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Canadian brigadier-general says progress in Afghanistan will be slow

A high-ranking Canadian soldier who is assuming a key role in Afghanistan says Canadians need to temper their expectations ahead of a planned pullout in 2011.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, Afghanistan, North America, Canada, Life, Food

6 hrs ago | Physics Blog

Reflective film can boost profits for apple growers

Solar films shown applied to the orchard floor improved fruit size and color in Gala apples.

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Related Topix: Life, Agriculture, Science

10 hrs ago | Free Republic

What kids drink at 5 could affect weight at 15

Parents may be setting their daughters up for weight problems simply by allowing them to drink two or more sweetened drinks daily while young, study findings hint.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family, Life, Food, Nutrition

15 hrs ago | CNN

Which fruits are OK for a diabetic to eat?

Thank you for your question! It will be reviewed and considered for posting on CNNHealth.com. Questions and comments are moderated by CNN and will not appear until after they have been reviewed and approved.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Plano, TX, Glucotrol, Glipizide (generic), Medicine, Medication, Diabetes, Health

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Regina Leader Post

Follow these tips to cut back on sugar that may be hidden in your diet

A honeycomb of wild bees is pictured in a file photo. Use natural sugar sources in your baking, such as honey, molasses or agave nectar.

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Related Topix: Apiculture, Science, Life, Food, Honey, Nutrition

UPI

Diet of colorful foods boosts immunity

A U.S. health and wellness expert says an easy way to boost immunity is to eat more fruits and vegetables in different colors.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Vegetables

Sky News

Putrid Larvae-Ridden Fruit Sparks Asda Recall

A case of larvae-infested fruit has triggered a recall at supermarket Asda. Customers who return the product to an Asda store will get a refund The chain advised customers who bought 250g packs of its Wholefoods Garland Figs to return them.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Entertainment

AndhraNews

Daily dose of colourful fruits, veggies may boost immunity against flu

Hot tubs pose serious risk for injury There has been a drastic increase in the number of injuries from hot tubs over last 18 years, say researchers.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Vegetables

MyFox St. Louis

Getting Kids to Eat Their Vegetables

Sneaky tactics won't fool your kids into liking broccoli. Lilian Presti Naturally Savvy November 3, 2009 We've all heard of the kid who won't eat anything except chicken fingers and hot dogs--and maybe you recognize this child well because he or she is yours.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Vegetables, Family, Kids, Nutrition, Toddlers

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Newkerala.com

Lemon trees bear fruits in Kashmir

Srinagar, Nov 2 : The Kashmir Valley, which is well known for its horticulture produce in India and abroad, offers good scope for cultivation of all types of crops covering a variety of temperate fruits.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Agriculture, Science

PittsburghLIVE.com

Pitcairn students acquire taste for studying about fruits and veggies

Pitcairn Elementary students are getting a chance to chow down with a healthy snack and learn a thing or two about it.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Pitcairn, PA, Education Etc., Vegetables

WBAY

Diet Detective's Eleven Tips For Leaner Abs and a Leaner Life

By Charles Stuart Platkin Can you really trim belly fat from your body? Not exactly.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Dieting, Medicine, Diabetes, Health, UC Davis, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin, Medication, Nutrition

Trend Hunter Magazine

Tangerine Tats - New Laser-Labeling System to be Used on All U.S. Fruits and Vegetables

Do you ever get tired of peeling the labels off of your fruits and vegetables? Have you ever thought about this question until now? Well there is a new laser-labeling system which would essentially make the wasteful stickers which plague our fruits and veggies obsolete.

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Related Topix: Life, Food

Newswise

Daily Dose of Color May Boost Immunity This Flu Season

Hoping to keep the flu at bay? A strong immune system helps. Enjoying the bounty of colorful fruits and vegetables available right now can be an important step toward supporting your familya TMs immune system this cold/flu season.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Medicine, Influenza, Health, Vegetables, Recipes

Winston-Salem Journal

Tarry No More: It takes just about 90 minutes from start to finish to ...

This tart recipe from James Peterson's new Baking cookbook is easily adapted to just about any fruit.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Recipes, Pudding

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Staten Island Advance

Finally, a catchy jingle for fruits and veggies

Michael Lomonaco, executive chef and managing partner, Porter House New York, has kicked off a public school food program called CookShop.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Staten-Island, NY, New York, NY, Vegetables, Nutrition, Family, Kids, Home Gardening, Home, Entertainment

The Tennessean

Try roasting fruits for rustic fall flavor

I'm always looking for new ways to use my grill because cooking outside saves a good bit of kitchen clean up.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Breakfast, Meat, Chicken, Cake, Baked Goods, Dessert, Pudding

Physics Org

Laser etching safe alternative for labeling grapefruit

Laser labeling of fruit and vegetables is a new, patented technology in which a low-energy carbon dioxide laser beam is used to label, or "etch" information on produce, thereby eliminating the need for common sticker-type labels.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Food and Drug Administration, US News, United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture, Science

The Advocate

Making your holiday buffet indulgent, healthy

Keeping your holiday buffet healthy doesn't doom you to celery stalks and carrot sticks.

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Food

Sweet, tart apples cook up spicy

Every autumn, we start falling for apples all over again. After a ritual trek to the farmers' market for the freshest fruit - and after the pies are baked - we start looking for yet another recipe to make the most of this glorious bounty.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Recipes, Baked Goods, Dessert, Pies, New York Metro

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