We are excited to announce the launch of our WWW: Women Weave the Web Campaign! Join World Pulse in supporting women who are using the Internet to transform the world. From the streets of Nairobi to the plazas of Buenos Aires, women are logging on and sparking change. Now is the time to break down the digital divide. Participate in our campaign to make sure that every woman can access the tools that will empower her! Join the Campaign » Our newly launched campaign is poised to crowdsource … [Read more...]
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
January 12, 2014 by
In Canada, 747,000 people currently live with dementia and one of the major challenges they and their families face when they receive the diagnosis is the stigma associated with it. In fact, according to a recent poll by Alzheimer's Disease International, 40 per cent of people with dementia reported they had been avoided or treated differently after diagnosis. That's why, this January during Alzheimer Awareness Month, the Alzheimer Society Canada is launching a nation-wide campaign called "See … [Read more...]
National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) Jan 19/25
January 11, 2014 by
National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) has been observed for more than 30 years. It is one of the longest running and most important events in Canada’s ongoing public health education efforts. Established in 1977 by the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control (CCTC), its goals are: to educate Canadians about the dangers of smoking; to prevent people who do not smoke from beginning to smoke and becoming addicted to tobacco; to help people quit smoking; to promote the right of individuals to … [Read more...]
FULL MOON in Cancer, a perpetual high tide of emotions!!!
January 10, 2014 by
Moon phase on Thursday April 23, 2015 is Full Moon. With the Full Moon in the sign of its ruler, we are in a perpetual high tide of emotions. This is not a time to rationalize why we feel what we do, rather, to honor and listen to our feelings as they lead us to a deep sense of what we need. With this inner guidance, we are ready to take responsibility (Sun in Capricorn) for getting where we want to be in life and in the New Year ahead. Any Full Moon is a great time to break a habit … [Read more...]
eWomen network Seeking Downtown Toronto Managing Director
January 10, 2014 by
You do not have to stop what you are currently doing. We are going to make what you are doing far better and more profitable! Can you answer yes to these four questions? Do you find that networking is the best way to grow your business? Do you feel that now is a great time to charge ahead and grow your business? Do you consider yourself to be a "make it happen" person? Would you like to have more fun, more friends and a bigger personal network? If you answered yes to the four … [Read more...]
Weigh Your Words by CelebrateLove.com
January 8, 2014 by
It is a wise love partner who is aware of the potential damage loose words can cause. Words spoken in anger inflict wounds that sometimes take a long time to heal. Think first, then speak. "Oh, be careful of the words you speak!" ~ Rev. David Ring It is one thing to speak what you feel and quite another to speak what you feel without regard to the consequences of the pain that might accompany your words when spoken hastily to your love partner. The words we express allow us … [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...]
10 Signs You’re Acting Like an Old Married Couple
January 4, 2014 by
Here are ten signs that you’re acting like an old married couple: 1. You’ve only been married for a few years - isn’t it too soon for you and your partner to wear matching tracksuits? The short answer: Yes. 2. You think sleep is sexier than... sex. ~ Sleep is a magical thing, but those marathon snooze sessions shouldn’t take priority over sex.Making love releases the hormone oxytocin, which promotes feelings of closeness; having sex regularly can help you and your partner feel more … [Read more...]
DESA, Key events for development in 2014
January 3, 2014 by
Looking ahead at key events for development in 2014 As 2013 came full circle, DESA News got an exclusive interview with the department’s Under-Secretary-General, Mr. Wu Hongbo, who shared some of the past year’s gains as well as some highlights for an eventful and action-packed new 2014. “We will discharge our mandates […] and do whatever we can to make our work a success next year,” said Mr. Wu. During an intense and activity-filled 2013, UN DESA has worked in many … [Read more...]
