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Jan 27, 1888: National Geographic Society Gets Going
2012-01-27 14:58:00 From Wired Top Stories: Bound together by an enthusiasm for geography and travel, a small cadre of distinguished businessmen, explorers, scientists and scholars officially incorporates the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C. Read the whole article
Hollywood didn't get the post-racial society memo
2012-01-13 17:27:00 The history of the portrayal of African-Americans in movies and television is kind of jacked up. From D.W Griffith’s “Birth of a Nation” to Basketball Wives the powers that be have had an enormous influence on how the masses perceive African-Americans to be. We are a number of things: lazy, incompetent, criminals, or uneducated. That... Read more »
Meanwhile Outside Cairo : Sohag , Alexandria and Sharm
2012-01-06 00:04:00 Meanwhile outside Cairo and the political jazz taking place there as well outside the circus of the parliamentary elections from one side and the Mubarak?s trial from another side. First of the crisis of the butane gas cylinders continues through Egypt in extreme cold weather. The prices of the butane gas cylinder hike up to the sky and average Egyptians are cursing everybody especially those in power more than those in the street. Here is a video showing a protest in Girga of Sohag , Upper Egypt of angry citizens protesting the lack of butane gas cylinders at the city council. Sohag : Protesters want gas cylinders Now what is extremely interesting in this video that the people of Girga are protesting at the city council accusing its officials of creating this crisis , this shows you that people are not afraid to stand for their rights anymore. Sohag : people of Girga do not want the head of their city council Second Alexandria is having its own sea in the cit...
Free American Mathematical Society posters
2012-01-03 16:27:00 http://www.ams.org/samplings/po-sters/posters -email: paoffice@ams.org with “poster order” in the subject line. this Free tuff Time . m feed should only be read in feed readers, on the Freestuff Timesemail list, or the? FST Google Gdget?. Any other use is cop ? yright in ? fringement and should be reported.?
By: Free Stuff Times
Giving everyone a chance is good for society,
2012-01-02 20:27:00 was a tweet I got the other day. The tweeter doesn’t think I agree with this, but I do. We are all part of the same Great Everything, albeit at different frequencies, so, at some level, what we do or do not do for another, we are doing to ourselves. Continue reading →
#1960s : Egypt in colored footage
2011-12-31 15:51:00 This clip is amazing , it is from that promotional material produced in Egypt for tourism in 1960s. Cairo and Alexandria in 1960s It is a glimpse from our past in Cairo and Alexandria, please enjoy it with the amazing sound of Dalida.
Free North Carolina Medical Society 2012 calendar
2011-12-27 11:59:00 https://secure.ncmedsoc.org/leg-acysecure/pages/physician_servi-ces/product_detail.jsp?id=80 -this is probably NC only ??Ths ?Free? Stuff ?Times?? . C om feed should only be read in feed readers, on the Freestuff Times email list, or the FST Google Gadget. Any other use is copy ? right infringement and should be reported.
By: Free Stuff Times
Joining the Society of American Travel Writers
2011-12-14 19:00:00 oday I’m excited to share that I’ve been accepted into the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW). The SATW is a professional association of North American travel writers, editors, photographers, publishers, and PR pros. When I first came across the SATW a few years ago, it seemed only relevant to traditional print journalists and professional ...--------- Join Travel Blog Success today and learn to build a better travel blog. Membership includes 27 tutorials, 12 expert audio interviews, private support forum, and much more.
By: GoBackpacking
Tidying up the finances when someone goes into a nursing home
2011-11-30 10:09:00 Mum’s journey into a nursing home was largely unplanned for and constantly suffering from delays on the part of social services but she’s been there for several months now. That’s created a much greater involvement with social services and social security than we’ve had up to now and it’s something of a nightmare on the ... Related posts:Finding a nursing home The hot potatoe that’s care for the elderly Are there any sensible lessons being learned following the Baby P fiasco? The knee-jerk reaction following the Baby P fiasco has already started Are the Social Services people a good thing or not?
Winners of the Alabama State Poetry Society David Kato Prize for Poems abou
2011-11-03 21:03:00 The Alabama State Poetry Society offers a twice-yearly contest with a variety of themed prizes sponsored by different individuals and poetry organizations. For the Fall 2011 award series, I sponsored the David Kato Prize for poems about the human rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people. (Prizes: $50, $30, $20, plus HM's at judge's discretion.) The award honors a Ugandan gay activist who was murdered this year. With the permission of the authors and the ASPS, I am pleased to publish the winners below. First Prize: what more is there to say by Barry Marks oh mama mama oh god mama how can i not believe believe you made me what i am you and papa god papa what do i say what do i say when i say who i am who am i to question you mama when you say i should not i should not fit myself into another self it is not enough that a self is warm is loving is wanting my self the self you made the way i am the way you are you must be as i must be who is anyone to say to say th...
