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Grocery store shelves have been emptied of fresh spinach as a result of a deadly E. coli outbreak that has affected 19 states. Thus far, the FDA has reported 109 cases of infection; roughly half of them have resulted in hospitalization, and nearly one in six has led to kidney failure. E. coli produces toxins than can lead to bloody diarrhea, damaged kidneys, and death. The FDA is advising people not to eat fresh spinach "until further notice."

DEFINITION: (noun) A pipe of the bagpipe that is tuned to produce a single continuous tone. SYNONYMS: drone pipe, drone. USAGE: The continuous note emanating from the bourdon was hypnotic and carried the listener off into another world.

Armstrong is considered one of the world's greatest athletes. He is best known for overcoming testicular cancer to win the Tour de France a record seven consecutive times, prompting some to nickname the event, "Tour de Lance." The recipient of numerous awards and honors, he has devoted a considerable amount of time to his charity, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, which provides support for people with cancer. In 2005, allegations surfaced accusing Armstrong of engaging in what illegal activity?

CBS was one of the three major broadcasting networks to dominate radio and television in the US before the advent of cable TV in the 1990s. CBS began broadcasting in 1927, with station affiliates scattered throughout the US. CBS's first television broadcasts in 1939 were largely experimental, but as television came to the forefront of American entertainment, CBS dominated television as it once had radio. When did CBS often control 7 or 8 of the slots on the "top 10" ratings list?

I would rather be a coward than brave because people hurt you when you are brave.

Kidney stones are small hard masses that form from deposits of phosphates and urates. They typically leave the body through the urine stream and can cause severe pain, depending on their size. Because the most common type of stone is formed from calcium oxalate, it was thought that a diet high in calcium encouraged their development; there is, however, strong evidence suggesting that the opposite is true. What are some preventive measures people can take in order to avoid getting kidney stones?