DALLAS (AP) — Miniature laundry detergent packets arrived on store shelves in recent months, touted as a solution to bulky bottles and messy spills. But doctors across the country say children are confusing the tiny, brightly colored packets with candy and swallowing them. Nearly 250 cases have been reported this year to poison control centers. Though they remain a tiny fraction of the thousands of poisoning calls received every year, doctors are concerned. The symptoms they see in connection with ingesting the packets — such as nausea and breathing problems — are more severe than typical detergent poisoning. "We're not quite sure why it's happening," said Dr. Kurt Kleinschmidt, a Dallas toxicologist. "But we've clearly had some kids who have become much more ill. We ... Continue reading →
On May 25, 1977, the world met a little movie called Star Wars. Dubbed Episode IV: A New Hope, the film launched us into the heart of what would become a sprawling universe — the epic brainchild of writer/director George Lucas. The groundbreaking special effects were matched only by the tug of the story and its endearing characters. Lucas’s galaxy set the bar for all subsequent sci-fi films, and the rest, of course, is cinematic history. That was 35 years ago. The Star Wars franchise has expanded and evolved since then — for better or worse, depending on who you talk to. But there’s no denying its tremendous cultural impact. As fully accredited sci-fi nerds, we at Mashable could not let this milestone pass without ... Continue reading →
Well, hello Fantasia! Season 3's American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino showed up to support Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez as they faced off for season 11's title Wednesday, and before Barrino even set foot inside L.A.'s NOKIA Theater she turned heads. PHOTOS: Before they were on American Idol Greeting photographers and fans on the red carpet, Barrino -- clad in a sparkly ill-fitting purple gown -- narrowly escaped a wardrobe malfunction when her breasts came close to popping out of her dress. PHOTOS: Jennifer Lopez hits the stage in a wild Idol getup And that wasn't the only fashion risk the singer -- who became a mom for the second time earlier this year -- took that night. Fantasia Barrino performs onstage during Fox's "American ... Continue reading →
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screenshots via FacebookFacebook Camera is designed to highlight photos and image sharing.Facebook on Thursday announced a new application called Facebook Camera for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch, which is intended to make it easier to take pictures and share them on Facebook.Dirk Stoop, a Facebook product manager for photos, said that the application was much faster than the current Facebook app for Apple’s iOS, and that it puts photos are the center of the experience.“We can basically show you more photos on the app, so we can make a more immersive experience around your photos,” Mr. Stoop said. “On the side of publishing these photos, Facebook Camera lets you upload much higher resolution photos at up to 2,048 by 2,048 pixels wide.” The standard ... Continue reading →
