Last week $85 billion in across-the-board federal spending cuts were triggered as a result of sequestration, which will affect nearly every agency throughout the government. For most agencies that support museums, including IMLS, NEA, NEH and NSF this means a five percent cut in their annual funding, including a reduction in grant-making activities for the year ahead.
11:59 p.m TONIGHT, THE President will be required to initiate the budget process known as sequestration. As Obama is forced by law to trigger $85 billion in automatic budget cuts, now a bipartisan delegation marches to The White House on this first day of March to negotiate. But all are expected to restate long-held positions, making this of a photo op. In fact, now that sequestration has arrived, the budget gridlock gripping Washington may be about to get worse.
Express gratitude. Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what you have — from a roof over your head to good health to people who care about you. When you acknowledge the goodness in your life, you begin to recognize that the source of that goodness lies at least partially outside yourself. In this way, gratitude helps you connect to something larger than your individual experience — whether to other people, nature, or a higher power.
Alcoholism is a chronic, often progressive disease. A person with alcoholism typically craves alcohol and drinks despite repeated alcohol related problems, such as multiple drunk-driving violations, job loss, or relationship problems. Alcoholism involves a physical dependence on alcohol, but other factors include genetic, psychological, and cultural influences.
Meditation can wipe away the day's stress, bringing with it inner peace. See how you can easily learn to practice meditation whenever you need it most.
If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider trying meditation. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace.
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The holidays are a busy time for so many of us, including our families and friends. They bring gatherings, social time with colleagues, and opportunities to give generously to causes that we care so deeply about. www.cimages.me
This year feels different and it's really not business as usual. This ongoing story speaks of a breach of trust so deep it’s hard to comprehend. The violence visited upon young students and their teachers in Connecticut stops many of us cold. The festive mood of the season is shrouded by a nation's shock and mourning.
USA may not seem different today after Election Day: Same president. Same divided Congress.
But now that we finally know who will be in charge for the next few years, we can start to free ourselves from the myth that they are important. In fact, we are more important and they work for US. The streets where we live and the neighborhoods where we walk, shop, play and pray aren't likely to look much different any time soon if we believe our politicians.
Oil spills are dangerous because of the release of a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment, especially marine areas, due to human activity, and is a severe form of pollution.
Oil spill contractors working for National Gird Corporation and under the direction of the US Coast Guard and the NYS DEC, are working to clean up a spill of oil and hazardous materials in Paerdergat Basin, Brooklyn.
The public is advised to avoid fishing and recreational activity in this area until further notice. An odor may also be present in the area.