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• ALL SHOOK UP: Japan Quake Fall Out
• Posted by Opinonated MAMA • 3/14/11

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We have all seen the images from Japan.  It looks like computer special effects from a movie, but it is real.  Japan is dealing with a tri-fecta tragedy.  On March 11th, an earthquake hit that registered 9.0 on the richter scale and shook the country to the core, as 100+ after shocks rippled ground and nerves.  Supposedly, Japan is one of the best prepared and most advanced in dealing with...

• WORKING IT OUT: The 100th International Women’s Day
• Posted by Opinionated MAMA • 3/8/11

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Each year on March 8^th,  the economic, political and social achievements of women are celebrated around the globe.   This year’s theme is “Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women.”    We’re up for that, MAMAs!  Decent work, in decent conditions and for a decent wage.  Sounds like a great program…do we have it in America?

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• POWER TO THE PEOPLE: Hosni Mubarak Steps Down As President of Egypt
• Posted by Opinionated MAMA • 2/11/11

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The people of Egypt have delivered a powerful message to the region and the world.  They found their voice and the entire world has heard their demands for change.  The 30 year authoritarian rule of Hosni Mubarak is over. Young people banned together and accomplished the seemingly impossible in 18 days.  Their solidarity and voices toppled the strong man of the largest country in the Middle...

• DE-NILE: Defiant Hosni Mubarak Holds On To Power in Egypt
• Posted by Opinionated MAMA • 2/10/11

Egypt has played an incredible role in the development of civilization.  Think Cleopatra and the history of the Egyptian Empire - visions of Elizabeth Taylor floating down the Nile come to mind. Egypt is an ancient country that is on a new adventure into their future.  Today, without any iconic figures really leading the movement, the Egyptian people are changing their own destiny. Seventeen...

• PYRAMID SCHEME: Civil Unrest In Egypt
• Posted by Opinionated MAMA • 2/10/11

UPDATE 2/10 @ 8:30 a.m. PST  News reports that Mubarak will step down tonight.  Awaiting announcement on Egyptian TV.

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UPDATE 2/9 Google executive Wael Ghonim's release got demonstrators back on the streets, and employee strikes have begun.  This week's demonstrations may prove to be the largest yet, as those opposed to Mubarak are set to turn out in...