Women’s Independent Press

412.281.7141 I
www.carnegielibrary.org
612 Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh PA. 15222

Thursday Lunch and Learn business series
>> Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh–Downtown & Business I 12:15 pm

December 3 The Retirement Gamble
DVD 60 minutes
PBS investigates how hidden fees charged by IRA and 401(k) fund managers are decreasing the financial prospects of retirees.

December 10 TechConnect: 3D Printing Basics
Presented by Wesley Roberts, CLP Main
3D printing is an exciting new technology trend that’s redefining the way we manufacture physical products. Stop by this session to see our MakerBot 3D printer and learn the basics of how it works.

December 17 Small Business Research
Are you interested in starting a business in Pennsylvania? Learn how you can use the library to help open your business with access to comprehensive print materials, e-resources, and services for small business startups.

Seating is available for 40 people on a first-come, first seated basis.
Want to know more? Ask a Librarian.
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Meet N’ Move Progressive Dinner

Come have dinner with 150 business owners and professionals from
all over Pittsburgh as we take this unique opportunity to break
bread with our friends up north! Only room for 75 participants
from each organization!

• Three course meal included
• Moderated timed move schedule
• Opportunity to explain business at each table
• Open networking before and after
• Cash bar after dinner

Registration begins at 4:15 pm and the event will start promptly
at 5:00 pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton. This is a fun and effective
way to develop new relationships in business as guests move from
table to table during the progressive dinner!

Date: December 1, 2015
Time: 4:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Place: Doubletree by HIlton (formerly Sheraton),
910 Sheraton Drive, Mars, PA 16046
Hosts: Pittsburgh Social Exchange and Pittsburgh North
Regional Chamber
Cost: Members-$55; Non-members-$65
http://www.pittsburghsocialexchange.com/event-2057573

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Write Your Book to Build Your Business

Presented by book coach Bonnie Budzowski of Incredible Messages
If you have always wanted to write a book, or know you need one to build business, join us at this exciting event. Learn details about how you can get focused and get your book underway.
The event is complimentary, but you must register in advance.
Breakfast Buffet is included (8 to 8:30 a.m.)
Date: December 3, 2015
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Place: Eat N Park, Banksville Road
Host: Incredible Messages
Cost: Complimentary
RSVP: Suggested by November 30
For complete program info and to register, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/write-your-book-to-build-your-business-tickets-19428053832?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventname_text#

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Business Exchange Networking Lunch

* Give a 1-2 minute commercial for your business.
* Bring business cards, brochures, and samples.
* Make new business contacts.

Dec. 9 - Mount Lebanon, The Devonshire of Mount Lebanon,
1050 McNeilly Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15226
RSVP: email Carol Briney at Carol@CarolABriney.com

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $18 (Bring cash; No-shows will be billed for the lunch)
RSVP: By Monday prior to the event
For more info, go to: http://www.blxnetworking.com

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ICF Pittsburgh Holiday Party

The ICF Pittsburgh tradition of holiday fun and frivolity continues!
Whether you celebrate Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Solstice or Christmas,
you won’t want to miss the fellowship and festivities. Get to know better
other coaches through our Season of Light introductions.

Then laugh until your sides ache while we experience a cheeky coach-related version of Shark Tank. Even if you haven’t seen it on TV yet, you’ll have a blast! We have a special team of sharks lined up who are sure to make this a memorable event.

To top things off, there will be a Bonus Book Giveaway. Authors are invited to bring a copy of their book or CD to share for a drawing. And, of course, there will be a scrumptious buffet with delectable sweettreats. Join us, meet new coaches and reconnect with long-time colleagues!

Continuing with our tradition of giving back to a local agency,
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will be the recipient of
our goodwill. Please come prepared with a check made out to ICF Pittsburgh and the Food Bank in the memo line.

Date: December 9, 2015
Place: Sheraton at Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Time: 11:15 - 11:30 a.m. - Registration
11:30 a.m - 1:10 p.m. - Holiday Luncheon & Festivities
Host: International Coach Federation, Pittsburgh Chapter
Cost: By 5 p.m., Dec. 4: Members -$39, Nonmembers-$55.
After 5 p.m., Dec. 4: Members-$55, Nonmembers-$55
Further info: contact Roberta Rollings at Pghcoachesassoc@aol.com.

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Network After Work at Buckhead Saloon

Network After Work is America’s premier face-to-face business
networking company with monthly mixer events in over 40 cities
catering to nearly one million members. Attendees make valuable
connections with other members of their business community while
enjoying different exciting venues including clubs, restaurants,
hotels and special event locations. Events attract a diverse mix
of up to several hundred professionals from all industries and
career levels. It all takes place on a weekday right after work
in a fun and relaxed atmosphere conducive to making connections.

