The Soaps: Keeping up with Daytime Drama (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) ALL MY CHILDREN: Erica recognized Dr. Hilliard from when they were in rehab at the same time and threatened to expose him as a fake. When Spike suffered an allergic reaction to the special vitamins, Ryan warned Hilliard never to come nea... [News Source]

Greenland is now a country fit for broccoli growers. The climate is changing so quickly that a land of hunters is becoming one of farmers and fearful scientists. [News Source]

Schools to show drop in sales of sugary drinks. A trade association representing Coca-Cola Co., PepsiCo Inc., and other beverage makers is expected to issue a report today showing that sales of sugary drinks in the nation's schools have dropped sharply since 2004. [News Source]

N.Y. group trying to eat only local food. At least 55 people involved in the ''100 Mile Diet Challenge'' pledge that throughout the month of September they will only eat food produced within that distance, more or less. [News Source]

Texas family embraces organic farming. The Hale family has embraced organic farming because it is healthy, good for the environment and less cruel to animals. [News Source]

Record number of migrating birds in UK. A mass movement of seabirds - many from the opposite end of the world - around British and Irish coasts has sparked new calls for better protection of the marine environment. [News Source]

Fort Atkinson residents reduce energy use, impact on environment. Participants call it the “Atkinson Diet." About 100 Fort Atkinson, WI families are working to cut their energy use, reduce emissions of greenhouse gasses and lessen their impact on the environment. [News Source]

Exposure to pesticide doubles asthma risk. Researchers have found that exposure to pesticidal chemical sprays doubles the risk of developing asthma. [News Source]

Are plastics hazardous for babies? Environmentalists are warning parents that most soft plastic baby products - bottles, play toys, bath books - contain enough toxins to hurt a child. [News Source]

Pesticides can ‘double’ the risk of asthma. Exposure to pesticidal chemical sprays doubles the risk of developing asthma, researchers have found. [News Source]

Qatari children found deficient in calcium (The Peninsula) Doha • Qatari children are suffering from deficiencies in calcium and Vitamin D, according to the head of paediatric centres at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Dr Ibrahim Ahmed Al Janahi. [News Source]

The Middle East’s Leading English Language Daily (Arab News) Vitamin “W” is essential these days to successfully enroll at universities and colleges, and to secure jobs. This magical vitamin, which is derived from the concept of “wasta,” is something that is [News Source]