Arianna Huffington: Sunday Roundup

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From watching cable, you'd think the only news this week was the George Zimmerman trial. But as CNN spent Wednesday breathlessly team-covering every angle of some badly-Skyped-in testimony, a hint of other news appeared in a small box on-screen, captioned "coup under way." That was, of course, referring to the fact that Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi was being toppled. Is this monomaniacal coverage really the best way to honor Trayvon Martin's memory? It was enough to send me clicking over to the Golf Channel -- and I don't even play, though I did learn what a mulligan is. If the media took one, maybe next time, in addition to Egypt, they'd also cover yet another middling jobs report released on Friday, which showed the economy adding mostly low-wage jobs and still on pace to reach full-employment only by decade's end. But don't tell anybody.

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Dropped this week, final NBA is an awesome final game, with LeBron and ultimately heat repeat as champions - while in DC, the Supreme Court pushed its ruling on marriage gay SCOTUS for a game 7 equivalent (here waiting for legal superstar David Boies and Ted Olson take home the MVP trophy). Also hope the ruling of the High Court under section 5 of the law on voting rights, a civil rights different ghost South reared its ugly head, with Paula Deen losing his job for using "the N word" and planning a wedding of "plantation-style" for his brother. Meanwhile, the name of Kim and Kanye baby is no longer pending. Some questioned his compass in the upbringing of children once they came out with a play on words of Compass, but at least not go with "Yeezus."

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This week it brought several reminders of the virtues of skepticism. On Thursday, the Obama administration announced "dramatically" it would increase US aid to Syrian rebels, citing an upgrade "to varying degrees of confidence" in April to "great confidence" this week that the Syrian Government had used chemical weapons. As the United States inches along the path of mission creep in a civil war with one side supported by Hezbollah and the other by "al - Qaeda linked extremists". With the White House, citing "great confidence" about weapons of mass destruction, what could possibly go wrong? Skepticism also greeted the head of the NSA General Keith Alexander, who claimed that the electronic surveillance of the Agency had helped stop dozens of terrorist attacks, and that the revelations about the program have made "much damage" to our security. Meanwhile, President Obama said "he welcomed" a public debate on the issue (of really? So why would he maintain the program hidden for years?). Once again, Einstein was right: "blind belief in authority is the greatest enemy of truth".

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Health Blog Roundup: Spicing Up Popcorn, Staying Hydrated This Summer And More

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There are hundreds of wonderful sites on healthy living to be seen all over the blogosphere. Here at Fit Links, we'll introduce you to some that have caught our eye.

Good news for popcorn-lovers: Low in calories and high in fiber, popcorn can be a really healthy treat when prepared appropriately. With these delicious topping ideas under 150 calories from SparkPeople, you'll never get bored with your favorite snack. Now pop to it!

When you're exercising during the hot summer months, hydration is crucial. Forgetting to drink water can result in injuries and cramps. Good thing Fit Bottomed Girls breaks down the importance of H20 and how to make sure you're getting enough.

Need to update your workout playlist? How about doing it with the input of an Olympian? Check out this playlist of workout tunes that marathon runner and Olympic athlete, Kara Goucher, shared with POPSUGAR Fitness!

If your workout routine is in a rut, check out your fitness horoscope from Well + Good. Maybe a simple switch from elliptical to treadmill is all you need. Hey, it's written in the stars.

Need some inspiration to get moving? Check out these motivational fitness quotes:

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