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As I did my research for the Women's Day Series, I was surprised to find the number of lists on Women on Twitter… I am yet to create my own list and it will take some time since I have just become active on Twitter. Nevertheless, I have compiled all the useful and interesting links I found about Women on Twitter…
Hope you find this compilation useful!
The Nifty Top 50 Women on Twitter @ http://webbiquity.com/social-media-marketing/the-nifty-50-top-women-of-twitter-for-2011/
Twitters Top 75 Badass Women @ http://www.bitrebels.com/social/twitter%E2%80%99s-top-75-badass-women/ Top
Business Women to Follow on Twitter @ http://www.mba-online-program.com/top-women-to-follow-on-twitter 8/
Extraordinary Women to Follow on Twitter @ http://www.8womendream.com/27075/more-8-women-dreamers-on-twitter/
18 Funny Women you should be following on Twitter @ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/23/18-funny-women-on-twitter_n_1224751.html & http://holykaw.alltop.com/18-funny-women-to-follow-on-twitter
20 Inspiring Young Female Founders to Follow on Twitter @ http://www.forbes.com/sites/meghancasserly/2012/02/10/20-inspiring-young-female-founders-to-follow-on-twitter/
8 Women to Follow on Twitter @ http://businessontwitter.co.uk/twitter/2011/03/international-womens-day-8-women-to-follow-on-twitter/
Top 20 Business Women to Follow on Twitter @ http://www.forbes.com/sites/work-in-progress/2010/10/06/womanzworld-top-20-business-women-to-follow-on-twitter/
People you should follow on Twitter @ http://www.cosmopolitan.com/advice/people-you-should-follow-on-twitter
The Listorious 140 Twitterers : The Most Listed People on Twitter @ http://listorious.com/top/listed
The Most Powerful Twitter Users @ http://tweet.grader.com/top/users
The First 99 People to Follow on Twitter @ http://technmarketing.com/2010/08/the-first-99-people-to-follow-on-twitter/
Nischala's Blog-o-Rendezvous with AISHWARYA SURESH
About AISHWARYA SURESH
Aishwarya is the founder of Banna Creations. As a part of her corporate career, Aishwarya has a decade of experience with Fortune-100 IT / ITES companies leading sales, marketing and sales support teams before she became an entrepreneur. Though an Electrical Engineer by qualification, she has always taken a keen interest in India's rich cultural heritage and vast repertoire of hand-crafted products and textiles that are the livelihood of millions of people across the country. Aishwarya is also a painter, a potter and runs marathons in her spare time.
About BANNA
Banna in Kannada means 'color'. Banna Creations is a platform for customers to easily access exquisite hand- crafted products from India. Banna specializes in hand-made textiles, art & craft products that are commercially un-exposed / marginally exposed and not easily accessible. The products range from handmade art and craft to handloom and weaves from across India. In doing so, Banna provides commercial and social upliftment to artists and artisans, creates awareness about different forms of art, craft, weaves and textiles and helps both products and the creators move into the mainstream. The long-term vision for Banna is to create a Creative Centre for Art and Craft that will be used by artists and artisans to showcase their work and for regular workshops and training sessions to train interested individuals and groups.
Banna creations has also been featured in several leading publications including papers like "The Hindu" and magazines like "Femina". Stop by her website or blog , Follow her on Twitter @bannacreations, Or Check her Facebook page
Nischala: Hi Aishwarya! Congrats on the success of your recent exhibition and more importantly on the great initial success as an entrepreneur. So tell me how it all started?
Aishwarya: Thank You! Banna Creations is 6 months old and was conceptualized with the objective to revive Indian hand-made art and crafts. The aim is not just to provide a retail outlet for the products created by Indian artists and craftsmen, but also by working to create a larger awareness of several art forms and the artists who create them using traditional skills that have been handed down the ages.
To be honest, there were multiple triggers for starting this venture. Firstly, my personal interest in the Indian heritage of hand-made arts and crafts. Secondly, my personal experiences in retail stores made me realize a large number of products being sold as Indian handicraft were not necessarily hand-crafted. So the word handicraft or even handloom as it is known today which does not necessarily mean that a product is actually being hand- crafted.
The result is that traditional skills and the people practicing them are completely lost in the whole value chain from production to the retail shelf. Artists and artisans lose their traditional means of livelihood and don't get their due. The beauty of the traditional art form and the whole process of creating a product and the people involved in the creation was and is a story waiting to be told.
Banna works with the following objectives:
1) To provide a connect between the artisans who are creating these hand-made arts and crafts to the end-customer. Essentially, to provide opportunities for people to understand and learn the age-old unique techniques of these art and craft forms. And more importantly to appreciate heritage family traditions and Indian art forms. This is being done by our exhibitions and corporate sales, and also by workshops and demonstrations which are platforms for artisans to interact directly with a customer base and showcase their skills
2) To provide additional monetization avenues to the artists and craftsman for their products – with the intent that this will ensure that these art forms continue to exist, and not really perish with time
Nischala: That's awesome. But the decision to leave a flourishing corporate job to doing something of your own is not easy… How was it in your case?
Aishwarya: Hmm.. I spent a lot of time on background research and analysis to understand issues from various angles. I mainly tried to understand issues and problems faced by artisans as well as the way in which retail stores operate in this sector in India today. Over a period of time, I was clear about 3 things:
1) I was deeply passionate about this – And I believe that passion is the key element which can actually enable you to make such a choice,
2) I strongly believed that I could make a difference
3) With the vision and scale of impact I had in mind, it was not possible to toggle between a corporate job and a venture such as this which is a 24X7 job. – So I made a choice to quit.
In my case, I was lucky that I received full support from friends and family. And that's been one of my BIGGEST lessons so far – An entrepreneur does not survive alone. You need an entire ecosystem to support you. In my case, my family and friends were willing to believe in what I believed in.
Nischala: OK. So what kind of support did your family extend?
Aishwarya: In my specific case, there are no entrepreneurs on my side of the family. So my mentor for understanding basics of running a business was my father-in-law. He runs his own enterprise, so helped me with all the documentation and paper-work. For marketing, my husband who is a marketing guru has helped by putting in place Banna's marketing strategy which I execute.. And I must confess that it's a lot of hard-work. And my family and friends have stood by me in many small and big ways to ensure that I am able to give my time and energy towards something I believe in and am truly passionate about.
Nischala: So, what's the tough part?
Aishwarya: The tough and yet very fulfilling part is that I do everything on my own – My exhibitions, dealing with vendors, suppliers and artisans itself. Also, given that the sector is completely unorganized, the need to adhere to deadlines needs to be re- iterated several times over.. There is also always the challenge of balancing quality versus quantity. There have been several instances where quality has been compromised because of tight deadlines and larger quantities and entire shipments have been sent back as a result. However disheartening this might sound the sheer sense of fulfillment after the completion of an exhibition or workshop or executing an order makes up for a lot of tough challenges that one constantly faces.
Nischala: What's the happiest moment in your journey so far?
Aishwarya: I think the happiest moment is that I have been able to achieve the primary objective of Banna in less than 6 months – which is essentially to connect artisans with customers. The model of my initiative is not ONLY to sell, but to provide that connect, to revive art forms and to re-create a market. So we've successfully done workshops and exhibitions; and have received a phenomenal response. Workshops are where you can see how these products are created and also learn from the artisans themselves. For e.g: We've done a painting workshop, embroidery workshop, etc.
Nischala: But many of these art forms are on products which don't sell. Like many women don't wear saris as in the past. So is there any product innovation done?
Aishwarya: Yes. Absolutely. Based on my own ideas and feedback from customers. For e.g: There's a specific form of embroidery (Kasuti) which is famous in North Karnataka and typically done on silk sarees. But not too many people wear sarees in the fast paced lives that we lead today. . So we have innovated in using this same embroidery to create other products which customers actually buy and use – like clutch purses, home linen, folders, books, files, etc. So we are promoting the art form and retaining livelihoods, but creating an alternate market – so there is a commercial success as well
Nischala: What's been the response from the artists and craftsman?
