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Drug Addiction Is Rising; Funding Is Not

January 21, 2011 By

Reports recently have discovered an unfortunate truth: drug addiction is getting higher, accented by a huge increase in deaths due to drug overdose. It’s not a pleasant story to swallow, but it is nevertheless the truth; and treatment centers are feeling the heat as funding for their services is gradually diminishing as well. What does that say about the government? The hope is a reluctant necessity to divvy up the funds as equally as possible.

Whatever reason it would be, it doesn’t change the real issue that many Americans are suffering from a needless disease called drug addiction. It’s this drug addiction that causes drug abuse, effectively killing lives without using any viruses or bullets.

Even the executive director ofalcohol and drug services at Coshocton Behavioral Health, Beth Cormack, feels the tight squeeze on the budget when handling a caseload of 400. Not a good number to deal with when not getting the proper funds. Moreover, when money’s tight, requesting grants gets to be an agonizing process as well as there’s no guarantee that the funds would be both awarded and also awarded under a decent time frame. The sad truth is when dealing with drug abuse, time frames are petty things to worry about. ASAP is the clear mantra rather than time frame.

John Postlethwaite, program manager for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Agency in Ohio, said his program had lost out on $2.9 million due to budget cuts. To even think of the clients that lose out when they desperately need the medical and mental assistance to combat the addiction is both shocking and terrifying. It leaves many questions to be asked—especially this:

Where could we possibly obtain more funds?

That’s a tough question to answer. The only hope is to find a good treatment center, such as at TheCyn.com that will be able to help patients with many different types of addictions.

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China’s MBA Programs Continue to Grow

December 28, 2010 By

For students in the United States looking to get their Masters in Business Administration (MBA), international programs have always been an appealing option. While US business schools are consistently on the list of the top schools in the world, so are schools in locations including the United Kingdom, Spain, and France. While China’s business schools may not be as appealing to many international students as London Business School–the reigning choice as the top MBA program in the world, they are quickly catching up to some of the best business schools in the world.

The Contenders
Shanghai Jiaotong, Peking University, Tsinghua, and Fudan University are along the top contenders in China’s pool of business school options. Hong Kong UST Business School in China made the Financial Times’ list of the top global MBA programs in the world, tying with the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business for ninth place.

The Appeal
Many students enjoy the idea of spending time abroad and expanding their horizons. An international MBA also helps students to stand out in a sea of new MBAs entering the job market each year. The option of spending a set number of years in a new country may also be an appeal for young MBA hopefuls. Many of China’s programs are affordable to international students as well.

The Knowledge of China
Few would argue that China is not poised to play an important role in the future of business. Earning an MBA in China provides students with a chance to increase their knowledge of Chinese business through case studies, classes, and learning experiences. It also gives students a chance to hone their existing language skills or learning the language while being immersed in Chinese culture and language. These are all things that stand to help students as they move into their careers in business.

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Obamas Not Invited to British Royal Wedding

December 6, 2010 By

Headlines, gossip, and conspiracy theories have run wild since news broke that President and Mrs. Obama were not invited to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, planned for April 2011.

The Reasoning
Royal sources have stated that Prince William and Kate have said that their wedding is not an official state event. They plan to invite those close to them and share their wedding day with people close to them, not necessarily world leaders. While this seams like a fair excuse for the lack of an invitation, it has been noted that French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni received an invitation to the royal wedding. If they were planning a smaller affair, perhaps this could have been a valid reason afterall.

The Theories
Others have speculated that there is not a good relationship between the Obamas and the British leaders. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown did not receive an oval office visit upon one of his trips the United States.

There is also speculation that this cool relationship owes its roots to Obama’s own family history. His father, a Kenyan citizen, was a subject of Britain due to Britain’s colonization of the country. This would have been the case even at the time that Barack Obama was born. While this feels like a stretch for some, others believe it is the root of these tensions. WikiLeaks cables have also revealed that Obama and top United States officials don’t view British Prime Minister David Cameron in a very positive light.

The History
United States presidents have been invited to royal weddings in the recent past. President and Mrs. Reagan attended the marriage of William’s father, Prince Charles grand royal wedding in 1981 and the marriage of Prince Andrew in 1986. It remains to be seen whether this new royal wedding will compare to these or whether the couple is truly looking for less of a worldwide extravagant celebration.

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Census Signals Trouble for Obama

December 2, 2010 By
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The results of the 2010 United States Census could spell trouble for Obama’s 2012 presidential reelection campaign.

Shifting Numbers
The 435 districts that elect members to the House of Representatives are reapportioned based on census results and shifts in the population. This allows them to continue to represent approximately equal numbers of citizens. Population shifts also signal changes in the electoral college which elects the new president of the United States every four years. Shifts in the population can be drastic game changers.

Wins and Losses
The largest population gains in 2010 came in Texas, a Republican stronghold. Texas will pick up an estimated four new seats in the House. The states who lost the largest number of people and will lose seats were New York and Ohio. These states both went to Obama in 2008. Overall, states in the north and Midwest are losing populations and therefore, losing political influence. The largest population gains are coming in the south, states that are traditionally republican strongholds and stand to pick up political influence over the next several years. It remains to be seem whether or not population shifts will also cause some shifts in the patterns of the electoral college. Huge shifts would be necessary to make it so that states in the south could go Democratic in the presidential election.

State Governors
2010 midterm elections have already caused some potential problems for Obama’s reelection bid. Republican governors will be in place in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, Virginia, and Wisconsin. This means people who can help to bring out the vote and offer their backing for a Republican candidate in 2012. Having a state governor’s support can be a big advantage to a presidential candidate. This is especially true when presidential races are close, and in recent years, races have always been close.

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The Case For and Against Sarah Palin in 2012

December 1, 2010 By

With 2010 midterm elections behind the United States, all eyes are on the Republican Party and who will be the 2012 presidential candidate to take on President Barack Obama in his bid for reelection. One of the most talked about options is former Vice Presidential candidate and former Alaska governor Sarah Palin.

Gauging the Media
All eyes have been on Palin and her family this year. Following Bristol Palin’s run on Dancing with the Stars, the Palin family has appeared in a series of reality programming on The Learning Channel. Focused on living in Alaska, outdoor adventures, and of course, a platform for Palin’s political opinions, the series has enjoyed good ratings for the first several episodes. Palin continues to write and to make the media circuit discussing politics. Whether she plans on a career in commentary or a run for the White House, she’s certainly getting more than her share of attention.

Looking at the Polls
Although she is still the darling of the far right, one poll revealed that 59% of the American public claims that they would never vote for Palin for President. Still, it’s difficult to imagine that staunch Republican voters would stay home if it came down to a vote for Palin or a win for Obama. These poll numbers and public distaste have drawn comparisons between Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton, whose political aspirations often received similar poll ratings and negative press. Many commentators have considered that the American public tends to be more polarized when it comes to female candidates.

Does She Even Want to Run?
Looking at her recent career choices and statements, it is highly likely that Palin does not plan to make a run for the presidency. Frankly, she seems content in her current lifestyle and it is likely that other Republican candidates will surface who Palin can support without running herself. For 59% of America, that’s just fine.

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