| Arnhem in the gardens
THERE is no red dust for them to kick up in dance. There is manicured lawn and exotic European trees instead of a sea of spinifex. Even the sky seems to be a different colour blue. The birdcalls are strange, as is the noise from the busy road that runs on the garden's fringe. As they take in their surroundings, the Beswick community Songmen realise they are about as far across mainland Australia as they can get from their home in south-west Arnhem Land. But the Songmen, led by singer and actor Tom E. Lewis, have travelled across the country to bring some of the spirit of their land to Melbourne's Botanic Gardens, with a performance tonight of their Walking with the Spirits forming part of the Australia Day celebrations. Mr Lewis, who starred in the 1971 film The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith, said the combination of ancient corroboree with modern rock and jazz influences made music that was "proper medicine for the country".
Dr. Kevin J. Logel Joins Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic
Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic welcomes Kevin J. Logel, M.D., to the practice effective December 17, 2007. Dr. Logel is a fellowship-trained Foot and Ankle specialist focusing on sports injuries, post-traumatic reconstruction, and chronic conditions of the foot and ankle. Dr. Logel has a special interest in dance medicine and has worked closely with the Carolina Ballet since 2005. In addition to several research publications and presentations, Dr. Logel served as a clinical instructor of Orthopaedics at WakeMed teaching UNC Orthopaedic residents from 2005-2007. Dr. Logel attended the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, for both undergraduate and medical school. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic surgery at the University of Utah Hospitals. A fellowship in Foot and Ankle Reconstruction followed at the Union Memorial/Johns Hopkins Hospitals in Baltimore, Maryland.
George Bush on the Couch: The Psychology of Chauvinism
The best diagnostic clues may come from the Freedom of Information Act. I have been reading de-classified documents from the CIA about Iraq this week. The docs reach back to before the time Saddam murdered his way into power… …so far back in fact that Saddam's name is spelled Hussyn, and so far back that the writer of some of the documents called him Saddam Tikriti, Tikriti used as his surname, the writer seeming not to realize Tikriti was the name of both Saddam's tribal affiliation and home place; and as such, is attached at the end of everyone's name who is from that tribe, sort of as if after our surnames, also was tacked on the name, "Usa." Nonetheless, it was breathtaking to see that Iraq was in the 20th century a constitutional republic that was hijacked, that Britain had once occupied the entire area and still had an interest in Iraq via Tony Blair, that this was not a new and sudden interest, but an old exploitative one of memory … and that in the old moldering war between Iraq and Iran, the USA took up with Iraq, befriended Saddam, even though the CIA records from that time clearly provided more than one report that Saddam was vicious and unreliable and had closed out, exiled or murdered any who didn’t agree with him or threatened him.
It’s time for minimum-invasive surgery
Minimum-invasive surgery (MIS) is fast emerging as the winner as compared to invasive surgery. The world over, surgeons are developing minimum-invasive techniques for the benefit of patients. The invasive surgery means more of bone and tissue cutting during an operation while the minimum-invasive surgery means minimum bone cutting and tissue damage by using micro-endoscopic techniques and other procedures. eYESIGHT
Now i-Lasik for vision correction
Dr Mahipal Sachdev
For some people who are seeking an alternative to traditional Lasik laser now that the i-Lasik procedure is available, theres really little reason to put off having laser vision correction. Doctors have been doing Lasik for a decade. Nearly 32 million Lasik procedures have been performed to-date, making it the most common elective vision procedure in the US.
American College Of Physicians To Present James D. Bruce Memorial ...
In recognition of his distinguished contributions in preventive medicine, epidemiologist Dr. Lewis Drusin of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center has been selected by the American College of Physicians to receive the prestigious James D. Bruce Memorial Award, one of 17 awards in internal medicine for 2008.
The convocation ceremony will take place on May 15, 2008, at the annual meeting of the American College of Physicians in Washington, D.C.
Past recipients include such notables as Nobel Prize winner Dr. Jonas Salk (polio vaccine), Dr. Donald Henderson (smallpox) and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell's Dr. Walsh McDermott, who served as a mentor to Dr. Drusin.
Dr. Drusin is professor of clinical medicine and professor of clinical public health at Weill Cornell Medical College, and attending physician at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, where he was formerly director of the Division of Epidemiology.
Thinking of spring training, Francoeur’s future
With so much attention understandably directed toward the return of Glavine, the situation with Teixeira, the huge question mark in center field, and other matters with the Braves, it's possible that much of their success could also ride on the continued development of their right fielder, who's now the veteran of the Braves outfield, a Gold Glove winner, the team's union player rep, and a team spokesman on many matters. That leadership is emerging, more and more. He's made for that role. Now, it'll be interesting to see how the future continues to unfold for former Atlanta-area prep phenom, the can't-miss prospect, the newlywed, the energetic, upbeat kid who so far been able to thrive despite nearly impossible expectations some have for him. Oh, and it'll obviously be interesting to see if and when he and the Braves come to a multi-year contract agreement that could both cement his status as a face of the franchise and possibly lift at least a little of the pressure off his sizeable shoulders.
Prisoner in his own body
She said he resigned from his position in October 2006 to become a police officer."He absolutely did a wonderful job in the classroom. I was sorry to see him leave. The Coquille city got a great guy," she said, noting Webley’s strong ethics.Dian Courtright, a Coquille resident who oversees the Concerned Citizens of Coquille blog, said residents have made complaints about Bryant in the past. She demurred from elaborating on their grievances to protect the anonymity of those who made them."I think the Coquille Police represent the very worst of law enforcement," Courtright said. She is very concerned about what occurred, as well as by the community’s reaction. Foster is not a member of the group, nor has he made complaints about law enforcement that she is aware of, Courtright said.Founded in June, The Concerned Citizens is an organization that aims to mediate disputes between Coquille residents and the police, while giving community members a place to air their concerns."I think that the law is heavy handed and I really feel there is a problem with people viewing other people as somehow worthy of being ostracized," she said.
Warmer days ahead
Tonight's low will dip back to near freezing, but Monday will see more sunshine and temperatures cracking the 60-degree mark, according to the National Weather Service. Don't break out the shorts and flipflops, however. A chance of showers returns on Tuesday, and highs will fall back into the lower 50s or upper 40s for the rest of the week, according to the forecast. .
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