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- Children In Creativity - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from G. StewartImagination is everything; it is a preview of life’s coming attractions. Albert Einstein. Thinking about this reminded me about a time when I was to oversee a kindergarten class of children at a private school. I had only taught and tutored slightly older children about the age of eight or ...
Views: 1309 - Pushing Back Against the Box - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Bob LowryFor the last three years I have done something I never imagined I would do. I became involved in an activity so alien to my background and comfort level that it can be described as pushing back against the box I was in at the time. When I began I had serious doubts about my ability to carry out ...
Views: 991 - Charity Challenge - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Gregory RogerCharities can be found all over the world and if you have the money to spare, there are various ways that you can help out charities of your choice. However, it’s not just in terms of monetary donations that you can help out. You can also devote your time. The Charity Challenge allows you to ...
Views: 828 - Help Stop Human and Sex Trafficking - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Sergio DiazGranadosThere is a dirty little secret here in the US that no one really wants to talk about: not our government, not our politicians, and especially not our neighbors. It has to do with human and sex trafficking. Recently CNN did a whole piece on this and as soon as they did a whole lot of ...
Views: 1219 - Great news for charities and BT launches online giving website - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Sarah HainesSo many British companies are starting to sit up and take notice of the importance of corporate social responsibility, a new charity giving website launched by BT recently has given them massive kudos in this area. MyDonate became the first charity giving site in the UK where 100% of your ...
Views: 736 - Addressing The Types Of Gender Inequality Around The World (3): Domestic Violence in the DRC - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Dotun Adewunmi‘In Congo it is estimated that in more than half of the couples the women are victims of domestic violence. Women are also victims of psychological violence’ [Anna Alvazzi del Frate & Angela Patrignani, United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (1995). Women's ...
Views: 2249 - The For Love & Art Project: Creating Honor Legacies of Exceptional Beauty - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Mark LombardThrough a series of acts of kindness, this hospice volunteer stumbled on an innovative method of simultaneously enhancing the quality of life for the aged, the infirm, those with end-of-life issues and similar others, while permanently honoring the memory of a loved one with an honor legacy of ...
Views: 1546(3 votes) - Narrow YOUR Focus, Increase YOUR Impact - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Margaret MeloniI do not know about you, but every once in a while when I think about all of the different causes I could join I start feeling overwhelmed. We have so much to do for our planet, our creatures and our people. Where do I start? Where do I place my focus? How can I make a difference? Then I ...
Views: 1676 - Volunteering Is Good For Business - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Young KimAccording to the book, "Millionaire Mindset" (Thomas J. Stanley) - as well as other books about how millionaires think - most millionaires are very charitable, sit on the committee of many non-profit organizations, and are actively involved in their community. The cynic in you might think its ...
Views: 1901(1 vote) - Join the Cause and Stop Human and Sex Trafficking - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Sergio DiazGranadosThere is a little known secret going on here in America that little by little is starting to peek through the windows, and it has to do with human and sex trafficking. As good Americans we don't really like to talk about these types of things and the subject of sex can be quite taboo. But this ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - Life Is Lived Through Sharing What Matters Most - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from David SamuelMany people in Western countries have a very comfortable life with all the necessities that anyone can ask for, yet they are unfulfilled and dissatisfied. The normal course of action is to find a new job or relationship. It does not take long until another change is required since that is not ...
Views: 1688(4 votes) - Corporate Sustainability Can Help You Go Green & Make Some Too - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Robert BoroffEveryone now recognizes ‘sustainability’ and ‘going green’ as this millennium's newest buzzwords. As climate change and the energy crises continue to pose an ever-growing threat to the way we interact with this planet, companies are changing the way they do business. Whether or not you ...
Views: 835 - Charity Foundations, Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from David SamuelI am in Cambodia now, the town of Siem Reap and am amazed at how many charity foundations there are in this town, three hundred NGO's (non-governmental associations), one everywhere you look. I have visited with several projects so far and learnt about a very interesting problem. The main ...
