Press Release: Building an Army of Afghan Proverb Collectors Online
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What is PINKannex?
We Believe in Balloons is an initiative launched by Yazmany Arboleda, a multimedia artist who is uniting people from around…
Altitude Digital Solutions
Maximize advertising ad units with Altitude Digital Altitude Digital, publicized its comprehensive self-service platform to aid publishers…
وسائل الاعلام الاجتماعية العالية الجودة لافغانستان , نظام التعليمي لاسيا الجنوبية و الوسطى .
اختيار البرمجيات التعليمية هي فكرة عظيمة و صممت من قبل الانسات فرشته فروغ…
Film Review: Iron Man Three: We create our own demons; but ought to do our own paperwork
‘A famous guy once said, ‘we create our own demons’’. So says Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr) in the opening…
إعادة تأهيل النساء و فريق رياضة الرجال
تمكين النساء مع احداث الرياضية للرجال يبدو أن هو شيء غيرعادي و خصوصا بان…
If I had known they were shooting Mr Selfridge, I'd have brought my suit
If I had known they were shooting series two of MR SELFRIDGE in Bloomsbury in Central London I'd have brought my suit. As it was my…
Share a Pink Balloon with a Citizen of Kabul, Afghanistan
Film Annex is supporting We Believe in Balloons and its campaign to share 10,000 pink balloons with the citizens…
The New Daddy Warbucks?
We all know that Jay-Z and Will Smith are producing an urban version of the musical "Annie" and they may have found their Daddy Warbucks! THR is…
Get Ready for "Rocky" the Musical!
When Rocky looks for Adrian at the end of the first "Rocky," expect more gut-wrenching "Adriannnnnnnnnnn" in the broadway adaptation…
Rosie's Run for the Roses - 60 Minutes on CBS - The Afghan Perspective, April 28, 2013
Sports is not only the physical movement. It is a an inspirational and motivational source for people to compete, move on, respect…
Film Distribution and Financing, Promoting Films on Twitter - Jennifer's Recap
I read a few interesting news and articles this week about film distribution and financing. First about actor and director Zach Braff…
Ballerina
Hello I'm Hari from Indonesia, i glad to present to you my first project school ( Voactional ) Ballerina, my first project school.…
Обзор Дженнифер - больше премьер на Film Annex, публикации в социальных медиа.
После обзора на прошлой неделе, я исследовала больше о кино и ТВ премьерах…
Film Friday - Rubber
Rubber - A display of the art of no reason Rubber is a surreal comedy/horror film about a killer rubber tyre. This is…
Miki Biasion - Lancia Stratos and Fiat 131 Abarth
When the Stratos competed and won, I was still running on motorcycles. But I was interested a bit in every motorsport specialties…
The Bayern crushed a strange Barcelona in Germany
The Bayern crushed a strange Barcelona in Germany. The Germans were far superior and won for 4 X 0, a game to forget,…
Will Matthew McConaughey Finally Win an Oscar for This Role?
I love Focus Features, the indie studio who values storytelling over big-budgeted films. And I'm loving Matthew McConaughey lately…
Miki Biasion - The Flying Finns
Bad customers ... They are few, they live in a country where you don’t build cars and that, while famous for its architects,…
Maracanã Soccer Stadium reaches 97% completion and makes the testing with general lighting sound and much more to come
Maracanã Soccer Stadium reaches 97% completion and makes the testing with general lighting sound and much more to come…
What's Up with Upshaw? Episode 1
So...what have I been up to, cartoon-wise? I'm animating a Mother's Day special called "The Mother of All Days", where the mom characters…
More Behind the Scenes Videos, New UK Filmmakers - Jennifer's Recap
Writing articles and creating films are two creative ways to express your ideas and point of view. Those blogs and videos are the…
cbsnews, R.A. Dickey on the moment he hit rock bottom, Afghan prospective (Dari)
تلويزيون سي بي اس نيوز را امروزه اكثر مردم افغانستان و ديگر كشور هاي…
cbsnews, R.A. Dickey on the moment he hit rock bottom, Afghan prospective (Dari)
من هيچگاه تلويزيون سي بي اس نيوز را تماشا نكرده بودم. چون من در افغانستان…
cbsnews, R.A. Dickey on the moment he hit rock bottom, Afghan prospective (Dari)
برنامه شصت دقيقه كه من از طريق تلويزيون سي بي اس نيوز تما شا كردم در مورد…
cbsnews, R.A. Dickey on the moment he hit rock bottom, Afghan prospective (Dari)
برنامه كه هفته گذشته من تماشا كردم از طريق برنامه شصت دقيقه تلويزيون سي…
cbsnews, The Knuckleballer: R.A. Dickey finds his perfect pitch, Afghan prospective (Dari)
برنامه اخير شصت دقيقه سي بي اس نيوز را كه تماشا كردم در مورد يك ورزشكار…
Olympus is Crestfallen
You are a major star and your agent brings you a script, OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN, by Creighton Rothenberger and Katrin Benedikt, about…
Films With Director's Commentary, Video Series on Afghan Artists - Film Annex Newsletter
Food blogs are pretty popular these days, Instagram is the ultimate tool for voyeurism, and people are more and more curious about…
Soccer vs Cricket in South Asia
Soccer is probably the most popular game in the world, considering the huge number of fans and all the rituals that are connected…
The Knuckleballer: R.A. Dickey finds his perfect pitch - April 14, 2013 - The Afghan Perspective - 60 Minutes on CBS
"God brought me to the bottom literally and figuratively. And picked me back up and said, 'You're gonna do it different.'" Robert…
ЕСТЬ ВОПРОСЫ? ПИШИТЕ!
Как вы знаете, сейчас идет запись нового альбома "Задеть за мертвое". Мы…
18 year-old Afghan girl believes freely
Sometimes the simplest things add to the peace of a society. In a world of complex technology and instant gratification, the most…
LIONEL MESSI INSPIRES THE AFGHANISTAN NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM
Lionel Messi is the God of soccer. Long-standing records have been falling like domino pieces since he started his professional career.…
"42" Hits Box-Office Home Run with $27.3 Million Opening
The Jackie Robinson movie, "42," scored at the box-office with $27.3 million debut. The film stars Harrison Ford as pioneering Brooklyn…
Director's Commentaries, Behind the Scenes and New Filmmakers - Jennifer's Recap
On this Friday, among all our recent content, I'd like to focus on the videos that are not the film itself, but that highlight the…
So What's The Worst Movie Of All Time? See the Top 100!
That's right, "Disaster Movie," at least according to IMDB users who voted. The comedy, a send-up of disaster flicks,…
Miki Biasion - The Argentina Rally
The Rally Argentina is, for various reasons, one of my favorite rallies ever. It was there, in 1986, I was able to win my first world…
The Future of the Film Industry - Film Annex Newsletter
Last week, one of Film Annex's editors, Semyon Maltsev, blogged about online film production and how it will shape the future of the…
Fashion Talks Singapore: Peter Copping, Creative Director of Nina Ricci
BY: NICOLE TAN On the evening of April 5th, I had the pleasure of sitting in at the inaugural Fashion Talks held in Singapore’s…
MALALA YOUSAFZAI STARTS A FUND FOR FEMALE EMPOWERMENT
After she survived being shot in the face by a Taliban militant on October 9th, Malala Yousafzai - the Pakistani activist school girl…
Miki Biasion and Fabrizia Pons - Rally of Otago 2013 Final Results
This enjoyable adventure ended with a fifth place. We have always been at the top, trying to improve the feeling with the car. In…
Miki Biasion and Fabrizia Pons - Rally of Otago 2013 Day 1
It has been a very busy day, with very competitive opponents, testing beautiful and very fast, we are in fifth place. We tried to…
Jennifer's Recap - Anderson West's Short Film Premiere and How Filmmakers Use Social Media
This week we premiered another short film, also by one of our filmmakers and members of Eren's Picks, Anderson West. He released Rest,…
April a Month of International Film Festivals for Alessandro Amaducci
April is turning out to be a very busy month for the video artist Alessandro Amaducci. His spectacular productions will be screened…
Afghanistan's Football Sport with FIFA and Empowering Afghan Women - Fereshteh from NYC
Today, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) published an article about its investment on Afghanistan's football.…
RUSSIAN POP, MUSIC IN RUSSIA, T.A.T.U. BAND
Not a lot of Russian Girl duo’s that wash up at bay, ey? That’s where “t.a.T.u” comes in. A Russia music duo…
Moving on from the release of 'Falling'
The release of my latest film ‘Falling’ has gone well, people seem to be enjoying it, which is great! If you haven’t…
Schooling in Afghanistan
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Before the establishment of the school (Maktab) new Afghan student reading the Quran, reading and writing were taught by the Clergymen.…
Marriage and (especially marriage in Afghanistan)
Marriage and (especially marriage in Afghanistan): In my idea marriage is the basis and foundation of one family and this is family…
Miki Biasion - Safari Rally 1988
You could write a book about my first victory at the Safari Rally. It's a long story, one that ended in front of the Kenyatta…
Massimo "Miki" Biasion
Starting this week, we will post interviews with the Rally world champion Miki Biasion. The strong Italian rider has been World Champion…
Wednesday was our last exercise session during in last week.
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I went at two o’clock PM and arrived at two and half in gymnasium, and then we start our exercise by permission of our…
Weekly progress!
This week our all exercise sessions (Saturday, Monday, Thursday) compass in another gymnasium which was new to us and it’s…
Jennifer's Recap - More Films Premiering on Film Annex and Promoted on Social Media
Following last week's recap, I researched more about film and TV premiering online and wrote an article related to Film Annex'er Mark…
Afghanistan Female Soccer and Football Team, Women Empowerment
The week is started well, and the team was in a good status. In spite of rainy weather in Kabul University, the team worked out normally.…
Tourism after decades of war in Afghanistan
It might come as a surprise to most of us, but in the 1970s Afghanistan was a booming destination for tourism. Three decades of incessant…
Miki Biasion and Fabrizia Pons - Otago Rally 2013
And it officially started the adventure of Miki Biasion and Fabrizia Pons towards New Zealand. On…
Mark Kuczewski's Short Film Premieres Online on Film Annex Film Network
Film premieres as we know them are mostly red carpet events part of a movie's promotional tour. TV series now also premiere their…
Stop Motion workshop result at "La Unión"
Hello!! Last week I told you that I was at "La Unión Cinema Week" in southern Chile, and also I told that I will upload…
Dr. C. Michael Smith Ideas about Education in Afghanistan
The American University of Afghanistan started its activities in Afghanistan a few years ago, and has been attracting many Afghan…
"The Croods" Wins Box-Office Weekend, "Olympus Has Fallen" Opens Strong!
Moviegoers fell in love with the prehistoric animated comedy, "The Croods." Sure, the film has that old yabba dabba do feeling, but…
2013 NY Open Judo Cup, Olympic Combat Sport, Entertainment and Education
The New York Open Judo competition held on March 3rd at the New York Athletic Club and sponsored by Film Annex was a great success.…
Female athletes in Afghanistan
Since Afghan people have received democracy and freedom of speech by the International Community, women participation have increased…
Science in Film: Memory and Madness
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Few people understand the mind and madness like Oliver Sacks does. He is a physician himself, a neurologist based in New York City.…
IMAGINE
Hello, guys. Today I would like to say THANK YOU to Gene Geter, and dedicate this blog to him. A few days ago we uploaded several…
Mighty China!
I can’t stop thinking about Asia and its measure. The biggest continent with so many different nationalities, religions, and…
My Weekly Routine
On 16.03.2013Today I had a great day. I started my work at 8:00 a.m and then around 12 noon Alexy came to the office and checked the…
My Weekly Routine
On 03.03.2013, Mr. Zalmai from NATO came here for the second documentary of Roya Mahboob and her team. First we went to Kabul University…
Women in Film Entertainment- Kicking Ass
I love going to the movies to see powerful women kicking ass. Every time you see a film where a woman steps up to challenge someone…
Afghanistan Renaissance, Culture and Education: Multimedia Artist Yazmany Arboleda, We Believe in Balloons
Thousands of years of history teach us that art is the vehicle to development. Art is the key factor to world changing events like…
Fereshteh from NYC, Sports in Afghanistan and Empowering Women by Esteqlal Football Team
Starting from International Women's Day since today, I have read many good news about women in Afghanistan and their great achievements.…
Peace and Investment in Afghanistan
Provision of security and rehabilitation of security institution are considered as one of vital factors of nationalization process…
Climb EVEREST!
