As a lady of Z. generation, I have seen women breaking boundaries in so many ways, I have seen women empowerment taking its shape into a giant goddess of admiration and change. Ladies throughout the country and the world are creating great stories through their actions and determination, we have seen strong ladies run businesses and countries by now. Women empowerment is constantly showing its benevolent power.
But if you go back to the 80s or 90s, Successful women – working & ruling the world would sound like a joke. our Dadi’s and Nani’s lived a life of compromise and adjustments. They might be respected the same but never had the same kind of freedom and scope for growth as a girl in this generation enjoys & for that. – all thanks to women empowerment.
But when it rains, each plant in the garden gets some water and in the rain of development and growth because of women empowerment, the oldies also got sprinkled with the water of inspiration. Women empowerment is reflected in the life of some stubborn and optimistic Dadi’s and Nani’s as well.
Here, we are going to introduce you to some hardworking ‘up 60 but not retired’ ladies of this flourishing age of women empowerment who have proven that age is just a number.
1. Harbhajan Kaur, At 94 Become A Witness Of Women Empowerment
Meet our first superhero Mrs Harbhajan Kaur famous for her ‘besan di barfis’ from Chandigarh. 94-year-old Chandigarh resident Harbhajan Kaur demonstrates that everything is possible in life, at any time. If one is passionate about what they want to do and makes the time for it, they can overcome all obstacles and succeed.
Five years ago at 90, she thought it was time to do something of her own, she wanted to feel the breeze of independence, as she was ready to embrace the era of women empowerment.
In 2016, The discussion began when Raveena Suri questioned the 94-year-old aspiring entrepreneur about her regrets in life. Harbhajan Kaur expressed remorse over not working for herself to her daughter Raveena Suri.
She claimed that although she was content with her life, her main regret was not working. On hearing this, Raveena Suri felt the need to erase this regret from her life. Raveena lived in the era of women empowerment and she decided to empower her own mother.
The second thing she did was inspire her mother to start a business creating delectable delicacies that her family enjoyed. This was the origin story of the Harbhajan family, who are known for their besan barfi and various pickles. She remembered the times when her mother had everything at home and would make sweets, squashes, and sherbets. However, her mother didn’t get any credit for what she accomplished as a mother.
Her granddaughter gave her an idea to sell barfis so that’s what she did and sold out her first order and made Rs2000 that day and ever since then she had been building her brand ‘Harbhajan’s- Bachpan Yaad Aajaye (You will remember your childhood)’ which is being sold on the shelves of their homegrown grocery store in Chandigarh.
The phrase Bachpaan Yaad Aaygi is one of her company’s most endearing features; it transports us back to our younger selves. She always had the support of her granddaughter and daughter. The branding and packaging of the food products are handled by her granddaughter. The trio is proof that if a woman stands next to another the team can create wonders, women empowerment has taught us the power of unity.
Mrs Harbhajan is not only famous for her best-selling dish ‘barfis’ but her seasonal creations like sharbat, jam, achar, and halwa. Ever since her success, she has gained more than 12k followers on Instagram. Her granddaughter keeps shooting reels and videos for her Instagram.
When asked about the expansion of the company, Raveena responded beautifully. She claimed that her mother’s newly acquired confidence is what she views as growth. She is growing because she is talking to her clients, receiving well-deserved praise, and conducting interviews. Her mother’s life has effectively changed as a result of this new endeavor.
Over the course of her four-year entrepreneurial career, she has produced over 500kg of barfi, and her entire family has joined the firm. They are considering hiring more staff in light of the volume of calls they receive about questions and requests.
She has received praise for her efforts from a select few renowned people, like Captain Amarinder Singh and Anand Mahindra. Captain Amarinder Singh stated he would love to try her famous barfi, while Anand Mahindra referred to her as the year’s most successful entrepreneur.
Mrs. Kaur often says, “Beta ek vaar pair rakhan do jagaah banao te behan di jagga mil hi jaandi hai (Once
you make space to put your foot, you definitely get the place to sit too).”
Our Nani’s and Dadis always focused on the brighter side of life and that is what pushed them to deal all headship in the times of up and down and today they are witness to the growth women empowerment gave to each woman of the country.
Knowing that she still works and finds it rewarding despite her advanced age is both strong and heartwarming and proof that women empowerment can create marvels in the kitchen or anywhere the strong will lies.
2. Seema Anand & Her Voice of Desire
Age gives you knowledge and knowledge is power. This is proven well by the sexologies and scholar seems Anand At an age when people are expected to talk only about spiritual things Seems Anand focuses on talking about the spirituality of bodies and touch. It’s all because of women empowerment that women finally got their voices back after a long dominating era of patriarchy.
The mythologist and storyteller Seema Anand is based in London. She has attracted a lot of attention by discussing the Kama Sutra publicly on her Instagram account, “seemaanandstorytelling,” as well as by emphasising the value of being physically, emotionally, and mentally present with your partner.
She finds power in pleasure and sensuality, which are considered wicked. It’s the result of strong women ready to accept themselves for who they are. Anand’s backbone is the confidence women empowerment gave to the society to present India.
She has authority on the Kama Sutra and has spent the last 20 years studying the Kama Shastras. She is the author of “The Art of Seduction,” and her related TED talk has received more than 8 million views.
The Kama Sutra was revived by Seema and made available to readers in the twenty-first century. The Art of Seduction, her book, was released on February 19, 2019. Her goal is to demonstrate that sensuality and seduction are complex issues that should be present in our daily lives as a condition of mind.
Seema once stated that her major goal in authoring the book was to “make the concept of seduction a part of everyday life.” Seduction, according to Vatsyayan, ought to be a psychological state for yourself rather than an “event.”
It was impossible to imagine women talking about sex openly 50 years back but the result of correct and strong women empowerment is in front of us in the form of Seema Anand’s book. The history of Vedic India is filled with scholar women who talked about bodies and souls and the concept of oneness, but time drained the space of creativity in women. today in the year 2022 we are free to think whatever we like, we have the right and atmosphere for speaking our minds out loud all thanks to the women empowerment
3. Ravi Bala Sharma At 62 Became The Dancing Dadi
When the world was swirling fast this Dadi doll was spinning in the waves of women empowerment and was making her every day a light show. This is a story of lost love, passion and newfound love in self.
She was always urged to follow her long-lost enthusiasm for dancing by her late husband. He wanted to watch her perform onstage despite being given a cancer diagnosis in 2016. Sadly, he died suddenly before he could witness her perform.
Her sister and kids noticed that the loss of her husband was having a negative psychological and emotional impact on her. They stepped in and urged her to carry out his final desire by dancing more. That’s how she got the opportunity to dance on the song “Murli Manohar,”.
Even in her 60s, Ravi Bala Sharma, a.k.a. “The Dancing Dadi,” continues to pursue her passion. Her graceful reels show her moving and grooving to the music with such enthusiasm that it would make anyone smile. Ravi made the decision to focus all of her sorrow on her other love in order to overcome her trauma, women empowerment gave her the songs to fly one more time.
Ravi had no idea that this accomplishment was just the beginning of her second inning, during which time she would continue to overcome age-related preconceptions and rise to fame on social media. she prove to the world that women empowerment was a much-needed element for many to survive and many. to thrive.
When her son uploaded a clip of her dancing in 2020, her Instagram journey officially began. Recognition followed soon, and she eventually gathered nearly 2,00,000 followers.
Ravi hasn’t been afraid to try out many genres of music, whether it be an old classic song like “Piya tose naina lage” (Guide; 1965), an upbeat song like “Ghagra” (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani; 2013), or a soulful song like “Moh moh ke dhaage” (Dum Laga Ke Haisha; 2015). This is most likely the reason her viewers are immediately drawn to her lovely expressions and amazing dance movements. She uploads clips of herself performing songs and playing her tabla in addition to dancing.
Rehearsals take up her entire day because she pledged to produce at least 1 video each week. She gets ideas for her steps from other dancers, and she also choreographs some of them. Her son takes the videos after extensive practice and uploads them.
Ravi is truly unique at this age because of her enthusiasm and love of learning. People from our parent’s generation, like Ravi, spent a large portion of their lives primarily between the house and the workplace, giving little thought to their ambitions. Ravi responds to those who believe they are too old to pick up old interests by saying, “Ageism may prevent you from pursuing what you want, but wouldn’t you wish to accomplish something for yourself in this final phase of your life? Show that your age is nothing more than a number.
It was Ravi’s enthusiasm and love for dance that made her into a star while women empowerment sits in its chair and watches her bloom.
