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Time to ban foie gras

Starting July 1, it will be illegal to sell foie gras in California. It should be illegal everywhere. more

This Day in History in the Fight Against Global Hunger

As President Obama is set to make a speech about today's global hunger crisis, it helps to look back on this day in history. more

Racing to the death

A recently completed PETA investigation of pigeon racing spanning many states found rampant suffering, deaths of birds and illegal interstate gambling. This cruel "sport" is driven by money, but it's the pigeons who pay the ultimate price. more

Planning a vacation to Westerly, R.I.? You might think twice!

I was born in New England and I think it is the most beautiful part of the "lower 48." New England has a little bit of everything ... unique cities like Boston and Kennebunkport, beaches in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, skiing in New Hampshire and Vermont, and beautiful coastal towns ... more

The Stamp Out Hunger Drive: Helping to End Hunger in America

The Stamp Out Hunger Drive: Helping to End Hunger in America more

Buying America Back: A Book Review for Bookpleasures.com

Do you wonder why America is no longer a leader in the manufacturing sector? Or if the jobs we shed will come back? If so, please read Mr. Uke's book, Buying America Back. For more insight into this book please read this review in its entirety. more

Hunger Grows From Conflict Between South Sudan and Sudan

Diplomacy is the only answer to South Sudan and Sudan's struggle too. For it can open the only road to peace for the two countries: dialogue and negotiation. more

Romney-Obama Battleground State Suffering From Hunger Crisis

What cannot be forgotten amid the election hype is that Ohio is suffering from a growing hunger crisis more

Our Jobless Economy

Are you looking for work? I am too. If our leaders want to keep America as great as she once was we've got to put our people back to work. To read about some of my trial and tribulations in the unemployment lines read this article in its entirety. more

Things That Can Save Our Government Money

Do you feel like we are recovering? I do not, but with the short plan I've proposed we can and then some. For some keen insight into what can bring our country back read this article in its entirety. Thank you. more

Haiti: Drought, Low Funding Threaten School Meals Program

With drought conditions hitting parts of Haiti, school feeding takes on more urgency. Families who struggle to access or afford food need the safety net of school feeding. more

Spring: The saddest season for animal shelters

When the weather warms up, homeless kittens and puppies pour into animal shelters across the country. We need to stop overpopulation at its source—by spaying and neutering animals to prevent more unwanted animals from being born. more

Food Running Out for Refugees from Mali Conflict

Food Running Out for Refugees from Mali Conflict more

School Feeding Vital to Ethiopia as Drought Revisits Region

School Feeding Vital to Ethiopia as Drought Revisits Region more

Teaming Up to Defeat Hunger in America

The most important impact of the campaign though will be the awareness it raises about hunger in America more

Act Now and Avoid Summer Disaster of Hunger and Famine

The World Food Programme (WFP), which relies on voluntary donations, lacks funding for this crisis more

Exercising with the Crane Exercise Ball

Want to be in better shape for a fraction of the cost of joining a health club or hiring a personal trainer? Read my review for the Crane Exercise Ball to see how you can have fun and stay fit on the cheap. more

Work's New Age by Doctor Huntington. A Book Review for Bookpleasures.com

Do you wonder if we are recovering from recession or not and how we can not repeat this scenario again? I know I do and did. Doctor Huntington's new book speaks about the new jobless landscape across America with candor and supporting facts. Do yourself a favor and read it. more

Save a bundle and a bunny this Easter

If your kids are begging for a bunny this Easter, stick to the kind found in toy stores—not pet stores. more

Betting on Tiger Woods

There is a lot of hype surrounding a possible Tiger Woods comeback at the Masters this week. Bets are likened to those of the Monday night game for the NFL. To learn more on this topic please this article in its entirety. more

THE 99% vs the 1% IS FOUND TO BE TRUER THAN EVER

New studies show that the American wealthy are winning, and the middle-class may be "down-for-the-count". more

Colossal Disaster for Minorities in Supreme Court.s Scrap of the Health Care Law

There was never much doubt that if the Supreme Court ever got a chance to decide the constitutionality of the health care reform law that it would be in for rough sledding from the court.s five conservatives. The half week of court questioning on the law more than bore out that dire prediction. From... more

Trayvon Martin ... Is there a Jewish connection/cover-up?

There appears to be a media assault on Trayvon along with a cover-up but you will be surprised who might be doing it and why more

What if George Zimmerman had a Stick of Beef Jerky instead of a 9 mm gun

If Zimmerman left his gun at home, what would have been different that night? more

It might all come down to "Who.s your daddy!"

Maybe it is not ALL black and white - maybe it's because your daddy is a White judge. more

Who is the real winner in the Maine Caucuses?

The GOP Maine Caucuses raised questions as to the accuracy and reliability of the results. Results in all primaries and caucuses need to have processes in place to ensure the integrity of the process. All issues raised in a primary or caucus need to be resolved and results of any investigation fully reported. more

Trayvon Martin Killing: Let Investigations Run Their Course

On Feb. 26, 2012, Trayvon Martin, an unarmed teenager, was shot to death by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watchman captain. The teen was walking inside a gated community in Sanford, Florida, where his father and stepmother lived. Zimmerman claimed self-defense and was not arrested or charged and ... more

Realm Of Reality, The Vanishing Dollar

Today's realm of reality conjures up images foreboding times yet to come and yet there is some hope of optimism ever so quietly patiently waiting in the wings sort of speaking to jump out an startle a bewildered and perplexed public. Not so fast. Another economic crisis looms on the horizon. Just wh... more

