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☆ Microplastics discovered in human penises for the first time
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Scientists have found microplastics in human penises for the first time, as concerns over the tiny particles’ proliferation and potential health effects mount. Microplastics are polymer fragments that can range from less than 0.2 inch (5 millimeters) down to 1/25,000th of an inch (1 micrometer). Ramasamy said he wasn’t surprised to find microplastics in the penis, as it is a “very vascular organ,” like the heart. Seven different types of microplastics were detected, with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polypropylene (PP) the most prevalent, according to the study. “We need to identify whether microplastics are linked to ED and if there is a level beyond which it causes pathology and what types of microplastics are pathologic,” he said.

Persons: Ranjith Ramasamy, Ramasamy, wasn’t, ”, ” Ramasamy, Toxicologist Matthew J, Campen, ” Campen, Leonardo Trasande, don’t, Trasande Organizations: CNN —, University of Miami, CNN, University of New, “ Plastics, NYU Langone Health, American Academy of Pediatrics Locations: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

☆ Microplastics found in penis muscle for the first time. It could be linked to erectile dysfunction.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"Penis being such a vascular organ, similar to the heart, we said, 'Hey, could this also be present in the penis?'" What he's found, while still preliminary, is that microplastics are present in some penises experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED). Ramasamy wanted to know whether microplastics might physically impact penis muscle function. The most abundant plastic in the penises was polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, a common plastic used in food packaging including plastic bottles and takeout containers. He's not getting a lot of the takeout that often comes in plastic-lined containers, and he's not drinking from plastic-lined coffee cups or plastic water bottles very often.

Persons: —, Ranjith Ramasamy's, he's, Peter Dazeley, microplastics, It's, Ramasamy, He's, it's, Carol Yepes, Richard Pilsner Organizations: Service, Business, International, University of New, Wayne State University Locations: Miami, University of New Mexico

☆ Tiny plastic shards found in human testicles, study says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Human testicles contain microplastics and nanoplastics at levels three times higher than animal testes and human placentas, a new small study found. “They look like little shards, tiny broken bits from very, very old plastics,” said Campen, a regents’ professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Researchers expected to find more plastic shards in the testicles of older men in the study, but that wasn’t the case, Campen said. “In testes, the levels of plastic was three times as much as we saw in placentas,” Campen said. In studies of pregnant mice, researchers have found plastic chemicals in the brain, heart, liver, kidney and lungs of the developing fetus 24 hours after the pregnant mother ingested or breathed in plastic particles.

Persons: ”, Matthew Campen, Campen, ” Campen, “ We’re, Adrienne Bresnahan, Kimberly Wise White, Leonardo Trasande, don’t, Trasande Organizations: CNN, micron, Sciences, University of New, Endocrine Society, Getty, American Chemistry Council, placentas, American Academy of Pediatrics, NYU Langone Health, Natural Resources Defense Council, Invest Locations: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, United States, placentas, Beijing

☆ Nanoplastics linked to heart attack, stroke and early death, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

“Should exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics be considered a cardiovascular risk factor? Nanoplastics have been found in human blood, lung and liver tissues, urine and feces, mother’s milk, and the placenta. The examination found “visible, jagged-edged foreign particles” scattered in the plaque and external debris from the surgery, the study said. Presence of microplastics and nanoplastics, and subsequent inflammation, may act to increase one’s susceptibility to these chronic diseases,” Stapleton said in an email. However, calling the study results “a direct link to cardiovascular disease is a stretch for the findings,” she added.

Persons: ”, Raffaele Marfella, Marfella, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Philip Landrigan, ” Landrigan, nanoplastics, Landrigan, Mary Conlon, —, that’s, Andrew Freeman, Phoebe Stapleton, Rutgers University’s Ernest Mario, “, ” Stapleton, Leonardo Trasande, don’t, Trasande Organizations: CNN, New England, of Medicine, University of Campania, Boston College, Program, Global Public Health, Global, Planetary Health, International, Water Association, Surgeons, Jewish Health, Rutgers, Rutgers University’s Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Getty, American Academy of Pediatrics, NYU Langone Health, Natural Resources Defense Council, Invest Locations: Naples, Italy, Denver, Piscataway , New Jersey

☆ 13 things to get rid of in your bathroom, according to interior designers
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Cheyenne Lentz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Getting rid of packaging can help you save space and give your room a serene feel. Cotton-swab packaging can make a counter look messy. cpinion/ShutterstockPackaging can be removed from the bathroom counter, Bo Keuleers, an interior-design project manager at MVA Home, told Insider. "By replacing the packaging [with] glass containers, you instantly create a spa-like atmosphere that is relaxing, calming, and appears more elegant," Keuleers said. Not only does getting rid of these packages help the aesthetic, but also it helps to maximize space, she explained.

