Monthly Archives: May 2017

Elon Musk Says He’ll Leave White House Advisory Councils if Trump Drops Paris Accord

Musk, among other CEOs of major American companies, urged Trump to uphold the agreement. He tweeted Wednesday that he has "done all [he] can to advise directly to [Trump]," through White House officials and advisory councils, to remain in the accord.

By | 2017-05-31T20:30:19-04:00 May 31st, 2017|Environment, News, No SF|Comments Off on Elon Musk Says He’ll Leave White House Advisory Councils if Trump Drops Paris Accord

Common Pain Relievers Are Causing Heart Attacks

The objective of the most recent study was to evaluate the risk of an MI associated with NSAID use in real-world situations using a statistical model (Bayesian) that turns the results of testing into a real probability the event may occur.

By | 2017-07-12T06:56:04-04:00 May 30th, 2017|Natural Health, News, Resyndicated, SF|Comments Off on Common Pain Relievers Are Causing Heart Attacks

USDA Drops Plan to Test for Monsanto Weed Killer in Food

Along with the USDA, the Food and Drug Administration also annually tests thousands of food samples for pesticide residues. Both agencies have done so for decades as a means to ensure that traces of weed killers, insecticides, fungicides and other chemicals used in farming do not persist at unsafe levels in food products commonly eaten by American families. If they find residues above the “maximum residue level” (MRL) allowed for that pesticide and that food, the agencies are supposed to inform the EPA, and actions can be taken against the supplier. The EPA is the regulator charged with establishing MRLs, also called “tolerances,” for different types of pesticides in foods, and the agency coordinates with USDA and FDA on the pesticide testing programs.

By | 2017-07-12T06:55:00-04:00 May 26th, 2017|Agriculture, Business, Environment, Food, News, Politics|Comments Off on USDA Drops Plan to Test for Monsanto Weed Killer in Food

LEGO Reaches 100% Renewable Energy Goal 3 Years Early

Yesterday, LEGO met its goal to power all offices, factories, and stores with 100% renewable energy.

By | 2017-05-26T15:07:44-04:00 May 26th, 2017|Business, Environment, News, No SF, Resyndicated|Comments Off on LEGO Reaches 100% Renewable Energy Goal 3 Years Early

This Hospital Is Now Dispensing Cannabis Oil To Patients

Dennie Warren Jr. can be credited with ensuring patients in the Cayman Islands can receive cannabis oil as a medicine. Reportedly, he lobbied the government to change the misuse of drugs law and allow for components of cannabis to be used. Now, Warren is running for office in George Town West to call for further legislative changes so marijuana might be cultivated in the area.

By | 2017-05-26T15:19:02-04:00 May 26th, 2017|Business, Cannabis, News, No SF, Resyndicated|Comments Off on This Hospital Is Now Dispensing Cannabis Oil To Patients