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...]
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...]
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...]
Karinna Kittles-Karsten, “Love Around the World”
Karinna Kittles-Karsten, The Love Educator, is an internationally recognized relationship expert, author of the best-selling book, Intimate Wisdom, The Sacred Art of Love, and the producer of the popular DVD Sacred Love-Making. Karinna regularly gives keynote speeches on relationships for Celebrity A-List events, prestigious organizations such as Entrepreneurs Organization, and academic institutions such as New York University. She has appeared on television shows like UK's Million Dollar … [Read more...]
UNRWA, Syria midwife delivers baby in harsh conditions
Damascus The vibrant cry of a baby burst out from a small room in the Khan Eshieh refugee camp in southern Damascus. Forced to find refuge in a shelter housing another 15 people, Mayada Yahya gave birth in a small room with no privacy. The room has provided shelter to Mayada and her husband ever since they fled the fighting in Daraya, near Damascus, a few months ago. Little did she know that she would be delivering their child in this same room months later. Makeshift … [Read more...]
Tanzanian women take matters into their own hands, pooling resources
“You need to join forces if you want to stand strong,” explains Batuli Massawe, a 46-year-old mushroom farmer who has become a respected entrepreneur due largely to training and solidarity lending in the community of Morogoro, 190 km west of Tanzania’s capital. In a country where agriculture provides the main source of livelihood for a large majority of the population — accounting for more than two-thirds of employment and almost half of Tanzania’s GDP — the the agricultural sector is … [Read more...]
La Maquette, King St. E., Toronto: Winterlicious Celebrations !
Celebrate Winterlicious at La Maquette view our menus here Joy, Laughter and Great food is what the Winterlicious menu/promotion is all about. THANK YOU City of Toronto and American Express for sponsoring this great promotion! We are celebrating 11 years with the Winterlicious program and here we are in 2013 showcasing once again the beautiful ambiance, great food with our new culinary team and friendly front of house staff. If this is something that you enjoy email me … [Read more...]
Luxury Brands and the secondary market … , Lorre White
Luxury Brands and the secondary market; why is it important for luxury brands to be familiar to those that are not their primary customer and how luxury marketing plays a role. Certain luxury items like designer fashion, cosmetics, perfumes, skin care, etc., although in the luxury sector, have predominantly aspirational consumers because of the lower price point. People can save up to buy a purse, a suit, sunglasses or shoes, but they cannot save up to buy a $60 million dollar jet, yacht, … [Read more...]