Fans of the famous Puerto Pollensa

Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams luxury villa in Puerto Pollensa be displayed during a boat trip on Cape Formentor. Often participants too excited, he said, hoping to glimpse the house of the singer. a vision of the island of Minorca in a day of sunshine, even if you are lucky enough to Robbie while Poettering ground meat around his town of Pollensa, may be rewarded with the next highest. Well, not just Robbie, but one in particulara clear day you can see all the way across the ocean to break the coast of Menorca. To these, no wonder he chose Robbie Cape Formentor as an ideal place for a holiday home in Puerto Pollensa.

Winston Churchill

There is much we can do in a villa in Puerto Pollensa: horseback riding, boat trips and dance group. But when British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in the travel industry who like to paint. Like Robbie,Winston was a fan of Formentor headers and although it was a town of Pollensa particular region, could spend a day sitting on the rock Formentor with a brush. Your choice of 5-star hotel has introduced many famous people in the region of Formentor, Audrey Hepburn, Prince and Princess of Wales. But since we are impressed, can not beat Villa Pollensa for a more traditional visit to Cape Formentor.

Agatha Christie

As AgathaChristie took their holidays in Pollensa, preferring to stay healthy in the promenade area. But even if Agata has a house in Puerto Pollensa, 5 * hotel of their choice later the inspiration for the fictional character "Golden Pine" in his story "The problems in the Bay of Pollensa. But the book published in 1936, focuses on a failed marriage and a murder at the hotel, we can not stop feeling that Agata had better luck if he had been in placetheir homes in a town of Pollensa.

Peter Ustinov

Continue with the connection of Agatha Christie, Poirot, actor Peter Ustinov was a regular visitor of the famous Cape Formentor. Peter loved his yacht in the mud for two weeks a year and enjoy the slow pace of life on the island. When Peter spent relaxing moments, he was lucky to shoot a series of movies on their favorite island. Worthy of mention was the "Evil under the sun" in which Peter enjoyed his second appearanceFamous Belgian detective Poirot Agatha. The film, based on the book "Bearn", was established on the coast of the Adriatic, but was shot in the much warmer and Formentor promontory Real Raixa County.

Famous people from Lincolnshire

This is an extraordinarily long and impressive list of famous people of Lincolnshire from all walks of life, history, literature, science, entertainment, journalism and sport - who were born or resided in the county.

Alfred Lord Tennyson, the Poet Laureate, after William Wordsworth was born, six miles from Horncastle Wolds village of Somersby. According to local legend, Tennyson seemed to have an aversion to the city and said: "Of all the horror, a small townI think the greatest. James Fenton, poet, journalist and literary critic, was born in Lincoln.

Grantham, was the birthplace of several famous people such as scientists and explorers, Sir Isaac Newton, the Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, radio and television star Nicholas Parsons.

George Boole, who was the pioneer of Boolean algebra and binary notation was born in Lincoln in 1815. It was his discovery that, decades after theirDead words, the team is now possible.

The actor Eric Thompson, perhaps best known as the narrator of the television series of 1960 children from "The Magic Roundabout", born 1929 in Sleaford. It awarded the father of actress Emma Thompson. Jennifer Saunders, actress, comedian and writer (French and Saunders, Absolutely Fabulous) was born in Sleaford, while Jim Broadbent, Oscar-winning actor, was born in 1949 Wickenby Bernie Taupin, Elton JohnThe singer and composer, was born in Anwick towards Horncastle. One of the best English actors, John Hurt went to Lincoln School. Jonathan Kerrigan fame in ITV drama Heartbeat is, of Lincoln, and Jason Bradbury, the comedian and television presenter.

Some famous people in Lincolnshire, Lincoln School are visiting, Mark Byford, BBC deputy director general, Peter Day, BBC channels, the career of Steve, radio stations and presenter of Radio 4 program, my music, Alex Henshaw, Spitfire DirectorTest pilot and Sir Neville Marriner, conductor, he directed and arranged music for the film Amadeus.

Sir John Franklin, Captain, explorer and later governor of Tasmania, was born in Spilsby, while George Bass, who helped map the coast of Australia in 1797, was born in Aswarby. Cecil Rhodes, the famous explorer and entrepreneur spent part of his childhood home to Sleaford.

The athletes are football players Joe Baker, Lee Chapman (Lincoln), GaryCrosby and Mark Wallington (Sleaford). Daniel Cox, star of tennis, cricket umpire Darrell Hair International, equestrian and author Rose Marie Halpenny and Olympic swimming medalist Paul Palmer, all come from Lincoln.

