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...]
Let's Move – Lady Obama in Flash Mob Dance
May 6, 2011 by
MAY 6, 2011 First Lady Michelle Obama dances during a Flash Mob Dance at Alice Deal Middle School in Washington, D.C., May 3, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) THIS WEEK Happy May! We are always moving here. On Monday, the First Lady welcomed 300 kids to the South Lawn who had just run a mile from a local D.C. elementary school with TV host Kelly Ripa and ultramarathon runner Dean Karnazes. And on Tuesday, the First Lady … [Read more...]
Holocaust Remembrance Day – May 1, 2011 – Yom Hashoah
April 30, 2011 by
Holocaust Remembrance Day May 1, 2011 Since the Holocaust, to survivors, the Holocaust remains real and ever-present; but, for some others, sixty years makes the Holocaust seem part of Ancient History. Year-round we try to teach and inform others about the horrors of the Holocaust. We confront the questions of what happened? How did it happen? How could it happen? Could it happen again? We attempt to fight against ignorance with education and against disbelief with proof. But … [Read more...]
Let's Move Initiative: National Parks Week: Moving Outside
April 24, 2011 by
APRIL 2011 Kids enjoy hiking and exploring nature, a fun way to get moving and stay healthy at Canyonlands National Park in Utah. THIS WEEK Greetings from Let’s Move! There are so many things happening at Let’s Move!. Remember when President Obama signed the Healthy, HungerFree Kids Act with the First Lady at his side to reform the school lunch program? Well, one of the first reforms being implemented is to make sure kids have access to water and low fat or fat free milk. Read … [Read more...]
SEE Trailer HERE: Celebrating Disneynature's Amazing New Movie "African Cats"!
April 15, 2011 by
I've seen a sneak preview of Disneynature's new film "African Cats" and I have to tell you, it is simply amazing. Here's the trailer. On the heels of their record-breaking documentaries "Earth" and "Oceans", Disneynature will premiere: "African Cats" this Earth Day, April 22, 2011. The film, of course, has Disneynature's trademark breathtaking cinematography. The sweeping landscape and endless horizon of the African Savanna is truly captivating, and the way the film captures … [Read more...]
Peace Messenger-Spring 2011 at Center for Sacred Studies
April 6, 2011 by
News from the Center for Sacred Studies Grandmothers Tsering Dolma Gyaltong and Beatrice Long Visitor Holy Dance Dear Catherine Anne & A Celebration of Women, Welcome to the Spring, 2011 issue of the Center for Sacred Studies Peace Messenger. In this time of upheaval, we are called to our highest spiritual selves to respond with kindness in our daily lives. Thank you for your part in creating peace in your homes, your families and … [Read more...]
Afghanistan President Speaks to Texas Conference
April 1, 2011 by
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ABDULJALIL GHAFOORY (202) 292 4285 [email protected] Afghanistan President Speaks to Texas Conference In an effort to further the hard-won progress, the George W. Bush Institute convened Afghan President Hamid Karzai, business leaders, entrepreneurs and policymakers at a two-day conference, “Building Afghanistan’s Future: Promoting Women’s Freedom and Advancing Their Economic Opportunity in Dallas … [Read more...]
