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Thousands treated in ER for frightening symptoms as use of 'bath salts' and synthetic marijuana rockets

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By Daily Mail Reporter Updated: 21:39 BST, 6 April 2011 1 View comments Thousands of Americans are arriving at ER with frightening symptoms after taking apparently harmless - and increasingly popular - synthetic drugs. The drugs, legal in many states, are marketed as 'soothing' bath salts or incense and can be bought for as little as $10 a time. But they have been implicated in nine deaths since last year, including the suicide of an 18-year-old boy who shot himself after taking marijuana -like substance K2. student David Rozga killed himself last year after taking marijuana -like substance K2, which is growing in popularity" class="blkBorder" /> Drugs tragedy: 18-year-old student David Rozga killed himself last year after taking marijuana -like substance K2, which is growing in popularity A dozen students have been expelled from the U.S. Naval Academy for taking or possessing the same drug, which can cause seizures, hallucinations and extreme paranoia...

Still Made in the USA

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Home furnishings vendors old and new continue to make products in the U.S. Bassett Furniture While domestic manufacturing's best days are clearly in the rearview mirror, there is a but detectable resurgence in American- made home furnishings . HFN spoke with some of the best-known companies--along with up-and-comers--that are helping to keep American manufacturing alive . While the business entities are unique in their offerings, philosophies and operations, they share some distinctive beliefs. Whether it's a conversation with Rob Spilman, CEO of Bassett, with a century-old tradition of making products in the U.S., or Trent Mayol, founder of year-old SmartDeco, there's a deep confidence in the quality of American-made goods. " Making products in the U.S. has a unique connotation that you truly care about the quality of your product," Mayol said. "It says that you're not willing to sacrifice quality for the sake of profit making. And Americans should t...

Martha, Freddie, mutual funds and much, much more

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Frank Franklin Ii  /  AP file New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer launched the investigation into the mutual fund industry after receiving a tip about trading activities of a hedge fund. updated 12/29/2003 9:59:43 PM ET 2003-12-30T02:59:43 For a year in which there was so much good news emanating from the economy and the financial markets, there sure was a lot of bad news too. Investors who enjoyed the first winning year on the stock market since 1999 also had to endure yet another year of scandal. This time the spotlight focused on the giant mutual fund industry and the New York Stock Exchange itself -- institutions that touch the lives of virtually every investor. The economy finally began showing signs of life, but only after U.S. companies trimmed their already-spare payrolls even further. Here are...

15 Luxurious Natural Bath Recipes

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We spend a fortune every year buying products to transform our baths into something extra special, however most of those products are packed full of toxic chemicals. So here at Homemade Home Ideas , we scoured the web to find the best natural alternatives out there. Make your bath a decadent treat and turn it into a spa experience in your own home with these easy natural recipes which will help soothe skin and relieve tension. Homemade Lavender Bath Salts  – These wonderful bath salts will not only relieve and release tension in your body and help you relax but they will also give you a fizzing spa experience in the comfort of your own home. DIY Bath Melts – Leave your skin silky smooth with these fantastic bath melts which will turn your bath into a luxurious experience you’ll love. Detox Bath Recipe – Not only will this simple recipe help you relieve stress in the bath but it will also draw out any toxins which will help you fight...

Yves Rocher Mango Coriander Energizing Exfoliating Shower Gel Review

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