OTB Radio - Tonight at 7 Eastern
The next episode of OTB Radio, our BlogTalkRadio program, will record and air live tonight from 7-8 Eastern. Dave Schuler and Alex Knapp will be joining me tonight to talk about recent events in the news. Possible topics include: Should Americans learn other languages? McCain's odd sense of humor Is forced voluntarism slavery or just an oxymoron? Rush Limbaugh's popularity Reforming the War Powers ...Posted in Outside The Beltway | OTB on July 9, 2008 16:30
Salmonella Cost-Benefit Analysis
Stuart Buck notes that the 130 hospitalizations that resulted from the 943 reported cases of salmonella poisoning caused $100 million in losses to the U.S. tomato industry (and untold damage to the industry in Mexico). He calculates this at $770,000 per hospitalization and asks, simply, "Worth it?" Before you answer, you might want to factor in another variable: "The U.S. ...Posted in Outside The Beltway | OTB on July 7, 2008 11:21
Peanut Butter Update
Via the AP: Peanut butter salmonella cases top 600The number of people sickened since August by peanut butter tainted with salmonella has grown by more than 200, according to a new federal report. The outbreak, first reported in February, now includes 628 cases in 47 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. Which reminds me: I ...Posted in Outside The Beltway | OTB on June 1, 2007 10:40
Peanut Butter Recalled for Salmonella
Steven Taylor and family may have been poisoned by bad peanut butter. If you've purchased any Peter Pan or Great Value (Wal Mart) peanut butter, you should check the lot numbers.Posted in Outside The Beltway | OTB on February 15, 2007 16:08
