When I visited Williamsport, PA in early December I had an opportunity to do two book signings. The first was for a First Fridays Celebration of the Arts at one of the five oldest bookstores in the country, Otto Bookstore, “a book lover’s paradise since 1841.” The second was at Freshlife, the largest independently owned natural products supermarket in Pennsylvania. . . . → Read More: A Serendipitous Review by Ellen Sue Spicer
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Award-winning African American poet Lucille Clifton wrote thirteen books of poetry and more than sixteen children’s books. She received numerous honors for her literary work, served as Poet Laureate for the State of Maryland, and was a Distinguished Professor of Humanities at St. Mary’s College of Maryland where she taught for eighteen years. At age 58, Clifton joined the ranks . . . → Read More: The Terrible Stories The Breast Cancer Fund is a not-for-profit education and advocacy organization that identifies the environmental and other preventable causes of breast cancer and also advocates for their elimination. In the linked video on breast cancer and plastic pollution, Breast Cancer Fund’s President and CEO, Jeannie Rizzo, shares what is known about some very common chemicals in plastics, such as . . . → Read More: Breast Cancer, Plastics, and Prevention Laura Bassett wrote a scathing essay in Huffington Post about Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s legal dealings to win control over the phrase “for the cure.” According to Bassett, “Komen has identified and filed legal trademark oppositions against more than a hundred…charities, including Kites for a Cure, Par for The Cure, Surfing for a Cure and Cupcakes for a . . . → Read More: The Battle “For the Cure” – The Phrase, That Is In October 2010 Sarah Horton, author of Being Sarah, appeared on Radio 4‘s Woman’s Hour with Jennie Murray and live radio interviews on Radio Five Live, BBC Radio Merseyside and BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester. Sarah discussed rising incidence rates, breast cancer recurrence, representations of breast cancer in mass media and pink campaigns, social support, and the need for research . . . → Read More: Sarah Horton Live The San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, now in its 33rd year, is the largest annual symposium in the world devoted to breast cancer research and physician education. The international gathering focuses on “interaction and exchange among basic scientists and clinicians in breast cancer.” The 2010 Breast Cancer Symposium started on Wednesday (Dec. 8, 2010) and will continue through the weekend. . . . → Read More: San Antonio Breast Cancer Research Symposium XKCD.com posted a comic strip called “Positive Attitude.” In just three frames, the faceless, nameless stick figures capture a common American experience: the mandate for positive thinking in the face of illness. 1. After telling a service provider that s/he is sick and scared, the provider explains to the patient that having a good attitude is vitally important: “Think positively . . . → Read More: On “Positive Attitude” I’m looking forward to spending Saturday morning with Jacobus Hollewijn on a 3-hour live health talk show called Gesundheit…with Jacobus. “Gesundheit” means health or good health in German, and the mission of the show is “to entertain and educate you with information about health, healing and healthy lifestyles.” It is sure to be lively. For information on this week’s show, . . . → Read More: Saturday (11/27), I’ll be on “Gesundheit…with Jacobus” Here is a 13-minute interview I did November 3rd on WYBCX’s “Back Again with Keith & Jocelyn” in Connecticut. Hosts, Keith Kountz and Jocelyn Maminta, asked about the rise of the pink ribbon, the pervasiveness of pinking and cause marketing, and the impact of the current pink climate. Soft fleece with butterflies, uplifting message on back, embroidered ribbon on front, ribbon zipper pulls. Portion of proceeds supports the cause. Price: $99.00 US (Available in 4 installments of $24.75) —– For only $99, we can celebrate life and support the cause in style? Sign me up! Actually, don’t. How narcissistic and naive does The Bradford Exchange think consumers . . . → Read More: “Celebrate Life” Breast Cancer Support Fleece Jacket |
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