Greenpeace not a charity: court

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Greenpeace New Zealand's political activities mean it cannot register as a charity, the High Court has decided.
Greenpeace appealed against a 2010 ruling by the Charities Commission which found its promotion of "disarmament and peace" was political rather than educational and while it did not directly advocate illegal acts, Greenpeace members had acted illegally.

How Online News May Worsen the Problem of Obesity

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Obesity researchers from Yale University say that online news outlets overwhelmingly use negative images of overweight people - in ill-fitting clothes or eating fast food - to illustrate stories about obesity. The practice perpetuates fat stigma, the researchers say, and may contribute to obesity itself.
For the new study, the researchers looked at 429 news stories about obesity, along with their accompanying photos, published on five major news websites. Of the photos depicting overweight or obese people, the study found, 72% portrayed them "in a negative, stigmatizing manner."

Drive-Thru Line For First In-N-Out In Texas Stretches Down Highway

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Explaining the chain's appeal is difficult. The food itself gets great Zagats reviews, part of which may be due to the chain's "no frozen" policy. And despite going national, In-N-Out is still family-owned and retains quixotic design elements. The ads, artwork and employee uniforms are a throwback to 1950's and 60's styles. The packaging also contains discreet references to Bible verses.