UN Women launches global call for a transformative agenda to make gender equality a reality Position paper calls for freedom from violence, equality in capabilities and resources, and women’s voice to be the cornerstones of a stand-alone gender equality goal (New York, June) Drawing global attention to the persistent factors that block the achievement of gender equality, women’s rights and women’s empowerment worldwide, UN Women has launched a call to galvanize the gender equality … [Read more...]
Lorre White celebrates 12 US ‘Badass’ Inventions that Changed History!
July 5, 2013 by
Yesterday America's 237th birthday -12 'Badass' American Inventions that Changed History! The United States of America has been pumping out badass technology since the 18th century. In honor of Independence Day and the land of opportunity's 237th birthday, we've gathered a small sampling of some of the most important, iconic and overall awesome American inventions throughout history. @ Max Knoblauch From rockets to Roombas the robot vacuum, swivel chairs to Macintosh computers, … [Read more...]
Prime Minister of Canada on the 2013 Calgary Stampede
July 5, 2013 by
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the 2013 Calgary Stampede July 5, 2013 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the opening of the 2013 Calgary Stampede which is taking place from July 5-14, 2013: “Today, Calgary celebrates the opening of The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth which showcases the remarkable western pioneer spirit, traditions and values that have contributed so much to making Canada the great nation it is today. This … [Read more...]
The Queen’s Plate History & Honourable Attendance on July 7
July 5, 2013 by
The Queen's Plate History - a Royal Tradition The Queen's Plate is Canada's oldest thoroughbred horse race. It is run at a distance of 1¼ miles for 3-year-old thoroughbred horses foaled in Canada. The race takes place each summer in June or July at Woodbine Racetrack, Etobicoke (Toronto), Ontario. For safety reasons, since 1995 the race has been limited to a maximum of 17 starters. History The Queen's Plate was founded in 1860 by Queen Victoria. Victoria's son-in-law, The Duke of … [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...]
Reverse the Curse!, DeAnna L’Am
July 5, 2013 by
Like many women, DeAnna struggled with PMS and for many years viewed her period as a bother and a nuisance. In 1992 she began a personal journey toward embracing her monthly cycle, which led her to “reverse the curse!” Having already been a trained coach and facilitator at the time, she called her first Menstrual Empowerment circle in 1994. The response was overwhelming, and the journey embarked upon — profound. In 1995 DeAnna coined the term ‘INNER MAIDEN’ as a result of recognizing the … [Read more...]
PMO on the resignation from Cabinet of Senator Marjory LeBreton
July 4, 2013 by
July 4, 2013 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the resignation from Cabinet of Senator Marjory LeBreton: "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to thank Senator Marjory LeBreton for her years of exemplary service to Canada. "From our first day in office through to today, Senator LeBreton has contributed her wise counsel, exceptional work ethic, and unrivalled institutional knowledge, and in so doing has made a tremendous … [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...]
July 4th, have a S A F E and Happy Independence Day!
July 4, 2013 by
Hope you have a S A F E and Happy Independence Day! Independence Day which is commonly known as the Fourth of July in the United States, is a federal holiday which commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Thus it is that auspicious day when United States declared itself independent from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Since then until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with the celebration taking grandeur … [Read more...]
What Women Should know about the ‘Fourth Trimester’
July 3, 2013 by
In order to accommodate the shift that allows human women to walk upright, their bodies have undergone a gradual evolutionary change that leaves their pelvises roughly 30% smaller than those of their homo erectus ancestors. The size of infants brains and the heads that house them have, in that time, gotten larger, according to studies conducted by paleoanthropologists at the University of Indiana. The resulting shift means that, in order to walk upright, women’s bodies simply cannot … [Read more...]
Dr. Carl Dieffenbach: IAS Conference – Day 4
July 3, 2013 by
Today was the final day of the 7th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment, and Prevention in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia. This week, we’ve asked Dr. Carl Dieffenbach from NIH/NIAID, to share daily dispatches from this important scientific conference via Skype. As Dr. Dieffenbach related, research related to significant HIV treatment advances has been a major scientific highlight of the conference. As he explained, “improvement(s) in the treatment of HIV really has converted HIV from a … [Read more...]
WOW, Women of the World ( .. an insider’s view)
July 3, 2013 by
Women of the World is an international vocal ensemble currently based in Boston. What started out as a dream three years ago, has become a real musical force. Ayumi Ueda, a Berklee College of Music student from Japan sought to create an eclectic ensemble of women from all over the globe in order to create music for peace. In 2008, Ayumi joined forces with other Berklee students, Ali Rapetti from the United States, Giorgia Renosto from Italy, and Annette Philip from India in order to manifest … [Read more...]