Aishwarya: It's been a mixed response. Some don't think of it as a big deal, as many people have done it before. They are tougher to deal with. Some are hungry for business and for their art forms to get popularized. So it's easier to work with them. Personally, I look at the positives and learn from all the experiences and never let myself get disheartened ( however difficult that is to do) regardless of the response I get from artisans as well as from customers.
Nischala: If you had to look back at your corporate job, and yourself now – what is the biggest change?
Aishwarya: It's a lot of HARD WORK to be on your own. I used to work 16 – 17 hours a day as a part of my corporate job, but this is different because this is so much more intense. You are that much more driven since this is for yourself. You are answerable to yourself and at all times to the vision and the reason why this was started.
Also, since I am on my own and it is a new venture, the sheer amount of brain-work to get things moving is phenomenal. Financially too, every single earning is ploughed back into the initiative as we need to grow and expand.
Nischala: So what's the long term vision? Something like a Dilli Haat in Bangalore?
Aishwarya: Well.. One is to (re-)create and generate a market for these products, and really that means for the traditional handicraft and hand-made art forms – So in that sense, it can be called a Dilli Haat. The other critical part is to have a centre of art and craft which will essentially be a space where artists and artisans can showcase their skills and conduct demonstrations and workshops at all times. . People can not only buy products, it's an opportunity for self-education and also people can also learn how to do these
Nischala: Just curious, but how has the response been for the workshops? Are people keen to learn and what kind of people attend these?
Aishwarya: There's been a phenomenal response for the workshops. Initially I was anxious myself, as I did not know if people had time or interest. Surprisingly, all kinds of people have attended – Diversity in age (17 – 70), Men & Women, Professions – House-wife, HR head, Trainer, NGO, etc. And they've all giving me very positive feedback, which is encouraging…
Nischala: That's good to hear. So given that there's a lot of ways for new businesses to leverage digital marketing and social media, do you use these at Banna?
Aishwarya: Yes absolutely. Marketing is basically digital marketing or more specifically social media marketing – We use Facebook, Twitter , our blog etc.. Our web-site is work–in-progress and the best part is that it has an online payment gateway to facilitate online sales. So looking forward to the launch to facilitate this
Nischala: Awesome! That's great progress. So any last words you want to share as a part of this rendezvous?
Aishwarya: I recently had the opportunity to attend the Development Dialogue 2012 at Hubli conducted by the Gururaj Deshpande Foundation. Development Dialogue is a three day event that brings together hundreds of practitioners, academics, investors, grassroots activists, philanthropists and entrepreneurs from across the world to discuss sustainable solutions to society's problems.
This year the key note speaker was N R Narayana Murthy and he spoke about the journey of Infosys. That was so inspirational, and also something that I will never forget. Three basic messages stuck with me and this is what I will share in regards to starting and being an entrepreneur:
* "Never lose sight of your goals"
* "Believe in what you want to achieve"
* "Constantly re- invent yourself and innovate"
Very powerful messages and they will stay with me….
Nischala: Great Aishwarya! Best wishes on your journey at Banna. And hope it brings back color into the life's of many…. Thanks for your time
Aishwarya: Thank You
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The 5 Distinguishing Traits of a PROSPEROUS WOMAN
On the occasion of Women's Day, I spent a significant amount of time on women – I read about them, observed them, analyzed them and interacted with them – Women in business, Women in art, Women in politics, Women in power, Women in academics, Women at work, Women who have it all, Women who are a part of my life, Women who rule my life :)
On reflection, I realized that some women were definitely more PROSPEROUS than others. There is no universal definition of prosperity … But whatever is your definition of PROSPERITY and in whatever sphere you are looking at, you will find these traits listed below as TRULY DISTINGUSHING in a PROSPEROUS WOMAN
All the women who I consider prosperous have this as a distinguishing trait – They are deeply connected with their femininity. They are aware of it they accept it and also know how to leverage this strength in their life. There is a definite power in femininity – Just that many women are unaware of it, ignore it or simply choose to underplay it. And those who are able to harness it in their lives usually end up prosperous
Prosperous women are amazingly positive. Encircle them with the worst situation or circumstance, and they'll still be positive – Rather they will choose to look at the positive and find a way out. And I don't mean that they are disconnected from reality, but more in terms of being pragmatic and positive. Positivity is a mind-set; and some woman are born this way, some are conditioned this way and some turn out this way. Just pause and reflect "Would you rather be around someone who is always positive or negative?"
Being accepting is a truly admirable trait and one which make a REAL DIFFERENCE in the life of a woman. And prosperous women have TRULY made peace and accepted their past, their strengths, their weakness, their power and their many roles – In one word ACCEPTED THEMSELVES FOR WHAT THEY ARE.
I was surprised when I discovered this. But openness seems to really stand out when it came to prosperous women – They were open in their thoughts, in their expressions, with their emotions, to people, experiences, life, and most importantly, to learn/un-learn and re-learn…
Prosperous women observe, are aware, sense, are sensitive, understand – what you say, what you don't say, what you feel and many times even what you're thinking. They have an exclusive combination of a high EQ (Emotional Quotient),high IQ (Intellectual Quotient) and high SQ (Spiritual Quotient) which is balanced… This gives them a unique insight into people and human behavior. Of course, they continuously enrich these quotients with their real-life interactions & experiences; and continuously improve along the way
What do you think? Do the prosperous women in your life exhibit one / more of these distinguishing traits? Leave a comment to let me know…
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Nischala's Blog-o-Rendezvous with LISA PETRILLI
Lisa Petrilli is today's featured star in my Blog-o-Rendezvous Series.
Chief Executive Officer, C-Level Strategies, Inc. | Chief Operating and Marketing Officer, To Be a Woman global platform | Chief Relationship Officer, CEO Connection | Author, eBook: The Introvert's Guide to Success in Business and Leadership | Passionate about Visionary Leadership | #LeadershipChat co-Host
You can follow Lisa on Twitter OR Stop by her blog
Personally, Lisa Petrilli has been one of the TRULY INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN I've known in the online world. So I was thrilled that she agreed to do this rendezvous and was super excited to have the opportunity of talking with her…
Nischala: Hi Lisa. Thank you so much for talking to me. It is indeed an honor and pleasure to connect with you. Also, let me confess that you truly are an inspiration to me & several women across the world.
Lisa: Thank you so much for this opportunity. It's wonderful to talk to you
Nischala: Since this is a Women's day special, let's start by what do you think defines a woman?
Lisa: As a woman, firstly it's important to know yourself, accept yourself and empower yourself to honor your true identify. It's important to live and work in balance with your feminine energy and embrace your feminine qualities in thoughts, actions and expressions. I believe every woman is unique and comes with different strengths. It's important for women to spend time to connect within – To identify your own strengths and celebrate them.
Nischala: That's a wonderful way to put it. So I see that a lot of your work is also centered on this theme. You are currently the Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of To Be a Woman Global platform. What is the aim of this platform?
Lisa: To-Be-A-Woman platform is a project dear to my heart. Vanda Teixeira is the CEO. I'm the COO and CMO. The aim is to empower women across the globe to bring excellence at and to the work-place. The focus is on enabling women to connect with your true self and letting go of any beliefs that hold you back in life as a woman. A woman can achieve true excellence in all spheres of life by balance – by aiming for balance in her family, her work and her inner journey. We plan to launch this in 2012 and will provide a bouquet of offerings like workshops, conferences, trainings, interactions and most importantly, provide women an opportunity to discover, connect and engage with each other. We are partnering with the World Trade Center of Atlanta on foundational and global aspects of this initiative.
Nischala: That's awesome Lisa. Wishing you good luck for this wonderful initiative. So how do you think woman can really make their presence at the work place?
