2011 FIFA Women's World Cup - Where Is the Media Coverage?

If you have noticed all the news about the upcoming women's FIFA World Cup then you have been looking in places that the rest of us have not.

The first Women's World Cup was held in 1991 and is recognized as the most important event in the women's football calendar. It is held every four years. The last World Cup was held in 2007 in the United States after an out break of SARS in the original planned host country of China forced the change of venue. The German team were the eventual winners beating Brazil 2-0 after not dropping a single point throughout the tournament. It will be held in Germany in summer 2011.

There is, in comparison to the same time before last year's men's FIFA World Cup, little in the press about it and relatively numerous negative jokes about women's football, even by a female radio presenter on the country's number one radio station, Eins Live.

The male game makes much more money than the female game but in this day and age is this obvious sex discrimination? Germany seems to be leading the charge away from the Women's World Cup even though they have the most to gain in revenue. These are dedicated athletes like any others. Do they have the "misfortune" to be female at a time when the men are earning top dollar in their sport? Not even the famous British underdog support mentality seems to be coming to help. In the current champions language, German, "Schadenfreude", a word that does not seem to have an English translation but is means the enjoyment of watching others being put down, is evidently in force.

When I investigated I was told by the television stations I have asked that they think that there are far too many other more important sporting events coming up in the summer. A world championship, in which countries compete, is not, it seems automatically headline. No war no death and only healthy competition? We complain that other societies consider women to be second-class citizens, are guilty of the very same crime?

I will be following the game and I am sure at some point when people do realize that the ladies are just as able to wake excitement, commitment and competition as men, the rest will follow.

The Women's FIFA World Cup begins on 26 June 2011, in the city of Sinzheim, Nigeria v France.

James Allan Giscombe
Media Management Specialist
http://www.talkaboutthegame.com
http://www.jamesallan.de

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The Instead Softcup, a Study in Women’s Lib

In America, hundreds of beauty magazine pages address it, miles of store shelves display it, and hours of private conversation focus on it, but most everyone still has the same reaction when they hear it…period.





Today, there are approximately 65 million women in America who deal with the monthly ritual of menstruation – using feminine hygiene products, taking cramp relief medicine and feeling less than kind or beautiful. Though its initial arrival is recognized as a rite of passage, a period is most commonly known as a curse.





Historians report it wasn’t always this easy. The tampon was not invented until 1936, and homemade pads were first used in the 19th century, leaving about 25,000 years where women were left to gather their own solutions.





Women in the past tended to menstruate less regularly due to more pregnancies, malnutrition and longer nursing periods. The Museum of Menstruation claims that until the 19th century, and into the early 20th century, most women would not wear any protection or underwear at all. Others would bleed into clothing or rags. Reprieve from mood swings, bloating and cramps was almost unheard of.





But capitalism, invention and women’s rights have birthed a new generation of alternatives, rendering a period’s effects almost undetectable. Barbara North, M.D., medical director of women’s health company Instead, Inc. says the current wave of women’s products is a direct reflection of women’s needs.





“For a woman to compete in a man’s world, she can’t be hindered by the problems a period can pose,” said North. “Women are unhappy with the range of options they’ve had until now, so they’re seeking alternatives.”





The Instead Softcup, an FDA-cleared disposable menstrual cup, is among the alternatives. “Until now, women have thought tampons or pads, that’s it,” North added. “But I’ve met women who’ve been unhappy with the choices available and were thrilled to see innovation in the form of menstrual cups, hormonal options or even the sponge. We’re trying to make an often unpleasant thing bearable and even enjoyable.”





North explains that the Instead Softcup enables the wearer to have clean and “enjoyable” sex while menstruating. This benefit is one that major women’s magazines like Jane, Women’s Health and Fitness, and Marie Claire have lauded. One author, Gabrielle Lichterman, founder of “hormonology” also included in her acclaimed book 28 Days: A Daily Horoscope for Your Hormones.





Other media outlets, including Glamour, Self and The New York Times have featured the Softcup as one of the major innovations in feminine hygiene in recent history.





On the horizon, the Softcup is also strategically poised to bring another option to a popular area of interest for women – fertility. Currently under review by the FDA as a fertility aid, the Softcup is already being dubbed the next big thing for promoting fertility in publications like Conceive, More and The New York Daily News.





More information on both the Softcup and periods is available online at www.softcup.com, where women can also tap Dr. North for their feminine health questions

Menstrual Cup, Menstruation Products, Feminine Hygiene Cup - Instead Soft CupsThe Instead Softcup is a menstrual collection cup that is a healthy alternative to other feminine hygiene products such as tampons or pads. The Softcup is a disposable cup that is made from medical grade plastics and is latex free. It is worn internally for up to 12 hours with no Toxic Shock Syndrome

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FIFA World Cup 2010 - Uruguay vs. Mexico Preview

A draw is enough to see both Mexico and Uruguay to qualify for the round of 16 in this game of Group A on Tuesday Rustenburg.

Mexico has for its inability to convert on chances against South Africa in the game in France.

Javier Hernandez was taken and a penalty from Cuauhtemoc Blanco saw her go 2-0 against their rivals are different.

Mexico remained a game passing and speed of induced Giovani Dos Santos fouls in the French defense. Rafael Marquezbrilliant midfield play from deep, and Carlos Salcido used the left flank of the French fortress against repeated. The striker Guillermo Franco scored the diligent support. Manager Aguirre is probably the same game plan against Uruguay to adopt the positive.

Uruguay 3-0 demolition of South Africa were in the clinic. In possession, attack and defense, allowed no respite for the hosts.

Diego Forlan has two goals emphasized its influence over the process. TheThe first goal was a spectacular long-range, and the second a penalty. Jorge Fucile gave good support from the left flank.

Diego Perez played its role in line fully under control.

Uruguay manager Oscar Tabarez is likely to go with an unchanged team for the Mexico game. But expect a more open game and extravagant, that their rivals in North America added.

Dos Santos has won a major influence in Mexico had two games. But with the pressure, may playa spontaneous game against Uruguay.

Diego Forlan will be full of confidence after his two goals against South Africa.

Javier Hernandez is probably due to the injured Carlos Vela replaced, thanks to its impressive performance as a substitute against France.s

Marquez leads the Mexican midfielder. Santos Gerardo Torrado and provides support side.

Rodriguez Moreno and provide protective cover defender Salcido and Osorio.

Neither party wants to tackleArgentina in round 16 of the mean, to overcome t the group stage without further delay or injury. A draw is looming as the most likely outcome.

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