Monthly Archives: March 2009

Obama Seeks to Improve Food Safety

President Obama announced new leadership and other changes today aimed at improving the safety of the U.S. food supply, declaring that shortcomings during the Bush administration created a “hazard to public health” that is “unacceptable.” In his weekly address to … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Diet is Cheap and Good for You

Nowadays we are more aware about eating better quality but more expensive meat- and how following a vegetarian diet can be a good cost-effective alternative.  Vegetarians can eat well and in some cases better than many meat eaters. It just … Continue reading

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Fur-Wearing Celebrities Shamed on PETA’s Worst Dressed List

Madonna tops the 9th annual Worst-Dressed List just published by PETA.  The celebrities on the list were selected by thousands of visitors to the PETA website.  Also at the top of the list are twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Maggie … Continue reading

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RIP Paul Harvey

I’m sure many were filled with deep regret and sadness after hearing about the passing of Paul Harvey, a man who was not only America’s most listened-to radio personality, but a man who for decades used his voice to speak … Continue reading

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Animal Shelter Receives Makeover

Dozens of cats and dogs in Naples will soon be out of metal cages, and instead spending their time in zen-like suites with their own lanais. The Humane Society Naples will be breaking ground Thursday on a $3.6 million renovation … Continue reading

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