Emory Launches New Tool to Visualize HIV Epidemic in the US Today, the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University launched AIDSVu, an interactive online map that, 30 years into the epidemic, provides a detailed view of the number of people living with an HIV diagnosis in the United States by state and county. AIDSVu is a project of Emory University that aims to make HIV prevalence data locally relevant and widely accessible. It allows users to visually explore the HIV … [Read more...]
Lorre White Taking Action at the Cannes Festival …
May 30, 2011 by
WOMAN of ACTION - Lorre White outdoes herself, once again. Our very own Lorre White has shared some photos of some lovely new pieces that walked the Red Carpet at the Cannes Film Festival this year, 2011. Enjoy! Chanel at the Cannes Film Festival The House of Chanel was out in full force at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, decking celebrity after celebrity in their coveted couture and fine jewelry pieces. Here are a few of the comely, chic stars who wore Chanel on the red … [Read more...]
Protect the Great Lakes Environment Like a National Park
May 30, 2011 by
The Great Lakes and their surrounding environment are one of the most breathtaking natural areas in the world and are home to lush forests and wildlife like the gray wolf, Canada lynx, moose and bald eagle. Unfortunately, decades of mismanagement and industrial overuse have left our Great Lakes in trouble. Support protection of the Great Lakes environment. » We can protect the Great Lakes Basin by enshrining that area as part of the Commons, a Public Trust and a Protected Bioregion -- … [Read more...]
Louise Hay is Taking Action – Summer Clearance Event!
May 30, 2011 by
.. Week 3: Nurture your home and your wallet with our latest deals May 29 – June 22 • While Supplies Last! We are half way through this limited-time clearance event! This week’s specials offer solutions for your home, family and healthy appetites at incredibly low prices. For the next three weeks be sure to check your inbox for the latest items added to the Summer Clearance catalog. Twenty-four deeply discounted products will be added each week! Dive in and be … [Read more...]
7 Foods I Strongly Recommend Avoiding
May 30, 2011 by
I Strongly Recommend Avoiding These 7 Foods Food Matters asked seven experts a simple question: “What foods do you avoid?” Here are some of their eye-opening responses: Canned Tomatoes An endocrinologist won’t go near canned tomatoes -- the cans are lined with a resin containing BPA, and tomatoes are especially dangerous because their acid breaks the BPA down in dangerous amounts. Conventional Beef Conventional cattle are fed grain, corn and soy to make them fat, even though … [Read more...]
Let's Move says: Happy Memorial Day!
May 29, 2011 by
May 27, 2011 Kidsplaying toss up during the Let’s Move! in Indian Country launch event on the Menominee Reservation in Wisconsin on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. (Photoby Gary Garrison, Bureau of Indian Affairs at the U.S. Department of Interior). THIS WEEK Greetings from Let’s Move! Happy Memorial Day! Before the summer hits, wedecided to launch two important initiatives this week. On Monday, we launchedLet’s Move! Museums and Gardens, an initiative to provide opportunities for millions of … [Read more...]
MEMORIAL DAY – May 31, 2011
May 28, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women sends our respect to the fallen and prayers to the families left behind. There is also evidence that organized Women's Groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" by Nella L. Sweet carried the dedication "To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead" (Source: Duke University's Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920). … [Read more...]
PMO – Canada is Taking Action in maternal health issues!
May 28, 2011 by
PM announces new maternal, newborn and child health initiatives May 27, 2011 Deauville, France Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced support for new health initiatives to help save the lives of mothers and children in Africa and Asia as part of the Canadian-led Muskoka Initiative launched at the G-8 Summit in June 2010. Targeting the leading causes of mortality in mothers and children in countries such as Sudan, Tanzania, Nigeria, Mali and Afghanistan, the new … [Read more...]
NEPAL: Women in Chhuaupadi – ADELE BUTLER
May 27, 2011 by
Nepali Women and Girls Isolated During Menstruation On the Violence is Not Our Culture site, I read about a ritual practice in Nepal called Chhuaupadi pratha which can cause prolonged depression and even death among girls and women. “Chhau” means menstruation and “padi” – woman. It is a ritual which banishes girls and women during their menstruation. It is dangerous because it also isolates women during and after childbirth. These women are banished fro up to eleven days away from … [Read more...]
Allison Nichol, JD: Illegal Exclusion of Individuals with HIV/AIDS
May 27, 2011 by
Justice Department Issues Letter Regarding Illegal Exclusion of Individuals with HIV/AIDS from Occupational Training and State Licensing Allison Nichol, U.S. DOJ The Justice Department has issued letters to the attorneys general of all 50 states, as well as U.S. territories to request their assistance in addressing the illegal exclusion of individuals with HIV/AIDS from occupational training and state licensing. Persons with HIV and persons with AIDS are covered by the … [Read more...]
SWAZILAND: The Country with the World’s Highest HIV Prevalence Rate
May 27, 2011 by
My Visit to Swaziland: The Country with the World’s Highest HIV Prevalence Rate Last week, I wrote about my attendance at the PEPFAR annual meeting in South Africa, the country that has more people living with HIV (over 5 million) than any other country in the world. After this meeting, I visited the neighboring country of Swaziland, which has the unwelcome distinction of having the highest HIV and TB prevalence rates in the world. This part of my trip had special … [Read more...]
Africa – UN spotlights Women’s and Children’s health improving
May 26, 2011 by
In Africa, UN chief spotlights progress in improving women’s and children’s health 26 May 2011 Visiting health workers in Ethiopia today, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon spotlighted the progress made in improving the health of women and children, while also stressing the need to do more to avoid needless deaths. “We have seen so many women and children dying needlessly from preventable diseases,” Mr. Ban told reporters at the Ambo Mesk health post in Bahir Dar, in Ethiopia’s … [Read more...]
