Attenborough’s Nonsense
Marian L. Tupy According to Sir David Attenborough, the famous British broadcaster and naturalist, “humans are threatening their own existence and that of other species by using up the world’s resources.” In a recent interview, Attenborough said that “the only way to save the planet from famine and species extinction is to limit human population growth.” We are a plague on the Earth,” he continued. “It’s coming home to roost over the next 50 years or so. It’s not just climate change; it’s sheer space, places to grow food for this enormous horde. Either we limit our population growth or the natural worl...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - January 22, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Marian L. Tupy Source Type: blogs

Video Footage Shows Prime Minister Visits Paralyzed Children, Powerful Groups Involved in Vaccine Campaign
CONCLUSIONAs the days turn into weeks, the paralyzed children continue to lie in their hospital beds, immobile and frightened. Their parents feel confused and worried about their children’s future health. These families deserve an explanation of how this tragedy was allowed to happen and reassurance for their new future.This project was organized and paid for by the leading organizations governing vaccines today, groups with millions of dollars available to make sure vaccines are as safe as possible. Why did these groups ignore the advice of the India Serum Institute, which stated that their product must be stored wi...
Source: vactruth.com - January 13, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Christina England Tags: Christina England Top Stories adverse Reactions Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (IPAC) Meningitis Meningitis Vaccine Project (MVP) PATH United Nations Children Source Type: blogs

Patient Safety, Interoperability, and Resolutions: #HITsm Chat Highlights
Topic One: The ONC wants public comment on its #healthIT patient safety action plan. What oversight is needed to improve patient safety? T1: I think #healthIT safety features in software should be standard, not pricey upgrades or optional to install. Safety always #HITsm — Chad Johnson (@OchoTex) January 11, 2013 T1: Need remedy for alarm fatigue so users actually heed warnings they see. #patientsafety #HITsm — Brian Eastwood (@Brian_Eastwood) January 11, 2013 #HITsm T1: 1st step is better access to patient data – mandated connectivity will mean more background & safer patients @healthstandards — Certify...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - January 12, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Authors: Katie Tags: EHR Electronic Health Record Healthcare HealthCare IT Healthcare Social Media mHealth #HITSM HealthIT Mobile Apps Source Type: blogs

Minimum of 40 Children Paralyzed After New Meningitis Vaccine
CONCLUSION La Voix initially reported the incident. If you want to see an enlarged version of the newspaper clipping, click on the photo. This tragedy raises many unanswered questions. Why were 500 children vaccinated in a region that has only one doctor, who was unable to provide advice or treatment for adverse events until one week later? Why did the manufacturer of MenAfriVac specifically advise that the product should be stored and transported at much lower temperatures than The Meningitis Project claimed? Why were the parents of these vaccine-injured children paid hush money? Why are vaccines being pushed so strongly ...
Source: vactruth.com - January 6, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Christina England Tags: Christina England Top Stories Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) Marc LaForce MenAfriVac Meningitis Meningitis Vaccine Project (MVP) World Health Organization (WHO) Source Type: blogs

The Situation of Bill Belichick and the “Frank Sinatra Principle”
Several of us on The Situationist are fans of the New England Patriots and their head coach, Bill Belichick.  Belichick is widely regarded as one of the best, if not the best, football coaches around; he’s often called a “genius”.  Why?  His teams have won 3 Super Bowl championships, and he’s coached in five of the last 11 Super Bowls.  And he seems consistently smarter than other coaches in his strategies and designs.  It’s as if the Patriots begin each game with a sizable advantage in coaching. But how much of Belichick’s success can be attributed to situation rather than ability ...
Source: The Situationist - January 4, 2013 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: The Situationist Staff Tags: Entertainment Situationist Sports Bill Belichick Frank Sinatra Sinatra Principle Source Type: blogs