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January 2009 Blog Posts (36)

Sino-US Education Guizhou Forum

Thursday, December 4th, 2008 SINO-US EDUCATION GUIZHOU FORUM What a welcome reception! The people of China literally “rolled out the red carpet” for our delegation! As we arrived at the Guizhou Normal University, we were greeted with a red carpet lined with Chinese performers dressed in full cultural costume. Approximately 100 performers lined the red carpet, as we walked by drummers, dancers, and singers. It was another “goose bump” moment. They made it clear that they were thankful to have us… Continue

Added by Kari Stubbs, PhD on January 18, 2009 at 8:33am — No Comments

BETT (Learning Creatively Through Technology) wonderings

I am attending (at least once I make it to London) BETT for the first time. I don't know what BETT exactly stands for but I like the sub heading. I am a bit nervous about the emphasis on vendors. I took a break from NECC and enjoyed the quality of the conversation at BLC tremendously. I am recently taken with my experience at NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English). I love those folks -- I love books and people who love books, but it was nearly impossible to navigate the program to find… Continue

Added by Meredith Melragon on January 13, 2009 at 1:20am — 1 Comment

A Look Back at My China Experience

Ni Hao 哈罗

Anyone can fly to China and climb the Great Wall. Only a lucky few can journey to a remote village and walk hand-in-hand with the precious children who live there. Only a few can laugh and delight in doing the hokey pokey in a tiny village at the base of a mountain surrounded by happy young faces. This journey opened my heart and my mind. The world IS a global village. There are things that my children and I can do to make the world a… Continue

Added by Kari Stubbs, PhD on January 10, 2009 at 7:30pm — 4 Comments

Are We Listening OR are We Hearing? A World of Meaningful and Purposeful Difference; Focus on the “D e t a i l (s); It Matters

Are We Listening OR are We Hearing? A World of Meaningful and Purposeful Difference; Focus on the “D e t a i l (s); It Matters

It is indeed a perceptible and distinctive difference between “Hearing" and “Listening”

Listening

Listening extends from the hearing to the listening, where attention is focused when the listening begins.

Attention

Attention is focused upon what is being communicated. We might be hearing a talk or We might be listening to… Continue

Added by Vashi Ram Chandi on January 10, 2009 at 8:43am — No Comments

The Chapters of this Wonderful Life

The Chapters of this Wonderful Life

Symbolic But Meaningful

It is a symbolic reference when titling the captioned, chapters; Call it the pages, Call it the chapters, it is fascinating and the very greatest miracle unfolding with each and every precious moment

Synonymous

Life is synonymous with the most amazing wonders, that it merits to be recognized for the immense value that is held / discovered in each and every moment… Continue

Added by Vashi Ram Chandi on January 10, 2009 at 8:39am — No Comments

Define the Moment or Permit the Moment to Define Ourselves

Define the Moment or Permit the Moment to Define Ourselves

Moment

Define the Moment or Permit the Moment to Define Ourselves; This Moment in Life will never come back again, even if we may wish to recall it how much ever; it never comes back

Appreciation / Gratitude

Appreciate each and every Moment and utilize it Wisely and Responsibly

Measure

Like it has been said, that either we define the Moment or the Moment defines us; sooner or… Continue

Added by Vashi Ram Chandi on January 10, 2009 at 8:36am — No Comments

Life Inspires, Experience it, Experience Life, Experience The Moment

Life Inspires, Experience it, Experience Life, Experience The Moment

Recognize the Immense Potential Value, The Significance and

Extremely Vital Importance of Each and Every Precious Moment

Appreciate each Moment, Be Grateful, Utilize the Moment Wisely and Responsibly Please

Life Inspires, Experience it (Intelligence, Wisdom, Trust, Purpose, Responsibility, Principles, Ideals, Values, Integrity)

