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Aviation Safety: Global Concern, Global Reforms?

The apparent spike of airline crashes and one still unresolved disappearances is prompting a revitalized search for greater safety, and most critically better tracking of planes. While the causes appear…

Tourism & Culture: “Building a New Partnership”

Conference in Cambodia is hosting private enterprise, government institutions, NGO’s and industry associations with the goal of building respect for diversity now as well as our unique cultural histories via…

Winners & Losers of New Economic Environment in Latin America & Caribbean

The initial impact at least appears negative according to the IMF (International Monetary Fund), but does this have to continue to be the case is the next question. On the…

UN Meteorological Agency Reports this is Warmest Century on Record as Trend Continues Upward

Even as we freeze at UN HQ in New York City, the forecast is for more heat globally, if the current trend continues. Climate change does not mean every region…

“THE Authority” Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter

For one day a year the town of Punxsutawney experiences a surge of crowds and tourists from all over. “Phil” becomes the Ambassador of the Animal Kingdom on February 2,…

Solar Energy Has a Future, but Needs Support Now!

The technology is already becoming self-sufficient even as oil prices have dipped, but seed money is needed now particularly where the sun may be most present and effective in delivering…

Fighting Maternal & Neonatal Tetanus

49,000 babies died in 2013 alone. The deaths according to UNICEF are from Maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT)  a swift and painful killer. A significant number of women also die due to maternal tetanus…

UN Previews Film on Struggle for Education as Human Right

Education as a goal for all children versus the reality of the struggle for so many to realize this fundamental opportunity for a better life was the focus of a…

Tourism Promotes Global Economy, Cultural Exchange & Peace?

Tourism is an important economic asset as well as tool to enhance interaction and understanding between global citizens. It is perhaps also under-appreciated for its economic contribution. For 2014 according…

Liberty, Life, and Legacy of the Holocaust Survivors – 70 Years

27 January. 2015 marks the 70th Anniversary that allied forces liberated the Nazi concentration/extermination camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland. The Nazi-introduced concept of “industrialized murder” systematically killed over a million…