Lisa: It's important to realize that there are many of aspects of being a woman.
Firstly, women should not feel the need to behave in a specific way to "fit in" to the masculine world of business and leadership. And I'm saying this because I spent more than twelve years in the corporate world. So I've seen many women make an extra effort here. For e.g: Courage as a quality can be feminine – just in a different way. The point is that a woman can exhibit courage at work and at home – Just that the manifestations and expressions will be different.
Secondly, it's important to honor your emotions – not by suppressing them, but using them to help you move forward in life. And I don't suggest that your emotions should get in your way at work. But really, they should enable you to achieve a positive consciousness, a higher consciousness. And I have found phenomenal success in business and leadership by looking at it in a feminine way. It is actually very empowering.
Nischala: But don't organizations need you to demonstrate certain leadership qualities which may not be really "feminine"?
Lisa: Organizations need both. There are definite strengths which women bring to the table. For e.g: Women are excellent collaborators, Women are excellent listeners, Women can hold multiple points-of-view and in many cases, women are strong decision makers.
In my personal case, I have been in the corporate world for 12 years before I started on my own and my career has blossomed in a beautiful way after I was able to re-connect with my feminine side and it has been a wonderful journey of self-discovery, graceful evolution and personal transformation. What I've realized is that it's important for women to focus and harness on your feminine energies & then leverage them in your individual context.
Nischala: That's a beautiful way to describe it. But I've known of several women who've had a rough ride because they were more connected with their feminine side. What's your view on that?
Lisa: Life is a journey in which we are all constantly evolving. It's important for you to love yourself and feel connected to who you really are. Only then, you will bring more light to the world… If someone does not accept you and the changes in you, that is a reflection of them and not YOU. As long as you are comfortable in your skin and are at peace within, that's most important.
Nischala: That's such an insightful answer Lisa. So who is the most inspirational woman in your life?
Lisa: Like many women, it is my mother – Simply because she has demonstrated in action the virtues of courage and grace – which I believe is the essence of being a woman.
Nischala: Lisa, I've never met you in my life. And even by talking to you across continents, you exude such a positive energy that I can feel it in your voice and words. How do you manage to stay so positive and radiate so much positivity?
Lisa: Thank you so much. It's such a lovely complement. Thank You! Over the years I have learnt to stay and be positive. It's important in the journey of life. We all know and have issues to deal with, but what's important is how you consciously shape your thoughts and how you choose to express yourself – That's what makes the REAL DIFFERENCE.
I've learnt to connect with my inner self. It's a lot of spiritual work and as a result, I'm able to bring positivity into all that I do. Every morning I do spend quiet time in a sacred space. I also write if something's on my mind and find writing truly liberating. It enables me to release the negativity and I am then immersed in positive energy.
There's a larger purpose and meaning to my life – And that gives me the energy and inspiration to keep going.
Nischala: That's excellent Lisa. Best wishes for all your future endeavors. May you radiate this positivity and hope you find happiness, balance and most importantly, your able to achieve the TRUE PURPOSE of your LIFE!
Lisa: Thank You for talking to me… Have a lovely day!
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MY FAVORITE BLOGS OF LISA's
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8 Pearls of WISDOM from my MOTHER
On the occasion of Women's Day, I wanted my MOTHER to write a post to articulate her views on any subject of her choice. After all, my mother is the reason that I am, and has played a pivotal role in what I have become today. After a lot of persistence, she finally agreed :). Since this was a Women's Day special, I asked her for her advice to any Woman…
Here's what she said:
1) HEALTH is WEALTH
As a woman, it's important to take care of your own health to be able to do justice to all the roles you will play in life. Eat right, eat at the right time and eat for the right reasons – And instill this in your family – They may not like it in the short term, but over a period of time they will be grateful that you invested in their health with a little common-sense and discipline. Exercise periodically. Learn and Practice yoga and pranayama.
2) SILENCE is GOLDEN
As a woman, you need to be able to understand that SILENCE is GOLDEN. Several times, you get what you want by being silent and lose what you can gain by speaking. Of course, be judicious and wise on when you choose silence. More importantly, many women have a crying need to speak and express and be heard. Sometimes, it's OK to not be heard.. Sometimes, it's OK to keep your thoughts, views and emotions to yourself…
3) Be POSITIVE in LIFE
Life is a mixed bad – It comes with ups and downs, good and bad times, happiness and sorrow, success and failure. Try to stay positive – Think positive. Look at the positive things that you have in life and be grateful for them. Associate with positive people.
4) BELIEVE in YOURSELF
Always Always Always BELIEVE in YOURSELF. Don't doubt your strengths, capabilities, choices or decisions – They all happen for a purpose and reason. And it's usually all for the good
5) Do your BEST in LIFE
Whatever you do in life, do whole-heartedly and the best you can – whatever be the circumstance. Don't expect anything in return (or rather keep your expectations low), but just focus on what you can do and leave the rest
6) Have FAITH in a GREATER POWER
There is an overarching force and power which guides the ways of the universe – Whatever you choose to call it – God or Guru or Soul. Have faith in this power and that there are some things in life which will be beyond your control, for which you won't have answers… But just have faith that whatever happens is for the best
7) FINANCIAL SECURITY should be a PRIORITY
As a woman, you should plan and invest in your financial security. While earning is important, what is more important is to save, invest wisely and also spend time to understand personal finances. Women generally tend to ignore learning about personal finance – in spite of being educated or employed – Spend some time to understand personal finance.
8) Give – Do your BIT for a GOOD CAUSE
No matter how much or little you have, you can always give and share – Be it water, food, a shoulder, a ear, an idea, a thought, a deed,.. However small it may seem – It's your karma; and most importantly, it made a difference to someone…
What are the words of wisdom your mother shared? Leave a comment to let me know
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The MOST SPLENDID Quotes on WOMEN
What better way to start the WOMEN'S DAY Special Series than sharing a few SPLENDID Quotes on WOMEN… In this blog, I am listing my personal favorites. Some touched me, some amused me, some got me thinking and some just got etched deep in my memory….
"You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation."
By Brigham Young
"There are women who make things better… simply by showing up. There are women who make things happen. There are women who make their way. There are women who make a difference. And women who make us smile. There are women of wit and wisdom who through strength and courage make it through. There are women who change the world everyday… Women like you."
By Ashley Rice
"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous."
By Coco Chanel
"In politics, If you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman."
By Margaret Thatcher
"A woman has to live her life, or live to repent not having lived it."
By D.H. Lawrence
"A witty woman is a treasure; a witty beauty is a power."
By George Meredith
"The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy."
By Yves Saint-Laurent
"One is not born a woman, one becomes one"
By Simone de Beauvoir
"My gran had always told me that a woman–any woman worth her salt–could do whatever she had to."
By Charlaine Harris
"Every word a woman writes changes the story of the world, revises the official version."
By Carolyn See
"The death of a beautiful woman is, unquestionably, the most poetical topic in the world."
By Edgar Allan Poe
"Nothing on this planet can compare with a woman's love—it is kind and compassionate, patient and nurturing, generous and sweet and unconditional. Pure. If you are her man, she will walk on water and through a mountain for you, too, no matter how you've acted out, no matter what crazy thing you've done, no matter the time or demand. If you are her man, she will talk to you until there just aren't any more words left to say, encourage you when you're at rock bottom and think there just isn't any way out, hold you in her arms when you're sick, and laugh with you when you're up. And if you're her man and that woman loves you—I mean really loves you?—she will shine you up when you're dusty, encourage you when you're down, defend you even when she's not so sure you were right, and hang on your every word, even when you're not saying anything worth listening to. And no matter what you do, no matter how many times her friends say you're no good, no matter how many times you slam the door on the relationship, she will give you her very best and then some, and keep right on trying to win over your heart, even when you act like everything she's done to convince you she's The One just isn't good enough.
