More than one billion people in 190 countries worldwide are expected to participate in Earth Day activities today. This marks 40 years since the first Earth Day took place in 1970 with environmental rallies on college campuses. This year's big Earth Day gathering is set for Sunday on the Mall in Washington D.C. where organizers will demand tough, effective climate legislation. Source Link
A new study says more than 6,000 young children are poisoned each year by nicotine, and there's concern though that a new type of smokeless tobacco product could lead to more accidental poisonings and deaths. The new melt-in-your-mouth flavored nicotine pellets, sticks and strips look like candy and could be fatal to young children because they are more potent than cigarettes. Source Link
It's all about the Benjamins taking on a new look as the U.S. Treasury has unveiled the latest redesign of the 100-dollar bill. The new "C" note includes a high-tech 3-D security stripe with images that move as you turn the bill. This and other new features are designed to keep the real currency a step ahead of counterfeiters for whom the 100-dollar bill is the favorite target. The new Hundreds are to hit the streets beginning early next year. Source Link
