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Dear Readers,
 
I hope you find my article on organizing helpful and useful.  I have found in my own life, and in the life of my clients, that having your living space, whether in the home or office, organized, makes a BIG difference in how one feels.  For me, an organized (I didn’t say neat or even clean) area makes the difference between my peace of mind or a stressful situation.  Often times, just a little tweaking in an unorganized space can make a difference between a productive day or not.  Here are some tips for organizing a small room.
 
* Using horizontal shelving on empty walls is a great way to make use of “dead” space.  Whether you use part of the wall or all of the wall for shelving, the shelves can house a battery of useful items as well as knick knacks or items that are artistic and/or decorative.  This way of storage and/or decorating frees up valuable floor space. Be sure to place the things you use most often within height reach so you don’t need to use a stepladder everytime you go to get the thing you need often.
 
*  There are multiple furniture pieces that can double as storage space.  For example: a toy chest with a lid can be used for storing as well as sitting.  An ottoman often times has a lid for the top of it that can be used for storage.  An end table that has cabinet space or drawers is much more useful than just a table top. 
 
*  Hang a “mailbox” or “mailpocket” on your wall that is easy access and can hold all your mail.  I found myself having my mail all over my house in every room until I made use of this idea.  Now, it’s easy to locate and pay attention to those most important deadlines.
 
*  Select a desk that is large enough to house your most important paperwork.  Keep your printer and printer paper and accessories on a seperate stand.  This is a good way to declutter your “work” area and keep you focused without feeling too crowded. 
 
Here’s to your peace of mind through Organizing YOUR Life!

8 Feng Shui Tips for Office Success

Yvonne Phillips FSII

1. Always sit with a solid wall behind your back to ensure that you have support in your life; never sit with a window behind you.

2.  In the office always place the fax machine, telephone, and computers in the wealth area and future wealth area for more business. This is the directional Northwest part of the room, the far left hand corner. 

3.  In a manager’s office you should try not to chose a room with two doors, because the chi will go into that room and out the other door.

4.  Do not have clutter in your office; desks must be kept tidy and clutter free.

5.  Place a hanging crystal in your window, this will activate chi, as well as looking fantastic, when the sun hits them they produce the most amazing rainbows.

6. Placing a piece of crystal object near your phone to encourage more business calls.

7. Place an indoor fountain in your wealth corner, to activate chi/energy-the North.

8. Energize your desk with the 5 elements to attract good fortune.

Please contact Yvonne at 412-215-8247 to change YOUR office energy.

www.fengshuiabc1.com

Advocates Applaud Appeals Court Ruling Vindicating Rape Survivor

In a precedent-setting decision, Judge Kent A. Jordan of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit denounced myths about rape while reinstating the civil rights lawsuit of a Butler County sexual assault victim.  Reedy v. Evanson is a case against the Cranberry Township safety director and police officers who wrongfully arrested and charged Sara Reedy with theft, stolen property, and making false reports to law enforcement authorities after she reported the sexual assault and theft of money from her place of employment.  She sat in jail for five days and awaited a criminal trial for eight months until a serial rapist confessed to sexually assaulting her and other victims. 

The District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania dismissed Ms. Reedy’s civil lawsuit after finding the Township police officers had probable cause to arrest her.  In rejecting the rape myths on which the police and the District Court relied, the Third Circuit adopted arguments submitted by the Women’s Law Project in its amicus brief in support of plaintiff Reedy on behalf of 39 non-profit organizations dedicated to improving the criminal justice system’s response to violence against women.

Amal Bass, staff attorney for the Women’s Law Project, describing the arguments in the brief, said, “the police officers’ botched investigation and the District Court’s conclusions throwing out Ms. Reedy’s civil rights case were based on long-discredited myths about sexual assault that distort the criminal justice system’s response to sex crimes against women and girls and undermine decades of legal reform in Pennsylvania.”  The Third Circuit agreed, noting that “no reasonably competent officer could have concluded at the time of Reedy’s arrest that there was probable cause for the arrest.”  It further stated that it was wrong for the police department and the District Court to find that Ms. Reedy’s decisions not to activate an alarm while a gun was pointed at her head and not to pursue counseling after the assault were inculpatory, and that sexual assault victims have “no duty” to pursue counseling or to physically resist their assailants.

