The Boston Tea Party December 16, 2010 As you well know, in 1773, colonists gathered to dump imported tea into the Boston Harbor to protest the British government’s oppressive tax system that allowed for no direct representation. At the Boston Tea Party, determined colonists stood against the expanding British authority and said no more! The Boston Tea Party was a direct action by colonists in Boston, a town in the British colony of Massachusetts, against the British government and … [Read more...]
INTERNATIONAL DAY for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – UN calls to action the 'corporate sector'
November 25, 2010 by
UN calls on corporate sector to help eliminate violence against women 25 November 2010 – The corporate sector must engage more closely in the fight against the global pandemic of violence against women and girls, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, stressing the importance role of business leaders in eliminating the scourge. Mr. Ban’s comments came during an address at UN headquarters in New York to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, … [Read more...]
American Thanksgiving Day – Celebrated Thursday, November 25
November 23, 2010 by
Celebrate Thanksgiving Day, America! Thursday, November 25 Thanksgiving was historically a religious observance to give thanks to God. Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day, currently celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, has been an annual tradition in the United States since 1863. Florida (1565) - claimed to be the 'First Thankgiving'. Author and teacher Robyn Gioia and Michael Gannon, of the University of Florida, have argued that the earliest … [Read more...]
Hillary R. Clinton, Secretary of State meets with Foreign Minister Dr. Zalmai Rassoul
November 18, 2010 by
November 17, 2010 Foreign Minister Dr. Zalmai Rassoul Meets Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton Foreign Minister Dr. Zalmai Rassoul held a bilateral meeting with Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton today at the Department of State in Washington DC as the Foreign Minister Rassoul and his counterpart discussed a number of key bilateral issues in preparation to the NATO Summit meetings of Heads of … [Read more...]
The Thanksgiving Challenge 2010 – 'Are You up to the Challenge?'
November 15, 2010 by
Traditional celebrations Foods of the season U.S. tradition compares the holiday with a meal held in 1621 by the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims who settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It is continued in modern times with the Thanksgiving dinner, traditionally featuring turkey, playing a large role in the celebration of Thanksgiving. Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner In the United States, certain kinds of food are traditionally served at Thanksgiving meals. Firstly, baked or roasted turkey … [Read more...]
Brookings & Public Religion Research Institute – November 17, Washington, DC
November 14, 2010 by
Do Religious Issues Still Matter? What Role Did They Play in the 2010 Elections? Event Summary The recent midterm elections saw the largest loss of seats in the House of Representatives for the party in power since 1938. Many attribute these losses primarily to voters’ angst over fiscal issues, but what role did religion play, if any? The pre-election American Values Survey showed that nearly half of those who consider themselves a part of the tea party movement also consider themselves a … [Read more...]
UN: 'SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT' – LIVE Webcast, November 9, 2010
November 8, 2010 by
Tuesday, 9th November, 2010 Time: 1.15 pm - 2.30 pm Venue: Conference Room 7, Temporary North Lawn Building (TNLB) UN Headquarters, New York Use the link below to register to the event in New York: This event will include a simultaneous live, interactive webcast, for those who are not able to attend in person. Register here to access the webcast on the day of the event. This event will include a simultaneous live, interactive webcast, for those who are not able to attend in … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION™ – Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan attending Glamour’s Woman of the Year!
November 4, 2010 by
There are only a few hours left — you have until midnight to enter to win tickets for you and a guest to attend Glamour magazine’s "Women of the Year" awards and meet Girl Up Global Advocate Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan, a 2010 Woman of the Year! We’re thrilled that one of our champions is being honored this year — congratulations, Queen Rania! Don’t miss your opportunity to attend this special 20th anniversary event, held in New York City, next Monday, November 8. Since … [Read more...]
SHIRLEE HALL: Circle of Light Updates @ November 7th & 19th.
October 28, 2010 by
CIRCLE OF LIGHT UPDATE Circle of Light Gathering Nov. 7th, 2010 La Grange 1:pm Details: 630-202-3818 Sacred Breath Workshop Nov. 19th, 2010 Downers Grove 7pm Details: 630-202-3818 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New Meditation Video: COME SOAR WITH ME Do you wish to be healed in body, mind and soul? Would you like someone to appear before you and say,You are healed? Do you secretly desire that magically all the inner and outer chaos be easily removed in a … [Read more...]
SHIRLEE HALL: Circle of Light Updates @ November 7th & 19th.
October 28, 2010 by
CIRCLE OF LIGHT UPDATE Circle of Light Gathering Nov. 7th, 2010 La Grange 1:pm Details: 630-202-3818 Sacred Breath Workshop Nov. 19th, 2010 Downers Grove 7pm Details: 630-202-3818 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New Meditation Video: COME SOAR WITH ME Do you wish to be healed in body, mind and soul? Would you like someone to appear before you and say,You are healed? Do you secretly desire that magically all the inner and outer chaos be easily removed in a … [Read more...]
An exhibition in New York honours Women's role as Peacemakers
October 25, 2010 by
An exhibition in New York honours Women's Role as Peacemakers UNAMID Police Advisors The role of women as peacemakers is being celebrated at an exhibition which opened this week at UN headquarters in New York. It's part of the commemoration of the tenth anniversary of a UN Security Council resolution calling for the full participation of women in the peacemaking process and post-conflict rebuilding. Jocelyne Sambira attended the exhibition's opening and filed this report. … [Read more...]
Infant Loss Remembrance Day – International Wave of Light – October 15 – 7PM
October 15, 2010 by
International Wave of Light 'Infant Loss Remembrance Day' October 15 Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is a day of remembrance for pregnancy loss and infant death which includes but is not limited to miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, or the death of a newborn. It is observed annually in the United States and Canada on October 15. The day is observed with remembrance ceremonies and candle-lighting vigils, concluding with the International Wave of … [Read more...]
