James Earl Jones: CEOs earn more if their voices sound like his. If James Earl Jones were the boss, he would likely make hundreds of thousands a year more than a CEO who sounded like Mike Tyson. Those are the findings of new research by Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. The study, published online April 8 in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior, shows that male CEOs with deeper voices tend to manage larger companies, make more money and stay in their jobs for … [Read more...]
Ethiopia/Somalia refugees stranded in Yemen with ‘deplorable conditions’
April 18, 2013 by
IMAGE: Somali refugees wait on Yemen's Red Sea coast for transport to Aden. Photo: UNHCR/R. Nuri April 2013 – Thousands of destitute migrants from Ethiopia and Somalia are stranded in northern Yemen in deplorable conditions, victims of gross physical abuse and severe economic and sexual exploitation, a United Nations humanitarian official warned today, calling for urgent action to address their plight. “The international community urgently needs to work with and support the Governments in the … [Read more...]
$1 Million in Grants enabling HIV+ People Stay in Care
April 18, 2013 by
AIDS United, a national organization dedicated to ending the AIDS epidemic in the United States, recently announced $1 Million in Grants to seven organizations from diverse communities across the U.S. to help define and expand programs that help keep HIV-positive people in care and on treatment. The grants are part of a new $4 million multi-year Retention in Care Initiative supported by the MAC AIDS Fund . “Over the next three years, our grantees will be developing innovative and … [Read more...]
T&E Senior Wellness Centre celebrates Mother’s Day 2013
April 18, 2013 by
Tickets 50% sold out!!! Bring your mom, daughter, grand-daughter, grand-mother and join us for an afternoon of tea, treats, tea-leaf reading, a special Mother & Daughter fashion show.. prizes, raffles and more all for Alzheimer Durham. Every lovely lady leaves with a special momento of the day... call 905.433.9266 ... tickets only 2 for $25! … [Read more...]
Taking Action for Syria – ENOUGH – ENOUGH !!!
April 17, 2013 by
APPEAL BY HEADS OF LEADING UN HUMANITARIAN AGENCIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF SYRIA … [Read more...]
Sun will be exactly conjunct Mars(competition) in Aries (courage)
April 17, 2013 by
This is an excellent time to breakaway from the pack. The Sun will be exactly conjunct Mars in Aries on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. This is especially notable because Mars is in it's own sign and the Sun is exalted. Aries is concerned with courage and fresh starts. Mars love competition and will fight to win. The Sun is a creative force. Solar energy is overt. This is why the Sun is high-functioning in Aries. Do you have the courage to shine brightly? You can think … [Read more...]
