Her Daily News

In my first week writing Her Daily News, I posted a poll of readers’ interests to find out what vistors are looking for from HDN. The topic base is so broad that I am attempting to discover what it is you want from this site. It has been about three weeks now, and these are the results of the poll so far:

• Current World News: 21%
• Shopping/Products/Offers: 11%
• Women’s Health: 32%
• Women in History: 16%
• Women’s Rights Around the World: 16%
• Other Response: Profiles of World-Changing Women: 5%

It is clear that health issues are a big concern for women right now. I will attempt to bring you more of the latest research in health and wellness, as well as possible product reviews and offers. This doesn’t mean in any way that I will not report on the other important issues for ladies, including current world events. But with the help of my readers, we can take this site in the direction you want it to go. I hope you will continue to visit Her Daily News and let me know how I am doing. The Girls’ Water Cooler is open to all topics and all points of view, so please chime in any time!

If you haven’t voted in the poll yet, it is still open. Simply enter your votes below, or submit an Other response with a topic not listed that you would like to know more about.

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When Mary and Joseph Mwanisawa agreed to travel over 15,000 miles to attend the second annual gala to benefit the Kids of Kilimanjaro school lunch program, they thought they were going to America only to tell their story about how much the program was improving their community. They didn’t know they would also be receiving a full medical examination — the first of their lives.

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In light of the USA celebrating Labor Day on Monday, September 3, I thought I would ask my readers. What is the one thing about your job that is really irritating, annoying, or nerve-wracking that other people could fix easily? Often times there are small things that happen that normally we would not notice. However, when it becomes a frequent or even daily occurance because it is part of your job, the small things can become dreadful things.

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Afgha.com has reported that five women-owned stores in the city of Mazar-e Sharif are doing well. The women’s affairs department helped the women set up their retail shops, something almost unheard of in Afghanistan.

The success of these lady-owned and operated business led to the provincial governor laying the foundation stone for the Women’s Garden, a planned shopping center for 200 more stores. Men as well as women will be allowed to shop there, though it was pointed out that, “officials say their behaviour will be closely monitored.” As expected, there have been some disagreements among religious leaders over the rights of these females, but there are many local clerics who see it as a positive step.

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I write two blogs here for 451 Press. My other blog is at Life as a Christian Woman. Although I try to keep the two separate, I wanted to give Her Daily News readers a chance to join in today’s activities “over there.”

Jocelyn Andersen is the author of “Woman Submit! Christians & Domestic Violence.” She is appearing on Life as a Christian Woman today to talk about her book and answer questions and comments from readers. She is a domestic abuse survivor and has joined in the movement for churches to catch up with the secular world in providing support and safety for battered women. In Jocelyn’s case, her husband was a minister. The recent case of televangelist Juanita Bynum being attacked by her husband, also a minister, tells us that this problem is more widespread than we would like to think among Christian marriages.

I hope you will join us today to welcome Ms. Andersen and join in the conversation. Women around the world are fighting for their lives, and for the rights to be more than property and possessions in their relationships. The churches have a responsibility to help in this fight. It is through people like Ms. Andersen, and events like her appearance today, that will enable us to begin networking the resources and willing workers to bring about change not only in the Christian communities, but for any woman is living in fear for her life.

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I actually found this clip while searching through the online site Lankaweb, a news and opinion site on Sri Lanka. The video clip features Arab-American psychologist Wafa Sultan on an Al-Jazeer broadcast. Clearly, her views expressed in the video could put her life jeopardy. At the same time, her speech is a bold statement made by a woman who has seen and studied both the effects of oppression and of freedom, not just in the war between Iraq and America, but for women around the world.

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Here is One impressive woman making a huge difference with her powerful and amazing statements on Al jazeera television. The woman is Wafa Sultan, an Arab-American psychologist from Los Angeles. I would suggest watching it ASAP because I don’t know how long the link will be active. This film clip should be shown around the world repeatedly !

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women’s news, international woman, video, women’s rights

Spend your Sunday in your underwear and still shop! These great deals are available online so you don’t even to shower if you don’t want to.

Target.com Isaac Mizrahi for Target Wrap Shirtdress in Ebony. The wrap dress is good look for almost any shape, and the length of this one is perfect. The flowing skirt speaks to your “my hips are too big” issues, while the structured waist band just screams for a cool, contrasting belt. If you also have waist issues, forego the belt to keep the monochromatic scheme and add contrast in a short necklace and shoes. The $39.99 price tag is only available online.

