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Our community’s living room
The Radical Patron | December 23rd 2009
Libraries are often referred to as their community’s living room. This is certainly true in West Boylston, MA especially during the holiday season. The Beaman Library radiates comfort and community with its holiday tree, elegantly decorated read more
The Disease of Obesity – A Personal Perspective
WLS Support | December 22nd 2009 by Ron Merk
After thoughtfully considering the recent article Is Being Fat A Disease? (Obesity), I felt compelled to offer my opinion. The short answer is yes! Obesity is certainly a disease but the patient also has an obligation to participate in their own rec read more
Gridlock, Sports & my Uterus
Kansas Free Press | December 22nd 2009 by Everyday Citizen
I have been a member of Kansas NOW since 2005. During that time, I have seen the women of Kansas seemingly take two steps forward and then take two steps back, stuck in a state of gridlock. The Shiver Report of 2009 illustrates this. The findings sh read more
Copenhagen Climate Conference: Obvious evident showing the global…
BoilingSpot | December 21st 2009 by Awicaks
Arief Wicaksono Climate change convention has successfully provided us the most expensive learning curve ever. First lesson is, the global development model that has long been imposed by the rich industrial countries, as well as through their multil read more
Painting Walls of Hope
Creative Hemispheres | December 21st 2009 by Random Jan
My friend Cris and I went to volunteer for the Walls of Hope over at the Children’s Hospital in Quezon City. The Children’s Hospital was built in the 1980’s, one of 3 medical centers built during the Martial Law regime of Marcos. read more
Has Clay Shirky heard of libraries?
The Radical Patron | December 21st 2009
Last month, internet guru Clay Shirky shared ideas for how to save local bookstores. The territory he staked out for them is remarkably similar to the territory libaries are struggling to claim. It’s fascinating that Shirky didn’t men read more
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN SOCIAL WORK FOR SENIIOR CITIZENS
Silver Innings - Blog Dedicated for Elders | December 21st 2009 by Sailesh Mishra
SOCIAL WORK COURSE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS: 17TH BATCH. The College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan has been involved in training graduates and post-graduates in the field of Social Work since 1955. In the course of its work the College has realise read more
Fixed routine a must for those with Alzheimer's
Silver Innings - Blog Dedicated for Elders | December 20th 2009 by Sailesh Mishra
Once an active social worker, 74-year-old Shrihari Pandit (name changed), a retired bank employee, watches without focusing on his son, Shankar, who is fastening the buttons on his shirt and helping him wear his sandals. Once outside their Mira Road read more
Please help save the Toronto Women’s Bookstore!
Confabulous | December 20th 2009 by Sabine Hikel
The Toronto Women’s Bookstore needs your help! The 36-year-old non-profit, feminist bookstore, which is committed to anti-oppression, risks having to close its doors if it doesn’t raise $40,000 by January. The store has issued a letter to read more
So, what is autism, culturally?
Left Brain/Right Brain | December 20th 2009
To some autism is a disability. To some autism is a difference. To most, including me, I’m betting its both. Its not always bad, its not always good. It leaves some people virtually unable to communicate in an NT world and it increases other p read more
Mindanaoans who will run for national positions come May 2010
Mindanaoan | Living in Mindanao, Philippines | December 20th 2009 by Mindanaoan
Did you know that several Mindanaoans will gun for national political positions come May 2010? If you’re the type of person who wants to support fellow children of Mindanao in the next presidential elections, then you may want to check out the read more
ExerGame Experts wish you "Healthy Holidays" with Video…
Exergame Lab | December 19th 2009 by Exergame Lab
The holiday season is always a health rollercoaster. We eat too much, watch too much TV and exercise too little and then make New Years resolutions that we can’t keep. This year, make a change with Exergaming. The ExerGame Network (TEN) reveals fiv read more
Voter’s Registration resumes on Dec 21
Ang Sa Wari Ko | December 19th 2009 by Flowell
Starting on Monday, December 21 muling magbubukas ang mga offices ng Commission on Election para sa Voter’s Registration Extension matapos pinaboran ng Supreme Court ang petisyon na ipinasa ni Kabataan Partylist Representative Raymond Palatino na read more
Joint NGO Statement to the 48th UN Commission for Social Developm…
Silver Innings - Blog Dedicated for Elders | December 18th 2009 by Sailesh Mishra
By AARP, Global Action on Aging, HelpAge International, International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG), International Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing (IAHSA), International Federation on Ageing (IFA) and International read more
Is Being Fat A Disease? (Obesity)
WLS Support | December 18th 2009 by Ron Merk
