HOT TOPICS: Will and Jada spill it all! | The real Naomi Campbell | 25 years of surprises September 12, 2010 MONDAY'S SHOW: Oprah's Farewell Season Premiere with Special Guest John Travolta The farewell season begins with one of the biggest surprises in Oprah Show history! What dreams will come true? Plus, special appearances by celebrity mystery guests and a musical performance so top-secret, even Oprah didn't know about it! More about this show … [Read more...]
In Memory of 911 – "Tribute"
September 10, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women sends or deepest Sympathy to any and all Women that have lost children, family, spouses, or any loved ones in the disasterous event that changed the Western World forever: September 11, 2001. The following is a Tribute to those WE have Lost.....and let us never forget. The September 11 attacks (often referred to as September 11th or 9/11) were a series of coordinated suicide attacks by al-Qaeda upon the United States on September 11, 2001. On that morning, … [Read more...]
Labour Day – Celebrating in CANADA & the U.S.A. on Sept. 6
September 5, 2010 by
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
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 Weekly Financial and … [Read more...]
Women needed for research study on passionate love
August 30, 2010 by
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 a one-hour … [Read more...]
HHS.gov/Recovery Updates
August 25, 2010 by
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 Reports Available … [Read more...]
HHS.gov/Recovery Updates
August 19, 2010 by
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 Available Full … [Read more...]
HIV/AIDS Strategy – Meeting the Need
August 14, 2010 by
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 to … [Read more...]
FEARLESS WOMEN DAY – August 26, 2010
August 13, 2010 by
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 the … [Read more...]
Jenny Backus – Healthcare, One Community at a Time.
August 13, 2010 by
For more than 40 years, community health centers have delivered comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary health care to patients in the communities where they live, regardless of their ability to pay. Each year, over 7,900 Community Health Centers around the country provide high-quality care to nearly 19 million Americans, often as the primary source of care in low-income or rural communities. This week, we are celebrating community health centers, and the critical role they play … [Read more...]
HHS Recovery Updates
August 12, 2010 by
HHS Recovery Updates As of August 6, 2010 Total HHS Recovery Funds Obligated (through grants and contracts): $101.8 Billion Total Gross Outlays (spent by recipients): $75.9 Billion Cumulative Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP State draw downs total about $65.1 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 Weekly … [Read more...]
HHS.gov/Recovery Updates
August 4, 2010 by
HHS.gov/Recovery Updates You are subscribed to HHS Recovery Act Plans & Reports for U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services. HHS received $145.7 billion in Recovery Act funds. As of July 30, 2010 Total HHS Recovery Funds Obligated (through grants and contracts): $101.4 Billion Total Gross Outlays (spent by recipients): $74.6 Billion Cumulative Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP State draw downs total about $64.1 billion. Also see: Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP State Awards (July … [Read more...]
Let's Move – "I think I can"
July 10, 2010 by
"Let's Read. Let's Move" preps kids to say "I think I can" My first job was teaching school, and I have four kids and nine grandkids. So I know a little bit about reading aloud to children. And I love it. That's why it was such a pleasure to join Secretary of Education Arne Duncan for a "Let's Read. Let's Move" session. We were met by nearly a hundred kids from the Arts and Technology Academy's summer program, and they were great listeners as I read one of my favorites, Platt … [Read more...]