Hello, ladies and gentlemen! Today while walking on the Upper East Side…
Movies in Afghanistan
Afghan theater situation improves in Afghanistan daily. Such films are being produced in Afghanistan that are qualified…
THE IMPACT OF PHILANTHROPIC FOREIGN FORCES IN AFGHANISTAN ECONOMY: WHEN BUSINESS BECOMES SOMETHING BIGGER THAN ITSELF
Creating, developing and managing businesses give birth to the global economy. It's because of those three essential bricks - repeating…
THE WOMAN IN ME - A Fashion Film w/ Music by Romina Arena & Ennio Morricone
Two of Italy's most internationally renown musicians combine their artistry in "Morricone.Uncovered an album of songs from some of…
Malaysia and Thailand!!
What do you know about Malaysia? Hello, my highly educated and slightly degraded friends! Today SweetAsiaTV (Sweet Asia TV)…
Halle Berry to Bring Storm Back in "X-Men: Days of Future Past"
Storm returns!Speaking to Jay Leno in "The Tonight Show," Halle Berry confirmed that she would be donning her Storm costume again…
Honored actor from Russia, Russian Clown, Russian movie star
Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen. This blog is dedicated to the Legend of USSR film industry - Yury Nikulin. When Yury…
More about SweetAsiaTV
Hello, everyone! Today I would like to say special THANKS to my brother Fred Kurzh (FAMusicTV) and Thomas Courtney (Models Web TV)…
Facebook; an entertainment for Afghan youth
Today Facebook is a good hobby for Afghan youth, and they use it when they are free during the day. Afghan people who use Facebook…
Afghan Youth fight challenges through Facebook
Since the last ten years Afghan youth the same as other youth of the world that have joined the Facebook, they…
Facebook and Afghan youth
The youth have faced to Facebook a lot in the recent years in Afghanistan. Most of Afghan youth who use Facebook accounts,…
Newtonian Physics, Galileo, Film Annex and Afghan Proverbs
This may be the first time that Sir Isaac Newton, Film Annex, Galileo Galilei, and Afghan Proverbs have been…
AFC Challenge Cup 2013 with Afghanistan National Football team on Sports in Central and South Asia
The AFC Challenge Cup is an international football competition for Asian Football Confederation (AFC) member countries that are categorized…
Afghan girls love execising
Afghan women have developed in different fields. For example, to exercise in different majors. They have had good…
Next James Bond Movie? Director Sam Mendes Says NO!
It's a shame!"Skyfall" is the best James Bond Movie ever in my humble opinion (and also the biggest moneymaker of the franchise reaching…
New Short Film Makers, Corporate Interviews, Women's Empowerment through Filmmaking, Judo Championship - Film Annex Newsletter
What happened at Film Annex last week? New filmmakers on Film Annex and Eren's Picks Miguel Angel Font Bisier and Elissa Bogos have…
Alessandro Califano, FreeLance Cultural Heritage Consultant on Digital Media and Performing Arts in Afghanistan
Alessandro Califano is the Senior Curator & Head at CRDAV, Communication Manager at ROSCCA2013 (Tajikistan), FreeLance Cultural…
Paradise, on Afghanistan Music, Women Empowerment and Sports
My name is Paradise Sorouri. I am Rap, Hip Hop, R&B and Pop singer from 143band. I have started my job recently with Film…
استخدام نویسندگان افغان به رسانه ی انکس – جهت گسترش در کشورهای آسیای مرکزی و جنوبی
30 اکتوبر 21:46 در افغانستان, به نویسندگان و دانشوران فقط 100 دلار ماهیانه پرداخت…
NEW YORK CITY JUDO and ONLINE FILM DISTRIBUTION TO HELP SAVE OLYMPIC WRESTLING
This Sunday, March 3rd 2013, Film Annex and the New York Athletic Club will host the 3rd Annual New York Open Team Judo Championship.…
Vine App and Social Media Networking's No Wait Policy
by: Keely-Shea Smith Why should we have to wait? It's a good question and in 2013, why should we? There is an app for everything.…
Guest Lecturing about Online Film Distribution, Production, and Marketing at NYU
Wednesday night, I had the opportunity to guest lecture at New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies. The…
Unemployment Challenges in Afghanistan and the government's inability
Unemployment and poverty are the major problem in the country. Experts also believe that the unemployment…
Social Media Campaigns and Dated Design at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week F/W 2013
BY: Keely-Shea Smith The tents at Bryant Park represented strength and accomplishment for countless designers since 1993, when CFDA's…
Спорт как топливо жизни и расширению прав и возможностей женщин в Афганистане, Центральной и Южной Азии
Спорт это топливо жизни. Я всегда шучу о том, как моя жена вышла за меня замуж…
MUSIC HELPS THE AFGHANISTAN EDUCATION TRAVEL THE WORLD
I play guitar. I'm not a great musician, to any stretch of the imagination, but I've been actively involved in music all my life.…
Nascar brought the gen-6 cars to the track in 2013
One of the most attractive things about this new Generation 6 car is that we are finally going back to having manufacturer identity.That…
Fereshteh from NYC, Afghan Youth Orchestra and I.O.C. Decision to Drop Wrestling on Afghanistan, Central and South Asia
It is another Friday of my life in NYC with all the incredible moments and memories it brings. On Tuesday night, I saw the Afghanistan…
One Billion Rising on V- Day - A Movement to Empower Women
Valentines Day has been synonymous with V-Day, a movement to empower women, for the past 15 years. V-Day began…
The Problem With "Stuff"
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and my husband and I have mixed emotions about it. Do we enjoy celebrating each other?…
Afghanistan Wisdom and History Can Help The Wall Street Journal to Become a Role Model
The weekend is when I spend time with family and friends, possibly rest and enjoy quality time. For me, the weekend is also the time…
Grosse Pläne Review
Animation is a hard thing to get right. It requires a lot of work and effort on the part of anyone who undertakes it. Stop motion…
SPORTS IN CENTRAL ASIA AND BEYOND: WHEN DISCIPLINE BECOMES ABUSE
Japan is synonym of discipline, and discipline is synonym of martial arts. The toughness of a martial art master - more precisely…
Paris Men's Fashion Week by Photographer & Fashion Film Director Naqia Lee (#2)
by: NAQIA LEE Day two begins with me waking up to one still relatively sore foot after having sprained an ankle on the way back yesterday.…
PLOT 5: Comedy
Booker spends two chapters on the comedy plot quoting numerous classical comedies but argues it’s a type of story derived from…
An Afghan Perspective, Kids and football- A dangerous mix- 60 Minutes Overtime - CBS News
با عرض سلام خدمت شما دوستان نهایت گرامی .خرسند ازاینم که بازهم با یک مقاله…
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY PORTUGAL - FINE ART (NUDES) by Andre Brito
EXHIBITION ANDRE BRITO - 11-23-2012 TO 1-25-2013 7S Art Gallery curated for the first time the work of Portuguese photographer André…
Christopher Bookers Seven basic Plots. Plot 4: Voyage and Return
"Voyage and return" is a basic plot type about a journey, but of a different kind compared to "Plot 3 The Quest". Here the protagonist…
Charles Wall, Senior VP at United Water, On Judo and Education in Developing Countries
Charles T. Wall is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Communications for United Water, a subsidiary of SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT…
An Afghan Perspective - 60 Minutes on CBS - Kerry comes full circle, January 24, 2013 1:08 PM
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سلام دوستان عزیز من ذاکر"تنها" با مقاله دیگری که بادیدن فیلمی در سایت سی…
Textile Fairs SS2014 - Milano Unica and Premiere Vision
In Fashion business, Textile sourcing starts about 1 year ahead of the retail season, that means on Jan 2013 most of the customers…
MUSICAL EVOLUTION or Language In songs Doesn't Have To Be Translated
“Oppan Gangnum style” Sound Familiar? This one phrase became known INTERNATIONALLY within months; especially in the US.…
When Film Defines Fashion
This year fashion is paying an homage to the 1920s as evidenced by Ralph Lauren's Fall 2012 women's and Spring 2013 menswear collections…
Why Oscar Needs to Take a Backseat
Judging from videos like the one above, entertainment columnists devoting their columns to the voting selections of octogenarians,…
Alessandro Brighetti, "narchitecture" opens Sunday, January 20th, 5-7pm
presents ALESSANDRO BRIGHETTI narchitecture Opening: Sunday, January 20, 5 - 7pm Exhibition Dates: …
Equal Educational Opportunities
If I had a dime for every time one of my students told me that he hated school, I would be a wealthy woman indeed. My students…
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY NEW YORK CITY (photo-sculpture) ~ by MAY LIN LE GOFF
I stumbled upon the work of May Lin Le Goff recently and became an instant admirer of her outstanding photography. She is 1/3 of the…
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY NEW YORK CITY ~ PORTRAITS by ALENA SOBOLEVA
This selection of model portraits were shot by fashion photographer Alena Soboleva in 2012. I'm excited to have had the opportunity…
Flipping Homes with Stefano Biaggioni
If you do things you are fascinated by and passionate about, you end up doing them right... It's a given. HGTV is one of my favorite…
Women Film Journalists Pick "Zero Dark Thirty!" Check Out Full List of Winners!
The Alliance of Women Film Journalists have announced the winners of their awards and Kathryn Bigelow's "Zero Dark Thirty" took the…
WRR 2012 – The driver number one is Sébastien Loeb – Codriver Number one is Daniel Elena
Sébastien Loeb is the best driver of 2012 for the WRR (World Rally Ranking), followed by Mikko Hirvonen, Andreas Mikkelsen…
"Argo," "Lincoln," "Zero Dark Thirty" Lead Alliance of Women Film Journalists Nominations
The Alliance of Women Film Journalists have chosen the nominees of their annual movie awards. "Argo," "Lincoln," and "Zero Dark Thirty"…
Finally, "LIncoln" Wins Best Picture! Check Out Complete Winners List of Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics
Yes, finally, Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" receives its first best picture award this season. This one's from the Dallas-Fort Worth…
Security in Afghanistan
What is security? …
New Technology in Afghanistan
New technology makes life interesting and prosperous. Fortunately new technologies were welcomed by must of the people in Afghanistan.…
NEW FAMusicTV independent video - The Amplifetes - You/Me/Evolution
Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen. Do you want to find something fresh? Original? Independent? Spectacular? To watch??? The right…
Alessandro Perico dominates and wins the Bomboogie Trofeo S2000 Rally
Alessandro Perico dominates and wins the Bomboogie Trofeo S2000 Rally at the Bologna Motorshow held yesterday Thursday December 6th…
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY NEW YORK CITY (BEAUTY) - Candy Warhol by TOMAAS
'CANDY WARHOL'Photographer: Tomaas Models: Staz RE:Quest Model Management Stylist: Allison St. Germain Represented by Pix Management…
What the Online Fashion Community Can Learn From Flea Markets
by: Nicole Tan: What the online fashion community can learn from Flea Markets: Bringing it back to the physical space On Saturday,…
The Mongol Rally and Buzkashi- A popular sport in Central Asia
Central Asia is also known as Middle Asia or Turkestan. The accepted component countries of the region are the following: Mongolia,…
Kessel Racing at Valencia Circuit for Ferrari Challenge World Final.
New agonistic appointment for Kessel Racing on the upcoming weekend in the eigth and the last race of the “Ferrari Challenge…
Forever Young: Revolutionary Change and Stalemate in the Modeling Industry
by: KEELY-SHEA SMITH “So I look at beauty and I think of young girls. Beautiful,” said Ashley Arbaugh, model scout and…
Walking Into the Future: What's Next for the Modeling Industry.
