Dec. 9 - Top headlines

Snatched from the Web this morning...another morning edition Fresh Talk headlines...

EU scientists lobby against pesticide law Scientists say a diversity of active ingredients needed to sustain productivity as Europe more to hazards rather than risk based approach.

The five least healthful value menu items According to the Cancer Project If you are interested....The Jack in the Box value burger, the MacDouble, the cheesy burrito from Taco Bell, the BK breakfast sausage biscuit and Wendy's bacon cheeseburger. More fruit/vegetable items on the dollar menu, please.

NYC eatery charges surcharge for food you waste From Drudge, a story about Japanese restaurant that tacks on 3% surcharge if "your eyes are bigger than your stomach." Story says 27% of food is wasted.

E-Verify drop in ruffles feathers NPR is in the news become some groups don't want NPR to run a credit to DHS and E-Verify when they list groups that underwrite their efforts. This is a classic case of giving DHS more publicity by protesting a 10-second mention.

California's obesity rate doubles United Health Foundation study shows the state's obesity rate jumped to 23.2% in 2008, compared with 9.8% n 1990. For the U.S., the obesity rate is now 26.3%. Cali ranks 24 in overall health, survey says, while Vermont was numero uno and Louisiana was last. Find America's Health Rankings here.

Inflation fighting in Mexico to take back seat to stimulating economy A weak peso since October and persistent inflation have limited options, but Mexico's central bank expected to cut rates in 2009.

Roubini believes Fed will have to "go crazy" You can't go lower than zero, but then what. Stimulus programs that may increase interest rates on public debt, weaken the dollar and increase the concerns of foreign investors.

Japan's recession deepens Export driven economy, second biggest in the world, will struggle at least until the first quarter of next year.

Amber waves swaying again in the Northeast Grain crops sprout again in the Northeast. Local food movement in the Northeast. Chicago Tribune reports.

Mortgage delinquencies rise for seventh straight quarter Florida and Nevada lead with 7% plus 60 days late, overall U.S. average is 3.96%.