PM announces energy innovation projects across Canada May 3, 2013 Quebec City, Quebec Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced support for 55 innovative new projects aimed at producing and using energy in a cleaner, more efficient way. Support is being provided through the Government of Canada’s ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative, which was introduced in Budget 2011, and is being led by Natural Resources Canada. The Prime Minister was joined by Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry … [Read more...]
Lorre White celebrates ‘Guastavinos’ of America’s Public Palaces!
May 1, 2013 by
The Guastavino family’s soaring tile vaults grace many of the nation’s most iconic structures including Grand Central Terminal, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, the Boston Public Library, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the Nebraska State Capitol. Yet the name, the accomplishments, and the architectural legacy of this single family of first-generation Spanish immigrants are virtually unknown. Not only did the Guastavinos help build many great American public spaces between 1881 and 1962, … [Read more...]
Lorre White celebrates ‘Virgin Galactic one flight closer to Space Tourism’
April 30, 2013 by
Virgin Galactic one flight closer to Space Tourism (CNN) -- Virgin Galactic is one flight closer to becoming a commercial "spaceline." The company's passenger spacecraft, SpaceShipTwo, completed its first rocket-powered flight Monday morning above the Mojave Desert in California. About 45 minutes into the flight, SpaceShipTwo was released from its carrier craft, WhiteKnightTwo. Ignition of the rocket motor was triggered, carrying SpaceShipTwo to a maximum altitude of 56,000 feet. During … [Read more...]
Marianne Williamson celebrates Feminine Power Free Call
April 24, 2013 by
My friends Claire Zammit and Katherine Woodward Thomas began teaching their Feminine Power course in 2008, and nearly 6000 women have participated since that time. Participants have reported remarkable breakthroughs in their relationships, creativity, prosperity, health and happiness. They will be presenting their 7-week course again, and are offering a free call to preview this content-rich material on May 9th. I recommend that you consider signing up for their free call, which you can … [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...]
Lorre White celebrates China’s Art & Museum Ambitions
April 13, 2013 by
As China’s economy has risen, so has its appetite for art. As the New York Times reports, wealthy Chinese collectors are anxious to display their growing collections in a plethora of new museums, and also to preserve some of the nation’s most precious, ancient artworks that have long been abandoned. According to the Times, 390 new museums opened in China in 2011, and the acceleration continues. It seems that many are devoted to either very old or very new art, and the latter has been mostly … [Read more...]
Lorre White celebrates ‘less traditional’ things ‘to do’ in Paris!
March 27, 2013 by
Paris in the Spring Time to explore Paris is the ultimate luxury. But deciding how to spend that precious time is always the challenge. You can visit the iconic monuments, Mona Lisa at the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame, wade through the crowds and click them off your list. Or you can take a slightly different road map and experience the history of this great city through some less visited, yet equally ( in some cases more so) impressive sites. The list below is highly … [Read more...]
Lorre White celebrates Garage Sale Shopper to Millionaire!
March 21, 2013 by
Purchased for a few dollars at a yard sale, this 1,000-year-old Song Dynasty bowl fetched $2.2 million at a Sotheby's auction (CNN) -- A rare Chinese bowl bought for about $3 from a yard sale in the U.S. sold for $2.2 million at an auction in New York on Tuesday. The bowl, found in New York state, "was bought for a few dollars from a tag sale near the consignor's home in the summer of 2007," said Cecilia Leung of Sotheby's. "At the time, the purchaser had no idea that they had happened … [Read more...]
HHS celebrates Black History Month, also reminded of troubling Hepatitis C disparities
February 28, 2013 by
As we celebrate Black History Month, here at HHS we are also reminded of troubling hepatitis C disparities that persist in the African American community. African Americans are twice as likely to be infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) compared to the general U.S. population, according to the CDC. While African Americans represent only 12 percent of the U.S. population, they make up roughly 22 percent of the estimated 3.2 million persons with chronic HCV infection. Moreover, chronic … [Read more...]
Feb 7 celebrates National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
February 6, 2013 by
On Thursday, February 7, 2013, our nation will again recognize National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). DOWNLOAD MP3. Since 2008, this blog has helped us share information and link to resources for HIV/AIDS Awareness Days. In 2013, we continue to blog about NBHAAD, including drawing on additional new media tools (Twitter , Facebook , Pinterest , etc.) Every year we look back at past blog posts to remind us where we have been and where we need to go in using new media in our … [Read more...]
FEBRUARY celebrates Heart & Stroke Awareness Month
February 2, 2013 by
Heart Month is a national campaign that mobilizes Canadians to rally together in raising awareness and funds that have an enormous impact on the lives of all Canadians. Through the generosity and compassion of volunteers, the Heart and Stroke Foundation is able to apply life-saving knowledge, education and advocacy that generate real results and give us more of the moments that we all live for. WHAT IS HEART MONTH? Heart Month is the Heart and Stroke Foundation's key opportunity to reach … [Read more...]
Lorre White celebrates Cyber Monday – how did it go?
December 4, 2012 by
BRITISH-BASED online retailers are expected to see their busiest day in history today, as US shopping event Cyber Monday takes place in the UK. The annual discount day - which in America traditionally falls on the Monday after Thanksgiving - was launched to encourage shoppers to buy online in the run-up to Christmas. Internet sales are expected to surpass all expectations with Visa Europe predicting that £320 million will be spent via its cards alone, reports The Evening Standard. The number … [Read more...]
Lorre White celebrates Grand Opening of McQ Flagship Store, London
September 21, 2012 by
Here’s the first look inside the new McQ Flagship Store in London. The new store concept was conceived by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen and realised together with David Collins Studio. “We wanted to create a story and a home for McQ and the flagship on Dover Street is an extension of this world. The store will offer special catwalk pieces alongside ready-to-wear collections in a rich and immersive McQ environment.” – Sarah Burton. “We looked at fetish. We wanted the home of … [Read more...]
