Nicolas Sarkozy’s supermarket threat to shops (Daily Telegraph) France's renowned butchers, bakers and grocers say they are being threatened by a new law that makes it easier for large supermarkets to open anywhere. [News Source]

Entries from Torontoist tagged with ’spacing’ (Torontoist) The idea of a TTC riders' union is nothing particularly new, but after what happened this weekend, it's quickly—and deservedly—picking up steam. [News Source]

Rest in peace nanobacteria, you were not alive after all . Nanobacteria, extremely tiny “microorganisms” that have sparked controversy and may cause disease, have been declared dead. Again. [News Source]

Ban on bad cattle lauded. The head of the national Humane Society and a Chino Hills mother were both pleased with news this past week of major meat and dairy industry groups backing a total ban on downer cattle entering the food supply. [News Source]

Higher feed costs contributed to loss at Tysons (International Herald Tribune) Tyson, like other livestock producers, has been hurt by the high price of corn and soybean meal. Corn prices have skyrocketed due to strong demand for exports, ethanol production and as a livestock feed. [News Source]