That's a woman's love—it stands the test of time, logic, and all circumstance…. Well, I'm here to tell you that expecting that kind of love— that perfection—from a man is unrealistic. That's right, I said it—it's not gonna happen, no way, no how. Because a man's love isn't like a woman's love."
By Steve Harvey
Nischala's 2012 Women's Day Special Series
On the occasion of International Women's Day (8 March 2012), I'll be running a special feature on my blog about Women
A note on Women's Day below:
Women's Day is celebrated throughout the globe on 8th March every year. I read about the history, background and reasons for the celebration of this day. From my understanding, it's a SPECIAL DAY to acknowledge, appreciate, respect, honor and express gratitude to the role, contributions and achievements of women all over the world in the history of time…
Some argue that a special day is not required to celebrate being a WOMAN….But on the other hand, if there's already a day for celebrating being A WOMAN, then I guess might as well revel in it
The Schedule for this Series is below:
5 March 2012 (Mon) – The Most SPLENDID Quotes on Women
6 March 2012 (Tue) – Words of Wisdom for any WOMAN from my MOTHER
7 March 2012 (Wed) – Nischala's Blog-o-Rendezvous with LISA PETRILLI
8 March 2012 (Thu) – The Distinguishing Traits of a PROSPEROUS WOMAN
9 March 2012 (Fri) – Nischala's Blog-o-Rendezvous with AISHWARYA SURESH
10 March 2012 (Sat) – The 9 Women Bloggers I've Learnt From
11 March 2012 (Sun) – Women on Twitter
For further reading on Women's Day, check the links below:
You can also follow @womensday on Twitter to stay tuned to the Women's Day happenings across the world!!! You can use the #womensday Hashtag to search for global updates…
The 12 New-Year-Worthy Questions to ask yourself at the start of 2012
It's the start of 2012. It's a new calendar year. It's a new beginning. One which you should welcome with an open mind, positive energy, new passions, fresh dreams and new hopes…
The New Year is a great time to pause reflect and introspect on life's many dimensions. And then decide what you would like to focus your energies on during 2012 – With the right intent, great enthusiasm, positive energy and in good spirit. In this blog, I have listed the 12 New-Year-Worthy questions that you should ask yourself and answer in all honesty again to yourself. If nothing else, the answers will show you the real picture and burst a few bubbles…
1) Am I doing things that I love?
If you are doing things you love, then great. If not, then you probably would give one of the following reasons –Circumstances out of my control, Other Priorities, Unplanned / unexpected situations, Never ending Constraints, Commitments to be honored, Personal Limitations. Well, do remember that every human-being anywhere on this earth (either today or generations ago) had / has one / many of the above at one / many phases in life– So you are not alone. And yet, some people always find or make the time to do things that they love. Maybe you need to just squeeze in that little time to do things you love or make a vocation of the things you love. Doing things you love will make you happy
2) Am I learning enough?
Learning is a very important dimension to personal growth and development. It does not matter what you are learning, from whom you are learning, how you are learning, how much you are learning – But what's important is that you learn consciously and invest some time and effort regularly to learn new things. If in your own assessment you are not learning enough, then it's important to identify what you want to learn in 2012 and set aside time on a regular basis for learning
3) Am I content with the current state of my overall health?
The fact is that your overall state of health and well-being will determine the quality of your life today and tomorrow. Hence, it is imperative that you take time to invest in your overall health and wellness. In reality, you know your state of personal health the best, and hence you would be the best judge. If you are not content, then it's time to ask yourself what is it that you need to, want to do and should do to improve it?
4) Am I really happy with myself?
Another very profound question – But the answer to which can sometimes be a revelation to you. Simply because you try to make everyone around you happy; and end up unhappy with yourself. So do mull over this and see if you need to change one / many aspects of your own life
5) Am I spending time with those who matter to me?
Again, time is one of your most valuable personal assets. So use it wisely, and ensure that you earmark some time periodically for those who matter to you – It can be your family, friends, staff, acquaintances, colleagues, soul-mates, etc. But sharing your life with those who matter strengthens relationships and does wonders to your happiness quotient
6) Am I living life to the best of my potential?
You are endowed with infinite potential – Some you are aware, some unexplored and some ignored. But if you ask yourself this question again and follow it with Why? Why Not? – You will get the answers. Not just a Yes No kind of answer, but more importantly answers which will enable you to live life to the best of your potential
7) Am I content with my current state of personal finances?
Your current state of personal finances is a function of how much you have earned, how much you have saved, how wisely you invested and most importantly how much effort you took to understand and review your finances periodically. And your state of personal finance will determine the choices that you will make today, and in the future. So if this dimension of your life needs attention, give it the attention it deserves now
8) Am I happy with the current state of my immediate living environment?
Your current living environment – be it at work or office or anywhere else affects your thoughts, your energies, your productivity and your creativity. So make sure it is clean, well-organized and the way you want it to be – to get the best out of yourself
9) Have I made peace with my past?
Many of us tend to hold on to our past; and how ever hard we try we are unable to let-go. And in life it's important to let-go and make peace with your past – especially the negativity. Just accept it and release the baggage. Of course, it is wise to take the lessons along. And then focus your energies on the present and future
10) Am I giving enough?
In life, you give some and you get some. Most of us tend to receive more than we give. In the long run, it's important to give – To friends, family, acquaintances, co-workers, an unknown face, a needy soul, someone less fortunate, another living being.
And what can you give? A smile, an advice, a thought, a good deed, an idea, a motivation, an inspiration, time, knowledge, support, a shoulder, a ear, a helping hand, a life lesson, wisdom..
11) Do I need to review the state of my online / offline data?
Over the years, most of us have gigabytes of data which we have accumulated – on hard disk, mails, social media profiles, etc. etc. And along the way, you have not spent enough time in maintaining them and hence today they are crying for maintenance. And you never get around to doing it – simply because it can wait, it's boring and it takes time. Well! The reality is that it is only going to grow with time and before it gets completely unmanageable, you might as well begin with regular up-keep and maintenance. Hence, the New Year is a good time to critically review, clean and organize all your online and offline data – Simply by deleting unwanted content and organizing useful content better.
12) Am I really experiencing life?
Are you really experiencing life – Love, Laughs, Romance, Tears, Cultures, People, Heart-breaks, Passions, Rainbows, Disappointments, Failure, Trials, Experiments, Cuisines, Technology,…..
Because the more open you are, the more your experience, the more you enjoy and the more fulfilling life is…
And on that note, I hope 2012 brings your way good health, joys, happiness, new passions, gratifying relationships, loads of wealth, success, prosperity and dreams fulfilled.
Happy New Year 2012!!!


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Syracuse Turtles, Handed First Loss by Maryland - 17 hours ago
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D.A.'s Knee-Jerk Reaction: Syracuse Crushes UConn & Coach P at Dome
Here's what the big win over the Huskies means for SU's bowl eligibility.
The Orange rolled to a 40-10 victory on Friday night, putting SU at 3-4, 2-1 in the Big East. Both units looked dominating over the Huskies. Here's my instant analysis:
- This was huge from a historical stand point. Doc Gross continues to tell anyone who will listen how much better off this program is then it used to be. Whether he's right is all a matter of when you draw the line. Is it a stronger program than where Groobers left it? Of course. Robinson – no matter how many times people say what a nice guy he was – left the Orange in a garbage can, on fire. It's clearly better now. But is it better than when Coach P was fired? That's debatable. But beating Pasquoloni handily, and continuing UConn's awful start, helps build the argument that P's time has come and gone.
- From a bowl perspective, this was a vital win. At 2-4, needing to reach 6 wins, the Orange had to find 4 wins in 6 games down the stretch to be eligible for the postseason. While a trip to struggling Mizzou no longer looks impossible, it's certainly no slam dunk for the Orange. If you assume a loss in Columbia, then SU had to go 4-1 in the Big East entering the night. Now make it 3-1. Losing to a bad Huskies team at home would've meant running the table in conference the rest of the way. Never going to happen. Bowl pace is still in play. The Orange must go a reasonable 3-2 the rest of the way.
