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The Dawning Of The Post-Crisis Entrepreneurship Generation, Here And All Around The World

John Hope Bryant | Posted 11.21.2009 | Business

Read More: Small Business, Silver Rights, Empowerment, Love-Leadership-the-New-Way-to-Lead-in-a-Fear-Based-World, Financial Literacy, Social Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Business, Business News
John Hope Bryant

I believe that the solution to our collective problem is the spark and nurturing of a generation of young entrepreneurs and self-employment projects the world over. The only thing keeping us from achieving just this is fear.

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Skateistan opens Afghanistan's first indoor skate park

Cameron Sinclair | Posted 11.03.2009 | Impact

Read More: Kabul, Empowerment, Afghanistan, Kids, Skateistan, Skateboarding, Impact News
Cameron Sinclair

In spite of all we hear about what's going wrong in Afghanistan, I'm here with a story of hope. Last Thursday marked the official opening of the Skateistan skate park, Kabul's largest indoor sports facility.

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31 Reasons to Mind the Gender Gap

Susan Sawyers | Posted 11.02.2009 | World

Read More: Girls, Leadership, Politics, Women, Gender Gap, Education, Empowerment, Women and Politics, United States, Global Gender Gap Report, World Economic Forum, Saadia Zahidi, Laura Tyson, Ricardo Hausmann, Cherie Blair, Women's Funding Network, World News
Susan Sawyers

When it comes to the gender gap, the United States is in a bad spot. Out of 134 countries, our democratic nation comes in 31st place.

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Female Entrepreneur And Artist Imports Art; Exports Opportunity

Halle Tecco | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Willa Shalit, Social Entrepreneur, Empowerment, Activism, The Giving Life, Living News
Halle Tecco

Social entrepreneur and artist Willa Shalit believes that the solution to poverty is not aid, but rather empowering women by providing sustainable, meaningful work.

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16 Amazing Men on Twitter and the Awesome Charities They Support

2morrowknight | Posted 11.01.2009 | Impact

Read More: Charity, Foundations, Volunteer, Education, Philanthropy, Social Networking, Service, Giving Back, Community, Inspiring, Causes, Nonprofit, Men, Civic Virtue; Common Good; Responsibility, Twitter, Working Men, Social Media, Empowerment, Caring-for-Children, Impact News
2morrowknight

Profiles of sixteen men doing extraordinary work, and who value service and volunteerism. And, an inside look at which nonprofits are making a difference and positively impacting our planet.

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Phoenix House Helps Troubled Teens Rise From The Ashes With Music

Kara DioGuardi | Posted 10.16.2009 | Impact

Read More: Phoenix House, Phoenix Academy, Philanthropy, Substance Abuse, Music Therapy, Music, Empowerment, Creative Expression, Teenagers, Impact News
Kara DioGuardi

As I've seen how music has changed my life and that of others, I'm energized and want to do more. I believe music can build self-esteem and deal with problems relating to anxiety and depression - which often underlie substance abuse.

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Franken's Amendment; the Power and the Promise

Trish Kinney | Posted 10.09.2009 | Politics

Read More: Sexual Violence, Senator Al Franken, Empowerment, Franken Senate Amendment, Halliburton Rape Case, Franken Senate Amendment 2566, Politics News
Trish Kinney

Senator Al Franken got my attention and the attention of a lot of other people who care about sexual abuse and violence, with the passing of his Senate Amendment 2566.

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Feeling Pain?

Sebastian Siegel | Posted 11.14.2009 | Living

Read More: Pain, Sebastian Siegel, Character, Inspiration, Empowerment, Relationships, Psychology, Motivation, Living News
Sebastian Siegel

Be inspired by your challenges, not defeated. Be empowered if you feel wronged, not angry.

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Interview: The Inspiring Story of 9/11 Survivor Michelle Rosado

2morrowknight | Posted 11.10.2009 | Living

Read More: Empowerment, Motivational Speaker, Pursuing Your Destiny, Michelle, Vegan, 9/11, Living, Love, Twin Towers, Michelle Rosado, Gratitude, Peace Activist, Ground Zero, New York City, September 11th, Living News
2morrowknight

Although the experiences through the years have ultimately shaped my destiny, I wasn't fully aware that my true "destiny" ever existed until September 11th.

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16 Amazing Women on Twitter and the Awesome Charities They Support

2morrowknight | Posted 10.29.2009 | Media

Read More: Women, Twitter, Women's Issues, Empowerment, Health, Working Women, Nonprofit, Community, Women in Business, Charities, Social Media, Service, Media News
2morrowknight

A total of 24 charities are being supported by the 16 lovely, community-oriented women whose pictures grace this post.

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Freedom Without Compromise: An Interview With Greg Habstritt

Gail Lynne Goodwin | Posted 09.25.2009 | Living

Read More: Compromise, Empowerment, Greg Habstritt, Freedom, Gail Lynne Goodwin, Living News
Gail Lynne Goodwin

Freedom is an ideal that is held in high regard and desired by many. However, regardless of our passionate desire to create it in our lives, we often end up settling for something else, by necessity rather than choice.

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On Patriotism and Principle: An Open Letter to the President (aka "The GOP's Bridge to Anywhere But Here")

Cynthia Boaz | Posted 08.22.2009 | Politics

Read More: Obama Patriotism, Rush Limbaugh, Empowerment, Framing, Obama Press Conference, President Obama, Democracy, Obama National Security, Power, Barack Obama, World News, Dick Cheney, Foreign Policy, Torture-Apologist, Patriotism, National Security, Sarah Palin, People-Power, Glenn Beck, Global-Relations, Republican Party, Torture, Political Strategy, Republicans, Media, Gop, Politics News
Cynthia Boaz

Mr. President, talk to us directly. Tell us again why your election was only the first step, not the culmination, of a genuine movement to change the way we understand power, democracy, and our own roles in those phenomena.

