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		<title>If I Were Santa</title>
		<link>http://helloladies.com/2011/12/if-i-were-santa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If I were Santa, I&#8217;d be making my list and checking it twice. And here are the gifts I would give: For Our Daughters: The gift of self-esteem and positive role models The mass media perpetuates a message that women and girls’ value comes from beauty and sexuality – and it affects us. Sixty-five percent of women and girls have an eating disorder. Eighty percent of the op-ed pages are dominated by men. The number of women in senior management positions globally has gone from 24 to 20 percent from 2004 to 2009. For Corporate America: More women in leadership positions There is a large, and growing, body of research connecting women at the tops of organizations to a strong bottom line performance. However, women comprise 53 percent of new hires, but only 37 percent of managers, 26 percent of vice-presidents, and just 14 percent of executive committees. &#160; For Working Mothers: Flexible work arrangements &#8230; and a day of rest The life of a working mother is challenging. Flexible work arrangements give parents the ability to work more flexibly and better manage the challenges of work and family. For Working Families: Passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act According to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Help Put an End to Domestic Violence</title>
		<link>http://helloladies.com/2011/07/help-put-an-end-to-domestic-violence/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:59:08 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Domestic Violence]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last month we were saddened when we learned six people died in domestic violence-related murders in one Texas county. And then last week, we read in the news six people died and another four were wounded in a domestic violence-related shooting in a Texas roller rink in just one hour. Tan Do shot and killed his wife, Trini Do, her two sisters, her brother and sister-in-law, then himself, at his son’s 11th birthday party. The Bellingham Herald in Texas reports, “Area police say that the number of domestic violence reports, while fluctuating, remains high. North Texas police report more than 30,000 family violence incidents each year &#8211; more than three an hour. Police records indicate that the crimes are overwhelmingly against women, and experts say they represent only a fraction of the abuse that is out there.” But domestic violence isn’t relegated to Texas. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime – an estimated 1.3 million women each year. The owner of the roller rink where Tan Do murdered his wife and her family told a reporter, &#8220;There was nothing anyone could do.&#8221; Maybe not during the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Campaign to Stop Domestic Violence</title>
		<link>http://helloladies.com/2011/06/campaign-to-stop-domestic-violence/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hello Ladies</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Domestic Violence]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime and sadly, domestic violence-related deaths are on the rise in some cities. In fact, six people died this week in one county in Texas according to news reports. It&#8217;s got to stop. Hello Ladies is raising money for the Domestic Abuse Intervention Program (DAIP),  in honor of Kay Marie Sisto, who was murdered by her husband last year. Your donation can make a difference in the lives of women.  The DAIP provides domestic violence training and resources to help community activists, domestic violence workers, practitioners in the criminal and civil justice systems, human service providers, and community leaders make a direct impact on domestic violence &#8212; and thanks to your generosity, we have already sent them a check. But we can do more. Help us reach 50 donors by June 30. Click here to donate. &#160; &#160; &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Viewer&#8217;s Guide to Super Bowl XLV</title>
		<link>http://helloladies.com/2011/02/viewers-guide-to-super-bowl-xlv/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2011 16:24:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Will you be one of the 110 million people watching the Super Bowl today? Enjoy the game, the party, the beer and the snacks. For smart commentary on what&#8217;s happening on the field, check out Sarah and ClumberKim over at DraftDaySuit. But also, be an informed viewer about the culture that surrounds the game marred by sexual assault charges. Have you heard the oft-cited statistic that incidences of domestic violence increase on Super Bowl Sunday? Not true. Domestic violence is a problem everyday and there is no proof to support a spike on game day. According to the National Coalition against Domestic Violence, an estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year. Why is it important to set the record straight about Super Bowl Sunday? Because some have used the misinformation as a way to discredit the advocates and feminists working towards awareness, education and help for domestic violence victims. If you need help, call the Domestic Violence Hotline 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) 1.800.787.3224 (TTY). Dallas officials and sex trafficking advocates are warning people that Super Bowl host cities are hot spots for sex trafficking.  Deena Graves, executive director of child advocacy group Traffick911 told [...]]]></description>
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		<title>News From Around the Web</title>
		<link>http://helloladies.com/2011/01/news-from-around-the-web-6/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:32:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Truth be told, we&#8217;re just not up for writing about some of the stories in the news right now. So here’s a roundup of links to some of the topics we should be paying attention to: Sex trafficking spikes in Super Bowl host cities around the big game. Local officials in Texas are working to educate the community so as to prevent prostitution and help victims. Stories in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal about the Arizona gunman who shot and killed many at a constituent event held by Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords reveal his misogynistic attitudes. Speaking of misogyny, Kayne West&#8217;s new music video for his song &#8220;Monster&#8221; features dead women hanging from chains and lying in bed wearing only lingerie. You can read more and view the leaked video in the following link but let us first caution you it is very disturbing. We hesitate to bring any attention to this tasteless celebrity but we need to talk about the implications of these types of images in the media. As a nation we are examining the level of vitriol and hatred that has infiltrated our political debates and what role it did or didn&#8217;t play in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Domestic Violence: Kay&#8217;s Story</title>
