U.S. tomato warning expanded nationwide

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Many U.S. restaurants have removed dishes containing raw tomatoes from their menus in the wake of a nationwide federal warning.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration during the weekend expanded its warning that a salmonellosis outbreak has been linked with consumption of certain uncooked red plum, red Roma and red round tomatoes, as well as products containing such tomatoes.

The FDA said consumers can continue to eat cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes and tomatoes sold with the vine still attached, or tomatoes grown at home.

"Since mid-April, there have been 145 reported cases of salmonellosis caused by Salmonella Saintpaul nationwide, including at least 23 hospitalizations," the FDA said in a statement. "States reporting illnesses linked to the outbreak include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin."

Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.

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How long has the U.S. had a Secretary of Energy?

The United States Secretary of Energy is the head of the United States Department of Energy and is a member of the President's Cabinet, fifteenth in the Presidential line of succession. The post was created with the formation of the Department of Energy on October 1, 1977, after the signing of the Department of Energy Organization Act by President Jimmy Carter.

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Wordless Wednesday

welcoming the new found talent in Hollywood!!! jatitz!!

At Universal Studio Hollywood last June 7, 2008.

super dooper!!!!

Enjoy your Wednesday!!

Trivia for your infos!!

How loud do people snore?
According to a 1999 survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, of those people who snore, 19 percent snore so loudly that they can be heard through a closed door.

How sophisticated is the thumb?
The thumb is such a major player in the human body that it has a special section, separate from the area that controls the fingers, reserved for it in the brain.

What did Gay Head get renamed to?
In 1998, Gay Head lighthouse on Martha’s Vineyard was changed to its original Native American name, Aquinnah. The lighthouse is the largest on the island and guards treacherous shoals offshore, the Devil's Bridge.

What did Garth do before he became a country music star?
Before he became the reigning male artist in country music, Garth Brooks worked as a sporting goods employee and as a manager of a cowboy-boot store.

How many different figure eights are there?
The International Skating Union recognizes 48 different types of figure eights in competition.

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Exfoliate!

Health and Beauty Tip

Dry, cold weather can cause dead skin cells to build up. Even if you don't usually use an exfoliator, now's a good time to start. You can also use a puff or a loofah. Use moisturizer afterwards to keep your skin soft.

Easy Shopping Thru Credit Cards

I'm still in Las Vegas enjoying my vacation. I still have almost a month remaining to enjoy it. Of course, vacation without shopping is not exciting especially for women including me. There are a lot of shopping malls here in Las Vegas. I had already been to the different shopping centers here.

The only bad thing is that, I don't have a credit card to use for shopping. Nowadays, using cards for shopping is already indispensable. Besides that it is also safe, easy and very convenient, you also don't need to carry cash anymore which is sometimes dangerous.

Everytime, we go shopping here in Vegas whether in a department store, groceries, restaurants and anywhere, most people I see just swipe their cards for payments. That sounds not fair to me!!! I guess, I need to have one too.

While browsing the net, my mouse clicked creditcardflyers.com. It is a leading source of credit cards offers and they also offers online reviews for credit cards. They accept Credit card applications for all types of credit cards that best fit your needs.

If you want to save time and get a good deal, visit their site now for more infos!! Enjoy shopping!!

Australian women over-dieting, says survey

MELBOURNE (UPI) -- A survey suggests that Australian women are going to extreme and even unhealthy lengths to try to lose weight.

Fortune magazine polled 1,000 Australian women aged between 18 and 35 and found that 56 percent had used diet pills, while 88 percent regularly skip meals and 17 percent go for more than a day without eating in order to lose weight. Another 15 percent admitted to being anorexic or vomiting after eating.

Eating Disorder Foundation founder Amanda Jordan said the survey reflected national research.

"This really highlights the absolute tyranny of image and how women are being seduced into dangerous and unhelpful behavior," she told the Melbourne Sun-Herald, suggesting that magazines such as Fortune were partly to blame for their images of overly-thin women as ideals.

"If you're going to blame magazines, then you are also going to have to blame TV, Internet and advertising. Everyone carries the same stories," said executive editor, Ali Wick.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International
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