La Princessa World: November 2010

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Save The Children: New Hope For Children Affected by HIV and AIDS

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Support is Replacing Stigma for Many Orphans this World AIDS Day, Save the Children Says

Video Highlights New Hope for Children Affected by HIV and AIDS as U.S. Efforts to Empower African Community Groups Pay Off

For World AIDS Day, Save the Children has released a new multimedia video highlighting new hope for orphans and other children affected by AIDS in Ethiopia, where 530,000 children have benefited from U.S.-funded programs.

Save the Children’s press release

African community groups are transforming the future for orphans and other children affected by HIV and AIDS thanks to U.S.-funded programs, Save the Children said.

“The United States is doing much more than providing lifesaving drug treatment when it comes to helping people around the world battle the AIDS crisis, and it must continue to do so,” said Charles MacCormack, President and CEO of Save the Children. “One of the most remarkable changes is the creation of African community networks dedicated to supporting orphans and other children affected by HIV and AIDS.”

“It’s amazing how care and support can replace stigma and isolation when local groups are empowered to mobilize around children who have been orphaned and left vulnerable by HIV and AIDS,” MacCormack said.

More than 17 million children have lost one or both parents to AIDS. Many millions more children have reduced opportunities in life because HIV and AIDS have struck their families and communities. Most of these children are in Africa.

The United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has funded programs offering care and support to more than 3.6 million orphans and vulnerable children in Africa.

Save the Children has led several of these large programs in Mozambique, Uganda, and Ethiopia and has put special emphasis on empowering local community groups to care for affected children. The result is sustainable change for children.

“One of the most interesting changes involves Ethiopia neighborhood associations that originally formed to help poor families cover funeral expenses,” MacCormack said. “Today these groups have transformed to offer new hope to the living. They are helping children get an education, enough to eat, a place to live, and, perhaps most importantly, a renewed sense of community and loving support that they had lost to AIDS.”

To Donate, take action and get involved in making a difference to these childrens Lives, Please Visit Save The Children and See how we can all help out.

The Save the Children’s 2010 Gift Catalog is out: www.savethechildren.org/gifts
When you choose a gift from the new Save the Children Catalog you'll help us give joy and lasting change to a child in need and put a smile on someone you care about

World Aids Day

Its that Day year again,

Where we remember the millions we've lost to AIDS and Try to make a difference in the community.

1. BE INFORMED

2.GET TESTED AND TREATED

3.ACT

4.USE PROTECTION

5.SPEAK OPENLY

GET OUT AND DO SOMETHING.
Millions of people Die Everyday and sometimes I ask myself is it that these people don't know or don't care, but I came to realize there people who toy around with themselves not thinking about AIDS and others are Less Informed , taking it forgranted ...yes, I've heard of a lil Village where men actually share Condoms, wash em and re-use em later. Sad. Use protection or Abstain! We've lost too many lives already to take a chance on one more.

HIV Epidemic halted

The number of new HIV infections and deaths from Aids are falling globally, according to new statistics from the UN's programme on HIV/Aids. This is Good News..Together we can eradicate this disease!
Last year there were 2.6m new HIV infections.
This is down almost 20% since the peak of the Aids epidemic in 1999.
In 2009, 1.8m died from Aids-related illnesses, down from 2.1m in 2004.

The report says rates of treatment using anti-retroviral drugs have risen from 700,000 in 2004 to over 5m people in 2009.Sub-Saharan Africa continues to be the region most affected by the epidemic, with around 70% of all new HIV infections occurring here.

But infection rates are falling, particularly in South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia.
Though there is a mixed picture in other parts of the world.

Eastern Europe and central Asia show sharp rises in new infections and Aids-related deaths. This is good news the best news I've heard all year! I'm glad that the wound is showing signs of recovering I believe in a couple of years, this Disease will gone and history!
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Alicia Keys' World Aids Day Campaign

Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake are signing off from all social media platforms, and they won't be back until AIDS charity Keep a Child Alive has raised $1 million.
For the campaign, the stars have filmed “last tweet and testament” videos and will appear in adverts showing them lying in coffins to represent their ‘digital deaths.’

