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Severe Flooding Hit Indonesia's Capital And Vtimized Four People

Five-hour of heavy overnight rain has caused significant flooding in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta on Thursday reported four victims according to the National Disaster Prevention Agency.

By Annett Gil

Coca-Cola Ties With WWF To Save Polar Bear

Coca-Cola is pledging to give $4 million to conservation group WWF over next three years to launch Arctic Home, a campaign to conserve the Arctic, haven of the polar bear.
Milk Money: Cash, Cows, and the Death of the American Dairy Farm

Milk Money is a book that explores the plight and death of the American family dairy farm and behind story of milk industry based on its history and context.
Three-Month Grace Period for Fines on NYC Soda Ban

New York City’s soda ban will go into effect in coming March, but restaurants and food outlets will have three months before being subject to $200 fine for serving the large soft drinks.
“Food Porn” Alert: Who are the Winners of Xtreme Eating Awards 2013?

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), Washington D.C.-based consumer group, reviewed the nutritional information on entrees, appetizers, desserts from 225 popular chain restaurants, and announced its 7th annual Xtreme Eating Awards.
Mindy McCready's Troubled Boyfriend Kills Himself With Gunshot

Music Producer David Wilson, 34, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Sunday evening. The Heber Springs, Arkansas resident was the boyfriend of troubled country singer Mindy McCready.
Anthony Bourdain Sends Angry Tweets Over American Airlines' Handling of Poop on Plane

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain had a bad day courtesy of American Airlines, and he let the Twitterverse know in real time.
Coca-Cola to Air Commercials Addressing Obesity

Coca-Cola Co will air on Monday a two-minute commercial that addresses its endeavor in fighting against obesity.
Wolfgang Puck Tries to Order In-N-Out Burger with Dijon Mustard and Wine, Fails

A celebrity chef walks into an In-N-Out and orders a burger with Dijon mustard and a side of wine. It sounds like the start of a bad joke, but culinary icon Wolfgang Puck did just that
Demi Moore Spotted With Lindsay Lohan's Ex At South Beverly Grill

Demi Moore, star of Indecent Proposal and Ghost, was seen with wealthy restaurant scion Harry Morton. The son of Hard Rock Café founder Peter Morton was once romantically linked to actress Lindsay Lohan.
Fast Food Linked to Asthma, Eczema in Kids

Eating junk food three or more times a week may lead to asthma, eczema, and serious allergies in kids, a gigantic study has revealed.
Florida Inmates to be Served Kosher Food

The Florida Department of Corrections has agreed to serve kosher food again to its Jewish inmates. The Florida Department of Corrections has agreed to serve kosher food again to its Jewish inmates.
Half of World’s Food is Wasted

Up to half of the world’s food is wasted each year, according to a British study from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
The First Official Portrait Of Kate Middleton Has Got Mixed Feedbacks

The first official portrait of Duchess Catherine Middleton as a royal, has been released by the National Portrait Gallery on Friday with having conflicting opinions on the artwork.
Budweiser Black Crown Will Rescue Anheuser-Busch At Super Bowl XLVII

Black Crown, the newest Budweiser brand, is swooping in to rescue Anheuser-Busch InBev at the Super Bowl. The stronger and hoppier beer is expected to save sliding sales at Bud.