- How about that offense? There were huge chunks of yardage to be had all night, and the much maligned Nathaniel Hackett deserves some praise. His play-calling has been crucified recently (especially after some awful decisions last week in the red zone). Friday night he was excellent, mixing run and pass effectively.
- Look at Jerome Smith, running like a young Larry Csonka. He averaged 7.0 yards per carry for 133 yards on the night, and found that extra burst to get by the initial line of defense. Everyone got into the act, as the Orange gained a ridiculous 251 yards on the ground. Smith ran like a locomotive.
- Endangered species watch: Ashton Broyld. AB carried 11 times for 58 yards. Hey Hackett, what the hell were you doing with this guy the last two weeks? The mystery continues. Don't tell us that he "didn't fit into the game plan." Every time he touches the ball there's a potential for a big play. Why did they bury him the last two games?
- Ryan Nassib had a beautiful game, not having to do too much. He found Lemon and Wales numerous times in space, and never forced the ball into bad spots. That's the passing attack we need to see more of. Forget trying to make Nassib Matt Barkley, thank you very much.
- The Fizz created the category KYP's last week (Kill Yourself Plays). Look at the totals tonight. While the Orange had two more penalties than UConn (8-to-6), the Orange committed two fewer turnovers (2-to-0). When you out gain the opponent by 200 yards, and have a wash in KYP's, you'll win that game handily.
- Should we be worried that BOTH Ben Lewis and Devante McFarlane are done for the season with surgeries for upper body injuries? Neither has played in any games so they'll be redshirted, no problem. But how does two young players both sustain season-ending upper body injuries WITHOUT getting onto the field? Was it conditioning? Was this McFarlane's shoulder injury from months ago? I like both these players, so I'm a little discouraged that there's a rash of upper body surgeries that have to happen within their first few months in the program.
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Ron,great gameplan and the D was their usual top 25 class selves!!Lets see were Cuse17 and "tagteam" troll are today and if they can handle winning?They feel most comfortable in calling for coaches heads after losses!!…btw Ron,I did'nt see a lot of fan's in the seats??I think if we can continue to play like last night every game left is in play!!Congrats to the loyal fans who showed at the Dome in the rain and never lost faith!!Im sure Smittys section were there!!
Wow did they play well. Very happy SU fan today. The Section 129 crew had a blast at the game last night. Defense is getting better each game and Jerome Smith is getting better and better each game. About time Marrone put someone back on Punt Returns with some speed and Desir's first punt return set us up for a score. These are the type of plays that set the tone for the game. Thought Kobena was going to play and once he rerurns I'm sure he will handle the kickoff returns. It was funny before the game when we were tailgating I told everyone I had a feeling this was the game the team was going to finally put it all together and maybe win one for Marrone as he has looked frustrated. Boy did they. Lets hope this carries over to next week against South Florida and we hit the .500 mark. The SU nation has suffered for awhile football wise, wouldnt it be nice to beat South Florida, which we should and then beat Cinn. That would mean a big time game in the Dome vs. Louisville on 11/10. When was the last time we had such a big game at the dome. I think the football gods owe us one. GO SU
Great game all. Did we have any recruits in the house last night? Were they impressed?
@Russell,Section 129 Smitty;the announced attendance was a little over 36,000 people. That has to be paid attendance because I know there wasn't that many in the house. I know my family and I were and that's all that matters to me.
Smitty,that was fun to watch,the defense looked superb and I look for it to continue it's way against USF and Cincinnati. I too think that one of the biggest changes made with the team was putting Richie Desir in on punt returns. Every time he caught the ball he made an all out effort to return the ball to the end zone and didn't go sideways during the game. Very refreshing.
Adonis-Ameen Moore;what can you say about this young man other than he's touched the ball 3 times and scored 3 touchdowns. Jerome Smith ran for 133 yards on 18 carries. Both players performances were just outstanding. AWESOME BABY JUST AWESOME!!!!
@Carlton;FSU playing Miami today. is that going to be a game? FSU should dominate them in every aspect of the game. Enjoy.
Getting ready for football and later playing some quarter ante poker out in the Syracuse Room later this evening. Enjoy you Saturday everone,lots of football and fun today.
Great game…160 rec yds by a reciever, 130 yrd rusher, afew turnovers, some fieldgoals, and redzone scoring. Very complete effort! Now there's another chance to bat .500? Every game is huge & the mizzou game is a must win to go bowling!
HCJB called Pitino, "full of sh*t" , now thats funny! Does this give UofL football extra insentive? Thats bulletin board material…JB defending ACC move is just plain cool….
@Dip, Not so much defending the ACC move but slick rick seems to forget when the big 12 came calling and picked WVU over UofL Tom Jurich got the Kentucky senator Mitch McConnell involved in trying to block the WVU move to the big 12. Louisville wanted out so bad they got the government involved when they got left out! So yes Rick is full of shit and sounds like a jackass. Here is a link if you would like to read about it.
IMO it is possible for this team to get the 6 wins. Going to Bowl games is important for a number of reasons, not the least of which is more practice time. 3 & 4 (2-1)means S Florida and Sincinatti put us one away from the magic 6. Louisville at home is nice, but if not then Temple should be a W
@bigdip;if you remember last summer when Syracuse announced it's departure from the Big East,Rick Pitino had a lot to say about Jim Boehiem and Syracuse leaving the conference. Fast forward to the BE media day where he continued to denigrate Jim Boehiem and Syracuse. You had to expect a response from Coach Boehiem and he gave it.
Carlton was right in his assessment,Louisville would have jumped leagues in a heart beat,because they know the BE has become a no name nothing league. Syracuse and Pittsburgh will be sorely missed,more than anyone realizes.
VA Tech doesn't look to good right now losing to Clemson 24-10. Will there be some upsets with Rutgers and Ohio State both losing their games today? This is thew time of year where things start to get interesting.
If Temple goes on to defeat Rutgers today then the game against Temple at the end of the year is going to be interesting.
Sorry everyone,I just saw a score up date for the Temple game and it looks like Rutgers is starting to pull away from them.
@Ron I'm surprised that VT is only losing to Clemson 24-10 after what Pitt did to them.
Anybody else start watching that game last night into the 1st quarter and think "oh boy, this is going to be a long night…"? Between the officiating and the bad play calling in the 1st, there was no reason to suspect this would be such a dominating game, other than the D was on. Then they figured it out on offense and started clicking. Lots of fun to watch Smith have that kind of performance, especially since we shut down their run game.
Ron,I heard on BEGOW postgame show RU was still sleeping in 1st half from rooting for SU till late last night….not to worry they woke up at the 2nd half and scored 35 straight pts w/a couple big STs plays!!They seem to own 3rd Qtr 96-13 in first 7 games this yr!!HaHa.. @Dipper,think Giants game from last week will carry over?"GoCuse" "GoGiants"@Ron,I think we can maybe run the table w/a little good fortune!!Enjoy the games,u too Carlton!!
@Derek,I think Clemson is another overrated ACC team but FSU is the goods!I hope our fans share my sense of humor HaHa..certainly VT was a paper tiger!!
@Russell MacEachern;I know that my earlier prediction of a 9-3 season was blown out of water last week against Rutgers and really didn't have much hope for Syracuse the rest of the year.
With that being said I think Syracuse will win against USF,Temple,and Missouri and throw in a win against either Louisville or Cincinnati to finish at 7-5. With a win in the Pinstripe Bowl going 8-5 for the year.
There's been a lot of talk about replacing Marrone as coach. I say it takes 5 years to change a losing program into a winning one. Let's give him another year to see what happens. Look for results of winning in the 6th year before any decision is made to replace him or not. PATIENCE PEOPLE PATIENCE.
