We continue to celebrate the women of the world, Ukrainian pop icon Ruslana, not only on one day, International Women’s Day, but for as long as we can. Enjoy the post, original posted on Huffington Post: 5. Ukrainian pop icon Ruslana became a champion of the country’s protest movement. Ruslana is one of Ukraine’s most famous pop singers and … Continue reading International Women’s Day: 8 Women who made the World a better place in 2014 – Part 5 – Ukrainian pop icon Ruslana
We continue to celebrate the women of the world, Catherine Samba-Panza, not only on one day, International Women’s Day, but for as long as we can. Enjoy the post, original posted on Huffington Post: 4. The Central African Republic’s interim president Catherine Samba-Panza gave a violence-stricken nation new hope. Catherine Samba-Panza, a women’s rights activist and reconciliation advocate who is known … Continue reading International Women’s Day: 8 Women who made the World a better place in 2014 – Part 4 on Catherine Samba-Panza
We continue to celebrate the women of the world, Azizah Al-Yousef , not only on one day, International Women’s Day, but for as long as we can. Enjoy the post, original posted on Huffington Post: 3. Azizah Al-Yousef began a campaign to end Saudi Arabia’s oppressive male guardianship system. Azizah al-Yousif has been a thorn in … Continue reading International Women’s Day: 8 Women who made the World a better place in 2014 – Part 3 on Azizah Al-Yousef
We continue to celebrate the women of the world, Xiao Meili, not only on one day, International Women’s Day, but for as long as we can. Enjoy the post, original posted on Huffington Post: 2. Xiao Meili put a taboo subject back on the map. Xiao Meili set off the remarkable journey in late 2013 … Continue reading International Women’s Day: 8 Women who made the World a better place in 2014 – Part 2 on Xiao Meili
Re-blogged from Veritas: Today is being celebrated the world over as International Women’s Day; a day to celebrate the achievements of those of the fairer sex, while highlighting the work that is still to be done on behalf of women in some of the forgotten corners of our world. Perhaps inevitably the conversation today will … Continue reading International Women’s Day: Say No To Quotas!
Rio 2016 Olympics medal count and the latest results, as at August 17, 2016 Rank Country Total 1 United States 30 32 31 93 2 China 19 15 20 54 3 Great Britain 19 19 12 50 4 Russia 12 14 15 41 5 Japan 10 5 18 33 6 France 8 11 12 31 7 … Continue reading Rio Olympics: Medal Count
Usain Bolt is more than a veteran Olympic star. He's a brand -- a track and field icon with an international following. Bolt, who is Jamaican, has deals with Puma, Nissan (NSANF), Hublot, Visa (V), Virgin Media and Japan's All Nippon Airways. There's also Optus, an Australian telecommunications company, and Enertor, which sells sports … Continue reading Usain Bolt: How the world’s fastest man built a business empire
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Jamaica's Deuce Carter advanced to the semi-finals of the Olympic 110m hurdles at the second attempt on Monday after he was allowed to take part in a re-run heat after rain played havoc with the competition. Jamaica's Omar McLeod splashed through the puddles to win the first heat but compatriot … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Jamaican Deuce Carter Grabs Second Chance In Men’s 110m Hurdles
Aug 12, 2016 sees the commencement of all track and field events at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Jamaica's Fedrick , missing the first two throws, throws 50.69M on 3rd and final attempt of Men's Discus Throw Group A. Danniel Thomas finished 14th position in Group B of Women's Shot Put after 3 attempts of 16.70M, 16.43M and 16.99M. Both … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Results for Jamaican Danniel Thomas in Women’s Shot Put & Fedrick Dacres in Men’s Discus
Aug 12, 2016 sees the commencement of all track and field events at the Rio 2016 Olympics. FRIDAY AUGUST 12 MORNING SESSION 7:30 a.m.: Men’s Discus Throw qualifying round, Group A qualifying 8:05 a.m.: Women’s Shot Put qualifying round, Groups A and B 8:10 a.m.: Men’s 800m Round 1 8:55 a.m.: Men’s Discus Throw qualifying … Continue reading Rio 2016 Olympics: Results for Women’s 100m Preliminary Round
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