Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Saturday, December 31, 2011
NYTimes: Organic Agriculture May Be Outgrowing Its Ideals
Even as more Americans buy foods labeled organic, the products are moving away from a traditional emphasis on local growing and limited environmental strain. http://nyti.ms/t3xibo
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Afghanistan shot at homecoming party in California
Check out this article: Soldier back from Afghanistan shot at homecoming party in California http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/soldier-back-afghanistan-shot-homecomin... ------Sent from The Daily News
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Why do we keep crooks in office, year after year?
From The New York Times: EDITORIAL: Illegal, Just Not on Capitol Hill House Republican leaders sidetracked a sensible and overdue bill to ban members of Congress from using inside information in stock trades. http://nyti.ms/sRgkJj
Friday, December 16, 2011
NYTimes: Utah: Thousands of Birds Die After Crash Landings
From The New York Times: NATIONAL BRIEFING | ROCKIES: Utah: Thousands of Birds Die After Crash Landings Thousands of migratory birds were killed or injured this week after apparently mistaking a Wal-Mart parking lot, football fields and other snow-covered areas of southern Utah for bodies of water and plummeting to the ground. http://nyti.ms/uyvQJj
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Best "Pepper Spraying Cop" image yet
The meme of UC Davis Police Lt. John Pike placed in all kinds of settings has created some good humor out of a horrifying incident. So far, this picture got me laughing the most: 
Sunday, October 16, 2011
NYTimes: Senegal Curbs a Bloody Rite, African-Style
From The New York Times: Senegal Curbs a Bloody Rite, African-Style Over the past 15 years, the drive to end genital cutting has gained such momentum in Senegal that the majority of villages where it was commonplace have now committed to stop it. http://nyti.ms/oCFkx8
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Historic NYC Transit Buses on Display at Bus Fair
Saturday, September 10, 2011
9/11: Time to decide what America stands for
Watching David Frost's interview with British Prime Minister David Cameron on Al Jazeera last night provided stark evidence of where the USA went wrong in our reaction to the terror attacks that took so many innocent lives 10 years ago today. Cameron defended the attacks on the Taliban in Afghanistan for harboring Al Quaeda. But he staunchly opposed any actions that violated Britain's principles. Britain did not approve of and objects to any form of torture in the "war on terrorism." At the same time, former US Vice President Dick Cheney is actively defending the use of "waterboarding" torture while parading around peddling his memoir. By yielding on our fundamental principles, the USA loses what had been our most persuasive source of power. In the 10 years since that awful day, the USA has tumbled from its post as the moral leader of the free world. Maybe it's time to figure out how we can earn that crown once again.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Keeping Food and Water Safe During Emergencies
http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm076881.htm">What Consumers Need to Know About Food and Water Safety During Hurricanes, Power Outages, and Floods
Emergencies can happen. When they do, the best strategy is to already have a plan in place.
As Hurricane Irene batters the Bahamas and makes its way up the Eastern seaboard, do you know the proper food and water safety precautions if a hurricane, or any other natural event, causes a power outage?Get quick tips on http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm076881.htm#s1">basic preparations for emergencies, what to do both http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm076881.htm#s2">during and after a power outage, how to http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm076881.htm#s3">keep water safe and to http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm076881.htm#s4">keep food safe if flooding occurs
ALLERGY ALERT: Undeclared Shrimp And Fish In Vegetable Gyoza Dumplings
Why those of us with certain food allergies need to be super careful:
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http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm269593.htm">Ajinotmo Frozen Foods Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Shrimp And Fish In Vegetable Gyoza Dumplings08/24/2011 08:29 PM EDT
Ajinomoto Frozen Foods of Portland, OR is recalling 8.47 oz. trays of Ajinomoto Brand Vegetable Gyoza Dumplings, lot code 231751, that contain undeclared shrimp and fish (Pollock). See the http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm269594.htm">product's label.
The recalled product was distributed between 6/30/2011 and 8/4/2011 through retail stores and restaurants nationwide.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shellfish and fish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this Vegetable Gyoza Dumpling product.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Why I buy direct from farmers: Banned Asian honey infiltrating (flooding?) US market
This lengthy article should cause serious concern - and certainly reinforce the need to KNOW YOUR FARMERS! http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2011/08/honey-laundering/
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Three Arrested with Explosives in Luggage at Indonesian Airport | NYCAviation
This story leaves many questions unanswered. http://nycaviation.com/2011/08/three-arrested-with-explosives-in-luggage-at-i...
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Man shot while feeding the homeless with family in East Oakland | abc7news.com
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/east_bay&id=8274450#&cmp=twi-kgo-article-8274450
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