UNESCO advances ‘gender equality’ fostering the Rights and Dignity of Women by enhancing 'freedom of expression' in the Arab region with the support of Finland With a contribution of 2.3 million Euros from Finland, UNESCO will implement a new project in the Arab region to strengthen the legal and regulatory frameworks conducive to freedom of expression and ensure the safety of journalists and bloggers, including through their improving capacity to use information and … [Read more...]
Feb 7 celebrates National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
February 6, 2013 by
On Thursday, February 7, 2013, our nation will again recognize National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). DOWNLOAD MP3. Since 2008, this blog has helped us share information and link to resources for HIV/AIDS Awareness Days. In 2013, we continue to blog about NBHAAD, including drawing on additional new media tools (Twitter , Facebook , Pinterest , etc.) Every year we look back at past blog posts to remind us where we have been and where we need to go in using new media in our … [Read more...]
Why Breastfeeding Your Baby is Better, Amanda Carlson
February 4, 2013 by
Why Breastfeeding Your Baby is Better Breastfeeding your babies is something that many new mothers struggle with. Should you or shouldn’t you? Is formula better? How long should you breastfeed? Is it better for the baby or not? But why? What benefits does breastfeeding your child have? While breastfeeding your child is a personal choice that new mothers have to make based on their child’s needs, many experts agree that breastfeeding your baby is better for them. A … [Read more...]
Gender Matters – To Me and To Development
January 27, 2013 by
G-SPOTS Preetha Prabhakaran says: If asked to pick on one single moment or event in my life that has been influenced by my gender, I would find it an impossible task. This is because gender has worked like an invisible force, underlining my actions and behaviours for as long as I can remember. It claimed me at birth, like a second mother, and it has lived with me ever since. It has been a constant voice in my head, shaping my sense-of-self and moulding my capabilities, limitations, … [Read more...]
Holiday Cocktails, 30 Blogs with the Best Holiday Drink Recipes
December 18, 2012 by
One of the best things about the holiday season is being together with family and friends. Many of these get-togethers are in the form of holiday parties and one way to make these occasions more fun and festive is to serve specialty drinks. Whether they’re alcoholic cocktails, or less potent 'mocktails', these drinks can add a fun twist to your Holiday Celebrations. Cider The tummy warming flavor of cider is a tasty winter drink all on its own, but these five bloggers have given plain … [Read more...]
MONEY 101, managing and spending tips to teach your children
December 14, 2012 by
There are few lessons that we need to pass onto our children that are more valuable and more essential than teaching them the necessity of managing money properly and spending wisely. Here are 10 tips to help kids learn those skills. Establish the Difference Between “Need” and “Want” – Modern marketing directed at kids vigorously blurs the line between needs and wants, making it difficult for children to understand the concept. One of the first steps to successfully teaching children how to … [Read more...]
Women need How to Seasonal Flu Tips, 30 BEST Blogs
October 8, 2012 by
As the weather begins to cool and the days start to get shorter, parents’ minds generally turn towards the upcoming flu season and the best ways to prevent illness in their household. Unfortunately, there are so many misconceptions surrounding the transmission, incubation period, best course of treatment and even vaccinations that figuring out the best course of action can be a challenge. These 30 blog entries offer information on several aspects of the seasonal flu. What is Influenza? The … [Read more...]
Elsa P: August 16, 2012 – Drama, Surprise, Challenge And Soothing
August 16, 2012 by
Few will be bored on Thursday as Venus squares Uranus and opposes Pluto. Things are poppin'! Further, with the Sun, Moon and Mercury in Leo, there will be no shortage of drama as we head into the New Moon on Friday. There are any number of ways to fare well here. You can detach (Uranus) and be entertained (Leo) by the machinations (Pluto) of others (Venus). If you have Leo in your chart, you may prefer to be the show rather than see the show. What's nice is that most combinations will … [Read more...]
ACCESS YOUR POWER – Live an Adventure, not just an Existence!
June 24, 2012 by
Research dictates that our power is depleted by outside sources, "... environmental demand exceeds the natural regulatory capacity of an organism.". Is this true? Regardless of environment, one can sail through any experience 'powerfully' by tweaking your own perception of a situation, allowing for different responses, lessen intensity of reactions, alleviating the sense of doom, and increase levels of humor. Seriously, is there any situation in life that so bad that your perception will … [Read more...]
Goodness to Greatness Leadership, Irene Becker
June 15, 2012 by
Goodness to Greatness Leadership – Seven Steps from ME to WE By Irene Becker, Chief Success Officer, Just Coach It, www.justcoachit.com Are YOU ready to lead from goodness to greatness? Are you ready to build the architecture of business, personal and inter-personal leadership? Or, will you lead or will you follow the Pied Piper of discouragement and fear that leads the breaking news we ingest on a daily basis? It is a challenge, but it’s a challenge that is worth our greatest … [Read more...]
Success = The Reach and Resonance of the Human Heart
June 1, 2012 by
Are we dying from a death of the obvious, or will the obvious take us forward smarter, faster and happier? Stress expert and comedienne, Loretta Laroche, commented that we are “dying from a death of the obvious.” I believe that the obvious can have enormous impact on our present and future. Science confirms that in order to optimize our potential we need to get happy first. Common sense tells us that the right and ability to live happy lives is the most important goal of all. Inspiration + … [Read more...]