Name-tags color coded by industries help sort through the many
opportunities while a free drink and light bites before 7 p.m.
helps get the ball rolling right from the start.

Date: December 9, 2015
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: Buckhead Saloon, 225 W. Station Square, Pittsburgh PA 15219
Host: Network After Work
Cost: $15 in advance /$20 with RSVP at door/$25 without RSVP
RSVP: Suggested by December 7
Register online at:
http://www.networkafterwork.com/city/Pittsburgh
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SMC Pittsburgh Holiday Mixer
Join SMC for a festive evening at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden.
Come see this unique venue and enjoy the restored 1870’s barn
where our mixer is being held. Bring your staff, associates,
family and friends to celebrate the start of the holiday
season and the success of your business!

Date: December 10, 2015
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Place: Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, 799 Pinkerton Run Road,
Oakdale, PA 15071
Host: SMC Small Business Councils
Cost: Members-$30; Non-members-$55
RSVP: Suggested by December 4th
Register online at:
https://www.smc.org/event/smc-pittsburgh-holiday-mixer

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I’m Here to Serve: the Business Case for
Customer Service

Speaker: Rania Harris, Owner, Rania’s Catering

Rania will discuss the ins and outs of her experience starting a
catering business, her unique way of doing business that has led
to her long-time establishment in the Pittsburgh community, and
how she developed and maintains her all-encompassing focus on
serving her clients.

Date: December 11, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM (Breakfast served at 7:30 AM)
Place: James Laughlin Music Hall, Chatham University, Shadyside
Host: The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Chatham University
Cost: $25 (includes continental breakfast)
Students- $12 with valid ID (Email pdecker@chatham.edu)
RSVP: Suggested by March 10
Questions? Contact 412-365-1253
Register online at: http://www.chatham.edu/cwe/networking/breakfastseries

Hot Ways to Get Booked and Paid as a
Professional Speaker

Presented by Laurie Guest, Certified Speaking Professional

Join this fast-paced, entertaining program and discover
hot ideas to thrive in the speaking business. Discover
how to create your own speaking success quickly and painlessly.
Find out how Laurie Guest was able to quit her full-time job less
than two years after her first paid speaking engagement while
still maintaining a positive bottom line business each year.

Emphasis will be on low-cost marketing and effective business
techniques that are necessary for speaking success. Whether
you are new to the business or a seasoned veteran, there is
an idea waiting for you here. We will dig deep into the
twelve ideas that earned Laurie thousands of dollars in
very short period of time.

After the break we will open the floor to rapid-fire Q&A.
Come to this session with prepared questions about growing
your business. You can ask her anything!

Date: December 12, 2015
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Location: Sigmas Conference and Event Center, 1717 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15209
Host: National Speakers Association, Pittsburgh Chapter
Cost: NSA Members-$50; Affiliates-$55; Nonmembers-$60
(Includes continental breakfast)
RSVP: Suggested by December 9th
www.nsapittsburgh.org

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The Best Marketing Strategies and Tactics to
Make 2016 Your Best Year Yet

Speakers:
Becky Auer & Weston Lyon

Date: December 15, 2015
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Place: Sigma’s Conference & Event Center,
1717 Backcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15209
Sponsor: No BS Marketing Meeting
Cost: FREE for First Time Guests; $20 for Returning Guests
RSVP Date: December 13

Registration Web Address:
http://www.nobsmarketingmeeting.com

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Holiday Party at Stage AE

You are cordially invited to join us at Stage AE as we host the largest annual holiday business reception in Pittsburgh. How big? We rented the largest indoor and outdoor concert venue in America because we anticipate 1,000 guests this year. Kick off the holiday season as The Pittsburgh Social Exchange hosts this festive celebration!

Delicious hors d’oeuvres and light fare
Mix and mingle with hundreds of the Greater Pittsburgh Area’s business owners, corporate level executives, entrepreneurs, and other professionals
Executive VIP Reception from 5-6pm with open bar. Must have special tickets in advance while registration is open (Compliments of Ford Business Machines & Empire Investigation).
Incredible live entertainment from Elite Show Band!
Chinese auction, Door prizes, and Drawing
Cash Bar with Clique Signature Drink ‘The Grinch’
Special guests and local/regional celebs TBA
Business Professional attire please

You won’t get a chance to network and celebrate like this again until 2016! We expect to fill the entire venue. Join us at Stage AE for a business networking event you won’t forget! Bring business cards! This event will fill up!

Date: December 16, 2015
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Place: Stage AE, 400 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15212
Host: Pittsburgh Social Exchange
Cost: PSE Members- $25; Non-members- $55
RSVP: Suggested by December 15

To register, go to:
http://www.pittsburghsocialexchange.com/event-2052899

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Women’s Power Lunch

Come be a part of the longest running networking luncheon in the
Pittsburgh area. Bring 50 business cards or brochures to hand
out and be prepared to give a short presentation on your business
to introduce yourself to other business women and professionals.