Views: 1719(1 vote) - The Four Ancient Books of Wales - an Anthology of Dark-age Welsh Bardic Poetry - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from John HalstedTHE dissolution of the religious houses in Wales during the reign of Henry VIII, and the dispersion of their libraries, led to many Welsh manuscripts passing into the hands of private individuals. Collections of Welsh manuscripts soon began to be formed by persons who took an interest in the ...
Views: 1279(2 votes) - Secrets of Sending Healing Energy at a Distance by Michael Harris, PhD and Dr. Laurie Nadel - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Michael HarrisHealing is healing; the chief objective in healing situation is that the person, animal, place or object (think Planet Earth, oceans, volcanoes, nuclear reactors) receives what it is that they need from the universe. The example I will be using is the current situation in Japan. The news and ...
Views: 1770 - Pets and Natural Disasters by Michael Harris, PhD and Amy Robinson (Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network) - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Michael HarrisWith all the current global weather problems I’ve seen in the news recently, I can’t help but notice that it is only once in a while do they report any news about animals. These reports are usually the work of some person in a resource group or emergency services and a little PR release. Without ...
Views: 1975(1 vote) - Fear of Radiation: A Personal Plea for Japan - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Sara DillingerBlown Away When I was ten years old, my home was blown away by a tornado. I’m telling you this, not is a bid for sympathy, but to make a point. I have noticed over the years that many people who have experienced a trauma like that seem morbidly fearful that it’s going to happen again. Any ...
Views: 898 - Do You Care or Curse? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Anita JeffersonDo You Care or Curse? Ultimately, that is the choice we make with our feelings hundreds of times a day-care or curse? The difference between the two often means happiness inside or despotic misery. The choice is real, most of the time automatic and situational, but once you begin to pay ...
Views: 1866(3 votes) - 40 Days to a Better Me--Day 02--Random Acts of Kindness - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Daniel ToopsI was asked the question why do Christians observe Lent. I explained that people use this time to reflect upon the sacrifice of Christ as they preparation of Easter. Many will give something up for one reason or another as to make God happy or deal with their guilt. Personally, I think the ...
Views: 2335(1 vote) - Games An Integral Part Of Daily Life - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Degonza GamesThe physical or mental activities done by the people to establish a stable status of the body are known as games. Games help the people to overcome the sorrow and grief of their mind and body. They are characterized by my features and are categorized on basis of those features. Usually, games ...
Views: 1716(1 vote) - Stress Free Fundraising Ideas That WORK!! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Dan Thompson"Who Else Wants To Discover The Fastest, Cheapest Way To Unleash A Flood Of Donations, Using My Proven System? But Hurry Now's The Time To Take Advantage Of Our Low Introductory Rate" From the desk of Uwe Matt December 16th, 2010 Dear Fundraiser, I've got good news. If your ...
Views: 1301 - Let's Raise Money! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Dan ThompsonAre you getting the most out of your fundraising efforts? Are you sure? Learn why some people consistently lead mega fundraisers - and others don’t “Let’s Raise Money”, by Jack Atwell reveals nearly two decades worth of nuts and bolts fundraising wisdom. It’s packed full of ...
Views: 973 - Giving a Helping Hand to a Hand in Need - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Kimberly MitchellRecently, some of the books I ordered came to me with printing issues on the cover. I was devastated because I knew I couldn't sell them, nor could they be given away without covers on them. For me, this was a real waste of good material. Since I never throw anything away, I wanted to see what I ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - Corporate Menu Planning Primer - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Diane CraigThe expression “attention to detail” has become something of a cliché on most job descriptions. What job doesn’t require attention to detail? But recently, I witnessed first hand, a group of professionals whose entire workload is attention to detail. My mission was to provide training for Event ...
Views: 1520 - Communication With Your Child - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Joseph NedrichOne of the hardest things in life is learning how to talk with other individuals. We discover how to hear how individuals say things, and take a look at their faces for clues to what they imply. Now think how difficult it is for your infant to talk with you, simply because he possesses none of ...
