All Posts Tagged With: "Health"
Kowalko Addresses Toxic Chemical Reform
If you didn’t get a chance to read the Jeff Montgomery articles on tainted groundwater, put down that glass of water and read it now. Seriously, put down the water. You come away from that series feeling like a passenger that has no knowledge of boats, but just found out that your ship is sinking [...]
31Jul2010 | liberalgeek | 6 comments | Continued
“Bringing It!” to Capitol Hill
There is a man that transcends politics. A man that can take Patrick Muprhy (D-PA) and Aaron Schuck (R-IL) and push them to past their limits, a place where each man screams, “No more, no more. Please make me do more.” That man is Tony Horton, late-night pitchman for his P90X fitness training. Horton was [...]
29Apr2010 | nemski | 11 comments | Continued
Swine Flu: US Declares A Public Health Emergency
Via HuffPo:
WASHINGTON — The U.S. is declaring a public health emergency to deal with the emerging new swine flu.
The precautionary step doesn’t signal a greater threat to Americans. But it allows the federal and state governments easier access to flu tests and medications.
It has also been confirmed that the eight NYC students are infected with [...]
THIS is the difference between Healthcare and Health Insurance
Last week I received a 400.00 bill from my children’s pediatrician. Confused, I called the Doctor’s office and was informed that our insurance provider had denied the claim.
Now, before I continue, let me say that we are extremely fortunate to have – what most people would consider – excellent insurance. This wasn’t always the case, [...]
Take Back Your Time Day
Those of you that know me, know that I have an addiction. I am addicted to travel. I am not in treatment and I’m not sure if I want your help with the monkey on my back.
One of the podcasts that I listen to regularly is from Rick Steves, who hosts a public [...]
I’m not fat! Just big boned!
Go figure, fat people cost more to the bottom line
Overweight workers cost their bosses more in injury claims than their lean colleagues, suggests a study that found the heaviest employees had twice the rate of workers’ compensation claims as their fit co-workers.
Like Jason’s last post, I haven’t given this much thought, but I can tell [...]
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