Carol Tracy, Executive Director of the Women’s Law Project added, “Not only was the police conduct toward the victim egregious, but the public safety was jeopardized because aggressive pursuit of a serial rapist was delayed.”

The Third Circuit reversed and remanded the case for trial on the merits of Ms. Reedy’s Fourth Amendment unlawful seizure, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution claims, and for consideration of whether Detective Evanson is entitled to qualified immunity from Ms. Reedy’s Fourth Amendment unlawful search claim. 

Susan Frietsche, senior staff attorney in the Women’s Law Project’s Western Pennsylvania office said “The Third Circuit’s opinion is a step towards ridding the criminal justice system of harmful gender-biased myths that prevent victims of sexual assault from obtaining civil and criminal justice.”

Plaintiff Sara Reedy is represented by David V. Weicht of Leech, Tishman, Fuscaldo
& Lampl in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

About the Women’s Law Project:
The Women’s Law Project, with offices in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, Pa., creates a more just and equitable society by advancing the rights and status of all women throughout their lives. To this end, we engage in high-impact litigation, advocacy, and education.

www.womenslawproject.org Women’s Law Project Western Pennsylvania, 401 Wood Street, Suite 1020, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412-281-2892) infopitt@womenslawproject.org

Women’s Center And Shelter

Macy’s Shop For A Cause

Macy’s and Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh are teaming up to support efforts to prevent domestic and sexual violence and raise public awareness! Shop For A Cause is a special one-day-only shopping event that was created by Macy’s for local non-profits to use as a fundraiser for their organizations.  Each year, thousands of organizations across the country participate, raising several million dollars in unrestricted revenue for local programs. 

This year’s event takes place on Saturday, October 16^th – during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  As part of its continued commitment to making communities safer for women, children, and families, the Women’s Center & Shelter and Macy’s in Pittsburgh are ready to help us raise funds for our critical work.

All you have to do to support Women’s Center & Shelter is buy a $5 shopping pass!  It’s that simple.  100% of ticket sales proceeds benefit Women’s Center & Shelter.

By purchasing a $5 shopping pass you are eligible to receive special savings on select merchandise throughout the store in addition to regular and sale merchandise specials. The October 16th, all day limited exclusion savings pass includes:

§  20% off* all sale & clearance and select regular-priced women’s, men’s and kids’ apparel and accessories, fine and fashion jewelry, frames, bed & bath items, housewares, luggage and china.

§  10%* off sale & clearance and select regular-priced furniture, mattresses and area rugs, electrics and electronics

§  25%* off any single regular, sale or clearance fashion item for the entire family including accessories; plus selections for your home.

*Some exclusions apply. Please see shopping pass for details

Shop For A Cause is an easy way to support Women’s Center & Shelter while gaining access to great shopping benefits!  We hope you’ll join us!

To purchase tickets, call 412-697-8017 ext. 337 or click here and choose Shop for a Cause as “What prompted you to support us today.”  Tickets will be mailed to you.

Highmark Shop to Stop Domestic Violence
Sunday, November 7, 2010
6:00 - 9:30 pm at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon

Entering its 8th year, Highmark Shop To Stop Domestic Violence is an event in celebration of the courage and success of intimate partner violence survivors.  The Galleria is closed to the general public so that attendees may enjoy an evening of discounted shopping, complimentary food and beverages, live musical entertainment, raffles, auctions, celebrities and more. Shop To Stop is the only event of its kind in the region.  Discounts from the Galleria merchants make it a great way to kick off the holiday shopping season.  Click here to register now, or call 412-687-8017 ext. 337.  Group ticket rates are available.

How can a Woman Driver get the Best Car Insurance Rates?

By Anne Fleming

Unfortunately, car insurance companies cannot advertise “better rates for women” or offer any kind of incentive solely based on gender but what they do offer are a large number of discounts not always advertised or offered. Take a moment and think about?

