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June 2010
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Junk food and obesity: Taking a cue from tobacco control
Posted: 6/29/2010
That means strict measures to reduce consumption of what's bad for us, and aggressive public education campaigns.
David Lazarus
June 29, 2010
What to do about the obesity epidemic? Here's a thought: Substitute "tobacco" for "junk food." That provides a pretty clear road map about what government authorities should be doing to safeguard public health.
Unfortunately, officials are instead just reheating the same old leftovers.
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LETTER; Asian-American Stereotypes
Posted: 6/15/2010
To the Editor:
"Report Takes Aim at 'Model Minority' Stereotype of Asian-American Students" (news article, June 10) clearly addresses the harm done by the misguided perception of the model minority as it pertains to education. Unfortunately, ...
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'Model Minority' Stereotype of Asian-American Students
Posted: 6/10/2010
The image of Asian-Americans as a homogeneous group of high achievers taking over the campuses of the nation?s most selective colleges came under assault in a report issued Monday.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New Leadership for the Asian Health Coalition
Posted: 6/8/2010
Jun 8 - The Board of Directors of the Asian Health Coalition announced the appointment of Edwin Chandrasekar as the organization?s new Executive Director effective immediately.
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