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What Do You Think About a "Pregnant Rights" Movement?
Do you think that pregnant women should have legal rights based on their condition? According to Dina Bakst, the founder and president of A Better Balance: The Work and Family Legal Center , the answer is a resounding yes. In a recent New York Times opinion piece, Bakst argued in favor of affording pregnant women with rights that protect them from being fired for being pregnant, for needing to take extra bathroom breaks or for refraining from certain physical work because of the pregnancy. “. . . Thousands of pregnant women are pushed out of jobs that they are perfectly capable of performing... continue reading
Susan G. Komen Backs Down on Planned Parenthood Funding Cut
After three days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation reversed its decision to halt funding to Planned Parenthood for breast cancer screenings. "We want to apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving women’s lives," a statement from the foundation said. "We will continue to fund existing grants, including those of Planned Parenthood, and preserve their eligibility to apply for future grants, while maintaining the ability of our affiliates to make funding decisions that meet the needs of their... continue reading
"Billionaire Boyfriend" - Has Kate Walsh Gone Off The Deep End?
Private Practice star Kate Walsh has released a new fragrance called Billionaire Boyfriend along with a "webemercial" that makes us wonder whether she's been sniffing more than just perfume. The scent - available on HSN.com and Sephora.com for $45-$75 - is the second in Walsh's "boyfriend" series. In fact, she told PEOPLE that those familiar with the line will recognize similarities. But the video... it's truly one of a kind. Here's an overview: Walsh, decked out in a bedazzled headband, dollar sign earrings and black bra top, hits the casino with an equally blinged-out gentleman rocking a... continue reading
$10K Reward Offered in Dead Sea Lion Case
At least seven sea lions were shot in the waters of Seattle's Puget Sound region - and one environmental group is trying to make sure the killers are brought to justice. The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has offered a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the conviction of those responsible. Since December 1, six protected California sea lions, an endangered Stellar sea lion and a Harbor seal have been found dead. Brian Gorman, spokesman for the Seattle fisheries unit of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said that seven of the eight animals had suffered bullet... continue reading
Status Update: Facebook Files for $5 Billion IPO
The social network that started it all is finally going public, eight years after Mark Zuckerberg started the service in a Harvard dorm room. Facebook filed papers for an initial public offering with an initial registration amount of $5 billion, according to a regulatory filing. This puts it on track to be one of the largest initial public offering ever to come out of Silicon Valley, especially considering that the pricing isn't set and the final amount will likely increase based on investor demand. The company - which has more than 845 million users worldwide - plans to list shares under the... continue reading
Is Your Birth Control Part of This Recall?
As the result of a packaging error, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is recalling one million packets of birth control that may not contain enough contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. Apparently some of the birth control packets may contain too many sugar pills (placebos) while others might not have enough. The mix-up affects 28 lots of pills: 14 lots of Lo/Ovral-28 tablets and 14 lots of generic Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol tablets. Patients can see a full list of lot numbers of the affected packets on the FDA website here. The pills were manufactured by Pfizer and marketed by Akrimax... continue reading
Study Says Women are Better at Parking
Has your husband ever complained about your driving? Well guess what... women are actually better at parking than men, according to a new study. Over the course of a month, the U.K. parking operator NCP surveyed 2,5000 of its customers and ranked them on various aspects of parking. Criteria included appropriate parking speed, technique, accuracy and time taken to park a vehicle. Out of a maximum score of 20, women had an average parking coefficient of 13.4, more than a point ahead of men who came in at 12.3. There were some other interesting results: - Women took an average of five seconds... continue reading
Is This Teenager Dying of Her Chicken Nugget Addiction?
A British teenager who has reportedly eaten "practically nothing" but chicken nuggets for the past 15 years was rushed to the hospital because her body was so depleted of necessary vitamins and minerals that she collapsed at work. 17-year-old Stacey Irvine was found to have anemia as well as swollen veins on her tongue. Doctors were shocked to learn that she ate chicken nuggets almost exclusively - with the only exception being the occasional slice of toast or chips. "McDonald’s chicken nuggets are my favourite. I share 20 with my boyfriend with chips. But I also like KFC and supermarket... continue reading