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Olympic Venues open during National Day Holiday
2008-09-27 06:50:00 With the arrival of the National Day holiday on Monday the National Stadium (Bird?s Nest) will open to the public at a cost of 50RMB. The National Swimming Center (Water Cube) will open at a cost of 30RMB. There will be 80 000 tickets available on a daily basis for the National Stadium and 12 000 tickets for the Water Cube.Ticket details: 010 65388359Hotels in BeijingBooks on China and BeijingBeijing PersonalsTagsBeijing China Beijing 0lympicsBook the Fujian Hotel Beijing Book the Beijing Qianyuan International Business Hotel
By: Beijing Visitor
National Day of Prayer
2008-05-01 14:00:00 In 1952 a Joint Resolution of Congress signed into law by President Harry S. Truman established the National Day of Prayer as a yearly event and in 1988 Ronald Reagan set it as the first Thursday of May. The day is designated for people of any and all faiths to come together and pray in their ...
National Day of Prayer
2008-04-30 16:11:00 Tomorrow, May 1st, is being promoted by Christians as the National Day of Prayer. So they all get together and pray for... what? It's hard to believe that nobody has ever prayed to end the war or feed all of the starving children or end poverty or rid the world of all suffering, etc. And if they have (and they surely have) and we still have all of these things (and we certainly do), then how the hell can they still believe prayer works?It's the same old thing. The Bible-God just can't lose! If Christians pray for something and they get it, they thank him for answering their prayers. And if the thing they prayed for doesn't happen, they excuse him with something like, "It wasn't God's will" or "God has his reasons." (I wonder what his reasons could be for allowing innocent children to suffer through sexual and physical abuse, starving, and disease.)And if their god is going to do whatever the hell he wants to do anyway, then why the hell pray in the first place?Technorati Tags:...
By: ExChristian.net
National Day of Silence
2008-04-25 09:50:00 Today is the National Day of Silence sponsored by the GLSEN. I ain’t got shit to say. I hope you don’t, either.
National Day...
2008-02-22 09:00:00 tomorrow is a public holiday yahooooo!!!! it's our National Day ...no no...not the aircon lah...it's our country very own Hari Kebangsaan ie. National Day. 24th oledi...wow! and this year theme is "Tunas Bangsa". visit the site for more info. Tunas means loyalty to the nation. The theme symbolises loyalty to the nation based on two foundations which are "Tanah Yang Subur" symbolising "Independence, Democratic and Sovereign" according to the teachings of Islam according to Ahli Sunnah Waljamaah and "Benih Yang Baik" symbolising a nation of Malay Muslim Monarchy. (source: brudirect)MERDEKA! MERDEKA! MERDEKA!!!!So like last year and the year before and the year before the year before... our town/capital has been plastered all over with the portraits of our king in his military gear: side of road, lampposts, banners, billboards, and even facade of building (full facade in some cases)...i guess the bigger the better...of course with their company logos...Some of the students and civil...
Chin National Day on 20 February
2008-02-03 13:52:00 Just a quick reminder. Chin National Day is on 20 February, and there will be a big official celebration in Hakha, the capital of Chin State, Myanmar. There will be Chin traditional costume shows, Chin traditional dances and Chin traditional wrestling. Interested visitors should plan their visit in advanced as there is only one guest house in Hakha.
Arafat and National Day
2007-12-18 17:11:00 Today is both Arafat day and Qatar's National day.The name Arafat is taken from the mountain of Arafat in Saudi Arabia. It's an important day for Muslims, as this is the day when Mohammed gave his farewell sermon the last year of his life.Many Muslims in Qatar will be fasting, although unlike Ramadan the fasting is recommended rather than obligatory.Muslim on the Hajj in Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, will spend the whole day on the plan of Arafat, praying for God's forgiveness.Meanwhile, Qatar is celebrating, for the first time, its national day, which celebrates the accession of Sheikh Abdullah Jassim Al Thani in 1878.Sheikh Jassim's father was still alive when he handed over power to his son, although he wasn't very happy when his son invited the Ottoman's into the country. However, Sheikh Jassim made up for it later by defeating the Ottoman's in battle. (See the Rise of the Qatar Ruling Family for more details.)Tomorrow is another even more important day, for it is the start of...
