Ambassador Harvey Lam and Tariq Fancy on the importance of education and the inspiration behind the Rumie Initiative. Harvey's story Education saved us. With funding from a Canadian government training program, my mother enrolled in a computer programming class. She had been raising my sister and me with money earned from odd jobs, but knew it wouldn't be enough. With her newfound knowledge (and certification), my mother found a job, eventually built a successful career, and most … [Read more...]
Creating Lasting Love by Susan Jeffers, Ph.D.
October 4, 2013 by
Seven More Tools for Creating Lasting Love by Susan Jeffers, Ph.D. 1. Speak to the Light within Your Mate Life has a way of getting in the way. Susan saw it like this, "Sometimes circumstances in life dim the light within and make us act in very hurtful ways. And sometimes circumstances in life dim the light in those we love." There is good in all of us. By focusing more on what's good in our mate or loved one, we will see that light. Can we see through the hurt and pain to the real human … [Read more...]
Odette Laurie, ‘Time to Put Your Big Girl Panties On!’
October 2, 2013 by
I was relaying an experience I had the other day with a friend, and a few hours later, she emailed me an image from my book, Profit Domination. How Successful Women Get on Top and Stay There. This one image she sent me, (straight out of my own book!) really put things in perspective after the hellish experience I had:“Be Grateful. Hard times are just life’s way of forcing you to put your big girl panties on.” We’ve all heard that endearing phrase before, and possibly got a visual, but … [Read more...]
“The Post-2015 Development Agenda: Setting the Stage!”
October 2, 2013 by
“I will draw upon my background in sustainable development” Right before the opening of the 68th session of General Assembly, its President, John W. Ashe, gave a special interview to DESA News. He points out how his background may help him promote the building of Sustainable Development Goals among Member States. He also explains why he is the first PGA to extensively use social media and online communication. On 18 September 2013, John W. Ashe of Antigua and Barbuda took … [Read more...]
A new era of discussions on migration and development
October 2, 2013 by
For the second time in history, the General Assembly will convene a high-level event on 3-4 October, devoted to international migration and development at the United Nations. This meeting provides an opportunity for the international community to review progress since the first High-level Dialogue in 2006 and promote and advance the debate and cooperation in the field of migration and development. Governments are increasingly recognizing that partnership and cooperation are needed to leverage … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Child to Sleep
September 27, 2013 by
How to Get Your Child to Sleep Without Lying with Him/Her Have you become a regular in your child’s bed? While the practice of lying with your child to help him get to sleep can be stressful, it’s not as uncommon as you may think. Babies typically fall asleep in their parents’ arms while feeding, so it makes sense that they will continue to associate their parents with sleeping. But don’t worry, you don’t have be used as a pillow forever. Here are some ways to get your child to sleep on his … [Read more...]
AFFORDABLE CARE ACT NEWS ROUND-UP
September 27, 2013 by
The Health Insurance Marketplace is set to open for enrollment next Tuesday, October 1, 2013. Here’s a round-up of the latest news from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the lead-up to this important milestone: Significant choice and lower than expected premiums available in the new Health Insurance Marketplace: A new report released by HHS finds that in state after state, consumers will see increased competition in … [Read more...]
Inner Whispers – Is there ‘Life After Death?’
September 27, 2013 by
Life After "Death" is a question that every single person will sooner or later wonder about. VERONICA's direct video message "Is There An Afterlife?" and "Do We All Survive Physical death?" is now on-line as part of the "Inner Whispers" TV series. You can see it at: It is only a few minutes long, so if you have a moment, please take a look now and share it with others. If you know anyone who has or will ever "die" (that's what I mean about EVERYONE :-D), you and they will want … [Read more...]
FIRSTHAND KNOWLEDGE OR HERESY?, Shirlee Hall
September 20, 2013 by
We are actually inseparable from our True Nature. Many souls are trapped into believing separation has taken place and that there is some place or level we must return to in order to be liberated. Not so. All we need to do is to genuinely wake up and be aware. A simple reality and yet, we make it complicated. Yes, consciousness is momentarily appearing as phenomena but the body-mind is not a permanent covering. The ideal is to activate the higher consciousness, our true Nature, in the temporary … [Read more...]