4. Mrs. Shakuntala Choudhary, amway herbal
Behind every successful man, there’s a woman, and this is proven when Mr Choudhary launched a hair oil with 50 herbs in it with the help of his wife Mrs Shakuntala Choudhary. women have always been the magical force behind a man but it is in this era of women empowerment. that this force is finally getting its much-deserved praise and acknowledgement.
they have more than 2 lakh followers on Instagram. The 85-year-old resident of Surat Gujarat has joined a growing tribe of entrepreneurs who emerge post-retirement age.
In June 2021 the duo launched their startup ‘Avimee Herbals’ with an aim to produce a chemical-free hair oil that will put an end to hair problems like premature balding, excessive hair loss, dandruff, and premature greying. Mr Choudhary took his retirement in 2010 from his family business but his work here was not done, little did he know that more success was on the way.
when in early 2021 his daughter complained about hair loss, instead of researching existing hair oil brands or suggesting home remedies like every other parent, Choudhary went one step ahead.
One morning, he sat at his desk, switched on the computer, and began researching the causes of hair fall.
With several research papers and books by his side, he would spend hours at a stretch for the cause. Impressed by his diligence and focus, Shakuntala joined him in his research.
They would identify the cause of each problem and find its solution in different herbs. shakuntala would do the research work with her husband and manage the project.
The duo tested the oil on themselves for about 3 months and the response was overwhelming, to say the least as hair started growing on bald patches. Amway herbal’s success was the result of a determined couple, and Shakuntala’s role was exactly what the role of women empowerment is playing in the lives of women – a strong backbone for all kinds of adventures.
For these golden agers, the experience of running a startup has been positive and satisfying so far. women empowerment has slowly found a place in the life of each couple in India. It is due to women empowerment that Shakuntala stood by him and started a successful company.
5. Asha Puri At 75 Setting The Trends Of Fashion
75-year-old Asha is knitting her world with joy and bliss, she is proof of women empowerment at the age of 50 by creating joy out of threads.
She has been knitting sweaters, mufflers, scarves, and more for the last 50 years. She never believed that anyone would buy hand-made knitted items in this machine-made world.
They initially had one or two customers, but within a month Asha had to adjust her daily schedule to keep up with the growing demand. However, Kritika quickly secured employment, and Asha temporarily relocated to the US. As a result, they only took a few requests, and activities dragged on.
That was three years ago, and today the company sends off 100 orders per month. She started this venture in 2017 with the help of her granddaughter and they named it ‘With Love From Granny’.“Though the venture materialized in 2017 it picked up only after the nationwide lockdown. The duo has a two-generation age gap but their success is a result of women empowerment enjoyed by both generations.
At this age, she had certainly not anticipated that her hobby would turn into a full-fledged startup, that too, during an unprecedented time like this. Kritika is the force behind bringing back knitted clothes in vogue,” Asha Ji said in an interview.
Kritika is her granddaughter who suggested starting their venture. Two generations came together and proved women empowerment belongs to no age no time no space women empowerment is the result of pure passion, women empowerment is a result of never-ending demand for our space and rights.
WLFG hopes to expand its work in the coming years and they also want to work with NGOs in Delhi that can connect them to needy artisans who want to work. with the help of growing women empowerment and their experience, they wish to create more work opportunities for women around the country.
6. Bhagwani Devi At 94 Won The Gold
Age is never a barrier, You have the ability to inspire and realise your dreams whether you are 16 or 94 years. All thanks to women empowerment our generation saw wonders taking place, we saw girls talking about rage and rights, and we saw mothers breaking barriers and fighting all mental and emotional evils but it was still not imaginable that women will break the barriers of physical limits.
This lady ran a marathon throughout three generations that saw women empowerment evolving and taking shape. 94-year-old Bhagwani Devi Dagar made history by taking home the gold medal in the 100-meter sprint in the Tampere, Finland-based World Masters Athletic Championship.
The 94-year-old Indian athlete Bhaggwani Devi took home three medals for her efforts at the Tampere, Finland-hosted World Masters Athletic Championship: one gold, and two bronze. She was granted this right after running the 100 metres in 24.74 seconds.
Bhagwani Devi also won a bronze medal in the shot-put competition and added another bronze to her name in the disc-throwing competition.
Bhagwani Devi’s accomplishments won praise from people all around the world. This star of women empowerment is from Haryana and has received a lot of congratulations from people all throughout the country. Young people have been inspired by her determination to pursue their passions.
Tampere hosted the World Masters Athletic Championship from June 29,2022 to July 10,2022. It is a world championship competition for athletes who are 25 years of age or older. It is a sporting event of a certain calibre, specifically for tracking and fielding. For the competition, the participants are split into five-year age groups.
Bhagwani Devi won three gold medals at the National Masters Athletics Championships, which helped her reach this milestone at the World Masters Athletic Championship. Earlier, it took place in Chennai, India.
Many believe that when people age, they lose their energy or desire, yet Bhagwani Devi is inspiring people all over the world. Her winning the gold medal is a significant watershed moment that shows her guts and gutsy approach to the competition.
Many well-known people and figures came out to wish Bhagwani Devi well, including the chief minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar, and the state’s governor, Bandaru Dattatreya.
7. Rajinder Kaur Chatha At 92 Went Back In Time
There’s truly no age when one can become an entrepreneur, with her homemade blends, Rajinder Kaur Chatha, 92, is whipping up a spicy success. Her startup tale serves as the ideal model for a female business owner, she is a great example of women empowerment unfolding well in India.
When Amritsar resident Rajinder Kaur Chatha, at 18 years old, was married off, independent India had only been a year old. at that time, India was an infant in the world and women of India were blur under their veils, a successful wave of women empowerment was still just a little baby in the cradle of many future-oriented women.
“I got married in 1948 and moved in with a stranger, together in a strange house, and amid slightly hostile strangers,” Ammiji said . I looked for solace in a strange and occasionally heartbreakingly cruel world, and chai had always provided it for me. However, I detested the tea in that home. It was a tasteless, mud-like mixture that was heavy with sugar. I consequently purchased many handfuls of various spices during one of my infrequent journeys to Majith Mandi, Amritsar’s spice bazaar.
Her love and reliance on tea took a leaping jump In 2015. Amrita Chatha posted on her Facebook about her grandmother and her favourite chai masala it all began there and soon she started getting enquires and by April 2018 she launched her brand ‘Ammiji’.
Today, two years into operations, there have been several new products added and they retail close to 40 products like pickles, chai masala, and papad.
Products are shipped throughout India, and many orders come from Maharashtra, Orissa Chhattisgarh, and even Assam and Nagaland. Amrita says of her relationship with her grandmother, “Ammiji was and still is the best storyteller of my life.
Some of my finest childhood memories centre around her, from being soothed to sleep to just being diverted from pain and kept from boredom through her stories. Our most popular products include papad, pickles, and chai masala.
According to Amrita, customers appear to enjoy the variety of papads they sell. While the rest of the goods are manufactured at Amrita’s Delhi house, the papad & wadiya are made in Amritsar under Ammiji’s supervision.
one great thing about women empowerment is, it connects all the ladies out there in one loop and it is due to women empowerment that how amrita and Rajinder Kaur became the important ends of the loop of “Ammiji” success.
8. Mukta Singh At 60 Ready To Walk The Ramp
Age-related social norms for marriage, parenthood and employment are all taken into account while determining the retirement age of a person, but some creates the odd. When determination and passion come hand in hand nothing can stop a progressive mind, Mukta was a witness to the growing women empowerment and it gave birth to a dream in her.
Whereas most seniors raise their hands and take the backseat, Mukta Singh, a striking 60-year-old woman, reinvented her profession to become a model.
Mukta Singh is not only gifted with language and imagination, but she is also a stylish enchantress. Starting her career as a model at 60 was a tremendous leap, and nothing was going to stop her, not even the criticisms that came prowling toward her. Women empowerment made us confident to own ourselves.
She had no prior modelling experience, but she overcame the obstacle and soar high on her wings. she is the outcome of Indian women, she is the future of women empowerment.
Her aspirations had to change because of her husband’s frequent travel and transfers because she was married to an Air Force pilot. Her time after marriage was spent caring for her children and her ailing mother. Mukta Singh was always a woman ahead of her time, she freelanced for numerous publications, including newspapers and journals.
Mukta Singh’s first modelling job came from attending a wedding. She accepted her grey hair and wore a traditional attire that caught many people’s attention. She then made her modelling debut. Her family helped her along the way. Mukta Singh continued on without pausing after this. Women empowerment is only accepted in India due to smart women and progressive men, Mukta had it all.
She was defying expectations and travelling a less-travelled path, but her family was steadfastly behind her. As time went on, she shot for well-known companies and became well-known.
The social networking platform Instagram significantly contributed to Mukta Singh’s improvement. It has improved her outlook. She is without a doubt a symbol of women empowerment for the females out there, setting records at such a young age.
