TW Newsletter Number 13 - March 2010
Welcome to the March 2010 Treasures of Wonderment Newsletter, an online magazine promoting positive change through creative living. A collection of stories from people around the world who help us think outside the box, become innovative people and take us beyond our limits to make a difference.
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In this issue:
HER LIFE IN HOLLYWOOD
Lisa Janti, known as Lisa Montell as a Hollywood actress of the 1950-60s, was born Irena Augustynowic and her family fled Poland before World War II. On arrival in New York they changed their last name to Montwill so she grew up Irene Montwill. Lisa was known as the "Starlet of many faces" probably portraying more diverse ethnic roles including Polynesian, Native American, Mexican, Burmese, French, Italian, Spanish, east Indian and Persian. Read more...
NOUVEL AN
Arc Info Neuchâtel, Lundi 22 mars 2010 - L’arrivée du printemps marque pour la communauté iranienne le début de l’année. Cette fête appelée Naw Ruz est l’occasion de faire connaissance avec une religion encore peu connue, la foi Baha'ie. Read more...
SONG OF GOD
The Bhagavad Gita is the essence of the Vedas and Upanishads. It is a universal scripture applicable to people of all temperaments, for all times. It is a book with sublime thoughts and practical instructions on Yoga, Devotion, Vedanta and Action. Read more...
PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY ON CAMPUS
Women's Week at Concordia University. Story by Emily White - In honour of the 99th anniversary of International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, the Women’s Caucus at Concordia University , Montreal in Quebec, Canada, has organized events for the entire week. The goal is to highlight the many achievements of women and to promote gender equality on campus. Read more...
WILL THERE BE LIGHT
April 10, 2010 is the date the Islamic Republic Regime of Iran have set for the trial of the seven former Baha’i leaders in Iran. The seven innocent Baháís were arrested and have been held in Evin prison for over two years now. Read more...
AWAITING FOR THEIR FATE
Baha'i Activist Says Faithful In Iran Live In 'Constant Fear Of Losing Everything,' Including Their Lives. Seven top leaders of the Baha’i faith are on trial in Iran after awaiting their fate in Tehran's notorious Evin prison for almost two years. Read more...
FAST TABLETS FOR U
Special interview with Laheeb of "Unity Pharmaceuticals" who discovered an innovative way to regress spiritually - Fast Tablets! This funny Baha'i-inspired commercial can be appreciated by all world religions. Watch this funny video at the bottom of our story. Read more...
BLEEDING HEARTS
When Surya, the orangutan, meets a hound dog by the river, the two carry on like long lost friends. We humans often cannot get along with other humans because the tone of their skin differs from ours. How much can we learn from these two species, whose love for each other spans across species lines? Click on 'read more...' and watch the beautiful National Geographic video. Read more...
ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN IRAN
Some 5 million Baha’is throughout the world, from Andorra to Zimbabwe, hold a special place in their heart for Iran, as it is the birthplace of their religion. The following are a few prominent examples. Read more...
SINGING OVER THE HUDSON
Story by Bryce Longton, October 16, 2009 - Forget the High Line -- go check out the newly opened Poughkeepsie Bridge's Walkway Over the Hudson this weekend. After decades of disrepair, the bridge has finally re-opened and holds the honor of being the longest pedestrian bridge in the world. Read more...
THE INFIDEL BY OMID DJALILI
Omid Djalili: 'I'm cast as the Arab scumbag'. The comedian and actor has a new film in which he plays a Muslim taxi-driver who discovers he's a Jew. But, generally, he says... ['The Infidel' is released on 9 April 2010. - Watch trailer below] Read more...
INTRODUCE ESPERANTO IN AMERICAN SCHOOLS
Obama, introduce Esperanto as a Second Language subject in schools. Ideas for Change in America is a crowd-sourcing competition that empowers citizens to identify and build momentum around a diverse range of ideas for addressing the challenges our country faces. Read more...
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