Some other notable residents include Horncastle Peter "Biff" Byford, singer of the heavy rock band Saxon, Henry Simpson Lunn, religious leader and founder of half of the Lunn Poly chain of travel agencies and William Marwood, executioner .

The list is by no meansexhaustive list of famous people in Lincolnshire!

to resolve as it does - in Iran, the real problem

After the June 12 presidential elections in Iran, which confirms the re-election of President Ahmadinejad by Supreme Leader Khamenei and his rejection by the opposition and demonstrations by thousands of people in the streets of Tehran and other large cities, media have spent hours days to submit their observations and analysis of the situation of many who consider themselves experts. But I do not see how the priests engaged in power safelySuppression of human rights and freedom, and so are the reformist and the vast majority of Iranians with so much effort in support of its goal of democratization.

In 1998, while a Fulbright Scholar service in Kazakhstan, an attempt to help the new government established in the reform of its institutions of higher education, legal and economic systems, to my surprise, I was invited by the Iranian government , visited Iran to provide advice and exchange ideas. I found Mehrabad Airportand transferred to the guesthouse prestigious Foreign Ministry and a three bedroom apartment with my wife and son. It was late at night, stayed even with the rest. But it could be off, asking me that, despite the thousands of senior Iranian scholars abroad since he was elected.

The next day I discovered that I got a busy schedule of meetings with dozens of government agencies and participate in several panel discussions with senior officialsIt stretches for several days. However, I did not know the reason for my invitation to the first four hours of discussion at the round table that had emerged with 16 senior officials from various departments.

The main reasons are: I was born and raised as Muslim. Before fleeing the U.S. in 1953 to avoid persecution, I had the Iranian Government for 14 years, Mohammad Reza Shah Reza Shah and Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Mossadegh under, especially inpositions of Military Justice. So it became a struggle against the monarchy, as familiarity with the Iranian government and legal system;. I thought a degree in law from Tehran University, School of Law, so I was familiar with the Iranian and Islamic law, I had three U.S. law degree (JD, LL.M., SJD), for so some familiarity with U.S. law and international law, comparative law, that my special areas in each case.

He had a doctorate in politicalspecializing in science and theory of American politics and had academic education in all these areas in the United States for over 30 years. Finally, I published two books on the theory of democracy with a critical analysis of technological system of U.S. democracy and that there was another book published in the application of my theory for the development of a country like Iraq with three different Muslim communities.

Much of the first round tableexplain to pass my theory of democracy, which has been many questions about the possibility of applying the Islamic Republic. At the end of any idea of the conference summarized as follows: Our current system is inconsistent, their parts together correctly. The idea is that if I have a theory of an Islamic republic in the context of my theory to be formulated separately by the theocracy. I replied that this is a very difficult question to answer.In my opinion, the fight is a new political theory, and I need time for the correct answer.

How long do you need? I was asked. At least three or four weeks, he replied. We agree with three weeks, said the director. This would be a good opportunity for me, I said, I have many relatives in different parts of Iran, I have not seen more than 40 years. This gives me the opportunity to everyone to participate, if possible.

Of course, I have a great desire to see my relatives after a few40 years apart, but my main goal was to gain time to have any chance to study current conditions and find out what people thought the whole situation. My results in four different cities, interviewing people from different levels of society, especially the younger generation, which constitutes the majority of the population, have been very enlightening .. For score goals, I put my family and friends, many peopledifferent spheres of life, including a significant number of teachers and students.

A large majority of Iranians among the younger generations, the desire for some sort of Islamic republic open to freedom of speech, press and assembly. You do not want Western-style capitalism, but an egalitarian society, wealth equitably among people, with full employment, though perhaps a couple of hours of work per week, free education up to the requirementsAt the university level, free health care and pension benefits. They believe that these objectives are met through the intellectual, scientific and economic of the country. The question is how to get there.

Blocking the road is not written all the clergy, but the constitution of them, the country is governed. The government is divided into three independent branches of the executive, legislative and judicial. The first two are elective and appointed with the consent of theImam. The heart of the problem, the imam, currently Ayatollah Khamenei.

