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PRESS DIGEST-Canada-May 2
ReutersMay 2 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. THE GLOBE AND MAIL * Canadian banks and other financial institutions should be required...Tags: Business Institutions, Tim Hortons Inc., Nortel Networks Corporation
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Oil and soda taxes advance in California Legislature
SACRAMENTO -- Two controversial tax measures advanced Wednesday in the California Legislature — a penny-per-ounce levy on soda and a charge on oil pumped from the ground in the state. The Senate Health Committee members approved a bill by state...
Tags: Obesity, Family, Weight, Noreen Evans, Politics
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Obituary: Robert Jones
Robert Jones 1952-2013 STANFORD — Robert Lee Jones, 61, of Stanford, died Friday, April 26, 2013, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born March 8, 1952, in Stanford, Ky., he was a son of the late William Lee and Sue Dawson Jones. He... -
LETTER: Why Not Label Genetically Engineered Foods?
How could anyone believe a GMO crop that actually grows its own pesticide in every single cell of that crop before being ingested by humans is safe? Then again, when I Google Dr. Kleinman, author of "Don't Label Genetically Engineered Food" [May 7, op-ed]...Tags: Google Inc., Genetic Engineering
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RPT-FED FOCUS-Fed's credibility tested as inflation drifts below target
ReutersBy Pedro Nicolaci da Costa WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - With the U.S. inflation rate about half of the Federal Reserve's 2.0 percent target, the central bank is facing a major test and some experts wonder whether it will eventually need to ramp up its...Tags: Productivity, Money and Monetary Policy, Market and Exchange, Economy, Business and Finance, Finance
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Robert Lee Jones, 61
Robert Lee Jones, 61, of Stanford, died Friday, April 26, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Born March 8, 1952, in Stanford, Robert was a son of the late William Lee and Sue Dawson Jones. He worked in the food industry and was a member of... -
James Beard Foundation launches culinary tour
Tribune reporterNot to be limited to decorating America’s food industry greats, the James Beard Foundation has announced plans to bring back its cross-country epicurean tour to highlight both top chefs and local cuisines in 10 cities, including Chicago. Between...Tags: Washington, DC, New York City, Chicago Gourmet
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Don't Label Genetically Engineered Food
The Hartford CourantThe recent call for labeling of foods containing genetically engineered ingredients — especially on a state-by-state basis as in Connecticut — is unnecessary, unrealistic and uninformed. As someone who grew up and attended college in...Tags: Environmental Issues, Biotechnology, Hospitals and Clinics, Chemical Industry, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Horsemeat scandal prompts plan for EU fraud crackdown
Reuters* Commission proposes minimum fines, surprise inspections * Sanctions currently vary from country to country * Proposals part of new package of EU food safety rules BRUSSELS, May 6 (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed more unannounced...Tags: Fines, International Organizations, Politics, Punishment
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Spring planting festival near Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Mo.-- More than 7,000 visitors are expected to visit Bakersville Pioneer Village near Mansfield, Missouri, for the 13th annual Spring Planting Festival. It's sponsored by Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company on May 5 and 6, 2013. The 2-day...
Tags: Music, Entertainment, Science and Technology, Music Industry, Children's Health
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China probes mutton supplier; govt website says linked to Yum
ReutersSHANGHAI, May 6 (Reuters) - Shanghai authorities are testing mislabelled mutton from a wholesaler a government website said supplies a chain of hot pot restaurants run by U.S. fast food firm Yum Brands Inc, the latest safety scare to taint China's food...Tags: Lamb, Bird Flu, Shanghai (China), Lifestyle and Leisure, Consumer Goods Industries
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Marylander recognized for fighting hunger
A good deed can be as simple as giving a few coins or donating used clothing. But Gaithersburg resident Brett Meyers has taken the role of good Samaritan one step further, feeding families by turning waste into nourishment. Meyers, who has spent most of...
Tags: Panera Bread Company, Montgomery County (Virginia), Awards and Prizes, Lifestyle and Leisure, Montgomery County (Maryland)
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