(MoneyWatch) Next year is going to be a long one if you suffer from triskaidekaphobia, fear of the number 13. To lessen the anxiety, consider these 13 money tips for 2013. 1. Track your expenses. Almost every financial plan starts with this most dreaded task. Unfortunately, without understanding where your money goes, it's nearly impossible to make different choices about how to spend. The good news is that there are plenty of software programs to help you out, or you can use a plain old … [Read more...]
EBC Meeting – January 13, 2013 in Detroit, MI
Teresa de Grosbois is an international speaker sought by entrepreneurs and large corporations wanting to better understand how local gossip can suddenly turn into epidemic word of mouth. Specializing in the topics of influence and success, Teresa has a proven track-record in understanding word of mouth epidmenics having taken three books to best-seller status in only 8 months. Teresa teaches business and marketing courses around the globe, including teaching courses to start-up … [Read more...]
Jensine Larsen — Give To Unlock Women’s Collective Genius!
Genius is awaiting and you can unleash it. Millions of potential Nobel Peace Laureates, Heads of State, young Malalas, and Gandhis are making waves, but their voices are yet to be discovered. Give to World Pulse because unlocking women's potential through the rapid power of technology will lift us all. Donate today and every dollar you give will be doubled. She used to hide the scar on her throat with a scarf----a painful reminder of surviving attempted infanticide as an unwanted girl … [Read more...]
The Dragonfly Whisperer ~ This New Year, ‘Light a Light for Change’
This New Year Light A Light for Change This video was created by http://www.gossamerheart.com/. It was inspired by A Celebration of Women™, whose tireless efforts to to serve humanity has created a ripple effect of change for many people around the world. Through this creation of our world's first central global platform, https://851.5b0.myftpupload.com/, all women are enabled to educate themselves about their sisters on the other side of the planet, be informed about world issues … [Read more...]
Being “stroke smart” also means being heart smart
"Listen to your bodies, argue with your doctors, stand up for yourself, and most of all, take care of your health. It is easy to lose, and so very difficult to get back." -- stroke survivor Linda I. Sign the Charter to Prevent Stroke with One Click Limbs that won't budge, the corner of the mouth sagging, one eye shut. We all know what the aftermath of a stroke looks like. But do we all understand what many of our Care2 members learned the hard way: preventable stroke can happen to anyone? … [Read more...]
SIGN to Save Women’s Healthcare – Take Action!
At the end of 2012, budget cuts will go into effect that could decimate vital healthcare programs for women and children. If the budget for Health and Human Services is reduced, preventative care programs for more than 5 million women could be eliminated. Also in jeopardy is the Affordable Care Act, which provides cancer screenings to more than 45 million women, and WIC, which safeguards the health of 53% of U.S. infants and 9 million low-income women and their families. We cannot … [Read more...]
‘A Survivor’s Story’ in western world, human trafficking and exploitation
A Survivor’s Story " Hi my name is Dai,* I’m a survivor of human trafficking and exploitation. I have experienced the harm that these forms of violence inflict on those of us who have been sexually exploited. Let me tell you a little history about my life. I have been an American for nearly 21 years. Abused as a child, I made a promise to myself that I would never be abused again. As I continue with my speech, I’m here to share my story specifically regarding my traumatic experience in … [Read more...]