Verizon Supporting Remote Medicine Distance Medical Services and Virtual Doctors

IMPROVING GLOBAL HEALTHCARE The University of Virginia Health Systems and the Swinfen Charitable Trust join forces with Verizon to help improve healthcare access for those in need. (source) CHALLENGE One of the greatest challenges facing our world is the wide disparity of access to the latest medical advances in healthcare. Doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals… Continue reading Verizon Supporting Remote Medicine Distance Medical Services and Virtual Doctors

Animal Friends: Kitten and Parakeet

It’s always inspiring to see unlikely friendships between animals that are generally considered enemies. This encourages us to imagine a world at peace, as depicted in the 1896 painting “Peace” by William Strutt. The series of image below show a kitten and parakeet as friends. Click any image for a larger gallery view. __________ Photo… Continue reading Animal Friends: Kitten and Parakeet

Why bring a child into this world? – An inspiring film by Unilever

In the tradition of corporations bringing inspiration and hope to the world, Unilever has launched Project Sunlight. Two videos about the project are below. While this is an encouraging look at the positive role parenting can have in creating a better world, those considering starting a family should seriously consider the financial cost of raising… Continue reading Why bring a child into this world? – An inspiring film by Unilever

University of Iowa Fine Arts Council Holiday Thieves’ Market 2013 in Iowa City

The 2013 Holiday Thieves’ Market takes place this weekend at the Iowa Memorial Union. Below are details from the Fine Arts Council website. Event Details The University of Iowa Fine Arts Council is proud to sponsor the Holiday Thieves’ Market. This market is an indoor art exhibition and sale held annually featuring artists from all… Continue reading University of Iowa Fine Arts Council Holiday Thieves’ Market 2013 in Iowa City

Seeds of Loving Kindness Tour in Iowa City on 11 November 2013

Seeds of Loving Kindness Monday  11.11.13  | 6:30 p.m. Public Space One Lower Level – Wesley Building 120 North Dubuque Street Iowa City – http://goo.gl/maps/AiDUZ For More information: 319.621.0191 An evening of high dharma and inspiration a spiritual talk and multimedia presentation with Ganga, Tara and Jampa Dorje Ganga and Tara have lived in India for… Continue reading Seeds of Loving Kindness Tour in Iowa City on 11 November 2013