Flossie Cruz
I am a jack of all trades having worked in education, finance, production, and manufacturing. Currently, I work at a zipper manufacturing company in Rolling Meadows by day and prowl the internet by night.
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Courts Not in Sync with FedEx World on TimeFedEx Woes increased this week with its (mis)classification of local and ground drivers as subcontractors rather than employees.
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Musings on the Ramifications of a Matri-Centered UpbringA description of early family life in a mostly female household and its subsequent carry-over.
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Fleeting Memories of Homelessness in the Des Plaines Forest PreservesWriter describes living in the Des Plaines Forest Preserves during Rammadin season at Oakton Community College.
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Ghosts of Christmases PastAuthor describes scenes from childhood Christmases in the South.
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Joint Center Study on Political Opinions of African Americans to Be UnveiledThe Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies will unveil a Joint Center study led by senior analyst Dr. David Bositis at the National Press Club in Washington, DC on Tuesday, November 27th.
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Give Well Gift Cards Targeted Toward Those Thinking about Health CareThe prepaid gift card can be used at health care clubs, doctor's offices, dental offices, drugstores and other health care facilities where VISA debit cards are accepted.
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NACO Begins Second Line Treatment of AIDSIn a November 22nd press release, the Aids Health Care Foundation announced that the National Aids Control Organization (NACO) of India was finally rolling out second line AIDS treatment.
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Grupo Elektra of Mexico Announces Deal with FAW of ChinaIn a November 22nd press release out of Mexico City, Mexico, Grupo Elektra announced a deal with a company based in China to begin selling and assembling automobiles in Mexico for Mexico...
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Second Harvest Urges Food Contributions and Passage of Farm BillIn a Thanksgiving Day press release, Second Harvest announced that its food pantries' stock was unusually low even for this time of year.
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American Pharmacists Association Reinforces Consumer Education for OTC DrugsA recent American Pharmacist Association press release indicated that American Pharmacists are happy with the opportunity provided them to assist customers with the choice of an appropriate over the counter medicine for an ailment.
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U.S. Conference of Mayors "Most Dangerous Cities" List is UnfairIn a November 18th press release of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the organization indicated strong disapproval of the ranking of cities in terms of dangerousness by the CQ Press. The chairman of the Criminal and Social Justice...
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Reset Group Conducts Benchmark Study for Hospitals to Help in Reducing Operations CostsIn a November 18th press release of the Reset Group it was announced that the organization is conducting a benchmark study for hospitals to help in reducing the cost of operations.
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L.A. United Way Sponsors HomeWalk to Raise Money for the HomelessAccording to a November 17th press release of the United Way of Los Angeles, the organization along with the Fannie Mae Foundation held its first HomeWalk on the same day...
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Bayer Corporation Gives Its Support to Girl Scouts and EnvironmentBayer Corporation announces its planting of trees with the Girl Scouts, its participation in UNEP and its MSMS grant to the Girl Scouts.
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Pepperdine Alumna Mara Leigh Taylor is Finalist for 2007 CNN Hero AwardMara Leigh Taylor, an Alumna of Pepperdine University, was selected as one of the one hundred and fifty finalists in the year 2007 awards for the CNN Heroes program which seeks to identify ordinary people who have performed over and above ordinary accomplishments.
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Pat V. Combs, President of National Association of Realtors, Says Real Estate is Alive and WellThe National Association of REALTORS (R) summarized some of the highlights of the address by its president, Pat V. Combs, who promoted to her fellow ...
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Medicare Part D Beneficiaries: Beware of Changes in Price Structure for 2008Consumer's Union suggests that drug plans for Medicare Part D Beneficiaries should be closely examied during open enrollment starting November 14th.
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Ruby Haughton Pitts Gets Top AARP Illinois Voluntary PositionIn a November 6th press release of AARP Illinois, a branch of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), the organization announced the appointment of Ruby Haughton Pitts to a top voluntary post in the Illinois AARP.
