Celebrate! Relief is on it's way....! Today, employers can begin submitting applications for the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program. Created by the Affordable Care Act, this program provides $5 billion in financial assistance to employers, unions and state and local governments to help them maintain coverage for early retirees age 55 and older who are not yet eligible for Medicare. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. … [Read more...]
Food Safety – Father's Day Celebrations!
June 14, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women loving our Women and their Families, shares these Tips for a Safe and Joyful FATHER'S DAY! This week's Feature on: FoodSafety.gov CLICK BELOW FOR 'TIPS' Barbecue basics >> Grilling, smoking, pit roasting >> … [Read more...]
Let's Move! – Cities and Towns
June 14, 2010 by
Earlier this year, when the First Lady announced the initiative to eliminate childhood obesity within a generation, we were aware that it was an ambitious goal. At the White House kickoff, she said, “This isn’t the kind of problem that can be solved overnight, but with everyone working together, it can be solved.” Today, I was in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma seeking to build on that coalition. Speaking at the U.S. Conference of Mayors annual meeting, I challenged nearly 400 mayors present … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama- *Up-Date~~First LADY OBAMA Mothering a Nation!
June 7, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women is excited to share this news with the women, mothers and children of our world. Many children and chefs must have enjoyed a Wonderful time last Friday, on the White House Lawn. .......here's a First Lady that truly knows.... HOW to use a Garden. Lady Obama is on the MOVE showing her: 'True Motherhood of a Nation', once again! First Lady Michelle Obama addresses hundreds of chefs from around the country during a “Let’s Move!” … [Read more...]
Affordable Care Act – Seniors meet President Obama – June 8
June 7, 2010 by
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 President Obama and Secretary Sebelius will participate in a National Town Hall with Senior Citizens to discuss the Affordable Care Act. This event will be shown on: WhiteHouse.gov/live. Learn More: Health Reform for American Seniors (PDF). … [Read more...]
U.S.A. – Hurricane Season has Begun
June 2, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women cares for the Women of Our World, and the following LINK will offer anyone in need some amazing sites and tools to prepare for this 2011 HURRICANE SEASON. We have seen so much disaster in our neighbouring countries, as well as our own, so please......GET PREPARED. A Celebration of Women LOVES YOU & CARES as well as the Dept. of Health and Human Services, U.S.A. GET PREPARED: http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/emergency/index.html … [Read more...]
HHS, Michelle Samplin – National HIV Testing Day (June 27)
June 1, 2010 by
U.S.A. Dept. of Health & Human Services Gearing up for National HIV Testing Day (June 27): Check Out The HIV Prevention and Service Widget Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:01:00 -0500 Salgado, AIDS.gov New Media Strategist Find HIV/AIDS Prevention & Service Providers GO Enter your location, such as: "Washington, DC", or "20002". For more information on this widget, please visit: www.AIDS.gov . Please contact [email protected] with any comments or concerns. By Michelle Samplin … [Read more...]
WOMEN of FAITH – 2010
May 31, 2010 by
EVENTS NEAR YOU: http://womenoffaith.com/events/ God's Promises for Girls An easy way to help young girls see God’s promises and how they can rely on His love in their daily lives. The promise verses in this book are selected from the best-selling International Children’s Bible® to offer comfort and encouragement when a girl is feeling afraid, lonely, worried, angry, dissatisfied, discouraged, sad, rebellious, impatient, or sick . . . and when they need reassurance of God’s protection, … [Read more...]
Celebrate Opening – "Born to be Alive"
May 27, 2010 by
“Born to Be Alive” opens May 28, 2010 photo by Tim Palen BORN TO BE ALIVE Starring SELENE LUNA Written by Selene Luna and John T. Stapleton Directed by Derick LaSalla Produced by Jon Imparato for the Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center WHERE: The Davidson/Valentini Theatre L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center The Village at Ed Gould Plaza 1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles 90038 (one block east of Highland, just north of Santa Monica Blvd.) Free parking May 28, 29, 30; … [Read more...]
LET'S MOVE – First Lady Kicks Off South Lawn Series
May 27, 2010 by
Mrs. Obama Kicks Off the South Lawn Series Let's Celebrate! On May 25, the First Lady welcomed nearly 100 local students to the White House to kick off the South Lawn Series – events throughout the summer season to bring local children, sports leagues, community programs and coaches to the South Lawn to participate in sports, games and activities. Today’s event featured sports trainers from the Washington Redskins, Capitals, Nationals and Wizards as well as PE teachers from DC Public … [Read more...]
Affordable Care Act – Webchat
May 25, 2010 by
Are you a senior or a Medicare recipient? Do you have questions about how the Affordable Care Act will affect Medicare? We’re gathering the top officials from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to answer your questions about some upcoming benefits you’ll see as a result of the Affordable Care Act. Join our WebChat this upcoming Wednesday May 26, 11:00 A.M EDT at www.hhs.gov/live. Marilyn Tavenner, Acting Administrator and Chief Operating Officer of the Centers for … [Read more...]
Affordable Care Act – US Government Taking Positive Action
May 19, 2010 by
On May 17, 2010, the Treasury Department is releasing more details on the ways small businesses will benefit from health insurance reform. Rising health care costs have been the biggest concern for small businesses for decades. But as a result of the Affordable Care Act, we are already putting in motion steps that will reform the health insurance system so it works for small businesses, rather than strap them with continually rising costs. One of the many ways the new law is helping small … [Read more...]
Grace Hopper Celebration – Sept. 29 – Oct. 2
May 14, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women is excited to share this with the Women of Our World, the "Largest Gathering of Women in Computers, ever!" More Women Celebrating their Careers, Lives and Interests....... Grace Hopper Celebration, World's Largest Gathering of Women in Computing Registration opens June 1 The 10th Annual Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing has opened its Call for Participation. The annual conference is the world's largest gathering of women in computing. The Grace … [Read more...]
Counting Down to Atlantis' Last Blast Off – MAY 14, 2010
May 13, 2010 by
THE DAY IN SPACE __________________ Space News from SpaceRef: -- Counting Down to Atlantis' Last Blast Off CLICK HERE: http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewnews.html?id=1389 "The Historic Countdown has officially begun for the last planned blast off of Space Shuttle Atlantis. " The clocks at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) began ticking down at 4 PM EDT today (Tuesday) from the T minus 43 hour mark towards a launch at: 2:20 PM on Friday, May 14,2010. KSC launch controllers reported to their … [Read more...]
Counting Down to Atlantis’ Last Blast Off – MAY 14, 2010
May 13, 2010 by
THE DAY IN SPACE __________________ Space News from SpaceRef: -- Counting Down to Atlantis' Last Blast Off CLICK HERE: http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewnews.html?id=1389 "The Historic Countdown has officially begun for the last planned blast off of Space Shuttle Atlantis. " The clocks at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) began ticking down at 4 PM EDT today (Tuesday) from the T minus 43 hour mark towards a launch at: 2:20 PM on Friday, May 14,2010. KSC launch controllers reported to their … [Read more...]
