Syria - no blood for oil , Avaaz.org Syria’s bloody crackdown is fueled by oil revenue from Europe. EU-wide oil sanctions would cripple Syria’s ability to continue the killing.Click here to demand EU leaders impose immediate oil sanctions: For months, Syria's brutal President Assad has paid henchmen to wage war on his own people. Governments across the world have condemned these atrocities, but key European leaders could cut off the cash flow that finances this … [Read more...]
Thailand H.M. Queen’s Birthday – August 12 Birthday Celebrations!
Thailand H.M. Queen’s Birthday Queen’s Birthday on August 12, 2011 Thailand celebrates Queen’s Birthday as a public holiday. Thailand celebrates the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit on August 12 every year. This is a public holiday for the people of Thailand. Queen Sirikit is the mother of the nation and thus to pay respect to her and also to all the mothers of Thailand, this day is celebrated as Mother’s Day. As Thailand's beloved Queen Sirikit will celebrate her … [Read more...]
Lorre White Taking Action at the Cannes Festival …
WOMAN of ACTION - Lorre White outdoes herself, once again. Our very own Lorre White has shared some photos of some lovely new pieces that walked the Red Carpet at the Cannes Film Festival this year, 2011. Enjoy! Chanel at the Cannes Film Festival The House of Chanel was out in full force at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, decking celebrity after celebrity in their coveted couture and fine jewelry pieces. Here are a few of the comely, chic stars who wore Chanel on the red … [Read more...]
MEMORIAL DAY – May 31, 2011
A Celebration of Women sends our respect to the fallen and prayers to the families left behind. There is also evidence that organized Women's Groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" by Nella L. Sweet carried the dedication "To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead" (Source: Duke University's Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920). … [Read more...]
St. Joan of Arc – POPE Benedict XVI Acknowledges (Praises)
ST. JOAN OF ARC Pope Remembers Saint Joan of Arc After seeing little to no coverage of Saint Joan of Arc’s birthday earlier this month I was pleasantly surprised to see a great many news reports today about some remarks Pope Benedict XVI made earlier today in Rome praising Joan for being an example to follow for those in public service. Below is the substance of the Pope’s remarks about Joan: "Dear Brothers and Sisters, Thank you Pope Benedict XVI for helping the world to … [Read more...]