China milk scandal: Government says milk free of contamination
10.05.08
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Tests on 609 batches of liquid milk, as sold in 27 cities under 75 different brand names, were all clear of melamine, the chemical at the center of the scandal, according to the product safety watchdog. A further 129 batches of baby milk powder and 212 batches of other kinds of milk powder were also clean.
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76% Believe Oil is Running Out
04.21.08
posted by pondy
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According to a report, 76% believe oil is running out. Most believed the U.S. government is failing to prepare for a future when oil is scarce and even more expensive than the $117 per barrel record hit last week. Around the world, a majority of people believe in peak oil, the theory that says the supply of oil is about as abundant as it will ever be.
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peak oil is an important concept in terms of energy and the future of oil prices. You can read more about this theory here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peak_oil