From WTTE-TV
Ohio panel begins look at human trafficking
July 30, 2009 08:51 EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A special task force has begun its investigation of human trafficking in Ohio that steers child and adult victims into prostitution and forced labor.
Wednesday’s first meeting of the Trafficking in Persons Study Commission came almost seven months after Gov. Ted Strickland signed a law to increase sentences for crimes if human trafficking is involved.
Kathleen Davis, of the Washington-based Polaris Project, gave the panel an estimate that up to 17,500 trafficking victims come through Ohio every …

In their promotion of their “Eat This, Not That” diet, Men’s Health Magazine has a new article titled “The Truth About Bottled Water.” It’s a basic intro to the various issues with bottled water – from heath concerns to environmental issues. Their recommendation is to drink this (tap water) not that (bottled water). Kudos to pop culture for getting the word out about the negatives of buying bottled water.