US Surgeon General Stages 'Walk to Wellness'
In 20 years, four out of ten American adults will be overweight, according to a recent study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Even today more than 78 million U.S. adults are obese.
Faced with these staggering figures, the U.S. Surgeon General, the nation’s leading spokesman on matters of public health, says Americans need to be more active. To set an example, Surgeon General Regina Benjamin went for a walk this week. Lots of other people went along.
Benjamin is ... Wed, 16 May 2012 21:47:27 -0400
JPMorgan Trading Losses Prompts New Probe, Concerns About Wall Street
JPMorgan is facing increasing pressure to explain recent losses. Last week, the world's largest bank disclosed a loss of at least $2 billion from trades that were supposed to protect the firm from risk. Now the FBI is looking into whether any laws were broken, and shareholders are looking for assurances that it won't happen again.
Just days after JPMorgan Chase reported the loss, Jamie Dimon, the bank's embattled CEO, apologized to shareholders. "This should ... Wed, 16 May 2012 21:11:17 -0400
US Lawmakers Calling for Faster Withdrawal From Afghanistan
CAPITOL HILL, Washington, D.C.- A bipartisan group of 86 members of the U.S. House of Representatives has written a letter to President Barack Obama asking him to bring the war in Afghanistan to an accelerated end.
Democratic Representative Barbara Lee of California is the only one of the 435 members of the House who voted against authorizing the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan in 2001.
Now, Lee is spearheading efforts to bring U.S. troops home faster than the planned ... Wed, 16 May 2012 15:17:23 -0400
Turkey Flexes Muscles Before NATO Summit
ISTANBUL - A last-minute deal has cleared away a dispute over the attendance of senior European Union officials at the NATO summit opening in Chicago Sunday. Analysts saw the dispute as an example of Turkey flexing its growing diplomatic muscle within the military alliance.
With only days to go before the NATO summit, the president of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, and the head of European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, finally received an official invitation to attend. ... Wed, 16 May 2012 14:58:59 -0400
Afghanistan Top Agenda Item at NATO Chicago Summit
Afghanistan will be at the top of the agenda when heads of state and government from the 28-member North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) meet in Chicago Sunday and Monday.
NATO has been operating in Afghanistan since 2003, leading a 130,000 member United Nations-mandated contingent known as the “International Security Assistance Force,” or ISAF. ISAF’s main goal has been to help Afghan authorities provide security and stability in order to create conditions for the country’s ... Wed, 16 May 2012 12:54:35 -0400
Obama Campaign Fundraising Drops to $43.6 Million in April
U.S. President Barack Obama raised $43.6 million last month for his campaign and the Democratic Party, as he pushes for re-election against likely Republican rival Mitt Romney.
The April fundraising total is less than the $53 million the president and the Democratic National Committee collected in March, but he has still been able to bring in more money than Romney.
Announcing the fundraising figures in a video released Wednesday, President Obama's campaign manager Jim Messina ... Wed, 16 May 2012 12:53:19 -0400
Growing Number of Runners Opt to Run in Bare Feet
LOS ANGELES - A growing number of people are choosing to run without shoes. Many barefoot runners say running with no shoes actually helps reduce injuries and joint pain. In Los Angeles, the mild weather allows people to run barefoot throughout the year.
Michele Musacchio runs without shoes whenever she can. She started running in her bare feet nine months ago because she was looking for a way to exercise without joint pain.
"My hips had been hurting, my knees had ... Wed, 16 May 2012 08:17:25 -0400
Alligators Drift into Florida Canals Near Homes
The lowly, ugly alligator is an American success story. An endangered species that was threatened with extinction all the way into the late 1980s, it has made such a comeback that there are now millions of the scaly reptiles. So many that they’re considered a nuisance.
“Gators,” as American alligators are sometimes called, now thrive in a hospitable habitat: the swamps and wetlands of the southeastern United States. The gator is even the mascot of the huge ... Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:05 -0400
Music Industry Addresses Drug, Alcohol Problems
The drug-related deaths of popular entertainers like Whitney Houston have focused attention on drug and alcohol abuse, both inside and outside the entertainment industry. Celebrities may be at special risk, but some in the industry say they are addressing the problem.
The shocking stories are familiar - lives cut short by alcohol and drug abuse. Cocaine contributed to Whitney Houston's death. She drowned in her bathtub in a Beverly Hills hotel earlier this ... Tue, 15 May 2012 21:25:49 -0400
Budget cuts: Slash now, pay later
While Illinois has been struggling to balance its budget, most efforts still seem to be focused on cutting programs. This tactic often has been pursued past the point of common sense, costing the state money in the long term in order to save money now. These penny wise, pound foolish tactics are now getting push-back [...]
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The U.S. war on drugs: ineffective, bloated, corrupt
The global war on drugs launched during U.S. President Richard Nixon’s 1969-1974 administration has been an abysmal failure, and all nations should immediately de-criminalize currently illegal drugs. Of course, I’m not holding my breath. But at least I’m in good company. For the past six months, Mexico’s ex-president Vincente Fox has called for the same. [...]
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The Clintons and the Obamas: Being smart and learning humility
A common stereotype about Ivy League universities as well as other high prestige ones is that the students are arrogant, even snobby. That can make it difficult to establish “cross-university” friendships and working relationships. This concept could not have been clearer four years ago as Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton finished up their battle for [...]
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Two DOC officers arrested for fighting
An internal affairs investigation is underway at the Department of Corrections to find out why two officers at the Hagatna Detention Facility got into an argument that turned physical on Tuesday. Thu, 17 May 2012 03:19:00 EDT
Port Authority works to clear security snafu
A critical gap analysis is currently being conducted at the Port Authority of Guam after lawmakers raised concerns relative to security clearance requirements and other issues related to hiring of its employees. Thu, 17 May 2012 02:56:00 EDT
Federal fugitive sentenced to 100 months
More than 16 years after he was supposed to be sentenced on drug importation charges, 52-year-old Marvin Scharff was finally sentenced in the District Court on Thursday. Thu, 17 May 2012 02:55:00 EDT
Students take over as island leaders
Wednesday was Island Leadership Day, where students in private and public schools traded places with a government official for the day. Thu, 17 May 2012 02:39:00 EDT
Adelup reports "sobering" employment news
The Calvo Administration delivered what they called "sobering" news today as current unemployment numbers show the number of jobs on the island decreased by 780 in the last quarter. Thu, 17 May 2012 02:04:00 EDT
Airport Police officers awarded
Robert Lau, who works at the Port Authority of Guam, says he volunteered to help augment the manpower shortage. Thu, 17 May 2012 01:53:00 EDT
UOG completes review of student's death
The University of Guam has completed its internal review into the death of 19-year-old A.J. Miralles. Thu, 17 May 2012 01:30:00 EDT
Bingo initiative passes review
The Guam Election Commission's legal counsel has completed his review of an initiative to legalize bingo only at the Guam Greyhound Park. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:34:00 EDT
Police Department hiring 12 more cops
The Guam Police Department may be short of officers, but thanks to a federal grant, the force will soon see some new hires. Wed, 16 May 2012 23:50:00 EDT
MMA hopefuls weigh-in for Preba Hao
Weigh-ins for tomorrow nights Preba Hao event taking place at the Marriott Hotel were held at Green Lizard in Tumon today. Wed, 16 May 2012 23:28:00 EDT
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