Forging is a manufacturing process involving the shaping of metal using localized compressive forces. Forging is often classified according to the temperature at which it is performed: "cold", "warm", or "hot" forging. Forged parts can range in weight from less than a kilogram to 580 metric tons. Forged parts usually require further processing to achieve a finished part. There are many kinds of forging processes; all that can be grouped into three main … [Read more...]
Choose to Be Happy – WOMEN in RECOVERY
February 14, 2013 by
CHUG like the 'Little Engine that Could ...' CHOICE to replace or convert the situation, HARMONY of motives through self-exploration, UNDERSTANDING the situation and creating a road map, GOALS (to lower anxiety, set goals LAPDS -- lower, alternative, process, dynamic, , simple) OPTIMISM that I can eventually be happy no matter what the outcome, FOCUS on the ball and ultimate concern. Through strengthening your Higher Self and increased mental … [Read more...]
Relationships, 10 Ways to Make a First Date the Best Date Ever
February 13, 2013 by
No matter how old you are, there’s something simultaneously exciting and terrifying about each and every first date. Rife with promise, the days leading up to a first date seem filled with potential. That is, until you actually show up and all of the chemistry somehow fizzles. If you’re consistently surprised by dud first dates or by the lack of a returned phone call after one that you thought was awesome, here are 10 tips that might help you make the next first date the last one, and … [Read more...]
Jennifer Phillips – WOMAN of ACTION™
February 13, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to finally Celebrate the Life of one of our world's award winning entertainers, earning herself a long list of credits that include being Executive Producer, Producer, Director, Host, and writer in different aspects of the entertainment industry which include live stage show, commercials, music videos, various sports related documentaries, film and television shows. This powerhouse is also a global re-known feminist working not only for women's rights, … [Read more...]
Rising Above Self in Recovery – Be the Change
February 13, 2013 by
Change and Humility "He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18:2-4 Change The hardest part of recovery is that it requires us to change. We might be intrigued by the idea of recovery. We might be inspired by stories about recovery. We … [Read more...]
South Africa, ‘pandemic of sexual violence’ calls for Action
February 12, 2013 by
Atrocious rape and murder shows need for comprehensive approach to sexual violence in South Africa: Human Rights chief The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Friday expressed her shock and deep sadness at the atrocious rape, mutilation and murder of Anene Booysen, a 17-year-old South African Woman. And Navi Pillay has called for a more comprehensive approach to tackling the "pandemic of sexual violence" affecting tens of thousands of women every year in South Africa. She said … [Read more...]
Scriberia, 100 Words or less Charity Contest, What’s your story? UK
February 11, 2013 by
February 2013 Enter our competition and win a promotional video for your charity. Tell us your charity's impact story and its vision for the future in 100 words or fewer for a chance to win a bespoke animated video produced by Scriberia, one of Europe's leading visual communications companies. It's free to enter, all you have to do is tell us your charity's story in 100 words or fewer and the top five stories will win a video, produced for them by Scriberia . The top five most … [Read more...]
Women at a self-help group meeting in India
February 9, 2013 by
ROME, Italy – When Ratnamma, a soft-spoken woman from a poor rural community in India, noted that all five of her children have been educated – two of them at university level – the audience, understandably, erupted into applause. Yet hers is just one among many, perhaps millions, of similar stories lived by women and their families in several Indian states. Such stories are possible because the Government of India and its international partners decided to think big. Equally important, they … [Read more...]
Vote to end the War on Women
February 9, 2013 by
It’s the same story all over the world -- abusive, violent men are in charge of making the laws that are supposed to protect women. And they use their power to fend off challenges from victims or voters -- but now we can change that. When a 23-year-old student was brutally gang-raped on a bus in Delhi, citizen protests caught fire across the country and the world erupted in outrage. India commissioned an official review, but this week the government brazenly says it will ignore the review's … [Read more...]
You Did It, Congo Peace is on the White House Agenda
February 8, 2013 by
The Maman Shujaa 'Hero Women' of Congo thank you and everyone who signed their petition calling for a special US presidential envoy to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Your voices have made a difference. As Neema Namadamu toured the US this past fall, heralding a women-led peace movement in the Democratic Republic of Congo, she had a goal in sight: for her message to reach the White House. Thanks to your signatures on her Change.org petition, Neema's dream has become a … [Read more...]
