V-Day Statement Against Possible U.S. Military Intervention in Syria The situation in Syria is dire with 100,000 dead, over 2 million having fled the country (half of them children), and 4.25 million internally displaced. V-Day calls on you, our community, to rise and make our voices heard against military intervention, as such an action would simply bring about more violence and suffering. Today, we call on the U.S. to uphold the unconditional right of the Syrian people to … [Read more...]
Choose the Right Cell Phone for Your Child
September 5, 2013 by
BACK TO SCHOOL - Choosing the Right Cell Phone for Your Child, a Challenge! While the idea of having a cell phone in elementary school was about as far-fetched as landing on the moon for today’s parents, there’s no denying the fact that technology has evolved at a rapid enough pace to make that situation a very feasible one for kids just a generation later. Determining when your child is ready for the responsibility of a cell phone is so largely dependent upon the maturity level of your … [Read more...]
Lorre White, ‘an in-depth analysis of the evolution of HNWI in Brazil’
September 5, 2013 by
An in-depth analysis of the evolution of HNWI in Brazil Fendi store Sao Paulo, Brazil Ledbury Research has released three new reports which explore the spending habits and trends of high net worth individuals in Brazil, and present a detailed analysis of opportunities, trends, and challenges for organizations involved with wealth management, retail, and services. A new generation of young entrepreneurs are leading Brazil’s wealth revolution. In the latest release of its Wealth Segment … [Read more...]
PINK DAY 2013 – Toronto Police Services TICKET BUY BUTTON
August 30, 2013 by
ARGONAUTS PINK DAY 2013 - VIP Celebration - OCTOBER 24, 2013 Every season in October, the CFL run a PINK campaign in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. This year the Toronto Argonauts are holding our campaign on October 24, 2013 vs. the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, kickoff is at 7:30 at Rogers Centre. I have teamed up for a 2nd year in a row with A Celebration of Women™ and we will be hosting our 2nd annual Celebration of Cancer Survivors VIP Speaker Event in an effort to raise … [Read more...]
Save the Date: World Pulse LIVE – October 9!
August 30, 2013 by
TEN YEARS OF CONNECTING FOR IMPACT JOIN US on October 9th in Portland and via our live stream to celebrate World Pulse's 10 years of connecting for impact! ATTEND IN PORTLAND: Wednesday, October 9th at 6:00PM, World Trade Center (registration opens September 5) WATCH LIVE: To reflect the global reach of our community, we will be live streaming our event. Stay tuned for details! Today, World Pulse, founded and based in Portland, Oregon, is the leading global media network powered by … [Read more...]
UN-Women Executive Board, 16 –18 September
August 30, 2013 by
The operational activities of UN-Women are governed by the Executive Board based on General Assembly resolution 64/289, paragraph 57(b), which stipulates that “the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Executive Board of the Entity shall constitute the multi-tiered intergovernmental governance structure for the operational activities and shall provide operational policy guidance to the Entity.” The Board also engages with the Executive Boards of other United Nations … [Read more...]
Mae Chee ‘Aunampai’ Passakchai – WOMAN of ACTION™
August 28, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this diligent, hard working and humble woman that devotes her life to the education of young girls in Thailand. Her advocate inside her school, providing us with her Story tells us she has an amazing sense of humor and is brilliant, but when it comes to talking about herself, she has almost nothing to say. WOMAN of ACTION™ Mae Chee Aunampai Passakchai ‘Mae Chee’ means nun in … [Read more...]
UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society
August 28, 2013 by
New Executive Director meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration Date: 28 August 2013 New York — Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome at the … [Read more...]
“Three Things I’ve Learned From Warren Buffett”, Bill Gates
August 27, 2013 by
I’m looking forward to sharing posts from time to time about things I’ve learned in my career at Microsoft and the Gates Foundation. (I also post frequently on my blog.) Last month, I went to Omaha for the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting. It’s always a lot of fun, and not just because of the ping-pong matches and the newspaper-throwing contest I have with Warren Buffett. It’s also fun because I get to learn from Warren and gain insight into how he thinks. Here are three … [Read more...]
You are just diagnosed with a mental health condition?
August 25, 2013 by
When Your Friends Do Not Understand You Mental Health Condition By: Stan Popovich You are just diagnosed with a mental health condition such as depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, addiction, OCD, or some other mental health disorder. You go see a counselor to get help. Eventually your relatives and closest friends find out your condition. The problem is that some of them get on your case and do not understand what you are going through. Here are four ways to deal with this … [Read more...]
SHOWCASING WOMEN POWER
August 25, 2013 by
Oil industry traditionally has been a male bastion. Nishi Vasudeva is set to break that proverbial glass ceiling by becoming the first woman to head an oil company in India when she takes over the reins of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Nishi joins the Women POWER list 1. Karen Agustiawan had her tenure as CEO of PT Pertamina (the Indonesian state owned oil company) extended for a further five years in June this year. In recent years most of her predecessors have not even … [Read more...]
