Interdependence Day
Interdependence Day was founded by CivWorld led by political theorist and author Dr. Benjamin R. Barber. It is a yearly event held in a different international capital each year focusing on the importance of interdependence in solving the worlds problems.
Every challenge we face today from climate and crime to technology and markets, and communications and public health is global in character. Yet the institutions of democracy we rely on to address these challenges are still locked up inside sovereign states pursuing the old logic of independence. But in an interdependent world of diseases without borders, we also need citizens without borders - democracy without borders. Which means if we are to survive interdependence and flourish in liberty, we must either globalize democracy or democratize globalization.
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History
In the year 2000, a small group of scholars, civic and political leaders, and artists from a dozen nations met to design a program that might help raise consciousness around the realities and possibilities of interdependence.
Held previously in Philadelphia, Paris, Rome, Casablanca and Mexico City in 2008 Interdependence Day is being held in Brussels, Belgium with support from the European Parliament and European Commission as well as many local organizations including the Kaaitheater and Demos Brussels. It is part of the Year of Inter-cultural Dialogue and this year will have its first simultaneous Global Interdependence Youth Summit
One of the founding principals is the Declaration of Interdependence, signed already by President Bill Clinton, former Prime Minister of France Michel Rocard, Former Undersecretary General of the United Nations Olara Otunnu, Howard Dean, among many others.
The declaration states:
The Declaration of Interdependence
We the people of the world do herewith declare our interdependence as individuals and members of distinct communities and nations. We do pledge ourselves citizens of one CivWorld, civic, civil and civilized. Without prejudice to the goods and interests of our national and regional identities, we recognize our responsibilities to the common goods and liberties of humankind as a whole.
We do therefore pledge to work both directly and through the nations and communities of which we are also citizens:
To guarantee justice and equality for all by establishing on a firm basis the human rights of every person on the planet, ensuring that the least among us may enjoy the same liberties as the prominent and the powerful;
To forge a safe and sustainable global environment for all - which is the condition of human survival -- at a cost to peoples based on their current share in the world's wealth;
To offer children, our common human future, special attention and protection in distributing our common goods, above all those upon which health and education depend;
To establish democratic forms of global civil and legal governance through which our common rights can be secured and our common ends realized;
and
To foster democratic policies and institutions expressing and protecting our human commonality;
and at the same time,
To nurture free spaces in which our distinctive religious, ethnic and cultural identities may flourish and our equally worthy lives may be lived in dignity, protected from political, economic and cultural hegemony of every kind.
CivWorld Website
Interdependence Day was founded by CivWorld led by political theorist and author Dr. Benjamin R. Barber. It is a yearly event held in a different international capital each year focusing on the importance of interdependence in solving the worlds problems.
Every challenge we face today from climate and crime to technology and markets, and communications and public health is global in character. Yet the institutions of democracy we rely on to address these challenges are still locked up inside sovereign states pursuing the old logic of independence. But in an interdependent world of diseases without borders, we also need citizens without borders - democracy without borders. Which means if we are to survive interdependence and flourish in liberty, we must either globalize democracy or democratize globalization.
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History
In the year 2000, a small group of scholars, civic and political leaders, and artists from a dozen nations met to design a program that might help raise consciousness around the realities and possibilities of interdependence.
Held previously in Philadelphia, Paris, Rome, Casablanca and Mexico City in 2008 Interdependence Day is being held in Brussels, Belgium with support from the European Parliament and European Commission as well as many local organizations including the Kaaitheater and Demos Brussels. It is part of the Year of Inter-cultural Dialogue and this year will have its first simultaneous Global Interdependence Youth Summit
One of the founding principals is the Declaration of Interdependence, signed already by President Bill Clinton, former Prime Minister of France Michel Rocard, Former Undersecretary General of the United Nations Olara Otunnu, Howard Dean, among many others.
The declaration states:
The Declaration of Interdependence
We the people of the world do herewith declare our interdependence as individuals and members of distinct communities and nations. We do pledge ourselves citizens of one CivWorld, civic, civil and civilized. Without prejudice to the goods and interests of our national and regional identities, we recognize our responsibilities to the common goods and liberties of humankind as a whole.
