Word: citrus
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...poisonings were apparently caused by aldicarb, a pesticide marketed by Union Carbide under the trade name Temik. Aldicarb effectively protects soybeans, potatoes, cotton, sugar beets and citrus fruits, but is banned for use with watermelon. Some California farmers contend that their melons picked up the chemical from residues in fields where it had been applied to other crops years ago. Union Carbide insists, however, that its tests show aldicarb degrades to safe levels within 180 days. California Department of Food and Agriculture Director Clare Berryhill voiced "strong suspicions" that some farmers had knowingly misused the pesticide and added...
...shelves. The most eagerly anticipated accessory is a pair of Pharrell Williams-- designed LOUIS VUITTON SUNGLASSES. Inspired by Brian de Palma's Scarface, they are big and bold and bear the inevitable LV logo in hard-to-miss gold. Also a must for spring: TOD'S WEDGE SHOE in citrus colors like orange and green. To finish the look, Christian Dior designer John Galliano has produced a special line of SNUG-FITTING JACKETS inspired by Dior's 1950s version. Galliano has cut the jackets out of funky fabrics like stonewashed denim, brocade and cargo khaki, giving them a modern edge...
HUDS will continue to serve melons, pineapples or grapefruits at breakfast and will also offer more apple, pear, and citrus varieties...
...Years ago, consumers were warned that small cars were unsafe. I got a bigger car. Now I'm supposed to give up the safety of my SUV for the better mileage of a lighter car? No way. Douglas Lent Citrus Heights...
DOUGLAS LENT Citrus Heights, Calif...