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A physician dodged Republican Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson’s question of whether partial birth abortion should be legalized during a Wednesday House Judiciary Committee hearing. Johnson asked Dr. Yashica Robinson, a board member of the Physicians for Reproductive Health, at what point in the pregnancy should abortion be restricted. “As a medical doctor, I understand that every pregnancy is unique and different,” she said. “I also understand that patients need to have access to care. Pregnant people as the pregnancy progresses and that may be for various reasons.” “Do you support the right of a woman who is just seconds away from birthing a healthy child to have an abortion?” Johnson interjected. “I think that the question that you’re asking does not realistically reflect abortion care —” Robinson began. Johnson cut her off repeating the question. (RELATED: Cotton Slams Becerra For Trying To ‘Ignore Partial Birth Abortion Ban: ‘He Doesn’t Get To Pick And Choose’) “I … [Read more...] about Pro-Abortion Doctor Dodges Representative’s Question On Whether Partial Birth Abortion Should Be Allowed

Scanning the news online, a headline catches my attention: “Man, Distracted by Electronic Device, Identified after Falling to Death at Sunset Cliffs.” advertisement advertisement The authorities identified the victim as a 33-year-old Indiana man who was visiting friends in San Diego. Witnesses said he was not watching he was going and was obviously “looking down at the device in his hands.” To be sure, this is an extreme example. But they illustrate how serious the consequences of tech behavior can be. Many of our new media, communications, and information technology habits are resulting not only in more accidents from distractions but also reduced productivity, disrupted relationships, increasing mental and physical health problems, and public safety issues that we need to take seriously and address as a society. In fact, many of the consequences of our new behaviors are so severe that experts are starting to describe them with the language of … [Read more...] about A neuroscientist on the shifts in our media use and the effect on our brains

Imagine if you could control your iPhone with your mind. How would that actually work? Would sad emotions automatically pull up cute animal YouTube clips? Would you use your brain as a cursor to hit buttons? Would you type text messages by thinking words . . . and if so, how do you stop from thinking words *BUTTS* that you didn’t *ARMPITS* actually want to send? advertisement advertisement These are the questions both asked and answered in a new series of concept videos imagining a day in the life of having a brain-computer interface (BCI). We are on the precipice of computer chips being able to read sizable pieces of human thought while companies like Meta and Snap have funded research in this industry estimated to reach $3.3 billion by 2026. Just as designers needed to invent modalities like pinch-to-zoom to make touchscreen smartphones feasible, so too will they need to create new interfaces for us to focus our jumbled thoughts into organized … [Read more...] about What a brain-controlled computer might feel like

Words matter more than you might think, especially if you are one of the 43% of employees who works remotely . If coworkers or your manager can’t see your body language, they have to rely solely on conversations you have over email or the phone, and certain phrases could cost you a promotion, says Crystal Barnett, senior human resource specialist for Insperity , an HR service provider for small to medium-sized organizations. advertisement advertisement “While most of us manage to avoid making comments that result in a punishable offense, some common phrases can hurt your chances for advancement in the long run,” she says. “You have to chose words carefully to get your point across without being negative or self serving.” Here are eight words and phrases that can derail your career if they’re uttered at the wrong place or time: 1. “Honestly …” Starting a sentence with the word “honestly” when speaking about others can come off as an attack, and … [Read more...] about These Eight Phrases Are Killing Your Chance For A Promotion

Success in business--and in life--is all about building relationships and trust. When you're in business, the more quickly you can build a positive relationship with potential customers, and with the people who work with and for you, the more successful you will be. In her book Nothing But the Truth, body language expert Maryann Karinch reveals what to keep in mind most when building the kind of rapport and trust that sparks relationships. Says Karinch, "Everyone has needs, doubts, and insecurities. That is the first concept you need to embrace in honing your skills of rapport-building. The process of establishing a connection to another person to gain trust--and truth--centers on showing respect as you address his or her needs, doubts, and insecurities." Karinch goes on to describe 10 powerful rapport-building habits taught by her colleague Lena Sisco. These 10 habits include: 1. Smile with your eyes A smile is a powerful thing. It builds trust with … [Read more...] about 10 Remarkable Habits to Instantly Spark a Relationship with Anyone

Rankings and research data indicate America wasn't the happiest of places before the pandemic. We'd been slowly but surely tumbling down the international happiness tables for years, and psychologists (and the surgeon general) were warning about climbing rates of loneliness and anxiety . Then a marauding virus upended all our lives. Very few of us are feeling more cheerful and optimistic than we were two years ago. All of which makes for a pretty grim opener for a column, but bear with me. This article is actually about optimistic news. In response to our national struggle to find our joy, Americans have been signing up for happiness classes in droves. Yale's most popular class ever teaches stressed-out young strivers how to be happier . The online version has been taken by millions. Other happiness courses regularly appear in lists of the most popular online courses . This proves Americans are desperate to be happier, but it doesn't say anything about … [Read more...] about Good News From New Research: Online Happiness Courses Actually Make You Happier

More than half of Americans tell pollsters that it's either very or somewhat important to them to become rich. How should these aspiring millionaires pursue this popular goal? There are of course many pathways to wealth (including that low-effort standby: inherit it), but there are nonetheless certain skills, like high-value tech and financial know-how, that seem to correlate with wealth. You might want to acquire those. Or you might study up on the personal habits of the very rich . But that leaves one big part of the puzzle missing. What about the personality it takes to get rich? Is there a particular constellation of inner traits that makes you more likely to end up wealthy? Lots of amateur investigators have combed through interviews and pestered business titans to try to figure this out, but thanks to a large new study recently published in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications , we now have a much more scientific answer to this question. How … [Read more...] about These Are the Personality Traits of Self-Made Millionaires, According to a Big New Study

During the long course of my life in business, I've had the opportunity to meet some very wealthy people . For the most part, I've found that they're just like you and me--with the added bonus that their bank accounts make mine look like a teeny-tiny mosquito, or maybe a gnat. And there's one more thing I've noticed about people who are truly wealthy--they have a different way of looking at the world than most of us. It's this different way of perceiving the world that allows them to see opportunities and convert them into successful businesses that build wealth. Try these seven hacks of really wealthy people and see what they do for your bottom line. 1. They truly love what they do. The really wealthy never settle-- they go after what they really love in life and pursue a career in a field that means something to them. They live the advice, " Choose the career that you will be excited to get up for every morning ." And if there's not a … [Read more...] about Learn the 7 Life Hacks of Really Wealthy People