Interesting websites
Small Grants Programme
For almost two decades, the Small Grants Programme has been working with communities around the world to combat the most critical environmental problems and has successfully demonstrated that supporting communities in their efforts to achieve more sustainable livelihoods is not only possible, but extremely important in bringing change and achieving global environmental benefits. Click here to see how they are helping Jamaica.
The GEF Small Grants Program http://sgp.undp.org/index.cfm
Simply Raw
Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days is an independent documentary film that chronicles six Americans with diabetes who switch to a diet consisting entirely of vegan, organic, uncooked food in order to reverse disease without pharmaceutical medication. The six are challenged to give up meat, dairy, sugar, alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, soda, junk food, fast food, processed food, packaged food, and even cooked food for 30 days.
The film follows each participants remarkable journey and captures the medical, physical, and emotional transformations brought on by this radical diet and lifestyle change. We witness moments of struggle, support, and hope as what is revealed, with startling clarity, is that diet can reverse disease and change lives.
The film highlights each of the six before they begin the program and we first meet them in their home environment with their families. Each participant speaks candidly about their struggle to manage their diabetes and how it has affected every aspect of their life, from work to home to their relationships.
JAMAICA
JAMAICA CELEBRATES A “SWEET 16” AT ANNUAL WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS
Destination Wins 16 Categories at Gala Travel Event in London
LONDON – November 12, 2009 – Jamaica was the toast of the 16th Annual World Travel Awards in London recently as the destination celebrated a “Sweet 16” winning an outstanding 16 awards. For the third consecutive year Jamaica was recognized as Leading Caribbean Destination, World’s Leading Cruise Destination and Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination. Jamaica was also honored for its “Once you go, you know” campaign, in a new category, Caribbean’s Leading Marketing Campaign. The Jamaica Tourist Board was awarded Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board for the third year in a row. These accolades confirm what many travelers already know – Jamaica is a hot destination.
Jamaica’s Director of Tourism John Lynch said, “We’re thrilled to be honored again with some of the industry’s top awards. This recognition acknowledges the success of our efforts in navigating the economic crisis and proves that Jamaica, with its unrivalled offerings, attractions and easy access, is an ideal destination that caters to all travelers.”
Many of Jamaica’s resorts and travel partners were also recognized, further illustrating the destination’s outstanding tourism product:
• World’s Leading Villa – Round Hill Hotel & Villas
• World’s Leading Family All-Inclusive – Beaches Negril Resort & Spa
• Caribbean’s Leading Villa Resort – Round Hill Hotel & Villas
• Caribbean’s Leading Conference Hotel – Half Moon, Montego Bay
• Caribbean’s Leading Beach – Montego Bay
• Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Port – Ocho Rios
• Caribbean’s Leading Adventure Excursion Operator – Chukka Caribbean Adventures
• Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Excursion – Dunn’s River Falls
• Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Resort – Royal Plantation Ocho Rios
• Caribbean’s Leading Airline – Air Jamaica
• Caribbean’s Leading Airport – Donald Sangster International Airport
Oh Canada!
Let me see if I understand all this ~ ~ ~ ~
IF YOU CROSS THE NORTH KOREAN BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU GET 12 YEARS HARD LABOR.
IF YOU CROSS THE IRANIAN BORDER ILLEGALLY, YOU ARE DETAINED INDEFINITELY.
IF YOU CROSS THE AFGHAN BORDER ILLEGALLY, YOU GET SHOT.
IF YOU CROSS THE SAUDI ARABIAN BORDER ILLEGALLY, YOU WILL BE JAILED.
IF YOU CROSS THE CHINESE BORDER ILLEGALLY, YOU MAY NEVER BE HEARD FROM AGAIN.
IF YOU CROSS THE VENEZUELAN BORDER ILLEGALLY, YOU WILL BE BRANDED A SPY AND YOUR FATE WILL BE SEALED.
IF YOU CROSS THE CUBAN BORDER ILLEGALLY, YOU WILL BE THROWN INTO POLITICAL PRISON TO ROT.
IF YOU CROSS THE CANADIAN BORDER ILLEGALLY: YOU GET A JOB, A DRIVERS LICENSE, SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, WELFARE, FOOD STAMPS, CREDIT CARDS, SUBSIDIZED RENT OR A LOAN TO BUY A HOUSE, FREE EDUCATION, FREE HEALTH CARE, A LOBBYIST IN OTTAWA, AND IN MANY INSTANCES, YOU CAN VOTE.
In France , at a fairly large conference, Prime Minister Steven Harper was asked by a French cabinet minister if Canadian involvement in Afghanistan was just an example of "empire building".
Mr Harper answered by saying, 'Over the years, Canada has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders. The only amount of land we have ever asked for in return is enough to bury those that did not return.'
A Canadian Admiral was attending a naval conference that included Admirals from the Canadian, US, English, Australian and French Navies.
At a thingytail reception, he found himself standing with a large group of officers that included personnel from most of those countries. Everyone was chatting away in English as they sipped their drinks but a French Admiral suddenly complained that, whereas Europeans learn many languages, North Americans generally learn only English. He then asked, 'Why is it that we always have to speak English in these conferences rather than speaking French?'
Without hesitating, the Canadian Admiral replied 'Maybe it's because the Brits, Canadians, Aussies and Americans arranged it so you wouldn't have to speak German.'
When Robert Whiting, an elderly Canadian gentleman of 83, arrived in Paris by plane he took a few minutes to locate his passport in his carry on at French Customs.
'You have been to France before, monsieur?' the customs officer asked sarcastically.
Mr. Whiting admitted that he had been to France previously.
The official replied, 'Then you should know enough to have your passport ready.'
The Canadian said, 'The last time I was here, I didn't have to show it.'
'Impossible, Monseur. Canadians always have to show passports on arrival in France!'
The Canadian senior gave the Frenchman a long hard look. Then he quietly explained, 'Well, when I came ashore on D-Day in 1944 to help liberate this country, I couldn't find a single Frenchmen to show a passport to.'
For Sale
7 Bedroom (sleeps 20) guest house for sale in Boquete, Panama. Most rooms have en suite bathroom. Large kitchen, living and dining room, laundry area, large patio with hammock, large front garden and vegetable garden in back (3000 sq.m). Asking $300,000 US (negotiable). For more info write to Geoff at mossga@cwpanama.net
His email was not working for a while so if you sent him an email he may not have gotten it.
I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act. - Buddha