Last night I had the priveledge of attending a forum created by Professor Susan Scafidi of the Fashion Law Institute at…
Kessel Racing - Sunday in Vallelunga with Aluko/Kemenater/Mediani and Castellacci/Flohr on the podium
Today the 2012 season of the “Endurance Champions Cup”to an end at “Piero Taruffi” Circuit of Vallelunga.…
Afghanistan National Sport (Futsal)
Esteqlal Vs Setara-e-Azadi Events before the game with Setara-e-Azadi The players after passing much against Big…
Afghanistan National Soccer Team (Esteqlal)
Esteqlal-Big bear match result Events Before the game against Big Bear The players before the game with (Big bear)…
Fashion Institute of Technology’s Diversity and Globalization in the Beauty Industry Symposium
By: Nicole Tan 3 Things I Learnt at the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Diversity and Globalization in the Beauty Industry…
NYAC All Sports Dinner, The Athlete's Fund, Business Incubator, Esteqlal Football Club
Today is Friday, November 16, 2012, and here's my week recap. Monday We were shooting interviews with olympic athletes at NYAC. The…
SPORTS IN AFGHANISTAN AS A VEHICLE OF PROGRESS AND PEACE
People work all over the world to facilitate peace in many ways. Some try to implement it quietly, others use tanks. Some meet with…
Esteqlal FC With Their New Film Annex Jerseys
From where I come from (France), soccer (called "football" if you are outside the US) is the most popular sports. International competitions…
CHANGE
In Astrology, we are lead to believe, changes in our lives are in direct correlation to changes in the stars, planets and universe. …
Weekly Blog - Sandy, Social Media, Halloween, LinkedIn
This week has been pretty chaotic and will be remembered by most New Yorkers more as "Sandy Week" than "Halloween Week". That's right,…
The EXAMER Video Challenge!
Calling all FILMMAKERS! In the age of social media, filmmakers need all the support they can get. Believe it or not, a student in…
How Social Media Changed The Way We Survived Sandy
Sandy came. Sandy destroyed. And now New York must recover. As I remember all the fuss around Irene last year, I must say that, this…
Zombies!
Are you in the mood for scary zombies? Experience the nightmare that made George's A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead a cult…
The Price Teaser Trailer!
The New teaser Trailer for The Price short film has been released exclusively on Maumau Web TV, and you can watch it HERE. …
The New L.A. Restaurant Scene
by RICCARDO COSTA My recent trip to Los Angeles brought to my attention four special restaurants: Drago Centro, Tom Bergin, Napa Valley…
Drug Free Sports in Central and South Asia
The Olympics passed. I have always believed that sports could contribute to a cultural revolution in Central and South Asia,…
Mobile Money Summit and GSMA mWomen Design Challenge
Mobile money is a concept that is studied and implemented more and more by companies and governments. Organizations like USAid have…
Revamping the Site, Eren's Picks, Examer, Soccer, and Of Course... Rebecca Black!
just goofing around - marker on dry erase board So this is what goes down at Film Annex every Friday. My beloved co-workers, Alexey…
Weekly Recap - Social Media, Filmmaking, Education
This week, I mostly worked on our social media platforms and filmmaking content. We received several new content: videos from Zacuto…
Arthur Soden: The George Steinbrenner of the 19th Century
When Alexander Joy Cartwright created baseball in 1846, thirty years would pass before a group of businessmen saw the game's immense…
Film Annex Acquires Equity Position in Afghanistan’s Esteqlal Football Club
New York, NY, October 18, 2012 – Film Annex announced that its portfolio company, Citadel of New York, has acquired a ten percent…
Film Annex Acquires Equity Position in Afghanistan’s Esteqlal Football Club
New York, NY, October 18, 2012 – Film Annex announced that its portfolio company, Citadel of New York, has acquired a ten percent…
FILM ANNEX'S IMPACT ON THE NATIONAL SPORT OF AFGHANISTAN
Film Annex and the Afghan Citadel Software Company are currently building Internet classrooms in 40 schools in Herat – the third…
MALALA, SHAZIA AND KAINAT GIVE COURAGE TO AFGHAN WOMEN
"I have the right of education. I have the right to play. I have the right to sing. I have the right to talk. I have the right to…
Strategies for Social Media - Influencing Politics
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Digital Money Transactions can help Poor Economies Develop Faster
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Eren's Picks, New Filmmakers, The Annex Press - This Week's Recap
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PAKISTANI SCHOOLGIRL INSPIRES AFGHAN WOMEN
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MALALA YOUSAFZAI: A HEROINE FIGHTING FOR PAKISTANI AND AFGHAN EDUCATION
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Empowering Women to Beat the Blues
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Globe has Knowledge & Means to Eliminate Hunger Regardless of World Economic Growth.
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Once a Week Online Film Festival Call for Entries
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Hugo Chavez Win Poor Omen for Venezuela & Future of Free Society?
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Sports Without Borders
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Will Moro-Philippine Peace Prevail?
Conflict has been waged with Spanish colonialists, the US who followed and finally the Philippines Government, but the Moro Islamic…
Space Science & Technology as Catalyst for Greater Environmental Sustainability
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Sharks & Turtles to Elephants & Big Cats to Get New Protections
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How Digital Can Spur Development & Identify Sources of Economic Growth
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IRDA - Wolrd Rally Ranking
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Obama Gets Job Victory-Real Economic Growth or Election Conspiracy?
The job growth (around 114K) was not as great as was the drop in the unemployment rate (from 8.1% to 7.8%) released this morning (October…
Is Syria-Turkey War Next?
It is not war yet, but Turkey and allies have determined this time to respond differently and open the door to potential military…
Serbia Gay Pride Parade Must be Allowed to Go on:
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Food Prices Continue Trend Upwards in Stores & Global Financial Markets
Is it more about droughts, floods, poor harvests or financial market speculation? Increasingly fundamental supply and demand parameters…
Postal Service for Money Banking and Financial Markets?
The global postal sector should increase its financial services in an effort to reach millions of unbanked people, help grow small…
Patent Wars Signal Critical Role of Intellectual Property in Spurring Real Economic Growth
Intellectual property (IP) is as a driver of innovation and economic growth by country. Perceived in context of competitive advantage,…
Charge of Terrorist to Justify All?
If you want to indict your enemy for blasphemy and sentence them to death or at least banishment from human rights then accuse them…
Ageing Population: Negative for World Economic Growth??
Is global population really ageing or are we just living longer, more productive lives? The UN has issued a Report projecting…
Empowering Rural Women & Girls through Education and Economic Growth
Food security, education and economic integration are part of the strategy but also enhancing the ability of women and girls to access…
Making Informal Justice Systems Work
“The evidence in this Report illustrates the direct bearing such systems can have on women and children’s legal empowerment,…
Bosnia Threatened? & European Road Mutually Blocked for Serbia & Kosovo
Serbia President Tomislav Nikolic’s offer of direct negotiations with Kosovo’s leadership but oath not to recognize its…
A Bat Boy's Love Of The Game!
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Scholarships and Social Media Curriculum for Afghanistan Schools and Students
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Calls for UN Reform: Veto Power, Climate Change to World Economic Growth
Is the United Nations the Titanic with a couple of Captains giving the order or an armada of nations plying toward shared objectives?…
Felice 83
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Crossing "Red Lines" on Iran & Palestine Peace?
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Sudan-South Sudan Resume Flow of Oil & Blood?
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Sharing Post-Conflict Experiences Furthering Peace & Real Economic Growth
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Can Liberia Turn Corner & Now Aid West Africa Facing Growing Humanitarian & Political Crisis?
“As Liberia moves toward its tenth year of sustained peace, we can state with conviction that our country has turned the corner.…
Viet Nam Reverting to Less Freedom Even as Raising Real Economic Growth:
Facing off with China politically and seeking to become a driver in its own right of economic growth in Asia, Viet Nam (Vietnam) has…
New Highly Dangerous Killer Virus Stalking Globe?
"At the moment, we still don't know very much about this virus. We do know that it is in the Corona family of viruses - Corona…
Imposed Ethnic Divisions in Bosnia & Herzegovina Reviewed by UN Human Rights Rapporteur:
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“Gunboat Diplomacy”?-Cyprus President Accuses Turkey
After recent talks between Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders consistently underperformed expectations and recent oil/mineral finds…
Film Riots Suggest Success Rather than Failure of “Arab Spring”
Some on the right of US and European politics all along had hoped for the “Arab Spring” to fail – to show that democracy…
How Does Your Home Country Rank in Internet/Broadband?
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Assad Intends to Perpetuate his Rule is UN/Arab League Envoy’s Assessment
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STAMEN a Fashion Film by Calum Macdiarmid
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Will UN Mandate Mali Intervention into Chaos of Actors & Causes?
"The members of the Security Council reiterate their grave concern about the continuing deterioration of the security and humanitarian…
Myanmar Political Prisoners
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Rochan Afghan Premier Football League, the Success of a Visionary Afghan Businessman
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Peacekeeping Becoming more Environmentally Friendly-Reducing the UN’s Environmental Footprint?
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Development Agenda & World Economic Growth beyond 2015 MDGs
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UN Human Rights Chief on Anti-Muslim Film & Protests:
“Deliberate and obnoxious acts of this type should be deprived of the oxygen of publicity,” according to the UN High Commissioner…
Concern Over Religious Minorities in Iran
Release of Christian pastor charged with apostasy has been welcomed; however, arrest and detention of many others continues to be…
Participate at Online Forum on Sustainable Development
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Algeria: Restrictions & Impediments on Civil Society
“While recognizing that the driving force behind this state of affairs is rooted in security concerns, I encourage the Government…
Getting Lucky in Film Entertainment
I just signed on to an actor marketing program with career coach Dallas Travers. I function best within a structured environment,…
Does UN Session start with Prayer? - & a Hope!
Religion and culture does play an integral role in the work of the United Nations, but a benediction or blessing as seen in the US…
Indigenous Challenges: Violence Against Women/Girls & Over-Exploitation of Nature
“A recurring issue that has come to my attention in various contexts is that of violence against indigenous women and girls,”…
More Dialogue or Lip Service at UN General Assembly?
Bill Clinton received the most applause of any leader during his speech at the UN General Assembly – that was right after…
Romney Insults a People, Negates Peace & Undermines Respect for US
Perhaps Palestinians or Middle East peace are not his first priority but US standing as diplomatic power should matter to someone…
Serbia’s Foreign Minister: President of General Assembly-Next UN Secretary General?
Vuk Jeremic yesterday assumed the role of President of the United Nations General Assembly having been elected a few months earlier…
UN Must Name Syria War Crimes Perpetrators & Urge Prosecution?
UN failing its own principles in Syria? Recently the UN offered a new set of guidelines for mediators in how to address evidence of…
My Bosnia, I Call You “Mother”
“Where we love is home, home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.” This quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes,…
Ozone Layer Recovering, Aiding Health & Real Economic Growth
“The story of the Montreal Protocol highlights the benefits of pursuing an inclusive green economy. With the global phase-out…
More Income Equality Equates to Stronger Economic Growth Rate
Perhaps it is mere coincidence, but as the wealth gap has grown in the US and middle class real income has lagged, the overall US…
Is Occupy Movement Still Viable – See Moscow First?
September 17, 2012 will be the first anniversary since Occupy Wall Street, but this Saturday in Moscow may be the next big…
Will QE3 Work for Jobs or American Consumer in lieu of Fiscal Policy Stimulus?
QE3, (Quantitative Easing program Stage 3), has already made millionaire traders and speculators richer even before it was initiated…
What is UN System Staff College & Who is New Head?
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Does US Owe Apology to Muslims?
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More Infants Survive to Become Young Children:
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Transforming Olympics into More Concrete Event for Peace?