Date: December 18, 2015
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: To be announced
Cost: $25.00 (Prepayment required)
RSVP: By December 16th

Questions: Contact Suzanne at Suzanne@womenspowerlunch.com
or 724-452-5152 -Register online at : www.womenspowerlunch.com

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Jazz Happy Hour Networking

A casual twice-a month networking event for those interested in
business innovation in Pittsburgh. A jazz, soul and blues
happy hour show plus open-mike interviews with local executives.

Created by Jessica Lee, a successful entrepreneur and musician,
Jessica Lee’s Jazz Happy Hour promotes live music in downtown
Pittsburgh and assists the entrepreneurial networking of the
region with funding and partnering opportunities.

Date: December 31, 2015
Time: 6:00 - 8 p.m.
Place: Rivers Club, One Oxford Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Host: Jessica Lee
Cost: $5 (hors d’ouevres included)

Jazz Networking events are held on the second and final
Wednesdays of each month. For information on upcoming events,
www.jessicaleesong.com/jazz-networking

To RSVP, call 412-391-5227 or email erin.sustar@ourclub.com.

ww.sba.org
https://www.sba.gov/…/sba…/cybersecurity

 Protect against viruses, spyware, and other malicious code
Make sure each of your business’s computers are equipped with antivirus software and antispyware and update regularly. Such software is readily available online from a variety of vendors. All software vendors regularly provide patches and updates to their products to correct security problems and improve functionality. Configure all software to install updates automatically.
 Secure your networks
Safeguard your Internet connection by using a firewall and encrypting information. If you have a Wi-Fi network, make sure it is secure and hidden. To hide your Wi-Fi network, set up your wireless access point or router so it does not broadcast the network name, known as the Service Set Identifier (SSID). Password protect access to the router.
 Establish security practices and policies to protect sensitive information
Establish policies on how employees should handle and protect personally identifiable information and other sensitive data. Clearly outline the consequences of violating your business’s cybersecurity policies.

 Educate employees about cyberthreats and hold them accountable
Educate your employees about online threats and how to protect your business’s data, including safe use of social networking sites. Depending on the nature of your business, employees might be introducing competitors to sensitive details about your firm’s internal business. Employees should be informed about how to post online in a way that does not reveal any trade secrets to the public or competing businesses. Hold employees accountable to the business’s Internet security policies and procedures.

 Require employees to use strong passwords and to change them often
Consider implementing multifactor authentication that requires additional information beyond a password to gain entry. Check with your vendors that handle sensitive data, especially financial institutions, to see if they offer multifactor authentication for your account.

 Employ best practices on payment cards
Work with your banks or card processors to ensure the most trusted and validated tools and anti-fraud services are being used. You may also have additional security obligations related to agreements with your bank or processor. Isolate payment systems from other, less secure programs and do not use the same computer to process payments and surf the Internet.
Are you ready for the shift from magnetic-strip payment cards to safer, more secure chip card technology, also known as “EMV”? October 1st is the deadline set by major U.S. credit card issuers to be in compliance. Visit SBA.gov/EMV for more information and resources.

 Make backup copies of important business data and information
Regularly backup the data on all computers. Critical data includes word processing documents, electronic spreadsheets, databases, financial files, human resources files, and accounts receivable/payable files. Backup data automatically if possible, or at least weekly, and store the copies either offsite or on the cloud.

 Control physical access to computers and network components
Prevent access or use of business computers by unauthorized individuals. Laptops can be particularly easy targets for theft or can be lost, so lock them up when unattended. Make sure a separate user account is created for each employee and require strong passwords. Administrative privileges should only be given to trusted IT staff and key personnel.

 Create a mobile device action plan
Mobile devices can create significant security and management challenges, especially if they hold confidential information or can access the corporate network. Require users to password protect their devices, encrypt their data, and install security apps to prevent criminals from stealing information while the phone is on public networks. Be sure to set reporting procedures for lost or stolen equipment.

Protect all pages on your public-facing websites, not just the checkout and sign-up pages

Cinnamon has long been a popular spice in baking and cooking. Research has found that it is not only delicious but it’s healthy, too. Just make sure that you’re buying true cinnamon and not cassia, which is often sold as cinnamon in stores. Here are 10 Health Benefits of Cinnamon that may make you want to include it in your diet every day.

Lower Cholesterol
Studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol.

Blood Sugar Regulation
Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes.

Yeast Infection Help
In some studies, cinnamon has shown an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections.

Cancer Prevention
In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.

