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Oklahoma's tornado and political cheap shots
It's as predictable as it is disheartening: A red state gets hit hard by a tornado outbreak -- in this case killing at least 24 people, many of them children attending school -- and the first batch of letters from readers (most of them from Southern...
Tags: Bonds, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Barack Obama, American Red Cross, Manhattan (New York City)
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New York City seeing spike in anti-gay crime, officials say
ReutersBy Jonathan Allen NEW YORK, May 21 (Reuters) - New York City is seeing a spike in anti-gay attacks, with two assaults coming within days of the fatal shooting of a gay man over the weekend, the city's police commissioner said on Tuesday. Two men in...Tags: Shootings, Greenwich Village, Manhattan (New York City), Local Elections, New York City
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Editorial: Worry about food stamp growth, not junk food
Is there any human impulse stronger than the urge to tell others what not to eat? Fast food, red meat, white bread, trans fats, sugary cereals, processed foods, salty snacks, fried anything, refined grains, hydrogenated oils, preservatives, artificial...Tags: Weight, Obesity, PepsiCo Inc., Heart Disease, Nikki Haley
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New York mayoral hopeful Quinn opens up about overcoming bulimia
ReutersBy Edith Honan NEW YORK, May 14 (Reuters) - New York City mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn spoke out on Tuesday about her decade-long struggle with bulimia and alcohol abuse after her mother's death from breast cancer. "It was such a challenging time,...Tags: Anthony D. Weiner, Eating Disorders, Local Elections, Political Fundraising, The New York Times
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L.A.'s Mid-Wilshire neighborhood could be election bellwether
It's a small swath of Los Angeles, near the city's heart, that hasn't received much attention from the mayoral candidates. But a Times analysis shows that a 2.8-square-mile, Mid-Wilshire neighborhood has had an unmatched record of picking mayors in both...
Tags: Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, NPR, Local Elections, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Dining and Drinking
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Livliga dinnerware promotes right-size eating
The Kansas City StarKnown for her many civic and philanthropic contributions to her hometown, Kansas City native Sheila Kemper Dietrich took on a new challenge following a move to Boulder, Colo., eight years ago with her husband, Walter Dietrich, and daughter Cynthia....Tags: Obesity, Weight, Religion and Belief, Peace Corps, Medical Research
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Hopkins gun research is not biased
In reference to "Harford County Council passes resolution condemning state gun law" (May 15), the article quotes a Harford County councilman who questioned the objectivity of gun policy research at Johns Hopkins University because New York City Mayor...
Tags: Politics, Research, Interior Policy, Gun Control, Crime, Law and Justice
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Political savvy vs. education skills in L.A. school board runoff
The race for a seat on the Los Angeles Board of Education pits the political savvy of Antonio Sanchez against the education skills of Monica Ratliff. And when it comes to campaign resources, politics trumps all. Sanchez, 31, has used his background in...Tags: Students, Teaching and Learning, Columbia University, University of California, Los Angeles, Lawyers
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Benefactor doesn't dictate direction of research
Editor: In response to "Harford County Council passes resolution condemning state gun law" (May 15th, 2013): The article quotes a Harford County Councilman who questioned the objectivity of gun policy research at Johns Hopkins University because New York...Tags: Research, Politics, Gun Control, Interior Policy, Daniel Webster
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Maine lobster a major treat on D.C. streets
Portland Press Herald, MaineIt's lunchtime on a warm, sunny Friday in downtown Washington. The sidewalks around Farragut Square -- a postage stamp of grass and benches two blocks from the White House -- are packed with hundreds of hungry workers mulling the culinary choices...Tags: Sandwiches, Washington City Paper, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Seafood, Twitter, Inc.
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Malloy Meeting Wednesday With New York City Mayor Bloomberg On Gun Control
The Hartford CourantGovernor Dannel P. Malloy will be meeting Wednesday with New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg regarding gun control. Bloomberg is a national leader in the effort, and he will be discussing with Malloy the comprehensive package that was passed in...Tags: American Cancer Society, Politics, Sandy Hook Elementary School, Stamford, Gun Control
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OPINION: Passing on 'pass the salt'
Tonawanda News, North Tonawanda, N.Y.In the realm of taste, I've always preferred salty to sweet. Asked a preferred not-so-good-for-you indulgence, give me a pile of French fries over a slice of chocolate cake any day. But oddly enough, I hardly ever add extra salt to things (except, oddly...Tags: Chocolate Cake, Restaurants, Media Industry, Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking
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