Archive for the ‘Commentary’ Category

Stopping your period.. forever?

Monday, May 22nd, 2006

For some reason, the idea of this is fighting against human physiology, however it's starting to gain popularity with women that don't want to suffer with their "monthly cycle". This is being done by using birth control, like the Nuvaring, in ways other than they are directed to be used. The ...

80 Million Americans Face Health Problems Because of Obesity and Smoking

Friday, May 12th, 2006

80 million is a shocking number. If nothing else, it helps prove that marketing and products that cause addictions have hooked a lot of Americans. "Nearly 41.5 percent of adults (81 million aged 18 or older) in the US are obese or smoke and about 4.7 percent smoke and ...

The Tortoise and the Hare

Friday, May 12th, 2006

Do you remember the story of the tortoise and the hare? If you don't, let me refresh your memory. The tortoise and the hare were in a race, and whoever made it to the finish line first won. Obviously, the hare had an advantage over a slow moving tortoise in a ...

McDonald’s Adds a “Food Panel” for Advice

Thursday, May 11th, 2006

McDonald's must be re-evaluating it's marketing campaign. All the burgers, fries and Happy Meals aren't helping society, and their corporation is under fire for being purveyors of food that makes people, especially children, overweight or obese. This new panel includes 9 moms from around the world. They were brought ...