Join the forum discussion on this post - (2) Posts Author Ron Merk This question is the heart of all the problems associated with the lack or support and treatment for people with obesity. Almost all Governments consider obesity a life style c read more
War against the Rotavirus disease
The Intersections & Beyond | December 18th 2009 by Arvin
Diarrhea can be real serious problem that it may be infected with deadly Rotavirus. ROTAPhil, A health advocate group gives the real deal on this potentially fatal disease in a handbook entitled The Rotavirus Disease: What Parents Need to K read more
Election season rundown
Presevation in the Present | December 18th 2009 by Michelle
What a busy time to be in New Orleans! Not only do we have the holidays and all the fun and craziness that entails, but Saints games that cannot be missed (Who Dat!) and Mardi Gras around the corner. With everything going on, the election races can read more
Community, Collaboration, Unity can drive worthwhile solutions fo…
AgentforChange | December 18th 2009 by Marly (Marla) Silverman
I am posting a reply that I provided earlier to one of my blogs at me-cfscommunity.com (PANDORA's Follow up Letter to the U.S. Secretary of Health - Need your number one request/input NOW). Because of technical difficulties (and or operator error) my read more
Father and daughter released from prison in Pakistan
Persecuted Church Weblog | December 18th 2009 by glenn
We are pleased to report that Gulsher Masih and his daughter, Sandul, who were falsely accused of desecrating the Quran, have been released from prison.Christians Accused of Desecrating Quran Freed in PakistanLAHORE, Pakistan, December 16 (Compass Di read more
Obama Lands, Climate Talks in Serious Disarray - ABC News
Black and Into Green | December 18th 2009 by G Johnson
Obama Lands, Climate Talks in Serious Disarray - ABC News This hasn't been the best week for President Obama, let's hope things can turn around for him with some good news today in Copenhagen. Quick summary of where things are to date:- African natio read more
Feeling the Heat: Climate Change Has Become a Reality for Germany…
Black and Into Green | December 18th 2009 by G Johnson
Feeling the Heat: Climate Change Has Become a Reality for Germany - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International One always hears reports of developing or brown nations feeling the heat of warming global temperatures. Unfortunately, for some reason, this ne read more
Library Photo Friday #7
The Radical Patron | December 18th 2009
Welcome to photo Friday! Click on image to enlarge. View the entire collection here. read more
Canadians, we need to tell Harper NOW that enough is enough
Confabulous | December 17th 2009 by Sabine Hikel
The Copenhagen meeting is almost over. We need to put pressure on Stephen Harper to quit screwing around and pandering to the interests of Alberta oil. Avaaz, a reputable organization, has organized a petition and is aiming to get 500,000 people to s read more
In The Paper!
Don't Lick The Ferrets | December 17th 2009 by CJ
I finally managed to get The T21 Traveling Afghan Project in the paper! Woo hoo!!Appleton mom CJ Field's crocheted afghans comfort families with Down syndromeAPPLETON - Sometimes, when Appleton mom CJ Field is crocheting afghans, her 5-year-old daug read more
Eastern Transport Coalition – Final Meeting as Maroondah’s de…
Cr Alex Makin - Councillor for the Mullum Ward | December 17th 2009
The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) is a Council based advocacy group seeking to improve public transport within the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Member councils include the City of Maroondah, the City of Greater Dandenong, City of Knox, Ci read more
Business as ’social’?
Innovation goes Bananas | December 17th 2009 by Sunil Malhotra
Image via Wikipedia A few months ago, a journalist friend asked for my view on “What would motivate technopreneurs to consider building businesses around social technologies?” My answer … Building businesses around social technol read more
Hamari Suraksha is "The security portal for Senior Citizens&…
Silver Innings - Blog Dedicated for Elders | December 16th 2009 by Sailesh Mishra
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Red Man, and Special K Free/Insight Into Budget Stretchers
Insight Into Budget Stretchers | December 16th 2009 by Diane Cartee
Image via Wikipedia Coupon For A Free Pouch Of Red Man Silver Blend Sugar Free Chewing Tobacco Get a free box of Special K cereal value up to... Ways to stretch your budget in all areas. read more
JAPAN: Miyuki Hatoyama, New First Lady, Seeks Role for Women
Seniors World Chronicle | December 16th 2009
.NEW YORK, NY / Wall Street Journal / Asia News / December 16, 2009She Campaigns Against 'Male-Centered' Society With High Profile;Traditionalists Decry Meals With Husband, UFO CommentsBy Yuka Hayashi in TokyoJapan's new first lady, Miyuki Hatoyama, read more
Webcast: Sen. Bill Frist MD, Dr. Eric Prystowsky, NBA Hall-of-Fam…
Atrial Fibrillation Blog | December 16th 2009 by Mellanie True Hills
On September 16, 2009, the AF StatTM coalition launched two major reports, the AF Stat Call to Action for Atrial Fibrillation and the Avalere Health report Medicare and Atrial Fibrillation: Consequences in Costs and Care. The videos from that webcast read more
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