Newkirk hired an expert witness, Dr. David Egilman, who testified that Newkirk «within a reasonable degree of medical certainty developed lung disease as a result of inhaling flavors released
by microwaved popcorn.»
As for me, I'd rather have a pint of Ben and Jerry's «Chocolate Therapy» ice - cream followed up
by some microwave popcorn and a glass of wine.
Not exact matches
When I think, for example, how my own children, born in Britain and bred in the U.S., have their routine dictated
by school and
by violin, piano and ballet lessons, and how they move fluently from babysitting for hire to videos for rent and then to
microwave popcorn and hotpockets, I realize how our society has learned to dispense with child - inspired patterns of living.
Also, note to self — perhaps I should buy Pop Secret
popcorn flavors
by the cart full because a variety of boxes would be great to slip into oldest son's college care packages since he has a dorm
microwave.
I have to admit, I am a bit intimidated
by popping
popcorn that is not popped in the
microwave...... but I guess I better get over it!
By skipping the boxes of
microwave popcorn and heading straight for a bag of kernels, you can save a boatload of cash.
Many
microwave popcorn brands are packed with trans fats, which have been commonly linked to hurting your heart
by increasing inflammation and damaging blood vessel linings, but they wreak havoc on your brain, too,
by harming brain function and memory.
If you've worked in different office settings already, you know that there are a few types of difficult co-workers that pop up again and again, regardless of where you're working — and I'm not just talking about the guy who repeatedly stinks up the office
by burning his
popcorn in the break room
microwave.
Cubed lunch meat (to dry it out a bit,
microwave it 3 times for 30 seconds sandwiched between pieces of paper towel) Shredded or string cheese Cream cheese, peanut butter, Easy cheese (a lick per behavior — also great for grooming practice and stuffing in Kong when your dog will be alone for awhile) Cereal such as cheerios Kibble (dry food)-- try placing some in a paper bag with some bacon to «stinkify it» Kitty treats or food Freeze dried liver treats Beef Jerky Apple pieces Cooked green beans, carrots, or peas Hot dogs, Liverwurst
Popcorn Imitation crab (try peeling layers apart and freezing them in a colander to dry them out) Meat baby food Hard boiled egg white pieces Commercial dog treats (be sure to check ingredients to avoid preservatives, artificial colors and
by - products)
A clerk at a drug store
by day, freelance writer
by night, Nancy is content to enjoy
microwave popcorn and the latest episode of the Walking Dead with her poodle Max.
Egilman, an associate professor at Brown University, is said to be the the leading voice for a connection between lung disease in
popcorn consumers and diacetyl vapors released
by opening a bag of
microwave popcorn.
Newkirk sued Conagra Foods and other defendants claiming that his condition was «
popcorn lung» caused
by his eating «between five to seven bags of
microwave popcorn each day for about 11 years.»
U.S. District Judge Rosanna Malouf Peterson was not swayed
by Egilman's testimony in the least, granting summary dismissal of the case in favor of defendants and finding that «[T] here is nothing to support Dr. Egilman's conclusion that is at the heart of this case: that the vapors emitted from a
microwave popcorn bag contain the same proportion of chemicals [as those emitted in
popcorn factories] or that all of the substances in the two instances are identical.»
Since we have a mini kitchen, I had paid attention to detail in creating a fun space for teens to hangout
by adding easy seating, candy jars,
popcorn maker, hot dog maker,
microwave and stocking the fridge with water and soda.