WOMEN

2011-11-13T08:19:00.000-08:00

THE MOST RICH WOMAN INTHE WORLD

Christy Walton

(born 1955) is the widow of John T. Walton, who was a son of Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart. After John's death in June 2005, she inherited his fortune of $15.7 billion.

As of 2011, she is the 4th richest person in the United States according to Forbes Magazine and the 10th richest person in the world, as well as the richest woman in the world. As of March 2011, she had an estimated net worth of US$26.5 billion, the bulk of which comes from her shares in Wal-Mart, but also from First Solar, in which her late husband invested. She currently resides in Jackson, Wyoming and has one son, Lukas.

Additionally, she supports her family's own charitable foundation, the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation, which prioritizes education and benefits colleges such as the University of Arkansas, the College of Business Administration of the University of Arkansas, and several other colleges, community trusts, universities and foundations. In 2007, her family's foundation donated as much as $1.6 billion.

Most Powerful Women in the world

2011-11-13T07:55:00.001-08:00

Rank		Age	Country	Category
1	Angela Merkel Chancellor	57	Germany	Politics
2	Hillary Clinton Secretary of State	64	United States	Politics
3	Dilma Rousseff President	63	Brazil	Politics
4	Indra Nooyi Chief Executive, PepsiCo	56	United States	Business
5	Sheryl Sandberg COO, Facebook	42	United States	Business
6	Melinda Gates Cofounder, Cochair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation	47	United States	Non-Profit
7	Sonia Gandhi President	64	India	Politics
8	Michelle Obama First Lady	47	United States	Politics
9	Christine Lagarde Managing Director, International Monetary Fund	55	France	Non-Profit
10	Irene Rosenfeld CEO, Kraft Foods	58	United

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2011-11-13T07:51:00.000-08:00

Angelina Jolie
Born June 4, 1975 in Los Angeles, Angelina Jolie Voight (yes, Jolie is her middle name, which she used so she didn't have to bear the burden of her father's name, Jon Voight) has become one of the 'in' women in Hollywood. Daring to be different, perhaps to the point of being bizarre, Jolie (incidentally meaning"pretty little girl" in French) has starred in many big budget films of late and has catapulted herself from model daughter of a famous acting pair to a top billed actress in her own right.

2.	Jessica Alba Jessica Marie Alba (as she is sometimes credited) was born on April 28th, 1981, in Pomona, California. The aspiring actress relocated with her family (her Spanish/Mexican-American father was in the Air Force) several times before finally settling down in Southern California.

Keira Knightley
Born to actor/playwright parents in Teddington, Middlesex, England, Keira (who is also sometimes credited as Kiera) Knightley was born on March 22, 1985. At 3 years old, she asked her mother for an agent, feeling jealous that she never received the same amount of calls that her parents did. At age 6, the Knightleys agreed to let their daughter have an agent, provided that she'd study every day during summer holidays.

Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz is the most luminescent newcomer to silver screen in the 1990's. At age 21 and only with her modeling experience under the hood, Diaz landed a potentially sky-rocketing role opposite rising superstar comedian Jim Carrey in The Mask. With her foot well in the door of Hollywood films, she was next afforded the chance to kick Hollywood ass in the feature film version of Mortal Kombat.

5.	Jessica Biel Jessica Claire Biel was born 3 March as daughter of Jon and Kim Biel in Minnesota, Ely in 1982. She grew up with her younger brother Justin in Colorado, Boulder. In the age of 9 years Jessica was remarkable for her voice talent and acted in regional musicals like Beauty and the beast, Anything goes, The Invisible People, Annie and The Sound of Music.

6.	Kirsten Dunst Kirsten Caroline Dunst was born on April 30th, 1982 in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. Unlike so many child actors whose promise diminishes with the onset of adulthood, Dunst has grown in both range and popularity. She has already garnered over 40 film and television credits and continues to command hefty sums for acting appearances.

Katherine Heigl
Katherine Heigl was an experienced movie actress by the time she was cast as one of the out-of-this-world teenagers on WB’s Roswell in 1999. Born and raised in Connecticut, Heigl began modeling and appearing in TV ads as a child. After making her film debut in That Night, Heigl balanced movie work with high school, playing in a few more feature roles. Heigl headed to Los Angeles after high school to make acting her full-time job.

