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7 Reasons Americans Go Batty For Bacon
salon.com — Why are Americans so batty for bacon? It's delicious, it's decadent -- and it's also a fashion statement.More… (Food & Drink)
msaleemFDA Issues Warning on Cipro and Similar Antibiotics
washtimes.com — Federal drug safety officials have imposed the government's most urgent warning on Cipro and similar antibiotics, citing risks that they can cause tendon ruptures, a serious injury that leaves some patients incapacitated.More… (Health)
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Is Quitting Enough?
chicagotribune.com — Both of this year's presidential candidates say they are ex-smokers, but recent research suggests that they may face increased health risks from cigarettes for years to come.More… (Health)
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Should you check or ship your bags?
msnbc.msn.com — f you're like most travelers, you've probably never considered shipping your luggage ahead of you instead of carrying it with you on a trip. But is this still the case? Most major airlines are now charging travelers to check a first or second bag on domestic flights — even as they continue to mishandle luggage in record numbers.More… (Travel & Places)
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5 Awesome Approaches to 'Trash' + 'Recycled' Art [w/PICS]
weburbanist.com — While there are many serious and global environmental issues, some artists have a more tongue-and-cheek approach - creating amazing art, architecture and design from the mostly unlikely scrap materials. From recycled furniture and scrap art to cargo container and glass bottle houses here are dozens of examples of amazing trash and recycled design.More… (Arts & Culture)
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Happy Birthday, Big Mac!
mentalfloss.com — McDonald’s best-known burger turns 40 this year. And since professional ethics prevent us from revealing the ingredients of the Special Sauce, we’ll try to make up for that by sharing a few other “secrets” behind those two all-beef patties and their signature accoutrements.More… (Food & Drink)
In Canada you can get KFC Chicken w/o the Chicken!
kypost.com — After five years of protests, KFC Canada and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals have cut a deal that will see the Canadian chain improve its chicken slaughter conditions and introduce vegan menu options. Yes, vegan chicken at KFC.More… (Food & Drink)
zaibatsu50 Things to Do Before You Die
thetravelersnotebook.com — Whether single events or processes that take weeks, months, or years, these experiences remind us that the world remains a magical place.More… (Travel & Places)
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'Mental risk' of Facebook teens
news.bbc.co.uk — Children growing up alongside the rise of social networking websites may have a "potentially dangerous" view of the world, says a leading psychiatrist.More… (Health)
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Drowned Woman's Body Haunts Rafters
abcnews.go.com — Police say white water rafters going through the tricky Blossom Bar rapids on southern Oregon's Rogue River may see the body of a California woman who drowned there last week but cannot be recovered because of treacherous conditions in the rapids on the Wild and Scenic portion of the river. More… (Travel & Places)
Surferess6 Year Old Nude Girl Art Row Flares in Australia
independent.co.uk — A photograph of a nude six-year-old girl on the cover of a high-brow Australian art magazine today sparked an uproar after Prime Minister Kevin Rudd called it disgusting, infuriating liberal art critics.More… (Arts & Culture)
How to win Arguments - Dos, Don’ts and Sneaky Tactics
lifehack.org — There is not much point in having brilliant ideas if we cannot persuade people of their value. Persuasive debaters can win arguments using the force of their reason and by the skillful deployment of many handy techniques. Here are some general dos and don’ts to help you win arguments together with some sneaky tactics to be aware of.More… (Educational)
The transplant gap keeps more blacks waiting for kidneys
chicagotribune.com — The preferred treatment for kidney failure is an organ transplant. But although African-Americans suffer from kidney disease at higher rates than whites, they are less likely to be referred for transplants, less likely to be placed on a waiting list and less likely to get kidneys once on the list, according to a large body of research.More… (Health)
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Ferrari Planning To Build A Hybrid Sportscar
devicedaily.com — In a recent interview with German newspaper Welt am Sonntag, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo said that they are planning to reduce CO2 levels by 40% before 2012. They will make it possible thanks to a new hybrid technology and Ferrari might build cars powered by turbocharged V6 engines which are smaller and more fuel-efficient.More… (Autos)
SanduuHamburger Hotlist: The 18 Best Burgers You Can Buy
men.style.com — Too lazy to heat up the grill this weekend? Here are the top burger joints rated by grill experts near and far.More… (Food & Drink)
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