When was the last time you called your car insurance agent?

Do you know most drivers took out a policy years ago and have never spoke to the agent since. It’s worth your time to learn more about the car insurance discounts currently available and either (a) schedule a call with your current company to make sure they are applying all the discounts available and/or (b) start a car insurance comparison search online. Some of the discounts available today include:

*Good Driver discounts

*Good Student discounts                                                               

*Multi-Policy discounts

*Multi-Vehicle discounts

*Safety Discounts (ABS brakes, security features etc…)

*Hybrid or Electric Vehicle discounts

You may also want to ask about low mileage discounts. More and more people are working from home and it’s quite possible to save over 50% on premiums by opting for a low mileage policy. Not all companies offer this but if you no longer commute to work the low mileage discount is something you need to inquire about.

Another key element is the type of vehicle you drive. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety also publishes a wealth of data on car safety ratings for different vehicles so always make sure to research any car before buying a vehicle.

Shopping for car insurance is not exciting, but the possible amount of money you can save by shopping companies certainly is. At the very least, it will provide an education about existing coverage to aid in the event of an accident and provide a baseline of knowledge for getting better rates the next time you buy a car.

Workplace and Domestic Violence

by Anna Marie Gire

Domestic violence affects all areas of our communities, including the workplace.  An employee’s home life can affect their performance at work, particularly with an issue like domestic violence. Many abusers will stalk, harass, threaten or injure a significant other at work. For the victim, actions like these can present barriers to getting and keeping a job. For the employer and co-workers, it can result in higher medical costs, reduced productivity, absenteeism and an increased risk of violence to others.

Not only is domestic violence devastating for people, Domestic Violence is bad for business. By choosing to proactively address this issue in the workplace, employers can:

• Enhance workplace safety
• Increase employee productivity and morale
• Decrease absenteeism and turnover
• Create a powerful, positive impact in the community
• Implement effective prevention and intervention strategies

A recent study in Maine found that 78% of surveyed perpetrators used workplace resources to express remorse or anger, check up on, pressure or threaten the victim.

Prevalence of Domestic Violence in the workplace

In 2005, a national benchmark survey of 1200 employed adults (age 18 plus) by the Corporate Alliance to End  Partner  Violence found that intimate partner violence has a wide and far-reaching effect on Americans working lives:

• 44% of employed adults surveyed personally experienced the effects of domestic violence
• 21% of respondents (men and women) identified themselves as victims of intimate partner violence
• 64% of victims of domestic violence indicated that their ability to work was affected by the violence.

American Bar Association Commission

Studies reported on in 2006 by the American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence reflect that:

• 30-53% of employed victims of domestic violence lose their jobs due at least in part to the abuse
• 78% reported being late to work as a result of domestic violence
• 47% reported being assaulted before work
• 67% said the perpetrator came to the workplace
• 96-98% of employed domestic violence victims experienced problems at work related to the abuse

Domestic violence encompasses a wide range of acts committed by one person against another in an intimate relationship or within a family. It is a pattern of coercive behavior that is used by one person to gain power and control over another. This may include physical violence, sexual, emotional and psychological intimidation, verbal abuse, stalking and economic control. It may take the form of breaking objects, hurting/killing pets, yelling, driving recklessly to endanger or scare the victim, isolating the victim from friends and family members and controlling resources like money, vehicles, credit, medications and time. In same gender relationships, it can include threats to out the victim.

Domestic violence can happen to people of all racial, economic, educational, religious backgrounds and in heterosexual and same gender relationships. While both men and women may be victims of domestic violence, research shows that the overwhelming majority of adult victims are women and that domestic violence is a major cause of injury to women.

