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As women takes on more roles in current society, let us learn and support one another. Singapore Women's Congress 2013 Network, Learn & Be Inspired as distinguished women leaders share their thoughts on Embracing Diversity and Change. Today, women enjoy more prosperity and freedom than ever before. We've learnt to face new challenges and take on previously unchartered roles. To better understand this fast-changing terrain, we've invited notable women leaders -- pioneers within their respective industries -- to share insights regarding the future of Diversity, as well as their best practices to allow Change to play a more strategic role in cultivating our social, business and personal growth. The Singapore Women's Congress 2013 features keynote speaker Marina Mahathir, a well-known newspaper columnist, gifted writer, committed social activist and award-winning TV producer. The other esteemed speakers are Durreen Shahnaz, founder of Asia's first social enterprise stock exchange; Natalie Turner, leadership and innovation specialist; Ivy Singh-Lim, environmentalist & farmpreneur; Fanny Lai, author & wildlife enthusiast; and Jacelyn Tay, celebrity health buff & businesswoman. Come join us in this unique opportunity for inspiration, networking, education, and more importantly, to celebrate & forge new friendships. Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 Time: 8:30am

Only in the US they do this sort of surveys [laugh] But damn funny!!! TGIW bros! From AsiaOne: http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/...109-394266.html US Congress less popular than cockroaches: poll AFP Wednesday, Jan 09, 2013 WASHINGTON - The little loved US Congress, fresh off its fiscal cliff budget crisis, is now less popular than cockroaches and lice, a survey released Tuesday found. The Public Policy Polling survey of 830 Americans from January 3-6 revealed that Congress had hit new lows in the eyes of the same US voters who sent representatives to work there. The legislative body proved less popular than traffic jams, Donald Trump, France, lice, Genghis Khan, cockroaches and used car dealers, the poll found. Just nine per cent of those surveyed had a favourable opinion of Congress. "We all know Congress is unpopular," said Dean Debnam, president of Public Policy Polling. "But the fact that voters like it less than cockroaches... really shows how far its esteem has fallen with the American public over the last few weeks."

The President and CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation will address the American public regarding his company's most publicised crisis in recent years. The 53 year-old Akio Toyoda came into his current position during mid-2009. He has been invited by Congressman Ed Towns, D-N.Y, to testify at a congressional committee next week. "I have received Congressman Towns' invitation to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on February 24 and I accept," Toyoda said in an e-mail statement. "I look forward to speaking directly with Congress and the American people." Toyoda's response is in contrast to his earlier statements that Toyota North America chief Yoshimi Inaba and his staff would handle any US hearings. He indicated that he would support them from behind the scenes. He was quoted as saying: "I trust that our officials in the U.S. will amply answer the questions. We are sending the best people to the hearing, and I hope to back up the efforts from headquarters...We are not covering up anything, and we are not running away from anything." The about-turn is welcome and should boost both investor and public confidence which have been waning since the recall problems concerning sticky accelerator pedals and Prius brakes first came to light. "Now that I have received an official request from the chairman [Towns]," said Toyoda, "I'd like to take advantage of the opportunity. I'd like to cooperate fully and try to explain our situation. The No. 1 thing in my mind is regaining the trust of our customers in terms of the safety of our vehicles."