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McDonald Recalls Shrek Glasses

McDonald's recalls Shrek glasses on Friday, June 4, 2010.  Over 12 million Shrek inspired glasses have been recalled by the fast food giant after cadmium was found adorning the glasses.  The 16 ounce glasses sold for $2 each by the company have Shrek characters painted on the outside....

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Egg Recall Spreads Fear About Food

nbsp;According to the official reports of the Food authority in the United States of America, around 200 million eggs have been recalled. So many people are afraid of the aftereffects of consuming questionable food items, such as the eggs in question, that might be contaminated. Food is something...

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Nap Nanny Recalled After 4 Month Old Infant Dies

Nap Nanny recalled after a 4 month old infant dies sitting in the portable baby recliner.  The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled over 30,000 Nap Nanny infant seats manufactured by Baby Matters LLC of Berwyn, Pennsylvania.  The 4 month old Michigan infant's death was caused...

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What Is APR?

Also known as the annual percentage rate, the APR is a number that is used to denote the interest rate applied to a loan amount for one whole year rather than for a month. It is a uniform way of measuring exactly how much a customer is paying for a loan. When calculating APRs, other fees and...

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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...

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What Is a Duty to Warn?

When another person is at risk for physical, emotional, or mental injury, an individual has the duty to warn said person. The duty to warn arises from certain circumstances wherein the law of torts applies. If a person had the opportunity to prevent any kind of harm from occurring to another party...

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What Is an Humectant?

A humectants is a kind of substance that helps in retaining moisture. Humectants are often used in food and cosmetic products. The substances of which humectants are part of are called hygroscopic. What this means is that it is able to absorb the water that is within its environment. There are...

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10 Natural Ways to Detox Your Liver (And Body)

The human liver is a vital and necessary organ for survival. The liver is responsible for a variety of far ranging functions including: metabolism, protein synthesis, biochemical production, hormone production, glycogen storage, digestion, and detoxification. The liver produces bile from a...

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What Is HGH (Human Growth Hormone)?

The pituitary gland is the body’s natural “fountain of youth.” It secretes HGH, or the human growth hormone, that regenerates the cells—yielding benefits like beautiful skin, high energy levels, and the ability to bounce back to perfect health after a disease or injury. As we grow olde, though,...

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Starbucks Pulls Peanut Butter Products From Stores

Starbucks Corp announced on Monday that it has pulled all products containing peanut butter from its stores. The move is being called a safety precaution. Tainted peanut butter products in the United States have been blamed for hundreds of cases of salmonella poisoning. Seven people have died as...