May 11, 2008
Smoking Cessation & Risk of Death; Childhood Traumas & Adult Suicide Risk; “White Coat Hypertension” & Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes, or if you have any other concerns regarding your health.
SMOKING CESSATION & RISK OF DEATH
Smoking, as we all know, is associated with [...]
May 9, 2008
Government of the People or By the Faction?
Now comes news that George McGovern has called for Hillary Clinton to withdraw from the Democrat’s primary race. Pardon me for my raised eyebrow but how much of a fool would someone have to be to take campaign advice from the man who got slaughtered by Richard Nixon? Losing an election by a landslide really [...]
Comments (2) Filed under: American Life, Analysis, Conservatism, Current Events, Feminism, North America, OP/ED, Politics, Society, VOA Politics, VOA Social Issues, VOA United States, Vox Populi, contributors — Frank Salvato @ 6:31 amMay 8, 2008
Robert Duvall, Gary Sinise, Hollywood Stars to Celebrate American GIs at Film Festival
Robert Duvall, Gary Sinise, Hollywood Stars to Celebrate American GIs at Film Festival
by Jim Kouri, CPP
Gary Sinise and Robert Duvall will lead a star-studded festival to be held May 14-18, 2008 at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, DC.
Overall, the five-day festival will present both classic and premier films honoring the nation’s men [...]
I just love Fox News
Merely mentioning you love Fox News is enough to drive many liberals to rabid, foaming at the mouth frenzy. I mean, even more than their typical rabid, foaming at the mouth frenzy, which is not inconsiderable.
Comments (2) Filed under: American Life, Media, VOA News Analysis, VOA Politics, VOA United States, Vox Populi — Mike Bates @ 6:56 amMay 4, 2008
Super-Size Me: Fast Food’s Effects on Your Liver; Exercise, Weight & Coronary Artery Disease; Contamination of Surgical Instruments in the Operating Room
The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes, or if you have any other concerns regarding your health.
SUPER-SIZE ME: FAST FOOD’S EFFECTS ON YOUR LIVER
Obesity is an epidemic in America, [...]
May 3, 2008
Man for All Seasons: Chuck Baldwin Garners Nod for President of the United States
To some, Chuck Baldwin is the consummate Christian minister. To others, he’s a one-man think-tank studying, researching and analyzing the human condition within today’s American society.
One minute he’s leading a church service for one a large Christian congregation in Florida. Next minute, you’ll hear Rev. Baldwin telling his audience why he’s against killing innocent, newborn [...]
Illegal Aliens: Hillary’s Flip-Flops Border on Insanity
Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton finally agreed to appear on the highly-rated Fox News show The O’Reilly Factor. Her interview, which was taped earlier this week while she was campaigning in South Bend, Indiana, was broadcast on The Factor over two consecutive nights.
On Thursday night, part two of “Hillary in the No Spin Zone” [...]
May 1, 2008
The Supremes uphold election integrity
Democrats will have more trouble carrying the graveyard vote.
Comments (3) Filed under: 2008, Current Events, OP/ED, VOA Politics, VOA United States, Vox Populi — Mike Bates @ 9:03 amApril 28, 2008
Former Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Viewed as Innovative by Chinese Military
As if taking a page out of former US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld’s playbook, the Chinese military has decreased troop levels by more than 200,000 men and women, the official newspaper of the People’s Liberation Army announced last week.
While liberals, Democrats and members of the news media openly showed distain for Rumsfeld when he [...]
April 27, 2008
Stents vs. Bypass Surgery for Coronary Artery Disease; The “DASH” Hypertension Diet & Cardiovascular Disease Prevention; Testosterone Therapy for Women with Decreased Sexual Desire & Function
The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes, or if you have any other concerns regarding your health.
STENTS VS. BYPASS SURGERY FOR CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
Over the past 5 years or [...]