7 Extraordinary Women in Male-Dominated Fields

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Cathy Lanier – Law Enforcement

Cathy Lanier is the Washing DC Chief of Police, and is the first woman to ever hold this position in the history of the US nation’s capital. She has an 80% approval rating and has drastically dropped the homicide rate to its lowest ever in 45 years. Female police chiefs only make up 1% of the total in the US.

Frances Allen – Computer Programmer

In 2006, IBM computer scientist Frances Allen was the first woman to ever win the Turing Award for her amazing work in optimizing compilers. This award is considered the Nobel Prize for computer science. SHe is also responsible for helping design National Security Agency code language that was elemental during the Cold War.

INTERESTING Alcoholic Drinks With the Most Unusual Tastes

Alcoholic Drinks With the Most Unusual Tastes

In the modern market there are many different types of alcoholic beverages: from sweet ale to strong, rich brandy. Many of us are familiar with and recognize the taste of most alcoholic beverages and it seems that we are no longer surprised. However, today's selection is designed just to prove the opposite ...
CELEBRITIES Top 10 Famous Fat Footballers

Top 10 Famous Fat Footballers

Being overweight often becomes a serious problem and a health hazard. However, sometimes due to a genetic predisposition or old injuries, athletes have no choice but each of them is free to decide what to do with it. Someone successfully steps over this problem and achieves success, while someone who is overweight puts an end to all sports achievements. In this collection, we will consider the most striking examples of overweight football players who could or could not succeed in their careers ....