Should marijuana be a medical option ? Pro/Con

"PRO Medical MarijuanaCON Medical Marijuana1. Physician Perspectives on Marijuana's Medical Use"The evidence is overwhelming that marijuana can relieve certain types of pain, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms...

Schwarzenegger signs bill banning texting by motorists

California will ban drivers from sending text messagesn while driving, after the governor signed legislation banning the practice into law. Since July, California drivers have been banned from using their cell...

Star Search Casting Exposes The Latest Entertainment Frauds & Scams

"Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) July 8, 2008 -- As the number of scams targeting aspiring actors, singers, dancers and models escalate, and scammers become more sophisticated in their methods, it can be tricky to identify the difference between a scam and a legitimate opportunity. In...

Bennett timeline update

"Details in police's case reveal chilling, devious planning by victim's uncle July 5, 2008 By Daniel Barlow Vermont Press Bureau ...

UK Government say firms must favour women and minorities

Equality minister Harriet Harman has set out a plan to allow British firms to discriminate in favour of female and ethnic minority job applicants. The new plan would not require firms to do so, but would allow...

Priyanka’s Meet Encourages Nalini Sriharan Go For Mercy

"Chennai (ABC Live): Nalini, one of the killers of Rajiv Gandhi has asked for Mercy through her petition flied in Madras High Court which will be heard on Tuesday."

BC: Availability of welfare encourages kids to leave school: report

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorSomehow I do not think roving bands of emancipated truant 13 year olds are setting up digs, eating candy and playing video games while on Welfare.  Child Welfare...

Today is International Nurses Day!

Last week was National Nurses Day, today is International Nurses Day!  Today is the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, the founder of modern nursing."International Nurses Day is celebrated...

Canada: Going Blue-Has Prof's Seeing Red

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorUniversity Students looking at getting into the Halls of Political Power join Fraternities, The Conservative Club  and it's Blue Banner of Tory Conservativism,...

Ellen DeGeneres Returned To Show And Ecourages Pet Adoption

"Comedian Ellen DeGeneres returned to her television show on Tuesday after taking a long weekend to escape a national uproar over an adopted puppy, saying she hoped the drama would not discourage people from adopting pets. DeGeneres, one of the country's best known...

Puff, Puff, Past: Eradicating Moroccan Cannabis

"Morocco, which has slashed cannabis cultivation by nearly half over the past four years, hopes to eradicate the main remaining area of cultivation in the northern Rif mountains by opening up the region and introducing substitute crops. The eradication programme encourages...

Get Less With The “Get More” Mobile Network :: Symblogogy

"Ever wonder why consumer societies in other countries like Japan, Korea, The Netherlands, and etc. are able to use their cellphone for more than … well, email?"

Six Principles of Change

"Do you believe in change? Believing you can change encourages commitment to the process and enhances the likelihood of success. 1. The belief that you can change is the key to change. This is not the powerlessness message of the 12 steps but rather the message of...

Estrogen Testing Could Save Your Life

"Researchers at Rockefeller University have found that the body metabolizes estrogens into several different forms that can impact cancer development. One form 2-hydroxyestrone (2-OHEI) tends to inhibit cancer growth. Another, 16-a-hydroxyestrone (16-a-OHEI), actually...

Don't Play That Game: Tag Banned From Recess

"School safety is a huge issue for concerned teachers and parents alike. Most are aware of the dangers that weapons and drugs can pose to our children. However, USA Today has uncovered a new and frightening threat...

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