Monthly Archives: December 2004

Hidden Caffeine in Food and Drink: Do You Know What You Are Consuming?

Posted on December 31, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Hidden Caffeine in Food and Drink: Do You Know What You Are Consuming? National Geographic Did you know? Guarana: Hidden Caffeine Guarana is an ingredient found in many sodas, energy drinks, protein bars, and natural weight-loss aids. It comes from … Continue reading →

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Nearly Half of U.S. Food Goes To Waste

Posted on December 30, 2004 by bfiachadthompson

Nearly Half of U.S. Food Goes To Waste Last week's Agribusiness Examiner #385 had this rather shocking story – something to consider when we look at the suffering of others, and the constant insistance in the wake of the South … Continue reading →

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DFQC Meet Up January 6 Covers George Lakoff and The Importance of Framing

Posted on December 29, 2004 by bfialindathieman

DFQC Meet Up January 6 Covers George Lakoff and The Importance of Framing A Message from Dr. Alta Price Hi everyone! I wanted to invite you to the Democracy for America/Democracy for the Quad Cities Meetup. This is one to … Continue reading →

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U.S. Aid To S.E. Asia “Stingy” – Updated!

Posted on December 29, 2004 by bfiachadthompson

U.S. Aid To S.E. Asia “Stingy” – Updated! This little tidbit noted by Atrios should catch on the conservative talk radio today. (It's called “WHO Radio” in Central Iowa) From the Washington Times: The Bush administration yesterday pledged $15 million … Continue reading →

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The Return of the One-And-Only Donald Kaul

Posted on December 29, 2004 by Trish Nelson

The Return of the One-And-Only Donald Kaul MinutemanMedia He’s b-a-a-a-c-c-k….and you can find him at MinutemanMedia.Org – our old friend, the world’s most under-rated columnist and RAGBRAI co-founding father, O.T. (Over the Coffee) Donald Kaul…..Enjoy. ~~~~~~~~~~ DEC 22, 2004 by … Continue reading →

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John Drury: So What Does The Politician Do Now?

Posted on December 29, 2004 by bfiajohndrury

So What Does The Politician Do Now? by John Drury Over Christmas dinner with my family, my father looked at me and said, “So what does the politician do now?” That question and variations of it are becoming very familiar … Continue reading →

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Call to Action: U.S. Cutting Food Aid Aimed at Self-Sufficiency

Posted on December 27, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Call to Action: U.S. Cutting Food Aid Aimed at Self-Sufficiency True Majority It is disheartening at this time when the spirit of the holiday season is in the air that we open the newspaper to find: “U.S. Cutting Food Aid … Continue reading →

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Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community, and Culture

Posted on December 27, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community, and Culture by Dr. Maulana Karenga, The Official Kwanzaa Website Why was Kwanzaa created? Kwanzaa was created: –To reaffirm the communitarian vision and values of African culture and to contribute to its restoration among … Continue reading →

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Future IOWA Weather

Posted on December 26, 2004 by bfiamollyreagan

Future IOWA Weather So, now that we IOWANS have endured our first wave of 4-degree F temperatures and less this winter, what is all the hubbub about global temperature change? Let us put it in terms we can understand. Humans … Continue reading →

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Naughty and Nice 2004

Posted on December 26, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Naughty and Nice 2004 American Progress The Progress Report makes this year's holiday list and checks it twice Naughty: Merck, for spending millions to market the pain-reliever Vioxx to consumers long after the company knew it was unsafe.Nice: Dr. David … Continue reading →

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