The Iranian constitution written and pushed through the ratification by Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic recognizes the imam following powers, among others: the establishment of national policies and supervision of all state powers, commander of the armed forces and regular vanguard revolutionary constitution, the launch and the final declaration of war and national referendumsWeapons, the appointment and dismissal of members of the clergy of the Guardian Council, a veto on all laws by the Parliament the power to vote for political candidates passed all elected appointment and dismissal of the head of the judiciary, the no radio and television, Joint Chiefs of Staff, all military and police commanders. In short, the Constitution gives absolute power of the supreme leader of government of a man who is an absolute dictatorship.All elections was designed with the sole ornament card Constitution situs for democratic power without real consequences for all

Therefore, the president of the country, unable to run, the Parliament can not pass laws that are not acceptable, the Council of Guardians, the judiciary can be accused and imprisoned members of the executive and legislative powers, newspapers and other organizations who dare to criticize the system. The only wayThe system shines peacefully through constitutional amendment that the armed forces and police in place of the executive branch with appropriate controls the Parliament, the judiciary is taking the Ministry of Justice and the Council's powers Guardian, and granted the freedom of the people in his speech, press and assembly, and remove some of the Islamic social restrictions.

Against these objectives in some areas there is a growing demand for referendum on constitutiondifficult question of the clergy, that the Constitution is a sacred document, and not be affected rejected. They argue that, under Article 177, a revision of the Constitution shall be initiated by Imam. Although magnet agrees to review, you must come to a constituent assembly under the same article, the age of majority would be designated for membership established by the Minister. The ratification by the people would be only an absolute majority of votes.In addition, the Constitution requires that any change is not allowed in contrast with Islamic principles.

The current situation is very tense. The clerics understood that in order to prevent violence and rebellion, must make some changes, but what people want, such as the elimination of social restrictions, such as fog, as it seems that the cleric against Islamic principles . They think that we can not allow, even if they wish. The problem isagainst the judiciary. The fact is that another Iranian revolution, at least for now. They are aware of the insurmountable obstacles and happy in small steps of progress. But the situation is deteriorating, with unemployment in people, there is no guarantee that the forces of the Revolutionary Guard would do the same. So far 15 percent of the real that is well trained, with a score of graduatesHundreds of universities and schools pour into the labor market every year without any expectations of employment and in particular the suppression of freedom of speech, press and assembly of the highest value in a highly educated society, limits, the explosion so far.

It says there are some elements of dissatisfaction with the development of the armed forces, but until people are not sure that the assistance may have revolutionary movement. TheThe leadership of President Khatami has been instrumental in providing some basic freedoms, serious riots and demonstrations held crystallized. But under present circumstances, it seems a guarantee. Although most of the armed forces to side with the top-ained very loyal to their leader.

However, before any attempt revolutionary people try to realize the revision of the constitution by peaceful means. Revolution will come only when allProgress should be considered impossible.

Go Your Own Way - Let's talk about the others!

I recently wrote an article entitled "Integrating the Western media stages stain China Marathon" which was sent to a number of blogs and websites. Many comments were received generally favorable or positive part, while some players have voiced their criticism, especially regarding my comments on politics and issues in the U.S. or the influence of Western media.

Some readers felt discomfort Western criticism of a supposed "outside" (By the way, it bothers methis idea because I have a Chinese-American with 24 years experience studying, living and working in the West) but, in fact, a simulation exercise designed for them a taste of what is being criticized by outsiders. Hopefully this will help develop a certain ability to see things from different perspectives.

There are also comments that made me write a follow up article that criticized the Western media continue to promote more balanced and lessDiscuss the differences and emotional problems of China and the West.

My first article was inspired by an off-balance sheet total in the Western media coverage of the Beijing Olympics, and the intention was to attract the attention of people to consider this issue and urged Western media journalists and their doctrines preached by his objectivity and independence revived. better "was the hope of this article for the Olympic spirit of mutual understanding and promote tolerance, so that we can share"and peaceful "in" these days more and more difficult. "

The article did not intend to invite or intensify the arguments in the various views people have of the world around them, whether religious freedom in China or racial tensions in America.

I am motivated and qualified to provide thousands watching on a wide range of issues and challenges that the West and China. I am a normal person who generally likes to write in Chinese blog about family, friends, food, funand travel. I am or was a Christian, is increasingly attracted by the principles of Taoism and Buddhism. I am interested in learning more to offer here. So let me end this article of mine on the topic of Western media reporting on China.

The party is over

2008 Beijing Olympics is over and the central scene of the closing ceremony was a big party since, volunteers, officials and athletes from 204 countries. Can notbe as spectacular as the opening ceremony, but the idea of harmony and friendship successful.

Although I expected the London presentation focuses more on the old English traditions, has a double-decker bus and umbrellas give us a truly unique and London - which I knew very well. We wish you all the best in London with a stress-free Olympics in 2012. Among other things, it was not my intention to encourage anyone to protest in London in 2012, andThe Chinese will be asked to show the world not to vindicate the wisdom of moderation and generosity to protest any violation of law, providing partial or vandalism in the 2012 Olympics in London.

