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Tom Jacobs is a veteran journalist with more than 20 years experience at daily newspapers. He has served as a staff writer for the Los Angeles Daily News and the Santa Barbara News-Press. His work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune and Ventura County Star.
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Firm Support for Online Prescriptions
Is it safe to purchase prescription drugs over the Internet? A new study of some of the most popular online medications – drugs to treat erectile dysfunction – concludes an e-prescription system operating under state regulation may actually be safer than the traditional method of obtaining drugs: a doctor’s appointment followed by…
Much Schiavo Coverage Brain Dead
Coverage of the controversial Terri Schiavo case in some of the nation’s top newspapers was full of inaccuracies and misinformation, according to a study just published in the journal Neurology.
Take This Theory — Please!
Evolutionary theorist suggests humor played a key role in our development as a species.
Men Dominate Olympics TV Coverage
A new analysis of NBC’s prime-time Olympics coverage shows male athletes receive more air time than women, but the discrepancy is much greater for the winter games than the summer ones.
Meet the Next Business Guru: Aristotle
In business, we should make money and be a positive force in the community. The ancient philosopher told us so.