Anti-Clotting
It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.

Arthritis Relief
In a study at Copenhagen University, patients given half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had significant relief in arthritis pain after one week and could walk without pain within one month.

Anti-Bacterial
When added to food, it inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.

Brain Health
One study found that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.

E. Coli Fighter
Researchers at Kansas State University found that cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices.

High in Nutrients
It is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.

www.ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org

By the staff at Petagogy
‘Tis the season for decorations, parties and food galore! It is a festive time with lots to smile about, but as you prepare your home for your holiday festivities keep in mind some simple safety measures to help keep your four-legged family members safe.
*Christmas Trees and Holiday Plants
Cats and dogs may be (very) interested in the tree, and why not—it’s a little bit of the outdoors inside on those cold winter days. If your furry family member is interested in the pine tree in the corner make sure it is secured. A hefty cat on a branch or an excited jump by a pooch could topple the tree on to more than just the neatly wrapped boxes underneath. Also keep holiday plants off the ground as many seasonal plants, including holly, mistletoe, poinsettia, lilies, as well as Christmas tree water, can be toxic if ingested by your pets.
*Decorations
Be mindful of low hanging decorations. Jingle bells, tinsel, lights and ribbon might look like toys to your pets. A gentle swat with a paw could lead to chewing and swallowing, which could lead to an emergency trip to the vet.
*Holiday Feasts
A highlight of the holiday season is the food. Serving sweets to your guests? Keep them up high out of your pooch’s reach. Chocolate and artificial sweetener (xylitol) are very bad for your pet. Although a few bites of plain turkey or vegetables are fine, the spices, sauces and butter used to make the turkey and sides delicious for your guests are not, so keep leftovers out of the dog bowl and encourage guests not to feed pets from their plate. No turkey or ham bones either—once the bones have been cooked they pose a serious hazard for your pets. Raw, uncooked bones are often safe, but when they are cooked they become hard and can crack, splinter or be come lodged in the throat. Still want to give your pet a holiday treat? Some high-quality food companies make special foods that you can give your pets around the holidays—try Merrick’s Venison Holiday Stew or Christmas Day Dinner for your pup.
*Holiday Guests
Family and friends may be coming to visit over the holidays or perhaps you are planning a holiday party. Guests may enjoy a holiday libation and can become lax about making sure doors and gates are closed, or may leave their adult beverage within your pet’s reach–both can be dangerous to your furry friends. In situations where your guests may not be pet savvy or they may not make the “best” decisions, it might be best to board your pet, or keep them separated in another room for the evening. Also make sure they are wearing current ID tags and are micro-chipped in case they escape during the flow of guests in and out of your house.
*Gifts for Your Pet
People love to spoil other people’s pets and may want to buy something tasty for your furkids. Be cautious; not everyone reads FDA warnings and may be unaware that certain chicken jerky and other treats made in China have been making pets sick. If you don’t trust the brand or know where the ingredients are sourced from, be gracious but don’t risk giving it to your pet just to be polite to the gift-giver. I promise your pet won’t rat you out

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
–Dr. Martin Luther King, J

Pittsburgh Human Rights City Alliance
Human Rights Days of Action 2015
In April of 2011, Pittsburgh became the 5th Human Rights City in the United States. The Human Rights City Alliance is working to change our policies and community to make the Human Rights City vision a reality. Join our work to promote dignity and justice for all! Please support the activities of Pittsburgh’s Human Rights Defenders during our Days of Action in honor of International Human Rights Day
*Tuesday, December 1
2:00 PM Pittsburgh Tour of Climate Scrooges, Join Three Rivers Rising Tide and the Three Rivers Action Council as we accompany the Ghost of Climate Future to pay visits to some of Allegheny County’s most outrageous climate Scrooges
Let’s claim our right to a clean and healthy environment! Meet at Gateway Center (Liberty @ Commonwealth Place & Stanwix). Dress warm (wear dark colors from the gloomy future) and be prepared for a 1.5 mile march! info@ThreeRiversRisingTide.org
*Wednesday, December 2
7:00 PM Fight Back for Pitt Faculty Panel featuring undergraduate students, graduate students, United Steelworkers organizers and faculty on why the exploitation of professors affects all of us and what University of Pittsburgh faculty are doing to fight back against the disappearance of tenure-track positions and adjunct professor pay of less than $14 an hour. William Pitt Union (Room 548) 3959 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh15213
*Friday, December 4
7:30 PM Sixth Annual Benefit Concert Youth Undoing Institutional Racism & Center for Coalfield Justice. Quakers / Friends Meeting House
4836 Ellsworth Ave. 15213. An evening of music featuring Smokestack Lightnin’, Burlap Road, Raging Grannies, PFM Harmonizers, Wesley and Wynston Peters, and Louis Suarez + bake sale and refreshments (Donation $15/$6 low income/student).
*Monday December 7
7:00 PM: Pittsburgh: No Limits for Women! A Look at the Cities for CEDAW Campaign (Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women), Frick Fine Arts Auditorium (Schenley Drive @ Schenley Plaza in Oakland). Cities for CEDAW kick-off lecture and discussion featuring June Zeitlin, a leading women’s rights organizer and advocate for legal protections for women.

