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Treating necrotizing fasciitis — the deadly flesh-eating bacteria
2012-05-23 09:53:18
During the 1990s, necrotizing fasciitis became a media sensation and was dubbed “the flesh-eating bacteria.” While the bacteria does not actually eat the flesh, the infection causes muscles, skin and the underlying tissue to die. Recently the rare but highly … Continue reading →...
 
NATO summit to focus on Afghanistan security transition: Pakistan may be key player
2012-05-17 17:16:12
The biggest North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in history will be held May 20-21, 2012 in Chicago. During this year’s summit, NATO’s 25th, it is expected that more than 60 countries will be represented. Formed in 1949, NATO, also known … Continue reading →...
 
Dr. Sears and attachment parenting — 20 years later, a new controversy
2012-05-16 11:48:11
The May 21, 2012, edition of Time ignited a firestorm of controversy around attachment parenting, a concept first espoused by Dr. Sears in his 1993 publication, The Baby Book. The book stresses the value in breastfeeding, being responsive to your … Continue reading →...
 
Self-defense laws shine a light on ALEC — Common Cause calls for nonprofit audit
2012-05-07 16:06:34
The spotlight on self-defense laws that emerged from the shooting of Trayvon Martin will shine a light on a little-known nonprofit organization known as ALEC, The American Legislative Exchange Council. In its 30-year history, the organization has worked to create … Continue reading →...
 
Zimmerman plea draws focus to “stand your ground” self-defense laws
2012-04-27 17:06:15
Court documents that were made public on April 24, 2012 reveal that George Zimmerman, on April 12, 2012, entered a written not-guilty plea to second-degree murder charges in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin. It is assumed that Zimmerman will … Continue reading →...
 
Tornado Alley: Is 2012′s tornado season worse due to climate change?
2012-04-16 13:49:06
With 2011 experiencing a record number of severe tornadoes, meteorologists, climate scientists and citizens in storm zones such as Tornado Alley are questioning if global climate change is responsible. As tornado formation is caused by warm and cold air weather … Continue reading →...
 
Country and gender studies on tax evasion: Who’s more likely to cheat on taxes?
2012-04-13 12:05:05
With less than a week left until Tax Day on April 17th, its time to take a closer look at attitudes towards tax evasion around the world. HighBeam Research has helped to uncover how various demographics view tax evasion. The two … Continue reading →...
 
National Cherry Blossom Festival centennial: A reminder of international friendship symbols
2012-04-11 14:52:47
It’s not everyday that a centennial celebration takes place in America. Despite a history that has had its peaks and valleys, one tradition has held strong since 1912, demonstrating that some relationships are built to last. This year marks the … Continue reading →...
 
Facing personal financial crisis: How to rebuild your credit score
2012-04-11 11:41:56
After years of rising prices, falling wages, and job losses, it’s no wonder that many Americans are in a state of personal financial crisis. Along with plummeting home values, individual’s credit scores have slumped as well, making it more difficult … Continue reading →...
 
Human trafficking: A worldwide problem of modern slavery
2012-04-09 10:01:56
Modern slavery and trafficking in human beings as property are not vestiges of the past. Human trafficking statistics put the number of victims around 2.4 million worldwide, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, which addressed the … Continue reading →...
 
 
 
 
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