South Africa

This Week in State Government

This week in state government
Gun bill unveiling – Patrick returns – New jobs numbers – Bottle Bill hearing – St. Patrick's Day events – Caucuses continue here – Free pancakes – Northcross at Tourism Funding Commission …. Gardner, Northampton,… Continue reading

'Why Do People Care About My Appearance?' – Lara Stone

'Why do people care about my appearance?' – Lara Stone
Lara also spoke out about her battle alcoholism. She checked into rehab in South Africa in 2009 to get back on track. She has been married to British comedian David… Continue reading

Teen Dating, Domestic Violence Too Common; Experts Say There Should Be More

Teen dating, domestic violence too common; experts say there should be more
AWARE Inc., which offers shelter, support and other services for survivors of domestic or sexual violence, has a 24-hour crisis hotline, 517-783-2861. For information about the agency's… Continue reading

Navy Veterans Helping to Restore RV Pax to Its Former Glory Are Patching

Navy veterans helping to restore RV Pax to its former glory are patching
But its like eating an elephant – take small bites at a time." … "I saw a lot of guys, young fellows, get out of the… Continue reading

Are Manic Depression and Bipolar Disorder Really the Same Thing?

Question by bat_girl_44: Are manic depression and Bipolar disorder really the same thing?
I was diagnosed with Manic Depression about three years ago. I stopped taking the meds after six months because I didn’t like what they do to me.… Continue reading

ACLU Report – a Living Death: Life Without Parole for Nonviolent Offenses

ACLU Report – A Living Death: Life Without Parole For Nonviolent Offenses
Regardless of the inhumane treatment of those incarcerated and free in his country, he stayed focused on a non-violent agenda hoping to bring all of South Africa… Continue reading

HIV Elimination in South Africa Could Be Achieved by Current Treatment Policy

HIV elimination in South Africa could be achieved by current treatment policy
The current antiretroviral treatment policy in South Africa could lead to elimination of HIV within the country over the next 24 to 34 years, but a universal test… Continue reading

Green Light: Jump Aboard Mary Pipher's Green Boat

Green Light: Jump aboard Mary Pipher's green boat
As you might guess, she comes at this discussion with all the sensibilities of a successful therapist, putting the country on the couch to connect the huge rise in depression and anxiety… Continue reading

More Than 2200 World War II Documents Now Online

More than 2200 World War II documents now online
10-11 at the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies where Plesch heads the Center for International Studies and Diplomacy. The conference is supported by the International Bar Association… Continue reading

Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Panama Is Driven by Clonal Expansion of an MDR-TB Strain Related to the KZN XDR-TB Strain From South Africa.

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Panama is driven by clonal expansion of an MDR-TB strain related to the KZN XDR-TB strain from South Africa.

J Clin Microbiol. 2013 Jul 24;
Lanzas F, Karakousis PC, Sacchettini JC, Ioerger TR

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB)… Continue reading