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Post by oowsvu on Oct 5, 2008 8:57:30 GMT -5
thanks for the post rambabe! i did contribute some money the other day when i was getting food at the local Autumn Leaf Festival!
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Post by Finaddict on Oct 5, 2008 16:03:43 GMT -5
Good for you, Nikki. ;D ;D
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Post by oowsvu on Oct 6, 2008 6:59:10 GMT -5
i bought a bunch of Yoplaits the other day because they are yummy and the lids had the pink ribbon on them so i read the inside:
Help up to 1.5 million to fight breast cancer. Yoplait will donate 10c per lid up to $1.5 million to Susan G. Koman for the Cure for each Pink lid received by 12/31/08.
Mail clean Pink Lid(s) to: Save Lids To Save Lives P.O. Box 420704 El Paso, TX 88542-0704
if you like yogurt i hope you can help! ;D
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Post by Finaddict on Oct 6, 2008 19:46:56 GMT -5
Darn, I hate yogurt. Nikki, my hat is off to you for your support of this worthy cause.
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Post by oowsvu on Oct 7, 2008 6:48:21 GMT -5
lol thank you!
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Post by rambabe on Oct 7, 2008 11:36:07 GMT -5
I love yoplait yogurt and have been been contributing every year since its inception. Good for you too, Nikki! Finaddict, I can't believe you don't like yogurt! I guess that's one thing we don't have in common.
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Post by stablerfan23 on Oct 7, 2008 12:27:35 GMT -5
I did the last Revlon WALK For Women. And I plan on doing some more walks.
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Post by oowsvu on Oct 7, 2008 14:28:15 GMT -5
thanks rambabe someone finally agrees with me that yogurt is yummy!
good for you sf23 i could never do one of those walks because i would crash and burn within the first mile! lol
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Post by oowsvu on Oct 21, 2008 7:20:38 GMT -5
10/20/08 Two and a Half Minutes
Someone is sexually assaulted in America every two-and-a-half minutes.
Two-and-a-half minutes.
The time it takes to check your voicemail, read a newspaper article, stand in line and order a cup of coffee. In that time, someone’s body and soul are violated, fractured, eviscerated. In that brief moment, while we order our lattes, someone’s world is torn apart. It may take hours, days, weeks or even years for the survivors of these atrocious crimes to speak about what happened, to ask for support. Some might never tell a soul, choosing to bear the pain on their own rather than to risk shame and ridicule or—worse—disbelief. There are people who have used their voices to bring a great deal of attention to the epidemic of sexual violence, to resonate for those who have lost their voices. I’m fortunate to be in a position where my voice has made a difference. I’ve received recognition for my work, and I am deeply grateful for the acknowledgment.
But the real heroes in this struggle don’t get to go to the award ceremonies. They don’t get to hear a roomful of people applauding their work.
They are hotline advocates offering support to victims on the phone. They are volunteer advocates holding trembling hands in the emergency room at 2:00 AM. They are counselors providing the mortar of gentleness, patience, and compassion that will aid survivors in putting their shattered lives back together again.
Next month, I get to celebrate these real-world heroes. I am honored to be the Keynote Speaker at Day One’s 35th Anniversary Luncheon in Providence, Rhode Island. Day One is an organization dedicated to reducing the prevalence of sexual abuse and violence, and supporting those affected by it. They offer abundant services, including a 24-hour helpline, counseling, legal advocacy and prevention education. To find out more about Day One and their services, please visit their web site:http://www.dayoneri.org.
And if you want to have lunch with some real heroes, I can introduce you to some: Day One’s 35th Anniversary Luncheon The Westin Providence November 13, 2008 12:00 Noon
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Post by Finaddict on Oct 21, 2008 19:37:03 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing this Nikki. We all need to pause and think about ways we can help curb these awful statistics.
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Post by oowsvu on Nov 15, 2008 11:50:37 GMT -5
11/15/08 Monkey Business
As I’m sure you all agree, SVU gets pretty heavy sometimes. The subject matter takes its toll on all the actors, so we’re always relieved when a guest star comes along who brightens our day.
But nobody—and I mean nobody—has been more delightful than a certain someone I had the pleasure of meeting on our most recent episode. Working with him was… well, it was wild. He was just so natural, I couldn’t believe it. And talk about a sense of humor! I was so smitten with him that I wanted to make sure to introduce you. I’m telling you, this guy’s really got something. And what a charmer he was. He jumped right into my arms from the floor. Could he be any cuter?
His name is Kimba. He’s an 11 month-old male White Handed Gibbon. Originally from South America, Kimba recently relocated to upstate New York. Clearly a great move for his career. His trainer, Babette Corelli, was lovely as well. And yes, she and Kimba certainly got along beautifully. But I’m not jealous. Really, I’m not…
Make sure you check out “Wildlife,” on November 18. Benson & Stabler are going undercover and the stakes couldn’t be higher. You’ll also see some guest appearances by Carlos Leon, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Andrew Divoff, Reg E. Cathey—and, of course, Kimba. Don’t miss it!
i couldn't get the cute monkey picks on but you can see them on her Blog!
