Father Kiesler had decided that he was going to spend Christmas with his parents and that he was going to take Monifa with him. He called his mother at lunch time that morning to tell her. She sounded happy and told him that she and the rest of the family couldn't wait to see him. …
Indra Nooyi
As a leader, I am tough on myself and I raise the standard for everybody; however, I am very caring because I want people to excel at what they are doing so that they can aspire to be me in the future - Indra Nooyi Indra Nooyi was the former CEO of PepsiCo, the world’s …
Vaudeville Singer/Song-Writer
In 1896, Brooklyn born and famous vaudeville singer, Maude Nugent, composed and wrote the lyrics to Sweet Rosie O'Grady which became one of the most popular waltz standards of its time. Tin Pan Alley publisher Joseph W. Stern & Co rejected the song when she first tried to sell it to them, but they changed …
The Plants
“Where did you get these strange plants from?” Wei asked. Sue tried not to panic. “They are gifts.” Why does Wei have to be so nosy? And why is she here instead of at the market? “Who gave them to you?” “A friend, I think. I don’t remember.” “You don’t remember who gave you …
A Changed Life
Christ [redeemed] me, and He will [redeem] you also! These words rang out loud in the marketplaces. Myo Zaw made the impassioned plea to the crowd. He was like Wisdom crying out in the marketplaces and pleading with the people to come her. Myo's message was one that the people needed to hear. He was …
In the Spotlight
Notes to Women is thrilled to feature In The Spotlight, Julie Marshall, Canadian Spokesperson for the United Nations World Food Programme. NTW: Tell us a little bit about yourself. Julie: My job involves briefing the media, raising the profile of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and the issue of global hunger within Canada, creating and …
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