Service lauds Nov 8, 2008
Freedom has been the group s theme this year: In March for the World Day of Prayer, in May for May Friendship Day and now, in November, for World Community Day. Church Women United, founded in 1941, is theologically inclusive, with people from different religious traditions working to achieve a common goal. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Italy Pays Reparations to Libya Sep 4, 2008
Gaddafi promptly declared Aug 30 the day the deal was inked in Libyan-Italian Friendship Day. Perhaps it should be called "Silvio Day." Italian Prime Minister and Gaddafi, who share a certain mix of both durability and unpredictability, signed the deal under one of Gaddafi's trademark desert tents in the coastal city of Benghazi, trading jokes and each sharing pictures of their grandchildren. (Time.com)
Libya:Should Britain Also Pay Reparations for Colonialism? Aug 31, 2008
Libya named Aug. 30 Libyan-Italian Friendship Day. The Libyan success in getting monetary compensation for the exploitation of her resources by a colonial master raised the issue of whether Nigeria should also not initiate a process of demanding adequate compensation from Britain for decades of colonial subjugation spanning the period 1914 to 1960. (allAfrica.com)
Italy to pay $5-billion compensation to Libya for occupation Aug 31, 2008
Libya named Aug. 30, Libyan-Italian Friendship Day. (). (Globe and Mail -- International)
Italy to compensate Libya $5B for colonial rule Aug 31, 2008
Libya named Aug. 30, Libyan-Italian Friendship Day. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (USA Today)
Introducing The Magic Roundabout Aug 14, 2008
On Friendship Day, Zebedee promises Dougal a valuable gift if he is able to help everyone in the village. The world of the The Magic Roundabout is brought to life in a number of mini-games and bonus missions with lovingly designed graphics. (IGN PC Games)
Ranbir and I are similar minded" - Bipasha Aug 9, 2008
I don't even understand friendship day, mothers day, fathers day, etc. For me, friends and parents are forever. (Oneindia)
B'wood couples: Just friends!Really? Aug 3, 2008
Say Friendship Day and Bollywood's friendship tales seem to hog the maximum limelight ... So, instead of dissecting the 'Jai-Veeru' saga, on Friendship Day let's peep into a different category of friends pepping up the Bollywood gupshup. (India Times, India)
Friendship Day Aug 3, 2008
Indulgent excesses-Trends-Lifestyle-The Times of India. Indulgent excesses3 Aug 2008, 0041 hrs IST. (India Times, India)
On Friendship Day, pals miss Ishmeet Aug 3, 2008
LUDHIANA: He isn't there to wish his friends back on Friendship Day, but silent prayers have gone up from hundreds of lips to Ishmeet Singh, for happiness and peace wherever he is. Robin, a friend of the young singer who died in Maldives on Tuesday, said, "Today when everyone will wish their friends I will be alone, with nobody to call a friend. Just 15 days before his death he called me up and suggested songs for a competition I was to participate in. Ishmeet even invited me to his place in... (India Times, India)
Dosti ke side effects Aug 2, 2008
On the occasion of Friendship Day (August 3) we explore whether men make better pals than partners. "He was the best friend I ever had. Life was fun when I was with him. He was the most dependable guy I'd ever met, the most understanding, the most compassionate... until he became my boyfriend," sighs Ritu. (India Times, India)
Women Use Friendship to Tackle Domestic Violence Jul 30, 2008
"With the approach of International Friendship Day in August, it's a great time for women to get educated on how to recognize the signs of domestic violence and what to do to help a friend going through it," says Simmons. The Body Shop's 2008 Stop Violence in the Home Campaign focuses on how friendship can provide a lifeline to women in crisis, and promotes education on how women can help each other if they are facing domestic violence. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Kuselan A friendship special! Jul 29, 2008
(Friendship Day- August 3). According to a press release issued by them- "It is said that people come into our lives for reasons, seasons or lifetimes. While some people waltz into our lives for relatively short durations and see us through possible difficult times, we all turn to our friends those who are meant to be with us for lifetimes - in times of true need.". (Sify)
Krambeck speaks at CWU event May 15, 2008
The Church Women United program for May Friendship Day, God s Wisdom Inspires Hospitality, was presented by Elaine Krambeck at the United Church of Christ in Atlantic on Friday, May 2. Among the songs which Krambeck played as background music for her program were, I Believe In Miracles, Isn t He. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
For the mother of Mother's Day, it's just never been right May 11, 2008
" Anna Jarvis was born in the two-story wooden house in Webster on May 1, 1864, before her family moved to Grafton. The 10th of the 13 children of Ann Marie and Granville Jarvis, she was one of only four of the Jarvis children who survived, Mrs. Crow-Dadisman said. Devastated by the high infant mortality rate, Ann Marie Jarvis turned to her brother, Dr. James Reeves. He educated her on how unsanitary conditions -- polluted wells, outdoor toilets, dirty diapers -- were leading to outbreaks of... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
