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Protesters Rally Against Cats in Soup Pot
Call the kitty inside and lock the doors, lest Fluffy end up in the soup pot. Animal lovers in Beijing, China, are protesting the killing of cats for food (though the butcher says dogs taste better). Read all about it in the Seattle Times.
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Guinea Pig on Peruvian Tables for Christmas
Tired of the same old turkey on the table for the holidays? Money too tight to spring for a rib roast? Peruvians are relying on this pretty piece of protein to feed a family of seven for about three bucks. Read all about it in The Oklahoman.
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Most Kids' Meals Flunk Nutrition Guidelines
As if you needed another reason to keep your little brother away from those ubiquitous Kidz Meals... Only three percent of kids' meals served at fast-food restaurants meet federal dietary guidelines, according to a recent study by a researcher, pediatrician and economist. The study is the first to examine nutrient quality in a major U.S. city. Read all about it in Michigan State University News.
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High Hopes for First Foodie
Since Thomas JeffersonAn all-you-can-eat buffet of food and nutrition requests is piling up for President-Elect Barack Obama. Just weeks before he takes office, the President-elect is hearing from students, farmers and policy-makers eager to affect change on what and how we eat. Read all about it in The Seattle Times.
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More Families on Food Stamps in Florida
As the economy continues to falter, more and more families are finding themselves relying on food stamps. In Florida alone, the need has surged 40 percent in two years. Today, nearly one in 10 Floridians rely on help from Uncle Sam to put food on the table. Read all about it in the Miami Herald.
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