FAME-Makes a woman think things over!

Create Fake Magazine Covers with your own picture at MagMyPic.com

Yes, Debbie finally made it! [Thanks bev] This marvellous experience can also be YOURS!
Your face, on the cover of a magazine, for al the world to see. How cool is that? I'd stopped by Beverly Mahone's Blog;http://babyboomerbev.blogspot.com/2009/02/baby-boomer-diva.html
I came across this cool item. So easy to use and soooooooo much fun! You can purchase your own copy once you've finished, and share with all your mates. When will I, will I be famous?

Teleseminar-Parenting:What we know for sure

Diva Pat Montgomery will be partnering with parent coach, Barb Desmarais for a discussion on: Parenting: What We Know For Sure
This event is FREE, so worth tuning into! It is on the 2ND FEBRUARY at 7 pm EST The link to register is http://www.teleclasscatalog.com/

Listen to Parents Rule! radio show every Thursday 2-3 pm EST on www.radiosandysprings.com

Author: Now You Know What I Know: Parenting Wisdom of a Grandmother

For further information and topics of interest, visit Pat here:

Pat Montgomery

www.parentsrulewithpat.com

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Kathie M Thomas-Worth More Than Rubies

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The Value of a Work At Home Mom-

This book is all about women, just like you, who want to be home for their families, while still contributing to the household income.

Listen to what the author had to say:
Hi, I'm Kathie M. Thomas and I've been working at home for over 14 years. In that time I have been able to watch my five daughters grow into young women whilst also running a full time business at home. It is a decision I've never regretted and I know it will be the same for you too!
This book will inspire you and give you ideas to return home to work and the gifts below should help you on your way with various aspects of your business.
What you will learn in Worth More Than Rubies: The Value of a Work At Home Mom:
The value of women working at home and being present for their families.
The benefits both children and spouses receive from a mother home fulltime.
Cost savings from being at home.
Examples of connections you can make outside of the home so you don't feel all alone.
A list of 64 different types of businesses that you can operate from home, ... and much much more!

See this link for more details

Anniversary of an Anzac-memory of a mother

APRIL 25th is an important date-it symbolizes many things to me, but across Australia, it is the one day of the year we commemorate the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli back in 1915. The date, 25 April, was officially named ANZAC Day in 1916.
ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. In 1917, the word ANZAC meant someone who fought at Gallipoli and later it came to mean any Australian or New Zealander who fought or served in the First World War. During the Second World War, ANZAC Day became a day on which the lives of all Australians lost in war time were remembered. The spirit of ANZAC recognises the qualities of courage, mateship and sacrifice which were demonstrated at the Gallipoli landing.
Commemorative services are held at dawn on this day,and each service as emotional as the next. Just speak with those who have taken part either as spectator, or addresing the onlookers.Our returning soldiers drifting home from the First World War, up until present day-These soldiors initiated this memorial, a tradition steeped in every patriotic heart, our form of remembrance. The first official dawn service was held at the Sydney Cenotaph in 1927, which was also the first year that all states recognised a public holiday on the day. Originally, these services were for all veterans, their personal homage to one another , time for them to reflect among fellow commrades in arms, almost a millitary wake, their respects shown by way of the two minutes of silence.....usually leading into the sound of a lone piper playing the 'Last Post'. Later in the day, there were marches in all the major cities and many smaller towns for families and other well wishers.
Today it is a day when Australians reflect on the many different meanings of war. Gatherings are held at war memorials across the country and families and friends form a unified alliance to reflect-It is a day for the heroes of every regiment of every era. A day to catch up on the old days, and old buddies. A day these soldiers receive their own recognition by their home, their country.
The battle at Gallipoli, our thoughts drift back to a painful and bloody sacrifice where the hallow word, ANZAC would be born.Hereafter, we will never forget them.And even today, we can salute the anzacs, with national pride..all the men and women who contributed so much, through great tragedies, sacrificing their lives, to protect us.Young Australians and New Zealanders, brave and young, dying to bring peace.The defence on our own shores against the Japanese, a time I as a baby boomer will always remember from the many stories passed down through my own ancestors.Those who were the many prisoners of war and those who sadly became their own prisoners to many awful demons that would follow them home. Endless nightmares, memories that would scar and memories that would still manage to kill.
World war II,Borneo, Timor Korea, Vietnam the list goes on....The anzac spirit will always be with us, making us the proud Australians we are still to this day.To all the sons, fathers, brothers..to my own family, my grandfather, my uncles and their fallen comrades in arms...this day shall be a day for all Australians, for those who served their country, for us.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning
We will remember them.
Lest We Forget.
A Digger's Slouch Hat
A slouch hat is a wide-brimmed felt hat with a chinstrap most commonly worn as part of a military uniform. It is a survivor of the felt hats worn by eighteenth century armies. The distinctive Australian slouch hat, sometimes called an Australian bush hat, has one side of the brim turned up or pinned to the side of the hat in order to allow a rifle to be slung over the shoulder.

