First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Updates To Nutrition Fact Labels

First Lady Michelle Obama, flanked by enlargements of a proposed nutrition label and a proposed alternate label, speaks about helping parents and other consumers make healthier choices as part of her Let’s Move program. The Obama administration is proposing new food labels that would make it easier to know about calories and added sugars, a reflection of the shifting science behind nutrition.

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First Lady Michelle Obama talks about heathy snacks with children at a La Petite Academy child care center in Bowie, Maryland

The First Lady at Bowie State University

First lady Michelle Obama embraces honorary degree recipient and former Bowie State University President Freeman Hrabowski during the university’s graduation ceremony at the Comcast Center on the campus of the University of Maryland, May 17

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Any problems with the video, see here – text of remarks at same link

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Night Owl Chat – David Bowie Edition

Really, what can be said of the Thin White Duke which hasn’t been said before? His ability to remold himself for different times and tastes is nothing short of amazing, all the while remaining true to his own artistic vision. If you haven’t listened to his new album, please do so; you won’t regret it. So, for you night owls, some Bowie.

Prime 80s Bowie – “Let’s Dance”

Glam Bowie – “Ziggy Stardust”

phew, it’s getting hot in here

President Barack Obama at Bowie State University

WTOP: About three dozen people have been treated for illness during a rally featuring President Obama at Bowie State University.

Prince George’s County Fire and EMS spokesman Mark Brady tells WTOP numerous ambulances have been sent to the rally after people started fainting and became dizzy.

The problems could be related to warmer temperatures today. Brady says crowds at the rally were outside and packed shoulder to shoulder.

oh you pretty things!

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President Barack Obama speaks at a rally at Bowie State University, Maryland for incumbent Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley

crooner-in-chief?

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