A brisk burst of air waves off the humidity revealing strong, powerful, majestic trees. Against the crisp blue, trees in the city reach into the sky providing a service for the community like none other. Bapuji, a former freedom fighter for Gandhi and a retired UN official shares the yogi perspective. He says, “Trees are … Continue reading
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Culture Warriors in DC
The largest collection of of Indigenous art ever to leave Australia. 10 September to 6 December, 2009 American University Museum – Katzen Arts Center Washington, DC http://www.American.edu/museum Contemporary. Bold. Innovative. Thirty Australian indigenous artists from every territory and state reveal their current passions, torments or appreciation for their surroundings. Inspiration from the water, the land, … Continue reading
Hand Sanitizer without Triclosan
This is worth repeating as schools, hospitals and offices are distributing vast amounts of hand sanitizer gels to help prevent the spread of the flu virus or possibly the H1N1 virus.
Look at the ingredients and be conscious of what you are using. If you are concerned about compromising your immune system – be wary of Triclosan. Try CleanWell, Continue reading
Health / Innovation / Science / Yoga
Ahhhh … choo – Smart Flu Season Rules
Flu season is fast approaching with estimates of cases of up to 20% of the population. With H1NI and influenza flu strains freely traveling the world, it is the time to be more diligent.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, “the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus”. Symptoms include Continue reading
Health / Innovation / Science
CFL Light Bulb Smarts: How to Clean UP a Broken CFL
You know the old joke … how many (fill in the blank) does it take to change a light bulb? All kidding aside, the real question is … how many people does it take to clean up a broken CFL. Be extra diligent with the Compact Florescent Lamp (CFL) light bulbs. Yes, they use 75% … Continue reading
Presidential Farmers Market!
Farmers markets have gone presidential in the United States. On September 17th, 2009, a FreshFarm Market will open by the White House in Washington, D.C.. – just weeks after President Barack Obama wished for a market during his national forum on health care. This is a remarkable achievement in the recent history of the return … Continue reading
Captain Abu Raed: A Film of Dreams, Friendships and Courage
“When I was a boy … I had dreams” are Captain Abu Raed’s first words to the group of hopeful children surrounding him on the hill top in Jordan. The dusty dry soccer area circled by Roman columns and the airport become the settings in the award winning film, Captain Abu Raed. The older widower … Continue reading
Egypt / Photography / Travel
“Modern Egypt” in Members Photo Exhibit, National Press Club, Washington, D.C.
“Modern Egypt”, photographs by Keri Douglas in the Members Photo Exhibit at the National Press Club, Washington, DC, September 1 to September 30, 2009 . Continue reading
Yesterday but Today: Reading in Kigali, Rwanda
Books are whispers of the past heard well into the future. Lydie Hakizimana opened her bookstore Drakkar Ltd. in Nyarutarama, Mountain Center in Kigali, Rwanda three years ago. Lydia sells new and used books with an emphasis on educational material and text books for students at the local schools and universities. With the return to … Continue reading
Art Angelique in Paris: Vibrant, Mysterious, Ethereal
Confetti in brilliant colors illuminate the magic of Paris on canvas as only Angelique can create. Opening her 10th show in Paris on August 27 at the Seven Seventy Gallery, 18 rue Dauphine, Paris 75006, Angelique reveals the hidden romance and joy of Parisian life. With palette knife and bold colors Angelique blocks out the … Continue reading
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