THE HEADLINES

 "War on terror", 2012 Election, Children, CIA and Intelligence, Elections and Election reform, Human Rights, Middle East, Natural Disaster, New York City, Syria, U.S. foreign policy, U.S.military  No Responses »
Nov 022012
THE HEADLINES

  “WAR CRIMES IN PROGRESS.” Amnesty International so characterizes the escalating practice of Syrian rebels beating and summarily executing people associated with the Syrian government, many of whom are soldiers manning checkpoints designed to quell the insurgency. Free Syrian Army, the “umbrella” group supported by U.S. and other foreign powers and which “coordinates” rebel efforts, [...]

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As Personal And Economic Costs Of Obesity Soar, The Nation’s Food And Beverage Industry Fights Efforts At Regulation

 Capitalism, Consumer protection, Corporate Control, Costs, Economy, Food Supply, Health Care, Lobbyists, New York City, Obesity, Special Interests  2 Responses »
Sep 142012
As Personal And Economic Costs Of Obesity Soar, The Nation's Food And Beverage Industry Fights Efforts At Regulation

An unprecedented mandate approved by health officials in New York City that bans the sale of most large sugary drinks in restaurants is likely to spark a larger debate about obesity, public health and efforts to curb what has become a deadly — and costly — epidemic in the United States. The New York City [...]

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