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McDonald's, others pull tomatoes over salmonella...

Posted in by admin on Tue, 2008-06-10 04:25

McDonald's, Wal-Mart and other U.S. chains have halted sales of some raw tomatoes as federal health officials work to trace the source of a multistate salmonella food poisoning outbreak.

Burger King, Outback Steakhouse and Taco Bell were among other restaurants voluntarily withdrawing tomatoes from their menus, following federal recommendations that consumers avoid red plum, red Roma or ...

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Duke of Edinburgh turns 87...

Posted in by admin on Tue, 2008-06-10 05:25

The Duke of Edinburgh is celebrating his 87th birthday.

He will spend the day carrying out official engagements in London, including attending the presentation of the Prince Philip Medal for engineering.

There have been fears for Philip's health in recent months. In April he spent several days in hospital undergoing treatment for a chest infection.

But the senior royal, born ...

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Court snuffs out smoko room...

Posted in by admin on Tue, 2008-06-10 06:25

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Minus 83 pounds, loss adds up to good health Western Wayne math ......

Posted in by admin on Tue, 2008-06-10 08:25

Mr. Lodini, 49, of Lake Ariel, lost 83 pounds during Western Wayne High School’s "Biggest Loser" contest. Based on the television show of the same name, the contest started in February and ended two weeks ago.

"I was thinking about losing weight, and then came the contest," Mr. Lodini said. "The contest kind of gave me the little extra boost, the extra bit of encouragement."

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Firefighters union will support Obama...

Posted in by admin on Tue, 2008-06-10 09:25

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Bankers meet over credit crunch...

Posted in by admin on Tue, 2008-06-10 10:25

Some of the banking world's most influential figures are gathering to discuss the turmoil facing the industry.

The British Bankers' Association (BBA) holds its annual conference in London, amid what has been described as the toughest time for sector in decades.

Bank of England governor Mervyn King and the chairman of banking giant HSBC, Stephen Green will both speak at the event a...

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Borders to discount magazine prices in support of Magazine Week...

Posted in by admin on Tue, 2008-06-10 11:25

Magazine sales are set to get a boost as high street retailer Borders revealed plans for a category-wide promotion to mark Magazine Week.

Borders is claiming a UK first in discounting across all magazine titles with its buy-one-get-one-half-price (BOGOHP) offer, which will run from 29 September to 5 October.

Magazine Week is the industry's campaign to increase consumer awareness of...

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New £255m plan for carers outlined...

Posted in by admin on Tue, 2008-06-10 12:25

A new £255 million drive to improve the lives of carers has been unveiled by the Government.

The 10-year plan will see £150 million invested in short breaks, effectively doubling the amount of respite care available over two years.

Carers will be helped to stay on at work through £38 million of new funding and annual health checks will be piloted to look after their physical and ...

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Guantanamo inmates suffering mental damage: report...

Posted in by admin on Tue, 2008-06-10 13:25

BERLIN - Over two-thirds of the detainees in the Guantanamo Bay prison are suffering from or at risk of mental problems because they are kept isolated in small cells with little light or fresh air, according to Human Rights Watch.

In a report entitled "Locked Up Alone: Detention Conditions and Mental Health at Guantanamo", the group says 185 of the 270 detainees at the U.S. military priso...

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Communications director can't recall telling NL premier about test ......

Posted in by admin on Tue, 2008-06-10 15:25

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A high-ranking official in the office of Premier Danny Williams says she can't recall whether she told him about problems with hundreds of breast cancer tests when she became aware of them three years ago.

According to a July 19, 2005, e-mail, Elizabeth Matthews, the premier's director of communications, was alerted to a "major health matter" involving up to 1...

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Microsoft HealthVault Be Well Fund Recipients Named...

Posted in by admin on Tue, 2008-06-10 16:25

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Grass may be greener at home for ditch-crossing Kiwis...

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Your Startup, Your Industry...

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UAW endorses Obama for President...

Posted in by admin on Tue, 2008-06-10 20:25

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The UAW International Executive Board has unanimously voted to endorse Sen. Barack Obama for president, the union announced today.

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SKorean beef protesters pack Seoul streets...

Posted in by admin on Tue, 2008-06-10 21:25

SEOUL (AFP) — Tens of thousands of flag-waving South Koreans packed central Seoul Tuesday, demanding the scrapping of an agreement to resume US beef imports and the resignation of new President Lee Myung-Bak.

The entire cabinet earlier offered to quit to take responsibility for weeks of turmoil over the deal, which opponents say exposes Koreans to the risk of mad cow disease.

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Battery Bug Provides Clear Window Into Battery Age and Capacity...

Posted in by admin on Tue, 2008-06-10 22:25

JAMESTOWN, R.I., June 10 -- Argus Analyzers today introduced the Battery Bug(R) Deep Cycle Monitor (DCM), the only battery monitor that communicates both battery charge level and percent remaining battery life. Designed for 12-volt deep cycle batteries in boats, R/Vs, commercial trucks, emergency and off-road vehicles, the DCM series extends battery life and improves reliability by providing th...

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Lefty believes elusive US Open finally is in reach...

Posted in by admin on Tue, 2008-06-10 23:25

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State Smoking Ban Draws Mixed Reaction...

Posted in by admin on Wed, 2008-06-11 02:25

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