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Under Pennsylvania law, there are two types of insanity defense. The first mandates a two-pronged test: the accused must not have understood the nature and quality of his actions, or the wrongfulness of his actions...
That doesn't mean my doctor was remiss in not testing me. The patients in the studies were all suffering from cardiovascular disease. I'm not. And until the CRP story is understood more fully, the side effects of statins--which can include liver and muscle damage--could outweigh their clear benefits. But if CRP is as important as it appears, it probably makes sense for anyone who's at risk for heart disease to be evaluated. It's a simple blood test that any lab can do, and while it might not be covered by all insurance, it costs...
...while caddying that Murray developed his ferocious sense of justice. "As a poor kid carrying a rich guy's bag," says Murray, "you're not supposed to speak unless spoken to--and some people wouldn't even look at you. Then there were others who were extremely gracious, understood where you lived, what your life was like. It was an extraordinary chance to see how the world operates. You learn to spot bad apples real quick...
...Emperor Akihito joined the fray in a written statement issued on his 71st birthday on Dec. 23. The Emperor wrote of the crown prince's complaints: "... there are still some things that I have not fully understood yet." As for the inherent nature of official duties, Akihito requested that the future Emperor specifically indicate what he has in mind, "or at least indicate a direction for them, and in so doing gain the cooperation of those around him." Amid this extraordinary show of public bickering, the government last month announced its decision to create an advisory board to begin considering...
...employees Sandler bursts into one of his classic “the price is wrong—bitch” fits of anger and then calmly says to his confused employee, “that’s right—that was an unusual way to make myself understood.” While his performance probably won’t garner him many awards, Sandler will probably see a few on his shelf if he keeps taking these types of roles...