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Obamacare’s Other Surprise
LISTENING to the debate about President Obama’s health care plan, some critics argue that Obamacare is going to need Obamacare — because it’s going to be a “train wreck.” Obama officials insist they’r
Racial Diversity Efforts Ebb for Elite Careers, Analysis Finds
HOUSTON — As a partner and chief diversity officer at Thompson & Knight, Pauline Higgins was not afraid to press the issue of hiring minorities at the 126-year-old Texas law firm. But when she left in
Man Jumps from Taxing Airplane at Toronto International Airport
TORONTO - A man flying into Toronto shocked his fellow passengers when he jumped from a moving plane at Pearson International airport early Monday. The 32-year-old Toronto man was on a Sunwing flight
Quiz: Test Your Memorial Day Knowledge
Memorial Day observances run the gamut from solemn occasions honoring our nation's servicemen and women to park picnics and long weekend vacations. Whether you celebrate at the Main Street parade or y
Judge: Ariz. Sheriff’s Office Profiles Latinos
PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that the office of America’s self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols, marking the first findin
Vermont Gov. Signs Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill into Law: Legislation Will Harm Vulnerable People.
Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin signed a bill into law Monday making it the 3rd state where doctors can legally prescribe lethal doses of medication to help patients kill themselves. This type of leg
Court Overturns Arizona Pro-Life law
A federal court on Tuesday struck down an Arizona law banning abortions after 20 weeks, when preborn babies can feel pain. Gov. Jan Brewer signed the bill into law in April 2012. It was set to take e
CNN Breaking News
Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev participated in a 2011 triple homicide outside Boston along with a Chechen killed Wednesday during a confrontation with the FBI and Massachusetts State Police
British Soldier Killed in Woolwich Machete Attack Named as Drummer Lee Rigby
A British soldier has been killed in broad daylight by unidentified assailants who tried to behead him in a street near an army barracks in London. Soon after the attack, two men carrying weapons were
Nurse Slaps Suicidal Patient: " If you fight a black woman, I will beat you down to the ground ." OK.
Deborah Yohanna-Washington allegedly hurled wound dressings and a metal jug at the patient, hitting her on the back, a panel at the Nursing and Midwifery council was told. Colleague Betty Cunningham
Here Are 10 Attacks on Religious Freedom
Dear Friend of Liberty, Your grandparents never saw this coming. Your parents may not have either. Unfortunately, it’s now happening all around you: religious freedom is under unrelenting attack.
Engineers See a Path Out of Green Card Limbo
SAN FRANCISCO — Sanket Sant, a citizen of India, came to the United States at age 21, earning a master’s degree in engineering, followed by a doctorate and then landing a well-paying job at a company
12 Ways to Tell If Mr. Right Is All Wrong
Your new boyfriend seems great, but… he never answers your calls, his family’s rude to you and your friends don’t like him. When do a partner’s flaws become a relationship deal-breaker? We’ve compiled
Guidelines for Using Electronic and Social Media for Nurses
Social media can be a very effective way of communicating in nursing, but guidelines for appropriate use by healthcare providers are essential. This article briefly introduces the phenomenon of social
"OKLAHOMA NEEDS YOUR PRAYERS!!!!", especially MOORE, Oklahoma!
Please pray for Moore, Oklahoma, including the HOSPITAL which has been DEVASTATED, along with at least one school. Some are suggesting on News that this may be one of the largest tornadoes ever SEEN;
Natural Ways to Fight Stress
Stress is everywhere in our lives and can be a factor in several serious health problems. Ever wish there was a button you could push to make it disappear? There is - inside your head. Our experts tel
The Health Toll of Immigration
BROWNSVILLE, Tex. — Becoming an American can be bad for your health. A growing body of mortality research on immigrants has shown that the longer they live in this country, the worse their rates of h
David Beckham Retires
(CNN) -- David Beckham, one of the most iconic football stars of his generation, has announced his retirement. His decision comes days after the 38-year-old won his latest title with French club Pari
Is This The Real Cause Of Arthritis, Not Age?
Bacteria flood our bodies and may be the real cause of arthritis... You may or may not know that joint inflammation, these days, is seen as often directly due to micro-organisms within the joint itse
Medscape Medical News Gosnell Waives Appeal, Gets Life Sentence
May 15, 2013 Philadelphia abortion provider Kermit Gosnell, MD, yesterday agreed to waive his right to appeal his murder conviction and thereby avoided the possibility of the death penalty, according
7 Essential Supplements for Women
It’s not enough to slather on sunscreen, moisturizer and the latest anti-wrinkle cream in the quest for a more youthful look. You need protection on the inside too. Check out these seven super nutrien
Nurse Bullies
Healing from the Bitter Pill of Incivility Not long ago, I was facilitating a workshop on fostering civility in nursing education when a faculty member approached me during the break. The soft-spoken
1st Annual Nursing Careers Salary Survey Results Are In: How Much Money Does a Nurse Earn?
Have you ever wondered how your salary compares to someone of a different ethnicity who has the same level of education and experience as you? How do salaries of nurses living in the West compare to t
George Washington University, Graduate and Undergraduate Faculty Positions
The George Washington University School of Nursing seeks applications for five (5) faculty positions in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs to join our growing, energetic and creative facu
Tell Target to sign the Daewoo Protocol, a serious step toward fighting modern slavery in Uzbekistan.
Target often offers prices that seem too good to be true - so how do they keep their prices so low? It turns out some of Target's products might be so cheap because they are made with slave-picked co