CPSC warns of fidget spinner dangers

CPSC warns of fidget spinner dangers

12.08.2017

However, the spinners contain small plastic and metal parts, which form a choking hazard in the wrong hands. The fire risk is due to some fidget spinners using a rechargeable battery, which makes the spinner light up when in use, for example.

Southwest Airlines employee delivers lost luggage to cancer patient overnight

Southwest Airlines employee delivers lost luggage to cancer patient overnight

12.08.2017

Her luggage - which had been on her original flight - was going to be couriered to her home in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, later that evening. Hurt was anxious because her luggage had not yet arrived, and Rowan explained that the bags were loaded on a previous flight she had booked which had been rerouted and canceled.

'Vision Source' glasses recalled from local eye care center

'Vision Source' glasses recalled from local eye care center

12.08.2017

Looking directly at the eclipse at any moment except the brief period when the moon has fully eclipsed the sun without certified glasses could damage your eyes . "If you can see lights of more ordinary brightness through your eclipse glasses or handheld viewer, and you're not sure the product came from a reputable vendor, it's no good", AAS said in a statement.

Analysts Speculate on Petroleo Brasileiro SA- Petrobras (PBR)

12.08.2017

It has outperformed by 1.95% the S&P500. Oxford Asset Management decreased Microstrategy Inc (MSTR) stake by 22.41% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. Wal Mart Stores Inc now has $245.80B valuation. A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on PBR. Comparatively, PBR posted earnings of $0.29 per share in the same quarter, a year earlier.

National Basketball Association star Zach Randolph arrested for marijuana possession, police backup called

National Basketball Association star Zach Randolph arrested for marijuana possession, police backup called

12.08.2017

Los Angles Police were called to the scene because of loud music and the smell of marijuana. Police tried to clear the crowd when it got rowdy. He was charged with a felony, possession of marijuana with intent to sell. Another man, 43-year-old Stanley Walton , was also arrested on suspicion of being an ex-convict in possession of a gun, Madison added. Randolph would be facing a lengthy suspension if found guilty, but we'll have to wait until legal matters proceed before attempting to ...

Transplanting Pig Organs Into Humans Could Happen In The Near Future

Transplanting Pig Organs Into Humans Could Happen In The Near Future

12.08.2017

In the new report , scientists detail how they took pig cells and edited them using the gene-editing technology CRISPR-Cas9 to target and hinder their virus-related DNA. Now though, the Harvard team has used CRISPR gene editing to create dozens of apparently healthy pigs with no trace of PERV genes. And the treatment of severe burns already involves animal tissue, with human skin cells cultured using animal feeder layers, harvested and then grafter onto the patient's wound to assist ...

Vitamin B3 can help prevent miscarriages and birth defects

Vitamin B3 can help prevent miscarriages and birth defects

12.08.2017

The team detected gene mutations in some of the mothers associated with a deficiency of B3 and an inability to synthesize enough NAD. Sally Dunwoodie, who is a biomedical researcher at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, says that "Now, after 12 years of research, our team has also discovered that this deficiency can have cured and miscarriages and birth defects prevented by taking an everyday vitamin".

New medical marijuana products coming to NY

New medical marijuana products coming to NY

12.08.2017

New York State is considering updating its medical marijuana program regulations. That percentage is hugely important to the five companies that now grow, produce and sell medical marijuana products statewide. "Different patients benefit from different types of products, and we are glad that the new rules will allow a wider variety of choices". Patients will be able to get lotions, lozenges, patches and chewable tablets containing the drug for the first time this fall.

SL foreign min resigns over corruption charges

SL foreign min resigns over corruption charges

12.08.2017

Mr. Karunanayake has, however, said he was unaware of that contents of the apartment deal, and that his family handled it. "In the past not a single minister had appeared before a commission, no one had resigned of allegations", he pointed out.

Tanya Tucker releases song about longtime partner Glen Campbell

Tanya Tucker releases song about longtime partner Glen Campbell

12.08.2017

The photo featured a heartfelt image of herself holding hands with her father. Keith performed at Coney Island in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Wednesday night, one day after Campbell died at the age of 81 after a long and very public battle with Alzheimer's .