News & Politics

The new law, which for the first time creates a national tourism advertising campaign targeted at foreign markets, is a boon for the industry after three years of hard lobbying efforts. The up to $200 million to be spent on the effort each year will come from two sources: Up to $100 million collected in fees from foreign visitors who do not require visas and as much as $100 million in private dollars and in-kind donations from private business.Orlando Sentinel with a hat tip to Gadling

On my recent trip to Haiti I was inspired by so many women...But I would be remiss if I didn't start here. Vanessa Carpenter has 17 children. She has fostered over 150 children. People call her "Momma V". She is an amazing woman, an incredible mother, a friend to all she meets, Unless you are standing in the way of something she wants. (Then you'd better watch out.) and a Super Hero!

By: Maria Suarez ToroThe Global Fund for Women On the grounds next to an epidemiological hospital destroyed by the earthquake, Dr. Jean Pape has set up two laboratories and an emergency medical center for wounded victims. This Haitian doctor received worldwide fame for inventing a method of halting the advancement of HIV/AIDS to help those without the ability to buy expensive medicines continue to live with the infection.

I used to have a gynecologist that I absolutely loved - at least as much as you can love someone who wields a speculum. She saw me through a difficult pregnancy. She made me feel as if she really cared about my health. She listened to me and answered my questions.

March is Women's History Month. March 8 is International Women's Day. March is also March Madness, but I believe that the use of the word "madness" in a month dedicated to women is unintentional. Right?