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My <3 is="" made="" not="" of="" p="" s.="" up=""> If you were to take my heart out of my chest and hold it to your ear, you would not hear the sound of coins jingling around the sides. Nor would you hear the crumpled sound of paper dollar bills brushing up against the edges. No. If you held my heart up to your ear, you would hear the sound of my Love, my Joy, my Pain, my Heartache, my Heartbreak, my Success, my Failure, my Triumphs, my Laughter, my Tears, my Hurt, my Losses, my Past, my Future, my Words, my Hopes, my Dreams... My heart is missing pieces of itself that I've lost along the way. Some i've given freely. Some i've wanted back. But it's my heart, my journey and I wouldn't change a thing. Every story I write is a piece of myself that I choose to share with anyone who chooses to read it. I write FROM the heart, WITH my heart. It's just who I am. And dear readers, I can promise you this: I will never write for the money. I wouldn't even know where to start. <3 I love and... - Laura

For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get -- instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. This cool reverse-lapel jacket caught my eye over at The Limited, as well as the interesting notched-hem skirt. First, the good: I think the reversed lapel looks really cool and modern, but still "reads" conservative suit. Plus, there are a lot of bottoms that seem to match the jacket -- flare pants (pictured above), bootcut pants, and then the skirt. I have mixed feelings about the skirt -- on the pro side, slits are supposed to be a hot trend right now. I forget where I saw that reported, but my reaction was to roll my eyes and think of all the times I've unwittingly flashed far too much leg (or, joy, support garments) with a slit in my skirt -- so it isn't surprising that I'm hesitant... - Laura

Tags: Heading OutSue PerkinsShelley ConnIMDbJoanna Scanlan So, remember that time I recapped the first episode of Heading Out and said Shelley Conn would never be on it again and then she... - Laura

[Content note: rape, dismissal of survivors, instutional abuse.] Here are some totally shocking facts that emerged today about the Vatican! One: It's secretive! The College of Cardinals that will elect the next pope cut off formal communications with the news media on Wednesday after their private deliberations emerged in the Italian press, raising the specter of a leaking scandal that cast a pall over the last year in office of Pope Benedict XVI. Two: It's shitty at being secretive! “Concern was expressed in the General Congregation about leaks of confidential proceedings reported in Italian newspapers,” said Sister Mary Ann Walsh, director of media relations for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, who has organized news conferences with American cardinals in recent days. “As a precaution, the cardinals have agreed not to do interviews.” Three: It's shitty at doing media! ...the Vatican has sought to satiate the army of accredited journalists flowing into Rome with brief... - Laura

Tags: Diana KingThe DinahDinah Shore Weekend When Diana King came out last June, the 42-year-old singer and songwriter decided to make the big announcement on (where else?) Facebook. “Yes I am a... - Laura

Tags: Ruby Rosemusic videovideo Ruby Rose is working on music of her own and her first single, "Guilty Pleasure," dropped in November. Only Australians could see the video — until now. Here's... - Laura

Hello All, How is everyone doing? I miss u all so much. I think about u all the time. You are the most inspiring crew I have ever had the pleasure of conversing with. I know Its been over a year since ... - Laura

Many small business owners can’t afford to hire a business lawyer to get legal advice, create professional contracts, and register trademarks. But as my guest on today’s episode of She Takes on the World TV says, “Ignorance is not bliss.” You can’t afford not to talk to a lawyer about starting and growing your business. [...] Essential Legal Advice for Entrepreneurs: In Conversation With Lawyer Kyle Durand is a post from: She Takes on the World - Laura

Many small business owners can’t afford to hire a business lawyer to get legal advice, create professional contracts, and register trademarks. But as my guest on today’s episode of She Takes on the World TV says, “Ignorance is not bliss.” You can’t afford not to talk to a lawyer about starting and growing your business. [...] Essential Legal Advice for Entrepreneurs: In Conversation With Lawyer Kyle Durand is a post from: She Takes on the World - Laura

Communication is key in the bedroom, forget about tradition and more of the important relationship advice your mom didn't give you. Google News Meta Tags:  relationship advice for women, relationship advice, relationship advice for girls, relationship advice for ladies, what your mom never told you about dating, what your mom never told your about sex, what your mom never told you about relationships, dating advice for women, read more - Laura

I'm sure I learned a lot of stuff in first grade—how to spell two-syllable words and basic math symbols and chisanbop—but I don't remember learning any of it. I have only two clear memories of the first grade, of which the report card thread put me in mind. The first is drinking milk when Mrs. Ballas left the classroom during snacktime. I don't remember why she left—probably to run off some dittoes (it was like the internet, but with a hand-crank) or because she had to fart and didn't want to do it in front of a classroom of six-year-olds. I just remember that we were told to eat our snacks and drink our tiny cartons of milk and be quiet and don't leave our seats for any reason. Maybe it was because Mrs. Ballas was out of the classroom, but I decided to try an experiment with my milk. There were two ways to drink milk: Through the provided straw, or straight from the inevitably mangled crease at the paper carton's opening. For unknown reasons (besides being a six-year-old), I wondered... - Laura

<p>Our beauty editor has fooled many a makeup artist with her au natural appearance. Uh, more like faux natural. Take a peek at the products that keep her looking like she did nothing at all.</p> - Laura

SoMoLend, the social, mobile, local technology platform founded by Candace Klein that connects business borrowers seeking loans of $1 million or less with lenders looking to make a return on their investment, raised another $400,000 in seed funding to close... - Laura

Tom and Melissa spend their non-working hours fighting about, well, everything wedding-related. Tom is beginning to question whether he really wants to marry Melissa, and Melissa wonders why she never noticed how conventional Tom is. Does he really value his uptight relatives' opinions about the color of her dress more than he cares about her only opportunity to don her dream dress? read more - Laura