Mukta Singh is a role model of women empowerment for all the ladies who abandoned their aspirations but have the ability to reappear if they so want. It is undoubtedly an inspirational story of women empowerment. It is amazing to witness senior citizens defy stereotypes and pursue their passions.
We learn from Mukta Singh that age is simply a number. Age must be cherished and appreciated. She is not just a role model for women empowerment for many, but she is also creative and wants to show it off in her photo sessions.
you can do whatever you like and believe us there are so many ladies standing at your back, women empowerment in India will power your courage. When compared to Indian women, Western women are encouraged and are not stigmatised.
But it’s time we overcame the obstacle and became a new pioneering example for many. India is growing remarkably in the world and women are playing a significant role in this development, today many like Mukta Singh are results of growing women empowerment in India. Mukta Singh has the best wishes from Mad4India for her upcoming career.
9. Neeru Gandhi, Monicka Chanana, and Pratibha Sabharwal On a Girls Trip After Retirement
Back in the 80s & 90s, it was believed that roads are not safe for women, a female must stay within the protected walls of her home and avoid going out alone. The notion that women are not capable of doing things alone was broken years ago but still travelling alone was not so easy before the spread of women empowerment.
One blessing of women’s empowerment that came to all of us is the confidence of roaming alone. our generation is free and independent to travel alone, can use vehicles and go on solo and group trips often. but the concept of girls’ trips and the solo trip of girls doesn’t fit well with our society. these Nanis are finally living the perks of women empowerment. and decided to go out girl tripping.
Six days and 1,700 kilometres. Neeru Gandhi, a resident of Delhi, plus her friends Monicka Chanana & Pratibha Sabharwal drove through four states on their quest to cross the India-Bhutan border at Phuentsholing. As “Nanis on the route,” the group of travellers tried their skills at archery, the national pastime, sipped some butter tea, and enjoyed a well-earned respite once they arrived in Thimphu. Then they travelled to Paro Valley to take part in the 17th-century eponymous dance event.
Given that they have been three elderly women travelling alone, Neeru remembers several raised eyebrows. The nanis, however, are seasoned travellers by car. She made the monumental decision to drive from Delhi to Rameshwaram in 2016, inspired by a previous trip she had taken with her son to Haridwar.
She contacted her friends since she thought having some company would be beneficial. Sarita Manocha, Monicka, and her sister were her travelling companions. Girls’ trip is a thing of the Z generation but our Nani’s belong to the young generation at heart, all thanks to women empowerment.
Four car trips have now been successfully completed by Neeru and her pals (frequently from a different group). The crew had difficulties on the second trip, from Varanasi to Ayodhya, when Monicka’s wallet, which included all of her ATM cards & her driver’s licence, was stolen. This put a kink in the plans until she was able to secure a duplicate of the licence. But turns are part of the road and the journey must go on.
The women often leave before 8 am and aim to go at least 160 kilometres (they have gone as far as 560 kilometres) each day. They used a Suzuki Ertiga for the first three journeys before switching to a S Cross Nexa donated by Delhi-based Maruti Suzuki dealer DD Motors.
Additionally, they typically stay more than one night in numerous locations, taking part in cultural experiences like desert safaris, camel rides and rafting because the journey is about more than just getting to the goal. When Google is unavailable, they rely on others to lead them when there is no other option for navigating. Women empowerment inculcates courage in all the women around the country be they young or old.
As we go further out from Delhi, Monicka acknowledges that people are surprised to see our car with women behind the wheel. More than one hotel receptionist has questioned them where their vehicle has parked the car while they are still checking in, expressing surprise when they explain that the nanis are indeed the ones driving.
Regarding handling curveballs and dispelling stereotypes, Neeru adds, “Over the previous three voyages, I have grown more confident and capable.” And one of the highlights has been running across kind folks along the road.
On their way from Amravati toward the Ajanta Ellora caves, they received assistance from a group of male primary school teachers in changing a flat tyre.
The three women express their gratitude to the Bishnois people of Jodhpur who taught them how to make pottery and blocks for printing. the experiences are vivid these Nani’S are the cool aspect of women empowerment in India.
The nanis are returned to Delhi and have begun making plans for their next tour after travelling via Bhutan and returning to Guwahati. The wanderlust community is thankful to these Nani’s and the spirits of travelling through the merging women empowerment.
10. Radha Daga At 74 Started Her Ready-To-Eat Boxed Meal
Ideas and innovations are free clouds of creativity, nothing can stop them, and gender can not obstruct the proposal. A person ready to create something does it no matter what comes in the way. Indian women through this century created wonders of their kind, women empowerment gave wings to every passionate woman.
In 2011, Radha Daga founded Triguni Eze Eats. It is a company that offers ready-to-eat boxed meals in retail stores around the nation, on Amazon, and on trains and aeroplanes like IndiGo and Air Asia.
Triguni Eze Eats’ creator, Radha Daga, was 69 years old when she started the firm, and ten years later, she still is working just as hard and as successfully as someone half her age.
Before starting her food firm in 1987, Radha Daga was managing Chimise Indus Pvt Ltd., a textile import company in Chennai. She established that company in order to hire women.
She started that business to give women jobs. She wanted her staff to have better lives, nicer clothing, and most importantly, better food. Women empowerment is the result of one woman thinking for all the other women.
Despite the fact that she had yet to fulfil her childhood dream of working in the food industry, she was happy with her business. Then, one day, she decided to take a risk and go into the food business.
In 2010, Radha Daga started out modestly with a room in her clothes factory. She lacked the resources to hire more staff or put up a separate store on its own. Initially employing just one chef, Radha Daga progressively added more staff as she became more confident in the business’s potential.
The foundation of Radha Daga’s Triguni Eze Eats company, which she launched at the age of 69, was her perseverance, faith and the essence of women empowerment.
During one trip to the USA with her spouse, she found inspiration for her current business. She noticed a ready-to-eat pasta advertisement in a magazine. She found it fascinating that the spaghetti would be instantaneously ready to eat with just a simple addition of hot water.
She kept looking into different ready-to-eat food options after she got back to India. Her initial plan was to make idli, but it didn’t work out. Her lemon rice & biryani quickly became popular, and her business flourished as she began to experiment with new dishes.
During manufacture, Radha Daga places a focus on the product’s quality, flavour, and cost. They currently provide about fifteen foods with a six-month shelf life that are sold all over India.
Their food cartons cost between Rs 80 and Rs 120. These can be bought from the company’s website and on Amazon. I don’t think like an entrepreneur, says Triguni Eze Eats creator Radha Daga in a conversation with The Hindu. They consider generating income as well as profit and loss. I started my business without considering if it would be profitable.
Triguni Eze Eats’ biryani was discovered by an Indigo Airlines agent, and Triguni was then given a contract. They expressed a wish for the product to be offered on their flights.
With a purchase of 85% of its total output, the airline has become one of its most significant clients. Air Asia India soon started carrying these products as well.
Radha Daga faced many obstacles in her business, including the pandemic in 2017 and demonetization in 2016. The demand for her goods has decreased as a result of people staying home & cooking for themselves as a result of the limits on flying. she decided to never give up, Radha is a proud example of growing women empowerment and women creating wonders in the country.
Her pre-pandemic revenue was over 16 crores, but in 2020–2021 it was just 5 crores, and sales didn’t start to increase again until December 2020. She currently produces 16,000 tubs of food in a month and sales stand at 1crore a month. Indeed women empowerment at its best.
11. Poonam Sapra At 65 Became “Mother with Sign”
Women empowerment is just not women going out and parting, no. Is women empowerment a source of visible outcomes in the form of revenue or success? NO. women empowerment is creating woman with self-worth and a growth-oriented mindset, that is all.
Mothers and grandmothers may have not been earning money, but they have earned tones and tones of experience thought out their life. Advice that moms give can be found in no books or on google, the lesson they teach us throughout life is priceless.
Poonam Sapra (65), also known online as the “mother with a sign,” gives all the motherly advice from India a lighthearted and adoring spin. She decided to create an Instagram account to offer her motherly wisdom to others after her son Pranav suggested it. His son made use of this evolving women empowerment wave and asked his mom to guide us all.
Poonam started uploading pictures of herself holding placards with realistic and amusing motherly advice for leading a happy and healthy life in 2020 after setting up her page.
The concept was proposed by my son Pranav, who believed it would be enjoyable. Everybody’s parents, he claimed, are always advising their children what to do, but the children don’t pay attention and eventually come to regret it.
She gives advice on life, parenting, humility, and kindness in the form of tiny stories, poetry, and humorous catchphrases at various times.
At first, I was dubious, but then I decided to give it a shot. The initial posts started receiving a lot of shares. Everyone could relate to it.”
Poonam informed us that although her Instagram account does not have a specific mission, they do aim to spread as much happiness as it can each week.
