Glen B. Stewart,  is one of Our Men that Takes Action.   Today, he is supplicating support; at least ackowledgement of an injustice taking place in Florida, U.S.A., in 2010. He reports: "I have a very emotionally confronting story of a girl's baseball team that is being banned from playing in state championships. The entire team was literally banned from participating because of one girl that has been suspended for two games showing up at a recent practice with her team team shirt on and … [Read more...]

Dear Friends: Since we launched Let’s Move! in February, we have been so encouraged by the outpouring of ideas and support we’ve received from individuals and organizations across the country.  And today, I am very proud to release the action plan from our Interagency Childhood Obesity Task Force, Solving the Problem of Childhood Obesity within a Generation. This report provides a national road map that will help us solve the epidemic of childhood obesity in a generation so that children born … [Read more...]

Statement from Surgeon General, Dr. Regina M. Benjamin, on the Importance of Celebrating National Women’s Health Week and Empowering Women to Make Their Health a Top Priority Mother’s Day, May 9, marks the start of National Women’s Health Week, a weeklong observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health. With the theme “It’s Your Time,” the goal of National Women’s Health Week is to empower women to make their health a top priority and … [Read more...]

Celebrate...Loyalty Day! May, 1, 2010   Loyalty Day is an opportunity to express and reaffirm our loyalty to our country. In proclaiming this day, President George W. Bush wrote: "We express allegiance to our Nation and its founding ideals, we resolve to ensure that the blessings of liberty endure and extend for generations to come." But, this day did not start with George Bush' proclamation. It dates back to the 1920's. On Loyalty Day, we reaffirm our allegiance to our country and … [Read more...]

May 3-6, 2010 McCormick Place Chicago, IL 1800 Companies The global biotechnology community gathers next week in Chicago for what promises to be a successful and productive event. The global event for biotechnology features a robust partnering conference, high level keynotes and an array of timely and intriguing breakout sessions, bringing together thought leaders from around the world to discuss the most important issues facing the biotechnology sector today. The BIO International … [Read more...]

April 17-25, 2010 Donate, Don't Discard! Crutch, Cane, Wheelchair Collections for Haiti Crutches, canes, wheelchairs can be donated all week at sites throughout Allegheny County, ...including The Children's Museum (April 17), North and South Park (April 24), Sacred Heart Church-Shadyside (April 25), Greater Pgh Community Foodbank and Global Links' office (throughout April).   Not only will these materials be kept out of our landfills, but they will serve a humanitarian purpose. … [Read more...]

Federal income tax was introduced with the Revenue Act of 1861 to help fund the Civil War. That Act stipulated that income tax "shall be due and payable on or before the thirtieth day of June". There is an unsubstantiated claim that the first income tax was paid only by the very wealthy, and they tended to spend their summers vacationing. The Commissioner of Internal Revenue is said to have argued, "The collection of taxes would be much easier if an earlier assessment was made, before they … [Read more...]

Thomas Jefferson, born (April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826) ...was the third President of the United States (1801–1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and—for his promotion of the ideals of republicanism in the United States—one of the most influential Founding Fathers.  Jefferson envisioned America as the force behind a great "Empire of Liberty"  that would promote republicanism and counter the imperialism of the British Empire. The Signing Major events during … [Read more...]

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the release of more than $1.84 billion to ensure that people living with HIV/AIDS continue to have access to life-saving health care and medications.  HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act   The grants are funded through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, which helps more than half a million individuals every year obtain clinical care, treatment and social support services. READ MORE here:   HHS Awards $1.84 Billion in Grants for … [Read more...]

Earlier today,  US Department of Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius delivered a speech entitled:  "Health Reform and You: How the New Law Will Increase Your Health Security." Excerpts of Secretary Sebelius' remarks as prepared for delivery are on our blog. "When the conversation about reforming our health insurance system began nearly a year ago, there were some pundits who thought the days of America solving big problems were over. They wondered whether transformative … [Read more...]

Awesome Land: Women of Dirt screening A Celebration of Women in Cycling Tickets Now On Sale! 3  April 2010, Saturday Cinespace 6356 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, CALIFORNIA 90028 6-7 VIP Cocktail Party 7-9 Film Screening Stay tuned for ticket info *Cinespace is located in the Heart of Hollywood, see the Stars (including Queen!) *Cycling Celebrities in Attendance *VIP Cocktail Party *Private Lounge for VIP guests *Fashion Show *Raffles *Benefits Bicycle and Female Related Charities … [Read more...]

  There has never been a more important time to maximize the impact of universities and colleges on American innovation. Join us for our 14th Annual Conference, exploring the science, business and practice of technology innovation and entrepreneurship. March Madness for the Mind...  is the acclaimed annual showcase of innovations from the NCIIA's top E-Teams. The exhibition takes place each year during NCIIA's annual conference, and is an opportunity for student teams to demonstrate their … [Read more...]