Monthly Archives: September 2011

Romaine Lettuce Shipped To Ct and 18 Other States For Deadly Listeria

September 30, 2011
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“A California lettuce grower has recalled 2,498 cartons of chopped or shredded romaine lettuce shipped to wholesale food service distributors in 19 states and Canada over concerns the produce may be contaminated with the same bacteria that caused 13 deaths in an outbreak traced to tainted cantaloupes,” CNN reported. “The U.S. Food and Drug...

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20 Dem Reps: DOJ Should Investigate Clarence Thomas

September 30, 2011
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20 Dem Reps: DOJ Should Investigate Clarence Thomas

Twenty Democratic members of Congress- including Connecticut Fifth District Congressman Chris Murphy- wrote federal judicial authorities on Sept. 29 to request a formal Justice Department probe of Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas for failing to disclose junkets, other gifts and income. A coalition of both black and white Democrats  told the Judicial Conference of...

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Coffee Appears To Reduce Chance Of Depression In Women

September 30, 2011
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Another piece of good news for coffee lovers: The latest study shows that a couple of cups of coffee a day could reduce depression risk for woman, according to the Wall Street Journals Jennifer Corbett Dooren. “Depression risk appears to decrease for women who drink more caffeinated coffee, a new study found. The study...

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LIFE GOES ON: How To Find Peace

September 30, 2011
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LIFE GOES ON: How To Find Peace

HOW TO FIND PEACE Sadly, most of us are stressed, overworked, anxious, depressed, depleted of energy after long days of work and family obligations. This world it too fast for most of us. Addictions are up, common sense is down. Self-medicating with alcohol, drugs, shopping, sex, and Facebook doesn’t solve the problem of lack...

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