Poonam admitted that when she started the Instagram page, she had no plans for it. She is appreciative of everyone’s love, though, and she says so.
In response to the question of why her writing is so accessible, Poonam remarked, “I believe it taps a chord since it comes directly from the heart. “My kid and I make every effort to keep the information straightforward, accessible, and fun”
Poonam is teaching the youngster the way of life, important lessons, much-needed advice and little moments of joy through her social media. she is a hero of this marching women empowerment army. A fighter of her own kind.
12. Santoshini Mishra At 74 Became The King In The Business
Her husband used to run a pan shop when he died due to an illness and all the responsibilities came upon her shoulder, she had to become the breadwinner in their home since cooking was the best she did she relied on it by opening a catering service, Today Santoshini Mishra’s catering service in Odisha is a hit at weddings and other occasions.
She is recognised in the region as a go-to for catering and even has 100 employees working under her. She with her startup has proven women empowerment can create wonders.
There were many glass ceilings to women in the profession when Santoshini Mishra established a catering company 36 years ago in order to support her family as women empowerment was still not acceptable.
The 74-year-old woman, who broke through all of the hurdles with such a steely will to carve out a place for herself within the industry, is now Sambalpur’s most in-demand and busy caterer. Most of the orders in the community come to her catering company, whether they are for weddings, birthday parties, or funeral feasts.
Santoshi’s team consists of 100 people, largely women, and is affectionately known as “Mama,” which in Sambalpuri means grandma. She accepts at least 4 feast orders every day throughout the wedding season. She controls the planning and arrangements, while both of her sons occasionally assist her.
She claims that the catering industry has long been dominated by men. “However, I selected this industry since I was a skilled cook. My mum taught me how to cook by letting me observe her. When our family came together, I used to cook for 30 to 40 people by the time I got married,” she recalled.
Women empowerment powered her to take a profession which was entirely dominated by men but she dared to enter it and make a name in the industry, the power of women empowerment is evident in the life of Santoshini Mishra.
13.Manju Ji At 80 Finally Started Living Her Dream
London’s favourite Gujrati Indian restaurant is the brainchild of Manju Ji, who started this venture at 80. Lip-smacking dishes like bhel puri, Pani puri, paneer masala, & khanda bhajiya are curated at her restaurant.
Behind this desi curation, is the eponymous 85-year-old’s love for cooking & force of women empowerment that made a restaurant in Brighton, 50 miles south of London, a famous spot for anyone looking for their dose of desi tadka.
A young girl from Uganda travelled from her home in Gujarat to give birth to her child in 1936. In accordance with Gujarati tradition, Manju was birthed in her grandparents’ home in India before moving with her mother to Uganda at a very young age.
The eponymous 85-year-passion old’s for cooking, which developed an eatery in Brighton, Fifty miles to the south of London, a well-known destination for those seeking their dosage of desi tadka, is what drives this desi curation.
Menu for restaurant “Manju”: “Bhel puri, pani puri, paneer masala, khanda bhajiya.” Even though there are numerous Gujarati and Indian eateries close to the curb, this item is not from one of them.
Every morning at seven o’clock, Manju arrives, puts on her chef’s hat and apron, and begins preparing a feast. She made the decision to focus on cooking because she was tasked with assisting to run the household.
When she was 14 years old, she began producing 35 tiffins each day thanks to her mother’s guidance and recipes. These would be adored by Ugandan office workers. As they sampled chana daal, Manju grew more infatuated with the flavour of Gujarati food.
Revisiting those days, she asserts she has her mom to thank for this. Along with teaching her how to cook traditional Gujarati dishes, her mother instilled in her the importance of discipline and a strong work ethic, which she still upholds.
Manju eventually landed in the UK.
The family knew terrible times lay ahead of them because they had two small boys and just 12 pounds. Manju eventually found employment in a facility that produced electrical plug sockets, where she would remain until she reached retirement age at 65.
She would treat the boys to various delights, including her renowned kadhi, aaloo ki sabzi, daal dhokli, undhyu, thepla, khandvi, and more such delicious meals, because she still had a secret love for cooking.
Has her desire to open her own restaurant vanished? It did seem a little less likely over time, she admits.
She fulfilled her son’s aspirations. They wanted to do so for her as well, According to him, “We wanted a place that saw a convergence of cultures.”
In 2017, the pair finally located a location where they could picture their mum establishing her food business after searching for three years. They purchased the property in Brighton by pooling their savings from the business they had started.
The two now greet customers and take orders at the restaurant, with assistance from their mother and two daughters-in-law Dipali & Kitty who assist in the kitchen.
This nature’s force is unaffected by the COVID pandemic, rainy days, lockdowns, or other natural disasters. She does not take any days off.
“I believe every person should have enough just to eat, drink, and have a house. I can’t stand to watch people who are hungry.”Manju
Ever since the restaurant opened its doors to the public in 2017, they say the response has been fantastic. After a life of bringing up a family and putting her dreams on the back burner, she says she is blessed to have got an opportunity to follow her passion.
“Dreams do come true, for Manju life was a ride on the rollercoaster, she saw all the shades of the rainbow. she evolved with time, Manju is a story of women empowerment. Women empowerment was inforced by manju and many like her.
14. Nirmala Hedge At 64 Discovered Herself
Whomsoever send “nothing beats home cooked meal” was so right and this mother is now providing home cooked authentic south Indian food in Mumbai. Nirmala’s life story is similar to that of many Indian women. She was married off at 22 and moved to Mumbai soon after from Karnataka, where she grew
Within a span of two years, she had delivered her child and was a mother at 24. Thereafter the responsibilities of managing the home and child took over and before she realized it, she says, she turned 60.
Women empowerment is the essence of womanhood and the kitchen plays a very important role in creating the essence of a mother. She always loved feeding her friends and family but the idea of starting it as a business did not cross her mind until the lockdown was announced in March 2020 and thus formed ‘Aai’s kitchen’.
Aai was preparing food for the tower security guards throughout the lockdown. They were confined inside the premises for several days during a time when they were unable to leave the property. Aai was preparing them some basic meals from home. In addition, she frequently sent meals to her friends who have been stranded in Mumbai and far from their homes.
Several of her friends urged her in starting a business because they wanted to place frequent orders with her. That may have been how the concept germinated, and it caught on within two months. The response was beyond all of their expectations, and they ultimately sold close to 80 food plates as a result of the launch.
She had believed that selling approximately 20 food plates the first would be a fair figure to aim for. And with this Nirmala received the much-needed confidence boost as a result.
I had never tried this before, so I had little idea how much to prepare or even how to pack properly. She would pack the homemade food in their dabbas. Only later did we start utilising plastic boxes for the food as they became more organised.
Nirmala earned Rs 8,000 over two days, which was her 1st income. she must have had the feeling of being empowered this day she felt the touch of women empowerment in her life.
Women empowerment turned Nirmala’s life into a new journey and she is going great on the path. Their Instagram has got more than 5k followers and her venture is flourishing like never before.
15. Laxmi Ammal,89 and Kasthuri Sivaraman At 79 Found An Exit For Many
‘Golden girls’ of Tamil Nadu run Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Farm Stay. For this mother-daughter duo running a business was like a dream even when Indian women are the ethos of women empowerment they were still unsure. But in 2021 they faced all their fears and listed their 185-year-old farm as an eco-friendly farm stay.
Today, the same land is thriving with trees of various kinds. Along with this, ponds on the property capture the rainwater. Fish are bred in the same water. Visitors can spend time in the bliss of nature or enjoy reading in the mini-libraries.
Those who want to bring their pets along with them are always welcomed by the duo, The farm stay has hosted over 200 guests so far.
Due to the location of Pico Farmstay, which is far from the bustle and clamour of the city, you experience a sense of serenity as soon as you enter. Visitors are given a wonderful dining experience here. On-farm produce is used to make delectable dishes, and there are also modern conveniences like air conditioners, washing machines, televisions, and the internet.
This duo fought their doubts and started this wonderful place, a homeland for many. Ladies can create wonders if they decide to do so. Padmavati Nayar is the outcome of dedication and will with a little blend of women empowerment in it.
16. Padmavati (Padmam) Nayar At 100 Is Ruling Time With Art
You ask me what exactly women empowerment has done.
“Stay busy and do not interfere in other’s lives,” is the mantra that 1922-born Padmavati (Padmam) Nayar lives by.
This 100-year-old productive legend runs a successful business by designing and painting sarees. She began her carrier at the age of 60. She is a hardworking designer who still continues to hand print
sarees every day for 3 hours.
Between 5:30 and 6:30 in the morning, Padmam awakens. She enjoys reading the newspaper while she completes her morning ritual of tea and breakfast. She will be at her workstation by 10.30 a.m. and spend virtually the entire day immersed in the universe of her paints & brushes.
