DHHS did not adhere to the Synar Amendment any more tightly than did state governments. DHHS did not take issue with any of the 3 states that allowed the sale of tobacco to minors without penalty. Funding was not withheld from any of the states that did not show evidence of enforcing their laws. (more…)
Although federal law requires states to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to minors, most states do not enforce these laws. Furthermore, the federal government fails to punish states whose enforcement is lax despite federal laws which require such penalties. As a result of this weak regulation of tobacco retailers, children under 18 can easily obtain cigarettes, thus exposing themselves to the leading preventable cause of death in this country. (more…)
With the number of inactive children today, our nation’s health depends on getting young people excited about fitness. The Peggy & Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center created the Wellness Bound program to do just that. Focusing on nutrition, fitness and mental health, the eight-week program teaches groups of children ages eight to 13 the essentials for leading a healthy life. (more…)
On September 16, around 10:30 pm I drank about 3 oz. of castor oil and nothing happened. I went to lay down around 2:30am and at 3:30 I woke up with cramping, I had to do pelvic rocks to get through it…damn castor oil! lol (more…)
Costs
Of course, the cost of this procedure varies from region to region and from doctor to doctor. In determining a fee for this procedure, clinics take into account administrative costs, maintenance costs, pre- and postoperative time spent with the patient, as well as postoperative medications. The average cost is estimated to be anywhere from $1,200 to $2,500 per eye. The cost of this procedure, however, is dropping. The cost for the LASIK procedure tends to be a bit more because more equipment is used. (more…)
Anyone who has ever worn glasses or contact lenses knows of the hassles. Who wouldn’t prefer just to wake up in the morning and see the wall or the ceiling clearly? Or to spontaneously take a nap without worrying about taking off your contact lens? Not surprisingly more and more people are choosing to correct their vision through surgery. (more…)
Creativity is alive and well in this new generation built by human ingenuity. What I am referring to is the Internet. This is the sole accomplishment of human vision and determination. Many times we only hear the negative aspects of the day. This article looks at the fresh, dewy face our world wears in this new millennium. Creative minds are everywhere. I recently had the opportunity to speak to one of these resourceful individuals. Douglas Eby of Talent Development Resources.
Not long ago, I interviewed Mr. Eby and found that he is a fascinating man, enjoyable to talk with and also one of today’s most revolutionary thinkers. With a Masters in Psychology and many years of working in genetics, he is well informed on the topic of creativity, to state the obvious. Not only is he well educated, he has interviewed countless actors, directors and other famous individuals in his work as a publicist, but also he has had the opportunity of working with some of these creative individuals when he worked in film production. His Web site is dedicated to nurturing the creative mind and spirit of artists in all fields.
Whether it involves writers, actors, musicians or other art forms, his informative articles and interviews give valuable insights and inspirations to other struggling artists. Douglas Eby says that his site primarily pertains to talent and giftedness in the arts and entertainment fields. After only one visit to his Web page that becomes evident. By combining articles on giftedness, art, acting, writing, comedy and filmmaking fields, this site offers an eclectic combination that truly defines creativity. This author is honored to not only have a few of her articles linked through his site, but also thrilled to have been interviewed and quoted by Mr. Eby on his site. (more…)