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The Arkansas Senate voted to override Governor Mike Beebe’s (D) veto of the Arkansas Human Heartbeat Protection Act yesterday. The override passed the Senate in a twenty to fourteen vote. All fourteen Arkansas Democratic Senators voted against the override. In a letter issued after Beebe’s veto on Monday, Beebe said the bill twenty to fourteen vote“blatantly contradicts” the Constitution. Senate Bill 134, or the Arkansas Human Heartbeat Protection Act, includes exemptions for rape, incest, life of the mother and severe fetal abnormalities. If the Arkansas House also overrides the veto, it will be the most restrictive abortion ban in the country. A simple majority is needed in both the state Senate and state House to override the governor’s veto. Last week, the Arkansas Senate voted to override Governor Beebe’s veto of a bill that bans abortion at twenty weeks. The Senate voted 19 to 14 in favor of overriding the veto following a House vote approving the veto override by 53 to 28 last... - Laura

In recent weeks, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg has been getting both positive and negative reviews of her book, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead. You can hear about the good and the bad by reading Connie Schultz’s review of Sandberg’s book on The Washington Post. Despite all of this conversation and debate [...] The post Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and the Challenges for Women in Business appeared first on Women on Business. - Laura

On Monday, Lieutenant General Craig Franklin overturned the rape conviction of an air force service member who was found guilty by a jury. Franklin claims there was not sufficient evidence that the woman had been raped. The Air Force fighter pilot was convicted in November for aggravated sexual assault by a jury of four colonels and a lieutenant colonel. He was dismissed from the Air Force and sentenced to one year in prison. Lieutenant General Franklin overturned the jury conviction using “convening authority” - an absolute power of a singe military supervisor to dismiss a jury decision. The Lieutenant General’s decision has warranted outrage from members of Congress. Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) said “The military needs to understand that this could be a tipping point. I question whether, after this incident, there’s any chance a woman assaulted in that unit would ever say a word. … There’s a culture issue that’s going to have to be addressed here. And what this decision did –... - Laura

Tags: Pretty Little LiarsWAPTwitterBooRadleyVanCullenIMDb Well, #BooRadleyVanCullen trended again last night — for the third time during season 3B. Just, you know, the most social media savvy... - Laura

Travel back in the Corporette time capsule… Here’s what was on our minds oh so many moons ago. One year ago… Job Hopping:  How Many Jobs is Too Many? Keeping Your Job While Changing Your Meds What’s the Best Place to Meet Prospective Dates? Should You Network While Sick? What’s Your Favorite Stress Dream? The [...] The post Previously, on Corporette… appeared first on Corporette.com. - Laura

Ok, here i go again, venting, but................ I'm sorry to hear Valerie Harper has brain cancer. And I'm sorry to hear Robin Roberts has cancer. And I'm sorry Hugo Chavez had cancer. But, um.....so do other NON-FAMOUS people who are just ... - Laura

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I love the look of this simple glass planter made from an empty wine bottle. The best part is that it’s incredibly simple to make. All you need to do is remove the label and cut the bottle in half. For instructions on how to do that, visit HomeMade Modern (they even have a video showing you how to do [...] - Laura

Matilda is totes over it. She really thinks you should just get in your little fucking boat and get the fuck outta here. Go catch a fish! (And then give it to her. NOM.) [True Fact: Iain and I were watching Striking Distance, the movie whence came the above-linked clip, and that scene just struck us as SO FUNNY that we reversed and rewatched it like a thousand times, until we were laughing so hard we were crying. And now it's just become a staple of conversation at Shakes Manor. Like, when I ask Iain if he's in the mood to watch a movie, and he suggests Timecop for the biebillionth time, just to annoy me, I am very likely to respond: "Get in your little fucking boat and get the fuck outta here!" When I mentioned this to Deeky recently, he found it and uploaded it to YouTube for me, because he is awesome.] As always, please feel welcome and encouraged to share pix of the fuzzy, feathered, or scaled members of your family in comments. - Laura

Tags: Gwendoline ChristieGame of ThronesBrienne of TarthIMDb If you're an avid Game of Thrones watcher, you probably have your favorite Lady. But I, myself, prefer the women in armor —... - Laura

International development secretary Justine Greening, Sexism on the Student Debating circuit, Stand Up Bridget Christie on feminism and comedy and a new oral history of the UK Women's Liberation Movement. - Laura

Tags: Morning BrewKate MoennigLeisha HaileyVeniceOtherwildRachel SageCristine ProsperiDegrassiJillian MichaelsLambda Literary AwardsIMDbDattch Good morning! I feel like you'll appreciate this... - Laura

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m not a fan of the shoes they’ve styled it with here, but I am a fan of this textured, colorful pencil skirt from Talbots. Available in three colors (cucumber, fuchsia, and navy), I think it looks like a great [...] The post Wednesday’s TPS Report: Avenue Tweed Pencil Skirt appeared first on Corporette.com. - Laura

[Content Note: Drones.] Adam Serwer at Mother Jones: Obama Administration Says President Can Use Lethal Force Against Americans on US Soil. I encourage you to read the whole article, but I do want to highlight this piece of Attorney General Eric Holder's excerpted letter explaining the justification for the administration's position: The question you have posed is therefore entirely hypothetical, unlikely to occur, and one we hope no president will ever have to confront. It is possible, I suppose, to imagine an extraordinary circumstance in which it would be necessary and appropriate under the Constitution and applicable laws of the United States for the President to authorize the military to use lethal force within the territory of the United States. For example, the president could conceivably have no choice but to authorize the military to use such force if necessary to protect the homeland in the circumstances like a catastrophic attack like the ones suffered on December 7, 1941,... - Laura