Once a month, The Economist Intelligence Unit produces a comprehensive forecast for the global economy. It's popular with our clients, and also provides a useful opportunity for me to step back and look at the bigger picture. What is driving growth, or impeding it? What are the risks to watch out for? In this month's forecast, newly published, we have identified two opposing but related forces as key to the economic outlook in 2014. On the one hand, the upturn in the rich world, … [Read more...]
Giving Yourself Up Is Lifting Yourself Up
February 13, 2014 by
The Bright Side of Uncertainty Key Lesson: Uncertainty is unwanted because it feels so unpleasant each time it appears in our lives. But, can we be awake enough to see its positively bright side? For as surely as darkness must come before the break of a new day, so it's true: before the new light of higher understanding can have its gentle dawn in us -- we must see that we have come to the end of what we know. Giving Yourself Up Is Lifting Yourself Up The gradual realization that … [Read more...]
The Medicine Song Woman performs dinner prayer, IWD in Toronto!
February 12, 2014 by
JOIN BRENDA MACINTYRE- The Medicine Song Woman - SPONSOR A TABLE - SPONSOR A WOMAN ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY 'Women Empowering Women' MARCH 8 IWD Dinner & Show - TICKET OPT SINGLE TICKET $100.00 CAD TABLE of 10 $850.00 CAD SPONSOR VENDOR 3 X 3 $250.00 CAD SPONSOR VENDOR 3 X 9 + Media $450.00 CAD CHARITY TABLE = 100% Tax Receipt to Donor $850.00 CAD SPONSOR A WOMAN $100.00 CAD Brenda, we are excited to announce will be performing for International Women's … [Read more...]
The Sochi Olympics, LIVESTREAM Open Ceremony
February 7, 2014 by
The Sochi Olympics has been under the spotlight for various non-sport reasons over recent months, however, finally the thousands of athletes will be able to switch the focus to the real purpose of the Games - the sports. The Winter Olympics 2014 schedule will be packed and viewers can watch the Games on TV on the NBC network or online through free live stream (details below). Some events are set to commence on Thursday Feb. 6, 2014, although the Opening Ceremony will not take place until … [Read more...]
Judy Vredenburgh – WOMAN of ACTION™
February 7, 2014 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this powerhouse woman leader, one that has taken on the challenge to lead the way, through Girls Inc. in bettering the lives of all women, by developing future women leaders. WOMAN of ACTION™ Judy Vredenburgh Judy Vredenburgh is President and CEO of Girls Inc., the nonprofit organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and boldSM. Girls Inc. … [Read more...]
The WORD, Shirlee Hall
February 7, 2014 by
THE WORD Something miraculous and very beautiful happened to me unexpectedly many years ago. I refer to the event as ...The Word. I became dramatically aware and realized that the Infinite Spirit, God, was within me. All the power, presence and good was part of me. I didn't have to seek outside myself. I was given a 'word' to use to help others and any personal needs that may arise. I knew without a doubt that Divine Intelligence, Infinite Love and Perfect Wisdom was a part of … [Read more...]
Commission on the Status of Women, 10 to 21 March 2014
February 7, 2014 by
The fifty-eighth session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from 10 to 21 March 2014. The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. A functional commission of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), it was established by Council resolution 11(II) of 21 June 1946. The CSW is instrumental in … [Read more...]
Athena Gepte, Emergency Response Coordinator ACCORD
February 6, 2014 by
I'm writing today because I want to coordinate a surprise for my colleagues and volunteers responding to the typhoon here in the Philippines and I'm hoping to get your help. All you need to do is hit reply to this email to send a note of thanks to those who are giving their time to help. Just let them know what their work means to you. I'll make sure your note gets delivered into their hands where you're sure to boost spirits all around. One of the most remarkable aspects of working … [Read more...]
Lynn Syms Prize , World Pulse campaign ends Mar 31
February 6, 2014 by
World Pulse is honored to announce the inaugural Lynn Syms Prize in partnership with sculptor and philanthropist Lynn Syms. In 2014, the prize will be awarded to an outstanding grassroots woman and visionary voice using digital tools to effect change and advance her community work. To be eligible to win the US $20,000 prize and trip to New York City, you must submit a written journal entry to all three phases of the Women Weave the Web Campaign. Introducing the Lynn Syms Prize: Lifting … [Read more...]
VDAY – WHAT DID DANCING DO?
February 5, 2014 by
We Want To Hear From You: WHAT DID DANCING DO? Dancing insists we take up space, and though it has no set direction, we go there together. Dance is dangerous, joyous, sexual, holy, disruptive, and contagious and it breaks the rules. It can happen anywhere, at anytime, with anyone and everyone, and it's free. Dance joins us and pushes us to go further and that is why it's at the center of ONE BILLION RISING" Eve Ensler. As we prepare for ONE BILLION RISING FOR JUSTICE, for the escalation … [Read more...]