Findings from the National Violence Against Women Survey (July 2000) indicate that domestic violence is pervasive in U.S. society. Analysis of the survey data from calls to 8,000 U.S. women and 8,000 U.S. men, produced the following key results:

• Nearly 25% of women and 7.6% of men said they were raped and or physically assaulted by a current or former spouse, cohabitating partner or date in their lifetime.
• Almost 5% of women and 0.6 % of men experienced stalking by a current or former spouse, cohabitating partner or date in their lifetime.
• Women experience more chronic and injurious physical assaults at the hands of intimate partners than do men.
• Slightly more than 11% of lesbians experienced rape, physical assault and/or stalking by a female cohabitant.
• Approximately 15% of gay men experienced rape, physical assault and/or stalking by a male cohabitant.
• Most intimate partner victimizations are not reported to the police

According to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence:

Domestic Violence is the leading cause of injury to women ages 15 – 44 in the United States – more than car accidents, muggings and rapes combined.

§  1 in 4 women will become victims of domestic violence in their lifetime

§  1 in 3 teenage girls will be physically assaulted by a boyfriend

§  Domestic violence is the leading predictor of child abuse

§  Boys who witness domestic 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

2007 Relationship and Gender Breakdown of Adult domestic Violence Victims:

§  56.5% (48) females killed by current or former intimate partners

§  22.3% (19) males killed by others

§  10.6% (8) males killed by current or former intimate partners

§  9.2% (8) females killed by others

Additionally, Pennsylvania has the third highest number of murder suicides in the nation – including 14 cases in just six months.  Seventy-three percent involved an intimate partner – spouse, common-law spouse, ex-spouse, or girlfriend/boyfriend.  Of these, 94 percent were women killed by their intimate partners.

Recognizing Domestic Violence

There is not 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. 

 Domestic 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.  

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.  

Are You Or Anyone You Know Being Abused?

The warning signs of domestic violence

There are frequently warning signs that domestic violence is happening in a relationship. If you have experienced or observed any of the following behaviors in a relationship, domestic violence could be happening and you might be able to take action to help yourself or others. Advocates at domestic violence programs are available to help callers determine what options are available.

Warning signs of domestic violence can include:

• One partner harms, or threatens to harm the other, their friends, family members, or pets
• One partner frequently checks up on the other (e.g. listening in on phone calls, constantly asking about whereabouts, calling a person at work or school, or monitoring a person´s car mileage, computer or phone usage)
• One partner puts the other down (e.g. name-calling, constant criticism, or public or private humiliation)
• One partner tries to control the other, (e.g. telling the person not to see certain friends or family members, keeping the person away from work or school, making the person stay home when she wants to go out)
• One partner acts jealous or possessive and says it´s a sign of love
• One partner destroys or threatens to destroy the other´s belongings
• One partner hurts or kills pets or threatens to harm them
• One partner touches the other in ways that hurts or scare the other partner
• One partner makes the other have sex in ways or at times that are uncomfortable
• One partner blames the other and other people for everything, and gets angry in a way that scares the other partner
• One partner says that the concerns of the other about the relationship are not real or not important
• One partner threatens or attempts suicide when the other talks about ending the relationship
• One partner withholds medication, food or other necessary items
• In a same sex relationship, one partner threatens to “out” the other

There is no excuse for domestic violence:

Drinking and drug use do not cause battering. Battering does not cause addiction. Chemical dependency and domestic violence are two separate problems; however, both problems can often co-exist within an abusive relationship. When this happens, both the severity of injuries and lethality rates may increase, making safety and sobriety both areas of concern. Un- or underemployment, stress or ill health, also do not cause domestic violence. These are only excuses or justifications for an abuser´s behavior.

Remember, anyone can be in a violent relationship. If you, or anyone you know is in a violent relationship, a local domestic violence program is available in every county in Pennsylvania or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE

By Amanda Kennedy

In this computer age, we are able to self-diagnose virtually anything via the Internet. Today, my worst fears have been realized. Hello, my name is Amanda Kennedy and I am suffering from a quarterlife crisis. A quarterlife crisis (QLC) is defined as “feelings of confusion, anxiety and self-doubt experienced by some people in their twenties, especially after completing their education.” In other words, a QLC is the result of realizing that you are nowhere near where you thought you’d be at 25, or “the period where twenty-somethings freak out.”

