Here are some interesting links that came to my attention during the week:
Economy
Economic “Iron Lady.” “Christine Lagarde Sounds the Alarm on Europe”
Credit Municipal de Paris helps out. “A 375-Year-Old French Bank Forgives Debts of Paris’ Poorest”
Media
Diversity needed at alt-weeklies. “Where Are The Women And Non-White Media Critics?”
Haywire and Underworld: Awakening star women.“The Rise of the Female-Led Action Film”
Personal Finance
Game changers. “Study: Half of Women Say They Influence Purchases Made By Friends, Family”
Sports
Felicity Aston makes history. “British skier sets record for solo Antarctic trek.”
Wall Street
Changing times. “Life on Wall Street Now – Secrets of a Bond Girl”
Women and the Workplace
Gender-related claims fall 2-3%. “Job bias claims at record level”
Women and the World
Gender imbalance persists. “Davos: if women are the future, where are they?”
The right to sell undies. “Saudi Women Shatter the Lingerie Ceiling”
Work-Life Balance
Fortune’s rankings. “100 Best Companies to Work For”
Etc.
Homai Vyarawalla’s legacy. “India’s First Female Photojournalist Captured Nation in Transition”
Feel free to send any stories that catch your eye to my attention and enjoy the weekend!