By: Reiter's Block
Ideas for a Free and Responsible Society
2011-10-13 12:12:00 Ideas have consequences. They influence the political, economic and social systems that govern our actions and affect the way we live our lives. Ideas have inspired many of the political and economic...
By: Light Within
WORLDWIDE UNREST
2011-10-04 08:55:00 A recent New York Times article highlights a very fascinating and intriguing movement that's sweeping the globe--unrest. Yes, we've seen it everywhere this year, from the Twitter-induced revolution in Libya, to the riots in London, to the more recent Occupy Wall Street protests in New York City. According to the article, more young people than ever before are outraged with politics and government corruption, and letting it be known! A big factor, the article also explains, has a lot to do with the leaderless Web culture that is so prominent among many of these young rebels. The resources available via the Internet have created almost perfect storm conditions for worldwide upheaval.
Help the American Cancer Society
2011-09-27 16:32:00 Come to the “What Women Want” Expo tomorrow! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society and I will be there selling and signing copies of my novels, Wish Club and a special “Preview Edition” of my second novel, Down at the Golden Coin. In the spirit of this very PINK women’s... Read more »
My night with the Steppers Society
2011-09-19 17:37:00 By Zondra Hughes I am a native Chicagoan, and my out-of-state friends were shocked, (shocked!) that I have never stepped. After all, stepping is a Chicago tradition—how could I not know how to do it? I’ve heard about stepping, I love that R. Kelly song, and I’ve seen the steppers perform on public television. However... Read more »
Andy Wood: Down From Up - Menace to Society
2011-09-01 18:53:00 Down From Up sounding awesome on this latest track. Menace to Society - Down From Up Andy Wood: has some live dates too. Thurs, September 1stCharlotte, NC@ The Double Door Inn: Andy Wood w/ Special Guest(s) Freak Kitchen Mon, September 5thRaleigh, NC@ Lincoln Theatre: Andy Wood w/ Special Guest(s) Morglbl and Freak Kitchen Tues, September 6thNorfolk, VA@ Jewish Mother: Andy Wood w/ Special Guest(s) Morglbl and Freak Kitchen
What?s Going Right in Pakistan
2011-06-10 19:49:00 Adil Najam There is much – way too much – that is going terribly wrong in Pakistan. But not all is lost. Not just yet. One must never deny that which is going wrong. Indeed, to accept and acknowledge it is itself the first step towards finding ways to reverse the wrong. But nor should ...
Have We Gone Mad? (Reader discretion advised)
2011-06-09 19:34:00 Adil Najam This graphic video of the brutal murder of 19 year of Sarfraz Shah being confronted and shot dead by Rangers – supposedly because he was a robber refusing to surrender – is only the latest in a string of state and societal resort to violence that makes one wonder if we have gone ...
Review of Anti Cruelty Society of Chicago New Facade
2011-06-01 13:42:00 Pet expert and dog and cat behavior consultant Steve Dale offers his view of the new facade at the Anti Cruelty Society in Chicago, and a link to architecture write Blair Kamin's Chicago Tribune review.
Revamped Chicago 2011...a Fashion Show for the Hip Society and it was so mu
2011-05-22 23:50:00 The evening was set at the Bridgeport Art Center-in an amazing loft space that set the stage for one of the most entertaining fashion/art shows I've attended. In it's second installation-Revamped was reworked and so much better than the first.
Dodgeball Deemed Dangerous ~ Society Is Officially Screwed
2011-04-19 23:00:00 Grab your balls boys and head inside. There is breaking news coming out of the New York State Health Department. It is only a matter of time before Pat "I jump aboard any bandwagon as long as it brings attention" Quinn pulls our sorry state into the debate. Dodgeball is dangerous.
Tour For Life Stops at Anti Cruelty Society
2011-04-18 02:45:00 Pet expert and dog and cat behavior consultant Steve Dale writes about the Tour for Life event which stops at the Anti Cruelty Society in Chicago, with local celebrities showing up to support pet adoption including Jill Egan from the WLUP, Andy Avalos of WMAQ TV, Steve Dale of WGN Radio and My Pet World and many others.
