FDA targets runny eggs with warning labels
In a September rollout the FDA will require egg cartons to warn that undercooked eggs can carry salmonella. The column reflects on eggs over easy and similar dishes, jokes about bureaucracy, and notes a reader contest about how to use federal tax rebates with contact details and columnist info.
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Half of the world's languages face extinction by century's end
Worldwatch Institute warns that between half and 90 percent of the 6800 languages could vanish this century as communities shift to dominant tongues like Chinese and Russian. With only small speaker bases, languages such as Udihe Eyak and Arikapu are critically endangered, erasing cultural histories and linguistic data.
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Ford may replace Firestone tires with higher failure brands
Washington AP reports Ford may be replacing Firestone recalled Wilderness AT tires with other brands such as Goodyear Continental and Michelin. Investigators say replacement tires show higher claims rates, as the death toll from Firestone related accidents rises to 203, with details to be released at a House Commerce hearing.
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Gazette promotes agriculture with soybean ink and recycling
The Gazette highlights use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint to support farming. It urges readers to recycle by dropping newspapers at City Carton on Sixth Street or using the nearest recycling location.
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Senate eyes new patients' bill of rights
The Senate debates a Democratic proposed patients' bill of rights affecting about 190 million insured Americans. It would extend rights to clinical trials allow lawsuits over denied care and strengthen damages and appeals. Republicans object to the measure while Bush supporters seek limits on lawsuits.
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Bush and Supreme Court reject Garza clemency appeals
President Bush refused clemency for Juan Raul Garza after the Supreme Court declined to delay or hear further appeals. Garza, a three time killer tied to a Texas drug ring, faced federal execution set for Tuesday morning. Attorney General Ashcroft stated the execution should proceed.
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