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An estimated 48 million occurrences of food-borne illness strike Americans every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Though many of these illnesses are "sporadic" or those that are not part of outbreaks, enough of these illnesses occur that it is considered a significant public health issue. According to the CDC, there exist more than 250 pathogens and toxins that can cause an outbreak of illness and they can start in some of the most innocuous of places. Rest …

Operating a boat is both rewarding and thrilling - and a lot of work. Because they can be so much work, actually getting the opportunity to get that boat out on the water and enjoy the benefits of that hard work can feel like a great accomplishment. Other than just regular upkeep and maintenance, nowhere is more work required on a boat than in the engine compartment itself. But understanding the individual components and how and why they work can actually help alleviate boat owners of some of th …

Anybody who has ever had an engine hose fail on them understands how much the problem can affect your day and your wallet. It can also wreak havoc on your car's engine. Broken or leaking radiator hoses can cause it to overheat, an intercooler, or CAC, hose that fails can result in loss of power and cracked crankcase hoses allow for poor performance and increased levels of engine deterioration. Car professionals everywhere have begun to understand the difference that performance silicone hos …