Today is Facebook's tenth anniversary!... Amazingly, Mark Zuckerberg and his team are offering us a present: this beautiful one-minute video which highlights the best moments since we have made friends with Facebook! Thank you, it was a lovely idea! I really appreaciated it! This is probably the coolest thing Facebook has ever done is an article written by Shellie Nelson which I recommend reading.
Paul David Hewson (born 10 May 1960), most commonly known by his stage name Bono, is an Irish singer, musician, and humanitarian. Main vocalist of the Dublin-based rock band U2, Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School, where he met his future wife, Alison Stewart, and the future members of U2.Bono writes almost all U2 lyrics, often using political, social, and religious themes.During their early years, Bono's lyrics contributed to U2's rebellious and spiritual tone.As the band matured, his lyrics became inspired more by personal experiences shared with members of U2.
Outside the band, he has collaborated and recorded with numerous artists,sits on the board of Elevation Partners, and has refurbished and owns The Clarence Hotel in Dublin with The Edge.Bono is also widely known for his activism concerning Africa, for which he co-founded DATA, EDUN, the ONE Campaign and Product Red.He has organised and played in several benefit concerts and has met with influential politicians.Bono has been praised and criticised for his activism and involvement with U2.He has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, was granted an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, and was named as a Person of the Year 2005, together with Bill Gates and his wife, by Time,among other awards and nominations. With wealth accumulated from his musical career and outside investments, Bono ranks as the world's richest entertainer.
As a huge fan of this band and an admirer of Bono's engagement against the world's poverty, I sometimes use both U2's lyrics and videos about Bono's campaigns, in class. The video below shows Bono's commitment in other areas beyond the world's poverty. 'Miss Sarajevo' is a song about the underground resistance movement, back in the war of Sarajevo (1992-1995). The American journalist Bill Carter suggested Bono the idea of filming a documentary about that movement. Not only did Bono produce the film, he also provided the funds needed to support the project. I used this video in a 10th form class about 15 years ago!!! This year, I have used the F-Word video in a 10th form class, as well. Bono and the U2 are part of my Teaching Timeline!...
Person of theYear 2005, together with Bill and Melinda Gates
Found pic @ TIME Specials
Bono holds his honorary knighthood at the British ambassador's
official residence - March 2007 Photo: Reuters
Congratulations, Bono, for your 52th anniversary!... Amazingly, my eldest daughter was born 40 years later, on this same day: May 10th!... What a fantastic coincidence!...
William and Kate will spend their first wedding anniversary in private with friends. St James' Palace confirmed the couple have travelled to an undisclosed location in the UK to an event which falls on the day they married one year ago.On April 29 last year, tens of thousands flocked to London and two billion people tuned in to watch Prince William tie the knot with Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey.Kate's first 12 months as a member of the Royal Family has seen a number of firsts, including her first Christmas at Sandringham. In her first year as a member of the Royal Family Kate hasn't put a foot wrong.She has shown she is as comfortable in the limelight on her own, as she is in an unbeatable double act alongside her husband.