She charges roughly Rs. 11,000 for a single saree, which includes the price of the saree. Her initial sale is still clearly imprinted in her thoughts. This was the first occasion she had gained something in her more than sixty years of life.
In agreement, Padma says, she painted very little at first, but her daughter, who is a designer, may have played a big part in encouraging me to pick it up.
She generously spends all her earnings on her grandchildren and keeps nothing for herself told her daughter in an interview. Mrs. Nayar has taught her children to be self-dependent.
Her message to all women is that age doesn’t matter when you want to do something on your own: “Stay busy, find something that you love doing, and try not to interfere in the lives of others.”
The quintessence of Women Empowerment
Women empowerment is a building on five pillars a women’s right to make and exercise choices, their feeling of self-worth their access to resources and opportunities, and their right to have the authority to manage their own lives, both inside and & outside the home and their capacity to direct social change toward the development of a more just societal and economic order both domestically and globally.
These 16 Dadi’s & Nani’s grew in the era where women’s empowerment was still an infant & grew to a lady with grace and power. these superwomen who gave rise to their dreams at an age when most crawl back into their beds is commendable and amusing. Mad4India is proud of its passion.
They are the real quintessence of women empowerment.
If you loved reading this story, you can also read about 10 Great Indian Inventions That We Thought Was Foreign But Originated In India


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The clock struck midnight, but it was everything but a Cinderella story. Instead, the U.S. government was rendered useless and shut down indefinitely.
In the hours leading up to the shutdown, Republicans were pointing fingers to the left side of the aisle, labeling the lack of efficiency in reaching an agreement on the short-term spending bill, the “Schumer Shutdown” placing the blame on Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer (D).
On the opposite side, Democrats, including Schumer, are blaming President Donald Trump personally. In a press conference on Saturday, Schumer stood alongside a large sign, with Trump pictured, that only included the words, “#TrumpShutdown.”
So now, two leaders of their respective parties are spending more time coming up with unoriginal catchphrases to blame one another on a personal level than they are working together to fix the issue at the entire nation’s expense.
Both Republican and Democratic officials are responsible for their childlike lack of ability to work together to a keep the government operating.
However, perhaps a government shutdown is exactly what the infantile left wants. Since Trump’s first day on the job, the Democrats have done all that they can to discredit and belittle Trump and not give the respect that the highest office in the land deserves. A government shutdown adds an embellishment under the Trump administration in the history books…how convenient.
The sly actions of the Democratic party are not the only issue that led to the government shutdown.
The Republican party has a large hand (no pun intended) to play in the causes of the shutdown as well. With 60 votes needed for the bill to pass, having the majority of the Senate with 51 seats should great benefit the right, in theory. Unfortunately for Republican leadership, it was nothing more than just that: a theory.
A total of five Senate Republicans voted against the bill, with Sen. John McCain abstaining as he is away battling illness. Nevertheless, a lack of unification and leadership among the Republican party has proven to be, as with the case of this vote, it’s major downfall.
A failure to align the vision of the party moving forward with career politicians clenching on to tradition and Trump loyalists hoping to “drain the swamp” of their conservative peers, has put the right at a tremendous disadvantage when it comes to hopes of ever getting a bill passed moving forward.
Regrettably for Americans, it seems as though even more divisive rhetoric and finger-pointing is on the horizon. All that there is left to be seen is who will blame who next.
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With 23 more miles of new US 24 opened in October, the project to widen the highway from Fort Wayne, Indiana to near the Port of Toledo is just about halfway complete. Construction from Napoleon to Maumee is underway and is expected to be complete in 2012. Once expanded to four lanes, the new expressway will allow for much safer travel for the mixture of truck and residential traffic along the former two-lane, rural highway. In northwest Ohio, trucks make up about a third of the overall traffic on US 24.
The completed new US 24 will bypass the Village of Waterville. The old US 24 will then be modified in the village area to become a local road. The project will include bike facilities and is scheduled to be completed in 2012-2013.

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Americas release date revealed for Atlus published THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV
Earlier this month we shared that Atlus would be publishing SNK Playmore’s THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV in the Americas. While we had a trailer, screens, and a fancy press release, what we did not have was a release date outside the “later in 2016” window. Now, the Atlus website lists August 23, 2016 as the game’s release date. So in another four months fans of the series will have the game in their hands, assuming you live in the Americas.

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New York - Backed by ShowtimeNetworks Inc., alt.SHO.com has launched. The site is targeting content submitters in preparation for its inaugural Alternative Media Festival.
alt.SHO.com today began accepting original content submissions from digital artists, animators, directors and programmers to be judged by a panel of technology and entertainment industry leaders based on artistic merit and innovative use of technology.
Deadline for content submissions is Nov. 15, 2000. A gala will be held in February 2001 spotlighting and awarding the finalists. Launching in front of consumers and viewing audiences on Sept. 20, 2000, alt.SHO.com will be the premier next-generation entertainment website featuring content created exclusively for the web by up-and-coming digital artists.
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"alt.SHO.com provides the medium that will enable digital media creative talent to showcase their submitted creations to the technology and entertainment industries as well as Internet entertainment audiences globally."
alt.SHO.com content can be distinguished from that of its competitors by the nature of its productions. Whereas most short film sites only accept films that have been digitized, alt.SHO.com accepts entertainment shorts created using digital tools, and those specifically designed for viewing through existing Internet bandwidth constraints.
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Twenty three people have been hospitalized and 206 have lab-confirmed infections after eating a bagged salad mix, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
The cases, which are in eight states mostly in the Midwest, are infected with Cyclospora, the CDC said.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration had been warning customers not to eat certain store brand garden salad mixes sold by ALDI, HY-Vee, and Jewel-Osco. The government investigation found that the mix, which is produced by Fresh Express, was also sold at Walmart stores. The mixes are under different brand names at the different stores.
The products were distributed to stores in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia, in addition to Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Wisconsin and West Virginia.
The products, which are made up of iceberg lettuce and may include red cabbage and carrots, have now all been voluntarily recalled by each of the stores.
They involve salad packages clearly marked with the letter Z at the beginning of the product code and with a trailing number of 178 or lower. All of the recalled mixes also have a use by or before date between June 25 and July 14.
Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that can cause diarrhea lasting a few days to a month or longer. Symptoms typically appear about a week after someone has consumed contaminated food or water.
The FDA says it and the CDC are working with companies to investigate the connection. In the meantime, the agency said it wants consumers to not eat the salad mix.
The CDC said people should check their refrigerators to see if they have any of the recalled salads and should throw them away, even if some of it has been eaten and no one has gotten sick. If someone does get sick, they should call the doctor and be sure to write down what was eaten in the two weeks prior to feeling unwell.
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The Government of Ireland will accept five unaccompanied child migrants who have been rescued from the Mediterranean. The rescue ships arrived to Malta weeks ago but were refused permission to access ports, leaving around 50 refugees including women and children in bad health condition to wait on the ships. In addition to Ireland other refugees will be sent to Germany, France, Portugal, Ireland, Romania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Italy. The reactions to the deal reached by European countries
"The past weeks have not been Europe's finest hour ... If human values and solidarity are not upheld, then it is not Europe," the EU migration commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos said.
Amnesty International's Southern Europe researcher Elisa De Pieri said "the dangerous, unseemly spectacle of politicians bickering whilst women, men and children are stranded in a sea of cruel indifference, must not be repeated".


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Are you looking for a pie recipe that is somehow both traditional and fresh this Thanksgiving? Then have I got the pie for you. This vintage pie recipe fits in nicely with fall flavors but stands out from the crowd of apple and pumpkin.
This is an old-school sour cream and raisin pie, and it’s better than it sounds. It appears in 250 Superb Pies and Pastries, a 1953 recipe booklet, but the recipe is probably much older. It has serious prairie vibes.
The flavor settles somewhere between an oatmeal raisin cookie and custard, and it’s quickly become a favorite. Try it and see!
This recipe appears in my upcoming pie booklet, available for free to any and all who subscribe to my email list.
5 Unique Vintage Holiday Pies will help you establish yourself as a pie-baking expert and shine at any winter potluck. These mid-century recipes are tested and modern palate-approved, with clear instructions to make things easy as…well, pie.
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I was thrilled to be included in the anthology The Herstories Project: Women Explore the Joy, Pain, and Power of Female Friendship edited by Jessica Smock and Stephanie Sprenger. My essay was a very small way to pay tribute to and express my gratitude for the friends who stood by me, loved me and supported during one of the most difficult times in my life.
