Immigration reaction

Here are some headlines from around the country on the immigration deal struck in Congress. As you can see, sealing this deal won't be easy..


Immigration reform sparks local reaction - Iowa

Critics launch attacks on immigration reform bill Chicago Tribune

Is immigration reform Bush's last hurrah? CNN

Immigration reform blasted in Mexico - CBS

Tesco goes non-union

The Las Vegas Business Press reports that Tesco has decided to run a non union shop. In a story published May 18,

From the story:
At the recent Ward 5 town hall, a representative of United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 711 spilled the beans. Secretary Treasurer Mike Gittings told the crowd Tesco would be picketed from day one because it was freezing the union out of its stores. In a later interview, he was less dogmatic, saying the picket lines were "possible."

Meanwhile this piece from Australia details the sustainabliltiy oneupmanship between Tesco and Wal-Mart. "How green was my trolley"


This news from the Las Vegas Business Press looks at Tesco's efforts to grab real estate in Las Vegas.

TK: Get used to it. Tesco's foray into the U.S. is going to be in the headlines a ton over the next couple of years.

20 ways to eat more fruits and vegetables

You have heard of "50 ways to leave your lover" by Paul Simon. The Well Fed Network gives us 20 ways to eat more fruits and vegetables.

Here is a nice rule of thumb I too often ignore:

When eating, fill 2/3 of your plate with plant-based food (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes) and 1/3 with lean protein such as fish and poultry.

Martha Stewart's Blueprint magazines tells readers how to build a better salad.