From a young age I understood that humans were infinitely
powerful, but that some had less access to resources, inhibiting them
from bringing their full potential to life.
Six-month fellowship to support select
investors, entrepreneurs and inspired individuals to harness the power
of their influence to make the world a better place
As far as chefs go he offers more jokes than most, along with insights into Southeast Asian cuisine.
The Chinese government has launched a sweeping crackdown on drugs
this year, including random drug testing in bars and aimed particularly
at the entertainment industry. In the past couple of months, 11
celebrities have been detained by police.
Sri Lanka has absolutely everything a traveler could want. Miles
of sugary beaches lined with palm trees, wildlife reserves, ancient
ruins that house massive Buddhas, historic colonial towns, a bounty of
tropical fruits -- and it's safe.
Artist; Global Travel Writer; Author, 'Without a Spare'
The new Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will be meeting
with President Barack Obama on the 30th of September. Prime Minister
Modi is arriving at a moment when India-America relations have been
worse then ever in recent memory.
Managing Director at Platinum Partners
It has microbreweries, artists, a cowboy hat-fixing genius,
solar-powered lofts, and huge summer street events, along with homeless
people, addicts, and the occasional break-in or fatal stabbing in an
alley.
Environmental lawyer and novelist (The Home Place, July 2014, William Morrow)
In this ongoing series, I talk with thought leaders about ideas
and trends in the environmental movement. Next in the series is my
conversation with H...
President & CEO, The Nature Conservancy; Author, 'Nature's Fortune: How Business and Society Thrive by Investing in Nature'
Something has got to give on the part of Beijing -- and quickly
-- or Hong Kong faces increasing social turmoil and a complete breakdown
of governance. It is vital that free societies in the international
community stand up for Hong Kong and do not sacrifice their moral
integrity in the face of intimidation from Beijing.
Chief Secretary for Hong Kong (1993-2001)
The genuine logic and true goal in the drive to maintain social
stability is, therefore, to keep citizens from speaking or acting
recklessly. According to this logic, to achieve this goal the current
leaders may employ all kinds of resources, and even violate the
constitution and other laws and regulations. This is ridiculous and
conflicts with the principle of rule of law.
Professor of constitutional studies at the East China University of Political Science and Law, Shanghai
We need enthusiastic individuals who deeply care about addressing
the lacunae in our public health system. The admission process needs to
evolve in order to be able to provide India with more passionate
doctors.
Writer on contemporary Indian political, social, and cultural issues.
The Philippines cannot afford to backtrack. If the constitution
is not changed, and Aquino does not run, win, and serve a second term,
the country risks losing its hard won gains, and could easily fall back
into some bad habits.
CEO, Country Risk Solutions
I have not met any Chinese vegetarians. That's not to say there
aren't any - I'm just saying that when my family took me out to eat in
Chinatown, my mother called in advance to make sure there were
vegetarian options and I felt my face burn with shame.
Angier B. Duke Scholar, Duke 2017.
The decline of religion in developed countries offers a unique
perspective on the religion-spirituality connection. What happens to
spirituality as organized religion declines? Are regular churchgoers
more spiritual to begin with?
Biopsychologist; blogger, Psychology Today's 'The Human Beast'
The microcosm of the reality of individual workers amidst an
almost goliath power of the role of business as macrocosm is deeply
profound, and it's something that in this age of the brutal power
international business holds on world economic reality, we can place
ourselves in the shoes of these workers.
Publisher/Executive Editor - MIPJ: Media, Information, International Relations and Humanitarian Affairs
ImpactAlpha.com -- Just when many fund managers are throwing up their
hands in frustration at the reluctance of affluent individuals to write
checks ...
I was raised Catholic, but have followed Buddhism most of my
adult life. People buying ivory have a right to know that their purchase
is causing incredible trauma.
Writer and Environmental Activist, savingthewild.com
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