The opportunity for even greater symbiotic relationship between the Olympic movement and the United Nations - As they came to conclusion,…
Violence in Name of Defending Prophet Mohammed and/or Koran Actually Commits Greatest Sin Against Islam
Those promoting hate and insult toward Muslims are only entrenched and satisfied by the rampage and killings in the name of …
Angelina Jolie & UNHCR: Syria Refugees Under Attack
As she has done in so many other situations, from Bosnians ethnically cleansed, to displaced in Ecuador to African migrants in Italy…
New Hope and Expectations for Somalia
Somalia’s 7.2 million people have struggled and survived two decades of civil conflict, drought, and famine. This…
Child Sexual Exploitation in Honduras
Addressing child victims of prostitution, pornography and abuse: “Weaknesses in the education system, poverty, socioeconomic…
9/11 from United Nations Perspective-Bleeding Blue (from UN Archives)
The terror attacks of September 11, 2001 were only 3 miles from the United Nations HQ in NY City. Although some thought the UN was…
Paralympics: Less Nationalism = Less TV Coverage
More about the human spirit, the vision and the courage to overcome rather than the highly unique and finely tuned training intended…
Fashion Film for Social Responsibility
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Can we Trust Our Government(s) on “War on Terror”?
Why perhaps US and global citizens feel need for Wikileaks. Further Confirmation Bin-Laden Killing is Kill Mission? “60 Minutes”…
Suicide Prevention-a Global Commitment
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Snowflake in the forest
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Confronting Violence Against Women and Girls in Afghanistan
“Police Taking Action to Combat Violence Against Women and Girls in Afghanistan” is a new initiative launched this week…
Is Beijing Aiding Myanmar Junta in Kachin State Conflict?
Myanmar is now the new "gold-rush," and human rights and political freedom both appear to be the collateral damage. While London and…
Introducing, the Unknown Afghanistan: 7 Documentaries You've Got To See
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“Are You Better off Today than 4 Years Earlier?”
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Chemicals in Our Air, Water, Food & Body!
“The gains that chemicals can provide must not come at the expense of human health and the environment. Pollution and disease…
Is Eurozone Becoming Opium Den of Austerity Moralists?
Austerity as Morality Lesson? Problem is not that there are now too few Eurozone programs in support of credit stressed member…
SASHA MARINI: September’s Diplomat Artist of the Month
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Responsibility to Protect Needs Prompt Response
“Six weeks ago, in visiting the memorial at Srebrenica, I said I did not want my successors to apologize years from now for…
Ann Romney or Michelle Obama in Global Eye?
Will Michelle be the new political star beyond the shadow of Barack and to exceed Hillary ultimately? This one goes beyond the stereotypes…
Food Crisis on Horizon?
To prevent a crisis that could equal or even exceed the 2007-2008 world food crisis, both immediate and longer-term concerns…
Molly Taylor sets sight on Wales Rally GB
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Rule of Law Meaningless Without Access?
Justice is only a theory unless all persons can access it through rule of law. “The rule of law is meaningless for people living…
Blasphemy Laws Against Person & God?
Many want to present themselves as defenders of God, but again it appears that God is most abused by some of such would be enforcers.…
Extra Time
Most of us have taken part in some form of sports activity when we were young and some of us take it to the next level as we grow…
Food Prices Spike to Record-Will Get Worse?
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Digital Age Beyond the Digital Clock
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Bin-Laden Killing-Did Washington Lie to UN & World?
Contrary to response to UN questions and public image of Osama Bin-Laden’s killing, new book provides substantively different…
Death Penalty in Secrecy & Lacking Due Process
UNSG Ban Ki-moon should refuse to meet Gambia’s strongman Yahya Jammeh unless/until such heeds the plea of UN officials to halt…
Afghanistan Paralympics Reflects Past-Defines Future?
Fahim Rahimi is the only Afghanistan representative to the Paralympics 2012 that kicked-off today in London. He represents more than…
Education as an Initiator of the International Criminal Law Integration
Judgment, critical assessment, and courage to face the truth are necessary to make constructive societal changes to further…
Iran & Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
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New Orleans: "They are Trying to Wash Us Away"
After each hurricane, someone comes up with the idea of why not just abandon New Orleans, or perhaps move it to another location,…
Politics Failing Global Economy-More Photos Ops Over Substance
Broad challenges to global economic health are rising gradually perhaps not yet fully recognized as they seem to be still far…
Myanmar Trials-No Transparency: Has Anything Really Changed with Authoritarian Junta?
It is believed that all those sentenced to multi-year terms are UN and international NGO aid workers, and apparently are Muslims.…
Is it Possible to Negotiate with the Taliban?
27 August is a tragic day for Afghanistan and a more open society as UN News media reported the brutal slaying of 17 Afghan civilians,…
Diplomats for Human Shields in Syria
Diplomacy has not worked very well for Syria. So how about rethinking the whole diplomacy thing in Syria-Diplomats not talking so…
Death Penalty as National Holiday?
Gambia’s long-term authoritarian ruler who took over in a military coup announced that his prisons would soon/within month promptly…
South Africa Mines Safety Needs Improvement-UN Expert
“More efforts could be made to better implement existing mining regulations, especially when it comes to the health and…
Have Lessons of Holocaust Become Lost in Politics?
Holocaust denial ignores the lessons of this great genocide/crime for all mankind. Jews are not the only group that can heed lessons,…
Sanity v. Extremism in Norway's Breivik Judgment
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How Oil Speculation is Consuming Economic Recovery in Speculative Feeding Frenzy?
Monetary accommodation, including any hint of such forthcoming, brings a sharp rise in financial speculation on petroleum and its…
Chile's Forced Disappearances Still Inadequately Sanctioned?
“Very few of the convicted perpetrators are effectively serving a sentence, due to the low penalties imposed or other benefits…
Native Americans Must be Consulted over "Sacred" Land Sale: UN Expert
The Sioux peoples had been acknowledged their rights to the Black Hills via an 1868 Treaty with the US Government until gold was discovered…
Should Women/Girls Fear Arab Revolutions
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Akin's “Legitimate Rape” & “Enforced Pregnancy” in Bosnia
Women/girls cannot be saddled with another guilt for rape forced upon them as US Congressman Todd Akin’s comments would appear…
Afghanistan-Another Lost Generation or Reborn in Afghani Empowerment in Education & Development?
The headlines are not particularly encouraging. The Taliban appear to have adopted a new tactic that is intended to discourage the…
Assange Asylum: Ecuador Diplomatically Outmaneuvers UK
Has London only created a more favorable platform for both Assange and Latin American adversaries of the United Kingdom by threatening…
Australia Violates Human Rights & Loses Bid for UN Security Council?
Australia’s Parliament adopted an act that would allow the re-opening of offshore detention center for migrant asylum…
I love you Fiat 500
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Rohingya/Myanmar Investigation?
Myanmar does not allow itself to be taken at face value - a government that lacks transparency and a junta that maintains a grip on…
Hear the One About the Jew & Muslim?
Most of the stories about Jews and Muslims seem to either start about “conflict” or end with the punch-line to a joke.…
Palestinians Homes Designated Israeli Military Firing Zone
“These are already some of the most vulnerable families in the West Bank – forcibly displacing them from their…
Syria: Why No ICC (International Criminal Court)?
Why has Syria still not been referred to the ICC? Big Power ambiguity/hostility to the ICC, particularly China, Russia but also the…
Julian Assange & CIA Secret Prison in Romania
The failure of either the US Government or the relevant European states to investigate or deliver any real accountability for secret…
The Ups and Downs of Eating out with Coupons
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Extra Time by Amy Hill - Recommended film of the week
Has anyone got any extra time? Because, you know... we all need it so desperately. Somehow, the time we already have is never enough,…
UN’s Central Asia Preventive Diplomacy Center
Central Asia is on the cusp of greater chaos or immense prosperity depending on the perception of the past, present and future.…
Syria Refugees Targeted by Assad Forces-UN Concerns
From a recent interview by Jordan’s King to the UN Refugee agency (UNHCR) the record of deliberate targeting of refugees…
Will “Pussy Riot” Become New Face of Protest?
Arts from music to film to canvas to authorship defines the rise of the “Diplomat-Artist,” but for most part the…
West Africa Humanitarian Crisis: Canada Government Matching Ramadan Donations
The urgency of the situation and the dramatic shortfall in needed assistance in the Sahel brings the Canadian Government to match…
Streamlining Entrepreneurship/Business Opportunities in Caribbean & Central America
Caribbean states will be moving to streamline investment and trade procedures if the regions major multilateral institution, Association…
Is Japan’s Nuclear Energy Plant Safe?
“Remarkably undamaged” is the description of the nuclear plant closest to the epicentre of the March 2011 earthquake/tsunami…
“I Was Here” - Beyonce
In advance of World Humanitarian Day, Beyonce recorded before a live audience at and dedicated to the United Nations and global citizens…
Saving the Oceans: a Reinvigorating Compact
“What we need is to create new momentum for ocean sustainability. The Oceans Compact sets out a strategic vision for the UN…
What is Most Lasting Impact of London Olympics?
If personal success/fame and endorsements are the measure, then Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps are biggest winners still. However,…
Impacts of human robots for the current and future generations
Human robots have their own positive and negative impacts towards the current community.The main…
Afghanistan to the United Nations - It’s International Youth Day
Around the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe to the United Nations, we celebrate International Youth Day this year on 12 August. …
Obama Winning Social Media & IT Battle?
The trend set in 2008 appears to project an ever greater correlation between who holds sway on the internet and who wins the…
Tunisia’s Mellouli Turns Arab Spring into Summer Gold
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Is anyone in Congo (DRC) Expecting our Help?
Not even the children – they must all feel very alone after the recent round of fighting, killings, rape and forced displacement.…
Sustainable Developments Solutions Network Initiative by UN
New independent global network of research centers, universities and technical institutions to help find solutions for some of the…
Media Empowering Indigenous Peoples?
“Indigenous voices are recounting compelling stories of how they are combating centuries of injustice and discrimination,…
More People Suffer from Obesity/Poor Diets than Hunger?
“While over 900 million people in the world suffer from hunger, even more – about 1.5 billion – are overweight or…
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Syria Facing Medicine/Food Shortages?
“The recent escalation of clashes had resulted in substantial damages to the pharmaceutical plants located in rural Aleppo,…
Does United Nations Have Intelligence Agency...?
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Sahel Hunger & Famine a "Tough Sell" for Donors?
Facing a rising crisis but falling support?-from the famine to locusts to an expanding refugee crisis related to Mali’s…
UNESCO Going for Gold (Coins)?
UNESCO is launching a new collection of precious coins and medallions highlighting the agency’s activities and achievements.…
"Serious Human Rights Concerns" in Myanmar
In treatment of ethnic/religious minorities and political prisoners still held, UN Human Rights Special Rapporteur on the human…
“Kill the ‘Towelhead’”
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Five best 'talks' that girls are really interested
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Criminalizing Homosexuality in Liberia
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Will Sudan Oil Deal Ease Humanitarian Emergency?
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Environment Winners
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The power of TRUE LOVE
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The future of Afghanistan
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Somalia: Does New Constitution Equal fresh Start?
“Today is a day of celebration. The adoption of the Provisional Constitution is an historic achievement as it completes one…
Vladimir Putin or Mitt Romney Better London Olympic Trip?
While Mitt Romney’s eagerness to show off his “expertise” as Olympic Chief for Salt Lake City 2002…
La Jolla Fashion Film Festival Day 2
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Kofi Annan’s Resignation New Opportunity for Syria Peace?
Assad, Kremlin and Beijing had counted on Kofi Annan’s diplomacy to effectively act as buffer against more sanctions or greater…
Another Empty Promise on Euro?
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Iron Ore Production Signals Expanding Global Economy
Global production of iron ore was at an all-time high last year, and is expected to continue to rise for at least the next two years…
Molly Taylor at Neste Rally Finland
After the tarmac of Belgium and Italy, the gravel of Finland for the strong Australian driver of United Business. Next weekend Molly…
Lord of War Trade Prevails as UN Talks Fail
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Case for Syria Humanitarian Intervention
It has been convenient both for many "Friends of Syria" and "Pals of Assad" to park the entire debate at the UN Security council over…
Audrey Hepburn-Original & Unsurpassed Diplomat-Artist (Photo Archive)
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Tracking the Ebola Outbreak
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Last Guantanamo Child Soldier
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Iraq’s Secret Executions & Culture of Death Penalty?
