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US salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter, brand recalls product

Sunday, January 11, 2009

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an outbreak of salmonella that has affected at least 399 people in 42 different U.S. states has been linked to King Nut, an American brand of peanut butter. In Minnesota, the state’s Health Department announced that bacteria tests for the disease on a tub of creamy King Nut peanut butter had tested positive for the disease, initiating a recall by its distributor in Solon, King Nut Companies.

Workers found evidence from these tests that the brand caused the outbreak. This has not been completely proven, however, as the Food and Drug Administration and King Nut itself are still conducting tests to discover if the case is isolated or related to the nationwide incident.

According to a statement made by the Health Department, the brand is used in many places including schools, hospitals, some restaurants and retirement homes, 20 alone being in Minnesota. A tub of peanut butter used inside of a retirement home where many of its citizens had become sick was tested positive by Minnesota’s health department.

We are very sorry this happened. We are taking immediate and voluntary action because the health and safety of those who use our products is always our highest priority.

Yesterday, King Nut Companies recalled all peanut butter distributed by their company. The president of King Nut Companies, Martin Kanan, said in a statement yesterday, “We are very sorry this happened. We are taking immediate and voluntary action because the health and safety of those who use our products is always our highest priority.”

In a web statement, King Nut told all of its customers to “put on hold all of their peanut butter in question. A recall of this product will be announced Monday morning. At this point it is unclear what Peanut Corporation of America will do with regard to this case or the national case of the salmonella outbreak.” The Peanut Corporation of America, located in Lynchburg but also operating in the states of Texas and Georgia, is the manufacturer for King Nut.

Salmonellosis is an infection of salmonella bacteria that usually results in diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. These symptoms are normally developed 12 to 72 hours after a person is infected, and can last anywhere from 3 to 7 days. Most of the time, the infected person will recover from the disease, but younger and older people have higher risks of it developing and becoming serious. Rarely, salmonella can cause hospitalization, and very rarely, it can lead to death.

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Healthy eating and weight loss is a hot topic dominating our time; everything we do and everywhere we go has now become affected by how healthy it is. When the summer months spring upon, it is important that we are all looking and feeling the part. The entire year has now become dedicated to achieving that ideal summer body we all crave. But how do we continue with this regime we have devoted ourselves to once summer has dawned upon us? All of those food drenched BBQs hosted by the family and days out dining with friends will surely put a spanner in the works, wont it? Possibly not!

BBQs such as the Weber Genesis e330 or a Weber Spirit Premium S320 which can be purchased from Weber accessories online, can actually offer the ideal opportunity for us to eat healthier (believe it or not!). Not only is it guaranteed to taste great, but food can be whipped up in a matter of minutes; in fact, the chances are it will probably take longer to flare the BBQ up!

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Summer is the perfect time to pull out that mean grilling machines and get the family and friends over for a good old knees up! Unsurprisingly we say BBQ and immediately thoughts are damaging; Sausages, wings, burgers, calories and fats?! Worry not, your thoughts got completely carried away and forgot about the amazing chicken breasts, fish fillets, fresh vegetables and fruit! Yes, thats right, we said fruit! All of these, when cooked will not fail to tickle your taste buds! Even BBQs have the potential to deliver healthy and nutritious meals without an ounce of guilt flying your way. If you deem anything from kebabs (chicken and vegetable), to marinated chicken and fish, asparagus and potatoes unhealthy, you are not entirely normal and probably cannot be helped. We joke of course! On a serious note, these are all types of foods that can be cooked on the BBQ in no time at all and will not threaten your health in the slightest. Dont forget you can buy your own sides such as low fat potato salads and coleslaw to accompany main meals as well making a green, leafy salad complete with a delicious dressing.

