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China Plans to Deal With Food Safety Scandals in Upcoming Session

2Jul

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World

China Plans to Deal With Food Safety Scandals in Upcoming Session

China is no stranger to food scandals. One of the latest controversies involved international retail giant Walmart. This January, investigators found that meat sold at the store and labeled as donkey meat was actually fox meat, which came from a local supplier. According to an official government report, Chinese police dealt with over 52,000 criminal food safety cases within the past three years. This number doesn't represent the number of consumers affected -- simply the number of infractions. The Standing Committee of the China's National People's Congress is having its bi-monthly session right now, and lawmakers will be looking to improve upon existing regulations and laws concerning food producers and food safety. "The draft amendment proposes that a unified supervision and manag...

Thieves More Likely to Steal Teeth Whitening Strips Thanks to Online Reselling

1Jul

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Business

Thieves More Likely to Steal Teeth Whitening Strips Thanks to Online Reselling

UPDATED 1/11/21 How desperate are you for whiter teeth? According to CBS, one man in Exton, Pennsylvania needed teeth whitening strips so badly that he stole nearly $1,000 in teeth whitening strips from a local Target. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rMKWytvqew Investigators say that the suspect, who was captured on video surveillance but has not yet been identified, entered the store and dumped multiple boxes of Crest White Strips into a trash bag. Retailing from $20 up to $40, whitening strips are often a popular shoplifting target because they are easy to conceal and carry away, easy to resell online for close to the typical asking price, and they are not behind a counter like other small, more expensive items. And of course, some crooks with coffee stained teeth might just ...

In the Latest Bout of Technology Meets Art, Drones Become a Medium for Photography

1Jul

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Lifestyle

In the Latest Bout of Technology Meets Art, Drones Become a Medium for Photography

Drones are typically associated with military invasions. But can they be used for something more innocent -- artwork? Two military aviators who work with drones had the idea to use their machines to take photographs that no human would be able to capture. Their remote-controlled aerial devices were able to create unique shots. One of their photos, "Lost" -- which features a woman walking alone along sand dunes -- won an aerial photography prize. The prize made them think that their work might be more than just a passing hobby. "We realized that some of the stuff we were creating was really, really aesthetically pleasing," said one pilot. Right now, the pilots only wish to be known by their pseudonym, DroneArt31 -- since they are still in the military, security is a likely concern. Th...

Selfie Culture Making Kids More Aware About Their Options for Orthodontia

27Jun

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Lifestyle

Selfie Culture Making Kids More Aware About Their Options for Orthodontia

According to several dentists, "selfie" culture could be bringing increased popularity to orthodontia. As kids are becoming more aware of the way their teeth look through self-shot camera photos, many are choosing to opt in for teeth-straightening orthodontia earlier in life, rather than waiting until later."I think that soon I'll be able to take a selfie and show off my teeth, so its okay," said Jessica Corona, a rising sophomore in college, in an interview with PIX11. Many teenagers say they look forward to taking better photos in the future that they can share with their friends. Of course, selfies aren't the only reason children, teenagers, and young adults decide to get orthodontic treatment. The health benefits of having teeth that are properly aligned are explained to children...

Thief Breaks In, Uses Victim’s Computer, and Forgets to Log Off Facebook

27Jun

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Local

Thief Breaks In, Uses Victim’s Computer, and Forgets to Log Off Facebook

Facebook led police to a burglary suspect in Dakota County, Minnesota. Authorities arrested Nicholas Wig, 26, for breaking into a man's home and stealing a credit card, cash, watch, checkbook, and keys. "His undoing, they said, was that he logged into his Facebook account on homeowner James Wood's computer and forgot to log out," ABC News reports. Wood discovered a strange Facebook account, "Nick Dub," still logged onto his computer, along with other signs of a recent break-in -- including an unlocked door and a missing window screen. Later that same day, Wood identified the man walking along the street. He recognized him from his Facebook photos. Police arrested Wig and matched the watch the suspect he was wearing to the one stolen from Wood's home. Authorities charged Wig "with burgl...