Time to clean house in China

To the Chinese, many of the big party after the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, is to be more anxious. 'S time to clean up the mess after the party in Beijing and began to focus on domestic affairs and social reforms and the future.

WhileWestern media coverage of China is often corrupted by selfish motives and tend to be constructive in many respects, there was a lot of problems or symptoms of foreign newspapers are areas where China needs to improve. Undoubtedly, the current challenges facing China's much larger and more complex than can understand the Western media, and this should be carried out sequentially at a rate that does not disturb the stability of the country, because the fruits of reformAs may be stored and transmitted.

I welcome the Chinese Government for the preparation of priority "stable" country first in all other objectives. It's also a great relief to see that the Chinese government to exercise its emphasis on "social harmony," "target man", "environmental protection" and "economic development of high quality."

Sure, there are still a lot of problems facing the country, economically, especially at local level and in the less developed areas. Therestructural deficiencies in the Chinese political system, the organization of government, legal and social hierarchy that must be reformed. Corruption remains rife, the environment is damaged and the fruit of 30 years of reform is not shared equally by all Chinese. On top of these, there are territorial issues, racial and religious who are deeply rooted in Chinese history.

How to deal with them from China? Must be resolved through direct confrontationbetween people, stakeholders and the government through protests, vandalism, movements, negative press coverage, or the pressure tactics of violence and unrest? If these do not work for confrontation, China must seek a regime change? Who will pay? The new rules, better or worse? If there is another cultural revolution, insurrection, or even more, an internal war?

The Chinese people have paid a heavy price for the theory of post-revolutionaryby Karl Marx, to achieve social transformation and to resolve conflicts with violence in the classroom? Enough!

"It was the fear of endless internal political instability and the Cultural Revolution, no matter if you start from the top down or bottom up, and I have spent many of my colleagues in China. If more unrest in the country, China is suffering the Chinese people suffer and not let us kid ourselves, everyonesuffer. Imagine the disruption of global supply chain and the international financial market, the destabilization of neighboring countries, the massive legal and illegal immigration, to name a few. So think again-Serves, the West still want to see turmoil in China?

Read selectively from the West and,

drawn regarding this issue, there are lessons in Chinese history. Faced with the threat of colonization by Western powers in the 19th century, LiZhang Hong, a prime minister and a leading reformer of the Qing Dynasty was defeated, "take what is strong (west) to make, and take our weakness, and that adapts well to follow" (O | K

Biography of Bob Marley

Bob Marley was born on 6 Born in February 1945. At birth he was named Robert Nesta Marley. It is the best known reggae musician of all time, was credited with making the genre outside Jamaica. The event most of the songs, how to fight poor and vulnerable sectors of society through life.

Marley married Rita Anderson, and had four children, including David Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marley. The two sons are still ongoing with MarleyReal for his band The Melody Makers.

Marley's mother, Cedella Booker was, who was black, while his father was a white man named Norval Marley. But Marley never really knew his father because the company does not approve of his relationship with his mother.

First, Marley was the ska, but soon returned to reggae, as she grew. Formed Marley The Wailers, and many believed that his best work with the group.

Marley was a devout Rastafarian, and he was also workingNo officer, as a missionary of the faith through their actions and music. It was fundamental belief in different corners of the world. In addition, it was all for peace and brotherhood. But towards the end of his life was the Ethiopian Orthodox Church of Marley, and was baptized Berhane Selassie.

In 1976, Marley was shot in his home. It is believed he was killed for political reasons, when the political scene in Jamaica was very violent at this point. E 'wasJamaica will give a concert that was seen to support progressive and liberal ministers Michael Manley, Prime Minister. Fans of Marley and his followers believe that the conservative party, the Jamaica Labour Party, was responsible. However, it has never been tested, it was during the filming. Both Marley and his wife were injured but survived.

In July 1977, Marley was diagnosed with cancer in the toes. But based on his Rastafarian faith, whichrefused amputation was suggested by the doctor to undergo in order to save life. Although underwent surgery to remove cancer cells toe.

However, the cancer has spread to the lungs and brain. In 1980, Marley collapsed while a show at Madison Square Garden, having consulted a cancer specialist named Joseph Issels. But because it was too late for treatment.

Marley wanted to spend his last days in Jamaica, but was too ill to fly. On May 11Marley died in 1981 in the cedar of Lebanon Hospital in Miami, Florida. His funeral was held in Jamaica and was an Ethiopian Orthodox Rastafari and mix. He was buried in Nine Miles, near where he was born.

