sacredhands on Jun 2nd, 2007TB Traveler Undermines Humanity’s Social Contract
At first I didn’t know what to think of this guy who boarded a plane with his new wife for a honeymoon abroad. The more you read about him, though, the more you realize that he’s nothing more than a selfish a**hole. Big time. Here’s a guy who decided against doctor’s orders to put everyone [...]
sacredhands on May 21st, 2006Bird Flu Survivor (92) Donates Blood for Vaccine Research
True or false? The urge to volunteer is directly correlated to a person’s empathy. The more empathy you possess the more likely you are to volunteer and perform altruistic acts.
Here’s one instance of a 92-year-old woman who survived the Spanish flu of 1918 and decided to donate her blood in an effort to find [...]
sacredhands on May 12th, 2006Avian Bird Flu : Who Dies, Who Gets the Vaccine (Seniors Last)
In the event of a bird flu pandemic, some researchers think that seniors should be last in line for the life saving vaccine. The reasoning is simple: younger people have more life to live. One thing is for sure, the policy regarding these types of decision better be front and center and in writing, because [...]