Uh, just watched that USF vs. Louisville game… wouldn't sleep on USF. If it wasn't for some stupid calls, both by officials and play calls, USF would've won. Good fight.
Derek,no gimme's in a BE season,maybe no Alabama's but every team is top 50/55!No weak sisters in the beast!!Anyone can win on a given Saturday!
Ron,ur absolutely right!!We can win out and make a good bowl w/a break here and there and could surprise the ACC!!BE is MUCH STRONGER than were given credit for!!
Ron,if u'll remember 7-5 and a bowl win was my origanal prediction!!I'll stand by it!!
The "U"figured out a way to put fans in the seats….sell them to a team with a real,live fanbase FSU who fill 90% of the 40k+ crowd!!I've seen 3 U games (home)this yr and most of the seats were empty this yr!!Economy?Im not sure!!But UF or FSU never seem to be affected!!
@Russell MacEachern;I'm overly optimistic each year when I predict on how the Syracuse season is going to be. When the schedule comes out in the papers I put something together on the computer,make it look nice and hang it on the wall in my own little "man cave" Syracuse room. The year we went 1-11 my prediction for that season was 11-1 and my co-workers didn't let me forget who incorrect I was. This year mu original prediction was 11-1. I was off just a tad,you know.
Anyway it looks like your prediction Russell might come true. A 7-5 overall record looks pretty promising right now.
Louisville pulls a tough win out against USF,Cincinnati loses to Toledo,and Rutgers pulls away from Temple in the second half of their ballgame. Saturday showed me that the league is wide open,and just remember Louisville,Cincinnati and Rutgers all have to play each other yet.
I apologize for being so late,we just finished playing cards and now I'm going to get some shut eye. Tomorrows another long day.
@Carlton;I see FSU finally pulled away from the "U". Good game.
We sent a ton of fans down for the game. Wasn't a work of art. Got the W! All that matters in the end. Anyone catch the drunken Miami fan that ran on the field during a 3rd down play? Was so funny! Anyways ND escaped today to! Might be in trouble up in Norman next Saturday though. We will see. Already can't wait for it to be Saturday again!
Ron,I enjoyed ur post about ur yearly predictions!!Most of us fans do that but I used to gamble for a living in my youth College and Pro football and the Horses "flats" and Im fairly professional about predictions now!I knew ur preseason hopes were unlikely but who knows??Anythings possible!I hope my preseason prediction is close and w/a bowl win 8/5 sounds possible!Most fans would have been happy to take my prediction in preseason!@Carlton,yea I seen that bozo run on the field near the end of the play..HaHa..almost screwed up the whole play and ref's almost called for a do-over but did'nt HaHa..big fantasy football day today..good luck Carlton,Im going against #1 in the league this week!I like when u get to enjoy ur football Saturdays!!
Carlton,no one doubts FSUs ability to fill a stadium but what went wrong w/the popularity of the "U"?I think if ND makes a NC run u'all should meet the BE in the Orange bowl!!
Well Cinn. lost to Toledo and proves they are very beatable. Again I dont want to look ahead but we need two wins on the road vs South Florida and Cinn. to come home and play Lousiville before a packed Dome. Could it happen yes it could. We as Orange fans would love this. This team is healthy and confident so lets go boys take it to the next level and us as fans will take it to the next level and pack the dome for you for Louisville
@Russell MacEachern;Russell remember back when Miami was the team to beat they were cocky and arrogant to say the least. They tried bulling everyone that they played. I honestly feel the teams on their schedule(at times)were afraid to play them) I think it started to boil over when they traveled to WVA for a game and the fans there started throwing garbage cans at them when they exited the field at half time and the end of the game. Their on field antics during and after games upset the ruling body of the NCAA who during that time frame instituted new rules that tamed their behavior. Hell(according to the 30 on 30 documentary that viewed on ESPN about the "U")they even named the rules after the most egregious players during their rein of superiority.
I think th question regarding "upper body injuries " is a valid concern. What is going on that seems to be a plague with our players?Since these two players never got in a game we must presume that these injuries occurred during practice.Both players were thought to be contributors this season Macfarlane will now be included a huge depth chart at the running back position for next season. It will be deeper if Laray Smith joins the team.
@Chris – both players had existing injuries when they arrived here from high school. It happens all the time.
Look at both of their histories from high school. Kristofer Curtis is another example. He didn't just start getting back problems when he was here, they were pre-existing.
@Ron,Their old arrogance is the reason I never wish them any luck,not to mention their filthy recruiting methods of the 80s/90s and desertion of the only conference who would give them a shot!!Us..the BE and recently applied to the BiG12 and when turned down announced their loyalty to the ACC…what rats!!Even there fans turned on them I guess or their popularity waned??I wonder what a cleancut coach like Al Golden applied for that job?
Easy answer @russ, cleancut coach with infinite resources and an abundance of recruits…should win championships! Can't wait to play them, hardly a fan, but they always have talent.
@Carlton… Pitino does seem somewhat salty! Another coach that learned football does rule everything? ND is going down hard, especially if game is in Norman.
@ron…on UofM, I like swagger! Like when the whole darn Georgia team ran down and celebrated a td…classic(they were flagged)! They failed those student athletes(?), by not translating the swag into the classroom. Some of the guys are successful: Deion, Ray Lewis, Irvin & others are sad stories(no need to interject..lol). SMU death penalty story was an eye opener as well. There's worse egregious superiority complexes out there, than the U athletes could ever imagine, as young adults? They should all be paid and end this backroom $$$ crap.
Dipper,I'll be the first to keep my mouth shut as u sponser our newest 5* recruit!$$$$$,us poorer fan's appreciate ur generousity!!HaHa..how'd u like Eli Mannings answer to RGIII?..LOL
bigdipper,I'll also be glad to see them to payback some unpaid debts now that were getting better than them but their awaiting sanctions that Al Golden was'nt aware of when he took the job in his fancy suit!!He always wanted the Ped U job as a Jersey boy who went to PSU and started his career their as a GA!!A JoPa disciple but I like him and think he's the "perfect" coach!!Look what he did for Temple!!!
@bigdip,please don't take my comment the wrong way? I love to see a player have swagger and confidence when they play. Taking the celebration away from a team after scoring a touchdown was one of those B*ll sh*t rules only the fools at the NCAA could come up with. In their heyday there wasn't any question Miami was good and the players all knew it.
I don't think the NCAA will give Miami the "Death Penalty". They tried it once with SMU and realized just how big a mistake it was, not only for the school but the NCAA as well. If they go ahead and give it to Miami,then Auburn,Ohio State,Notre Dame,USC just to name a few should get it also. Just take a look at North Carolina. Hell they don't even have real classes there for the student athlete's to take. It leaves one to ask the question,just how good is a degree from that school? I would say worthless!!!
@Russell MacEachern;last night at work was one of those nights that I wouldn't trade for anything. Please don't don't take this the wrong way and I don't want to sound like I'm throwing this in anyone's face but I met (198 lb)FS Durell Eskridge and (269 lb) DE Josh Manley and wished both of them good luck for Saturday's game against USF, and told them that Fridays game against UCONN was just unbelievable and just down right AWESOME.
The thing that amazes me about these young men is their size. You just can't imagine how big they are until you get a chance to stand next to them for a chat.
Ron,by big do u mean "buff"?I played LBer and RB in HS and was 5'11" 190 and carry 200/215 as a young man and what I consider big and someone else are different?`My nephew is 6'2″ 195 and looks skinny to me!!My grampa was 6'2″ 235 and had hands like catchers mitts,I know he was BIG!!He worked in lumber camps in Canada since he was 12 yrs old!!He was legendery in my family for his strength by all who knew him!!
The freshman are used on the scout team each week. They also are used as blocking dummies. That's how they get hurt.
Russell, I stand 6'2″ and weigh 260 lbs. standing next to these guys I look small. I guess that you could say "buff" Russell. for all of the players that I've come in contact with non are fat and are built like a stone wall. To me that's big.
