McDonald's drops use of gooey 'pink slime' in hamburger meat
msnbc.com
Ammoniated beef is just a fancy name for 'pink slime' which has been the subject of controversy the past few years. Pink slime is made by Beef Products Inc. which came up with the idea of using fatty beef trimmings from the slaughterhouse floor. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver can claim one more victory in his [...]
Read MoreSnake eyes: Vegas hotel guests hit with Legionnaires'
New York Dai
LAS VEGAS — Health officials in Las Vegas said Monday that the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease was found in water samples at the Luxor hotel-casino this month after a guest died of the form of pneumonia. The bacteria that causes Legionellosis – or Legionnaires' disease – was found in water samples at the Luxor [...]
Read MoreFull Force's Unsung is Actually Fun!
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Full Force's rise to stardom as producers is chronicled as their work with artists like Backstreet Boys, Lil Kim, Lisa Lisa, Britney Spears, Rihanna, James Brown and a young Nicki Minaj is highlighted, since she was part of the People look at the main Olympic Stadium by the Olympic Park in London, Friday, Jan. 27, [...]
Read MoreFather of Deceased Girl Offers Forgiveness on Dr. Phil Show
Patch.com
Huntington's disease can be managed with medications, but currently there are no treatments for the physical, mental and behavioral decline of its victims. Nolta and other experts think the best chance to halt the disease's By Bob Florence, The StarPhoenix January 23, 2012 Susan Hanna has read an eight-page pamphlet on Huntington's disease. She knows [...]
Read MoreEner1 critics sing from Solyndra songbook
Politico
Biden praised stimulus-backed Ener1 one year before company went bankrupt | Declared administration was 'sparking whole new industries' In 2010, Barack Obama touted Solyndra's solar panels in his State of the Union speech. We know what happened to Solyndra. In this week's State of the Union, Some good news and bad news for the beleaguered [...]
Read MoreTaco Bell enters breakfast arena
USA TODAY
By Tiffany Hsu Taco Bell is hoping that this is the year for better things, with a new “First Meal” breakfast menu, meals that challenge Chipotle Mexican Grill's healthier offerings and other updates to erase its 2011 sales slump. Taco Bell wants you to come in for desayuno . The fast-food joint is offering up [...]
Read More2012 Winter X Games
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Over the past 11 years the Winter X Games have become the crown jewel for the Roaring Fork Valley, but that could all be coming to an end. ASPEN, Colo. — Their calendars say it's time for the Winter X Games. Their hearts tell them it might be too soon. Forever serving our readers needs, [...]
Read MoreHealthy chicken soup
St. Augustin
Dr. Oz talks about healthy carbs that you should be eating and swap them with the bad carbs. Shirataki noodles, Pearl Barley, Purple Potatoes. Sukini with shirataki, tofu, veal and Chinese cabbage; chawanmushi; soba noodles; harusame soup; grilled salmon; rice with wheat and soy sauce…it's all so tasty, Hanawa feels guilty. "We are criminals, so [...]
Read MoreRed Hook Summer
Chicago Trib
By Dan Hyman Last August, just five months shy of the world premiere of his latest film, Red Hook Summer, Spike Lee belatedly discovered its musical centerpiece. While attending a Michael Jackson tribute concert at Los Angeles' W Hotel, the acclaimed A small gym called Sessions Fit opened a few weeks ago on Van Brunt [...]
Read MoreRed Hook Summer
Chicago Trib
By Channon Hodge Area politicians warn that changes in customs inspections could decimate the shipping industry in Red Hook. Under the proposal, US Customs and Border Protection inspections would end in Brooklyn. Currently, Customs inspectors flag one By Channon Hodge Area politicians warn that changes in customs inspections could decimate the shipping industry in Red [...]
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