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Nissan Recalls Over 1 Million Vehicles for Air Bag Problems
Nissan Motor Co. is recalling more than one million vehicles due to the front passenger air bags being unable to inflate in an accident.
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Four Loko Manufacturer to Forgo Santa Claus in Ads, Monitor Social Media Page, Among Others to Limit Underage Drinkers
Four Loko is limiting underage drinking. Four Loko is not going to market its beverage products on college campuses, put young adults who are not of age to consume the fruit tasting alcohol, or advertise overdrinking in efforts to limit youngsters from consuming the drink NBC in the San Francisco Bay Area reported Wednesday.
Taco Bell Menu: Waffle Taco, A.M. Crunchwrap Among New Choices (VIDEO)
Taco Bell launched its new breakfast menu Thursday. Taco Bell's new breakfast array has game-changers like the waffle taco, and A. M. crunchwrap at the chain's over 5,500 locations throughout the country according to a press release on the company's website.
Warning Issued by Poison Centers about Dangers of E-Cigarettes and Liquid Nicotine
The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) issued a warning on Tuesday of the dangers of electronic cigarettes and to keep them away from children. The warning is a result of reports received by the group about exposure to e-cigarettes and the liquid nicotine inside them.
Facebook Buys Oculus Rift VR for $2 Billion: Future of Connecting People
Facebook Inc. has paid $2 Billion in a deal to acquire Oculus VR Inc., the developer of Oculus Rift. Facebook included $400 million in cash and 23.1 million Facebook shares, totaling a $1.6 billion for the deal.
Medical Marijuana Eases Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis: Alternative Treatments for MS
New guidelines released from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) on Monday say that medical marijuana might be able to provide relief for symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Medical marijuana is one of the many complementary or alternative medicine (CAM) therapies used by patients with MS to help ease pain and symptoms they experience from the disease.
Non-Toxic Biodegradable Batteries Could Power Devices in the Body
Scientists have developed a biodegradable battery that can be absorbed by the body after it runs out of power. The battery can help scientists who have been working on implantable devices for the convenience of doctors and patients.
UN Warns Growing Demand for Water and Energy Threatens Earth’s Future
The United Nations said in a report that increasing demands for water and energy threaten the limited supply of Earth’s resources.
Role of Alcohol is Extremely Underreported in Traffic Deaths
A new study from the U.S. National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism shows that traffic deaths involving alcohol are hugely underreported on death certificates. The research was published in the March issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
Solar Energy Now Equal in Price to Conventional Energy in Spain, Germany and Italy
A study has revealed that solar energy and conventional electricity have the same cost in Spain, Germany and Italy. The report is the most recent part of an analysis done by consulting firm Eclareon, and was done on behalf of an international group of sustainable energy interests.