By: Qatar Visitor
Abu Dhabi sets new world record on UAE National Day - Al-Bawaba
2007-12-02 13:49:00 Abu Dhabi sets new world record on UAE National DayAl-Bawaba, Jordan -- 2 hours ago?What better way to celebrate our nation?s birthday than to proudly display the UAE Flag not only to Abu Dhabi and the UAE, but to the rest of the world as ...
Abu Dhabi sets new world record on UAE National Day - Al-Bawaba
2007-12-02 13:49:00 Abu Dhabi sets new world record on UAE National DayAl-Bawaba, Jordan -- 8 hours ago?What better way to celebrate our nation?s birthday than to proudly display the UAE Flag not only to Abu Dhabi and the UAE, but to the rest of the world as ...
National Day of Mourning
2007-11-21 08:18:00 I know that last year when I wrote on this topic, some found it depressing. Here are two reasons I will be highlighting some words of Native People’s this week. Thanksgiving is more or less the only time of year that any attention on a national level is given to the history of this country ...
By: Trying to Follow
How Thanksgiving Became the National Day of Mourning for the Wampanoag Nati
2007-11-08 11:20:00 When I was young, it was ok for people to celebrate the myth of Thanksgiving as it had been told to us for hundreds of years. The Pilgrims landed on Plymouth rock and were met by some very friendly “Indians”. These Indians quickly became friends with the Pilgrims. In a way of celebrating both the Pilgrim/Indian friendship and the wonderful harvest that the Pilgrims and the Indians worked together to cultivate…Thanksgiving was born. Now as time goes on and the country becomes more and more politically correct we can see that the story behind Thanksgiving was based mostly on mythology and it has gone through great changes. This is, in part, due to the Wampanog tribe of Native Americans but more specifically a man named Frank B. James, the one time leader of the Wampanog tribe.
Iranians Celebrate National Day Against Global Arrogance
2007-11-05 13:00:00 U.S. in Less Festive Mood Celebrating the first notch on the belt of the Great Satan’s warriors. Wonder if they had any barbecue? Iranians took to the streets last week to commemorate National Day Against Global Arrogance (NDAGA). One of the events it celebrated was the Iranian shin-kicking of the “Great Satan” in 1979. More on this colorful Iranian tradition from Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting: The rallies marking this year’s National Day Against Global Arrogance, an Iranian tradition since the victory of the Islamic Revolution, started Sunday across the country. Students from schools and universities converged at the site of the former US embassy in Tehran, better known in the Iranian history as the “Den of Spies.” November 4 holds great significance in Iranian history because of three decisive events: the conquest of the former US embassy in Tehran by Muslim Students (1979), the sending to exile of the late Founder of the Islamic Republ...
October 27 Is National Day of Protest. Help A Bum Out
2007-10-23 19:53:00 At least according to A.N.S.W.E.R. However, they do not even have a protest planned for the nations capital. How sad. But, hey, what else is a good leftard to do on a nice almost-fall Saturday? Don’t forget, volunteers are needed! Definately needed, so they can stop paying homeless bums to hold up signs. Show ...
By: Pirate's Cove
Back from the National Day Holiday!
