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What will it be in kid books: cupcakes or carrots?

Some authors and publishers are focused on creating alternatives to c-is-for-cupcake picture books for parents struggling to promote broccoli.

LAST UPDATE : May 30, 2013, 3:27 PM EDT

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Saving the Dudley lousewort
Scout officials and camp staff have threatened existence of the Dudley lousewort by harvesting trees it needs to survive in Camp Pico Blanco in Monterey, California. About 50 percent of the plant's specimens are at this camp.
- Rare plant in danger from logging at Boy Scout camp in California [MSNBC]
- Boy Scouts, Whistle Blower Dispute Rare Plant's Destruction [KNTV San Francisco]

Sunland peanut butter plant open again
The New Mexico peanut butter plant shut down eight months ago due to salmonella is open again. The plant processes sweet Valencia peanuts, unique to the region and preferred for natural butters.
- Peanut Butter plant open again
- Portales peanut plant ramping back up [ABQJournal]

Cash-strapped France sells presidential wines

France unveiled a surprising initiative to raise money: sell vintage bottles of wine from the Elysee Palace's cellar.

Published Date : May 29, 2013, 5:55 PM EDT

French president's wine on sale

French president's palace puts vintage wine up for auction to raise money and tone down.

LAST UPDATE : May 30, 2013, 6:16 PM EDT

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Diet soda harms teeth
A new study shows that drinking an excessive amount of diet soda damages teeth as much as some drugs.
- Diet soda erodes teeth as much as meth, crack: Case study [CBS News]
- Diet soda just as harmful to teeth as meth and crack cocaine, study claims [FOX News]

Copper alloy may prevent norovirus

New research shows that copper alloys may prevent the spread of norovirus. This new research may help prevent the spread of disease in places such as hospitals, nursing homes, and ships.

Published Date : May 28, 2013, 7:03 PM EDT

Copper may fight norovirus

New research shows that copper alloys may prevent norovirus spread.

Published Date : May 28, 2013, 6:56 PM EDT

Mom's obesity surgery may help break cycle in kids

Youngsters born after mom lost lots of weight were slimmer than their siblings.

LAST UPDATE : May 27, 2013, 3:34 PM EDT

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A mountain of Thai rice overhangs global market

How much longer can the Thai government afford to stack up the paddy it is buying from Thai rice farmers at 50% more than world prices to support rural incomes?

Published Date : May 27, 2013, 8:02 AM EDT

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