E Coli Outbreak

E Coli Outbreak, Q&A: E. coli outbreak. An outbreak of E. coli linked to contaminated salad vegetables has caused at least 22 deaths and hundreds of infections in Germany, Sweden and other countries.
What is E. coli?

E. coli is short for Escherichia coli. It is a type of bacterium present in the gut of humans and other animals.

Most strains are harmless but some are able to produce toxins that can cause symptoms in humans.

Summer Vehicles

Summer Vehicles. 10 Cars for 10 Summer Adventures. Summer is here, and the time is right for some 4-wheeled fun in the sun. No matter what warm-weather adventure you might embark upon — a surf outing to the beach, a deep-woods camping trip or a high-speed romp on a twisty country road — there is a vehicle designed perfectly for it. Here, we've identified 10 of the coolest summertime activities and the vehicles that will help you make the most of them.

Student debt £60,000

Student debt £60,000

Student debt £60,000. As higher tuition fees come into force in 2012, students starting university in England next year can expect to finish their degree with debts of almost £60,000 according to a new survey from independent student guide Push.