November 10, 2010

More than 3,000 passengers aboard the Carnival Splendor off the coast of Mexico are getting an unforgettable cruise - and that’s not a good thing. The ship lost all power after an engine room fire on Monday and then drifted in waters near Baja California. There were no injuries; the U.S. Navy has airlifted food and water to the ship, which is being towed back to port in Long Beach California. Source Link


The social network may not be the best place to get your health information. Researchers looked at the top Facebook groups for diabetes and found that over one-quarter of the posts promoted products not approved by the FDA. Two-thirds of the posts described personal experiences living with diabetes. Health experts say it’s always smart to double-check any product or treatment claims you find on the web. Source Link

Call it another layoff for the auto industry -- General Motors is letting go Mr. Goodwrench. The character that symbolized dealer service programs for GM since 1974 is being phased out in favor of certified service plans for each of the companies four remaining brands. Mr. Goodwrench was a mechanic and the face of GM service programs in print ads and television commercials. Source Link