Grains of truth amid the H1N1 outbreak debate
The piece argues that global spread of diseases is faster and more visible now due to media, while public perception, not science, drives reaction. It discusses misinformation, consumer fear, and the hog industry’s exposure to blame and trade disruption, urging a science‑based damage control plan.
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Eskimo candy sparks cross nation controversy
Canadian Nunavut resident Seeka Parsons protests a New Zealand candy named Eskimo, arguing it insults Inuit heritage. The company Cadbury NZ defends the product, noting 19 million Eskimos sold last year. Parsons’ anger toward the term is contrasted with playful references to Ben and Jerry’s and various cultural irony.
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