Budget the Holidays in 5 Steps By Alina Mikos The not-so-happy holiday truth is that millions of Americans break their budgets, recklessly overspending on gifts, festive foods, decorations, travel, and parties. Add to the problem a significantly depressed economy that shows little sign of improvement in the near future, and you have America’s current conundrum. It’s important to keep in mind that the joy of family and the holidays comes primarily from your relationships, with gift-giving as … [Read more...]
Pakistan floods: Top 3 UN human rights bodies urge the authorities not to leave behind the most vulnerable
October 30, 2010 by
Photo: SAVE THE CHILDREN, SWEDEN http://sca.savethechildren.se/sca/News/News-Archive/Committee-on-the-Rights- GENEVA (27 October 2010) – Three United Nations human rights treaty bodies on Monday issued a joint appeal* to the Pakistani authorities and relief agencies to strengthen the human rights-based approach of their efforts, in order to prevent further victimization of the most vulnerable population affected by the country's worst monsoon flooding in a century. "The floods have … [Read more...]
Governor General – Letter to Canadians!
September 30, 2010 by
Message from the Governor General 'Letter to Canadians' September 30, 2010 OTTAWA—As my mandate as governor general and commander-in-chief of Canada draws to a close, I have only one wish, and that is to say THANK YOU. What an incredible journey I have taken since September 27, 2005, travelling all across the country to meet you and be by your sides, and around the world nearly 40 times on your behalf. Thanks to you, the hope that drove me from that very first day has stayed with me all … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Power of the Creator
September 28, 2010 by
The Power of your Creator... ... is within You. It doesn't matter if you're facing a situation that seems larger than life or something that is a small hurdle , God wants to help you overcome it all! The Key to finding resolve in so many of life's circumstances is to stay in the right frame of mind. You have the Power of your Creator within you; all of His greatness brings into focus who He is; faithful, righteous, good, honest and it diminishes the negative problems you are … [Read more...]
