MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'development'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:50:35 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181773&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1565 Thanks to umbilical cord blood cells and a new way to increase the number of cells exponentially, this Colorado mother of 6 is on her way to getting better. After giving birth prematurely she began chemotherapy treatments as well an infusion of  almost 2.3 billion ( thats billion with a B!!) new cells harvested from umbilical cord blood.  It seems that this could be the wave of the future, and although this is still in its experimental stages, there is hope for this mom and many others. You can continue reading here. watch this video for a comprehensive look at umbilical cord blood banking.   {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181773 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:35:25 +0100 5181773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182382&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38613&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stevepavlina.com%2Fblog%2F2011%2F09%2Fnlp-mindfest-free%2F Learning Strategies is hosting a free online festival for people who want to learn more about personal growth. It’s called the NLP Mindfest, and it starts on September 12, 2011 and runs for 10 days. Since this program hasn’t started yet, I haven’t seen it. But I wanted to let you know about it for two reasons. First, it’s totally free. And second, I’ve recommended other programs from Learning Strategies such as PhotoReading and Paraliminals, and I know they’re sticklers for high quality, so I don’t feel any hesitation in letting you know about this festival. What Is the NLP Mindfest? The NLP Mindfest is a series of online audio programs. Each one is about an hour long, and they’re releasing two programs each day of the Mindfest. So that&#8217... Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182382 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:17:06 +0100 5182382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182383&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2FHNUwXepMoB8%2F Image by Mike Bailey-Gates (license). Share || “Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway. You’ll be damned if you do, and damned if you don’t.” Eleanor Roosevelt “Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do.” Benjamin Franklin What do you fear in your everyday life? One common answer would probably be to be criticized. To stand there and hear those words streaming out of someone’s mouth and feel stupid or feel rejected or like you are getting smaller and smaller. I get quite a bit of feedback from my readers. Most of it is positive and supportive. But there are also sometimes criticism or harsh and nasty attacks. That part isn’t always so fun and can be hurtful. But it is a part of life if you want to live ... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182383 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:52:19 +0100 5182383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182292&cid=t_100609_149_f&fid=35776&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpipeline.corante.com%2Farchives%2F2011%2F09%2F01%2Fglaxosmithkline_reviews_the_troops.php Several readers sent along this article from the Times of London (via the Ottawa Citizen) on GlaxoSmithKline's current research setup. You can tell that the company is trying to get press for this effort, because otherwise these are the sorts of internal arrangements that would never be in the newspapers. (The direct quotes from the various people in the article are also a clear sign that GSK wants the publicity). The piece details the three-year cycle of the company's Drug Performance Units (DPUs), which have to come and justify their existence at those intervals. We're just now hitting the first three-year review, and as the article says, not all the DPUs are expected to make it through: In 2008, the company organized its scientists into small teams, some with just a handful of staff, ... In the Pipeline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182292 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:35:15 +0100 5182292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181774&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1553       There are days you can soothe your baby and then there are days you can’t.  We have ALL been there, and not just once! Each time your baby cries and can’t be soothed, we are thinking of the next step and solution. Sometimes all it takes is a certain way you are rocking them, or a certain type of music (maybe even your own voice!) Its easy to say either 1) i will pick them up or 2) i won’t pick  them up.  But when it comes right down to it each day and each time he cries and won’t stop is completely different from the time before. Here are some tips to help you cope with a crying colicky baby.  And even if your baby isn’t colicky, here are some suggestions to help you and your baby learn together  how to help each other. Its easy to ma... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181774 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:57:43 +0100 5181774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182384&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2FdtasXiwT2h4%2F Just before the summer I launched a course on simplifying the major parts of life called Simplicity. The news is that you can now get my Simplicity Course as a monthly membership course. The six-module course is then split into four parts, and you get one new email each month with the download links for the written guides, the workbooks and the audio guides. Here’s what you’ll learn each month: Month #1: The Principles of Simplicity and Simple Productivity The first month you get two modules focused on the basics of simplifying your life and on simplifying your work and effectiveness. And on lowering your stress levels and stop feeling overwhelmed. A brief summary: Module 1: The Six Principles of Simplicity What you should use your precious attention for in life. The three keys to ma... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182384 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:55:32 +0100 5182384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174591&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Foy-GGWfyv7U%2F By Daniel GriswoldWe haven’t heard politicians complain much lately about “tax breaks for U.S. companies that ship jobs overseas,” perhaps because the next federal election is still more than a year away. An article in the Financial Times today shows why that charge rings pretty hollow anytime in the election cycle. In an interview with CEO Doug Oberhelman of Caterpillar Inc., the FT notes that the Peoria, Ill.-based maker of earth-moving equipment has been thriving even though the domestic U.S. economy has been stuck in low gear. Like many U.S. multinational companies, Caterpillar has been expanding its sales and profits by selling its products in rapidly growing emerging markets while spreading its production facilities around the world. Here’s the key passage for those politicia... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174591 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:03:03 +0100 5174591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174594&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FKTSYkgJ3EdA%2F By Steve H. HankeChristine Lagarde, the new managing director of the International Monetary Fund and former French finance minister, is confused, again.  In her speech before the central bankers assembled in Jackson Hole, Wyoming this weekend, Ms. Lagarde asserted that the way forward for Europe was to recapitalize Europe’s “weak” banks.  This, she claimed, would cut the “chains of contagion” and promote growth. Nothing could be further from the truth.  Even the IMF, in its July 2011 Article IV consultations with Mexico, realized that mandating higher capital-asset ratios (recapitalization) for banks, would take some steam out of Mexico’s money supply growth and jeopardize Mexico’s economic recovery. It is rather easy to see why higher capital-... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174594 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:21:06 +0100 5174594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174595&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FEHOVxW4xrnU%2F By David BoazThe Wall Street Journal covers a single day in Mexico’s drug war, a day on which 25 people died in separate incidents. The summary paragraphs tell a story of failure: Since President Felipe Calderón took office in December 2006, declaring war on traffickers, roughly 43,000 people have been killed in drug-related homicides here, according to government figures and newspaper estimates. The pace of killings is escalating. More than half the dead, 22,000, were killed in the past 18 months, a rate of one every 35 minutes…. Mexico’s murder rate has more than doubled, to 22 deaths per 100,000 residents in 2010, in just four years, a period that parallels the drug war. Before that, it had been falling steadily. In the U.S. the murder rate is about 5 per 100,000. Thi... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174595 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:54:17 +0100 5174595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174883&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38610&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.productivity501.com%2Fdiscrimination-against-the-unemployed%2F8844%2F A reader named Susan left an interesting comment on Never Hire an MBA. She doesn’t like the article, but what I found interesting was this part of her comment: Are you familiar with discrimination laws, well although there is not currently a discrimination law that would protect individuals from potential employers from discriminating against individuals who are unemployed, I am proud to say that I am one of thousands who have signed a petition against little minded people who discriminate against the unemployed. I hadn’t heard of this before, but after a little research I found that some employers are including requirements in their job postings that basically say, “we only consider job candidates who are currently employed.”  Some people are upset about this beca... Productivity501 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174883 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:30:50 +0100 5174883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158948&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FXEZiNWNBQiA%2F By Tom G. Palmer John Mackey, co-founder and co-CEO of a substantial wealth-creating business enterprise, explains the moral significance of business.  A longer interview with Mackey, along with other thinkers, can be found in The Morality of Capitalism, available here.  (The book is being distributed by the Atlas Network and Students for Liberty.) The Morality of Business Enterprise is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute Blog (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158948 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:03:33 +0100 5158948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159943&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2FrSb0G9vXoAc%2F Image by Shermeee (license). Share || “For myself I am an optimist – it does not seem to be much use being anything else”Winston Churchill If you are reading this then there is good chance that you agree with me that optimism is pretty awesome. But it is not always easy to adopt a more optimistic attitude and there are roadblocks. So today I’d like to share a few of them that I have bumped into and how I have overcome them. You are swimming in a sea of negativity. If you are trying to change your attitude then it’s not very helpful to live in a world where forces try to drag you back to your old mindset each day. It makes it very hard to change. What you allow into your mind will have a big effect on you. So be selective. If you’re hanging out with negative people all the time ... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159943 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:53:31 +0100 5159943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158951&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F5WSEaqdYhE0%2F By Walter OlsonRecent decades have seen the rise of a new “antiquities law” in which museums and private collectors have come under legal pressures to hand over (“repatriate”) ancient artifacts and archaeological finds to governments, Indian tribes and other officially constituted bodies, even when those artifacts have been in legitimate collector hands for 100 or more years with no hint of force or fraud. Some advocates frankly advance the view that government should entirely ban the private ownership of antiquities or limit it to authorized nonprofit institutions. The latest victim of the trend are numismatists, as the 1983 Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act authorizes the federal government to restrict importation of some ancient coins based on th... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158951 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:46:11 +0100 5158951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159940&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38613&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stevepavlina.com%2Fblog%2F2011%2F08%2Fthe-new-and-improved-map-of-conscious-growth%2F I’m happy to announce that after years of hard work, I’m finally ready to share my new and improved map of conscious growth. This map works for individuals as well as for families, communities, countries, and the entire planet. You may have seen other maps of conscious growth such as those from David Hawkins, Ken Wilber, or the Scientologists. I’ve studied all of their maps in detail, but I always felt something was missing from them. So I put a lot of effort into going deeper into this subject than I believe anyone else has ever done before, and eventually I came up with something that — I believe — will render all other maps of conscious growth obsolete. So… drumroll please… here is the new and improved map of conscious growth, from the lowest l... Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159940 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:40:14 +0100 5159940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158958&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D463 For years, we’ve been told that a woman may experience dental problems during pregnancy.  But popular wisdom has held that any extensive dental care to resolve a problem during pregnancy should be put on hold till after the baby is born to avoid any unanticipated issues with the treatment. Now a study reports that it is imperative to resolve dental problems when they happen and not to wait till post-delivery.  Apparently, the bacteria that may form as a result of dental problems can be transmitted to newborns in a number of ways common to mothering (you know, kissing your baby, feeding your baby, etc).  Infants are not born with bacteria in their mouths and the transmission of such can create “rampant tooth decay” in the child as he or she grows. So don’t avoid t... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158958 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 16:09:24 +0100 5158958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139687&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FahmbTP6407g%2F By David BoazThe news out of Russia the past few years has been depressing for believers in liberal democracy. Twenty years ago, it was sometimes said that Russia had put political reform before economic reform, and China had started with economic reform. Many people, following the analysis of Fareed Zakaria in The Future of Freedom: Illiberal Democracy at Home and Abroad, thought that China’s path was more likely to lead to the development of a middle class, civil society, and eventually democratic capitalism. And that may yet be the case. But today, on the 20th anniversary of the attempted communist coup in Russia and Boris Yeltsin‘s victory for democracy, Masha Lipman has some interesting things to say in the Washington Post about the state of freedom in Russia. She says the... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139687 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:07:06 +0100 5139687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139704&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1537     According to the Orlando Sentinel, a new bill in Florida last month requires health care providers to educate their clients about cord blood banking options, including public and private banks. In addition, the Florida Department of Health website has now included a link to a non commercial site, www.parentguidecordblood.org which explains the process of collecting cord blood at birth, the options, costs and accreditation.  On this site is a cost comparison chart explaining initial and yearly costs  for some private cord blood banks. Once you have done research on each bank, try to find the one that has no yearly fee, it will ultimately cost much less over the span of 20 years. You can read more about it , here. {Click here for a free information packet and specia... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139704 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:21:42 +0100 5139704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139691&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F1dhOJfaLKH8%2F By Daniel J. MitchellAdvocates of limited government love to fantasize. But because we’re strange people, we don’t have ordinary fantasies about supermodels or playing pro baseball. We daydream about a libertarian nirvana, where the rights of individuals are protected, guided by a moral order based on freedom and responsibility, and the leviathan state is forever constrained. Ayn Rand created a fictional version of this free society in Atlas Shrugged and called it Galt’s Gulch. But some advocates of liberty want to turn fiction into reality. Here are some excerpts from a Yahoo story about the efforts of a libertarian entrepreneur. Pay Pal founder and early Facebook investor Peter Thiel has given $1.25 million to an initiative to create floating libertarian countries in international ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139691 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:51:34 +0100 5139691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139705&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1523       Whether you’ve known from day one that you’d be asking for an epidural or have your heart set on a medicine-free birth, here’s the lowdown on epidurals and how they can take some of the pain out of labor and delivery. Remember that we are all individuals and our different thresholds of pain span the gamut from high to low.  