Dont be too shocked on this image lol,

ps..who poses like that in a coffin?

U know i had criticise this jis a lil bit, Swizzy, who dies with a peace pose? and Kimmy not many people can pose like that in a coffin ~~probly coz they already dead~~ but good going girl,...u nailed the fabulous death pose!!

And for all of em, How do u get dolled up for death like that lol

Alicia will also be joined by her husband Swizz Beatz, Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Ryan Seacrest, Elijah Wood and Serena Williams in the campaign, which will start on Wednesday, World AIDS Day.Alicia said no one she has approached had turned her down, explaining: “Once I got people on the phone and I was able to paint the concept for them, everybody was in.”
I think this campaign makes alot of sense, people care so much about celebrity deaths, it would be nice if they had the same amount of concern from the thousands of children dying everyday from all around the world.
From Source

Most Controversial AIDS Ads

Aids ads that made me stop and wonder ...

AIDS Ads which turned heads, and which I could get my hands on

Each time you sleep with someone you also sleep with his past

Uganda

Aids makes us equal

Superman and Wonderwoman , Aid makes us Equal.

And who could forget "I AM AFRICAN" advertising campaign. Moved to learn more about Keep a Child Alive, an organization dedicated to providing life-saving anti-retroviral treatment to children and their families with HIV/AIDS in Africa and the developing world. Moved to donate.

And the most shocking by MTV, Though it was banned by the US government due to sensitive nature

2,863 dead
40 million infected worldwide
The world united against terrorism.
It should do the same against AIDS.

2,863 dead
630 million homeless people in the world
The world united against terrorism.
It should do the same against poverty.

2,863 dead
824 million undernourished people in the world
The world united against terrorism.
It should do the same against hunger

Monday, November 29, 2010

Cordaid:People in Need

A few images that made me 'the ultimate super shopaholic' extremely guilty for my shopping habits...Maybe we spend too much on stuff we dont really need and could donate more and spend less. I know some people feel as if they've worked hard and they deserve a good bag no matter what its worth but if we can give just a little of what we have to the less fortunate, then we'd be blessed ...

Cordaid, which is involved in helping the most vulnerable groups in society, particularly adults and children struggling in the face of discrimination or exclusion, has launched this print advertisement campaign draw people’s attention. The campaign aims at making people aware about the misery of poor people in Africa while comparing it with the luxurious spending elsewhere in the world. At the same time campaign is urging people to make donation to help those poor people. The campaign clearly shows the worth of money for them. The advertisements are showing underprivileged people with their problems while holding luxurious articles in order to emphasize their fundamental needs of which they are deprived. The campaign was created by Saatchi & Saatchi, Netherlands.

Just how much are you spending and how much are you giving?

Imani On Haper's Bazaar

Mom,model,businesswoman,designer Iman is Beauti-FULL!! Loved the Harper's Bazaar images, she looked just dashing...Though the background wasn't as dashing I believe it goes to show you could be glamorous almost anywhere and everywhere...Love these images...the december shoot

Interview by Simon Doonan of Harper's Bazaar

Simon Doonan: How many times a day do you Google yourself?

Iman: Every five minutes. I simply can't take my eyes off myself. Kidding! I would rather Google other people than Google myself.

SD: Have you ever thrown a cell phone at anyone?

Iman:No! And if anyone threw one at me, it would come right back at them like a boomerang. If I feel frustrated in a situation, I take a deep breath and walk away.

SD: Do you and David ever fight? [Iman has been married to rock god David Bowie for 18 years.]

Iman: David doesn't fight. He is English, so he just stays quiet. I'm the screamer. Then he always makes me laugh. It's like cabaret. I keep him entertained too. I still fancy him—totally!—after all these years.

SD: Which Bowie song do you adore?

