Archive for March, 2010
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
The subject of what should be done with registered sex offenders always leads to a myriad of questions. Should sexual offenders be set free and left alone after completing a prison sentence? Could offenders benefit from long-term rehabilitative treatment? Would residency restrictions that ban pedophiles from living within 2,000 feet of any location where children regularly congregate help or hurt matters?
In California, one high-profile case is changing the rules for registered sexual offenders. Phillip Garrido, the man accused of kidnapping 11-year-old Jaycee Dugard and holding her captive for 18 years, is being used as a striking example of why it is essential for law enforcement agents to keep a closer watch on registered offenders.
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Tags: California Sex Offender Laws, Civil Commitment, Convicted Offender, Jaycee Dugard, John Albert Gardner III, Phillip Garrido, Registered Sexual Offender, Residency Restrictions, Sex Offenders
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Healthcare reform has been debated for years, and as of March 2010 a new bill was signed into law by President Barack Obama. A few revisions to the policy have since been approved by the House and Senate, and the modified document is expected to receive the Presidential signature next week. This bill is intended to change healthcare laws forever, and it has become a controversial issue that is beginning to spark threats of violence.
The healthcare reform bill is a 2,409 page document filled with an overwhelming amount of details. Analysts have been breaking down the content into a few key points to help give people a better understanding of the new legislation. Some of the primary areas of focus include:
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Tags: Affordable Health Care, Congress, Health Bill, Health Care, Health Care Reform, Healthcare Reform, Insurance, Insurance Reform, Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act, President Obama, Public Health Service Act, Reform Bill, Senate
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Most Americans are closely monitoring their spending habits these days. With concerns about the economy and a growing unemployment rate, people across the country are tightening their belts.
A shrinking budget doesn’t mean that people are going to stop spending, but it seems that some expenses may have a more positive impact than others. According to a new study from researchers at Cornell University, using your money on experience-oriented events can make you happier than purchasing actual products.
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Tags: Budget, Cornell University, Experiences, Happiness, People, Spending, Unemployment
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Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Are you out of a job? So is more than 10% of the United States population. It’s a difficult time for people who are actively looking for work, and the situation is not likely to improve anytime soon.
Job seekers are well-advised to arm themselves with a full arsenal of tools, including a powerful resume and the right attire for an interview. One of the most important and sometimes overlooked resources is a good reference. A few positive comments from a qualified person can have an amazing impact.
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Tags: Co-Workers, Colleague, Employers, Find People, Job, Job Seekers, People Search, Reference, REsume
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
We all have our own ideas about what it takes to live a happy life. A small group of researchers hope to prove that there are some specific components to personal happiness.
According to a recent scientific study that will be published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, there are five things people can do to makes their own lives happier. They include gratefulness, optimism, positivity, personal strength and kindness. Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky explained that, according to her findings, “A large portion of happiness is in our power to change.”
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Tags: Appreciation, family, friends, Gratitude, Happiness, Joy, Kindness, Optimism, Peple, Personal Strength, Positivity
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A recent study conducted by the University of Arizona and Washington University in St. Louis showed that people who spend more time talking tend to be happier. The study concluded that happy people have more substantial conversations, not just small talk.
Researchers listened in on volunteers over a four-day period and recorded snippets of conversations. The recordings were categorized as either small talk or substantive exchanges, and people who regularly engaged in more serious chats with family and friends were the happiest.
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Tags: Conversations, family, Find Anyone Anywhere, friends, Happiness, Happy People
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