“It is extremely disturbing that up to 196 individuals may be at imminent risk of execution, with a serious lack of public…
Eradicating Polio/Measles with Afghanistan Schools as Partners
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African Forest Conservation Initiative
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Myanmar Security Forces: "Instigation of & Involement in Clashes"
“Reports indicate that the initial swift response of the authorities to the communal violence may have turned into a crackdown…
DRC: "Summary Killings, Rape, Sexual Abuse & Torture"
“Our staff and partners in Uganda, Rwanda and eastern DRC have been receiving regular and extensive reports of widespread human…
Muhammad Ali Still Carrying the Torch
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What is Truth of Burma & the Rohingya?
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Does Mitt Know Diplomacy or at least Olympics?
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From Sarajevo to London Olympics
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What Happened to Kosovo and Macedonia?
In strange twist, the official UN Photo gallery did not provide any of the pictorial evidence of the UN Secretary General Ban…
Global Approach on Space Exploration?
Will space be used for peace and mutual efforts toward the betterment of humankind, or will it continue to be the habitat for…
UNSG in Serbia-Looking Forward or Past? (Photo Gallery)
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Ivory Poaching Comes to New York
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UNSG Visits Montenegro (Photo Gallery)
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Republican Party of Lincoln & Teddy or Michelle Bachmann & Joe McCarthy?
Spewing xenophobia and having established herself as Uncle Sam’s and God’s chosen to choose who is fit to be American…
UNSG Visits Croatia (PHOTO Gallery)
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Syria-Arab League Needed to Regain its Role
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US, Less Stimulus, Would Look Like Europe Today?
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Is Freedom the Ultimate Luxury for Rich?
After having become billionaires around 60% of China’s almost 300 richest citizens have made emigration a priority…
HIV/AIDS Epidemic on Verge of Beaten?
On verge of ending the AIDS epidemic is the vision and probability according to the World Bank President Dr. Jim Yong Kim on the eve…
Slovenia's Rapid Climb 2 Decades After Independence
“I am confident that Slovenia is a natural partner of the United Nations, and that our ties will grow stronger and stronger…
Broad Implications of Strange Case of Belgium, Chad & Senegal Jurisdiction?
Broader application for universal jurisdiction on grave violations of international humanitarian law? On its face, case before…
Molly Taylor at the Rally Coppa Città di Lucca - Italy
Molly Taylor, the young Australian driver, continues her apprenticeship withthe Citroën DS3 R3T in the United Business livery…
Short Leash on Cyprus Peacekeeping Mandate
Some were hoping to incorporate a timeline and/or other coercive measures that might speed up the Cyprus negotiations, in particular…
Ethiopian Regime Rebuked by High Commissioner for Human Rights
Over six months ago, Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey and I published blog reports on Diplomatically Incorrect critical of…
Osama Bin Laden to Blame for Failure to Deliver Polio Vaccine in Pakistan?
The Taliban have enforced a ban on polio vaccines in the tribal border area of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Helping save the health/lives…
Confiscating Condoms in New York City?
What else to call it but "dickhead" policy! Human Rights Watch reports that NYC police are arresting women who have 3 or more condoms…
Mandela to Meles to Beijing?
July 18 is Nelson Mandela Day. Found a few of these pictures/events telling. In confronting Apartheid over a decades long struggle,…
Youth Empowerment in the Philippines
Poverty reduction and retaining an empowered youth workforce is the goal of a new programme of the United Nations: “Alternatives…
The Comic Shop Episodes - My New Web Series
Hi Everyone! I just wanted to let everyone know about a new project I'm working on, "The Comic Shop Episodes." This new project…
Enhancing Biosphere Reserves
UNESCO added 20 new sites of biosphere reserves and extended several others last week. Biosphere Reserves were inscribed in…
US to Execute Persons with Disabilities?
“It is a violation of death penalty safeguards to impose capital punishment on individuals suffering from psychosocial…
In China Will UNSG "Pound the Table"?
The UN Secretary General first met with the Chinese people, so to speak, through the Chinese social media web-site Sina Weibo.…
Congo: Proxy Wars & Attack Helicopters?
Rwanda and Uganda have been accused of supporting/instigating a renegade arm of Congo’s (DRC) military and former rebel group…
Bosnia Economy Weakness Linked to Political Instability
Bosnia & Herzegovina is above “default” but it’s debt carries one of the lowest “credit ratings”…
Moscow Asserts Kosovo-Syria Opposition Links?
Syria's Assad, Libya's Gaddafi and Iraq's Saddam Hussein maintained some of closest relationship with Milosevic's Serbian Regime during…
Lower Growth Prospects & Higher Risks-Global Economy
According to the IMF’s just released report on global economic health, the prospects for growth have been substantively reduced…
UN Women’s Affair Head Murdered in Afghanistan
Hanifa Safi, Head of the Department of the United NationsWomen's Affairs in Afghanistan's Laghman Province. Ms Hanifa was killed…
African Union Breaks Gender Barrier?
South African Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma was elected as the African Union Commission, “AU” first female…
UN in Popular Culture-The Elite to Human Rights
Celebrating the establishment of the United Nations, “UN Day Concerts” became part of the scene relatively early. (Below…
40 Years since "Population Explosion"
“The Population Explosion - The Concern of All Nations” “Children listening to a talk at a mobile health unit at…
White Buffalo Birth & Death Portends...
Tatanka Ska is Sioux term for the white buffalo that portends a special event, perhaps a cosmic opportunity according to Native Americans.…
Russia Restrictive Law Adversely Impacts Civil Society
“These amendments constitute a direct affront to those wishing to freely exercise their right to freedom of association,”…
Abusing Children with Disabilities
Children with mental illness or intellectual impairment are most vulnerable, but all children with disabilities are 4 times more likely…
Saudi Female Athletes-Obscene to Exclude Them!
Obscenity is in the mind of the observer. Some religious leaders in Saudi Arabia had decreed that it was obscene/immoral to…
Alliance of Hate-(Exposing the Haters Who Echo Each Other Across a Divide they Erect)
Geert Wilders, was welcomed as “our brother who loves God and loves freedom.” The Dutch connoisseur of hate joined the…
"World Student Games" in Korea to Promote MDG’s & Korean Unity:
“Large sporting events have a great potential when it comes to fostering positive social change and leaving a lasting…
First sub-Sahara Africa World Book Capital Selected
Nigerian city of Port Harcourt is selected by UNESCO as the 2014 World Book Capital. Port Harcourt was selected for the quality of…
Will Austerity Lead to Eurozone Losing 4.5 Million Jobs over Next 4 Years?
“Without a prompt policy turn – to address the crisis and to regain the trust and support of workers and enterprises –…
Human Rights for 7 Billion & Growing...
World Population Day is observed today, 11 July, and with it plans for solutions to accommodate a population of 7 Billion people and…
Era of Big Data an Opportunity?
Collecting, analyzing and then acting upon digital information is seen as a “historic opportunity” to protect/help…
Srebrenica Remembered
“May grievance become hope; may revenge become justice; may mothers' tears become prayers, that Bosnia and Herzegovina, and…
AIDS -- The Human Face
Cultural taboos, gender inequality, human rights abuses, and punitive laws are negatively impacting the way we see the human face…
ACTA Defeat Will Save Health/Lives
“ACTA’s defeat in Europe is a welcome blow to the flawed agreement that has failed to address numerous concerns related…
Empower Afghan Women to Shoot Back with Knowledge & Political Authority
No real peace is possible in Afghanistan unless abuses against and rights of women/girls are addressed. However, the negotiations…
Food Speculation Creating Hunger?
“Excessive food price volatility, especially at the speed at which price swings have been occurring since 2007, has negative…
Afghanistan: Conquered or Partner?
Many have sought to conquer Afghanistan - and failed. Before the Soviets and most recently the US/NATO, it has been the British Empire.…
A Refugee Coming to a Neighborhood Near You?
Resettlement of refugees to new homes is one of solutions, but how do most people feel if one moves into their neighborhood…
Libya’s Coming Out Party
Democracy is what makes countries look beautiful. It projects not only respect for the rule of law and some political order,…
UN Backed Film Contest/Festival
The reluctance that was more like protocol elitism has now come around to an embrace of popular culture and social media in…
It is About Jobs in US & Globally!
US jobs report delivered another disappointing report for June. The global picture looks as bad or worse (better in some Asian states…
Will UN Security Council Extend Syria Observer Mission?
“UNSMIS is not a static mission – it will continually adapt and reconfigure to best serve the needs and aspirations…
Crimes/Criminals of former Yugoslavia/Rwanda post Tribunals?
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), presumably will ensure no impunity for those responsible…
UN Promoting Healthy Standards for Food/Eating
The Codex Alimentarius Commission is joint work of the UN’s WHO (World Health Organization) and the FAO (Food and Agriculture…
Dress Down Poverty -- Dress Up with F4D
The Fashion for Development (F4D) initiative and global platform incorporates the world of popular culture and fashion to help alleviate…
Sport as Platform for Racism-Fascism?
“The presence of extremist groups, including neo-Nazi and skinhead groups, in sporting events is a matter of serious…
UN Presses to Terminate Death Penalty
“The taking of life is too absolute, too irreversible, for one human being to inflict on another, even when backed by…
Father of American Freedom
George Mason set the tune even as Elton John had recorded "Philadelphia Freedom"! George Washington led the Armies. Thomas Jefferson…
UN Security Council Must Refer Syria to ICC says UN Human Rights Chiefs
“Those responsible for attacks against civilians must be held accountable, and so I reiterated my call on the Security Council…
Big Banks as RICO's
Could banks be prosecuted under the US Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)? The evidence and admission of rigging…
Articles on Afghanistan
Afghanistan is not acountry that most people have imagined.I just want to say that it is not exactly a country of full of havoc and…
The UN's Hollywood Premier
“North by Northwest”, Alfred Hitchcock’s immortal thriller with Cary Grant was the UN’s first big coming…
Jesus Birthplace in Bethlehem: World Heritage Endangered List?
The Church of the Nativity, identified by Christian tradition as the birthplace of Jesus, was inscribed today on the World…
Iran's "Dehumanizing" Execution Machine
“Given the lack of transparency in court proceedings, major concerns remain about due process and fairness of trials in cases…
Timbuktu in Danger
World Heritage Committee (UNESCO) on basis of request from the Government of Mali placed Timbuktu and the Tomb of Askia on…
"Obamacare" Winners/Losers According to Wall Street
Not particularly impressed by appeals to prejudice and/or partisanship, as above pic from visiontoamerica.org. Rather, look at how…
Another "Groundhog Day" for Euro: Tragedy or Comedy or Chaos?
Just as a new day may be dawning, the Eurozone appears to be reliving the previous one. This week will mark something like the 20th…
Rule of Law on its Head in Karadzic Ruling in Bosnia & Herzegovina?
Did Court succumb to political pressure or simply lapse in legal judgment in dismissing the broad genocide charge against…
Rule of Law as Basis for Protecting Citizens:UN
Rule of law is key to the implementation of the ‘responsibility to protect’ principle, “R2P”, and the prevention…
YPRES RALLY SERVES AS TEST BED FOR THE NEW LOTUS EXIGE R-GT
The Lotus Exige R-GT made its debut as a course car at the weekend's GekoYpres rally in West Flanders, among the most beautiful rally…
“Action Group for Syria”
Kofi Annan has now given it a name and sent out invitations for this high-level and perhaps last ditch conference to pull a political…
Are Klout and/or Kred Encouraging Online Elitism?
Whether Klout and/or Kred are accurate in assessing social media influence and which one is more credible in the task is becoming…
Torture's New & Old Victims
“In some cases, this is part of a deliberate state policy of instilling fear and intimidating its population. In too many countries,…
Drug Abuse Treatment Globally Lacking?
“Drug dependence is a disorder that can be treated effectively but, unfortunately, the large majority of persons who…
(In)Famous UN Moments in Popular Culture
“License to kill gophers by the government of the United Nations,” from “Caddyshack” film starring…
UN Public Service Day: How Many Next Year?
United Nations Public Service Day is June 23, 2012, (but this year observe on June 25, 2012), and the UN’s top brass…
Obscenity-Changing Global Definition?
