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Salmonella poisoning has prompted the recall of more than 3,400 peanut products over two months ago. Still health officials are concerned that some consumers still haven't gotten the message. This may be because the products have a long shelf life, and families may not have thoroughly checked their cupboards. Faulty practices at a Georgia peanut processing plant, run by the now-bankrupt GeorgIas' Peanut Corp of America, were linked to the recall. Salmonella infection continues to be reported according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So far, the food poisoning has affected 684 people in 46 states and Canada, and has contributed to the deaths of nine people.
Marine Life to the Rescue
Biomedical scientists at North Caroline State University investigated Mother Nature for the benefit of patients recovering from surgery. The research team found a new way to make medical adhesives that could replace traditional, synthetic sutures. Synthetic adhesives are not Biodegradable. They can cause inflammation, tissue damage, or other problems. The researchers instead applied a derivative from the natural glue that marine mussels use to stick to rocks. These help ensure that tissues join together to form a better bond.
The new techniques may result in less scarring, quicker recovery, and more precision for delicate operations like eye surgery.
Ever wonder what fellow teens are considering for professions? USA Today surveyed career field choices of American high school students and came up with no surprises! Information technology (IT) ranked as the number one career goal (25%). Sixteen percent of teens are looking into business/management , and fifteen percent aim for careers in the field of health care.
Working in education came in at ten percent for fourth place. Looks like Computer jobs are the most popular with high school students. Good fortune to all.
Chicago area teens displayed their artwork at a unique venue: OHare International Airport. After School Matters, a non-profit partnership with Chicago area schools, places teens with artists of Chihuly Studios of internationally-celebrated glass artist, Dale Chihuly. The teen apprentices gain valuable skills . These can open doors for career opportunities. The airport exhibit featured 4x4 squares of resin, painted and molded into organic shapes, hung high and horizontally to reflect light from walls of glass and soaring ceilings. The effect created a fantasy-feeling that rested and refreshed tired travellers.
From China, With Love (Not)
The production of Shanghai, a new movie starring John Cusack, has been shanghaied itself. China, the films location, denied the shooting permit due to concerns about the script. Suggested changes apparently were not acceptable to the crew who relocated the shoot to nearby Thailand. The film will also feature Asian stars Chow Yun-fat (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), and the Chinese actress Gong Li (Hannibal Rising, Memoirs of a Geisha), along with Ken Watanabe (Letters from Iwo Jima). The dramatic film follows an American who returns to1940s corrupt, Japanese-occupied Shanghai to investigate a friends' murder. Stay tuned.
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