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Saturday, 29 November 2008
Monday December 1 is World Aids Day
Announcing (RED)WIRE: Great Music Saves Lives
 We are very excited to introduce a brand new offering from (RED), a digital music magazine called (RED)WIRE. When you sign up you'll receive exclusive music from the world's greatest artists every week, and people living with HIV in Africa will get the medicine they need to stay alive.
Sign up now and get two free issues on us. And on World AIDS Day, join us for an unprecedented online launch event and see performances you won't find anywhere else by some of the greatest talents on the planet.
Starbucks: Do Something Good Every Day
 Our newest partner, STARBUCKS, introduces their (STARBUCKS) RED EXCLUSIVE beverages this Thanksgiving Day. For every purchase of an Espresso Truffle, Peppermint Mocha Twist and Gingersnap Latte at participating stores in the US and Canada between November 27th 2008 and January 2nd 2009, Starbucks will contribute 5¢ directly to the Global Fund.
To mark this World AIDS Day, on Monday only, Starbucks will contribute 5¢ for every single handcrafted beverage purchased at participating stores.
In honor of our partnership, the iconic Empire State Building will turn (RED) too. If you're in New York City, it's a great way to remember to do something good this World AIDS Day.
As Bono said, "It's pretty mind-blowing to think that millions of people can buy (RED) going about their daily lives and in doing so raise millions of dollars to fight AIDS in Africa. That's not a bad hit from your caffeine."
© 2006-2008 The Persuaders, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Posted by spiritualprincess0
at 10:18 PM
Tuesday, 21 October 2008
Charity Summit
Justice Before Charity Summit was held this past weekend, October 18/08 in Moncton NB to coincide with the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Many people from around the province were in Moncton to speak on the programs in place that will help bring about the elimination of poverty in the province of NB. "In alot of cases poverty is hidden" stated Deputy Mayor Pierre Boudreau, while recounting stories of his past experiences. The remedy starts in your neighbourhood. There are many charities that can use your support of time and effort. We are entering the hardest season for some here in Canada where the harsh winters eat up money used on heating homes leaving little for groceries or the coming Christmas season. Giving should be a year long event, not just during the Christmas season. Find a local charity, foodbank, or family that could use your support and give anyway you can through donations of food, time, clothing, or money. Every little bit brings hope and happiness to a family in need. To check out the many charity organizations in the Moncton area you can attend the first Volunteer Expo and Conference to take place at The Moncton Coliseum October 24-25. It is free of charge to the general public and is expected to attract more than 100 exhibitors. Attendees can take advantage of the free transportation by boarding any Codiac Bus and telling the driver you are attending "Hands Up".
Posted by spiritualprincess0
at 1:46 PM
Saturday, 11 October 2008
Happy Thanksgiving Canada!
Another Thanksgiving weekend is upon us and it is the time for family and friends to get together to celebrate happy times with good food. I am lucky enough to have a good bunch to celebrate with, my children and extended family. We will be chatting about the latest trends and family gossip while we eat our turkey with the many fixings' along with my favourite; desert! When I get together with family I always feel much gratitude for how we have grown as a family. We might not see each other as often as we'd like but we do stay in touch by phone or email and we know if the chips were down someone would come running, lending a helping hand. I want to thank all my family and my extended family for always being there for me. I have become sort of a loner and more intense over the years but they put up with me anyway which is what families are suppose to do. Acceptance and unconditional love comes mostly from those closest to us or of blood relation. I want to thank all my online friends and all the wonderful marketing people I have met over the years for giving me the encouragement to stick with my dream of an online business. I have learned alot and met wonderful people. I do hope to meet some in person over the next year or so and I plan to redo my website and add two of my own products (while working full time...whew) if my health permits. I also want to thank the wonderful people I have met at The Moncton Hospital. They are the best bunch to work for and always have a kind word of encouragement for me. I also want to thank my children and grandchildren for being the inspiration in my life. I would not be as grounded if it wasn't for them. I tend to be a bit of a rolling stone, moving often and changing careers but I am learning the importance of sticking with things until the harvest. They are the ones who give me hope for the future. Even though I tend to like the warmer weather, I love this time of year for the celebrations that come our way. I look forward to Halloween and then Christmas as we can feel the joy of giving through the expressions on the children's faces as well as the adults. I hope you also remember this is the season of charity and there are many people who need our help as the winter months set in. Please remember your local foodbanks and give generously! And if you are reading this I want to give thanks to you too. Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by spiritualprincess0
at 12:40 PM
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
Look great and feel great while changing the lives of women and girls!
