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Pirates Help Make A Wish
2007-05-15 13:33:00
$3 Million Raised by The Walt Disney Company to Benefit the Make A Wish FoundationTickets for the May 19 World Premiere of ?Pirates of the Caribbean: At World?s End? to benefit the Make A Wish Foundation of America and Make A Wish International have sold out in just 14 days, it was announced today by The Walt Disney Studios.The $3 million goal ? in celebration of the third Pirates adventure ? was set forth just two weeks ago. Disney started things with a donation of more than $1 million.Dick Cook, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios, said, "Disney is dedicated to making dreams come true, and now we're joined by 'Pirates' fans from all over the world who are making a difference through their generous support and participation in this event. The Studio is extremely excited about 'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World?s End,' and we are looking forward to a spectacular premiere to give the movie the send-off it deserves, while also touching the lives of so many children and their famil...
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Child Poverty in America
2007-05-14 14:13:00
We hear so much about Poverty and Child Poverty in countries like Africa but, sometimes we need to be reminded of the large amount of Poverty stricken families right here in the United States.The US is one of the richest countries in the world, one would think Poverty would not even exist. Yet, it does and it is growing everyday.One in six children lives in poverty in America . Save the Children works in impoverished rural communities in Appalachia, the Southeast, the Mississippi River Delta, the Gulf Coast, the Southwest and California?s Central Valley ? where conditions resemble parts of the developing world. They provide early childhood development, literacy, physical activity, and nutrition programming as well as emergency relief.Help Save The Children - Help TodayTags: Child Poverty, Children, Poverty, United States, Compassion, Aid,
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Happy Hero's Day
2007-05-11 14:30:00
I just want to thank all the good mother's out there for the sacrifices, for the Love and for everything you have done to raise your children, to give them what they need and to nurture their souls. For all the sons and daughters, it is my wish that you treat your mother with the respect and love and compassion that they deserve, we may have many, many relationships... friendships.. throughout our lives but we only have one mother. Happy Mother's Day - Happy Hero 's DayBelow is a cute video I found, Children answering questions about their Mothers.. please view. :)Links:Learn about the History of Mother's DayTags: Mother's Day, Mothers, Mom, Love, Kindness, Family,
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Seeds Of Peace Award
2007-05-10 14:15:00
Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan was recognized by Seed s of Peace , Monday, for her commitment to promoting world peace.As Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah accepted the award she asserted that, "It is time to drop the rhetoric of fear, and launch a conversation of the heart ? one that builds on common values, as fellow citizens of an ever-shrinking world".The Queen also voiced her concern about the divide between East and West. "I believe the terrain at stake is much wider than the Middle East," she said, "For I am concerned about the dark cloud of fear that is separating East from West and obscuring our ability to work through our problems together."Queen Rania, who has been speaking out about the need to increase dialogue and understanding, especially between the East and West, outlined the role that every individual has in this regard. "All of us have a responsibility to tend and nurture the soil ? to ensure that when these seeds touch down, the ground is not barren and cold."...
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HIV/AIDS Treatment Now Less Than $1 A Day
2007-05-09 14:55:00
Former President Bill Clinton announced yesterday new agreements that significantly lower the price of AIDS treatment for second-line anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs), drugs required in patients who develop resistance to first-line treatment and which currently cost 10 times the price of first-line therapy.These agreements lower the prices for 16 formulations of ARVs that will generate an average savings of 25 percent in low-income countries and 50 percent in middle-income countries. Reduced prices will be available to 66 developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean through the Clinton Foundation?s Procurement Consortium.Wow .. President Clinton was joined at the announcement by Thailand Minister of Health Mongkol Na Songkhla and Kenyan Minister of Health Charity Ngilu, who both praised the Clinton Foundation for its efforts that have given Thailand, Kenya and dozens of other countries the opportunity to expand life-saving treatment and give thousands of people ...
