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Mass Exodus in the Congo Has Roots In Rwandan Genocide
I know the math on the picture=1,000 words shtick, but these words on the refugee exodus in the Democratic Republic of Congo combined with these pictures is almost a novel I can't even fathom:Along the red dirt roads looping in and out of the jungle, they trooped in their thousands. The women clutching infants to their chests and balancing rolled-up mattresses, blankets and pots on their heads. Any child old enough to walk carried a jerry can of water or dragged a sack of food.
Girl Power! More Women Than Men Rule in Rwanda
Rwanda is the first country where women outnumber men in parliament. Following horrific genocide in 1994, Rwanda adopted a new constitution. Among other things, it guarantees 30 percent female representation in parliament.
Front Page: US Cracks Largest ID Theft, Rwanda Accuses French of Genocide, Bush to Urge Human Rights
- US Cracks Largest ID Theft: US authorities have charged 11 people in what they're calling the largest-ever identity theft case. Hacking into the computer systems of major retailers like TJ Maxx and Barnes & Noble, the group is accused of stealing 40 million credit card numbers before selling them. The DOJ says the scam caused "widespread" losses, and US AG Mukasey says, "this case highlights our increasing vulnerability to the theft of personal information."
- Rwanda Accuses French of Genocide: Rwanda's government issued a report accusing French officials of involvement in the 1994 genocide that left 800,000 dead.
Headline: Bush in Rwanda and the Human Face of Darfur
President Bush laid a wreath at the memorial of the victims of the Rwandan genocide yesterday. The genocide claimed 800,000 Rwandans, a lot of them children, mostly over the span of 100 days in 1994. Bush's trip to Africa has been a series of somber scenes.
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Scarlett Goes (RED) in Rwanda
Scarlett Johansson spent some time in Rwanda recently as part of the (RED) project to spread awareness about the HIV and AIDS epidemic in Africa. She visited clinics and people to get a firsthand look at how the program is helping to lower the rate at which the disease is spreading. In her reflection of her trip, Scarlett said, “I came here with an open mind, wanting to listen, understand and learn; I leave with the overwhelming understanding that the small action of making a (RED) choice in your purchases in the West has an enormous impact on the lives of people in countries like Rwanda.” Between Scarlett here and fiancé Ryan running the marathon for Parkinson's, it sounds like these two are ready to join the ranks of Hollywood's activist power couples.
Paris Plays Dress up While Rwanda Gets Delayed
Paris spent her weekend getting into the Halloween spirit as a sexy sailor and a slutty Alice with freaky eyes. She also found time to promote her latest fragrance Can Can at Kitson, and her car managed to get into a minor fender bender. Later that evening she dined at Joan's in LA.
What To Sky+: Monday
- BBC1 has a new series of Who Do You Think You Are?
- BBC2 has Moses Jones starring new Doctor Who, Matt Smith
- ITV1 has Whitechapel
- Ch4 has Hotel Rwanda
- E4 has new 90210 and a new series of Samantha Who More4 has The Daily Show Global Edition
- Five has Edison starring Justin Timberlake
- Living has new America's Next Top Model and Lipstick Jungle
- Sky1 has new 24
- Sky Comedy has Stranger Than Fiction, Sky Drama has Breakfast at Tiffany's
- ITV4 has Sid and Nancy with Gary Oldman
- Film4 has Amelie
Paris Prepares To Heal The World
Paris has been out of jail for a few months now, but apparently she hasn't forgotten her promise to make the world a better place. This time she's kicking it up a big notch from just finding jobs for poor Swedish boys — she's planning to head to Rwanda in November. Paris said, "There's so much need in that area, and I feel like if I go, it will bring more attention to what people can do to help."
AIDS Cases Underestimated by 40%, World Conference Begins
The number of new cases of AIDS diagnosed in the US each year is 40 percent higher than the government previously estimated, acknowledging that they've understated the level of the epidemic.
The US actually had about 56,300 new HIV infections in 2006, up from the 40,000 annual estimate publicized for the last dozen years. The new number is because of a better blood test and new statistical methods, not a worsening of the epidemic.
Natalie Portman is Named Most Eco Friendly Celeb
You guys voted her the most stylish vegetarian ahead of Gwyneth Paltrow and now Grist have named Natalie Portman the most eco friendly celebrity!
Grist praised Natalie's various eco efforts, which include helping to save the gorillas in Rwanda, launching her own vegan shoe line, and becoming the face of a low-energy light bulb company.
Brad Pitt, Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts and Leonardo DiCaprio were also honoured on the list of eco-aware celebrities saving the planet.
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