It is fortunate that for those who want medication, it is available.  Here is a comprehensive article about epidurals, what they are, how they work and who can best benefit from them.  You can read more here.   {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139705 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:34:53 +0100 5139705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140361&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2FWSk2Te8RU7M%2F Image by anieto2k (license). Share || “Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week.” Spanish Proverb “Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task” William James Not all tasks of the day are inspiring, fun or exciting. Some just feel dull or boring. But you still have to wash those dishes and take care of those monotone, routine tasks at work or in school. So what can you do to not get lost in procrastination? How can you get going with those tasks you don’t feel much like doing and get to done? In this article I’ll share how I do it, how I get some motivation and find more pleasure in what may seem to be a boring task. Think of why you are doing the task and how good it will feel when it is done. Instead of focusing your mind on how boring a ta... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140361 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:53:45 +0100 5140361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130732&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FXALQztZQe-g%2F By Daniel GriswoldForty years ago today, President Richard Nixon shocked the country and the world, not with an escalation of the Vietnam War or a political scandal, but with an edict on the economy that reverberates to this day. In a surprise televised speech on Sunday evening, August 15, 1971, the president announced that he would immediately impose wage and price controls, slap a 10 percent duty on imports, and suspend the international convertibility of the U.S. dollar into gold. All were to be temporary measures, of course, to promote jobs, dampen inflation, and combat “international money speculators” betting against the dollar. (You can read the entire speech here.) What came to be known in the international finance world as the Nixon Shock is worth remembering four decades late... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130732 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:05:17 +0100 5130732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118619&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1506     Being a grandparent is easy, you get to lavish all the love and hugs to your new grandchild and then you get to leave. Or not.  Its a slippery slope being a grandparent these days.  There is so much information on the internet about  pregnancy, labor and delivery, cord blood banking, and child rearing that it is dizzying.  Things are different now than they were ‘back in the day’  and as grandparents you must learn to move forward with your child and grandchild in order to promote a successful grand-parenting experience for everyone. Here is a great article about how to do just that. {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118619 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:14:55 +0100 5118619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107973&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2FffzKUSR5sTQ%2F Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/circo_de_invierno/ / CC BY 2.0 Share || “Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow.” Swedish Proverb “If you want to test your memory, try to recall what you were worrying about one year ago today.” E. Joseph Cossman ”People become attached to their burdens sometimes more than the burdens are attached to them.” George Bernard Shaw You are going about your regular day in your usual fashion. Then a thought or a feeling strikes you. It multiplies and start circling around and around in your head. Becoming louder and louder as it saps your strength and makes you feel weaker. Worries can really put a wet blanket over your life and suck the excitement and fun right out of it. So strategies are needed. Strategies to redirect our thoughts and f... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107973 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:54:55 +0100 5107973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107643&cid=t_100609_113_f&fid=34621&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthcareGuy%2F%7E3%2FM9ao19v1ylY%2F I get questions from students and career changers who want to enter the healthcare IT field routinely and I enjoy replying privately to help out where I can. One question I received a few days ago is especially common so I thought I’d provide an answer publicly: I am currently a student at [a healthcare IT training program].  This is a career change for me … my only medical experience is as a patient. The universal problem: Can’t get the job because I don’t have the experience. Have the training how do I get the experience if I can’t get the job? I would like to tackle this issue while I’m still in training. This student is doing a smart thing – asking for advice before graduation. Here is some specific guidance: Get an internship or volunteer at a local hospital or ho... The Healthcare IT Guy blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107643 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 11:33:21 +0100 5107643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5097184&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38610&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.productivity501.com%2Ffree-derek-sivers-video%2F8782%2F AppSumo has some free videos of Derek Sivers talking about starting, running and selling CD Baby. Derek wrote the book Anything You Want which I highly recommend–except the cover, I hate the cover. The free deal only goes for the next 60 hours or so.  You have to sign up for an AppSumo account, but it relatively painless and doesn’t require a credit card because the cost is $0. If you are interested in starting a business or helping run a business, I’d highly recommend getting this.  You can download the MP3, video or PDF of the talk. I haven’t listened to all the videos yet, but I wanted to let readers know about it while there was still time to get it. If it is anything like the book it should be brilliant. And once again, I can’t recommend the book (s... Productivity501 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5097184 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:36:33 +0100 5097184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096849&cid=t_100609_132_f&fid=35006&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnsaunders.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F04%2Fa-beginners-guide-to-bioruby-development%2F I’m the “biologist-turned-programmer” type of bioinformatician which makes me a hacker, not a developer. Most of the day-to-day coding that I do goes something like this: Colleague: Hey Neil, can you write me a script to read data from file X, do Y to it and output a table in file Z? Me: Sure… (clickety-click, hackety-hack…) …there you go. Colleague: Great! Thanks. I’m a big fan of the Bio* projects and have used them for many years, beginning with Bioperl and more recently, BioRuby. And I’ve always wanted to contribute some code to them, but have never got around to doing so. This week, two thoughts popped into my head: How hard can it be? There isn’t much introductory documentation for would-be Bio* developers The answer to the firs... What You're Doing Is Rather Desperate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096849 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:31:35 +0100 5096849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5097198&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FBluLBu2N-Vk%2F I don’t know about you, but I get a lot of e-mails. When I log on in the morning I seldom have less than 50 new e-mails to deal with and it can be as many as 100 if I haven’t gone on a mad delete frenzy the previous night. As such, the first thing I do is look to delete those that I know I don’t need to open, just so I don’t Continue reading... (Source: Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone :) Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5097198 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:36:19 +0100 5097198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096176&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1496       Expectant parents can announce the good news to their Facebook friends via a brand new Facebook family member status option. We’ve told you about the online blogging FB journal set up by some expectant parents.  This new section allows parents to be to update their pregnancy, including due dates, photos and perhaps the baby’s name.  Once added, the unborn child is listed alongside family members on the user’s profile, and a notification is posted on the user’s Facebook wall. Is this TMI? Or just another way to enjoy your pregnancy?  Its all about social media these days, so it seems appropriate to continue on this road. We are living in the virtual world, why not take advantage of it?? {Click here for a free information packet and special coup... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096176 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:31:08 +0100 5096176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5097186&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38610&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.productivity501.com%2Fis-an-mba-a-waste-of-money%2F8586%2F Normally I’ve taken the position that an MBA can be well worth the money. Even my arguments that many employers overvalue MBA candidates suggests that the degree may be a very profitable career decision. My article Never Hire an MBA got a lot of attention.  I was surprised at the number of people who missed the point of the article, thought I was saying that no one should get an MBA and tried to defend the degree.  While there were some well thought out arguments, there were quite a few that were—well lets just say, less well reasoned.  Take a look at them for yourself and you’ll see what I mean.  Also keep in mind that I moderated quite a few of the really bad ones. This kind of surprised me.  Not that I didn’t expect anyone to d... Productivity501 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5097186 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:00:33 +0100 5097186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5097194&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2FV4EdfRgsQlU%2F Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/denemiles/ / CC BY-SA 2.0 Share || “The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it.” W. M Lewis “How soon ‘not now’ becomes ‘never’.” Martin Luther I love getting started with a new habit or project. There is excitement and a certain freshness ahead of you as you are about to get going. But sometimes it stops there. At about to get going. Because “you don’t have the time”. Or it’s “not the right time right now”. I have whole chapters on how I establish new habits, keep up the motivation after that initial enthusiasm perhaps has started to wane and on how to become more of a person of action in The Art of Relaxed Productivity and the Simplicity Course. But today I ... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5097194 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:42:20 +0100 5097194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086151&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1488   If your body is lacking in certain vitamins and minerals, taking prenatal vitamins is a must.  Besides the obvious like calcium and iron, it is very very important to make sure you get enough folic acid. This helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects,such as spina bifida among others.  Making sure you are healthy inside and out during your pregnancy can only increase your chances of a having a healthy baby.  If you are planning on becoming pregnant, make sure to start taking your prenatal vitamins before you try to conceive. It can only help !! For answers from the community of thebump.com, you can read more suggestions and answers here.   {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! }   (Source: Cord Blood... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086151 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:20:02 +0100 5086151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5078030&cid=t_100609_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FNevGtGupvz8%2F It is no secret that managing a biotech these days is trickier than ever. To cope, many have cutback on R&D spending and hoarding cash, even as revenues are rising, according to a new analysis. Overall, biotechs spent $54 million on R&D in 2010, which is down 7 percent from the previous year. This followed a 9 percent decline in spending in 2009. The good news is that average revenues rose 11 percent to $77 million, up from $69 million in 2009. The overall increase in revenue has been spurred by strategic partnerships with large pharmaceutical companies. Small biotechs with less than $50 million in revenues reported a 42 percent increase, but larger biotechs reported average revenue of $124 million, a 3 percent decline from last year. “Biotech companies saw a double-digit... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5078030 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:55:32 +0100 5078030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5078011&cid=t_100609_149_f&fid=35776&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpipeline.corante.com%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F29%2F2011_drug_approvals_are_up_we_rule_right.php I've been meaning to comment on this article from the Wall Street Journal - the authors take a look at the drug approval numbers so far this year, and speculate that the industry is turning around. Well, put me in the "not so fast" category. And I have plenty of company there. Neither Bruce Booth (from the venture capital end), John LaMattina (ex-Pfizer R&D head) nor Matthew Herper at Forbes are buying it either. One of the biggest problems with the WSJ thesis is that most of these drugs have been in development for longer than the authors seem to think. Bruce Booth's post goes over this in detail, and he's surely correct that these drugs were basically all born in the 1990s. Nothing that's changed in the research labs in the last 5 to 10 years is likely to have significantly affected th... In the Pipeline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5078011 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:47:18 +0100 5078011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077691&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fswimming-may-not-be-as-safe-for-your-children-as-you-think%2F2011.07.28 As summer continues in North America, and for anyone who goes near the water during any time of year, prevention of drowning is very important. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) takes its responsibilities on this issue seriously, and in 2010 issued a policy statement on prevention of drowning. This is a remarkable and well-thought out document that addresses all of the important issues associated with risk for and prevention of drowning. The online version of the policy statement, along with updated information and services, is available on the web. The document points out that, historically, drowning has been the second leading cause of unintentional death in individuals aged one to 19 years, causing more than 1,100 deaths per year in the United States alone. The AAP defines drowni... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077691 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0100 5077691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069646&cid=t_100609_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F7WRGFlNNhZU%2F New study shows Transcendental Meditation improves brain functioning in ADHD students (press release): - “Prior research shows ADHD children have slower brain development and a reduced ability to cope with stress,” said Dr. Stixrud. “Virtually everyone finds it difficult to pay attention, organize themselves and get things done when they’re under stress,” he explained. “Stress interferes with the ability to learn—it shuts down the brain. Functions such as attention, memory, organization, and integration are compromised.” - Dr. Stixrud added, “Because stress significantly compromises attention and all of the key executive functions such as inhibition, working memory, organization, and mental flexibility, it made sense that a technique (such as Transcendental Meditation) th... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069646 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:35:14 +0100 5069646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069451&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1475     It used to be the norm, that once you  had a Caesarian section, you always had to have one. Not any more. However, opinions differ greatly when it comes to  VBAC  decision. VBAC is now considered a safe option for most women expecting twins, moms who have had two prior c-sections with a transverse incision, and even for those with an unknown incision type. Recovery for VBAC is usually faster which means a shorter stay in the hospital.  This is a decision for you and your doctor together.  