2007-10-08 03:58:00 We hope you didn’t have any problems, but if you found us slightly less responsive over the past seven days, it’s because we’ve all been enjoying the October 1-7 Chinese National Day holiday (AKA “Golden Week”). Well, all that “vacation” nonsense has finally come to an end, and a Monday of torrential downpour is ushering in another sweet workweek here in Shanghai. That means we’ll be more on the ball again! See you in the comments… -John
Trans National Day songs evening performances
2007-10-01 09:37:00 "Hong Kong compatriots to celebrate the 58 anniversary of the National Day soiree" tonight, Joey Yung and Andy Hui invited guests for the show, the duo yesterday evening for a rehearsal. The evening will be songs concert song, "Dragon", concert labeled "courageous Chinese people." Asked whether wearing cheongsam songs at night, so more Oriental flavor. She said the past year has been through a pretty cheongsam, a clothing sponsorship of this year, when some believe the grand and beautiful dresses. Asked her appearance could be sexy. She noncommittal, but stressed that the clothing will meet occasions, not anti-wear clothes. Songs that narrowly avoided Turning to the earlier songs together with friends invited to attend a lab activities, in order to evade that her brother, so even they do not rush to leave to her to verify the matter, she stressed that day because he is going to rush recording, so hurry to leave, she assured reporters the night of a say sorry , in fact, very much ...
National Day drew near
2007-09-30 14:27:00 Tomorrow is the National Holiday in China, the holiday will last seven days, for workers or students, the National Day is important, they will go out to travel or have a good rest in home during these days, that’s one of the loggest holidays in China. But I don’t like outting in the National Day, because ...
Aljunied GRC Post National Day Rally Dialogue 2007
2007-09-24 18:56:00 23 September 2007Grassroots leaders from Aljunied GRC gathered at Eunos CC Auditorium to attend the Post National Day Rally Dialogue.The panel included Mrs Lim Hwee Hua (Minister of State, Ministry of Finance & Ministry of Transport), Mayor Zainul Abidin Rasheed (Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Mayor, North East District), Mr Yeo Guat Kwang, Mdm Cynthia Phua and a representative from Ministry of Manpower.The dialogue session focused on the CPF issue. I see it in a positive view in the changes that the government is implemented. This makes the CPF better able to sustain.I got to understand the CPF scheme a little bit better after this dialogue. Think it's time I should also start planning to prevent it from becoming "Cannot Provide Forever".
National Day
2007-09-04 15:32:00 ” Very powerful photo. Such a strong moment and I love compo and the DoF..” Suggested by Firman National Day, originally uploaded by wazari.
Merdeka!! Merdeka!!
2007-09-01 21:36:00 Our country is 50 years old now!! I am not as patriotic as Joe who asked everyone to register as NEW voter.. :P (visit HERE for more info).. Anyway, i did do something to show my love to the country....... i went to Putrajaya to take fireworks photos at the hill beside the Prime Minister office building, together with CheeSung, a professional photographer who is currently working in a studio..There's a breathtaking view from the hill.. you can almost see the whole Putrajaya from the hill, to be honest i have no idea what's the name of the hill, but i am pretty sure that Hotel Shangri-la Putrajaya is situated on the hill as well..The Prime Minister's office.. very huge building.. do they really utilized every space inside?!Okay, here is the first firework when its officially 31st August 2007.. Then we only realised that we were on the wrong hill to take photos of the fireworks.. 90% of the fireworks were actually blocked by the Putrajaya convention centre!!This 'rambutan'-like ...
By: Juz zh1yong
A National Day Celebration - Merdeka!
2007-08-31 13:17:00 It was a glorious day! A National Day celebration for us together with our cell group. We ate durians, had wild boar curry and home made ice cream.We got to see a Ferrari up close as we were about to set home. The owner was kind enough to let us pose with it :) He claims his car is 10 yrs old but it looked so well maintained. The engine was pristine!Wished I could have driven it or at least heard it being fired up :)
By: Wahseh!
National day Malaysia,Let celebrate
2007-08-31 02:44:00 Happy merdeka,today ogos31 2007 is our country National day and also a public holiday haha.My parent no work,me no school.Morning open the tv show all is the national day advertisement and all the merdeka show 31/8/2007----Yesterday I finish school ,I follow my friend go back his house at sunway,then I follow him go a church,at church there got almost 2000 people, there dance and sing in the church and read bible untill 11pm. About 11.30pm I reach Sunway pyramid ,there are some firework to see at the sunway resort ,there also many people I feel not comfortable at such place with so many people,Me meet my cousin at sunway pyramid, then I go back home wit him.I was feel tired when reach home,I quickly go having a bath then sleep.^^Happy merdeka in Malaysia today.1 more thing I feel happy is I have my L lesen (learning lesen) in my life so I can start to learn driving car . Today my spend:Lunch time-----kuih--RM3 Dinner-------teh ais+roti ko...
