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The Debt Crisis in Greece

On April 8, 2015, The New York Times ran an article written by Liz Alderman entitled "Explaining the Greek Debt Crisis" which gives a very concise overview of the history of Greece and it's financial … Continue reading The Debt Crisis in Greece

Central Valley California Crops and Irrigation with Recycled Oil Field Water

California's Central Valley, 40-60 miles wide and extending about 450 miles from the town of Redding on the north to Bakersfield on the south, is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world … Continue reading Central Valley California Crops and Irrigation with Recycled Oil Field Water

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Makes Formal Announcement Regarding Partially Hydrogenated Oil

On June 16, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a press release entitled "The FDA takes step to remove artificial trans fats in processed foods" stating that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are … Continue reading U.S. Food and Drug Administration Makes Formal Announcement Regarding Partially Hydrogenated Oil

2016 United States Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton

Oct 7, 2015: In an interview with Judy Woodruff, the host of PBS NewsHour, Hillary Clinton said that based on what she knows about it she opposes the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Pacific Rim trade deal. … Continue reading 2016 United States Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton

Des Moines Police Officer Shoots and Kills Unarmed Ryan Keith Bolinger

Jun 11, 2015: Last night in Des Moines, Iowa, Police Officer Vanessa Miller shot and killed an unarmed 28-year-old white man, Ryan Keith Bolinger, as he approached Miller's police vehicle after a low-speed car chase. … Continue reading Des Moines Police Officer Shoots and Kills Unarmed Ryan Keith Bolinger

U.S. EPA Releases Hydraulic Fracturing Study Draft Assessment 2015

On June 4, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency put out a news release entitled "EPA Releases Draft Assessment on the Potential Impacts to Drinking Water Resources from Hydraulic Fracturing Activities" which summarizes the results … Continue reading U.S. EPA Releases Hydraulic Fracturing Study Draft Assessment 2015