The RIPPLE EFFECT A ripple effect a situation where, like the ever expanding ripples across water when an object is dropped into it, an effect from an initial state can be followed outwards incrementally. The Ripple Effect is rooted in the belief that all we are all connected by our shared Humanity. The Pond is the World, Your Heart is the Pebble, Drop a pebble in a still pond and watch the ripple travel out in an ever expanding ring with every … [Read more...]
Assertiveness is a Journey – WOMEN in RECOVERY
September 29, 2012 by
Assertiveness is a Journey 'Moving towards assertiveness ... will reduce your stress levels and improve your confidence'. Assertiveness is a form of behavior characterized by a confident declaration or affirmation of a statement without need of proof; this affirms the person's rights or point of view without either aggressively threatening the rights of another (assuming a position of dominance) or submissively permitting another to ignore or deny one's rights or point of … [Read more...]
Joint Programme on Rural Women with Rome-based agencies
September 28, 2012 by
Michelle Bachelet remarks at the launch of the Joint Programme on Rural Women with Rome-based agencies, “Accelerating Progress toward the Economic Empowerment of Rural Women”. New York, 27 September 2012. Good afternoon. Welcome, President Johnson-Sirleaf; our distinguished panelists and participants; and our co-hosts, the Governments of Brazil, Canada, Liberia and the Netherlands. Thank you for your partnership and strong support. It is wonderful to be here with all of you. This … [Read more...]
Mongolia, The vital Role of Women in Society
September 28, 2012 by
September 2012 – The vital role of women in society was a key feature in the speech of Mongolia’s President Tsakhia Elbegdorj to the United Nations General Assembly today, with a particular call for more women in leadership positions. “We need more women leaders. Women tend to see the whole picture. For society to advance, we need more women in public service at all levels – local to global. They bring a unique perspective often missing in global challenges,” President Elbegdorj told the 67th … [Read more...]
Violence is not always Visible, Henriette Eiby Christensen
September 28, 2012 by
How Anger (and education) Saved Me From Suicide Six years ago, I came out of a 12-year verbally abusive relationship not knowing what had happened. First relief, then not understanding why I felt so bad, and kept feeling like the world would be a better place without me in it. Then ANGER. No way was I going to let him continue to have that kind of power over me – I had to understand everything, not only for myself, but also for my three children. And so I started writing and … [Read more...]
Melanoma – Watch for the Signs of Malignancy
September 28, 2012 by
Melanoma i/ˌmɛləˈnoʊmə/ (from Greek μέλας — melas, "dark") is a malignant tumor of melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells that produce the dark pigment, melanin, which is responsible for the color of skin. They predominantly occur in skin, but are also found in other parts of the body, including the bowel, oral cavity and the eye (see uveal melanoma). Melanoma can originate in any part of the body that contains melanocytes. Melanoma is less common than other skin cancers. However, it is … [Read more...]
Rev. Elvia Nina, Life Purpose – Journal with the Archangels
September 28, 2012 by
Sometimes healing into your Life Purpose comes with a mega-prescription for space clearing...and it can be tough. Thank heavens we have angels to administer love through the process! Before I get into a little story about clearing, I'd like to announce a *new class* for those of you inspired to connect more deeply into your life purpose with the archangels through journaling and writing. Beginning November 1st, I will be teaching a 5-week class, Life Purpose Journal with the … [Read more...]
Childcare, Five Significant and Common Car seat Mistakes
September 27, 2012 by
In September 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released the findings of its National Child Restraint Use Special Study, a national survey of child restraint system use in children from birth to age 8. The study revealed five significant and common car seat mistakes. These included: 1. Using the wrong harness slot. When it comes to car seat harnesses, best practice dictates that in rear-facing seats the slots at or below the child’s shoulders should be used. For … [Read more...]
Manifesting Your Empowerment can be a Challenge
September 27, 2012 by
When tracking women's empowerment worldwide, organizations look at our economic participation, opportunity, political empowerment, educational attainment and health. However, being empowered from the perspective of government, social, media and business studies can be very different than when you talk to women at a grass root level. Where you live and quality of life found therein can make a huge difference as to whether you feel empowered. When I asked a group of women varying in age … [Read more...]
Elsa, Navigating the Full Moon in Aries, Venus Square Mars and a Cardinal T-Square
September 27, 2012 by
This will be one of the most dynamic and challenging weeks we've seen this year. This week is full of anger and strife. We're two t-squares and a poorly aspected, explosive full moon in Aries. It makes sense you be armed with a plan so that's what I'll offer. Conflict will erupt when you least expect it and the fighting will be intense. People shoot to kill under a sky like this so don't go around writing checks your ass can't cash. Don't assume you're the hottest head around, … [Read more...]
Stroke, ‘an interruption of the flow of blood to the brain’
September 27, 2012 by
The primary goals of stroke management are to reduce brain injury and promote maximum patient recovery. Rapid detection and appropriate emergency medical care are essential for optimizing health outcomes. When available, patients are admitted to an acute stroke unit for treatment. These units specialize in providing medical and surgical care aimed at stabilizing the patient’s medical status. Standardized assessments are also performed to aid in the development of an appropriate care plan. … [Read more...]
INSPIRATIONAL WINDOW – Brave New World
September 26, 2012 by
Pablo Picasso Women Running on the Beach, 1922 … [Read more...]
UN officials call on countries to strengthen women’s access to justice
September 26, 2012 by
September 2012 – United Nations officials today urged countries to implement measures to improve women’s access to and participation in justice systems, stressing that the rule of law can help break down gender barriers. “Our theme of women’s access to justice reminds me of all the women I have met who suffered terrible crimes, including sexual abuse in wartime,” said Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in his remarks at an event at UN Headquarters in New York, entitled ‘Strengthening Women’s … [Read more...]