THE REST OF THE STORY

April 25th, 2000-

This was the day I said goodbye to an old rival, a thorn in my side. Most had a hard time understanding my reasons, many believed I would succumb. But I had an ace up my sleeve and it was a mighty powerful weapon, one I had never imagined owning.

My head was still reeling from the news of mum's diagnosis, my heart carried a pain I never knew possible, just getting from one day to the next all I could face-Soon weighed down with more personal blows, the fight to survive all that mattered now.

I'd heard many words of wisdom from those who 'meant well', it would not sink in, not until I had a need to get angry-really angry! Ovarian cancer had come to town, our town.Sneaking into my mother's space, it had rudely interupted....a life!
So as i struggled to comprehend the disease and its own power, I found my own. The habit I'd picked up at age 15, was about to feel my wrath! For twenty-five years it held me down...for every past effort to quit smoking , I had failed. I was weak.

Mum had long hoped I'd see the light, so this fight, was for her.
When asked why I chose Anzac Day to stop? Simple... I wanted a date to remember, all that had happened, all that was about to happen....I won't forget.
My 8th anniversary as a non-smoker....only 2 days short of my mother's birthday. Miss you mum, the void always present, the love eternal.

Judith Burns

27/4/37 - 3/7/00

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Booming business

It's been awhile since I sat in on one of the Blogtalk radio shows, but being a Sunday here in OZ, I figured all my other online work could wait! This was one topic that is of huge interest to me, and I felt others might also benefit from its results. So here we go....take it away Bev!

Blogtalk Radio- Our Host: Baby Boomer Diva Queen, Beverly Mahone

The topic: Women in business

What works for one, doesn't neccessarily work for another-

Two lovely guests: Pamela Archer & Bonnie Birchfield

Both ladies have more than one business, both are successful, sassy and here to share their own background while offering great tips for us! Here's what they had to share-

Bonnie Birchfield's latest venture has quite a catchy title, and I am not the only one who thinks so, just ask Bev! :) 'BUZZ OFF' is the business, 'lazars for women', the product.

Question:Did you know you wanted to be in this business?

Bonnie had worked in the corporate world for years, not wanting to work for another employer, this time working for herself. With her jewellery business already secured, the latest project was appealing because it was a hot item,offered security[which Bonnie has years of experience in] a protection device for women who don't want to carry around fire-arms and if in a dangerous situation, something that would give them time to get away.

Bonnie located this business via an article in a newspaper.

Pam also has more than one business, both originally began as mere hobbies, but quickly took on a life of their own, leading to bigger things.

Beverly asked Bonnie how she found her second business:Reflecting on her jewellery, she explained how this was now something still loved and can now sell 'on the side', the business has already kicked off and only needs people to market.

When describing her lazar business, Bonnie explains the great desire she has to see all women are protected.

Was it difficult to start? Not at all, it was just a matter of getting out and selling, going through the paperwork, getting a sales-rep to assist!