We do therefore pledge to work both directly and through the nations and communities of which we are also citizens:
To guarantee justice and equality for all by establishing on a firm basis the human rights of every person on the planet, ensuring that the least among us may enjoy the same liberties as the prominent and the powerful;
To forge a safe and sustainable global environment for all - which is the condition of human survival -- at a cost to peoples based on their current share in the world's wealth;
To offer children, our common human future, special attention and protection in distributing our common goods, above all those upon which health and education depend;
To establish democratic forms of global civil and legal governance through which our common rights can be secured and our common ends realized;
and
To foster democratic policies and institutions expressing and protecting our human commonality;
and at the same time,
To nurture free spaces in which our distinctive religious, ethnic and cultural identities may flourish and our equally worthy lives may be lived in dignity, protected from political, economic and cultural hegemony of every kind.
CivWorld Website
Live at Union Chapel is a live recording of Brett's 19 July 2007 concert at the Union Chapel, London. It comes on 2 CDs and was limited to 1500 copies. It was made available to concert-goers at the concert minutes after the conclusion of the set.
This is the second live recording to be released from Brett's first solo album, and was recorded at a one-off acoustic gig promote the album.
No track-listing comes with the album.
Track listing
CD 1
#Love Is Dead
#Song For My Father
#Clowns
#Ebony
#Everything Will Flow
#Saturday Night
#Back To You
#Down
#High Rising
#The Asphalt World
CD 2
#The Living Dead
#Europe Is Our Playground / The Big Time
#Indian Strings
#The Colour Of The Night
#To The Winter
#By The Sea
#The 2 Of Us
#The Wild Ones
#So Young
#Trash
This is the second live recording to be released from Brett's first solo album, and was recorded at a one-off acoustic gig promote the album.
No track-listing comes with the album.
Track listing
CD 1
#Love Is Dead
#Song For My Father
#Clowns
#Ebony
#Everything Will Flow
#Saturday Night
#Back To You
#Down
#High Rising
#The Asphalt World
CD 2
#The Living Dead
#Europe Is Our Playground / The Big Time
#Indian Strings
#The Colour Of The Night
#To The Winter
#By The Sea
#The 2 Of Us
#The Wild Ones
#So Young
#Trash
World Snowboard Day :
World Snowboard Day (WSD), is an annual celebration of the sport of snowboarding that takes place in December. Founded in 2006 in Europe by EuroSIMA and The World Snowboard Federation, WSD is rapidly expanding into Asia and North America. Here's why people take part...
1. To Celebrate Snowboarding:
Last year in Europe, the event, which organizers have dubbed "Snowboard D-Day," grew for its second occurrence and events took place in Europe, Russia, Eastern Europe, Asia, USA, Canada. Created by Remi Forsans and coordinated by EuroSIMA and the WSF (World Snowboard Federation), the goal of the World Snowboard Day is to promote snowboarding, its culture,and launch the winter sports season with a strong event open to everyone.
2. Promote The Sport :
Different actors of the snowboard scene will share their passion with the general public.
Snow resorts, federations, clubs, shops, pro riders, associations and boardsports brands get together to promote the sport.
3. Spread the Addiction :
The event is designed to create events that spread awareness of the sport and get people hooked on it. Be cautious! You could be
addicted!
4. A free party ! :
Concerts, BBQs, demos, contests, parties, free lessons, free testing of the latest snowboards, discounts on lift tickets... are part of the events associated with WSD. All ideas are welcome to celebrate the World Snowboard Day!
Here's a list of some activities that have been sponsored by resorts, manufacturers, and groups in the past:
* A full range of free activities.
* Free lessons & product testing.
* Snowboard clubs and shops offer free programs for the publis to test new equipment and raise awareness.
* Clubs, resorts, associations, and riders organize contests and demos. The idea is to enable the best riders to show their performances and to help others improve.
* BBQ & free food: On the slopes, snowparks or behind the organizers' chalets, free food and BBQ are often available.
* DJs, live concerts & parties : Have you ever seen a riding event without music and party? Of course not... all these daily activities take place with a good sound selection and several bars and night clubs often host parties or booked trendy DJs and live concerts to celebrate the snowboard
* Accommodation & lift-ticket discounts: If your budget is (unfortunately) not as important as your motivation,you still can choose the resort who makes lift tickets or offers accommodation discounts.
* Lots of snowboard professionals feel responsible for the general public education on subjects such as environment and safety in the mountains. Some of them will propose awareness programs to inform and educate people in snow resorts.