Persons: Bo Keuleers, Keuleers

☆ ‘Everywhere’ chemicals linked to rise in preterm births, study says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Now, researchers have found synthetic chemicals called phthalates used in clear food packaging and personal care products could be a culprit, according to a new study. “Studies show the largest association with preterm labor is due to a phthalate found in food packaging called Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, or DEHP,” Trasande said. “In our new study, we found DEHP and three similar chemicals could be responsible for 5% to 10% of all the preterm births in 2018. “This paper focused on the relationship between exposure to individual phthalates and preterm birth. “Every day, they’re often exposed to more than one phthalate from the products they use, so the risk of preterm birth may actually be greater,” said Friedman, who was not involved in the study.

Persons: phthalates, ”, Dr, Leonardo Trasande, ” Trasande, “, that’s, Alexa Friedman, Friedman, diisononyl, toxicologist Linda Birnbaum, ” Birnbaum, birthweight, DEHP, Trasande, ” Friedman, don’t, ” CNN’s Jen Christensen Organizations: CNN, NYU Langone Health, “, Environmental, American Chemistry Council, Product Safety, FDA, Food and Drug Administration, National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences, National Toxicology, National Institutes of Health’s, Child Health, Health, Mayo Clinic, American Academy of Pediatrics, AAP Locations: United States, European

☆ We Shop for a Living—Here’s What We’re Buying on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Buy Side Staff | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +11 min

By Buy Side StaffAmazon Prime Big Deal Days are here, which means it’s time to save on products across the mega-retailer’s offerings. For that I recommend this Bose SoundLink Revolve+ ii portable speaker on sale with 40% off for $199. That will soon change, since I’m buying a sparkling water maker from Sodastream while it’s more than 30% off. Now I’m excited to add this standing lamp that’s currently on sale to introduce some fun colors to my home. And while it’s already a good deal at $25, it’s an even better one now that it’s on sale for under $20 during Prime Big Deal Days.” —Madeline Diamond, staff editor

Persons: audiophiles, Nick Guy, ” — Ian Salisbury, Astrid Stawiarz, it’s, ” — Alix Milne, Watt, — Leslie Yazel, I’ve, Emily Schwartzberg, Samantha Sharf, I’m, Madeline Diamond, ”, Jenny Jackson —, Williams College —, ” — Bellamy Richardson, — Chao Li, KitchenAid, she’s, Jessica Woodbury, Handy Organizations: Staff, Side’s, Amazon Big, Amazon, Williams College, Prime, Deal, Philips, Apple, Samsung, Meta Locations: Sodastream, Korean, I’m, Tessan

☆ CD&R to take packaging firm Veritiv private in $2.3 billion deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Aug 7 (Reuters) - Veritiv (VRTV.N) on Monday agreed to be bought by private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) in a $2.3 billion deal that would take the packaging firm private. Under terms of the deal, CD&R would pay $170 per in cash for each share of Veritiv common stock, representing a nearly 20% premium to its last close. Shares of Veritiv, which is set to report second-quarter results on Aug. 8, were trading up 18% at $167.20 before the bell. Morgan Stanley served as exclusive financial advisor to Veritiv for the deal, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2023. Reporting by Kannaki Deka in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh KuberOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Clayton, Morgan Stanley, Veritiv, Kannaki, Shailesh Organizations: Thomson, & $ Locations: Dubilier, Bengaluru

☆ Risks of Tupperware and other plastic containers
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-14 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Figuring out the answer to that question for any type of reusable plastic food storage products — not just Tupperware — often comes down to understanding what they’re made of. Risks of container wear and tearPutting stress on plastic food containers by washing them in the dishwasher or with rough scrub brushes “increase the ability of that plastic to leach whatever it was made out of,” Vandenburg said. The “microwave safe” label on some plastic containers doesn’t mean the product is totally safe from a health standpoint, she added. “Some of the plasticizers and chemicals can transfer from the plastic containers into the food during heating,” Rogers said. “If you can’t afford to replace everything all at once, replace them one at a time.”Glass food storage containers are a safer option.

☆ Why Mark Cuban called 'B.S.' on a 'Shark Tank' company that was on track to bring in $14 million last year
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Like Cabinet Health, Cuban's company Cost Plus Drugs offers generic drugs at a fraction of the cost charged by major pharmaceutical companies. Cuban put those instincts to work on Friday's episode of ABC's " Shark Tank ," when the billionaire told sustainable wellness company Cabinet Health's founders he was suspicious of their lack of profit. Cabinet Health, which launched in October 2019, wants to reduce and eventually eliminate single-use plastics in medicine. The co-founders entered negotiations seeking $500,000 for a 2.5% stake in Cabinet Health, which would value the company at $20 million. He offered $500,000 for 10% of Cabinet Health, which would value the company at $5 million.