In 2001 he was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Landmarks in Ukraine

Balaklava Bay

Balaklava Bay is located in the southwest peninsula of Crimea. This is one of the most beautiful bays of the Black Sea, protected from storms by the mountains. Before long, 1.5 km and maximum width is only 0.5 km. Here are some interesting places, such as layers and Aya Fiol. The most famous attraction is hand carved underground facility for the repair of nuclear submarines.

Ukraine National Park trees -Sofievka

The park is located in the central Ukrainian city of Uman (200 km south of Kiev) is located. Being here is like a fairy tale. And 'the collection of the best performances in the 19th century garden design. There are over two thousand varieties of plants.

Chersonesus Tàuric

Chersonesos is a popular tourist attraction in Sevastopol, in Crimea is. It is an ancient Greek city on the Black SeaChersonesos includes several buildings: the Cathedral of St. Vladimir, the Basilica and the Bell of Bell Chersonesus known as fog.

Livadia Palace

Livadia Palace was the summer residence of Russian tsars. The building in the southern peninsula of Crimea, near Yalta away. Everyone knows the castle through the Yalta Conference - meeting of the leaders of Britain (Prime Minister Winston Churchill), USA (President Franklin D. Roosevelt) and the USSR (Secretary General JoseStalin) in 1945.

Saint Sophia Cathedral

This is an important architectural monument of Kievan Rus. Hagia Sophia cathedral is one of the largest urban scene is really the capital of Ukraine, entered the world cultural heritage.

Odessa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet

It is the oldest theater in Ukraine. History of Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater begins 1810 The facade was made in accordance withItalian Baroque style. The most beautiful part of the room, which was made in the Rococo style.

Swallow

Swallow's Nest - is a small decorative building on the south coast between Alupka Yalta and Crimea. It is a symbol of Crimea and very romantic. There is a restaurant in the castle, because anyone can come and look inside.

Kreschatik Street

Kreschatik is the most famous street in central Kiev. E 'extends from Bessarabia European Square Square and has many interesting places. Among them, the administrative structures, such as city council of Kiev, shops and hotels. There are many monuments (in honor of the independence of Ukraine, Kiev, Archangel Michael and others).

Israel, Palestine and the Wall

Tensions in the Middle East began long before the founding of the State of Israel. In the twentieth century immigrants were European Jews to Palestine in enough money to buy large quantities of ground forces and workers residing in the computer field and in the suburbs of major Israeli cities. These groups began traveling conflict and unrest, says that Israel does not improve after statehood in 194 meetings, were attacked by their neighbors, but with better guns out of this war "ofIndependence, with 78% of Palestine.

In 1967, Egypt closed the access to the Red Sea. Israel has taken this threat seriously and attacked and captured the Sinai Peninsula, and the rest of the occupied Palestinian territory. This was not much loved by his neighbors to start, but has moved even worse after Israeli civilians in the lands newly acquired in violation of an agreement for this type of action. Egypt reacted by attacking the Sinai 1973-n eventually stop fighting IsraelThe return of the lands in question.

There was a clear victory, but enough to show that it is possible to fight against Israel. The Palestinians began attacking Israelis in other countries, particularly the kidnapping of Israeli athletes at the Olympic Games and the 1972 hijacking of an Air France in 1976, has captured the attention of this world, but even when suicide bombings began. The Palestinian Authority is not to stop such attacks, and seemed to lose the power of extremist groupsto support Hamas, the assassination of Israeli civilians. The suicide attacks in Israel arrived in the city have responded by designing a security wall in 2002. There must be a solution to violence that the region is worrying, but at the end of angry Palestinians.

Ethman Mohammad is a human rights activist in Palestine working for peace in his country through the organization "Stop the Wall". He sees Israel's security fence as a major obstacle, since it was built in Palestine. He sees earth as a physical barrier and symbolic of the peace process. So, for him and other local deserving the name "apartheid wall". Residents object to the fact that the wall was built across the border from the original in 1949, preventing them from living their daily lives. The ICJ ruled that it is the de facto annexation of Palestinian territory.

His open opposition to the wall were arrested by Israel. Amnesty International has his fall. HisThe position is that a person should not only state your opinion, although the current government does not agree with his being arrested. It was eventually released and returned to public life with a new commitment to promote peace in the Middle East and prosperity for its people. In his vision of the future, he sees a solution to a State of Israel and Palestine, where all residents have equal voice. Do you think foreign governments - particularly the U.S. - are an important factor inRegion of success, called on Americans to boycott Israeli settlements to pressure Israel to cede the occupied country.

The United States promotes its "roadmap" as its guidelines for peace in the Middle East. Obama has strengthened his commitment to this plan in its 17 May 2009, the public debate with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He turned against human rights violations by both parties stressed that the settlements are a major problem for the process,issues raised in the isolation of Gaza and condemns the attacks against Israeli civilians. He has not spoken directly to the wall and officially supports the two-state solution as the ultimate goal of the peace process in the Middle East.

