Parabens are making headlines in the US these days, and the FDA is now investigating a number of inquiries about the synthetic preservatives used widely in the cosmetics industry. Parabens ensure that your creams, underarm deodorant, body sprays, shampoos and toothpaste don't rot before you get around to using them. More...

Between late April and the end of May, the Treasury Department has been mailing out more than $50 billion of the $100 billion in tax rebates it plans to distribute to 132 million households. $600 to an individual and $1,200 to a couple. The last two digits on one's social security number determined the order of the mailings. More...

BETH ISRAEL YOUTH HOLD ELECTIONS - Congratulations to the incoming board of the Beth Israel Youth Group, BITY. Elections were held on Tuesday evening, June 3, for the incoming 2008- 09 board with the following results. On the Executive Board are President: Hillary Wiesel, Programming VPs: Rachel Waldman and Alex Richards, Religious and Cultural VP: Natalie Cohen, Social Action VP: Brandon Goldfine, Membership VP: Sophie Richards, Treasurer: Ian Cummings and Secretary: Samantha Malamut. The General Board is made up of 9th grade rep: Brianna Hafetz, 10th grade rep: Jackie Holtzman, 11th grade reps: Philip Wiesel and Richard Campbell with additional board members Natalie Campbell, Sydney Finkelstein, Jordon Hafetz, Jessica Krachman, Jake Lewkowski, Lee Mamolen, Jane Mittelman and Hank Rich. We look forward to another great year of programming! (Photo courtesy of Susan Weis) More...