Cigarette CON-Spiracy?

The most commonly smoked cigarettes by African-Americans is receiving special protection in proposed legislation. Why? The tobacco lobby, of course.
The proposed legislation would give the FDA power to regulate cigarettes. The legislation would also ban flavored cigarettes, like clove and cinnamon, but not menthol.
The reason menthol is seen as politically off limits, despite those [...]

Big Asses = Good Health

Body fat found under the skin - and particularly on the buttocks - may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, research suggests.
The study contrasts this subcutaneous fat with visceral fat, which is wrapped around the organs, and raises the risk of ill health.
It is thought subcutaneous fat may produce [...]

A gay ceremony on ABC’s ‘Brothers & Sisters’

This post is dedicated to Sasha.
“Spotting a prop woman with the topper in her hands, Matthew Rhys — whose character, Kevin, weds Sunday (10 p.m. ET/PT) in the show’s Season 2 finale — calls her over. “Is it a man and a woman?” he asks. Getting a closer look, Rhys smiles and says, “Oh, it’s [...]

Obama Should Pick Jim Webb As His Vice President

From RealClearPolitics.com
“Webb is a Naval Academy grad and Vietnam veteran (exactly matching McCain), and a former Secretary of the Navy bringing directly relevant executive experience. He won four military medals in Vietnam, and was wounded twice, a record that, along with awards from the American Legion and VFW, would repel attacks by SwiftBoaters. His term [...]