Like anything, there's always the pro's & cons, the disadvantages/advantages along with risks-

Both women agreed on pretty much each question, giving some very helpful feedback.

Should someone about to start a business, simply step out on faith, or wait until they are financially comfortable?

Pam: Don't jump! Even though she jokes she is typically one for doing so lol She would, however, insist you 'go for it!' Bonnie agrred, adding that 'everyone is different'.

How do you handle those things that stop you from pursuing your goal?

Bonnie: Have a back-up plan, see about a loan if financially needed...through friends or other means. Always depends on the problem.

Pam:This applies to anyone, things such as hidden expenses. Consider if you are the main person in the business and whether or not you have anyone to fill your spot should something go wrong. Think out on paper, what your ack-up plan might be and whether you want to continue? A plan in place!

GOALS FOR 2008 ON PAPER? Example, Beverly has her own Vision board!

Pam: A calander with dates & my projected income.

Bonnie: Plan where I am going to sell enough of my tazars to be in the company,seel enough over my coming website.

Good networking sales skills:

Pam: Offering your products online! Pam believes having her business available online, will help to kick-in in the internet.

Bonnie:Out of town networking, family members and friends and of course, the coming website!

Alot of people in business don't like the door-to-door approach, so I prefer to use the telephone.

Do you think you'll stick with what you are doing now? Is there something else out there? Both of today's guests agreed to keeping their doors open to any other possibilities, while sticking with their current roles.

The risks of owning your own business: For Bonnie, being a single mother is a task in itself, especially in this day and age of high technology where there are usually 2 working from home.

Bonnie: Your own business can be tough when it comes to insurance, a steady pay cheque, but the upside is i don't have to 'clock-in'! I work 24/7 and often on-call. Bit of a toss up...if you can afford it, and feel you can be successful then have a go.

Pam:I'm a risk taker! lol The word, 'impossible', is not in my vocabulary. My job never ends, around 70hours a week! I once had an office outside the home where people didn't see what i was doing. I feel some don't respect your time and hours...balancing this is a real challenge!

In hindsight, is there anything you would have done differently?

Pam:NO..if you don't make a plan, you won't disappoint! lol Perhaps more focus placed on advertising. ie: Opposed to advertising our bridal business in newspaper, we should have done through a bridal magazine. Business quadripled once we changed!

Bonnie:Sometimes things move so fast, you just have to take off with both feet running!

Pam:With a business plan, I did sit down to do, but kept being taken in other directions.

BUSINESS BUDGETS?

Pam:Had a business advisor-Told me certain things like the amount of % we should spend on advertising in the business. Need money to re-coup!

Bonnie:Haven't really spent alot-More word-of-mouth and networking. Will be doing some advertising, just not yet. Although, you never know?

List two ways of networking- The advantages/disadvantages:

Pam:I prefer the one-on-one meetings. "What can I do for this person?" approach, in a room with others.

Bonnie: Disadvantages: No vacation or sick days,but the benefits definitely out-weigh!

Pam: Advantages have been the progression of my business-

Archers Fitness: Became certified, then one thing led to another...videos, teaching other instructors.

Wedding Plan Events: Had done as a hobby for many years, but I got so busy that I went into business!

CHALLENGES:

Bonnie:Have to network!Get involved with all organisations, putting on sales-reps to help which includes using contatcs, getting the word out.

Pam:Networking essential and a strong website presence.In this 'tech' world, the hardest thing was how quickly the events moved, employees and tax a real challenge. Trying to keep up with growth.

Bonnie:I'm still overwhelmed. Have the website launching in approximately two weeks. Everybody wants this product so it won't be hard to sell!

Beverly researched the use of tazars-The service behind the need...surprisingly, not only designed for the police.

Beverly:Are you concerned someone might get hurt, or are mis-using?

Bonnie:Not like selling a fire-arm, this product is in-active while there is a background check by the manufacturer. They have a one million dollar, law-suit interim policy to protect with tazar form in place.