Omaha Man Says the City and the EPA are to Blame for His Flooded Basement

27Jun

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Lifestyle

Omaha Man Says the City and the EPA are to Blame for His Flooded Basement

When a basement floods, who's at fault? According to one man in Omaha, Nebraska, it's the city's responsibility in his case. Charles (whose last name has not been reported for confidentiality reasons), says that, in the 60 years he had lived in the area of 24th and Maple, he had never experienced flooding. "There’s never been a flood in this area since I've been living," he said in an interview with KETV. Earlier this year, Omaha started water main work and sewer separation in the neighborhood. The Environmental Protection Agency's federal guidelines required that the crews working on the pipes have a stormwater pollution prevention plan in place. Why does the EPA regulate stormwater in the first place? Throughout the nation, stormwater is actually one of the main sources of water po...

Supermodels Use Open Flames to Singe Off Dead Ends

26Jun

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Fashion

Supermodels Use Open Flames to Singe Off Dead Ends

Brazilian supermodel Barbara Fialho's secret to great hair? Velaterapia--a procedure that burns off split ends with an open flame. "If I did [straightening treatments] I would lose all my hair!" Flalho explained. "They’re very strong." She's not the only one in on the secret, either. Flalho's fellow supermodels Isabeli Fontana and Alessandra Ambrosio are big fans, too. Internationally, cities like Dubai and countries like Brazil are no stranger to the weird hair technique, either. According to Sao Paolo's Laces and Hair Salon, which offers velaterapia, the three hour procedure not only gets rid of split ends, but also creates a passageway for nutrients to enter the hair. It can also eliminate the impermeability caused by brushing and other chemical treatments, which makes it easie...

More Men in the U.S. Asking for Botox Injections Than Ever Before

24Jun

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Fashion

More Men in the U.S. Asking for Botox Injections Than Ever Before

When most people hear the word "Botox," they immediately think of women receiving injections in order to smooth out wrinkles. While this is certainly one use of Botox, it isn't the only one. According to Four States Home Page, Botox is increasingly popular among men as well, comprising approximately 10% of patients. "Men in their 30's to 40's are most likely to indulge in the anti-aging fad," the article explains. They also cite several well known celebrity Botoxers, such as Simon Cowell, who have helped to de-stigmatize the idea of Botox for men. About 360,000 men in the U.S. get Botox injections to minimize wrinkles each year, and this number is consistently growing. Since 2011, the number of men opting for Botox has tripled, even with the average treatment costing around $400. Some p...

24Jun

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Business

HP Boosts Ink Cartridge Recyclability

Many businesses are jumping on the "Go Green" band wagon these days -- and for good reason. Having products made out of more recyclable materials doesn't just safe the company time, energy, and money, but it also saves the customer some serious cash as well. Hewlett Packard (HP) recently announced late last month that now more than 75% of its ink cartridges and 24% of HP LaserJet toner cartridges are made with recycled plastic. Since 1991, HP has recycled more than 250 million of their print cartridges since the implementation of the HP Planet Partners program. This increased recyclable percentage marks a 50% increase in the use of recyclable plastic for the products, ultimately cutting down on manufacturing waste. There are already a number of different printing technologies out the...

U.S. Manufacturing Growth Slows for May, But Industry is Still Expanding

24Jun

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Business

U.S. Manufacturing Growth Slows for May, But Industry is Still Expanding

Despite the continuous expansion of the manufacturing industry in the United States, the pace for that growth slowed during the month of May, according to measures of order and production. The Institute for Supply Management, which assesses the expansion of manufacturing, says that the industry is increasing but only at a modest pace. The ISM said on June 2 that its manufacturing index fell from 54.9 in April to 53.2 in May for the United States. While any reading above 50 indicates expansion, the index has not been that low since February of this year. Manufacturers are paying higher prices for raw materials right now, as well, which could affect inflation if companies pass on these costs. ISM also said that factories added fewer jobs during the month of May. However, despite the...