Just for instance,if you,I and your nephews stood next to John Raymon we all would look like kids in the 4th grade. That's how big he is. It's hard for me to grasp the fact that these young men have just finished high school. I just canyt belief how big they are. It's no wonder that schools in Texas,Oklahoma,Jersey and Florida get hugh crowds for a high school game.
@Russell MacEachern;well Russell if your prediction comes true and Syracuse ends up with a 6-6 or 7-5 record,some people have them playing Iowa State in the Pinstripe Bowl. If that happens then I guess I'm going to make another trip to Yankee Stadium in NYC
More Babble-Rabble again!!! Great win!!! I liked the 20 point win too!!! But lack of WR/RB speed again showed its ugly head. Ryan can chuck to these guys and if they catch it they should(with quality speed)go the distance. Both Lemon and Smith got caught from behind. In our history(before HCDM/dougie) a third of the time(not all the time) these plays would of scored!! But not now!!! If SU keeps this 7/8 yard plays up, simple logic tells you you need perfection and Ryan or our WR/TE/RB just aren't that talented enough yet. It (lack of speed) will caught up to SU!!!
Yeah Ron,must be "buff" if ur 6'2″ 260 and they look big!!These guys are on special diets and a regular workout regimen since hs!!When I was in the service I ran into the Ohio St football team having breakfast in Hollywood the day of the Rose Bowl and I was 19 but they looked like kids to me?I was 5'11" 180 w/no bodyfat and due to Marine training in better shape than them!!I think kids "football players" are bigger today!!

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This maxi dress by South is a sultry day-to-night piece that'll sleek your holiday wardrobe.
Elegant and statuesque, this dress can be thrown on with sandals for a walk to the pool or glammed up with wedges for an evening out with the girls. The drawstring tie cinches your waist, giving you an ultra flirty figure.
Wear this maxi dress with Shoe Box sandals and pair of oversized sunglasses for a chic daytime outfit.
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South Dark Stripe Shirt Dress
Adding a decadent dose of winter colours into your summer wardrobe, this day dress by South is a versatile pick that'll pull together your office-to-off-duty wardrobes effortlessly.
Featuring all-over stripes, this shirt dress adds a little colour to your looks, but not too much - this season is all about understated chic don'tcha know! The masculine shirt classic has been transformed with a feminine twist - the longer length, little split to the front and pattern are ever so chic. Sleeveless, this piece will keep you super cool as the sun's rays start to beam down and the button fastenings make sure the fit is secure.
Wear this shirt dress with a pair of cut-out sandals and stacks of bangles. Add a light wash denim jacket to create a little retro revival of your own.
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For two years we've helped users real-time enabling their sites with
push messages. During this time, tons of messages have been delivered and overall feedback has nothing but positive. While we are very humbled and thankful for this interest in our cloud service we have come to a crossroad.
We have made the decision to discontinue the cloud hosted Beaconpush service in order to focus on the On-Site hosted Beaconpush product. This decision is in line with the increased demand and changed customer profile we've seen during the past 6 months.
All existing customers are offered a migration path to the On-Site product for continued service. Please visit beaconpush.com to read more about the benefits. Existing cloud customers are offered a discounted On-Site version when migrating.
Migration schedule
Disabling of Cloud plan upgrade - March 1st 2012
Existing Cloud plan customers may continue to use the cloud hosted Beaconpush service as before. New and existing customers may no longer upgrade their accounts to the Cloud plan.
Shutdown of service - September 1st 2012
All customers have migrated from the cloud service to the On-site product. Developer and Cloud plans are discontinued at 00:00 UTC.
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Postboxed came out of a need. I needed to find a postbox near the office and couldn't find one or an app to find one. So I started postboxed, I wained half-way through, some other people had the same idea, I got my head down and finished the app and now I have some competition. Now I need to make it better. So if you like it and you want it to do more or less, then you can share your thoughts with others.
Postboxed is made by me Tom Philip. This app revives my Java experience from years ago and starts my new adventures in Ruby. There's not a .NET in sight in this project.
I couldn't have done this without help from these people.
Thanks to Tom Taylor for making the request (and putting postboxes on iamnear.net using my 'API'), Edward Betts for parsing it into TSV, Nick Burch for help and suggestions, OpenStreetMap for maps and postbox/ post office seeding, Abi Broom for requesting the last collection times, and Peter Chamberlin for making a further request.


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ASC and Jamestown Split
For the second day in a row, Alfred State and Jamestown CC split a Region III Division III twinbill at Bolivar Richburg High School. The Pioneers won the opener 14-12 but JCC rallied for a 5-3 victory in game two.
The Pioneers (8-5, 4-2 RIII DIII) won a wild opener jumping to a 13-3 lead and held off a late-inning Jayhawk charge stranding the tying run on first as the game ended. The Pioneers scored three in the 1st, one in the 2nd, two in the 3rd, and exploded for seven in the 4th. JCC used a five-run 5th inning to get back in the game, added two in the 6th, and crept closer with a single run in the 7th.
Kevan Smith (Cicero North Syracuse) led seven Pioneers with two hits with a 2 for 4, 3 RBI game. Dennis Dueno (Brooklyn/Bishop Ford) was 2 for 3 with 2 RBI, JP Frey (Erie, PA/Millcreek) was 2 for 4 with 2 RBI, and Andrew Alexander (LeRoy) and Tyler Mann (Holland Patent) were each 2 for 3 with a RBI. Anthony Espe (Union Endicott) was 2 for 5.
John Whitehead (Amherst) earned the win with 4.2 innings of work. Alexander recorded the final five outs to earn the save.
ASC raced out to a 3-0 lead in the game two scoring one in the 1st and two in the 2nd but Jamestown scored one in the 3rd and took the lead with three in the 4th. They added an insurance run in the 6th and held off any Pioneer rally.
Mann was the lone Pioneer with multiple hits finishing 2 for 3. Steven Butler (Middletown) allowed nine hits and four earned runs in six innings of work in his first collegiate start.
The Pioneers travel to Erie CC on Tuesday for a 2 p.m. first pitch with the Kats.


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The Cancer Network
The Cancer Network, an initiative of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Mount Sinai Hospital, is a network of cancer care providers affiliated with Mount Sinai and located throughout the greater metropolitan area. The Cancer Network develops strategic partnerships between Mount Sinai and oncology practitioners at hospital-based or private practices.
The mission of the Cancer Network is to provide cancer patients seen at our affiliated sites with a full spectrum of care- including medical oncology, chemotherapy, radiation oncology, surgery, and bone marrow transplantation, as well as other ancillary services. In addition, through their affiliation with Mount Sinai and The Tisch Cancer Institute, Cancer Network sites will be able to offer increased access to cancer clinical trials as well as other research initiatives and clinical services at Mount Sinai.
Dr. Luis Isola, leader of the Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) program at Mount Sinai, is the Director of the Cancer Network.
Current affiliated sites:
Mount Sinai Health System Chinatown
168 Centre Street, 3M Floor
New York, NY, 10013
212-241-0519 or 212-731-3610
This facility is part of the Mount Sinai Faculty Practice Associates and was created to meet the needs of the Chinese community. The center offers expertise in hematology and medical oncology as well as surgical oncology.
Dr. Max Sung, MD
The Cancer Program at Mount Sinai Queens
27-15 30th Avenue
Astoria, NY 11102
This practice, which opened in March 2012, is a full-service cancer center that includes an ambulatory based facility.
Dr. Howard Greenberg, MD
Dr. Che-Kai Tsao, MD
Dr. Gloria Morris, MD
Mount Sinai Doctors Brooklyn
Oncology Medical Associates (Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn)
1523 Voorhies Avenue (3rd Floor)
Brooklyn, NY 11235
This practice, located in the heart of Sheepshead Bay, is a state of the art facility that includes Mount Sinai specialists in gynecological oncology, surgical oncology, and hematology.
