Tomorrow:The Battle of Wisconsin video conference

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The Battle of Wisconsin: Shocks and aftershocks Video presentation by Scott Marshall, Chair of National Labor Commission, Communist Party Dear Friend, This is a reminder to join us tomorrow, Tues. March 15, for this important video presentation and discussion. Scott has been to Wisconsin and Indianapolis on several occasions as well as organized solidarity support for the Wisconsin public sector workers. Combining anecdotal experiences and Marxist analysis, he will talk about the importance and meaning of the Wisconsin uprising for the entire labor and people's movement. He will also speak about the necessity of on going solidarity. Questions will follow the presentation. Tuesday, March 15 8:00 - 9:30pm Eastern Watch live video on Ustream or at  CPUSA.org or listen in by phone. Call (605) 475-4850 and dial 1053538# after the prompt. (Check  Ustream to ake sure your computer is compatible) We hope that you will take time out to participate in this event that we believe will be very inspiring and insightful. Below are links to stories that have appeared on the online People's World. Take a few minutes to watch this People's World video to see the amazing fight back:Fanfare for Wisconsin Republican jobs may be in trouble in eight state senate districts in Wisconsin as the next battlefront is opened: Recall! At stake in Wisconsin and for all working people: democracy

Rani Mukerjee joins the World Stroke Campaign

Ludhiana:: Dr Jeyaraj D Pandian, Professor of Neurology and Stroke Neurologist from Christian Medical College, Ludhiana in a press conference announced that Ms Rani Mukerjee, Indian film actress and Bollywood celebrity,  has joined the “1 in 6” campaign as goodwill ambassador of the Indian Stroke Association  and the World Stroke Organization.

Stroke or Brain attack is the second leading cause of death for people above 60 years and a leading cause of disability throughout the world. Every six seconds, regardless of age or gender someone somewhere will die from stroke. In fact, stroke is responsible for more deaths every year than those attributed to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria put together.

Ms Rani Mukerjee was officially announced as an Indian Stroke Ambassador in a press conference held by the Indian Stroke Association in Mumbai on February 23. She has committed the next three years to being the voice for stroke in India.  As a first step in pledging her support and in contributing towards awareness and treatment of stroke across India, the actress has established the Rani Mukerjee Stroke Treatment Fund in collaboration with the Indian Stroke Association. The actress’ charity fund will initially be used to treat 25 stroke survivors who are unable to afford the necessary clot bursting drug (rtPA) treatment.

The actress cited two of her close family members’ recent stroke attacks as an impetus for her to join the cause. “In our country stroke is the third largest killer and is also, the leading cause of adult disability. It will be my privilege to support the Indian Stroke Association and in its pioneering efforts towards awareness, diagnosis and appropriate management of the condition,” underscores Mukerjee. 

Dr Pandian, who is also a Board of Director to World Stroke Organization from Southeast Asia says that in India 40% of the stroke patients die within 1 month after stroke. There are two types of stroke; ischemic when there is blockage of arteries due to a clot, and hemorrhagic (brain hemorrhage) when the artery ruptures. Majority of the patients reach the hospital very late. If they reach within 4 ½ hours patients can receive the clot bursting drug called rtPA. So far over the last 2 years in the CMC Stroke Unit 33 patients have received this drug which is the highest for this period in Northwest India.

Dr Pandian said that stroke patients present with a variety of symptoms. They are sudden weakness of one side of face, arm and leg; sudden trouble speaking; sudden trouble understanding; sudden numbness in one side; sudden imbalance; sudden loss of vision; sudden headache and giddiness. If someone experiences these symptoms they should rush to CMC or call CMC Ambulance number: 98148 29301. Dr Pandian also said that the common causes of stroke are hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, smoking, overweight  and unhealthy lifestyle. He also mentioned that stroke is preventable.

Mrs Ruma Singh, Mrs Dilpreet Kaur and Ms Arshi Mangat, Dieticians of CMC stated that stroke can be prevented by consuming healthy food, adapting regular exercise and also by reducing weight. After a stroke, patient needs a coordinated multidisciplinary rehabilitation says Dr Santosh Mathangi who is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician in CMC. The other therapists who contribute to the multidisciplinary stroke rehabilitation are Ms Rajni Arora (Neurophysiotherapist), Ms Gagan Toor (Physiotherapist), Ms Dimple (Occupational therapist) and Mr Sanjeev Kumar (Speech Therapist). The stroke rehabilitation team is also involved in many research projects and randomized controlled trials.

Dr Kanwal Masih, Medical Superindent lauded the efforts of Stroke Unit in CMC in giving quality care and also raising the public awareness of stroke.Shalu Arora & Sheeba Singh 

March 14th: Sikh Environment Day

The week of March 14th, hundreds of Sikh Gurdwaras across Punjab and the world will be taking part in the Sikh Environment Day. The day marks the birth anniversary of Sri Guru Har Rai Ji, who is remembered for his deep sensitivity to the natural world.

Gurdwaras will take part by:

*Singing shabads and reciting katha focused on the environment
*Holding ceremonial tree plantings
*Children's reflections on Sikhi and the environment
*Creating environmental notice boards

Gurdwaras are also coming up with creative ways to celebrate the day, including children's environmental art displays, nagar kirtans with environmental themes, and reducing energy and water use. 

Location of this even is every Gurdwara ofthe world and time Monday, March 14 · 12:00am - 11:30pm. Event is created and announced by EcoSikh Lehar. for more detail you may also visit www.ecosikh.org to learn more about Sikhi's contribution to a sustainable future.