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Medical Marijuana for Veterans: Veterans Drop Empty Pill Bottles In Front of White House
A group of veterans and supporters of medical marijuana marched to the Department of Veterans Affairs and the White House, and dumped several empty pill bottles as a symbolic action to urge the government to make the drug accessible to veterans. Robot Invasion: Sime Robotics Unveils "Tally" To Join Retail Industry
There seems to be an emerging wave of robotic companies and sooner or later, don't be surprised to be walking alongside an autonomous robot. Now, Simbe Robotics unveils Tally, the world's first fully autonomous robotic shelf auditing and analytics solution for the retail industry. Latest Trend in Biohacking: Implanting LED Lights Under the Skin
Technology creates robots to function like us however there seems to be a group of humans called Biohackers who makes enhancement to their bodies with implantable technology. This is like the other way around, humans functioning like robots. And the newest augmenting trend involves having LED lights under the skin. Pregnant and Hungry? How to Eat for Two The Right Way
It's surprising to learn that when you're pregnant, you are not actually eating for two; rather you're just like having an extra snack a day. More so, you need to take in enough vitamins but be careful not to have too much. It's not just the amount of food that changes, there are so many recommendations and rules that it can be hard to keep. Fear not, The Guardian has created a simple list of health advises compiled from different sources like Mayo Clinic, American Academy of Pediatrics, National Institutes of Health and news site very own Health section for pregnant Mommies to ease their struggles in eating: New Recipe: Campbell's Hopes To Increase Sales With New Recipe
Classic Campbell's chicken noodle soup is up for some tinkering to appeal to Millennials, multicultural families and same-sex parents amidst declining sales, Newser reports. The company's move to alter its famous broth is to side with what customers want to see in the ingredients list. Prison Break No More: Indonesia to Set Up Prison Guarded By Crocodiles
Probably inspired by the Bond Film, "Live and Let Die", head of Indonesia's anti-drug agency is proposing to build a unique prison for drug convicts on the death row; an island guarded by crocodiles. Yes, crocodiles. Facebook Update: "Photo Magic" Feature Made Sharing Photos Easier and Fun But EU Doesn't Want It
Facebook is up in its game in providing high-tech features for its users. Recent reports reveal that Facebook is said to release a new "Photo Magic" tool that will scan through the pictures of its users' and suggest which photos to share. Heart Disease at Age 8? Researchers Find Alarming Signs in Obese Children
Latest study finds the unhealthy effects of obesity can manifest and can burden the heart as early as age 8. Scientists now have a new concern for the youngest and the heaviest. Health Update: When Skinny Fat is More Dangerous Than Obesity
Just when you think that a little weight is something to watch out for to stay healthy, a new study suggests that isn't always the case. New research suggests normal-weight people who carry their fat at their waistlines may be at higher risk of death over the years compared to their overweight or obese counterpart. Fast Food Workers Set For The Biggest Strike on Tuesday
Fast food workers' plead to increase the minimum wage to $15/hr has escalated into a 300-city wide hike, the largest nationwide strike across the country. As reported in USA Today, fast food workers will walk out at 6am on Tuesday in the hopes to sway influence the $15/hr wage and sway the 2016 presidential election. Sen. Charles Schumer: Caffeinated Peanut Butter Raises Health Concerns
Reports about a caffeinated peanut butter called STEEM started circulating the web earlier last month. However CBS New York reports that U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer wants the Food and Drug Administration to investigate the new caffeinated peanut butter that seems to target athletic and fitness market. iPad Pro: The Biggest iPad is Set to Be Released This Week
Apple's biggest tablet created, the iPad Pro, will be available for order at the company's website on Wednesday. More so, the tablet will appear in retail locations later this week too. The iPad Pro is reported to be somewhere between a regular iPad and a laptop. It's Not Security Breach: 200,000 Comcast Customers Told To Reset Usernames and Passwords
Reports are circulating about Comcast forcing its 200,000 customers to change their passwords and information after a suspected security breach Monday this week. However, the cable giant never acknowledged that the company has been hacked. Hot Dog Debate: Is it Really A Sandwich Or Not? Americans Have Decided.
The great American debate has finally come to an end after decades of uncertainty. Now, we have arrived to a definitive answer on whether or not hotdog is a sandwich. An official press release from the America's National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) states that hot dogs are not sandwiches.
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