The fifty-eighth session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from 10 to 21 March 2014. Representatives of Member States, UN entities, and ECOSOC-accredited non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from all regions of the world attend the session. Themes Priority theme: Challenges and achievements in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals for Women and Girls. Review theme: Access and participation of … [Read more...]
Celebration House™ IWD 2014: “Women Empowering Women”
January 7, 2014 by
A Celebration of Women™ OUR Theme 2014 "Women Empowering Women" INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2014 GALA DINNER TICKETS HERE - MARCH 8, 2014 Celebration House™ ... planning full week-end (March 7/8/9, 2014 of Education, Empowerment and Energy) "Women Empowering Women" International Women's Day 2014 Theme: INSPIRING CHANGE Women's equality has made positive gains but the world is still unequal. International Women's Day celebrates the social, political and economic … [Read more...]
Winnie the Pooh Day – Celebrated on JAN 18
January 6, 2014 by
Winnie the Pooh Day - On 18th January 1882, the creator of Winnie the Pooh was born. AA Milne has created many children's characters and is the author of many books. Now, every year we celebrate Pooh Bear on the day of the author's birth. Winnie-the-Pooh, also called Pooh Bear, is a fictional anthropomorphic bear created by A. A. Milne. The first collection of stories about the character was the book Winnie-the-Pooh (1926), and this was followed by The House at Pooh Corner (1928). Milne … [Read more...]
2014 Calendar of Holocaust Remembrance Events
January 6, 2014 by
The 2014 observance of the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust is centred around the theme “Journeys through the Holocaust”. This theme recalls the various journeys taken during this dark period, from deportation to incarceration to freedom, and how this experience transformed the lives of those who endured it. These are stories of pain and suffering, yet ultimately also of triumph and renewal, serving as a guiding force for future generations. … [Read more...]
2014 National Women’s Conference -The Gospel Coalition – JUNE 27-29
January 6, 2014 by
A Conference for Women, all about the Word! Plenary speakers will unfold the book of Nehemiah—the story of God's people returned to a broken-down city and called to trust God's Word at a point of great need. It's about God redeeming a people for himself through his Son. This is our story. We'll focus on listening to this Word...living in light of it...helping others hear it...worshiping according to it...waiting on the Spirit who inspired it...exalting Jesus at the center of it. The … [Read more...]
THE YEAR OF THE WOOD HORSE 2014
January 6, 2014 by
OFF TO THE RACES The new Moon on January 30 at 11:20 pm PST (but listed as January 31 in many calendars) begins the year of the Wood Horse. Chinese New Year is a spring festival that begins on the second new Moon after Winter Solstice, with the Sun and Moon in Aquarius. This new Moon also starts the month of the Fire Tiger making energy very strong and lively as Horse year begins, a clear departure from the slower energy of the previous Water Snake year 2013. The Wood Horse year is a time … [Read more...]
MERCURY RETROGRADE PERIODS 2014
January 5, 2014 by
February 6 -March 1 June 7-July 1 October 4-October 25 This happens three or so times a year every year so we should know the best way to enjoy it or at least avoid some of the pitfalls. During this time Mercury, appears to be going backward and indeed it moves through an Astrological sign backward. Mercury rules the mind, mental processes and all forms of communication. I think for astrology students Mercury is not usually considered the most compelling planetary energy to … [Read more...]
St. Joan of Arc’s own birth on the Epiphany – JAN 6
January 4, 2014 by
January 6 marked the second-oldest Christian feast day after Easter. Also known as 'Little Christmas,' the Feast of the Epiphany is a day of religious observance for many Christians around the world. Joan of Arc's birth was not officially recorded in the small town where she was born however the people of her town remembered that she was born on Epiphany, or Twelfth-night, which is January 6. The Epiphany celebrates the revelation of God in human form in the person of Jesus Christ and part of … [Read more...]
You in Love in 2014
January 3, 2014 by
The Year of Setting an “Outrageous” Intention for Love Loving greetings to you at the start of this bright and promising new year. I want you to know that I am standing in support of the fulfillment of your intention to create an unprecedented, love-fulfilled future! I know this future can happen for you, and today I’m going to share a practice that can make an enormous difference in helping you to attract your “One” this year. You see, my Calling in “The One” was … [Read more...]
Celebrate New Year’s At-Home, In Style w. 48 Worthy Appetizers!
December 31, 2013 by
48 New Year’s Eve-Worthy Appetizers Bringing the right food to a party is important. Whereas a poor appetizer is noticeable — hard to eat with one hand, messy, doesn’t stand up to the test of time — a great appetizer is actually fairly inconspicuous. It will be raved about because it is delicious, but no one should notice the effort it takes to eat it or any lingering sign it was eaten (no stains or crumbs). If the food you bring is unobtrusive, people can focus on how good it tastes and … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Healthy Experiences
December 31, 2013 by
Think Valentine's Day is all about giving chocolates and a big night out for dinner? Then it might be surprising to learn that 82 percent of people polled in an eHarmony survey said they consider February 14th as a special day to have an "experience" with their loved one instead of receiving candies and chocolates. With our suggestions you can skip the crowds and create a night to remember with healthy experiences. 1. Give a sense-evoking reminder of romance. Your girlfriend really does … [Read more...]
World Women Leadership Congress – Feb 14/15, Mumbai
December 23, 2013 by
Greetings from the World Women Leadership Congress & Award (WWLCA) scheduled on 14th – 15th February, 2014 at TAJ Lands End, Mumbai. The objective of the WWLCA is to identify and celebrate the outstanding leadership and achievements demonstrated by Women leaders who are reflected by their distinct innovations and initiatives brought in by them in various private and public sectors. The landmark Declaration, adopted by the General Assembly on 10 December 1948, reaffirms that “All human … [Read more...]
