Area Note: Homer girls off to fast start (The Shreveport Times)
Homer High School girls basketball coach Elaine Gilbert had reasonable expectations for her team coming into the 2006-07 season....more...Michelle Singletary: Gifts from employer deserve a thank-you note (The Shreveport Times)
I received a note just after Christmas from the head of a small nonprofit organization who was a little bit upset that gifts to her staff were not acknowledged with a written thank-you note. Here are some tips from etiquette experts on how to write them....more... The Must-Have Tools for Your Home Office (Evening Times)
(ARA) - According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of people who work at home has grown again substantially over the last decade. Approximately 4.2 million people are now doing it....more... 56% Of Adults Support Easing Federal Embryonic Stem Cell Research Funding Restrictions, Poll Says (Medical News Today)
About 56% of U.S. adults support easing restrictions on federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research, according to an Associated Press-AOL poll conducted from Dec. 19, 2006, to Dec. 21, 2006, the AP/Washington Post reports (Superville, AP/Washington Post, 1/3). The poll also found that 43% opposed easing the restrictions (Associated Press/AOL Poll, 12/21/06). [click link for full ......more... Warming Could Spur 'Evolution Explosion' (Environmental News Network)
Fast-growing weeds have evolved over a few generations to adapt to climate change, which could signal the start of an "evolution explosion" in response to global warming, scientists reported Monday....more... Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Recent Developments Related To Medical Malpractice In Four States (Medical News Today)
The Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report features recent developments related to medical malpractice in four states. Summaries appear below.Illinois: Illinois medical malpractice insurance premiums have decreased by an average of 5.2% this year and either will remain the same or drop again next year, according to ISMIE Mutual, the state's largest malpractice insurer, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ......more... BCS facts 'n' figures (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Florida looked dominant in the 41-14 walloping of Ohio State in the BCS National Championship game here, and even more dominating on the stat sheet....more... 'Museum' Sees More Nights As No. 1 Movie (The San Francisco Examiner)
LOS ANGELES - Museum crowds are strong at movie theaters. Ben Stiller's "Night at the Museum" took in $24 million to stay on top at the box office for a third straight weekend, fending off a soft crop of newcomers during the post-holiday lull....more... CAMR: Let's Tell The Truth About Embryonic Stem Cell Research (Medical News Today)
In case you want the unbiased, bipartisan truth: embryonic stem cell research shows great promise. From Sean Tipton, president, Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR) -- "Embryonic stem cell research opponents selectively and irresponsibly tout individual studies when it's politically convenient. [click link for full article]...more... |