Author: Daniela

  • Deep Wrongness – American Momentum to Attack Syria, (4 Video Insights)

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    Originally posted on Thoughts From The Well: What world do we want? Destruction of war, or thriving societies? “…emotionally potent over-simplifications must be provided by myth makers.” (Reinhold Niebuhr, 20th Century theologian and social thinker. This same disregard of ‘regular citizen’, and belief they must be ‘guided’ with simplistic, emotional, information, has prevailed  in modern…

  • “America Can Be Too Proud”

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    In keeping with today’s theme, here’s an article by Carole Motsinger about the Asheville based non-profit Global International that is focused on investing in long-term customized solutions created by local communities. Christopher Sacco, the co-founder and director of Groundswell International, who lived in Ecuador for eight years notes,  “One thing that I realize after this latest financial crisis…

  • Shut Up and Listen

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    When most well-intentioned aid workers hear of a problem they think they can fix, they go to work. This, Ernesto Sirolli suggests, is naïve. In this funny and impassioned talk, he proposes that the first step is to listen to the people you’re trying to help, and tap into their own entrepreneurial spirit. His advice…

  • Coat Of Many Colors, Tale Of Many Textures

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    Originally posted on The Dish: Sam Sacks pens an extended essay on the biblical story of Joseph and his brothers, which he approaches from a literary perspective, claiming the tale “stands out for the perfection of its design, the mastery of its techniques, and the power of its climax.” One point he makes: Perhaps what…

  • For Your Enjoyment

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    A R Rahman::Ruth Aa Gayi Re

  • Children at Goessel Elementary Plant Kitchen Garden

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    This heartwarming article was posted by Jeff Guy in The Kansan.com: Eager first graders from Barb Goering’s class at Goessel Elementary picked ripened, dirt-covered carrots and tomatoes that had grown from seeds they, themselves, planted in a garden outside the school. Each grade from K through 5 has its own section of the school garden. Pam…

  • Photo of the Day

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    Muchilottu Bhagavathi Theyyam | Kannur, Kerala, India | 2012 | joshi daniel photography

  • Sunday Prayer

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    Performed by Isabel Beyrakdarian and the Tatev Choir in 2004, from “A LONG JOURNEY HOME”, a documentary film produced by Stormy Nights Productions.  The film follows Isabel Bayrakdarian on an emotional pilgrimage and her first visit to her spiritual homeland. With the participation of pianist Serouj Kradjian, Komitas String Quartet, and Yerevan Chamber Choir among…

  • Chhattisgarh state launches “Organic Farming Mission” in India

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    This is how government policy influences the market in a positive way.  Imagine how much different our agricultural landscape would look in the US if we adopted the same practices on a large scale. RAIPUR: In a bid to boost organic farming in state, Chhattisgarh government, on Friday, launched an ‘organic farming mission’ in districts…

  • Seed Grants Available for Co-ops

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    WBEX announces the availability of grants to anyone interested in forming or expanding a co-operative: The Ohio Cooperative Development Center (OCDC) at The Ohio State University South Centers is offering reimbursement seed grants to groups interested in exploring or growing a cooperative. Cooperatives are legal businesses that form when members of the group can do…