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Rain Bird Corporation Announces 2007 Intelligent Use of Water AwardWater Conservation Garden Wins 2007 Intelligent Use of Water Award sponsored by Rainbow Corporation. The organization has a number of exhibits that promote saving water. It is also a site for training professionals in water conservation.
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Lilly Partnership Helps with Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in South AfricaEli Lilly and Company's sub group that sponsors the Lilly partnership presents information on their work at the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
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Eye Doctor Robert Ritch Considers Glaucoma Systemic DiseaseAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology lecture given in New Orleans, Louisiana to the Academy by Robert Ritch, MD, was summarized as indicating that glaucoma should be viewed as a a group of systemic diseases whose final pathway...
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Brucellosis: Former Biological Weapon of U.SBrucellosis, a former agent used in making biological weapons by the U.S. currently occurs in only about one hundred cases a year in the United States.
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Democratic Grassroots Organizations Have House Parties Over WeekendDemocratic grassroots organizations participated in seven hundred and eighty six house parties over the weekend.
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Study Predicts Backlash from $10 Per Carton Increase on Cigarettes in MarylandThe Sage Policy Group estimated that two hundred and eighteen million dollars in sales would be lost - not by smokers abstaining from the habit but by their buying elsewhere such as on the internet or from the four states neighboring Maryland and having fewer taxes.
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Group Trying to Form Union at St. Joseph's Health Care SystemLocal political leaders and health care activists from other organizations participated with workers at St. Joseph's Health Care System in a rally outside the Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital...
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Prairie Island Tribe Urges Congress to Reform Nuclear Waste Storage PolicyAccording to a Prairie Island Indian Community press release, the Prairie Island tribe has called on the Senate to relocate the nation's nuclear waste to an appropriate facility...
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Study Finds Minorities Underrepresented in the SciencesA new study may suggest that careers in higher education remain dominated by white men...
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How Dietary Supplements May Help Treat AlcoholismAlcoholism is a common thing in society today. It is now classified as a disease and refers to the over-consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the persistent use of alcohol regardless of the negative consequences associated with drinking excessively...
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Tips on Buying a Vacation Home in GrenadaGrenada is a tropical paradise for tourists and residents alike. Located in the Caribbean Sea, this island nation is the second smallest independent country located within the Western Hemisphere.
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Tips on Finding a Staffing Agency in YonkersThe use of staffing and employment agencies in the Yonkers area is becoming more and more popular in the business world. These agencies provide a perfect way for employers to seek out the perfect individual for the job...
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How to Treat Dandruff of the EyelidsDandruff that affects the eyelids is a medical condition known as blepharitis. It is a bacterial condition that is a source of irritation to the eye. Normally, when people think of dandruff, they visualize...
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Things That Cause Demyelinating DiseaseA demyelization disease is any type of disease occurring in the nervous system where the myelin is damaged. Myelin is an insulating layer that surrounds the neurons in the nervous system. It is made up of lipid fat and protein...
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How Dry Mouth Can Lead to Dental DecayDry mouth, commonly referred to as xerostomia, is a condition where the mouth is not kept wet due to a lack of saliva. This condition can be present briefly in individuals that are stressed or anxious, but when it persists, it can be a serious issue...
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Top Foods That Help Fight Acid Erosion on Your Enamelhealthy and white smile is sought after as people spend thousands of dollars on maintaining and improving their oral hygiene. What they are unaware of is that many foods that are being ingested are causing damage to those teeth, causing the enamel to weaken...
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Can Vitamin C Help Cure Gastritis?Gastritis is a common medical condition that affects millions of people. It is an inflammation within the lining of the stomach that is possibly caused by infections, irritants, backup ...
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Do Supplements Have an Effect on Coumadin?Coumadin is an anticoagulant medication that is used as a blood thinner. It is usually administered orally, though in some cases, patients may receive an injection. Patients on Coumadin, or any other anticoagulant medication, must be monitored closely and have ...
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Top Facts About Bronchial Thermoplasty Treatment for AsthmaAsthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects the airways in and around the lung. Millions of people suffer with asthma and use various methods to control the symptoms and onsets of asthma attacks.
