Penny White
Writer since the age of ten and artist for the last few years. A big fan of NCIS, Dean Koontz and women's history. I write empowering and uplifting words for women found at www.penspen.info. I am also servant to three felines.
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Confessions of a Maladaptive Daydreamer – the DownsideThe negative and harmful aspects of being a Maladaptive Daydreamer.
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Confessions of a Maladaptive Daydreamer – the UpsideThe positive aspects and benefits of being a Maladaptive Daydreamer.
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Maladaptive DaydreamingMaladaptive Daydreaming is still very much in the early stages of study. And since it is a very private and personal activity, many people who may suffer from it are reluctant to share their daydreaming addiction with anyone.
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Losing Weight or Losing One’s Identity?Weight loss has certain psychological effects for some people. Those effects may be the very reason people have difficulty losing weight and keeping it off.
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"Once Upon a Time" DeliversOne of the more fresh approaches to television viewing to come along for awhile, this show will leave you seeing those old Fairy Tale characters in a completely new light.
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Going into Self-Destruct ModeWhen a person tries to live up to the world's expectations of him or her, he or she will usually end up engaging in self-destructive behavior.
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"Psych" Vs. "The Mentalist"Both television shows have similar premises but take completely different approaches to the idea of "fake" psychics solving crimes.
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“Fight Club” Vs. Harry KellermanWhen it comes to movies with unexpected endings, both movies surprise the audience.
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“First Do No Harm” Not in One Nurse’s VocabularyOne bad apple may not spoil a bunch, but one bad nurse can make an already traumatizing experience worse.
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By the Light of the Moon by Dean KoontzIt is amazing what can be learned from reading fiction
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Logan's Run Remake in the WorksSmall science fiction novel packs a big wallop...and so should the movie
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Farenheit 451Are we living out Ray Bradbury's glimpse into a futuristic society?
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What Politicians Need to KnowSome very basic knowledge that most politicians seem to have forgotten.
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The Economic Slave PitAmericans are struggling in a pit of despair.
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The Passage, by Justin CroninThe ending of this novel will leave you reeling - and wanting more.
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Rizzoli & Isles DisappointsDespite shortcomings of the show, it is still an enjoyable viewing experience...even if I can't view it anymore
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Tess Gerritsen Takes Medical Profession to a New LevelA medical background proved to be the launching pad Gerritsen needed to skyrocket her writing career
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Storytelling Paid Off for Actor Lee Thompson YoungBeing a Disney star didn't hurt either
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Jordan Bridges No Stranger to ActingIt helps to come from a long line of legendary actors
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Lorraine Bracco: Portraying the Educated Italian WomanPlaying the part of Angela Rizzoli, mother of Jane Rizzoli, is not the first time Lorraine Bracco has portrayed a strong, intelligent Italian woman.
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Bruce McGill a Familiar FaceHe's been around since "Animal House" and still going strong
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Just when You Least Expect It: Success Came Along for Angie HarmonReady to throw in the towel, Harmon gets the opportunity for "Rizzoli & Isles"
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Sasha Alexander Has it AllA successful television series, a happy marriage, two children . . . what more is there?
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Pumpkins and Corn Mazes and Hayrides, Oh My!Getting a Halloween pumpkin can be an adventure for the entire family with an outing to a local farm
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Haunted Houses Abound in GeorgiaThe scare factor of Haunted Houses brings out the kid in all of us at Halloween.
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Seven Tips for Getting More Writing Time Out of Your DayDon't have time to work on your writing? Here are a few tips to get more writing time out of your day. -
The Miracle is YouA children's story about how each person has the power to create change.
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I Cast My StoneA story of how one life can touch so many other lives.
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The Woman InsideThe woman inside each of us.
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What of Today?What you do with each day makes a difference.
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Shine On, SisterWomen are all sisters and we all shine.
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Stella's First MovieA children's story written to encourage young girls to seek careers behind the camera in the film industry.
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Return MeNative American in a past life.
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One with the EagleWhat it must be like to fly with an eagle.