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At age 6, Darlene took her first guitar lesson. By 25, she was playing in a band and recording music. Last March, she purchased new digital, programmable hearing aids. “Since I have had this problem all my life, I don’t view it as challenging so much.” Her problem is congenital deafness.

I interviewed Darlene Hagler about her upcoming performance for Art in the Park in Mint Hill, NC. She will be a solo performer on Sunday, August 26, 2007, for the festival which started three years ago to showcase artists, musicians, and local talents. 20 years ago, Darlene and her band traveled all over North Carolina and recorded a couple of demos. “We even had fans!” she quipped. Adult life and responsibilities crept in and the band went their separate ways, but Darlene still enjoys playing.

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How Fares the Fairer Sex? is a new series that will feature a brief look at some of the top headlines for women. In this first edition, we will look at Reese Witherspoon, Natascha Kampusch, Skinny Bitch, and Leona Helmsley’s mansioleum.

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The American Stock Exchange(R) (Amex(R)) announced today that the Executive Committee of the Amex Board of Governors has appointed Patricia Rado, former Controller of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc., to chair a new independent task force to examine recent system issues at the Exchange. Ms. Rado is an independent governor of the Amex Board as well as the chair of its Audit Committee.

Ms. Rado has been authorized to lead an independent task force that will conduct comprehensive reviews of technology issues underlying recent service interruptions. The task force is committed to identifying and resolving any issues that may otherwise lead to future disruption of market operations. The task force will report its findings and recommendations to the Amex Board.

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Or, rather, the facts on Ovarian Cancer. Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions invites you to help fight the #4 cancer killer of women. More die of ovarian cancer than all other gynecologic cancers combined! Early detection, research and education can greatly increase her chances of surviving this deadly disease.

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For an Australian woman who loved exotic animals, the camel she received as a gift for her 60th birthday was exciting. Apparently, no one knew how exciting.

The juvenile male camel is believed to have been searching for a mate when the 330-pound animal knocked his mistress to the ground and lay on top of her. The woman was found dead on her ranch in Queensland, Australia. Camels are described by Arab.net as unpredictable at best. A fully grown camel can weigh over 1500-pounds. Although used widely as work animals and in racing, like any creature they do not always make good pets.

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April Gilford (that’s me) is now writing HerDailyNews.com. Starting Monday, August 20, please join me for all the latest in news, politics, society, family, work, health, science, the arts, and anything else women are doing around the world.

I hope to continue the great job Letia started with her Cheers and Jeers features. I also want to begin a Reader’s News category and will need your help for that one. If you feel something is newsworthy, and involves someone of the fairer sex, then please send it my way. As my collection builds, I will pick a regular time for this feature. Until then, I will post them as they come in. In addition to news you know about, I also invite you to Ask Me when there is a story you want to know more about. Contact me here or at Aprilfreelance@aol.com and tell me what you do know, and what you would like to know. I will try to dig up more information for you and answer your questions. Occasionally, I will post op-ed and humor pieces as the notion strikes me. I also intend to scour the web for offers, freebies, product samples and events you can take part in.

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This article really hit home with me. In the Houston Chronicle today, there is a story about a study done by the University of Texas that shows teenage girls who are obese are half as likely to attend college as their slimmer counterparts. The study also showed that obese teenage girls were more likely to engage in reckless behaviors such as skipping school, underage drinking and drug abuse. Such acting out stems from feelings of isolation. What I found most poignant in the article was how the societal stigma of appearance is not the same for obese boys.

Today is my birthday and I’m venturing into my mid-twenties. But it wasn’t too long ago that I was a teenage girl in high school facing the same pressures discussed in this article. For girls, even at an early age, looks and weight become the focus. Once you fall outside of the desired parameters for looks in society, the change begins. It is a shame that these girls are judged by their looks before they have even had time to develop them. What is even more of a shame is that these outside factors are affecting the educational choices of these young women. Because you don’t wear a certain size means you aren’t supposed to be successful in life? This shows me how much young women tie beauty to self-worth. The unfortunate part is that beauty and outward appearance will fade and can be taken away. It’s what you learn, give to others and grow into as a person that makes you special. Those types of lessons often come with life experience and wisdom, both of which you do not need outer beauty to attain.

women, obesity, education, beauty, society, teenage girls, pressure