2009's winner of "Ukraine's Got Talent", Kseniya Simonova, 24, drawing a series of pictures on an illuminated sand table showing how people were affected by the German invasion during World War II. The Great Patriotic War, as it is called in Ukraine, resulted in eight to 11 million deaths out of a population of 42 million.
While deciding on the perfect gift for your loved ones this season, look for the Fair Trade Logo on the product. That will insure the perfect gift for both your loved one and to the family that produced the product. Is the person you're shopping for an avid coffee drinker? Look for the Fair Trade Logo on a bag of delicious coffee at your local market. When you give a Fair Trade gift, you are insuring that most of the purchase price goes directly to the farmer that grew the coffee beans rather than to a multi-national corporation. THIS YEAR GIVE PRESENCE. For more info: Advent Conspiracy Trade As One
Father Roy Bourgeois, founder of the School of the Americas Watch, spoke at the First United Methodist Church in Endicott, New York. Fr. Bourgeois spoke about his history of civil disobedience, his work in Latin America and his possible ex-communication from the Catholic Church for his outspoken advocacy of allowing women to become priests. This video is provided courtesy of Stephen Schweitzer and the Binghamton IMC.
"They tell us they're teaching democracy. We say 'How do you teach democracy through the barrel of a gun?'" - Fr. Roy Bourgeois
Who made MY Mend Handbag? LAMUNU IRENE I purchased a Mend Handbag at an Invisible Children event last year in Austin, TX. Inside my handbag was a small handwritten note that simply said LAMUNU. After wondering for a year, I now have the pleasure to know who she is and cherish my handbag as Lamunu Irene cherishes her life.
CLICK HERE for more information on MEND and INVISIBLE CHILDREN.
"Seeds Of Peace" In June 1968, John Lennon and Yoko Ono planted two acorns as a symbol of East and West coming together. They also sent two acorns to each of the World Leaders at the time, asking them to plant the acorns for peace.
Thousand-Hand Guan Yin The most incredible thing about the performance is that all the dancers are deaf. They are members of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe. None of them can hear the music - this makes their choreography a truly amazing achievement. The difficulties and challenges they encountered in training are beyond imagining.
Guan Yin is the bodhisattva of compassion, revered by Buddhists as the Goddess of Mercy. Her name is short for Guan Shi Yin. Guan means to observe, watch, or monitor; Shi means the world; Yin means sounds, specifically sounds of those who suffer. Thus, Guan Yin is a compassionate being who watches for, and responds to, the people in the world who cry out for help.
The ultimate message of this performance can be summed up in the following words from Zhang Jigang, the choreographer who put it all together:
As long as you are kind and there is love in your heart A thousand hands will naturally come to your aid As long as you are kind and there is love in your heart You will reach out with a thousand hands to help others
Chapter 1: Sold Flowers on a Street Corner,
Chapter 2: Secretary,
Chapter 3: Antique Toy Store Owner,
Chapter 4: Truck Driver,
Chapter 5: Worked at Deaf Center,
Chapter 6: Anne's Mom,
Chapter 7: Currently Work for Screen Print Label Company,
Chapter 8: Aquabats Cadet #120171,
Chapter 9: Activist,
Chapter 10: New Hybrid Car Owner (So Anne Can Help Save The Penguins)
The above photo was taken with Jake of The Casualties who sets the standards high for the way people should be. There are not enough positive adjectives to describe Jake. He's like a really good cereal, a balanced mix of everything needed for complete nutrition.
BONHOEFFER at Mother Teresa Hall of Dioscesan Migrant & Refugee Services 2400 E. Yandell Dr. El Paso, TX July 10th at 3:00pm. For more information, see the full post above.
UPCOMING EVENT AUGUST 20TH: MARY PICKFORD: THE MUSE OF THE MOVIES
Mary Pickford: The Muse Of The Movies at The Fountain Theatre 2469 Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla, NM 88046 August 20th at 1:30pm ONLY. MVFS is pleased to host the director, Nicholas Eliopoulos, who will be on hand to introduce the film and answer questions.