Views: 741 - Precisely Why Getting Sleep Is Essential - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Russell MalicoteEveryone knows sleeping is extremely important, nevertheless it’s among the initial items we take off our ‘to do’ list. You need to re-think making sleep a priority as it has effects on so many aspects in your life. Furthermore you want to provide a great example for your children. A child ...
Views: 753(1 vote) - The Best Way to Make Yourself & Others Happy - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Krystal KuehnWe make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill We live in a give-and-take society. When we give, we usually expect to get something in return. But sometimes we give for the sheer joy of giving. We don’t expect anything in return. It just makes us feel ...
Views: 1394(2 votes) - A Job Is a Gift - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Young KimOne day at my parents’ laundry mat/dry cleaners, my father saw a homeless man rummaging through our garbage dumpster looking for aluminum cans and glass bottles. For some inexplicable reason, my father asked the man to come into the dry cleaners, and to pick out some clothes from a box filled ...
Views: 1075(10 votes) - Affluent Page Features Space Time - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from AffluentPage MagazineThough many watch manufacturers appear content to maintain the status quo, it is still refreshing when an artisan pushes the boundaries of innovation. Louis Moinet’s Meteoris—an astounding collection of timepieces built using materials from outer space—is truly from another world. This ...
Views: 845 - CONTRIBUTE TO NATION. PLEASE DONATE! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ardarsh SharmaWhat is your contribution in the development of the nation? No doubt, you do every bit possible to make the nation a better place. But is it enough? As we put in all our efforts in improving the infrastructure, industries and economy of the nation, we tend to neglect a crucial element that makes ...
Views: 758(1 vote) - Dare to be a Hero - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Paul BrooksAre you a person admired for your noble character, courage, and achievement? Do you aspire to be that type of human being? Are you one that acts courageously when facing huge personal risk, and potential suffering? Is it important to you to be a paragon of strength and to do the right thing ...
Views: 949 - More Commercial Sites using Pre-Engineered and Pre-Fabricated Structures - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from cedarstore gazebocreationsPre-engineered and pre-fabricated structures are receiving greater interest from municipalities and institutions dealing with decreased available manpower from engineers to laborers as well as budgetary constraints. Many large municipal sites, parks or professional campuses are using ...
Views: 1009 - Addressing The Types Of Gender Inequality Around The World (1): Female Genital Mutilation - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Dotun AdewunmiFemale Genital Mutilation (fgm) is a cultural procedure that has been carried out since ancient times throughout the world, mainly in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. It consists of girls and young women having parts of their vagina either partially or completely cut off by blunt, unsterilized ...
Views: 3196 - Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Oh, that magical word, Christmas. It is such a wonderful occasion that is anticipated all year long. I sit here and look at my newly decorated Christmas tree. It has a ton of lights on it, and all kinds of colorful ornaments and a huge Santa Clause tree shirt that my grandson picked out. ...
Views: 1682(2 votes) - Immediate Needs - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Ocean .In the Christmas season, especially, our thoughts turn to the countless people who cannot participate in either festivities or in gift-giving. Perhaps you are in this category now, this year. Perhaps it's the first time in your entire life that the words, "immediate needs", have come to apply ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - Are you Living in the Problem or the Solution? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageEvery day we have the opportunity to make decisions to honor who we are. I would hope that because you are reading this you are someone who believes you have a very important path to travel. Your life can be more than simply living from day to day. Yet, many people are living from day to ...
Views: 1509(2 votes) - Important General Knowledge Information About Donations And Giving - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Shauna RupertDonating to charity not only gives you a good feeling but also helps your bottom line when you file your taxes. This mutually beneficial situation encourages individuals to help charities who have and follow the same belief system of the person making the donation. But before donating and giving ...
Views: 1259 - Care For CareGivers - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Susan DerryWhether you are a mom with small children or you are now taking care of your mom, learning to take care of you first can be a challenge. There is a good reason airlines insist that, in the event of an emergency when traveling with small children or others needing care, that you put your on own ...
