The air and fire signs (Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius) dominate as we head into the weekend making this is a good time to flirt or assert yourself socially in other ways. Make the call or the contact now when people (including you) are fairly light on their feet because the emotional temperature will drop over the weekend and people will be less amenable. Saturday brings a reality check but it is no worse than anything we've dealt with over the last month. If you like how … [Read more...]
Mother's Day @ PLAN : A day to celebrate all she’s given you!
May 4, 2011 by
This Mother's Day give your mom a gift that's as extraordinary as she is: HOPE For the woman who gave you confidence. For the woman who taught you everything she knew. For the woman who empowered you to be the best person you could be — why not give her a gift that will be felt around the world: hope. Plan's Gifts of Hope are the perfect gift to share how much you love your Mom with children who could use a little extra hope. When you give a Girl's Scholarship, you give one young girl in … [Read more...]
The STIGMA must Stop with HIV/AIDS
May 4, 2011 by
It is a Civil Right to Live Free from Discrimination on the Basis of HIV/AIDS Status When the Attorney General, Eric H. Holder, Jr., signed the Justice Department’s operational plan (PDF 354 KB) for implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, he underscored the Department’s leadership role in eradicating discrimination against those living with HIV/AIDS. The Civil Rights Division has significant enforcement authority over the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and the … [Read more...]
GINGER Katz is Taking Action in MAY with The Courage Foundation!
May 4, 2011 by
The Courage to Speak® Foundation Newsletter May 2011 Welcome to our May Issue! Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® Available in Spanish In The News - Letter to the Editor, by Ginger Katz 7th Annual Courage to Speak Empowering Youth to be Drug Free Family Night on Neighborhood Journal as Shown on Cablevision of CT Save the Date - 13th Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Race & 5K Health Walk - August 6, 2011 @ 8 am Upcoming Presentations - May/June 2011 … [Read more...]
Michelle Bachelet, UN Women – 'Empowering Women Worldwide'
May 3, 2011 by
Empowering Women Worldwide Speech delivered by Ms. Michelle Bachelet, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women at the Women’s Foreign Policy Group Luncheon, New York, on 28th April 2011. "Thank you. It is a great pleasure for me to be here. I realize that all of you will have much to say about women’s empowerment and women’s leadership, based on your experience in different walks of life — whether the academy, the corporate sector or international … [Read more...]
Democratic Republic of the Congo – Preventing HIV Infection
May 2, 2011 by
Democratic Republic of the Congo Preventing HIV Infection This week I am traveling in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a country that, while facing many challenges, is home to families who are seeking to build a better future. Health is an important part of a better future for the DRC, and preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) is a key example of a health care service that can strengthen families and communities. PMTCT provides a triple benefit: in addition … [Read more...]
Your May 2011 Forecast
May 2, 2011 by
Your May 2011 Forecast Step Out of Your Comfort Zone Multiple conjunctions make this an empowering month. First, a potent line-up of Aries influences fire up the first half of May, encouraging self-expression, originality and doing your own thing. They also energize competitiveness, daring and adventurousness. The second half of May is a feast for the senses; multiple Taurus influences join forces to bring out your earthy side. It’s time to enjoy all things physical, while taking care of … [Read more...]
REUTERS & USA Today share on the tornado-hit USA
May 1, 2011 by
TORNADOS inside the USA From USA Today, comes an excellent description of the formation of tornadoes, by Josh Hatch, Bob Laird, Dave Merrill, Jerry Mosemak and Doyle Rice, USA TODAY. “More than 1,000 tornadoes affect the USA each year, with many more going unreported. Find out how these monster winds form — many from supercell thunderstorms — as well as how to protect yourself from their fury.” Obama ramps up recovery help for tornado-hit South (Reuters) - The … [Read more...]
Russo-Baltique Vodka offers Dartz Prombron Wagon as GIFT!
May 1, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women shares news through our WOMAN of ACTION - Lorre White, the Luxury Guru. We believe this time, Lorre has outdone herself in this find. The following vodka must have a private laneway of its own to utopia; inviting the Ultra Wealthy to visit. Amazing! When one speaks of 'spirits', one thinks of a connection with the Divine. This spirit must have a direct path to Heaven, as shown in its pricetag! Buy the 'most expensive vodka' and get the Dartz Prombron … [Read more...]
Burning the Candle at Both Ends ~ Take Action!
April 30, 2011 by
"She gets up while it is still dark... her lamp does not go out at night." Proverbs 31 "Burning ones candle at both ends" is often said about someone who's working too hard with too many things, and as a consequence has to stop before he or she is "done". It typically means that one is staying up too late at night and getting up too early in the morning in an attempt to get more things done. A candle is intended to be burned from one end to the other only. "To burn the candle at both … [Read more...]
