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E. coli outbreak linked to Jimmy John's sandwich shops in 5 states
Wed, Feb 22 2012 at 11:59 AM EST
Woman sues after eating tainted sprouts in Iowa.
Mild winter brings double-whammy: Late flu season and early allergies
Mon, Feb 20 2012 at 11:35 AM EST
Warm weather in January has many people suffering in February.
FDA: Spinbrush electric toothbrushes may chip teeth, lead to choking
Fri, Feb 17 2012 at 11:38 AM EST
A warning is issued as the devices have been found to chip teeth and cut gums.
Heart Attack Grill customer has heart attack
Wed, Feb 15 2012 at 5:03 PM EST
Las Vegas restaurant serves 8,000-calorie meals.
'Back to the Future' hover board to hit stores
Mon, Feb 13 2012 at 2:11 PM EST
Meanwhile, scientists work on insect-inspired hovering devices, and North Korea exploits hovercrafts as military vehicles.
Marine biologist Nancy Black pleads not guilty to illegally feeding killer whales
Mon, Feb 13 2012 at 11:18 AM EST
Government alleges she offered gray whale blubber to orcas in Monterey Bay and lied to prosecutors about a humpback whale encounter.
Canines from around the country heading to Westminster dog show
Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 2:19 PM EST
Local communities show their pride for competing pooches.
4 breeds that have never won it all at Westminster
Mon, Feb 06 2012 at 12:23 PM EST
Despite the breed's popularity, a Labrador retriever has never won the coveted 'best in show.'
Meet 6 breeds making their debut at Westminster
Mon, Feb 06 2012 at 12:13 PM EST
A reindeer herder, a puffin hunter and the national dog of Mexico join the 179 other breeds competing for Best in Show at the 2012 event.
Lawsuit takes aim at Christo's 'Over the River' project
Mon, Feb 06 2012 at 9:23 AM EST
Environmental group Rags Over the Arkansas River alleges that approval of the art project violates federal law.
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John Platt

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 John R. Platt is a freelance writer specializing in environmental issues, cutting-edge technology, and entrepreneurship. He writes about endangered species for Scientific American and green technology for several publishers. John lives on the coast of Maine where he spends his spare time drawing cartoons. Visit him online at www.johnrplatt.com.

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