If you feel you want to try, about 80 % of VABCs are successful. If you like the odds, then go for it, if you choose to have another section, remember its only important that the baby arrive safely. Read more here from Heidi Murkoff of Whattoexpect.com .   {Click here for a fr... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069451 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:55:41 +0100 5069451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069441&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F-ptqhNzL54Q%2F By Daniel J. MitchellI testified before the House Ways & Means Committee yesterday. As always, my trip inside the belly of the beast was an interesting adventure. The tax-writing committee was holding a hearing on the value-added tax. I was on a panel with five other witnesses, and all of the other people testifying were sympathetic to a VAT. But since I had truth on my side, that made it a fair fight (though it did cross my mind that it’s not a good sign when a Republican-controlled committee stacks the witnesses in favor of a European-style tax system). I made two points. First, a VAT is less destructive than the current income tax. As such, if we somehow repealed the 16th Amendment and replaced it with something ironclad that would prevent the income tax from ever again haunti... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069441 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:35:13 +0100 5069441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069852&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38610&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.productivity501.com%2Fanything-you-want-book-review%2F8762%2F Anything You Want is a short book by Derek Sivers.  Derek started CD Baby and eventually sold it to Disc Makers. CD Baby lets musicians sell their CDs online and grew out of Derek’s frustration with trying to find a solution to sell his own CDs over the Internet. Usually when I review a book, I try to give enough information that Productivity501 readers can tell if they should invest in reading it for themselves. This is one of the few books where I feel I can safely say, “just go read it.”  It is an excellent book and I can’t imagine anyone who wouldn’t learn something from it. It took me a lot longer to review Anything You Want because I couldn’t ever find the book in my house.  It turned out my wife found the cover very disturbing and kept hiding... Productivity501 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069852 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:51:34 +0100 5069852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069452&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1470       Since its inception in December, the Harlem Hospital has collected 20 units of cord blood, well above their expectations and a desperately needed boost in the African-American and Latino communities where donations of bone marrow and cord blood lag severely behind that of whites. Umbilical cord blood has unique characteristics that make it desirable for transplants. Of the 9 million potential bone marrow donors on the national registry, only 650,000  — or 7 percent — are African American. Caucasians make up almost 80 percent of the national donor registry . It’s a disparity that leaves African Americans, Latinos, Asians and Native Americans at risk of dying from diseases that might be treated, said Dr. Edgar Mandeville, director of Obstetrics and Gynecolo... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069452 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:45:06 +0100 5069452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062530&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2Fu3BRbEfEADo%2F Image by visualpanic (license). Share || “The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.” Sydney J. Harris Maybe you are on vacation right now and are trying to relax and release the pressure and tension from a year of school or work. And maybe you are soon going back again. So what can you do to increase your sense of centeredness and relaxation not only during these remaining weeks of summer but also during this fall? Well, here are six tips that have worked well for me. I hope you’ll find something useful. Spend your time online in a very focused way. One change I usually do during the summer is to minimize the time I spend online. I cut it down to the bare essentials. Basically that means I update the blog and send out new newsletters. And I check my email/Twitt... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062530 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:09:38 +0100 5062530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062531&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FEOeADXNNGTg%2F Every now and then I get pissed off by an e-mail sent to me. It doesn’t happen very often, perhaps once every six months or so, but it does happen. And when it does, it’s nearly always because of the same reason. Deciding to give all my ebooks away on Saturday was an impulse decision that I didn’t really think through. I was in on my own as the wife had taken the dogs Continue reading... (Source: Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone :) Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062531 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:54:52 +0100 5062531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062229&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FmXnBTt772QY%2F Does it matter what political agenda motivated Anders Behring Breivik, who is allegedly responsible for two attacks in Norway that killed some 93 people? In some sense, no. He’s a mass murderer, and he deserves society’s severest punishment (which in Norway is apparently 21 years in prison, or approximately three months for each murder). But as with each such attack, there’s been a rush to blame some ideological faction or other. As usual these days, some writers didn’t bother waiting for evidence before assuming that the perpetrator was Islamic and rushing into print with condemnation of people who would make cuts in a U.S. defense budget as large as the rest of the world combined or begin to wind down the Afghan war after 10 years (!). But surely NPR takes the cak... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062229 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:48:34 +0100 5062229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051237&cid=t_100609_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FnpoR3Ain4_w%2F Hired someone new and exciting? Promoted a rising star? Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot? Share the news with us and we’ll share with it others. That’s right. Send us your announcements and we’ll find a home for them. Don’t be shy. Everyone wants to know who is coming and going, especially with all the layoffs. Despite the downsizing, there is movement. Here are some of the latest changes. Recognize anyone? And here is our regular feature. Send us a photo and we will spotlight a different person each week. This time around, we note that Rabin Martin consulting is adding Jeff Sturchio as a senior partner to guide strategy, identify emerging issues and create partnerships for corporate, multilateral and nonprofit clients. Sturchio is currrently ceo of the Global Health Council, ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051237 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:04:45 +0100 5051237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051333&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38613&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stevepavlina.com%2Fblog%2F2011%2F07%2Fmore-info-on-the-upcoming-workshops%2F In this post I’ll share some extra details about the upcoming workshops for those who could use more help deciding, especially since the $100 discount expires soon (at midnight on Friday, July 22). This is a seriously long post (10,400+ words), but it’s only intended for those who are genuinely interested in attending one or more of these workshops, so if that isn’t you, you can safely skip it. I’m going long here because I expect that people who are on the fence will appreciate this kind of detail. If that isn’t you either, then again feel free to skip it. It took me about 9 hours to write and edit this, so I hope at least one person out there appreciates it. Hopefully the Typo Gremlin wasn’t too brutal this time. Transformational, not Educational I l... Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051333 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 04:43:39 +0100 5051333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050521&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FJA4uHq64LKQ%2F El Universo, the newspaper with the largest circulation and the paper that publishes my weekly column, ran a mostly blank front page today that features only this quote from Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged: When you see that trading is done, not by consent, but by compulsion–when you see that in order to produce, you need to obtain permission from men who produce nothing–when you see that money is flowing to those who deal, not in goods, but in favors–when you see that men get richer by graft and by pull than by work, and your laws don’t protect you against them, but protect them against you–when you see corruption being rewarded and honesty becoming a self-sacrifice–you may know that your society is doomed. This quote is from Francisco D’Anconia’s speec... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050521 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:12:09 +0100 5050521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050541&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1462     Examiner.com/Grand Rapids MI has just posted a comprehensive article explaining cord blood banking, its uses and what to look for if you are choosing to  bank your baby’s cord blood privately as well as publicly.    The author,  Nancy Zielinski, is an expert in the fields of public and sexual health. You can read more here. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050541 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:11:57 +0100 5050541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051322&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38610&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.productivity501.com%2Feffective-communication%2F8750%2F Yesterday we talked about influence. One of the primary keys to influence is good communication. It doesn’t matter how good your ideas are if you can’t communicate them in a way that will connect with your audience and bring about change.  In this post, we are going to look at three ways to communicate  more effectively. 1. Be visual I once ran an IT department for a non-profit with about 200 employees.  In the work room we had a large color and a large b&w printer.  The cost on the color printer was about $0.15 per page.  The cost of the b&w was $0.015 per page.  I kept trying to ask people to use the b&w unless they had a compelling reason to print color.  When you are printing 50,000 toe 100,000 pages per month the $0.015 vs $0.15 made a big difference on ... Productivity501 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051322 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:58:08 +0100 5051322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050542&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1459       Have you seen the summer forecast across the country???? The heat wave started in the West and is gradually moving towards the East Coast. Here  are a few suggestions on how to have fun, safely, in the sweltering summer heat…. If you go to the beach, earlier in the morning and later in the afternoon after 4:00 are the best times to keep you and your family from sunburn.  Remember, you still need sunscreen  but the sun is at its hottest mid-day. Wearing a hat and a lightweight cover-up are 2 excellent ways to prevent sunburn as well. Wearing a hat can prevent sunstroke, when your body cannot manage its temperature. Re-apply, re-apply, re-apply…..we’re talking sunscreen….. an SPF above 30 or 40 is generally considered adequate. If you go to th... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050542 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:53:09 +0100 5050542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051336&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2FX8UBSpt0sIo%2F Image by: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fabiovenni/ / CC BY-SA 2.0 Share || “If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.” Max Ehrman One very common and destructive daily habit is to constantly compare your life and yourself to other people and their lives. You compare cars, houses, jobs, shoes, money, relationships, social popularity and so on. And at the end of the day you pummel your self esteem to the ground and you create a lot of negative feelings within. And perhaps also outside of yourself. So what can you do? How can you get a handle on this habit? In this article I’ll share what I have done. I’ll start with two habits that I use to replace that destructive habit. Then I&#82... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051336 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:27:10 +0100 5051336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050543&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1441   An umbilical cord blood transplant is a procedure used to treat various forms of blood disease, such as leukemia, certain types of anemia, and other forms of cancer. The umbilical cord contains stem cells, which can develop into healthy blood cells. Cord blood for an umbilical cord blood transplant can be used from the patient’s own umbilical cord, if it was banked, or from a donor’s cord blood. Banking your baby’s umbilical cord blood is very important in case your child ever needs it. There are many diseases it can help such as cerebral palsy, leukemias, myeloldysplastic syndromes (pre-leukemia) lymphomas, Erythrocyte, and other bone cancers. Read here for  more extensive information on wisegeek.com If you  go to this non commercial site and check out the comp... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050543 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:52:53 +0100 5050543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036222&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1451         Sometimes, people just say the wrong thing, other times they say nothing at all.  Giving advice to a pregnant woman is never, ever, a good idea, even if you have the best of intentions.  People mean well, but there are times during pregnancy that we just want to make the  important decisions that are right for us.  Topics from having pain medications during labor and delivery, to breast feeding are very personal indeed.   Read here for one woman’s take on getting advice from other new moms, and people who think their advice is the last word.. {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036222 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:29:33 +0100 5036222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5029319&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38613&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stevepavlina.com%2Fblog%2F2011%2F07%2Fannouncing-4-new-workshops%2F I’m thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for 4 new workshops. That’s 4 totally different workshops, not 4 repeats of the same one. In addition to doing another Conscious Growth Workshop (CGW #6), we also have brand new workshops on subjective reality, success and achievement, and relationships. All of these new workshops will be hosted by the Tropicana Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. The Tropicana recently underwent a $200 million renovation, so the hotel and the guest rooms are all nicely upgraded. They’re also offering our workshop attendees a group discount rate on the hotel rooms. The Tropicana is just a few minutes’ drive from McCarran airport, so it’s about as convenient as you can get. Save Up to $400 (until July 22, 2011) To kick off... Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5029319 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:45:09 +0100 5029319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028155&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FHyem7SCcShk%2F By Tad DeHavenWhen government officials come up with what they claim to be a wonderful new idea, I often think of an old Saturday Night Live skit from 1990 poking fun at commercials for blue jeans. The skit’s scene is a group of middle-aged buddies getting ready to play basketball in their new “Bad Idea Jeans.” Each guy optimistically announces a plan to do something that is actually a “bad idea.” For example, a character says “I don’t know the guy but I’ve got two kidneys and he needs one, so I figured…” and “BAD IDEA” flashes across the screen. (The skit can be watched here.) The White House’s new “Strong Cities, Strong Communities” initiative had that BAD IDEA screen shot flashing repeatedly in my mind as I read the press release: Today, the Obama Administr... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028155 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:05 +0100 5028155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028163&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1428 The quiet, the calm, the massage, the alone time…… When you are pregnant, your body can ache, you may get headaches from hormones or exhaustion. You might feel nauseous  and over all malaise.  If you have the time try to get a prenatal massage. During pregnancy, women suffer from all sorts of discomforts.  Unfortunately, traditional medicine offers few ways of alleviating these problems. By learning how to soothe aches and pains with safe, therapeutic massage techniques, moms-to-be can learn to better cope with the changes of pregnancy.   Learning how to take charge of her own pregnancy can help an expecting mom feel healthier, more energetic, and more in-control physically and mentally. You can read more here to learn how to de-stress and take care of YOU!   {Click... