Lorre White reports: Warren Edward Buffett (/ˈbʌfɨt/; born August 30, 1930) There is no greater advertisement for the potent combination of formidable intelligence, commonsense, consistency and self-discipline than Warren Buffett. Tap Dancing to Work, Warren Buffett on Practically Everything, 1966 – 2012, a collection of articles about and by Omaha’s most famous citizen, drawn from an archive of Fortune magazine that spans almost half a century, is a wonderful reminder of those … [Read more...]
Singles Only ~ Not to Worry… Love Will Find You!
December 16, 2012 by
For Singles Only ~ Not to Worry… Love Will Find You! The time of real personal growth is when you are alone. Singles should use this time to reflect on the behaviors they did and didn't like in their former partner. It's time to experience how it feels to stand on your own; taking care of you, paying special attention to who you need to become to attract a passionately monogamous, infidelity-free, fun in the bedroom relationship. You must learn to stand alone again before you can again … [Read more...]
Jamaica addresses violence against women
December 15, 2012 by
Violence against women is pervasive and harms not only women but their families and their communities. At a two-day forum at the United Nations, non-governmental organizations, UN officials, government representatives and other stakeholders discussed how to prevent it. Sandrea Falconer, Jamaica's Minister of Information with responsibility for gender affairs, told Gerry Adams that she is head of a specific committee addressing the problem. Sandrea Falconer - Violence - … [Read more...]
De-Stress… Don’t Think!
December 8, 2012 by
De-Stress… Don’t Think! How long has it been since you put on a good pair of headphones, dialed up some smooth jazz(any music without words will do) and just listened to the music? Or is music something that just plays in the background? You know it's there because every once in a while your thoughts get tired and they stop working just long enough for you to notice the music - that doesn't last long either - then it's back to doing the laundry, taking the car to get gas, or as … [Read more...]
Archbishop Desmond Tutu asks “Will you sign my petition?”
December 7, 2012 by
MESSAGE from our esteemed Archbishop Desmond Tutu "You may not know his name, but my friend Liu Xiaobo is a global icon for freedom. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010 for his long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights. Today, this hero remains in jail, as China's most famous political prisoner. Xiaobo is serving an 11-year term for his activism demanding that the Chinese government make his country more democratic and make its courts more independent. His … [Read more...]
Top 10 Holiday Movies to Watch with Your Kids
December 4, 2012 by
Since the holidays mean that the kids are home from school, what’s better than using that additional time for a little extra family bonding? If you’ve already been ice skating, have read all the Christmas stories, and are at a loss as to what to do next, why not indulge in a family movie night with some classic holiday favorites? Break out the popcorn and the eggnog and cuddle up with the kids to watch some of these holiday classics, and maybe a few new favorites too. Charlie Brown … [Read more...]
Australia – Take action to reduce transmission of HIV, World Aids Day
November 29, 2012 by
Human Immunodeficiency Virus is transmissible through bodily fluids such as blood. With time, HIV causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Disease, which is not communicable. HIV positive individuals need special health care and support from their community to live free from discrimination. We need to understand HIV and what it means to be HIV positive to properly support the individuals living with the virus. This year will be a 'celebration of love and life', commemorating those who have gone … [Read more...]
