http://aroundcolumbia.blogspot.com/

This is a blog about people, places, and things in the Columbia, Missouri area.

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http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/

See the issues and the candidates that will appear on the ballot for the Nov. 6 elections. Be sure to see the “Site updates” section.

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http://www.marlerblog.com/case-news/restaurant-inspection-report-score-cards—state-by-state-city-by-city-portal/
State by state inspection reports along with blogs that provide commentary on food poisoning and outbreaks.

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http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season-2012-2013.htm
What you should know about the 2012-2013 influenza season.

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http://www.ewg.org/bottled-water-2011-home
Be sure to see the 2011 report on the safety of bottled water. Also see the list of chemicals that can be found in bottled water.

(source: Sept. 2011 Consumer Reports)

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http://www.saferproducts.gov/
Report an unsafe product or search for recalled products.

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http://www.consumermedsafety.org/

This information is brought to you by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. This website helps people avoid mistakes when taking medicines. It also features articles and tips on preventing medication errors and much more. Sign up for the Safe Medicine newsletter or for the email alerts based your medications.

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http://joesentme.com/

Joe has about everything on this website that would make your life on the road easier, and he has shared his business travel wisdom for more than fifty years. In addition to to the many useful facts that help travelers such as an dining options or cybercafe locations, this site also links to more than 400 newspaper travel sections, travel magazines and travel newsletters, regional and city magazines and even in-flight and in-room magazines. If it covers travel, Joe’s Travel Newsstand has it.

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OrganDonor.gov
Find out more about organ donation and take the quiz.

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http://speedtest.net/

My cable internet company recommended this website to test my upload and download internet speeds.

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