Coverage of Russia Uncensored

Note: a hyperlinked version of this article was initially placed earlier today (April 2) in the Analysis section of Eurasia Review - http://www.eurasiareview.com The most negative of pundits on Russia support their position by claiming that the country's fault lines are the main determining f... more

A Constitutional Issue

With the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Health Care Act of 2010 the consensuses of what most Republicans have stated all along is that the issue of requiring all Americans to either buy health insurance from all the various insurers, and there are so many for profit insurance companies aroun... more

Hunger Crisis Emerging from Conflict in Syria

Crisis in Syria: An Interview with Abeer Etefa of the UN World Food Programme more

PUERTO RICO: THE GOP PRIMARY, LATINO VOTE AND STATEHOOD

My wife and I just returned from a visit to Puerto Rico. The temperatures were in the high 80s with very little humidity and no rain. We spent most of our time in old San Juan, but did take a 2-hour road trip across the island to Ponce, named after Juan Ponce de Le.n y Loayza, the great-grandson o... more

...And in this corner, the winner, George Zimmerman?

The way the media are portraying Travon Martin, he might end up being considered the aggressor and George Zimmerman might walk away free of any wrongdoing. more

Energy, The Pain At The Pump

When the President and Prime Minister of Great Britain announced the releasing of strategic oil reserves for this coming summer brings to light the blatant disregard that the oil industry and our own government has for the general public. Ever since the mid 1970's the United States has had numerous ... more

Impoverished

With the world's population having reached 7 billion despite declining birth rates in some countries the global population rate will only continue to increase. The most population growth will be in poorer countries. It has been proven that those countries where illiteracy rates are high equates to i... more

The Road To Timbuktu

No, this is not a remake of a Bing Crosby Bob Hope movie. You know those road trip movies of the 1940's. Although they were quite funny; but, when we think of Timbuktu it conjures up images of such a far away remote place, so isolated very few really know where it is. To even reach Timbuktu is a rem... more

Organic Intellectual Energy

Through-out the ages all living organisms whether it is a small blade of grass or a blue whale all emit a form of energy. Energy in a way that is so transparent, so subtle, and yet, very definitive in nature. All living humans emit this kind of energy. But, mankind's ability to see or harness this e... more

Stand Your Ground

Like so many of the legislative moves that the Republicans have pushed through have ended as complete utter failures. In 2005 when the Florida legislature led by the Republicans shoved or should we say rammed through the "Stand your ground bill' has left no doubt that so many Republicans are complet... more

Guilty As Charged -- my Personal J'accuse!

Dharun Ravi is the first person I know of who's been charged in connection with any of the numerous gay teenage suicides in the last two to three years. Why was Ravi selected to be the scapegoat of an entire nation? In the courtroom with him should have been legions of un-indicted co-conspirators from all the ranks of America's thriving hate industry that I am now personally accusing of aiding violence and encouraging bias intimidation. more

Getting around the "R" rating of the movie "Bully"

The movie "Bully" would benefit schools and all communities in general. Everyone should do what it takes to permit kids to see this movie. more

Dairy farm abuses hard to swallow

From birth to slaughter, cows on dairy farms are treated like milk machines, not living beings. If you don't want to cause animals undue suffering, perhaps it is time to switch to almond milk and soy cheese. more

365 Days To "I Do" by Doctor Janet Blair Page: A Book Review for Bookpleasures

Hey ladies are you looking for Mr. Right? Have you found the near right guy only to look deeper and notice that there are self defeating patterns preventing you from getting to "I do"? Then this book is a must read for you! Please read this review in its entirety to get some insight into this situation. Doctor Page can help. more

'No-kill' nightmare: When an animal 'sanctuary' isn't

A recent PETA undercover investigation revealed that cats at Caboodle Ranch, Inc., a self-proclaimed "cat rescue sanctuary" in Florida, suffered from open wounds, debilitating respiratory disease, parasites, eye ulcerations and more. "No-kill" was really "slow-kill" for hundreds of animals in this grossly inhumane facility. more

SARAH PALIN + JOE the PLUMBER: THE MEDIA IS APPLAUDING THEIR RETURN

With the GOP primaries starting to lose the public's interest as they get closer to a final candidate, the media is welcoming the return of these two nut-cases. more

SARAH PALIN HAS CHANGED THE GOP GAME, + NOT FOR THE GOOD

The movie "Game Change" has been declared as being factually correct, and those facts are frightening for the nation.s future politics. more

Burglar Boy Reviewed By Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com

Norm Goldman, Publisher & Editor of Bookpleasures.com reviews Jackie Martin's Burglar Boy more

Gone

"Let the word go forth from this day forward that the torch has been passed from one generation to the next" The eloquence of that opening is forever entrenched in my mind. A new beginning! An exuberance not felt by a nation since the end of World War II erupted on the Capital steps that January of ... more

The Bubble In Social Security

Last fall Social Security recipients got their first cost of living raise for their monthly benefits since 2009. In fact that raise only amounted to a little over $10.00. When factored in the rising cost of everything else with so many relying on their monthly checks just to get by makes the governm... more

The Five And 1/2 Percent Solution

With the world teetering on the edge of darkness where global tensions continue to escalate the one resounding certainly is that every substance vital to modern day life as we have been so accustomed to will soon be enormously expensive. So expensive in fact that for millions of not only Americans b... more

A Hostile World

When we think of a global economic system we would like to envision a world free of the retching poverty, disease, and the corruption of political systems. A world free of the economic instability of some countries where the selfish dominance of leaders refuse to ease the suffering of their people.... more