6:00 PM Community Empowerment Association Speak Out - discussion on urban development and community needs in Homewood(7120 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh 15208) Millions of dollars in construction projects in East Liberty, Larimer and Homewood are currently in full operation, with very few minority contractors and community residents working on these jobs. Where is the diversity plan to ensure that black residents are included in Pittsburgh’s economic revitalization? A Human Rights City should prioritize work to ensure racial equity in development contracting.

*Wednesday December 9
12:00 - 3:00 PM Pittsburgh 2° Paris : Climate Symposium 3 talks featuring keynote speaker Grant Ervin: Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Pittsburgh, real-time Skype-Ins from conference attendees, and a closing panel discussion with Pittsburgh guests at the Athletic and Fitness Center Gym (Woodland Rd, Pittsburgh 15232) Chatham University Shadyside campus to learn more about COP21 and reaching a global climate agreement.
6:00 PM Join Amnesty International Pittsburgh (group 39) and other human rights defenders for annual Write-a-thon and Human Rights FestivalCalvary Episcopal Church (315 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh 15206). Help Pittsburgh contribute 500-1000 letters on important human rights cases of our time, including a local human rights case. Stop in and stay as long as you can, write letters and meet other activists and groups.
Free refreshments.Candlelight Ceremony and City Council Proclamation at 7:30 pm.
Rivers Casino Picket Action in support of Rivers Workers fighting for a fair process to organize. It will be located at the Rivers Casino. Time TBD.
*Thursday December 10
International Human Rights Day
Time TBA: What’s Up–Working and Healing to Abolish Total Supremacy Undermining Privilege will host an action downtown.
5:00-6:30– Human Rights as Political Tools: An Interdisciplinary Conversation: Prof. Michael Goodhart, Associate Professor of Political Science and Interim Director of the Global Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh, will lead a discussion of controversies surrounding human rights and propose an alternative to conventional moral and legal frameworks. Reception to follow talk. Location TBA/University of Pittsburgh

*Sunday December 13
12:00pm -5:00 pm UE Local 667 Solidarity Social Wilkins School Community Center (760 Charleston Ave., Swissvale 15218). Come join with the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE Local 667) members from the East End Food Co-op at their Solidarity Social as they kick off their campaign to win a first UE contract. Food and refreshments will be provided.

*Tuesday December 15
The Pittsburgh University Human Rights Network invites all faculty, staff, and graduate students at any area university to come for a Human Rights week social hour to learn about the vision for this newly forming network and to find out how you can help bring area campuses into the work of building a human rights city. 4:00-6:00 PM at the University Club College Lounge 123 University Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15260

History of Battered Women’s Movement

www.icadvinc.org

Knowing our history is vital to pursuing our future. Violence against women has been sanctioned throughout
history and we need to know the struggles of those who came before us. By knowing our history we honor their
spirits, we keep the flame of justice alive and it brings us to the stark reality that we have much work still to do.

