A riveting French film about a Russian patriot whose espionage activities in the 1980s changed the destiny of his country and the world.
Monthly Archives: April 2011
DVD Feature Film Review: White Material
A vivid depiction of the barbarity, violence, and madness of African civil wars.
DVD Feature Film Review: Masterpiece Classic: Any Human Heart
The life and times of a versatile writer and hedonist whose varied experiences and experiments chart the highs and lows of the twentieth century.
DVD Special Interest Film: NOVA scienceNow: Can We Make It to Mars?
An examination of the possibilities for Mars-bound astronauts in terms of space suits, foods, and rockets needed for two-three year journey.
DVD Special Interest Film: NOVA scienceNow: How Smart Are Animals?
A report on the latest research on animal intelligence with segments on dogs, wolves, dolphins, octopuses, and a talkative bird.
Book Excerpt: A Truthful Heart
Jeffrey Hopkins on feeling joy for other people.
Saginaw doctor’s freedom at stake in drug case – Chicago Tribune
Saginaw doctor's freedom at stake in drug case Chicago Tribune Dr. Ruth Buck was free and awaiting trial on prescription drug crimes when she was arrested last week in a new case involving medical marijuana She's accused of abusing the Michigan law by certifying patients for pot without thorough exams. ... |
New Crop of Taubman Scholars Named; U-M Clinician-Scientists Receive … – PR Newswire (press release)
New Crop of Taubman Scholars Named; U-M Clinician-Scientists Receive ... PR Newswire (press release) The Taubman Institute was established in 2007 by philanthropist A. Alfred Taubman to provide UM medical researchers the freedom and resources they need to pursue transformative investigations into understanding and treating a host of human diseases. ... |
Oregon soldiers treated poorly at Joint Base Lewis-McChord hospital – The Seattle Times
 KATU | Oregon soldiers treated poorly at Joint Base Lewis-McChord hospital The Seattle Times ... poor treatment as they were processed through Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The News Tribune of Tacoma used the Freedom of Information Act to obtain memos about an investigation requested by Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon. ... Ore. soldiers treated poorly at military hospitalThe Associated Press |
More new policies from Freedom Healthnet – Private Healthcare UK
More new policies from Freedom Healthnet Private Healthcare UK Freedom Healthnet's international medical insurance plan is launching soon. International medical insurance offers a range of health cover that is flexible to suit you and your family when living, working or travelling abroad. ... |
With shelters full, homeless family sent to woods instead – WPSD Local 6
With shelters full, homeless family sent to woods instead WPSD Local 6 You may drop off food, bottled water, clothing and other supplies for the homeless at Marilyn's Medical Freedom at 4860 Old Mayfield Road in Paducah. Their phone number is (270) 534-9713. River City Mission is located at 1466 Bechtold Rd. and can be ... |
Bill Cook, medical device magnate and philanthropist, dies at 80 – Indianapolis Business Journal
Bill Cook, medical device magnate and philanthropist, dies at 80 Indianapolis Business Journal Instead, he called for a network of federally funded clinics, a new federal insurance program for hospital procedures, medical malpractice reform with Indiana-style caps on damage awards, and the freedom to buy health insurance across state lines. ... |
Haley Sheppard’s DreamLift Day – Brantford Expositor
Haley Sheppard's DreamLift Day Brantford Expositor For many, it was an almost 24-hour day packed with excitement, rides, fair food, fantastic meetings and freedom from medical appointments. Space Mountain – an in-the-dark high-speed roller coaster – won the top prize for fun for Vitold Korkuc, 17, ... |
Alberta Medical Association urges inquiry – Calgary Herald
Alberta Medical Association urges inquiry Calgary Herald "In fact, we have more degrees of freedom than a public inquiry in that we can set our own terms of reference," said Cowell, who is leading the review team. "No, we can't compel people to testify, but no one has ever refused. ... |
Freedom House Mourns Death of Trustee Sidney Harman
Freedom House deeply mourns the recent loss of Sidney Harman, a valuable member of its board of trustees, who passed away April 12, 2011.
Freedom House Alarmed by Suspicious Prison Deaths in Bahrain
Freedom House is deeply concerned about the deaths of four detainees in Bahrain in recent days and urges the government to investigate torture allegations and to cease its campaign of repression against Shiites and other dissenting voices.
Freedom House Report: Circumvention Tools Effective, but No Silver Bullet for Remaining Safe Online
A new Freedom House report released today found that while the majority of circumvention tools used to evade government censorship online perform similarly well, the country in which they are used and the nature of the censorship dictate their effectiveness. No one tool provides a silver bullet for security as governments become more sophisticated in filtering content and monitoring user activity. Leaping Over the Firewall: A Review of Censorship Circumvention Tools utilized user survey data and technical testing to evaluate various available circumvention tools for both functionality and ease of use.
Freedom House Condemns Government Crackdown in Swaziland
Freedom House strongly condemns the brutal crackdown in Swaziland today on citizens peacefully demanding dismissal of the corrupt government that has bankrupted their country. Freedom House calls upon the Swazi Government to immediately release detained civil society activists and to heed their demands for democratic change.
Government Must Use Restraint During Planned Protests in Swaziland
Freedom House calls upon the government forces in Swaziland to respect the rights of the people to engage in peaceful protests and urges restraint during anti-government protests planned for tomorrow.
Egyptian Military Sends Troubling Signal With Sentencing of Blogger
Freedom House strongly condemns today's sentencing of Egyptian blogger Maikel Nabil to three years in jail for criticizing the Egyptian military and calls upon the military tribunal to release him without harm and to cease the prosecution of peaceful protesters and civilians.