Chemicals Feminizing Boys

Males exposed to high doses of chemicals in plastics while in the womb have smaller penises and brains that are more feminine. The bad chemicals, phthalates, are banned in toys but they are found in plastic furniture and packaging. Boys who are overexposed don’t want to play rough games but they love ballet.


GM Paying Back

General Motors, which owes the US government $6.7 billion and the Canadian government $1.4 billion, will start repaying both loans this year. The $10 payments, along with a box of chocolates, should be in the mail before Christmas.


The Irish Have Stopped Eating

One in three restaurants in Ireland is losing money and may have to close putting 21,000 out of work. The Restaurant Association wants government to reduce the minimum wage and end higher pay for Sunday work. The workers are just waiting to see how badly they are going to get screwed.