UN Launches Initiative to Make Cities Safer for Women and Children United Nations, New York — UNICEF, UN-HABITAT and UN Women launch “Safe and Friendly Cities for All,” a five-year programme that aims at making women and children feel safer in their local neighbourhoods, while improving their quality of life. This partnership initiative builds on prior experience that all three organizations have accumulated on preventing gender-based violence, using innovative tools for child and … [Read more...]
FY11 Awards Made Under the Secretary’s Minority AIDS Initiative Fund
June 23, 2011 by
In a post last month, Dr. Ronald Valdiserri, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health, Infectious Diseases, provided an overview of the Secretary’s Minority AIDS Initiative Fund (SMAIF) and highlighted the changes that were made this year to bring it into better alignment with the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) and recommendations from a recent program evaluation. As promised, today we are providing information on the activities supported by the FY2011 Secretary’s MAI Fund. Deliberate, … [Read more...]
AVAAZ.org , Murder in the Amazon
June 23, 2011 by
The Amazon forest is at risk. The Brazilian Congress has watered down strict forest protection laws and brave Brazilian activists are being murdered for speaking out. It’s time for us to take this critical battle global -- if we all call on President Dilma to veto the bill, we could save the Amazon. The Amazon is in serious danger, the lower house of the Brazilian congress has approved a gutting of Brazil’s forest protection laws. Unless we act now, vast tracts of our planet’s lungs could be … [Read more...]
ELSA P. – ‘Cardinal Grand Cross, Fantasy And Brains As An Aphrodisiac’
June 23, 2011 by
The cardinal grand cross dominates this intense, interesting and intricate week. The cross will create a stressful, pressured atmosphere that will be sustained all week. Luckily, the rest of the planets are very active so they'll be plenty of distractions outside of the monotony of the grand cross. In fact, you can think of the grand cross as being like a weather forecast for a blistering heat wave occurring during a week-long cruise. It may be hot all week, but there many activities … [Read more...]
Infectious Disease Resource – Cystitis and Pyelonephritis in Women
June 22, 2011 by
June 22, 2011 An Infectious Disease Resource Practice Guidelines • International Clinical Practice Guidelines for Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis and Pyelonephritis in Women • Australian Society for Infectious Diseases Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Clostridium difficile Infection • Gynecologic Care for Women with HIV Infection And other topics... Clinical Trials in Infections • Efficacy of Combination Therapies for Gonorrhea Treatment • Immune Response to … [Read more...]
THIS FRIDAY – Toronto InterNations June Get Together
June 22, 2011 by
.. Dear Toronto Members, As our upcoming event is getting closer, we would like to remind you of our Toronto InterNations June Get Together at C5, the 5th Floor lounge inside the fabulous Royal Ontario Museum. Albatross Members enjoy reduced entrance. Moreover, all guests will receive a complimentary welcome drink upon arrival. Welcome drink includes one of: white/red house wine, domestic beer, rail drinks or soft drinks. Welcome drink ticket available only between 8 – … [Read more...]
Lorre White is Taking Action – 'I want it this red hot minute."
June 22, 2011 by
"I want it this red hot minute." Comprehensive surveys of high income Americans 35 and under (Generation Y or Millennials) are revolutionizing the media world. Dieing quickly are the TV, radio and magazine habits of their parents. A study by The Wealth Report shows that 75% own smart phones (40% iPhone – 24% Blackberry), 23% have iPads, the younger generation spends 246 minutes a week on emails,137 on the phone. They use texting and phoning almost equally to communicate, 88% and 91% … [Read more...]
PMO – Prime Minister of Canada on National Aboriginal Day
June 21, 2011 by
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on National Aboriginal Day June 21, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark National Aboriginal Day: “Today we honour and celebrate Aboriginal peoples in Canada on this, the 15th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day. “In addition to their remarkable art and culture, which continue to be an integral part of Canadian identity, Aboriginal peoples make enormous contributions to this country every … [Read more...]
Avaaz – Huge Wins on Bahrain F1, War on Drugs, and more!!
June 21, 2011 by
Dear amazing Avaazers, Just days ago, two things were different – questioning the global “war on drugs” was a huge taboo in government circles, and Formula 1 was set to hold their Grand Prix in Bahrain despite a brutal government crackdown on peaceful democracy protesters. Then our community got involved. Within 72 hours, more than 1 million of us joined these two campaigns, and we won! Formula 1 has, under intense pressure, reversed its decision to race in Bahrain and the UN … [Read more...]
Louise Hay Takes Action offering LAST CHANCE!
June 19, 2011 by
Summer Clearance Event Ends June 22, 2011 Summer Clearance Event Ends Wednesday. Don’t miss out on the deepest discounts of the year. Only a few days left! The Summer clearance event ends Wednesday, June 22, 2011! Stock up while supplies last with products by Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks, James F. Twyman, Mona Lisa Schulz, M.D., Ph.D., Esther and Jerry Hicks, Robert Holden, Ph.D., Louise Hay and many more top Hay House authors. Choose from audio CDs, card … [Read more...]
