Oprah for President

If Oprah decides to run for President would you vote for her? Please leave a comment and let us know what you think.

Oprah already has a huge fan base so she would probably get a lot of votes. She also has lots of money. So does this make her a good candidate for President? With all the talk about women's empowerment I'm sure Oprah will have that demographic covered.

Trump has lots of money and had a big fan base also did that make him a good President? Would love to hear your thoughts on this.

5 Actions For Successful Relationships

By Margaret Paul

Couples that have a very good relationship are not just lucky. Successful, loving relationships do not just happen. The couples that have loving relationships are taking specific actions that people in unsuccessful relationships are not taking.

ACTION 1 - KINDNESS TO SELF AND OTHER

Think for a moment about how you go through your day. Are you focused on what you don't like in yourself or your partner? Do you spend much of your thinking time judging yourself or your partner? Or, do you make the spiritual attribute of kindness to yourself and others, including your partner, your highest priority? People in successful relationships treat themselves and their partner with kindness – kind words, kind actions, kind looks, kind listening, and kind thoughts. It is far more important to them to be kind than to try to control their partner withanger, judgment, criticism, irritation, blame, resistance or withdrawal.

ACTION 2 - PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR FEELINGS

People in loving relationships do not make their partner responsible for their feelings. When they feel angry, hurt, anxious, depressed, resentful, irritated, guilty, or shamed, they look within at their own thoughts and behavior that may be causing their painful feelings. They do not see themselves as victims of their partner's choices. Rather, they learn how to manage their own feelings without dumping their upset on their partner. When they can't manage their own feelings, they get the help they need rather than dump anger, blame, anxiety or depression onto their partner.

ACTION 3 - ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

People in successful relationships take responsibility for managing their time and space in ways that work for themselves and their partner. They make sure they have enough time with each other to talk, learn, resolve conflict, play and make love. The make sure they have time with children, time for chores, time for work and time for relaxation. They take care of their mutual living spaces in ways that respect their partner's needs. If one partner tends to be neat and the other messy, they both strive to make their living environment pleasant for both of them rather than either of them complying, controlling, or resisting. Because their highest priority is kindness to themselves and each other, they are motivated to discover ways of living together that meets both of their needs.

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When Your Get Up & Go Just Got Up And Went!

Five Tips to Refresh and Renew Yourself in the New Year


Let's face it: new years are not always "new". Too often it feels like nothing more than a new calendar in which to write down pages of non-stop activities, project deadlines, social obligations, and commitments made by someone other than you.


SO stop! It's time to plug into something that YOU choose-something that can renew your batteries and refresh your interest in work AND life. Unlike the bobble-headed figures that nod "yes" at every touch, you DO get to declare "time out" and place yourself first.


#1: Retreat to advance. Take yourself away for at least two nights and three days to a place for a silent retreat. Yes-silence! Forbid yourself from using the phone, the television, or the radio. It's time to listen instead to the voices in your head that have been trying to get your attention for ages. Write what you sense. Think on paper. And make resolutions that speak to what matters most.


#2: Experience something far a field from your profession. Take a class or read a book that is NOT in your chosen line of work. Select something that piques your curiosity. The notion is to look for connections or ideas that might stimulate a new way of looking at your work or your life. Former elementary teacher Gail Wenos studied ventriloquism and discovered a new way to teach adults!


#3: Stretch yourself. If you take an exercise class once a month, try going two more times. If you cook the same food the same way, alternate with a new cookbook. One father saw himself as totally ill-equipped to ride anything that had less than four wheels. But he took motorcycle lessons with his teenage son and his sense of personal accomplishment grew along with the bond to his child.


#4: Practice your art every week. Everyone has an art. It might be hammering nails or singing in the shower. It might be designing a garden or counseling a friend. But it uses a talent you've got and when this talent is engaged, you burn brightly. You leave the time refreshed. Put this down as a personal "no matter what" on your day timer.


#5: Throw out what weighs you down. Read only those things that are meaningful to you. Can the clutter as well as the people who are the constant complainers and gripers. Ditch the weight of unnecessary purchases and their financial burden. Give clothes you haven't worn in over a year to Goodwill . Remember, every ounce counts.

Think of 2008 as the year that YOU take control over what charges your batteries and renews your energy field. Guaranteed, it won't cost $100 per barrel.


(c) 2008, McDargh Communications. All rights reserved. You may reprint this article so long as it remains intact with the byline and if all links are made live.


