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How to prevent the next pandemic virus: Scientists have a new strategy : Goats and Soda : NPR
Via: sandy-2021492 • The Reality Show • 5 Comments • 2 Likes • 2 years ago
“Animals carry millions of pathogens. So it's a daunting task to find the one with the greatest potential to spark a pandemic. Now scientists are...”
West Virginia reporter's ouster exposed political pressure on local public media : NPR
Via: sandy-2021492 • The Reality Show • 14 Comments • 7 Likes • 2 years ago
“A reporter was dismissed after state officials complained — the latest instance of political pressure on the station from Gov. Jim Justice's...”
Flagging
By: sandy-2021492 • Metafied • 49 Comments • 7 Likes • 2 years ago
Folks, you have the ability to flag comments for a reason. The moderators do not read every article or discussion. If you see a comment that you believe is a violation, flag it. If you don't flag it, we may very well not see it. If you don't flag it, don't complain when it doesn't get moderated.
Plagiarism
By: sandy-2021492 • Metafied • 23 Comments • 11 Likes • 2 years ago • LOCKED
Folks, we've discussed this before, but it seems there is a need for a refresher. Posting somebody else's words to NT, as either a seed or comment, without giving credit to the source of those words, is plagiarism. It is theft of intellectual property. If the person who wrote those words, or...
Maternity care deserts are growing in the U.S., March of Dimes report finds : NPR
Via: sandy-2021492 • News & Politics • 16 Comments • 8 Likes • 3 years ago
“A report from the nonprofit March of Dimes finds that 36% of counties in the U.S. are "maternity care deserts," meaning they have no obstetric...”
Pics from Maine
By: sandy-2021492 • Farewell to Bluebird Sister • 50 Comments • 9 Likes • 3 years ago
Last month, I took a trip to Maine with my parents and sister. Dad and Sis did a lot of golfing, and Mom and I did a lot of sightseeing. Here are some pics from that trip. At Portland Head Lighthouse - the Annie Maguire wrecked near the lighthouse on Christmas Eve, 1886. All aboard were...
'The worst I've seen': Dental practices struggle with staffing shortages | WBUR News
Via: sandy-2021492 • The Reality Show • 44 Comments • 9 Likes • 3 years ago
“Shortages in hygienists, dental assistants and front office personnel are delaying routine dental care for some patients. In some cases, the wait...”
Louisiana woman who alleges she was denied abortion after fetus' fatal diagnosis says 'it should not happen to any other woman' | CNN
Via: sandy-2021492 • The Reality Show • 25 Comments • 11 Likes • 3 years ago
“A pregnant Louisiana woman who alleges she was denied an abortion despite the fetus being diagnosed with a fatal condition says other women should...”