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Rewrite the Future
2007-05-08 15:32:00
Over 100 million children are growing up today without an education.More than 43 million of these children are living in countries affected by armed conflict, where little is being done to help.Millions more living in conflict-affected countries are receiving a substandard education.I believe Education = Power ... without a basic education these children are at the mercy of whatever life throws at them, which in many cases is becoming child soldiers, or being a part of the corruption itself. Education is something we who live in rich countries take for granted, we need to make sure not just our children have an education but that children we will never meet, have the same rights and same opportunities.Rewrite the Future is a Save The Children Campaign - it challenges the world to ensure millions of children have the opportunity to get an education, many children are out-of-school because of war conflicts and can't get access to quality education.Show Your SupportLearn About Rewri...
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Athletes for Hope
2007-05-07 21:04:00
Hi everyone, I hope you all are doing great, and it is good to be back, there are many things which are going on, a LOT of positive stuff to report on so I will be doing it throughout my posts but to start, I came across an excellent organization that is fairly new, which is called Athlete s for Hope .Athletes for Hope is a charitable organization created by a few very successful athletes of exemplary character who have a deep commitment to charitable and community causes. Andre Agassi, Muhammad Ali, Lance Armstrong, Warrick Dunn, Jeff Gordon, Mia Hamm, Tony Hawk, Andrea Jaeger, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Mario Lemieux, Alonzo Mourning, and Cal Ripken, Jr. founded Athletes for Hope to Pass their Passion for philanthropy to others.See how you can get involved and help spread your passion for helping others! Click HereTags: Sports, Athletes, Hope, Charity, Philanthropy,

Lack of Blogging
2007-03-25 17:24:00
I apologize for the lack of posting lately, I am not sure exactly when I will be able to start blogging consistently again, I feel a great sense of need and desire to continue to propel compassion and awareness. I am considering many things at this time and looking at all of my options. Humanity, now more than anytime in history has an opportunity to heal itself, we can change the world, make it better than it has ever been, but it takes a great deal of dedication and desire to look past our own lives and into the lives of those who will come after us.I truly believe most of us want a better world, but actually doing the work to make it better is often times very difficult and most people have a hard enough time trying to deal with things in their own.Empathy will not be updated until further notice, but please feel free to use the various links and information sources on my blog. May you all be happy and find the joy you so richly deserve. :)- MattContact Me
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UNICEF Funding
2007-03-19 13:40:00
Over the past 60 years, UNICEF has helped achieve incredible successes in saving children's lives and protecting their futures.Unfortunately, many poor children still face enormous threats. Nearly 11 million children die each year before their fifth birthday—20 children per second—and most of those deaths are from preventable causes. An estimated 100 million young children do not attend primary school, with 117 girls out of school for every 100 boys. The global number of children orphaned by AIDS increased from 11.5 million to 15 million in just two years.U.S. Government supportThe U.S. Government's support for UNICEF is part of America's global investment in children. The annual contribution to UNICEF's regular budget is critical to UNICEF's work in child survival and development. In addition, the U.S. contribution positions UNICEF to help the United States in international emergencies and humanitarian crises (such as the tsunami crisis), conflicts (such as in Sudan and Af...
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Urgency
2007-03-16 13:43:00
Ten children from developing countries challenged scientists, business leaders and civil society at the BioVision World Life Sciences Forum to work with children to achieve the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.Urge ncy is the key word, the audience gathered in Lyon, France, was told."Our communities cannot afford to wait for another generation to break the cycle of poverty," the children said in their "Call to Action" presented to the 4,000 attendees. "We need to act now and urge you to join us."The young people, aged 14 to 17, came from Burkina Faso, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Laos, Malawi, Morocco, occupied Palestinian territories, Philippines, and Tajikistan. For the past week, they have been taking part in the first UNICEF-BioVision Children’s Forum in preparation for their presentation to the adult participants.Their days have been filled with seminars, meetings and public events such as a breakfast debate with Nobel Prize winners on Sunday, a Rhôn...

