Household Items May Impact Hormones
New research from the Dr. Marianne Kraugerud of the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science suggests that perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), chemicals found in water resistant clothes and non-stick pans, might impact steroid hormones such as oestrogen, testosterone and cortisol, reports The Ecologist. The study conducted on sheep and cells grown in a lab echoes similar results of prior studies on polychlorinated biphenyls, which have been banned for about three decades. Dr. Kraugerud said limiting use of products with PFCs is advisable and possibly switching back to cast iron pans. Still, she added that the risks are small, so people shouldn't toss these ...
Tobacco Companies May Have Found Advertising Loophole
A new study published in the Tobacco Control journal suggests that the major tobacco companies are getting around the rules barring advertising to kids on television by tapping YouTube. [caption id="attachment_4238" align="aligncenter" width="420" caption="Cigarette manufacturing at the Philip Morris USA Manufacturing Center in Richmond, VA"][/caption] Though the five major cigarette makers deny it, some suggest there are videos on YouTube with product placement-style promotions of certain brands, according to The Los Angeles Times. The companies deny this allegation but some say many videos appear professionally made and even use songs and images the companies own the rights to. Click here for the ...
Even Gang Members Love Starbucks
Friday morning was pretty eventful since I learned that even gang members like Starbucks. In the East Village and Alphabet City, even in a post-Rudy Giuliani New York, one expects their fair share of shady folks, grifters and junkies. But in Gramercy Park, one expects a bit of suburbia in the city. So imagine this, I'm on Third and 15th in the Starbucks getting what has become the usual--grande iced coffee unsweetened. I approach the milk bar and see a man standing next to me. He's sporting a grifter kind of dress--baggy jeans, flip flops, shapeless shirt, ungroomed facial hair--you get ...
Ear Candy: This Month’s Audio Obsessions
Timbaland is one of the most talented hip hop and pop producers. This track with Nelly Furtado and SoShy of the U.K. is addictive and could be a great dance beat. Eminem and Rihanna know a thing or two about toxic relationships. They teamed up for a single from the Detroit native's latest album. The it dance label Ultra Records released this track in July. Legendary dance DJ Kaskade teamed up with Martina of the band Dragonette for another catchy track. It's more electro-pop than dance, but we all know Kaskade can turn most anything into a club hit. If you excuse the ...
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Household Items May Impact Hormones
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Share New York Governor David Paterson has signed a bill (S8227/A11487) that will...
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Current Events
Tobacco Companies May Have Found Advertising Loophole
Share A new study published in the Tobacco Control journal suggests that the major tobacco companies are getting around the rules barring advertising to kids on television by tapping YouTube. Cigarette manufacturing at the Philip Morris USA Manufacturing Center in Richmond, VA Though the five major cigarette makers deny it, some suggest there are... [Read more of this review]
Even Gang Members Love Starbucks
Share Friday morning was pretty eventful since I learned that even gang members like Starbucks. In the East Village and Alphabet City, even in a post-Rudy Giuliani New York, one expects their fair share of shady folks, grifters and junkies. But in Gramercy Park, one expects a bit of suburbia in the city. So imagine this, I’m on Third and 15th... [Read more of this review]
Weekend Link Love: Fashionistas & A Picket Line, Om vs. Xanax, Pospartum Laws, A New Biofuel Source & the Target Backlash
Share A Wall Street Journal article delves into the debate surrounding New York Fashion Week and its move to Lincoln Center, where unions are fighting fashionistas. The fashion week folks want to choose workers for setup but the union for stagehands says their members usually get jobs for work on the premises. Fashion Week starts September 9. Click... [Read more of this review]
Link Love: Girdles for Men, A StriVectin Investigation, Punk Perfume & Google’s Next Buy
Share What does heroin smell like? The remaining live members of the Sex Pistols have bottled their scent. Check out Hint’s review. The New York Times investigates the claims behind skin cream StriVectin and its Better Than Botox slogan. They also discuss the firm’s new products: a scrub and an eye product. The company is now owned... [Read more of this review]
Mandela Nonprofit Trustee Resigns Over Diamond Ties
Share A trustee of Nelson Mandela’s nonprofit has relinquished his post amid a continued investigation surrounding model and anger management alum Naomi Campbell and some supposed blood diamonds. Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund Trustee Jeremy Ractliffe has chosen to the plead the fifth in a case that involves him, Campbell, Mandela and former... [Read more of this review]
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