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Researchers Blame Cell Phones for Decline in Bee Populations

Researchers blame cell phones for decline in bee populations.  A group of scientists from the British Bee Association have noticed a sharp decline in bee populations in the United Kingdom.  As of 2009, bee populations dropped by 17 percent in the United Kingdom and nearly 30 percent within...

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The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

The MeditationsBy Marcus Aurelius Written 167 A.C.E.Translated by George Long Book One From my grandfather Verus I learned good morals and the government of my temper. From the reputation and remembrance of my father, modesty and a manly character. From my mother, piety and beneficence, and...

USDA to Reveal New Dietary Guidelines Monday at 10 A.M.

USDA to Reveal New Dietary Guidelines Monday at 10 A.M.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to reveal new dietary guidelines on Monday, January 31, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. EST. The new guidelines will be formally presented by USDA's Secretary Tom Vilsack and Heath and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. The new guidelines...

Al-Queda Food Terrorism Plan Thwarted by US Officials

Al-Queda Food Terrorism Plan Thwarted by US Officials

Department of Homeland Security Officials reported to CBS News details of a terrorist plan to poison food. The plan included means of carrying out attacks at various hotels and restaurants throughout the U.S. over one single weekend. The Food and Drug Administration as well as the Department...

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What Is Xanthan Gum?

Xanthan gum sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, but it actually has quite mundane origins. The term actually comes from a kind of bacteria called Xanthomonas campestris. This bacteria is the culprit behind the icky, black rot that can form around leafy vegetables and cauliflower...

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What Is Agricultural Law?

Laws are made to address issues and rights of individuals and this is exemplified by agricultural law, which was instituted in reference to issues and rights pertaining to agriculture. Agricultural Law, also commonly known as ag law, encompasses every aspect of agriculture such as fertilizer,...

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What Is Farro?

Farro was one of the first ever plants to be domesticated in the Middle East. This particular kind of wheat is a low yielding plant and because of this quality, it has been increasingly replaced in favor of other, more high yielding crops. Farro does remain as a relict species in some of the more...