7 Ways to Navigate Uncomfortable Conversations at the Holiday Dinner Table
If you're dreading whatever awkward topics are bound to come up at the holiday dinner table, here are 7 ways to steer conversation into lighter directions.
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Optimism Is the Antidote, Says New World Bank Chief
Whether treating patients with drug-resistant diseases in the slums of Haiti or trying to reverse the hopelessness of the world's poor, optimism is essential, insists World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. For me optimism is a moral choice.
Tips for Becoming an Outstanding Leader
The Israel Defense Force published an info-graphic about how to become an outstanding leader. Being yourself is the start of it all!
Dalai Lama Visits Hawaii, Talks up Peace Through the "Power of Aloha"
The Dalai Lama brought his message of peace and compassion -- and his trademark humor -- to Hawaii, celebrating the coming together of two native cultures. Similar to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the indigenous culture of Hawaii has its own inherent spirituality. He calls it compassion. We call it Aloha, said one participant at the events sponsored by eBay founder, Pierre Omidyar.
Man Wins 2011 Amway Hero Award for Generosity
By the end of this week, twelve families in Guatemala will have a home, a direct result of one man's philanthropic efforts. For the last seven years, Floridian Tim Foley has traveled to work in a small town in Guatemala constructing houses for low-income families. Since 2005, Tim and his team have already built 54 homes. For his selflessness, he won the 2011 Amway Hero Award for Generosity.
Good News From Greece Fills New Positive Website
With all the disheartening news bombarding the Greek people over the past year, a new website has been launched to offer some relief. Good News Greece purports to be the first news agency to highlight the positive side of what is happening in Greece.
Obama Plays Comedian-in-Chief at Media Correspondents Dinner (Video)
On Saturday night, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attended the White House Correspondent's Dinner, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the annual social event that has been held since 1920. In keeping with tradition, the President poked fun at himself and the news coverage he's received from the reporters in attendance.
Best Boss Ever: Florida Company Surprises Employee With New Car
A digital advertising agency in Delray Beach surprised one of its longest and most deserving employees with a new 2013 Ford Escape for his birthday on Thursday. Chris Ninos has been the chief financial officer at BMI Elite for the last two years. According to CEO Brandon Rosen, Ninos is one of his most loyal, honest, trustworthy and hardworking employees.
Giving Heart, From Israel to the US!
A group of young adults in Israel is using their spare time to give back! From food packaging for the poor to visiting sick people in the hospital to visiting our soldiers protecting us, Giving Heart just wants to do good!
2012 Named Safest Year Ever for Air Travel
2012 will go into the record books as the safest year ever for airline travelers worldwide. 3 billion passengers flew in 2012 on more than 93,000 commercial flights each day, Yet, not a single fatality was recorded in the United States in more than four years.
Boy Scares off Lions With Flashy Solar Invention
A 13-year-old Massai boy in Kenya has invented an ingenious system to scare off the lions that were killing his family's livestock. His light bulb moment came after one small observation. Turere devised and installed his successful solar power system by himself, without ever receiving any training in electronics or engineering.
Guest Blog: Free Distant Healing to Balance Your Left and Right Brain
I am very excited to share two free distant healing videos with you - the first is to help balance your left and right brain hemispheres, and the second one helps to calm your stress and open your heart.
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