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Night ReadingReading can take you places you've never been before.
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The Caboose on Old '49How a train set brought to life memories of a grandfather for a little girl on Grandparents Day.
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BookmarkBooks are doorways to other worlds.
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A Journey AloftFlying is easy when you soar with others.
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The Love of GodFinding the love of God.
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I Want Her BackLonging for childhood.
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Daily PromisesEach day is a new beginning.
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Little SeedsLittle seeds grow big things.
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DustThe power of dust.
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In Her ShadowListen to the child within.
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God's ShadowGod checks in once in awhile.
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Fire CeremonyFire both destroys and creates. Burn things you need to let go of: bad habits, bad memories - throw them all into the fire and allow the flame and smoke to liberate you.
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Heaven's RésuméWhat Heaven may be looking for may not be what you think.
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The Hand of GodThe Hand of God touches all.
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A Grain of SandA children's story about self-love.
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Harriett Wilson, First African-American Novelist in AmericaWhen Harriett Wilson's work was first published in 1859, there was no way of knowing that over 100 years later there would be such controversy surrounding its publication.
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Poland Native Basia Keeping it Upbeat and RealGloria Estefan, Danny de Vito and Rhea Perlman and Liza Minnelli are among the admirers of this talented vocalist.
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Soul Singer Sade: Still SmoothWith the recent release of a new album after a ten year hiatus, Nigerian-born Brit Sade proves she's still worthy of a listen.
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"Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" Remains Powerful TextThough controversial for its time, the autobiographical novel of Harriet Jacobs' life portrayed the sexual harassment, abuse and humiliation suffered by black women slaves at the hands of their masters.
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Snow Atlanta 2010Snow makes for beautiful photography. Here are some photos of the snow around the lake where I live.
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Pauley Perrette is as Busy as Her Character Abby SciutoPerrette's time off-camera is a whirlwind of activity.
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Criminal Minds' Shemar MooreWith charm, good looks and a hefty acting career, Shemar Moore is climbing the ladder of success.
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Mark Harmon Has Definitely Left His MarkWhether on the football field, on the big screen or on television, actor Mark Harmon makes an impression.
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Mae Jemison, First African-American Woman Astronaut in SpaceAll Jemison ever wanted was to be a scientist and to go into space. She accomplished both.
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Wyomia Tyus, an Athlete Setting RecordsNative Georgian and African-American Wyomia Tyus set a world record for the 100 m run in the Olympics.
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African-American Writer Ntozake Shange"For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf" may have been written as a result of real-life experience.
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Actor Alex O'Loughlin Can't Seem to Get a BreakAlthough a wonderful actor with classic, fine-chiseled looks to boot, Hollywood can't seem to find a niche for this Australian actor.
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee: An Athlete Who Gives BackJoyner-Kersee, one of the greatest female athletes of all time, gives back to her community and encourages other athletes to do the same.
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Wangari Maathai: Achieving Peace by Planting TreesMaathai's environmental and political activism has garnered her a ton of awards as well as a Nobel Peace Prize.
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Mary Mahoney, First African-American NurseMahoney established precedents for African-American nurses.
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Edmonia Lewis, African-American ArtistThe life of Edmonia Lewis celebrated two cultures: African-American and Native American, a true balancing act. She did it with grace, style, dignity and a little bit of mystery.
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Adah Thoms, First Recipient of the Mary Mahoney AwardThoms put her efforts into promoting the equality of African-American nurses and their right to serve during World War I.
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Hattie Carnegie, Fashion EntrepreneurAlthough she was short in stature, Hattie Carnegie stood tall in the world of fashion.
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Scatman Crothers Really Knew How to ScatActor, musician and scat man, Crothers was an all-around entertainer.
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Toni Stone, First of Three Women to Play Negro League BaseballNot allowed to play in the All-American Professional Girl's Baseball League, Stone made history as the first African-American woman to play in the men's Negro League.
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Comedienne and Actress Kaye BallardActress Kaye Ballard has made a living portraying loud-mouthed, outspoken Italian characters.
