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- Monday marks the 100th birthday of Rosa Parks, the civil rights icon who ignited the Montgomery Bus Boycott when she refused to give up her seat and move to the "blacks-only" section on December 1, 1955. Though Parks' actions that day undoubtedly took an enormous amount of courage, she is often described as "quiet" and even "polite." A new book, The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Parks, focuses on Parks' more aggressive (and lesser known) activism. Here are a few things you might not know about Rosa Parks, before the bus:
Rosa Parks riding at the front after segregation on the bus was declared illegal.
Rosa Parks was raised by her grandparents, who believed in self-defense.
When a white man taunted a young Parks, she threatened him with a brick. When her grandmother reprimanded her, she responded, "I would rather be lynched than run over by them." Her grandfather would sit on the porch of their house armed with a rifle in case the Klan showed up. Rosa would often sit with him because "I wanted to see him kill a Klu Kluxer."
She worked for the civil rights cause for t...Read More » - I had set a lot of goals for the New Year and didn't make nearly half of them. That's the truth of it straight up. January found me tired, worn and haggard with not much energy or desire to meet my personal and professional goals for growth.
Writer's Block
Some would say that this is an affliction many fall under right after the holidays or during the long, dark, cold winter. Sure, there's some truth to that. Some other truths were that I desperately needed to take back some 'me time'. I needed to re-focus on what I really love about writing, outside of service posts and contractual deadlines. I needed to re-focus on my health and fitness in a way I haven't done since before my children were born.
I felt a longing to get get back to story-telling and felt bereft of the ability to do so. My mojo was gone. I could only see in lists and fodder and what was trending on the internets. Which are all necessary parts of my job - but can't ever be the whole of it.
The biggest part of me as a writer has ...Read More » - Unless you're on the set of Days of Our Lives, crying is generally something we all try to avoid at work. But, try as we might, it happens, and when it does, it's pretty awkward-not only for the crier, but for everyone nearby. As a manager, I was faced with the uncomfortable responsibility of calming a crying employee on several occasions, and while never would be too soon for me to want to do it again, I did pick up some valuable insight on handling an upset employee or colleague.
The Golden Rule
Now, as uncomfortable as you might be, the first and most important consideration when you're staring into the welling eyes of a colleague is empathy. I know, sounds obvious. But the first time one of my employees started to cry in front of me-and the entire team-my first reaction was nearly laughter. I was so surprised, not to mention completely unprepared to handle the situation, that all I could think to do was burst out laughing. Of course, this would've been the absolute worst thin...Read More » - Ah, the video bomb, a classic rite of passage for live television reporters. Most anchors regard it as a pesky occupational hazard of working in unedited television but on Wednesday one reporter took it very seriously when a video bomber interrupted her Superbowl segment.
Traffic anchor Jessica Sanchez of WKMG in Orlando unleashed her inner mean girl while reporting live from New Orleans on Sunday's game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens.
When a tipsy woman stumbled into the camera frame and began cheering for the 49-ers, instead of ignoring her or laughing along like a seasoned reporter might do, Sanchez seized the opportunity to insult and humiliate the woman saying, "We were just talking about the STD rate that's going on here. So how long have you had an STD?"
The woman quickly reacts answering, "I don't have an STD."
"Oooh, then why did you want to talk?" asked Jessica in a mock surprised tone.
"I don't have an STD; that is so disrespectful," said the woman...Read More » - Source: 6 Ways to Find Out What Your Peers Are Making
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More and more companies are revealing how much each employee is getting paid, according to the Wall Street Journal. Advocates say this helps employees "better understand their individual contribution to the whole group." This wage transparency is most often practiced by start-ups, but if you're keen to know how much your peers are making even though your company doesn't reveal the numbers, here are a couple of alternatives:
- Glassdoor: If your company is big enough, you may be able to find out the pay of employees through anonymous salary quotes at Glassdoor.com. What's great about this tool is it gives you specific information on what someone in your position is doing at your company, so the numbers aren't too generalized.
- College career center: Even if many years have passed since your graduation, you can approach your college career center and ask the counselors if they have any statistics of what your fellow
Before you book your summer vacation, check out what these hotels with the best kids' clubs have to offer. While you are relaxing on the beach, the kids can take surf or snorkeling lessons in the water. These top-rated kids' clubs are filled with fun and educational activities for children of all ages. All are safe and guaranteed to show you kids an amazingly fun time, whether in the sun, indoors, or whatever venue you choose. You are both sure to have a vacation to remember. Click through for 7 of the best hotel kids' clubs in the world! -By Jamie Morrison Curtis
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Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Don't charm your way into whatever it is you want today. Curb your own self-interest for a change and think of the other person. You need to do more with your money and abilities than simply indulge yourself.
Today's Aries Reading: Free Sample Romantic Compatibility Reading for two
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
You are going to SCREAM if you have to face your regular routine for even one more day! Or are you? You come up with an interesting new twist on something very, very old today and it makes all the difference in the world. If you could bottle it, you'd be rich.
Today's Taurus Reading: Free Sample Karmic Love Reading
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Gemini (May 21 - June 21)
Take what you want, but eat what you take. If that wasn't your parents' dinnertime mantra growing up, then- Did you or have you been paying attention to the scandals that have plagued the White House and Washington? Do you care? Well, here's the skinny on each 'scandal,' and I'll leave it up to you to decide what to think and how much brain space you'd like for it take up.
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The IRS
I have strong opinions about this one based on the Citizens United case which opened the door for 501(c)( 4) organizations to allow for endless amounts of money into the political process because corporations are people, too. The IRS was caught targeting organizations who apply for 501(c)(4) status based on the political leanings of the organization. The IRS decided by filtering organizations that used the words "tea party" or "patriot". The White House claims that they had no knowledge of this practice considering that it was occurring during the 2012 election cycle. The acting IRS Commissioner, Steve Miller, resigned last Wednesday but was fortunate enough...Read More » America Ferrera graduated last week from USC, ten years after she started going for her BA in international relations. The Ugly Betty star understandably got a little side-tracked by her TV and film career, but she was thrilled to be crossing the finish line. Let's face it, many actors who become successful when they're young don't even finish high school, let alone college. But there are a few who've wanted to experience life as a co-ed -- you know, beer in plastic red cups, the freshman 15 -- at least for a little while. Here's a look at 7 celebrities who've sampled the undergrad existence with different degrees of commitment. --By Sarah Bernard
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Aries (March 21 - April 19)
You could meet a snake charmer today and be taken for all you're worth, or find a way to enjoy the show while keeping a firm grip on your wallet. The choice is yours, now that you've been warned. Consider everyone a potential snake oil salesman, Aries!
Today's Aries Reading: Free Sample Romantic Compatibility Reading for two
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
It's a good day to spend money on yourself for a change -- unless that's your MO, in which case it's a good day to spend it on someone else! Whatever your usual habits with money may be, today you need to turn things upside down.
Today's Taurus Reading: Free Sample Career Strengths Reading
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Inspiration may strike today -- just when you are nowhere to be found! Make sure that's
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