Google and Dooniz
2007-03-15 13:56:00
Google is helping save the world, with it's affiliation with a special Search Engine called Dooniz. A simple click can help children in difficulty or bring more money to cancer or climatic changes researches… Dooniz.com makes hundreds affiliations with major websites of Internet. These websites give Dooniz a commission to bring them customers. When Dooniz refers somebody to one of its affiliated sites, a sum of money is redistributed to a list of major foundations around the planet. Dooniz regroups a variety of different websites on a main site to simplify the online experience. On this website, people can search the web for anything, shop for goods, for travel or for online music. They can even sign up for a new credit card or a new cell phone plan... everything is possible! The beauty of this site is that Internet users can surf the web as usual and at the same time help the world. To guaranty Dooniz's integrity, money operations between the affiliated websit...
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Pursuit of Happiness
2007-03-13 14:57:00
Pursuit of Happiness Isn’t a Straight PathOrigionally Posted by: laurakujawski on Tuesday, March 13, 2007Topic Expert OpinionHappily ever after isn't a given. Achievable, yes, says a Michigan State University psychologist. But after analyzing years of data tracking people through their lives of joys and sorrows, scientists conclude that major changes in life circumstances -- like marriage, divorce, or debilitating illness -- can indeed have long-term impact on happiness levels.In the April issue of Current Directions in Psychological Science, Richard Lucas, associate professor of psychology, reviews some recent studies that fly in the face of the popular belief that general happiness levels were a constant and impervious to long-term change.In fact, some downturns do stay down for some people, said Lucas, who is also affiliated with the German Institute for Economic Research."Even though happiness is heritable and relatively stable, it can change," Lucas said. "Happiness levels d...
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Youth Noise
2007-03-12 13:56:00
Recently I have discovered this wonderful Website called Youth Noise - it is amazing what young people can do when they are given a chance.Youth Noise is a global network for young people where they can share and advocate for issues that concern them.Youth Noise has over 113,000 registered users in more than 170 countries around the world and it features 100 per cent youth-generated user content. Organised into 15 different channels it offers a platform for articles, images and discussions on issues such as Peace, Terrorism, Life, Art, Environment, Homelessness, Animals and the Media.Originally set up by Save the Children in 2001, Youth Noise has been independent since 2004 and it has effectively become a politically neutral media outlet devoid of agendas."A lot of young people practice armchair activism. They believe in a better world but aren’t given an outlet to make a difference," said Youth Noise’s Ginger Thomson. With over 3 million hits per month, the site’s popularity ...

Celebrate - Woman
2007-03-09 14:34:00
I was away yesterday. and unfortunately did not get a chance to post. Yesterday was International Woman 's Day, as most of you know March 8th. I don't think such a day should ever be taken lightly.Being a guy, I can hardly relate to the issues that face women around the world, but I do know that women have a lot to be proud of. Men have fought to free a country, to be able have freedom from oppresson, but women have struggled and continue to struggle just to have a voice, and not so long ago, they could not even vote.I think these Days of Remembrance are needed, so we all can reflect on what we have now, and what and who it took to give us what we have. Nothing worth while is ever easy, and nothing is achieved without a passion and desire to make change a reality.So in remembrance of the many women that have come forward and said enough, demanding equality and the right to be who they are... I salute you.To Learn More about this Day and it's History, please visit the link belo...
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If Everyone Cared
2007-03-07 14:43:00
Hey everyone just wanted to post this video, from one of my favorite bands, Nickelback."If Ever yone Care d"It was announced that 100% of all digital sales for the song will be donated to the charities of Amnesty International, and the International Children's Awareness Canada.- EnjoyTags: Nickelback, Peace, Love, Compassion, YOUTUBE, Video, Music,
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Cricket 2007
2007-03-06 14:45:00
The International Cricket Council will team up with UNAIDS, UNICEF and the Caribbean Broadcast Media Partnership on HIV/AIDS at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 to highlight the situation of children and young people living with and affected by HIV.More than two billion television viewers are expected to tune in to the seven week long ICC Cricket World Cup 2007, which begins with an Opening Ceremony on 11 March in Jamaica."The Spirit of Cricket is a special part of our game and is a concept that stretches beyond the boundaries of the outfield," said ICC President Percy Sonn. "We hope the range of activities delivered at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 will make a difference to raising awareness and reducing stigma around HIV in the Caribbean and across the ever-growing cricket world. By encouraging high profile players to support this campaign, we hope to be able to engage those who may otherwise be difficult to reach."To Read More Click Here : ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007 to...