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Video Technology, Medicine Bring Help to Needy ChildrenA unique partnership between Medical Missions for Children (MMC) and Polycom, Inc. that bridges children's medical needs between medical facilities worldwide marked its eighth anniversary, according to a statement released today on PRNewswire by Polycom.
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Bob and Lee Woodruff to Be Honored by the National Academy of Neuropsychology for Traumatic Brain Injury Public Awareness ContributionsBob Woodruff of ABC fame has done much more than ... his wife Lee and he make pioneering effects to promote public awareness of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The couple has published a book...
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20th Annual WRAP Week Takes PlaceThis year from Sunday October 28 through Sunday November 4, national WRAP week will be in full force. WRAP stands for White Ribbon Against Pornography...
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Scientists Come Together for MelanomaMelanoma, one of the easiest cancers to treat if caught in the early stages is also one of the hardest cancers to treat if found in the advance stages according to The Society for Melanoma Research.
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Congestion Pricing is the Key to Solve Traffic Problems for New York CityThe New York City Traffic Mitigation [Reduction] Commission hosted a public hearing at Hunter College in Manhattan in order to discuss ways to reduce New York City's growing traffic problems according to Environmental Defense.
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U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Summit in SeattleThe U.S. Conference of Mayors summarized the last day of the 2007 Mayors Climate Protection Summit, which was held in Seattle, Washington and hosted by Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels. Approximately one hundred large city mayors attended...
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Top Holiday Attractions in Galicia, SpainGalicia may not be a top spot for the European vacationer yet, but it's starting to get some notice. Galicia is an ancient region located in Northwest Spain.
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Does Milk Increase Phlegm Production?Phlegm is a thick and sticky substance comprised of mucus, which is produced by the respiratory system.
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Tips on Knowing if Your Osteoporosis Drugs Are WorkingOsteoporosis is a serious medical condition that affects primarily aging women. This disease affects the bones and leads to the increased chances of fractures.
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Top Post-Surgery Tips for Prostate Brachytherapy PatientsProstate brachytherapy is the implantation of radioactive seeds into the prostate to cure cancer. This method of treatment is the alternative to traditional cancer treatments.
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Top Facts About Synvisc Treatment for ArthritisSo you decided to help your neighbor out with installing that new kitchen light fixture in his kitchen. But halfway through the process, your hands start cramping horribly and you struggle to hold the screwdriver.
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Top Facts About Electric StethoscopesStethoscopes have long been in medical practice, dating back to 1816 when René-Théophile-Hyacinthe Laennec of France invented the medical tool.
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Top Facts About Baxter's Nerve EntrapmentConsidering that our feet carry the burden of supporting the entire rest of our body, when you are experience foot pain, and particularly heel pain, it can definitely have a big effect on your day-to-day life.
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Family Businesses Are SucceedingFamily owned businesses have often been considered risky. These businesses often do not have the capital of larger businesses and if they are successful they do not have the proper succession plans nor are they immune to family squabbles.
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Non-Profit Wilderness Society Seeks Fire Protection Policies for ResidentsWith global warming increasing alongside longer and drier fire seasons, the number of future wildfires is expected to increase. According to The Wilderness Society, the government needs to set aside guidelines...
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SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is a virus caused by a coronavirus. A coronavirus has a large RNA structure. The coronavirus is responsible for many illnesses in mammals.
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My PC and MeI have a personal relationship with my personal computer...
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New Survey Finds Link Between Mental Health and Work Place ProductivityThe results of a new survey are indicating that there is a connection between a person's mental health status and their productivity at work, according to Meritain Health. -
AARP Study Finds Long-Term Success in Germany's Healthcare SystemThe American Assiociation of Retired Persons has released a study that has vast implications regarding the way citizens of the United States view health care.
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Teachers in Space Program Choose Two Teachers to Travel SpaceThe Teachers in Space Program, a nonprofit organization, will hold a competition to select two teachers who will be the first astronauts to fly in space and share their experiences to students.