History of the Battered Women’s Movement
753
BC
During the reign of Romulus in Rome, wife beating is accepted and condoned under The Laws of
Chastisement. Under these laws, the husband has absolute rights to physically discipline his wife. Since
by law, a husband is held liable for crimes committed by his wife, this law was designed to protect the
husband from harm caused by the wife’s actions. These laws permit the husband to beat his wife with a
rod or switch as long as its circumference is no greater than the girth of the base of the man’s right
thumb, hence “The Rule of Thumb.”
1200
AD
Wife beating is common in Europe and is endorsed by the church as the loving husband’s means of
correcting his wife’s faults.
1300 14th Century, Roman Catholic Church, Rules of Marriage, exhorted Christian husbands to “beat your
wives soundly, not out of malice or rage, but out of concern. For this will be to your benefit and to her
spiritual good.”
1600 Battered women shelters, as we know them today, may not have existed until the nineteenth century, but
abused women in Europe knew where to hide to escape their batterers – convents may very well have
been the first shelters for women trying to escape from the violence of their homes.
1767 British Common Law allows for a man to chastise his wife with a stick no greater than the length from
the last joint to the end of the thumb (the rule of thumb).
1871 Alabama and Massachusetts declare wife beating illegal.
1900s Wife beating receives public attention in the United States as it relates to the temperance movement, the
social purity movement and the women’s suffrage movement.
1910 U.S. Supreme Court denied a wife the right to prosecute her husband for assault because to do so
“would open the doors of the courts to accusations of all sorts of one spouse against another.”
1950-
60s
Civil rights and anti-war movements challenge the country and lay the foundation for the feminist
movement.
1970 The first battered women’s shelter opens in Chiswick, England, by Erin Pizzey.
1971 The first rape crisis center opens in the United States by the Bay Area Women Against Rape.
1973 The first battered women’s shelter in the United States opens in St. Paul, Minnesota, by the Women’s
Advocates.
1974 Erin Pizzey, author of the first book about domestic violence from a battered women’s perspective,
publishes Scream Quietly or the Neighbors Will Hear in England.
1976 Pennsylvania establishes the first state coalition against domestic violence and becomes the first state to
pass legislation providing for orders of protection for battered women. Oregon becomes the first state to
legislate mandated arrest in domestic violence cases.
1977 Emerge, the first counseling program for men who batter, is founded in Boston, Massachusetts, at the
request of women working in shelters.
1978 The United States Commission on Civil Rights sponsors the Consultation on Battered Women: Issues of
Public Policy in Washington, DC. Over 100 nationally represented women come together to organize
around the needs of the newly formed battered women’s movement. The National Coalition Against
Domestic Violence (NCADV) is formed during the US Commission on Civil Rights hearing. However,
feminists did much of the groundwork and careful organizing across the country; specifically, Betsy
Warrior and Valle Jones. Incorporation papers for NCADV are filed in Portland, Oregon. Laura X begins
the work of the National Clearinghouse on Marital Rape by assisting a rape crisis center in Salem, Oregon,
with the trial of John Rideout – the first US husband tried for a rape he committed on his wife, Greta,
while they were living together. He was acquitted, and then publicly apologized.
1979 Over 250 shelters for battered women exist in the United States.
1980 Joanne Schulman’s research shows that marital rape is legal in 44 states, cohabitant rape in 13 states and
date rape in 5 states. Missouri enacted the Adult Abuse remedies law giving battered women civil
protection . Missouri Coalition Against Domestic Violence is formed There are nearly 500 battered
women’s shelters in the United States.
1983 Over 700 shelters for battered women are in operation across the United States serving 91,000 women and
131,000 children. St. Martha’s Hall, a shelter for abused women and their children, is opened in St. Louis
Missouri.
1984 The Duluth Project is formed in Duluth, Minnesota, to develop a coordinated criminal justice response to
domestic violence. The US Attorney General establishes a Task Force on Family Violence and conducts
hearings throughout the country to examine the scope and nature of the problem. The report spurs
Congress to pass the Family Violence Prevention Services Act – the first time federal funds are
specifically designated for programs serving battered women and their children.
1985 Tracey Thurman versus the City of Torrington, Connecticut, becomes the first case heard in federal court
of a woman suing city police for having failed to protect her from her husband’s violence which
permanently scarred and partially paralyzed her. She is awarded a 2 million dollar judgment. The US
Surgeon General issues a report identifying domestic violence as a major health problem for women.
1986 Battered women’s shelters house over 310,000 women and children. The first Domestic Violence
Awareness Month is held in October. With funds from the Johnson & Johnson Corporation and a national
fundraising effort called Shelter Aid, the NCADV establishes the first national toll-free domestic violence
hotline.
1989 There are 1,200 battered women’s programs in the United States that shelter over 300,000 women and
children. US Attorney General C. Everett Koop warns that violence is the number one public health risk to
adult women in the United States.
1993 Violence against women is included as a human rights violation by the United Nations at its International
Conference on Human Rights in Vienna. The World Bank recognizes battering as a significant economic
problem in terms of health costs. Marital rape law and stalking law passed in Missouri.
1994 The US Congress passes the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) as part of the federal Crime Bill.
VAWA funds services for victims of domestic violence and rape, and provides training to increase police
and court officials’ sensitivity to domestic violence. $1.6 billion was authorized for the years 1994-2000.
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared that “violence is a leading worldwide public health
problem.”
1995 Robert Goben becomes the first person to be prosecuted for possession of a firearm in violation of a
domestic violence protection order under the Violence Against Women Act in Lemmon, South Dakota.
Christopher Bailey becomes the first person convicted of a felony under the Violence Against Women Act
in crossing state lines (West Virginia and Kentucky) to assault his wife, Sonya Bailey. An anti-stalking
law signed by US President Bill Clinton makes interstate stalking and harassment a federal offense
whether or not the victim had obtained a protection order.
2000 The Violence Against Women Act of 2000 is passed reauthorizing funding for training and services for
battered women and their children and creating new programs. $3.3 billion was authorized for the years
2000-2005.
2012 National leaders in the movement to end violence against women unite to
promote the NO MORE initiative, a groundbreaking symbol designed to
galvanize change and radically increase the awareness of domestic violence and
sexual assault in our communities.
2013 The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 is renewed for another five years, including
new and vital protections for college students, immigration women, tribal women and members of the
LGBT community. The bill also seeks to reduce the backlog of untested rape kits throughout the country,
provides needed assistance to law enforcement in prosecuting sexual assault crimes and additionally
assists law enforcement in investigating human trafficking crimes by also reauthorizing for four years the
Trafficking Victims Protection Act, a law that expired in September 2011.
This document is made available by Saint Martha’s Hall – Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence, in St.
Louis, Missouri. Much of the information presented here was compiled from the archives of the National
Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV).

