Woman Marine Faces Limits On Housing And Rank
Capt. Kathleen V. Abels, a Marine officer, speaks on sex discrimination and housing allowances denied to married women. She notes most women want to remain in Marine roles, not auxiliary positions, and argues advancement is constrained by combat billets and small female numbers. She advocates equal opportunity based on ability, not gender.
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Unneeded Surgery Sparks Debate On Patient Safety
A consumer advocate cites 10000 annual unnecessary operations with deaths, while experts dispute the figure. Advice covers choosing qualified surgeons, seeking second opinions, hospital accreditation, and avoiding common unnecessary procedures like hernia repairs and tonsil removals.
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Rockefeller Foundation
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American College of Surgeons
Ape star in new alphabet stirs reading debate
Sacramento AP reports a controversial self pronouncing alphabet with 36 letters aims to aid phonics. Proponents cite engaging tools like an ape and an albatross to show letter sounds while educators claim improved reading readiness amid pilot use in California schools.
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