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Author Archives: Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds
The World’s Most Efficient Superbug
A deadly fungus has wiped out hundreds of species of amphibians worldwide
These days, most of us are familiar with the term “superbug” — a word commonly used to describe a type of infection-causing organism that conventional treatment can’t control. MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is one of the most ubiquitous. A once … Continue reading
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Tagged BD, Biodiversity, Candida auris, Extensively resistant TB, Fungal disease in frogs, Fungal diseases, MRSA, Superbugs
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“If even dying is to be made a social function, then grant me the favor of sneaking out on tiptoe without disturbing the party”
- Dag Hammarskjold
Maryland Medical-Aid-in-Dying Law Fails
The hard-fought battle for death with dignity for terminally ill patients was lost in a tie vote
Last week, the Maryland Senate failed to pass proposed legislation to allow medical-aid-in-dying to become legal in that state. The measure passed the House in early March, and advocates were hopeful that there were enough votes in the Senate to … Continue reading
“All That Is Solid Melts Into Air” by David Orr
A collection of photos of the sky memorializes people who have died violent deaths
David Orr is an internationally recognized visual artist and photographer whose work has been displayed extensively in the United States and abroad. He is also a sought after speaker and has presented at venues across the United States, including The … Continue reading
What Are the Best Ways to Pay for Final Expenses?
An interview with Ruth Bennett, Executive Director of the Funeral Consumer's Alliance of Arizona, Part Two
Today SevenPonds speaks with Ruth Bennett, the Executive Director of the Funeral Consumers Alliance (FCA) of Arizona. A nationwide organization, the FCA is a nonprofit that works to protect the rights of consumers to choose a “meaningful, dignified, affordable funeral.” … Continue reading
“Alzheimer’s, Widowed Stepmothers & Estate Crimes” by Michael Hackard, Esq.
An estate litigation expert shares his experiences and expertise
Michael Hackard is a California-based attorney who specializes in estates and trusts litigation. About one year ago, we reviewed his first book, “Wolf at the Door,” an eye-opening and sometimes heartbreaking account of the way America’s elderly are subjected to … Continue reading