In that essay, in one small line, I mentioned that I lost friends during that time as well, and those certainly aren’t the only friendships I’ve had that have ended. That fact is sad and painful and I was happy to push the thought to the back of my mind. It’s those thoughts in the back of your mind, though, that stay with you, reminding you that they need attention, that they will work their way to the forefront at some point.
And that point, for one of my stories about the loss of a friend from childhood, is now. I’m honored and humbled and so very, very pleased to have an essay included in My Other Ex: Women’s True Stories of Leaving and Losing Friendships, also edited by Jessica Smock and Stephanie Sprenger.
Smock said, “Stephanie and I found that we couldn’t stop thinking about this aspect of friendship: Why is it so painful for a friendship to end and why is it so hard for women to talk about? Again and again, other women — friends, readers, relatives, acquaintances — have told us stories of their own friendship breakups and dissolutions. In their stories, we heard their pain, their shame, their confusion, and their continued sense of deep loss.”
It’s tough stuff, no doubt. If I’ve learned anything from writing, though, it’s that there is an incredible amount of power and beauty in women sharing and writing about the things that are tough. That’s especially true when talking about these 34 contributors.
And that’s not to say that the book will be without humor, and there are some happy endings. I wish my story was one of those happy endings, but it’s not. Fortunately, though, new friends have entered my life, including the amazing, hilarious, and insightful Nicole Knepper of Moms Who Drink and Swear. She is a licensed mental health counselor with years of experience and expertise in understanding human relationships, and so she is the perfect choice for writing the introduction to My Other Ex.
Click here to pre-order the book in advance to both save $1 and to support teh HerStories Project’s mission of sharing women’s voices, one story at a time and building the HerStories Project community. If you order now, your autographed copy will be shipped on September 2, 2014. That means you get it early! You’ll have it in your hot little hands two weeks prior to its official publication date of September 15.
Women know that female friendship is a complex, intricate, emotional and important topic. The end of a friendship can haunt you longer than the end of a romantic relationship, or it can be a weight lifted, or just a source of confusion that may never get resolved. It can teach us a heck of a lot about ourselves and others.
I’m excited to read and learn from the experiences of these amazing women. I hope you’ll join me in doing so.
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Stanislav Kondrashov | The Fascinating World of Frogs
Hello, everyone! I'm Stanislav Kondrashov, and today we're going to embark on a journey into the captivating world of frogs. These amphibians, with their unique features and diverse species, are more than just nature's crooners; they are essential to our ecosystems and hold a special place in the realm of biology.
The Amphibian Wonders
Frogs are amphibians, a class of animals that also includes salamanders and newts. What sets frogs apart is their remarkable adaptability to different environments. They can be found in nearly every corner of the globe, from tropical rainforests to arid deserts. Their unique physiology allows them to thrive both in water and on land, making them true ecological marvels.
The Frog Lifecycle
The life of a frog is a tale of transformation. It begins as a tadpole, a tiny aquatic creature with gills, which later undergoes a metamorphosis into an adult frog. This transition is nothing short of miraculous, and it's a key aspect of their biology. Frogs, through their lifecycle, help maintain the balance of their ecosystems, acting as both predator and prey.
A Symphony of Sounds
Frogs are renowned for their croaking, and it's not just for show. These calls serve various purposes, from attracting mates to establishing territory. Each frog species has its unique vocalization, contributing to the chorus of sounds in their habitats. In some cultures, the calls of frogs are associated with rain, making them symbols of renewal and fertility.
The world of frogs is incredibly diverse. There are over 7,000 known species, and new ones are continually discovered. From the vibrant colors of the poison dart frogs to the massive girth of the Goliath frog, these creatures showcase the amazing variety found in nature.
Frogs play vital roles in their ecosystems. As insectivores, they help control insect populations, making them valuable allies for farmers. In some cases, they act as indicators of environmental health; their sensitivity to pollution and habitat degradation makes them barometers of ecological conditions.
Challenges and Conservation
While frogs have existed for millions of years, many species are facing significant threats today. Habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and diseases like chytrid fungus pose substantial challenges to their survival. Conservation efforts are crucial to protect these remarkable creatures.
The Cultural Connection
Frogs have made their way into our cultures and myths. They've been symbols of transformation, adaptability, and sometimes mischief in folklore from around the world. Their intriguing role in human stories adds to their mystique.
A Final Ribbit
As we conclude our adventure into the world of frogs, I hope you've gained a deeper appreciation for these remarkable creatures. Their unique biology, diverse species, and vital roles in our ecosystems make them a source of wonder and a reason to protect our planet's biodiversity. So, the next time you hear the gentle croak of a frog, take a moment to appreciate the incredible amphibian world that exists right in your backyard. It's a symphony worth preserving.


Interspinal Morphine Pumps
Interspinal morphine pumps are commonly used for patients with
cancer. A device implanted in the spine releases medication that
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pill, the medication in the device is slowly released over the next
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Explaining the “whats,” “whys,” and “how-tos” of functional behavioral assessment, this practical and engaging book is packed with real-world tools and examples. Effective procedures are presented for evaluating challenging behavior in K–12 students, organizing assessment data, and using the results to craft individualized behavior support plans. The authors draw on extensive school-based experience to provide sample reports, decision trees, and reproducible checklists and forms—all in a large-size format with lay-flat binding to facilitate photocopying. Purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.
This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series.
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*Revised throughout to reflect significant advances in the field.
*Provides an updated conceptual model for understanding behavior.
*Three new chapters cover brief functional analysis, behavior-analytic problem solving, and direct behavioral consultation.
*Fully updated coverage of legal issues under IDEIA.
*Includes revised forms and sample reports.
About the Author
Mark W. Steege, PhD, is Professor of School Psychology at the University of Southern Maine. Dr. Steege completed his graduate training in school psychology at the University of Iowa in 1986. He is a licensed psychologist, nationally certified school psychologist, and board-certified behavior analyst. He has written numerous original research articles, book chapters, and two books on functional behavioral assessment. Dr. Steege has served several terms as a member of the editorial boards of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and School Psychology Review and is presently associate editor of the Journal of Evidence-Based Practices for Schools. His primary research interests are the application of applied behavior analysis in the assessment and treatment of interfering behaviors with persons with developmental disabilities.
T. Steuart Watson, PhD, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Educational Psychology at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Dr. Watson graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1991, with a doctorate in school psychology and a minor in applied behavior analysis. He was awarded the Lightner Witmer Award from Division 16 of the American Psychological Association for outstanding research contributions by a young scholar. Dr. Watson is coeditor of the Journal of Evidence-Based Practices for Schools. He has written numerous articles, books, and book chapters. His research focuses on evaluating the effects of external reinforcers on motivation, direct behavioral consultation, improving the effectiveness and efficiency of behavioral interventions, promoting treatment integrity, functional assessment methodologies, and investigating the effects of olfactory stimuli on learning.
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- Series: The Guildord Practical Intervention in the Schools Series
- Paperback: 270 pages
- Publisher: The Guilford Press; 2nd edition (January 23, 2009)
- Language: English
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Age Ain't Nothing but a Number
By: Wilbert A. Brown Jr.
About the Book
Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number is a story about two people, Brian and Nia, finding true love despite their age difference. Surrounded by a neighborhood being taken over by drugs and violence, they make a way for themselves and show their naysayers that love and goodness can prevail above all.
About the Author
Wilbert A. Brown Jr. is a retired veteran who served in the New York Army Reserve National Guard for twenty-five years as an artilleryman, cannoneer, and training NCO. While serving a tour in Operation Iraqi Freedom II, he saw action in Al Nasiriya, Casule and Baghdad. He is currently writing, painting, and producing music.

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| Formal Minutes
Tuesday 9 February 2010
John McFall, in the Chair
Mr Andrew Tyrie
The failure of the Presbyterian Mutual Society
Draft Report (The failure of the Presbyterian
Mutual Society) proposed by the Chairman, brought up and read.
Ordered, That the draft
Report be read a second time, paragraph by paragraph.
Paragraphs 1 to 75 read and agreed to.
Summary read and agreed to.
Resolved, That the Report
be the Sixth Report of the Committee to the House.
That the Chairman make the Report to the House.
That embargoed copies of the Report be made available, in accordance
provisions of Standing Order
No. 134 (Select committees (reports)).
Written evidence was ordered
to be reported to the House for printing with the Report.
[Adjourned till Monday 22 February at 3.45 pm

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Week Six of the MLS season was action packed; all 22 teams featured. Lets see how everyone fared this week around MLS, week six edition.
LA Galaxy 2 Montreal Impact 0
LA and Montreal started off week six. LA Found an early lead in the fifteenth minute thanks to their newcomer Roamian Alessandrini. Fifteen minutes in and the home team were on top. Aside from a free kick that hit the bar, Montreal had very little opportunities. At the end of the first half Montreal’s frustrations became festered into an elbow into Jermaine Jones. A straight red for that, saw Montreal play down for the rest of the game. In the end Jones had the last laugh, as he scored LA’s second goal that iced the game. LA got an impressive home win, and Montreal came a long way just to lose.