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Live in the Moment or Envision the Future? - How to Get Excited For Both

Barbara Ficarra | Posted 07.05.2009 | Living

Read More: Barbara Ficarra, Happiness, Carl R. Sullivan MD, Living in the Moment, Self Awareness, healthin30, Mental Health, Empowerment, Health, Healthy Living, Living, Living News
Barbara Ficarra

Both living in the moment and picturing your future can rejuvenate you.

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HelpingYour Son or Daughter Select a College? Use The Genius of Their Instinct, Not a College Advisor!

Dr. Hendrie Weisinger | Posted 06.18.2009 | Living

Read More: College Students, Raising Children, Living, Focus on the Family, College, University, Graduation, Empowerment, Parenting Tips, Cnn, Class, Students, Parenting Advice, Living News
Dr. Hendrie Weisinger

The best school a college bound student can get into is not necessarily the right school. Shelter-seeking tells you to help your son or daughter pick the right school.

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Change Your Panties, Change Your Life!

Lita Smith-Mines | Posted 06.10.2009 | Style

Read More: Career Advice, Work-Life Balance, Empowerment, Women's Issues, Feminism, Advice, Economy, Style News
Lita Smith-Mines

Scores of women stressed beyond belief by working seven days a week to try and hold onto our businesses? Sisters, a pair of big girl panties is all any of us need!

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The Power of the Right Question

Noah St. John | Posted 05.30.2009 | Living

Read More: Afformations, Affirmations, Money, Positive Thinking, The Secret, Empowerment, Questions, Living News
Noah St. John

Ask yourself: "Why do I have so much?" Do you know what your brain is doing right now? Searching for a positive answer to that question!

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The "I'm Right, You're Wrong" Dynamic

Jane Shure | Posted 05.15.2009 | Living

Read More: Eating Disorders, National Public Radio, Empowerment, Bulemia, Npr, Teenage Girls, Therapy, Anorexia, Living News
Jane Shure

Remember -- just because someone says they are right, doesn't mean that they are -- and the corollary also follows that just because someone says you are wrong, doesn't mean that you are.

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Empower Yourself: The Empowerment Myth

Russell Bishop | Posted 05.14.2009 | Living

Read More: Success, Responsibility, Response Abiity, Empowerment, Choice, Russell Bishop, Power, Living News
Russell Bishop

If ever there were a time for empowerment, this would be it. It sure seems like events are conspiring to dis-empower us as we transition through thes...

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Who is your Kryptonite?

Hillary Rubin | Posted 04.16.2009 | Home

Read More: Yoga, Declare Yourself, Everyday Yoga, Daily Life, Lifestyle, The Balanced Life, Self Help, Relationships, Empowerment, Personal Health, Transformation, Multiple Sclerosis, Self-Improvement, Self-Esteem, Self-Help, Home News
Hillary Rubin

Who do you give your power to? Who do you hold on a pedestal? Who do you think holds your life in their hands?

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More Than a Conference: Liberation, Leadership, and Liberia

Amy Coen | Posted 04.12.2009 | World

Read More: Development, Liberia, Women, Economic, HIV/AIDS, Leadership, Empowerment, Women's Health, Climate Change, Sex, Reproductive Rights, Africa, Environment, Colloquium, Peace, World News
Amy Coen

Monrovia, Liberia, March 7, 2009. The "International Colloquium on Women's Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace and Security 2009"...

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You Matter: The Inaugural Challenge For Us All

Dr. Cara Barker | Posted 02.20.2009 | Living

Read More: You Matter, Empowerment, Our Relationship to This Presidency, Inauguration, Obama Inauguration, The Sacred Feminine, The Power of Voice, Our Challenge Ahead, Featured Contributor, Living News
Dr. Cara Barker

In contrast with our ex-President, it is not be surprising that there has been great commentary on Obama's impressive mastery of language. And yet it is not only his words that move us, but his inclusion.

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Join Me on Ada Lovelace Day

Suw Charman-Anderson | Posted 02.09.2009 | Living

Read More: Women's Empowerment, Linkedin, Twitter, Empowerment, Ada Lovelace, Gender Issues, Technology, Female Friendships, Gender, Living News
Suw Charman-Anderson

Why do women feel less secure in their abilities than most men? Recent research may shed some light: women need to see female role models more than men need to see male ones.

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The Way I See It

Colleen Perry | Posted 11.20.2008 | Living

Read More: Guilt, Needs, Empowerment, Freedom, Selfishness, Resentment, Holiday Stress, Choice, Energy, Self Interest, Mental Health, Personal Needs, Emotional Wellness, Self-Esteem, Wellness, Living News
Colleen Perry

What's wrong with taking care of your own needs first so that you can meet the needs of others with integrity?

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If Religion Is Power, Women Deserve Their Share

Deepak Chopra | Posted 11.22.2008 | Living

Read More: Women's Empowerment, Religion, Women, Christianity, Women's Movement, Empowerment, Sarah Palin, Deepak Chopra, Living News
Deepak Chopra

Without a second blush, millions of believers want God to make them more affluent, successful, and influential.

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When It All Falls Down

Steven G. Brant | Posted 11.15.2008 | Politics

Read More: Dominance, End Days, John McCain, Empowerment, Orin Hatch, Presidential Debates, Barack Obama, Great Depression, Politics News
Steven G. Brant

I recommend that all of you start thinking about being compassionate to those you know who are about to suffer from the death of a world view that McCain's loss represents.

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