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6:42 am
Sat June 2, 2012

The Paleo Diet Moves From The Gym To The Doctor's Office

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Some physicians say the theory of "evolutionary medicine" can help guide the treatment of modern ailments like obesity.

Originally published on Wed June 6, 2012 1:24 pm

By now the paleo diet and lifestyle has inched from the fringe a little closer to the mainstream, thanks to some very passionate followers sold on the notion that our Paleolithic hunter-gatherer ancestors avoided modern day ailments like obesity and diabetes because they ate what some consider an "ideal" diet of meat, fruit and veget

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National Security
5:56 am
Sat June 2, 2012

'Flame' Sheds Light On Politics Of Cyberwarfare

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Originally published on Sat June 2, 2012 1:51 pm

New information about computer viruses shows how countries may be lining up to fight a cyberwar. The New York Times reported that former President George W. Bush and President Obama both authorized computer attacks against Iran, culminating in the Stuxnet virus, which targeted Iranian nuclear facilities.

Meanwhile, a United Nations agency raised alarms about another virus, dubbed "Flame," which may also have been designed for use against Iran.

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Business
5:20 pm
Fri June 1, 2012

No Beer Goggles For Baseball Stadium Brew Prices

Originally published on Fri June 1, 2012 6:13 pm

Change has been the story of the season for the Miami Marlins, formerly the Florida Marlins. With a new coach, a new name, new team colors and a new stadium the baseball team set a franchise record for winning games in May.

But one tradition isn't changing anytime soon: beer. Ordering a beer at a baseball game is as American as apple pie. So is forking over a small fortune for that beer.

According to an analysis by TheStreet.com, the most expensive beer of any baseball stadium is sold at the new Marlins Park, where baseball fans pay $8 for a Bud Light draft.

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Economy
5:20 pm
Fri June 1, 2012

Dismal Job Growth Nothing New In California

Originally published on Fri June 1, 2012 6:13 pm

The good news is that unemployment rate in California dropped down to 10.9 percent for the month of April. The bad news is that a million more workers were unemployed in April compared to a pre-recession low in October 2006. The new numbers suggest a lurching recovery without any sustained momentum.

Economy
5:20 pm
Fri June 1, 2012

Oil Industry Helps Job Growth Hold Steady In Texas

Originally published on Fri June 1, 2012 6:13 pm

Texas is one of the states that has actually seen job growth. Nathan Bernier of member station KUT reports on the type of jobs being created.

Economy
5:20 pm
Fri June 1, 2012

Part-Time Workers Skew Jobs Figures In Arizona

Originally published on Fri June 1, 2012 6:13 pm

Arizona is among the top ten states for job growth. But that includes part-time jobs, so thousands may be underemployed.

Law
5:20 pm
Fri June 1, 2012

Zimmerman Headed To Jail After Bond Is Revoked

Originally published on Fri June 1, 2012 6:13 pm

George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch captain accused of killing an unarmed teen, will now go to jail. A judge revoked Zimmerman's bond on Friday, saying he was dishonest about his assets.

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