On Monday, March 4, 2013, at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) in Atlanta, Dr. Deborah Persaud of the Johns Hopkins University presented an intriguing case study of a child who by all measures seems to be cured of HIV infection. This single case has sparked significant conversation, debate, and optimism. This blog highlights the important questions that have naturally arisen from this case and examines aspects of the research agenda that now need to be … [Read more...]
Sweden joins ILO efforts on women’s employment in Turkey
March 9, 2013 by
The ILO and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) have signed a project cooperation agreement amounting to US$ 3.5 million to support women’s empowerment in Turkey, which is expected to contribute substantially to the goal of advancing gender equality in employment and providing decent employment opportunities for women. The agreement was signed on 1 March 2013 by Ümit Efendioğlu, Director of the ILO Office for Turkey, and Mikael Elofsson, SIDA’s Head of Division … [Read more...]
Elsa – Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Chiron, Neptune all in one sign, PISCES!
March 7, 2013 by
Feel The Love...Then Take Off Like A Rocket! This is our last fishy, swishy week. It peaks under the new moon on Monday at which point we'll have the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Chiron and Neptune all in one sign - PISCES! Talk about grace! If you do nothing else, this week, give someone, somewhere, a pass. Offer your forgiveness. Show benevolence. Let the love (Venus) and compassion (Pisces) you feel (Moon) be seen (Sun) and communicated (Mercury). There is a huge shift that … [Read more...]
CHILD TO BE ‘FUNCTIONALLY CURED’ OF HIV
March 6, 2013 by
March 6, 2013 This case brings new hope for young children infected with HIV. We eagerly await further research on these findings and whether the experience of the child can be replicated in clinical trials involving other HIV-exposed children. The doctors’ use of early and aggressive antiretroviral treatment in this child raises questions for further research around how soon after birth HIV-exposed infants should be tested and the optimal dosing of antiretroviral drugs for newly-infected … [Read more...]
CelebrateLove, Re-imagine, Re-design and Re-launch Your Relationship!
March 6, 2013 by
Re-imagine, Re-design and Re-launch Your Relationship! After years of being together sometimes you drift away from the feelings you once had when you were first together. Usually one partner notices it before the other. By the time the other partner realizes what's happening, the partner who noticed is ready to leave the relationship and there is shock and they are left wondering what happened. Often it is too late. In my years of relationship coaching I have found that if one partner … [Read more...]
20 ACTIONS STATISTICALLY SAFER THAN YOU THINK
March 6, 2013 by
20 THINGS THAT ARE STATISTICALLY SAFER THAN YOU THINK The world can be a dangerous place, there’s no doubt about it. Some things, however, aren’t quite as dangerous as you may believe. Despite the hype of sensationalist media outlets, these 20 activities are, from a statistical standpoint, not nearly as treacherous as many believe them to be. Taking the Elevator – Fear of enclosed spaces and a fundamental distrust of the mechanisms causes many people to forgo the elevator in favor … [Read more...]
BEDTIME … parenting means Taking Action!
March 5, 2013 by
BEDTIME :( ... parenting means Taking Action! Being a parent means helping a child learn and grow, teaching him to make good decisions and instilling healthy lifestyle habits so that one day he will become an independent, self-sufficient adult. This requires affection, discipline, consistency and dedication on the part of the parent. In order for children to be healthy and reach their full potential, they need adequate sleep. Still, getting kids to hit the hay without a struggle can be one of … [Read more...]
VERONICA, ‘Gather All The Goodness’
March 5, 2013 by
Gather All The Goodness "Gather all the goodness of the day into your heart. There is no reason to ignore the special energy that is there. Do not allow anyone or anything to distract you from it. If you do find yourself floundering in a sea of difficulty, reach deeply into that heart for relief. Sprinkle the seeds of positive awareness into your reality as readily as negativity decides to invade your space. It is the conditions for negativity that tend to … [Read more...]
How to be an Advocate for Your Sick Child
March 4, 2013 by
When your child is sick, you’re naturally focused on helping her get better and managing the implications of an illness. For most parents, the doctors and nurses in charge of your child’s medical care are seen as steadfast allies. When medical care goes wrong or school administrators aren’t willing to work with your child during an extended absence, you’ll be forced to act not only as a caregiver and comforter for your child, but also an advocate for her. Trust Your Own Instincts As a … [Read more...]