Acceptance Inspires, Experience it… Continue

Added by Vashi Ram Chandi on January 10, 2009 at 8:34am — No Comments

Experience The Experience / Experience The Celebration / Celebrate The Experience // What is a Experience? When we Reflect Upon *This Challenging Crisis

Experience The Experience / Experience The Celebration / Celebrate The Experience //

What is a Experience? When we Reflect Upon *This Challenging Crisis

• Hunger and malnutrition kill a child every 4 seconds

Mitigation /Eradication of Hunger / Resourceful Management of Malnutrition

This is very alarming, very critical and extremely sad and very unfortunate; but with the hopeful awareness spread across, even if a little by little help is… Continue

Added by Vashi Ram Chandi on January 10, 2009 at 8:31am — No Comments

The Soul Agenda – The Purpose of the Intellect

The Soul Agenda – The Purpose of the Intellect

Soul - Radiance / The Soul Agenda

The soul agenda is considered as being vitally important for one's life to shine forth brilliantly.

Intellect – Vision / Wisdom

The intellect is an integral part of the soul, which is further bifurcated into the contemplative and deliberative parts; where the contemplative part of the intellect is accorded a more prominent stature for it vision and… Continue

Added by Vashi Ram Chandi on January 10, 2009 at 8:27am — No Comments

The Universal Intention is your Privilege of Universal Goodwill, Welfare, Happiness, Prosperity and Progress

The Universal Intention is your Privilege of Universal Goodwill, Welfare, Happiness, Prosperity and Progress

Meaning / Reason / Purpose

It is well known that everything happens for a reason and begins with a meaningful intention.

Awareness

Being aware of the functional phases of the meaningful intentions enables us to perceive the greatness for what is being communicated to us.

Wisdom

Wisdom is emanating from the source of creation; encouraging… Continue

Added by Vashi Ram Chandi on January 10, 2009 at 8:26am — No Comments

Renewable Energy - Energy Conservation - Alternative Sources of Energy

The following are suggestions for informational / reference purposes only:-

- Identifying sources of Renewable Energy

- Educating / Spreading the message relating to a conservative use of energy

- Reliance upon Wind Turbines

- Recycling of Waste

- Alternative Bio fuel sources / resources

- Hybrid / Electrical powered Automobiles

- Solar Power - Efficient Management and Utilization

- Further… Continue

Added by Vashi Ram Chandi on January 10, 2009 at 8:17am — No Comments

Life Excels

Life Excels

Protocol

Yes, life excels indeed provided we take the appropriate disciplined, organized, systematic, principled, value oriented approach

Participation

Life first seeks our meaningful and constructive participation in each and every endeavor that relates to Universal meaningful values and principles

Go With The Flow Meaningfully, Purposefully and Responsibly,

It is seeking to follow the Laws of Nature meaningfully as well as… Continue

Added by Vashi Ram Chandi on January 10, 2009 at 8:15am — No Comments

Inspire Inspire the World with Wisdom in each "Thought" and "Endeavor" for Universal Meaningful Benefit and Constructive Progress Responsibly

Inspire

Inspire the World with Wisdom in each "Thought" and "Endeavor" for Universal Meaningful Benefit and Constructive Progress Responsibly

Interest

The interest; The wisdom that we perceive in one another is the Appreciation for the very finest in Life

Global Peace, Welfare, Prosperity and Progress

Very Best Wishes always for World Peace - Global Happiness, Welfare, Dignity, Unity, Wisdom, Prosperity & Progress Prevail / Flourish… Continue

Added by Vashi Ram Chandi on January 10, 2009 at 8:14am — No Comments

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. - Hilary Cooper

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

- Hilary Cooper

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Message / Inspirational

Whenever I have read the above, it right away brings forth an multi faceted meaning forth; one is the meaning of memorable / ecstatic / fantastic / exuberant / scintillating / terrific / joyous moments; moments of achievements / accomplishments and… Continue