Celebrity Charity Connection

In the past, the contributions made from the richest to the poorest often anonymously. Many of the direct beneficiaries of the charity did not know the identity of his benefactor. Nowadays everything changed.

However, there is no doubt that the adoption of the various charities of famous movie stars, musicians and athletes, celebrities donate their effect is associated with a high profile, can increase the audience of some undeniable meritsCauses.

disadvantaged children, homeless refugees, victims of natural disasters and suffering from illnesses like AIDS are among the unfortunate people who have contributed greatly not only by generous donations from wealthy people, but also thanks to contributions donors, the ordinary activities was down from public life to charitable admire.

Care Stars

A known philanthropist, is famous actress AngelinaJolie, who used his fame and wealth, to publicize the plight of some 20 million refugees in 120 countries worldwide. His work for refugees began in 2001, when Cambodia, where they decided to take a refugee child. With the adoption of orphans, "the son Maddox in Cambodia and Zahara from Ethiopia in 2005, Jolie also has interest from other prospective parents to help create or adopt other needy children around the world.

IdentifiedGoodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Commission for Refugees in 2001, Jolie toured many of the refugees elsewhere, including Thailand, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Namibia, Tanzania, Kenya, the Balkans and in Ecuador . In addition to pledges and donations of millions of dollars to various charitable causes, is also the cause of banning landmines.

The actor and producer George Clooney is another great defender of the main causes. These include campaignAIDS and "Make Poverty History, part of a coalition of 84 nations calling for action against poverty worldwide. It is also the global campaign against poverty (GCAP), the gap between rich and poor, addressing human factors such as unfair world trade system, debt, which has all the possibilities of a country's economic recovery and suppress ineffective targets involved in aid delivery in poor areas of the world.

Along with Samuel L. Jackson ClooneyCo-sponsor "Rock for Darfur", a series of benefit concerts organized by MySpace.com and Oxfam. The money will go to support Oxfam's relief efforts and assistance to refugees in Sudan and Chad. Finally, there is "United Way," Clooney says the self-healing program that collects money and goods from several donors and distributes the profits to local charities.

Jackie Chan is the most famous film star in Hong Kong. In 1988 he founded the Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation to provideGrants and active support of young people in Hong Kong. The Foundation's motto is: "To help heal and overcome them." As Jackie says .. "Sometimes it's just an act of kindness and care needs to change a person's life long ago when I was a child needs help, someone I was looking for was my charitable foundation is my way of sharing this experience . provision of scholarships, grants and loans ... I can help make the world a better place. "

Chan donatedcover a wide spectrum of home care for children and youth at risk to help the unemployed youth counseling, self-empowerment expert, training camps for students and campaigns against suicide. Over the years, the Foundation's activities has grown considerably expand its scope to include health services and assistance to victims of natural disasters or people with serious diseases.

Warriors of the environment

described by locals as "HollywoodHeartbreaker "teen movie star Leonardo DiCaprio is an ardent supporter of the environment. To promote greater awareness of environmental problems, is working actively with organizations like Global Green USA, Natural Resources Defense Council, the International Fund for Animal Welfare Kids and National Geographic.

Only Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation focuses on global warming, which may be the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and alternatives to adoption and the fightrenewable energy. "I urge people to stay around the world," he said, explains, "and called on local leaders, if not already done so, and commitment for the purchase of cleaner cars, build parks and green as the 'wind and solar energy. Our actions may determine whether you are a victim of the war for a habitable planet for future generations. "Their concerns also extend to the maintenance of water supplies worldwide (DiCaprio estimated 1, 2 billion people worldwide arewithout access to drinking water) and is a fervent supporter of the conservation of biological diversity on Earth.

Philanthropic athletes

In 1994, the peak of his career, the tennis star Andre Agassi put Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation (AACF) recreational and educational opportunities for children in southern Nevada, the U.S. spent, especially in the region Las Vegas. Has supported over 20 organizations and raised overU.S. $ 60,000,000 since its launch. His special mission is abused or neglected children who are considered "endangered" or help basic opportunities in life. To promote character and self esteem of these children and their employment opportunities, the Foundation supports programs of a combination of emotional, physical and academic.

Andre Agassi Boys & Girls Club, opened in 1997 and offers a basketball court, tennis courts, a computer room, a library and a teenagerCenter offers a variety of activities. The computer program Agassi Agassi tennis and basketball stars, children learn the values of sportsmanship. It also participates in meetings of the study. With the balance of sports and education Agassi Club offers not only a safe place for children and young people in school, but a positive atmosphere for learning. In 2001, the Foundation gave an additional 720,000 U.S. dollars for the development of Andre Agassi Cottage for medically fragile children.

