NASA Satellite/ FDA Study on 4-MEI/ State of the Union

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Missoulian:  NASA launching newest communication satellite
TDRS-L to Add to Communications Constellation

“TDRS-L will become the 11th member of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System orbiting Earth following its launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. Liftoff is scheduled for Jan. 23 during a launch window that opens at 9:05 p.m. EST.”

 Missoulian: FDA says it is studying caramel coloring in soda

Questions & Answers on Caramel Coloring and 4-MEI

“4-methylimidazole (4-MEI) is a chemical compound that is not directly added to food; rather it is formed as a byproduct in some foods and beverages during the normal cooking process. For example, 4-MEI may form when coffee beans are roasted and when meats are roasted or grilled. 4-MEI also forms as a trace impurity during the manufacturing of certain types of caramel coloring (known as Class III and Class IV caramel coloring) that are used to color cola-type beverages and other foods.”

Missoulian: State of the Union: High volume, low yield

The State of the Union address will be on January 28, 2014 at 7:00am mountain time.