Sometimes I believe things and don’t know why. I then use this mysterious belief to help others generalize their intended behavior rather than act out of habit. Many people say it’s because I know things others don’t and they call it an intuitive understanding. I have pondered the word ‘intuitive’ for this very reason and have come to the belief that, in fact, I just process behavioral observations faster than most people. This is my job, I use many tools and I am good at … [Read more...]
South Africa, ‘pandemic of sexual violence’ calls for Action
February 12, 2013 by
Atrocious rape and murder shows need for comprehensive approach to sexual violence in South Africa: Human Rights chief The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Friday expressed her shock and deep sadness at the atrocious rape, mutilation and murder of Anene Booysen, a 17-year-old South African Woman. And Navi Pillay has called for a more comprehensive approach to tackling the "pandemic of sexual violence" affecting tens of thousands of women every year in South Africa. She said … [Read more...]
Women at a self-help group meeting in India
February 9, 2013 by
ROME, Italy – When Ratnamma, a soft-spoken woman from a poor rural community in India, noted that all five of her children have been educated – two of them at university level – the audience, understandably, erupted into applause. Yet hers is just one among many, perhaps millions, of similar stories lived by women and their families in several Indian states. Such stories are possible because the Government of India and its international partners decided to think big. Equally important, they … [Read more...]
“Famous Women Inventors in History”, Amanda Carlson
February 9, 2013 by
Famous Women Inventors in History For the most part, people think of the men who have created devices when the subject of inventions is brought up. Few people will ever bring up the contributions women have made throughout history. Many of these inventions have laid the ground work for adaptations and advancements that we utilize today. Without these women, many things we take for granted daily may not exist or could be greatly altered beyond our own comprehension. 1. Miriam Benjamin … [Read more...]
Shirlee Hall , There I AM
February 9, 2013 by
THERE I AM WHEN THERE ARE NO TEARS LEFT NO ROOM FOR LAUGHTER THERE I AM WHEN THERE ARE NO THOUGHTS OR FEELINGS TO SHARE THERE I AM WHEN THERE IS EMPTINESS AND SORROW UNEXPLAINED THERE I AM WHEN THERE ARE QUESTIONS UNANSWERED AND VAGUE THERE I AM COME TO ME AND RELAX LET GO OF THE GAME THERE I AM COME TO THE FOUNT AND DRINK WITH ME THERE I AM COME TO THE PLACE OF NO RETURN THERE I AM COME TO THE EDGE AND … [Read more...]
You Did It, Congo Peace is on the White House Agenda
February 8, 2013 by
The Maman Shujaa 'Hero Women' of Congo thank you and everyone who signed their petition calling for a special US presidential envoy to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Your voices have made a difference. As Neema Namadamu toured the US this past fall, heralding a women-led peace movement in the Democratic Republic of Congo, she had a goal in sight: for her message to reach the White House. Thanks to your signatures on her Change.org petition, Neema's dream has become a … [Read more...]
AYI JIHU – WOMAN of ACTION™ at the ‘IF ONLY’ Film Premiere at Bafta
February 6, 2013 by
In our last article we brought you the news that Ayi Jihu would be attending the Premiere screening of Fredi Kruga Film ‘If Only’. Ayi Jihu is a supporter of C.R.I.M.E (Creating Role Models in Media Enterprise). Last night we were able to join Ayi Jihu at the Screening of ‘If Only’ (our review will follow this article) and report on the events of the night. As we walked into 195 Piccadilly the first thing we noticed was the turn out. Hundreds of people where here to watch the … [Read more...]
SACRED BREATH WORKSHOP, Chicago Area – FEB 7
February 6, 2013 by
NO MORE SUFFERING! ARE YOU READY TO GO BEYOND POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE? YOU DESERVE TO CONSCIOUSLY RETURN TO THE LUMINOUS AND FREE STATE OF MIND CALLED ORIGINAL MIND. IF YOU FEEL IT IS TIME TO STOP PERSONAL SUFFERING AND BE AN EXAMPLE OF A TRUE STATE OF BEING, PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR MONTHLY SACRED BREATH WORKSHOP AT THE SOHMAR MASSAGE SCHOOL LOCATED IN DOWNERS GROVE, IL. 7:00PM, FEBRUARY 15TH. AS HUMAN BEINGS, OUR BODY AND MENTAL FACTORS MAY DIFFER GREATLY. THE … [Read more...]