Look great and feel great while changing the lives of women and girls! The Canadian Women's Foundation is delighted to announce a special fall promotion that will have you looking great and feeling great, while transforming the lives of women and girls across Canada! Introducing Lauren Hutton's Face Disc, a new makeup and color-coded application system designed especially for women over 35. A word from Lauren Hutton... "Most makeup contains too much pigment, fillers, shiny mica and glitter that settles into fine lines, making women look older. My makeup is different. I've taken out all those aging ingredients and created a makeup that is sheer and lightweight, giving a natural, younger look." Funds raised from this special promotion will go to the Canadian Women's Foundation to support programs across Canada that are working to end violence against women, move low-income women out of poverty and build strong, resilient girls. Click here to purchase your Face Disc now!
Invest in the power of women and the dreams of girls... Halifax Girls Club Participants (published with permission from ACTUA) If you want to change the lives of women and girls across Canada donating to the Canadian Women's Foundation is the way to do it. Since 1991 we have donated more than $15 million to 825 grassroots initiatives across the country that are helping to end violence against women, move low-income women out of poverty, and build strong, resilient girls. We are connected to more than 3,000 women's organizations, and invest in the most effective approaches to creating long-term, sustainable change for women and girls in Canada. As support for the Canadian Women's Foundation increases, so does our ability to fund more initiatives, increase the capacity of women's organizations across the country, and change the lives of women and girls across Canada. Donate to the Canadian Women's Foundation today.
Posted by spiritualprincess0
at 6:57 AM
Monday, 22 September 2008
Clearing up left over New Year's Resolutions
I want to write and make my mark on the world. Getting past the blocks so the words flow effortlessly is the challenge. Life gives us obstacles that can be compared to a writers block. How do we over come these blocks? A writer will do mind exercises to increase their creativity, waiting for that divine inspiration to hit. We can approach obstacles with our own mind exercises. To start, use meditation, sitting quietly waiting for a thought or words to give the answers to overcome what is in our way. Or we can also use a journal to pour our emotions into. This is a great way to self analyze, going back over our daily logs weeks later to see what patterns and motivations are actually doing us more harm than good. Then we can make plans and create new positive habits to correct this. Here is a great exercise for those who failed to reach their New Year's resolutions this year. Take each failed resolution and write down your feelings toward each one. Include the why's, why it affects you, why you need to overcome this at this time. Write down the how's, how you feel about this, how it affects you, how better off you will be. Write the what's, what you are doing to move toward your goal, what you will do if you don't reach it, what will it do to you. Now see the patterns that are keeping you from moving toward your goals. See any motivations that are keeping you from reaching that resolution... This can unlock unconscious blocks, motivations, and feelings that you did not realize was there. It can also bring back memories that have long been buried. When this happens it is your unconscious blocks coming to the surface. Observe your feelings on this, write them down, let them go, and move on. I hope this helps your approach to a solution for all those resolutions and close out 2008 on a healthier more successful note.
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at 1:43 AM
Thursday, 11 September 2008
Beating the Hunger Crisis
I just signed a petition asking G8 leaders and the UN Secretary General to commit to providing the food, seed, and fertilizer necessary to help some of the world's poorest countries beat the ongoing hunger crisis.
I hope that you'll join me in taking action here: http://www.one.org/international/un2008/?rc=un2008taf
We've seen aid achieve some amazing things in recent years - like over 29 million more children in school for the first time, and over 2 million more Africans with access to AIDS medications. But we must recognize the ongoing hunger crisis for the obstacle that it is and work to overcome it if we hope to continue our success.
So go back to that snack or hot meal and don't give these hungry men, women, and children another thought... Or I hope that you'll join me in taking action here: http://www.one.org/international/un2008/?rc=un2008taf
Posted by spiritualprincess0
at 7:30 PM
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
High-stakes secret review of Canada Post
by Denis Lemelin
July 7, 2008
Over the next few months, our Conservative federal government is
conducting a review that will determine the future of universal, public
postal service in our country. This review is pretty much a secret review,
and it could be bad news for good people.
