Category Archives: Cities

Lawrence Solomon: The obesity paradox

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

(June 15, 2012) Heart patients with more risk factors more likely to live. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Get dirty and avoid vaccines

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

Health authorities insist the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks, a mindset that stems from faith, not science, without any incentive to curb needless or even harmful use of vaccines and medications. Continue reading →

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Waterfront Toronto Considers Selling Naming Rights to Public Parks, Spaces

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

(July 8, 2011) Canadians have become accustomed to corporate sponsorship of buildings, the branding of sports stadiums and even the renaming of movie theatres after banks, but now there’s a push to expand the name game to public spaces – including Toronto’s Lake Ontario waterfront. Continue reading →

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Feeling Pretty Good About Your Choice to Purchase ‘Fair Trade’ Coffee? Don’t.

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

(July 6, 2011) Despite its name, fair-trade coffee isn’t necessarily “fair”. In this article, Erika Johnsen outlines the inconsistencies of the fair-trade business, specifically in relation to fair-trade coffee farmers. Continue reading →

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Israeli Oil: Black Gold in the Holy Land

Posted on June 18, 2011 by

(June 18, 2011) On Tuesday, June 14, Zion Oil & Gas, Inc. announced it has requested a petroleum exploration permit to develop large shale oil deposits in the Shfela Basin, 30 miles west of Jerusalem. Continue reading →

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