The Temptations: ‘Ball of Confusion’
By John Skippings From Caribbean News Now I remember well, as I am sure many others of my generation do, that great singing group, The Temptations. Among their many hit songs, is their circa 1970 “Ball of Confusion (That’s What…
Some States move to ban powdered alcohol before it ever hits shelves
By Mary Beth Quirk From Consumerist Remember Palcohol, the powdered alcohol that when, mixed with water, is supposed to be the equivalent of one drink or shot of booze? Palcohol can’t even see store shelves from where the product is…
Five men go blind after taking Viagra
From Daily Mail UK Five men have gone blind after taking the anti -impotence drug Viagra, a doctor revealed. It is the first time the medication, taken by millions since its launch three years ago, has been associated with permanent…
Most people use antibacterial soap incorrectly, researcher says
By Rachael Rettner From FoxNews Dawn Ultra antibacterial soap in a kitchen in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato) Despite their widespread use, antibacterial soaps appear to have little or no benefit for average people using them at home, likely because people…
FDA not required to hold hearings on animal feed
Mark Hamblett, New York Law Journal The U.S. Food and Drug Administration was not required to conduct hearings on whether to withdraw approval for the use of penicillin and tetracyclines in animal feed, a divided federal appellate panel ruled Thursday….
