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David Servan-Schreiber on anti-cancer food – [VIDEO]

Written by Chris F. Masse on March 2, 2010 — Leave a Comment

Emile’s bro is on an crucial crusade —battling cancer. Eating the right things helps a lot.

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Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) humbles Hudson Institute fellow over health care bankruptcies.

Written by Chris F. Masse on October 24, 2009 — Leave a Comment
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How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America — Barbara Ehrenreich

Written by Chris F. Masse on October 22, 2009 — Leave a Comment

Bright-Sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America – Barbara Ehrenreich

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How the French, mice and monkeys (in that order) are the keys to a longer, healthy life.

Written by Chris F. Masse on July 18, 2009 — Leave a Comment

CBS News – 60 Minutes
Drink To Your Health – Scientists have found a substance in red wine that is slowing down the aging process in mice.
Calorie Restriction – The key to a longer life.

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Food, Inc. — Yet another movie for Lance Fortnow’s eco-daughter

Written by Chris F. Masse on June 28, 2009 — Leave a Comment

Food, Inc.
YouTube – Official Trailer (which those idiots made un-embeddable)
Unofficial trailers (posted on YouTube by “pirates”):

Previously: Download HOME, Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s film — The Earth From Above

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What’s next for the Swine Flu (H1N1) alert level: 4 or 6?

Written by Chris F. Masse on May 26, 2009 — Leave a Comment

Whats next for the Swine Flu alert level: 4 or 6?

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Swine Flu Prediction Markets

Written by Chris F. Masse on April 26, 2009 — 4 Comments

will there be confirmed cases of swine flu on every continent by july 1?
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SWINE FLU 2009: How many states will report cases of Swine flu by the end of May?
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Will the Mexican/U.S. swine flu (A/H1N1) grow into a pandemic in 2009 as feared?
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Will we see a global influenza pandemic in 2009?

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Emile wants us to trade on play-money prediction markets. David wants us to eat healthy so as to avoid cancer.

Written by Chris F. Masse on October 13, 2008 — Leave a Comment

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