Celebrating Father's Day June 19, 2011 History Father's Day is a celebration of fathers inaugurated in the early twentieth century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating fatherhood and male parenting. Father's Day is celebrated on a variety of dates worldwide and typically involves gift-giving, special dinners to fathers, and family-oriented activities. The first observance of Father's Day actually took place in Fairmont, West Virginia on July 5, 1908. It was organized … [Read more...]
Let's Move ~ Introducing MyPlate
June 7, 2011 by
June 7, 2011 THIS WEEK Happy June! Where do the months go? It’s almost summer and we are packing in as much as possible. Last week, the First Lady, Secretary Vilsack, and Surgeon General Regina Benjamin announced the new food icon, MyPlate that replaces MyPyramid. MyPlate gives us a visual reminder to fill half our plate with fruits and vegetables, along with protein, whole grains and dairy. Check out the video. And speaking of veggies, on Friday, one week … [Read more...]
Secretary Hilary Clinton Marks the 30th Anniversary of HIV/AIDS
June 6, 2011 by
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton marked the 30th anniversary of HIV/AIDS, releasing the following statement: “As we commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the first reported cases of HIV/AIDS in the United States, we take time to remember those who have been affected by this devastating disease and recommit ourselves to eradicating this terrible scourge. “When HIV/AIDS was first identified in the 1980s, the world was shocked by how fast the epidemic spread as we struggled to find … [Read more...]
HELP is needed @ Village Direct Civic Ventures LLC ~ Pennsylvania , USA
June 4, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women..... shares this email with the Women of our World ...... Dear Catherine, As a member of my Facebook network, I am sharing this email I sent to NASCO in the hope you might be able to assist me. Details are available in the forwarded message below. Please share this information with others within your network who might be interested in partnering with me. I am available for a discussion, or to answer your questions by calling: 267.770.3946 Regards, Napoleon C. … [Read more...]
Let's Move says: Happy Memorial Day!
May 29, 2011 by
May 27, 2011 Kidsplaying toss up during the Let’s Move! in Indian Country launch event on the Menominee Reservation in Wisconsin on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. (Photoby Gary Garrison, Bureau of Indian Affairs at the U.S. Department of Interior). THIS WEEK Greetings from Let’s Move! Happy Memorial Day! Before the summer hits, wedecided to launch two important initiatives this week. On Monday, we launchedLet’s Move! Museums and Gardens, an initiative to provide opportunities for millions of … [Read more...]
MEMORIAL DAY – May 31, 2011
May 28, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women sends our respect to the fallen and prayers to the families left behind. There is also evidence that organized Women's Groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" by Nella L. Sweet carried the dedication "To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead" (Source: Duke University's Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920). … [Read more...]
FDA Approves Second New Treatment for Hepatitis C
May 25, 2011 by
FDA Approves Second New Treatment for Hepatitis C On May 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of telaprevir for the treatment of chronic viral hepatitis C. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chronic viral hepatitis C affects 3.2 million Americans. Left untreated, chronic viral hepatitis C can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, and unwitting transmission to others. The approval of telaprevir marks the second new … [Read more...]
Town Crier: Grandmothers Travels on the East Coast June 2011
May 19, 2011 by
Center For Sacred Studies Town Crier May 2011 Grandmothers Travels on the East Coast June 2011 Council of All Beings June 1-3 Montpelier, Vermont We are convening a Council of All Beings in Montpelier, Vermont to bring the voices of the earth to the center of our lives and actions. As the new era dawns, we hold a sacred intention to honor Earth and to bring ourselves into a new communion with all life. We are holding this gathering at the Vermont State House to … [Read more...]
PRESS RELEASE …based on a true life Courtney's Story!
May 19, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women is elated to announce to the Women of our World the following PRESS RELEASE. A Celebration of Women is a Global Women's Advocacy Foundation created to inspire all women to step up and Take Action! This is accomplished through a marketing model of ‘Celebrating the Lives’ of Women Leaders , our WOMEN of ACTION, that are trailblazing, in one way or another, our path in this new millennium, for the further establishment of Gender Equity and Women's- Human Rights! " * … [Read more...]
PRESS RELEASE …based on a true life Courtney’s Story!
May 19, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women is elated to announce to the Women of our World the following PRESS RELEASE. A Celebration of Women is a Global Women's Advocacy Foundation created to inspire all women to step up and Take Action! This is accomplished through a marketing model of ‘Celebrating the Lives’ of Women Leaders , our WOMEN of ACTION, that are trailblazing, in one way or another, our path in this new millennium, for the further establishment of Gender Equity and Women's- Human Rights! " * … [Read more...]
National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day – May 18, 2011
May 17, 2011 by
Statement of Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institutes of Health Thirty years since the first report of the disease we now know as AIDS, scientists supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, continue advancing toward our goal of a vaccine to prevent HIV infection. I am optimistic that we will succeed. We have scientific … [Read more...]
Let's Move: Robin Schepper, Happy Physical Education (PE) Month!
May 16, 2011 by
MAY 16, 2011 Chef Paul helps kids at Dodson Elementary School prepare nutritious and fun meals. THIS WEEK Happy Physical Education (PE) Month! Last Monday, First Lady Michelle Obama announced new collaborations to support our military families at an event with the President’s Council of Fitness, Sport and Nutrition. Part of a new initiative called Joining Forces, a national effort that mobilizes all sectors of society to give our service members and their families the opportunities and … [Read more...]
Yale endorses BIG BEAUTIFUL WELLNESS !!
May 15, 2011 by
www.bigbeautifulwellness.com AMAZING NEWS! YALE UNIVERSITY - Rudd Centre for Food Policy and Obesity has ENDORSED Big Beautiful Wellness. Yes, Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. This is such tremendous validation for our philosophy! It will spur on our momentum to just keep doing what we know is right. Helping Plus Size women find healthy, active lives through POSITIVE messaging, resource sharing, and a supportive community. Check it out.. Scroll … [Read more...]
