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From 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, multiple events worldwide, such as marches, art competitions, cycling rallies and marathons will be organized as part of the UN System-wide activitiesfor the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, to urge actions to end this scourge that impacts one in three women worldwide.
Lifestyle -- (AP) The trend in gift wrapping this holiday season is toward jazzy yet sustainable options. Consider beautifully folded fabrics or understated, brown or green masking paper topped with colorful washi tape or sprigs of green instead of easily crushed store-bought bows.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Longtime producer and director Arthur Marks, who helmed many episodes of the “Perry Mason” TV series and produced several hit blaxploitation films, died at age 92.
NEW YORK (AP) — Why buy wooden toys for children? Chances are good you know at least one parent who sings their praises for durability, sustainability or magical powers to boost creativity. If you don’t, know that such toys can make great gifts.
(AP) -- Nov 24, 2019 - The next time you get sick, your care may involve a form of the technology people use to navigate road trips or pick the right vacuum cleaner online.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — K-pop star and TV celebrity Goo Hara was found dead at her home in Seoul on Sunday, police said.
Science Daily -- Date:November 5, 2019Stress about health care on par with stress related to mass shootings
Science Daily -- March 21, 2019 - Gender quotas lead to greater forest conservation, study shows Date: March 21, 2019
APD Face Book -- Introducing APD's newly appointed Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning+ (LGBTQ+) Liaisons, Sergeant Melissa Lackey and Senior Police Officer Lindsay Rose!
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