UPCOMING EVENT SEPTEMBER 9TH - 15TH: THE TREE OF LIFE
Hey, Peter Max, one of your 235 Border Murals that were placed at the U.S. Ports of Entry to Canada and Mexico in 1976 ended up in my front yard. Mr. Max, if you or your galleries or someone you know would be interested in purchasing it, please contact me.
Visit SNOWMANCAM.COM for a 24 hour live feed of wildlife, including squirrels, fox, raccoons, wild turkeys, bears, porcupines and birds.
Visit Tom 'n Liz Live Garden Cams
Visit Tom 'n Liz Garden Cams for a 24 hour live streaming feed of the koi pond and the bird feeders. Hear the relaxing soothing sound of the pond, the cheerful chirping of the birds and the contented sounds of the frogs at night.
Những sai lầm khi dùng bao cao su
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Lộn bao cao su để tái sử dụng, sử dụng trễ hoặc rút sớm là những lỗi nhiều
quý ông hay mắc phải. Sau khi rà soát dữ liệu trong 16 năm, các nhà nghiên
cứu t...
Dark Night of the Soul Redux
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I wrote about it four years ago. I stumbled on to the post tonight (really
is early morning, it now being about 4:30 AM) and read it, along with the
comme...
Things Women Should Do...MY Version!
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Woman's Day online recently put up an article entitled 40 Things Every
Woman Should Do Before She Dies
And of course, I went to it and ticked off all of th...
Rock Around
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Video fun ahead:
For our first Family Street Art outing, the three oldest kids and Dad painted
around 40 rocks and hid them all over town.
For our secon...
Pina Colada Cookies with Macadamia Nuts
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You may be asking “How did the contest go?” I will catch you up if you
don’t know what I am talking about. Last year I submitted this recipe in
a contest...
35 Fun, Simple and Healthy Halloween Treat Ideas
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Draw on banana with a toothpick........... can't get any easier! Also check
THIS old post of mine for other ideas of what to draw or write on a banana
Othe...
Titusville Spring Art Show
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I found out Thursday afternoon that my #3 painting won 2nd place in
Oil/Acrylic category. On last Monday I wasn't even going to enter anything
in the sh...
A Great Blog Article on me! :)
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Wood Carving With Love
I am enchanted to make things with my hands. After 40 years of creating
things for a living, I still can hardly believe that I get...
Ask Shadow: My Favorite Chair
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Dear Shadow,
My owner is constantly sitting in my favorite chair. When she is out during
the day, I get to sleep in it, but at night, she just picks me up ...
Vinner, utfordring #198
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Her kommer det siste vinnerinnlegget fra oss i Nordsalten hobbyklubb. Det
har vært fantastisk å se på alt det flotte og kreative som har blitt laget
gjen...
Vintage Kitchen Tips: 1940's Wisdom
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*If there were no tribulations, there would be no rest;*
*if there were no winter, there would be no summer. ~St. John Chrysostom*
It's been a crazy month...
Trump's borderline reality
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A recent poll by the Pew Research Center reveals that support for a wall
along the U.S.-Mexico border remains strong.
Building such a wall is unrealistic.
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The Best Back to School Organization Ideas
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Get organized for the new school year with these easy back to school
organization ideas! Discover tips for homework stations, backpacks, school
supplies,...
Pstars and Pstripes
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Pstars and Pstripes!It's that time of year when you can eat the entire
United States, one crunchy state at a time. Stop in for Pstars and
Pstripes – a Ps...
Flower Patch Scrapbook Page
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Hello Stampin' Friends!
Well, I am closer than ever to get things rolling over here and I hope to
get some classes going in the next month! While I have n...
World Wide Christmas Drop
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We're still working behind the scenes - patterns, maybe a zine and an
exhibition and some exciting ideas for co-ordinated drops, but in the mean
time, th...
Congratulations Invisible Children on winning the $1 Million Dollars in the Chase Community Giving Challenge.
