 Artisan Work
Marlin
Made in Honduras
Our featured artisan this month is Marlin, from the "Made in Honduras Craft Cooperative". Read Marlin's bio from the book "A Walk in My Shoes."
We have the perfect summer accessory for you!
Marlin's specialty is detailed and light-weight origami earrings in the shapes of fish and peace cranes. She offers these beauties in two styles and a variety of colors. We also have a small selection of her "dream-catcher" earrings as well.
Click on the photos to review her offerings in order to make your purchase.
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Kingdom Ventures Inc
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The (ad)Venture
August 2012 |
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SUMMERTIME!
We hope this has been a great summer for you all! A perfect time to sit, read, think and grow! Once again, we're offering choices for our August recommended reading. This month we share about one book and a selections from the recently released TIP report.
The Slave Next Door: Human Trafficking and Slavery in America Today by Kevin Bayles and Ron Soodlater. These two authors expose the disturbing phenomenon of human trafficking and slavery that exists now in the United States. In The Slave Next Door they present that there are slaves are all around us, hidden in plain sight. The book shares the stories of these slaves as well as those of some least-expected slaveholders. Weaving together a wealth of voices--from slaves, slaveholders, and traffickers as well as from experts, counselors, law enforcement officers, rescue and support groups, and others--this book is also a call to action, telling what we, as private citizens, can do to finally bring an end to this horrific crime. Available in paperback and e-book.
Each year the US Department of State publishes the Trafficking In Persons (TIP) Report, which attempts to document the current state of human trafficking on a country-by-country basis. You might think "Oh no! A GOVERNMENT document!!" And it IS quite a tome, but they've done a rather good job at making at least PARTS of it fairly readable. Here are links to a few sections that are worth investigating:
We'd love to hear YOUR thoughts as you read through the items on our July and August summer reading lists! Drop us an email or (better yet) post your comments on our Facebook page! |
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Quote of the month
"The voices of survivors -- whether calling from the past or ringing out in a courtroom in 2012 -- are a sad reminder that the struggle against modern-day slavery is a long fight still not won. They are a reminder that if governments shirk their responsibility to bring traffickers to justice and to help victims on their road to recovery, the intolerable yoke of modern-day slavery will persist. As we strive to deliver on the promise of freedom, let us vow together that survivors' stories will not be forgotten and that their lessons will guide us forward."
~ Luis CdeBaca, Ambassador-at-Large, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking In Persons (2009-present) included within the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, June 2012
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Monthly Specials!
Last month we launched a new KVI "monthly specials" program! Would you like to be "in the know" about these specials? We've created a new mailing list ESPECIALLY to announce them. However, you MUST "opt-in" to this list in order to start receiving the mailing; nobody will be automatically added to the list. Sign up now and receive our "monthly specials" announcement mid-month!
In order to "opt-in", click HERE. If you already subscribe to the newsletter, you'll be sent instructions on how to update your preferences. When you do, check the "Monthly Specials" box {the one for The (ad)Venture will already be checked}. If you AREN'T already subscribed, you'll go to a screen that will allow you do subscribe to BOTH (which we hope you will).
As our "Thank You" for joining either (or both) lists, we'll send you a code good for 15% off your next order from our website!
Of course, as always we promise NEVER to sell (or GIVE) your contact information to anyone.
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The Last Word... Greetings!
Over the years we have discovered a consistent theme for people in all cultures ~ they treasure relationships and they value family. Last month we spoke of the anticipated visit from our daughter, son-in-love,and two incredibly cute grandchildren! Being the relational people we are (and playing that "Grandmommy and Bapa" card!), we'd love to give you a peek into the family WE value!
 For a number of days we had four generations with us, thoroughly enjoying this relational time! Diana and Lennon along with Lydia (7) and Jackson (4) have recently relocated from Nevada to Seattle, so visiting Upstate NY provided some NEW experiences for the grandchildren. We made the most of the pooltime,
butterfly observations at The Strong Museum of Play,
oodles of reading and playing time,
feeding the ducks along the canal,
and magical evenings of sparklers!
Now that we've given you a shameless glimpse at OUR summer memories, we'd like to encourage you ~ Make certain that YOU enjoy making memories during "those lazy, hazy, crazy days of Summer"!
Rebecca & Glenn Fadner
"Making a Difference!"
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