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Re: Aptos psychologist Dr. Jackson: Ritalin used for years with ADHD helps children with autistic spectrum disorders per 2005 research

drcameron — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:29:10 -0000

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Re: Aptos psychologist Dr. Jackson: Ritalin used for years with ADHD helps children with autistic spectrum disorders per 2005 research

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Re: Firenze Sage: I am drooling all over myself …[Robin Roberts to Stephanopoulos]

Ronron4242 — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:10:18 -0000

W
ASHINGTON
(JTA) — A number of Jewish groups praised President Obama’s endorsement
of gay marriage, and an Orthodox group said it was “disappointed.”

“History will regard his affirmation of this
core right for the LGBT community as a key moment in the advance of
civil rights in America,” the Reform movement’s Religious Action Center
said in a statement Wednesday. “While the President has long publicly
supported civil unions, these are distinct from full marriage rights.”

The statement cited court precedents affirming marriage as a civil right.

“These rights are due no less to same-sex
couples than heterosexual ones, as the President’s comments today
acknowledge,” it said.

Also praising the president’s endorsement made
Wednesday in an interview with ABC were the National Council of Jewish
Women, Hadassah, the National Jewish Democratic Council and the United
Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

The Orthodox Union, however, said it was “disappointed.”

“While Judaism also teaches respect for others
and condemns discrimination we, as Orthodox Jewish leaders, oppose any
effort to change the definition of marriage to include same-sex unions,”
it said in a statement.

However, the OU statement also “appreciated”
Obama’s support for laws that carefully protect institutions that
dissent from same-sex marriage.

Agudath Israel of America, another Orthodox
umbrella body, did not directly address Obama’s statement, noting that
it was a “personal feeling.”

Obama did not accompany his endorsement with
any legislative initative, and he has said that the matter should be
left up to the states.

However, Agudah blasted the National Jewish
Democratic Council for describing Obama’s statement as advancing “tikkun
olam,” or the Jewish imperative to make the world a better place.

“To imply that a religious value like ‘tikkun
olam’ — and by association, Judaism — is somehow implicated in a
position like the one the president articulated, is outrageous,
offensive and wrong,” Agudah said. “We hereby state, clearly and without
qualification, that the Torah forbids homosexual acts, and sanctions
only the union of a man and a woman in matrimony.”

NJDC Chair Marc Stanley referenced Obama’s
“unmatched record of progress in favor of equal rights for gay and
lesbian Americans.”

“President Obama has admirably continued to
demonstrate the values of tikkun olam in his work to make America a
better place for all Americans,” Stanley said. “I am truly proud of
President Obama and know that so many others in the Jewish community
share my feelings.”

The Republican Jewish Coalition highlighted the OU and Agudah vie

Re: Aptos psychologist Dr. Jackson: Ritalin used for years with ADHD helps children with autistic spectrum disorders per 2005 research

drcameron — Mon, 07 May 2012 05:47:32 -0000

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Re: Aptos Psychologist: Safeway ruined a Sebastopol, CA neighborhood & seeks expansion in Aptos, CA

beachlover — Sat, 05 May 2012 20:02:31 -0000

I'm a frequent tourist in Aptos. I go to shop and relax and often spend the night. If it turns into a huge Safeway I won't waste my time and money. I can stay in San Jose if thats what it is

Re: Aptos psychologist Dr. Jackson: Ritalin used for years with ADHD helps children with autistic spectrum disorders per 2005 research

drcameron — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:50:19 -0000

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Re: Aptos Psychologist: the 99% Aptos, CA residents’ ire towards 1% Big Business Safeway …

Barry Seidler — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:32:48 -0000

thanks for the ideas in this article. Hopefully some of the candidates will respond to the sentinel letter.

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Re: Aptos psychologist Dr. Jackson: Ritalin used for years with ADHD helps children with autistic spectrum disorders per 2005 research

drcameron — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:46:20 -0000

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Re: Aptos Psychologist: Safeway ruined a Sebastopol, CA neighborhood & seeks expansion in Aptos, CA

Barry Seidler — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:16:55 -0000

We do not need more food and more parking. We need our local business to be free from the fear of corporate bullying. We should organize against the Safeway expansion plan.

Re: Aptos psychologist Dr. Jackson: Ritalin used for years with ADHD helps children with autistic spectrum disorders per 2005 research

drcameron — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:22:46 -0000

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Re: An update on the Adam & Eve Story of Creation: Obama tells God ‘all good things are free’ including contraceptives for Women, Adam complains & God acts

Marydavismariposa — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:21:21 -0000

Your story was well thought, thank you for taking the time and energy. One day all "roads" will become straight. God bless you.

Re: Aptos psychologist Dr. Jackson: Ritalin used for years with ADHD helps children with autistic spectrum disorders per 2005 research

drcameron — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:14:20 -0000

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Re: Firenze Sage: Cartoons [of Prophet Mohammed] are bad, very 7 years bad …

Sacjacks — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 20:32:11 -0000

A year ago, one young Tunesian set himself on fire ...and now two young Tunesians go to prison for a political cartoon on Facebook. One step forward and two backwards ....?