www.wcspittsburgh.org

Women worldwide ages 15 - 44 are more likely to die or be maimed as a result of male violence than as a consequence of war, cancer, malaria and traffic accidents combined.

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) afflicts one American woman in four and claims a life in the United States every six hours. Far more Americans, mostly women, have been killed in the last dozen years at the hands of their partners than in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

1 in 3 women will become victims of domestic violence in their lifetime
1 in 3 teenage girls will be physically assaulted by a boyfriend
Intimate Partner Violence is the leading predictor of child abuse
Boys who witness intimate partner violence in their homes are 1500 times more likely to perpetrate abuse later in life
50% of girls growing up in an abusive home will go on to be victims of abuse themselves
Relationship and Gender Breakdown of Adult domestic Violence Victims:

About 1 in 4 women (24.3%) and 1 in 7 men (13.8%) have experienced severe physical violence by an intimate partner (e.g., hit with a fist or something hard, beaten, slammed against something) at some point in their lifetime.
An estimated 10.7% of women and 2.1% of men have been stalked by an intimate partner during their lifetime.
Nearly half of all women and men in the United States have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime (48.4% and 48.8% respectively.)
Most female and make victims of rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner (69% of female victims; 53% of male victims) experience some form of intimate partner violence for their first time before 25 years of age.
Impact of Violence by and Intimate Partner:

Nearly 3 in 10 women and 1 in 10 men in the United States have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner and reported at least one impact related to experiencing these or other forms of violent behavior in the relationship (e.g., being fearful, concerned for safety, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, need for health care, injury, contacting crisis hotline, need for housing services, need for victim’s advocate services, need for legal services, missed at least one day or work or school.)

Recognizing Partner Violence
Partner Violence occurs when one person in an intimate relationship exercises power and control over the other through a pattern of intentional behaviors, including psychological, emotional, physical and sexual abuse. There is no way to define a “typical” victim of domestic violence – it can affect anyone from any socioeconomic, demographic, geographic or educational background. The greatest risk factor for victimization is simply being a woman.
While most people are able to recognize an abusive relationship when it involves physical violence, relationships involving psychological or emotional abuse are more subtle, but no less destructive. If allowed to continue, these behaviors can escalate to include more physically dangerous abuse over time. It is important to recognize key characteristics of domestic violence so that abuse can be stopped before it becomes life threatening.
The progression of violence is outlined below, and includes repeated use of one or more of the following behaviors.
Verbal Abuse:

Name-calling
Put downs
Yelling
Use of profanity
Unfounded accusations
Cruel and hurtful remarks
Degrading the victim in public
Diminishing accomplishments
Flying into rages

Physical Abuse:
Choking/Strangulation
Holding the victim down against their will
Throwing or breaking objects
Pushing
Shoving
Slapping
Biting
Punching
Kicking
Using a weapon
Murder

Emotional Abuse:
Isolation
Ignoring
Controlling finances or employment
Lack of trust/Suspicion
Following or stalking the victim
Criticizing
Threats of suicide
Threats of taking away children
Threats of physical violence
Threats of murder
Minimizes or denies behavior, explosive or critical reactions

Sexual Abuse:
Rape
Forcing unwanted sexual acts
Use of weapons during sex
Forced sex involving multiple partners
Inflicts pain during sex

https://www.sba.gov/blogs/tips-legally-selling-goods-flea-markets-craft-shows
By mbramble
Flea markets and crafts shows have become a cultural phenomenon. Increasingly small businesses are mastering the quality of the artisanal goods that they make and sell. While these types of businesses usually start out as a hobby there are some steps that you should take to ensure that your business is selling goods legally.
Getting Started
Is this a business or a hobby?
First things first, find out if you are operating a taxable business. This is important because if you are in fact operating a business you will need an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Applying is simple and in many states you can complete the application online.
Should I register with the government?
After you obtain a tax ID number no further action is required with the Federal government. In some cases you may have to register with the state in which you are selling your goods. To find out more information you will have to check the individual state rules to apply online or by mail. Regardless you will need the EIN number to register.
What about permits?
You may need a permit on the local level. Many states require permits so that you can collect sales tax. To determine if you need a permit, visit your state government’s business portal on Business.USA.gov. Additionally, use the flea market organizers as a resource. Most likely they will be able to answer questions about state permits.