The government's review will look at three very basic and important
questions: What postal services should people receive? Who should provide
them? And should Canada Post continue to have an exclusive privilege to
handle addressed letters, or should the letter market be open to
competition?
Anyone who thinks that a little competition never hurt anyone might
want to take a closer look at how our postal system actually works. Canada
Post has an exclusive privilege to handle letters so that it is able to
generate enough money to provide affordable postal service to everyone, no
matter where they live.
While the exclusive privilege isn't often discussed, most people
seem to like what it does. In fact, 91 per cent of respondents to an Angus
Reid poll said universal postal service at a uniform rate is one of the
really great things about Canada Post.
Unfortunately, our popular and egalitarian one-price-goes-anywhere
service could disappear. If the government decides to eliminate our post
office's exclusive privilege as a result of its review, Canada Post would
almost certainly face a downward spiral. Private sector competitors would
focus on profitable areas and services, leaving unprofitable parts to our
public post office. With fewer profits, Canada Post would find it
increasingly difficult - and eventually impossible - to provide uniform and
affordable service, especially in rural and remote parts of the county.
Even though the Conservative government's review could change the
very nature of our postal system, the Tories are not planning on holding
public hearings or doing much to publicize their examination of Canada
Post. They have issued a media release asking for submissions by September
2, 2008. Their advisory panel is contacting 'major stakeholders.'
The fact that the government is not holding public hearings and is
proceeding at a breakneck pace with its review suggests that it is not
really interested in hearing from the real owners and stakeholders of our
post office ? the public.
It is also disturbing that the chair of the review has written a
book, entitled The Politics of Postal Transformation, that recommends that
the federal government eliminate the exclusive privilege. Aside from the
obvious, it is disturbing because the few countries that have fully removed
their post office's exclusive privilege or monopoly on letters have
suffered. They now have fewer jobs, less service and higher postal rates
for people and small businesses.
As is, our basic postage rate currently ranks as one of the lowest
in the industrial world. Letter mail is secure, cheap, on time 96.1 per
cent of the time and delivered to everyone at a single price. In a recent
national poll, Canada Post surpassed the CBC and the Supreme Court as the
most trusted federal institution in Canada.
This is not to say that our post office is perfect. But it is worth
noting that it will be difficult for Canada Post to improve service if the
government eliminates the mechanism that funds public postal service - the
exclusive privilege.
If you like your secure, trusted, affordable and universal postal
service and think the federal government is trying to fix something that
isn't broken, contact the Canada Post Strategic Review at 330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0N5, and speak your mind by September 2, 2008.
You might want to express concerns about post office closures. Last
time the Conservatives were in office, they closed about 1,500 rural post
offices before being stopped by public outrage and an election defeat.
Don't forget to mention that a speedy review without public hearings is
hardly a democratic way to decide the fate of our publicly owned post
office.
Denis Lemelin is the president of the Canadian Union of Postal
Workers.
Disclaimer: I received this in my inbox and thought it was an interesting read. The facts have not been verified by me. LR
Posted by spiritualprincess0
at 9:22 AM
Friday, 22 August 2008
My Sister Passed It On...
(5) lessons to make you think about the way we treat people.
1 - First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady.
During my second month of college, our professor
Gave us a pop quiz I was a conscientious student
And had breezed through the questions until I read
The last one:
'What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?'
Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the
Cleaning woman several times. She was tall,
Dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would I know her name?
I handed in my paper, leaving the last question
Blank. Just before class ended, one student asked if
The last question would count toward our quiz grade.
'Absolutely,' said the professor. 'In your careers,
You will meet many people. All are significant. They
Deserve your attention and care, even if all you do
Is smile and say 'hello.'
I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her
Name was Dorothy.
2. - Second Important Lesson - Pickup in the Rain
One night, at 11:3 0 p.m., an older African American
Woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway
Trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had
Broken down and she desperately needed a ride.
Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car.
A young white man stopped to help her, generally
Unheard of in those conflict-filled 60s.. The man
Took her to safety, helped her get assistance and
Put her into a taxicab.
