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U.S. diplomat Richard Holbrooke dead at 69
Reuters is reporting: Richard Holbrooke, who was President Barack Obama’s special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, died on Monday, CNN reported citing a senior U.S. official. He was 69. You can read...
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Former U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher dies at 85
I’m saddened to report (via Reuters today) the loss of a statesman and dedicated public servant: Former U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher, who helped bring peace to Bosnia and negotiated the...
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Caring for Others: Elizabeth Taylor (2/27/1932 – 3/23/2011)
Elizabeth Taylor passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. I did a quick search on Elizabeth Taylor. The first story that came up read: “Taylor Was Early and Tireless AIDS/HIV Advocate.” I didn’t see...
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Loss of a Class Act: Geraldine Ferraro (1935-2011)
On behalf of the Secretary of Innovation blog community I am sad to report the passing of Geraldine Ferraro. During the 2008 presidential primary season I remember how passionately Geraldine fought for...
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Betty Ford (1918-2011): Candid and Compassionate
Betty Ford (Elizabeth Ann Bloomer Warren Ford) passed away on Friday, July 8, 2011. Ford lived for 93 years, and was true to herself. She had opinions that were contrary to her role as the First Lady....
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Dr. Brian O’Leary (1940-2011): Sustainability Advocate
On July 29, 2011 Dr. Brian O’Leary passed away at age 71 in his home in Vilcabamba, Ecuador. Brian was a dedicated, gentle and gracious human being and we were honored to have him as a Secretary of...
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Celebrating Trees: The Wonderful Life of Wangari Maathai (1940-2011)
“The planting of trees is the planting of ideas. By starting with the simple act of planting a tree, we give hope to ourselves and to future generations.” – Wangari Maathai Last weekend, Wangari Muta...
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Tribute to Innovation: Steve Jobs (1955-2011)
Sharing thoughts and prayers with family members and loved ones of Steve Jobs… I’m sad to report the passing of a great innovator: Steve Jobs. Innovation is the driver of technology and Jobs was a...
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Speaking his mind: Andy Rooney (1919-2011)
Sharing thoughts and prayers with family members and loved ones of Andy Rooney… Andy Rooney had a long and successful television career and recently retired from the CBS news magazine “60 Minutes.”...
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BBC: ‘World’s last’ WWI veteran Florence Green dies aged 110
According to a February 7, 2012 BBC news report: A woman thought to be the world’s last known surviving service member of World War I has died aged 110. Florence Green, from King’s Lynn, Norfolk,...
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