D.O.C.S. (Westchester)
2422 Central Park Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10710
The Cancer Network has established an affiliation with D.O.C.S. in Yonkers, Westchester.
Dr. Shyamala Navada, MD
Manhattan Medical Group (Greenpoint, Brooklyn)
934 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11222
This facility, located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, offers a specialization in hematology and medical oncology while meeting the needs of the Polish community.
Dr. Krzysztof Misiukiewicz, MD
Cancer Network Administration:
Medical Director:
Luis Isola, MD
Senior Director:
Stephanie Stoss
Finance Director:
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This week's featured music video is from Brett Every with Estelle Noonan -- Every's 2nd album: 'Fairy Godmother's Gone To Vegas'.
Featured Music Vid: Prince Charming
Posted by Robin on Friday, April 30, 2010
The Sacred Institution of Divorce
This week, Bryan Safi of "That's Gay" skewers and salutes the state of Texas, which doesn't want anyone's grubby gay hands on the sacred institution of divorce.
Posted by Robin on Friday, April 30, 2010
Labels: Discrimination, Entertainment, Videos
LGBT Groups in Moldova and Ukraine to Exercise Right to Freedom of Assembly
Ensuring freedom of assembly for LGBT people in Moldova and Ukraine
Posted by Robin on Thursday, April 29, 2010
Levi Kreis on Music & Million Dollar Quartet
Piano-vocalist Levi Kreis talks to Backstage Live about his passion for music and his role on Broadway as Jerry Lee Lewis in "Million Dollar Quartet." Watch:
Posted by Robin on Thursday, April 29, 2010
Labels: Entertainment, Videos
DADT Headlines and Videos
Tuesday's DADT Headlines and Videos:
Posted by Robin on Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Labels: Discrimination, Military
Sen. Franken Questions Senate Committee on LGBT Students and Bullying
Late last week, Sen. Franken questioned Senate HELP Committee panelists about how to create school environments that eliminate the bullying of LGBT students. Watch:
Posted by Robin on Monday, April 26, 2010
Gay Chirstian Singer Jennifer Knapp Talks to Larry King
Chirstian singer Jennifer Knapp talks to CNN's Larry King about being gay and whether she'll go to hell.
Posted by Robin on Monday, April 26, 2010
Friday's Featured Music Vid: Icon Baby
This week's featured music video is 'Icon Baby (Blah Blah Blah)' featuring Him (that's the guy's name)...
That's Gay Salutes: Freedom Federation
Bryan Safi of That's Gay salutes the no-brainers at the Freedom Federation, who oppose the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act based on a troubling mix of misinformation and old-fashioned ignorance, as video evidence from their own convention reveals.
Labels: Discrimination, Religion, Videos
Sweet: Redwoods the Movie
Recently I had the pleasure of watching on DVD a really sweet gay movie called Redwoods.
Ont. Govt. Urged to Listen to Sexual Health Experts
TORONTO, ON -- The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) expressed disappointment today that the provincial government will reconsider proposed new physical health education curriculum that would have taught students earlier about sexual health, including HIV prevention.
School Put On Bogus 'Decoy' Prom for Lesbian Student
ACLU Complaint Takes On "Decoy" Prom For Mississippi Lesbian Student.
Labels: Discrimination, Legal, Youth
I've Now Read: Taking Woodstock
I didn't see Taking Woodstock when it came out but it was probably just as well, because it gave me the chance to read the book first, which is the way I prefer do things when a movie is based on a book.
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About Me
As crazy as this sounds, Things will get better. i promise
chin up, beautiful ^.^
"Have you ever wondered what things would be like if you never met someone important to you. Someone you loved or once loved. Someone who had always been there for you when the rest of the world wasn't. Someone you have become extremely close with. You might have the thought that you'd be dead, a rotting corpse of unloved bones with a dead pulse that has been nothing but lonely. Imagine those endless night talking to them, gone. More drawings on your wrist that form unforgettable scars along with you're beautiful shinning metal of a blade, washing away every drop in the sink. Because no one stopped you. But someone came along and told you that the marks of pain on your wrist will never define who you are as a person. That you are worth every year you shed those nights alone screaming in the silence of your pillow. You felt comfort. That someone is putting their dear aside and trying their best to understand what it is that you need to feel beautiful again. So they can help you. They grabbed your arms as you fought back with the thoughts of never being cared for and they looked you in the sadness of your beloved eyes and said you're a warrior. You survived the tornado of flaws and the floods of insecurities. Those nights you sat on your floor in the corner of your empty to waiting for someone to hear you have come to an end. They care about you. They finally know your hidden talent of musical notes written on your heart that say "stop beating." They are screaming louder than you saying "I love you don't leave me." Would you leave them?"
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A super special Valentine's edition of The Franchise.
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We would review both loads to see if there was a siginificant difference or something that might affect egress or life safety prior to approval.
If it is strictly classroom type then 20. If it's strictly lab then 50. If it's a combination then the classroom area at 20 and the lab area at 50. Many sciences would be considered as "other vocational area". No deduction for fixed casework - that is taken into consideration in the 50.
As a side note, due to a major expansion of a vocational school in the area, the supporting school districts are closing all of their shop classes due to low interest and moving them to the vocational school. They are converting the shop areas with formerly fixed equipment to classrooms.
Your quote from the Commentary: "The area used for permanent building components, such as shafts, fixed equipment, thicknesses of walls, corridors, stairways, toilet rooms, mechanical rooms and closets is not included in net floor area". Clearly indicates that the the fixed equipment refered is part of the *permanent building components*.
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Now that he's got it down, Corki proudly presents "Sit Derpy"
Haha, Tongue provides extra balance I'm sure. Hilarious!
That's my kind of corgi
Trying out the free reindeer headband I got from work:
- "This thing doesn't fit my head. I feel ridiculous but I'll play along."
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Good, cheap, easy. Reheats well. However, it's not exactly a stand-out dish; more like a decent weeknight supper.
Campanelle with Salsa Arrabbiata
A tomato-based pasta sauce, salsa arrabbiata--literally "angry sauce"--is made in countless versions in Italy, sometimes with meat, sometimes without, but always with some kind of hot pepper. The heat comes from small, whole, pickled peppers that are labeled pepperoncini or pepperoncino. Although these are milder than pickled cherry peppers, they provide plenty of spice. The sauce should have a pleasing play of textures, as well as tastes, and should provide distinctive bites of all the ingredients. Place the tomatoes and juices in a large bowl, and use your hands to squeeze the tomatoes into chunks. Cut the onions, pepperoncini, and prosciutto thick enough so that they don't get lost in the tomato sauce. Campanelle (sometimes called gigli) is trumpet-shaped pasta; torch-shaped torchio is a good substitute.
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Nutritional Information
- Calories: 331
- Calories from fat: 21%
- Fat: 7.7g
- Saturated fat: 2.7g
- Monounsaturated fat: 2.8g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8g
- Protein: 15.1g
- Carbohydrate: 50.6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
- Iron: 2.6mg
- Sodium: 965mg
- Calcium: 182mg
- 6 quarts water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 pound uncooked campanelle pasta
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) onion wedges
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 (3-ounce) prosciutto end piece, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, drained, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes, undrained and chopped
- 1 cup (4 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Bring 6 quarts water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a large stockpot. Stir in campanelle pasta; partially cover, and return to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook 6 minutes or until pasta is almost al dente, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1 cup cooking water.
- While pasta cooks, heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, bay leaves, and prosciutto; sauté 5 minutes or until onion softens. Add peppers, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in reserved 1 cup cooking water and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until sauce thickens. Discard bay leaves.
- Add pasta to Dutch oven; cook 1 minute, stirring well to coat, or until pasta is al dente. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
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Campanelle with Salsa Arrabbiata Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CUISINE: Italian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Pasta
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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