National Latino AIDS Awareness Day ~ Kick-off on Capitol Hill ~ On Tuesday, September 20, I had the opportunity to speak at a briefing on Capitol Hill about National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD). The briefing kicked off activities that will culminate in the annual observance of the AIDS Awareness Day on October 15. There was much discussion of data recently released by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention estimating that 20 percent of all new HIV infections in … [Read more...]
Avaaz Community 10 million strong thru Taking Action !!!
October 11, 2011 by
blockquote> Dear Incredible Avaazers, Just a few hours ago, our community reached 10 million people! 10 million of us. From every nation, every walk of life. Hopeful, and serious about creating the world we all dream of. Campaign after campaign, we're winning. Not just the little fights, the big ones, the ones they said couldn’t be won. And we're just getting started. There's never been a community like this before – and we’re accelerating – growing by 4 million in … [Read more...]
Motherhood … ’til Death Due Us Part !!!
October 10, 2011 by
Motherhood is one of the toughest Roles on the planet !!! My mother and I have never been close although she would disagree. She has been that constant pain all my life and now I'm 41 and she is still making me feel terrible. My parents divorced when I was 4 and although I saw my Dad regularly we never were close, but since he died I wished he was still here so I could tell him it wasn't all his fault. You see, my mother spent all my life telling me how my … [Read more...]
VERONICA – Lamenting the Past …
October 9, 2011 by
A Message From VERONICA Lamenting the Past "In your now the future holds a flame of promise. It flickers in front of you while beckoning the soul to move towards it in hope. Most are able to maneuver towards their next experience due to that now moment. Often in life one becomes less likely to be able to evolve to that future. The past in all its forms can be a great distraction to those seeking advancement. Often your days are … [Read more...]
Seduction of Spirit | Meditation and Yoga Retreat: October 23–29, CA.
October 8, 2011 by
Seduction of Spirit | Meditation and Yoga Retreat October 23–29 | Estancia Hotel & Spa | La Jolla, California This October, the Chopra Center’s Seduction of Spirit meditation and yoga retreat, led by founder Deepak Chopra, M.D., will feature guest speaker Marianne Williamson, an internationally renowned spiritual leader and best-selling author. Seduction of Spirit has been one of the Chopra Center’s most popular events for more than a decade, and now for the first time, … [Read more...]
ELSA P. – Planetary Positions to Guide…a week of surprises!
October 7, 2011 by
This is a demanding week so I'm going break it down, day by day as well as offer coping strategies where applicable. Thursday, we have a focus on the cardinal signs along with a fixed T-square which describes a stubborn boss. Realize when you go up against the boss you tend to lose, if not immediately, then at some point down the road. If you are the stubborn boss, you might ease up on people because these things come back around. Friday is easier. It's a good day for a date, especially … [Read more...]
Louise Hay, “Happy 85th ~ Celebrate!” – WOMEN of ACTION
October 7, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women is honored to Celebrate the Life of this pure example of Faith in Action. Celebrating her 85th Birthday this October 8th, we send our blessings of JOY and PEACE. Beginning her Journey at a time when the rest of the world could barely spell the word "thought", this woman was devoting her time to the investigations and proof by example, that our 'Our Thoughts Create our Life'. Awakening after great struggles in her personal life; this Woman never gave up, only … [Read more...]
BANGLADESH: Bureaucratic hitch leaves women farmers high and dry
October 6, 2011 by
BANGLADESH: Bureaucratic hitch leaves women farmers high and dry DHAKA, (IRIN) - A significant number of women farmers in Bangladesh are unable to access fertilizer, cash assistance and other government subsidies intended for farmers, because the land they work is registered in their husband’s name, according to government officials, NGOs and women farmers.Close to half of all farmers in Bangladesh are women, and the majority have not received their … [Read more...]
