1 day ago

Submitted by Karenswim from blog: On Monday, I shared a peek into my wildly overactive imagination. My mind filled in the blanks with a story of my choosing in absence of facts and data. The truth was far simpler than what my mind contrived. In that instance, no harm was done, and the results were a hearty chuckle. Yet, Wendi Kelly knowingly commented:“Kare (Read More)

4 days ago

Submitted by Karenswim from blog: I stood aimlessly looking out the window while waiting for the water to boil for my tea. It was an odd sort of day. The skies were grey but the temperatures were warm. Some of the trees were completely bare and their naked branches clutched at the sky like scraggly fingers. Other trees were full with fall color having survi (Read More)

7 days ago

Making Sense of Darfur Thoughts on the future of Sudan from an unlikely source: Winston Churchill in his book ‘The River War‘. “It might seem at first a great advantage that the people of the Soudan, instead of being a multitude of wild, discordant tribes, should unite of their own accord into one strong community, living under fixed laws, [...] (Read More)

7 days ago

Darfur: An Unforgivable Hell on Earth The world over, be it outside a Los Angeles School, or in Darfur, it’s all about the women. Check Out Losing the Fight for Darfur Arms embargo violations in Darfur increase Posted in Darfur, Women Tagged: Darfur, Women . (Read More)

Nov 11, 2009

Darfur Daily News By Andrew HeavensKHARTOUM (Reuters) - Rape victims in Sudan's Darfur region have lost vital medical and psychological support since Khartoum expelled aid agencies working against sexual violence this year, the United Nations and aid workers said.A Sudanese minister on Wednesday dismissed the reports as "propaganda" saying t (Read More)

Nov 12, 2009

Submitted by Karenswim from blog: The world is in need of strong, confident leaders. Those who have the courage to make decisions based on what is good and right and not what is popular. Those who are sensitive yet not swayed by emotion when it comes time to make tough choices that are right. Whether you choose to boldly step up or quietly lead, we all have (Read More)

Nov 09, 2009

Submitted by Karenswim from blog: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, FriendFeed, Identica, Ning, Plurk. Today we have an amazing array of social media tools that allow us to connect with others for business and pleasure. The ease of push button publishing and multiple platform connectivity has significantly altered the way we communicate. Open access and ease of (Read More)

Nov 02, 2009

Mashable! The just-launched Twitter Lists feature is a new way to organize the people you’re following on Twitter, or find new people. In actuality, though, Twitter Lists are Twitter’s long awaited “groups” feature. They offer a way for you to bunch together other users on Twitter into groups so that you can get an overview of what (Read More)

Nov 02, 2009

Submitted by Karenswim from blog: Image via WikipediaRegret clings to my soul like cobwebs in a dusty attic. It seems that all that is left of me are memories of what was as hope drains from my heart leaving me empty and lifeless. With head bowed and shoulders intent on  greeting each other in sorrow, I sigh deeply and turn on the machine that taunts me as (Read More)

Oct 26, 2009

Submitted by Karenswim from blog: We often remark how much smaller the world has become.  Technology has facilitated our ability to seamlessly connect with people around the globe. Social media has added a new depth to this ability by allowing us to connect around common points of interests.Yet, while the world seems small, it is vast and largely unexplored (Read More)

Oct 22, 2009

Submitted by Karenswim from blog: Image by David Paul Ohmer via FlickrChange is a funny thing. As fervently as we embrace it we seem also to have a natural resistance to it. It’s scary, yet exciting;  we need the new yet often cling to the familiar. If each of us possesses this natural love/hate relationship with change, imagine how it impacts the people in (Read More)

Oct 19, 2009

Submitted by Karenswim from blog: Image via WikipediaA California grocer recalled several cartons of Del Monte Cantaloupe because it may be contaminated with salmonella. I read  the story and realized I don’t spend much time thinking about Cantaloupe. In fact, I could not have been counted on to tell you Del Monte produced cantaloupe.Imagine being a brand t (Read More)

Oct 07, 2009

Submitted by Karenswim from blog: Image by Marcus Vegas via FlickrThe internet is buzzing with the pros and cons of FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, 16 CFR Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.  You can read the full text by downloading the PDF .The revised guides are effective December 1, 2009 – Merry Christmas from (Read More)

Oct 05, 2009

Submitted by Karenswim from blog: I had a dream this weekend that Joanna Young sold me her house. It was under construction with half finished rooms and much of the roof missing. Somehow I had bought the contraption house and was happily living in it while completing construction.Image by unertlkm via FlickrJoanna came to visit and I showed her around, even (Read More)

Oct 02, 2009

Submitted by Karenswim from blog: Image via WikipediaYesterday morning I grabbed my remote and flipped to a fitness channel wanting to fit in one more workout before rushing headlong into the day. As I read the description of the program, the original air date was listed as 10/1/09. I frowned and wondered what was wrong with the guide.I finished my workout (Read More)

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