She seemed to be in a big hurry, but wrote down his
Address and thanked him. Seven days went by and a
Knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a
Giant console colour TV was delivered to his home. A
Special note was attached..
It read:
'Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway
The other night. The rain drenched not only my
Clothes, but also my spirits. Then you came along.
Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying
Husband's' bedside just before he passed away... God
Bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving
Others.'
Sincerely, Mrs. Nat King Cole.
3 - Third Important Lesson - Always remember those who serve.
In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less,
A 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and
Sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him.
'How much is an ice cream sundae?' he asked.
'Fifty cents,' replied the waitress.
The little boy pulled is hand out of his pocket and
Studied the coins in it.
'Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?' he inquired.
By now more people were waiting for a table and the
Waitress was growing impatient.
'Thirty-five cents,' she brusquely replied.
The little boy again counted his coins.
'I'll have the plain ice cream,' he said.
The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on
The table and walked away. The boy finished the ice
Cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress
Came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the
Table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish,
Were two nickels and five pennies..
You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had
To have enough left to leave her a tip.
4 - Fourth Important Lesson. - The obstacle in Our Path.
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a
Roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if
Anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the
King's' wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by
And simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the
King for not keeping the roads clear, but none did
Anything about getting the stone out of the way.
Then a peasant came along carrying a load of
Vegetables. Upon approaching the boulder, the
Peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the
Stone to the side of the road. After much pushing
And straining, he finally succeeded. After the
Peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed
A purse lying in the road where the boulder had
Been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note
From the King indicating that the gold was for the
Person who removed the boulder from the roadway. The
Peasant learned what many of us never understand!
Every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition.
5 - Fifth Important Lesson - Giving When it Counts...
Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a
hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who
was suffering from a rare & serious disease. Her only
chance of recovery appeared to be a blood
transfusion from her 5-year old brother, who had
miraculously survived the same disease and had
developed the antibodies needed to combat the
illness.. The doctor explained the situation to her
little brother, and asked the little boy if he would
be willing to give his blood to his sister.
I saw him hesitate for only a moment before taking a
deep breath and saying, 'Yes I'll do it if it will
save her' As the transfusion progressed, he lay in
bed next to his sister and smiled, as we all did,
seeing the color returning to her cheek. Then his
face grew pale and his smile faded.
He looked up at the doctor and asked with a
trembling voice, 'Will I start to die right away'.
Being young, the little boy had misunderstood the
doctor; he thought he was going to have to give his
sister all of his blood in order to save her but he had chosen to save her anyway.
Now what are you going to do?
'Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like you do when nobody's watching.'
NOW more than ever - Peace... Pass It On
Posted by spiritualprincess0
at 8:17 PM
Saturday, 16 August 2008
Throwing a Green Party
By Cheryl Gudz Want to convert your eco-laggard friends to a more sustainable lifestyle? How about hosting a green party they¿ll never forget? Start the party off with a clothing or ¿used stuff¿ swap and let people know in advance to bring their gently used items. Watch everyone mix and mingle with very minimal effort on your part. Get cheeky on the invite about appropriate party attire: homemade, second hand, hemp or organic cotton only! Next, make sure all party offerings are sourced locally, contain no harmful chemicals, and are 100% post-consumer content. Veggie platter? Get an assortment from your farmer¿s market. Hand soap in the bathroom? Choose an all-natural product. Toilet paper? Only 100% recycled tissue paper. Now don¿t forget about lighting and décor. Set the mood with beeswax candles, and LED or CFL bulbs where necessary. Choosing not to buy party streamers and balloons is simple when you can create your own party décor by reusing materials you already have in your own home. Managing waste is important to the success of a green party; garbage, recycling, and compost bins must be marked clearly for guests. When it comes to serving all your fantastic foods, use your reusable cups and dishes first. As a backup plan, buy disposable cups and dishes made from 100% recycled cardboard, or cutlery and other products made of corn which are compostable. Now, relax and toast to a green season with a glass from your local winery or brewery. Cheers! Helpful tip: To keep people from opening and closing the fridge all night, cool drinks in buckets filled with ice. Tags: clothing swap, green, local, party, summer
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