Elisha Cuthbert
Elisha Ann Cuthbert was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on November 30, 1982. Along with her two younger siblings, Jonathan and Lee-Ann, she relocated to Vancouver with her parents, Kevin and Patricia. Eventually, the Cuthbert family moved to the East Coast and settled in the Montreal suburb of Greenfield Park, in the province of Quebec. Elisha was quite mischievous as a little girl, even making her mother believe that she was lactose intolerant because she didn't like the taste of milk.

9.	Salma Hayek Imagine being a soap opera actress in the highest rated television program of any kind in the country. You are 21 and people all over the nation worship you. What would you do? Walk away from it all to start from scratch in a new country where you can't even speak the language? Well if you are Salma Hayek that is exactly what you would do.

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Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman was born in Jersalem, Israel, on June 9, 1981. She is 5'4", and the only child of a doctor father and an artist mother. After being born in Israel, she moved to Washington, then to Connecticut, and then finally to Long Island, New York, where she resides today with her parents and her dog, Noodles. She has always had an appreciation for drama, and appeared in several plays before her 'discovery' by a New York modelling agent, who found her in a pizza parlour, at age 11.

Women Who Changed the World

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20Women who Changed the World

	1. Sappho -570BC One of the first published female writers. Much of her poetry has been lost but her immense reputation has remained. Plato referred to Sappho as one of the great 10 poets. View: Sappho Biography
	2. Cleopatra 69 -30 BC The last Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt. Cleopatra sought to defend Egypt from the expanding Roman Empire. In doing so she formed relationships with 2 of Rome’s most powerful leaders Marc Anthony and Julius Caesar. These relationships have been depicted in Romantic terms, although in reality they may have been political alliances.
	3. Mary Magdalene 4 BC - 40AD The historical facts surrounding Mary Magdalene are shrouded in speculation. However accounts from the Gospels and other sources suggest Mary Magdalene was one of Jesus’ most devoted followers. It is said she was a women of “ill repute” but according to the Gospel of Mark and Luke her pure devotion to Christ earned her complete forgiveness. Mary Magdalene stood near Jesus at his crucifixion and was the first to see his resurrection.
	4. Boudicca 1st Century AD Boudicca was an inspirational leader of the Britons. She led several tribes in revolt against the Roman occupation. Initially successful her army of 100,000 sacked Colchester and then London. Her army was eventually completely destroyed in battle by the Romans. Biography Boudicca
	5. Hildegard of Bingen 1098-1179 Mystic, author and composer. Hildegard of Bingen lived a withdrawn life, spending most of her time behind convent walls. However her writings, poetry and music were revelatory for the time period. She was consulted by Popes, Kings and influential people of the time. Her writings and music have influenced people to this day.
	6. Eleanor of Aquitaine 1122-1204 The first Queen of France. Two of her sons Richard and John went on to become Kings of England. Educated, beautiful and highly articulate, Eleanor influenced the politics of western Europe through her alliances and influence over her sons.
	7. Joan of Arc 1412-1431 The patron saint of France, Joan of Arc received “heavenly visions” giving her the inspiration to lead the French in revolt against the occupation of the English. An unlikely heroine; at the age of just 17 the diminutive Joan successfully led the French to victory at Orleans. Her later trial and martyrdom on false premises only heightened her mystique. View: Biography Joan of Arc
	8. Mirabai 1498-1565 Born to a privileged Hindu family Mirabai broke with the conventions of society to live the life of a mystic and devotee of Krishna. For her unconventional lifestyle her family tried to kill her, but on each occasion were unsuccessful. Her bhajans and songs helped revitalise Devotional Hinduism in India. Biography Mirabai
	9. St Teresa of Avila 1515-1582 Mystic and poet. St Teresa of Avila lived through the Spanish inquisition but avoided been placed on trial despite her mystical revelations. She helped to reform the tradition of Catholicism and steer the religion away from fanaticism. Biography St Teresa Of Avila
	10. Catherine de Medici 1519-1589 Born in Florence, Italy Catherine was married to the King of France at the age of 14. On the death of her husband she became Queen mother to her 3 sons. She was involved in interminable political machinations seeking always to increase the power of her favoured sons. This led to the disastrous St Bartholomew’s Day Massacre in which up to 50,000 Huguenot’s were killed.
	11. Elizabeth I 1533-1603 Queen of England during a time of great economic and social change, she saw England cemented as a Protestant country. During her reign she witnessed the defeat of the Spanish Armada leaving Britain to later become one of the world’s dominant superpowers. Biography Elizabeth I
	12. Catherine the Great 1729-1796 One of the greatest political leaders of the eighteenth century. Catherine the great was said to have played an important role in improving the lot of the Russian serfs. She placed great emphasis on the arts and helped to cement Russia as one of the dominant countries in Europe. Biography of Catherine the Great
	13. Mary Wollstonecraft 1759-1797 Mary Wollstonecraft wrote the most significant book in the early feminist movement. Her tract “A Vindication of the Rights of Women” laid down a clear moral and practical basis for extending human and political rights to women. - A true pioneer in the struggle for female suffrage
	14. Jane Austen 1775-1817 One of the most popular female authors Jane Austen wrote several novels, which remain highly popular today. These include “Pride and Prejudice” “Emma” and “Northanger Abbey”. Jane Austen wrote at a time when female writers were very rare, helping pave the way for future writers. View: Biography - Jane Austen
	15. Harriet Beecher Stowe 1811-1896 Harriet Beecher Stowe was a life long anti slavery campaigner. Her novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was a best seller and helped to popularise the anti slavery campaign. Abraham Lincoln would later remark her books were a major factor behind the American civil war. View: Harriet Beecher Stowe Biography
	16. Queen Victoria 1819-1901 Presiding over one of the largest empires ever seen, Queen Victoria was the head of state for most of the nineteenth century. Queen Victoria became synonymous with the period symbolising propriety and middle class values. Queen Victoria sought to gain an influence in British politics whilst remaining aloof from party politics.Biography Queen Victoria
	17. Florence Nightingale 1820-1910 By serving in the Crimean war, Florence Nightingale was instrumental in changing the role and perception of the nursing profession. Her dedicated service won widespread admiration and led to a significant improvement in the treatment of wounded soldiersle
	18. Susan B. Anthony 1820-1906 Susan Anthony campaigned against slavery and for the promotion of women’s and workers rights. She began campaigning within the temperance movement and this convinced her of the necessity for women to have the vote. She toured the US giving countless speeches on the subjects of human rights.
	19. Emily Dickinson 1830 – 1886 One of America’s greatest poets Emily Dickinson lived most of her life in seclusion. Her poems were published posthumously and received widespread literary praise for their bold and unconventional style. Her poetic style left a significant legacy on 20th Century poetry. ViewBiography Emily Dickinson
	20. Emmeline Pankhurst 1858-1928 A British suffragette, Emily Pankhurst dedicated her life to the promotion of women’s rights. She explored all avenues of protest including violence, public demonstrations and hunger strikes. She died in 1928, 3 weeks before a law giving all women over 21 the right to vote. View: Biography Emily Pankhurst