Iman: So many! "Heroes" especially. "Suffragette City" always gets me dancing with my little girl, Lexi [age 10].

SD: Who takes more time to get ready?

Iman: David takes five minutes. Me? I don't do anything by myself. I have a whole crew to get me ready every day.

SD: How many falls and wiglets do you own?

Iman: Millions! I believe in glamour. I am in favor of a little vanity. I don't rely on just my genes. Looking good is a commitment to yourself and to others. Wigs, killer heels, Pilates, even fillers—whatever works for you, honey.

SD: What is the worst thing about being a parent?

Iman: The early mornings. There is soccer and music class at 7:30 A.M. Remember, I am 55. I can only take so much!

SD: I have seen you throw together a home-cooked meal in your kitchen. I was impressed. Was that just for PR purposes?

Iman: I vowed to myself when I got married that I would cook every night. I find it very therapeutic.

SD: What's for dinner tonight?

Iman: Branzino with lemon. And David likes risotto, but I can't do risotto tonight. It takes time, and I have homework to do with my daughter. Maybe a salad and orzo. And David buys dessert.

SD: You could be a lady of leisure if you so desired. Why not just lie around eating bonbons and listening to Ziggy Stardust?

Iman: Even Ziggy Stardust would put on 125 pounds if he ate bonbons all day! I come from Somalia. We start working young, and we understand that kind of life. I would be bored to death not doing anything creative.

SD: I heard rumors that you are doing a home collection.

Iman: When I stopped modeling in '89, I got really into decor. Our home is very eclectic. My collection, Iman Home, is launching fabrics first. I made myself a turban out of one fabric.

SD: Who have you ever had homicidal feelings toward in the fashion business?

Iman: Geoffrey Beene! I loved his clothes but not him. Years ago, we were about to walk the runway and he pushed me. I said, "Don't do that!" "You work for me!" he said, and I replied, "No, you've hired my services, dear. I don't work for you," and I left.

SD: Who is your favorite young designer these days?

Iman: Alexander Wang is one of my favorites. But he is like my daughter. He is like 12.

SD: I heard you were at the White House a while ago. Did you crash, or were you invited?

Iman: Cheeky! I met Mr. and Mrs. Obama years ago at Oprah's Legends Ball. Oprah sat me next to Mrs. Obama because I majored in political science before modeling, so she thought we would have something to discuss. And then I went for lunch at the White House. It was brilliant! Mrs. Obama could not have been more gracious or beautiful. She is very smart, and for me, the thing I most envy is her children. When is the last time we saw two girls that age at the inauguration, and their mother did not have to say, "Sit still!" ?

SD: Are you a true New Yorker or a Somali girl?

Iman: Absolutely a New Yorker. I can tell you exactly when I switched. We moved downtown when Lexi was born. When 9/11 happened, 12 of our neighborhood firemen were killed. I looked around at the country that had adopted me and I became an American.

SD: You seem like an optimist and a positive force, but you must have done something appalling in your past.

Iman: I was once very rude to a young model. Just before I retired from modeling, I was at this shoot. The photographer said he was reading a biography of Marie Antoinette. The young model asked us, "What agency is she with?" [Shrieks of derisive laughter] We made fun of her, of course! When we were leaving, she said to me, "I hope I look as good as you when I'm your age," and I said, "Don't worry, darling, you won't." And then later I felt bad.

SD: When Diana Vreeland first saw you, she said, "Now, that's a neck." Is it ever weird having such a long neck?

Iman: My daughter likes to draw. She'll say to me, "I am doing a portrait, so you have to sit still." And then she'll say, "Oh my goodness, you have such a long neck. Weird!"

SD: Have you ever dropped acid?

Iman: No, but I have dropped a lot of other things. I did the whole Studio 54 thing. My saving grace was that I always knew when to leave the party.

SD: Who do you idolize?

Iman: My father. He taught me how to be a parent and gave me a positive connection with men because he is a gentleman. And that is what attracted me to David. He is a gentle soul.

