Word: limelights
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...noted, "....during the past week I have learned that my health-related issues are more complex than I originally thought... In order to take myself out of the limelight and focus on my health, and to allow everyone at Apple to focus on delivering extraordinary products, I have decided to take a medical leave of absence until the end of June...
...allow the allegations against me to taint this good and honest man," Blagojevich said in making the appointment. Answering questions at the press conference, Burris was eventually overwhelmed by queries aimed at Blagojevich, who returned to the podium to say, "I don't want to hog the limelight," and defended his right to appoint Burris, insisting it was to preserve the prerogatives of the people of Illinois. Then Congressman Bobby Rush of Illinois joined them at the mike to point out how important it was to appoint an African American to the seat, arguing that the Senate would not want...
...ambition that lusted for limelight and the talent to fill it. In the mid-'40s she landed a spot in the Katherine Dunham Dance Troupe, touring the world with this famous company of black female dancers and soon ascending to featured roles. In Paris, a nightclub owner offered her a singing job, which brought her European fame and a sheaf of sexy French ballads. (Her repertoire would eventually comprise songs in 10 languages...
...will inspire other global media organizations to focus more on homegrown solutions and solution providers. Bono, Bill Clinton and Bill Gates (and I dare say Madonna) are doing a great job in Africa. But surely there are African philanthropists and social entrepreneurs who also deserve a spot in the limelight - even if the power of their checkbooks is nowhere near that of the aforementioned? Tolu Ogunlesi, ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA...
...will inspire other global media organizations to focus more on homegrown solutions and solution providers. Bono, Bill Clinton and Bill Gates (and I dare say Madonna) are doing a great job in Africa. But surely there are African philanthropists and social entrepreneurs who also deserve a spot in the limelight - even if the power of their checkbooks is nowhere near that of the aforementioned? Tolu Ogunlesi, Abeokuta, Nigeria...