By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A leading British scientist who believes the UK’s focus on embryonic stem cell research and cloning is “out of whack” has decided to accept a position at a major university in France where he can continue his work on adult stem cell research.
Yearly Archives: 2008
Student Body May Be Infected with HIV/AIDS
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Parents and students at a Missouri high school have been informed that a person who tested positive for HIV may have exposed more than 50 students to the deadly virus through what is believed to be sexual activity.
Don’t Believe Everything You Read in Polls
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Not only is the media biased in favor of Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL), but so are their polls. So says one of the country’s most respected pollsters and warns that supporters of the Democratic candidate are using inflated numbers to try to convince the public the race is over even before a single vote has been cast.
Scranton Bishop Sets the Record Straight
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Bishop Joseph F. Martino of the diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania caused quite a stir when he made a surprise visit to a parish-sponsored election forum where Catholics were discussing whether or not they could vote for a pro-abortion candidate.
McCain Receives Endorsement and Miraculous Medal from Bella Producer
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Eduardo Verastegui, producer and lead actor of the hit film, Bella, has officially endorsed Senator John McCain for president and recently presented the Arizona senator with a Miraculous Medal blessed by Pope Benedict XVI.
Voters Must Weigh Candidates’ Choices for Supreme Court Justices
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Citizens concerned about abortion, gay rights, and the kind of judicial activism that has caused the moral condition of the country to deteriorate over the last few decades will be wise to consider the candidates’ positions on one of the most important decisions they will make during their presidency – the appointment of Supreme Courts justices.
UK Bill Says Tissue Can Be Taken Without Consent To Produce Clones
An amendment to the UK’s controversial Human Fertilization and Embryology (HFE) bill could allow tissue taken from children, the unconscious, and others deemed to be lacking in “mental capacity” to be used to create clones.
France’s “Mother Theresa” Dies at 99
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A woman whose heroic defense of the rights of the poor in Egypt found her often being referred to as another “Mother Theresa” has died in France at the age of 99.
New Book Explains Plastic Surgery to Children
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
(April 21, 2008) A Florida plastic surgeon has written a book for young children to help them understand why Mommy is having a tummy tuck, nose job, and breast enhancement. Critics say the book raises body image and self-esteem issues, especially for young girls.
George Soros Funds Pro-Abortion Catholics
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The deep pockets of the far left-wing mogul, George Soros, are a source of financial aid for two pro-abortion Catholic groups, Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good and Catholics United.
