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Naturally, this proposal would not meet with universal approval, especially since students are not the only customers to whom these restaurants cater. Restaurateurs argue that such a policy would be unfair and harm the local economy by pushing out profitable business. Lawmakers, however, must adopt a longer-term view. In 2000, the cost of treating diseases resulting from obesity—measured in insurance costs, Medicare, and Medicaid—came to the grand sum of $117 billion. These are costs that come back to affect all Americans in the form of rising insurance premiums and a struggling health-care...

Author: By Bilal A. Siddiqui | Title: No More Fries With That | 3/30/2009 | See Source »

...officials say all this effort is bearing fruit. "We are on track to meet the hiring goals set forth by former President Bush in 2004, which mandated that we increase by 50% the number of CIA officers in certain job occupations, such as intelligence analysts and clandestine officers," says Little...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Listen Up: The CIA Hits the Radio to Recruit Spies | 3/30/2009 | See Source »

...between 18 and 27 years of age who meet minimal health requirements must present themselves for compulsory army service. University attendance allows people to be exempted only if the school requires military training in order to graduate. Men who do not serve (and do not have a good reason for being exempted from duty) do not qualify for international passports and related documents issued by the government. It's easy to be caught and summarily sent off to service because government-issued documentation must be carried at all times. "They checked my papers at the metro station in Chisty Prudy...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How to Dodge the Draft in Russia | 3/30/2009 | See Source »

...Jones placed 28th in the 100-yard butterfly, touching the wall in 47.11 and marking an improvement on his 47.35 time from 2008. Jones also competed in the 200-yard butterfly, but he was disqualified due to a stroke violation. Meyer had a solid showing at his first NCAA meet, making waves in both the 500-yard freestyle and the 1650-yard freestyle. The Ithaca, N.Y. native recorded a time of 4:24.38 in the 500-yard freestyle, earning 44th place in the event. Meyer also finished 25th in the 1650-yard freestyle with a time...

Author: By Crimson Sports Staff | Title: SPORTS BRIEF: Men’s swimmers Jones, Meyer, represent Harvard at NCAAs in College Station, Texas | 3/29/2009 | See Source »

...some Twitter tutoring. "I saw that on one of the morning shows, and I was like 'what are they talking about?'" says Lilly, 37, who first joined the U.S. national team in 1987. "Is that texting? I'm too old to know these things." (Read about celebrities who meet their Twitter fans...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Is Women's Pro Soccer Really Coming Back Now? | 3/29/2009 | See Source »

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