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The risks of Israel’s Gaza incursion

While Israel has demonstrated enormous strategic patience with Hamas’ over 1,500 rocket attacks which sent some two-thirds of Israelis into bomb shelters, the potential cost to Israel of even a limited ground incursion in northern Gaza — the death of…

Why pregnant women should avoid environmental toxins

Pregnant women are advised to do – and not do – many things over the course of nine months. Whether from a physician, friend, or perfect stranger, there is no shortage of opinions on eating fish, taking supplements, drinking caffeine,…

Environmentalist and Democrat mega-donor accused of hypocrisy

With his increasing visibility and political involvement, San Francisco environmentalist and mega-Democratic campaign donor Tom Steyer is making Democrats a rich target for hypocrisy, critics say. Steyer has pledged $100 million this year to elect Democrats who are committed to…

Cookbook and food trucks: Ways to get your ‘Orange is the New Black’ Season 2 fix

The Crazy Pyes food truck – inspired by Orange Is the New Black character Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren – is giving out free pie and chocolate-and-vanilla swirled ice cream cones. (Elena Ferretti) Netflix has already debuted a Crazy Pyes truck…

The American Dream isn’t dead but we have work to do

May 20, 2009: The Statue of Liberty against the deep blue sky in New York Harbor. On Friday, Oct. 28, 2011 the statue will host the 125th anniversary of its dedication with a Naturalization Ceremony, the presentation of a gift…

Fed’s George Advocates Sooner, Faster Rate Hike

Kansas City Federal Reserve President Esther George on Tuesday suggested that interest rates should start moving higher sooner and faster than the Fed has previously forecast. George, a so-called inflation hawk because of her opposition to the Fed’s long-running easy-money…

Obama brings home one POW, abandons another in Mexico

My fellow Americans, we currently have a POW who was chained on all four pressure points. He was chained so tightly that his wrists and ankles bled. He was beaten and kicked by prison guards while helplessly chained. He was…

Lebanon’s presidency goes unfilled as Christian infighting threatens stability

When Lebanese President Michel Sleiman stepped down last month, it created a vacuum in Lebanon’s government. (AP) When Lebanese President Michel Sleiman’s term ended on May 25, he left a vacuum that some fear could further erode the influence of…

Looming EPA power plant rules fuel industry concerns

Lawmakers and Washington interest groups are engaged in a battle over whether looming EPA rules will help or hurt as President Obama prepares to announce a highly anticipated performance standard for power plants June 2. The proposed standard will require…