Eric Gales: Memphis Blues Society - RedHouse
2011-03-27 21:52:00 Eric Gales and Tiffany Bramble w/ Memphis Blues Society - RedHouse
Zakk Wylde: Black Label Society unplugged
2011-03-16 20:27:00 Black Label Society will release "The Song Remains Not The Same", on May 3 2011 on Entertainment One Music label. The CD features unplugged versions of material from Black Label Society's latest album. "The Song Remains Not The Same" track listing: 01. Overlord (Unplugged version) 02. Parade Of The Dead (Unplugged version) 03. Riders Of The Damned (Unplugged version) 04. Darkest Days (Unplugged version) 05. Juniors Eyes 06. Helpless 07. Bridge Over Troubled Water 08. Can't Find My Way Home 09. Darkest Days (featuring John Rich) 10. The First Noel
Autism Society of Illinois leads the way in Parent and Professional Network
2011-03-15 23:49:00 "I returned home with renewed hope...knowing I have a solid treatment plan toward full recovery for my son!"-Meredith Sawyer, ASI attendee Autism Society of America; Illinois Chapter (ASI), the nation's leading grassroots autism organization, which exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism, announces success with its 7th Annual Parent Professional Networking Conference. Celebrating over 50 years of leading the way in the effective treatment of autism, ASA was founded in 1965 by Dr. Bernard Rimland, Dr. Ruth Sullivan and many other parents of children with autism. The Autism Society is the leading source of trusted and reliable information about autism The event, benefiting Autism Society of Illinois, was held on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the legendary...
Zakk Wylde: Black Label Society - Unplugged
2011-03-12 18:58:00 Zakk Wylde is proud to announce the upcoming release of THE SONG REMAINS NOT THE SAME (Entertainment One Music) on May 3rd. The offering features unplugged versions of material from Black Label Society?s latest album, ORDER OF THE BLACK, as well as additional material recorded during the ORDER OF THE BLACK sessions. THE SONG REMAINS NOT THE SAME was conceived, created and compiled by Zakk Wylde himself and the title is, of course, a nod to one of Wylde?s favorite bands, Led Zeppelin. Tracklisting: 'Overlord' (Unplugged version) 'Parade Of The Dead' (Unplugged version) 'Riders Of The Damned' (Unplugged version) 'Darkest Days' (Unplugged version) 'Juniors Eyes' 'Helpless' 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' 'Can't Find My Way Home' 'Darkest Days' (featuring John Rich) 'The First Noel'
Zakk Wylde: Black Label Society - Interview
2011-02-17 00:38:00 Black Label Society - Interview - O2 Academy
P4A: Best Friends Animal Society
2010-12-18 05:06:00 Hey ... I'm still under a massive time crunch with that big freelance project I'm working on, but I wanted to get out a post today as part of "Project for Awesome" which is, if nothing else, a meme traveling through the ChicagoNow community for this Friday's posts.I'd like to point out one of my favorite charities: Best Friends Animal Society ... which is an awesome (but, of course!) animal rescue program. Frankly, I've known the Founders of BFAS since the mid-70's, and it has been a "long strange trip" watching them evolve from what they were to what they are now - the largest sanctuary for abused and abandoned animals.I hope you'll go visit their web site for lots...
Hajj sermon
2010-11-15 13:00:00 Grand Mufti of Saudi Arab Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh said Islam is not a theoretical religion; instead, it is a practicable deen (code of conduct), Geo News reported. Delivering Hajj sermon at...
By: Light Within
Devilish Children, Benefit for Tree House Humane Society
2010-10-30 17:02:00 Pet expert Steve Dale blogs about a special performance of the Dream Theatre's Devilish Children and the Civilizing Process to benefit Tree House Humane Society in Chicago.
Meet Marwa El-Sherbani's Brother
2010-10-28 17:00:00 Meet Marwa El-Sherbani?s brother : Magdy Kamal Kalada , a 19 years half Egyptian-half Iraqi boy who has been killed by two skinheads in the city of Leipzig yesterday. Late Magdy According to Egyptians who spoke to Youm 7 , the 19 years old boy was returning to his home with two of his friends when he was attacked by two Neo-Nazi skinheads who stabbed him 9 times in his stomach.Magdy was transferred to the hospital but it was late. The German police arrested those Neo-Nazis and the funeral of Kalada will be held next Monday. It seems that those two bastards were angered by Magdy?s eastern look. I remember that the Marwa was killed by a Russian skinhead too. That growing mix of xenophobia and Islamophobia is giving Neo-Nazis a life team opportunity to return back to Europe as far as I could tell. Why would a 19 years old kid get killed in this horrible way ? Marwa then Magdy, who will be next !!?? May Allah bless the soul of Magdy and bring patience and sola...
