Influential people come in all shapes and sizes in all generations throughout history. Such people can be grouped together by shared affiliations and backgrounds, for whatever purposes people are drawn to make lists. This list offers some interesting biographical tidbits about 50 people of Jewish...
A stem cell breakthrough grows new arteries. Scientists studied veins left over from surgery, extracted stem cells from the veins, and discovered material vital for restoring hope for patients suffering from heart disease. Scientists then simulated the growth of new arteries and may have discovered...
RETS College officially changed its name to Fortis College April 1, 2010. According to its director of administration and compliance, Terry Farris, however, “The only modification is a name change.” Everything else remains the same. Now known as Fortis College, the privately owned, for-profit...
Careers within the health care industry are expected to expand into a record number of job opportunities. Health care careers dominate eight of the top ten highest paying occupations and offer a variety of employment possibilities with ample salaries. During May 2009, the U.S. Bureau of Labor...
Mia Farrow's brother, a sculptor, killed himself at his art gallery, state police and a spokeswoman for the actress confirmed Wednesday. Authorities said Patrick Farrow, 66, died of a single gunshot wound to the head late Monday night in his studio. Police had initially classified Farrow's death...
The first nationally available insurance coverage for medical marijuana is now available. Statewide Insurance Services, an insurance company from Rancho Cordova, will now offer coverage in the United States. This coverage is available in the 14 states that allow medical marijuana use and also in...
Psychology as we know it is a relatively young science, but since its inception it has helped us to gain a greater understanding of ourselves and our interactions with the world. Many psychological...
The time has come (the Walrus said) to stop being pacified by safe, soft-pedaled words like ‘recession,’ ‘slump’ or ‘dip in the market.‘ Let’s face the facts, folks: Times are hard; money’s tight. The price of everything from gas to grapes skyrockets,...
Liability insurance is a type of insurance that is structured to protect the holder in the case of 3rd party lawsuits or claims. Insurance companies offer many different types of insurance policies. One of these products is a liability insurance, which is one of the most popular types of insurance...
Northwestern College is a private, degree-granting institution of higher learning founded in 1902.
