The high five is a hand gesture that occurs when two people simultaneously raise one hand each, about head-high, and push, slide, or slap the flat of their palm against the flat palm of the other person. The gesture is often preceded verbally by a phrase like "Give me five" or "High five." Its meaning varies with the context of use but can include as a greeting, congratulations or celebration. There are many origin stories of the high five, but the two most documented candidates are Dusty … [Read more...]
Women Stop War, Conference in Hague, April 27/29
April 9, 2015 by
100 years after over 1300 of WILPF’s founding women first came together in The Hague in protest of World War I, we still live in a world where women’s voices and experiences are excluded, bringing continued violence and war. We know now what we knew then, that only when we analyse conflict from a gender perspective, integrating disarmament, human rights, the environment, social justice, and the women, peace and security agenda holistically will we be able to eradicate the root causes of … [Read more...]
“I am the BOSS” Training Event, MAY 11 – TORONTO
April 1, 2015 by
Check out our incredibly talented and successful line-up of speakers: Key Note Speakers: Tonia Jahshan, Steeped Tea and Jenny Munford, Creative Bube Tube Interviewees: Claudia Harvey, Dig It Apparel Inc; Pamela Labelle, CEO The Business Exchange; Sarah Zeldman, The e-marketing Maven Trainers: Jennifer Ettinger, Brainstorming, Let’s Build Your #PinkDreams The Event of the Year. It’s Monday, May 11, 2015 Montecassino Hotel and Event Venue, Downsview Doors open at 8:30am Event … [Read more...]
WEWednesdays! Exciting Launch News
March 26, 2015 by
WEWednesdays! Women Empowering Women | Networking at its Best! WE assist Women to Build Brands, expand their networks and co-create in business and life. Our current event details are below: *********************************************************************** *********************************************************************** :) LAUNCHING in MISSISSAUGA - MAY 6 - Reserve Seat Today! RSVP HERE TICKETS: BUY … [Read more...]
PEACE: Perception, Empathy, Acceptance, Caring, Enlightenment
March 21, 2015 by
Peace is an occurrence of harmony characterized by lack of violence, conflict behaviors and the freedom from fear of violence. Commonly understood as the absence of hostility and retribution, peace also suggests sincere attempts at reconciliation, the existence of healthy or newly healed interpersonal or international relationships, prosperity in matters of social or economic welfare, the establishment of equality; a working political order that serves the true interests of all. "To enjoy … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama, Let Girls Learn initiative!
March 20, 2015 by
To educate a girl is to build a healthier family, a stronger community, and a brighter future. Unfortunately today, 62 million girls around the world are not in school. Half of them are adolescents. We know that countries with more girls in secondary school tend to have lower maternal mortality rates, lower infant mortality rates, lower rates of HIV/AIDS, and better child nutrition. But too often, a girl who could change her world for the better is locked out of that future by the circumstances … [Read more...]
International Day of Happiness, MAR 20
March 20, 2015 by
In 2012, the United Nations (UN) declared March 20 to be observed as the International Day of Happiness. March 20 will be celebrated as the International Day of Happiness every year. After years of happiness research, one thing has proved fundamental - the importance of our connections with other people. But modern societies are built as if the opposite was true. We are surrounded by people, yet we feel genuinely connected to almost none of them. The effects are devastating. Social … [Read more...]
March 20th, Friday, the Vernal (Spring) Equinox
March 19, 2015 by
March 20th, Friday, the Vernal (Spring) Equinox will transpire amidst two other celestial events: a Total Solar Eclipse and a New Supermoon An equinox occurs twice a year, around 20 March and 22 September. The word itself has several related definitions. The oldest meaning is the day when daytime and night are of approximately equal duration. The word equinox comes from this definition, derived from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night). The equinox is not exactly the same as the day … [Read more...]
