May 31, 2012

NYC proposes ban on large sodas at restaurants

By Samantha Gross
Associated Press
May 31, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) — Want to super-size that soda? Sorry, but in New York City you could be out of luck.

In his latest effort to fight obesity in this era of Big Gulps and triple bacon cheeseburgers, Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proposing an unprecedented ban on large servings of soda and other sugary drinks at restaurants, delis, sports arenas and movie theaters.

Drinks would be limited to 16 ounces, which is considered a small serving at many fast-food joints.

"The percentage of the population that is obese is skyrocketing," Bloomberg said Thursday on MSNBC. He added: "We've got to do something."

More: http://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/NYC-proposes-ban-on-large-sodas-at-restaurants-3597470.php

May 30, 2012

Saved by juror #3

Fuel on the fire, I suspect, but...

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Low post count anti-union right wing troll. Please hide this so it goes to MIRT.

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Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT and said: Total anti-union troll
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May 30, 2012

Found a great low cost spay and neuter program

My upstairs neighbor needs to have his cats spayed and neutered. Someone from a local website told me about this. They send you very low cost spay and neuter certificates. http://www.friendsofanimals.org/programs/spay-neuter/index.html?gclid=CIGW_63ZprACFaJxOgodbjlIXw

May 29, 2012

Forgot to bookmark favorite movie thread.

There was a thread posted in this forum months ago about suggestions for great movies to watch. I thought I'd bookmarked it but I guess I didn't. Did anyone bookmark that (those) thread(s)?

May 29, 2012

PS3 online games

This is a total newbie question.

My girlfriend was wondering about playing games online with PS3. Are there good online games for PS3? If so, any suggestions for games she should start with?

May 24, 2012

Stalker alert

The alerter is obviously following this person around alerting on every one of their posts.

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I'd vote for the Dapper Dan guy.

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this is a stupid post that contributes nothing to the discussion.

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May 22, 2012

Hello from UnrepentantLiberal (Brad) ... Great Forum ... Suggestion

Anyone new can be pointed here. Especially if they feel intimidated or a bit alienated. (Not accepted as "one of the gang".) Maybe a link to this forum could be a part of the welcome message when someone signs up for DU? They might come here first instead of storming out if someone says something rude to them.

May 21, 2012

A scary thought: will Rahm Emanuel run for president in 2016?

He's good friends with all the right people.

May 20, 2012

What our tax dollars pay for

May 19, 2012

Is it just me?