Strike At The AUC New Campus
2010-10-28 01:41:00 As it has become the habit across the country , there is a new strike somewhere and this time time , it is at the AUC new Campus. The angry employees this time are the workers at the AUC new campus and they are angry after the failure of their negotiation with university?s administration for weeks on the promised salaries increase , as a result the workers started their strike today. According to what I understand the matter went from bad to worse when the AUC reduced their salary from LE 650 to LE 450 , the excuse was that the administration dedicated a pension ,a meal and also a transportation means. Honestly what LE 450 or 650 salary can do in Egypt for God sake !!?? Anyhow here are photos from the strike held on Wednesday thanks to the wonderful Gigi Ibrahim who covered for the past 48 hours two strikes and really needs to take a rest. Gigi also recorded in video few moments of the strike. Speaking with the HR representative !!??Brian McDougal,the Vice President of Plannin...
This is Called Plagiarism Dear al Ahram
2010-10-26 17:30:00 I believe that Al Ahram newspaper whether offline or online must have a clear policy when it comes to plagiarism , especially online plagiarism. It is sad and pathetic when the biggest newspaper in Egypt and the Arab world uses photos without the permission of its owners not to mention photos owned by other newspapers. This is not an expression art we are going to debate about , this is about crystal clear plagiarism in the online edition of the newspaper. Yesterday we found out Al Shabab portal following Al Ahram used a photo taken by Egyptian socialist activist Mashad and used it without permission in a report about the university guards debate. You can see below a screen cap from Al Shabab. Shabab using a photo without the permission of its owner Now the website of the leading official press in Egypt is stealing photos from Al Masry Al Youm , a leading private newspaper . I am sorry to use this word (steal) but what else can be used properly to describe this b...
And The Madness Goes On : Fire Shooting in Ramses Street
2010-10-26 01:14:00 There was another mass shooting incident today in down town Cairo in Ramses Street. 8 civilians were injured , one is currently in a critical condition. We got two stories about what happened it all started at automobile spare parts shop when the owner of that shop had a fight with a customer that wanted to return back some spare part he had bought , the fight ended that the shop owner pulled his gun and opened his fire injuring 8 persons ,one of them is currently in a critical condition. Another story says that this fight was about a parking space !! A guy wanted to park in front of the shop and the owner was against it , they started a fight ended with thugs and gun shots. I don not know what the investigation will reveal but I am not convinced by both stories. You can watch a video report from Al Masry Al Youm about the incident after the break ?Graphic discretion? Anyhow this another incident showing the lack of order and fear of the l...
The Ghetto Mentality Both Ways
2010-10-24 17:13:00 Reuters published this very interesting report about the rise of the religious conservatism in Egypt by Yasmine Salah. I agree 100% with the first part that "Moderates are unable to enjoy their lives... We're under pressure to join one of the two extremes." I do not agree fully with the rest of the report , first of all I do not know why the media is overlooking the other exclusive club or uptown ghetto in town with all its radicalism , yes radicalism in showing off, radicalism in imitation and radicalism in disrespecting all our traditions and values. Already what is mentioned or regarded as extremism in this report is not considered extremism , it is not about head scarf or beaches or restaurants or showing your facing , it is about dangerous fatwas and notorious parties. Second of all this extremism with all its kinds is not only the result of economic factors or the return of Egyptian expats from the Gulf with alien new values and traditions as much it is mo...
The Cardinal Manning Society
2010-10-23 12:52:00 The Tomb of Cardinal Manning in Westminster Cathedral, London Much attention has been devoted naturally to the Life and Works of Blessed John Henry Newman created a Cardinal by Pope Leo XIII and now beatified by Pope Benedict XVI The attention has overshadowed the life and works of the other great Catholic Cardinal in Victorian England: Henry Edward Cardinal Manning (1808-1892) Manning was unfortunate in the choice of his first authorised biographer: Edmund Sheridan Purcell who wrote a rather biased and negative life of the Cardinal after his death. This was followed by an extremely unattractive mischaracterisation by Lytton Strachey in his "Eminent Victorians" During his lifetime he was regarded as one of the most important Catholic theologian in the English speaking world. He was highly regarded by Blessed Pius IX as well as Pope Leo XIII. Leo XIII`s famous social encyclical Rerum Novarum owes much to the Cardinal. To remedy the lack of knowledge about Manning, a Societ...