Unique Business: Best tips why someone should work for you

Bonnie: For personal gratification, protection, safety over over loved ones. Very successful business with plenty of room for growth,profitable!

Where: www.buzzoffps.com

Telephone [b] 904 327 6041 Business hours 24/7

Why would you say Fitness or Wedding Planner to consider?

Pam:Either one, you have to be totally passionate! Set yourself apart and be different. Making things beautiful, eligant, the reward is seeing the the results! Our motto: 'If the bride doesn't cry, we haven't done our job right!'

DAYTONA BEACH RETREAT-Do you feel Trade Shows/Venues are important?

With the Girlfriend retreat around the corner, this was the perfect opportunity to discuss this topic! Both Pam and Bonnie will be attending, so look out for them!

Bonnie:Very important! Make friends while networking.

Pam: On a scale of 1-10, I give it a 30! It's critical! Bridal shows-any networking, someone knows someone etc etc..Quite often, some who have attended a wedding will another customer.

Bonnie: Haven't done any trade shows.

Pam: They are explosive! Looking to include bridal shows!

At this stage of my blog, i'd like to stop to add my own feedback-

When working as Awareness Co-ordinator for Ovarian Cancer Network, I became heavily involved in Trade Venues. They are the best way to meet the public in a pleasant, non-threatening, sales-promoting enviroment! My stalls were always fun! That was my main focus, to capture the attention of the crowd, we presented everything with a real WOW factor, and even if a sale wasn't made, people left with plenty of good information! These venues often carried a variety of local business, established and the new...the atmosphere is great, and you can count on creating a good network if you use your head and imagination! Like anything for sale, you have to think on your feet, to keep the attention.

Okay, back to Bev and her guests.........

Do's and Don'ts of a business:Deciding to choose a business

Pam: Do research! The need of the product, the dempgraphics. Don't let the 'nay sayers' discourage your dream!

Bonnie:Research a need! The don'ts:'Nay Sayers'

If you truly believe, believe in yourself! Put your foot forward, your own risk to fill your own passion!

Thanks to Diva Tally [chat room]

www.christiantrade.com

Ten Years from Now:Where are you?

Pam:Built to sell! [Wedding pan/Events] Archer fitness...just to be around! :) Have ideas for a 'Dancing for boomers'....New video production in the works...

Bonnie:Continue to work both-Love to have my own jewellry line! The tazars, where everybody is working for my business, allowing more time for me!

ADVICE TO OTHERS:

Pam:Find good business advisor!

Bonnie:A small business organisation or look for someone who has retired from their business and get their advice.

End of programme

Buzz Off: http://www.buzzoffps.com/

Pam Archer's website/blogs

http://www.archerfitpress.wordpress.com/

http://www.pamelaseventdesign.com/

http://www.idoweddings.wordpress.com/

Well done ladies, imformative show!

PS: See here for details on Divas at Daytona!

http://www.boomerdivanation.com/

Romance-What women want!

As a writer, I am often challenged to write differently.
As a woman, and a baby boomer diva, I am now writing more on romance and was recently invited to submit a small piece I'd included in a previous book, and turn it into something more. Okay, so what is more? A novella! With so much Chick Lit buzzing about the literary scenes, my publisher and I put our thinking caps on, and decided it was high time we found out what women readers, really want in a romance book?!
Thanks to the genius of SCuppari Publishing, I have my ideas already flowing and once a few loose ends elsewhere are tied up, I will be plunging deep into the romance story, "Turning Right"-
Meanwhile, we would LOVE to gather some feedback from other women, those reading romance and longing for more! Here's your chance, especially if you are anywhere between the ages of 35+ to surf on over to Writing Edge, and fill in the online survey! Helps us, help you! We want to deliver the kind of romance fiction older women, mature women, sassy wome want to sink their teeth into! Check it out: http://writingedgemagazine.tripod.com/id174.html
If you have any queries, or would like to submit your own little piece of romance, drop us a line at enquiries@scuppari.com or magazinestaff@bigstring.com
As deputy editor for this magazine, I am open to any new ideas so put on those thinking caps ladies, let's inspire others!
If you would like to subscribe to our magazine, stop by http://www.scuppari.com/ or http://www.writingedgemag.com/
A cool heavy-duty canvas, cotton tote bag courtesy of Writing Edge, with your subscription order!

