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Two Woodsiders named among 'top 100 women' - The Almanac Online
The Almanac Online, CA
Certified as an environmentally green animal shelter, it includes an adoption gallery, medical center, dog park and training center, a veterinary hospital, and pet-friendly cafe. The winners of the "Top 100 Women of Influence" award were honored at an …
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More Californians working later in life, especially women - San Jose Mercury News
San Jose Mercury News, USA
Rather than preparing for a court appearance, she can travel to Carmel and other locales to market the service. "This is like being in the arts world," she said, describing clients' rugs as "treasures that are absolutely gorgeous. …
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Taleban-style law for women in Afghanistan is dropped after outcry - Times Online
Times Online
A controversial law condoning marital rape and reintroducing Taleban-era rules for Afghan women has been shelved after an outcry in the West.
CNN
AFP
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Muslim women speak in San Jose on 'myths and realities' - San Jose Mercury News
San Jose Mercury News, USA
The event will be moderated by Samina Sundas of Palo Alto, founder and executive director of the American Muslim Voice Foundation. Sundas is also a commissioner of the Human Relations Commission. Other co-sponsors of the event include the county's …
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First Lady Leads Famous Women to Schools - New York Times
New York Times
By RACHEL L. SWARNS WASHINGTON - Michelle Obama left the glittering splendor of the White House on Thursday to visit one of the poorest neighborhoods in the capital to push, prod and inspire struggling high school students.
The Associated Press
Washington Post
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New San Jose non-profit helps low-income women start businesses - San Jose Mercury News
San Jose Mercury News, USA
The Oakland bakery launched by one graduate, Bakesale Betty, has weekend lines that snake out the door. A San Francisco Cajun and soul-food restaurant named The Front Porch has received rave reviews in its first year. Other graduates have indulged far …
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Why Women Should Vote
This is the story of our Grandmothers and Great-grandmothers; they lived only 90 years ago. Remember, it was not until 1920 that women were granted the right to go to the polls and vote.
The women were innocent and defenseless, but they were jailed nonetheless for picketing the White House, carrying signs asking for the vote [...]