Zakk Wylde: Black Label Society UK tour dates
2010-10-22 01:13:00 BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will embark on a U.K. tour in February 2011. The dates are as follows: Feb. 14 - O2 Academy Birmingham Feb. 15 - O2 Academy Newcastle Feb. 16 - O2 Academy Glasgow Feb. 18 - Cambridge Corn Exchange Feb. 19 - Southampton Guildhall Feb. 21 - HMV Hammersmith Apollo Feb. 22 - O2 Apollo Manchester Feb. 23 - Colston Hall Bristol more
Today is the Digital Society Day of India
2010-10-17 05:28:00 On October 17, 2000, India stepped into a new era by creating a legally accepted digital society. It was on this day that the Information Technology Act 2000 (ITA 2000) was notified. The notification of ITA 2000 meant that an electronic document, became recognized in law subject to the restrictions of Section 1(4). Similarly, a system ...
It's Raining Cats & Dogs For Anti Cruelty Society
2010-10-02 06:17:00 Pet expert Steve Dale attended the Anti Cruelty Society of Chicago's 10th annual It's Raining Cats & Dogs benefit at the Hard Rock Hotel, here are images of the event.
Gift economy
2010-08-13 06:31:00 The concept of a giving and receiving gifts is as old as society itself. It has always been there in one form or the other. People in all civilizations have been has the pleasure of exchanging gifts...
By: Light Within
Our ?Post-Racial? or ?Most-Racist? President?
2010-07-26 04:08:00 It's hard to argue that Barack Obama has done anything but harm US race-relations. In fact, his eagerness to get out in front of the Sherrod story actually damaged his credibility on race immensely.
Dabawenya actress in M?s latest issue
2010-07-03 11:10:00 [Media Release] From a host in local TV variety show to a lead starrer in a top-rating television series, Dabawenya actress Bangs Garcia is definitely making a significant leap in Philippine showbiz. In the latest edition of M (Life and Living in Mindanao) Magazine, Bangs bares her hits and misses, her triumphs and ordeals as ...
By: Ang Dabawenyo
Dabawenya actress in M?s latest issue
2010-07-03 11:10:00 [Media Release] From a host in local TV variety show to a lead starrer in a top-rating television series, Dabawenya actress Bangs Garcia is definitely making a significant leap in Philippine showbiz. In the latest edition of M (Life and Living in Mindanao) Magazine, Bangs bares her hits and misses, her triumphs and ordeals as ...
By: Ang Dabawenyo
JOHN DILLINGER DIED FOR YOU Society invites you
2010-07-03 01:57:00 Meet fellow gangster buffs, authors & authorities, indulge in bar specials, and enter to win a special prize for the "Hottest Lady in Red".
Small Commitment for a Big Society
2010-06-21 20:46:00 Rape Crisis (England and Wales) has organised a campaign for sustainable funding for Rape Crisis centres, as there are areas without services at all, and other areas where the existing services are under threat of closure.They are therefore asking for reassurance from the Coalition Government that it will keep its sustainable funding commitment to Rape Crisis.As someone who has used my local Rape Crisis centre, I can only praise how well they support women and girls, and that service no longer existing would be devastating for my city. Statistics for sexual violence are not going down, and we certainly need more specialist, independent women-only services for survivors, not risk there being even fewer.On their facebook page for this campaign, they have suggestions of things that we can do: • Join our supporters’ group on Facebook• Publicise the group and this event page to all your Facebook friends and encourage others to join and do the same• Send a letter to Theresa Ma...
New Scam in Society
2010-06-20 17:53:00 It all started when I received a call from someone claiming that he was from my mobile service provider and wanted me to shutdown my phone for 2 hours for 3G update to take place. As I was rushing...
By: Light Within
We All Know What Happens When You Assume
2010-05-10 03:57:00 In every one of these cases, the perpetrator was initially characterized by this bumbling administration as a "lone wolf"; as if some idiot with bomb training, a grudge and an appreciation for our enemies is any less threatening. But the only lone wolf was Bledsoe.
Shagufta Bano - Mano na Mano
2010-05-08 07:56:00 While doing interpretership (in Russian Language) from National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, we were taken to different publishing houses. Having tea after the presentation at one of...
By: Light Within
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