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by William Atkins
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Friday, 08 August 2008 |
According to a fifty-year study of drinking habits in the United States, Americans appear to be drinking less as they age, and to be switching from beer to wine. Unfortunately, the percentage of alcohol-related disorders was found to be about the same.
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by William Atkins
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Thursday, 07 August 2008 |
The U.S. nonprofit organization Center for Science in the Public Interest analyzed over 1,400 combinations of kid’s meals at 13 fast-food chains in the United States. They found that 93% of the meals contain over one-third of the total daily calories recommended for children aged four to eight years—an amount that is considered too much for one meal.
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by William Atkins
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Wednesday, 06 August 2008 |
A Queensland University of Technology study shows that some children with strong feelings of fear may grow up with anxiety issues later as adults.
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by William Atkins
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Tuesday, 05 August 2008 |
The chemical compound acrylamide is known to cause cancer. It is found in many potato and starchy consumer products, such as potato chips and French fries, when they are heated to high temperatures. California just won a court-approved settlement over potato chip manufacturers in which they agree to reduce levels of acrylamide in their potato chips.
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by William Atkins
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Sunday, 03 August 2008 |
On Friday, August 1, 2008, the Toyota Motor Corporation announced its new “Winglet,” a stand-up motorized scooter that will be tested for commercial use in 2008-09. In direct competition with the Segway, Toyota hopes to catch the popular ride of personal transport vehicles.
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