The FDA does not require labeling if there [are] no food safety issues," said Dr. Stephen Sundlof, director of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, at a January press conference.

That's where Dr. Patrick Cunningham, the former director of the Animal Production and Health Division of the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization, and Ireland's current chief scientific advisor, comes in. Cunningham's 12-year-old company, IdentiGEN, specializes in DNA tracing of meat products — a process that can save valuable time during industry recalls, like the massive one on Sunday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) involving 143 million lbs. of raw and frozen beef. Currently, IdentiGEN is operating in Europe, where the mad cow crisis in the mid-'90s led to the establishment of a comprehensive system of traceability.

Well, That's Done

Unlikely this year to fill both holes with one new guy. The Giants need two more players. And, if in the process of getting them, they can dump a big chunck of Ray's salary, so much the better.

Antioch to Close Main College

The connection between Acdemia and real-world practise were the thing. "Social Justice" as a pursuit became the thing as the times demanded it. Antioch, as an open institution that is/was very responsive to what is going on in the outside world, happened to be a very conducive institution to respond to these demands. But to claim it as a be all, end all of the College is, for me short-sighted. I, for one (almost literally it feels like), come at the College from the perspective of an artist (albeit a minor one that wil die obscure...hey, just like Mozart!). While I was there in the 70’s, under the aegis of two well-known avant-guard filmmakers, the film department was the place to be. But of course because of that "avant-garde" thing, no one except those of us who majored in film and a few other wise art majors really knew it.

ALLHIPHOP NEWS RUN DOWN

Music celebrities are all in LA this week getting ready for the Grammys. Yesterday began the first day of "Backstage at the Grammys." Celebrities on hand were Shawn and Kim Wayans, Chingy, Chrisette Michelle ,Tank, Lil' Mama, Rick Ross, Three Six Mafia and more. "The Trey the Chocolate Jock More Jump-off" is one of the many radio shows on hand conducting interviews and, of course, my girl morning show co-host, Kendra G. checked in with me.

Tank pretty much confirmed that the "TGT" album, (Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank) will be out no time soon! Without naming which member Tank said in so many words that there is an ego problem going on and that the money should be split evenly amongst all three people. I can't say, but Tyrese is very excited about the project.

Daily Planner: February 25

Oroville clinic, 78 Table Mountain Blvd., 538-7341. Call for appointment. Weekly.

WIDOWHOOD PROGRAM: 8 a.m. Breakfast. Country Waffle, 690 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico. 342-4291. Weekly.

WOMEN WITH CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: 10 a.m.-noon. Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Road. 872-5345. Second, fourth Mondays.

WIDOW, WIDOWERS LUNCHEON: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Depot, 2191 High St., Oroville. Weekly.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Noon, 7 p.m. 740 Flume St., Chico. 24-hour, 877-6361; 6:30 a.m., noon, 5:30 p.m. 1114 Mangrove, Chico.

MOM'S ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Noon, 5:30 and 8 p.m. 2550 Zanella Way Suite F, Chico; meeting times, locations or to talk to recovering alcoholic, 342-5756. www.aabutte-glenn.org.

BUTTE COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DROP-IN CENTER: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Creative outlet; 3-4 p.m.