Evenobligation to protect children is seven Grand Slam tennis champion Roger Federer. In 2003 she started the Roger Federer Foundation in Basel, Switzerland, to fund projects for disadvantaged children, especially in southern Africa. After the devastating tsunami in 2004, has adopted a series of fundraising initiatives including the ATP All-Star Rally for Relief. This has led to a global alliance with UNICEF, and in April 2006, Federer was appointed Goodwill Ambassador of UNICEF. "UNICEFThe executive director Ann M. Veneman, expressed his confidence in his ability to make a difference when he said: "Roger Federer extraordinary energy and talent, along with UNICEF to carry in order to improve the lives of children around the world."

Federer believes that sports help to overcome injustice and build bridges between cultures. "As tennis players, we have a unique opportunity," he says. "We have the opportunity to visit many different countries and cultures and interact with people of a certainall spheres of life. It is our responsibility ... use our fortune to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. If I can make a contribution, I am more than happy to do so. "

Want to

As a child, Tiger Woods dreamed of being the best golfers in the world. "I worked hard," he says, "my family values and apply everything I do. Integrity, honesty, discipline, responsibility and fun," I learned these values at home and schoolI have all pushed towards my dream. "Knowing that thousands of other children dream of their future, Tiger and his father established the Tiger Woods Foundation in 1996. Through personal enrichment, scholarships, direct grants, junior golf teams finished, and the new Tiger Woods Learning Center opened in 2005, "said Tiger," the Foundation helps millions of children in their dreams. "

The Tiger Woods Foundation provides direct investment in the community through theirGrant and scholarship programs. In 2005, nearly 2 million U.S. dollars received in grants for programs for youth and gave the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, $ 200,000, a Hurricane Katrina Education Fund. The Foundation gave $ 100,000 to Give2Asia for children displaced by the tsunami aid in 2004. The Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) Tour contributed a sum of $ 100,000. Another well-known golfer in the PGA Champion Phil Mickelson, the catalyst behind a charitydesigned for the U.S. military and representatives of women. Called "the birds' brave, is encouraged by Phil and Amy Mickelson charity fund. Amounts of $ 100 for each birdie and $ 500 for each" eagle ", which Phil is still with the families of military aid funds education to children of soldiers killed or supporting affordable housing for people with disabilities access to disabled veterans injured or disabled Americans. In partnership with Exxon Mobil, Mickelson is also the co- sponsored aFive days of the "Academy" for East primary school teachers to motivate their children and teaching skills to improve mathematics and science.

The score for families

results of the basketball superstar Michael Jordan, the track record could have ended with his retirement in 1999, but continues his charity work, has contributed to the creation of nonprofit organizations. In 1996, the peak of his career, his contribution has contributed $ 2,000,000 to financeOpening of Chicago, James R. Jordan Boys and Girls Club and Family Life Center (the name of the father of Michael). The club offers a children's play and learning opportunities, support for children and a family health center.

That same year he pledged $ 1 million to the University of North Carolina, establishing the Jordan Institute for Families. In his inauguration, he said, "I feel very lucky and happy, had a family structure and support, where aa positive influence for me and my brothers. Today many young people are overwhelmed by the pressures of life, struggle and try to survive. I support the Jordan Institute for families, because I think everything has to be what can be done because the family and improve the quality of life for all people, especially children and the elderly. "Jordan remains involved with the Boys and Girls Club of America, UNCF / College Fund, Special Olympics and a variety ofother organizations to support children and families. English football icon David Beckham and his wife, pop star Victoria established its own charitable foundation in 2002, and recently shared with UNICEF to raise funds for children around the world. In January 2005, Beckham became a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, UNICEF, with special emphasis on "Sport for Development Programme made. Sport is seen as a positive force to improve the lives of children everywhere the world, especiallyaffected by disease, poverty or conflict.

Beckham's first job as a global ambassador for UNICEF on behalf of 1.5 million children who are victims of the tsunami of 2004 to initiate, maintain the organization's humanitarian work in the region. It is a series of films to educate the children seemed to increase the fallen in battle against AIDS into oblivion. With UNICEF "United for children, united against AIDS", go to Messagesto help millions of children. The income of a part of the World Cup hosted by Beckham in May this year raised funds for UNICEF to ensure that it is for many children around the world. David and Victoria have children with disabilities and a charity based in London contributed to children.

