People urged US government to examine the possibility of other bad caused by the compound used in the plastic material. National Research Council of America stated that they have evidence that reinforce Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) findings related effects caused by the compound in the plastic material that is known as phthalates.

Phthalates are chemicals that can make the plastic become soft and flexible and have been used for many years in the production of plastics. This compound is categorized differently than other chemicals such as Biphenyl-A (CPA) in the plastic. CPA itself has been declared safe by the Bureau of Food and Drugs used in the United States if with a certain measure, but they promised to examine the compound this further.

Studies have been conducted and concluded that phthalates give bad influence to development of male reproductive system. Even in certain condition, phthalates can reduce the level of male hormone testosterone. And worse, phthalates can cause cancer.

Phthalates have been used as composition in toys, cosmetics, personal-care products, food package, pharmaceutical and other medical devices, and home cleaning products. In fact, phthalates are also used in sensitive products such as baby toys.

November 30, 2008 · Posted in health, industry  
    

Website transition to Obama, Change.gov has been published today that provides application for citizens’ suggestions and criticism, guidelines, and procedures about the executive transition of the United States.

Change.gov is actually still in progress, including other government agencies, biography of Obama transition team, People behind Obama towards the new president, link information about the next cabinet, and planning programs to face the White House in January 20th. However, People still wait for Obama to bring greater transparency to the government later, and will provide data online more quickly to the public. And Change.gov promises regular updates for the transition process of Obama as the next president.

November 9, 2008 · Posted in global news, internet, services  
    

Talking about Zenni Optical in the New York Times?!, may be the appropriate sentence that can describe it is “Zenni direct-sells eyeglasses for all people with low prices but with high quality.” Perhaps this is the main commitment is in the mind when they founded their company. They have asserted their commitment by selling prescription eyeglasses for only $8! Their low cost offers will be a good reference for many individuals who need prescription or non-prescription eyeglasses with good design and good quality.

By visiting their website, you will be seeing straight without breaking bank. Find more information on how to order your prescription and any purchase through the website.

November 5, 2008 · Posted in health, shopping