Do Religious Issues Still Matter? What Role Did They Play in the 2010 Elections? Event Summary The recent midterm elections saw the largest loss of seats in the House of Representatives for the party in power since 1938. Many attribute these losses primarily to voters’ angst over fiscal issues, but what role did religion play, if any? The pre-election American Values Survey showed that nearly half of those who consider themselves a part of the tea party movement also consider themselves a … [Read more...]
UN: 'SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT' – LIVE Webcast, November 9, 2010
November 8, 2010 by
Tuesday, 9th November, 2010 Time: 1.15 pm - 2.30 pm Venue: Conference Room 7, Temporary North Lawn Building (TNLB) UN Headquarters, New York Use the link below to register to the event in New York: This event will include a simultaneous live, interactive webcast, for those who are not able to attend in person. Register here to access the webcast on the day of the event. This event will include a simultaneous live, interactive webcast, for those who are not able to attend in … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION™ – Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan attending Glamour’s Woman of the Year!
November 4, 2010 by
There are only a few hours left — you have until midnight to enter to win tickets for you and a guest to attend Glamour magazine’s "Women of the Year" awards and meet Girl Up Global Advocate Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan, a 2010 Woman of the Year! We’re thrilled that one of our champions is being honored this year — congratulations, Queen Rania! Don’t miss your opportunity to attend this special 20th anniversary event, held in New York City, next Monday, November 8. Since … [Read more...]
SHIRLEE HALL: Circle of Light Updates @ November 7th & 19th.
October 28, 2010 by
CIRCLE OF LIGHT UPDATE Circle of Light Gathering Nov. 7th, 2010 La Grange 1:pm Details: 630-202-3818 Sacred Breath Workshop Nov. 19th, 2010 Downers Grove 7pm Details: 630-202-3818 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New Meditation Video: COME SOAR WITH ME Do you wish to be healed in body, mind and soul? Would you like someone to appear before you and say,You are healed? Do you secretly desire that magically all the inner and outer chaos be easily removed in a … [Read more...]
SHIRLEE HALL: Circle of Light Updates @ November 7th & 19th.
October 28, 2010 by
CIRCLE OF LIGHT UPDATE Circle of Light Gathering Nov. 7th, 2010 La Grange 1:pm Details: 630-202-3818 Sacred Breath Workshop Nov. 19th, 2010 Downers Grove 7pm Details: 630-202-3818 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New Meditation Video: COME SOAR WITH ME Do you wish to be healed in body, mind and soul? Would you like someone to appear before you and say,You are healed? Do you secretly desire that magically all the inner and outer chaos be easily removed in a … [Read more...]
An exhibition in New York honours Women's role as Peacemakers
October 25, 2010 by
An exhibition in New York honours Women's Role as Peacemakers UNAMID Police Advisors The role of women as peacemakers is being celebrated at an exhibition which opened this week at UN headquarters in New York. It's part of the commemoration of the tenth anniversary of a UN Security Council resolution calling for the full participation of women in the peacemaking process and post-conflict rebuilding. Jocelyne Sambira attended the exhibition's opening and filed this report. … [Read more...]
Infant Loss Remembrance Day – International Wave of Light – October 15 – 7PM
October 15, 2010 by
International Wave of Light 'Infant Loss Remembrance Day' October 15 Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is a day of remembrance for pregnancy loss and infant death which includes but is not limited to miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, or the death of a newborn. It is observed annually in the United States and Canada on October 15. The day is observed with remembrance ceremonies and candle-lighting vigils, concluding with the International Wave of … [Read more...]
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day – October 15, 2010
October 14, 2010 by
“Save a Life, It May be your Own. Get Tested for HIV.” That is the message for this year’s National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD), which our nation will observe this Friday, October 15. On NLAAD, we pause to remember those we have lost to AIDS-related illnesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) fact sheet, Latinos and HIV/AIDS (PDF 276 KB), since the beginning of the epidemic nearly 30 years ago, more than 85,000 Latino men and women with AIDS have … [Read more...]
Let's Move – Taking Action!
October 14, 2010 by
OCTOBER 13, 2010 Local kids run soccer drills with coaches and players from Major League Soccer as part of a monthly Let's Move! series of activities on the South Lawn of the White House, Oct. 7, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)As part of the ongoing South Lawn Series, players from the DC United soccer team led the kids in drills and games, showing them just how fun exercise can be.READ MORE THIS WEEKHappy School Lunch Week and Farm to School Week!We are looking forward … [Read more...]
Obama Administration's Pledge – Funding to Fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis
October 6, 2010 by
Obama Administration's Pledge to Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis As part of America’s leadership in saving lives and alleviating suffering around the world, the United States announced today that it intends to make an unprecedented three-year pledge of support to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The pledge is tied to the call for smart investments and shared responsibility to reach the goal of saving more lives efficiently and … [Read more...]
Celebrate Your Life!
October 6, 2010 by
Celebrate Your Life is an extraordinary event that features over 20 NY Times bestselling authors to present powerful life-changing workshops and keynote lectures. Some of this year's presenters include, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Neale Donald Walsch, Don Miguel Ruiz, James Van Praagh, Michael Bernard Beckwith, Caroline Myss, Dr. David Hawkins and the list goes on. I will be presenting a full day workshop focusing on the basics of the publishing industry and what it takes to get your book … [Read more...]
Marianne Williamson – "Living Miraculously" October 9, 2010~Tickets
October 5, 2010 by
21st Annual Award Luncheon Honors Marianne Williamson as she speaks on “Living Miraculously” Buy Tickets Save the date and please join us at our event honoring internationally acclaimed author and speaker Marianne Williamson on October 9, 2010 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Marianne is a New York Times Best Selling author of 10 books, including mega-best seller "A Return To Love", "Everyday Grace", "A Woman's Worth", "Illuminata", and her current title "The Age of Miracles". Marianne will … [Read more...]
ONAP Commissions Institute of Medicine – Examine Data Gaps in HIV Care
October 5, 2010 by
ONAP Commissions Institute of Medicine Examine Data Gaps in Monitoring Access and Quality of HIV Care This time last year, the Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) announced a contract with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to conduct a series of policy analyses to help inform the National HIV/AIDS Strategy. The first of three reports from this project was released two weeks ago and presents important information for policymakers and members of the public working to expand HIV testing and … [Read more...]
SHIRLEE HALL – Circle of Light Therapy Workshops
October 2, 2010 by
CIRCLE OF LIGHT...UPDATE & MESSAGE 10-10-10 Circle of Light Color Therapy Workshop and Healing Meditation Naperville 10-22-10 Archangels, Divine Breath & You healing workshop, Downers Grove 11-7-10 Tree of Life class, meditation and healing, La Grange Br. Information: 630-202-3818 STABILITY The Way to a higher understanding is through a willingness and readiness to do the \'Work\'. To do the \'Work\' is to seriously refine personal vibration and claim our spiritual identity as … [Read more...]