And now you are no doubt thinking Well, what about dessert?! You lot arent easily pleased are you?! Well you cannot go wrong with a fruit salad on a blistering hot summers day! Slice and dice some fine, fresh fruit, anything you fancy and finish the dish with a cool and creamy, low fat yoghurt. Simple! Alternatively, whilst the BBQ is cooling down, fruits can be wrapped up in foil, placed on the grill for several minutes and left to cook. As the fruit cooks, juices will begin to flow, leaving you with a warm, sticky fruit salad which can be topped with a dash of syrup for extra flavouring.

Experimenting with your BBQ is the way forward; cooking can be fun and exciting as well as healthy. Never let the prospect of a stereotypical BBQ get the better of you, there are always alternatives! Low fat, flavoursome and nutritious foods pave the way for a great BBQ. Try to avoid BBQ sauces when cooking healthy meals and stick to herbs and spices to marinade your meats; these will leave chicken tasting tender and full of flavour. It is a common fact that grilling is an ideal way of cooking that reduces fat; cooking lean meats with little marinade and serving with vegetables will lend you the perfect, healthy BBQ.

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Michelle Kwan withdraws from Olympics

Sunday, February 12, 2006

Michelle Kwan, a figure skater on the United States Olympic team, has pulled out of the Olympic Games because of a groin injury. According to a newsbreak bulletin on NBC, she injured her right hip abductor muscle in a fall during practice on Saturday. The muscle pain continued to worsen and at 2:45am she went to the team doctor. The team doctor determined this was a serious injury and Michelle made the decision to pull out of the Olympics and give the alternate Emily Hughes the chance to skate.

Emily Hughes was contacted at 8:45pm Eastern time that she would be needed at the Games. She is scheduled to fly to Italy on Sunday. Emily Hughes is the younger sister of Olympic medalist Sarah Hughes.

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IBM releases freeware for visualizing document histories

Sunday, March 27, 2005

Cambridge, Massachusetts —

IBM’s T.J. Watson Research Center in Cambridge released a free tool March 25 for visualizing the changing history of a document or directory of documents, called history flow. The tool offers a variety of views of document histories, including a view that gives each revision equal importance, and a timeline view which displays each revision proportionally to how long it remained current. Each different editor who makes changes to the article has a distinct color, allowing for that editor’s text to be tracked over time.

The tool was first developed in 2003 by a collaboration between Fernanda B. Viégas of the MIT Media Lab and Martin Wattenberg and Kushal Dave of IBM. It was initially tested out on a large subset of the pages of Wikipedia, a free online encyclopedia project which preserves every change made to each of its articles. The resulting paper was drafted in the winter of 2003 and presented at a conference in April 2004; it remains the most comprehensive overview of the lifecycle of articles in an active wiki community. A year later, the history flow paper is still the most frequently cited source of statistics about the reversion of vandalism on Wikipedia.

The current tool is maintained by Martin Wattenberg and Jonathan Feinberg at IBM. It allows users to download the text and histories of the contents of any MoinMoin wiki, or to view the history of the contents of an entire directory of documents. The tool is free to download and use, but its code is not open source. The support for MoinMoin wikis comes via a plugin, so the tool may be extensible to the native interfaces of other wiki engines in the future.

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Leading Sierra Leone doctor dies in Ebola epidemic

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Dr. Sheik Humarr Khan died from Ebola virus on Tuesday afternoon at Kailahun treatment centre in Sierra Leone. Dr. Khan led the response in Sierra Leone to the current Ebola outbreak there and treated dozens of patients. On Thursday, Sierra Leone declared a state of emergency, quarantining Ebola epicentres.

The previous Tuesday, Minister of Health and Sanitation Miatta Kargbo announced Dr. Khan had contracted Ebola. Dr. Khan was moved to the Doctors Without Borders treatment center in Kailahun. A few days before he was admitted, three other senior staff in his department at the Kenema Government Hospital died from Ebola, including one, Nurse Mbalu Fonnie, with more than two decades’ experience with hemorrhagic fever.

