Censorship really bugs me.
Language police bar ‘old,’ ‘blind’
“LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) — Oh heck: Hell hath no place in American primary and high school textbooks. “
Political Correctness in the Classroom
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Monthly Archives: May 2003
Floridians Ain’t Too Bright
If you’ve followed my blog much, you know that I’ve posted a lot about morons in
Florida. Here’s more proof that the 2000 election debacle wasn’t a fluke.
13,000
Fla. Seniors Fail Achievement Test
“NAPLES, Fla. – Nearly 13,000 high school seniors in Florida will not graduate
as scheduled this year because they failed to pass a newly required state achievement
test. ”
Drink to Your Health
Light Drinking May Keep Colon Polyps at Bay: Study
By E. J. Mundell
“ORLANDO (Reuters Health) – Raise a glass or two to your colon’s health: new research suggests moderate drinking may help prevent the growth of cancer-linked polyps.”
A Drink a Day Improves Overall Heart Health
“NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – People who drink one drink a day — wine, beer or hard liquor — show significantly better elasticity of their body’s arteries, an important measure of cardiovascular health, results of a new study suggest.”
Propaganda Machine
The government has been lying to us? Nah….
No Bunker where U.S. Bombs Targeted Saddam
"WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Baghdad bunker which the United States said it bombed on the opening night of the Iraq war in a bid to kill Saddam Hussein never existed, CBS Evening News reported Wednesday."
Iraq Hospital: Lynch Rescue Unnecessary
By SCHEHEREZADE FARAMARZI
"NASIRIYAH, Iraq – The U.S. commandos refused a key and instead broke down doors and went in with guns drawn. They carried away the prisoner in the dead of night with helicopter and armored vehicle backup – even though there was no Iraqi military presence and the hospital staff didn't resist."
NFP Right Again
U.S. Moms Stop Breastfeeding Too Soon: Study
By Jesse J. Logan
"NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – During the last decade, more and more new mothers in the U.S. have started breastfeeding their babies, but most new moms stop sooner than health experts would like, health officials report."
[…]
"Besides providing the 'ideal nutrition' for infant growth…breast milk is more likely to protect babies against infection and from developing chronic conditions such as obesity when they get older. She also noted that breastfeeding gives a new mom and her baby a chance to bond."