Has our definition of obscenity devolved in last few decades? This UN photograph from 1974 describes “A mother and child…
How Will NATO & Turkey Respond to Syria Shooting Down Plane?
Turkey can invoke NATO’s mutual defense pact under Article V in what is now a direct military confrontation with the…
Will Muslim Brotherhood Save or Betray Democracy?
Adulterating personal liberties in Egypt will be employed by Egypt military (SCAF) to curtail political freedom? The election…
Mexico's "Drug Lord" Really Used Car Salesman
It has become a staple of de-facto reality TV in Mexico – arrest the big drug lord and then parade him in front of cameras and…
Strengthening Human Rights Treaty Body
“Strengthening the Human Rights Treaty Body” is the title, but it assumes a broad evaluation and consequent recommendations.…
Rio+20: Failure or Success?
“The speeches are over. Now the work begins. Rio+20 has affirmed fundamental principles – renewed essential commitments…
Boko Haram & Crimes Against Humanity
Attacks against churches and/or worshipers or even other Muslims in Nigeria who do not share Boko Haram’s extremist/violent…
Bosnia & Herzegovina -- Rise From the Ashes?
As Bosnia & Herzegovina remembers the 20 year siege of Sarajevo, the start of war, and its admission to the United Nations,…
Journalists as Enemy/Combatant
Journalists are seen increasingly as either asset or vulnerability. The conflict in Bosnia & Herzegovina was one of first…
Drones Guilty of Arbitrary/Summary Executions?
“I don't think we have a full answer to the legal framework and we certainly don't have the answer to the accountability…
People's Summit at Rio+20 Impetus for Progress
Civil society representatives and just ordinary global citizens are gathering in Rio at parallel set of conferences to complement…
Will Lebanon be Overflow for Syria Violence?
Concerned about potential spillover of conflict from Syria, UNSG Ban Ki-moon welcomed the resumption of national dialogue talks…
Rio+20: Bride Without Groom?
The final outcome documents is already concluded even though Rio+20 starts officially just today (June 20, 2012) – that…
Am I Mistaken or Has Indonesia Become Almost Boring?
Does above UN photo of SBY (Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono) and UNSG Ban Ki-moon convey a new calming influence…
Egypt’s New President-Who will UN Congratulate?
UNSG Ban Ki-moon is prepared to congratulate either candidate, Mohammed Mursi (Muslim Brotherhood) or Ahmed Shafiq for victory…
G-20 Photo Masks Less Success-More Failure?
G-20 reached only partial success on the Eurozone crisis and no new initiative to resolve Syria. However, political expediency…
Cities + Sustainability?
Efficient use of energy, water and other resources, lowering pollution levels and reducing infrastructure costs in cities are part…
Africans Addressing an African conflict: UN to Mandate Mali Peacekeeping Force?
Mali has been now embroiled in coups and rebel fighting complicated by famine that threatens to tear apart the country at its most…
Women’s Empowerment as Yardstick for Sustainable Development at Rio+20
“We cannot afford to leave women marginalized. This is not sustainable. This social exclusion of women is not only hurting women,…
Aung San Suu Kyi at United Nations
The UN’s International Labor Organization (ILO) played host to the respected Myanmar political/human rights leader at its UN/Geneva…
DREAM
When we are children we all dream of what we'll become when we grow up. But some of us from very early on know that we are destined…
G20, A Search for El Dorado?
Debating solutions for Europe’s debt woes in Mexico evidences a bit how the world is turning upside down. That Mexico…
Eurozone Greek Tragedy Not in Final Scene?
Greece has now pulled off two surprises: victory over Russia into next round of Euro2012 and election results that favor pro-austerity/bailout…
Oversized Putin Downsizes United Nations
New Russia in Syria is looking very much like the old one as Putin seeks to regenerate the Empire. The UN is blocked from acting…
Children with Disabilities Included in “Day of the African Child”
UNICEF this year has called upon families, communities and governments to protect children with disabilities from discrimination,…
How Many Steps Does the Washington Monument Have?
“Happy Father’s Day” to the World’s fathers and care givers. Today holds a special place in my heart for the…
What Mobile Money Rules?
“Governments in the region (East Africa) need to address issues relating to telecommunications and financial regulation to ensure…
Career Defending Wildlife’s Most Endangered?
CITES is the UN affiliated organization that seeks to ensure that international trade in wildlife does not endanger the survival…
UN Offers Mental Health “Rights” Guidelines
“Poor quality services and human rights violations in mental health and social care facilities are still an everyday occurrence…
Libya “Urged” by UN Security Council to Release 4 ICC Staff:
A “Press Statement” representing the consensus of all 15 members, the UNSC “urge(d) Libyan authorities at…
Don’t Look A Gift Horse in the Mouth
WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY is being observed for the first time this year, 15 June 2012, as Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called…
Promise4Children –“Child Survival Call to Action” Convenes:
Washington hosted conference bringing together multitude of governments, civil society and multinational organizations as UNICEF…
In Syria, Invoking "R2P"
“With the increasing violence and deepening sectarian tensions, the risk of further mass atrocity crimes is high. The time for…
A Secret Dance Screening at Wallpaper Dance 2012
Here are some exciting updates for filmmaker Alessandro Amaducci. 'A Secret Place' will be screened at Wallpaper Dance 2012…
Africa: A “Global Economic Growth Pole?”
“The challenge is to modernize the continent’s economies – including expanding industrial capacity – through…
World Blood Donor Day
May surprise how much of our healthcare is dependent on blood, and thus the donations of volunteers around the globe. Accidents and…
Respect Myanmar’s Rohingyas
UN Special Rapporteur, Tomas Ojea Quintana delivered a critical assessment today on the rising tensions among Myanmar’s ethnic…
Indian Neck Hall
Indian Neck Hall is perhaps famed American Archictect Ernest Flagg's greatest residential project. Indian Neck Hall is a 115-room…
The Lotus Exige R-GT at the Geko Ypres Rally
Legendary British sports car marque Lotus will make its debut as a course car at Belgium's Geko Ypres rally on the 21-23 June. Portuguese…
Slavery or Technology: Two Different Visions for Girls' Future
As the world notes that almost 90 million girls worldwide are involved in child labor, and almost half of those in its most abusive…
India UN Security Council Ambitions & “Junk” Credit Downgrade
BRICS falling? Recent news about economic slowdown and a rapidly falling currency complicate India’s active effort to…
Syria Leads “List of Shame” on Children in Conflict
Children have not only been targeted for murder and torture but have also been employed as human-shields by the Assad Regime…
Signal Focus on Middle East by Appointment of Top UN Political Adviser
I briefly met US Diplomat Jeffery Feltman when he was Lawrence Eagleburger’s Special Assistant on Eastern and Central…
Iran Nuclear Cat & Worm Game?
“Disappointing” is how the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) characterized results of talks with Iran regarding…
“Buddhist-Muslim Fighting in Burma”?
Above headline is troubling both because of what it indicates and for what even worse it can incite. Events and perhaps motives are…
Another Goring for Austerity & Merkel in Spanish Bank Bailout?
Does Spain’s continued fall into economic malaise reflect what US may have looked without stimulus and with more fiscal austerity?…
Bad Omen for Libya-ICC Saif Gaddafi Trial?
After a meeting authorized by Libyan authorities with Saif al-Islam Gaddafi (Above), 4 ICC staff/affiliates have been “arrested”…
Protecting Infancy of Ivory Coast Recovery?
The killing of 7 UN Peacekeepers (all from Niger) again threatens what has been a gradual even if erratic progress in the Ivory…
Will Serbia Foreign Minister's Election as UN General Assembly President Deliver Change?
While the vote was close, from my inside sources there was no real effort by the western capitals to promote the alternative Lithuanian…
World Oceans Day More than Ceremony this Year
“We must do more for our world’s oceans, which are threatened by pollution, depleted fishery resources, the impacts of…
China Checks in as Austerity Checkmates Eurozone?
Austerity is killing European and global economic health? UN sees the Eurozone financial crisis as biggest global economic…
The Violin - My New Short Film
After about four months of production I finally finished my new short film "The Violin." The film stars Olan Montgomery as Walter,…
UN Condemns NATO & Taliban Attacks that Kill Civilians
At least 4 separate attacks killed 40 civilians, including 10 children, and injured at least 67 others. The UN called for those responsible…
Hatifi High School, Herat, One More Step Towards Global Afghanistan Culture and Education
Established in 1938, Hatifi High School is one of the largest school in Herat, Afghanistan and has 8,300 students. The students attend…
Syria’s Assad Regime Blocks UN Observers
Blocking UN Observers from performing their mandated task may appear to pale in comparison to the continued killing and massacres.…
Too much Focus on Finance-Too Little on Society Needs
“There has been too much ideology in defining policies and too little human sensitivity to the individuals, families, communities…
Racing Toward Environmental Unsustainability?
Only 4 of the 90 most important environmental goals/agreements are being fulfilled according to the Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-5),…
UN Asks You to Vote for Future You Want
Can you influence the outcome of the globe’s probably most significant Conference on sustainable development to the environment…
Hint of Worse to Come?
Conflict, natural disasters and climate change, will substantially increase the number of displaced persons worldwide creating…
Petroleum Prices Still Inflated by Speculation?
As oil prices have been driven up by speculators, now they are similarly driven down, is the new argument. However, demand/supply,…
Arresting Sudan President?
“Those who bear the greatest responsibility have been indicted. The current challenge is their arrest,” according…
World Environment Day Sets Hopes for Rio+20
World Environment Day comes at a unique moment this year in advance of the Rio+20 Conference scheduled to start in 2 weeks.…
Hillary Clinton to Dictate to Kofi Annan?
Kofi Annan is scheduled to meet with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton this Friday (June 8, 2012). Washington actually has been…
Champions of Earth Winners for 2012:
Mongolia’s President, Tsakhia Elbegdorj; Brazilian banker Fábio C. Barbosa; renewable energy entrepreneur Dr. Sultan…
Edible Insects&"Foods of Poor" Rich for Nutrition/Health
Denigrated by some as “foods of the poor” or “forgotten foods,” indigenous and traditional foods can play…
Recognizing Tiananmen Square as China Barometer
There is a new crackdown underway on the 23rd Anniversary of the massacre of protesters/dissidents who were calling for a freer…
Will Women be in Somalia’s Vision of Future?
This weekend witnessed talks/conference concluding the end of the transitional period/government in Somalia. Next month, the country…
The Enterprise Space Shuttle Finds Home on The Intrepid
"The Enterprise," named for the Starship of the 1960's televison hit "Star Trek" (and the first of four Space Shuttles in our Nasa…
UN Human Rights Chief Cites Duty to Refer Syria to ICC
“There is a need for prompt, independent and impartial international investigations into all serious human rights violations…
Mubarak's Life Sentence a Victory for Egypt?
Death penalty for former dictator Hosni Mubarek would not have delivered any better future or the commitment to the rule of…
International Children’s Day
Around the Globe, the world celebrates International Children’s Day on 1 June, 2012. While individual countries have specific…
Obama Re-election Bid Along with US & Global Economy Crashing?
Double-dip recession? Europe has been only the most notable, but from China to the US, the economy and job creation is losing…
Did Facebook Hurt its Brand as well as Stock Valuation?
The SNAFU that the Facebook IPO turned out to be has seen FB’s stock price drop by around 25% from its offering price.…
An Israeli Artist Confronts Israel's Wall
“My belief is that the construction of the wall has little to do with [the] security of Israel,” according to israeli…
Yemen a Yawn at UN Security Council
A short but critical report on progress of the transition agreement produced few reactions and no debate. The UNSC session…
Eurozone Divorce Even Before Marriage Over Money or Banking Union?
European bank union coming? Vicious Cycle of losing confidence in European banks and the already varying standards are prompting…
On Syria: How Many Ways Can UN & Annan Say Same Thing but Do Same Nothing?
Later today (May 30, 2012) UN Security Council will meet on Syria for a briefing from Kofi Annan’s Deputy. The Council has already…
Is Pakistan Judiciary Independent?
