Sneaking in a Drive-Thru
This is when blogs become local and universal — when we can all relate to the experience of how decisions can be made and neighborhoods changed without most people being aware of what is going on. Here in Cranston, we have learned that a Dunkin’ Donuts Drive-Thru is about to be put at the top [...]
An Assault on the Poor and on Privacy
In the 19th century, it was not uncommon for the poor to be treated as criminals in America. In the 21st century, the practice continues, and we are all the worse for it, as the following New York Times editorial laments: A Loss for Privacy Rights The Constitution protects individuals against unreasonable searches, but for [...]
A Connection between Cell Phone Use and Autism?
Although Dr. Mercola has been talking about the dangers of cell phone use for a while now, this new research seems to give him even more to talk about. From Dr. Mercola’s article, “How Cell Phones Can Cause Autism”: Rates of autism, a disabling neurodevelopmental disorder, have increased nearly 60-fold since the late 1970s, with [...]
Return of The Blob
The salmon farm hit by a massive jellyfish attack last week has confirmed its only remaining site has now been wiped out as well.
The Devil Is in the Detailing
In today’s New York Times Magazine, Daniel Carlat, a Massachusetts psychiatrist, describes his experiences in “detailing” for Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. “Pharmaceutical ‘detailing’ is the term used to describe those sales visits in which drug reps go to doctors’ offices to describe the benefits of a specific drug.” The term also encompasses the visits made by physicians [...]
Check-Up on the Massachusetts Health Plan
Scott McKay of the Providence Journal reports on the changes that have come about since Massachusetts enacted its plan to bring universal health coverage to the state. From the article: [...] Manghan is one of nearly 200,000 of Massachusetts’ more than 6.4 million residents who were uninsured and have signed up for coverage under the [...]
A Thanksgiving Gift
On this day, give thanks for all the world—in its infinite and curious wisdom—proffers and provides. And be sure to give back… THE GIFT I wanted to thank the mockingbird for the vigor of his song. Every day he sang from the rim of the field, while I picked blueberries or just idled in the [...]
Governor Carcieri Avoids the Fighting Irish
The Monument dedication was an occasion for many eloquent speeches about the burden of poverty and the struggle of immigrants for a better life. Governor Carcieri’s absence was noted.
More Voices on Medicating Children
About 18 months ago, I began a tag for some of my posts called “Medicating Children.” I wanted to start a new topic that would likely become something people would search under to learn more about the trends in medicating children. As a social worker, a mother, and a writer, I am intensely interested in [...]
This Is Not Your Uncle Sigmund’s Denial
Here’s a rather interesting article by Benedict Carey in today’s New York Times: Denial Makes the World Go Round For years she hid the credit card bills from her husband: The $2,500 embroidered coat from Neiman Marcus. The $900 beaded scarf from Blake in Chicago. A $600 pair of Dries van Noten boots. All beautiful [...]
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