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Are Plastic Bottles Safe?

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Are Plastic Water Bottles Safe? We all know the importance of staying hydrated. The method of choice for most people these days is to carry around a trendy, colorful plastic sports bottle filled with water. You know, the tough, hard plastic ones that everyone from bikers and hikers to active business folks to on-the-go moms tote around - not to mention students ranging from … [Read more...] about Are Plastic Bottles Safe?

Aspartame – The World’s Best Ant Poison

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By Author Unknown; contributed by Jan Jensen of WELLthy Choices We live in the woods, and carpenter ants are a huge problem. We have spent thousands of dollars with Orkin and on ant poisons trying to keep them under control but nothing has helped. So when I read somewhere that aspartame (Nutrasweet sweetener) was actually developed as an ant poison, and only changed to … [Read more...] about Aspartame – The World’s Best Ant Poison

U.S. to allow processed poultry shipments from China

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Fri, Apr. 21, 2006 http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/news/nation/14395086.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jsphttp://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/news/nation/14395086.htm WASHINGTON - Poultry processed in China will be allowed to enter the United States despite outbreaks of deadly bird flu in China, the Bush administration said Thursday. Critics … [Read more...] about U.S. to allow processed poultry shipments from China

Despite new mad cow cases, U.S. wants to lift restrictions on Canada

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WASHINGTON - The Bush administration wants to end remaining mad cow disease-related restrictions on Canadian cattle, despite two fresh cases there. The new cases have slowed the effort, Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns acknowledged Thursday. Still, "we here at USDA are very committed to this," Johanns said during a news conference with Canada's new agriculture minister, … [Read more...] about Despite new mad cow cases, U.S. wants to lift restrictions on Canada

Mad Cow Confirmed in Canada-again

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Canada confirms new case of mad cow disease04.16.2006 http://www.forbes.com/work/feeds/afx/2006/04/16/afx2673045.html OTTAWA (AFX) - Canada's Food Inspection Agency said it has confirmed a new case of mad cow disease in the province of British Columbia. The latest case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) surfaced in a six-year-old dairy cow in the Fraser Valley … [Read more...] about Mad Cow Confirmed in Canada-again

Consumer survey reveals support for "fat tax"

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4/11/2006 http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/news/ng.asp?n=66981&m=2flg411&c=qdrhrvoeraoqydo&idP=18 The majority of American consumers would support a ‘fat tax,’ ora tax placed on unhealthy processed foods, if the revenues were usedto make healthier food less expensive, according to a new survey. The survey, conducted by ‘healthy lifestyle' firm … [Read more...] about Consumer survey reveals support for "fat tax"

Create A Vegan Easter Basket

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How to Create a Vegan Easter Basket http://www.ehow.com/how_15638_create-vegan-easter.html It may seem like an insurmountable task to make an Easter basket forsomeone who doesn't eat any animal products, but it's not impossible.The key is to read ingredient labels and steer clear of milk, eggsand gelatin. Steps: 1. Start out by purchasing a woven wicker Easter … [Read more...] about Create A Vegan Easter Basket

Associated Content

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For those who don't know this you can be a published author at http://www.associatedcontent.com/taraburner Here's just a few of my articles: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/26892/easy_ways_to_detox_your_life.html http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/26895/recycling_tips_for_home_car_and_work.html and … [Read more...] about Associated Content

12 Dangerous Food Additives:

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(NOTE: if you go to the actual link of the article there's a free ebook to download regarding all this as well) The "Dirty Dozen" Food Additives You Really Need to be Aware Of by www.SixWise.com http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/06/04/05/food-additives.htm In the United States, more than 3,000 substances can be added to foods for the purpose of preservation, … [Read more...] about 12 Dangerous Food Additives: