Headquartered in Costa Rica, the United Nations-mandated University for Peace was established in December 1980 as a Treaty Organization by the UN General Assembly. As determined in the Charter of the University, the mission of the University for Peace is: “to provide humanity with an international institution of higher education for peace with the aim of promoting among all human beings the spirit of understanding, tolerance and peaceful coexistence, to stimulate cooperation among peoples and to … [Read more...]
Live streaming of child sex abuse an ‘emerging threat’ in 2013
July 11, 2013 by
The Optional Protocol on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography to the Convention on the Rights of the Child states that child prostitution is the practice whereby a child hires out his or her body for sexual activities in return for remuneration or any other form of consideration. The remuneration or other consideration could be provided to the prostituted child, or to another person. The 158 countries who are parties to the Optional Protocol (at August 2012) … [Read more...]
Sebelius Approves Plans for Data Collection for HHS HIV Grantees
July 11, 2013 by
Secretary Sebelius Approves Plans to Standardize and Streamline Data Collection for HHS HIV Grantees The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently reached a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to standardize and streamline data collection for recipients of federal HIV funds. On June 28, 2013, Secretary of Health and Human Kathleen Sebelius approved plans submitted by nine HHS operating divisions and staff offices to adopt and deploy common core indicators for … [Read more...]
Melissa Gambrill, Marketing Manager from Britax Child Safety, Inc.
July 9, 2013 by
Expert Insights on Choosing the Best Double Stroller with Melissa Gambrill, Marketing Manager from Britax Child Safety, Inc. When it comes to baby gear, choosing the right products for your family is essential. I’ve been a longtime fan of the Britax brand and was pleased to have the opportunity to connect with Melissa Gambrill, marketing manager for Britax, and pick her brain about what parents should consider when choosing the best double stroller for their family. If you’re wondering … [Read more...]
Date-Your-Mate
July 8, 2013 by
This is especially important if you are married! Once each week plan to spend some time together. I know. You have kids. It's easy to use your children as an excuse. Give it up. Hire a trusted friend to do an overnight and head for the "No-Tell Motel" to light the fire. Dinner dates are great too, but be creative and discover other options. Take a "hand-in-hand" walk. Visit an arcade and play some games. Think different! Put together a picture puzzle. Schedule a "Play Date" … [Read more...]
Key Developments in HIV Research from IAS 2013
July 8, 2013 by
Last week, Dr. Carl Dieffenbach from NIH/NIAID shared brief reports from the 7th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment, and Prevention (IAS 2013) with the AIDS.gov community via Skype. As Dr. Dieffenbach related, some key highlights of the conference included: Long-term HIV treatment strategies to address HIV as a chronic management disease; The value of the HIV treatment cascade (also known as the “care continuum”) as a tool for healthcare professionals, … [Read more...]
Sunscreen or Sunblock, that is the question?
July 6, 2013 by
As the temperatures soar and classes end for the season, the thoughts of kids and adults alike naturally turn to the great outdoors. From time spent by the pool to trips to the beach or a day at the park, there’s just something exciting about spending time in the summer sun. That same life-giving force, however, can cause very real skin damage and even increase the likelihood of skin cancer if it’s not properly mitigated. There are scads of products on the market that claim to block the … [Read more...]
”Most Weird Addictions Around The World”
July 6, 2013 by
People have some strange and weird addictions. The term addiction basically indicates a habit which becomes compulsive for a person and is very difficult to give up. Smoking, drinking and doing drugs are some of the common and easily found addictions but there are certain addictions which are absolutely bizarre and might sound very rare and even unheard of. The reason for these strange addictions could be many. While some addictions take birth from chronic disease, some result due to memory and … [Read more...]
Creating and Maintaining a Family Schedule
July 5, 2013 by
10 of the Best iPhone Apps for Creating and Maintaining a Family Schedule If you want to keep your family well organized, it’s helpful to have the support of today’s advanced app technology. By loading your iPhone up with the best organization apps, you’ll always stay one step ahead and keep on top of your family schedules. You can create to-do lists, calendars and schedules with these ten iPhone apps, which you can then share with the whole family so everyone knows what they need to be … [Read more...]
Safety Tips for riding bus to Summer Camp
July 4, 2013 by
Riding the school bus to summer camp can be a fun and exciting experience for kids who are getting their first taste of independence by making their own way to school. It can also be a dangerous situation for little ones that aren’t aware of the proper safety rules governing school bus transportation. During the school year, children are more cognitive of the school bus rules and they must be reminded that the school bus used for day summer camp, even when strange bus driver appears, has the … [Read more...]
10 Baby Foods ‘not’ to make at home!
July 4, 2013 by
Making your own baby foods at home is neither as challenging nor as involved as it seems at first blush, and it allows you the opportunity to control each and every ingredient so that you know exactly what your baby is eating. In a world where genetically modified food and questionable agricultural practices make parents more concerned than ever about what they’re feeding their children, homemade baby food seems like the healthiest and most viable option. After all, the lack of transparency … [Read more...]
