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By Homaira Kabir I grew up with an excessive idolization of happiness. It was partly because of my upbringing. My parents, who had undoubtedly seen many hardships in their lives, were deeply grateful for everything they had, and baffled when we children were sometimes unappreciative of our lot. “Be happy” became our family mantra, further strengthened by a societal compulsion to don the smiley face. As I got older, I struggled with

Hi Jon China is developing technology that turns deserts into productive land. Video: http://www.nextworldtv.com/page/31750.html NextWorldTV.com P.S. Please share NextworldTV.com emails and videos with your friends and colleagues. That's how we grow. Thanks. Next World TV PO Box 145 Tivoli NY 12583

Hi Jon I finally got around to reading the much recommended "Biocentrism" by Robert Lanza. Superb book and a fascinating life story.   Here he is. Video: http://www.nextworldtv.com/page/28665.html NextWorldTV.com P.S. Please share NextworldTV.com emails and videos with your friends and colleagues. That's how we grow. Thanks. Next World TV PO Box 145 Tivoli NY 12583

Hi Jon If this child had not had intelligent and compassionate parents, it's very possible he would have been drugged and maybe even institutionalized. It turns out he's a natural genius for astrophysics. Video: http://www.nextworldtv.com/page/28661.html NextWorldTV.com P.S. Please share NextworldTV.com emails and videos with your friends and colleagues. That's how we grow. Thanks. Next World TV PO Box

This is Sam. He’s my son. His epilepsy caused him to have up to 100 seizures a day. After seven years we were out of options. Our last hope: an untested, unproven treatment. The only problem? It was illegal.  The hospital pharmacist slid three bottles of pills across the counter, gave my wife a form to sign, and reminded her that this was not the corner drugstore. The pharmacy knew how many pills had been dispensed, he said;

Hi Jon In Kiptusuri, Kenya, a family can now buy a small Chinese made solar power system for $80, and this one small panel provides enough energy to charge a cell phone and run four bright lights. These tiny systems are playing an epic and transformative role in villages that have never had a power grid, delivering useful electricity at a price even the poor can afford. See a proud mother tell of her son's vastly improved grades

From Luang Prabang, Laos, Yes we watched .... and because of the full moon all the Buddhist Temples were vibrating with chanting...  a beautiful experience, totally unexpected... this amazing , awesome, wonderful,  Universe... peace, love and blessings Eclipses in Luang Prabang, Laos (Louangphrabang) ◢ 31 Jan 2018, 20:29 Max View in Luang Prabang Global Event: Total Lunar Eclipse Local Type: Total Lunar Eclipse, in

Posted: 30 Jan 2018 07:09 AM PST Chinese scientist Guo Huadong on Tuesday published an article on the website of the academic journal, Nature, calling on global scientists to build a digital Silk Road using big data. The ancient Silk Road trade routes connecting Asia, Europe and Africa lay behind the development of many great civilizations. Today, solar panels and smartphones have replaced silk, and trains and aeroplanes have superseded

January’s second full moon will appear slightly larger during its blood-red lunar eclipse The moon turned blood red when the moon passed through Earth’s shadow on September 28, 2015. (JWladows /Flickr CC) By Mika McKinnon,

17 January 2018, The office of the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Somalia launched the 2018 Humanitarian Response Plan with a call for long-term solutions for drought, conflict and displacement. Various country programmes and partnerships have announced similar programmes in recent months, aimed at reducing the vulnerability of drought-affected populations and contributing to improved resilience. 17 January 2018: The

Photo by IISD/ENB | Kiara Worth story highlights The World Bank Group Youth Summit 2017 convened under the theme, ‘Technology and Innovation for Impact,’ and held the Youth Summit Competition, which awarded Pakistani and Malaysian teams for developing ICT initiatives related to health and women. In the lead-up to the 8th World Water Forum, the 'Towards Brasilia' initiative engaged youth in discussions on climate, water