Bill Gates and Prince Alwaleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia, the two billionaires who control 95% of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts are keen to expand the business as fast as possible, to 150 hotels worldwide from the current 90. After the surprise departure of Kathleen Taylor (a company veteran for 24 years) more than a month ago, headhunters look for a new leader for the company, Four Seasons, being run, in the meantime, by a nine-person committee. Kathleen Taylor spent years preparing for … [Read more...]
Pet Month celebrated until May 6!
April 21, 2013 by
From 1 April to 6 May 2013 it's National Pet Month, your chance to show the special creature in your life just how much you love them! The charity holds the event each year. The aim is to promote responsible pet ownership, make the public aware of the benefits of pets and the contribution they make to our society, as well as letting owners know about the pet services available to them. Each year a whole host of pet-tastic events are held, from dog shows to fairs and perfect pet … [Read more...]
ECOSOC EVENT “… solutions for sustainable development” – 24 April 2013
April 20, 2013 by
The Partnerships Forum is one of the preparatory events for the 2013 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Annual Ministerial Review (AMR) on “Science, technology and innovation, and the potential of culture, for promoting sustainable development and achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)”, and is organized by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA); in collaboration with WIPO, ITU, UNESCO, UNICEF, the United nations Office for Partnerships, the UN Global Compact and the … [Read more...]
Anti-drug crusader Katz on O’Reilly Factor
April 20, 2013 by
NORWALK -- Viewers of the Fox News Channel O'Reilly Factor will see a familiar face on next week as anti-drug crusader Ginger Katz will join Bill O'Reilly to address the topic of reducing sentencing guidelines for drug dealers. "My appearance on the show was spurred on by a letter sent by some celebrities to President Obama and Bill's reaction to the letter," Katz said. "A producer from Bill's show called me to speak about loosening laws regarding sentencing for drug dealers." Katz was … [Read more...]
World Immunization Week 2013, celebrated April 20 – 27
April 17, 2013 by
World Immunization Week, beginning on 20 April, aims to promote one of the world’s most powerful tools for health – the use of vaccines to protect, or "immunize", people of all ages against disease. Under the global slogan "Protect your world – get vaccinated", WHO encourages individuals and organizations working at international, regional, national, and community levels, in the public and private sectors, to coordinate and engage in activities during World Immunization Week. World … [Read more...]
The Beauty of Pollination celebrates the “Wings of Life” ( Disney Video)
April 16, 2013 by
The Beauty of Pollination - Moving Art™ This video was shown at the TED conference in 2011, with scenes from "Wings of Life", a film about the threat to essential pollinators that produce over a third of the food we eat. The seductive love dance between flowers and pollinators sustains the fabric of life and is the mystical keystone event where the animal and plant worlds intersect that make the world go round. "Wings of Life" will be released on Disneynature on April 16 in time for … [Read more...]
International Day of Human Space Flight celebrated April 12
April 13, 2013 by
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The Final Emancipation – Age of Kali, Shirlee Hall
April 12, 2013 by
CIRCLE OF LIGHT April 19th, Friday, Sacred Breath Workshop May 5th, Sunday, Class and healing meditation Details: bethemystery@aol.com Look for Shirlee's forthcoming novel, 'Come out of the Basement!' WHY? Do you wonder why there is such profound spiritual ignorance happening everywhere on our planet? What happened to pure intent and the moral character great spiritual leaders encouraged us to develop? There is an explanation. The Western World is not well … [Read more...]
HHS Innovation Update – Health Datapalooza IV, HHS Ignite & More!
April 3, 2013 by
Data is fuel for innovation, and developers and entrepreneurs are key players who can turn that fuel into innovations that matter. We want to see what you are doing with health data! Be part of the excitiment this year and apply today to be part of Health Datapalooza IV—get exposure for your products and services, network with fellow innovators, and build connections that can help your company grow. Check out a great blog post by U.S. CTO Todd Park and HHS CTO Bryan Sivak on the importance of … [Read more...]