Combating poverty and malaria

The Irish pop star Bono (real name is Paul Hewson) has been actively involved with social and political causes since 1980. The U2 starThe comparison with the band aid Bob Geldof and Live Aid charity projects secured its place as the legend of the world. Since 1999 he devoted himself increasingly to the relief of Third World debt and promote awareness of the plight in Africa.

Since the end of his tour "Elevation" in 2001, Bono has campaigned for debt relief in Africa and has visited many African countries. In 2002 he founded an organization called "data" to raise awareness about debt, AIDS and trade represent a problemAfrica. At present, it is largely the problem of eradicating malaria, which affects the most common cause of death in Africa. Bono had said that to defeat the idea of malaria as exciting as the first witness to walk on the moon Neil Armstrong was Africa. In 2003, 2005 and 2006, Bono was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

In 1984, Bob Geldof organized Band Aid, the children are starving in Africa, will benefit. He met the top BritishGroup of singers and musicians to record the single "Do not know that Christmas is" the single fastest-selling record in the history of British music was £ 8,000,000, taking the world to help Ethiopia. In 1985, Geldof went to two Live Aid concerts in London and Philadelphia, the organization of more than 60 of the biggest stars of rock music to perform "live". Nearly 100 million pounds raised for famine relief in Africa.

In January 2004, he visited friends GeldofEthiopia, where he discovered that more people were threatened with death by starvation because they were inspired during the famine of 1980, "Live Aid". Geldof announced his concerns while talking to British Prime Minister Tony Blair. The result was the creation of a Commission for Africa, 16 African leaders and others together. The mitigation measures proposed to double aid, cancel debt and reforming trade rules included. After the 2005 report of the Commission,Gelfdof decide to eight simultaneous concerts around the world from the scene to put pressure on rich countries are called upon to "exercise club. G8 The event was entitled" Live 8 ".

AIDS

British singer, composer and pianist, Sir Elton John is known for supporting the attention of AIDS known. In 1986 he went to the earnings of his records, the American Foundation for AIDS Research, and to encourage their followers to do the same. Since then he hasdiligently to raise awareness of the disease among the general public.

In 1992 he founded the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) as a charitable organization in specific programs for HIV / AIDS funding and support of patients with AIDS. This nonprofit foundation is dedicated to eliminating discrimination and prejudice against people with HIV / AIDS affected, but also provides specialized services for people with AIDS and preventative education programs administered by people in risk, theDisease. Since its founding, EJAF has raised over 100 million U.S. dollars to support AIDS programs in 55 countries worldwide.

Foundation work was supported not only by their own contributions to John, but through numerous fundraising events for sports programs, art and photography exhibitions, festivals and gala dinner organized or financed by Oscar John, sometimes it sticks with the stars and the personal property of others. Last year, he went to EJAF new initiatives for HIVPrevention among residents of the southern United States and the Caribbean, young people and drug addicts and people fresh out of prison.

In tune with the kids

In 1980, the pop singer Madonna has been named a supporter of charity AMFAR, the American Foundation for AIDS Research. Since then, he has directed his attention to children in need, "a charity that supports practical and lasting thousands of young people aged 18 or less, canhave experienced abandonment, abuse, neglect and poverty and capable of a serious illness, disability, suffering from mental illness or addiction. Foundation Make-A-Wish Foundation, the wishes of children in donations for life-threatening diseases due to increased favorite Madonna.

Malawi, one of the poorest countries in the world who suffer from hunger, drought, poverty and diseases like HIV / AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and hepatitis. LastMadonna has generously Raising Malawi, a charity with the Initiative for Assistance to Orphans provides food, medical care, clothing, potable water and education to 32,000 orphans in the impoverished African country contributed. Madonna recently revealed the extent of his dedication to charity, adopting a child from Malawi.

In 1999, the American singer Mariah Carey Congress Award for his contributions to charities and nonprofit youth organizations. Youwas recognized for his work with the Administration for Children Services in New York, and assumes Services Programs for Children "to ensure that children grow in a stable family environment. A review of Carey in 1,000,000 U.S. dollars has been awarded the Fresh Air Fund for Children, to enjoy the city allows you to summer camp for children in the country.

Camp Mariah is a field of knowledge of young people run the race for New York under the auspices of the Fresh Air Fund, whichabout opportunities for education and career to enlarge. It offers a unique opportunity for nearly 300 children aged 12-14 years participating in a curriculum, while enjoying the adventures of the camp. intensive summer sessions for three years and average duration of one week and weekend field trip is complemented with activities throughout the year in New York. Camp Mariah is named Mariah Carey for his generous support and dedication to children outdoors.