The Whistleblower: The movie the U.N. would prefer you didn’t see

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon traveled to Hollywood last year to cajole filmmakers and movie stars into making pictures that portray the U.N.'s good works. The Whistleblower, a scathing full-length account of the U.N. peacekeeping effort in Bosnia during the late 1990s, is not what he had in mind. The Samuel Goldwyn Films movie, which is due out in theaters in Los Angeles and New York on Aug. 5, stars British actress Rachel Weisz as a U.N. policewoman who stumbles into the sordid … [Read more...]

MICKEY MICHELLE death begets life, Susan & Robert J. Gilman

MICKEY MICHELLE death begets life   “A psychological and supernatural thriller that sojourns through the depths of insanity - arriving on time to its allegorical destination." TEASER   Synopsis Passenger train 1684 snakes its way through the bright New England foliage. Michelle “Mickey,” single, late forties, walks through nature’s duplicitous kaleidoscope of color and decay. She stops to confront the statue of a revolutionary war hero – a man. After six months … [Read more...]

“88 Books That Shaped America”, LOC ~ Celebration exhibition June 25 – Sept 29th

“Books That Shaped America” The Library of Congress –the world’s largest repository of knowledge and information–is beginning its multiyear “Celebration of the Book” with an exhibition, “Books That Shaped America,” opening June 25. The exhibition is part of a larger series of programs, symposia and other events that explore the important and varied ways that books influence our lives. The “Books That Shaped America” exhibition will be on view from June 25 through Sept. 29 in the … [Read more...]

Wendy J. Elkin, Painting Bolinas – WOMAN of ACTION™

A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this adventurous, loving and talented woman with a curiosity for life, that, as she would say "My insatiable curiosity often gets the best of me." This woman began her Journey as a special education teacher, then, working as a photographer of the public, finding herself attracted to the Civil Rights Leaders. It was during an IN-KIND DRIVE as Art Commissioner for the city of Mill Valley, that the dream of her life began. She has … [Read more...]

‘In the Shadow of a Man’ ~ first film from young female Egyptian

  UN Women– Sponsored Film Premieres at the Berlin Film Festival A documentary film commissioned by UN Women has premiered at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival in Germany. In the Shadow of a Man is the first film from young female Egyptian-British filmmaker Hanan Abdalla, and is the first to be commissioned by UN Women in Egypt. Cutting across class and geography, Shadow is an intimate portrait of four very different Egyptian women as they tell their stories of … [Read more...]

The Roman Conquest… One Woman Who Can Destroy an Empire!

ARIES FIRE ... The Roman Conquest... One Woman Who Can Destroy an Empire! Elaine Edelson is an internationally recognized intuitive channel and astrologer. As former host of her own radio show, Manifest Change Now, she interviewed global new-thought leaders and innovators. Elaine is the author of the non-fiction book, “Minutes to Manifesting” and creator of “The Bodhi System: Minutes to Intuitive Mastery.” As former host of her own radio show, Manifest Change Now, she interviewed … [Read more...]

An Evening at the Movie! – Happy People = Happy World‏

  The ACADEMi of Life is Proud to Present 'HAPPY' February 11, 2012 has been declared 'World Happy Day' and on this day thousands of people will join together in communities across the globe to experience the award-winning film HAPPY and begin their journey toward healthier and happier lives. Everyday life is so frantic and full of challenges that we have forgotten how to live a joyful … [Read more...]

Lorre White Taking Action at the Cannes Festival …

WOMAN of ACTION - Lorre White outdoes herself, once again. Our very own Lorre White has shared some photos of some lovely new pieces that walked the Red Carpet at the Cannes Film Festival this year, 2011. Enjoy! Chanel at the Cannes Film Festival The House of Chanel was out in full force at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, decking celebrity after celebrity in their coveted couture and fine jewelry pieces. Here are a few of the comely, chic stars who wore Chanel on the red … [Read more...]

PRESS RELEASE …based on a true life Courtney’s Story!

    A Celebration of Women   is elated to announce to the Women of our World the following PRESS RELEASE. A Celebration of Women is a Global Women's Advocacy Foundation created to inspire all women to step up and Take Action! This is accomplished through a marketing model of ‘Celebrating the Lives’ of Women Leaders , our WOMEN of ACTION, that are trailblazing, in one way or another, our path in this new millennium, for the further establishment of Gender Equity and Women's- Human Rights! " * … [Read more...]

PRESS RELEASE …based on a true life Courtney's Story!

    A Celebration of Women   is elated to announce to the Women of our World the following PRESS RELEASE. A Celebration of Women is a Global Women's Advocacy Foundation created to inspire all women to step up and Take Action! This is accomplished through a marketing model of ‘Celebrating the Lives’ of Women Leaders , our WOMEN of ACTION, that are trailblazing, in one way or another, our path in this new millennium, for the further establishment of Gender Equity and Women's- Human Rights! " * … [Read more...]

Honoring Elizabeth Taylor's Work in the HIV Community

    Honoring Elizabeth Taylor's Work in the HIV Community       Elizabeth Taylor AIDS.gov joins our colleagues at organizations such as amFAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC), and POZ in recognizing the passing of Elizabeth Taylor (1932–2011). In addition to being known as an Oscar-winning actress, Ms. Taylor was truly committed to responding to HIV from the early days of the epidemic. In particular, she was dedicated to research and addressing … [Read more...]

PMO(Canada) – Canadian Academy Award Nominees

  Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Canadian Academy Award Nominees   January 25, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today congratulating Canadian nominees on the Academy Award nominations for their work: “On behalf of Canadians across the country, I extend my congratulations to Canadian director and screenwriter Denis Villeneuve and producers Luc Déry and Kim McGraw for the nomination of their film Incendies as Best Foreign Language … [Read more...]

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