* Pictures exhibitions: A rider is sensitive of the nature’s beauty and is often looking for wilder spots and sensational experiences. All conditions are put together to make some riders really good photographers.
* Kids & teens snowboard trips : We’ve often said that the younger you begin a sport the better you’ll be. Some associations keep it in mind and will take the young generation to snow resorts and celebrate snowboarding with their big brothers.
6. Where to go? :
Choose your favorite resort. Everybody is very welcome to celebrate the World Snowboard Day all over the world.
Many countries are already involved in the event: Italy, Spain, Germany, France, Austria,Hungary, the Czech Republic, Serbia, Croatia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Norway, the UK, Japan,China, Korea, Russia, Canada, the US... and more to come.
Have a look at the detailed program on the World Snowboard Day website: www.worldsnowboard-day.com, and choose your favourite resort.
7. Europe media impact :
Snowboard D-Day 2006 :
- 10 countries
- More than 30 snow resorts
- A pan-European promotion campaign
- 17 boardsports magazines partnership
- Full page color adverts
- 674 500 Potential viewing
- A powerful web marketing (based on the Snowboard D-Day website)
- 12 980 visitor sessions
- 54 104 pages views
- Partnership with 3 European TV sport channels
- 16 minutes reports aired 17 times
- 35 sec teaser aired 47 times
World snowboard day 2007 :
- 15 countries
- More than 66 snow resorts
- more than 25 boardsports magazines partnership
- A powerful web marketing (based on the world-snowboard-Day website and )
- 92 000 pages views
- A large media impact :
• Numerous radio interviews and reports: Europe 2, Cadena SER, NRJ,Radio Orient…
• 50+ articles collected in the press (mostly in France): European, national,local, specialized and free press...
• 250+ articles collected in the internet
• 3870 pages with results on Google (“World Snowboard Day”)
* Non exhaustive list
World Snowboard Day (WSD), is an annual celebration of the sport of snowboarding that takes place in December. Founded in 2006 in Europe by EuroSIMA and The World Snowboard Federation, WSD is rapidly expanding into Asia and North America. Here's why people take part...
1. To Celebrate Snowboarding:
Last year in Europe, the event, which organizers have dubbed "Snowboard D-Day," grew for its second occurrence and events took place in Europe, Russia, Eastern Europe, Asia, USA, Canada. Created by Remi Forsans and coordinated by EuroSIMA and the WSF (World Snowboard Federation), the goal of the World Snowboard Day is to promote snowboarding, its culture,and launch the winter sports season with a strong event open to everyone.
2. Promote The Sport :
Different actors of the snowboard scene will share their passion with the general public.
Snow resorts, federations, clubs, shops, pro riders, associations and boardsports brands get together to promote the sport.
3. Spread the Addiction :
The event is designed to create events that spread awareness of the sport and get people hooked on it. Be cautious! You could be
addicted!
4. A free party ! :
Concerts, BBQs, demos, contests, parties, free lessons, free testing of the latest snowboards, discounts on lift tickets... are part of the events associated with WSD. All ideas are welcome to celebrate the World Snowboard Day!
Here's a list of some activities that have been sponsored by resorts, manufacturers, and groups in the past:
* A full range of free activities.
* Free lessons & product testing.
* Snowboard clubs and shops offer free programs for the publis to test new equipment and raise awareness.
* Clubs, resorts, associations, and riders organize contests and demos. The idea is to enable the best riders to show their performances and to help others improve.
* BBQ & free food: On the slopes, snowparks or behind the organizers' chalets, free food and BBQ are often available.
* DJs, live concerts & parties : Have you ever seen a riding event without music and party? Of course not... all these daily activities take place with a good sound selection and several bars and night clubs often host parties or booked trendy DJs and live concerts to celebrate the snowboard
* Accommodation & lift-ticket discounts: If your budget is (unfortunately) not as important as your motivation,you still can choose the resort who makes lift tickets or offers accommodation discounts.
* Lots of snowboard professionals feel responsible for the general public education on subjects such as environment and safety in the mountains. Some of them will propose awareness programs to inform and educate people in snow resorts.
* Pictures exhibitions: A rider is sensitive of the nature’s beauty and is often looking for wilder spots and sensational experiences. All conditions are put together to make some riders really good photographers.
