Grenada celebrates Thanksgiving Day October 25 Grenada Celebrates Thanksgiving Day as a National Holiday In Grenada, Thanksgiving Day is a public holiday that commemorates the anniversary of the 1983 Caribbean and American military intervention in Grenada. A joint military force arrived in Grenada on Oct 25th to restore stability to the country following the deaths of then Prime Minister Maurice Bishop and some of his colleagues. Grenada Thanksgiving Day History Grenada … [Read more...]
US-Afghan Women’s Council – Mrs. Khojesta Ebrahimkhel, Chargé d’Affaires
October 23, 2010 by
Mrs. Khojesta Ebrahimkhel, Chargé d’Affaires, met with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and members of the US-Afghan Women’s Council WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mrs. Khojesta Ebrahimkhel, Chargé d’Affaires, met with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and members of the US-Afghan Women’s Council today for a formal presentation of the Council’s projects. The meeting began with welcomes from Ambassador Melanne Verveer, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues, and … [Read more...]
CHILDREN'S WEEK, Australia: Celebrated October 23-31
October 21, 2010 by
CHILDREN'S WEEK Australia October 23 - 31 Children's Week is an annual event celebrated in Australia during the fourth week in October. It begins on the Saturday prior to Universal Children's day which is always held on the 4th Wednesday of October in Australia. Children's Week celebrates the right of children to enjoy childhood. It is also a time for children to demonstrate their talents, skills and abilities. Thousands of children and their families around the country … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Anna Grafton/Jarvis
October 15, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women has been inspired by Malawi to Celebrate the Life of this yet another amazing woman. This woman's memory and prime Tribute to Life was the creation of MOTHERS' DAY and inspiring FATHER'S DAY, later in 1910. May all the Mothers and Fathers on our planet thank this Woman of Action for taking the lead in Celebration of Motherhood/Fatherhood, one of the most important roles any woman can have, play or stand it for.... WOMAN of ACTION Anna … [Read more...]
Louise Hay – Taking Action!
October 12, 2010 by
NEW! 4-Color Gift Edition of Dr. Wayne Dyer's international bestseller, The Power of Intention Join us on Facebook for the Intention Challenge! Each week, we will give you tips on how to put Intention to work in your daily life. Challenge yourself—and your friends and family—to co-create your world your way and propel yourself toward fulfilling your dreams! Start now » Wayne Dyer's all-time best-selling book is now available in a beautifully … [Read more...]
INSPIRATIONAL – Women Leadership is Key
October 11, 2010 by
COUNT the ratio in this Graduation Class .....boys? ....girls? Think Leadership possibilities....girls, step up! … [Read more...]
HEALTH for WOMEN – Preventive Services for Women and Families
October 11, 2010 by
Secretary Sebelius discusses the Affordable Care Act and how it provides more access to treatment and preventive services for all Americans, especially women and families, with National Campaign Director at MomsRising, Donna Norton, and actress and Women's Health advocate Fran Drescher, founder of CancerSchmancer.org http://www.HealthCare.gov … [Read more...]
AVAAZ – This Sunday, 6300 events in 187 countries!
October 7, 2010 by
This Sunday, 10/10/10, we'll smash a world record: citizens of 187 nations have organized more than 6300 "climate work parties," from Canada to Palau. The message: the world's people are taking action on climate -- and it's time for governments to join us.Let's show that the global climate movement is energized, everywhere, and enormous -- click to find an event: This Sunday, at more than 6300 events in 187 countries, citizens around the world will shatter a dangerous myth: … [Read more...]
Earthquake Remembrance Day Observed in Turkmenistan – October 6
October 6, 2010 by
Earthquake Remembrance Day Observed in Turkmenistan October 6 Earthquake Remembrance Day is a public holiday in Turkmenistan. During Earthquake Remembrance Day, Turkmenistan pays its respects to those who were killed in the earthquake of 1948 in Ashgabat. The Turkmen people were just recovering from the wounds of World War II and starvation, which came right after the war in 1946-1947, that it faced with another grief. The night from October 5th to 6th in 1948 at 1 o’clock 12 minutes 5 … [Read more...]
Syria: Liberation War Day – Celebrate October 6
October 6, 2010 by
Liberation War Day Observed in Syria October 6 Liberation War Day is a public holiday in Syria. Often referred to as the October War Anniversary, Liberation War Day on October 6 commemorates the Syrian Army’s successful advance into the Golan Heights during the 1973 October War. "In October 1973, during the Yom Kippur War, Syrian forces attempted to retake the Golan in a surprise attack. Although initially promising, the Israelis quickly regrouped, mobilized their reserves and … [Read more...]
Armed Forces Day:Egypt – Celebrated October 6
October 6, 2010 by
Armed Forces Day Celebrated in Egypt October 6 Armed Forces Day is a public holiday in Egypt. Egypt celebrates Armed Forces Day on October 6 to commemorate the Egyptian Army’s successful crossing of the Suez Canal which led to the capture of the Bar Lev Line during the 1973 October War. The Egyptian city of Alexandria is probably best known for its annual film festival, which attracts international attention, while during the rest of the year the city is alive with various … [Read more...]
Portugal Proclamation of Republic (October 5) – Celebrate 100 years!
October 5, 2010 by
Proclamation Day in Portugal October 5 Portugal Celebrates Proclamation of Republic as a public holiday. On October 5,1910 a revolution ended 771 years of monarchy in Portugal when King Manuel II was deposed and the First Republic was established. D. Manuel II became Grand-Master of the Portuguese Ancient Military Orders of Christ, Avis and St. James of the Sword, of the Order of the Tower and of the Sword founded at Rio de Janeiro by his ancestor King John VI and of the Order of Our … [Read more...]
FIJI DAY – Celebrate October 5
October 5, 2010 by
Fiji Day October 5 Fiji Celebrates Fiji Day as a public holiday. Fiji or Viti , officially Republic of the Fiji Islands, republic made up of a Melanesian island group (2005 est. pop. 893,000), c.7,000 sq mi (18,130 sq km), South Pacific. Suva is the capital. Every year on October 5, Fiji celebrates the anniversary of its independence from Britain in 1970. Fiji Day is the culmination of a weeklong celebration aptly called Fiji Week. A different theme is chosen every … [Read more...]
WORLD TEACHER’S DAY! – Celebrate October 5, 2010
October 4, 2010 by
WORLD TEACHER'S DAY! October 5, 2010 World Teachers' Day, held annually on October 5th since 1994, commemorates teachers’ organizations worldwide. Its aim is to mobilise support for teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be met by teachers. According to UNESCO, World Teachers' Day represents a significant token of the awareness, understanding and appreciation displayed for the vital contribution that teachers make to education and … [Read more...]
