Eric Hopkins paced up and down a hallway in the Dirksen Senate Office Building two weeks ago in front of 25 people who were standing in line for a hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. Few of them knew what the public hearing was about. That’s because they were hired by LineStanding.com, which paid them to reserve spots for lawyers, lobbyists, union members and anyone else willing to spend $32 an hour to secure a place in line. Hopkins works for the company as a coordinator. The Business of Standing in Line – Truthdig
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Eat Your Vegetables. Really. – Truthdig
June 4, 2013
Vegetarians were found to have a lower risk of death from any cause and males saw benefits for cardiovascular health. Eat Your Vegetables. Really. – Truthdig
Chris Hedges: Murder Is Our National Sport – Chris Hedges’ Columns – Truthdig
May 13, 2013
Murder is our national sport. We murder tens of thousands with our industrial killing machines in Afghanistan and Iraq. We murder thousands more from the skies over Pakistan, Somalia and Yemen with our pilotless drones. We murder each other with reckless abandon. And, as if we were not drenched in enough human blood, we murder prisoners—most of them poor people of color who have been locked up for more than a decade. The United States believes in regeneration through violence. We have carried out blood baths on foreign soil and on our own land for generations in the vain quest of a better world. And the worse it gets, the deeper our empire sinks under the weight of its own decay and depravity, the more we kill.
Bush Officials Should Be Prosecuted for Iraq War, Michael Moore Says – Truthdig
March 20, 2013
Bush Officials Should Be Prosecuted for Iraq War, Michael Moore Says – Truthdig
A Happy Tummy Means a Happy Life
January 21, 2013
A Happy Tummy Means a Happy Life : What better way to start a new year than with a clean bill of health. At the Gastroenterology Institute of Southern California, you can be assured that you are receiving the latest and greatest in gastrointestinal healthcare. Peyton P. Berookim, MD is a double board-certified gastroenterologist with a commitment to making your life better. Don’t let constipation, bloating, and heartburn debilitate your life any longer. Through state-of-the-art diagnosis and procedures, the team at the Gastroenterology Institute of Southern California will work to pinpoint the root of your problem with care and concern. Dr. Berookim knows how precarious issues of the digestive track can be, and his vast experience is exemplified by the satisfaction of his loyal patients.
Van Nuys Marijuana Collective Patient Appreciation Program
January 21, 2013
Van Nuys Marijuana Collective Patient Appreciation Program : At Delta 9 Collective, they understand the importance of your health and maintaining a high quality of life. Follow the steps below to kick start your health in the new year. Between regular exercise, lots of water, making conscious food decisions, and being sure to visit your doctor on a regular basis, you are certain to start living the life you have always envisioned. Delta 9 Collective is there to support and help you on your way to a more fruitful life. Health shouldn’t be hard, it only takes a few easy steps to begin your path to a happier future of well-being.
Van Nuys Medicinal Marijuana Collective Features a Wide Selection of Strains and Edibles
January 10, 2013
Van Nuys Medicinal Marijuana Collective Features a Wide Selection of Strains and Edibles : Delta 9 Collective in Van Nuys wants to wish you a safe holiday season. The care of our patients is always a number one priority. Delta 9 is continually dedicated to providing medical marijuana patients with quality medications. Their variety of medical marijuana, hash, concentrates, and edibles is second to none, and their menu is always growing. The staff at Delta 9 is knowledgeable and friendly, and they are always ready to answer any questions that you might have. Conveniently located in Van Nuys, California, Delta 9 is proud to serve the patients of the San Fernanando Valley and the greater Los Angeles Area seven days per week.
Eden Collective in Hollywood Is Featuring Special Deals
January 10, 2013
Eden Collective in Hollywood Is Featuring Special Deals : Eden Therapy is soaring to new heights with amazing offers for Medical Marijuana patients in Hollywood. They are proudly providing new deals and specials that will thrill and excite current and prospective patients. Eden Therapy in Hollywood has an extensive selection of medical marijuana strains, and they believe strongly in providing quality medications at affordable prices. The bud tenders at Eden Collective are trained professionals capable of answering every question about the genetics, effects, and ways to medicate. If you are unsure about what strain of medical marijuana is right for you, you do not have to worry because Eden’s staff will intelligently making their selection based on your symptoms, providing the medication that gives you the most relief possible.
Cannabis Doctor Los Angeles Offering Medical Marijuana Recommendations
January 10, 2013
Cannabis Doctor Los Angeles Offering Medical Marijuana Recommendations : Medical marijuana evaluations can be obtained by visiting 420 MD Evaluations. 420 MD is one of the leading medical marijuana evaluations centers offering 2 locations in Los Angeles. You’ll receive your medical marijuana recommendation, if you qualify, after this evaluation from 420 MD Evaluations.
Angel Dental Care Shows You How to Brighten Your Smile in 2013
January 10, 2013
Angel Dental Care Shows You How to Brighten Your Smile in 2013 : With the holidays just around the corner, Angel Dental Care wants you to know that they cherish your smile. While tending to their patients needs with care, concern, and honest integrity, the world class dentists at Angel Dental Care will personally see to it that you achieve the smile that you’ve always coveted. One of their specialties is in Cosmetic Dentistry, and they will personalize your experience more than other dentists. They have no problem answering the most complex questions you may have; this ability is just one aspect that sets Angel Dental Care above other cosmetic dentists.
