The World's Most Powerful Women 2013 Our annual snapshot of the 100 women with the most impact are top politicians and CEOs, activist billionaires and celebrities who matter. In roughly equal measure you’ll find next gen entrepreneurs and media mavens, technologists and leaders in philanthropy — all ranked by dollars, media momentum and impact (see full methodology here). We’ve selected women that go beyond the traditional taxonomy of the power elite (political and economic … [Read more...]
City of Paris is Taking Action – Depardieu and #PussyRiot
On February 11 and 12, 2013, Paris City Council will have the opportunity to make Nadejda Tolokonnikova, Ekaterina and Maria Samoutsevitch Alekhina, jailed members of the band Pussy Riot, honorary citizens of Paris, France. The motion will be brought forward by Denis Baupin and is supported by other members of the Paris Green Party. In light of Russia's decision to grant citizenship to infamous French actor, Gerard Depardieu after he decided to leave France this month to avoid paying taxes, … [Read more...]
INSPIRATIONAL WINDOW – Did you know our Founder’s Guide is an Eagle?
Celebrate Freedom & Justice! For many years people viewed the rocky outcrop and wondered at it’s powerful similarity to an eagle. Little did they know that one day the mighty eagle would break free from it’s rocky bonds, aided by a mighty spirit of nature. With convulvulus hair and a dress of daisies the spirit leads the mighty bird on a quest for freedom. Today, that eagle is named ...Aung San Suu Kyi. Google~Eagle … [Read more...]
PMO (Canada) – Prime Minister of Canada on the release of Aung San Suu Kyi
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the release of Aung San Suu Kyi November 13, 2010 Yokohama, Japan Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the release of Nobel peace laureate and pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi: “I am pleased that Aung San Suu Kyi has finally been released from house arrest in Burma. She is an unwavering champion of peace, democracy and respect for human rights in Burma, despite being held in detention for 15 of … [Read more...]