23-Dec-2012 15:42 To

Digital detox for gadget junkies :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/FP3oCToVHfg/index.html

With food safety bill, U.S. government will spend nearly $1 million per person to prevent food-borne illness deaths :: (NaturalNews) The recently-passed Food Safety Modernization Act, which was passed in order to prevent food-borne illness deaths in the USA, will cost $1.4 billion over the first five years. But nobody thinks about the economics of the issue. How many people are we going to save by spending this $1.4 billion, even assuming it works?To answer that question, let's look at the food illness fatality figures offered by the CDC:• Out of the 5,000 food-borne illness deaths each year in the United States, only 1,809 are "attributable to foodborne transmission" according to the CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol5no5/mead.htm#Table%203).• E.coli, which is often quoted in the big scare stories about food safety, only kills 78 people a year through food-borne transmission (52 plus 26, fro...
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Cape Town's Hollywood test :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/IrksFcYoNyI/

Too much austerity kills growth? :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/WsdcpiuxYpU/

Cape Town the new 'Tinseltown'? :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/BSnrPOwvqdc/index.html

Lives Saved And Profits Increased By Alcohol Pricing Policies :: Setting minimum prices for alcohol increases health and economic benefits, say international experts, who met for a seminar on alcohol pricing and public health. The meeting - sponsored by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), the Centre for Addictions Research of British Columbia (CARBC) and the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) - focused on new analyses on Ontario and other provinces where minimum pricing policies have been implemented for a number of years. Alcohol costs the Canadian economy $14.6 billion in indirect healthcare and social costs each year... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
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Chelsea Vs. Aston Villa: Where To Watch Online Stream: Prediction, Preview And Probable Lineups :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>After their failed excursion to Japan for the FIFA Club World Cup, Chelsea return to Premier League action looking to make up lost ground.</p><p>Chelsea have fallen to seventh place in the league standings, but crucially are just one point off of third place and have two games in hand on the teams around them. Having returned from Japan just two days previous, Chelsea put in an impressive performance to beat Leeds 5-1 on Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the Capital One Cup.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/chelsea-vs-aston-villa-where-watch-online-stream-prediction-preview-probable-lineups-963426

Green Bay Packers Vs. Tennessee Titans: Where To Watch Live Stream Online, Prediction, And More :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>As far as clinching a playoff berth goes, the Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans have nothing to play for in Week 16.</p><p>Green Bay solidified their spot atop the NFC North last week. Tennessee's win on Monday Night Football knocked the New York Jets out of the playoff race, but the Titans 5-9 record won't allow them to play past Week 17.</p><p>Still, the Packers have something on the line in their Week 16 matchup with the Titans. Green Bay is looking to get the No.2 seed in the conference and a first-round bye.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/green-bay-packers-vs-tennessee-titans-where-watch-live-stream-online-prediction-more-961798

Manchester United Vs. Swansea: Where To Watch Online Stream; Preview, Team News And Prediction :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Manchester United begin a period of four matches in 10 days that could have a big impact on their attempts to win back the Premier League title with a trip to Swansea on Sunday.</p><p>Three points clear of defending champions Manchester City after their rivals' last minute win against Reading, United will be eager to reestablish their cushion at the summit. Sir Alex Ferguson's side have now won five league matches on the bounce, but United's boss has admitted that he will need to make full use of his squad if that record is to continue over the hectic festive season.</p></div></div></div>
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Egyptian Voters Appear To Have Approved New Constitution :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Political factions both for and against Egypt's draft constitution agreed Sunday that it has likely been approved by those participating in the two-part referendum conducted Saturday and Dec. 15.</p><p>The Muslim Brotherhood, a supporter of the proposed constitution, said on <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/Ikhwanweb">Twitter</a>: "Final results of phases 1&amp;2 of referendum, and after adding expats votes: YES 64% (10,655,332) NO 36% (6,029,617)."</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/egyptian-voters-appear-have-approved-new-constitution-962498

Tim Tebow Trade Rumors: Release From New York Jets, Heading To Jacksonville Jaguars? :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="p1">Frustrated with a lack of playing time and a dysfunctional locker room, Tim Tebow is almost certain to be out of a New York Jets uniform by the end of the season.</p><p class="p1">It is now being reported that the Jets will honor his request for a release and he is a lock to end up with the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to ESPN.</p><p class="p1">Earlier this week, Tebow reportedly requested a trade or release from the Jets at the season's conclusion.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/tim-tebow-trade-rumors-release-new-york-jets-heading-jacksonville-jaguars-962412

NRA And Its Discontents: How To Argue About Guns With Your Right-Wing Friends :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The people at the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://home.nra.org/#/nraorg">National Rifle Association</a> might be having regrets that they didn't "respectfully" refrain a little longer from offering their reasons why the deadly Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 14 happened.</p><p>Public reaction has been largely negative to the 4.3-million-member gun-rights organization's screed blaming computer games, movie violence, the "declining willingness to prosecute dangerous criminals," and even parents themselves.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/nra-its-discontents-how-argue-about-guns-your-right-wing-friends-962078

FISA Is Up For Renewal: Will The NSA Be Forced To Reveal Its Warrantless Wiretapping Campaign And Why The Agency Spies On Americans? :: <div class="field field-name-field-images field-type-entityreference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>It's pretty much an open secret that the U.S. government spies on American citizens.</p></div></div></div>
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/fisa-renewal-will-nsa-be-forced-reveal-its-warrantless-wiretapping-campaign-why-agency-spies-959040

Top honour for Bristol business leader's 'outstanding contribution' :: A leading business association has awarded Nick Sturge, the Director of Bristol SETsquared Centre, with a top accolade in recognition of his work to help start-up businesses in the city to grow. UK Business Incubation (UKBI) highlighted the work Nick does to support high-tech business ventures and boost the regional economy, honouring him with an Outstanding Contribution to Business Incubation award at its annual conference. (Source: University of Bristol news)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm <b><a href="http://www.medworm.com/rss/search.php?qu=%2Bswine+%2B%28influenza+flu%29&t=Swine+Flu&f=infectiousdiseases&r=Any&o=d" target ="_self">Swine Flu RSS news feed</a></b> - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.</p></div>
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VIDEO: Tolls 'could pay for new roads' :: A plan to fund new roads using tolls which drivers would pay to private companies is to be included in the coalition's new policy agenda.
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The "New American Job:" At What Cost? :: The "New American Job" may feel to many like a betrayal of a certain social contract: work hard and you will make it. Like the land of opportunity, the white picket fence, and other American self-sustaining myths, it fuels our ambition and our drive to succeed. In this economy, a job may still be better than no job. Or is it really?read more (Source: Psychology Today Depression Center)
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