SD: Can you tell me about your new Bravo show? What's your sign-off catchphrase?

Iman [lowering her voice and striking a serious glamour pose] : "I am sorry … you are out of fashion. "

SD: Ouch!

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More things Men Wish Women Knew

So Someone asked me why I don't do What women want or 10 things that turn women off kinda posts for my Love and Relationships Corner, So I'm going to say this again, I cant write anything relationship- related, All the love and relationship posts I get from a certain group of people and as it turns out most of the people who do stretch out to write relationship posts or send them over to me are actually men! Yes I could use a couple of writings from women about Love and relationships kinda thing, feel free to write to me laprincessaworld@gmail.com

This Piece gathered by Joe D.

Express yourself. It makes us proud, even if someone thinks you're wrong.

You look hot in running shoes and shorts. And that top thingy with the stripes.

Bare, tan shoulders are underrated.
If you think I'm speeding now, you should see me drive when you're not in the car.

If you're truly interested in us, don't play hard to get.

Shopping is a chore, not an activity.
When I screw up, go ahead and tell me—once.

No question need ever be asked through a closed bathroom door if I'm inside. I love you less with each syllable you utter.

I'm hot for you, not your sister or your friend or your coworker
My guy friends. Not only are they not negotiable, they're your best sign that I'm not a whack job.

Don't be afraid to ditch the makeup. Natural is sexier.

Leave the eyebrows alone. Plucked ain't pretty.

You can have sex with us any time you want. Seriously.

I don't ask for directions because I'm just happy to be driving. Anywhere.

When the game is on, we will pay attention to you if you're nice about it. Bark, and we shut down.

We crave hugs and hand-holding too. And no, it doesn't always have to lead to sex.
But you can have sex with us any time you want. Did we mention that?

I just may lie to make you feel good. Don't be angry about this. You really weren't looking for the truth anyway.

When you get angry over some stupid little pointless thing, I question your intelligence.

You're really bad at faking it.

If I offer my help while you're getting ready, it means you're late.

Never ask me to pick out your outfit. (See above.) I will invariably get it wrong and make us even more late.

Giving me two or three choices, however, can be fun. Assuming you will change outfits in front of me. Slowly.

Err on the side of hot; I love to show you off.

Unless we're meeting my parents.

When you call us at work "just to chat," we're not really listening; we're checking our e-mail.

Spring means baseball and skirts. Doesn't need to be a mini-skirt; it's been a long winter.

Chicks who drink beer are hot. Better yet: chicks who drink beer and watch the game. Better still: chicks who buy us a beer during the game.

We don't mind being told we look good. Just don't call it a "cute outfit."

We love ponytails.
The first time? We're as nervous as you are.

A random unexpected grope is always welcome, even in public. Especially in public.

Make us laugh and we'll want to hang around.

Yes, I laugh really loud around the guys. And I always will, so deal.

Sure, men stereotypically like to solve a woman's problems. But a woman who solves her own while we watch? Instant erection.

You can pick the movie, but have a reason.
Do not expect to have a conversation via text message unless you use the words "naked" and "waiting."
Sometimes we wonder why any woman would want to be with us, much less someone as amazing as you. So, thanks.
Anytime you cook for us, we're happy.

If you can hit a golf ball 150 yards, we just might fall in love

No, I don't remember what he said next. Or she. Or anybody, for that matter. I'm a guy, not a tape recorder

We love you even more because you know we need to go out with the guys once in a while.

And we love it when you hang with us guys, too.

We have a keen sense of imminent danger. It sounds like, "Do you think she's pretty?"

Don't rely on us for keeping you up on the news.

Never say, "I know you better than you know yourself." Nobody does.

Vault InterViews

Was Going through Jonathan Ross interviews..This guy is sooo funny After hearing that he's going back to BBC I started going through his interviews and Guess what I found, a Jay Z Interview.. I know its old (Jan 2010 Interview)but it just made me laugh..Jay Z sure flows with the English/British Humour... i love how he says something funny with a straight face