One great characteristic of Bahrain is the concentrated support given to women. In a world that screams for equality for women, Bahrain is a leader in the Middle East world of how this is to be done.
131 graduates of the Royal University of Women were honored in a ceremony at the Gulf Hotel. The honored graduates have diverse educational and training backgrounds, ranging from business, science, arts and design, education, and information technology. The event was attended by Her Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty, King Hamad. She is also the president of the Supreme Council for Women.
Congratulations to these fine women for their great accomplishment.
To read entire article please visit Gulf Daily News.
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Friday, June 8, 2012
WWII Heroes Recognized
The effects of World War II are still being felt by many. Nightmares of days gone by haunt them. Lost loved ones are still missed. But, stories of heroes are still remembered and shared. And honors are still being given to those who risked everything.
In France, six US veterans will be honored with the country's highest award, the Legion of Honor. The honored veterans showed great bravery and critical action that helped liberate France from German invasion in 1944-1945.
Those that will be honored are Orville Stanley Smith, George Wheeler, Benjamin Herlong, Harry Duvall, John McCarty, and Truman Trotter. Each are from South Carolina.
To read entire article please visit FoxNews.
In France, six US veterans will be honored with the country's highest award, the Legion of Honor. The honored veterans showed great bravery and critical action that helped liberate France from German invasion in 1944-1945.
Those that will be honored are Orville Stanley Smith, George Wheeler, Benjamin Herlong, Harry Duvall, John McCarty, and Truman Trotter. Each are from South Carolina.
To read entire article please visit FoxNews.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Personal Wealth On the Rise
I recently heard someone say, "There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who realize what is happening and do something about it. Those who watch what is happening and do nothing. And those that ask afterward, 'what just happened?'"
The global economic crisis has caused many problems. There is scarcely a country or people in the world that has not felt its effects. However, out of great challenge comes great opportunity. And the victor will be the one that recognizes that and takes advantage of it.
Bahrain is a country that has realized what is going on and has taken advantage of it. The number of millionaires in the private world has increased from last year, this according to The Boston Consulting Group. In fact, Bahrain in 2011 was ranked in the Top Ten Countries in the world by proportion of millionaire households. Three other Middle East countries cracked the Top Ten; Qatar, Kuwait and UAE.
The global economic crisis has caused many problems. There is scarcely a country or people in the world that has not felt its effects. However, out of great challenge comes great opportunity. And the victor will be the one that recognizes that and takes advantage of it.
Bahrain is a country that has realized what is going on and has taken advantage of it. The number of millionaires in the private world has increased from last year, this according to The Boston Consulting Group. In fact, Bahrain in 2011 was ranked in the Top Ten Countries in the world by proportion of millionaire households. Three other Middle East countries cracked the Top Ten; Qatar, Kuwait and UAE.
Never Too Old
The Great Depression caused a lot of people to do things they didn't want to do. Some quit school to help with the financial burdens. Others took jobs that they were overqualified for just to put food on the table. It was a traumatic time that caused for drastic measures. But through that experience, many of that generation learned hard work and determination.
Meet Ann Colagiovanni of Ohio. She was 17 years old when the depression struck her family. She made the decision to quit school to help with the finances of the family by working at the family market. To her, that was the most important thing at the time. The market closed in the 60's, Ann eventually married and had children.
Ann, now 97 years old, is accomplishing a life long goal that has eluded her for these many years. She marched to "Pomp and Circumstance" with the Shaker Height High School Class of 2012 to receive her high school diploma. What makes this day even more special is that she walked with her grandson, who was a senior. 78 years in the making! Ann finally gets to say, "I am a graduate!"
You are never too old! Congratulations to Ann Colagiovanni!
To read entire article please visit FoxNews.
Meet Ann Colagiovanni of Ohio. She was 17 years old when the depression struck her family. She made the decision to quit school to help with the finances of the family by working at the family market. To her, that was the most important thing at the time. The market closed in the 60's, Ann eventually married and had children.
Ann, now 97 years old, is accomplishing a life long goal that has eluded her for these many years. She marched to "Pomp and Circumstance" with the Shaker Height High School Class of 2012 to receive her high school diploma. What makes this day even more special is that she walked with her grandson, who was a senior. 78 years in the making! Ann finally gets to say, "I am a graduate!"
You are never too old! Congratulations to Ann Colagiovanni!
To read entire article please visit FoxNews.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Outstanding Achievement Award
People always like to be appreciate and recognized in their work. A could be as easy and simple as a "thank you," or as grand and elaborate as a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. But whatever it is, it's human nature to desire recognition.
In Bahrain, recognition was given to Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa for his outstanding work in public relations for promoting Bahrain on the international stage. At the 6th GCCC Public Relations Forum, patroned by His Majesty the King, FM received the award from the Bahrain Public Relations Society.
Congratulations to Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed al Khalifa.
To read entire article, please visit Bahrain News Agency.
In Bahrain, recognition was given to Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa for his outstanding work in public relations for promoting Bahrain on the international stage. At the 6th GCCC Public Relations Forum, patroned by His Majesty the King, FM received the award from the Bahrain Public Relations Society.Congratulations to Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed al Khalifa.
To read entire article, please visit Bahrain News Agency.
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