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...tumor was removed in 2004, and a later examination found no recurrence. It seems that no one notified the FDA about Leon, but his case doesn't appear to worry the agency, as evident from a statement it issued when the AP brought Leon's story to light in September. "At this time, we continue to believe that the VeriChip is safe for humans," the FDA said. "In all the safety data the FDA has reviewed for this device, including extensive animal data, we have seen no evidence suggesting toxic or carcinogenic effects...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Are Microchip Tags Safe? | 10/18/2007 | See Source »

...Oosh, tel: (65) 6475 0002, for its lush greenery, huge waterfall and Western-Japanese cuisine. Try the warm Valrhona chocolate torte with ice cream. Afterwards, go to Bugis Village night market for some bargains, before ending with a supper of local fruits at Geylang district - it's the red-light district but it's also known for its fruit and food stalls...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: One Night in Singapore | 10/18/2007 | See Source »

...pollinated blossoms, each of which is a potential orange, complete with the seeds that are potential trees. But in the course of a season, only about 500 oranges are actually produced. The tree determines which ones make the cut, shedding the blossoms that are not receiving enough light or that otherwise don't seem viable. It is, for a tree, a sort of selective termination on a vast scale. "You've got 99% of the babies being thrown out by the parent," says Mock. "The tree just drops all the losers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Power of Birth Order | 10/17/2007 | See Source »

...their necks like a glorified scarf rather than don it properly as headwear. Unfortunately, the result is less than hip. We have since added the kaffiyeh to the anti-neck accessory list, which includes superstar fashions of the past (including poufy goose down vests to spiked dog collars). The light cottony material is great for protecting eyes and ears from desert sand, but pointless for New England’s bone-chilling autumn breeze. No matter how tightly those hippie-philosophy types clasp their newly purchased kaffiyeh around their necks, the fact remains: despite that cool devil-may-care demeanor...

Author: By Sha Jin, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Sartorially Incorrect | 10/17/2007 | See Source »

...boasts spotless wooden floors, polished tables and chairs and Starbucks-esque light fixtures, not to mention a bar with frosted glass cabinets, and a flat screen...

Author: By Charles R. Melvoin, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: So Long, Old Kong. We Will Miss Thine Venerable Decrepitude. | 10/17/2007 | See Source »

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