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The lever of social action
Robert Koehler"Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world." I think Archimedes was serious. I know we need to be. Now is the time to choose our future, as the Earth Charter declares. This means thinking big: embracing...Tags: Entertainment Events, Sociology, Civil Rights, Nobel Prize Awards, Robin Williams
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Heart Association offers resources for families of children with heart defects
Premium Health News ServiceSource: American Heart Association http://www.whatdoctorsknow.com The months of waiting on the arrival of your bundle of joy are exciting, but there are risks along the way. Most families are unaware of the chances of congenital heart defects (CHD)...Tags: American Heart Association, Diseases and Illnesses, Heart Disease, Heart Surgery, Family
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How birds lost their penises
Most birds lost their penises somewhere along the trail of evolution. Scientists want to know where they went. A biological program that triggers cell death is to blame, and it may offer clues about both evolution and the molecular biology behind...
Tags: Science, Biology, Medical Research, University of Florida, Gainesville
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On the Chicago Keystone Pipeline Protest
On Wednesday, President Obama was in town for a fundraiser, and I headed down to the Hilton Chicago on South Michigan to cover the Keystone protest. A couple things: 1) It’s telling that despite the supposed scandals engulfing the president, I...
Tags: American Petroleum, Ecosystems, Saudi Arabia, Elmhurst College, Media Industry
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Letter: Kraft will listen
Northeast District voters need to know what a good worker they would have to represent their interests in Aberdeen when they vote for Jim Kraft. I have been married to Jim for almost 39 years, and he takes all his jobs seriously. He has worked at Regal...Tags: Prisons, Juvenile Delinquency, Elections
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Pregnant With Diabetes? How To Keep You And Your Baby Safe
Endocrinologist and Hospital of Central Connecticut medical staff memberHaving a baby brings feelings of joy and excitement—but complications can occur for both mother and child if diabetes is present or develops. Some women may develop gestational diabetes, when excess sugars from digested foods build up in the...Tags: Kidney Disease, Miscarriage, High Blood Pressure, Overweight, Internists
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Out of the Blue: Stand up against Monsanto
If you believe you have a right to know what you put in your body, join us at 11 a.m. Saturday at Main Beach for the March Against Monsanto. If you believe our Aliso Beach fire pits are a sacred right to enjoy a bonfire at the beach, let your local...Tags: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Barack Obama, Environmental Politics, Elections, Diabetes
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Jackson Lab Names Scientific Director For Farmington Location
The Hartford CourantA Harvard genetics expert has been named scientific director of the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine on the campus of the UConn Health Center, the company announced Monday. Charles Lee, who starts Aug. 1, is currently director of the molecular...Tags: Science, University of Cambridge, Medical Research, Harvard Medical School, University of Connecticut Health Center
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'MotherToBaby CT' Launches For Mother's Day
A CDC-recommended non-profit organization has been launched in time for Mother's Day. Through 'MotherToBaby CT', experts will be able to provide the public with free answers to the many questions that arise during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Read...
Tags: Disease Prevention, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Family, Mother's Day, Farmington (Hartford, Connecticut)
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March of Dimes celebrates 75 years
It was all about the babies today in the Roanoke Valley. Hundreds came out to the Salem Civic Center to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the March of Dimes. This year's goal is to raise $120,000. This year, UnitedHealthCare of Roanoke donated 10-...
Tags: March of Dimes Foundation, Culture, Ceremonies, Premature Birth
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Letters: Vietnam today
Re "The Vietnam syndrome," Opinion, May 5 Frank Snepp, a former CIA analyst who was in Vietnam during the fall of Saigon in 1975, worries that we may not have learned the lessons of our war in that country. He may have missed the most important lesson....
Tags: Afghanistan, Central Intelligence Agency, Agent Orange Poisoning (1961-1971), Barack Obama, Los Angeles International Airport
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Briefs: Environmental Nutrition
Premium Health News ServiceNO CANCER RISK FROM FOLIC ACID High intake of folic acid is not associated with an increased or decreased incidence of cancers, according to a new meta-analysis of studies. For several years, researchers have been concerned about the potential for...Tags: Nutrition, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Diabetes, Breads, Dietary Supplements
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