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Actress Eve Arden was a Hot Ticket in Her DayActress and comedienne Eve Arden's career spanned sixty years. She had impeccable comedic timing as a wisecracking sidekick.
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Mary Chestnut's Diary was Her LegacyHer detailed journal left behind an account of what life was like for Southerns and Southern women during the Civil War.
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Actress Catherine O'Hara Has Rare ConditionThe mom from "Home Alone" and "Beetle Juice" lives with a rare condition.
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Patricia Bath Loves Giving the Gift of SightBath's invention, the Laserphaco Probe, was a better way to remove cataracts.
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Edith Sampson, First African-American Appointed to the United NationsPerseverance and outspokenness were trademarks of this history-making woman.
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Maggie Walker, First African-American Woman Bank PresidentLife for Maggie Walker wasn't easy, but she helped other African-Americans make better lives for themselves.
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If You Can't Trust Toyota, Who Can You Trust?All the recent recalls and troubles for Toyota leaves the car's reputation questionable.
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Lion and Cheetah and the Great RaceThis children's story I wrote for my nephews can be applied to grown-ups as well.
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Guitar and RoseThe two definitely make beautiful music together.
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Flower and ButterflyThe attraction between butterflies and flowers.
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On Angels' WingsHaving a little faith in angels can go a long way.
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Diamond ChipsIt's the little things that make up life.
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Brass RingSometimes when we achieve that which we most desire, it turns out to be not what we wanted after all.
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WindsweptCertain looks will move us.
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Dancers in the WindThe dance of falling leaves.
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VineEntanglements.
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A Bridge of a Single StepFriendships are bridges which help us transverse chasms of despair.
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EqualWe are all equal in the eyes of the Higher Power.
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Learning ExperienceWhat we learn can be unlearned.
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PuppetDo you ever feel like other people think you are a puppet on their string to do their bidding?
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SuccessWhat good is success if it corrupts us?
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LullabyThe sounds we hear before going to sleep can be almost musical.
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RavingsSeeing patterns where no one else can is sometimes unnerving.
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Early Morning RitualThe grind of doing the same thing every day.
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Silent ScreamsDo you ever feel like you're screaming but no one hears?
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TrustSometimes, you wonder if you can even trust yourself.
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Woman's JourneyOnce a woman has completed her journey, then she can look back to see where she's been.
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Race, RaceAllow your imagination to take you away.
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James Wagner, Vice Chair of Obama's Bioethics CouncilWho is James Wagner and how is he qualified to be on a Bioethics Council? Judge for yourself.
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Barbara Harris, a Timeless ActressThough recognizable on sight, many people don't remember her name.
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Donald Paul Bellisario, Creator of NCISYou're probably more familiar with Bellisario's work than you realize.
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Avatar's Sigourney Weaver, Still Sexy at SixtyActress Sigourney Weaver turned sixty on October 8, 2009, but the sexagenarian is still going strong.
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Amy Gutmann, Chair of President Obama's Bioethics CouncilWho is this woman and what qualifies her to serve as chair on a bioethics council? Judge for yourself.
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Do SomethingDo something that makes you happy.
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Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, as InventorJackson is credited with inventing a way to create a unique gravity-defying illusion.
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Should We Hire a Watchdog to Hold Accountable President Obama's Bioethics Council?President Obama's Bioethics Panel: The Beginning of the End of Ethics?
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Bioethics: Maybe Not so EthicalBioethics: determining who lives and who dies is another side of the issue.
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Will the Elimination of Money Lead Us to a "Star Trek" Society?Changes are occurring in the global economy at rapid-fire pace; changes which may lead to a cashless society. Here are some pros and cons of such a society.
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Money is Disappearing. FastMoney may soon be an archaic form of exchange as electronic and digital exchanges replace cold, hard cash.
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Prince, Inventor of the Portable Electronic KeyboardDespite his eccentricities, Prince is an accomplished musician, pop star and inventor.
