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Washington D.C., Makes Improvements On HIV/AIDS Efforts, But More Work To Be Done, Report Finds; District Expands STD Testing Program For Students
The fifth annual report card from the Washington, D.C.,-based Appleseed Center for Law and Justice examining the district"s response to HIV gives the city "high marks for rapid testing, interagency coordination, surveillance and fighting the disease in the D.C. Jail," but finds that the city falls short in other areas, the Washington Examiner reports (Neibauer, 8/5). "The government also received above-average grades for leadership, managing grants to groups that help people with the illness, and monitoring the effectiveness of those programs," the Washington Post reports. However, "While Mayor Fenty and his administration deserve recognition for the continued support of ò€¦ numerous [HIV/AIDS Administration] initiatives, his public appearances and statements about the epidemic have fallen short of his enthusiasm for action inside the government," the report said. The report added that the district could do more to address HIV and recommended that HAA assess whether the improvements they have made are reducing the spread of the virus, according to the Post (Fears, 8/5).
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Link Between Adolescent Obesity And Reduced Sleep Caused By Technology Use And Caffeine
According to a research abstract presented at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, adolescent obesity is associated with having less sleep. Reduction in sleep could be related to a higher caffeine intake, more hours of technology use and increased symptoms of sleep disorders (such as snoring).
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150 Days: Obama's Silence On AIDS Remains Deafening
On the observation of President Obama"s first 150 days in office, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the nation"s largest AIDS organization, is continuing its "Change AIDS Obama" campaign with the release of a new online advocacy video chastising the president for his ongoing-and baffling-silence on AIDS.
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Keep Transport Services Public Warn Unions, UK

UNISON and UNITE are calling on North Somerset Council to put a stop to plans to privatise transport services, warning that outsourcing could put vulnerable young children at risk. Drivers currently undergo vigorous testing to ensure they are capable of driving disabled young people across the region. Tests include driver training, eye sight tests, understanding the meaning of disabilities and frequent driver assessments. Unions believe the privatisation of the service will mean these stringent measures will be lost. In a joint letter to the chief executive the unions accused the council of failing to undertake a proper consultation or a business risk assessment over outsourcing, due to take place in January 2010. Ian Ducat, UNISON Regional Secretary for the South West, said; "North Somerset Council is ill-advised and reckless to be pushing ahead with privatising transport services. At the moment, the department has a top safety record. But privatising will put this at risk. It will also leave disabled children at the mercy of a contractor. The safety of these vulnerable young people must come before profits. "When you consider the council"s transport department is making money, it blows their economic efficiency argument out of the water. They have repeatedly failed to consult the staff who provide these services, and they know what works best. The council are also tied into agreements for vehicle maintenance and support, so will be paying twice over if they privatise transport services. The council need to put a stop to these damaging plans." Steve Preddy, Unite regional industrial officer, said: "North Somerset Council has completely failed to consult effectively with the unions and employees. "Their economic arguments just don"t stack up and were poorly put together. Unite has constantly asked for more information from the council but they have simply not been helpful and has had to be dragged into consultation. "Young people with disabilities have particular needs and the council must cut no corners in delivering these, which is why the tests must stay." UNISON


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