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028163 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:08:13 +0100 5028163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008729&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2FkQo5rLddKlM%2F Share “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill is probably no stranger to anyone. He was an inspirational British leader during the Second World War. He was also a writer, historian, poet, artist and the only British Prime Minister to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. Here are a few of my favorite fundamentals from Churchill on how to improve your life. 1. Focus on what you are doing right now. “It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link in the chain of destiny can be handled at a time.” “It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than you can see.” When you start to look too far into the f... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008729 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:41:03 +0100 5008729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008135&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FE2fY8CBciNM%2F By Daniel J. MitchellIt’s hard to imagine how we would get through life without necessities like bacon and duct tape. But have you ever thought about how the free market gives you so much for so little? Here’s a video that should be mandatory viewing in Washington. Too bad politicians didn’t watch it before imposing government-run health care. And since we’re contemplating the big-picture issue of whether markets are better than statism, here’s some very sobering polling data from EurActiv: A recent survey has found deep pessimism among European Commission staff on a wide range of issues, including the course of European integration over the past decade and the likelihood of success of the EU’s strategy for economic growth. Some 63% partially or totally agreed that “the Euro... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008135 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:05:32 +0100 5008135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008138&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FB2KdU9Tg7-o%2F By Daniel IkensonIn hailing this week’s ruling by a World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel that certain Chinese government restrictions on raw material exports violate China’s WTO commitments, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk made the point that such restrictions hurt U.S. manufacturers who rely on those imported raw materials. Today’s panel report represents a significant victory for manufacturers and workers in the United States and the rest of the world. The panel’s findings are also an important confirmation of fundamental principles underlying the global trading system. All WTO Members – whether developed or developing – need non-discriminatory access to raw material supplies in order to grow and thrive. And, simultaneously, by artificially increasing domestic... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008138 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:18:28 +0100 5008138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008157&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1420       Below is an excerpt from an article in the Orlando Sentinel about cord blood, its uses, and how people can go about understanding its benefits and even why they should bank it in the first place. “On a lawn beneath Florida Hospital’s Walt Disney Pavilion, NASCAR drivers and their cars were on hand Thursday morning to promote a new program that banks umbilical-cord blood. Beyond the cars, cameras and festival atmosphere is a new partnership between the hospital and a group that collects and stores cord blood from new mothers for procedures that can cure as many as 70 diseases. The program at Florida Hospital will allow pregnant women to donate their cord blood after they deliver their babies. That blood is rich in stem cells, the versatile cells that ca... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008157 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:59:25 +0100 5008157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008150&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F_vcTnYTqXTY%2F By Ian VasquezTwo good op-eds take a critical look at the so-called Beijing Consensus that purports to be an alternative to liberalism because of China’s economic success under authoritarian rule with its mix of interventionist and market-oriented policies. The key to China’s impressive progress in the past few decades has of course been its move from extreme poverty and a highly repressed economy toward economic freedom. In today’s Wall Street Journal, Liu Junning, a champion of liberal democracy in China, reminds readers of that fact and of “The Ancient Roots of Chinese Liberalism” (as noted in an earlier post by David Boaz). Writing in an Indian daily, Cato senior fellow Deepak Lal explains that state capitalism has not been the source of Chinese growth and warns against “Ch... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008150 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:54:23 +0100 5008150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008152&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FO0LDr-urCMY%2F By David BoazThe Asian edition of the Wall Street Journal has just published essays by two Chinese liberal scholars who have spoken and written for the Cato Institute. Mao Yushi created quite a storm in China with his article on the website of Caixin magazine criticizing Mao Zedong (no relation). He received threatening phone calls and warning visits. Nevertheless, he has now published a version of the essay in English, translated by my former colleague Jude Blanchette, now working in China for the Atlas Economic Research Foundation. It’s still pretty tough: Mao Zedong was once a god. With the uncovering of more and more documents and information, he is gradually returning to human form. Some still view Chairman Mao as a god, however, and view any critical discussion of him as blasph... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008152 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:27:06 +0100 5008152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008155&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FZM20phiwWic%2F By Daniel J. MitchellI’m not a big fan of the rating agencies. I’ve warned in TV interviews that they generally wait too long before downgrading profligate governments. So when the rating agencies finally catch up to everyone else and lower their outlook for failing welfare states such as Greece and Portugal, one would think that this would be seen as a useful – albeit late – warning sign. But European politicians are not very happy about this development. At the risk of mixing metaphors, they want everyone to keep their heads buried in the sand and to continue complimenting the emperor on his new clothes. Here are some excerpts from a BBC report. The European Commission has strongly criticised international credit ratings agencies following the downgrade of Portugal by Moody�... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008155 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:29:15 +0100 5008155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008159&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1408     July is Cord Blood awareness month. What exactly is cord blood? Umbilical cord blood is the blood collected from the umbilical cord immediately following the birth of a child. This blood provided nourishment for the baby during pregnancy, but once the baby is delivered, umbilical cord blood is no longer necessary. Umbilical cord blood is rich in multipotent hematopoietic “stem cells” (or blood stem cells). These cord blood stem cells produce the cellular ingredients necessary for the blood and the immune system. When the umbilical cord blood cells are transplanted into patients, they can help restore the immune and blood systems to help fight diseases and replace diseased blood. Collecting your child’s umbilical cord blood and saving it in a cord blood ban... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008159 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:45:35 +0100 5008159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008382&cid=t_100609_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2F4-factors-driving-hospital-satellite-emergency-department-development The satellite emergency department market is doing well, and from what I have seen, as attractive to patients as hospitals looking to implement them. Satellite emergency clinics are much what they sound like: a remote facility, often time located off campus from the hospital, which perform very similar types of services as a hospital emergency room. read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008382 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:48:36 +0100 5008382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008637&cid=t_100609_149_f&fid=35776&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpipeline.corante.com%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F02%2Finnovation_and_return_europe_vs_the_us.php Here's another look at the productivity problems in drug R&D. The authors are looking at attrition rates, development timelines, targets and therapeutic areas, and trying to find some trends to explain (or at least illuminate) what's been going on. Their take? Attrition rates have been rising at all phases of drug development, and most steeply in Phase III. (This sounds right to me). Here are their charts: And when they look at where the drug R&D efforts have been going, they find that comparatively more time and money has been spent on targets with lower probability of success. That means (among other things) more oncology, Alzheimer's, arthritis, Parkinson's et al. and less cardiovascular and anti-HIV. That makes sense, too, in a paradoxical way. If we were to get drugs in those areas... In the Pipeline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008637 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:07:33 +0100 5008637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992654&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F2f2OvaNvszk%2F By David BoazOur friend Alberto Mingardi of the Bruno Leoni Institute in Italy writes about the Greek crisis: In a way, the most surprising element of the Greek disaster is that taxpayers in other European countries aren’t outraged at being called to rescue an economy that has been marching towards disaster for so long. The legitimate fear of contagion affecting other European countries is now being used to persuade the electorates outside Greece that: first, Greece has not manufactured its own fate, but is rather the victim of “locust-like” speculators and, second, a Greek bailout would be an indictment of the European social model, that is, the welfare state. Where European public opinion is collapsing under its contradictions is in the attempt to reconcile the idea of the EU as th... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992654 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:53:28 +0100 4992654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992666&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1403       So our SO’s are feeling a little neglected so they came up with a great way to bond and share beer. What could be better? Dad-to-be parties — also called “dadchelor,” or “forefather” parties — have become more popular in the past few years. For the most part, these aren’t sleazy retreads of “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” bachelor bashes. Instead, participants say, this new male-bonding ritual is all about welcoming a major milestone that, for today’s hands-on dads, is even more life-changing than marriage. Read the rest of the article here. These days men are just as excited to become Dads and they have just as many apprehensions as we do. Perhaps given a place to hang as an informal gathering, they can get informati... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992666 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:03:56 +0100 4992666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984417&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F5JSxrOs2SHo%2F By Gabriela Calderon de BurgosIt is traditional for a Latin American nationalist to criticize people who take their money out of their country and invest it somewhere else. President Rafael Correa has done it several times. In 2009 he forced private banks to repatriate part of their assets. What is unusual is finding evidence that he who preaches does not necessarily practice what he preaches. Last week, Ecuadorians were surprised to hear the news—with our tax authority (Servicio de Rentas Internas–SRI) and then the presidency as a source—that Correa had transferred $330,000 to his bank account in Germany. The President then clarified (“…don’t be stupid, the money was sent to Belgium not Germany”) [in Spanish] that the money was transferred to pay for an apartment fo... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984417 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:06:47 +0100 4984417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984736&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2Fy1UI9JgG6sU%2F You probably think it’s a bit odd me throwing my best self development and Life Coaching books of 2011 at you with half the year to go, right? I guess it is, but I thought as it’s holiday time and people are heading off on vacations it would be cool to share with you 4 brilliant must read books that you’ll want to pack along with your Bermuda shorts, sombrero and stuffed donkey when Continue reading... (Source: Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone :) Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984736 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:38:57 +0100 4984736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984733&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2F0dVk7Is4Lgg%2F Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nerdegutt/ / CC BY 2.0 Share || “Bad habits are easier to abandon today than tomorrow.” Yiddish Proverb “Men’s natures are alike; it is their habits that separate them.” Confucius Most of us have one or a few habits that we consider bad and we’d like to get rid of. But how do you do it? Today I’d like to share I have a few suggestions that have helped me and people around me greatly. Here are 8 tips that can help you to finally get rid of that bad habit once and for all. Tell your friends and family. If you tell people around you that you will stop smoking or start working out three times a week then they will check up on you. And you will feel a social pressure to keep up with your promise now that it is let out into the world. I ... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984733 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:18:48 +0100 4984733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984428&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1400         As any pregnant woman knows, once you’re with child, it seems like everyone’s got something to say. And while it’s often with the best intentions, some people don’t seem to realize that they’re talking to a very hormonal, uncomfortable, and extremely hungry woman-on-the-verge, whose emotions are so whacked out that she’ll either burst into tears or cut you. Right now, it’s not a good time! You can read here for a list of what NOT to say.. {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! }   (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984428 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:59:54 +0100 4984428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984424&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FtX8A0d1ktBg%2F By Caleb O. BrownSome smart folks have drawn strongly on the Fraser Institute’s Economic Freedom of the World Annual Report to put together a short video extolling the virtues of economic freedom. Enjoy! The Fraser Institute report is published in the United States by the Cato Institute. Economic Freedom is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute Blog (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984424 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:53:45 +0100 4984424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4975830&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F5wSlBN3174w%2F By Daniel J. MitchellIt appears that American taxpayers are about to subsidize another Greek bailout (via the Keystone Cops at the IMF). This is way beyond economically foolish. It is also morally offensive. To turn Winston Churchill’s famous quote upside down, “Never have so many paid so much to subsidize such an undeserving few.” Let’s start with a few facts: Greece’s GDP is roughly equal to the GDP of Maryland. Greece’s population is roughly equal to the population of Ohio. Despite that small size, in both terms of population and economic output, Greece already has received a bailout of about $150 billion (actual amount fluctuates with the exchange rate). Don’t forget the indirect bailout resulting from purchases of Greek government bonds by the European Central Bank. No... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4975830 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:11:00 +0100 4975830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4975835&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fix6HLAliazk%2F By Juan Carlos HidalgoRumors abounded this weekend about Hugo Chávez’s apparent critical health condition. The Nuevo Herald reported that the Venezuelan president could be suffering from prostate cancer. On June 9, while visiting Cuba, Chávez fell ill and was treated for a “pelvic abscess.” Since then, the loquacious caudillo, who for over a decade has flooded Venezuelan airwaves with endless TV addresses, has been conspicuously out of sight. All we have is a picture released to the media showing a frail Hugo Chávez holding onto Fidel Castro (aged 84) and his brother Raúl (aged 80). Speculation increased on Saturday after Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s Foreign Relations Minister, said that Chávez was waging a “great battle for his health” while admitting that he wasn’t... