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Presidential Proclamation -
Women's History Month
A PROCLAMATION
Countless women have steered the course of our history, and their stories are ones of steadfast determination. From reaching for the ballot box to breaking barriers on athletic fields and battlefields, American women have stood resolute in the face of adversity and overcome obstacles to realize their full measure of success. Women's History Month is an opportunity for us to recognize the contributions women have made to our Nation, and to honor those who blazed trails for women's empowerment and equality.
Women from all walks of life have improved their communities and our Nation. Sylvia Mendez and her family stood up for her right to an education and catalyzed the desegregation of our schools. Starting as a caseworker in city government, Dr. Dorothy Height has dedicated her life to building a more just society. One of our young heroes, Caroline Moore, contributed to advances in astronomy by discovering a supernova at age 14.
When women like these reach their potential, our country as a whole prospers. That is the duty of our Government -- not to guarantee success, but to ensure all Americans can achieve it. My Administration is working to fulfill this promise with initiatives like the White House Council on Women and Girls, which promotes the importance of taking women and girls into account in Federal policies and programs. This council is committed to ensuring our Government does all it can to give our daughters the chance to achieve their dreams.
As we move forward, we must correct persisting inequalities. Women comprise over 50 percent of our population but hold fewer than 17 percent of our congressional seats. More than half our college students are female, yet when they graduate, their male classmates still receive higher pay on average for the same work. Women also hold disproportionately fewer science and engineering jobs. That is why my Administration launched our Educate to Innovate campaign, which will inspire young people from all backgrounds to drive
Our Nation's commitment to women's rights must not end at our own borders, and my Administration is making global women's empowerment a core pillar of our foreign policy. My Administration created the first Office for Global Women's Issues and appointed an Ambassador at Large to head it. We are working with the United Nations and other international institutions to support women's equality and to curtail violence against women and girls, especially in situations of war and conflict. We are partnering internationally to improve women's welfare through targeted investments in agriculture, nutrition, and health, as well as programs that empower women to contribute to economic and social progress in their communities. And we are following through on the commitments I made in
This month, let us carry forth the legacy of our mothers and grandmothers. As we honor the women who have shaped our Nation, we must remember that we are tasked with writing the next chapter of women's history. Only if we teach our daughters that no obstacle is too great for them, that no ceiling can block their ascent, will we inspire them to reach for their highest aspirations and achieve true equality.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the
BARACK OBAMA
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Is it really a food allergy?
At any birthday party you can hear a nervous mom asking “are there peanuts in this,” or “please do not give my child ice cream because she is allergic.” Well, a recent study stated that some of these mom fears may be unwarranted.
Doctors say that misdiagnosed food allergies appear to be on the rise, and countless families are needlessly avoiding certain foods and spending hundreds of dollars on costly nonallergenic supplements. In extreme cases, misdiagnosed allergies have put children at risk for malnutrition. Read more. 
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Male Biological Clock "Ticks" Too
The percentage French scientists carrying out study of over 12,200 couples having fertility treatment say they have found more evidence that men as well as women have biological clocks and that they start to tick in their mid-30s. -------------------------------------------------------
They say their eveidence suggests that the chance of a successful pregnancy falls when the man is aged over 35, and the chance is significantly lower if he is over 40.
Couples who had sought treatment for infertility at the Eylau Centre for Assisted Reproduction in
Read Story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7492323.stm
Childhood obesity in U.S may have peaked?! Say it ain’t so!!
The percentage of American children who are overweight or obese appears to have leveled off after a 25-year increase, according to new figures that offer some hope in an otherwise uphill battle. Click on the following link from NBC News and hear how the efforts of school districts and parents may be able to take credit for this good news.
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Gender Bias in the ER?
According to a recent study, women are not receiving the same level of medical care compared to men.
Read more on this story to see how you can increase your chances of receiving better medical care. Click here >>
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Study reveals economic impact of
Jacksonville Women’s Business Center (JWBC), an economic and community development program of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, released the results of a groundbreaking study establishing comprehensive data on women-owned businesses in
Developed in partnership with
According to the report, in some areas the region’s women entrepreneurs are exceeding national trends: 13 percent of Northeast Florida’s women business owners gross more than $1 million in sales each year, while only 3 percent of all
“There’s truly a robust base of women business owners in
In addition to revealing the powerful impact women-owned businesses have on
“From the survey results, we get a picture of women business owners, their aspirations for their businesses, the type of training and development activities in which they participate, what they see as key problem areas, and their educational format and instructor preferences,” said Sandy Bartow, executive director of the Chamber’s Small Business Center and JWBC.
The research indicates that the average woman business owner in
The average business has six employees (the median number of employees is three, mode is one), started as a new personal service or retail business, and currently operates as a sole proprietorship or S-corporation. Women business owners are optimistic about the future of their firms – two-thirds plan to grow their businesses over the next three years.
“Before we could be responsive to the needs of the community, we really had to understand what their needs are,” said Anna Brosche, chair of the JWBC and CPA and chief operating officer of Ennis, Pellum & Associates CPAs. “The JWBC is now in a unique position to propel economic growth by women business owners through targeted education and training.”
Women entrepreneurs identified cash flow, finance, sales volume and time management as critical areas of concern when they started their business, and many business owners are still wrestling with the same issues. While cash flow is a continual problem in many businesses, nearly a quarter of the respondents indicated "insufficient sales volume" as a current financial issue – a topic that lends itself readily to programming. Other needs emerged through the research such as programming in soft management skills like finding and retaining qualified employees, setting goals and measuring performance, motivation and low productivity.
“Through our signature mentoring programs and peer-to-peer advisory councils, we can offer practical entrepreneurial development in these and other areas of interest,” Sandy Bartow said.
Many of
“If those 63 percent took advantage of some of the programming offered by the JWBC, the potential we have in our region is unbelievable,” Brosche said.
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Marathon Mom Wins NYC Marathon 9 Months After Giving Birth
Just nine months
after giving birth,
33-year-old world
record holder
Paula Radcliffe
was the fastest
woman in the
2007 New York City Marathon. Read how this extraordinary mom trained throughout her pregnancy.
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"Are you wondering how other working mothers are able to balance career and family?"
"If you are like me, you were too busy getting kids ready or were well on your way to work, to view this segment on the Today Show." >> Click here
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More working mothers are
opting to work part-time
because of the demands and desires to have a career and raise a family. The flexibility many mothers want at work is not just for those with small children. Mothers of teenagers today feel it necessary to be more involved and available for their children as compared to previous generations. Click the link below to read more about how mothers are finding a nice balance in being fulfilled as a mom and a career woman, even if it means making a financial sacrifice. >>Click here
