Courting Success

Courting success

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The BHTC—which has operated in its current form since 2009, and was initially founded in 2002—specifically works with probationers who suffer from some form of mental illness. … “The criminal justice system has traditionally been very black and …
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A Marriage Of Convenience

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And one of the issues, ironically, is why we're outsourcing our intelligence gathering in the first place to companies for which people like Edward Snowden work. Which makes the situation with Barrett Brown all the more … In September 2012, he …
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The Experts: What Should Be Done to Fix the Predicted US Doctor Shortage?

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Psychiatric drugs have become the nation's top-selling drugs to the point where measurable levels of drugs such as Prozac and Zoloft can be detected in the public water supply. Minting more … We should prioritize neuroscience research into serious …
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Fearless Emmy Advice: Drama Series

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This year, just like last, my personal choice in this category would be “Breaking Bad,” a series as dark and unsettling as any ever produced for American television and an extraordinary showcase for some of the finest acting in the medium. … but …
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Addiction and the Brain – drug or alcohol abuse is a disease. – Tim Brunson, PhD, talks about how the brain works regarding addictions (alcohol, drug addiction). Why does your brain respond to repeated behavior? How can y…