Wonderful Women Of The World
Posted by Michelle Moquin on October 23rd, 2010
Good morning!
While perusing the web researching women for my Saturday’s “Wonderful Women Of The World” series, I found this quiz and decided to post it to see how all of you might do.
How many of these historically important women did you learn about when you were growing up?
- The world’s first novelist, author of The Tale of Genji, and through that work, arguably the most influential cultural figure in the long history of Japan, Lady Shikibu Murasaki (987-1016)
- A person that The Washington Post compared to Beethoven and Bach and that The New York Times called “a Renaissance figure before the Renaissance,” the composer, physician, dramatist, theologian, Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179)
- The person for whom the Pentagon named its computer language “Ada,” the world’s first computer programmer, who worked, incredibly enough, in the first half of the 19th century, the largely self-taught mathematician, Ada Byron Lovelace (1815-1852)
- Director of over 700 films and of the world’s first synchronized sound film in 1907 (21 years before the usually officially given advent of sound in 1928), and arguably the world’s first maker of fiction films, Alice Guy Blaché (1873-1965)
- Author of the first draft document that became the League of Nations, forerunner of the United Nations, the novelist, feminist, and anti-Fascist activist, Virginia Woolf (1882- 1941)
- One of the co-authors of works attributed to the German playwright Bertolt Brecht, the Danish novelist, actress, theatrical photographer, the anti-Fascist fighter, Ruth Berlau (1906-1973)
- Women in the Philippines who, in the face of machine guns and tanks, led the overthrow of dictator Ferdinand Marcos.
- The creator of an alternate measure of economic activity — most women’s work around the globe is not now reported if it is not exchanged for cash — the economist, Marilyn Waring
Well Readers: I’m not sure how many you learned about while growing up, but I do know that you are at least familiar with one of these women since I wrote about her a few weeks ago. I can tell you personally that while growing up, I learned of non of these women. And it was only after high school that I became familiar with Virginia Woolf. How sad is that?
How well did you do? And I am sure there are many more Wonderful Women Of The World that were not included in this quiz. Feel like also sharing some of your favorites it they are not listed here? Blog me.
Stay tuned for more next Saturday….
Hey Zen Lill: I got one of those e-mail that you forwarded to me. I was hoping that in the body of that e-mail you would have given your two and shared it with me. Now I know why you didn’t. Too bad, I was looking forward to reading your rant. I hope techno hell is over.
I am busy with lots of social activities today – My Grandmother’s birthday, and October Fest..etc. Can we chat tomorrow some time?
Ruth: Loved your comment. All I can say about butts, is that it is better to have more than one might want, than to not have one at all. And now with this newfound knowledge… a la smart ass..even better! :)
Have a great Saturday Everyone. See you mañana.
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October 23rd, 2010 at 8:09 pm
I love Murasaki, I keep a copy of ‘…Genji’ right here in my bookcase. I heard of none if these women in school.
Tomorrow I will be around, still designing my wealth womb to blend zenfully into the deck and zen garden area…it’s coming along beautifully…you’ll have to come see it : )
Luv, Zen Lill
October 24th, 2010 at 8:41 am
If you think you have a hard time in America walk in our shoes.
msnbc.com
updated 10/18/2010 7:41:53 AM ET
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A man can beat his wife and kids as long as he leaves no physical marks, the United Arab Emirates’ highest court has found.
The judgment came after a man slapped his wife and kicked and slapped his daughter, according to Abu Dhabi’s The National newspaper.
de the United States and Afghanistan. Full story
In the case debated by the Federal Supreme court, the daughter was bruised on the hand and knee, while the wife’s lip and teeth were injured.
According to the court, the injuries showed that the man had over-stepped his rights under Shariah, or Islamic law, the newspaper reported. He had originally been fined 500 United Arab Emirates dirhams ($136), but appealed the case twice.
At 23, the daughter was deemed too old to have been disciplined, the newspaper said.
October 24th, 2010 at 8:43 am
How to Handle Your Hard-of-Hearing Partner
Adrienne Rubinstein, PhD
Brooklyn College
You feel annoyed as you beseech your significant other to turn down the TV… frustrated at constantly having to repeat yourself… isolated when he or she chooses to skip social events.
The obvious solution is a hearing aid — and many people flat out refuse to wear them.
Three-quarters of adults with impaired hearing don’t even own a hearing aid. Hearing loss is an emotional issue, and your loved one may not be aware of his true concerns.
To overcome reluctance, be sensitive to the real objections. Here’s how to counter common objections.
“I can hear just fine.” Gradual hearing loss often goes unnoticed. In private, gently point out instances in which he/she misunderstood someone’s words and express concern for safety — for instance, a car honk.
Suggest an exam with an audiologist (your doctor can provide a referral)… or download the at-home test uHear to an iPhone (visit http://www.Unitron.com, and click on “Hearing Test”.
“If people didn’t mutter, I wouldn’t have a problem.” Acknowledge that people sometimes mutter, but say that a person with good hearing generally understands mutterings.
Promise to speak clearly yourself, but note that you can’t control every situation and that speaking loudly can be taxing to others. “A hearing aid will make me look old.”
While some people view hearing aids as signs of age-related decline, the inability to follow a conversation is more conspicuous and may be mistaken for mental decline. Besides, some new aids are not noticeable.
“It’s too expensive.” Features that minimize feedback (annoying whistling) and voice distortion — formerly available only in top models — are now included in aids that cost only about $1,500.
Some insurance policies provide partial coverage (Medicare does not). For a 47-page pamphlet, “Your Guide to Financial Assistance for Hearing Aids,” contact the Better Hearing Institute (202-499-1100, http://www.BetterHearing.org).
“It’s uncomfortable.” If he/she owns an older hearing aid, explain that new models are much more comfortable. Any new aid should be custom-fitted by an audiologist… and can be returned for adjustments, if needed.
“Those things don’t work.” If he/she has a hearing aid but says it doesn’t help, try replacing the battery and brushing earwax out of the mold and tubing. If there is hearing loss in both ears, try two aids.
“Hearing aids aren’t worth the trouble.” He/she may not realize the full consequences of his hearing loss. Gently explain that other people may avoid speaking to him or her… that music and parties are no more fun… and that you miss his/her company and conversation.
Bottom Line/Women’s Health interviewed Adrienne Rubinstein, PhD, professor and codirector of the doctoral program in audiology, Brooklyn College, New York. She has taught audiology for more than 25 years and has done extensive research on hearing aids.
October 24th, 2010 at 8:48 am
Men
I just discovered that my little brother (23) is fucking his girl friend (25) and her mother (40).
I called to tell the girlfriend and she said that her mother met him first. She was his college professor. And that she refuses to give him up so she is forced to share.
Then she lectured me about spying on my brother.
Women!
Janet
October 24th, 2010 at 9:06 am
janet
I could answer WOMEN.
My wife’s cousin sold her babies twice to two different families. Each was the father of the other baby.
She is now pregnant with my father’s baby. She says she will sell it to us after the DNA tests. My father wants no part of the slut or the baby.