It may seem like an unlikely pairing, but the fun-loving furry Muppets on Sesame Street are partnering with the Department of Homeland Security to teach kids as young as 3-years-old how to proceed should a terrorist attack, hurricane, or other potential catastrophe occur. For the times it’s not a sunny day in the neighborhood, Sesame […]
Illinois Bill Says No Texting 4 U
Posted by Cara McDonough to findingDulcinea In hopes of preventing text-related accidents, Illinois is considering a bill that would outlaw using wireless devices while crossing the street. The legislation, HB 4520, was introduced in January by Rep. Ken Dunkin, D- Chicago, who said: “This legislation is not laughable. On the surface it’s like, ‘Oh wow, […]
More Women Worldwide Having Caesarians Unnecessarily
Posted by Cara McDonough to FindingDulcinea Caesarian-sections deliveries are increasing at an alarming rate, especially in developing countries where medical technology is improving. Caesarian sections, or C-sections, accounted for 40.5 percent of births in China in 2000, ahead of Mexico at 39.1 percent, according to the most recent statistics available from the World Health Organization […]
Governing Party Election Campaign Damaged by Resignation of its Top Candidate
By Nana Kurashvili in Tbilisi (CRS No. 442, 01-May-08) The hottest topic of conversation in the Georgian election campaign at the moment is a candidate who is not actually standing. The abrupt withdrawal of the speaker of parliament, Nino Burjanadze, has stirred fevered debate about what one of the country’s most popular politicians plans to […]
Pakistan On The Long Road To Freedom
Two events in the last three months have radically changed the course of Indo-Pak relations, and have the potential to radically alter the future direction of South Asian history. The first of these events took place on November 24, 2007. On this day, a suicide bomber detonated himself beside a bus at the entrance of Camp […]
How to Set Up a Budget
Part 13 in a series about how to become successful self-employed Once you get a handle on your financial situation and begin taking steps for the future, you will be closer to sitting down to write that letter of resignation. One of the most important steps is setting up a budget. You’ll find dozens of […]
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