☆ U.S. targets non-compete clauses that block workers from getting better jobs
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Noncompete agreements "block workers from freely switching jobs, depriving them of higher wages and better working conditions, and depriving businesses of a talent pool that they need to build and expand," said FTC Chair Lina Khan in a statement. The training repayment would be banned if it "is not reasonably related to the costs the employer incurred for training the worker," the proposed rule said. FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter said in 2020 that surveys have estimated that 16% to 18% of all U.S. workers are subject to noncompete provisions. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce indicated that it opposed the proposed rule. Ardagh Glass S.A. and O-I Glass Inc, the two largest U.S. glass container makers, had noncompete provisions that affected more than 1,700 workers.

WASHINGTON, Jan 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission, which enforces antitrust law, proposed a rule that would ban companies from requiring workers to sign noncompete provisions as well as some training repayment agreements, which companies use to keep workers from leaving for better jobs, the agency said on Thursday. The rule would also require companies with existing noncompete agreements with workers to scrap them and to inform current and past employees that they have been canceled. The training repayment would be banned if it "is not reasonably related to the costs the employer incurred for training the worker." FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter said in 2020 that surveys have estimated that 16% to 18% of all U.S. workers are subject to noncompete provisions. Meanwhile, nearly 10% of American workers surveyed in 2020 were covered by a training repayment agreement, said the Cornell Survey Research Institute.

☆ U.S. forces glass, security companies to drop noncompete clauses for workers
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

WASHINGTON, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Under pressure from the Biden administration, two glass container makers and a security company have agreed to drop noncompete requirements which limited where employees could work if they left their jobs. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which enforces antitrust law, said that Ardagh Glass S.A. and O-I Glass Inc, the two largest U.S. glass container makers, had agreed to scrap their noncompete agreements, which affected more than 1,700 workers. Prudential Security, Inc and Prudential Command, two affiliated companies which have sold much of their business, also agreed to end enforcement of noncompete provisions in employment contracts. Ardagh, O-I Glass and Titan Security, which acquired Prudential Security, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter said in 2020 that surveys have estimated that noncompete provisions covered 16% to 18% of all U.S. workers.

This story is part of Select's New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches, major sales, what we're buying and some of our latest recommendations and advice. This week, we’ve got a food storage set from Caraway you can use for meal prep, Anker’s first Apple-certified wireless charger, two smart floor care products from Tineco and more. The compact cube has flip up/out surfaces to charge your iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch all at the same time. Tineco released two new smart floor care products available exclusively at Walmart: the S10 Smart Cordless Vacuum and Floor One S2 Wet/Dry Vacuum. Shopping news: Apple raises Apple TV+ and Apple Music pricesWhat we bought this weekI got my second Barefoot Dreams blanket and I’m obsessed.

☆ Best Holiday Hosting Deals to Shop During October Prime Day
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +6 min

In the past, the 10-piece set has cost up to $1,110, and the current price, $350, is the lowest we’ve seen. The Prime Day price is close to the lowest we’ve seen. If you buy it during the Prime Sale, you’ll save about $100 from its price last week. During Amazon’s Prime sale, you can save big—the appliance, which typically costs $500, is a mere $315. It’s typically priced around $20 and for the Prime sale, only $16.

☆ DOC EXCLUSIV: Fratele lui Dodon, implicat într-o schemă cu gaze prin care sunt furate întreprinderi de stat
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-08 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +3 min

Sursa foto: punctul.mdDOC EXCLUSIV: Fratele lui Dodon, implicat într-o schemă cu gaze prin care sunt furate întreprinderi de statPersoane din anturajul lui Igor Dodon, inclusiv fratele acestuia Alexandru Dodon, sunt implicate într-o schemă frauduloasă prin care gazele naturale sunt livrate întreprinderilor de stat la un preț umflat. Mai exact, este vorba de întreprinderea „SD Energy Engineering Group”, cu sediul în Ialoveni, controlată din umbră de fratele lui Igor Dodon. Între timp, „Transautogaz” livrează direct gaze naturale companiilor care activează în același domeniu, precum „IM Glass Container Company” la prețul de 3,79 de lei, „Zernoff” - 3,66 lei, prețul fiind mult mai mic. În martie curent, Alexandru Chiriac a devenit proprietarul unui Mercedes GLE 450, anul producerii 2020, pe care l-a transmis în chirie soției lui Alexandru Dodon. Conform datelor de la Fisc, firma are zece angajați care primesc salarii între 26 de mii de lei și 60 de mii de lei.

