President Obama on the Shooting in Connecticut This afternoon, President Obama made a statement from the Briefing Room on the shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. Watch the President's statement on the shooting in Connecticut. President Obama's Remarks Read President Obama's full remarks: This afternoon, I spoke with Governor Malloy and FBI Director Mueller. I offered Governor Malloy my condolences on behalf of the nation, and made it clear he will … [Read more...]
The 1st Global Forum on Media and Gender, NOV 2013
Global Forum on Media and Gender: Save the date! The first Global Forum on Media and Gender will be organized by UNESCO, UN Women, and media and NGO partners globally in November 2013. This will be an important follow-up to one of the critical areas of concern of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, “Women and the Media Diagnosis”, and its strategic objectives. The key objective of the Forum will be to form a Global Alliance for Media and Gender. The Forum will foster debate, … [Read more...]
Family Vacations, 10 Great Historical American Sites
Using your family vacation as an opportunity to expose your children to sites rich with American cultural and historical significance is an effective way of making sure that the trip is both a fun and informative one. Parents with aspirations of instilling an appreciation of history and the American journey in their children need look no further. These 10 attractions and landmarks, each of which is iconic in its own right: Colonial Williamsburg – The world’s largest living history … [Read more...]
WHITE HO– USE OFFICE HOURS: WORLD AIDS DAY 2012
Last year, on World AIDS Day, President Obama announced ambitious new targets in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, and on the domestic front focused on investment to support the first comprehensive National HIV/AIDS Strategy to fight the epidemic here at home. In the President’s speech that day he said: “we are going to win this fight. But the fight is not over…” One year later, the President’s commitments have translated into real measurable progress. Internationally, we’ve seen that … [Read more...]
Lorre White reports – Baccarat opens in NYC Hotel
French luxury glassmaker, Baccarat announced the opening of a new flagship store in New York, on Madison Avenue, Spring 2013. The new Baccarat store in New York will be the second largest in the world, covering over 250 sqm on 2 floors. Starwood Capital which owns 60% of Baccarat, signed earlier this year a partnership with Tribeca Associates to develop a Baccarat Hotel & Residences, on 5th Avenue in New York, projected to open late 2014. In 2011, Baccarat registered a net loss of 2,3 … [Read more...]
Roxanne Williams ~ The Dragon Whisperer – A Pathway to Healing
A Celebration of Women™ asks all the Women of our World to welcome Roxanne Williams, our newest writer, videographer and more ... This wonderful Power of Example has joined A Celebration of Women™'s team of creative contributors, and we are delighted to have her!! Video with Heart ~ please enjoy and comment. Please Welcome Roxanne with open arms and a warm, lion heart, ladies. I Hope For A World With More Love, More Joy, And Laughter This video was … [Read more...]
WORLD CONGRESS OF RELIGIONS 2012
WORLD CONGRESS OF RELIGIONS 2012 The Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions is co-sponsoring the World Congress of Religions 2012, an international, interfaith conference. The World Congress of Religions 2012 (WCR) will be held from November 30-December 2 at the Wardman Park Marriott Hotel in Washington DC. The conference will feature Keynote addresses by Reverend Martin Luther King III, former US Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice, and Congresswoman-Elect Tulsi … [Read more...]
EMOTIONAL CREATURE – October 26th !!!
Performances Begin October 26! Discover, celebrate and embrace your EMOTIONAL CREATURE! From the woman who shattered taboos with THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, comes a compelling, 90-minute theatrical experience.Tony Award-winner Eve Ensler's new play empowers the EMOTIONAL CREATURE within every human being. Staged by Obie Award-winning director Jo Bonney, with original music by Charl-Johan Lingenfelder, the bold voice of a new generation takes center stage with a cast of six outrageous and talented … [Read more...]