"Donna Ponessa is getting ready to compete in the Equestrian events in an Olympic event (the 2012 Paralympic Games) and she knows exactly how much time it will take to get ready. Her clock is already ticking down and her sights are honed on London."
To learn more about this extraordinary young woman, click here.
Showing posts with label London. Show all posts
Showing posts with label London. Show all posts
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Aid group’s global leaders move to London, UK
"Child-focused development and relief organization World Vision International officially opened its executive office for global operations in Stockley Park, Uxbridge, south-west London, today.
In a short dedication ceremony, President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Jenkins said the event was significant, both practically and symbolically, as World Vision celebrates its 60th year."
Click here for more on this strategic move.
In a short dedication ceremony, President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Jenkins said the event was significant, both practically and symbolically, as World Vision celebrates its 60th year."
Click here for more on this strategic move.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Good News for March 21 (posted by Mary Beth)
London's lost rivers rise again
"Stand outside the Old Tiger's Head pub in Lewisham, in southeast London, and through a manhole cover in the street you can hear the River Ravensbourne rushing incongruously underfoot.
Over the past five centuries, London has paved over, diverted into concrete channels or otherwise hidden away more than a dozen of its rivers, all tributaries to the Thames."
Click here for more on why London is planning to "uncover" some of its hidden rivers.
Astronauts go on 2nd spacewalk at space station
"Astronauts took another spacewalk at the international space station Saturday, this time to lighten the workload for future crews.
Steven Swanson and Joseph Acaba loosened bolts on batteries, hooked up an antenna and photographed a pair of radiators. But they were stymied by a protruding pin that prevented them from setting up equipment storage platforms."
For more on the out-of-this-world activities, click here.
Country discovery is reel find: Local engineer is restoring tapes of Opry legends
"For years, there have been whispers of a lost treasure-trove of country recordings hidden away somewhere in the Northeast. Tapes of George Jones, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams Jr., Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Roy Acuff, Tammy Wynette, Buck Owens, Charley Pride, and other icons - a veritable all-star spectacular - were among those rumored to be languishing in obscurity.
Last year, the myth became reality. Hundreds of tapes were pulled from a barn in southern Pennsylvania, recordings made at high schools, dances, fairs, festivals, and auditoriums in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere."
Click here to get the lowdown on the restoration of this amazing find.
Stimulus tax-credit offer builds interest in energy fixes: Shoppers at Home Show look for ideas
"When the Boggs family moved into a 15-year-old Pearland home last fall, they penned a laundry list of renovations that they hoped to make over the next two years.
The lineup changed, however, after they learned about the tax credit offered for energy-efficient home improvements under the federal economic stimulus bill."
Is there something in the tax-credit offer to benefit you? Click here for more information.
"Stand outside the Old Tiger's Head pub in Lewisham, in southeast London, and through a manhole cover in the street you can hear the River Ravensbourne rushing incongruously underfoot.
Over the past five centuries, London has paved over, diverted into concrete channels or otherwise hidden away more than a dozen of its rivers, all tributaries to the Thames."
Click here for more on why London is planning to "uncover" some of its hidden rivers.
Astronauts go on 2nd spacewalk at space station
"Astronauts took another spacewalk at the international space station Saturday, this time to lighten the workload for future crews.
Steven Swanson and Joseph Acaba loosened bolts on batteries, hooked up an antenna and photographed a pair of radiators. But they were stymied by a protruding pin that prevented them from setting up equipment storage platforms."
For more on the out-of-this-world activities, click here.
Country discovery is reel find: Local engineer is restoring tapes of Opry legends
"For years, there have been whispers of a lost treasure-trove of country recordings hidden away somewhere in the Northeast. Tapes of George Jones, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams Jr., Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Roy Acuff, Tammy Wynette, Buck Owens, Charley Pride, and other icons - a veritable all-star spectacular - were among those rumored to be languishing in obscurity.
Last year, the myth became reality. Hundreds of tapes were pulled from a barn in southern Pennsylvania, recordings made at high schools, dances, fairs, festivals, and auditoriums in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere."
Click here to get the lowdown on the restoration of this amazing find.
Stimulus tax-credit offer builds interest in energy fixes: Shoppers at Home Show look for ideas
"When the Boggs family moved into a 15-year-old Pearland home last fall, they penned a laundry list of renovations that they hoped to make over the next two years.
The lineup changed, however, after they learned about the tax credit offered for energy-efficient home improvements under the federal economic stimulus bill."
Is there something in the tax-credit offer to benefit you? Click here for more information.
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