If you love donuts, do not watch the video above. The Health Department shut down a Manhattan Dunkin’ Donuts following an inspection it conducted after a patron’s video showing rats crawling all over baked goods in the display case went viral. The 15-second video published April 1 by YouTube user Pjayone shows the live rodents… Continue reading Health Department Shuts Down Manhattan Dunkin’ Donuts After Rat Video Goes Viral
Year: 2014
President Obama’s Statement on The Fort Hood Shooting
Hello everybody. I just got off the phone with the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Sandy Winnefeld, to get the latest report on the situation at Fort Hood. Obviously, we’re following it closely. The situation is fluid right now, but my national security team is in close contact with not just the… Continue reading President Obama’s Statement on The Fort Hood Shooting
The Abortion Freeport Doctrine
In 1857, the US Supreme Court ruled in Dred Scott v. Sandford that slavery was legal and that slaves were property. Illinois Senator Stephen Douglas, in debates with challenger Abraham Lincoln in 1858, was a supporter of popular sovereignty on slavery, That is, he wanted to let the people of a territory decide if it… Continue reading The Abortion Freeport Doctrine
13 natural remedies for the ant invasion
Photo: Lindspetrol/Flickr Little tiny ants have been spotted in our new home, and many people are suffering the same fate across the country. As much as I love spring, I don’t like bugs — especially bugs that can infest a house. Last week I asked for some advice in how to deal with ants naturally as I… Continue reading 13 natural remedies for the ant invasion
11 Surprising Words You’re Probably Mispronouncing
Flickr/Daniel Go With all its accents and dialects, the English language naturally includes variation in sound. But sometimes people just flat out mispronounce words. Take a look at these 11 examples.We bolded the emphasized syllable and included links for audio (click the word to listen). While some words have multiple acceptable pronunciations, the audio… Continue reading 11 Surprising Words You’re Probably Mispronouncing
Meatloaf Cupcakes
These tasty party treats are as fun to look at as to eat. Servings:Makes 12 Cupcakes Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes Total Time: 40-45 Minutes INGREDIENTS Meatloaf 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup ketchup,… Continue reading Meatloaf Cupcakes
Conservative Calls For “Slaughtering Muslims in the Streets”
This is Patrick Dollard, a frequent writer and contributor at one of the Conservatives’ “news” outlet, Breitbart.com After news broke about the shooting at For Hood, this was the solution Patrick Dillard came up with. His Tweet said, “If there is even one more act of Muslim terrorism, it is then time for Americans to… Continue reading Conservative Calls For “Slaughtering Muslims in the Streets”
CDC Report – E cigarettes Linked to Poison
A troubling report states that in February, there were 215 poison center calls involving e-cigarettes, the CDC said in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. That’s compared to one per month in September 2010. And 51% of those calls involved children 5 and under, officials said. Since not all poisonings get reported, the CDC said… Continue reading CDC Report – E cigarettes Linked to Poison
Research – Eating Chocolate Fights Obesity – Lowers Blood Sugar Levels
Scientists found that an antioxidant in cocoa can prevent weight gain and help lower blood sugar levels. The researchers say there is also evidence to suggest eating dark chocolate can improve thinking, decrease appetite and lower blood pressure. The latest study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, revealed that an antioxidant in… Continue reading Research – Eating Chocolate Fights Obesity – Lowers Blood Sugar Levels
Thanks to Obamacare, Uninsured is Cut by 40% in Mitch McConnell’s State
Mitch McConnell could thank Obama for making his state more healthy. He could thank Obama, but he won’t. He’s more concerned with trying to deny Obama a second term. Oh wait a minute… Obamacare has cut Kentucky’s uninsured population by more than 40 percent, signing up roughly 360,000 residents since enrollment opened up on Oct.… Continue reading Thanks to Obamacare, Uninsured is Cut by 40% in Mitch McConnell’s State
Mayor Rob Ford Votes Against Nelson Mandela and Olympic Athletes
What could be controversial about the city of Toronto congratulating Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes? Ask Rob Ford. The Toronto mayor on Wednesday cast the sole ‘no’ vote on a City Council motion to offer the athletes kudos. Minutes earlier, he also was the only council member to vote against a proposal to name a… Continue reading Mayor Rob Ford Votes Against Nelson Mandela and Olympic Athletes
Greedy John Boehner Cheers On Supreme Court’s “Money is Speech” Ruling
I call him greedy because now that the Supreme Court has decided that anyone with enough money can give any amount they want to a particular campaign, Boehner is seeing dollar signs. With that decision, the Supreme Court doubled down on their Citizens United decision, where they proclaimed Corporations – you know, those flesh and… Continue reading Greedy John Boehner Cheers On Supreme Court’s “Money is Speech” Ruling