Senior Fellow Suzanne Maloney discusses how one “big bet” — bridling Iran’s nuclear ambitions — will be a defining factor in the Obama administration’s second term. Suzanne, a senior fellow at the Saban Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution, where her research focuses on energy, economic reform and U.S. policy toward the Middle East. She studies Iran, the political economy of the Persian Gulf and Middle East energy policy. A former U.S. State Department policy advisor, … [Read more...]
Coach Khama – Birthday DVD Celebration – Yes, 90% OFF!
It's my Birthday! And I have a little something for YOU! Greetings from London! Arrived safe and sound yesterday afternoon from Los Angeles. So, my birthday is tomorrow and I'm hosting a "90% OFF ALL Products Birthday Sale" until THIS Friday, Feb. 1st! Stock up on my content-rich DVDs (there's 28 to choose from!) or my transformation Unleash Your Breakthrough 12-CD SET! ---> CLICK HERE - use Coupon Code: BIRTHDAY But please be aware, this will be the LAST … [Read more...]
Gender Matters – To Me and To Development
G-SPOTS Preetha Prabhakaran says: If asked to pick on one single moment or event in my life that has been influenced by my gender, I would find it an impossible task. This is because gender has worked like an invisible force, underlining my actions and behaviours for as long as I can remember. It claimed me at birth, like a second mother, and it has lived with me ever since. It has been a constant voice in my head, shaping my sense-of-self and moulding my capabilities, limitations, … [Read more...]
CIRCLE OF LIGHT GATHERING: BALANCE and HARMONY, FEB 3
CIRCLE OF LIGHT GATHERING SUBJECT: BALANCE and HARMONY SUNDAY, FEB. 3RD, 1:00 PM AT PEGGY'S 820 S. KENSINGTON IN LA GRANGE $30 TAOISM, BUDDHISM, CONFUCIANISM ALL SIMPLY TRANSMIT A STATE OF MIND WE CALL OPENNESS. THROUGHOUT ALL TIME, THOSE WHO HAVE GENUINELY AWAKENED HAVE DONE THE WORK FROM WITHIN THE UNDERSTANDING THAT I AM REFERRING TO AS OPENNESS. OPENNESS AND SINCERITY ARE THE ESSENCE OF ALCHEMY. THIS UNDERSTANDING, AN ENERGY THAT IS SUFF-- USED WITH HARMONY, IS … [Read more...]
Neema Namadamu, Congolese grassroots women leaders
The Democratic Republic of Congo was recently dubbed 'a never-ending nightmare' by the New York Times, but over 200 Congolese grassroots women leaders---- self-identified as the Maman Shujaa, or 'Hero Women'---- have emerged from the shadows to organize a movement denouncing violence and demanding peace.They have utilized our platform to request a voice in the decisions that affect their lives, and the world is taking notice. As the 20th African Union Summit kicks off this week, with Hero … [Read more...]
Elsa P: Full Moon in Leo, Change In The Storyline (Around The World)
The Moon takes a bumpy ride through Cancer for the rest of the work week. Emotions will be disturbed as she's challenged by Uranus in Aries and Pluto and Venus in Capricorn. The Moon does catch support from Saturn in Scorpio, but don't be surprised if fears around safety and security come up from the depths at this time. The weekend will be dominated by the full moon in Leo. Leo is a creative sign that loves drama, but the Moon will be held in check by Saturn in Scorpio and stared at by … [Read more...]
The Voice vs the Brain – Take Action!
“Have you ever had 'that' moment in your life where you knew that you were not doing what you were supposed to be doing?” Take Action to hear it and act on it :) It would be a fearful split second when you swore you heard a Voice; yet, were so overwhelmed with fear to share the experience with anyone that you secretly stored it in the attic of your mind. Having decided to do this, you stifled this Voice to a point of combustion forcing a series of outbursts, once in a … [Read more...]