MADISON — In the past two years, the 100 Black Men of Madison (the '100'), in cooperation with area businesses, the United States Marine Corps Reserve, and civic-minded individuals, have collected more than five thousand (5,000) toys for area disadvantaged youth during our annual Christmas Community Celebration in Support of Toys for Tots.This year's event […]
UW Health to provide pharmacy services to Access Community Health
By UW Health MADISON — UW Health Pharmacy Services has entered into an agreement with Access Community Health Centers to provide pharmacy services at Access clinics beginning next year. According to Steve Rough, director of pharmacy at UW Hospital and Clinics, UW Health will provide on-site comprehensive pharmacy services at the William T. Evjue and […]
U.S. Officials hint at reservations on final nuclear deal
By Gareth Porter WASHINGTON (IPS) —The “first step” agreement between Iran and the United States that was sealed in Geneva over the weekend is supposed to lead to the negotiation of a “comprehensive settlement” of the nuclear issue over the next six months, though the latter has gotten little attention.But within hours of the agreement, […]
Jobless growth, the 21st century condition
By Samuel Oakford UNITED NATIONS (IPS) – The world’s poorest countries are rethinking economic policies that – even during periods of breakneck growth – have failed to provide quality employment capable of matching a demographic boom.The disparity between growth and jobs is no starker than in the 49 Least Developed Countries (LDCs), which, according to […]
Madison marks two years since passing Housing Rights Resolution Advocates say important work remains
Advocates say important work remains MADISON — This Friday, November 29, marks the two-year anniversary of the passage of a city resolution declaring housing a human right in Madison. In the intervening years, while some progress has been made to reduce homelessness in the city, advocates say much work remains to be done. On that […]
Daze Entertainment Basketball stays community focused
By A. David Dahmer When Daze Entertainment Basketball Owner Troy Dean started his organization about 8 years ago, he just wanted to give back to the community doing something that he loved very much — basketball. He had no idea it would be this successful.“It's been a very, very fun ride so far,” Dean tells […]
Jan Saiz, on sharing wisdom…
By Anita J. Martin NOVEMBER I S NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Janet (Jan) Saiz has a yearning for learning, and puts her passion for helping others reach their potential on her will-do list. As a Native American woman and member of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, she is committed to sharing the knowledge she has […]
Libya’s fragile peace cracks
By Karlos Zurutuza TRIPOLI (IPS) — There’s a car accident in Omar Mokhtar Avenue in downtown Tripoli. Nobody was injured but there’s a bumper hanging off the back of a car. In just a few seconds, a group gathers around.“Forget about insurance companies in Libya,” says Mansur, a 30-year-old satellite dish installer. “The main problem […]
Obama gets more time for Iran nuclear deal
By Jim Lobe WASHINGTON (IPS) — The administration of President Barack Obama appears to have succeeded in preventing Congress from enacting new sanctions against Iran before the next round of nuclear-related talks between the U.S. and other great powers and Tehran scheduled for Geneva Nov. 20.As a result, optimism that at least an interim deal […]
Dr. Julio Rodriguez is first Latino president of state dental association
By Wisconsin Dental Association WEST ALLIS, WIS. — Dr. Julio Rodriguez, a general dentist who lives and practices in Brodhead, Wis., was sworn in as the first Latino president of the 3,200-member Wisconsin Dental Association at the organization’s 143rd House of Delegates on Nov. 16 at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton, Wis.In his acceptance […]
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