April 2013 – The International Donor Conference for Reconstruction and Development in Darfur wrapped up today with calls from Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for the Government of Sudan to demonstrate its commitment to the region and to facilitate humanitarian and development work there. “The Darfur Development Strategy acknowledges that while current conditions may not be perfect, ‘the people are ready for change’,” the Secretary-General said in his message to the Conference. The … [Read more...]
NATIONAL YOUTH HIV + AIDS AWARENESS DAY, APRIL 10
April 9, 2013 by
Tomorrow, April 10th, 2013, marks the first National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD) – a day to educate the public about the impact of HIV & AIDS on young people, as well as highlight the amazing work of young people in response to the epidemic. Through their efforts, youth and their allies will hold our leaders accountable for their commitment to and investment in realizing an AIDS-free generation. In the United States, one in four new HIV infections is among youth … [Read more...]
Elsa, Avoiding A Knock-Down Drag-Out Fight!
April 6, 2013 by
Venus conjuncts Mars in Aries today. Couples who are prone to fight probably will. I personally think it's okay to clear the decks now and then, but I know others don't agree. I will say this is not the best time for a knock-down drag-out fight. The Moon is in Pisces conjunct Neptune and Chiron and people are sensitive! Consequently, tactics (Aries) to avoid (Pisces) conflict make sense. The easiest way to do this is to join forces with your partner against a common enemy, even if … [Read more...]
Children Act Out Porn – No Surprise!
April 4, 2013 by
Activist's Journey To Life The Time is NOW to start protecting the Innocence of a Child Children in the UK have been acting out what they see on the internet - porn. Boys lure girls to parks to gang rape them, girls as young as 11 are expected to perform oral sex on line ups of boys - did we actually think that our perversity would not touch our children? Here is a Woman Taking Action to create positive change, starting with SELF: I forgive myself for accepting and allowing a … [Read more...]
HHS Innovation Update – Health Datapalooza IV, HHS Ignite & More!
April 3, 2013 by
Data is fuel for innovation, and developers and entrepreneurs are key players who can turn that fuel into innovations that matter. We want to see what you are doing with health data! Be part of the excitiment this year and apply today to be part of Health Datapalooza IV—get exposure for your products and services, network with fellow innovators, and build connections that can help your company grow. Check out a great blog post by U.S. CTO Todd Park and HHS CTO Bryan Sivak on the importance of … [Read more...]
Downhill Is Hard, Too!, Larry James
April 3, 2013 by
Larry's Note: The following article is an excerpt from my book, "How to Really Love the One You're With." The Smith Street Society Jazz Band, the band of a musician friend (Bruce McNichols) from New York, is often asked to march in parades. After marching with the wind and the rain in their hair, in the snow and in the heat of summer, he and the band were weary of parades. The last parade they marched in was uphill most of the way. They were exhausted. The band was called and once again … [Read more...]
Take Action – Sign petition, stop Horrific Child Abuse in Maldives!
April 1, 2013 by
It's horrific! A Maldives court just sentenced a 15-year-old rape survivor to 100 whip lashings. By threatening Maldives politicians' precious tourist income we can save this child and stop these outrageous public floggings. Let's quickly build a one million strong call, then place ads in travel magazines and websites: START HERE. It's hard to believe, but a 15-year-old rape survivor has been sentenced to be whipped 100 times in public! Let's put an end to this lunacy by hitting … [Read more...]
Are you an ex-boyfriend cloner?
April 1, 2013 by
Are you an ex-boyfriend cloner? A lot of people are. Here's how the story goes. You have a torrid love affair. The best sex of your life. Or maybe you feel you've met your soul mate, but something goes wrong and the relationship ends. He left her, she left him. Someone moved or was married or returned to their ex or whatever the scenario might be. In the aftermath of something like this, it's common that people try to clone their ex. If you had a tall blonde, you go looking for another … [Read more...]
