“The Georgia peanut company at the center of one of our nation’s worst food-contamination scares has officially reached a revolting new low: a recent inspection by the Food and Drug Administration discovered that the salmonella-tainted plant was also home to mold and roaches.
You may be grossed out, but insects and mold in our food are not new. The F.D.A. actually condones a certain percentage of “natural contaminants” in our food supply — meaning, among other things, bugs, mold, rodent hairs and maggots.
‘Blowing your nose to alleviate stuffiness may be second nature, but some people argue it does no good, reversing the flow of mucus into the sinuses and slowing the drainage.
Counterintuitive, perhaps, but research shows it to be true.’ via NYTimes.
‘The White House Web site this morning launched a new job application feature, which “enables people everywhere to apply to be considered for a political appointment in President Obama's Administration.” All you have to do is “fill out your information, upload a resume, and tell us what kinds of positions you’re interested in.” ‘ via White House Watch – Dan Froomkin’s Blog on washingtonpost.com.