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Diana Rigg, the Quintessential Mrs. Emma PeelThough this actress may be best known for her role as Emma Peel in the sixties television spy drama The Avengers, Diana Rigg can boast theatrical performances as well as being a Dame.
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Muriel Siebert, Woman in the World of High FinanceIn the year 1967, women were not welcome in the circles of high finance. Muriel Siebert, a/k/a "Mickie" broke through that glass ceiling.
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Harry Connick, Jr., Inventor ExtraordinaireHarry Connick, Jr. is certainly leaving his mark on the world as a musician, vocalist and actor. With his invention, however, he has left his indelible mark on conducted music.
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Seven Books that Should Be Made into MoviesEnough with the remakes and sequels already. We're ready for something different. Here are seven books that are good fodder for the big screen.
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Some Good Points in President Obama's State of the Union AddressJust a few points I agree with from Obama's State of the Union Address, especially one in particular.
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I Am the Soldier, a Tribute to American TroopsA tribute to the brave men and women serving the United States of America in the military. May President Obama bring them home soon.
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Twenty Romantic Love Songs for Valentine's DayAny or all of the twenty songs on this list will definitely put you and your loved one in the mood for romance.
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Radia Perlman, Mother of the InternetPerlman's spanning-tree algorithm is the key to how information travels over the Internet.
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Timothy Berners-Lee, Father of the World Wide WebInventor of the hypertext language, Berners-Lee advocates keeping the Internet free for all.
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Valnetine's Day 2010 in Atlanta, GeorgiaLooking for something to do for Valentine's Day? Where to have dinner or see a play? These events will make your Valentine's Day appealing.
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Estee Lauder's Philosophy: Every Woman is BeautifulThe queen of the cosmetics industry began by making her own products in her own kitchen and developing her own marketing strategies.
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Mary Katherine Goddard, First Woman PostmasterGoddard was also the first woman to publish the Declaration of Independence with the inclusion of all signatures.
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Agatha Barbara, First Woman President of the Republic of MaltaBarbara brought educational and social reform to the small island nation of the Republic of Malta.
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Mother of the EvergladesMarjory Stoneman Douglas lived to be 108 years old. But her life's work left an everlasting impression on the environment.
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Joan Ganz Cooney Pioneered Children's ProgrammingThe creator of Children's Television Workshop and Sesame Street has done a little bit of everything, learned a lot, and, mostly, everything's been A-okay.
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Betty Harris, Invented Explosive Spot TestHarris invented a spot test for use in the field during investigations of explosives.
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Patsy Takemoto Mink, First Asian-American Woman Elected to CongressA Representative of Hawaii, Mink opened political doors for Asian-Americans and advocated women's equality.
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SnowIf you could get away with murder, would you? Only Heaven knows the darkest part of the human heart.
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It Takes One to Know OneYou just never know about people, do you?
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Train RideThis is one train ride you'll never forget.
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Moving the RockEveryone finds themselves between a rock and a hard place on occasion. It takes hard work and effort and an act of will to move the rock.
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One with the EagleImagine yourself able to fly alongside the eagle.
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Acts of KindnessOne small act of kindness can go a long way.
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I AmIf you ever wonder why you are here, just remember it is because you are meant to be here.
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HopeHope does burn ever eternal.
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The Quilting FramesMy grandmother's quilting frames have made many quilts. They have also provided many memories.
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FEAR NOTHINGThere is nothing to fear in this world.
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Prayer to the Eagle SpiritThe eagle is a symbol of strength, dignity and independence.
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In Daddy's ShoesFathers sometimes have a great deal of influence over their daughters.
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I Cast My StoneNever underestimate the power of the consequences of your actions.
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Valaida Snow, the Orchid in the OrchestraAn accomplished musician, Snow lived her life her way, including an orchid-color Mercedes.
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Valerie Thomas May Well Change the Way We Watch TelevisionThomas' revolutionary patent has the power to change the face of television and video.
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Mary Kies: First U.S. Woman Granted a PatentHer invention to weave straw with silk boosted U.S. economy during wartime.