Where did I think I’d be? Hard to say really, but I saw marriage, success, money and the ability to make a decision, possible without a commitment. As my friends began to get married, balance their checkbooks, move to other cities and pay off their student loans and credit cards, I began to realize that I was lagging behind. So I did what any normal 25-year-old woman would do in the same situation: I pressured my boyfriend for an engagement ring and enrolled in graduate school. I am still waiting for the ring but have taken the leap back into the comfort of academia, where I can attempt to postpone “the real world” for at least two more years.This is ironic, considering that the reason I am in crisis is because of college and the crazy notion that I would graduate with a good-paying job in PR, climb the ladder to greatness, meet the man of my dreams, get married and earn a hefty salary before I turned 30.

At 21 all that seemed attainable, at 25 I realize it was delusional. Having to leave that “college bubble” comfort zone at 21 was one of the hardest things I’ve had to do. I had no job, no boyfriend, student loans looming and no clue what I was supposed to do. Dealing with the dreaded question “What are you going to do now?” was too much to handle. I found myself actually avoiding social situations because the same old “I’m not sure” just wasn’t cutting it. I bounced from job to job for two years, moved to Washington, D.C., moved back to Pittsburgh and spent four months searching for a career. And I am not alone. One visit to www.quarterlifecrisis.com (yes, there is a website for everything) and the hundreds who flock to its message boards confirms that America is filled with mid-to-late-twenty-somethings living each day in crisis mode, dealing with the realization that we will be the first generation to actually be less successful than our parents. One such poster, a 25-year-old law student writes, “I guess I’m just feeling a bit like I’m being pulled in too many directions and I’m not even sure if any of those are the right directions. I really want to know if any of you are feeling or have felt the same way and how do you deal?” Another twenty-something in Massachusetts writes, “I still live at home and am just feeling overwhelmed by the feeling that I am stuck—I guess what I am asking is, how do you really know what you want to do?”

This QLC phenomenon began with the New York Times bestseller, Quarterlife Crisis: the Unique Challenges of Life in Your Twenties by Alexandra Robbins and Abby Winer. It was realized by the generation graduating without jobs, trying to find a mate and dealing with their feelings of inadequacy. The economy surely hasn’t helped this occurrence. The United States Department of Labor reports that at the end of August 2004, there were 8 million unemployed Americans. Assuming that number isn’t improving anytime soon, what’s a twenty-something to do? One of the major criticisms of the book is that it doesn’t really offer any solutions. It does a heck of a job identifying the problem, but where do we go from here? Because unless we, as a group, decide to get over it there will be another book out in two years titled Post-Quarterlife Crisis: Waiting for Midlife to Roll Around.

Personally, I have made some strides. Graduate school has given me a direction, my job has given me a cushion, and my boyfriend has given me someone to take it all out on. Don’t get me wrong, I still struggle with money, jealousy of married friends with money and jealousy of happily married friends with money and jobs they love.

This phenomenon was identified in the first place because we love to compare ourselves to others and worry about what we don’t have. In this America of the crazy notion to “keep up with the Jones’s” is it ever really enough? Are shows like “American Idol” and “The Apprentice” setting up a sixteen-to twenty-year-olds for an onslaught of “tween crisis” because they aren’t self-made businessmen and women with record deals? Only time will tell. My solution is simple: stop. Stop comparing yourself to your friends who are married, because you know what? 50% of marriages end in divorce. Stop comparing yourself to people on TV because TV lies and no one is that pretty all the time. Accept the fact that being in your twenties is hard and that college is over. Is it possible? Probably not. But if college taught me anything it’s that as hard as something is, looking back you will only remember the good times. I will warn you of one thing though, stay away from this quarterlifer when midlife rolls around.

As a woman you may experience the classic chest pains associated with heart attacks in men. It is more likely you will have less obvious warnings.

