International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women celebrated in Vienna December 3, 2010 During the event The event, organized by UN Information Service (UNIS) in cooperation with Frauenhäuser Wien, UN Women’s Guild, Vienna NGO Committee on the Status of Women, and the 1st Women’s Chamber Orchestra of Austria, featured workshops for high-school students, a book lecture, music and performance, all calling for an end to violence against women and children. In her welcome … [Read more...]
VIENNA – Celebrating “16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence”
December 3, 2010 by
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women celebrated in Vienna December 3, 2010 During the event The event, organized by UN Information Service (UNIS) in cooperation with Frauenhäuser Wien, UN Women’s Guild, Vienna NGO Committee on the Status of Women, and the 1st Women’s Chamber Orchestra of Austria, featured workshops for high-school students, a book lecture, music and performance, all calling for an end to violence against women and children. In her welcome … [Read more...]
Avaaz – The people vs recession
December 3, 2010 by
The global recession has already plunged over 100 million people back into poverty and unemployment -- but this week, we could turn the tide of economic destruction. With over 100 million thrown back into poverty and unemployment, experts agree we urgently need a global jobs plan to stop the recession. Gordon Brown has appealed to Avaaz for a massive outcry to persuade the G20 group of nations to act - watch Brown's appeal and sign the petition below: Above: former UK … [Read more...]
HHS.gov/Recovery Updates – Implementation Summary
December 2, 2010 by
HHS.gov/Recovery Updates Implementation Summary As of November 26, 2010 Total HHS Recovery Funds Obligated (through grants and contracts): $116.8 Billion Total Gross Outlays (spent by recipients): $96.9 Billion Cumulative Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP State draw downs total about $77.2 billion. Also see: Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP State Awards Savings to States' Prescription Drug (Part D) Costs All the HHS Recovery Weekly Financial and Activities Reports Available … [Read more...]
AIDS.gov – Engaging LGBT Leadership in the National HIV/AIDS Strategy
November 25, 2010 by
Gay and bisexual men have comprised the largest proportion of the HIV epidemic in the United States since the first cases were reported in the 1980s, and that has not changed. They still comprise the greatest proportion of infections nationally. (For more details on HIV/AIDS among gay and bisexual men, see CDC’s fact sheet (PDF 263 KB) and latest surveillance data.) As with gay and bisexual men, transgender individuals are also at very high risk for HIV infection. The National HIV/AIDS … [Read more...]
INTERNATIONAL DAY for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – UN calls to action the 'corporate sector'
November 25, 2010 by
UN calls on corporate sector to help eliminate violence against women 25 November 2010 – The corporate sector must engage more closely in the fight against the global pandemic of violence against women and girls, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, stressing the importance role of business leaders in eliminating the scourge. Mr. Ban’s comments came during an address at UN headquarters in New York to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, … [Read more...]
California Psychics: Marin – 'Healing from a Distance'
November 25, 2010 by
Psychic Workout: Healing from a Distance Kevin in Medford, Oregon asks: 'I have an elderly mother who recently fell, and hip surgery was required. She is still in the hospital, and slowly recovering, but there isn’t much else they can do for her. I live several hours away, and am not able to spend as much time with her as I would like. I have heard of something called “distance healing.” Is this something I can do to help her, and how do I do it?' Psychic Marin ext. 5113 … [Read more...]
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – Celebrated November 25, 2010
November 25, 2010 by
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women November 25 th Women's activists have marked November 25 as a day to fight violence against women since 1981. On December 17, 1999, the United Nations General Assembly designated 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Resolution 54/134). The UN invited governments, international organizations and NGOs to organize activities designated to raise public awareness of the problem on … [Read more...]
HIV-AIDS: Doing More with Less
November 24, 2010 by
CLICK HERE: Doing More With Less AIDS.gov has developed the most advanced tool yet for people to search for HIV testing locations near their ZIP codes—including a dynamic map and links to other health services. Combining data from CDC, HUD, SAMHSA, and HRSA, competencies from throughout the government and the power of the internet, the new locator is a potential game-changer. www.aids.gov … [Read more...]
NIAID: Daily Dose of HIV Drug Reduces Risk of HIV Infection
November 23, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women addresses this message to the Women of our World, as knowledge to assist family members that may need this information....please pass this along to anyone that you know who could use this page. WE all must Take Action against AIDS... Daily Dose of HIV Drug Reduces Risk of HIV Infection NIH’s NIAID-sponsored Study Finds Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Concept Effective Among Men who Have Sex with Men A daily dose of an oral antiretroviral drug, currently … [Read more...]
Diane Van – Turkey Hotline: Countdown to Thanksgiving: Safety Tips for ‘Cooking the Turkey’
November 23, 2010 by
FOOD SAFETY is Key to Celebrating a Successful Holiday November is the busiest month of the year for those of us on the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline. During the week of Thanksgiving, we get lots of questions about how to safely cook a turkey. Here are answers to the questions we hear most often. How can I tell when the turkey is done? Whether you roast, brine, deep fry or smoke your turkey, always use a food thermometer to check the temperature of the meat. You won’t … [Read more...]
AMANDA GORE Taking Action! – '~HOW TO BE HAPPY – RELEASE ENDORPHINS~'
November 23, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women celebrates.... with special request! Amanda Gore Taking Action! ' HOW TO BE HAPPY - RELEASE ENDORPHINS! ' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Video Online Only Amanda Gore TV: http://www.youtube.com/user/amandagoretv … [Read more...]
SAMHSA is Facing World AIDS Day
November 22, 2010 by
Brian Campbell, SAMHSA An estimated 1.1 million Americans are living with HIV and one out of five individuals doesn't know they are infected. [1] World AIDS Day is observed annually on December 1 to raise awareness about HIV, commemorate those who have passed on, and celebrate victories such as increased access to treatment and prevention services [2] and the first ever National AIDS Strategy (PDF, 1.2 MB) in the United States. Why is World AIDS Day relevant to SAMHSA's mission? The answer is … [Read more...]