September 11 of this year would have been Dr. Khan’s 40th birthday. In an interview on May 20, Dr. Khan told Awareness Times his department does the only testing south of the Sahara Desert for hemorrhagic fever such as Lassa and Ebola; a decade ago, these tests would have been done in Germany. He warned about the possibility of fresh outbreaks and necessity of engaging the public in health education and prevention.

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5 Tips for Finding Great Australian Car Loans

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Chris RobertsonShopping for a vehicle can be both exhilarating and anxiety-provoking. Whether you’re in the market for a new or used car, the prospect of driving it off the lot and owning it is incredibly exciting. Still, buying a vehicle is accompanied by so many unknowns…. Am I getting a good deal? Will owning the car be hassle free, or will I experience the headaches of taking it in time and again for repair? And, most of all, where can I find low-cost car loans?

After all, next to buying a house, buying a vehicle is the biggest single expenditure you’ll ever make. And, if you’re like most people, you don’t have the money to pay cash for your vehicle. Car financing is a godsend, but if you aren’t careful, in the long run you could end up owing more than your car is worth. How do you find a car loan that will enable you to buy the car of your dreams without getting into financial hot water? Here are five tips to consider:

1. Find financing before you buy.

All too often, people go car shopping without enough information about car finance and car loan interest rates. It’s in your best interest to find a financing package that will work for you before you take a test drive. That way, you’ll know exactly what you can afford and won’t make an impulsive decision that you may live to regret.

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2. Understand your options.

When it comes to car loans, one size doesn’t fit all. Your unique financial circumstances and your choice of vehicles determine which car loan is best for you. For example, car loan interest rates may be the most important factor for one person to consider, while another might be more concerned with the length of time that the loan approval process will take.

3. Use a car loan calculator.

Available online, a car loan calculator will give you a quick snapshot of what your potential payments are for different loan amounts and varying terms. Take advantage of these online services, which will typically allow you to enter the amount of the loan, interest rate you’d like, the term of the loan, and the final balloon payment you’re willing to make. In a few seconds, you’ll be able to see what your monthly payment will be.

4. Consider what will be covered.

When you are looking at car loans, consider whether or not you will need more than the purchase price of the vehicle. For example, some companies allow you to finance on-road costs and taxes, car insurance, extended warranties, and loan protection.

5. Get quick quotes from an online source.

An established company with a Web presence has access to many different financing companies, and is most likely to provide you with the loan terms you need and a speedy approval process. For example, you may need a delayed first payment, interest only payments, or extended finance terms. In the case of a used vehicle, they can also help ensure that the title is clear and that there are no outstanding loans from the prior owner.

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Wikinews interviews Joe Schriner, Independent U.S. presidential candidate

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Journalist, counselor, painter, and US 2012 Presidential candidate Joe Schriner of Cleveland, Ohio took some time to discuss his campaign with Wikinews in an interview.

Schriner previously ran for president in 2000, 2004, and 2008, but failed to gain much traction in the races. He announced his candidacy for the 2012 race immediately following the 2008 election. Schriner refers to himself as the “Average Joe” candidate, and advocates a pro-life and pro-environmentalist platform. He has been the subject of numerous newspaper articles, and has published public policy papers exploring solutions to American issues.

Wikinews reporter William Saturn? talks with Schriner and discusses his campaign.

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Canada’s Don Valley West (Ward 25) city council candidates speak

Friday, November 3, 2006

On November 13, Torontonians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Don Valley West (Ward 25). Three candidates responded to Wikinews’ requests for an interview. This ward’s candidates include John Blair, Robertson Boyle, Tony Dickins, Cliff Jenkins (incumbent), and Peter Kapsalis.

For more information on the election, read Toronto municipal election, 2006.

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Murray Hill on the life and versatility of a New York drag king

Monday, November 19, 2007

Drag—dressing in the clothing atypical of your born gender—in recent years has found mainstream success. Films such as Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar have prominently featured drag performers. But they have all focused on men in drag as women.

