Target Corp. Agrees to Pay $600 000 Penalty

The Target Corporation of Minneapolis Minnesota has agreed to pay a $600 000 civil penalty for the importation of children's products that contain lead in the excess of that allowed.  In agreeing to pay the...

Once Again Lead Sickens 1300 Children in China

Children living near the manganese plant in Wugang have tested positive for high levels of lead in their blood. Lead,  a dangerous substance for the nervous and reproductive system, has been found to cause a...

China Smelter Closed After 300 Kids are Lead Poisoned

A smelter in Northern China was shut down by authorities after the factory left more than 300 kids afflicted with lead poisoning. The Dongling Lead and Zinc Smelting Co., located in the Shaanxi province, has been blamed since July for the recent influx of sick children being...

Ahmadinejad 'leads in Iran election'

" Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has a substantial lead in Iran's presidential election with about 77% of votes counted, officials say. Mr Ahmadinejad so far has 65% of the vote and claimed victory in an election that has...

Forget Guns and Ammo, It’s Time to Hoard Ink Pens (Updated)

By Bob McCarty at BobMcCarty.com When it became clear that Barack Obama would be elected president of the United States, Americans began to buy guns and ammunition at a record pace.  With the Consumer Products Safety Commission expected to make an important decision...

Butterfly Charms On Watches Have Lead Load

The CFIA has issued a recall notice for Novelty Watch with Butterfly Charms  The charms on the watchband contain lead in excess of the allowable limit. "Full Product Description This recall involves children's novelty watches with butterfly charms as part of the watch...

Chinese Pork Tainted with Banned Chemicals!

Why am I not surprised. Are the Chinese able to do anything right with their exports these days?  It seems that they're always in the news, often for dangerous reasons. Today's news is not any different....

Lead in Girls' Necklaces

Another 7 000 girls have been exposed to the toxic effects of lead poisoning.  Necklaces high in lead content have been sold in Canada over the past year.  Since the CFIA has been tracking these poisonous products, millions of items aimed at the infant and...

Report: Israel second in the world in technological exports

Israel is smaller in size then the State of New Jersey in the USA and yet it is now second in the world in export of Hi-Tech and Industrial products. "Israel is the world's no. 2 high-tech and industrial exports manufacturer, second only to Ireland, a Bank of Israel report...

Dahlan to Hamas: Never recognize Israel

Is peace possible possible when the leadership of the so-called moderates deny Israel's existance? " Former Fatah security commander Muhammad Dahlan on Tuesday called on Hamas not to recognize Israel's right to...

Puzzled in Gaza

For the rest of the story please follow the link. " 'm a poet, an English Jew and a frequent visitor to Israel. Deeply disturbed by the reports of wanton slaughter and destruction during Operation Cast Lead, I felt...

India vs NewZealand T20, McCullum lead New Zealand to victory

New Zealand started the tour with a bang as the hosts cruised to a comprehensive seven wicket victory over India in the first T20 match of the series.Brendon McCullum’s half centurion stand proved to India’s...

Allah name used to chain people, test nukes on their land

At the time the worst president in US history Mr. Bush was in power and alluding to the racist war in Iraq, I told the Feds who visited me, “The president has no regard for human life.”Just over two months ago...

IDF Soldiers and the Wrong Stuff

Israel's IDF hired extremist Rabbis to indocrinate and boost 'morale' amongst the ranks of soldiers on their way in to kill civilians in Gaza. The main document which many IDF soldiers retort is morally bankrupt and stokes hate is titled Daily Torah studies for the soldier...

Mood Necklace Recalled - High Lead Content

The government of Canada has issued a recall order for a "Mood" necklace with a flip/flop sandal attached, pendant style.  The recalled necklace has a silver bead that changes color.  The brand on the...

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