In a study conducted by Dr. Sharma’s student in Alberta Diabetes Institute’s Research seminar was on both quantitative and qualitative analysis of overweight and obesity amongst First Nation children living in an on-reserve Cree community in Alberta. The qualitative part of her study included exploring the children’s traditional knowledge, perceptions about health, food and activity [...]
The editors at The Stir, a CafeMom blog, have named Tina Fey the “Sexiest Mom Alive” in their first annual tribute to hot moms. Fey’s ability to make people laugh, break glass ceilings, work like a dog, and stay sexy — all while mothering a toddler — make her worthy of some serious recognition this [...]
LOS ANGELES, CA, Upcoming actress Jillie Reil stars as Cheryl in the golf comedy, Hole in One, (Universal) coming to theaters Summer 2010 with a sequel in development. In pre-production is the thriller The Mortal Vampire, where Jillie plays Nurse Jill. Also in development is the thriller The Perfect Serial Killer, where Jillie plays Mary [...]
Pointofsale.com, an online news magazine for the retail and point of sale industry, announced today that it will be publishing a free eBook, How to Computerize Your Business. The book represents another free resource from pointofsale.com. It will cover all aspects of the computerization process, including: the benefits of computerization for retailers and services businesses, [...]
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court today remanded a case concerning a Latin cross in the Mojave National Preserve back to the district court, saying that the lower court used the wrong legal standard in deciding to invalidate a transfer of the land on which the cross sits to private ownership. The American Civil [...]
E Cigarettes are catching on in popularity in the United States, but a lot of users are beginning to realize that the products are actually safer and better for the environment. “People don’t like smelling like an ashtray, whether they smoke or not,” says Tiffany Ellis of E Cigarettes National. “Tobacco smoke sticks to your [...]
Zondervan today announced that GoBible is offering a free preview app featuring the Book of John for customers interested in purchasing the Read it/Hear it NIV GoBible iPhone App. The NIV GoBible is a comprehensive Bible program that lets the user both read and listen to the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible on [...]
A health care provider may be held liable for medical malpractice when the provider carelessly or negligently treats or fails to treat a patient in his or her care. A health care provider’s liability under medical malpractice law varies from state to state. However, all states recognize “failure to diagnose” as an actionable offense under [...]
The beverage industry is under attack from all sides. Schools are taking high sugar drinks out of cafeterias. Many parents refuse to buy sodas and caloric juice drinks. Legislators are looking at taxing sodas and other beverages. Environmental groups are campaigning to reduce plastic bottle waste. One Mom entrepreneur has invented an alternative: Flavrz Drink [...]
Today’s consumer is emerging from the recession with a radically new definition of the American Dream and a renewed sense in their own resourcefulness and priorities, according to a just released quantitative study of 1200 consumers and qualitative research with nearly 700, conducted by Ogilvy & Mather Chicago in partnership with leading consumer insight company [...]