Re: Aptos Psychologist: Bigger is not better [Safeway to double in size in Aptos, CA]

Sacjacks — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:24:09 -0000

Steven Burd, CEO of Safeway lives in Pleasanton, Ca makes 10.9 million a year. Send him a letter asking him to re-consider expansion of Safeway in Aptos, CA from 30,000 to 60,000 square feet.

Re: Aptos Psychologist: Bigger is not better [Safeway to double in size in Aptos, CA]

Sacjacks — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:19:52 -0000

teven A. Burd

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Safeway Inc.

Pleasanton

,

CA

Sector:
SERVICES
/
Grocery Stores

Officer since October 1992

Lead Independent Director

,

Kohl's Corporation

Menomonee Falls

,

WI

Sector:
SERVICES
/
Department Stores

61 Years Old

STEVEN A. BURD, age 61, has been a member of the Board of
Directors since September 7, 1993 and has served as Chairman of the
Board of Directors since May 12, 1998. He has been Chief Executive
Officer of the Company since April 30, 1993 and President of the Company
since October 26, 1992. In addition to his extensive experience leading
the Company, Mr. Burd brings considerable directorial and board
committee experience to our Board. Mr. Burd is a director of Kohl?s
Corporation, where he serves on the Compensation, Executive and
Governance and Nominating committees. Mr. Burd also serves as the Lead
Independent Director of the Kohl?s board. Mr. Burd holds a B.S. in
Economics from Carroll College and a Masters in Economics from the
University of Wisconsin.

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Re: Aptos Psychologist: Bigger is not better [Safeway to double in size in Aptos, CA]

Sacjacks — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:16:30 -0000

Who is the Commissioner on the Planning Commission appointed by Board of Supervisor Ellen Pirie? That is one person to contact concerning possible expansion of Safeway to double their size at the Aptos, CA store.

Re: Aptos Psychologist: Bigger is not better [Safeway to double in size in Aptos, CA]

Sacjacks — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:14:24 -0000

Santa Cruz County residents who want to follow the story re Safeway can Comment here and add to the thread.

Re: Aptos Psychologist: Bigger is not better [Safeway to double in size in Aptos, CA]

Sacjacks — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:12:56 -0000

Meeting Date :

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Re: Aptos psychologist Dr. Jackson: Ritalin used for years with ADHD helps children with autistic spectrum disorders per 2005 research

drcameron — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:46:07 -0000

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Re: Aptos psychologist Dr. Jackson: Ritalin used for years with ADHD helps children with autistic spectrum disorders per 2005 research

drcameron — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:45:56 -0000

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Re: Aptos Psychologist: Call 202 479-3000 for the U.S. Supreme Court. Why conservatives can & should rightfully request U.S. Justice Elena Kagan to not hear Obama-Care

Jimhegwood — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:46:22 -0000

if there ever was a question of reclusal by a judge this one is it . If she doesn't, then we will never be able to trust her on any topic.

Re: Aptos psychologist Dr. Jackson: Ritalin used for years with ADHD helps children with autistic spectrum disorders per 2005 research

drcameron — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:21:30 -0000

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Re: Firenze Sage: Another case of animal cruelty… [pet owners cut costs]

moby — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:01:44 -0000

this sounds like you are giving obama credit for a good thing?
not having a pet myself i cant see spoiling an animal with what it does not need to make you feel better about yourself.

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Up until recently, there have been intense ethical debates about stem cells and even the studies that researchers have been allowed to do. This is because research methodology was primarily concerned with embryonic stem cells, which until recently required an aborted fetus as a source of stem cells. The topic became very much a moral dilemma and research was held up for many years in the US and Canada while political debates turned into restrictive legislation. Other countries were not as inflexible and many important research studies have been taking place elsewhere. Thankfully embryonic stem cells no longer have to be used as much more advanced and preferred methods have superseded the older technologies. While the length of time that promising research has been on hold has led many to wonder if stem cell therapy will ever be a reality for many disease types, the disputes have led to a number of important improvements in the medical technology that in the end, have satisfied both sides of the ethical issue.
CCSVI Clinic
CCSVI Clinic has been on the leading edge of MS treatment for the past several years. We are the only group facilitating the treatment of MS patients requiring a 10-day patient aftercare protocol following neck venous angioplasty that includes daily ultrasonography and other significant therapeutic features for the period including follow-up surgeries if indicated. There is a strict safety protocol, the results of which are the subject of an approved IRB study. The goal is to derive best practice standards from the data. With the addition of ASC transplantation, our research group has now preparing application for member status in International Cellular Medicine Society (ICMS), the globally-active non-profit organization dedicated to the improvement of cell-based medical therapies through education of physicians and researchers, patient safety, and creating universal standards. For more information please visit http://www.theprofitron.com/bi...