* Kids & teens snowboard trips : We’ve often said that the younger you begin a sport the better you’ll be. Some associations keep it in mind and will take the young generation to snow resorts and celebrate snowboarding with their big brothers.
6. Where to go? :
Choose your favorite resort. Everybody is very welcome to celebrate the World Snowboard Day all over the world.
Many countries are already involved in the event: Italy, Spain, Germany, France, Austria,Hungary, the Czech Republic, Serbia, Croatia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Norway, the UK, Japan,China, Korea, Russia, Canada, the US... and more to come.
Have a look at the detailed program on the World Snowboard Day website: www.worldsnowboard-day.com, and choose your favourite resort.
7. Europe media impact :
Snowboard D-Day 2006 :
- 10 countries
- More than 30 snow resorts
- A pan-European promotion campaign
- 17 boardsports magazines partnership
- Full page color adverts
- 674 500 Potential viewing
- A powerful web marketing (based on the Snowboard D-Day website)
- 12 980 visitor sessions
- 54 104 pages views
- Partnership with 3 European TV sport channels
- 16 minutes reports aired 17 times
- 35 sec teaser aired 47 times
World snowboard day 2007 :
- 15 countries
- More than 66 snow resorts
- more than 25 boardsports magazines partnership
- A powerful web marketing (based on the world-snowboard-Day website and )
- 92 000 pages views
- A large media impact :
• Numerous radio interviews and reports: Europe 2, Cadena SER, NRJ,Radio Orient…
• 50+ articles collected in the press (mostly in France): European, national,local, specialized and free press...
• 250+ articles collected in the internet
• 3870 pages with results on Google (“World Snowboard Day”)
* Non exhaustive list
The Sunny Era is a five piece multi-instrumental and vocal ensemble that fuses Experimental Indie Rock, Romani, and Spanish styles. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the quartet is made up of Eric Stainbrook, who sings and plays classical guitar, electric guitar, and theremin; Laila Stainbrook, who plays violin, accordion, and piano; and Rob Foehl, who plays percussion.
History
The Sunny Era began as TEMP, a band fronted by Mike Graves and included Patrick and Anthony Zampogna and Eric Stainbrook. TEMP became Capacity 240 and eventually The Common fronted by Pat, including Tony on bass, Eric on drums, and eventually also added guitarist Josh Gefroh. The quartet played together for four years and released two CDs. Shortly after releasing their second album, Josh moved, opening up the opportunity for Eric to switch gears from drummer to singer/guitarist. In April 2006, Connection Lost was released under the new moniker, The Sunny Era. Eric brought Laila to the band, and by October the group joined with percussionist Robert Foehl. Presently, The Sunny Era is working to collaborate musically and is poised to release their second album in 2009.
The song: Azbidel's Life, Causing Ruin and Destruction was featured on Twin Town High: Music Yearbook Volume 9.
Band members
*Eric Stainbrook - Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Theremin, Vocals
*Rob Foehl - Percussion
*Laila Stainbrook - Violin, Keyboards, Vocals
*Tony Zampogna - Bass Guitar
*Pat Zampogna - Electric Guitar, EBow
Discography
* Connection Lost (2006)
History
The Sunny Era began as TEMP, a band fronted by Mike Graves and included Patrick and Anthony Zampogna and Eric Stainbrook. TEMP became Capacity 240 and eventually The Common fronted by Pat, including Tony on bass, Eric on drums, and eventually also added guitarist Josh Gefroh. The quartet played together for four years and released two CDs. Shortly after releasing their second album, Josh moved, opening up the opportunity for Eric to switch gears from drummer to singer/guitarist. In April 2006, Connection Lost was released under the new moniker, The Sunny Era. Eric brought Laila to the band, and by October the group joined with percussionist Robert Foehl. Presently, The Sunny Era is working to collaborate musically and is poised to release their second album in 2009.
The song: Azbidel's Life, Causing Ruin and Destruction was featured on Twin Town High: Music Yearbook Volume 9.
Band members
*Eric Stainbrook - Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Theremin, Vocals
*Rob Foehl - Percussion
*Laila Stainbrook - Violin, Keyboards, Vocals
*Tony Zampogna - Bass Guitar
*Pat Zampogna - Electric Guitar, EBow
Discography
* Connection Lost (2006)