Should government set nutrition standards for schools? The Associated Press
Should government set nutrition standards for schools?
The Associated Press reports that 9 out of 10 schools sell junk food, with candy, soda, pizza and other snacks competing with nutritious meals. Already plentiful in high schools, junk food has become more available in middle schools over the past five years, according to the Government Accounting Office (GAO), the investigative arm of the U.S. Congress. "Parents should know that our schools are now one of the largest sources of unhealthy food for their kids," said Senator Tom Harkin, who asked for the study.
Lift Ticket Prices: Vail and Beaver Creek top the list at $81
Some resorts actually boast that they have the highest lift ticket price in the country. This season it's Vail and Beaver Creek, which each charge $81 a day.
Royden Rose
Royden is one of the new roses I chose for the Birthday Garden - my sneaky birthday present to daughter, where I spent lots of money on heaps of roses, pretended it was a real birthday present, and felt completely justified - generous, even!