University of California-Davis nutritionist Lindsay Allen says reporters "hyped" her concerns, when she was quoted at the February meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science as saying, "It's unethical for parents to bring up their children as strict vegans." Allen says strict vegetarian diets are unethical, unless "missing nutrients" are added "through supplements or fortified foods." Allen's research with Kenyan children found that their development improved when their nutrient-d

In Iraq, "the various factions seem to want everyone - including the press - to choose sides," writes Columbia Journalism Review.

The Columbia Graduate School of Journalism will give its first ever Dean's Medal for Public Service to Daniel Edelman, the founder and chair of "the largest independent public relations firm in the world." The award "honors extraordinary lifetime achievement" by alumni, "for their contributions to society through professional accomplishments and civic involvement." While Daniel Edelman has contributed to many community groups,