By: invesment idea
Today is National Day of Protest Against Illegal Guns
2007-08-28 23:09:00 In 2004: Guns helped murder: 5 people in New Zealand 37 people in Sweden 56 people in Australia 73 people in England and Wales 184 people in Canada 11,344 people in the United States TODAY IS THE 44th ANNIVERSARY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.'S HISTORIC MARCH ON WASHINGTON, D.C. TODAY WE ARE OUT THERE IN THE STREETS MARCHING AGAINST ILLEGAL GUNS KILLING OUR NATION'S HUMAN BEINGS READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy.
NATIONAL DAY RALLY SPEECH 2007
2007-08-20 18:49:00 This is actual speech of our Prime Minister Lee in his national day speech rally 2007. ENGLISH TEXT OF NATIONAL DAY RALLY SPEECH 2007 IN MALAY SUNDAY, 19 AUGUST 2007 AT THE UNIVERSITY CULTURAL CENTRE, NUS Singapore’s prospects have never been better. Our economy is vibrant and competitive. Our society is strong and cohesive. Malay/Muslims are doing well in this environment, and are in a strong position to tackle the challenges of globalisation. The formation of Mendaki 25 years ago was a major turning point. Mendaki was the first self-help group in Singapore. Through Mendaki and other Malay/Muslim organisations, successful Malays pitched in to help the weaker members, and focussed the community’s efforts on education, especially English, Mathematics and Science. In the last few years, through the Community Leaders’ Forum, Malay/Muslim organisations have rallied around to support Mendaki and work together to uplift the community. With the deep spirit of self-help, and th...
National Day Celebration? Civil Service Assembly
2007-08-19 06:58:00 Last night, August 17, 2007, there was a civil service assembly for the national day celebration at Padang Merdeka, Kota Kinabalu. I think the program started around 6.30pm… but me and a colleague went there around 8.30pm … of course after taking our dinner… I will go berserk if I don’t take my dinner ...
By: Swordie Bloggie
42nd National Day: City of Possibilities
2007-08-12 19:00:00 On National Day's eve, Yong Sheng held his birthday chalet at Aranda Country Club. I believe it's my first visit to the club. The executive suite was spacious and comfortable. Spent the night and the early wee hours of National day until 5am.At 6.45am, I was already dressed in my "Eurasian" outfit, doing rehearsals for the National Day Observance Ceremony at Petal Garden. 4 of us from Eunos YEC would be reciting the pledge to the residents of Eunos.After the pledge, representatives from the 10 major religions in Singapore came forward to pray for harmony and prosperity for our nation.After the ceremony, I rushed home to catch some sleep... Zzzz...At 1pm, my family and I headed to Intercontinental Hotel near Bugis Junction. We checked in to the hotel shortly after arriving at the hotel. The room was awesome. As we would be staying there in September again, I didn't utilise the camera. So I slept all the way till the commencement of the NDP on tv.Managed to feel some vibration thro...
42nd National Day of the City of Possibilities!
2007-08-11 04:32:00 Singapore Celebrated its 42ND National Day on 9Th August 2007!It was a great view on the evening of 9Th August 2007 watching the Singapore National Day Programmes!The colourful evening was marked with sound and light programs, cultural programs, national day songs and it was a delight to the eyes of the beholder.The evening/night sky turned umpteen colours during the programme.It was a enthralling view of the great leaders of nation in white clothes against the backdrop of red the national colour marking all over the celebrations!Wishing all the readers good times ahead in this new and City of Possibilities !Beautiful Singapore TeamThis is a site which I wish to post great photos that my camera has seen of the Great City - Lion City- Singapore Snapshots. Beauty Lies in the eyes of the Beholder! Its beautiful for me as the Nature is beautiful for its Supreme !
