My daughter, Allison, (the one in the white jersey), has played soccer since 2nd grade. It’s her passion. As I have taken photos of her battling her opponents during her 12th grade year, I realized there are life lessons to be learned from her mastery on the field. Live Boldly. John Wayne once said, “Courage …
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejg11Bk-Xos&w=420&h=315] The best place for your car keys at night? How about right beside your bed? If you hear a noise outside your home or suspect someone is trying to break into your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to …
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I read a phrase this week I had never heard in my life —“digital rape.” It came from news accounts of the two high school football players who were convicted yesterday of raping a 16-year-old girl in Steubenville, Ohio. The case has attracted international attention due to students texting photos of the naked girl …
Mobile devices can literally save your life. Download these apps to keep prevention in your palm! Circle of 6 (iPhone, free) Circle of 6 has an unobtrusive screen that\’s simple to operate. Two taps will send out one of three predetermined text messages to 6 contacts of your choice including a call for help …
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Approximately two weeks from now, our oldest daughter Morgan will be setting out for a 5-day cruise with a few of her sorority sisters for spring break. Paradise awaits our 20 year old, but so does the lurking possibility of sexual assault. According to the FBI, sexual assault is the leading crime reported on the …
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About 8,006 miles separate Statesboro, Georgia from New Delhi, India, but despite the distance, I am in the trenches with the women of India who continue to protest the barbaric gang rape of the 23-year-old medical student whose life ended as the result of being assaulted. This attack on the woman takes me to the front …
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Last week’s New York City subway tragedy in which an argument led to the death of Ki-Suk Han after he was pushed by an assailant onto the tracks of an oncoming subway train verified violence is rampant in America. Many journalists chose to report that subway motormen were at fault for not being required …
I had the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic pilot radio show last week in Atlanta. Business Radio X and Constant Contact invited the franchise owner of Pigtails and Crewcuts franchisor, a Dove Chocolate Discoveries Chocolatier and me to be guests to share how we use email marketing to grow our brands. Hosted …
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This video is one you don\’t want to miss. It was presented to a group of us attending the Georgia Symposium on Sexual Violence two weeks ago. It left me inspired to continue talking about rape and sexual assault and to continue my involvement in any MOVEMENT to stop sexual violence against women. Here\’s what we can learn …
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What’s worse? Fearing you are going to be attacked by the Taliban or your own fellow serviceman? That’s the sickening reality females serving in our US military are facing every day. Yesterday, NBC’s Natalie Morales on Rock Center with Brian Williams interviewed women who had been sexually assaulted by fellow members of the armed …
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Barbara Dooley is one inspiring woman! I admire her greatly because she is witty, entertaining and is a true southern woman…full of grace and grit. A guest on her radio show recently, I was immediately captivated by her powerful, clear voice. \”Wow,\” I thought. \”This is going to be a high energy 10-minute segment.\” …
On a Tuesday afternoon in February 2008, Starbucks closed all its doors to train its baristas in 7,100 stores to pour that perfect shot of espresso. It was a huge risk. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz knew the company would lose millions in the three hours he would close all the coffee shops, but he …
The 267-page Freeh report released July 12 examines the heinous actions of Jerry Sandusky from May 1998 until his arrest in November 2011. I am left feeling sick to my stomach knowing a conspiracy of silence was given life by Penn State University President Graham Spanier, Football Coach Joe Paterno, Athletic Director Tim Curley …
The jury has spoken. The verdict is in. Jerry Sandusky has been charged with 45 child sexual abuse charges and will be sentenced in a few weeks. While following the trial, I thought often of Victims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, and the courage it took to get on …
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