Seek help fast—call 9-1-1—with more than one of these symptoms:

- Shortness of breath
- Pain in the abdomen, back, jaw or throat
- A general sensation of uneasiness-just feeling sick
- Unexplained anxiety
- Palpitations, cold sweat or paleness
- Chest discomfort, lasting more than a few minutes or recurring
- Chest discomfort, with light headedness
- Fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath

We look at potentially hundreds of applications every year, but do we really know what to look for?  A few simple tips can go a long way in identifying the character of an applicant.  The first that thing that should jump out at you is the neatness, or lack thereof, on an application – especially if you are using the old “paper and pen” method.  If an application is not legible, the applicant may be trying to mislead or confuse you, especially if the illegibleness makes it impossible to verify the information provided.  In addition to legibility, accuracy is the next thing to look for although, I am not sure that if we were ranking the importance of that I would keep this as #2.  The application should contain information that is complete and accurate.  Full names and address, contacts and phone number should be listed in the appropriate chronological order along with salary information.  If there is any information missing, background checks or reference checks may be next to impossible.  Lastly, did the applicant fill out the application in front of you?  If they did not, you may not be able to verify if they had assistance in filling out this application. 

There are several red flags that you should be aware of when looking at, the first of which is gaps in employment.  It is your responsibility to make sure that the applicant can explain satisfactorily any gaps in employment and that their explanations are verifiable. Another issue that many employers should look out for is job jumping, or the frequent changing of jobs….although with the generational diversity that we as a nation are now facing, this may not be as important.  Some may argue that we as employers are responsible for keeping our employees beyond the 3 year hump…which of course is an article for another day.  If employees are missing information such as a supervisor name, this could be an indicator of an attempt to hide a poor or unsafe work history.  Applicants should be listing not only the name of the previous employers but their direct supervisors, as well.

The most important thing that I can tell you is to NOT write on the application or resume.  Make all of your notations and markings on a separate interview forms.  If you ever need to bring those documents to court, do not jeopardize the use of what could be a potentially fraudulent document by writing on it and deeming it inadmissible. 

All of your applications should have an expiration date. For example, “This application is valid for thirty days from the application date unless renewed in person or in writing.”  If you do not carry this statement on your application, then you may be called upon to identify why you did not call this applicant in for an interview six months later.  All applications need to be kept on file for a minimum period of one year if not hired. 

Lastly, don’t forget that if part of your pre-hire process is to conduct background checks, drug testing or anything else that you have the appropriate release forms fill out.  It is very easy to forget to have the applicant sign off of the Employment Policies And Release Form, Consent To Release Information Forms, confidential Reference Inquiry Form, Request for Written References of 3^rd party specific Background Checks/Drug Testing Releases. 

To learn more about effective pre-hire processes, please contact Pomaybo, Inc. 412-963-6311.  This article courtesy of Pomaybo, Inc.  www.pomaybo.com.

The Autumn of the Year…

                        Turning Over a New Leaf

Lose Weight

Stop Smoking

Organize Papers

Start a Business

Create a Financial Plan

New Year’s resolutions by nature are made on New Year’s Day, the end of the holiday season.  We make these major life changing decisions when we are worn out in body and spirit;  when we lack energy, conviction, time and money.  We resolve to do so much at a time when we have no real urge to do anything but rest.

Fall is a much better time to make those resolutions; and map out a strategy to bring them into reality.

Like any course, we need to begin with where we are.  Take the time to review your current life situation.  How is your health?  Are you happy with the way you look?  How are you emotionally?  Are you stressed?  Are you spending enough time with your family?  Have you put your education on hold?  Are you happy in your current career?  What does your financial picture look like?  What are your assets and liabilities?  Is your romantic relationship all you want it to be? 

Once you know where you are, then you can decide where you want to go and how to get there.  And a good roadmap is always in writing.  So write out the goals, and what you need to do to reach those goals.  Revisit your written goals often.  Strategies become goals and realities when they are written, reviewed and worked on.

And sometimes, we need help to bring our strategies to realities.  Ask for help.   Seek out knowledge from those who know the things you do not know.  Get professional advice.   Follow the path of those who have accomplished what you want to do.

By beginning to create your new year now, you will have three additional months to think and dream and develop your goals.   Resolutions made in the autumn of the year, have much more opportunity for success, than those made in the hustle and bustle of the New Year’s holiday.

Mary Grace Musuneggi

Founder and Executive Director

October 2010                                                                         

© 2010 Mary Grace Musuneggi