Tag: personal
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Conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly dead at 92
By Bill Trott WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Phyllis Schlafly, who became a “founding mother” of the modern U.S. conservative movement by battling feminists in the 1970s and working tirelessly to defeat the Equal Rights Amendment, died on Monday at the age of 92, her Eagle Forum group said. Schlafly, who lived in the St. Louis suburb…
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Biotech Regeneron replaces Intel as sponsor of Science Talent Search
By Ransdell Pierson NEW YORK (Reuters) – Biotechnology company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc on Thursday became the title sponsor of the most prestigious U.S. science competition for high school students, taking the baton from chipmaker Intel Corp. Regeneron pledged $100 million to support the Science Talent Search and related programs through 2026, and doubled awards for…
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Faced with strict laws, Brazilian women keep abortions secret
By Sophie Davies RIO DE JANEIRO (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Years after giving into family pressure and having an illegal abortion, one Brazilian woman says she is haunted by the secret procedure so taboo that hardly anyone will talk about it. The woman, who only wants to be identified as F.D., went to a clinic…
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The Best Way to Deal with Gossip and Personal Attacks
By: Lodro RinzlerWhen someone crosses you in words or actions, what is the right way to respond? A Buddhist meditation teacher draws from an ancient text to provide insight and guidance.Okay. We know we should be more mindful of our own speech, sure. But what about when rumors are flying about you, or someone is…