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Listeria outbreak in dairy
In a dairy in Massachusetts, an outbreak of Listeria has been detected. So far it has claimed the lives of three elderly people and an unborn baby. It also resulted in the premature birth of another baby.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed that the dairy in central Massachusetts is a family [...]Nobel Prize for American scientists
This year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to three scientists - two Americans and one Japanese. The three scientists were responsible for discovering the gene in jellyfish which causes cells, tissues and organs to glow. This protein has been widely used in researches ever since its discovery.
Japanese-born Osamu Shimomura, Martin Chalfie of Columbia [...]Transparency with patients
A recent study conducted in Connecticut has revealed that discussing the oncoming death with terminally ill patients will help in allaying the patient’s fears. It also provides numerous benefits to the patient and family when it comes to coping with the death and loss of loved one.
The study claims that if patients know the details [...]O.J. Simpson found guilty
O.J. Simpson, the former American football player, was found guilty of kidnapping and robbery in Las Vegas, Nevada. The jury annoucned its verdict late night on Sunday. He may be sentenced to prison for life.
In 2007, O.J. Simpson and his five men stormed into Palace Station guest room and snatched sports memorabilia at gunpoint. Simpson [...]Steve Fossett dead?
After more than a year Steve Fossett went missing, the wreckage of his plane and alleged human remains have been found on a remote mountain near California. It is yet to be confirmed that the remains found are of a human. If they turn out to be human remains, then DNA tests will be conducted [...]
Calorie information on menus in California restaurants
Next time you walk into a restaurant in California, you might be surprised to see the calorie count displayed against the dishes on offer along with their prices. California has become the first US state to make it mandatory for chain restaurants to display calorie count in the menu. This rule is enforced hoping to [...]
Paul Newman no more
Paul Newman, the Academy Award winning actor, died on Friday after losing his long battle against cancer. The actor was 83. His family and friends were by his side when he breathed his last.
Newman was an actor by profession and a racer by passion. He was nominated for the Oscars a total of ten times [...]Reducing plastic wastage
Wal-Mart, the leader in chains of department stores, has announced that it will cut its plastic bag wastage by as much as 33 percent per store by 2013. If this goes ahead as planned, then we can see a global reduction of 135 million pounds of plastic waste.
The retalier giant announced that it plans to [...]Blaine survives Dive of Death
David Blaine, street magician and endurance artist from New York has survived his latest stunt named ‘Dive of Death’. The stunt began on September 18 ended last night after Blaine was hanging upside down for 60 hours. Blaine is medically fit after the stunt.
Blaine who popularized street magic is known for his endurance stunts. His [...]Lance Armstrong plans a comeback
Lance Armstrong, the famous road racing cyclist, plans to end his three year retirement and stage a comeback in 2009. Armstrong, arguably one of the most talented atheletes, has won the Tour de France a totoal of seven times. Sports Illustrated named him the Sportsman of the year in 2002.
In 1996, Armstrong was diagnosed with [...]
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