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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14576677/

Medical practices blend health and faith
Doctors, patients shun care they consider immoral

Sandwiched between a swimming pool store and a spice shop on Lee Highway in Fairfax, the Tepeyac Family Center looks like any other suburban doctor's office. But it isn't.

The practice combines "the best of modern medicine with the healing presence of Jesus Christ," a brochure at the reception desk announces. An image of the Madonna greets every patient. Doctors, nurses and staff gather to pray each day before the first appointments.

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As long as there is full disclosure to patients, I think this is a good compromise. What would be a problem is if it was the only option for care in an area.

DV

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14535931/site/newsweek/

A Vegas-Size Bet On China
Steve Wynn's moving into Asia, and his casino competitors think that he's got the right idea.
By Steve Friess
Newsweek

Sept. 4, 2006 issue - Casino mogul Steve Wynn has just come from his daily two-hour Chinese lesson. In addition to learning the basics, he says he's studying phrases he might need for his new venture: "Welcome to our hotel" and "I hope this is the beginning of a long friendship."

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And this is what my best friend from HS is up to, working IT for the Wynn in Macau.

DV