Posts Tagged Human welfare

Activists say 23 dead in Syria violence

In this citizen journalism image provided by the Local Coordination Committees in Syria and released Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, an anti-Syrian regime protester, holds a poster in Arabic that reads, "to the Syrian freedom soldiers, our hearts are bases for you," as he walks during a demonstration in Idlib Province, north Syria. Russia's deputy defense minister says Moscow will not stop arms sales to Syria. Russian state news agencies quoted Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov on Thursday as saying Russia is not violating any international obligations. (AP Photo/Local Coordination Committees in Syria)  THE ASSOCIATED PRESS IS UNABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY, CONTENT, LOCATION OR DATE OF THIS HANDOUT PHOTO

BEIRUT (AP) — In a barrage of shelling, Syrian forces killed 200 people and wounded hundreds early Saturday in Homs in an offensive that appears to be the bloodiest episode in the nearly 11-month-old uprising, activists said.

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NM women’s group seeks more funding

Janice Juan, a CNM student, smiles as she shares some of her success stories  at The Crossroads,  on June 14, 2011 in Albuquerque, N.M.    Crossroads for Women is  an Albuquerque organization that provides housing, counseling and support services to women who have experienced abuse, addictions, homelessness and incarceration. Since its founding in 2001, Crossroads has housed 350 women and worked with about 1,600 annually at the Metropolitan Detention Center. Clients say the broad spectrum approach that goes beyond just providing housing to addressing mental health, self-esteem and relationship issues is what makes a long-term difference.  (AP Photo/Albuquerque Journal, Marla Brose)

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Among the hopeful making pilgrimages to Santa Fe during the legislative session will be a small band of women intent on bringing a message of success.

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High Museum to feature folk artist Bill Traylor

In this image released by the High Museum of Art, an untitled work of poster paint and pencil on cardboard by artist Bill Traylor, is shown. Works by Traylor, who was born into slavery in Alabama and became a highly respected self-taught artist, will be exhibited at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art from Feb. 5, thru May 13.   (AP Photo/High Museum of Art)

ATLANTA (AP) — A new exhibition set to open at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art showcases the work of Bill Traylor, who was born into slavery in Alabama and became a highly respected self-taught artist after he began drawing while sitting on the sidewalks of Montgomery as an old man.

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New debate: When is medical marijuana “usable?”

Josh Brewer poses Jan. 27, 2012 at his home in Rogue River, Ore., with a marijuana seedling he will be planting now that his conviction for exceeding the amount of pot allowed for medical use has been reversed. The state Attorney General's Office conceded in an appeal that marijuana hanging and drying should not have been counted toward the state limit of 24 ounces.  (AP Photo/Jeff Barnard)

ROGUE RIVER, Ore. (AP) — When police knocked on Josh Brewer’s door to check for marijuana, even one of the nation’s most liberal medical marijuana laws was put to the test.

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New debate: When is medical marijuana “usable?”

ROGUE RIVER, Ore. (AP) — When police knocked on Josh Brewer’s door to check for marijuana, even one of the nation’s most liberal medical marijuana laws was put to the test.

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