A bullying incident in Liberty, Missouri, last week sparked an outcry from the Missouri State Senate, threatening budget cuts to schools that fail to prevent such incidents. The victim of the bullying was a sixth grade boy, who was bullied and then beaten up by an older eighth grade student. The victim spent five days […]
A recent incident at a middle school in Liberty, Missouri drew attention again to the concern of bullying at schools. A 12 year-old boy in the sixth grade was bullied and then beaten up by an older boy at Liberty Middle School. He went to the hospital and spent five days there, being treated for […]
A recent case of a junior high school student being beaten in Liberty, Missouri has again drawn attention to bullying at school. 12-year old Blake Kitchen, a sixth grader at Liberty Middle School, was hospitalized for five days after being admitted for a broken jaw and fractured bones in his head. Blake’s mother, Destiny Kitchen, […]
When someone promotes a “Leadership Course,” many would imagine businesspeople, entrepreneurs, or perhaps even college students. Most wouldn’t picture children in elementary school. However, this is a nightly occurrence at Jeremy Horn’s Elite Performance Fitness, a martial arts academy in West Jordan, Utah. While most Americans today are familiar with the term “natural born leader,” […]
A recent article in the Asbury Park Press details the story of “J,” an 11-year old boy who asked his grandmother for a rope, nail and a stool. When asked by his grandmother what the items were for, he told her they were to hang himself. Two months later, the case has been closed, but […]
Dr. Helen Hu, OMD, L.Ac, San Diego Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine practitioner says, “TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) teaches that food and herbs come from the same source. By using natural foods and herbs to balance the body, the body’s energy is restored which is crucial for wellness and longevity.” In our modern society, food […]
Tara Burd, a San Diego Civil Law Attorney says, “The best way for an employee to preserve his or her future claims is to make a complete record of it.” An employee can feel when it’s about to happen. There is tension in the air. Colleagues suddenly become quieter. No one invites them to lunch […]
Native Canadian Susan Downing is taking her good works program all the way to Jamaica this summer. Susan happens to be a woman of many talents, which she draws upon when she mentors and trains her students. The skills she teaches is what makes her programs so unique, and her eclectic training has allowed her […]
Doug Albee, a Riverside, CA Used Car Dealer says, “The process of purchasing used cars does not have to be overly complex or confusing. You can get great value from a previously owned vehicle while still enjoying comfort and superior aesthetics.” Doug’s statement is largely due to the fact that new cars devalue quickly, whereas […]
“Laughter is the best medicine,” goes the oft-repeated saying. But, although no one is denying the undeniably gratifying physical pleasure of having a good chuckle now and then, it turns out there’s more to it than that. In fact, it’s been scientifically proven that humor and laughter can shift one’s mental perspective instantly and thus […]