Because this site is a baby and I am the owner...HA..I can create traditions like shout out time. My shout out time will be reserved for those making progressive moves, doing it big, or striking the iron while it's hot in their own way. Shouting out!
-- To Melinda and Bill Gates for their continuing efforts to push equity for the world and aid the world's poorest individuals. Their Millennium Development Goals have closely affected me and many of my cohorts.
Here is a piece of what Melinda said at this week's General Assembly for the U.N.:
"Behind these numbers are men and women who today have a better chance to realize basic aspirations that aren’t so different from anyone in this room: a healthy, happy family; the joy of watching your children grow; the freedom that comes with education; the dignity of being treated as an equal."
Read more here: http://www.thegatesnotes.com/Topics/Development/The-End-of-a-Crazy-UN-Week-in-NYC?WT.mc_id=09_25_2013_day3_fb&WT.tsrc=Facebook
Last but certainly not least..
-- To our new blogger friends in Nigeria and India. Thanks!