In The News - November 08
The Price of Sugar - The late, great Paul Newman narrates this documentary that looks at human cost of producing sugar. The film examines the working and living conditions of Haitians as literal slaves in the Dominican Republic sugar cane fields. I’ve not seen this yet, but the trailer alone is a real eye opener.
Kidney Stones in Kids!? - A disturbing article in the NY Times about the increase in children developing kidney stones. Once reserved only for older people, usually as a result of elevated sodium intake and decreased hydration, this painful condition is now showing up in kids as young as five! Yet another reason to stay away from processed foods and drink your water!
Cell Phones Can Pop Corn - Ok, this is just plain scary. And funny, but mostly scary. Just watch the video…
FDA Conspires with Plastics Industry over BPA - Yet another move by the FDA that shows just how bogus and corrupt an agency they are. A new report by a scientific panel shows how the FDA turned a blind eye to evidence that BPA (bisphenol-A) is in fact toxic and dangerous, and has done so likely because of it’s ties to the chemical industry responsible for manufacturing it. This gross and recklessly negligent move by our oft lauded Food and Drug Administration, has confused and misled the public about the dangers of this chemical. a second article says more. So mad! grrrr.
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