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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Dry Dog Food
... The incidents of people becoming infected with Salmonella from dry dog food occurred in 2006 and 2007. ...
... About 40 percent of those infections involved infants...
Mars Petcare [makers of Pedigree & Whiskas] voluntarily recalled some bags of the two brands of food involved, but neither of the recalled brands was related to human illness, ( Read more... ) -
Real News
After an hour of watching Daily Show clips, especially old Lewis Black segments and anything I can find on our very own Beelzebub of the Supreme Court, Antonin Scalia, I go to Google's real news site only to happen upon a story with this title:
McCain Sees U.S. Troops Leaving Iraq by 2013
... Is it just me, or is the prediction by a presidential ( Read more... ) -
"Individuality and self-expression would be valued over conformity to organizational norms."
While searching through the library's online catalogue to find something new to read, I happened upon a recommendation for Richard Florida's new book "Who's Your City." Not able to find much about it from the library, I switched over to Amazon for a better look. Oh, this is the guy who wrote "Rise of the Creative Class." Hmm, interesting. I ( Read more... ) -
"Why We Fight"
I heard of this documentary a while ago, but just started watching it tonight ( Read more... ) -
Promised Land...
I think I may have found it: that fabled land, spoken of with yearning voices--sea, sun, and mountains, Genova, Italia..! I could be mistaken, of course, but there is my brief impression.
P.S. Europe is so great, even graffiti, ghettos, and dirty train stations are better here. -
From the mind of... me
"Life is like a hammock: the more you struggle, the more you get tangled up and fall flat on your face. Just relax, stay centered, and enjoy."
I thought of this while meditating today. =) -
"Gates, Rice Meet With Arab Leaders In Egypt"
Hours before Rice and Gates embarked on their diplomatic mission, the White House on Monday proposed U.S. arms package to Arab nations worth more than $20 billion. The sophisticated weaponry, according to U.S. officials, would strengthen relatively moderate Persian Gulf governments against extremist influences such as Iran.Ummm..... guess we still ( Read more... ) -
A whole new game...
In case any of you don't read Penny Arcade, but you do game, check this out:
A game you can play at home.. without pissing off your spouse! ;D
(I especially recommend it to Justin and Lindsay P.) -
Can't Sleep
I went to bed too early last night, and now I'll probably be exhausted all day.. Although maybe I should just call in to work, or at least call in that I'll be late.
I was thinking about 300. Yes, it's so epically over-done as to be giggle-worthy, but what I was thinking about was the scene when the king is talking to the humpback and tells him ( Read more... ) -
Today's Sponsored Sites
I can't remember if I posted this before or not, but check this out if you're interested in saving some money and doing something for the environment: The Denver Green Team Project
Also, did you hear about this? (FYI: The number quoted there is somewhat higher than I have seen elsewhere.) Just what we need: The media icon of big business, Fox ( Read more... )