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In wake of this week’s attacks, pressure cookers will need an image makeover

August 15, 2013Business, Economics and Jobs

After this week’s attacks around Boston, the common, household pressure cooker has become associated with death, destruction and the Boston Marathon. But this fairly simple pot is a crucial cooking tool around the world. And it’s going to need an image makeover.

Rehabilitating the Pressure Cooker after the Boston Bombing

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

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