“The independence of the judicial system in Pakistan should be reinforced as a matter of priority so as not to lose the…
Thirsty for New Afghanistan Geo-Political Perspective
It is not about the relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Afghanistan and Iran share more than just a long border. The populations…
Is People's Republic of China New Elitist Haven?
Redefining communism has fueled China’s emergence but it has also evolved a new hierarchy characterized by wealth and…
Is Somalia Finally to Have Constitution?
Somalia remains highly still divided and strafed by both invasion and the Al-Shabaab. Nonetheless, the UN is expressing confidence…
Did Lagarde Give Greeks The Finger?
Christine Lagarde’s record is not particularly better than her choice of words. The IMF Managing Director made a point of minimizing…
Can Annan/UN Afford to Look Away from Syria Crimes
UN Observers under Kofi Annan and General Robert Mood’s command are witness to a crime that now Secretary General Ban Ki-moon…
Will Iran Nuclear Talks Succeed?
Depends on your perspective and definition of success. No way to stop Iran from achieving the knowledge/capability to ultimately…
Poaching Needs to be Confronted as Criminal Enterprise
The spike in poaching of elephants for their tusks and other endangered/protected species has become part of an organized criminal…
The Dakota
The Dakota was built between 1880 to 1884 on the highest point of Central Park West overlooking Central Park at 72nd Street in New…
Cestitam Svima - Congratulations to All
Twenty years to the day, 22 May 1992, Tuesday, 22 May 2012 was much cause of celebration for three United Nations Member States: Bosnia…
Online Database for Sharing Sustainable Development Projects
“This new initiative is the latest development in UNEP’s ongoing efforts to support South-South cooperation and capacity-building.…
UN in Syria: Gross Human Rights Violations Continue Unabated
Most of the serious violations were committed by the Syrian army and security services as part of military or search operations in…
Facing International Crimes Inside Balkan Societies
Judgment, critical assessment, and courage to face the truth are necessary to make constructive societal changes to further…
Europe Failing Its Youth?
“Many European countries stuck in an “austerity-led recession,” are looking at the crisis from a purely financial…
Merkel Still Clings to Austerity like to Barry Manilow Cover Song?
---Preaching austerity like mom urging abstinence to child off to college?--- Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel may already…
Oceans Focus on International Day for Biological Diversity
“Yet, despite its importance, marine biodiversity… has not fared well at human hands. Oceans cover almost three-quarters…
Is Colombia Responsive to Sexual Violence Victims & justice?
“Justice in Colombia has been delayed for so many, but it must not be denied,” according to the Secretary-General’s…
Bosnia & Herzegovina Road to UN-Part III
A Scheme to Keep BiH Out Indefinitely? Friday, May 22, 1992 Bosnia & Herzegovina’s flag was raised for the first time at…
Bosnia & Herzegovina Road to UN-Part II
Bosnia Held Hostage by the JNA & to Events in Neighboring Croatia: Upon his return to Sarajevo airport, President Alija…
IGNORANCE IS A CHOICE
As Bosnia & Herzegovina commemorates its 20 Years of Independence, the Start of War, and its Admission to the United Nations,…
Paying Families to Educate Children in Afghanistan
Child labor is the adversary of educating children particularly where families may be dependent on the even meager earnings of youngest…
Call for Submissions - ÉCU 2013
Stories are created every day, imagined or real, and the world is in need of a good story. Character-driven, plot-driven, or just…
Everyone Wants to Rule the World via Internet
Everyone wants to control the future, and the Internet is seen both as weapon and tool of greater good, depending on the perspective.…
Yawn at G-8 –Where is Carla at Campfire?
Carla Bruni is alone back home with her guitar and ex-President husband. Carla Bruni at Camp David to sing love songs around…
Will Indigenous Forum Leave Imprint?
The Indigenous Forum ends at the United Nations this week with an address from the UN General Assembly President and a special program…
$110=You & Each of Your Facebook Friends
All of you/us Facebook Addicts now have purpose in your/our lives. We now must live up to the expectations that Wall Street has attributed…
CLOUD ATLAS AT CANNES FILM FESTIVAL WITH CHINESE ACTRESS XUN ZHOU
One of China’s most accomplished actresses is uniting with Hollywood royalty. Zhou Xun (周迅) joins Academy Award-winners…
LGBT: Ending Criminalization & Discrimination
“Some complain that I’m pushing for ‘new rights’ or ‘special rights’ for lesbian, gay, bisexual…
Syrian Citizen-Journalist Targeted?
“The targeting of civilians filming demonstrations in Syria is a criminal offence against the most fundamental human rights.…
Global Rise of Lifestyle Ills?
Persons with high blood pressure and diabetes have been on dramatic rise in both developed and developing countries. “This report…
Mladic’s Victims-Who Will Pay Compensation
In establishing General Ratko Mladic’s guilt, the Prosecutor defines the accused's role in the context of Commander and…
Is Libya Complying with International Criminal Court (ICC)?
The UN Security Council will receive an update from ICC Prosecutor Louis Moreno Ocampo. Libya’s cooperation with the ICC is…
What is the Israel/Palestine Prisoner Deal?
It is more than a rhetorical welcome as the UN’s Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Robert Serry, also has…
Now Completing Mladic's Genocide in Srebrenica, Prijedor...
At the UN Security Council Ambassador Valentin Inzko, the “High Representative” representing the international community…
UN Experts Call for Financial Transaction Tax:
“Where the world financial crisis has brought about the loss of millions of jobs, socialized private debt burdens and…
Will Women Lose in Afghanistan, Again?
Women’s/Girl’s rights groups and Afghan civil society have stressed that gains made in the past decade for millions of…
Greece Unzips & Austerity Comes Undone
Germany’s Angela Merkel and the advocates of austerity have more to worry about even than Greece if the latter unzips from the…
Susan Sacirbey on 'Girl Model'
By Susan Sacirbey: Child labour, servitude, and exploitation has no geographic border. Whether it’s the mines of…
Afghan Schools Under Attack
Attacks upon schools by Taliban linked insurgents have spiked over the last few weeks. Insurgents targeted education officials traveling…
Much More than JPMorgan's $2Billion Lost
The problem is masked by the size of the loss that is seen as scandal by most and justifying the call for greater regulation by many.…
Will Asia-Pacific Extend as Global Economic Growth Engine?
Exports may decline and capital costs may rise, but Asia-Pacific will continue to be not only the fastest growing region but…
The Trial of the 19th Century: Stanford White's Murder
Stanford White was born in 1853. White was a famous American architect of the late 19th and early 20th Century who created many wonderful…
Living-up to Islamic Principles
“Islamic law and traditions embrace the principle of providing protection to those who seek asylum. It also forbids the…
Broadening Broadband Internet Access!
“Ensuring investment and innovation without stifling competition is the key challenge today’s ICT [information and communications…
Glamour Dreams or Runway Exploitation?
Child labour, servitude, and exploitation has no geographic border. Whether it’s the mines of Bolivia, the sugar cane…
Bosnia & Herzegovina: Road to UN Membership
When President Izetbegovic and Dr. Haris Silajdzic came to New York in February 1992, things had dramatically changed in thinking…
Upload Your Pictorial Vision-Rio+20
You can now contribute your vision in pictures of the “Future We Want” in advance of the Rio+20 Conference. In…
It's a Birdwatchers' Weekend
“Birding plays a significant and growing part in the tourism industry, and creates direct and indirect economic benefits…
Encouraging Women & Girls in Information Technology (ICT)
Information technologies as a means to empower women and girls is the theme of 2012 “World Telecommunication and Information…
Asia-Pacific Needs to Complement Climate & Growth Priorities
“The world's common future will be hugely affected by the choices that are made in Asia and the Pacific on a low carbon growth…
Ukraine Back in Moscow Orbit?
From the jail cell former Ukraine Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko has perhaps had more impact in defining the country’s…
UN: "Do Not Forget Afghan People"
“Although overall international assistance is expected to reduce, we must continue to mobilize resources to help those in acute…
Indigenous Peoples-Discovery or Conquest?
“Those schools were premised on this idea that indigenous peoples were inferior to the general population, their cultures and…
Will New French President Prompt Change Syria-Arab Spring Policy?
Under new President Francois Hollande French policy regarding Syria and the Arab Spring is not likely to be altered. Because France’s…
Water Management Evidences Returns
Sustainable water reforms are having a positive impact on countries’ development, according to the results of a UNEP survey.…
Financial Markets Approve End to Austerity?
Francois Hollande defeating Nicolas Sarkozy may not have been much of surprise, but how about the reaction of investors and the financial…
Rio+20 Lack of Progress Frustrates Civil Society
Lack of Energy/Ideas! - Also see Below Link as to how you can contribute/change with click or link. “We are utterly frustrated…
History of New Year's Eve Ball Drop in Times Square
New Year's Eve 1904 marked the first time that crowds gathered in front of the newly built New York Times Tower to celebrate…
Venezuela to Quit Human Rights Group?
UN officials expressed their concern and encouraged Venezuela not to withdraw from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).…
Native American Rights-US Tardy?
“In all my consultations with indigenous peoples in the places I visited it was impressed upon me that the sense of loss, alienation…
Two Nations Under God...Red State and Blue State...Raebeck's Sample Ballot
The U.S. is hopelessly divided. Political paralysis is the norm. Compromise is impossible. Two ideologically opposed countries struggling…
Online Video For Your Business
When people talk about the benefits of online video, one term that comes up fairly often is "audience engagement." This is the capacity…
Is Euro Overvalued?
The news only seems to get worse for the Eurozone. The ECB (European Central Bank) Chief Mario Draghi just indicated that the…
Food Prices Stabilize But at High Levels
A significant part of the globe will not be able to afford to feed themselves. Food prices have settled well above the levels that…
Ethiopia is Worst for Journalists
Ethiopia has the most journalists, 150, living in exile of any country according to the New York based Committee to Protect…
Piero Longhi will take part with a Mini Wrc in the International Rally Cup
The rumour had been going for some time, but now the official confirmationhas arrived: the two-time Italian Rally Champion, and winner…
Afghanistan schools for gilrs and boys supported by Ad Networks and Social media support
AdON Network President Bhaskar Ballapragada partnered with Film Annex for a 30-day online promotion of the Afghan Development Project.…
What is Your Image of Press Freedom?
Today is World Press Freedom Day, and eYeka's global online community leader in consumer co-creation held a “contest”…
Sudan, South Sudan Sanctions?
UN Security Council adopted a rather direct resolution on Sudan and South Sudan which outlined specific demands of the two countries…
Francesco Rulli Continues "Charlie Wilson's War"
Recall Congressman Charles Wilson who orchestrated the defeat of the Soviets in Afghanistan which most link to the ultimate demise…
Film Annex is Building A Second Internet Classrooms in Afghanistan
On May 1st, 2012, we sent a new wire transfer to our partners in Afghanistan, the Afghan Citadel Software Company. The funds were…
LUCA ROSSETTI WITH SKODA WINS THE 3rd ESKISEHIR RALLY – SECOND ROUND OF THE 2012 TURKISH CHAMPIONSHIP
Luca Rossetti codriven by Matteo Chiarcossi wins, dominating, the 3rdEskisehir Rally, second round of the 2012 Turkish Rally Championship…
Europe's Political Walking Dead-Austerity's Zombies?
Is this the fruit of austerity? - employment spikes and economic activity recedes across the Eurozone, and it is not just Spain or…
China Opts for Arrogance Over Wisdom?
China apparently did not get the memo and opt for the smart path in addressing the case of “escaped, blind, dissident”…
Environment Defenders Under Attack
Environmentalist has become one of the most dangerous job titles around the globe. Rapid development and the hunger for commodities…
Singer Sewing Machine Co...The First Conglomerate!
The Singer Sewing Machine was the first consumer product "Game-Changer". The invention won the first "Gold Ribbon" at the 1st World's…
Why We Fail in Afghanistan?
The US kills the bad guys, UN helps run elections and money is tossed at economic ventures; however, the effort to transform…
Online Video vs TV: Are We On The Right Way?
