Category Archives: United Nations
Links of the Week 31 July 2009
Top Five
This is a film about Big Oil’s exploitation of indigenous people in South America. I actually did a project about this issue a few years back. Click the link below to learn more and find out where the movie is playing. Click below to watch the film trailer.
Why Can’t Ads Get Black Women Right?
I will say this. Another reason why diversity in business, film and media are needed.
It is so interesting that more and more studies are coming out that vegetarianism and veganism is not just good for your health but good for the environment. Remember H1N1 was not about “dirty pigs” in Mexico, it is a direct result of corporate/mass farming. This article provides practical suggestions like cutting back on meat consumption once to a few times a week.
Sarah Grabs the Grievence Grab Bag From Hillary
A well done piece by Dowd.
Photo of the Week
Official Guidelines
Source: Jorge Cham. PhD Comic
Politico
What will triumph in health care push — reform or recess?
Shaq Denied Entrance to the White House
I’m not surprised but I thought if anyone had a chance it was Shaq. I wonder if he was sore after doing 1,000 push ups. I can only manage 10 at a time-sad but true.
Death Toll Rises in Afghanistan; In US Key Econ Report Due
Can Obama Advisor Valerie Jarrett Help Get Health Care Done?
This blog post is from one of the bloggers I enjoy following on Twitter, Pundit Mom. So click the link and subscribe to her posts.
License-Plate Scanners: Fighting Crime or Invading Privacy?
This brings a new meaning to the term “Big Brother Is Watching.”
Other
Height and Happiness: Why Tall People Are Happier
Why Volkswagen is Powering Through the Recession
Oldies But Goodies
Teacher Can We Leave Now? No.
Haiti: Women “More Protected” to Report Sexual Violence
Girl Shunned by Family After Rapes Sparks Outcry
I do not know the whole story but I do know that this is the fate for many girls and women all over the world. Any mistake that “shames” the family is grounds for dis-ownership. One reason why I feel that education for all children is important.
This is an old article written by Harvard Cuban Scholar, Jorge I. Dominguez. It is a very interesting piece that shows just how flawed US Policy has been and why Obama should maintain his current method towards dealing with Iran and the recent controversey over their recent elections.
Links of the Week 5 June 2009
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Biden’s staff shoulders task of steering committee
Death to All Black TV Shows (Except the Ones Made By Tyler Perry)
It is really sad that as the diversity of the United States is growing the diversity of network television is decreasing. We as citizens should not have to go to BET (my issues with this network I will save for another day) to see shows with “black folks” or go to Univision to see shows with “latinos.” To all the political pundits and people that claimed racism/race issues in the United States died with the election of President Obama, this story is only part of my argument that counter those statements.
Obama May Need to Show ID in More Places Than East Harlem
This is a good article discussing how Obama’s election has not stopped the negative perceptions of Black males in this country.
Update on Recovery Act Lobbying Rules
Men Follow Men and Nobody Tweets
The Harvard Business School did a study about men, women and Twitter.
Politico
Barack Obama Still Courting Pennsylvania
Obama Rewards Donors with Plum Posts Abroad
Did Regan Cause the 2008 Crisis?
Quote of the Week
“According to the United Nations Population Fund, three fifths of the world’s one billion poorest people are women and girls. Of the nearly 1 billion adults in the world who cannot read, two thirds are women.” From Wal-Mart Foundation and CARE Team Up to Empower Young Women Around the World. Not the biggest fan of Wal-Mart but I am glad that they are doing some good through their foundation.
Photo of the Week
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with other Foreign Affairs Ministers from the Americas.
From Clinton abandona la Asemblea de la OEA y asegura que no hay consenso sobre Cuba. Photo credit goes to AP/Clave Digital.
Health
Meat: the Slavery of our Time
This Foreign Policy article discusses how eating meat will become obsolete in the future.
10 Easy Ways to Eat Natural
Besides the negative comment about co-ops…I love co-ops, there are some good tips in this article.
Health Risks of Too Little Sleep
As a first year graduate student this past school year…I definitely saw the health risks of too little sleep.
6 Alternatives to 87,000 Slices of Bread
There is a video in this article that you have to check out.
International
Somali Bantus gain Tanzanian citizenship in their ancestral land
An Online Atlas of the Millennium Development Goals
A very interesting look at the world’s progress towards the UN’s Millennium Development Goals. There are interactive maps for each of the goals…just wish I could print or save the maps.
North Korea’s Next Kim: Dad’s Favorite, Kim Jong Un
Sports
WNBA Team’s Jersey Sponsorship Could Set The Standard
Spalding iHoop
This is a bit much…but will probably be seen on future episodes of MTV Cribs though…sigh.
Links of the Week 20 February 2009
Top Five
(In Order)
Facebook: All your contents belong to us. FOREVER!
I have a Facebook account but after this I may have to get serious about leaving the site. I’ve said this a lot in the last two years with all of the changes they are making but this may be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.
Vegan Soul Kitchen
So I found this after looking at a few articles and it comes out in early March. I’m really excited about this…I plan on ordering a copy. Hopefully, I can add some new great recipes to what I already have.
Tracy Flicks
The new generation of women in politics…watch out.
Nation’s Blacks Creeped Out By All the People Smiling At Them
This link is from the Onion so its not real but still a funny article.
Green Ranking of the Banks
Surprise surprise my Bank, Bank of America, is at the bottom. I so am on a plan to get rid of them! How does your bank do?
Politico
The Scoop Factory
An interesting article about the rise and continuing stamina of The Politico.
‘The District’ Ep 3 ‘They’re Just Not That Into Me’
This is my new favorite “show” for real and considering I’m giving up TV for Lent next week…it may be the only video that I watch for the next 40 days or so 
I just wish these things were longer than 3 minutes. So watch this so Newsweek and make this a regular thing!
Health
10 Best Foods for Your Heart
World
Nothing But Nets and Union of Reform Judaism Help Save Lives in Kenya
Other
Disney adds African-American Princess Tiana to royal family
Oldies But Goodies
Living “One Day at a Time” in the Economic Crisis: The New Face of America’s Middle Class
