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First we found out that business travel is dangerous, then we found out that staying in your office and inhaling the dust on your desk is dangerous too! Now we learn that trying to save money by eating at your desk is another danger. If you bring a bag lunch to work you’re not alone: 83% percent of Americans eat in their office or cubicle in an effort to save time and money, but when it comes to protecting themselves against foodborne illnesses, many professionals are still “out to lunch.”
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Due to Hurricane Irene, we’re mostly hearing about flooding in the US at the moment, but there is a drought of historic proportions going on in Texas right now. Climate change will lead to even more weather extremes in the future.
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If you thought China had strange food, listen to this: Japanese scientists have found a way to create artificial meat from sewage containing human feces. It’s being called the "poop burger." Japanese scientists have actually discovered a way to create edible steaks from human feces. Tokyo Sewage is desperate to find a way to get rid of a large amount of sewage mud. The solution? Eat it.
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The Japanese may be ingesting radiation with their milk, but in general, they have a MUCH healthier diet than Americans do. Are we eating too much processed food? Those of us who are trying to avoid chemical preservatives in what we eat will be glad to know that extracts from natural sources such as green tea and grape seeds could be alternatives for food processors as a means of protecting against bacteria.
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