Professional speaker, Eileen McDargh, has helped hundreds of companies conversations that matter. Her newly revised book Work for a Living and Still Be Free to Live was one of the first books to address the notion of balance and authentic work. To join The Energizer e-zine, purchase a book or read free articles on leadership, stress, teamwork and communication visit her motivational speaker website.

Are You A Victim of Abuse?

Everyone argues or fights with their spouse or partner every now and then. However, there is a big difference between a common squabble and an abusive situation!

Are you a victim of abuse?

Here are some symptoms to look for:

• Has your spouse or partner ever threatened you or your children?
  
• Has your spouse or partner ever hit you?
  
• Have you been forced to do something you did not want to do?
  
• Has your spouse or partner destroyed your clothing or other things you really like?
  

Don't be a victim!

Break the Silence, Make the Call!

The National Domestic Violence Hotline
1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
http://www.ndvh.org/

US Department of Justice
Office on Violence Against Women
www.usdoj.gov/ovw/

If you know of other helpful resources for women who have been victims of abuse please leave a comment with the link.

Do You Know Where Your Kids Are?

Years ago there was a TV commercial that asked, "It's 10 O'Clock, do you know where your children are?" In today's world, you might think your children are safe because they are in their own bedroom and you know exactly where they are. But do you really know where they are? If they have a computer like most kids do then they are probably surfing the web.

You need to know what they are looking at on the Internet. The good news is - the Internet is a great tool for looking up information; you can find just about anything there. The bad news is - there is too much information that is not suited for children and it is readily available online. Also there are a lot of predators that hang out in chat rooms and other places your kids frequent on the Internet!

It's not just pornographic sites that you need to worry about either. There are chat rooms and forums and instant messaging and MySpace and all kinds of places that your kids can go that could be dangerous! Check up on them, see what they are doing on the computer. If your child has a MySpace account or a web page of their own you need to be looking at it. See what they are into. You can learn all kinds of stuff about your children by looking at their MySpace page.

Talk to your kids and ask them about the Internet and MySpace. If you have to sneak a look at their computer when they are not around. Look in the drop down menu of the address bar on their web browser and see where they have been. Check the Recent Files list on their c/drive. Look in the Temporary Internet File folder and the History folder. If you do not know where to find these things, you need to learn; there are tracks left behind that will help you see what your kids are up to.

To view your temporary files in Internet Explorer:
1. In Internet Explorer, click Tools, and select Internet Options.
2. On the General tab, under the Temporary Internet Files area, click the Settings button.
3. Under the Temporary Internet files folder area, click the View Files button. Of course, if your children are really computer savvy then they will know how to cover their tracks. So the best thing to do is establish some Internet usage rules while your children are young and just like everything else, hope that they abide by your rules.

Here are a few Internet safety tips to pass on to your kids:
1. Never give any personal information to anyone you meet online. Especially names, passwords, phone numbers, addresses, and birthdays.
2. Never meet up with anyone you don't already know. Don't announce party plans or tell anyone your schedule.
3. Make sure you know who you are chatting with. Not everyone is who they pretend to be!
4. Don't e-mail or IM people you do not know.
5. Don't download content from the Internet unless it is from a trusted site; it could contain spyware and viruses.

10 Tips on Personal Safety

1. Always be aware of your surroundings and carry a personal safety alarm.
2. Women - sling your purse across your body and hold it close to your chest so it is harder to snatch.
3. Men - it is safer to carry your wallet in your front pocket instead of the back.
4. If someone attacks you shout very loud, "call 911"!
5. If someone asks for your wallet or purse do not hand it to them, instead toss it away. Chances are they will go for it and give you an opportunity to run.
6. Your elbow is a great weapon, don't be afraid to use it.
7. Learn some self defense, you can enroll in a class, or learn from a book or video. There are many simple techniques that can be easily learned that may just save your life!
8. If someone is in your car and tells you to drive away. Go ahead -- floor it and crash into the first thing you see. Your airbags will protect you and it may give you a chance to escape from your captor.
9. If you are locked in the trunk of a car, kick out the brake lights and stick your arm out. The driver can't see you but everybody else will.
10. If someone comes to your house dressed as a cop, or fireman or repairman. Don't let them in until you see their identification. Our tell them you are going to call their office to confirm who they are.
These are just a few tips on personal safety, the most important thing is to always be aware! Trust your gut feelings, if you feel uncomfortable with someone then do something about it. It's better to be safe than sorry!
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Article written by: Mike Marinaro. He is a web designer and has written many articles on women’s issues. You can read more articles by Mike at www.womensempowerment.info.
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