Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, who commanded the American-led forces that crushed Iraq in the 1991 Persian Gulf war and became the nation’s most acclaimed 'military hero' since the mid-century exploits of Generals Dwight D. Eisenhower and Douglas MacArthur, died on Thursday in Tampa, Fla. He was 78. The general, who retired soon after the gulf war and lived in Tampa, died of complications arising from a recent bout of pneumonia, said his sister Ruth Barenbaum. In 1993, he was found to have … [Read more...]
Susan McIsaac – WOMAN of ACTION™
A Celebration of Women™ is excited to Celebrate the Life of this woman, born into a loving and Faith filled family, who has devoted over 20 years of her life working to help others, in the NON-PROFIT sector. Her diligence and perseverence in a very tough business of 'fundraising' has lead her to the Top of the UNITED WAY, Canada. Our World is priviledged to have this Canadian Woman with the leadership qualities and human spirit that this Lady possesses. Susan is and will always … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION™ – Oprah Winfrey * Tribute
A Celebration of Women™ is honored to share this Tribute, for one of the most Active Woman of North America, (perhaps the Most Multi-faceted Woman), rising above seemingly insurmountable challenges, against all odds, has risen to the Top of the World in Accomplishment, Business, Charity, Media and Notoriety. Help us Celebrate the Life of one of the most Amazing Women in our World, and one of the strongest examples of Courage under Fire, Grace under Pressure; well, put simply...a CLASSY … [Read more...]
ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: No Honor in Murder
THERE IS NO HONOR IN MURDER I never knew that there was such a thing as "honor killing" until I learned about it from Equality Now about seven years ago. The term itself is an oxymoron. How can there be honor in killing? How could the family's honor be worth someone's life? I read of a seventeen year old Turkish woman who was murdered by her fifteen year old brother after she left the women's shelter where she had been staying. She had gone into the shelter to escape violence at home. … [Read more...]
Brazil Our Lady of Aparecida – Celebrating October 12
Our Lady of Aparecida Draws a Crowd in Brazil October 12 Brazil Celebrates Our Lady of Aparecida as a National Holiday. Reuters Pictures; 12 months ago Devotees pray to Our Lady of Aparecida at Basilica catholic church in Aparecida do Norte, 180 km (112 miles) north of Sao Paulo, October 12, 2009. Thousands of Catholics participated in the pilgrimage. Every year on October 12 more than a hundred thousand people flock to visit the National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aparecida in Aparecida … [Read more...]