		<link>http://helloladies.com/2011/01/domestic-violence-kays-story/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 11:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I first met Kim Sisto Robinson while we were both blogging at Skirt! Kim is an incredibly generous writer who shares her capacity for love through her words. The following post first appeared on Kim&#8217;s blog, My Inner Chick, and she&#8217;s allowed us to share it here too. Last May, Kim’s sister Kay was murdered by her husband. At Hello Ladies we’ve shared the news and statistics about domestic violence.  Kim shares the real story. Please, read it and pass it on. Help for Domestic Violence ~~At first she stayed because of the children.  They were babies.  They needed a father. He was never a father. Then she stayed because she didn’t want to go on welfare.  She was embarrassed to be a single mother with three childrenY going into the grocery store with food stamps. What would people think? Then she stayed because of her faith.  She loved God.  She wanted to do the right thing. She wanted her family together. What would God think? He hit her once.  After that, he demeaned her, made her feel small, small, small.  Told her she was stupid. She started to believe it. She didn’t think she could make it on her [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top Stories of 2010</title>
		<link>http://helloladies.com/2010/12/top-stories-of-2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:05:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Based on a review of Hello Ladies&#8217; most popular blog posts in 2010, Scooby Doo, padded bras and cheerleading were top of mind this year, followed by darker discussions of sexual harassment and violence. Our story on the Cartoon Network&#8217;s redrawn Scooby Gang (Daphne got thinner, Thelma got breasts and Fred got ripped) topped the most read list. We think this story&#8217;s popularity was actually fueled by another blogger&#8217;s story. In November, Nerdy Apple Bottom shared what happened when her five year old son dressed as Daphne for Halloween and the Internet weighed in with opinions. Whether or not cheerleading is a sport and why the hell department store Primark was selling padded bras for young girls, were the second and third most popular items, respectively, followed by a link to our best buddy, the Old Spice Guy. Most of the time, we were talking about heavier topics: gang rape, Al Gore&#8217;s behavior in a Seattle hotel room, the New York Jet&#8217;s behavior toward Ines Sainz, our own story of workplace harassment and CNN&#8217;s twisted take on feminism and female empowerment. But we were pleased to see a lot of interest in our story on how to honor Women&#8217;s Equality Day [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ring the Bell: Fight Violence Against Women</title>
		<link>http://helloladies.com/2010/09/ring-the-bell-fight-violence-against-women/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:39:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hello Ladies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Breakthrough, a human rights organization, has launched a global campaign called designed to fight violence against women. &#8220;Ring the Bell&#8221; is based on a successful Indian program &#8220;Bell Bajao.&#8221; The campaign encourages people, especially young boys and men, to ring a doorbell if they hear the sounds of domestic violence and ask a question like, &#8220;Do you have the time?&#8221; Breakthrough says this simple act can interrupt the violence, possibly give a woman time to escape, and let the abuser know people are around and listening. While in theory the decision to help someone or to not-get-involved seems simple, in reality, getting involved can be scary and perhaps life-threatening. There is a great read over at BlogHer from a woman who did intervene when she witnessed violence against a woman in her neighborhood. Domestic violence is a major problem. For more information — how to get help, warning signs, etc. — click here.]]></description>
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		<title>Dear Mr. President</title>
		<link>http://helloladies.com/2010/07/dear-mr-president/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:03:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Dear Mr. President: I just watched your appearance on &#8220;The View.&#8221; I had never watched the show before; I&#8217;d only seen clips on YouTube of  Whoopi Goldberg saying what Roman Polanski did wasn&#8217;t &#8220;rape rape&#8221; and then defending Mel Gibson, because after all what he&#8217;s accused of doing isn&#8217;t really &#8220;abuse abuse.&#8221; The show wasn&#8217;t bad and I appreciate the accessibility you offer the media. But Mr. President, here’s the thing: just because I am a woman, just because I am a mom, even though I voted for you and am happy to have you in the White House, you will not win me over by going on daytime television. You could appear on &#8220;Real Housewives of New York&#8221; or guest star on &#8220;Glee&#8221; and I wouldn&#8217;t care. No, Mr. President &#8211; this woman &#8211; this American, voting, blogging, mother wants to hear more than standard sound bites interspersed with tales of your family vacation and thoughts on Lindsey Lohan and Justin Bieber spouted from a studio sofa. If you are trying to appeal to women, than why not address questions about women&#8217;s issue? Questions like: When will we see some progress with the Fair Pay Act? The Lilly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Make It Stop</title>
		<link>http://helloladies.com/2010/06/make-it-stop/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:43:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday the local news was buzzing with the story of Laura Stone Mortimer, who along with her two children and mother, was allegedly murdered by her husband. I was saddened to see another domestic violence case in the headlines so soon after the mass murder of four women in Florida. But it turns out I don&#8217;t know what sadness is. I can only guess. But my friend knows. Late last night I learned her sister was murdered three weeks ago by her soon to be ex-husband. My friend blogs at Skirt!. Please read her posts &#8221;I&#8217;m Still Bleeding&#8221; and &#8220;My Sister&#8217;s Murderer.&#8221; Newspaper stories can&#8217;t accurately protray the impact of domestic violence. But she has. This is the true story of violence against women. And then read this op-ed based on the murder. This is what we need to know.]]></description>
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