Crushing first serves, casting ominous glances across the net and showing not the slightest hint of vulnerability. Serena is back! At least she made everyone say her name as she won her third Austrailian Open and eighth Grand Slam by beating her opponent Sharapova in a mere 63 minutes. Maybe people will stop criticising her …
Black Russian Nobility part 2
On his father’ side Peter Ustinov is a member of the old Russian nobility. But on his mother’s side, he is a member of the Ethiopian Royal Family. The origin of this interracial line was the marriage of his great grandfather, a Swiss military engineer, with the daughter of the Emperor Theodore II. Forbidden to …
SIGILLUM SECRETUM Part III Sable
By Mario de Valdes y Cocom Another reason for the black blazon of the imperial eagle is to be found in the rules and regulations governing the use of ‘metals’ and ‘tinctures’ in coat armour.Following the classical Greek analysis of light and colour, black and white were considered the two primaries since the interplay between …
The Sole of Africa
A Message From Mike Kendrick – Founder of The Mineseeker Foundation. LANDMINES kill, maim, terrify and starve the population. There are over 70 million landmines buried beneath the surface of this planet. Every twenty minutes a land mine kills or maims someone??? usually women and children. They render over 800 thousand square kilometers of land …
You Did It
Dear ONE Member, This Saturday at 1:27 AM, your elected leaders heard your voice and helped make possible a crucial victory against poverty by passing important trade legislation. The final votes for the bill were: Yea / Nay House of Representatives 212 / 184 Senate 79 / 9 When ONE Members first took action to …
Ceremonial Groundbreaking Commemorative Items
Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc. Dear Supporter, Our Ceremonial Groundbreaking on November 13th is a day that I will always remember. This day is a milestone accomplishment in our journey to build this Memorial. If you have not already done so, I invite you to visit our online store …
I’m Supporting the Hope for Haiti Charity
Room to Read partners with local communities throughout the developing world to establish schools, libraries, and other educational infrastructure. We seek to intervene early in the lives of children in the belief that education is a lifelong gift that empowers people to ultimately improve socioeconomic conditions for their families, communities, countries, and future generations. Through …
I’m Supporting the Jackie Robinson Foundation
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) is a public, not-for-profit national organization founded by Rachel Robinson in 1973 as a vehicle to perpetuate the memory of Jackie Robinson and his achievements. Serving as an advocate for young people with the greatest need, the Foundation assists increasing numbers of minority youths through the granting of four-year scholarships …
Tribute to Bebe Moore Campbell
A Celebration of Life and Victory for Elizabeth Bebe Moore Campbell Gordon On Monday, November 27, 2006 at 12:15 a. m. PST, our beloved internationally acclaimed best selling author, writer, and mental health advocate, Elizabeth Bebe Moore Campbell Gordon died peacefully at her home in Los Angeles due to complications related to brain cancer. My wife …