Michael Winslow on BlogTalkRadio-

A couple of nights ago, I tuned in to hear the baby boomer diva Queen, on her BlogTalkRadio show-
Segment: PASSIONS
Following the wonderful on-air topic of Internet Dating, Beverly Mahone once more brought us some fun entertainment when she had guest-celebrity, Michael Winslow on her programme! Yes, that man of many voices is also a man of many faces!
Michael has a list of TV & Movies which he has played various roles, but many will remember his performance, as the cheeky & loveable, 'Sargent Larvell Jones' in the hit comedy classic, "Police Academy"-The role was apparently created around him, saying to Bev, "I got real lucky!"
He had been involved in jazz gigs, 2 shows at the 'Red Light' where Count Basie picked him out!
Michael's character was the result of his love to mimic, something he had begun as a child when growing up near and Air-Base. He shared some wonderful memories with Bev, had us in stitches as he so naturally fell into his amazing entourage of characters and sound effects. He kicked the show off with his greetings to all listeners, and this included a GREAT 'aussie' G'DAY MATE!! I LOVED IT! With a couple of baby boomer divas in the chatroom, I was on the other side of the globe, tuning in with my PC....Michael reflected on his childhood, sharing with Bev his habit of making jet plane noises to which his poor mother was always caught off guard! lol Then he shared the story of the 'dog noises'...warning us never to make the barking sounds, near a real dog, just as he had once...it was so funny, and when he began to bark, my own dog began to growl so he had captured her attention as well! His sound effects were so good, he was once asked to put on tape, the sound of a tiger..this was then compared to the real-deal, and guess what?? Michael's mimic was so close he scored a whopping 90%!
His career moved along once attending the IMPROV school, where he met Robin Williams. They were in different classes, and Michael laughed saying he'd heard that in Robin's class, he had basically taken over! lol Yeah, I can see that! lol With his 'gift', Michael had been given advice from other actors, saying he should JUST do voices, not sounds...well, the rest is history!
Apart from the success of Police Academy, which in all, there were a total of seven films spanning ten years, [1984 through to 1994]
Michael has other acting roles to his credibility, beginning back in 1980-
"Heidi's Song" where he played a character known as Mountain, he also appeared in a couple of Cheech & Chong films,1984 saw him playing the role of 'Spencer' in "Grandview", 1984 saw him usie his voice as the mean 'GIZMO' in the smash comedy-horror, 'The Gremlins"his FEET did that hillarious 'moonwalk' for Michael J Fox in "Back to the Future III"-
In the 1987 Mel Brooks comedy,"Spaceballs", he played 'Radar Technician', and today, is about to show us more in the new movie, "The Great Buck Howard", which stars Tom Hanks and John Malkovich, along with Tom's son, Colin Hanks to name just a few!

Michael shared how Mel Brooks "Made we work" and was grateful, and how "Malko was a professional, and dead on target", inspiring Michael to 'step up his game!' And it would seem it all rubbed off! He is popular just about everywhere he goes, and has fans from all around the world.
Michael has made 3 German films, and says in the UK, the Sci-Fi conventions are so BIG, they attract easy, 120,000 people over a 3 day period, Michael being one of them.
The softer side shows a man dedicated to children, and has helped them through shows on the subject of Breast cancer...helping them to understand what their mother's are going through. I applaud the man! I enjoyed my trip down memory lane as he revisited the days of 'Laugh-In', and good ol' Flip Wilson! "I LOVED 'Geraldine'!" he laughed...So did I!
Seems this baby boomer attracts attention wherever he goes, and on winding the show down, he hinted there MIGHT be a P.A # 8 in the wings, and when asked by a listener if he might ever team up with the likes of Robin Williams [thanks diva sister!] he replied "Anything is possible if you put your mind to it!"
INDEED Michael, you are living proof of that! Thank you Michael, and thank you Bev! I enjoyed every minute of this interview!

