Girl Power

Some interesting facts (thanks to http://www.pugetsoundcenter.org/ngcp/resources/statistics2.html):


Women constitute 45% of the workforce in the U.S., but hold just 12% of science and engineering jobs in business and industry. (National Council for Research on Women, Balancing The Equation: Where are Women & Girls in Science, Engineering & Technology? 2001)

Of the nearly 700,000 active pilots in the United States, less than 6% are women. (Federal Aviation Administration, 2000)

Only 20% of Information Technology professionals are women. (American Association of University Women (AAUW) “Tech-Savvy: Educating Girls in the New Computer Age” 2000)

Nearly 75% of tomorrow's jobs will require use of computers, while fewer than 33% of participants in computer courses and related activities are girls. (U.S. Labor Statistics: JOBS 2000)

Girls & Women, 2000)

In 1999 more young men than women took AP Calculus (55% young men vs. 45% young women) and AP Chemistry (57% young men vs. 43% young women) while more young women than young men took AP Biology (43% young men vs. 57% young women). The largest gaps still exist in AP Physics where about 70% of the test takers are male and AP Computer Science where over 80% of the test takers are male (College Board, 1999)

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In my own professional field, it is 94% female, yet the top 25% positions are predominately male. As mothers, sisters, mentors and friends, we have to take a lead to ensure that all of the girls in our lives have not only the opportunity to realize their gifts and potential, but also have the confidence to go where ever their hearts and minds take them.

Tracee Sioux has recently relaunched a web site dedicated just to do this very thing. Her new site, "The Girl Revolution" (www.thegirlrevolution.com) is the former "Empowering Girls: So Sioux Me". She has dedicated her blogging talents to help make girls proud to be them. She has a free webzine, "Revolutionary Fashion" as well as a special series addressing childhood obesity. Stop by and check out how to be an inspiration to all the special girls you know. Together, we can make girls dreams come true.

Divalicious

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The Countdown Begins

I am starting to anticipate. My thoughts keep returning to it. My giddiness builds until sleep is difficult. I visualize all the colors...

Is it Christmas that has me so excited?

Nah, it is the end of the football season. Don't get me wrong. I actually enjoy football. College football. Ohio State University Buckeyes football. OSU football when they are winning football.

I even did a NFL Fantasy league this year so I had a reason to watch the games with my hubby and actually care who wins.

My dear husband, however, is a football nut. Not a fan. Not even a fanboy. He is a full on, no holds bar football nut. Other than work, his world stops each autumn when fields are marked, helmets are donned and play begins. Each and every game has a special place in his heart. Like precious family memories, he likes to reminiscence about the time that the University of Southern Valley of the Eastern Region of the Lower Quadrant of Smallville had a touch back against I'veneardheardofthisplace U. No game is too big or too small to ignite his passion.

He is a good guy. Most of the time he is a great guy. He works hard. He's patient and kind. I give him this. It is his Nirvana.

But soon...


It is over!!!

This means, the home projects begin.

*Commence frolicking*

Don't get me wrong, I can do it without him. I paint. I sand. I can lay flooring. Sort of anyway. But after the "I can do drywall by myself, how hard can it be" fiasco, I appreciate the help. This year it will be the living room and dinning room.
While he is busy arguing with the tv ref over if the ball broke the field of play in the end zone or not, I am contemplating walls with and without chair rails. While he is knee deep in commentary on if the Browns coach with be fired mid season or end of season, I am pondering window treatments.

This is why I am so psyched to stumble across the awesome giveaway at One Project Closer. They are giving away a Dwealt Track Saw Combo Kit. This bad boy is built strong enough for the toughest jobs, but still is portable. Have to love it. Want a chance to win? Head on over and try your luck.