How Are U Today

2011-11-10T17:24:00.000-08:00

MAKE EASY CRAFTS FOR YOUR CHILDREN

Encourage bare-bones craftiness at your ghoulish gathering by setting up a station for making skeletons out of pasta shapes.

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WOMEN

Christy Walton

Most Powerful Women in the world

Angela Merkel

Chancellor

Hillary Clinton

Secretary of State

Dilma Rousseff

President

Indra Nooyi

Chief Executive, PepsiCo

Sheryl Sandberg

COO, Facebook

Melinda Gates

Cofounder, Cochair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Sonia Gandhi

President

Michelle Obama

First Lady

Christine Lagarde

Managing Director, International Monetary Fund

Irene Rosenfeld

CEO, Kraft Foods

Famouse actreeses

Women Who Changed the World

20Women who Changed the World

1. Sappho -570BC

2. Cleopatra 69 -30 BC

3. Mary Magdalene 4 BC - 40AD

4. Boudicca 1st Century AD

5. Hildegard of Bingen 1098-1179

6. Eleanor of Aquitaine 1122-1204

7. Joan of Arc 1412-1431

8. Mirabai 1498-1565

9. St Teresa of Avila 1515-1582

10. Catherine de Medici 1519-1589

11. Elizabeth I 1533-1603

12. Catherine the Great 1729-1796

13. Mary Wollstonecraft 1759-1797

14. Jane Austen 1775-1817

15. Harriet Beecher Stowe 1811-1896

16. Queen Victoria 1819-1901

17. Florence Nightingale 1820-1910

18. Susan B. Anthony 1820-1906

19. Emily Dickinson 1830 – 1886

20. Emmeline Pankhurst 1858-1928

How Are U Today