National Parade on Marina Bay
2007-08-10 16:24:00 This year National Parade was the first time on the gigantic floating platform on Marina Bay. We were longing for watching it. At first, when we tried to get a hotel room at Ritz Carlton, but when were told the only the only available ones were the top level suites cost 2000 dollars, we were just about to forget about it. A few weeks before the National day, one of our relatives told us good news that he managed to books a few rooms, we were both grateful and overjoyed.The National Day finally came. Children could not wait to go to hotel. By the time we checked into the room, wow, we found the National Parade Platform was just right under our window. Not only had we the clear vision of parade itself, we also had a splendid bird eyed view of whole Marina Bay. In afternoon, there were several rehearsals, these soldiers really worked very hard. They had been having rehearsals many times over several weekends.We brought MacDonald?s back to our hotel. The whole parade was gorgeous and...
By: An ordinary mum
National Day
2007-08-09 17:30:00 Its 30 more minutes to midnight. I better do my national day post quick. You know, I felt extremely exhausted and out of breath after watching those fireworks at Marina Bay earlier. And right now, I’m not in any mood to even type. Let’s just forget about it, no. Then again, I’ve already made my promise to NAFASG.Before I begin to bitch, allow me to wish Singapore a Happy 42nd Birthday.It was no secret that I went to Marina Bay earlier to watch the fireworks. I was so excited at first; not until I reached that goddamn place. I can’t believe that the crowd was gonna be that bad. My friends and I have decided to head to one of the location in front of us to get a better view. I was abit mad when I couldn’t even make a move – not even 3 steps in 5 seconds. The jam was helluva ridiculous! It is worst than that of a traffic jam.At some point, out of the blue, there were uncountable of punanis around that area pushing and tossing (haha) to get their way out quickly (was wonderi...
National Day Pledge Joke
2007-08-09 11:17:00 The Singapore National Pledge is an oath of allegiance to Singapore. It is commonly recited by Singaporeans in unison at public events, especially in schools, in the Singapore Armed Forces and during the National Day Parade. The National Pledge was written by Sinnathamby Rajaratnam in 1966 shortly after Singapore’s independence. Mr Rajaratnam revealed that the dream ...
By: Health Motivator
Happy National Day to you, Singapore~~~~~!!!
2007-08-09 07:22:00 Happy National Day to you, Singapore~~~~~!!! Small we might be, but big achievements we have earned.For those of my readers who are not Singaporeans, here is a small information about this special day to each and every Singaporean:Singapore National Day Parade is a national ceremony in Singapore on 9th August, in commemoration of Singapore's independence. It is usually held in the Singapore National Stadium. However, in 2007, it will be held in Marina Bay for the firt time~~!! Future National Day Parade will be held thete until the new sports hub is scheduled to be completed around year 2011.I have uploaded some of the pictures taken during one of the rehearsal of the National Day Parade.There are a couple of national songs that I like, for example, "Count On Me Singapore", "Stand up for Singapore", "One People, One Nation, One Singapore". The one that I like the most is "We Are Singapore". Click here to listen to this song and below is the lyics:http://nettv.1-net.com.sg-/SingSinga...
French Embassy celebrates National Day
2007-07-23 05:55:00 The French Embassy in New Delhi celebrated the 218th National Day of France on July 14th, 2007. Wine from Alsace was served with French delicacies like Escargo and Legumes. The guests included Delhi based actor Nandita Das and the fashion designer duo, Hemant and Lecoanet.
Argentina: National Day Against Child Labor
2007-06-13 05:06:00 Seba Lorenzo recalls the steps that were taken to declare June 12 as National Day Against Child Labor. He writes in Grito Argentino [ES] that it took two years to convince the Senate to make that a reality. It also helped that his mother was a representative in Congress. Popularity: unranked [?] Read more at ...
Swedish National Day
2007-05-31 22:14:00 Find out more about the Swedish National Day, 6 June, and other Swedish traditions and events. Perhaps this is why it has taken such a long time for Sweden?s National Day, 6 June, to be a day that is widely celebrated. As a peace-loving nation that has not been part of any armed conflicts in modern ...
