Staff Reports
Can Garlic Kill Foodborne Illness?
Researchers at Washington State University found that a compound in garlic is 100 times more effective at battling intestinal illnesses than two commonly prescribed antibiotics.
OWS Ramps Up Today
Occupy Wall Street kicked off a planned day of global disruption this morning. In cities throughout the United States and the world, protesters are expected to be out in force. Organizers hope the coordinated events will mark a spring resurgence of the movement after a quiet winter.
Obama Laughs At The Nation’s Situation
In the midst of a failing economy, collapsed housing market and government scandals, President Barack Obama found time to joke about the state of the Nation at the 98th annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.
The FBI, Real American Terrorists
In a recent opinion piece, David Shipler explains why without the FBI, Americans would see far less terror. According to Shipler, there have been 22 major terror attempts in the years since 9/11. Fourteen of them were facilitated by law enforcement.
Romney Camp Says Campaign Is Not About Coolness
Whereas President Barack Obama is taking advantage of every opportunity to present himself as the cool candidate, Mitt Romney’s campaign said the former Governor will not be involved in the celebrity scene. “This election is not going to be about who’s cooler,” said a Romney senior adviser.
Town Boycotts Gas Stations, Prices Drop
Gas prices in New Lenox, Ill., were higher than those in surrounding communities, so the town’s residents did something about it. The mayor encouraged the residents of New Lenox to drive somewhere else to fill up. Within 48 hours, gas prices dropped.
Small Farms Under Attack
Government efforts to do away with the small family farm in the United States to make the populace dependent on large corporate-and-bureaucratic-controlled farming operations for food are becoming increasingly successful.
Michelle Obama Shares Her Secret Service Fantasy
Michelle Obama took questions from children at the 20-year anniversary of the White House’s “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work” day. The first lady has no plans of occupying the Oval Office. When asked, “Will you ever run for president?” Obama responded: “Absolutely not.”
First Lady’s Trip To Spain Cost Taxpayers $467,585
Following the first lady’s lavish getaway to Spain in 2010, the White House assured American citizens that the Obamas would pay for any personal expenses. But Judicial Watch has announced that government documents suggest it was on taxpayers’ dime.
Tampa Seeks Gun Ban During RNC
Many Republicans are ardent supporters of 2nd Amendment rights, but those who are planning to attend the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., may have to leave their guns at home despite State laws favorable to concealed carry.
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