Added by Vashi Ram Chandi on January 10, 2009 at 8:11am — No Comments

The New Year Agenda – Virtues Contagion – Universal Peace, Welfare, Wisdom, Happiness, Prosperity & Progress

The New Year Agenda – Virtues Contagion – Universal Peace, Welfare, Wisdom, Happiness, Prosperity & Progress

Alignment

Alignment in thought and deed

Amazing

Amazing in thought and deed

Appreciation

Appreciation in thought and deed

Artistic

Artistic in thought and deed

Aspiration

Aspiration in thought and deed

Awareness

Awareness in thought and deed

Analysis

Analysis in… Continue

Added by Vashi Ram Chandi on January 10, 2009 at 8:10am — No Comments

Wishing You and Your Family A Happy and Prosperous New Year

Wishing You and Your Family

A Happy and Prosperous New Year

Good Morning denotes the following in its expounded form:-

G for - God

O for - Offers us His

O for - Outstanding

D for - Devotion

M for - Making us

O for - Obedient and

R for - Ready for a

N for - New day/year with Hopes

I for = Inspire the Universe

N for = Never forget

G for = God always Loves… Continue

Added by Vashi Ram Chandi on January 10, 2009 at 8:09am — No Comments

Counting the New Year Moments Inspiringly & Looking Ahead Aspiringly with Wisdom, Faith, Hope & Responsibility

Counting the New Year Moments Inspiringly & Looking Ahead Aspiringly with Wisdom, Faith, Hope & Responsibility

Wishing You and Your Family Happiness, Peace, Love, Prosperity and Progress always

Good Wishes / Expressed Inspiringly

12 Months of Happiness and More Years of Happiness Ahead

52 Weeks of Achievements and Many More Weeks of Accomplishments

365 Days of Success and Many More Days of Triumps Ahead

8760 Hours… Continue

Added by Vashi Ram Chandi on January 10, 2009 at 8:08am — No Comments

Prioritizing / It is about Life; It is a Matter of Priorities; It is a Matter of Meaningful Values and Principles Prioritization /Clairvoyance / Reasonable & Meaningful Pace

Prioritizing / It is about Life; It is a Matter of Priorities; It is a Matter of Meaningful Values and Principles; Prioritization /Clairvoyance / Reasonable & Meaningful Pace

Prioritizing

Prioritizing has its unique “unique” encouragement / inspiring factor in various spheres of Life

Clairvoyance

By prioritizing, it is synonymous to being clairvoyant, being able to perceive / empower one’s assignments/agenda with an element of distinct… Continue

Added by Vashi Ram Chandi on January 10, 2009 at 8:07am — No Comments

Thinking Matrix -Constructive, Innovative, Intelligent, Logical, Meaningful, Purposeful, Objective, Reasonable, Responsible & Thoughtful Thinking

Thinking Matrix -Constructive, Innovative, Intelligent, Logical, Meaningful, Purposeful, Objective, Reasonable, Responsible & Thoughtful Thinking

Constructive Thinking Matters; Meaningful Thinking Matters; Purposeful Thinking Matters, Yes, they do Matter Indeed

Thought

From one moment to another, from one thought to another

Fleeting

Thoughts come and go by swiftly, bringing along with them a certain range of aspects, to contemplate upon; and… Continue

Added by Vashi Ram Chandi on January 10, 2009 at 8:06am — No Comments

Life encourages us to Take a Leap of Faith / Faith, Hope and Wisdom / Meaningfully Inspire One Another

Life encourages us to Take a Leap of Faith / Faith, Hope and Wisdom / Meaningfully Inspire One Another

Calibrated, Safe, Wise, Responsible, Purposeful, Meaningfully Intentional Leap of Faith

What does the above Signify

It can hold/convey/mean various meaningful intentions to various Individuals respectively;

Purposeful / Meaningfully Intentional

The purpose of this article is seeking to inspire one another; inspiration that is focused upon… Continue

Added by Vashi Ram Chandi on January 10, 2009 at 8:05am — No Comments