Monthly Archives: March, 2012
The FDA and the Case to Regulate Antibiotics
A follow up to “The Meat Industry and the End of Medicine.” In a previous post I wrote about the problems of using antibiotics in the meat industry, and … Continue reading
The Meat Industry and the End of Medicine
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently made headlines when they published a report about antimicrobial resistance (AMR): The evolving threat of antimicrobial resistance: Options for action. The report addresses many … Continue reading
Puerto Rico the 51st State?
Little attention was paid in April of 2010 when the House of Representatives passed HR2499, which provided for a “for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto … Continue reading
Why the US May Not Even Need to Sanction Iran
In the last post I wrote about why the US may not need to attack Iran. Upon further contemplation I have come to the conclusion that the US and EU … Continue reading
Why the USA May Not Need to Attack Iran
Iran and its nuclear program have been the focus of most foreign policy discussions lately. The main issue is whether or not Iran is seeking to build a nuclear bomb, … Continue reading
The Final Word on the Contraception Controversy….I Wish.
An issue that has unexpectedly become a hot topic in this election is contraception. Why contraception? I had long known that it was opposed by many churches but I never … Continue reading
Gas: High Prices and Exports
Gas prices are very high right now and there have been some predictions that by summer they may go as high as four or five dollars. So like most people … Continue reading
Why a Brokered Convention May Not Be That Exciting
There seems to be a growing number of people who are dissatisfied with the GOP slate of candidates. As a result there have been whisperings about a brokered convention and … Continue reading