Recently, I read a WSJ article about how Hollywood producers create WebTV shows. Starting in October 2011, Google (YouTube)…
Austerity is Killing Jobs & Economic Health
Austerity is also making the deficit worse rather than helping - that is the message of the UN's ILO (International Labor Organization)…
Wrc Rally Argentina - Final Results
1 Loeb-Elena Citroen DS3 WRC 5:34:38.82 Hirvonen-Lehtinen Citroen DS3 WRC +15.23 Ostberg-Andersson Ford Fiesta RS WRC +3:10.44 Prokop-Hrůza…
Netanyahu's Iran Diversion?
Is Iran or Palestine the target of Israel Prime Minister’s Benjamin Netanyahu Iran policy? Another of Israel’s most informed…
Wrc Rally Argentina - Leg 2
1 Loeb-Elena Citroen DS3 WRC 3:57:40.82 Hirvonen-Lehtinen Citroen DS3 WRC +7.23 Sordo-Del Barrio Ford Fiesta RS WRC +1:46.94 Ostberg-Andersson…
Why Hugo Chavez Not Muslim Friend?
Cuddling the most loud, arrogant, abusive and self-involved of the leaders in the Muslim world, Hugo Chavez was projecting his own…
Death Penalty Still Kills in US
The United States is still one of the few western democracies that applies the death penalty. In fact it is one of the states along…
Why Men Lose in War on Women
Men don’t win when women lose, but to the contrary. War on women is war against families, society well being as well as individual…
China’s New Human Rights Headache
Blind Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng escaped from “house detention” after 7 years and promptly made his…
More Girls in Technology-But How?
“Over the coming decade, there are expected to be two million more information and communications technology (ICT) jobs than there…
Charles Taylor-Slobodan Milosevic
While Slobodan Milosevic did not live to see end of his trial, the conviction of Charles Taylor establishes an even more clear…
Is Russia Free for Artistic Expression?
“Fulfilling the right to participate in cultural life,requires respecting the right to discuss and challenge religious symbols…
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 for…
Women Empowered as Political & Peacekeeping Leaders
“Elections are the key means for the legitimate entry of more women to public office and for bringing women’s issues into policy…
China Sudan Kingmaker?
China needs Sudan/South Sudan oil, but also both South Sudan and Sudan depend on Beijing for the revenues and infrastructure…
Rise of Euro Far-Right & Tea Party: Both Born of Fear Politics?
The performance of Marine Le Pen in French Elections, Geert Wilders in bringing down the Netherlands Government and similar rise of…
Ambassador Mo Sacirbey on Film Annex's Afghan Development Project & GIVE
Ambassador Mo Sacirbey with Muhammad Ali at the UN Film Annex is investing in Afghanistan's educational system by building Internet…
Cheating Women is Cheating Society!
On average, a woman earns only 70% of a man’s salary. Women constitute 45% of the global workforce, but as much as 70% of the…
Rising Commodity Prices Hurt Poor Countries Most?
“Mounting financial speculation in commodities and the increasing diversion of agricultural land to biofuel crops has changed…
Reproductive Rights of Young Persons
“We cannot ignore the facts. Many young people are sexually active, and because of this, they may face risks to their…
UN Reaches Out Via Digital-Diplomacy
“Our decision to embrace the digital revolution was a move borne out of necessity. DPI, like the United Nations, must adjust…
The Directors Screening At LJFFF 2012
The La Jolla Fashion Film Festival is proud to present some of the directors who will be screening at LJFFF #3 to be held at…
US on Wrong Side of "War on Women"?
It’s not just Rush Limbaugh or politicians who seek to enslave women – they are an international legion from the…
Not Out of Financial-Crisis Woods?
“Do not be misled by the pep talks and some of the short-term viewpoints that we’re seeing recovery here and there…
French Vote Against Austerity?
Marine Le Pen (Photo) did her best Joan of Arc imitation spewing nationalist manure, but the real fertilizer for both left and…
Cyprus Talks Fail, Again?
UNSG Ban Ki-moon has concluded that there is not enough progress in talks between the two Cyprus leaders to move forward toward an…
Mixed Messages?-Earth Day 2012
Sustainable development, increasing demand upon our natural resources and the upcoming Rio+20 Conference were the focus of…
Failed War on Drugs
Lost in the Secret Service’s Colombia sex affair in Cartagena is a significantly more critical story of eroding US influence…
Frederick Bourne: The Ethical Tycoon (Part 1)
Re-discovering the Legacy of Frederick Bourne Unlikely as it may seem now, there was a time not too long ago that the best place…
The Two Sudans-Separation Yields More of War, Less Peace
“The last thing the people of these two countries need is another war – a war that could claim countless lives, destroy…
India's Missle:4 Peace, War or Waste?
India’s long–range missile test is speculated to be a threat to China. However, China and Russia with India are members…
LA JOLLA FASHION FILM FESTIVAL 2012
Models WebTV and Film Annex are very excited to promote the newly created LJFFF WebTV channel which will host the Fashion Film Festival's…
Obesity Europe/Central Asia Threat
Obesity/unhealthy nutrition is becoming a major health concern for Europe and Central Asia. The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization…
Kessel Racing - Season’s second round for Ferrari Challenge and G.T.Sprint in Imola
One week after the race in the Blancpain Series held in Monza, Kessel Racing is already back on the track, this time in Imola, for…
World Press Freedom Prize 2012
Azerbaijani journalist and human rights activist Eynulla Fatullayev, 35, was announced as the laureate of the 2012 UNESCO/Guillermo…
Jerusalem Expulsions Protested by UN Human Rights/Refugee Officials
“Evictions of Palestinians from their homes and properties in occupied territory contravene international law, including the…
Wives' Diplomacy
Asma Assad, Syria's First Lady and wife of despot Bashar Assad, has been called out by wives of UK and German Ambassadors to UN, (Sheila…
Documentary Film/Storytelling as Diplomacy
“When we are able to find personal stories that documentaries do very, very well; and illuminate for people the conditions [of]…
Risks High/Global Economic Prospects Slowly Improve
“For the past six months we’ve been on a rollercoaster ride. Our baseline is that growth is going to be slow in advanced economies;…
Justice/Civil Society in Muslim World
Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey will speak Wednesday (April 18, 2012) at Montclair State University in New Jersey as part of month long…
Angelina Jolie's New Role
"In her new role, she is expected to focus on large-scale crises resulting in the mass displacement of people, to undertake advocacy…
Reducing Speculation/Manipulation in Energy Markets
President Obama’s Administration will bring together advisers and regulators to address ever more brazen as well as damaging…
UN Human Rights: Denmark Fails to Address Racist Attack
"...enough elements warranted a thorough investigation by public authorities into the possible racist nature of the attack against…
Christian Extremist or Insane?-Norway’s Terror Killer
Anders Behring Breivik (Above Photo-Self-Portrait) acted as religiously/ideologically motivated terrorist killing 77 fellow Norwegians.…
Iran Nuclear Talks for More Talks
Iran’s nuclear program was the subject but it was really more about what talks would follow the resumption of negotiations this…
India Fast Forward/Universal Education on Pause?
India is one of globe’s rising political, military and economic powers, a member of the BRICS, an aspirant for a permanent seat…
Rendition-US Court Fails Rule of Law
US court has refused freedom of information requests made by the United Kingdom’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Extraordinary…
China Hiccups & Globe Tastes Burp?
China’s latest economic figures came-in just below expectation, but global financial and commodity markets immediately…
North Korea Spoils International Space Day
North Korea was seeking to imitate the Soviet Union’s achievement of launching Yuri Gagarin as first man into space more than…
FaceTV & Bosnia 20 Years,
Over next few months in conjunction with 20 Year Commemoration of Bosnia & Herzegovina independence, Start of War and Admission…
South Sudan "Invades"?
UN Security Council expected to adopt a “Presidential Statement” on the ongoing conflict/tensions within and between Sudan…
Letters from the Living to the Dead-Remembering Rwanda Genocide
Around 800,000 Rwandans, mostly ethnic Tutsi, were massacred by Hutu militia and government forces over a period of just 100 days…
UN to Assist Afghanistan Election Process
UN will aid in Afghanistan with election process and effort to enhance voter registration/participation to further both integrity…
UNSG Ban Ki-moon Does G+ Hangout
Doing his first ever Google+ Hangout UNSG with 6 young people from Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe and the United States, who…
Kofi Annan Letter to UN Security Council
Assad’s Syria Regime has failed to honor its own set deadline of April 10, 2012 for ceasefire. However, the “UN/Arab League…
Harmonizing/Strengthening Human Rights Treaty Bodies
Although expected to be an ongoing process, we can expect the first Report to be delivered already in June 2012. There has been a…
Can Religion Bridge Cyprus Divide?
“The overall picture of Cyprus is largely shaped by the reality of bi-communalism which also has repercussions for the situation…
Titanic Gains New Status
As a century passes since its sinking, the Titanic underwater wreck will now be protected by a United Nations Educational, Scientific…
Rise of Megacities & Urban Spread:
As well as posing new challenges, the “unprecedented increase in urban population will provide new opportunities to improve…
Afghanistan: Building Schools No Longer Making War
US is withdrawing combat forces but just trying to make it look as if it is not running away or abandoning Afghanistan. There is…
Why UN Scrutiny for Trayvon Martin Case?
"As High Commissioner for Human Rights, I call for an immediate investigation. Justice must be done for the victim. It's not…
No Arab Spring for Environmental Rights & Its Defenders
Our environment is part of our human right, for our health and the future of our planet. Defenders of our planet and environment…
Who Invited Carl Bildt?
“When he (Carl Bildt) could do something, he was saying that Milosevic was a nice guy, and that is on the transcript. I’m…
US Jobs: Good News-Bad News?
The US unemployment rate fell from 8.3% to 8.2%, but overall job creation in the US fell below projected expectations. Does this mean…
Milosevic, Assad, Gaddafi, Saddam, Chavez
Not so Gentlemen's Club of Despotic Dictators - The Assad regime, Colonel Gaddafi and Saddam Hussein were all antipathetic toward…
Two Decades Later-What Have We Learned?
UNHCR, UN Refugee Agency spokesperson Melissa Fleming at 3 April, 2012 press briefing in Geneva: “The siege of…
Landmine Awareness Day at UN
It is now about intensive de-mining efforts from Afghanistan to Bosnia & Herzegovina to Ivory Coast, and the United Nations took…
Overnight Retreat for UNSG & UN Security Council
There will be no sleeping bags, campfires or marshmallows but a lot of fireside conversations. This now annual outing will go on tonight…
Bosnia&Herzegovina's Remaining Refugees/Displaced
The UN has highlighted at least part of the problem - many still remain displaced/refugees. Perhaps worse though is that even those…
Education System in Afghanistan -- Progress and Challenges with the Rebuilding!
The importance of education is understood best by those who are denied the opportunities for the same. In a country struggling with…
True Fitness
I'm sure that one time or another we've all picked up a tabloid magazine to see what the latest diet or exercise regime…
Coup/Rebellion/Famine-What to Do About Mali?
Much talk but little action about the recent coups and Tuareg rebellion in Mali. As is often the case with its former colonies, France…
Parliaments Source for Both Hope & Dismay
Global Parliamentary Report Issued - Parliaments/Congresses around the globe are being blamed for many of our democracies’ ills…
ICT Translating to Low Carbon Economy?
“Addressing climate change implies completely transforming our way of life, the way we work, the way we travel, shifting…
Is Myanmar Optimism for Democracy Overdone?
In short, yes. The risk is greater that Aung San Suu Kyi will become co-opted by the ruling regime in efforts to present a good face…
World Autism Awareness Day 2012
“Autism is not limited to a single region or a country; it is a worldwide challenge that requires global action. People with…
Protest March, With My Fingers
Would Gandhi do Social Media rather than Civil Disobedience? Protest still happens on the streets, see “Occupy Wall Street.”…
“Earth Hour” Observed by United Nations
The United Nations turned off the lights for one hour at its Headquarters in New York ending another March 31, 2012 observance…
Friends of Syria:Also Test for Turkey
April Fool’s Day is not an inspiration when the Assad regime and its allies have managed to stretch the credulity…