South Africa Must Tackle Sexual Violence: UN
The United Nations human rights chief expressed her shock and deep sadness at the rape, mutilation and murder of a 17-year-old woman in South Africa, and urged a more comprehensive…
Barbara Bush to Lead Reading Discovery Program
Former First Lady Barbara Bush will read excerpts from a book and answer students’ questions at the Reading Discovery Distance Learning Program and Videoconference on Feb. 7 from 10-11:15 a.m.…
DreamWorks to Release WikiLeaks Film “The Fifth Estate”
Principal photography has begun on the WikiLeaks drama “The Fifth Estate,” it was announced Tuesday by DreamWorks Studios. The film about the controversial website stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Julian Assange…
Presidential Inaugural Gala Cookie from Wonderland
Wonderland Bakery, a specialty bakery and thematic destination founded by Allyson Ames, has created the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Gala cookie. Embellished with the 2013 Presidential Inaugural artwork, each sugar cookie…
Startup Companies’ Advice to President Obama
High growth small companies, while small in number, have an outsized impact on the U.S. economy. They consume roughly 0.1-0.2% of U.S. GDP in invested capital, but turn into companies…
Ad Tells the President How to Help Girls
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) released a public service announcement that features the two winners of its “Girl Scouts Speak Out: Dear Mr. President” contest, in which girls across…