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Post by missjonas on Nov 15, 2008 22:42:15 GMT -5
The pictures were adorable! Thanks for posting I'm sooo excited for Wildlife!
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Post by oowsvu on Jan 29, 2009 11:15:51 GMT -5
1/28/09 New Beginnings Most of you know that January has been an intense month for me. I certainly didn’t think I would begin 2009 like this, but as I look back on these past weeks, I’m so grateful for the lessons I’ve learned. More on that in a minute. I’ve said before that I have the best fans in the business. But this time, you’ve truly outdone yourselves. Your beautiful, sincere and deeply personal messages have been a ray of healing light for me. I couldn’t believe the outpouring of love and support and prayers! What a gift! Your words helped me heal, and I am so grateful. I’m a lucky woman. It’s no secret that I push myself, that I love my work and my life, and that I dive headfirst into everything. But, as I said, I’ve learned a few lessons. The first and most obvious one is that when we blind ourselves to what our hearts or our bodies are saying, when we push ourselves past our limits and ignore the red lights going off of the dashboard, we can end up in pretty rough shape. The other, equally important lesson is that healing and rest is as important a pursuit as anything else in life. I needed to learn to dive headfirst into healing, to get really good at resting—and that doing nothing can be a profound endeavor. I resolve, for this New Year, to be more mindful and aware—to listen more to the messages from my body and my heart. And to become a champion of rest. Now that my 2009 has gotten off to an unexpected start, it’s time to focus on all the incredible things happening around us. Like last week’s inauguration of our 44th president. I watched President Obama’s speech and found myself shedding tears at the hope and possibility before us. I don’t think I have ever felt more inspired to be of service. When he charged us as Americans to “summon a new spirit of…responsibility,” asking each of us to “look after not only ourselves, but each other,” I took him seriously. And I wasn’t alone. Dozens of artists collaborated to produce the MySpace Presdential Pledge www.myspace.com/presidentialpledge, a direct response to President Obama’s call to service. Setting our country on course for a brighter future isn’t a job for one man; it’s a job for all of us. This year, I renew my pledge to shed light on the darkness of abuse and assault, to offer my hand and open my heart to those who need to be heard and healed. What can each and every one of us do to make our communities, our neighborhoods, our schools, our families stronger? What can we do to be of service to each other? What can you do? What do you pledge? No one is immune from the hardship of these difficult days. But hearing our president —who, as he said, is the child of a man who “sixty years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant”—address our nation in a time of uncertainty and fear was beyond moving; it was transcendent. Good things are ahead this year, for all of us. I just know it. It’s time to roll up our sleeves, mix the colors in our hearts and boldly touch brush to canvas. It’s time to get started on the masterpieces that are our lives. Happy New Year to all of you! Embrace this new beginning. I know I will. God Bless, Xo M
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Post by Finaddict on Jan 29, 2009 20:08:49 GMT -5
thanks for posting the blog.
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Post by rambabe on Feb 3, 2009 13:31:47 GMT -5
Feb. 2nd, 2009 Guest Blogger: Sheryl Cates, CEO of The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline www.mariska.com/blog/Friends of Mariska.com and Joyful Heart: I am Sheryl Cates, CEO of the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline. I am very excited to be here as a guest blogger to kick off the National Teen Dating Abuse and Prevention Week along with Mariska and the Joyful Heart Foundation. Like many of you I have a story to tell. While I am much older now (and hopefully wiser), I recall in high school having a boyfriend that displayed dating abuse behavior but I did not know that’s what it was or that it had a name. He did things like call all the time (back then we did not have cell phones, but he still called several times a night) wanting to know where I was, who I was with, why didn’t I call him back, and continued this throughout our 2 ½ year relationship. Then one night while we were out, he hit the windshield with his fist cracking it all the way across. It scared me at the time and I demanded he take me home. I did not tell my parents— he said he was sorry he did not mean to do it. I told him if it ever happened again I wouldn’t be around. It was a couple of months later we were in his bedroom at his house watching TV and he got mad about something I said. He started swearing and yelling and took a baseball bat and hit the door putting a hole through it. I asked him to take me home but he wouldn’t. I had to wait until his parents came home to demand that I be able to use the phone and call my parents to come get me. After this I was scared that I would be next—that he would actually hit me instead of hitting other things. I eventually told my parents and broke up with him. But I wish at the time I had somewhere or someone I could have turned to other than my parents. Like most teens, I would have felt more comfortable talking to one of my peers. That’s why I’m so proud to be able to share an important resource with you. The National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline offers both online chat and phone support for teens in violent or abusive relationships. Know you are not alone and that many of us have stories to tell. I wish I had the information that is available today through the www.loveisrespect.org . I would like to encourage you to share your story, or how you have helped a friend who is experiencing teen dating abuse. Log on to www.loveisrespect.org for more information. Last but not least, I’d also like to give a special thanks to Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann for joining Moms and Dads for Education (MADE) to Stop Teen Dating Abuse. MADE is a coalition of concerned parents, educators, and citizens who are working to make education about teen dating violence a part of every middle and high school curriculum. Mariska and Peter, we are so grateful for your support! - SC
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