The Unstoppable Worm
The Western Corn Rootworm and its Damaging Aftermath
In 2003, seed giant Monsanto introduced what was thought to be among its most revolutionary products since Roundup – corn with insecticide (Bacillus thuringiensis, commonly known as Bt) genetically engineered into it. Suddenly, farmers could plant continuous corn crops without worrying about the invasion of a [...]
A Preview of Humane Lobby Day and Animal Advocacy Day
Animal Rights at the Forefront of Two Upcoming Events
It seems like there is an animal abuse story in the news every day. Most recently, a man duct-taped a dog’s legs and mouth, then abandoned him in a ditch on the side of a road in Argyle. [...]
Albany’s New BEAHIVE
Beahive Opens a Branch in Albany
In May 2009, a unique community building opened in Beacon, NY, along the Hudson River Valley. That winter, another similar place emerged in Kingston. These “third spaces”—not home or workplaces—became hives buzzing with collaborative ideas, as community members with strategic and creative skills came in and worked both [...]
Alex Morse, New Mayor of Holyoke
New Mayor of Holyoke, MA Plans to Save the City
There was once a time when America thrived economically. The American dream was still legitimate, and most citizens were so attached to the idea of loving this country that they hung the flag from their yards and flew it high: how [...]
HSUS Releases 2011 State Animal Protection Law Report: How does NYS Rank?
Nation-wide Animal Protection Rights are Analyzed
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation’s largest animal protection organization, has released its third annual “Humane State Ranking” report this week. The comprehensive report rates all 50 states and Washington, D.C. on a wide range [...]
Weekly World News Roundup (Wednesday, January 18, 2012)
Nicotine Helpful for Dementia Sufferers
US: Medical researchers have found that nicotine patches could improve the memory of the elderly in the first stages of dementia. The study, published in the Journal of Neurology, found that the patches seem to give a cognitive boost to those with declining memory [...]
Trader Joe’s Coming to Albany
Domestic and Imported Foods Galore
Trader Joe’s announced on January 6th that they will be opening a new store at 79 Wolf Road in Albany. The grocery store chain is scheduled to open their 13,000 square foot location sometime during the second quarter of 2012, although no specific date has been set.
This [...]
Weekly World News, Thursday, January 5, 2012
The Free George’s Roundup of the Latest World News Headlines
Tycoon Murdered after Eating Poisoned Cat Stew
CHINA: Businessman Long Liyuan (49) passed away on December 23 after eating what is suspected to be a poisonous cat-meat stew in the Guangdong province. The billionaire, who was a fan of the delicacy, [...]
Weekly World News Roundup, Week of December 15, 2011
The Free George Brings You the Weekly World News
Motorcycle Passengers Banned to Prevent Assassinations
HONDURAS: The nation’s Congress has voted in favor of banning motorcycle passengers following the murders of two high-profile victims. The law is expected to decrease murder rates as motorcycle passengers are known for acting [...]
Weekly World News Roundup (Thursday December 8, 2011)
Measles Outbreak in Europe
FRANCE: The World Health Organization have urged Europe to act after a measles outbreak has led to the hospitalization of almost 30,000 people. The WHO’s report also revealed that a staggering 14,000, or 83%, of these cases are from France alone—where six deaths have been [...]
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