– ARGONAUTS PINK DAY 2013 2nd Annual Celebration of Cancer Survivor’s Event OCTOBER 24, 2013 Every season in October, the CFL run a PINK campaign in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. This year the Toronto Argonauts are holding our campaign on October 24, 2013 vs. the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, kickoff is at 7:30 at Rogers Centre. I have teamed up for a 2nd year in a row with A Celebration of Women™ and we will be hosting our 2nd annual Celebration of Cancer Survivors VIP … [Read more...]
“Authentic Networking: From IRL to SM to IRL”, OCT 22 (Toronto)
September 21, 2013 by
Tracy Redies – WOMAN of ACTION™
September 21, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this award winning Canadian that has reached above most in the corporate world among women and has thrived, leading in a world traditionally worked by men. As a leader among women, one of her passions dictates that improving the prospects of young women in Canada, namely 'education, financial literacy, internships, and business leadership.' This four time recipient of WXN's Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100™ Award is … [Read more...]
Ultra-high-net-worth decreases in Brazil, China
September 21, 2013 by
Ultra-high-net-worth population decreases in Brazil, China The combined wealth of global ultra-high-net-worth individuals has grown to a record high, although the ultra-high-net-worth population has dropped in Brazil and China, according to a new report by Wealth-X and UBS. The “Wealth-X and UBS World Ultra Wealth Report 2013” explores the global population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and their income on both a global and local market scale. Examining the global wealth of … [Read more...]
World Gratitude Day celebrated Sept 21
September 21, 2013 by
21 September 2011 is World Gratitude Day and I want to say Thank You! The United Nations Meditation Group created World Gratitude Day to express appreciation for the great things that individuals and groups do. This recognition is on a global basis. According to their website: "World Gratitude Day presents an award to someone who we feel has done something outstanding in the spirit of Globalism." The roots of World Gratitude Day was started in 1965 at the International … [Read more...]
MDG 5 – HIGH LEVEL FORUM [Sept 23]
September 20, 2013 by
Follow the conversation on Twitter & Facebook #MDG5 With less than 900 days remaining to reach the Millennium Development Goals (MDG), the Forum brings together a High-Level Panel to discuss what needs to be done to rapidly accelerate the achievement ofMDG5 (improve maternal health). Although progress has been made, MDG5 falls far short of agreed targets. Reaching MDG5 requires focusing on proven interventions to reduce maternal death and achieve universal access to reproductive … [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...]
Obamacare and LGBT Health, Kathleen Sebelius (VIDEO)
September 20, 2013 by
Throughout the administration, we operate on the fundamental belief that every American deserves equal opportunity, equal protection, and equal rights under the law. That’s why the Affordable Care Act is so important for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans. The health care law prevents health insurance companies from charging anyone a higher premium just because they happen to be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. It also prevents insurers from raising rates or … [Read more...]
Lorre White, ‘China, Shopping is a Man’s World’
September 20, 2013 by
Women have traditionally been known as the big shoppers in luxury retail. But China is no traditional market. Men account for about 55 percent of China’s luxury goods market, much higher than the 40 percent global average, according to research firm CLSA. Furthermore, Chinese men are not only outspending Chinese women on luxury goods — 7 billion yuan ($1.1 billion) in 2010 versus 2.8 billion yuan according to Bain — they outspend them in many categories, reports China … [Read more...]
October is International Walk to School Month!
September 20, 2013 by
October is International Walk to School Month and over 40 countries will be encouraging children to ditch the school run! It’s also an opportunity for parents and schools to join in with others to call on their local councils to introduce 20 mph speed limits across their areas; helping to create safe, enjoyable and attractive streets where children and their parents want to walk to school. Also taking place during the month is International Walk to School Day on 9 October 2013 and … [Read more...]
Rise4Justice Speakers Series, EVE ENSLER – Oct 5/Oct 29
September 20, 2013 by
JOIN US IN NYC - RISE4JUSTICE Speakers Series: Malalai Joya & Dr. Denis Mukwege [in Conversation with Eve Ensler] Join Eve Ensler for this special RISE4JUSTICE Speakers Series featuring Afghan activist and author Malalai Joya on October 5th, and renowned Congolese activist Dr. Denis Mukwege on October 29th at ABC Carpet & Home. RISE4JUSTICE: Malalai Joya Saturday, October 5 6:30 - 8:30pm (Doors open at 6:00pm) TICKETS: $25 General Admission available at … [Read more...]
UNCONSCIOUS NO MORE – September 28
September 18, 2013 by
UNCONSCIOUS NO MORE The Convergence of Indigenous and Jungian Perspectives When: September 28th, 2013 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm Where: The Peace Lounge (7th Floor) of OISE, Cost: $65 (Tickets can be purchased Eventbrite.) This event is part of an ongoing dialogue series entitled, "Unconscious No More" that explores transformative paradigms that are emerging (and re-emerging) in human consciousness to create more life-affirming realities for the planet. This event follows a similar … [Read more...]
Thailand to Scrap Luxury-Goods Tax to Lure China Travelers
September 17, 2013 by
Thailand to Scrap Luxury-Goods Tax to Lure China Travelers Thailand’s government said it will scrap import duties on luxury watches, clothes and cosmetics to help the country compete with Hong Kong and Singapore for wealthy travelers from markets including China. The duty on some luxury goods will be cut to zero from 30 percent by the end of the year, Permanent Secretary for Finance Areepong Bhoocha-Oom told reporters in Chonburi province. Thailand’s SET Index jumped 3.6 percent, as Minor … [Read more...]