Persons: Dodon, Igor Dodon, Alexandru Dodon, Alexandru Chiriac, Ștefan cel Mare Organizations: Energy Engineering, Canal Chișinău, Mercedes, Land Rover Discovery Locations: Republica Moldova, Ialoveni, ., Chișinău

☆ Glass Container Company и Glass Container Prim будут объединены в одну компанию
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-08 | by ( Super User | ) mybusiness.md time to read: +3 min

Glass Container Company и Glass Container Prim будут объединены в одну компанию новым владельцем - Vetropack Austria Holding AG, входящим в швейцарскую группу Vetropack Holding. Это предусматривает опубликованный их договор об объединении между Glass Container Company (в качестве поглощающей компании) и Glass Container Prim, сообщает InfoMarketСледует отметить, что уставный капитал Glass Container Company (производство стеклянной тары) составляет 243 млн 546,86 тыс. Уставный капитал Glass Container Prim (производство стеклянной тары) составляет 285 млн 343 тыс. Планируется, что уставный капитал Glass Container Company после слияния с Glass Container Prim составит 358 млн 879,77 тыс. Таким образом, общая стоимость сделки их купли-продажи превысила 892,3 млн леев (42,6 млн евро по курсу НБМ на то время).

Organizations: Glass, Container, Vetropack, Vetropack Austria Holding, Glass Container Company, AG, Glass Container, Фондовая биржа, НБМ Locations: Vetropack Austria, Eleusis, Молдова

Astfel, aceste două tipuri de plastic sunt colectate separat și, ocazional, sunt duse la asociația obștească „Tinerii pentru Eco-Plastic”, care fac diferite obiecte din el. În oraș există încă scări de blocuri care mai au sisteme vechi de colectare a deșeurilor. La statut de dorință sunt planurile de a construi o uzină municipală de sortare a deșeurilor. Pentru a o construi, potrivit experților, mai este nevoie de alte 9 milioane de euro, bani pe care primăria nu-i are. Nu doar o problemă a ChișinăuluiColectarea gunoiului nu este doar o problemă a municipalității.

Persons: Veronica, Veronica ., Eco, Alexandru, Ina Coșeru, Ceban Organizations: BERD Locations: Chișinău, BEI, municipală, Chișinăului, Moldova, Țînțăreni, gunoiștea, Europa

În prezent, colectarea separată a deșeurilor este strict voluntară, și chiar dacă nu este obligatorie, există locuitori ai capitalei o fac. Astfel, aceste două tipuri de plastic sunt colectate separat și, ocazional, sunt duse la asociația obștească „Tinerii pentru Eco-Plastic”, care fac diferite obiecte din el. Potrivit lui Alexandru Bajura de la „Autosalubritate”, în oraș sunt în jur de 900 de platouri de colectare a deșeurilor, dintre care circa 70% dispun și de tomberoane de colectare separată a deșeurilor. Pentru a o construi, potrivit experților, mai este nevoie de alte 9 milioane de euro, bani pe care primăria nu-i are. Nu doar o problemă a ChișinăuluiColectarea gunoiului nu este doar o problemă a municipalității.

Persons: Veronica, Veronica ., Eco, Alexandru, Ina Coșeru, Ceban Organizations: BERD Locations: Chișinău, BEI, municipală, Chișinăului, Moldova, Țînțăreni, gunoiștea, Europa

☆ Vinăria Purcari продала свою долю в Glass Container Company
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-11 | by ( Super User | ) mybusiness.md time to read: +1 min

Винодельня Purcari, завершила сделку, в рамках которой продала свою миноритарную долю 31,4% в Glass Container Company, молдавском производителе стеклянных бутылок, швейцарской компании Vetropack. Группа Vetropack приобрела всю группу Glass Container Group, состоящую из GCC и Glass Container Prim. Группа Purcari является одним из основных производителей вина и бренди в Центральной и Восточной Европе, управляя примерно 1000 гектарами виноградников и четырьмя винодельнями в Румынии и Республике Молдова: Purcari, Crama Ceptura, Bostavan и Bardar. Purcari является крупнейшим экспортером вина из Молдовы, поставляя его на более чем 30 рынков Европы (Польша, Чехия, Словакия, Украина, Норвегия, Великобритания и др. ), Азии (Китай, Япония, Южная Корея) и Америки (США и Канада).

Persons: Vetropack, Crama, Bostavan, mybusiness.md Organizations: Glass Container Company, Container Group, GCC, Container Prim, Бухарестская фондовая биржа Locations: Швейцария, Австрия, Чехия, Хорватия, Словакия, Украина, Италия, Центральная, Восточная Европа, Румыния, Республика Молдова, Молдова, Европа, Польша, Норвегия, Великобритания, Азия, Китай, Япония, Южная Корея, Америка, США, Канада

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