Today in Context Florida, a group of retired Miami Herald alumni reacts to the staff cuts and smaller readership as the newspaper business changes, writes Doug Clifton. The loss of a newspaper, more than any other business, has “serious ramifications for society” as a vital part of a fully functioning democracy.
Dr. Jay H. Epstein responds to Peter Schorsch’s post urging legislators to give nurse anesthetists the authority to administer anesthesia without the supervision of a doctor. As President of the Florida Society of Anesthesiologists, Epstein says there are no studies saying nurse anesthetists deliver the same quality of care as a physician, and doctor-led anesthesia is safer than those administered by nurses.
There may be many reasons people run, but running solo has significant drawbacks, says Catherine Robinson. Everyone needs support, and joining a runners group is the best way to get feedback and learn tips to make the most out of your regimen.
Clutter has crept into Rebekah McCloud’s life, although she is not sure exactly when it did. It is not sloth, but more like the disorganized “lazy clutter” that seems to accumulate out of nowhere — magazines, jotted down notes, coupons and junk mail.
