Toronto Maple Leafs center Mats Sundin has been named the recipient of the Mark Messier Leadership Award for the 2007-08 season in recognition for his outstanding performance as a player, his leadership skills and his dedicated humanitarian efforts.

GO LEAFS GO! picked by punthe 2 years ago

Leaders of women's religious communities in the United States say the Vatican has launched a doctrinal investigation into their activities and initiatives.

*nothing is sacred* picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

The Tutu Foundation UK will work by helping inner city communities turn young people away from violent gang culture and get them to transform their lives and leadership potential. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

Or, a surprisingly high number of American presidents and presidential candidates are left-handed, despite being the recessive tendency.
Find out how and why we're taking over. picked by lynxears 10 months ago

Online game enthusiasts, such as Joi Ito, a venture capitalist, have argued that online games can double as a training field for players to hone skills in leadership, teamwork and project management. picked by muppet 11 months ago

Stuck with the debts left by her husband and a company that desperately needed her leadership, Betty James took over as the head of James Industries. A marketing savant, Betty James was responsible for additions to the Slinky line including Slinky Jr., Plastic Slinky, Slinky Dog, Slinky Pets, Crazy Slinky Eyes and Neon Slinky. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

"At a time when our understanding of the oceans is clearly becoming more essential than ever, Neptune Canada will play a leadership role in advancing our knowledge of the oceans in ways not previously possible," Dr. David Turpin, UVic president, said in a statement. picked by kakana 5 months ago

I am 61% Frenzy. Like Frenzy, you are not compassionate and harbor evil thoughts. Your leadership skills are weak at best. You will never be the commander of the Decepticons. In addition, you use technology when you need to, but you do not embrace the latest trends. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

It was on this date, April 10, 1866, that the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was chartered under the leadership of 55-year-old Henry Bergh. Bergh was horrified by the extensive cruelty he observed towards working horses, as well as stray cats and dogs in New York City. A philanthropist and diplomat, Bergh persuaded the New York state legislature to pass the USA... read full post picked by buddha 2 years ago

Bush, for some reason, is determined to have Richard Stickler to head up the Mine Safety and Health Administration despite congress refusing to accept the nomination. He continues to pull one trick or another to get the man with a poor record of mine safety and leadership, but an excellent record of corporate interest in place. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

A new report by the Democratic Leadership Council probably made Jeff Bezos choke on his bagel this morning--the group of leading Democrats is proposing a Kindle for every public school student in America, with hopes of eventually saving an estimated $700 million per year on traditional textbook distribution. picked by kakana 5 months ago

Odds are, he liked being stripped... picked by buddha 2 years ago

Thousands of Kenyan women vowed Wednesday to begin a weeklong sex strike to try to protest their country's bickering leadership, which they say threatens to revive the bloody chaos that convulsed the African country last year. picked by psycmoe 7 months ago

A large number of blacks are tired of the race card being played. The Project 21 black leadership network is condemning an article in the NYT and demanding Obama refute it because it makes the all too often claim that the only reason people don't like the health reform bill is because they are racists. picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

In a wild-gamble election bid for the leadership of the Bavarian Christian Social Union (CSU), a two-time divorcee who put the kink back into conservative politics, suggested that marriages should dissolve automatically. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The immigration movement doesn't need marches it needs leadership. Who will be the MLK of immigration? picked by 2longdogs 2 years ago

The Blue Angels’ mission is to enhance Navy and Marine Corps recruiting efforts and to represent the naval service to the United States, its elected leadership and foreign nations. The Blue Angels serve as positive role models and goodwill ambassadors for the U. S. Navy and Marine Corps. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

I wouldn't normally post a news story like this, but I was part of this. We got a letter in the mail Friday saying that our principal was demoted and they said nothing more. So all the students got together and said to wear all black, and to sit in intersection of the math and science hallways in our school before our first hour, and dont move. I was one of the people there for the sit-in (no I w... read full post picked by cycostinkoman 2 years ago

He will be second in command behind Sen. Mitch McConnell. picked by Alton 3 years ago

Mr. McCain added pointedly: “I will not shirk the mantle of leadership that the United States bears. I will not permit eight long years to pass without serious action on serious challenges.”

Ouch! That will cost him some votes with the hardliners. picked by DerAlt 2 years ago