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HAPPY ST-PATRICK'S DAY MARCH 2011!
I ought unceasingly to give thanks to God who often pardoned my folly and my carelessness, and on more than one occasion spared His great wrath on me, who was chosen to be His helper and who was slow
You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.”
Quoteworthy “You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.” — Winston Churchill, former British Prime Minister
Thursday, March 24 @ 9:00 pm “Employable You: Preparing High Schoolers For The Job Hunt”
How can you help your kids stay on the cutting edge when it comes to seeking employment? When should your son or daughter begin building a resume? What are the pros and cons of having your children wo
Glee's Gay Kiss Episode ' Raises the Bar' I Wonder What The GOP Will Have to Say About This?!
On last night's 'Glee,' the New Directions won regionals after hitting the stage with a pair of original songs -- a first for the series -- but that isn't what anyone is talking about this morning. Af
Popeater: Report: Whitney Houston Orders Teenage Daughter to Rehab for Cocaine Abuse
Whitney Houston's 18-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown may be in trouble again. It's no secret that Houston has had her own battles with drug addiction after much personal-turned-public turmoi
Obama Administration's Plan To Punish Banks
NEW YORK -- The Obama administration is seeking to force the nation's five largest mortgage firms to reduce monthly payments for as many as three million distressed homeowners in as little as six mont
“Pres Obama Filled Out His Bracket Predictions for the 2011 NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball
Tournaments exclusively with ESPN.com senior writer Andy Katz (men's) and ESPN basketball analyst Doris Burke (women's). The segments will debut on ESPN's SportsCenter at noon ET and Friday …
The New York Times News Alert: Pakistan Frees American Who Worked for C.I.A., Officials Say
American officials on Wednesday won the release of a C.I.A. contractor under investigation for two counts of murder, after spending more than six hours at the jail with the families of the victims,
Surviving Modern Healthcare: A Nurse’s Toolkit to a Happy Work Life
The success of anything we do depends on our attitude. If we decide that we are going to be successful at something, we are right. If we decide that we are not going to be successful at something, we
Japan Quake Changed Balance of the Planet; Massive Temblor Shifted Earth's Axis by 6.5 Inches & Day's Length
Last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan has actually moved the island closer to the United States and shifted the planet's axis. The quake caused a rift 24 kilometres below the sea flo
Score One for First Lady Obama and Nutrition Activists: CapN' Crunch Bites the Dust
Last week I learned that Cap'n Crunch, my all-time favorite cereal, will soon be "sailing into obscurity". I wish I could celebrate this news. Instead, every whole wheat fiber of my being wants to sho
Going to Waist? Childhood Obesity Is On the Rise: Here's How To Help Kids Win the Battle of the Bulge
As a physician, I've spent years treating overweight adults, conducting seminars, and teaching Bible studies on the connection between our physical and spiritual lives. So imagine my surprise when I d
Updated: Lupus Patients BEWARE! New Drug Could Be a Death Sentence: Belimumab Earns FDA Approval for Lupus
Lupus patients BEWARE! New drug could be a death sentence The FDA just approved a drug for lupus patients despite the fact that it could be deadly. Benlysta is the first new drug approved for treating
This Month’s Free Parents-As-Partners Teaching a New Generation Workshop
Teaching a New Generation Workshop will focus specifically on “Gifted/Accelerated” students. It will be held Saturday, March 26th, 2011 at the beautiful campus of the Family YMCA of Carver Villages
America Needs Better Math, Science Education
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama says improving math and science education is essential to helping the U.S. compete globally, and he wants the private sector to get involved in making it happen.
Road Rage Victims Talks About Shooting: 15-Year-Old Victim Still In Hospital
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- Cashunna Maxey, 19, was crying when she spoke exclusively with CBS Atlanta news about the road rage shooting that put her younger sister, Asheley Jewell, in the hospital. "She is
Kidney Transplant
When your health care provider makes the diagnosis of end-stage renal disease, he or she will discuss your treatment options. Whether kidney transplantation is an option for you depends on your specif
The Origin of the Who Dat Nation's Jambalaya--One of the South's Most Versatile Dishes
The origin of the name is uncertain, but as with many dish names, there are a few good guesses along with a bit of folklore. Most believe the name came from the Spanish word for ham, jamón, a prime in
Weekly Dose: Rethinking Nursing? 10 Questions Before You Leave
Have you ever thought about leaving our profession? I have. In my essay titled,"My Journey Continues, I wrote: I am fifty years old. Sharing new life remains magical, but I am tired. I stay on night
Get Lifted Motivational Minute!
Motivational Tip: We cannot change our past. We cannot change the fact that people act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, an
Help us help Japan
A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck the coast of Japan at 2:46 p.m. Tokyo time on Friday, triggering a tsunami that has devastated the northern parts of the country. Reports indicate it is the l
House Subcommittee Tries to Propagate Myth that Immigrants Steal Jobs
This week, a House Subcommittee hearing clumsily entitled "New Jobs in Recession and Recovery: Who Are Getting Them and Who Are Not," was clearly intended to sow fear. In his opening statement, Subcom
Ex-Gay, Ex-Christian Says Pot Helped Him Think 'Straight'
In part two of his impassioned new series on God, homosexuality and organized Christianity, Author, K. Godfrey Easter asserts, "God used weed to help me spiritually understand homosexuality when abusi
Speak For Yourself: America's Resource To Stop Bullying
Chicago, IL (March 9, 2011) -- "Over 85% of our teenagers say that revenge as an aftermath of being bullied is the leading cause for school shootings and homicide.' Consequently, we can no longer turn
Raven Symone Cuts Her Hair to Go Natural
Talented singer and actress Raven Symone is no longer wearing braids and weaves. She sported a new au-naturale look at the recent Disney's Dreamer Academy event, which also featured other celebrities