HONOURING the LIFE and WORKS of EVE REVERE . . . It has been almost two years since Eve Revere passed away. I would like to take this opportunity to continue to post Eve's writings at A Celebration of Women. If you, the reader, wish to discuss any of the contents, please be welcome to correspond with me, Eve's partner: [email protected] … [Read more...]
25 Breast Cancer Myths Busted
October 5, 2013 by
Know the difference between breast cancer facts and fiction? You have probably seen and heard a lot about breast cancer during the past few weeks as this month of October is Beast Cancer Awareness Month, but as we approach the end of this year's breast cancer awareness month this is a good time to ask how much of the information you encountered is actually true. See if you know which of the following statements are true and which are false... Here's the real deal on risks, symptoms, … [Read more...]
Can diplomacy work with Syria?
September 12, 2013 by
International responses to the apparent use of chemical weapons in Syria continue to evolve rapidly. US plans for military intervention are on hold for now as various parties consider a Russian-led proposal-below to place Syria's chemical arsenal under international supervision. My team of Middle East, US and Russia analysts has been covering the Syrian crisis extensively, and we caution that while any non-military route is to be welcomed in principle - given the grave implications of … [Read more...]
Charities to focus on performance or attribution?
August 19, 2013 by
Evaluating your organization's impact Understanding how assessing a charity's performance can help to bring about real change in people's lives There's a battle raging in the impact measurement landscape. No single organization creates social impact in isolation. It requires all the necessary ingredients coming together in a certain ratio. Photograph: A.Y. Photography/Getty Images/Flickr RF Our standards of evidence are too low, say experts. To identify the impact of an intervention—in … [Read more...]
Smooth and Soft Heels for Summer Sandals, a Miracle! {15 blogs to help}
August 13, 2013 by
Summertime means that bare feet and sandals are an absolute must, however, that also means that your feet need to be sandal ready. Unfortunately, our feet take quite a beating transporting us to and from places every day, and to get them prepped and primed for summer you’ll need to give them a little extra TLC. These 15 blog posts are filled with information for getting your feet ready for summer so you can rock those strappy sandals all summer long. Soaks The most basic way to soak your … [Read more...]
Why True Passion is Key for the Philanthropist !
August 11, 2013 by
Belief is Everything! If you want to raise money for your charity, then first believe in your cause. When you really believing in your cause, it will be contagious. People know if you are being authentic and passionate about your cause, and they also know if you are simply under the gun (i.e. pressure) of having to raise more money to keep your job. Yes, there is a difference. Also, when you truly believe in your cause you will not job-hop from one charity to another charity over a … [Read more...]
CREATIVE SUMMER POTTY TRAINING IDEAS
July 31, 2013 by
For many families, summer is the optimal time to potty train. For one thing, the family tends to be home more. The older siblings are not in school and most activities have come to an end, so there is a lot less rushing in and out of the car. Usually, when toddlers are forced to be on the go, it is much easier for parents to put them in a pair of disposable training pants in order to avoid an accident in the vehicle and to ensure that the child will not be wet and uncomfortable when away … [Read more...]
OMTimes Magazine ( July) – Gifts Keep On Giving, Kathy Custren
July 28, 2013 by
Gifts Keep On Giving A recent email about future possibilities managed to spark a little something. The day the email came felt a little odd to me. It turned out that my sense of disconnection was coming true in more ways than one–but more on that later. The gist of the email was that there is more to life and that we were shifting into a new paradigm. Such messages are not very specific about what the future might hold. There was no defined vision to grasp. Naturally, that set me to … [Read more...]
