Sam Rolley Staff writer Sam Rolley began a career in journalism working for a small town newspaper while seeking a B.A. in English. After learning about many of the biases present in most modern newsrooms, Rolley became determined to find a position in journalism that would allow him to combat the unsavory image that the news industry has gained. He is dedicated to seeking the truth and exposing the lies disseminated by the mainstream media at the behest of their corporate masters, special interest groups and information gatekeepers. Email this author.

Flash Mob Robs 7-Eleven

Flash mobs — which are usually sudden performances in public places organized via telecommunication, social media or email — have been growing in popularity since 2003. A disturbing trend has emerged from the growing popularity: flash mob robberies.

A Call For Privatized TSA

Representative John L. Mica (R-Fla.) in recent weeks has been leading a push to take airport security screenings out of the hands of the Federal government to free up the industry for private contractors.

Global Food Demand May Double By 2050

A new projection reported last week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that global demand for food could double by the year 2050 and put major agricultural stress on the environment.

Slightly Too Much Tylenol Over Time May Kill You

New research on Tylenol and other pain relievers containing acetaminophen finds that taking slightly too much of the drugs over a period of several days has more deadly side effects than taking too many pills all at once.

Supercommittee May Have Raised Your Payroll Tax

One result of the heavily publicized failure of the Congressional budget reduction supercommittee could be a smaller paycheck for every working American. The extension of a payroll tax cut which was passed last year and is scheduled to end next year without action was supposed to be discussed by the group.

Study: Regular Exercise Can Improve Sleep

A new study published in Mental Health and Physical Activity finds that people who exercise regularly sleep significantly better and remain more alert throughout the day.

Obama Addresses Protesters During Jobs Speech

Confronted earlier in the week by Occupy protesters during a speech on jobs at a high school in Manchester, N.H., President Barack Obama offered the movement an endorsement of sorts.

Occupy Los Angeles Offered Farmland, Offices To Get Out

Officials in the City of Angels are attempting to reach an agreement with the Occupy protesters that have been camped in front of their city hall for the past several weeks: Leave and we’ll provide you with office space and farmland.

Congress Blocks Climate Analyzing Bureaucracy

Congress recently blocked a $322 million measure that would have created a new Federal bureaucracy to make long-term climate forecasts similar to the short-term forecasts provided by the National Weather Service.

Many Seniors Unwittingly Take Potentially Dangerous Medicines

A study recently published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine shows that about 40 percent of seniors who are in the care of a home-health agency are taking prescription medications that may be dangerous to their health.