Tobacco "Candy" poisoning children

Tobacco "Candy," in the form of pellets for adults, is finding it's way into unsuspecting infants' mouths. These pellets are supposed to reduce adults' cravings for nicotine, but when taken by a child, could have the opposite effect. They contain 1 mm of nicotine, a small amount, but enough to cause a child to become nauseous or vomit. If children come in contact with numerous pellets, the effects could be fatal. Although the containers are child-proof, they are difficult enough to open that adults may leave some lying around, so they are more easily accessible. Between 2006 and 2008, 13,705 children under the age of six discovered and were poisoned by some sort of tobacco product. Although parents should be more observant of their children, the tobacco company shouldn't be selling products that are potentially harmful if injested.

Go Barefoot on April 8th

Across the United States, people are coming together on April 8th to support the less fortunate. And how are they doing this, you may ask? By going barefoot. By doing this, we are bringing awareness to people who cannot afford simple possessions, such as shoes. It seems like such a small thing, just shoes, you may think. But shoes protect your feet, and without them, adults and children alike are more susceptible to diseases. So join the alliance and go without your treasured footwear for one day- April 8th. For more information, visit www.onedaywithoutshoes.com.

Corpse flying First Class?

Two women from London were arrested for trying to smuggle a deceased man onto a plane bound for Germany. They pushed the corpse, sporting dark sunglasses, through Liverpool's airport in a wheelchair. A check-in staff member became suspicious and reported the women. They were arrested under "suspicion of failing to give notification of a death" and were released later that day. The 91-year-old deceased man's cause of death still remains unknown.

Chinese Coal Ship leaking Oil, Endangering reefs.

A Chinese coal ship has been left stranded near the Australian Great Barrier Reef, feverously leaking oil. Many speculate that this is effecting the coral reefs, which are already endangered as it is. The ship's engine and rudder are damaged, therefore it cannot be moved to shore easily. There are 975 tons of fuel on board, which could affect many marine species, including turtles, dugongs, marine birds, and the coral reefs.