Obesity In America

Today's society is filled with fast foods and empty calories. Which is leading to a youth that is struggling with obesity, and the health issues that follow. The rise of obesity in kids is directly related to the availability and affordability of fast food. There are Millions of fast food restaurants in America, and in the last 20 years, they have taken advantage of kids by targeting their advertising towards them . With the edition of these high fat foods, the risk for diseases like diabetes and heart disease are increasing. The United States government has to step in and make reforms. Some have already been made, but more have to be made. Fast food chains are going to have to be more closely monitored about what is in the food they are serving. Nutritional facts will have to be clearly displayed and posted in the restaurant. And menus are going to have to "trim the fat" and use higher quality ingredients. Also Healthier alternatives should be offered in every restaurant that appeal to all ages. These are some reforms the government has to make to help make our country a healthier one.

U.S.S Maine Destroyed In Spanish Act of War

FEB 15- In Havana harbor at about 10 p.m the U.S.S Maine was destroyed. Reports say that the explosion was triggered by a mine, that was planted on the ship by a Spanish spy. An intercepted letter solidifies this. The letter consisted of detailed plans about the placement of the mine. Also, the letter contained plans of other acts of war upon the U.S Navy. Such as another attack on another United States Battleship. Precautionary measures have been taken on the planned attack and officials in Washington no longer consider it a threat. War with Spain now seems imminent, and the country is going to need your help!