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A Promise
2007-03-05 15:09:00
The same day an 11-year-old Iraqi boy underwent heart surgery on Long Island last week, the widow of an Army captain who had befriended the youngster was opening a package at her home in California. It was Capt. Brian Freeman's personal effects, sent to Charlotte Freeman after his death in Iraq Jan. 20. They included a hand-held Sony PlayStation video game that he had played with during breaks.On Tuesday, Charlotte Freeman fought back tears as she presented the gadget to the smiling, gum-chewing boy named Ali as a token of what she hoped would be a lifelong friendship."I want to thank `Brian's Army' for completing this promise he made to Ali," Charlotte Freeman said at a news conference at Schneider Children's Hospital."When Brian's personal effects came in, (the toy) just was there and it hit me that was something I should bring,"she said. "I think it's a lot more personal. It was something that Brian actually had."An interpreter said Ali's "biggest thanks are to God, Captai...
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2007 World of Children Awards
2007-03-02 14:53:00
UNICEF is calling for nominations for the 2007 World of Child ren Awards .World of Children aims to create international acclaim for individuals who are devoting their lives to making the world of children a better place.Created in 1998, the World of Children Awards now include three categories:World of Children Health Award - recognizes an individual who has made a significant lifetime contribution to children in the fields of health, medicine or the sciences. This person will have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program(s) which has significantly contributed to the health and well-being of children. [$50,000 award]World of Children Humanitarian Award - recognizes an individual who has made a significant lifetime contribution to children in the areas of social services, education or humanitarian services. This person will have contributed to children's opportunities to learn and to grow. [$50,000 award]World of Children Founder's Award - recognizes a young per...
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Recommendations from Youth
2007-02-28 14:43:00
The 51st Session of the Comm ission on the Status of Women met at United Nations headquarters in New York this week, launching two weeks of discussions and events in the run-up to International Women’s Day.Opening statements included an address from a 17-year-old South African girl, Quilinta Nepaul, who asked that youth voices be heard in the debates.Quilinta used the opportunity to share the views and recommendations of over 1,300 young people from 59 countries, as compiled in a new report, "It’s Time to Listen to Us!"The report includes the following recommendations from young people to governments: Invest in and increase access to education for all girls Respect and enforce laws that protect girls Create gender-positive media messages Build the capacity of local leaders to identify and protect ‘invisible’ girls Support community organizations working on gender equality Support peer-to-peer and non-formal youth groups and networks."Our report shows that children have ...
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Be The Change
2007-02-27 14:21:00
During a special address at the Jeddah Economic Forum, on Sunday, Queen Rania of Jordan - urged the global community to plant the seeds of acceptance, dialogue and peace for future generations."The obligation to plant well for posterity is a common thread linking humanity," said Queen Rania. "Citizens of both East and West must be willing to sit down with and listen to the other – and each of us must be accountable for what that dialogue reveals," - Queen RaniaIn its eighth year, the forum, widely recognized as the premier business gathering of the Middle East, was attended by a host of high-profile regional and global personalities - Queen Rania’s message comes at a time when worldwide polls are released outlining the perception of a growing rift between East and West."At a time when technology has shrunk the world into a village," she said, "we find ourselves distrustful and divided. We prejudge others on the basis of labels instead of thorough personal experience, and we dehu...
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Great News!