Views: 1141(2 votes) - Potato Salad Recipes Without Mayonnaise: Top Three Tips For Making Delicious Potato Salad Without Mayonnaise - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from X YMany people are looking for potato salad recipes without mayonnaise. There are many reasons for people to do that, including wanting to try a new type of potato salad, wanting a potato salad recipe without mayonnaise and many more. If you are looking for potato salad recipes without ...
Views: 2075 - Who is business based philanthropy for anyway? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Peter HaworthDo you think philanthropy is only for the really wealthy – Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Bono, Bob Geldof, Mac Robertson, Stephen Tindall and the like? Well that’s just plain wrong. I’ll show you why. It used to be that business finance, business credit and so on was only for ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - who am i an icon who completed 50 golden years on this planet - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from venkat ca21st June 2009, an icon completed 50 golden years on this planet. He is unique and one and only one of his kind in this world. He considers himself as a King of Hearts. This self declared icon is standing in your midst - Venkatraman Krishnamoorthy popularly known as ...
Views: 1328(3 votes) - There is a thin line between Ordinary and Extraordinary.? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from venkat caThere is a thin line between Ordinary and Extraordinary. The word extra makes ordinary extraordinary. An extra mile, an extra effort and an extra thought makes ordinary extra ordinary. We all Balance our professional life and family life, is it or is it not? I feel it is definitely ...
Views: 2189(1 vote) - Haiti and Home - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Dr Jane CundyI am so proud of my country and my fellow countrymen. What has happened in Haiti, almost a week ago now; has had me glued to television news reports. I have watched as my President rallied the “troops” of Americans from across the country with a simple news briefing. He called on all Americans, ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - 5 Common Excuses to NOT Donate to Charity - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from James LeGrandDuring our daily lives or in the midst of extraordinary circumstances, we often come upon worthy causes to donate to. However, because of one of any number of reasons we fail to make the donation. When you give even a little bit to an organization that helps others, you are making a positive ...
Views: 6614(1 vote) - Universal Language – an excerpt from FREE e-book, Ripples of Difference - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Erin CourtenayJosh turned over another plastic toy is his hand and decided to sleep on whether he could bear to part with it. In the morning, it was still there, proudly on top of the pile like a Christmas tree star - a shining token from a boy who couldn’t quite grasp the meaning of his gifts. What he ...
Views: 1014(3 votes) - Rethinking Abundance - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Paul HoodWhat is Abundance? Maybe we need to rethink abundance. I lived my first nine years in England, from 1944 to 1953. In all those years we were under rationing. Food was doled out frugally, to the point that my sister and I suffered from malnutrition. Automobiles were scarce, we never got a ...
Views: 1220(3 votes) - Don't Give This Way!! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Danish AhmedHey All You Big Givers!! Six years ago, I wrote an article called 7 Totally Different Ways to Give Big this Thanksgiving!! Since then, I’ve come to learn that people need to know what giving is NOT. “The Secret” would say, don’t focus on what you don’t want. However, ...
Views: 2065(19 votes) - Susan Jeske—A Biography - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Jolly PenSusan Jeske is well-known as the first recipient of the Ms. America ® title and in her capacity as the current Ms. America ® Pageant President and for her various pageant-related associations for the last twenty years. She has a great professional profile as a pageant judge, having judged more ...
Views: 1894(2 votes) - Six Easy Tips for Beating the Holiday Blues - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Bette Lawrence-WaterSome people find the holiday season one of the most depressing times of year. Are you one of them? If so, you know that those cheerful greetings heard so often throughout November and December often fall on ears with hidden melancholy. Here are some suggestions for beating those holiday ...
Views: 1535(3 votes) - Slumdog Millionaire and the Calcutta Fund. - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Neelam BhardwajDan Boyle’s Oscar-winning film, Slumdog Millionaire, set in the slums of Mumbai, skillfully portrays the conditions of Indian slums and, more importantly, has ignited public interest in the many children who inhabit these slums. In the film, Jamal, Salim and Latika (played by real slum children) ...
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