Graduates to Enter the Medical Profession

Sincere respect is commanded by people called doctors.  Years of study and training.  They push themselves to the limit so that when the knife is in their hands, they do no harm, but have the capacity to save lives.  Indeed, doctors are important people to any society.

But often forgotten are the people that work beside them.  Nurses, often the recipients of horrible behavior, are so under appreciated, it's a wonder why anyone would want to enter that profession.  But to those who have benefited from their expertise and unique kindness, they become like family.

Bahrain has a new group of nurses ready to enter the professional world as they have graduated from Tamkeen, The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain.  Nineteen graduates received BS degrees in General Nursing.

These new nurses are beginning a journey of service.  Through their training, they will be able to help Bahraini citizens improve the quality of their lives through health and medicine.  They will also be able to help the health care system, that in turn will help the economy.  The reach of a nurse stretches far beyond the side of the bed.

Congratulations, and thank you, to the graduates!

To read entire article, please visit Bahrain News Agency.

Weather Will Effect Price

In this day and age of economic turmoil, we see how money is connected to every aspect of life.  Areas that before some would have believed that no connection could be made between it and money are now not only evident, but at the forefront of people's mind.  Right now, a special group of people are preparing for more hardships because of money.

There is a drought in Middle America that is, and will, effect the farmlands of the country.  Most everyone that has taken a science class understands that rain is necessary for crops to grow.  Without it, they wither and die.  With no rain, and the days getting hotter, it is not looking good for our farmers.

And if it doesn't look good for them, it doesn't look good for us as consumers.  Corn and soybean, two ingredients that are in just about everything, are taking a hard hit.  If their growth is down, then the production of the foods that they are in will be down.  In comes the economic principle of supply and demand.  When supply is high, price is low.  When supply is low, price rises.  The demand for these goods will not go away, and so that leaves just one option.  Consumers are going to have to get used to paying more for bread.

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Bahrain Development Road Map

There are some that like the GCC Union, and some that don't.  Like it or not, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are working together towards an improved Bahrain.  His Highness, the Prime Minister, Prince Khalifa bin Salman al Khalifa chaired a business meeting yesterday that detailed a two year road map that would aim at improving Bahrain in its housing, education, infrastructure, and social development projects.

These projects will undoubtedly help Bahrain in all areas of life.  Jobs will be created, money will continue to flow in and circulate in their economy, and the training necessary to progress will improve.  Indeed, it's a great situation for Bahrain.

The project will be funded by a GCC financial aid package that consists of $10 billion, supported by Saudi Arabia.  It is budgeted to last for two years.

The Prime Minister has said that a delay in this initiative is not acceptable, thus reiterating Bahrain's desire to help its people and improve their country.

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She's "Gone With the Wind"

It was 1939.  Perhaps the makers knew it would be an eventual classic, perhaps not.  But the motion picture, "Gone With the Wind" has been seen by, well, just about every hopeless romantic and their boyfriends (who were more than likely forced to watch it, only to find themselves enjoying it, but could never admit it).  The girls related to Scarlett O'Hara.  The guys envy Captain Rhett Butler.  But after those two characters, many are a blurred memory.  Except for today.

Ann Rutherford, 94, who played Scarlett's little sister, Carreen, passed away.  Rutherford collapsed three months ago and remained in the hospital to treat subsequent heart problems and general health deterioration.  She died in her home in Beverly Hills California.

Rutherford began performing at a very young age, following the footsteps of her father and mother, a Metropolitan Opera singer and an actress, respectively.  She played several main roles throughout her career, but none that will be remembered as well as Carreen in "Gone With The Wind."  That particular movie, made her a star, and she never forgot that.  Up till the end of her life, she used that attention, and the movie, for good.  She donated many of the artifacts from the movie.

Ann Rutherford may be "gone with the wind," but she will ever be remembered not just as "Carreen," but as a caring, sincere, and extraordinary person.

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True Love Never Dies

It's a famous cliche.  But it's a dying affection.  People nowadays seem to think that growing old with someone is a horrible way to live, and die.  The fairy tale endings for a couple are not so fairy tale-esque anymore.

But there are still stories that encourage this unique relationship, and bring hope to those that search for it. In the story, "Where the Red Fern Grows," two hunting hounds became the best of friends.  They hunt together, they fight together, and they did everything in between together.  One of the dogs dies, the other has a part of him die as well.  He laid by the burial place of his lost companion until he joined her.  The dogs were buried side by side, and in the middle, a red fern grew.  It marked not only their burial place, but stood as a memorial to their love and devotion.

Bahrain witnessed its own red fern moment.  Mike Gaunt and his wife, Julie West-Jordan, reunited Mike's mother, June, with her husband, John.  John passed away in 1966, and had his ashes scattered at the Awali Golf Club in Bahrain.  After his death, June and the family moved to the United Kingdom, but a part of her was still in Bahrain.

June passed away this past July.  Her wish was to return to Bahrain to be with John.  It was honored by Mike and Julie as they scattered her ashes over the same place as John.

For you hopeless romantics who dream for that fairy tale, red fern type of relationship, it's possible!

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Paying the Price

Education is not cheap.  Books, papers, pencils, and other supplies come at a cost.  Teacher salaries, bills for the operation of the school, and other things make education expensive (that doesn't even mention the technology that cause a huge increase is expense in the future).  But it's needed.

Bahrain understands the dilemma and is acting on it.  Five hundred students are going to be the recipients of financial assistance provided by the government through out their education and into their transition in the working world.  The Royal Charity Organization Board of Trustees, headed by Shaik Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, will target those students that come from under privileged backgrounds, and help them change their future, and the future of their family.

The government recognizes that each person in the world, no matter how old or where they are, suffers from something.  This initiative provides relief to someone suffering, and gives them an opportunity to become successful and a contributing member of society.

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Harvard Bound

Not everyone can get into one of the most prestigious universities in the world.  It's a perennial Top Five school in almost every academic category.  It's a dream school for almost each student that is brave enough to make an attempt.  The history and beauty behind it is just as intimidating.  Yes, Harvard doesn't say "yes" to just anyone.

Now, what if you are homeless, working as a janitor, and seem to have the world against you?  Why would you do something so brash as apply to a university where not only grades matter, but money is just as important?

Dawn Loggins, an 18 year old senior from North Carolina hasn't let any of that get in her way.  Loggins has had her share of let down.  Upon returning home from summer school on day, her parents had moved away.  No notice, no warning.  She jumped around from home to home.  But school kept her sane.  It was her medication.  It gave her so much alleviation that she also worked there as the janitor before classes.

Now, the cleaning, homeless, 18 year old is proving the odds wrong.  Her heart is set on Harvard, and she is going there in the fall.

She is the epitome of the American dream.  Everyone has the right to a fair shot.  Everyone has the right to be what they want, as long as they work hard and have a dream!

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