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As we celebrate this special occasion that commemorates the founding of our nation, may the spirit of unity, freedom, and opportunity inspire us all. Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful and safe Independence Day! #IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly #ProudToBeAnAmerican #ProsperWithUs #ProsperitasFinancial #LasVegasItOnlyHappensHere #LasVegasWealthPlanning #LasVegasFinancialAdvisor #WomenInWealth

This Independence Day, remember the greatest hardships that paved the path for tomorrow's achievements. Let us march forward into progress and celebrate our independence. #HappyIndependenceDay #IndependenceDay #mightyhorizons #mightyhorizonscareers #consultancyservices #placementservices

Today, we mark 63 years of unity, resilience, and progress as a nation. 🇳🇬 On this Independence Day, let's reflect on our past achievements, celebrate our cultural diversity, and look forward to a future filled with hope and prosperity. Together, we stand strong! 🙌🏾🌟 #NigeriaAt63 #IndependenceDay #StrongerTogether"

Today marks a celebration of USA's independence and the spirit of its people. #Independanceday #independanceday #independanceday2024 #independancedaysale #independancedayspecial #IndependenceDay

Today, as our nation commemorates Indigenous Peoples Day, it is crucial that we acknowledge and embrace the truth about our shared history. While Columbus Day has been celebrated for centuries, it is essential to recognize that Christopher Columbus was not the first to discover America. Indigenous peoples were already flourishing across the vast lands, nurturing diverse cultures, and establishing thriving civilizations long before the arrival of European explorers. In the spirit of truth and unity, let us affirm the significance of Indigenous Peoples Day. By doing so, we honor the rich heritage, resilience, and contributions of the original inhabitants of this land. Today, we would like to share a personal connection to this powerful day, as our Chief Apostle Dr. Eloisa Crawley-Bonaparte and our 2nd Presiding Prelate Dr. A.Louise Bonaparte, carries the proud lineage of three tribes of Native Americans: Cherokee, Shinnecock, and Mohawk. This heritage flows through their veins, a testament to the enduring legacy of Indigenous peoples. By celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day, we reject the fallacy that America was an empty canvas awaiting discovery. Instead, we acknowledge the profound civilizations that thrived across this continent for thousands of years. Our collective journey toward understanding and appreciating indigenous cultures serves as a stepping stone towards a more inclusive and compassionate society. Let us remember that embracing the truth about our shared history does not diminish the accomplishments and contributions of other cultures and individuals. It is not an attempt to rewrite the past, but rather an opportunity to rectify historical inaccuracies and foster a deeper understanding of the diverse tapestry that makes up our nation. By acknowledging the truth, we can pave the way for authentic healing and reconciliation. It is through this process that we can move forward as a united community, embracing the values of respect, empathy, and mutual understanding. Our commitment to honoring Indigenous Peoples Day is a testament to our dedication to justice and equality for all. Together, let us embark on this journey of truth, understanding, and unity. By celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day, we not only honor the past but also pave the way for a brighter and more inclusive future. In solidarity, Admin. Post

2024 celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Council of Europe and its fundamentally important role in promoting democracy, human rights and the rule of law across our continent. As a new millennium dawned, I took part in a brilliant Council of Europe event in Oldenburg, exploring the deveopment of democratic institutions within the culture and sport context in eastern and Central Europe, for states exploring accession to the European Union. I am sure I learned a lot more from those determined to build a future based upon human rights, freedom, democracy and integrated European governance than I managed to contribute! Subsequently the Framework for Sport in England some 20 years ago was built upon the foundations created by the Council of Europe definition of sport and physical activity, and informed by insight from many places across Europe. The Council of Europe Charter for Local Self Government creates the framework and aspiration for devolution on the journey towards legal, financial and constitutional independence for democratic local government. The promotion of democracy, human rights and the rule of law remain as fundamental today as they were 75 years ago. They create the foundational design principles for public policy designed to build a future of peace, justice and wellbeing for all. It’s worth celebrating and it should be a call to action for renewal now and over the next 75 years. Council of Europe #localgovernment #leadership #lincolnshire #councilofeurope https://lnkd.in/eqPsRmeS

Cooperatives are such an added value to our communities, ecomomy, cultures, and future. Cooperatives - center people first. What’s good for all involved, pooling resources together to spread the good, what are acts that have sustainable effects, instead of refractive effects, decisions that work to better lives, not strictly profit from them. Coops exist in so many facets of our lives. Whenever possible - choose a Co-op! • Credit Unions (don’t have outside stockholders - members are the collective shareholders - decisions benefit the members/membership) • Grocery Co-ops (like PCC, Central Co-op) • Home care co-ops • Electric Co-ops • Agricultural Co-ops • Retail co-ops (Ace Hardware) • Worker-Owner Co-op (growing trend among businesses where owners are aging out and selling business to employees collectively) • Housing Co-ops …. And much more. Worth celebrating. Wanna have a positive impact - join a Co-op!

As we celebrate America’s 247th anniversary since Independence from Britain, it’s an important moment to pause and reflect on the state of the world’s oldest democracy. These past centuries have seen this extraordinary experiment in the most carefully considered ideology of governance ever contemplated by humankind pass through many tests and trials - both endogenous and exogenous in origin - and it has withstood tremendous pressures to emerge triumphant each time. And although these episodes have been costly in both blood and treasure, American democracy has only grown stronger - in the ensuing years it has continued to learn and then refine the quality of its governance. America now, however, is at a crossroads - we are being tested, once again. This time, though, there are several exogenous factors not dissimilar to the forces of geologic tectonic plates simultaneously shifting and so the challenge is unlike any that has come before. The confluence of Climate Change, the 4th Industrial Revolution [AI, Biotechnology, Computing - Quantum & Super, Data Science, Evolutionary Biology/Psychology and the implications of Gene/germ line editing on the Evolutionary Pathway] and finally geopolitical revolution as we transition from a Unipolar World Order to a Bipolar World Order [as an outcome of a Rising China and its dichotomous ideological orientation vis a vis America and the West’s time-tested Liberal Democracy paired with Market Economy] are our chief causes of concern. At the same time, America is facing endogenous upheaval in the form of cultural wars - neoliberalism on the right and woke liberalism on the left - and this has resulted in tremendous societal polarization. Neoliberalism - the view championed by the Right which seeks to denigrate and reign in the power of the State vis a vis the Market - has left the legislature awash in money [vis a vis Buckley versus Valeo in 1976 and the subsequent Citizens United expansion in 2010]. This has subjugated the Legislature to K Street lobbyists and powerful special interests at the expense of the nation’s citizenry. Altogether, these endogenous and exogenous forces constitute an unprecedented threat to American democracy that if not most carefully considered will certainly pose an existential threat. The sooner we address this sobering reality the better otherwise the confluence of these factors is likely to overwhelm the strength of the State and the resilience of its public sector institutions to withstand such a collective onslaught of challenges.

Forget having a day, #economicdevelopers get the week! 🎉 If you're a practitioner, we hope you've celebrating yourselves - you all deserve it! 🎉 Check out our recent blog post to read about all the reasons we're so great! https://lnkd.in/eUHHkrAS