Manifestation Wisdom for 2015 @ Spirit Pond These are words from your essence, take from it what and how you wish, apply it in your life and watch your world: "Every end of year, I sit in deep silence as I sense the universal energies of the coming year. While 2013 was ushered by the amazing wave of transformation, last year 2014 was set deeper into the energy of transition. All old systems peaked and broke down in 2013, in 2014 they transitioned into change – where the old were discarded … [Read more...]
December 3 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 2, 2013 by
Over one billion people, or approximately 15 per cent of the world’s population, live with some form of disability! Around the world, persons with disabilities face physical, social, economic and attitudinal barriers that exclude them from participating fully and effectively as equal members of society. They are disproportionately represented among the world’s poorest, and lack equal access to basic resources, such as education, employment, healthcare and social and legal support systems, as … [Read more...]
Blue Moon – August 20, 2013
August 19, 2013 by
When the moon rises Tuesday night (Aug. 20), it brings us the August full moon and in addition, it will also technically be a "Blue Moon." "But wait a minute," you may ask. "Isn't a Blue Moon defined as the second full moon that occurs during a calendar month? Tuesday’s full moon will be the only full moon of August 2013. So how can we call it a 'Blue' moon?" [Blue Moon Secrets Explained (Infographic)] Yet it still is a Blue Moon, but only if we follow a now somewhat obscure rule of … [Read more...]
Ana Manao celebrates “Benvenuto Presidente” (June 26)
June 23, 2013 by
You are cordially invited to the opening of the Italian Contemporary Film Festival in Toronto on Wednesday June 26, 2013 -- a “Reel Italian Experience!” The festival will kick off with Italian box office smash hit “Benvenuto Presidente” (Welcome Mr. President), a charming political comedy directed by Riccardo Milani. The opening night film stars Claudio Bisio (co-star of Oscar winner Mediterraneo), as a modest, good-hearted librarian mistakenly elected President of Italy. Following … [Read more...]
The World’s Most Powerful Black Women 2013 with 30% from Africa!
June 6, 2013 by
A couple of weeks ago, FORBES published its 2013 annual list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. Of the 100 women featured, 11 are black, of whom 3 are Africans. They include political leaders, corporate executives, heads of non-governmental organizations, top government functionaries and a first lady. These are the 11 black women who matter the most: Ertharin Cousin Executive Director, World Food Programme, United Nations, U.S.A The World's Most Powerful Black Women 2013 Three of them … [Read more...]
On Mother’s Day, It’s You and Me Against The World (May 12)
May 7, 2013 by
On Mother's Day, It's You and Me Against The World (For My Children) "Motherhood is a choice you make every day, to put someone else's happiness and well-being ahead of your own.."~ Donna Ball This video was created by The Dragonfly Whisperer and is dedicated to my children. I used to sing this Helen Reddy song to them at bed time. Even though the video applies to all loving mothers, I fell it especially applies to single mothers, who devote their time and love to … [Read more...]
PASSOVER celebrated this year MAR 25 – APRIL 2, 2013
March 25, 2013 by
13 things you need to know for Passover 2013 1. When does Passover 2013 begin and how long does it last? Passover 2013 begins at sundown on Monday, March 25th. That is the date, this year, which corresponds to the 15th of Nissan, the day according to the Bible, on which the first Passover occurred and on which all subsequent Passovers always begin. The holiday lasts for 7 days in Israel and 8 days everywhere else, reflecting a long-held custom honoring the fact that maintaining an … [Read more...]
EARTH HOUR – March 23, 2013
March 23, 2013 by
Earth Hour is a worldwide event organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and held towards the end of March annually, encouraging households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour to raise awareness about the need to Take Action on climate change. The event, conceived by WWF and Leo Burnett, first took place in 2007, when 2.2 million residents of Sydney participated by turning off all non-essential lights. Following Sydney's lead, many other cities … [Read more...]