Intrenational Day of Families
2007-05-15 03:08:00 In 1993, the United Nations General Assembly decided that 15 May of every year should be observed as the International Day of Families (resolution 47/237 of 20 September). The theme for this year?s International Day of Families is "Families and Persons withDisabilities".You can read the Message on The International Day of Families by The Secretary-General of United Nations.If you are a curious about statistics you can see The family in the EU 25 through figuresI wish you a happy day with your family.Today is also the International Conscientious Objectors' Day.
By: Nothingandall
56th Annual National Day Of Prayer
2007-05-07 18:00:00 I’m sure I didn’t need to tell y’all about the National Day of Prayer today. I’m sure that everyone prayed at least seven times wherever they were regardless of the circumstances. Someone even put up a website to help out, too! Check out People Pray for some real good praying. Always remember that God listens ...
56th Annual National Day Of Prayer
2007-05-07 18:00:00 I’m sure I didn’t need to tell y’all about the National Day of Prayer today. I’m sure that everyone prayed at least seven times wherever they were regardless of the circumstances. Someone even put up a website to help out, too! Check out People Pray for some real good praying. Always remember that God listens ...
The National Day Of Prayer…
2007-05-04 03:50:00 Shalom… I hope we all took advantage of the “National Day Of Prayer” today! If not, the day is still not over, and you still have a chance to get your prayers in! Every day should be a “National Day Of Prayer” for the “Nation Of God”. Let us all try to keep that in mind as each day goes by. God hears our prayers, and enjoys the time that we can spend with Him in prayer. c2253251
By: The Daily Way
RSM - May 3rd is National Day of Prayer
2007-05-03 15:04:00 Thursday, May 3rd, is our country?s official National Day of Prayer. I ask those of faith to join with me and with this community in praying for our county and our nation’s leadership; the men and women in our military, who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedoms; and for God?s grace ...
By: RSM Lifestyles
RSM - May 3rd is National Day of Prayer
2007-05-03 15:04:00 Thursday, May 3rd, is our country?s official National Day of Prayer. I ask those of faith to join with me and with this community in praying for our county and our nation’s leadership; the men and women in our military, who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedoms; and for God?s ...
By: RSM Lifestyles
News & Current Events :: RE: EVENT: National Day Of Prayer 5-3-07
2007-05-03 12:00:00 Author: Patrick Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 6:00 am (GMT -4) Don't forget today is National Day of Prayer!!! Pray and remind others to pray. We have this national holiday for a reason!_________________Salvati-on is not found in a religion; but in a Person. The Lord Jesus Christ. John 3:15-21 John 5:31-47
National Day Of Prayer
2007-05-03 08:00:00 Today is the U.S. Government-endorsed National Day Of Prayer. Its intention is was to set aside a day for all Americans, regardless of their beliefs, to pray in their own way — hopefully for something positive like a Nintendo Wii because most major higher-beings are all for some fat, gaming action. Hey, it’s America. I have the right to pray the way I want. This special day started as an act of the Continental Congress is 1775, which President Thomas Jefferson argued was wrong. He believed that while religious organizations should have the right to decree a day of prayer, our government should not. President Truman made the day law in 1952 and in 1988 (the year that Will To Power had a #1 hit with “Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley”) President Ronald Reagan signed into law that the National Day Of Prayer would be on the first Thursday in May. In 1972 the National Day Of Prayer Committee was form and they in turn created the National Day Of Prayer Task For...
By: The Web Pen Blog
National Day of Prayer
2007-05-03 07:45:00 Here is a video that Michael prepared for his school to be shown today on the National Day of Prayer. Michael chose two songs for this video: Enya (The First of Autumn) and U2 (The Hands that Built America). The video is divided in four parts: 1) Prayer in thanksgiving for America's history, 2) joy in America's Christian heritage, 3) Prayer for forgiveness of America's sins against humanity, and 4) an invitation to keep hoping in the Lord.
