MAY is Civility Awareness Month, Global

MAY IS INTERNATIONAL CIVILITY AWARENESS MONTH CIVILITY IS: A conscious awareness of the impact of one’s thoughts, actions, words and intentions on others; combined with, A continuous acknowledgement of one’s responsibility to ease the experience of others (e.g., through restraint, kindness, non-judgment, respect, and courtesy); and, A consistent effort to adopt and exhibit civil behaviour as a non-negotiable point of one’s character. Lew Bayer, President and CEO, Civility … [Read more...]

150 Years of Humanitarianism was celebrated around the globe

The ICRC, established in 1863, works worldwide to provide humanitarian help for people affected by conflict and armed violence and to promote the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, it employs some 12,000 people in 80 countries; it is financed mainly by voluntary donations from governments and from national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies. The … [Read more...]

May is National Bike Month!

Sponsored by the League, National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride. Whether you bike to work or school; to save money or time; to preserve your health or the environment; to explore your community or get to your destination, get involved in Bike Month in your city or state — and help get more people in your community out riding too! CLICK HERE to download promotional items! When is Bike to Work Week and Day? In 2013, … [Read more...]

Webcast, “In the Know: Google Plus & YouTube for Public Health”, May 14

Join the CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) on May 14 at 2 P.M. (ET) for a live webcast, “In the Know: Google Plus & YouTube for Public Health.” This webcast, the fifth in a series, will explore how public health professionals can effectively tap into the engagement and networking strengths of the quickly growing social media channel, Google Plus, and the popular video sharing site, YouTube. It will feature NPIN social media experts and a special guest from Google who … [Read more...]

Mom+Social, Events and more … May 8

ABOUT MOM+SOCIAL: A GLOBAL MOVEMENT OF MOTHERS Mom+Social is a special, one-day gathering focused on motherhood and the role of social media, technology, and philanthropy to improve the health of moms and children everywhere. Thousands of the brightest and most passionate people working to improve child, maternal, and reproductive health will gather on May 8, 2013 at the 92YTribeca in New York City to share ideas, raise awareness, and inspire action. This unique gathering concludes the … [Read more...]

Celebrating National Women’s Health Week (May 12 – 18)

    Why celebrate National Women's Health Week?   We all have a role to play in women's health. Women often serve as caregivers for their families, putting the needs of their spouses, partners, children, and parents before their own. As a result, women's health and well-being becomes secondary. As a community, we have a responsibility to support the important women we know and do everything we can to help them take steps for longer, healthier, happier lives. When is National … [Read more...]

Cystic Fibrosis Month celebrated May 2013 Worldwide

Cystic Fibrosis Month raises awareness about cystic fibrosis (CF). This month is sponsored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). Raising funds for future research is a priority; people are made aware of progress being made towards a cure. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic, life-threatening disease which affects the digestive and respiratory systems. CF occurs in about one in 3500 live births. In the US, approximately 30,000 people have CF, whilst over 10 million people carry the defective CF … [Read more...]

The 3 Keys To Manifesting True Love, FREE Online Seminar

You may have noticed our friend Arielle Ford on the cover of this last edition of OMTimes Magazine (I have included the links to her exclusive Q&A and article below). If you're not familiar with Arielle, here is the most important thing you really need to know about her . . . When she was 43 years old, she came up with a unique process for trying to manifest and meet her Soulmate . . . and it worked! And now she and her husband, Brian, have been blissfully married for almost 15 … [Read more...]

Lorre White celebrates ‘Guastavinos’ of America’s Public Palaces!

The Guastavino family’s soaring tile vaults grace many of the nation’s most iconic structures including Grand Central Terminal, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, the Boston Public Library, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the Nebraska State Capitol. Yet the name, the accomplishments, and the architectural legacy of this single family of first-generation Spanish immigrants are virtually unknown. Not only did the Guastavinos help build many great American public spaces between 1881 and 1962, … [Read more...]

Lorre White celebrates ‘Virgin Galactic one flight closer to Space Tourism’

Virgin Galactic one flight closer to Space Tourism (CNN) -- Virgin Galactic is one flight closer to becoming a commercial "spaceline." The company's passenger spacecraft, SpaceShipTwo, completed its first rocket-powered flight Monday morning above the Mojave Desert in California. About 45 minutes into the flight, SpaceShipTwo was released from its carrier craft, WhiteKnightTwo. Ignition of the rocket motor was triggered, carrying SpaceShipTwo to a maximum altitude of 56,000 feet. During … [Read more...]

Wesak Festival 2013, celebrating Full Pink Moon April 25

    The April 2013 Wesak Festival Lunar Eclipse Full Moon of Scorpio-Taurus   “It’s a Full Moon and (partial) Lunar eclipse in Scorpio…Scorpio, ruled by Pluto, is about stripping away artifice, what’s false, corrupted and diseased…” Pt. 2 – Building Bridges To Cross Over From An Old Life And Enter A New Life This Lunar Eclipse Wesak Festival Full Moon falls at the 6th degree of Scorpio-Taurus, and begins to stabilize the recent beginnings set into motion by the … [Read more...]

Marianne Williamson celebrates Feminine Power Free Call‏

My friends Claire Zammit and Katherine Woodward Thomas began teaching their Feminine Power course in 2008, and nearly 6000 women have participated since that time. Participants have reported remarkable breakthroughs in their relationships, creativity, prosperity, health and happiness. They will be presenting their 7-week course again, and are offering a free call to preview this content-rich material on May 9th. I recommend that you consider signing up for their free call, which you can … [Read more...]

Workers Memorial Day celebrated April 28 th!

Workers Memorial Day 2013 April 28, 2013   “PRAY FOR THE DEAD AND FIGHT LIKE HELL FOR THE LIVING” Workers Memorial Day is a commemoration day that is celebrated in the U.S and abroad each year on April 28th. It is meant to remember those who have been killed or left disabled as a result of an injury suffered at work. It’s an opportunity to recognize the preventable nature of most workplace accidents and bring greater awareness to safety campaigns and legislation. Fallen But Not … [Read more...]

EARTH DAY 2013

International Mother Earth Day was established in 2009 by the General Assembly under Resolution A/RES/63/278. The Resolution was introduced by The Plurinational State of Bolivia and endorsed by over 50 member states. It recognizes that "the Earth and its ecosystems are our home" and that "it is necessary to promote harmony with nature and the Earth." The term Mother Earth is used because it "reflects the interdependence that exists among human beings, other living species and the planet we … [Read more...]

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