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Bhutan Tours TravelBhutan, the land of the Thunder Dragon, nestled between the giants of India and China, is the world’s last remaining Shangri-La. This is an amazing country, unlike any on Earth, where traffic lights do not exist, buying cigarettes is illegal, the western channel and MTV are banned, as well as Western-style billboards and plastic bags, and Gross National Happiness has been deemed more important than Gross National Product.

Bhutan remained isolated from the rest of the world and no tourism existed until 1974 preserving the rich natural environment and lively Buddhist culture. Today, Bhutan is one of the most highly acclaimed travel destinations. This is a land of extraordinary natural beauty with a pristine and intact environment and a friendly, tradition-bound people. To the discerning international traveler, Bhutan has become an exotic and enticing final frontier.

At this time and age when tourism most often dictates national economic

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Hiking Holiday in Nepal to arrange Hiking in Nepal in the southern part of the Asia continent there lays a tiny rectangular kingdom squeezed between two hugely populated countries, China to the north and India to the south, this country is Nepal a world of its own. Trekking in Nepal is a type of tourism, involving exploration or travel to remote, exotic and possibly hostile areas. Hiking in Nepal is rapidly growing in popularity, as tourists seek different kinds of vacations for Trekking in Himalaya. The land of contrast is presumably the exact way to define the scenery of Nepal for you will find maximum world highest peaks high high up above the clouds determined for the gods above. Straight, active and attractive learning experience Treks Himalaya that engross the whole person, have real adventure.
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The NY Metropolitan Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Non Violence (an NGO associated with the United Nations Dept. of
Public Information) and the International Communications Association will host an opening reception on October 25, 2013, 5.30-6.30pm, at the Dwyer Cultural Center, 258 St. Nicholas Avenue at 123^rd Street in Harlem, at 5.30pm, to launch the visual art exhibition, “Contemporary Caribbean Art: Selections from CaFA Fair Barbados”. This exhibition features artwork by 12 artists who have participated in Caribbean Fine Art (CaFA) Fair Barbados over its three annual editions, 2011-2013, as well as artists featured in the colorful film documentary “Plight of the
Caribbean Artist”. The exhibition’s special programming over five weeks will include screenings and symposia, which seek to widen the knowledge and insight into the work of contemporary artists born in the Caribbean, or of Caribbean heritage.

Saturday, October 19^th, 2013, music, spoken word, hip-hop and poetry “Freedom Ain’t Free” cd compilation Release Party & Live Performance event at the National Black Theatre – 2031 5^th Avenue @ West 125^th Street in Harlem - 5pm-9pm to honor PPOW Sekou Odinga, the Black Freedom Struggle and Black/New Afrikan freedom fighters with Amina Baraka, George Edward Tait, DK Dyson, Ngoma, Divine RBG, Infinite Wiz & Revolutionary Love, Maroon Society, from Dallas, TX, the Riders Against the Storm (RAS), spiritchild, Intikana, Verbal Artisan, Prince Akeem & open mic. All proceeds go towards the Sekou Odinga Defense Committee legal defense fund.  For tickets or more information, please call 718-512-5008 or email info@SekouOdinga.com.

Join author Alan Wieder for a discussion of his new book, Ruth First and Joe Slovo in the War against Apartheid, at Bluestockings on Thursday, October 17. This engaging and richly detailed work recounts the extraordinary lives of First and Slovo, their contributions to the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa, and their sometimes tumultuous relationship.

Thursday, October 17, 7pm 
Bluestockings 
172 Allen St. (between Stanton and Rivington) 
New York, NY 10002

“A truly remarkable work. Alan Wieder shows himself as a writer equal to their life story, their inspiring bravery in action and self-analysis.”
          —Nadine Gordimer, author, activist, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature

“A special achievement—the first book to look at these two important people, their work, and their partnership. It’s a sad and wonderful tale. I loved meeting Ruth and Joe and all of the supporting characters again in its pages. A job well done.”
          —Glenn Frankel, author, Rivonia’s Children: Three

Thank you to everyone who is planning on attending this event.

Multicultural Digital Media Summit

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Multicultural Digital Media Summit.

Who will attended?: Small Business Owners, Corporate Brands, Advertising Agencies, Marketing Firms, PR Agencies, Social Media Marketers, and digital media enthusiast.

