The Labour Day, Canada & the U.S.A. September 6, 2010 The Labour Day holiday in Canada, as in the U.S., celebrates worker solidarity. Most workers, public or private, are entitled to take statutory holidays off with regular pay. Some businesses remain open on holidays, such as medical clinics and some stores, restaurants, and tourist attractions. In a time when the news of labour "strife" is dominated by disputes between millionaire athletes and billionaire owners, history … [Read more...]
HHS Recovery Act Plans & Reports for U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services.
September 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
HHS.gov/Recovery Updates Total HHS Recovery Funds Obligated (through grants and contracts): $103.2 Billion Total Gross Outlays (spent by recipients): $82.5 Billion Cumulative Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP State draw downs total about $67.2 billion. Also see: Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP State Awards Savings to States' Prescription Drug (Part D) Costs All the HHS Recovery Weekly Financial and Activities Reports Available Full Reports: HHS Recovery … [Read more...]
Women needed for research study on passionate love
August 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Women needed for ... University of Texas at Austin, Research Study on Passionate Love Time: Aug. 12-Sept. 30, All-day event Recurs daily Description: The Loving Lab at the University of Texas at Austin, headed by Dr. Timothy Loving, is currently recruiting 18-25-year-old women for a study investigating the feeling of passionate love. To be eligible you must have been dating your romantic partner for less than two years and be in generally good health. Study includes … [Read more...]
HHS.gov/Recovery Updates
August 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
HHS.gov/Recovery Updates HHS received $145.7 billion in Recovery Act funds. Total HHS Recovery Funds Obligated (through grants and contracts): $102.7 Billion Total Gross Outlays (spent by recipients): $78.0 Billion Cumulative Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP State draw downs total about $66.6 billion. Also see: Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP State Awards Savings to States' Prescription Drug (Part D) Costs All the HHS Recovery Weekly Financial and Activities … [Read more...]
HHS.gov/Recovery Updates
August 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
HHS.gov/Recovery Updates You are subscribed to HHS Recovery Act Plans & Reports for U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services. Total HHS Recovery Funds Obligated (through grants and contracts): $102.1 Billion Total Gross Outlays (spent by recipients): $77.0 Billion Cumulative Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP State draw downs total about $65.9 billion. Also see: Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP State Awards Savings to States' Prescription Drug (Part D) Costs … [Read more...]
HIV/AIDS Strategy – Meeting the Need
August 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Meeting the Need By Kevin Fenton, M.D., Ph.D., FFPH, Director, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, CDC (Cross-posted from Health Protection, Perspectives Blog) Last week, CDC awarded $42 million to community-based organizations (CBOs) in cities and communities across the nation to support HIV prevention efforts. This funding puts resources directly in the hands of those with cultural knowledge and local perspective—those who have the best chance … [Read more...]
FEARLESS WOMEN DAY – August 26, 2010
August 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE An annual “Fearless Women Day” is being created in honor of the 90th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment being ratified, which gave Women the Right to Vote. On this day, August 26th, 2010, women from all over the country and Canada, in partnership with eWomenNetwork, with 25,000 members strong, will come together in fearless celebration. Each city will select one woman who will be given a Fearless Women - Susan B. Anthony Award to honor her fearless contribution to … [Read more...]
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