| GOP candidate Ron Paul's supporters say change, not winning, is the ...
Ron Paul represents that sense of freedom," a giddy Halldorson said.
For many, it was Paul's strong anti-war views that stirred them to act.
"That was part of my appeal in supporting him. He was the only one who voted against the Iraq War, and the only one committed to bringing the troops home," Thomann said.
"Do I think we need to be out of Iraq? Absolutely," said Jatib.
Paul also is an alternative to those unhappy with the present political system.
"As to Democrats and Republicans, it's hard to tell the two apart anymore. Ron Paul's kind of filled in the void," said David Stenger, 31, Fort Lauderdale, a computer network analyst and precinct leader. "He's really speaking for change, while the other candidates are just products of the machine."
For Jatib too, a voice for change was more crucial than victory.
Citing principle, Braman relishes the fight
With his latest campaign comes a string of striking ironies and seeming contradictions. Over the years, Braman has been a generous donor to museums and led the campaign to bring the Cleveland Orchestra to the performing arts center. Now he wants to stop the flow of hundreds of millions to support those same institutions. The former owner of the Philadelphia Eagles is angling to kill public financing for a retractable roof stadium for the Florida Marlins -- whose owner, Jeffrey Loria, is a 35-year art world acquaintance. Braman's flagship BMW and Rolls Royce dealership operates in the heart of downtown -- which other dealers fled years ago -- yet he strives to derail Miami Mayor Manny Diaz's downtown vision. At heart, this lanky multimillionaire hasn't forgotten his hardscrabble roots in West Philadelphia.
Druggists seeking enlarged care role
The drugstore has long held two options for the sick: medications made available only with a doctor's prescription or less potent drugs sold over the counter.
Now the Food and Drug Administration is considering a third class of drugs: "behind-the-counter" medications that would be available without a prescription, but only after consultation with a pharmacist. Birth-control pills, cholesterol-lowering medicine and weight-loss drugs, available now by prescription, might be candidates.
"We're looking at improving access to safe and effective drugs," said Ilisa Bernstein, the FDA's director of pharmacy affairs.
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Ciproxin (ciprofloxacin)
Ciproxin tablets, suspension and infusion all contain the active ingredient ciprofloxacin, which is a type of medicine called a quinolone antibiotic. Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. (NB. Ciprofloxacin tablets are also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.) Ciprofloxacin works by killing the bacteria that are causing an infection. It does this by entering the bacterial cells and inhibiting a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This enzyme is involved in replicating and repairing the genetic material (DNA) of the bacteria. If this enzyme doesn't work, the bacteria cannot reproduce or repair themselves and this kills the bacteria. Ciprofloxacin is effective against a large number of bacteria, some of which tend to be resistant to other commonly used antibiotics.
Second Welfare and Safety Summit scheduled for March
A steering committee is busy developing an agenda and recruiting presenters for the second Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit on March 17-18 at Keeneland Sales Pavilion in Lexington. Coordinated and underwritten by the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and the Jockey Club, the summit will include progress reports from the working committees established at the first summit in October 2006. This year's summit will feature wide-ranging discussions of equine health and safety related issues. The goal of the summit is to identify significant issues that affect horse health and safety, and develop and implement action plans to address each issue. "The original Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit was a landmark step toward identifying and addressing the multitude of reasons behind the apparent decline in racehorse soundness and durability," said Ed Bowen, president of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation.
Job open: Extreme body
With the summer intern-hiring season just around the corner, the story reminded me of a bizarre applicant I once interviewed at Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA).I had a paid, part-time position open for a communications intern to help with our newsletter, magazine, and various public relations assignments. If the person worked out, the main goal was to hire him or her full-time.An ad brought in 15 or so qualified applicants and the list was narrowed down to four finalists.Candidate No. 1 was strong, but was dropped after an initial phone interview due to some "attitude" issues.Candidate No. 2 was probably the best qualified, but the "chemistry" didn’t seem right.Candidate No. 3 was ultimately hired and, in time, promoted to publications director. After almost four years, she has become a valuable, integral part of our team.The final candidate was Karrla, a journalism student at the University of Arizona.
Snell s planned visit rekindles memories
THE return to Wairarapa of one of New Zealand's greatest sportsmen, triple Olympic gold medallist Peter Snell, next month will trigger special memories for writer Michael Wall and many others old enough to recall his last visit here. Wall had the rare privilege of lining up to compete against the athletic great, and others in a star-studded field, in the Golden Mile, held in Queen Elizabeth Park oval in 1963. Running for Wellington, the young Wall didn't win the race but neither did Snell that honour went to fellow New Zealand Olympian John Davies who nudged out champion Australian miler Ron Clarke, with Snell finishing third. .
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