Meet the Brazilian brains behind the beauties
What is Brazil doing right that other countries haven’t yet figured out? While you might think of Brazilian women only as gorgeous bikini-clad supermodels, a closer look will show you that the women of Brazil are quietly taking hold of the most powerful positions in government and business. With a population six times that of Canada’s and one of the fastest growing economies in the world, Brazil is completely powered by mamisma! We take a look at a few examples, including, yes, one mighty supermodel.
All over the world, women are becoming the new heads of households
Recently, American First Lady Michelle Obama was quoted as saying, “If you need a job done well, you give it to a woman.” (Watch out Barack, your wife may have her sights on your job!) We have all heard the adage before, but what about when it comes to the big issues such as poverty, famine and education for children? In fact, many countries around the world are putting their resources in the hands of women to help solve these major economic and social issues. The Canadian Women’s Foundation (CWF) calls it the “ripple effect” – when you improve the situation for women, you improve conditions for everyone. read more »
How gas prices are affected by oil
If you’ve filled your tank with gas lately, you might have considered leaving your car at the gas station and for the same price, hired a chauffeur to drive you around. Remember when we thought it was insane to see prices at the pump hit $1 per litre? Ha! Luxury, as Monty Python might say. Gas prices last week were hitting $1.35 per litre in some markets with no sign of abatement. read more »
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