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The Repercussions of Extreme Couponing
Reality television program ‘Extreme Couponing’ has unintentionally created some repercussions due to its popularity and the increasing incidents of coupon frauds that has been happening since the show starting airing. For those who are unfamiliar with the term extreme couponing, it is the act of deploying and combining coupons strategically in order to pay little…
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Product Recall for Kandy Cantaloupes
Eagle Produce, LLC announced on the 24th of June, a recall for some of its cantaloupes. These fruit may possibly have been contaminated with salmonella. The incidence was discovered after results of a random sampling done by the USDA showed that some cantaloupes in the particular lot were positive for salmonella. Those cantaloupes that were…
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Iodine and Nutrition
Iodine is an essential mineral micronutrient for the body. The recommended daily intake of iodine for men and women 19-years old and older is 150 μg everyday. Functions of Iodine in the Body Iodine is primarily needed for producing thyroid hormones. These hormones control the metabolism of energy. Iodine prevents goiters. It also prevents cretinism,…
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The Dannon Company, Incorporated
The Dannon Company, Incorporated is a United States subsidiary of French company Groupe Danone. Dannon’s yogurt product competes with General Mill’s YoPlait for being first place in the US market. History The history of Dannon started in Spain in 1919. Isaac Carasso decided to start a yogurt business in Barcelona with the goal of introducing…
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Seaboard Corporation
Seaboard Corporation is a worldwide conglomerate with diversified operations. It is primarily engaged in ocean transportation and agriculture businesses such as pork processing and production in the United States. History Seaboard Corporation’s history began in 1918 when it started in the flour business by buying its first mill in Kansas. A year later, the company…
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Vitamin B1: Thiamin
Thiamin is also known as vitamin B1. It is among the first compounds known as a water-soluble vitamin. Another names for this water-soluble vitamin is Thiamine. For children and teenagers (until 13-years old), the recommended daily intake of Thiamin is at a maximum of 0.9 mg. For people who are 19-years old and above, the…
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