Tuesday, September 27, 2011

News Round-Up

A Serious pumpkin shortage in the Northeast after Hurricane Irene destroyed hundreds of pumpkin patches. This means prices for pumpkins are going to go up significantly. Jim Murray, owner of the Applejacks Orchard in Peru, N.Y. says “Just get your pumpkins early, that’s all I can say,” he said. “It’s going to be a difficult season.”20101029_pumpkinsinseason.jpg

















Honey Bee's are dying off at an average rate of 34% a year, says Dan Rather, investigator on pesticides and bees. Scientists want chemical companies to prove that neonicotinoids are safe for bees.

Are restraunts responsible for your food allergies? Phoebe Damrosch says that restraunts will no accomodate and says that one and six percent of the population is allergic to a food item.



Texas backs off from serving last-meal banquets to prisoners on death row, says the LA Weekly.

Seven things to know about wine, key concepts and wonderful tips.



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