October 2009 Blog Posts (261)

The Abaco Barb - The Worlds Most Endangered Horse

The Abaco Barb's ancestors are thought to have come from the wrecked ships of the Spanish explorers in the late fifteenth/early sixteenth century.

Due to their extreme geographical isolation their bloodlines have remained pure. The purity of their blood created a renewed interest in the preservation of the Barbs on Abaco Island, however the recent conservation efforts have been touch and… Continue

Added by Freak Face on October 2, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

THE BEATITUDES OF JESUS (Sermon on the Mount)

What are the Beatitudes? This section begins with the setting for the sermon on the mount, followed by the beatitudes.

The word "beatitude" is derived from the Latin "beatus," which means blessed or happy. This designation is appropriate because each teaching begins with the word "blessed."

Setting:

When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and… Continue

Added by Motorcycle Hippy Al on October 2, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Smile

Smile don’t frown Look up don’t look down Believe in yourself Don’t let yourself go Just be who you are And let your live flow. I’m not a fighter. I usually smile and then go into my room and cry my eyes out.

Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.

A smile confuses an approaching frown.

You are not fully dressed until you wear a smile.

If you’re not using your smile, you’re like a man with… Continue

Added by Motorcycle Hippy Al on October 2, 2009 at 7:38pm — 3 Comments

Peace Sayings

Albert Einstein: "Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding."

Agatha Christie:

"One is left with the horrible feeling now that war settles nothing; that to win a war is as disastrous as to lose one".

Alex Noble:

"If I have been of service, if I have glimpsed more of the nature and essence of ultimate good, if I am inspired to reach wider horizons of thought and action, if I am at peace with… Continue

Added by Motorcycle Hippy Al on October 2, 2009 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

Please don't infringe on anyone's copyright.

Dear iPeace Members

As an artist, I have learned a great deal about copyrights, so I'm sensitive to the subject. It bothers me greatly when I see someone posting art created by someone else without at least giving the artist due credit.

Sometimes people believe that anything, especially images, available on the Internet is theirs for the taking. Not so.

Unless the artwork is your own, in which case you should at least put your copyright on or next to your work, always… Continue

Added by Susan Connors (Dame Susan) on October 2, 2009 at 6:46pm — 6 Comments

The man of peace ...... in Belgium

It was a great proude for me when I saw Mahatma Gandhi 's statue in a park during my Belgium visit. Dear friends, let us remember and follow his teachings to give him a true tribute on his
b'day.

Added by Kalsi : We are all one . on October 2, 2009 at 12:23pm — No Comments

Samoan Earthquake Relief Appeal- HERE

http://www.paypal.com Pay wildingfoundation@gmail.com . - Donations 2 -10 october to registered charity www.wildingfoundation.com will go to Samoan Relief appeal and rebuilding the lives and education of youngsters effected by the quake.

www.wildingfoundation.com

Added by buddhawild on October 2, 2009 at 9:56am — No Comments

The Modern Day Little Ren Hen

The Modern Day Little Red Hen

The Modern Day Little Red Hen

as told by Ronald Reagan

Once upon a time, there was a little red hen who scratched about the barnyard until she uncovered some grains of wheat.

She called her neighbors and said, "If we plant this wheat, we shall have bread to eat. Who will help me plant it?"

"Not I," said the cow.

"Not I," said the duck.

"Not I," said the pig.

"Not… Continue

Added by Dennis Michael Waller on October 2, 2009 at 4:41am — No Comments

LOVE within

Sunspiritsmiles

Added by Sunspiritsmiles on October 2, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

A Flor do Asfalto

O maior amor de todos

Acredito que as crianças são o nosso futuro

Ensinem-as bem e deixem-nas liderar o caminho

Mostrem-lhes toda a beleza que elas têm por dentro

(Greatest Love Of All (tradução)

Whitney Houston

Fotografia :fotosearch.com.br

Aquela criança nasceu morta

Pelo mundo que não a vê

Aquela criança vive no meu ventre

E… Continue

Added by Sam on October 1, 2009 at 11:32pm — No Comments

Our Problems are bigger than Black or White, Left or Right

Our Problems are bigger than Black or White, Left or Right. The Coming Collapse of the USA by D Michael Waller http://www.thedmichaelwallerreport.blogspot.com

There are bigger issues facing us here in the US besides being black or white, left or right, R or D, red or blue. We need to stop fighting over the minor differences and minor issues, because we are missing the bigger picture. It is time that we all came together and set aside… Continue

Added by Dennis Michael Waller on October 1, 2009 at 10:41pm — 1 Comment

DATES # 7........

THE ANNIVERSARY OF GHANDI'S BIRTH..............................2 October............

Namaskaram, Ghandi

Added by Percy the Dreamweaver and Son. on October 1, 2009 at 9:41pm — No Comments

DATES #6.....

SUKKOT......2-9 October.........

How is Sukkot Observed?

An Overview of Sukkot's Traditions and Customs

For forty years, as our ancestors traversed the Sinai Desert prior to their entry into the Holy Land, miraculous "clouds of glory" surrounded and hovered over them, shielding them from the dangers and discomforts of the desert. Ever since, we remember G‑d's kindness and reaffirm our trust in His providence by dwelling in a sukkah – a hut of temporary… Continue

Added by Percy the Dreamweaver and Son. on October 1, 2009 at 9:29pm — No Comments

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Added by Anikó Hencz on October 1, 2009 at 9:01pm — No Comments

A reminder of why we all should look for Peace!

Music can make people feel many different ways,mad,glad,sad,lonely,scared and that is why we use this medium to convey certain messages!Pink Floyd was one of the best at letting people know about issues that mattered,the Wall was one of the best selling albums of all time,but it also had a message to the world!When we listen to the album,you can see what they had to say about all the certain aspects of the world we all live in!

Take time to listen and find the message in music and then… Continue

Added by Gordon WIlliams on October 1, 2009 at 8:53pm — No Comments

ARTIST OF THE MONTH!

We are happy to announce that André Henriquez is Melodic Revolution Records Artist of the month. Let me tell you it was a tough race as I was tracking the voting every couple of hours. We would like to thank all of the artist and fans that participated in this poll.

The contest is held each month at http://melodicrevolution.com/ where we have a polling station set up.

To qualify… Continue

Added by Nick Katona on October 1, 2009 at 8:05pm — No Comments

2 Oct: Day of Nonviolence

Nonviolent Action: Can There Be A Second Act ?

Rene Wadlow

We are constantly being astonished these days at the amazing discoveries in the field of violence. But I maintain that far more undreamt of and seemingly impossible discoveries will be made in the field of non-violence. M.K. Gandhi

Two October is the UN-designated International Day for Non-violence, the date chosen being the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the best-known figure of non-violent… Continue

Added by Rene Wadlow on October 1, 2009 at 6:23pm — 1 Comment