Women: A Rising Economic Power

Women love to shop! At least that was the old cliche' that has spanned over a number of years regarding finance and women. Today is a new day for women. Undeniably, women are indeed becoming a growing force in the economic arena. This article was very interesting because although statistics show women to be tremendous contributors to an already male-dominated volatile economy, we apparently are not getting our props from men. Because we live in a such a testosterone-drenched society where the so-called "men rule" mindset is very prominent, I believe that it is important for ladies not shrink back in timidity nor press forward in arrogancy as we claim our rightful place as a formidable economic force in this world. Although I believe we should be mindful of the condescending tactics used by marketers to gain our business, we should also be equally mindful as to choose our battles carefully. Who cares if it's pink or blue as long the job gets done.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/10/25/intl.women.global.economy/index.html

Boy Should Be Boys

Thumbs up for recent announcement by Morehouse College Vice-President of Student Affairs, Dr. William Bynum, stating that all students attending the all-male college are to be appropriately dressed expressive of set standards of the historical black college. Although I am against any form of violence to anyone regardless of gender preference or sexual orientation, I am however in favor of "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" or go somewhere else. I am not supportive of homosexuality because it destroys the very fabric of the sanctity of marriage, as instituted by God and defined by our laws as the legal union of one man and one woman. I am proud that Morehouse stands by its policy that "boys should dress like boys." Go Morehouse!
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/17/college.dress.code/index.html

Give Pres A Break!

During a recent trip to New Orleans, I was glad to hear the response of President Obama when criticized about the progress made during his first nine months in office. Many criticize people in position of power when in fact they don't understand the magnitude of responsibility and stress that often accompanies their jobs. We need to get a grip and realize that what took years of bad decision making to create, will not be corrected in nine months. If the critics know so much, like our beloved President stated, then why haven't they solved world hunger? I understand we live in a microwave generation, where we want it all right now but let's keep it real. I think President Obama is sincere in his efforts as President of the United States and we need to get behind him in prayer and wherever we can help. Remember, united we stand and divided we fall. http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/10/15/obama.new.orleans/index.html?iref=mpstoryview