Tag: felt-conflicted
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Football dad Will Smith says conflicted about ‘Concussion’ role
By Piya Sinha-Roy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Actor Will Smith, a self-described “football dad,” said he felt conflicted about starring in the new film “Concussion” as the doctor who discovered brain trauma, a leading factor in the deaths of some former National Football League (NFL) players. Smith, who plays Dr. Bennet Omalu, the pathologist who…
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Valeant, Ackman must face U.S. insider trading lawsuit
A U.S. judge said Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc and activist hedge fund manager William Ackman must face a lawsuit accusing them of insider trading in Allergan Inc before making an unsuccessful takeover bid for the maker of Botox. In a Nov. 9 decision, U.S. District Judge David Carter in Santa Ana, California, rejected arguments by…
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6 Ways a Holistic Approach Can Change Your Life
Holistic has many definitions — some call it woo-woo, others spiritual, others educated. I like to think of a holistic life as a wise life; you live a life that you know will be better by looking at the big picture, living life as wholly and being aware of the impact of your action.What we…
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Diabetes experts tell G20 to tax sugar to save lives and money
Diabetes experts called on world leaders on Thursday to use sugar taxes to fight obesity, arguing such a move would save lives and slash healthcare budgets. Ahead of a meeting of G20 leaders this weekend, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) wants the dual epidemics of obesity and diabetes to be placed on the global agenda…
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Football dad Will Smith conflicted but compelled about ‘Concussion’
By Piya Sinha-Roy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Actor Will Smith, a self-described “football dad,” felt conflicted about starring in the new film “Concussion” as a doctor who discovered brain trauma was a factor in the deaths of some former National Football League (NFL) players. Smith plays Dr. Bennet Omalu, the pathologist who, more than 10…