Paying Taxes
Do I need to pay taxes?
In short, yes you do. You will need to report profits and expenses on your Federal taxes. State taxes can be more difficult because laws may vary. Some states require you to pay taxes on all your sales while others have levels that must be met first. For more information, check with the event manager and the state tax agency.
Where do I pay taxes?
Sales and Use Tax law follows the rates and procedures of where you are selling the goods. If your business is located in Washington, D.C., and you sell your goods at a flea market in Connecticut; you will need to follow the Connecticut rates and procedures.
How do I pay taxes?
If you are selling in the state where you live, paying taxes is much simpler. If you made out of state sales make sure that you ask about taxes when you apply for state permits. In some cases taxes are collected at the event. Some states consider this the best way to make sure the taxes are paid and at the correct rate. If taxes are not paid at the event it is still your responsibility to pay.

https://www.sba.gov/blogs/sba-celebrates-national-womens-small-business-month

By Erin Andrew, SBA Official
Women’s entrepreneurship is on the rise, according to preliminary data from U.S. Census Bureau, which shows that women are increasingly becoming small business owners. U.S. business ownership rose 27.5 percent for women, and overall, America added one million net, new businesses from 2007 to 2012, a period in which U.S. employment fell by 3.8 million.
This is exciting news, and as we celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month, it is important to not only recognize the contributions of women-owned businesses, but to help more women get started. Women still face many challenges when it comes to business ownership, and the SBA has the resources and assistance help Woman-Owned Small Businesses over the hurdles to start-up.
The SBA broke some really significant records last year: small loans under the SBA’s Community Advantage loan program went from $56 ½ million to $200 million – that’ an 80% jump. More importantly, we were able to get more capital those who need it the most.
Women’s lending was up 19%, and
Minority lending was up 26.5%.
We also broke the record for contracts to women-owned businesses, nearing our 5% goal for government contracting. Starting next month, for the first time, eligible women-owned business can bid for sole-source contracts. This is a great victory for women because now women-owned firms will have the same access as other underserved businesses in federal contracting. We’re now pushing forward on our process to get more 3rd party certifiers so more women entrepreneurs can benefit from the Women-Owned Small Business Contracting Program.
We are also excited about the SBA’s second round of our InnovateHER Business Challenge, building on the success of our 2015 challenge, where more than 100 organizations took part, reaching 1,000 entrepreneurs across the country. The SBA is looking to unearth products or services that have a measurable impact on women and their families, fill a need in the marketplace, and have the potential for commercialization. The semi-final competition winners will be invited to the National InnovateHER Summit in March 2016 in Washington, D.C. during Women’s History Month. The finalists will pitch their products and ideas to a panel of expert judges and compete for $70,000 in prize money provided by Microsoft.
Woman-Owned Small Businesses: How to Get Started
Designating your business as an official Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) can potentially open your business to additional opportunities. For those of you thinking of registering as a WOSB, here are some steps to consider:
The first step is to make sure that you are running a legal business. Business registration includes everything from obtaining a tax ID to naming your business, registering with local government, and applying for local business licenses. Visit this page to get started.
The next step is asking yourself if you need a woman owned designation. Is it a must-have? Not necessarily – but there are certainly benefits to the designation. For example, some government contracts are set aside for businesses with specific designations including women, minority, veteran, and disabled-veteran-owned businesses. You must obtain a certification to designate your business as one of these business types if you want to be considered for set-aside contracts. For more information regarding contracting visit the contracting support page.
To bid on state contracts, you have to register with your state procurement office, which can also provide you with useful tips on doing business with your state as well as a list of current opportunities. Similar to the Federal government, state governments set aside business opportunities through government contracts for specific business types. These contracts and their requirements differ from state to state, but typically, you need to be certified as a specific business type to take advantage of these programs.
Visit the State Contracting Opportunities page to find out more about your state’s certification programs.
In addition to Federal and state designations, you can register your business with non-government organizations and certification agencies. Each certification body offers different benefits for businesses that qualify, including business fairs, networking opportunities, training programs, financing options, and more.
Designations such as WOSB help to level the playing for women who own small businesses. Although there has been an increase in female business ownership, we still have work to do! SBA services and resources are there to help you lead the charge in supporting woman’s equality, especially as it pertains to small business ownership.
What WOSB are you celebrating for National Women’s Small Business Month?