Murray Hill is a comedian, emcee and performer. He is also a drag king. Called “The Hardest Working Middle-aged Man in Show Business”, The New York Times christened him “the current reigning patriarch of the downtown performance community.” He is seemingly everywhere, emceeing a bingo night at the now closed, Jimmy Fallon-backed Mo Pitkins’ House of Satisfaction on Avenue A, or hosting the Polyamorous Pride Day in Central Park. Hill has become a legend in New York’s “anything goes” counterculture theater scene who is beginning to find mainstream success; which would be a first for a drag king.

David Shankbone’s examination of New York City‘s culture has brought him to the whip’s end of a BDSM dungeon, on the phone with RuPaul, matching wits with Michael Musto, grilling Gay Talese, eating dinner with Augusten Burroughs and quizzing the bands that play the Bowery Ballroom. In this segment he talks to downtown legend Murray Hill, former New York City mayoral candidate and comedian, on the last night of Mo Pitkins’ House of Satisfaction.

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All About The Benefits Of Seeing A Naturopath

By Adrianna Noton

Naturopathy is a form of holistic medicine that focuses on treating the body as a whole; body, mind, and spirit. It purports that most illness is simply caused by an imbalance within it that must be restored in order for health to be enjoyed. This system of healing does not use pharmaceutical drugs, as it believes these only mask and do not treat the underlying cause of any disorder. Many different therapies may be employed to treat one illness, and natural remedies may be prescribed. These are some of the many benefits of seeing a naturopath.

With this type of treatment, the patient is expected to play a much more active role in his or her own healing than with traditional medicine where orders are given and followed. The naturopathic doctor is also a teacher, who educates the patient about the forces of nature that affect the body and the principles governing them. The patient thus becomes more aware of his own body and is expected to apply these teaching to his own lifestyle as to prevent disease.

Since no drugs are used in this method of healing, patients need not be concerned with side effects. In fact traditional drugs are seen as a pollutant to the body, that can in fact bring on illness if accumulated to a certain degree. Only all-natural preparations are given, not made in a lab, but purely of substances produced directly by nature such as plant and herbal extracts.

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Another good thing about receiving this kind of treatment is that the methods used are fairly simple, based on principles and elements of nature and can be easily carried out at home without dependence on a doctor or treatment facility. Once taught, a patient can apply these therapies upon sensing symptoms that would indicate imbalance. Many chronic disorders are remedied using the various methods of treatment the naturopath may apply.

Each of these commonly used therapies in naturopathic medicine have been noted to positively effect certain conditions in the body. Mud packs and baths-used to improve digestion and skin conditions, acupressure-improves circulation, digestion, joints, massage-releases toxins, improves tone of muscles and circulation, color therapy-used to reestablish balance in the body and eliminate certain illnesses.

Not only are the treatments used in naturopathic medicine safe and simple, but they are also much less costly than regular pharmaceutical drugs are. In fact the most money needed to invest in this type of health regime is that which the patient needs to spend on ensuring a healthy and balanced diet. However this area is flexible, and the naturopath can devise a plan that is cost-appropriate for each patient, for instance recommending local produce that offers the same nutritive value as more costly imported ones.

Beginning a natural healing program has the added advantage of a marked improvement in one’s dietary habits. Naturopathy teaches that pH and blood imbalances due to poor diet contribute to many diseases, therefore it is imperative that a patient reduce the alkaline-lowering sweet, salty, spicy and sour foods and increase the amount of fruits and vegetables eaten which raise the alkalinity of the blood and promote health.

In general, anyone healthy or sick can enjoy the benefits of seeing a naturopath. The treatments are not harmful and if anything can set one’s body in a healthier state. The awareness of one’s own body and health is another advantage this kind of treatment has to offer, with the patient be an active participant in his own health, rather than a passive recipient.

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