Archive for September, 2009
U.S. Announces Transfer Of Guantanamo Prisoners
The Department of Justice has revealed three detainees have been transferred from the prison at Guantanamo Bay to Ireland and Yemen.
Are Nitrates And Nitrites Harmful To Health? On The Contrary, Study Says
New academic work has found evidence that appears to challenge the conventional wisdom that all nitrates and nitrites are noxious to humans and suggests that those derived from natural sources, like plants, may in fact offer health benefits.
Public Healthcare Option Rejected Again
Despite warnings of cost and competition issues, Democratic lawmakers continue to promote the idea of a government-run public option, although their latest effort was rejected by the Senate Finance Committee.
Hannity interviews socialists at the G20 protests
Legislation Still Under the Radar Would Devastate U.S. Gun Ownership Rights
There are three bills currently in Congress getting little attention that would restrict gun ownership in America. These bills, backed by the most anti-gun administration in U.S. history, would be a devastating blow to Second Amendment rights. Read this article to learn more about these bills and those who would enforce them.
Gun Rights Conference Wraps Up In St. Louis
Despite the Obama administration’s anti-Second Amendment efforts, gun rights leaders from across the country gathered in St. Louis, Missouri, last weekend to network, exchange strategies and hear from experts on major issues relating to firearms litigation and politics.
Bill Proposal Would Revoke Wiretapping Immunity
Echoing the sentiments of many civil libertarians, a group of Democratic lawmakers have announced they will introduce a bill to repeal the immunity granted to telecom companies which participated in the previous administration’s warrantless wiretapping program.
Survey: Use Of Alternative Medicine On The Rise
According to new research, people across America are turning to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) more often in an effort to cure and prevent illness as well as preserve their well-being.
The Model T: Ford’s Great Promise and a Legacy Derailed
It was 101 years ago this week, on Oct. 1, 1908, that Henry Ford unveiled what would become the most popular automobile in the world, the Model T. Ford promised, “I will build a car for the great multitude. No man making a good salary will be unable to own one and enjoy with his family the blessings of hours of pleasure in God’s wide open spaces.”
Lawsuit Alleges Congress Not Representative Enough
A judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has agreed to convene a panel of three District Court judges to hear a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the current size of the House of Representatives.
Traditional Chinese Medicine May Provide A New Tool To Fight Addiction
A new natural health resource in the fight against alcoholism has been found in a synthetic derivative of Kudzu vine which may help treat the addiction and prevent a relapse.
After Court Dismisses GOP Lawsuit, Democrats Regain Senate Supermajority
Vice President Joe Biden swore in Paul Kirk as the junior senator from Massachusetts on Friday to replace the late Senator Edward Kennedy, giving the Democrats the filibuster-proof majority of 60 votes.
How can the Federal Reserve bail out the whole world?
How can the Federal Reserve bail out the whole world?
Hypothyroidism or Iodine Deficiency?
Hypothyroidism and iodine deficiency should be considered together. But doctors generally do not suspect a problem of low thyroid or low iodine levels and do not test for either. However, if you suffer from fatigue, depression, weight gain, memory loss, hair loss, muscle cramps, dry skin, decreased libido, cold feet, confusion, delirium or even heart failure, you should check for hypothyroidism and iodine deficiency—both are easy to diagnose and treat. For tips on testing yourself and more facts about hypothyroidism and iodine deficiency, read this article.
Neurological Birth Defects May Be Reduced With Choline Supplementation, Doctors Say
According to a recent study, pregnant women with low levels of the nutrient choline are at a greater risk of having babies affected by brain and spinal-cord defects.
