Nurses: What Motivates Us and What Do We Do?

The Man Without a Facebook

The Frog and the Scorpion: That's My Character?

Dr. Joe: Immune Receptor for Inflammation Identified: Omega 3 Fatty Acids Are the Key

Happy Fourth of July!!

"In the future days, which we seek to make secure, we look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms The first is freedom of speech and expression--everywhere in the world. The second is freedom of every person to worship God in his own way--everywhere in the world. The third is freedom from want--which, translated into world terms, means economic understandings which will secure to every nation a healthy peacetime life for its inhabitants--everywhere in the world. The fourth is freedom from fear--which, translated into world terms, means a world-wide reduction of armaments to such a point and in such a thorough fashion that no nation will be in a position to commit an act of physical aggression against any neighbor--anywhere in the world."
Franklin D. Roosevelt

"Let Me Down Easy" at the Berkeley Rep: Social Justice and Anna Devere Smith

Laptop Security Tools: Hidden, GadgetTrack & LoJack for Laptops

Hidden on CNN from Hidden on Vimeo.

Great Video Showing the Speed of the Technology Progression

New evidence-based risk management service

New evidence-based risk management service

MY LIE is the name of the talk scheduled for June 18th in San Marino, CA

THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FREE OF CHARGE!!   PLEASE POST TODAY
International Support Network for Alienated Families
Presents
My Lie   SATURDAY, JUNE 18 2:30pm Crowell Public Library, 1890 Huntington Dr. San Marino,CA
Journalist and bestselling author, Meredith Maran experienced a daughter's worst nightmare.  At age 37 she accused her father of sexually molesting her.  Then, 10 years later and nearly too late she realized he was innocent.  Maran tells her own true story ...the intimate, inside story of a family being devastated.  It is the culmination of a shameful part of the mental health profession's history hopefully never to happen again.  It was  triggered by the tens of hundreds of accusations from the  Mc Martin Preschool case .  Maran has provided hope to  many alienated, devasted families and individuals when false allegations lead to tragedy.
This is a rare opportunity in Southern California, to hear an eloquent, brutally honest speaker.  All adults are encouraged to hear her lesson for all of us.

RSVP  to KAREN LEBOW,MSW/MA  President and CEO
International Support Network for Alienated Families
818-212-1352 or by email  lebows@aol.com

Teens Say Parents DO Matter- Research Finds

Video DIY U: The Future Of Learning by Anya Kamenetz

Julio Garcia's Widow and Children Meet the 7 Recipients of Her Late Husband's Organs

Donating Lives- New York Times Video This Morning

Watchful Mothers and Their Young: Gavin deBecker is Correct

Several months ago, I heard a story about a young girl who went out with her mother for ice cream. As they emerged from the car, the child darted into the store ahead of her mom, while remaining within the mother's clear line of sight. The mother entered the store 20-30 seconds behind her daughter, walked up to the counter where her daughter and the cashier stood, gave her order and paid for the ice creams. The two of them sat down and waited for their names to be called when their items were ready to pick up. The mother noticed that the normally chatty child was quiet and asked her "What's wrong? You are being very quiet." The child said "That man was talking to me and he made me feel very uncomfortable inside." "What man?" asked the mother. "The man who just picked up his order and left as soon as we sat down" said the child. 

Slowly, the mother recalled seeing someone in the corner of her eye as she entered the shop, but she had no idea what he looked like. "What did the man say to you?" asked the mother.  "He said hi and I didn't want to say hi back so I said it very softly and didn't look at him. Then he asked me if I like this ice cream store. I didn't want to answer him so I just said yes very softly. Then he asked me what I was going to order and then the cashier called to me and asked me if she could help me. You came into the shop right then." The mother asked the child if the cashier saw the man. "Oh yes, Mom. And I could tell she was uncomfortable, too. She looked worried." 

In fact, when the mother and child later discussed this with the cashier, she confirmed to them that she was worried and couldn't explain why. The cashier merely said "I felt very uncomfortable with the way that man was looking at you." That was enough to spur her into action.

Good jobs well done, all around. Paying attention to that little voice inside, what Gavin deBecker calls the "wild brain" is our best safety device and teaching our children to use it is one of the finest gifts we can give to them.

Saferproducts.gov Goes Live! Great Site to Research/Report Safety of Products for Consumers

After dodging last minute attempts to prevent it from doing so, "Saferproducts.gov" went live into the land of internet and please spread the word and take advantage of this new consumer treasure! I have watched a few of its videos and played a bit with its search bar and user friendly tab layout and it looks very promising!