Panel 1. Monetizing multicultural markets through the uses of online video and social media.

In May 2011 Google did a study on African Americans uses of video online. It was found that over 50 percent uses video sites to find out information about brands. In that same month Pew research center found that both Latino and African Americans where more likely to visit a video sharing site than whites.

So how can brands and advertisers take advantage these growing trends?

Panel 2. Video is Mobile.

In Oct 2013 Sheryl Sandbreg COO of Facebook did a interview on the Charlie Rose. She was quoted saying that over 5 billion people will own a cell

Seriously hoping that you can attending the book discussion in Rogers Park on Monday, September 23, 2013 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. 6709 North Clark Street in Chicago. THIS IS A FREE EVENT!

Then, I'd really like you to record your answers to "The Tough Questions" on the corresponding website. (And, you answers and your suggested questions, could well appear in the next book.

For details visit: http://www.AskingOurselvesTheToughQuestions.com/


To download your FREE book, visit us on Amazon.com and be sure to request the PC version, if you do not own a Kindle.

http://amzn.to/16FdO6Y

You may wish to record a video and have it posted to our YouTube page or schedule an interview. See our blog site for details. Order an autographed copy and we'll schedule an interview for you. http://bit.ly/1clAUU5

Its been a while, since we've done an interview, but we're reach to get started again. Listen to Harry Dennis' interview here: http://bit.ly/19CdcBN

Please share. Thanks and see you there.

National Sales Network of NJ/NY Chapter ...

Back by popular Demand ... Don't miss it !!!"

"Networking Event and Workshop"
Sponsored by UnitedHealth Group

Thursday September 19th, 2013 @ 6:30 pm
40/40 Club
6 West 25th Street
New York, NY 10010

"Blacker the Berry: Discussion on Colorism in the Black Community & Tributes to Marcus Garvey"

Garvey's words: "If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life" and "The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness."- will be the foundation of these discussions and community solutions.
What can we do to erase the color lines within our own community and embrace our sisters and brothers regardless of hue? Can the Natural Hair Movement help create a sense of Black Pride and Self-Respect in our community?

This forum and tribute on Marcus Garvey Day 2013 will explore our African-Caribbean/American community's methods to erase the color and class issues we have within our own community.

Small business information, marketing tips and tactics, learn how to use the Internet to help your career goals and build your brand.

The Luton Black Men Community Group - Film And Discussion Event (FADE) - Hair & Health

Screening of 'Passing the Comb' & 'Fade' (both PG rated)

Saturday 10th August 2013 at the Barnfield West Academy, Leagrave High street, Lewsey Farm, Luton, LU4 0NE.

Starting at 1pm (doors open 12:45pm)

Admission (with a meal and a drink):

Children (17 and under) - FREE

Adults 1 person £4.99, 2 people £7.99, 3 people £9.99

Special offer – Limited number of tickets available (25), Early bird – Limited period of time (until Sun 4th August): 4 people £11.99 – only available online (not available on the day)

Open to the whole African / Caribbean family. Men, Women boys and girls.


Please come with your wallet / purse because conscious Black vendors with products from Hair & Health products, Kwanzaa equipment, Posters, Cards and many more will be displaying and selling at this event. You will also be able to network afterwards

The screening will take place at Barnfield West Academy (which is between Tomlins

Wednesday, August 7, 2013 @ 6 pm

The Rotunda
4014 Walnut St, Philadelphia

How long must they kill (& JAIL & beat) our prophets 
while we stand aside & look?

August 8th will mark the 35th year of incarceration for Political Prisoners the MOVE 9! Join the MOVE Organization as we bring attention to and call for the freedom of the MOVE 9 and other Political Prisoners who are currently serving unjust sentences in prison.

The program is being held on August 7th and will be hosted by Activist and Attorney Michael Coard and includes:

Pam Africa, on the fight for Mumia Abu Jamal.
Ramona Africa, on the fight for The MOVE 9.
Prof. Tony Montero, on the Rizzo years leading up to the Aug. 8th 1978 police attack on MOVE.
Ralph Poynter, on the fight for his wife, Lynne Stewart.
Dequi Kioni-Sadiki, on the fight for her husband, Sekou Odinga
and The NYC Jericho Movement for political prisoners
Johanna Fernandez, on the history of political prisoners.
Paulette D’auteuil, on freedom for Leonard