Cheers :)

BlogTalkRadio-'Internet Dating'

BLOGTALKRADIO PRESENTS.....

INTERNET DATING

After a hectic couple of weeks, I finally got a chance to chill out and tune into our bubbly boomer radio host, Beverly Mahone.

Bev is the host of BlogTalkRadio and her programmes offer the listener a great variety of topcs.

As i'd missed a couple, I decided to grab the links and as soon as I finished work, logged in for each one...we will begin with the topic, 'Internet Dating'-

Did you know there are around 7 MILLION registered people online, all looking to hook up??

Amazing stuff! Apparently, more and more of these 'cyber-connections' are baby boomers. They even have their own group for Sci-Fi fans! How cool is that?!

As Beverly ran through some statistics, and different groups meeting online, the queue of callers were all waiting for their chance to share their own experiences. I have included just a sample of various opinions and views from these callers, along with Beverly's own advice.

There are obvioulsy many situations and scenarios that play out between these online couples, so how do you know the do's & don'ts of online dating? Here are a few pointers:

• Don't get caught up in fantasy! Let's face it, it really is anyone's guess who that other person really is on the other end of space, so you are quite vunerable if not guarded.


• Proceed with caution. This is your best bet!


• Some people are not always planning on hooking up, so it might be a good idea to be prepared before joining a dating site. You don't want to be seen as someone wasting another's time?


• Use your common sense! Just as you do in your daily life, you need to be aware of those people who may not neccessarily have good intentions.
  

One of Bev's callers came from our Diva group, and she said something even i won't forget: "Kiss alot of frogs until you find your prince" [I think I have that right?? lol I am sure it will be corrected if it is wrong]

• Chemistry-How do you know you have this over the net? One lady pointed out that because of this reason, she was one who went in prepared, jotting down a list of things that she was looking for, then began her search. This particular lady was married, and had found her husband online! Success!
  This seemed to be quite a common event with other callers announcing the same news, and some had been married for 4 years and over, one mentioned a terrific ten years of marriage! All still going strong, so there is definitely something to say for this dating service, and for those over 40! Let's face it, we ARE slightly more at risk when we have been in a long-term relationship, then find ourselves middle-aged, and suddenly single. What to do, where to go?:
  
• Meet in a public place when hooking up after meeting 'online'.


• The internet CAN be a good place to meet as long as you as cautious online, as you are off...
  BREAKING NEWS>>>>>>A woman conversing online with man in Nigeria, fell for his idea to pack a bag and purchase a one-way-ticket to his country, all with the proviso of then going back together to the United States. GUESS WHAT????? He was a NO SHOW!!!! Worse still, this woman was a mother, of 8 young children!!! Upon her return home, she was confronted with Foster Care who had taken custody of all her children! WHAT WAS SHE THINKING?????? She WASN'T! As discussed on the show, if she was that quick to drop everything on a whim, who knows if this was something she would have done elsewhere?? Those poor kids...my heart really goes out to them. See? This is the part where CAUTION screams ALERT ALERT!! If you are destined to meet someone, you will. As Bev so wisely added on her wind-up of the show..
  
• DONT BE ANXIOUS!


• Be mindful...work from the inside, out!

And just as we thought the show had ended, on popped a genteman caller from the UK, with a voice that had Bev intrigued! lol Dont woory mate, as soon as he spoke I was in the same trance! lol My hubby, who had decided to join us for the show was ALSO just as intrigued, saying he knew his voice!! haha The accent reminded him of a familiar rock star?! When he has figured out his assumptions, I'll be sure to let you know Bev! lol Anyway, getting back to what this nice British man had to say on his internet dating experience... He believed in using a level of 'steps'...

