Thứ Sáu, 17 tháng 2, 2012

Good day, bad day: February 16, 2012

A CNN producer wins the lottery for the second time, while Colbert fans are left hanging — and more winners and losers of today's news cycle

GOOD DAY FOR: 

A walk
According to a new study, physically active people have lower chances of developing Alzheimer's disease. [UPI.com]

Hitting the jackpot... twice
A CNN producer wins $1 million on a scratch-off lottery ticket, three months after winning $100,000 on a different game. [Huffington Post]

Being immortalized
Mattel announces it will make Prince William and Kate Middleton Barbie dolls. [Global Post]

BAD DAY FOR: 

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The Colbert Nation
Stephen Colbert abruptly halts production of new episodes of The Colbert Report due to "unforeseen circumstances," also reported as a "family emergency." [The Daily What] 

Well-meaning mothers
A new study finds that organic baby formulas, cereals and other foods made with organic brown rice syrup contain high amounts of arsenic. [Discovery News] 

E-cigarette sales
An electronic cigarette explodes in a Florida man's mouth, knocking out all of his teeth and leaving him with severe burns. [Newser]

For more winners and losers see: Good day, bad day: February 15, 2012

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