Hope you have a S A F E and Happy Independence Day! Independence Day which is commonly known as the Fourth of July in the United States, is a federal holiday which commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Thus it is that auspicious day when United States declared itself independent from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Since then until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with the celebration taking grandeur … [Read more...]
4th of July, celebrate with the Best BBQ (24 blogs of ‘how to’)
June 18, 2013 by
There’s no better way to celebrate the 4th of July than with a good old-fashioned backyard barbeque. Great friends, plenty of red, white and blue and a healthy spread of grilled dishes, cold salads and festive drinks are the perfect recipe for a great time. If you’re hosting the 4th of July party this year, look no further than these 24 blog posts for plenty of inspiration for pulling off the best Independence Day bash of the summer. Decorations Red, white and blue colors are the only … [Read more...]
Eve Ensler’s VDAY celebrates Father’s Day!
June 14, 2013 by
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! V-Day would like to send a special shout out to all of the amazing V-Fathers throughout the world! Thank you for your dedication, love, and support! Send Your Father A Specially Designed V-Card for Father's Day and Support V-Day! Your V-Gift will be put to work to end violence against women and girls, addressing the most critical issues facing women around the world. CLICK HERE to give this V-Gift V-Day distributes funds to grassroots, national and … [Read more...]
What Day is This?
June 6, 2013 by
Celebrate Larry's Birthday! June 6th, 2013 A birthday is a day when a person celebrates the anniversary of his or her birth. Birthdays are celebrated in numerous cultures, often with a gift, party, or rite of passage. The celebration of a birthday usually is thought to mark how old a person is, traditionally stopping when death occurs and only stating that if still alive, they would have been (number of years) old. Some contemporary writers ignore this aspect, however, and keep … [Read more...]
Awards to celebrate excellence in public service, June 24 – 27 in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
June 3, 2013 by
Awards to celebrate excellence in public service Hundreds of participants are expected to witness the most prestigious international recognition of innovation in public service at the United Nations Public Service Forum, Day and Awards Ceremony, to be held in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, from 24 to 27 June. To have a strong, efficient, and professional public service is one of the key factors in the development process. One way to promote good practices is to recognize initiatives … [Read more...]
Celebrating Memorial Day – May 27, 2013
May 26, 2013 by
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday which occurs every year on the final Monday of May. Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. By the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died while in the military service[3]. It … [Read more...]
May is National Bike Month!
May 8, 2013 by
Sponsored by the League, National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride. Whether you bike to work or school; to save money or time; to preserve your health or the environment; to explore your community or get to your destination, get involved in Bike Month in your city or state — and help get more people in your community out riding too! CLICK HERE to download promotional items! When is Bike to Work Week and Day? In 2013, … [Read more...]