2007-02-26 14:34:00
eBay Giving Works recently added their 10,000th nonprofit to their directory. And with help from ebay sellers like you, and myself - To date, over $95 million dollars has been raised for charity with eBay.“The program’s growth has been truly amazing, MissionFish and eBay are proud that so many nonprofits are using eBay Giving Works to create a consistent source of unrestricted revenue.” Sean Milliken Executive Director of MissionFish.Give to your favorite cause by selling on eBay!It's safe and easy to donate proceeds from an eBay sale to your favorite nonprofit. Just list your items with eBay Giving Works - the easiest way to sell certified charity items on eBay. Through eBay Giving Works you can do well for yourself and do good for someone else at the same time!To Learn More about MissionFish and ebay Giving Works follow these Links!MissionFisheBay Giving WorksTo Read about this new 10,000th Charity Visit these great Links!The Chatter10,000th Nonprofit Organization Joins eBa...
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Swimming Lessons
2007-02-23 14:51:00
I recently discovered this charity, and like most people, probably never thought of swimming lessons as a charity...yet it is!.When many people think of aid to Africa, they imagine sacks of grain for the starving or blankets for the homeless. But in Uganda, one charity is offering something different: swimming lessons."After AIDS and malaria, drowning is the biggest cause of death in our local communities here on the lake" says Patrick Tumwijukye, the manager of "The Land and People Project" - a charity that is coordinating swimming lessons on Lake Bunyonyi, in the country's far west.Marine police do not keep records on how many victims have been claimed by the 67-square-mile Lake Bunyonyi, Africa's second-deepest lake."Even me, I am just now learning to swim," Simon Peter Okoshi, the marine police chief, told The Associated Press. "Swim ming is not in the culture here, many people are hydrophobic."To learn More about this great Charity:The Land and People ProjectTags: Swimming, Sw...
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Retirement Plans
2007-02-22 15:01:00
Looking forward to retirement soon? Or are you already retired?How will you spend your time, once you are retired, will you spend it with your grandchildren, travel the world... or play bingo in Mcdonalds? Whatever your choice, those are your choices.Here is a great show, that even though I am, many years from retirement, enjoy watching because of it's inspirational value and the ideas it gives me.The Art of Living, a television show - celebrates ordinary people from around the United States who are living extraordinary lives doing what they love to do.From athletes and scuba divers to community activists and artists, they all have a spirit of optimism and health that will inspire all generations.They always looking for interesting people to showcase on The Art of Living.Check your listings for : The Art of LivingAre you an "amazing senior"? Do you know a senior who is living life to its fullest? The Art of Living recognizes individuals who have redefined themselves and started l...
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Art For Aid
2007-02-21 14:35:00
Are you an artist, with a desire to help eradicate poverty? Have you ever wanted your artwork to be more than just eye-candy? Check out Art4Aid 2007 Imagine the difference YOU can make when your idea is printed onto thousands of posters, t-shirts, postcards or badges. Or even exhibited in galleries around Australia and published in Desktop magazine!Art4Aid is your chance to help Make Poverty History!Send your entry relating to one of the following categories: Art4Aid Prize & Exhibition (18+ Only) Global Leadership Convention Exhibition (Highschool Students Only) Smiles Postcard Design Competition Toilet Door Poster Design Competition Stir Fashion Design Competition RewardsEach Competition has its own rewards but in addition the first 50 entries will receive a free Stir pack which includes: a limited edition Mossimo Stir tee and heaps of badges, stickers and postcards.Go Here For more information! Ar...

Amazing Grace
2007-02-20 00:52:00
The Amazing Change CampaignThere is an estimated 27 million slaves in the world today. Modern day slavery can come in many different forms. Entire families may work long days in rice-mills, brick kilns or on plantations. Children may be abducted and forced to fight in a rebel's army. All of the people in these examples are slaves—they cannot come and go as they please and are often beaten or threatened with violence. They have no autonomy in their day-to-day lives and deserve the right to be free.- This is the opening statement for a Campain, called The Amazing Change. With the release of the movie Amazing Grace -Bristol Bay is launching an integrated social justice campaign called The Amazing Change aimed at:* Increasing literacy about the historical issue of slavery and the abolitionist movement;* Raising awareness about modern day slavery and other forms of oppression;* Motivating people to get involved to abolish slavery;* Raising a new generation of youth who care about suff...
