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Ford Offers Technology to Control Speed

October 7th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Business, Health, Opinion, Technology and Science No Comments »

It is easy for parents to locate an automobile through GPS technology. Now, the 2010 Ford Focus will offer parents the technology to limit the top speed of the vehicle:

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Students Directly Impacted by the Economic Crisis

October 7th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Business, Opinion, Politics and Government No Comments »

Academic institutions are not immune from the present economic crisis. Many students are following the news closely and are concerned. The simple fact is that, for a majority of students, going to university or college is financed through loans. When financial institutions are in jeopardy, there are concerns about what is going to happen with those loans.

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Safety Issues with Pets

October 6th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Health, Opinion, Pets No Comments »

Our family certain had dogs when I was a youngster. There were hamsters too, in elaborate cages. There were so many other animals / pets too, so there must have been a confluence of germs:

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Paula Creamer Captures LPGA Championship

October 5th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Opinion, Personal Skills, Sports No Comments »

Paula Creamer has captured the LPGA Samsung World Championship:

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A Medical Mess with Drug Companies

October 4th, 2008 Catherine Posted in Business, Health, Opinion No Comments »

On a national level and on an international level, medical specialities are a very small community. People become known through their conference presentations, academic positions, journal publication and so forth. Often, medical specialists have to ‘wear two hats’. On one hand, they do independent research in their area of interest. On the other hand, they consult with drug companies in their speciality. The delicate balance is to be transparent in these relationships and to avoid any conflict of interest. Apparently, this balance allegedly has been disrupted severely:

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Double Honors for Candace Parker

October 3rd, 2008 Catherine Posted in Opinion, Sports No Comments »

Rookies are not suppose to do this. Traditionally, there is a learning curve, as first year players adjust to professional basketball. Candace Parker, however, is a unique talent:

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Restricting Children of Politicians from Combat

October 3rd, 2008 Catherine Posted in Opinion, Politics and Government No Comments »

John Eisenhower, son of former President Dwight Eisenhower, offers a unique perspective about the children of political leaders in a combat zone. He does not think that they belong there:

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