30 traits of an Empath 1. Knowing: Empaths just know stuff, without being told. It’s a knowing that goes way beyond intuition or gut feelings, even though that is how many would describe the knowing. The more attuned they are the stronger this gift becomes. 2. Being in public places can be overwhelming: Places like shopping malls, supermarkets or stadiums where there are lots of people around can fill the empath with turbulently vexed emotions that are coming from … [Read more...]
‘Help us Recover the Land’, Michela Zucca
April 27, 2013 by
We are a group of friends living in Italy, in Southern Tuscany and are creating a Women's non profit association based on the idea of sharing the land and its fruits, exchanging work, knowledge and time rather than solely using money as a means of self-sustainment , recovering areas that have been abandoned around here in the low mountains of Tuscany. Our link is http://www.bluepig.it/tenda_eng.php We are looking for supporters at the moment because the place designed for our meetings is a … [Read more...]
The Empowerment Compendium, Irene Becker
April 25, 2013 by
We all know the staggering pain of invalidation. We have all felt it. We have all received and given it. Some of us have developed habits of thought that cause us to deploy invalidation of self and/or others on an ongoing basis. The caveat remains that habits of thought and action CAN be changed and changing them is what personal leadership is all about. None of us is immune to the piercing, painful arrow that hits us and throws us for an emotional loop as the venom of … [Read more...]
Lorre White reports Starwood CEO: ‘Yesterday’s luxury is tomorrow’s necessity’
April 25, 2013 by
Inside Starwood’s "Out-of-the-Box Thinking” session, the chief executive discussed how Starwood’s St. Regis, The Luxury Collection and W Hotels are responding to challenges in targeting the new luxury consumer. Savvy marketers will examine how the industry is changing as a result of this new fast-moving, technology-driven age and respond quickly. “The wealthy today are more diverse,” said Frits van Paasschen, president/CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “There are more wealthy Women; and … [Read more...]
UN Women deplores RAPE of 5 Year Old, India must Take Action!
April 25, 2013 by
UN Women deplores the rape of a 5-year-old and calls for greater accountability of service providers Statement by Sushma Kapoor, Officer-in-Charge, UN Women India UN Women strongly deplores the continuing cases of sexual violence against women and girls, including the barbaric rape of a 5-year-old girl child in New Delhi. We hope for the full and speedy recovery of the girl and call for the perpetrators to be punished. This brutal act of violence against an innocent girl child … [Read more...]
Mobile telephony: Empowering women through self employment
April 24, 2013 by
When was the last time you met a truly empowered woman? Well, earlier in the week, I was lucky enough to meet Valiben Macwana, one of the 1.7 million empowered self-employed women's association (SEWA) members. SEWA, based in Ahmedabad, India, is an organization of self-employed women workers who earn their living thanks to their small business. These women do not get a monthly salary, nor enjoy benefits like those of their sisters in the "organized labour sector". And to make … [Read more...]
Lorre White, ‘Could the new CEO of Four Seasons be a non-hotelier?’
April 21, 2013 by
Bill Gates and Prince Alwaleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia, the two billionaires who control 95% of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts are keen to expand the business as fast as possible, to 150 hotels worldwide from the current 90. After the surprise departure of Kathleen Taylor (a company veteran for 24 years) more than a month ago, headhunters look for a new leader for the company, Four Seasons, being run, in the meantime, by a nine-person committee. Kathleen Taylor spent years preparing for … [Read more...]
RAPE, long-term damage long after ‘Guns Fall Silent’
April 20, 2013 by
SECRETARY-GENERAL, AT SECURITY COUNCIL DEBATE ON CONFLICT-RELATED SEXUAL VIOLENCE, SAYS NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF WARTIME RAPE PERSIST LONG AFTER GUNS FALL SILENT … [Read more...]
Relationship Magic 2 DAY Workshop – MAY 4/5 (Toronto, Canada)
April 20, 2013 by
Relationship Magic Workshop - Mastering the Art of Relationships Sat., May 4, 2013 at 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Sun., May 5, 2013 at 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (EDT) Toronto, ON Explore the Mysteries of Relationships, Discover how to Attract the Perfect Partnership, or Transform a current relationship into the Partnership you desire. This is not your ordinary how-to relationship workshop,as we work on all 3 levels of being: Conscious, Subconscious and … [Read more...]
Toronto Argonauts 2013 Opening Game – Celebration Family Ticket Offer!
April 17, 2013 by
Toronto Argonauts HOME OPENER GAME TICKET SPECIAL Friends and Family, Special Offer Expires April 24, 2013 – 5:00pm Featuring a Lower Bowl (100Level: http://bit.ly/tEBjNo) ticket for $20 (Regular Price $35) ticket offer for all friends and family to come see our HOME OPENER - JUNE 28, 2013 @ 7PM, ROGERS CENTER. For TICKETS, please contact David Lontini, 416-341-2715 or email: dlontini@argonauts.ca The Toronto Argonauts Football Club is happy to … [Read more...]
Taking Action for Syria – ENOUGH – ENOUGH !!!
April 17, 2013 by
APPEAL BY HEADS OF LEADING UN HUMANITARIAN AGENCIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF SYRIA … [Read more...]
Join Michael Downing, CEO of TOUT, for a 30-minute web demo!
April 16, 2013 by
WordPress.com VIP Featured Partner Tout, a real-time information network for up-to-the-minute video updates across news, sports, politics, entertainment, is going to hold a free 30 minute demo for VIP clients and partners to discover how to use this popular network with WordPress. With Tout, you can embed real-time videos into your website in less than 30 seconds that help to increase traffic, build loyalty and open new channels for monetization. Tout powers real-time video updates for a … [Read more...]