Chicago Fire 1 Columbus Crew 0
Chicago made the most of a crucial opportunity in the first half. Dax McCarty put a perfect ball through four Columbus defenders to find Nikolic who put the ball past the diving Columbus Keeper. After the goal, Columbus tried to push but couldn’t find any finishing efforts. They had chance after chance all game, but kept missing. The team that started the day in first place, couldn’t find a way to push Chicago after going down. Chicago did push to find a second, but Zack Steffen kept making saves for Columbus. At the end of the day, Chicago got a crucial three points, and Columbus found out they have a legit keeper behind their back line.
New England Revolution 2 Houston Dynamo 0
After a first half of nothing from both sides, New England took control of the match. New England’s strikers found their shooting boots. Kei Kamara and Juan Agudelo got second half goals off of uncharacteristic Dynamo mistakes. Houston couldn’t get anything going offensively. It looked like their cross-country trip took a toll on them. New England will gladly take the three points at home, Houston will wish they had been able to wake up on the road.
DC United 2 NYCFC 1
DC did just enough to beat New York at home. After a boring first half, DC found the lead thanks to Lloyd Sam. He pressed NYC into a mistake and took advantage of it. Sam again put an attempt on goal that was saved by Sean Johnson; a rebound in the box fell to Acosta who put DC up 2-0. When it looked like NYCFC couldn’t find anything from the match David Villa found a late goal. The goal was a good consolation for NYCFC, but they still fell short in the match. DC will be happy to get the home points, while NYCFC will kick themselves for letting up easy chances.
Philadelphia Union 1 Portland Timbers 3
The Union started a three game home stand on the right foot. A first half goal saw them go ahead of the Timbers. However just before half Darlington Nagbe found the equalizer for Portland. This goal was the beginning of the end for the Union. Early in the second half, Portland scored a second goal. Philly pushed but this led to many breaks for Portland. On one of them, Portland received a penalty as Andre Blake clipped a player in on goal. Fernando Adi finished the penalty and the game ended 3-1. Portland will take the three road points while the Union will be looking for answers.
Toronto FC 2 Atlanta United 2
Toronto welcomed Atlanta in a match between two high-flying eastern conference teams. Atlanta got on the board first after a nice finish from Villalba. Toronto countered with a goal that included a back heal from Altidore that found Giovinco for his first goal of the year. Before the first half ended, Toronto found the lead. The Second half started just like the first, a brilliant finish from Villalba. Atlanta tied the match, and the rest of the game was both side pushing for goals that wouldn’t come. This was an impressive road point for Atlanta who continue to impress in their first season in MLS. Toronto will rue the fact that they gave up the equalizer and couldn’t find the winner.
FC Dallas 2 Minnesota United 0
Dallas put Minnesota in their place with two great team goals. The first was in the first half. Some great passing saw the ball played into the box. Javi Morales flung a foot up and got enough of the ball to chip the keeper. Dallas’ second goal came in the second half thanks to Kellyn Acosta. He found the ball with a chance to go to goal. He faked his shot causing the keeper to dive one way and passed the ball to Barrios who had the whole net to shoot at. He finished and put Minnesota away. Minnesota had some chances to get a goal, but couldn’t capitalize. Dallas will take the good home win; Minnesota will wish they made more of their opportunities.
Real Salt Lake 3 Vancouver Whitecaps 0
Salt Lake got their first win of the season on a snowy night. RSL had all of the chances in the game. The first half they had five chances to score and missed all of them. Then the second half came and so did the snow. Real Salt Lake scored three in a snowstorm of a second half. They took advantage of the situation and conditions to get their first three points of the season. Vancouver looked like they missed the warmth of their enclosed stadium on the snowy night. They showed no creativity in the attack, and let RSL take the game to them. Newly appointed head coach Mike Petke will take the first win for RSL. Vancouver will wish that this game hadn’t been played.
San Jose Earthquakes 1 Seattle Sounders 1
San Jose battled Seattle in week six. The game saw a lot of chances but no goals until late in the match. Nico Lodeiro found a goal for Seattle in the 84th minute. Clint Dempsey had a free kick ricochet off the wall, and Lodeiro hit it first time into the left corner of the net. But this game was not over yet. Chris Wondolowski found the equalizer in the 90th minute. The game ended 1-1. The last 10 minutes was the best, and most action packed of the game. Seattle will not like giving up the late goal, while San Jose will be happy to get the late equalizer.
Orland City SC 1 New York Red Bulls 0
Orlando got another one goal home win. Early in the game, the Red Bulls had the most of the chances. As the game went on Orlando found more chances. At the end of the first half Orlando found a goal from a corner kick. They had the lead, and kept it in the second half. NYRB pushed but couldn’t find anyone to finish the chances they created. Orlando is now 3-0 in their new stadium. They will love that fact! New York will be wondering why they couldn’t finish any of their chances.
Sporting Kansas City 3 Colorado Rapids 1
SKC and Colorado closed the week out. And Kansas City opened up the scoring in the first half. They dominated Colorado and passed the ball through them for the opener. They did the same in the beginning of the second half. Dom Dwyer made it 3-0 later, after starting the play at half field and running with the play to find open space to slot a chance away. Colorado got a consolation goal in stoppage time but this one was all SKC. Colorado will miss the days of their 2016 1-0 road wins, while SKC will love getting three goals for three home points.
Here’s where everyone stands after week six:
Week 6 standings:
Where we stand after Week 6.
Standings: https://t.co/P9jVsSTJmN pic.twitter.com/z1MnehsZln
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) April 11, 2017
Here’s the MLS goals, saves, and team of the week:
Goals of the week:
Some top class goals, but which one was #ATTGotW?
VOTE: https://t.co/WeIvox3d1G https://t.co/NDmDY5xHwh
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) April 10, 2017
Saves of the week:
Five saves. One winner: https://t.co/gRzFheeczc https://t.co/dzmCOYrrDT
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) April 11, 2017
Team of the Week:
Bench: Bill Hamid, DC; Tommy Redding, ORL; Atiba Harris, DAL; Darlington Nagbe, POR; Miguel Almiron, ATL; Luciano Acosta, DC; Juan Agudelo, NE
Week seven’s games have already started with three already having been played. Look for recaps of those next week; here’s a list of the games of week seven:
Philadelphia 0 vs NYCFC 2 Final
Vancouver 2 vs Seattle 1 Final
San Jose 1 vs Dallas 1 Final
Montreal vs Atlanta 1:00 PM
Orlando vs LA Galaxy 2:30 PM
Chicago vs New England 5:00 PM
NYRB vs DC United 7:30 PM
Columbus vs Toronto 8:00 PM
Houston vs Minnesota 8:30 PM
Colorado vs Real Salt Lake 9:00 PM
Portland vs Sporting Kansas City 10:30 PM
Come back to Philly Sports Network for a recap of the Union’s loss to NYCFC, an in-depth look at the Union’s problems, and of course a recap of all the week seven action from around MLS. Until then, peace out!
Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports


(BEDFORD) - Two people were injured in a crash on 16th street in Bedford yesterday evening.
According to a Bedford Police Department report, Randy Gentry was stopped in the eastbound lane of 16th street waiting to turn into Swifty gas station.
A vehicle driven by Jeffery Hamilton also traveling in the eastbound lane was approaching Gentry's car when he rear ended Gentry's vehicle.
Hamilton stated that he was having trouble seeing because of the glare coming off of Gentry's vehicle, and by the time he realized gentry had stopped it was too late.
Hamilton was uninjured in the accident, however Gentry and his passenger, Ruth Gentry both complained of neck pain and were transported by ambulance to Bedford Regional Medical Center.
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Unexpected Animal Sightings Within 30 Minutes Of Rapid City
I often talk about how fortunate I am to live in Rapid City. I am in the heart of one of the most unique geographical formations in the world and with it comes unique wildlife. When spring breathes life into the hills, these one-of-a-kind critters welcome some of the cutest offspring. Here are some unexpected wildlife you can see within 30 minutes of Rapid City.
Mountain Goats Put The "Mount" In Mount Rushmore
I don’t think there is a wrong time to visit Mount Rushmore, but late March and early April is a special time because you might just see some tiny, but majestic, mountain goats checking out the presidents for the first time. I imagine these snow-white goats wouldn’t recognize a mountain without these famous faces.
