Appreciate The Freedom "This day is brand new. This moment is fresh and clean. The future is a blank canvas that is ready for you to create. Life is filled with twists and turns that often derail the best of souls. Resolve in this moment to continue your journey by honoring the gifts you have been given. If you have fallen off the path, decide to reestablish the connection that fills your heart with gladness. It is never too late to realize your … [Read more...]
Spring Break 2013 – Couple Dozen Blogs of Helpful Ideas !!!
January 29, 2013 by
24 Blogs with Spring Break Ideas The week of Spring Break typically falls in March and was created to give students a break from their studies before coming back to finish out their school year strong. Many families like to travel during this break and enjoy quality time together. Some families will choose to get out of the cold and head to a warm destination, while others will choose to take advantage of the last skiing and snowboarding days of the season. Then there are those families … [Read more...]
TEXT MESSAGING, Effective HIV Prevention/Intervention
January 29, 2013 by
TEXT MESSAGING as an EFFECTIVE HIV PREVENTION - INTERVENTION FOR METHAMPHETAMINE-USING MSM As frequently addressed in this blog, new media is playing an ever-growing role as a tool in our response to HIV/AIDS. We often now see HIV prevention and anti-stigma messages—such as CDC’s several Act Against AIDS campaigns—delivered to the general public via websites, YouTube, and social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and others. We are also learning how new media tools can be … [Read more...]
Human Trafficking Victims – Hotlines
January 28, 2013 by
HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS Human trafficking victims may be able to recover if provided with appropriate social, medical, and mental health services from individuals and organizations experienced in human trafficking issues. Many human trafficking victims suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and co-morbid conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. They may likewise suffer from physical illnesses and injuries that require medical attention. Victims … [Read more...]
Ugandan HIV campaign targets “cheaters”
January 24, 2013 by
KAMPALA, January 2013 (PlusNews) - A new Ugandan HIV-prevention campaign that frankly addresses sexual infidelity is generating heated debate over the direction the country's HIV strategy should take. Billboards erected in various parts of the capital, Kampala, by Uganda Cares - a programme of the US NGO AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) - bear the image of a broken heart and the lines "Cheating? Use a condom" and "Cheated on? Get tested". The campaign aims to address the growing … [Read more...]
Future of Healthcare in Africa
January 22, 2013 by
Improving health outcomes in Africa will require a shift to preventive care and less reliance on international aid, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit A wholesale restructuring of Africa’s healthcare systems will be necessary over the next ten years, including measures to expand access to healthcare, to focus on primary care and prevention, and to manage chronic conditions. These reforms can be achieved by giving local communities more control over their healthcare, by using mobile … [Read more...]
Karen Donaldson Inc. – 3 Tips to Deliver a Solid Impromptu Speech
January 22, 2013 by
Being Prepared to be Unprepared: 3 Tips to Deliver a Solid Impromptu Speech Have you ever been at an event or meeting, where you were not scheduled to speak, and then all of a sudden you heard: “And now I would like to invite [insert your name here] to share a few words.” You have just been completely blind-sided, you had no idea that you would be invited to address the audience or group, and you are totally unprepared. Have you been there before?? I sure have. The great news is that … [Read more...]