National Day Of Prayer
2007-05-02 18:14:00 I just read this from Wendy's blog.I will post more about it here but I justwant to put up this button for everyone to know about it.
By: Liza's Eyeview
News & Current Events :: EVENT: National Day Of Prayer 5-3-07
2007-05-02 00:33:00 Author: Patrick Subject: EVENT: National Day Of Prayer 5-3-07 Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 6:33 pm (GMT -4) This is an event going on throughout the entire country and even other places in the world. Instead of making many threads in each of the events section, I thought I'd add it here to News & Current Events. May 3, 2007 is National Day Of Prayer. Of course we are supposed to pray without ceasing, but this is a national holiday enforcing prayer throughout the nation. With all of the schools, courts, and other institutions/organizations banning prayer from their daily activities, we need a holiday like this to remind them the importance of prayer and that there is nothing wrong with praying. It only works if you make the commitment to pray though, so spend some time praying, and pray out loud and around lots of people. This needs to be taken to the streets and be made public, not hidden in secret behind closed doors. Remember, in this great country, we have freedom OF...
International day of the Woman 2007 – March 8
2007-03-06 18:12:00 Gentlemen, do not forget that the 8th of March is the International day of the Woman, in Italy the Festa della Donna. The traditional gift is a branch of Mimosa. While this festivity is not celebrated in the US, it is extremely important across the world. If you are curious about this date and how it relates to our culture, I wrote about it last year. This is part of who we are and our women deserve both our admiration and respect.To my wife, daughters and all the women in my life, Auguri!
Dec. 3 - International Day of Disable Persons
2006-12-03 09:03:03 International Day of Disabled Persons is an annual event to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of people with disabilities. The theme for 2006 is E-Accessibility . The need for improved accessibility by persons with disabilities to the Internet and other information technologies will be the focus of the United Nations International Day of Disabled Persons. You can read the UN Secretary-General' message on The 2006 International Day of Disable Persons here
By: Nothingandall
Dec. 2 - International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
2006-12-03 09:03:03 This day marking the anniversary of the adoption in 1949 of the UN Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and the Exploitation of Others. Abolition of the slavery in all its forms remains major priority for the Humanity. Slavery was, in a very real sense, the first international human rights issue to come to the fore. It led to the adoption of the first human rights laws and to the creation of the first human rights non-governmental organization. And yet despite the efforts of the international community to combat this abhorrent practice, it is still widely prevalent in all its insidious forms, old and new. Human Trafficking, the exploitation of the prostitution, child abuse, child work and many others kinds of slavery and slavery-like practices, remains in the modern world.The 2006 Anti-Slavery Award winner, Sudanese activist James Aguer, declared "slavery is an inhuman and degrading practice which must not be allowed to persist in the 21 st century. We must put a...
By: Nothingandall
Your Rights at Work: National Day of Action - 30th November
2006-12-02 15:51:05 It's that time of year again folks, the issue hasn't gone away. This Thursday, in your capital city and around the country, your fellow Australians will be rallying to action. The Howard Government's Industrial Relations reforms haven't gone away and they are still wreaking havoc on people's lives, with more to follow.Just ask Spotlight workers, just ask new employees working at the helpdesks of ISPs working night-shift for minimum wage. You can still be fined thousands of dollars just for asking for a fair deal in individually negotiated contracts.So what can you do about it? Turn up and be counted, that's what!For my fellow Adelaidians, turn up at 8am at Elder Park for a demonstration, before a march to Rundle Park at 9:30 for a concert until noon.For the rest of you, click here to see where the action is closest to you; there is something going on in both rural and urban areas.Tags: Your+Rights+At+Work, Union+News, Unionism, Unfair+Dismissal, IR+Laws
Advertising and Creativity in the UAE on the 35th National Day of the Unite
2006-12-01 21:18:00 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrates its National Day on 2 December. Occasions and celebrations like this one are a good time to check out and compare ads - the playing field being somewhat level even though each brand might have a different take on the same occasion. Here are a few ads from the UAE that caught ... |
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