidency status. Two others… Continue reading

Raising a child and trying to raise the family revenue demands constant time juggling but with the advent of online jobs for home-based mothers, a career woman plus a caring mom image would no longer be impossible.

Starting with an online job requires effort similar to those who apply for work outside the Internet. Moms should be critically selective during the application process by being wary of spam employers and deceivers online.

Searching for a good company to work for is the first hurdle every mom should overcome and one always has to search for another reputable company after the job is… Continue reading

According to Minnesota Office of Higher Education, recent studies have shown that women currently make up 57% of all college students.  This is a new trend that show there have been alot of changes in our society.  In the past woman is just a minority in the college field, but this has fact have changed since then.  In recent case study male students have a greater drop our rate than before.

Daily calcium

To get the recommended 1,000-1,200 mg of calcium per day, women should consume three servings of milk products (1portion=1 cup/250 mL of milk, 6 oz/175 g of yogurt or 1 oz/45 g of cheese). If you don’t like milk products, you can replace each of the three portions with a 300 mg calcium supplement and try other sources of calcium.

Sleep stealers

Beware of factors that rob you of a good night’s sleep: Arguments before bedtime, caffeine, sugar, vitamin C and intense exercise.To relax, take a hot bath, drink a cup of herbal tea or a glass of milk… Continue reading

When Angelina Jolie isn’t battling bad guys as Lara Croft, she’s helping the world’s 35 million refugees as a United Nations goodwill ambassador.

Jolie got involved in helping refugees in 1998 while reading the script for the recently released movie Beyond Borders, a film about a woman who helps refugees. Jolie said she was so moved by the script that she wanted to travel to Africa’s war-torn Sierra Leone to witness firsthand the refugee crisis there. She called the United Nations and arranged a trip. “I wanted to learn more. I … felt I should be… Continue reading