Indigenous Elders Input Key to Restoring Earth at UN's RIO+20
eNewsChannels COLUMN: On November 1, our Native American Olympic Team Foundation (NAOTF) submitted to the UN its recommendations, including wisdom of Indigenous Elders, for the 2012 Rio+20 Conference, June 21-22. This marks 20 years after the first UN Conference on Sustainable Development, and never in history has there been such a need to work in unity to restore Earth.
Book Review: 'Acid Christ' by Mark Christensen
eNewsChannels COLUMN: Two monumental novels, one phenomenal idea to save America, and a river of lysergic acid diethylamide. For some people, that is the legacy of Ken Kesey, but in the hands of neo-new-journalist Mark Christensen, the tale takes on mythic proportions and is One Hell of a Great Ride.
United States Addresses Human Resources for Health in Africa with Launch of the Nursing Education Partnership Initiative (NEPI)
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- On November 17, the United States formally announced the Nursing Education Partnership Initiative (NEPI) in Lilongwe, Malawi. The NEPI, established in 2010, was launched publically, culminating a three-day workshop on strategies to enhance the number and quality of nursing and midwifery professionals in areas of Africa where they are needed most.
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and TESOL International Association Join Efforts to Aid English Language Teaching Worldwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the U.S. Department of State and the TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) International Association are launching a joint effort to connect teachers of and resources for English language teaching (ELT) in the United States with parties or entities with ELT needs outside the United States.
Book Review: 'The Googlization of Everything' by Siva Vaidhyanathan
eNewsChannels COLUMN: It is easy to say ‘Google it’ because that company has virtually defined the online experience of searching for, well, everything. But there are profound implications in turning over so much hidden power to one company and Siva Vaidhyanathan is not afraid to explore a lot of them.
Book Review: 'Free Ride' by Robert Levine
eNewsChannels COLUMN: Mounting well-reasoned attacks against those who seek to steal, degrade or destroy creative works is not an easy task these days but...
United States Breaks Ground On New Embassy Compound in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- In an important symbol of our enduring friendship with the Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic President, Leonel Fernandez; U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Raul Yzaguirre; and Leo Hession, Managing Director for Operations of the Department’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), broke ground on the New Embassy Compound (NEC) in Santo Domingo today.
Apps4Africa: Climate Challenge – addressing the challenge of climate change
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- As part of our engagement with emerging African partners in addressing the challenge of climate change, the U.S. Department of State will sponsor Apps4Africa: Climate Challenge, a public diplomacy program comprised of three African regional competitions to address local climate change challenges through the use of mobile technology.
In Loving Memory
eNewsChannels COLUMN: When you keep someone alive in your heart, it can make a difference in the way you act towards others. Looking back at the death of my dad nearly a decade-and-a-half ago helps me maintain my view of him while changing my view of others.
3 Myths About Your Pet’s Prescription Diet
eNewsChannels ARTICLE: When your veterinarian recommends a prescription diet for your pet, it is because your pet has a health condition that requires dietary modification. Your veterinarian has your pet’s best interest in mind and is trying to help you take better care of your pet.
U.S. State Department Information Technology 'Rising Stars' Awarded
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The 1105 Government Information Group has recognized three members of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Information Resource Management’s (IRM) Office of eDiplomacy as 2011 Rising Stars. This award highlights outstanding work and accomplishments contributing to Secretary Clinton’s 21st Century Statecraft initiative.
5 Treats That Could Make Your Pets Sick
eNewsChannels ARTICLE: We love our pets and want to spoil them. But be careful, as some treats can cause more harm than good. Not every pet will have a problem with the treats listed below but some might and it is better to be safe than sorry!
Office of International Religious Freedom Funds Middle East Media Research Institute Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Department of State’s Office of International Religious Freedom in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor awarded a...
Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. and Japanese Youth Lead Initial International Sports Exchange with Japan
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- On August 9, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met with Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr.,...
U.S. Department of State Welcomes the First Group of Youth Ambassadors from Haiti
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will welcome the first-ever group of Youth Ambassadors from Haiti to the United States on August 7.
U.S. Department of State Honors Adriana Labardini Inzunza of Mexico as State Alumni Member of the Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State has named Adriana Labardini Inzunza, a Mexican alumna of the Fulbright, Humphrey, and Voluntary Visitor programs, as State Alumni Member of the Month. Throughout July, her leadership and promotion of community service will be recognized on the State Alumni website.
U.S. and World Leaders Commit to Elimination of Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Ambassador Eric Goosby pledged an additional $75 million for preventing mother-to-child transmission during the 2011 High...
Hillary Rodham Clinton: Remarks on the Killing of Usama bin Ladin
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Remarks from Hillary Rodham Clinton, U.S. Secretary of State, Treaty Room: Well, good morning. As President Obama said last night,...
U.S. State Department Supports Third Workshop to Further Regional Approach to Stockpile Reduction in South East Europe
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State’s Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM/WRA) supported the...
U.S. Department of State to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Passport Agency in Buffalo, NY
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Under Secretary of State for Management Patrick F. Kennedy will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, October 18 at 10:00...
Pakistan-U.S. Science and Technology Cooperation Program Announces Twenty-Seven Research Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Governments of the United States and Pakistan announced on September 1 the awarding of science and technology cooperative research...
Fulbright NEXUS Program Launched to Link University Faculty, Applied Researchers, and Policy Practitioners Across Western Hemisphere
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today the launch of the Fulbright Regional Network...
US Department of State and Peace Corps Together Tackle Energy and Climate Issues at the Grassroots Level
Washington, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State is providing $1 million to support Peace Corps volunteer efforts that increase rural access to...
US Recognizes World Humanitarian Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- In a statment issued today, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State, said, "We at the Department of State join citizens...
Designation of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument as UNESCO World Heritage Site
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State welcomes today’s decision by UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee to add PapahÄnaumokuÄkea Marine National Monument in...
