From Ethiopia to Venezuela Civil Society Under Assault!
“A dynamic and autonomous civil society, able to operate freely, is one of the fundamental checks and balances necessary fo…
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Steps and Organization
When I have to create a new short film I usually have already the story idea in my mind.I'm a funny person with a big imagination,…
Change the World Through Sport
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon took Earth Day 2012 to heart and foot yesterday as he kicked off what has become an annual soccer…
Natural resources
I always wondered why we never go in for the natural resources that is available in plenty. Sunlight and wind power are just two o…
Mixed Messages?-Earth Day 2012
Sustainable development, increasing demand upon our natural resources and the upcoming Rio+20 Conference were the focus of UN Secr…
Obesity Europe/Central Asia Threat
Obesity/unhealthy nutrition is becoming a major health concern for Europe and Central Asia. The UNs Food and Agriculture Organizat…
The Ultimate 20th Century Con Man: Victor Lustig
Born in 1890 in the area now known as the Czech Republic, Victor Lustig was a student of human nature. Count Victor Lustig was als…
China Hiccups & Globe Tastes Burp?
Chinas latest economic figures came-in just below expectation, but global financial and commodity markets immediately trended down…
Titanic Gains New Status
As a century passes since its sinking, the Titanic underwater wreck will now be protected by a United Nations Educational, Scie…
Rise of Megacities & Urban Spread:
As well as posing new challenges, the unprecedented increase in urban population will provide new opportunities to improve educati…