RSVP Bulletin Board May 11, 2008
After the Civil War, they were asked to alleviate post-war strife and held a Mothers Friendship Day to bring soldiers in Blue and Gray, along with their families, together. It is fitting Mother s Day started because of an extraordinary lady volunteering her time for others. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Five Valiant Ladies were honored on Friday, May 2, at the United Church of Christ in Atlantic at May Friendship Day, sponsored by Church Women United. May 8, 2008
Five Valiant Ladies were honored on Friday, May 2, at the United Church of Christ in Atlantic at May Friendship Day, sponsored by Church Women United. Published Wednesday, May 7, 2008 8:38 AM CDT. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Cass County Calendar May 2, 2008
CWU May Friendship Day at UCC, 1:30 p.m. Public welcome. Sat. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
What's ahead May 2, 2008
Church Women United will celebrate May Friendship Day with an ecumenical service and luncheon on Friday, May 2, at the First United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd. in Coos Bay ... May Friendship Day is an annual CWU event that unites Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox and other Christian women in a common worship experience that builds and strengthens the quality of friendship women have with other women and inspires action on local issues, a press release said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Where is my special day? May 2, 2008
This is not to be confused with Labor Day, Bosses Day or Friendship Day. It's great that America has a holiday to celebrate the hard-working individuals who make sure everything is running smoothly. (Daily Triplicate)
In brief: Matters of Faith Apr 20, 2008
FRIENDSHIP DAY: First Christian Church, 3031 LaTouche, will host May Friendship Day at 6:30 p.m. May 1. The event, beginning with a potluck salad supper, invites Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox and other Christian women to celebrate how "God's Wisdom Inspires Hospitality." Sponsored by Church Women United. (Anchorage Daily News)
Kinks in Singapore's ambitions to be an academic melting pot Apr 10, 2008
For example, Tanjong Katong Primary School allows foreign students to share their traditions and cultures with their Singaporean counterparts during International Friendship Day. Many foreign students told TODAY that their main problem during the first few months was learning to communicate in English although the situation has become better over time. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Rock Coast runners plan summer point series Mar 29, 2008
Those races are: The Rockland Tiger Track Season Opener 5K [April 15]; Get Fit 5K [April 25]; Mother s Day Road Race 5K [May 10]; Peter Ott s 10K [June 1]; Waldoboro Day 5k [June 21]; Thomaston Firecracker 5K [July 4]; Friendship Day 5K [date not decided]; Lobster Festival 10K [Aug. 5]; Avlin Sproul Samoset 10K [Aug. (Courier Publications, ME)
Forty-eight turn out to OK Friendship budget Mar 20, 2008
Voters were also asked whether to cover the additional cost of ambulance services through carryover, a donation and profits from Friendship Day ... Residents appropriated $6,000 for Fireworks for Friendship Day and $1,400 for four fire hydrants in town. (Courier Publications, ME)
Rickys world Oct 26, 2007
There is also the movie special, Doras World of Adventure (Nov 23, 8am), in which Dora and her friends are excited to celebrate Friendship Day. They, however, run into problems when they realise that Swiper has stolen all their friendship bracelets from around world. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Festival time: Sales boom is passe now Oct 18, 2007
Across sectors, October-December sales are down 7-10% as marketers create events out of Valentines Day, Akshaya Tritiya, Womans Day, Friendship Day, Mothers Day and others, prompting consumers to spend a packet on each of these occasions. Consumer durables in particular used to generate record sales during the festival season but seems to be losing decibels over the years. (India Times)
Kappa Delta alums to celebrate founders Oct 17, 2007
established the nationally recognized National Women's Friendship Day. Reservations are required by Friday. (Pensacola News Journal)
All you have to do is call: Friendship stands the test of time Sep 16, 2007
For more information on National Women's Friendship Day, visit ... Today is National Women's Friendship Day, a day created by Kappa Delta Sorority to recognize the value of friendships. (The Clarion-Ledger)
I wasn't trying to outdo 'Sholay': Ram Gopal Varma Sep 14, 2007
" iqquu m, Kuwait Aug 7, 2007 My Mangalorean brothers and sisters. Mangalore is one of the good educated dists in Karnataka. But we are facing community war in Mangalore. I don't know how it is happening there. We are mangalorean we need to fight against unemployment and corroption in the society. Now days in mangalore many people from Kerala, why is that? Why these people do not think about that. Airport, Railwaystaion and hotel, restaurants are filled with Kerala people now days. Our people... (Mangalorean.com)