*First, deep conversation

*Meet face-face

*Get married[and I found this funny...IF NECCESSARY lol]

Sadly, for our throaty Brit, his online experience went nowhere, fast! The girl was from Russia, and she had asked he spend his money on airfares, but something told him not to risk so he didn't...he was a very honest guy! He was also very wise!
And then we came to the end of the programme, and Bev still had some spare-time on her hands before the show closed...this was where she had me and my hubby in stitches! Oh i love ya Bev, you are so cute! lol Instead of serenading us, we did the countdown! Walla! End of show...with someone busily typing in the background! Beverly is your real star, the show must go on and any gaps, well, IMPROVISE!!! So mate, as you signed off, we sat here applauding you!! :) (((clap clap clap woohoo clap clap & a couple of whistles! ))))))

Thanks for a great programme!

NOTE: A very special mention to another special listener..Pop Art Diva's cute little four legged princess[you think I am kidding, this dog has her own tiara] PIXEL!

Drop by- http://www.myspace.com/thepixelator

Blogging Tele-seminar!

This teleseminar is for you if:
You've been thinking about blogging but don't know where to begin.You're not sure what to "blog" about.You want to learn more about how to attract more readers.You don't quite understand the "technical" aspectsYou want to make money from bloggingThese are just a few of the topics that will be covered with a panel of experts:

Heidi Caswell connectsimply.com/blog
Betty Lynch mycountrykitchen.wordpress.com
Karlyn karlyns.com
Kathie Thomas www.vadirectory.net/blog/ -Nominated for the prestigious Australian of the Year Award!

Definitely worthwhile to many new bloggers, and for those wishing to expnad their horizons!If you wish to sign up to be a part of this seminar, please visit http://www.talk2bev.comI highly recommend this as Blogging can open doors to a wide variety of possibilities....listen to what the expert panel have to say about their own unique experiences and be sure to have a note-pad/pen handy for their tips!

When: Thursday, January 24th, 2008 @ 8pm EST

Cheers
Debbie Stevens

V for VOICE!

V IS for victory and in the case of the Baby boomer Divas, it also represents the power of Voice!
After our recent brush with 'pornographic advertisements', it didn't take long for the mighty spirited women that make up Beverly Mahone's list of Divas to take action!
We quickly got our heads together and started Blogging our disappointment and disapporoval of the way a couple of filthy ads found their way next to our names in a recent Press release!
This blog post was to profile the wonderful efforts and inspiration of women over fourty, all making a huge difference to the country's they represent and that of the world!
The article had been published through Free-press, and the moment it went 'live', it sadly became attached to what i can only describe as 'gutter-trash'.....at first glance we assumed these ads were courtesy of Google's Adwords, but upon closer inspection and investigation from some of our more 'computer-savvy-sisters', it was found to have been connected to a site known as Etology.com- www.etology.com/buying-space-detail.php?id=12086&EID=53955
Like many others I had never heard of the network but am aware that when using keywords/meta-tags on websites/blogs they can be picked up by google via their crawling of sites and then place ads that resemble them in order to make some extra $$$$-
This is quite common as i have always had ads on various sites mentioning cancer organisations etc, because I include alot of Ovarian cancer topis/issues at my pages. I have NO problem with this, but I have a HUGE problem when such boundaries are breached!
See how Etology almost destroyed our good names and our work!
www.free-press-release.com/news/200801/1199573983.html
After reading the release, and the comments I ask you this..."How did Etology.com manage to associate such filth from something so decent?"
SHOCKED? AMAZED? Well folks, as part of this sophisticated group of women I would simply like to add my final warning....THIS SORT OF TRASH WILL NEVER BE TOLERATED AND IS JUST NOT ACCEPTABLE OR APPROPRIATE! Those responsible might want to tread more cautiously...never underestimate the power of women on the move!!!!

Congratulations to our Diva Queen, Beverly Mahone for allowing her sisters to unite to make a stand against the demoralising of women everywhere!
Please drop over to her wonderful website:
http://www.enjoyyourmenopause.com/web_of_fame.htm