Breastfeeding During War Helps Lower Infant Mortality.

Exclusive breastfeeding can decrease the risk of two of the deadliest war-related health threats children face, a recent study shows. Breastfeeding"s greatest impact on declining wartime deaths has been in sub-Saharan Africa, though more work is needed. The rise of breastfeeding in countries at war has contributed to a marked decline in infant mortality during armed conflict, a recent report says. Children younger than 5 are twice as likely to die in war than adults, mostly from disease, the "The Shrinking Costs of War" indicates.

Africa's Rising Leaders.

Women"s eNews" eight-part series on Emerging Female Leaders of Africa was published throughout the fall of 2005. The research and production of this series was supported by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York. Almost without exception, the U.S,-based media covers Africa only during a crisisgenocidal ethnic conflicts, famine, AIDS. Thus, many would argue, those of us in the U.S., Western Europe, and even Africans who rely on international media for information about their continent could easily come to the conclusion that the entire continent is beyond hope and that assistance is ineffective.

Designer Dress For Less.

Maybe you"d like a sharp suit for a high pressure business meeting or need to look drop dead gorgeous (and so over him) at your ex"s wedding reception but think splashing that amount of cash on designer clothes is just out of the question right now? If so, then maybe you haven"t been spending enough time browser shopping. That"s right. Forget the sore feet and frazzled panic purchases of the old window shopping days. To find the perfect outfit you can slip off your Jimmy Choos and let your fingers do the walking on your computer keyboard.

Tips To Christmas Shopping For Sterling Silver Jewelry.

With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about one of the most popular gifts to give to the woman in your life. You guessed it, the answer is jewelry. Even if you don’t know her ring size, you can still treat your mom, sister, daughter, girlfriend or wife to the gift of glamor. Before you start filling those stockings, keep the following tips in mind when shopping for sterling silver jewelry this Christmas: Buy what you like. If you like it, she will probably also like it. A general rule of thumb when shopping for anything, including jewelry, is to buy something for someone that you like yourself. If you’re a woman, you already know what catches your eye in terms of jewelry and this makes shopping for your mom, sister, daughter or best friend an easier job.


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