Circle of friends Aug 26, 2007
With the brouhaha over Friendship Day, when mush and messages reigned supreme, just behind us, it's as good a time as any to explore why so many good friendships bite the dust. "Friendships are primarily driven by consumerist concerns, power equations, and an innate desire to explore beyond the confines of an existing relationship," says Rajib Haldar, Delhi-based sociologist. (India Times, India)
Service Projects for Kids Aug 19, 2007
Ideas for Children's Ministry Outreach Programs. Teaching kids to serve others is a very important task. (Suite101.com)
IIM student drowns near Indore, father blames admn Aug 6, 2007
They said the 24-year-old always loved to be with his friends and ironically died on the eve of Friendship Day ... He must have thought Friendship Day was an ideal occasion to have an outing with his batchmates, said Kanika, his sister-in-law. (Delhi Newsline)
Friendship Day: Till net do us part Aug 5, 2007
Updated: 5 Aug 2007, 0424hrs IST. News in this Section. (India Times, India)
Three's a charm: Davis High trio shares coveted Gordon True Cup Jun 7, 2007
Friendship Day: Brynn Balcom, Joseph Sturla, Siddartha Aradhya, Jack Brazil, Casandra Espinoza, Deena Hashem, Jack Lescroart, Morgan Miller, Samantha Motekaitis, Kristin Rumery. German-American Partnership Program: David Daleiden, Robert Matlock, Raphael Orlove, Tirey Pagel, David Vermont, Rebecca Weaver. (Davis Enterprise, CA)
Weekend Happenings Jun 3, 2007
Red Hat Friendship Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 2, downtown Waukesha. Free. (Oconomowoc Focus, WI)
More of this story May 6, 2007
GREENVILLE People from throughout the area gathered for the annual May Friendship Day Celebration Friday to emphasize the importance of friends ... Officials said the May Friendship Day is designed to encourage people to develop friendships while also enhancing those friendships they already have. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Community Calendar May 4, 2007
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED MAY FRIENDSHIP DAY, registration, 6:45 p.m., worship, 7 p.m., St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 311 S. Buckeye, Abilene. AA, 8 p.m., non-smoking, Catholic Parish Center, 210 E. Sixth, Chapman. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Matters of Faith Apr 29, 2007
Church Women mark Friendship Day. Church Women United will observe May Friendship Day at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at St. John United Methodist Church, 1801 O'Malley Road, beginning with a potluck salad supper. (Anchorage Daily News)
Events keep seniors hopping Apr 29, 2007
s Senior Friendship Day Luncheon - from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. The event will include music, dancing, door prizes, drawings and food. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Dutch-American Friendship Day, 2007 Apr 20, 2007
On Dutch-American Friendship Day, we celebrate our longtime friendship with the Kingdom of the Netherlands and honor the many Dutch Americans who have made significant contributions to our country ... in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 19, 2007, as Dutch-American Friendship Day. (White House News Releases)
New superintendent of schools chosenFormer Prep principal Jack Raslowsky named Wednesday, sworn in Thursday Mar 4, 2007
Alicea is executive director of the Friendship Day Care Center in Paterson, the district where the other finalist for the position, DeMolli, is director of early childhood education. Board Trustee Theresa Minutillo was the only member who voted against the resolution, citing her disagreement with the way the superintendent search process was run. (Union City Reporter, NJ)
March 3: Your Community in Brief Mar 3, 2007
Friendship Force of Oregon s Mid-Willamette Valley is joining with 366 clubs in 56 countries around the world to celebrate World Friendship Day, with a dinner at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at the Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. S.W.. Cost is 13, and there will be music, dancing and dinner for members and guests. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Friendship Force marks 30 years of cultural exchange Mar 1, 2007
The organization celebrates World Friendship Day on March 1 annually. "This is an opportunity to highlight the past and show that Friendship Force is alive," said George Brown, president of the organization. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Wednesday Back In Time 01-10-2007 Jan 11, 2007
An ad for Friendship Day in Plainview announced free theater day at the Granada. Fear was expressed here today for the safety of two 16-year-old girls who ran away Jan. 2. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Tuesday Back In Time 01-02-2007 Jan 3, 2007
Friendship Day on Wednesday also is January Dollar Day. Contests, including a rat killing contest, will be held at the City Auditorium. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
