June 2012
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Portland Puts New Twist on Trash Pickup  →
“City Creates Buzz as It Cuts Collection To Every 2 Weeks, Stresses Composting”
Jun 29th
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Jun 28th
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Jun 28th
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Jun 28th
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Jun 27th
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Jun 27th
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Jun 27th
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Jun 22nd
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Jun 22nd
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Jun 21st
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Grace and Grit: When Lilly Ledbetter Fought Back →
“Her memoir, Grace and Grit: My Fight for Equal Pay and Fairness at Goodyear and Beyond, is a riveting read that not only illuminates the pitfalls women often face when they break into a male-dominated work environment, but also gives readers an appreciation for how physically demanding and dangerous factory jobs can be.”
Jun 21st
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Women, Equality, and Education: Title IX Turns 40 →
“Title IX is most commonly known for its role in advancing gender equality for women in sports, but the extent of the law is far reaching. This package offers a thorough look into Title IX’s past and present impact, and offers suggestions for the future. Check back through June 23rd for updates.”
Jun 19th
Jun 19th
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Jun 19th
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40th anniversary of Ms. Magazine  →
“When I first met Gloria Steinem more than 40 years ago, the world was a different place. The women’s movement was just beginning, and so Gloria became not only my new friend, but also my touchstone on the many issues that were starting to confront us on the front lines of feminism. We were part of an important new conversation that was going on all across the country. It was apparent...
Jun 16th
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Jun 15th
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“This morning I woke feeling pretty darn good. I felt energetic, positive, I even...”
– SoyFeminista
Jun 14th
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Jun 14th
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“You are far, far greater than you know, and all is well.”
– Khalil Gibran
Jun 13th
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Jun 13th
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Jun 13th
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Jun 13th
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Women In Cycling: Why We Matter →
“Women are the greatest influencers of all time.  Women like to tell of their experiences, encourage and support one another.  Women like to share.”
Jun 13th
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VIDEO: Author Carmen Tafolla Tells The Truth About...
latinorebels: Author Carmen Tafolla = Rebelde. By the way, Tafolla is San Antonio’s Poet Laureate. ¡Break it down, hermana!
Jun 12th
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“You study, you learn, but you guard the original naivete”
– Henri Matisse   (via thatkindofwoman)
Jun 12th
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Check in at Starbucks on foursquare and $1 to will... →
“Check in at Starbucks on foursquare and we’ll donate $1 to (RED) to help fight AIDS June 1-10. http://www.redrush.com/ “
Jun 7th
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“If I’d observed all the rules I’d never have got anywhere.”
– Marilyn Monroe
Jun 7th
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Jun 6th
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Jun 6th
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“Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it is better to be alone...”
– Booker T. Washington
Jun 6th
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“The problem with getting even is that you will never get ahead, which most of us...”
– -Zig Ziglar
Jun 5th
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Jun 5th
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Jun 5th
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“When someone is impatient and says, “I haven’t got all day,” I...”
– George Carlin
Jun 4th
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Jun 1st
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“Our good fortune is dependent upon the cooperation and contributions of others....”
– Dalai Lama https://www.facebook.com/DalaiLama/posts/10150854066257616
Jun 1st