| Oxfam: 3.6 million face starvation in Niger if the world does not ...
Oxfam's program is saving lives but in the face of the level of need, this is just a drop in the ocean. Almost four million people need food aid now. The UN appeals need immediate funding to ensure that all those in need receive help," said Quist. The World Food Program (WFP) increased its appeal on July 12th asking for a further $12 million to help the people in Niger to make it through the next three months. The UN emergency appeal for $18.3 million, launched in May, remains less than a quarter funded. Between them, the appeals are two thirds under-funded, with a total funding shortfall of $26.5m. "The UN needs money now. Every day that the world's richest countries look the other way, more people face starvation. They have to put their hands in their pockets before it's too late," added Quist.
Simple ways to save your skin
For great skin in winter you need two things: moisturizer and sunscreen. It’s that simple.Oh sure, there are different lotions, serums, formulas and spa treatments for improving skin tone and feel, but in the end it pretty much boils down to wearing sunscreen with a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 every day, and liberal use of moisturizers, said Dr. Rex Largen of Nebraska Dermatology."If a person started wearing sunscreen when they were 10 or younger, they would do a tremendous amount toward protecting skin from the usual signs of aging — age spots, skin cancer and wrinkling," Largen said. .
Lowell E. Baier of Potomac, Md., Honored as 2008 Budweiser ...
(CSRwire) ST. LOUIS, Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lowell E. Baier from Potomac, Md., an avid outdoorsman, was named the 2008 Budweiser Conservationist of the Year at the annual Budweiser Outdoors press conference held in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 2, during the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show. Baier was selected in the annual program that recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the outdoors and conservation. Each year, a committee selects four conservationists, 21 or older, as finalists from dozens of outstanding nominees, and Budweiser consumers from across the country vote for the Conservationist of the Year in an open-ballot process on Budweiser.com. A $50,000 grant from Budweiser and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) will be made to Baier to support conservation efforts.
|
