"Although my story has many moments of sorrow, it's not a sad story—it's a love story. It's about my love for my sons, my family, my community, and God. This is a mother's journey of hope, healing, destiny, and even miracles." —Scarlett Lewis Scarlett Lewis - Nurturing, Healing, Love The morning of December 14, 2012 began like any other for Scarlett Lewis as her six-year-old son, Jesse, set out for school, stopping in the driveway to write a message with his finger in the frost of her … [Read more...]
Ana Paula Trapped in a Russian Jail – closing in on 1 million!
Over 960,000 have signed in a few days and some countries are speaking out -- let's hit a million! Dear friends, Ana Paula and 29 of her Greenpeace crewmates are trapped in a Russian jail for trying to save the Arctic from oil drilling. But our community could set them free if we help Greenpeace build a massive global outcry targeting Russia’s biggest global partners. Let’s reach 1 million to free the Arctic 30 -- sign now by clicking below: Ana Paula … [Read more...]
Cheval Blanc Resort Courchevel opens Dec13, Lorre White
Cheval Blanc Resort Courchevel opens Dec 13 ~ a wealth of novelties Luxury resort hotel in the upscale ski resort of Courchevel Cheval Blanc (LVMH) opens its doors for the 2013-2014 ski season on 13 December 2013 with a host of new experiences – a collection of new treats and surprises for guests. This year, these include: pre-ski training – the cheval blanc spa offers daily personal training sessions to strengthen the cardio-vascular system, hamstrings, quads and tendons, pre-ski / ski … [Read more...]
Swiss watch industry @ Credit Suisse Reports
Credit Suisse has recently published a major study on the Swiss watches industry. The main topics include: the importance and upsurge of the sector, industrial concentration and distribution, the weight of China and emerging countries. The Credit Suisse report highlights that the watch industry is an economic driving force for Switzerland. Between 2010 and 2012, it recorded an average growth of exports of 17% per year, far ahead of other industries. In 2012, the volume of its sales abroad … [Read more...]
Anishnabek Nation Seventh Generation, Charity Gala, OCT 17
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 2013 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Four Seasons Hotel Toronto 60 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto, Ontario To register and purchase tickets, please contact Jason Restoule at [email protected] or 1-877-702-5200 www.fnbn.ca www.an7gc.ca OPEN FOR BUSINESS NETWORKING RECEPTION Aria Foyer, third floor, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto This reception provides corporate Canada and government partners an opportunity to meet and network with Anishinabek … [Read more...]
Women’s participation in Afghanistan elections 2013
Envoy affirms UN support for women's participation in Afghanistan elections The United Nations will support efforts to ensure women's involvement in next year's elections in Afghanistan, the top UN official in the country told women activists in the capital, Kabul, on Wednesday. Ján Kubiš, head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), was speaking during an annual event related to a landmark Security Council Resolution on women's participation in the political process in … [Read more...]
“The Post-2015 Development Agenda: Setting the Stage!”
“I will draw upon my background in sustainable development” Right before the opening of the 68th session of General Assembly, its President, John W. Ashe, gave a special interview to DESA News. He points out how his background may help him promote the building of Sustainable Development Goals among Member States. He also explains why he is the first PGA to extensively use social media and online communication. On 18 September 2013, John W. Ashe of Antigua and Barbuda took … [Read more...]
A new era of discussions on migration and development
For the second time in history, the General Assembly will convene a high-level event on 3-4 October, devoted to international migration and development at the United Nations. This meeting provides an opportunity for the international community to review progress since the first High-level Dialogue in 2006 and promote and advance the debate and cooperation in the field of migration and development. Governments are increasingly recognizing that partnership and cooperation are needed to leverage … [Read more...]
Advancement of Women
Women representatives of civil society rejoice at the signing of a peace accord in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Second Committee The Economic and Financial Committee (Second Committee) will deal with issues relating to economic growth and development such as macroeconomic policy questions (including international trade, international financial system, and external debt sustainability), financing for development, sustainable development, human settlements, poverty eradication, … [Read more...]