Belisi For Fame and Social Conscience

Peter Belisi went into the fashion industry with a mission: luxury with meaning. His line of ties, and now handbags and scarves, help to fund projects which fight poverty, protect the environment and fund medical research. He believes that we can live the high life while giving back to others. His passion for exquisite materials and skilled craftmenship have led to a loyal following among trendsetters with a social conscience. It has been said that “Belisi unites the luxury and prestige of Palm Beach with Italian beauty and sophistication." Visit Belisi.com to see his line of handbags and scarves or to pick up a tie for a close one.

Compacting and the Diva cup

Anti-consumerism is spreading like wildfire. All you have to do is join a Yahoo! group like the compact that shows you how most everything you buy is just a marketing gimmick. Take tampons and pads for instance. Women who are menstruating have to buy them every month. Some are disposable and biodgradable others land in the landfills and take years to degrade. Some have plastic applicators and plastic on them that doesn't easily compost. So, what's a woman to do if she wants to be environmentally friendly without resorting to rags like her sisters of old?

The Diva cup has been around for quite some time but it is not marketed the way tampons and pads are so women aren't aware of this option. The cup holds one ounce of menstrual flow and can be used to capture it without bulky pads or tampons. The entire menstrual flow is typically 3 to 4 ounces and so this works well no matter what part of your cycle you are on. You dispose of the flow and reuse the cup. There is nothing that goes in the landfill that is not biodegradable. Also, it can be used for years as long as it is hygenically maintained. This is a very ingenious solution and would work well for emergencies like Hurricane Katrina where medical and hygenic supply lines were cut. Why haven't we heard more about these types of solutions? My guess is because it is a one-time purchase and manufacturer's don't require you to come back month after month to pay for something that's a basic necessity. Think about that anytime you have a monthly payment for some goods or service. What are you actually getting from this product other than a lifetime committment on your part? Then, look for other solutions.

Dixie Chicks Comeback!

Okay, I don't know why they were ostracized in the first place. For letting people know they were pro-Bush? So, they were a bit ahead of everyone else. It just goes to prove how intelligent they are. They are vindicated at the Grammy's winning five different awards now. But, the political climate is significantly different now than before. About 65% of Americans don't approve of Bush anymore and so maybe that's why now they're being brought back with apologies. You go girls!

Silver as an investment

Silver is actually associated with the Divine feminine. It's pretty silver hue is associated with the moon's glow which is also associated with the secret Feminine. It's said that the priestesses of Goddess temples wore finery of silver. Now, you can buy your own silver in the form of silver ingots or coins. Monex offers you the capability to buy precious metals through their site and have it delivered to you or placed for storage in an independent bank or depository. With over 30 years of experience, the Monex Deposit Company (MDC) knows what its investors are looking for in today's precious metals market. Since 1990, the world's demand for silver has outstripped production, making this a good investment vehicle for the future.

Pelosi and Big Bird

The Madam Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, wants a big plane to fly her coast to coast non-stop and the Republicans are all bent out of shape. Okay, I am probably more frugal than just about anyone but what does security have to do with budget concerns? Bush has used that security excuse for years to waste tons of money, not to mention lives, in a foolish war in Iraq and the Speaker of the House, number 2 in line for the Presidency after Dick Cheney can't ask for a bigger plane to secure her travels? Maybe they'd like it if she weren't so secure. What is good for the goose is good for the gander. Sorry, guys, you left yourself out in the cold with that security excuse. High time some woman used it against you.

Harvard picks a woman president

It's rumored that Harvard has made their choice: Drew Gilpin Faust. If selected, she will be the college's first women president. Although no one likes to make comments on gender and management styles, it is also rumored that her selection is in sharp contrast to Larry Summer's aggressive, sometimes controversial, form of management. Ms. Faust is seen to be more of a consensus-maker and egalitarian in her ability to hand out recognition for work done. This now makes four women in the Ivy League who are presidents of their respective universities. Women are rising in academia much faster than on the corporate board. MSNBC.com has asked the question: "Is a woman what Harvard needs?" Read more in their article entitled "More Than the Anti-Summers."

Way to save money online...

Online shopping is becoming more and more sophisticated. Now, you can go shop online and get ebates as well. These are rebates of up to 25% off on merchandise in over 800 stores online. You can get coupons and cash back on a variety of goods and services, including car rental. The membership to join ebates is free and CNN has said it believes saving money there is a "no-brainer." Ebates.com claims to save their members thousands of dollars a year. Your rebates come back to you no in the form of discounts but as a check in the mail! Check it out and see for yourself.