Showing posts with label 21st century. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 21st century. Show all posts
Obama Plans November Trip to ‘Rising Power’ India as Ties Widen
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Asserting that India is a rising and responsible global power, U.S. President Barack Obama Friday said he believes strongly in the connection between the two counties will be a defining partnership in the 21st century.
"The United States standards our partnership not because of where India is on a map, but because of what we share and where we can go together. India is required for the future which we seek a future of security and wealth for all nations "Obama said in his speech to the reception hosted by U.S. Secretary of Hillary Clinton, in honor of India's External Affairs Minister, SM Krishna.
"Therefore third of my Cabinet has already visited India. That is why officials from throughout my administration are a part of this strategic dialogue. So I would like to thank you for the progress we have made together since Prime Minister (Manmohan) Singh's visit" the U.S. president said before a select spectators at Foggy Bottom headquarters State Department.
"Michelle and I were honored to welcome Prime Minister Singh and Mrs. Kaur to the White House for the first official state visit of my presidency. It was a state visit which demonstrate that our relations with India are the highest priorities of my administration and for me personally, as president of the United States, "he said, recollecting visiting prime minister in November.
"I said then that India is a leader in Asia and the world. It is a rising power and a responsible global power. That is why I am convinced that relations between U.S. and India will be a defining company in the 21st century, "he said.
"The new National Security Strategy that last week I make it totally clear. One of the cornerstone of America's involvement in the world involves deepening our cooperation with the 21st century centers of influence, and that includes India," Obama said.
"Moreover, the relationship between U.S. and India are fundamentally unique because of our strategy, explains that we have common interests but we also share common values, as the world's two largest democracies and countries that are rich in diversity, with deep and close connections among our people, "the U.S. president said that made a rare appearance at a State Department reception hosted by a visiting foreign minister.
Obama said the two countries to deepen their economic cooperation in finance and investment and trade that create jobs in both nations.
"I look forward to working with Prime Minister Singh and our fellow G-20 partners this month in Toronto, as we work to promote economic growth are both balanced and sustained," he said.
"With our agreement on the reprocessing of spent fuel, we are moving forward with our civilian nuclear agreement. We are expanding our green partnership to promote green buildings, energy efficiency and sustainable development that creates jobs and reduces poverty.
"As we strive to implement our Copenhagen commitments, we will work together to ensure a successful climate conference in Mexico later this year," he said.
Obama said India and the U.S. have closer cooperation than ever before against transnational threats.
"This includes the progress of the Afghan population, and prevent terrorism, whether in Manhattan or Mumbai," he said.
"It includes securing vulnerable nuclear materials, a goal we advanced in our Nuclear Security Summit, where I thanked Prime Minister Singh to commit India to build a new Centre of Excellence for Nuclear energy and safety.
Our efforts include a stronger global non-proliferation regime, where all nations meet their obligations, "he said.
U.S. and India is broader partnerships between their peoples, particularly in science, technology and global health.
"More students taking advantage of our expanded Fulbright-Nehru program. We are working to expand relations between our universities and community colleges.
We are partnering on agriculture and research to reduce global hunger and to share India's incredible progress in other countries, "he said.
A Touchy Subject
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
It's a touchy subject and one that evokes blushing cheeks and avoiding eyes. I honestly cannot understand why, in the 21st century, we are all still so embarrassed to even broach the subject of masturbation. FACT....we all do it....FACT....some of us don't know how to do it properly...FACT.....we all have questions, especially when we're younger.
I remember wondering if there was something wrong with me and feeling too ashamed to discuss it with my parents, because it was a subject that was never discussed. It was only till I was much older, I realized that I was not a circus freak but a human being with needs. Needs is strong, more like desires and there is absoultely nothing wrong with satisfying yourself. I might be being a little harsh on this generation, I think we're a lot more open minded than our predecessors but there is still something a little taboo about talking about it.
The reason I bring up this uncomfortable subject, for most of you anyway, is because there is a new campaign happening in one of Spain's regions that helps youngsters understand masturbation and all that it entails. Their slogan is "PLEASURE IS IN YOUR OWN HANDS", that is nothing short of legendary. High fives all round, breaking the boundaries of a subject that we should be talking about, educating ourselves about, a natural human process that's been hidden in the closet for far too long. There are of course, people shifting uncomfortably in their skins and protesting the campaign. Ignorance is bliss and they're more than willing to stay in their uninformed comfort zones.
I wish something this wonderful had been available to me when I was younger, it would have prevented years of uncertainty and confusion and teenagers are confused enough as it is. I say, give the people the facts, even the adults that haven't quite gotten the hang of it yet, give them the information and trust in the fact that knowledge is power and who doesn't want to be empowered when it comes to something so prominent in our lives.
The Age Old Question
Thursday, July 16, 2009
What do women want? When I speak to close male friends of mine, the look of confusion and concentration is quite hilarious and I can't understand why it's so difficult to grasp the most basic of concepts. Truth, Caring, Listening and Consideration. I've just summed up what women want in 4 simple words. But this seems to confuse the male mind even further, she doesn't want my honest opinion right? she just talks all the time, it's impossible for me to listen to it ALL, besides there's wrestling on too? Why must I open the door for her, it's the 21st century and she has arms?
I will be the first to agree that as time moves forward women are becoming more and more independent, running homes and maintaining high paced careers but I truly believe that at the end of the day, there is a part of a woman that yearns to be cared for and looked after by a man. Now as I explained this to my dear male friend, this is how he interpreted it, "She wants me to buy her expensive things". No son, you gotta keep your ears open and do a little more concentrating. I told him that it's the thought that counts, the more effort you put into something special, the more pleased she'll be. He, of course, laughed and said that I was different from other women and that those things don't mean anything to me but he was wrong.
A new survey conducted in England on numerous women, from all walks of life, concluded that women are truly interested in the cliches. What's that? You want to know what the cliche's are? Of course you do. Send her a romantic text or email, write her a poem from the heart and not downloaded off the net, run her a hot bath after a hard day at the office,offer her a coat when she's cold, hold the door open for her, wake her up with breakfast in bed, compliment her. It's really very simple guys. It doesn't get any easier than that, I can almost guarantee that with a little extra effort, that will cost you practically nothing, she'll be putty in your hands.
And one last thing, if you truly love your woman, this will come quite naturally once you get into the swing of things. Here's to good relationships, good sex and good times!
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