On A “Scale” Of 1 To 10
I love to see the furry babies in the Black Hills, but let’s not forget about the scaly babes that make their debut at Reptile Gardens. While Fluffy the alligator may not live up to his name, I can't get enough of him floating around in the baby gator aquarium. Fun Fact: Reptile Gardens renews their listing as the World’s Largest Reptile Collection this year in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Not Your Average Teddy
In mid-April, a cuddle overload takes place at Bear Country USA during their annual Cub Fest event. Last year I attended this swoon-worthy event to see the tiny Black Bears saying hello to the world while begging for bottles and cuddles melted my heart. The baby bears aren’t the only little ones you can see at Bear Country, take a stroll through the Wildlife Walk and see newborn mountain lions, raccoons and arctic wolves.
Born In An Ancient Environment
Badlands National Park is the coolest place to see new life. Each year I go out and try to spot the bighorn sheep that climb on the formations and cliffs. These little daredevils follow their mammas lead and learn how to live their lives on the “edge.”
Begging For Attention
Some of the most unexpected, but popular babies that make their debut are the Begging Burros in Custer State Park. To ensure a healthy start for these little ones make sure you bring nutritious snacks for them to enjoy.
There’s More Than One Place To See A Buffalo
While the biggest herd in the Black Hills call Custer State Park home, you can find newborn buffalo calves all over. For instance, buffalo sightings are known to happen while hiking in Badlands National Park. Don't forget there is a small herd in Wind Cave National Park so you can watch for these big cuties while you wait for your cave tour.
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In running for re-election, Barack Obama commands the most powerful democratic platform in world history and the greatest backdrop, the White House. A seemingly casual announcement in a TV interview can trigger a political earthquake, as Obama did when he endorsed gay marriage. But the president’s magnificent residence can also be what Harry Truman called the Great White Jail.
Presidents are handcuffed by their power. Presidential statements can crash financial markets or start wars. The dignity of the presidency also inhibits, even in today’s brutal political environment. Obama’s campaign ad attacking Mitt Romney’s record at Bain Capital made some Democrats squirm as Republicans labeled the president “another gut-punching politician from Washington.”
The ambivalence about presidents politicking goes back to the nation’s founding. George Washington liked “going on tour,” getting “huzzahed” north and south – but, reflecting his contemporaries’ distaste for democracy, he avoided explicit political talk. When the less popular President Martin Van Buren toured before his 1840 re-election campaign, his fellow Democrats feted him. Nevertheless, the new partisanship polarizing American politics had Whig Party critics denouncing Van Buren’s activities as “undignified” and “insulting,” while mocking “His Majesty, King Martin the First.”
In 1864, Abraham Lincoln said he was too busy to campaign for reelection — a common presidential posture. Still, “Honest Abe” was a crafty pol, who was “too busy looking after the election to think of anything else,” according to his treasury secretary, William Pitt Fessenden.
This posture of presidential passivity persisted, even after William Jennings Bryan’s 18,000 mile 1896 stumping tour ended the charade for challengers, who now campaigned openly and vigorously. The hyperkinetic President Theodore Roosevelt chafed under the restrictions in 1904, comparing it to “lying still under shell fire” when he was a Rough Rider. Still, T.R. understood that no matter what he did his election would be a “referendum on Roosevelt,” as one aide said.
The impression of energetic politicking Theodore Roosevelt conveyed — even while he felt constrained — propelled presidents more explicitly into politics. In the 1930s and 1940s, Franklin D. Roosevelt perfected the presidential techniques of campaigning by governing and scoring political points by pretending to be nonpolitical. Roosevelt showered voters with governmental goodies while parrying reporters’ political questions by saying “I don’t know nothin’ about politics.” Critics wondered how to criticize him as he saved starving children. Opponents “could only talk,” the Times columnist Arthur Krock marveled, as Roosevelt announced new initiatives in his campaign addresses. “The president acted.”
Unfortunately, F.D.R.’s act reinforced the traditional impression that politicking besmirched the president. Even while presiding over his party as adeptly as he presided over the nation, even while understanding how to sell policies not just develop them, Roosevelt disrespected the democratic dialogue. He treated the sacred act of soliciting voters’ support as a profane act of crass self-promotion.
In 1964, Lyndon Johnson, despite being a Roosevelt protégé, could not keep up the charade of acting presidential for long. “Get in your cars and come to the speakin’,” he yelled as he motorcaded – and showered farm aid, disaster relief, food stamps and pay raises on the communities he visited.
Eight years later, Richard Nixon took Roosevelt’s public prudishness and private ruthlessness to such extremes that he ruined his presidency. In 1972, President Nixon said that he would win re-election simply by “doing my job.” White House staffers froze out reporters who dared treat Nixon as a candidate, even as he privately called the campaign “a fight to the death.”
The Watergate revelations made all politicians look crooked. Nixon’s defense that every president acted ruthlessly resonated with the post-1960’s adversary culture epitomized by the hypercritical news media. Conflict-oriented stories emphasized politicians’ moral failings and the brutality of American politics.
The Watergate debacle prompted a new presidential primness. Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter each followed a “Rose Garden strategy” while running for re-election, obscuring their political calculations in moralistic claims that the nation needed them working in the White House. This return to a nineteenth-century delicacy culminated in Michael Dukakis’s 1988 campaign. Dismissed by one reporter as “just a brain in the jar,” the bloodless Massachusetts technocrat who was not even yet president was so busy declaiming what was and wasn’t “worthy of a presidential campaign,” he blew a 20-point summertime lead.
As both candidate and president, Bill Clinton combated the growing perception that the Democrats had become the party of high-minded, long-winded, weak-chinned wimps who could not take a political punch. Clinton combined a Rooseveltian charm and duplicity with a shameless Nixonian ruthlessness that reassured Democrats after so many Reagan-era losses. “I find it appalling that a lot of well-established people don’t understand how important political skills are to governing,” James Carville, Clinton’s chief strategist, complained. If you don’t win, “you are never going to get anything done.”
Even before he became President, Barack Obama struggled with these mixed messages. In 2008, some aides welcomed stories that this high-minded philosopher-politician could be the tough Chicago pol when necessary. Now, Obama’s supporters are using the recent backlash against his Bain ads to emphasize that Obama “didn’t survive and triumph in battles with Chicago politicians, some of whom resembled dockside thugs, because he’s made of cotton candy,” as the Democratic consultant Donna Brazile wrote recently.
Obama’s image is a hologram, sometimes hovering above the fray, sometimes plunging into the political muck. With his Dream Act-like executive order halting the deportation of illegal immigrants who came to the United States as children, Obama is campaigning by governing as F.D.R. did, approaching the shamelessness of L.B.J. and the desperation of Clinton, banking on Americans’ appetite for presidential remorselessness. No president can govern effectively without being a consummate politician, which includes knowing how to sell yourself, push your agenda, trim, spin, compromise, build coalitions, punish enemies and trash opposing ideas.
While presidents also need to act proportionately and be statesmen-like, the presidential primness that began with George Washington was antidemocratic, reflecting the founders’ fears of mob rule. In our more democratic era, we still should fear demagogues while cherishing popular politics. The challenge is particularly difficult these days when politics seems so poisonous and presidents shrewdly seek insulation from the toxicity.
Treating politics as disreputable demeans democracy. The expanded involvement of voters in politics and the increased pressure on presidents to communicate with voters are among America’s greatest democratic achievements of the last two centuries. Political skills in the White House are like guns in Dodge City. You want your guys to have them but worry when the bad guys wield them. Perhaps it’s time to resurrect the 1964 complaint of the historian James MacGregor Burns, as the White House yet again becomes a “round-the-clock, round-the-year campaign headquarters.”


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The Indian cricket team's outdoor practice session had to be cancelled second day on the trot on Wednesday due to rain but Virat Kohli's men made use of the dressing room lawn to play some volleyball ahead of the second ODI in Kolkata's Eden Gardens. However, the sun shone over the iconic stadium in the evening after rain made way for sunlight, raising hopes of a full game against Australia. The visitors too had to cancel its outdoor training session even though the covers were removed for the first time in 48 hours. A day ahead of the match, Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly was seen inspecting the pitch and ground. "It looks good," said Ganguly. The local meteorological department also gave a positive weather forecast for the match.
"There is no more effect of low pressure. There are some chances of rain tomorrow but the weather will clear up towards the afternoon and there will be sunshine," IMD director Ganesh Das told PTI.
Earlier, Kohli along with chief coach Ravi Shastri and bowling coach Bharat Arun took a close look at the pitch, which had a bit of grass and some visible bowling marks as BCCI allowed a Bengal pre-season practice match exactly a week ago.
India lead the five-match ODI series 1-0 after a 26-run win over Australia in a rain-curtailed match in Chennai. India would expect their top order batsmen to make amends for a rare poor show in the series-opener and hope that the spinners continue to torment Australia when the two teams clash again.
(With PTI inputs)