"o-open-flexible-work" Articles & Blogs:
Michelle Obama on Work-Life Balance
| Cross-posted at MotherTalkers.
Glad to see we have a first lady focused on the plight of working families.
In a recent speech before corporate executives, Michelle Obama addressed the internal conflict faced by many working parents trying to have it al...[Read on] |
Ana Ivanovic Discusses Life on the Tennis Tour
| Ana Ivanovic. By Manuela Davies/doubleXposure.com.Professional tennis players might lead the ultimate jet-set life. From Sydney’s Australian Open, in January, to New York City’s U.S. Open, which ends in September, the men and women on the tenn...[Read on] |
Engineer Says Robotics Can Use a Woman's Touch
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(WOMENSENEWS)--Robin Murphy's robots don't look human. Nor do they act like R2D2, or Rosie from "The Jetsons."
Instead they are small and flexible; built to slither through collapsed buildings, fly over wildfires or floods, and check the integr...[Read on] |
Today is Equal Pay Day!
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(I am not writing a transcript for this, but basically every man that interacts with this woman in the work place calls her a different derogatory term)
And why is it on a Tuesday? Because it is by ...[Read on] |
April Movies Spring Open With 'Queen to Play'
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(WOMENSENEWS)--April has already sprung some great movies so let's catch up.
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Amelie Mauresmo retires from professional tennis at 30
| Amelie Mauresmo retires from professional tennis at 30
Amelie Mauresmo, who started her tennis career in 1993, announced her retirement from professional tennis in a press conference in France.
“I came here to announce the end of my career. I made thi...[Read on] |
17-Year-Old Sweeping at U.S. Open
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It's inspiring to see 17-year-old Melanie Oudin kicking ass and taking names at the U.S. Open, isn't it? This powerhouse from Marietta, Georgia is staring down her first Grand Slam quarterfinal.
After her latest win over Russian opponent Nadia Petrovato,...[Read on] |
Venus Williams stops traffic in Miami
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Three-time Sony Ericsson champion Venus Williams and British number one Andy Murray kicked off the 2009 Sony Ericsson Open with a little “Traffic Tennis” atop two SUV’s on Miami’s Ocean Drive.
Thankfully for both stars, the game was only promotio...[Read on] |
US Open: Serena Williams fined, more punishment possible
| US Open: Serena Williams fined, more punishment possible
Check out the following article that explains the fine that Serena Williams received after her behavior on court during her semifinal loss at the US Open…
Serena Williams was fined with $10,000 ...[Read on] |
2009 US Open: Bizarre ending to Serena Williams’ title defense at Open
| 2009 US Open: Bizarre ending to Serena Williams’ title defense at Open
Who could imagine that the US Open semifinal match between Serena Williams and Kim Clijsters would end like that???
Serena Williams was facing a match point thanks to a foot fault,...[Read on] |
Why is Serena Williams being fined so much?
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Serena Williams is being fined $82,000 for her outburst at the US Open in September.
During the U.S. Open, Williams was called for a foot fault and then cursed out the line judge, which ultimately ...[Read on] |
Venus' French Open fashion: Hit or Miss?
| The French Open is officially underway but the most memorable moment thus far has nothing to do with tennis. Instead, all of the buzz is centered around Venus Williams' on-court attire.
As a fashion designer herself, Venus never disappoints fans when she...[Read on] |
U.S. Open players step up the fashion game
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The U.S. Open tennis tournament kicks off next week, and the competition is going to be fierce— both on the court and on the fashion front.
Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova are collaborating with Nike on their respective clothing lines, and this yea...[Read on] |
Is the Auto Industry a Woman's Nation?
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Equal pay, equal housework, and more government obligations to women workers were all on the table at Monday's Center for American Progress conference I attended on live blogger podcast through California First Lady Maria Shriver's report on women in the...[Read on] |
New SNL Cast Member Braves F.C.C. on First Day of Work
| What‘s the best way to not impress your boss on your first day of work? By dropping an f-bomb, just like SNL’s Jenny Slate did on Saturday night.
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Obama Asks Narrow Minds at Notre Dame to be More "Open"
| Your daily serving of low-calorie news. In this edition: global warming, abortion, and puppies.
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Sharapova sparkles with Gehry-designed Tiffany
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Last spring, Maria Sharapova and Tiffany & Co. launched a two year partnership. The Fifth Avenue jeweler announced they would outfit the top-ranked player in different pairs of earrings over a series of Grand Slam tennis events, beginning with last summ...[Read on] |
Polo Ralph Lauren debuts U.S. Open Tennis Collection
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Polo Ralph Lauren for the U.S. Open
With the U.S. Open tennis tournament quickly approaching (competition begins at the end of August), a number of questions are being lobbed around: Will defending champion Serena Williams make another run for the Gran...[Read on] |
U.S. Open of Surfing concert lineup
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Having a good lineup of bands is essential when throwing an action sports event. With that in mind, a number of top musical acts will join the world’s best action sports athletes for five days of free concerts on the sands of Huntington Beach, Califor...[Read on] |
Vatican: Washing Machine More Liberating Than Birth Control
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The Vatican knows its stance on women’s liberationVatican | Today 9:55 am
The Vatican is known for asking big questions, and made no exception for this weekend’s International Women’s Day, when it asked: "What in the 20th century ...[Read on] |
French Open:Venus’ outfit creates buzz
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Venus Williams is already making headlines at the French Open — and not just for her play.
In Paris, a city known for fashion, the elder Williams sister took to Court Suzanne Lenglen Sunday for her opening-round match wearing a lacy black corset...[Read on] |
Style meets performance at U.S. Open
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Caroline Wozniacki in adidas
Danish tennis sensation Caroline Wozniacki will represent the new fall/winter 2009 adidas by Stella McCartney tennis range at the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows.
Currently ranked No. 9 on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, Carolin...[Read on] |
MOMA Honors Kathryn Bigelow
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Last week the Museum of Modern Art in NYC feted Kathryn Bigelow for her body of work. The event raised $1 million for the work of the film department.
There was not much press on the event which I find kind of strange since this could have and should...[Read on] |
Submissions open for first-ever Tucker Center Film Festival
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Calling all filmmakers. If you’re an aspiring Steven Spielberg (or better yet Kathryn Bigel0w) then you’ll want to know about the first-ever Tucker Center Film Festival.
Presented with University of Minnesota Athletics, the festival will take place ...[Read on] |
Around the World, Women Have Reason to Celebrate and Work to Do
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by Amy Quinn, Senior Policy Analyst, National Women's Law Center
As the 100th International Women’s Day is observed today around the world, women have much to celebrate. Today’s women and girls have inherited a path made smoother by the brave effor...[Read on] |
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