Text of Mayor Hickenlooper's State of the City address (Rocky Mountain News) Denver is coming up on its 150th birthday. Many of us find turning 50 quite a challenge, but in a city, reaching an advanced age provides more good news than bad....more...Hickenlooper's 2007 State Of The City Address (CBS4 Denver) Read the full State of the City address by Denver mayor John Hickenlooper on Tuesday....more... Inside the United Nations Secretariat (Global Envision) Almost everyone who contemplates an international career, at one time or another envisions working for the United Nations (UN). While the organization has been criticized for its bureaucracy and some unsuccessful peacekeeping operations, it is also held as the pinnacle for promoting social development and peace and alleviating world poverty....more... A turbulent ride for fliers and the "Big Mac" index (Seattle Times) Coming soon to a theater near you: "Sicko 2: The dismal state of summer travel. " From flight delays and lost bags to passport screw-ups......more... Ask Jon Bon Jovi (Time Magazine) For nearly 30 years he has rocked out before huge crowds and this summer the he tours throughout the U.S. with his band to support their latest album Lost Highway . Submit your questions for Jon Bon Jovi then look for the upcoming interview in TIME ...more... Q&A: Working hard to find new homes for refugees around the world (AlertNet) Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Nine years ago Vincent Cochetel received a lesson in human suffering under the most extreme conditions. It had a profound affect on his approach to life and work. Today he heads the UN refugee agency's resettlement programme, trying to find new homes for refugees. ...more... Just another day at the office (Denver Post) The romance of the sea. The exhilaration of flight. The thrill of conquering the rapids. Who hasn't dreamed of a travel gig, with its inherent glamour, excitement and seductiveness?...more... 70South Antarctic News (70 South) Polar Madness by Kris Molle ? last modified 2007-07-27 13:29 People working in the North and South Pole do this in harsh and often unforgiving conditions....more... 70South Antarctic News (70 South) Polar Madness Par Kris Molle ? Dernière modification 27/07/2007 13:29 People working in the North and South Pole do this in harsh and often unforgiving conditions....more... |