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Britney Spears
2007-02-19 15:09:00
I am sure those of you who follow Celebrity Junk will hear or have heard of Britney 's newest "stunt" she shaved her head bald. This is one of many stunts that she has done lately, as well as her partying and drinking lifestyle with Paris Hilton.Could it possibly be any more clear, that her friends and family need to help get her away from the life she lives?I suppose what this post is really about, is the fact that the entertainment business has turned into something which is no longer about entertainment or enjoying a good song, it has turned into an arena that feed the part of the human existence that most of us don't like to admit is there.In Britney's case... she has been in the entertaining business since she was very young, and her own mother has acted as her manager.I'm not one who necessarily follows these stories, but after reading this, this morning, I know for sure she is headed towards some sort of breakdown or worse. Just makes me sick when the media and fans fee...
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A Long Way Gone
2007-02-17 17:40:00
A Long Way Gone , by former child soldier Ishmael Beah.The book is a first hand account of Ishmael’s experiences as a child soldier in Sierra Leone, where he fought for almost three years until he was officially demobilized and placed in a UNICEF-supported rehabilitation centerIshmael Beah was born in Sierra Leone in 1980. He moved to the United States in 1998 and finished his last two years of high school at the United Nations International School in New York.In 2004 he graduated from Oberlin College with a B.A. in political science. He is a member of the Human Rights Watch Children’s Rights Division Advisory Committee and has spoken before the United Nations, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Center for Emerging Threats and Opportunities (CETO) at the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, and many other NGO panels on children affected by the war. His work has appeared in VespertinePress and LIT magazine.Did you know that more than 250,000 children are currently serving as ch...

Black Enough?
2007-02-16 15:03:00
If you follow the political races then you know about Barack Obama running. Now here is a guy, who - while not perfect - has an exceptional political mind, has done many great things in the political structure, and who is now running for President. And yet...ever since he took the microphone and entered the spotlight, surprisingly the most popular question that keeps arising is... Is he Black Enough ?Racism is something that really gets under my skin, mostly because it is so obviously stupid. Here is a guy who, if elected will literally be the leader of the United States, have the ability to launch a war and blow half the world into ash, or help save the world, - fix the countries ills.. and what is the question? Is he Black Enough? Are we ready for a Black President?Don't you think it's about time, we grew up, and acted like "thinking" adults? Why is it that, when people such as Tiger Woods or Barack Obama, do something great.. it always goes back to someone questioning the ...
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Mia Farrow - Awarded Medal of Honor
2007-02-15 15:01:00
One of UNICEF's most active Goodwill Ambassadors - Mia Farrow was presented the Medal of Honor by Central African Republic President, Francois Boizize, while on mission to the country.In presenting Mia Farrow with the medal – at the level of an Officer of State – the President announced it was in recognition of her services to the cause of children and women.“You have come from so far away to be with us in this difficult moment for our country,” he said. “You have already been to some of areas most affected by conflict, and today you leave again for the north of our country. I am touched by your courage and determination. In doing this, you are bringing hope and comfort to all the people you meet there.”UNICEF's Ambassadors, along with Mia, travel to remote countries to view, study and talk to nations about issues that affect their children. It is a service worthy of such an award.To read more - Presidential Medal of Honor awarded to Mia FarrowTags: UNICEF, Mia Farrow,...
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Happy Valentine's Day
2007-02-14 15:15:00
Happiness is not a tended roseAmid the prescient beauty of a garden:Perhaps one senses soon some gate may close;Perhaps one senses soon the earth will harden.Years come and go like waves upon a shore,Violent or peaceful with the wind.After one has given up on more,Love waits within the heart, its passion thinned.Even in a passage void of light,Nether windings black with rage and grief,There are waters sweet with lost delightIn which one finds a strong, serene belief.No happiness can overcome life's painExcept one love, and love give life again.Happy Vale nti ne 's DayTags: Valentine's Day, Love, Life, Holiday, Poem, Inspiration,
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