Alfalfa Sprouts Contaminated with Salmonella Typhimiriumis

More cases of Salmonella outbreaks, this time in Oregon and Washington states. The culprit this time around: Alfalfa Sprouts. It is believed that the infected sprouts were contaminated by farm animals grazing the...

Grocery theft turns into demolition derby

Oh someone please tell me they have a picture of this woman, I just have to see what a nut like this looks like!"By MEGAN PILLOW Mooresville Tribune Wednesday, August 27, 2008A Mooresville woman was jailed Monday after she stole a cart full of groceries from a grocery...

"I Shook Hands With Li" says Teen Who Bought the Bus Beheader's Laptop

It has been revealed that a Manitoba teenager shook hands with Greyhound Bus maniac Vince Li just hours before Li's heinous alleged crime.  "He seemed a straight, regular guy" the teen said.   " ...

Alabama man uses eBay to eat amid a grim economy

Here's the link:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=300239638875Here's the auction contents: We just need to eat...No fancy gimmicks,No unethical tactics,No bull...You are actually bidding on a Thank You card thatyou will...

Do You have to Eat Out Every Day?

"Do You have to Eat Out Every Day? Eating out with friends and colleagues can be truly enjoyable, but is it really necessary? How is it affecting your budget? Is it because of peer pressure? This should be taken seriously, since eating out can become a large monthly...

Quebec Will Make Yellow Margarine Legal

It's a product that has been banned for sale in Quebec for over 20 years. Stores have faced stiff fines, and a few years ago there was even a raid on a Wal-Mart who was selling the stuff. But now, at long last, Quebecers will be able to enjoy...Yellow Margarine.Yes, it's...

Salmonella-Tainted Tomato Illnesses Reach 228

UPDATE | June 12, 2008 - 228 cases of illness related to salmonella-tainted tomatoes have now been reported in 23 states. The FDA has yet to pinpoint a source of the outbreak."The toll from salmonella-tainted...

McDonald's, Tim Horton's And Many Others Ban Tomatoes From All Meals

If you're like me and enjoy a Tomato or two on your sandwhich or burger, you might be out of luck for the foreseeable future. Tim Horton's, McDonalds many other restaurants both big and small all across North...

Blu-Ray Coming to Aisle 10

The blu-ray push into mainstream continues." DVDPlay has announced that they will add Blu-ray titles to their popular kiosk style DVD rental machines that are present at many grocery stores this June. They will offer these titles at the same $1.49 rental fee as their DVD...

US starts sending out tax rebates

The US government has started sending out tax rebates to consumers worth more than $100 billion - as part of a wider economic stimulus plan. ""Starting Monday, the effects of the stimulus will begin to reach millions...

Japan: Where has all the butter gone?

Unfortunately, worldwide food shortages are nothing new. It is not uncommon to hear such stories reported from developing countries, but now wealthier, more industrialized nations are feeling the effects as well....

Top Ten Grammar Myths

"Grammar Girl here. March 4 is National Grammar Day. So I've created a special grammar-related top 10 show to celebrate the occasion. Organizer Martha Brockenbrough, who writes about grammar and language for Encarta, has fun suggestions for National Grammar Day, including...

Health Advisor Proposes Supermarket Booze Ban

A plan is afoot to ban alcohol sales from UK supermarkets in an effort to curb binge drinking."Professor Julian le Grand, the chairman of Health England, said customers should be made to make a conscious decision to...

Police Release Youtube Video Looking For Killer of innocent T.O. shooting victim

The funeral for an innocent bystander killed by a stray bullet on Gerrard street was held today, a day after the police released a youtube appeal for witnesses to step forward.Previous NowPublic coverage on the...

Whole Foods to Sack Plastic Bags by Earth Day

More encouraging news on the part of major retailers that are making commitments to better environmental practices. Today, Whole Foods has announced they will eliminate the use of plastic grocery bags. This follows...

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