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Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray, Activist, Ordained MinisterThe life of Pauli Murray has inspired an award and community outreach in Durham, North Carolina.
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Julie Newmar, Catwoman and InventorNewmar invented, patented and marketed her own line of pantyhose.
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Hattie McDaniel, First African American Woman to Win an OscarHer legendary performance of "Mammy" walked away with a golden statue, even though the role created controversy.
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Sarah Josepha Hale, the Mother of ThanksgivingSarah Josepha Buell Hale was the driving force to creating a national holiday of giving thanks. She is also the author of the childhood nursery rhyme, "Mary Had a Little Lamb."
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Lynne Harvey, Angel of the AirwavesBehind every great man is an even greater woman. Lynne Harvey was the woman behind Paul Harvey's "The Rest of the Story."
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Gertrude "Trudy" Ederle was a Record-setting WomanAfter taking home gold and bronze medals in the 1924 Summer Olympics, Ederle swam her way into history by traversing the English Channel.
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Elise Raymonde De Laroche, First Woman Issued a Pilot's LicenseHer adventurous spirit knew no boundaries.
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Movie Icon, Director and Producer, Ida LupinoWith a career in cinema spanning forty-eight years, she was the consummate actress, director and producer in Hollywood.
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From Rags to CEO: The Story of Ursula BurnsBurns is living proof that, no matter what your background, you can achieve success.
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Sailing into the Sunset: Tania AebiAccepting a challenge by her father and with little sailing experience, Aebi was the first woman and youngest person to sail around the world.
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Ruth Streeter, the First Woman Major in the Marine CorpsShe was director of the United States Marine Corps Women's Reserve and oversaw over 18,000 military personnel.
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Euzhan Palcy Single-handedly Brought Marlon Brando Back to the ScreenPalcy's talent, drive and ambition opened doors for black women directors in the film industry.
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Harriet Chalmers Adams Got AroundA woman explorer and adventurer, Adams traveled around the world twice, seeing many places never before seen by a white woman.
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Florence Bascom: A Woman Who Really RockedBascom was the first woman employed by the United States Geological Survey, setting a precedent for women in in the field of geological studies.
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Virginia Apgar Created the Apgar ScoreThanks to this woman's innovativeness, the lives of millions of babies have been saved.
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Myra Bradwell, Publisher of Chicago Legal NewsAlthough Myra Bradwell didn't get a chance to practice law, she made advances for women in the law profession.
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Just a WomanThere is no such thing as "just" a woman.
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Woman: DefinitionWhat really defines us as women won't be found in a dictionary.
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Woman's SpiritWords uttered by a nine-year-old made a very succinct point.
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The EncounterA chance encounter gave me pause to think.
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New Year's Eve 2009 Family Events in AtlantaThese events will help the entire family celebrate the New Year.
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A Work of Art by NatureHow a tree reminded me that we are all a work of art by nature.
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Tiger Woods QuotesYou never know when something you say could turn out to be even more prophetic in the future. Here are a few things Tiger Woods has said that really fit that bill, along with some other thing's he's said.
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Ida Lewis, Keeper of the LightIda Lewis spent her entire life taking care of her family and the lighthouse at Lime Rock, Rhode Island. She became a celebrity of the time along the way by saving at least 18 lives in the process.
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I Am the SoldierI support the men and women who have the courage and conviction to put their lives on the line for something they believe in. This is my tribute to them.
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Women in History: Joy Adamson, Author of Born FreeAdamson's story of Elsa enchanted the world and raised awareness of wildlife conservation.
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Women in History: Ethel Percy AndrusFounder of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), Andrus lived the motto of "To serve, not to be served."
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Women in History: Senda BerensonShe changed the fules of basketball and opened the door for women to participate in team sports.
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Ann Drysdale, First Woman to Try Out for Men's NBA TeamAnn Meyers Drysdale set records in women's basketball, but made history trying out for a men's NBA team.
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Lucy Diggs Slowe, a Woman of ChangeShe helped form the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and worked for social change for African-American women and college students.
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Gertrude Tompkins-Silver: Pilot Missing for Over 60 YearsThe mystery of her disappearance rivals that of Amelia Earhart. Yet very few people know the story of Gertrude Tompkins-Silver.
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Women in History: Alice BlachéThe woman pioneered special effects and narrative filmmaking.
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Women in History: Genevieve Rose Cline, First Woman Federal JudgeFascinated by the tariffs and customs system, Cline was the first woman appointed as a Federal Judge.
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Women in History: Josephine Cochrane Invented the DishwasherDetesting the manual labor of washing dishes, Cochrane was determined to find a better way of getting the job done.
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Women in History: Jane Arminda Delano, Organizer of the American Nurses AssociationAn ancestor of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jane Delano left her own legacy to the world.
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June Foray: Everybody Grew Up with HerNot well-known by name, the voice of June Foray was probably in every living room in America at some time or another.
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Women in History: Publishing Magnate, Katharine GrahamGraham led the Washington Post through some troubled times, exposing some of the biggest stories in United States history.
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The Woman Behind Barbie®Ruth Handler designed a doll that would become an American icon.
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Writer Lorraine HansberryInspiration for her play "A Raisin in the Sun" came from real life.
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Dorothy Height, the Woman of Many HatsHeight was one of the senior organizers with Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" March on Washington. Her social work was vital to the Civil Rights Movement.
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Lugenia Burns Hope was a Beacon of Light in AtlantaHope's citizenship classes for Atlanta African-Americans planted the seeds for the Civil Rights Movement.
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Stephanie Kwolek Invented Kevlar®Anyone who has ever needed to use a bullet-proof vest has this woman to thank.
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Women in History: Lucy Craft LaneyLucy Craft Laney opened a school for African-American youth in August, Georgia and made a significant impact on their lives.
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Women in History: Flying High, Nancy Harkness LoveA pioneering aviatrix, Love was a vital part of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II.
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Bertha Von Suttner: First Woman to Receive the Nobel Peace PrizeHer friendship with Nobel did not influence the decision to award Suttner with the Peace Prize. It was her hard work and dedication to achieving world peace that earned her the coveted award.
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Antoinette Perry, Namesake of the Tony AwardsShe went from staging plays on her front lawn to lighting up Broadway.
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Nellie Tayloe Ross, Making History in WyomingNot only was Ross sworn in as the first woman governor in the United States, she was also the first woman named as Director of the U.S. Mint.
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Sylvia Earle, OceanographerNo matter what you call her, Sylvia Earle is a champion of the earth's oceans.
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Julie Krone Made a Name for Herself in Horse RacingJulie Krone is one of the most notable women jockeys in the history of horse racing. She overcame gender bias and injuries to prove she was a capable rider and took many horses to The Winner's Circle.
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Janet Guthrie: Winning Behind the WheelOnce she got behind the wheel of a race car, that was when Janet Guthrie made history.
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Mary Anning, the Greatest Fossilist the World Has Ever KnownMary Anning made significant discoveries in the field of Paleontology without formal training.
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Effa Manley, First Woman in National Baseball Hall of FameManley was part owner and manager of the Negro League baseball team, the Newart Eagles. She hated to lose but loved making life better for her players.
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Ellen Ochoa, First Hispanic Woman in SpaceNot only has Ochoa logged over 700 hours in space, she is also an inventor with her name on three patents.
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Eri Yoshida, First Woman to Play on a Men's Professional Baseball TeamShe patterned her knuckleball after that of Time Wakefield of the Red Sox.
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Manon Rheaume, First Woman to Play on Professional Men's Hockey TeamsShe grew up in Canada, but Manon Rheaume played professional hockey for the United States.
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Florence Allen, Federal JudgeIf Florence Ellinwood Allen had been able to pursue her first career choice, she would have become a concert pianist. Instead, she was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
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Women in History: Pearl White, Stunt QueenAs star of The Perils of Pauline, Pearl White could swim raging rivers, drive fast cars and fly airplanes alongside the best stuntmen.