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4975835 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:39:49 +0100 4975835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4975846&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FI7c-rTbplTw%2F By Chris EdwardsIn the Washington Post Friday, Ezra Klein partly confirmed what I fear the Republican strategy is for the debt-limit bill—get to the $2 trillion in cuts promised through accounting gimmicks. As I have also noted, Klein says that there is about $1 trillion in budget “savings” ($1.4 trillion with interest) to be found simply in the inflated Congressional Budget Office baseline for Iraq and Afghanistan. Klein says, “I’m told that a big chunk of these savings were included in the debt-ceiling deal” that Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) and Sen. Jon Kyl (D-AZ) are negotiating with the Democrats. Republican leaders have promised that spending cuts in the debt-limit deal must be at least as large as the debt-limit increase, which means $2 trillion if the debt-limit is extended ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4975846 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:52:43 +0100 4975846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968472&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1391     A new study reported by Reuters from the  European Heart Journal describes the effects on children whose mothers smoked while they are pregnant.  The study indicates that smoking in pregnancy can lead to lower levels of  HDL or ‘good’ cholesterol thus making them more prone to heart disease later in life. “Our results suggest that maternal smoking ‘imprints’ an unhealthy set of characteristics on children while they are developing in the womb, which may well predispose them to later heart attack and stroke,” said David Celermajer, a professor of cardiology at the University of Sydney. Read here for more information {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood Ne... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968472 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:30:16 +0100 4968472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968905&cid=t_100609_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FkCs8X6zlPB8%2F Earlier this week, Medco Health Solutions, the big pharmacy benefits manager, struck an unusual deal with Sanofi to help the drugmaker navigate the path from laboratory to formulary placement. Specifically, Medco will provide input on clinical trial design, help develop comparative effectiveness data and review usage of existing medications to improve patient adherence. The move reflects a growing awareness among drugmakers that designing and testing a compound for FDA approval is no longer the only key hurdle to winning sales and market share. We spoke with Robert Epstein, Medco’s clinical research and development officer, about the deal… Pharmalot: You’re saying this is the first deal of this sort. But the problems you hope to address aren’t new, right? Epstein: It’s been very ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968905 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:25:12 +0100 4968905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968469&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FxIDAon37R1c%2F By Juan Carlos HidalgoI never thought I would say this, but Evo Morales is right (this time). The Bolivian president asked the nation’s Congress to pass a law that would take his country out of the United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. The bill already passed the lower chamber of Congress and is likely to be approved by the Senate where Morales enjoys a two-thirds majority. Bolivia is withdrawing from the UN Convention over the country’s failed efforts to have the coca leaf removed from the list of international illicit drugs. Chewing coca leaf is an ancestral and common practice in Bolivia and neighboring Andean countries. It helps people cope with fatigue and high altitude (I’ve tried it myself during a visit to the province of Jujuy in Argentina). The Bolivian amend... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968469 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:59:30 +0100 4968469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960049&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1385     It  never hurts to add one more benefit to  breastfeeding. According to WhattoExpect.com here  is yet another good reason to breastfeed your baby. Researchers found that infants who are even briefly breastfed are 60% less likely to be affected by sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) than babies who aren’t breastfed at all. And that percentage grows the longer the baby is breastfed. You can read more here..   {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! }   (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960049 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:53:17 +0100 4960049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960361&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2FzJ47dvfSCsM%2F Today is the last 24 hours of the personal development courses deal that we have been doing this week. For another 24 hours, until 12 (noon) EST (or 16.00 GMT) Thursday the 23:rd, you can get 22 of the top personal development courses – including The Power of Positivity and The Art of Relaxed Productivity by me - that would usually cost you 1087 dollars for just 97 dollars. That is more than a 90% discount. Plus, $5 from every sale will be donated to kidney research. I have bought my copy of this bundle and I’m stoked to start digging into it. A few of the awesome people that have their courses in this deal too are Scott H Young, Leo Babauta, Jonathan Mead, Karol Gajda, Adam Baker, Benny Lewis and Charlie Gilkey. Click here to learn more about this and to get your copy ri... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960361 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:11:49 +0100 4960361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960000&cid=t_100609_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F22%2Feducation-for-primary-care-2011-vol-22-no-3%2F This article looks at the role of patient involvement in the education of health professionals including the drivers of patient involvement, learning outcomes and the patients’ experience of teaching. (Print subscription held at Fade Library) Filed under: Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Expert Patients, Medical Education, Patient Knowledge, Professional Development, Training Needs (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960000 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:24:28 +0100 4960000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952788&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FtwsZfSvdo9c%2F By Tad DeHavenWhen Rep. Jim Oberstar (D-MN) lost his bid for reelection in November, it brought to an end a congressional career that spanned nearly a half century. As a former chairman of the House Transportation Committee, Oberstar’s faith in the ability of the federal government to turn taxpayer water into wine was typical for a politician ensconced in the Washington Beltway bubble. Oberstar reemerged this week to voice his support for legislation reauthorizing the Economic Development Administration, which is still being debated on the Senate floor. In an op-ed written for The Hill, Oberstar says that “It is disheartening to see that the agency I helped create more than 45 years ago which has had constant bipartisan support is now under unwarranted partisan attack in an economic en... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952788 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:38:27 +0100 4952788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953432&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2FjN9ZWme-Py8%2F Today we start what is most likely the best personal development products offer you’ll get all year. For the next 72 hours you can get 22 of the top personal development courses – including two of my books – that would usually cost you 1087 dollars for just 97 dollars. That is more than a 90% discount. Plus, $5 from every sale will be donated to kidney research. Click this link to get your copy of this bundle right now. When I saw the list of what was included – besides my Power of Positivity and Art of Relaxed Productivity e-books – just a few days ago I got really excited. Because this deal includes many of the top names when it comes to personal development. Many people that are my own absolute favorites and whose products I am really interested in. People like S... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953432 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:33:36 +0100 4953432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952804&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F04p9GU35RGM%2F By Daniel J. MitchellOne of the tax increases buried in Obamacare was an onerous and intrusive “1099″ scheme that would have required businesses to collect tax identification numbers for just about any vendor and then send paperwork to the IRS whenever they did more than $600 of business. Send one of your sales people to New York for a couple of nights? They would have to get the tax ID for the hotel and submit a form to the IRS. Buy a printer for the office? The printer company would need to provide a tax ID and the purchaser would have to submit a form to the IRS. o Have a retirement dinner for somebody in the accounting department? Get the restaurant’s tax ID and submit another form to the IRS. This system was seen as a nightmare, even leading to rather amusing cartoons mocking ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952804 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:55:16 +0100 4952804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953062&cid=t_100609_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2F4-innovative-hospital-programs-driving-efficiency A new Health and Human Services (HHS) initiative, Partnership for Patients, is calling hospitals to focus on nine specific types of medical errors where the potential is great for increased care. The initiative has two over arching goals: keep hospitals patients’ symptoms from worsening, and facilitate patients’ treatment process from the hospital environment to other care settings. This ambitious project’s goal is to reduce readmissions by 20% by 2013. read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953062 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:14:47 +0100 4953062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953433&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FmOgX4H2jf1Q%2F I get sent a lot of joint venture and partnership opportunities and I turn down somewhere in the region of 99%. There are various reasons, but more often than not it’s because I don’t think they offer the ‘amazing value’ that the organizers seem to think they do. I will never offer anything to you that I personally wouldn’t buy or haven’t bought/used/read/eaten/watched/admired/fondled etc because you’ll soon stop trusting me and file me in Continue reading... (Source: Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone :) Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953433 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:55:59 +0100 4953433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952814&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1374         Here is an article which explains that by saving their sons’ umbilical cord blood, they ultimately saved his life.                                                   The parents of Jesse F.decided to bank his cord blood ‘just in case’.  Lucky for him that they did. They used his own stem cells when chemotherapy  was so intense that it destroyed his bone marrow. Today, Jesse is a thriving 10 year old. Read here for more information. Banking your baby’s umbilical cord blood is very important in case your child ever needs it. There are many diseases it can help such as cerebral palsy, leukemias, myeloldysplastic syndromes (pre-leukemia) lymphomas, Erythrocyte, and other bone cancers. If you  go to this non commercial sit... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952814 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:59:47 +0100 4952814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952741&cid=t_100609_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F17%2Fnursing-times-2011-vol-107-no-21%2F This article looks at the roles and responsibilities of mentors and discusses the importance of CPD for mentors. It also looks how mentors can demonstrate they meet the standards required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Contact the Library for a copy of this article. Filed under: Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Continuing Professional Development, Mentoring, Nursing, Portfolio (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952741 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:11:46 +0100 4952741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934123&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1366       We all know about Facebook. We all know that we can re connect with old friends and make new one via this site.  However, the parents of this yet unborn baby have already made a page for her and while doing so created an online journal of their nine months of pregnancy.  Many days  had posts of the baby girl’s progress and the daily accounting of the parents as well.  Although Facebook does not allow underage children to have their own page, this was created, obviously, by her parents for good natured reasons. It became a way for their families to keep in contact with one another as well as with the parents-to-be…read more here Creating a journal helps us remember the little things, like when we first felt a kick or heard a heartbeat. In addition i... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934123 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:24:26 +0100 4934123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934100&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FdI0BNiY-7_I%2F By Daniel GriswoldInternational Business Machines Inc. is celebrating its 100th anniversary as a company today. In this time of economic worry and uncertainty, it’s worth taking a moment to consider a few policy lessons we might glean from its longevity. Unlike government agencies and programs, private-sector companies competing in a free market come and go. In an essay posted on the IBM web site, company officials noted: Of the top 25 industrial corporations in the United States in 1900, only two remained on that list at the start of the 1960s. And of the top 25 companies on the Fortune 500 in 1961, only six remain there today. How did IBM not only survive but thrive during a century that took us from horses and buggies to FaceBook and iPhones? In a word, adaptability. IBM’s managemen... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934100 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:33:44 +0100 4934100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934107&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F9OkYj3oryb8%2F By Daniel J. MitchellI’ve explained before that one of the most damning pieces of evidence against Obamanomics is that the economy is suffering from sub-par growth, something that is particularly damning since normally one expects to see faster-than-average growth following an economic downturn. In a recent presentation, Robert Lucas of the University of Chicago included a couple of graphs that illustrate this phenomenon. This first chart shows the history of U.S. economic growth over the past 140 years. As you can see, the growth rate was remarkably constant over time, and there were always periods of rapid growth following economic downturns. Lucas, who won the Nobel Prize in economics in 1995, then looks at the data for the recent downturn and recovery. As you can see, we have been s... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934107 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:43:32 +0100 4934107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945202&cid=t_100609_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FR1Ow0TKVHtA%2F Depends who you ask. So more than 180 business development executives that handled dealmaking activities between 2006 and 2010 were queried and, not surprisingly, the most popular response from biotechs, or 36 percent of the respondents, was that licensees have greater power in driving deal terms thanks to current environment, according to a pair of dealmaking advisers who offer their views on Nature News Drug Discovery. But….the most popular response at drugmakers - 44 percent, to be prescise - was the opposite: they believe their negotiating power has increased with biotechs. Meanwhile, 55 percent at biotechs felt that upfront payments have dropped, compared with 31 percent who saw an increase. Over at pharma, 51 percent saw an uptick in upfront payments and only 32 percent saw a d... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945202 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:36:05 +0100 4945202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934109&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FXc7k-_at7S8%2F By Tad DeHavenLast week, I wrote about reauthorization of the Economic Development Administration, which is currently being debated on the Senate floor. Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC) wrote an op-ed in today’s Wall Street Journal that cites Cato’s work on the EDA. DeMint correctly notes that the mistaken rationale behind the EDA’s creation during the Great Society is the same as the Obama administration’s $814 billion stimulus bill: government programs can solve economic problems. Instead, both have been massive wastes of taxpayer money. After doing an able job of listing some of the EDA’s faults — and acknowledging that he was wrong to have supported the program in the past — DeMint concludes that members of Congress should be “actively finding ways to reduce spending” given t... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934109 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:24:20 +0100 4934109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945317&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2FhyP_NY8YU8M%2F Image by notsogoodphotography (license). Share || “Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe “If one advances confidently in the direction of one’s dreams, and endeavors to live the life which one has imagined, one will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.” Henry David Thoreau Does this sound familiar? You are sitting on the bus or you are standing in shower. Suddenly a great or very useful idea plops into your head. Or you have a moment of inspiration on your daily walk to work or school. You are pleased with yourself and excited about the idea. But then the days go by. A month goes by. And nothing has happened with your idea or moment of inspiration. Life just continues as usual. I gu... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945317 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:49:10 +0100 4945317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934113&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FBwNYJ3ZXGhg%2F By Andrew J. Coulson In the video clip above, President Obama blames America’s current unemployment problem on… automation. ATMs and airport kiosks are singled out. These words could only be uttered by someone who knows very little about economics or the history of human progress. In fact, they could only be uttered by someone who has never reflected on this question before in his  life. Because if you reflect for one moment, you come up with this glaringly obvious counterfactual: we use a lot more  labor-saving technology today than in previous generations, and yet we also employ far more people. Therefore, increased automation does not lead to decreased national employment. If you do more than just think for a second — if you read an economic history book, for instanc... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934113 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:45:21 +0100 4934113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934118&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FMYEXRd0k45I%2F By Michael F. CannonI ask this question in today’s Richmond Times-Dispatch: Virginia Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell…says Obamacare is unconstitutional and therefore illegitimate. Yet he has created a state commission to study whether Virginia should implement an illegitimate law. Since the answer does not appear self-evident to commonwealth officials, let’s walk through the reasons Richmond should refuse to create any new health-care bureaucracies. Didn’t this guy take an oath to support the U.S. Constitution? Why Is Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell Implementing ObamaCare? is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute Blog (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934118 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:30:45 +0100 4934118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934124&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1363     Many factors play a part in predicting gestational diabetes. Being aware of the possibility that you may be at risk is the first step in being able to manage it during your pregnancy.  Women with gestational diabetes have higher overall risk during pregnancy, including higher risk of cesarean delivery, neonatal intensive unit admissions, and overall serious injury at birth. Remember knowledge is power and the more you know the more you can be prepared and have the healthiest pregnancy you can have. Read more: http://technorati.com/women/article/predicting-gestational-diabetes-is-it-possible/#ixzz1PHe6OtfC   {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934124 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:24:17 +0100 4934124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921796&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38613&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stevepavlina.com%2Fblog%2F2011%2F06%2Ffree-life-on-purpose-videos%2F As a follow up to my Living Your Life Purpose post, I wanted to share that Dr. Brad Swift also has a series of 3 short videos that will introduce you to his Life on Purpose process. These videos are free to watch and don’t require signing up for anything. Watch the videos here: A Life That Matters Once you’ve watched the first video, follow the link at the end of the text below the video to view the next video in the series. There are 3 videos in total, and each one is a little over 10 minutes long. These videos will give you a good overview of the more detailed process you’ll experience in the Life on Purpose Virtual Video Coach program that helps you discover your life purpose and begin living in alignment with it. If you feel you’ve been drifting lately and would... Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921796 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:34:25 +0100 4921796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921797&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E5%2FTjonyhhmFy0%2FFinalPeterBuffett.mp3 About a year or so ago I received an e-mail asking me to review ‘Life Is What You Make It” by Peter Buffett. I declined the offer because I couldn’t really see what the son of Warren Buffett could offer when it comes to self development. In hindsight that was a fairly narrow-minded and ignorant way to look at things and I’m delighted that when I got asked again for the launch of the Continue reading... (Source: Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone :) Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921797 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:51:50 +0100 4921797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911450&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FmxymmNehZsA%2F By Malou InnocentAs confirmed by yet another U.S. government report, this one prepared by the Democratic majority staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, America’s nation-building mission in Afghanistan has had little success in creating an economically viable and politically independent Afghan state. The Washington Post’s Karen DeYoung writes: The report also warns that the Afghan economy could slide into a depression with the inevitable decline of the foreign military and development spending that now provides 97 percent of the country’s gross domestic product. [Emphasis added] U.S. leaders could look at that statistic and justify prolonging the mission. In fact, the report suggests, “Afghanistan could suffer a severe economic depression when foreign troops leave in 2014... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911450 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:10:41 +0100 4911450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911857&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2FsfSh0xSDqq0%2F Image by Sanna R (license). Share || “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”Leonardo da Vinci “The aspects of things that are most important for us are hidden because of their simplicity and familiarity.” Ludwig Wittgenstein I love simplifying my life. It makes me more effective and life less stressful. It makes me calmer and happier. But where do you start? Or continue if you are already on your way? In this article I’ll share 21 small habits that help me to live a simpler life. I hope you’ll find something helpful here and that you get started with one of these suggestions today and continue doing it until your new habit sticks (that usually happens after about 30 days). Breathe. When stressed, lost in a problem or the past or future in your mind breathe with your bell... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911857 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:56:10 +0100 4911857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911456&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FyajqIONqHiE%2F By Ian VasquezThe last 10 years have probably been the best decade in Peruvian history in terms of economic growth and social progress. As I’ve described before, Peru has become an increasingly successful market democracy. Growth averaged a yearly 5.5 percent since 2001 and the poverty rate fell from 54 to 30 percent in the same period. And yet, Peruvians elected leftist Ollanta Humala as president on Sunday in a contentious, polarizing and very tight race. Humala narrowly beat Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, now serving a 25-year prison term for corruption and human rights abuses conducted during 10 years in power (1990-2000) that also saw the defeat of the Shining Path guerrillas and the liberalization of the Peruvian economy. Fujimori had trouble condemn... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911456 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 02:13:06 +0100 4911456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911854&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38610&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.productivity501.com%2Fleaps-of-imagination%2F8351%2F Conclusion Being smart is good, but real geniuses know how to use leaps of imagination to generate creative solutions to problems.  It isn’t an easy thing and there aren’t really any short cuts, but being aware of what you are trying to achieve can help you take steps to generate creative ideas and avoid getting bogged down with preconceived ideas and faulty assumptions. If you like Productivity501 you may like Mark Shead’s personal blog. If you liked this, please consider sharing it with others: --- at Productivity501:Doing LessTaking the Time to ReadStriving for GeniusExcercise and Cognitive PerformanceFalse Memories (Source: Productivity501) Productivity501 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911854 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:55:04 +0100 4911854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902521&cid=t_100609_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2Fovercrowding-er-spurs-new-facility-development Even before accounting for the mass influx of Americans rushing to hospitals’ emergency departments from healthcare reform, EDs are in serious need of fine tuning as over crowding and escalating inpatient costs are on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, emergency department visits increased 117 million from 2007 to 2008 and it shows no sign of slowing. No sticky read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902521 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:21:14 +0100 4902521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893971&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38613&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stevepavlina.com%2Fblog%2F2011%2F06%2Fliving-your-life-purpose%2F You may recall that a few months ago I did a survey to see what kinds of products people would be interested in seeing me create. Among other insights this provided, it helped me see what the most requested topics are. Where do people need the most help? One of the top requests in that survey was for a product on the topic of Life Purpose. In reading through the many hundreds of comments, it became clear that a lot of people still feel they’re drifting, and they need more help bringing a sense of purpose to their lives, so they can feel centered and at peace with themselves — and so they can feel they’re on a path to making a meaningful contribution instead of being stuck in unfulfilling situations. Another thing that stood out was that people want more than how-to inform... Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893971 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:49:25 +0100 4893971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893421&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1352     Men have become so closely involved with their partner’s pregnancy that 23 percent report emotional and physical changes often associated with women. Research found they become more emotional, “weepy”, and suffer mood swings, nausea and even phantom pregnancy pains. Men have more involvement and are more in tuned with their partners needs and desires as well as a desire to be an involved parent.  Continue reading  here for additional information   {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893421 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:11:10 +0100 4893421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883555&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FKW1EQMnEyew%2F By Daniel J. MitchellWay back in February of 2010, I wrote that a Greek bailout would be a failure. Not surprisingly, the bureaucrats at the International Monetary Fund and the political elite from other European nations ignored my advice and gave tens of billions of dollars to Greece’s corrupt politicians. The bailout happened in part because politicians and international bureaucrats (when they’re not getting arrested for molesting hotel maids) have a compulsion to squander other people’s money. But it also should be noted that the Greek bailout was a way of indirectly bailing out the big European banks that recklessly lent money to a profligate government (as explained here). At the risk of sounding smug, let’s look at my four predictions from February 2010 and se... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883555 Tue, 31 May 2011 20:19:10 +0100 4883555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883946&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2FtvS26g37Z4E%2F Image by notsogoodphotography (license). Share || “Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Abraham Lincoln “When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.” Helen Keller “Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” Marcel Proust Living a happier life often seems to be about living your big dreams and putting in a lot of work over a long time. I agree that it is one part. But another part of happiness is here in small ways today. So in this article I’ll share ten small tweaks I like making to find more happiness in my daily life. I hope you’ll find ... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883946 Tue, 31 May 2011 17:05:52 +0100 4883946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883562&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1348 Is saving your child’s cord blood a wise investment for future stem cell therapy?  That is the question many parents are asking when they learn they are pregnant. CNN reports via parenting.com that it is important to do your research carefully and find the appropriate cord blood bank that fits your needs.  According to the article it can cost $3600 or more over the course of your 18 year investment.However, MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories is 55% less costly than other banks which charge a yearly fee to store the blood. The reason? MAZE does NOT charge an annual fee, rather, they have one price which can be paid in full or over time, and that is it.  You can read here for further information. {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Labora... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883562 Tue, 31 May 2011 16:08:52 +0100 4883562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883535&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008110.html Businessweek has a very flattering article on Tyler Cowen and how his book The Great Stagnation has prompted a shift in the debate about poor economic growth. Having read the book I strongly recommend reading it. The Great Stagnation runs through three centuries' worth of what Cowen calls the "low-hanging fruit" of economic growth: free land, technological breakthroughs, and smart kids waiting to be educated. For developed economies, he argues, none of these remains to be plucked. Even more important than land, in my view, is energy. As Peter Tertzakian pointed out in his book A Thousand Barrels a Second, previous energy transitions of the last couple of centuries were to energy sources that were cheaper and/or more convenient. The... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883535 Sat, 28 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4883535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872431&cid=t_100609_149_f&fid=35776&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpipeline.corante.com%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F26%2Fpfizers_brave_new_medchem_world.php OK, here's how I understand the way that medicinal chemistry now works at Pfizer. This system has been coming on for quite a while now, and I don't know if it's been fully rolled out in every therapeutic area yet, but this seems to be The Future According to Groton: Most compounds, and most actual chemistry bench work, is apparently going to be done at WuXi (or perhaps other contract houses?) Back here in the US, there will be a small group of experienced medicinal chemists at the bench, who will presumably be doing the stuff that can't be easily shipped out (time-critical, difficult chemistry, perhaps even IP-critical stuff, one wonders?) But these people are not, as far as I can tell, supposed to have ideas of their own. No, ideas are for the Drug Designers, which is where the rest of ... In the Pipeline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872431 Thu, 26 May 2011 12:24:03 +0100 4872431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862510&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FYucnq5cUyoY%2F By Jim HarperIf you haven’t seen it already, be sure to give a read to Friedman Prize winner Hernando de Soto‘s recent piece in Business Week, “The Destruction of Economic Facts.” It’s a fascinating perspective on the economic and financial turmoil that is wracking the United States and the world. As de Soto perceives more easily from working in developing economies, an important input into functioning markets is good information—about property, ownership, debts, and so on. The “destruction of economic facts” is one of the roots of instability and uncertainty in Europe and the United States: “In a few short decades the West undercut 150 years of legal reforms that made the global economy possible.” The law and markets are informat... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862510 Wed, 25 May 2011 15:42:19 +0100 4862510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862965&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FkvRoxxT7_6A%2F I put up a post yesterday about reading a speech. My advice was not to do it, unless it was absolutely necessary. Most of the speeches that I have seen that have been read are flat, lifeless and boring. That was until yesterday… My book editor and blogging friend, Sarah McGaugh, gave a masterful reading performance yesterday at our Toastmasters meeting. It was simply the best read speech I’ve seen in years. Her approach was simple. She took a popular book that the audience would be familiar with and read a chapter from it. Sounds boring already… doesn’t it… Then she applied her secret weapon. Sarah McGaugh is an English teacher on sabbatical, staying home to take care of her young children. Sarah McGaugh loves words. Sarah McGaugh picked an amazing book, The... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862965 Wed, 25 May 2011 13:03:09 +0100 4862965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862972&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2FmQGF4AgahdU%2F Image by goodsurfers2008 (license). Share || “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain Motivation can be a huge help for you to achieve what you want in life. But how can you find all that motivation you need? Well, looking at timeless advice from time to time helps me. And in this article I’ll share four of my favorite timeless thoughts on motivation, four thoughts that motivate and inspire me. Make a conscious choice. “Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.” Wayne Dyer “I was thinking one day and I rea... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862972 Tue, 24 May 2011 15:53:25 +0100 4862972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862516&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FOPScn72xeE0%2F By Daniel J. MitchellOne of the biggest threats against global prosperity is the anti-tax competition project of a Paris-based international bureaucracy known as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The OECD, acting at the behest of the European welfare states that dominate its membership, wants the power to tell nations (including the United States!) what is acceptable tax policy. I’ve previously explained why the OECD is a problematic institution – especially since American taxpayers are forced to squander about $100 million per year to support the parasitic bureaucracy. For all intents and purposes, high-tax nations want to create a global tax cartel, sort of an “OPEC for politicians.” This issue is increasingly important since politicians f... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862516 Tue, 24 May 2011 13:06:06 +0100 4862516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4847938&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FZwzZiYZdhbw%2F In this study Swami Aiyar takes on another bad idea: creating an IMF currency to rival the dollar. The IMF—A Reading List is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute Blog (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4847938 Fri, 20 May 2011 21:08:23 +0100 4847938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841440&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FtYpomVeivos%2F By Tad DeHavenA year-long investigation by the Washington Post into the Department of Housing & Urban Development’s HOME affordable housing program uncovered systemic waste, fraud, and abuse. The tale is yet another example of why the federal government should extricate itself from housing policy and allow the states to chart their own course. The piece is lengthy and should be read by interested readers in its entirety, so I’ll just excerpt the Post’s findings: Local housing agencies have doled out millions to troubled developers, including novice builders, fledgling nonprofits and groups accused of fraud or delivering shoddy work. Checks were cut even when projects were still on the drawing boards, without land, financing or permits to move forward. In at least 55 cases, dev... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841440 Tue, 17 May 2011 18:07:26 +0100 4841440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841444&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FkShohBnGGMw%2F By Ian VasquezA new World Bank working paper by Jean-Pierre Chauffour (author of the Cato book, The Power of Freedom: Uniting Human Rights and Development) finds that freedom is the root cause of development. In contrast to economic, political and civil freedoms, Chauffour finds that “beyond core functions of government. . . the expansion of the state to provide for various entitlements, including so-called economic, social and cultural rights, may not make people richer in the long run and may even make them poorer.” Freedom vs. Entitlements is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute Blog (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841444 Tue, 17 May 2011 16:03:28 +0100 4841444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4842039&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2FJl8wU8iYBM0%2F Share || “Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.” Brian Tracy I believe that one of the biggest reasons why people get stuck in reading and discussing things instead of taking action to change their lives for the better is simply that it is uncomfortable. But to make real changes in your life you have to step outside your comfort zone. At least for a little while. And regularly. In this article I’ll share three habits that have helped me to make it easier to step out the comfort zone. Develop a habit of mixing things up. This is an easy and simple way to expand your comfort zone and to keep your curiousness up. Try new music. I mix things up by trying new music every month. I have a look at th... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4842039 Tue, 17 May 2011 15:34:37 +0100 4842039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828848&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FhQfoDeV9Yjo%2F By Juan Carlos HidalgoTwo years ago in a Cato study I documented El Salvador’s remarkable liberalization process and the significant progress in economic and social indicators that resulted from those free market reforms. I also warned then about how those achievements were threatened by the likely victory of the former Marxist guerrilla group, FMLN, in the presidential election of 2009. Even though Mauricio Funes, the then FMLN candidate now turned president, has proven to be a relatively moderate figure when compared to his radical left-wing party, El Salvador is reversing many of the gains of the past decade. Mary O’Grady’s column in the Wall Street Journal today, which describes how “the wheels came off” of the “once thriving Salvadoran economy,” is a reminder to all coun... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828848 Mon, 16 May 2011 21:05:05 +0100 4828848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828864&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FC_T35AjTnB8%2F By David BoazThe Washington Post splashes a story about “anarchists” in Greece across the front page today. The print headline is “Into the arms of anarchy,” and a photo-essay online is titled “In Greece, austerity kindles the flames of anarchy.” And what do these anarchists demand? Well, reporter Anthony Faiola doesn’t find out much about what they’re for, but they seem to be against, you know, what the establishment is doing, man: The protests are an emblem of social discontent spreading across Europe in response to a new age of austerity. At a time when the United States is just beginning to consider deep spending cuts, countries such as Greece are coping with a fallout that has extended well beyond ordinary civil disobedience. Perhaps mos... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828864 Sat, 14 May 2011 20:52:40 +0100 4828864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820813&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FLKDab3HSOFg%2F By Daniel J. MitchellI got a few cranky emails after my post suggesting the United States should copy the Baltic nations and implement genuine spending cuts. These emailers were upset that I favorably commented on the fiscal discipline of Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia while failing to reveal that these nations were suffering from high unemployment. From the tone of this correspondence, my new friends obviously think this is a “gotcha” moment. The gist of their messages is that the economic downturn that hit the Baltic nations is proof that the free-market model has failed, and that I somehow was guilty of a cover-up. That’s certainly a strange interpretation, especially since I specifically noted that the three nations had suffered from an economic downturn. There’... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820813 Fri, 13 May 2011 18:10:47 +0100 4820813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820830&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1340     Two words which become elusive as the months go on. Sleep and Pregnancy.  For a safer pregnancy, make sure to sleep on your left side as it increases blood flow and nutrients to the baby.  For the first twenty weeks it is safe to sleep on your back but after that it isn’t advisable  because of the pressure your body puts  on your arteries.  Also, it’s perfectly fine to use an electric blanket when you’re pregnancy, just make sure your body temperature does not go above 120 degrees. Here are some great tips on how to get the best and safest sleep during your pregnancy. {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820830 Fri, 13 May 2011 17:52:37 +0100 4820830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820818&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F1WL3c37JQT8%2F By Daniel IkensonMedia are reporting this morning that the Treasury has decided to hold off on selling any of its remaining 500 million shares of General Motors stock until at least July. The Obama administration had hoped to divest as soon as possible  after May 22, but GM’s stock price hasn’t been cooperating. As much as the president doesn’t want the odor of nationalization following him on the campaign trail, the administration is equally concerned about having to explain why it took a $10 billion to $20 billion direct loss by divesting when it did. By deferring sales until July, the administration presumably is hoping for a stock price boost from second quarter earnings. But that is unlikely for several reasons, which I explained in the Daily Caller yesterday. Here’s the gi... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820818 Fri, 13 May 2011 15:10:42 +0100 4820818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813703&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FyYw3E0I_b9c%2F Before I get into today’s post let me ask you a couple of questions: Are you the kind of person that procrastinates about important tasks and always waits until the last minute to do them, and you can’t quite work out why? And/or do you have children that resist going to bed when you tell them to, resulting in a protracted battle of wills ending up in tantrums and tears. And the kids Continue reading... (Source: Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone :) Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813703 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:34:59 +0100 4813703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813243&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F1TVdBl_bmyM%2F By Sallie JamesMy friend Gawain Kripke at Oxfam posted a very good blog entry yesterday on the proposed cuts to agriculture subsidies. In it, Gawain elaborates on a point that I made briefly in a previous post about Rep. Paul Ryan’s 2012 budget plan: that cutting so-called direct payments—those that flow to farmers regardless of how much or even whether they produce—is only part of the picture. Here’s Gawain’s main point: Most farm subsidies are price-dependent, meaning they are bigger if prices are low and smaller if prices are high. Prices are hitting historic highs for many commodities, which means the bulk of these subsidies are not paying out very much money. Over time, the price-dependent subsidies have been the bulk of farm subsidies. They also distort agric... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813243 Wed, 11 May 2011 20:01:49 +0100 4813243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813257&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FDshkMs2NBsU%2F By Daniel J. MitchellAll the talk of spending cuts in Washington is fictitious. Even the House Republican Study Committee budget allows spending to increase, on average, by 1.7 percent each year for the next decade. The Ryan budget, which critics deride for its “savage” cuts, allows spending to rise by an average of 2.8 percent each year. And Obama’s budget allows spending to climb, on average, by 4.7 percent each year—which is more than twice the projected rate of inflation. Too bad American policymakers can’t copy the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Like the United States, these nations got in fiscal trouble, thanks to the combination of excessive spending and an economic downturn triggered by falling real estate prices. But unlike the United S... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813257 Tue, 10 May 2011 21:24:46 +0100 4813257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813268&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1330         Finding out you are pregnant is one of the most exciting things about having a baby. But how soon is it to take a test? and how accurate can they be at such an early stage.  Are there some which are more accurate than other?   Woahhhhh!  These are all great questions which can be answered in a comprehensive article written by our friends over at  Whattoexpect.com .Here is an article on the best way to get accurate information on whether you are pregnant or not. Click here for more information. Once your pregnancy is confirmed by a home test you should schedule an appointment with your ob/gyn to start a good vitamin and healthy eating regiment. This is also a great time to start doing research on banking your child’s cord blood.  Click here for a co... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813268 Tue, 10 May 2011 17:22:45 +0100 4813268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803058&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1326     Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer’s  son was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. He and his wife (at the time) decided to have stem cells transplanted from a healthy sibling to Carmani, who has the disease.  Its  been 4 years since then and all is well with the little boy once diagnosed with the devastating disease. “It teaches you how precious life really is,” Boozer said, remembering the profound effect of witnessing families losing their children. “You can’t really sweat the things that don’t matter.” You can read the entire article here. THere are many diseases that can be treated with stem cells and the list is growing all the time. Read here for a list of conditions treated with stem cells and consider banking your newbo... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803058 Mon, 09 May 2011 19:06:39 +0100 4803058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803564&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FHedNyR75ap0%2F Over the weekend, I put up a post about organizing your life. It was a combination of three previous posts and designed to be a way to get a head start on your week. While a three step plan can be a good one, sometimes we don’t have time for an elaborate project. We just have 5 minutes and we want to move forward. If that is you, here are three things you can do today that may jumpstart your week. 1. Take 5 Minutes: Just download and print this sheet and take a few minutes to fill it out. You will have done something that 95% of the population will never do… writing down your goals. People that actually take the time to write them down are much more successful than those that don’t. Developing a Marshmallow Mindset may help. 2. Make A Phone Call. Is there someone you nee... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803564 Mon, 09 May 2011 13:11:09 +0100 4803564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803237&cid=t_100609_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FIawpLwuFa8Y%2F URL: http://www.statsoft.com/textbook/This Textbook offers training in the understanding and application of statistics. The material was developed at the Statsoft R&D department based on many years of teaching undergraduate and graduate statistics courses and covers a wide variety of applications, including laboratory research (biomedical, agricultural, etc.), business statistics, credit scoring, forecasting, social science statistics and survey research, data mining, engineering and quality control applications, and many others. For: Anyone, Anyone, StudentsTopics: Academia, Behaviour Management, General Psychology, Mental Health, Mental Health Promotion, Psychology and the Media, Social Psychology, Writing, Academia, Clinical Tool Development, General Psychology, Research Methods, S... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803237 Sun, 08 May 2011 17:00:05 +0100 4803237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803565&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FnBsfqCHr6f4%2F Is your life out of control? Does your desk look like a toxic waste dump? Are you overwhelmed with email, unreturned phone calls, and unfinished projects? Are you looking forward to something better or just mired in muck? Here are three simple things you can do today to take control of your life and start the new week with a better foundation. In less than an hour you can get your desk under control, get some long and short term goals set, and plan your week out for success. The cost… less than $20. Let’s get started… 1. Clean Off Your Desk: The first place to start is your command center. For most people with a work or home office, this is their desk. If yours is a mess and you can’t see the top, you need to take action today. While I’ve tried many solutions,... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803565 Sun, 08 May 2011 13:37:38 +0100 4803565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4795079&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2FdcYi6duQ1Cw%2F Image by Ben Fredericson (xjrlokix) (license). Share || “When a resolute young fellow steps up to the great bully, the world, and takes him boldly by the beard, he is often surprised to find it comes off in his hand, and that it was only tied on to scare away the timid adventurers.” Ralph Waldo Emerson What is holding you back from trying new things and improving your life in big or small ways in your daily life? When you boil it down it is most often not about anything outside of you. Or that is at least not the biggest reason why you feel paralyzed. It’s the fear that gets to you. It holds you back from trying something new for lunch, a new place for the evening out or a new hobby because you feel somewhat afraid that you’ll have a bad experience. So you stick to your u... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4795079 Fri, 06 May 2011 14:03:18 +0100 4795079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789203&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fl0GNcXjeCls%2F By Daniel GriswoldOur friends at the Economic Policy Institute are at it again, issuing another study this week that shows some particular trade agreement has costs X thousands of jobs over a certain number of years. The latest target of EPI’s flawed model is the North American Free Trade Agreement. Enacted in 1994, NAFTA has created a free trade zone comprising the United States, Canada, and Mexico. According to the EPI report, U.S. trade deficits with Mexico as of 2010 displaced production that could have supported 682,900 U.S. jobs; given the pre-NAFTA trade surplus, all of those jobs have been lost or displaced since NAFTA. This estimate of 682,900 net jobs displaced takes into account the additional jobs created by exports to Mexico. The report’s author, Robert Scott, claims it f... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789203 Fri, 06 May 2011 01:40:06 +0100 4789203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789210&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Frgbnqbibwg8%2F By Ian VasquezThe big international story that broke on Sunday understandably was the death of Osama Bin Laden. But another big story was that May 1 also marked the thirtieth anniversary of the introduction of Chile’s successful private pension system. Implemented by José Piñera (now a Distinguished Senior Fellow at Cato) to replace unsustainable public pensions, private retirement accounts have averaged real annual rates of return of more than 9 percent, contributed to economic growth and the rise in savings, and helped turn working Chileans into capitalists. They’ve been a key to Chile’s economic progress and political maturity. The reform has been copied in part or in full by some 30 countries around the world. And contrary to what American critics on the left claimed at the tim... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789210 Thu, 05 May 2011 15:57:46 +0100 4789210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789227&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1316   On the most recent episode of The Doctors on CBS is an awesome segment about stem cells and cord blood. The Doctors answer a question from a women deciding whether she should store her third child’s cord blood. The collective answer was a resounding ‘yes’.  They speak about the overwhelming and positive potential of stem cells and cord blood. If stored, your family is protected should the need  for a stem cell transplant arise. The Doctors call it insurance. Hope that you have it if necessary, just like any other insurance.  They explain that the benefits outweigh the costs and to make sure the company you choose is accredited and approved by the FDA. In addition, they note that some companies charge a yearly fee, however, MAZE Cord Blood Bank charges only a... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789227 Wed, 04 May 2011 19:11:28 +0100 4789227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789220&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fl6rZ5DLuA-4%2F By Mark A. CalabriaLast week I participated on a panel on federal rental housing policy, organized by Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies in conjunction with the release of their new report on conditions in the rental market.  In their defense, the report does attempt to avoid offering policy prescriptions.  But the report does come pretty close to suggesting that we spend more on federal rental housing assistance.  In the post-housing bubble  environment, many, myself included, have dared suggest that there’s nothing wrong with someone being a renter, and that maybe we pushed too many into homeownership. But saying we overdid homeowneship is not the same as saying we ignored rental.  In fact the federal government has spent massive amounts on rental housing, yet ac... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789220 Wed, 04 May 2011 18:01:28 +0100 4789220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813702&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2FgZvB8mpvxIM%2F Today I am very excited to share with you my brand new course simply called Simplicity. In this six module course I will via digital guides in PDF format, many audio guides and workbooks share how I have simplified my own life while at the same time improved it over the past 5 years. This course has come about partly because of the results of a survey that over 1200 of you participated in and because of what I see in my inbox and in the world around me every week . It is very apparent that that there is a deep need and desire for simplicity today. Many feel: Stressed and overwhelmed with commitments, work and life. They often get stuck in worrying even when they are not at work or in school. That their thoughts run rampantly into dark, complicated clouds of negativity, worries and overt... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813702 Wed, 04 May 2011 16:52:31 +0100 4813702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789666&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2FgZvB8mpvxIM%2F Today I am very excited to share with you my brand new course simply called Simplicity. In this six module course I will via digital guides in PDF format, many audio guides and workbooks share how I have simplified my own life while at the same time improved it over the past 5 years. This course has come about partly because of the results of a survey that over 1200 of you participated in and because of what I see in my inbox and in the world around me every week . It is very apparent that that there is a deep need and desire for simplicity today. Many feel: Stressed and overwhelmed with commitments, work and life. They often get stuck in worrying even when they are not at work or in school. That their thoughts run rampantly into dark, complicated clouds of negativity, worries and overt... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789666 Wed, 04 May 2011 16:52:31 +0100 4789666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780300&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1307         IF you are pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant shortly, May is Pregnancy Awareness Month. Created by an author and lifestyle expert, Anna Getty, and  producer and mompreneur Alisa Donner.Four initiatives for pregnancy awareness are education, exercise, nutrition and wellness. The idea was  ’born’ while trying to integrate these elements into our daily lives while we are pregnant. Hopefully they will continue after labor and delivery and become second nature in our everyday lives. Read this article for more information. Remember also to research and choose a cord blood bank where you can store your baby’s umbilical cord blood with no monthly fee. {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood ... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780300 Tue, 03 May 2011 20:40:23 +0100 4780300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780290&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FTYGUQ-njVIo%2F By Tad DeHavenLocal officials, like their federal and state counterparts, spend other people’s money. Policymakers are naturally unlikely to spend other people’s money as carefully as they would their own. This situation is exacerbated when local officials spend money obtained from federal taxpayers. At least when local taxpayers foot the bill, they have an incentive to keep an eye on how their money is spent. That incentive is largely nonexistent when the money comes from Washington. HUD community development programs illustrate what happens when the federal government severs the relationship between local officials and local taxpayers. Originally targeted to large cities in decline, community development funding is spread widely to communities rich and poor, large and small. Local of... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780290 Tue, 03 May 2011 20:32:05 +0100 4780290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780296&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FzFBsCsFrPg4%2F By Ilya ShapiroThe conventional wisdom is that the United States is a center-right country while Canada is a center-left one.  Yet, even as the most-left-wing president in history occupies the White House, last night the Conservative Party of Canada — which had already been steering its ship of state in a fiscally prudent direction despite only having a plurality of seats in Parliament – won a decisive victory.  Prime Minister Stephen Harper will thus lead the first first majority government by any party since 2004 (after the first election creating a majority government since 2000). How can this be? The answer comes down to three main factors: Electoral system.  Canada has a multi-party first-past-the-post parliamentary system that currently features one united ce... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780296 Tue, 03 May 2011 12:59:34 +0100 4780296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780298&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FbPmt1oEIodw%2F By Daniel GriswoldAdvocates of the U.S. sugar program like to claim they are protecting our “food security.” It turns out that trade barriers deliver higher prices for consumers while making our food supplies LESS secure. According to a story in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal, titled “Sugar Squeeze in U.S.,” bad weather has curbed the amount of sugar cane produced in Florida and sugar beets in the Midwest. When combined with restrictive import quotas that virtually guarantee U.S. producers 85 percent of the domestic market, domestic sugar prices could soon spike upward. Americans currently pay more than 36 cents for a pound of sugar, more than 50 percent above the world price. The sugar program not only imposes extra costs on American consumers but also hurts U.S. small business... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780298 Tue, 03 May 2011 12:48:14 +0100 4780298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775370&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FYvMDTozGfdc%2F By Jason KuznickiIn the 1970s, economists and demographers worried about the “population bomb” — world population was exploding, and many doubted there would be resources enough for everyone. At least two schools of thought emerged. One held that population needed to be curbed through public policy — perhaps coercively. The other school, always a minority view, held that human beings themselves were “the ultimate resource” — a phrase coined by economist Julian Simon. On this view, more people would mean more productivity and more creative minds brought to the task of providing for the species. Since then, conditions have changed dramatically and in ways no one predicted. World population growth slowed at a pace far beyond what anyone thought possible, even in countries that d... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775370 Mon, 02 May 2011 17:25:55 +0100 4775370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775646&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2Fo1a1lsnV5JI%2F I’ll keep this short and simple. My new course, Simplicity, will be available for purchase on Wednesday, at 10.00 a.m PST (that’s 17.00 GMT). But anyone who signs up for my Simplicity list will: Be able to get it even earlier. And be able to get it at a special early bird price for the first 24 hours of the launch. So if you’re interested in that then sign up right now using the form below or if that doesn’t work for you in your inbox. etc then go to this page to sign up. If you want to learn more about this course in simplifying your productivity & effectiveness, your thinking, your social skills & relationships, your health, your money habits and more then check out this post I wrote last week. Email: We respect your email privacy -----... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775646 Mon, 02 May 2011 14:03:59 +0100 4775646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4768281&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38614&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThePositivityblog-PutSomePersonalDevelopmentAndPositivityIntoYourLife%2F%7E3%2FmjOheSrdCZA%2F Image by: notsogoodphotography (license). Share || “If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn’t ask me, I’d still have to say it.” George F. Burns “Self-pity is easily the most destructive of the nonpharmaceutical narcotics; it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality.” John W. Gardner Lately I have been very busy with working hard on the final part of my new course, Simplicity. When you are busy like that at school or at work or just in life in general it’s very easy to from time to time fall into a couple of negative headspaces – such as victim thinking, feeling overwhelmed or just plain pessimistic – that make life and work more diffi... The Positivity Blog | Increase Your Happiness and Awesomeness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4768281 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:26:49 +0100 4768281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4768119&cid=t_100609_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FB-OzoNkj7bM%2F This article by Greater Good Magazine discusses how med­i­tat­ing can increase the den­sity of gray mat­ter in brain regions asso­ci­ated with mem­ory, stress, and empa­thy.  The Benefits of a One-Time Cognitive Training Program: They last but wane over time as shown in the 3-month follow-up results of the IMPACT study. Can Direct Brain Stimulation Boost Performance? The answer seems to be yes, according to three studies using different types of electrical/magnetic brain stimulation. How the Brain of a Blind Person Rewires Itself: The brain areas devoted to vision in peo­ple with eye sight turn out to be respond­ing to speech in blind people. How are Young Brains Affected by Stress? An interesting article from the Dana Foundation on the consequences of early l... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4768119 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:00:18 +0100 4768119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762756&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1288         The big day has arrived, your contractions are minutes apart, and you’re on your way to the hospital. The idea of finally getting to hold your perfect baby in your arms helps you through the contractions. Already your mind is dancing with visions of your baby’s future — first smile, first tooth, first word, first step, holidays, and sporting events. The furthest thoughts from your mind are the first illness or, should the unspeakable happen, your child ever became seriously ill. No parent wants to think their child might get sick someday but it is wise to consider the possibility. There is a decision available when your baby is born that could greatly influence his future health. It’s the decision to bank your infant’s cord blood. So much media attent... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762756 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:36:40 +0100 4762756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762748&cid=t_100609_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fm2ox-QbWvY4%2F By Daniel GriswoldThe U.S. Commerce Department just released its initial snapshot of first-quarter economic growth this morning. The new news is that economic growth slowed to 1.8 percent, a disappointing rate that will do nothing to shrink unemployment. The old news is that the report continues to label rising imports as a “subtraction” from gross domestic product (GDP). According to the prevalent Keynesian view, rising imports depress economic growth by causing domestic demand to “leak” abroad. Every good or service we import is one less that must be provided by U.S. workers, or so the thinking goes. Note the final, highlighted sentence in this passage from today’s report: The increase in real GDP in the first quarter primarily reflected positive contributions from personal con... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762748 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:03:44 +0100 4762748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4759064&cid=t_100609_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2F5zul5nt-Ybo%2F About a month ago I got an e-mail from another Life Coach asking me to help promote her product launch. I didn’t know the person in question and she’d made no effort to get to know me before she hit me with her pitch for a self development product that retailed at $297. I responded, as I usually do in such circumstances, by saying I never promote products that I either don’t use (or haven’t used) myself, or where I don’t know the person well enough to be sure they offer great value for money. The response I received was that I was missing out on huge opportunity to make a lot of money. She then listed by way of social proof, a long list of the same ole, same ole, names that sign up for every joint venture under the sun and then batter their lists relentlessly. I wanted to reply: ... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4759064 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:42:59 +0100 4759064