IB’S BLOG EXCLUSIVE: Malnutrition’s Impact on Child Development, Longevity and Disease Risk Assessed by Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and UNICEF Executive Director Ann Veneman

By Ibrahim Dabo @IbDabo On a beautiful Sunday afternoon I had the opportunity to sit down with Ann Veneman, former U.S. secretary of agriculture and UNICEF executive director, for an enlightening lunch meeting. Ms. Veneman had graciously taken time out of her busy schedule to invite me in for what …

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: There Is Hope For People With Vision Problems, Says Lighthouse International Chief Mark Ackermann

Interview by Ibrahim Dabo NEW YORK CITY, NY—Lighthouse International, a leading non-profit organization founded in 1905, is dedicated to fighting vision loss through prevention, treatment and empowerment. On Nov. 22, the organization hosted the 2010 LightYears Gala at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The star-studded event attracted celebrities …

Lighthouse International Celebrates Philanthropy and Raises Funds to Fight Vision Loss

Report and interviews by Ibrahim Dabo NEW YORK CITY, NY—Lighthouse International, a leading non-profit organization that dedicates its work toward fighting vision loss through prevention, treatment and empowerment, on Nov. 22, 2010 hosted “LightYears,” its annual gala at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. LightYears 2010 did “Salute the …

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: A Comedian’s Perspective on Internet Technology – Dr. Reggie Watts

  By Ibrahim Dabo New York City, New York—It’s always good to be around comedians as you’ll hardly ever be short of a good laugh. But after a good treat, I wanted to talk about technology with comedian and musician Dr. Reggie Watts. Not sure whether that was a good …