The second Thursday of MAR in every year is celebrated as World Kidney Day, which is a joint initiative of the International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations. This year, this international day fall on 11th MAR, that is today. The objective of this day is to raise global awareness about kidneys, focusing on the importance of kidneys, reducing the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide.
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Do you know that the 1st DEC in every year is World AIDS Day? Its main intention is to remind the world that HIV/AIDS is a threat to men, women, children on all continents around the world. This day provides an opportunity for all of us – individuals, communities and political leaders – to take action and ensure that human rights are protected and global targets for HIV and AIDS prevention, treament and care are met.
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Calling all youth who wants to see positive changes in themselves, their community & their country. Join and be part of the Youth Engagement Summit 2009 (YES) and be a driver of change. The Summit’s goals are to create a lasting community of youths in the Southeast Asia region who are willing and able to work to bring positive changes to their lives and their communities. The event will take place on 16th & 17th NOV 2009 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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World Food Day is celebrated on 16th OCT every year around the world, where the Day also marks the date of the founding of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945. This globally celebrated Day was proclaimed by FAO’s Member Countries at the organization’s 20th General Conference in NOV 1979. The aim of the Day is to heighten public awareness of the world food problem and strengthen solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty.
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Forbes has recently compiled a ranking list for America’s super rich. This year, for only the fifth time since 1982, the collective net worth of The Forbes 400 Richest Americans has declined – falling $300 billion in the past 12 months from US$1.57 trillion to US$1.27 trillion. Faltering capital markets and real estate prices, along with divorce and fraud, pushed the fortunes of 314 members down and drove 32 drop off the rankings.
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Management consulting firm A.T. Kearney has compiled a list of World’s Best Companies 2009 for Business Week recently. Japanese electronics maker Nintendo claims the No.1 spot this year. Its sales have risen 36% annually over the past five years, while its value growth averaged 38%. Despite the hard times of the past year, Nintendo’s continued emphasis on innovation has helped the company develop must-haves such as the DS handheld game machine and the Wii console, which outsold rival offerings from Sony and Microsoft.
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Time Magazine had listed the 50 best websites for 2009 on 24th AUG 2009. With a loud and powerful voice, Time Magazine has previously previewed many of the web’s biggest hits even before they were on top of the world with its list for year 2007 and 2008. The list is comprised of 50 websites that Time Magazine editors think have brought something unique to the online media or the Internet. Established companies haven’t been ignored, Internet giants like Google, Wikipedia, and others alike have been also included thanks to their exceptional quality services offered to users.
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Have you ever think of what you can do within one minute? Now you can save the world in just one minute! 1 Minute To Save The World is an international short film competition on global climate change. Whoever you are and whatever your take on climate change you just need to take action and make a 1 minute film to save our world! Daedline for entries is 17:00 GMT 30th OCT 2009
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After 40 years after it launched the first 4D game, Magnum Corp Sdn Bhd had launch a first of its kind 4D Jackpot game, on 23rd SEPT 2009. The game features a unique jackpot cascading element that sets it apart from other games.
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