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Nancy Abu-Bonsrah Becomes First Black Female Neurosurgeon to be admitted at Johns Hopkins

Nancy Abu-Bonsrah is making history after being admitted to Johns Hopkins as its first black female neurosurgeon. Recently, the fourth-year medical students participated in a Match Day event in which they discovered where they would be doing their residency training over the summer. Each student held an envelope with the name of their matched hospital, and when Abu-Bonsrah opened hers, it had the name Johns Hopkins. Of course, Abu-Bonsrah was thrilled, saying, “Everything is special about the match. It will be a dream come true.” Asked about herself, Abu-Bonsrah had this to share: “I was born in Ghana and spent the first 15 years of my life there. My family and I came to Maryland about 11 years ago. I did most of high school at Hammond High in Columbia, Maryland, and went to college at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. I came to Johns Hopkins right after…

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Women lose Their Jobs as U.S. Attorneys

By: Dave Kaup Tammy Dickinson is the US. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. She was one of the 46 U.S. District Attorneys asked to step down by the Trump administration. Nearly a dozen women are stepping down from their roles as U.S. District Attorneys following the Trump administration’s request that all Obama-era appointees resign. Attorney Gen. Jeff Sessions recently asked for 46 attorneys to resign. Since Trump took office, 16 others have already left. Former Atty. Gen. Sally Yates made quite an exit in January when she opposed Trump’s travel ban and was subsequently fired. Friday’s announcement did not affect more than 20 acting or interim attorneys. Some have been serving as placeholders until Trump’s nominees are confirmed for the positions, BuzzFeed News reported. Sessions also began offering reprieves to several attorneys, including Dierdre Daly from Connecticut, allowing them to remain in their posts, according to Politico. His…

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Singapore Now has More Women Scientists, Engineers with PhDs

Singapore has seen more women research scientists and engineers (RSEs) holding PhDs, according to a survey by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star). The latest National Survey of Research and Development, showed there were 2,740 women PhD holders among the (RSEs), compared with 1,729 in 2010. This is a more than 50 per cent increase. The figures were revealed recently by A*Star to mark International Women’s Day, which is celebrated on March 8 every year. The Figures showed that there were 7,168 men compared with 2,483 women, according to the 2014 survey – a ratio of nearly three to one. Similarly, nearly one in three of all RSEs in Singapore is a woman, with the 2014 survey putting the proportion at 29 per cent. Singapore’s ratio exceeds that of many developed countries and research heavyweights. In 2013, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development saw similar in France…

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Women’s Day in Algeria met with Arrests

Algerian activists who had gathered to mark International Women’s Day recently were forced to disperse and arrested by large swathes of police as they demonstrated. Activists from the Tharwa Fadhma N’Soumer and Djazairouna associations had gathered near the Grande Poste in Algiers to denounce inequality in Algerian society and pay tribute to the women who died during the black decade of Algeria’s 1990’s civil war. “The police told us that they were there not for our little gathering but for something else and that we were in the wrong place at the wrong time” one activist who was present, Djamel-Eddine Oulmane, explained. “We must constantly reiterate that we are here to ensure that women acquire more rights and full citizenship in relation to men,” Oulmane continued. “It must not be forgotten that women had the right to vote in Algeria, while some countries did not have it in 1962.” According…

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The Place of Women in Economic Activities

According to a recent report from the World Economic Forum (WEF), many countries in the world have successfully eliminated the huge gender gaps. But while the scope of gender inequality has narrowed in some countries, other countries still have situations where women severely trail men in economic participation, educational attainment, political empowerment, and even basic health outcomes. The WEF’s 2014 Global Gender Gap Report measured disparities between men and women in 142 countries. In the worst-scoring nations, economic and educational opportunities, as well as political representation and health outcomes, were far worse for women than for men. Yemen, the worst country, has been the lowest ranked nation in the report since 2006, when the WEF began measuring gender inequality. Based on the WEF report, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 10 worst countries for women. Worst cases of gender inequality consistently failed to give the female residents the same access to…

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7 Ways to Enhance Hair Growth

Every woman wishes for long natural hair with a lustrous texture which will be the admiration of all as she moves along the streets and so many wonder what can be done to get their desired outlook. If you constantly experience dryness, split ends, and a lack of growth, your diet may be to blame. The food you eat is what actually nourishes your hair. If you are not consuming the right amount of minerals and nutrients, your hair may lack the sufficient energy required to grow. Below is a food list which can help you grow your desired hair quality: Walnuts Eat a handful of walnuts daily to enjoy the benefits of healthy hair. Walnuts are packed with Biotin, Omega 3 fatty acids and Vitamin E, which are great for your hair. Brightly colored fruit Brightly colored fruit like mangos, strawberries, kiwis, pineapples and peaches are all rich with…

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