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Bad news today from an investigation conducted by Consumers Union that was released on the web and will be published in the January issue of the nonprofit’s magazine, Consumer Reports. Tests on pork chops and ground pork, bought in six cities under a variety of labels, showed high rates of contamination with a range of bacteria, many of which were antibiotic-resistant ? and also showed evidence of a drug so controversial that it is banned in some other countries.
from Wired Top Stories
Some consumers of the bitter citrus fruit may need to rethink their morning routine. Chemicals in grapefruit can interfere with the body’s ability to to clear certain drugs. The number of affected medicines has jumped in recent years. Pharmacists are calling for greater grapefruit awareness among physicians and patients alike.
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from News
The same application that keeps those annoying ads off of your desktop, is now available for your Android phone. With AdBlock Plus, a free app on Google Play, you can browse the mobile web or play your games with no commercials. Now, take note, because depending on whether or not you’re rooted will depend on what type of functionality the app will have. For rooted users, you can block ads over WiFi and 3G, while non-rooted users can only block ads over WiFi. Keep that in mind.Â
Not much else to say besides this is awesome for people who get annoyed by advertisements easily. Check it out and let people know how much you love AdBlock.
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from Droid Life
The advent of cochlear implants in the 1970s and ocular implants in the early 2000s revolutionized hearing and vision loss treatment by circumventing damaged organs with digital prostheses that directly stimulated neural pathways. But these devices have been poor substitutes for the real thing. That is, until now. More » 
from Gizmodo
Using a soft focus filter makes for flattering portraits and dream-like effects, but that comes at a cost. For about $6 you can make your own that offers the same benefits with a cool, unique look. More » 
from Lifehacker
A privacy notice is finding its way onto many Facebook profiles, as it supposedly offers protection from Facebook’s claim to the copyright of users’ individual posts. It’s unofficial, doesn’t actually do anything, and you should not post it if it crosses your path. Here’s what the fake notice looks line: More » 
from Lifehacker
UBS was at the center of a regulatory crackdown, as bodies in Switzerland and the U.K. announced punitive measures following the unauthorized trading scandal that led to losses of $2.3 billion at the bank.