Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) 2015 is expected to be a historic year for global sustainable development. A number of milestone events are expected to set in motion crucial actions that will benefit both the people and the planet. With UN DESA playing a leading role in these efforts, DESA News met with Mr. Wu Hongbo, UN DESA’s Under-Secretary-General, to learn more about upcoming events as well as gains made during the past year. “Critical, busy and … [Read more...]
MERCURY RETROGRADE PERIODS 2015
January 2, 2015 by
During this time Mercury, appears to be going backward and indeed it moves through an Astrological sign backward. Since Mercury rules communication, mental activity and traveling we should be more careful to check details and have patience with communication devices going haywire. Often all of our communications and projects seem delayed by circumstance or confusion. Maybe leave extra time to get where you are going as well. Mercury rules the mind, mental processes and all forms of … [Read more...]
10 Tips, Creating Abundance in 2015
January 1, 2015 by
Abundance will be a major theme in 2015. This is not just about money, although most of us would like to have more money. This is about abundance in all forms; money, joy, opportunities, synchronicity, love, insights, etc. Yet one of the most common ailments of our society is a consciousness of lack. We tend to focus on what we don’t have or what’s not happening in our lives rather than expressing appreciation for what we do have. Millions of people are discovering that they have a Higher … [Read more...]
Road to Dignity by 2030: Blueprint towards sustainable development
January 1, 2015 by
“[We] have an historic opportunity and duty to act, boldly, vigorously and expeditiously, to turn reality into a life of dignity for all, leaving no one behind” In an informal briefing to the 193-Member Assembly on 4 December 2014, the UN chief presented his synthesis report, The Road to Dignity by 2030: Ending Poverty, Transforming All Lives and Protecting the Planet, alongside the President of the General Assembly, Sam Kutesa who also addressed delegates, describing the process of … [Read more...]
2015 Parliament of the World’s Religions, OCT 15-19
January 1, 2015 by
2015 is the Year of the Parliament! The Parliament of the World's Religions invites proposals for programs for presentations at the 2015 Parliament of the World's Religions in Salt Lake City, Utah, October 15-19, 2015. Share Your Wisdom at the 2015 Parliament! ORDER YOUR TICKETS ONLINE TODAY & SAVE HERE CALL FOR PROGRAMS Thousands of people submit program proposals for the Parliament and a team of interfaith and subject experts select about 10% of those proposals to be a part of … [Read more...]
Importance of Buying Life Insurance When Young and Healthy
December 30, 2014 by
The Importance of Buying Life Insurance When You Are Young and Healthy When you’re young, the last thing you probably think about is buying life insurance. However, obtaining some sort of coverage should be on your mind. Because you are young, healthy, and in the prime of your life, buying life insurance would not only be a wise decision as far as health is concerned, but also financially. Life insurance companies generally offer discounted rates to policyholders who are of a younger age … [Read more...]
A Journey from the ‘Dark Ages’ into one of ‘True Light’
December 27, 2014 by
Three Cities that Rule 'this' World, a journey from the 'dark ages' into one of 'true Light'. The following is a collage of information researched and studied by many truth seekers. Using both historian fact and intuitive prediction, the story-line you are about to read spans centuries. City of London – FINANCE: Receives taxes from their subjects (slaves) in Canada and the United States. They design and control our financial and banking systems. Vatican City – RELIGION: The Pope wants to … [Read more...]
DEC 26 celebrates Boxing Day/St. Stephen’s Day
December 26, 2014 by
Boxing Day is a holiday traditionally celebrated the day following Christmas Day, when servants and tradespeople would receive gifts, known as a "Christmas box", from their bosses or employers, in the United Kingdom, Barbados, Canada, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Kenya, South Africa, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and other former British colonies. Today, Boxing Day is the bank holiday that generally takes place on 26 December. In South Africa, Boxing Day was renamed Day of … [Read more...]
