Montreal ROGERS CUP WOMEN PLAYERS 2012 Tournament Schedule Session Date Schedule Subject to change Start time (Centre Court) Start Time (National Bank Court) 0 Saturday, August 4 Qualifying 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 1 Sunday, August 5 Qualifying 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 2 Monday, August 6 Qualifying 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 6 Legends Night 7:00 p.m. 3 Tuesday, August 7 Matinee 1st round 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 4 Tuesday, August 7 Evening 1st round 6:00 p.m. 7:30 … [Read more...]
What is the significance of the Olympics?
July 31, 2012 by
With the kick-off of the Olympics this last weekend, there have been dramatically varying reactions to the significance of the games and, in particular, how that relates to culture and politics in the United States. One typical reaction to the Olympics is the blindly patriotic one. Many Americans have a tendency to view the Olympics as a stage for the United State to boast its supposed superiority. Of course, this is a very narrow way to view both the games and the place of the United States … [Read more...]
Lakshmi Puri, ‘Women in the World of Sports’
February 18, 2012 by
Women in the World of Sports Speech delivered by UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri at the panel discussion on “Leadership Views on Women in the World of Sports,” at the 5th IOC World Conference on Women and Sport, Los Angeles, 17 February 2012. Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning to all of you. I would like to join other panellists in thanking the International Olympic Committee, the US Olympic Committee, and the Southern California Committee … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Pamper YOU… @ Kristie Tamsevicius !
December 12, 2011 by
Why am I doing this? I just feel like I can't focus today! I feel like I'm not enjoying my job like I used to. What's the matter with me? I NEED A BREAK!!!! ... all work and no play makes Jackie a dull Gal! When you are CEO, head nurse, mommy, head of janitorial services, and chief crafts coordinator, life can leave you a little weary sometimes. As a business owner YOU are your most valuable resource, so it makes sense to take care of yourself! When you start … [Read more...]
Brazilian Athletes Join the Global Call to UNiTE against Violence
July 27, 2011 by
Marathon runner Denise Campos (featured) was one of a number of athletes that spoke out on violence against women in the run-up to the World Military Games in Rio de Janeiro. (Photo: UNiTE) Rio de Janeiro—Men and women of the Brazilian delegation to the 5th Military World Games are saying no to violence against women and girls by joining the UN Secretary-General’s global UNITE to End Violence against Women campaign. They have called on people everywhere to take the same step. Jadel Gregório … [Read more...]
