When Making Choices "To move through a linear life takes a great deal of focus. There is not one among you that has accomplished it without error. It is important at this time to step back from that focus to see the eternal picture. Often it offers explanation of why something in the current moment is out of sync with your energy. Living is more than just the immediate moment. Lessons learned and failed are involved in an intricate process that your soul devised as a method of … [Read more...]
Flu season is upon us, time for HIV/AIDS community to prepare, Dr. Anne Schuchat
December 26, 2012 by
Flu season is upon us; so, it’s time for everyone in the HIV/AIDS community to prepare. We all know that that the flu can make anyone sick. But did you know that people with long-term health conditions—including HIV/AIDS as well as asthma, diabetes (type 1 and 2), and heart disease—are at greater risk for serious complications from the flu? Studies have shown an increased risk for heart and lung-related hospitalizations in people infected with HIV during influenza season and a higher risk of … [Read more...]
El Salvador: Innovative Education Strategy
December 22, 2012 by
WFP implemented the first “Integral Course on Health, Nourishment and Nutrition with Emphasis on Gender: Management and Storage of Food and their Application in Emergencies” with the aim of educating men and women in a series of key issues related to health, nourishment and nutrition that may have a positive impact in the assistance provided to vulnerable groups. This program was developed within the framework of the WFP Gender Innovation Fund. (Copyright: WFP/Deniess Chávez) SAN SALVADOR … [Read more...]
SRI LANKA: WFP eyes cash/voucher expansion
December 22, 2012 by
JAFFNA, December 2012 (IRIN) - The World Food Programme (WFP) hopes to expand its ongoing cash/voucher (C/V) programme across northern Sri Lanka, allowing thousands of recent returnees to diversify their diets. “More than 15,000 men, women and children have so far benefited from the programme in Jaffna,” Mads Lofvall, WFP acting country representative, told IRIN. “With the expansion we hope to reach more than the currently planned beneficiary caseload - 45,000 over the next two … [Read more...]
Taking Action against Lord’s Resistance Army, Invisible Children, Security Council
December 20, 2012 by
The Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), also known as the Lord's Resistance Movement, is a Christian fundamentalist, militant new religious movement cult operating in northern Uganda, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Central African Republic. It has been accused of widespread human rights violations, including murder, abduction, mutilation, child-sex slavery and forcing children to participate in hostilities. Initially it was an outgrowth and continuation of the larger armed … [Read more...]
Being “stroke smart” also means being heart smart
December 20, 2012 by
"Listen to your bodies, argue with your doctors, stand up for yourself, and most of all, take care of your health. It is easy to lose, and so very difficult to get back." -- stroke survivor Linda I. Sign the Charter to Prevent Stroke with One Click Limbs that won't budge, the corner of the mouth sagging, one eye shut. We all know what the aftermath of a stroke looks like. But do we all understand what many of our Care2 members learned the hard way: preventable stroke can happen to anyone? … [Read more...]
Holiday Celebrations, 10 New Year’s Activities for Kids
December 20, 2012 by
New Year’s Eve is an exciting time for everyone; why not take the time to plan an extraordinary event for the kids in your life? Everyone in the family can be involved in the activities to help create a healthy and safe New Year for all of your family members. Create your own time capsule – Throughout the year gather clippings and other artifacts from important events that happened and put them all in a time capsule. Add in souvenirs and a few pictures from places you visited also. … [Read more...]
Women & Home-care, 10 App Store offerings for Holiday Budgeting
December 20, 2012 by
It’s no secret that between gifts, decorations and food for lavish meals, holiday expenses can quickly begin to add up. Keeping up with exactly how much you’ve spent versus how much you have coming in is an integral part of managing your budget for the holiday season, and is a task that used to be completed with an ink pen and check register. These days, however, the technology brought to the very tips of your fingers by Apple’s iPhone mobile device allows you to track and manage your … [Read more...]
Childcare, “10 Ways to Prepare Kids for International Travel”
December 20, 2012 by
International travel, whether for professional, pleasure or personal reasons, can be a daunting prospect when there are children involved. However, as with many other intimidating tasks, much of the worry can be sidestepped with proper planning and preparation. With this in mind, here are 10 tips for preparing children to travel internationally. Immunizations – Depending on where you’re traveling and what the conditions there are, you and your children may need a round of immunizations … [Read more...]
“Did you ever want to be an astronaut?”
December 19, 2012 by
"Did you ever want to be an astronaut?" A young boy never expected that he would, or could, until a horrible disease misdiagnosed by his mother's doctors, took his 'Mother-ship' from him. Now, he is launching, with your help, to reconnect, across time & space with his Mother-ship. The countdown has begun ...10.9.8.7.6.5.4.3.2.1 TAKE US TO THE MOVIES TO THE LAUNCH ON THE BIG SCREEN THE MOTHER-SHIP IS READY FOR TAKE OFF !!! Won't you join … [Read more...]
