What...*

Takeda and Lilly pharmaceuticals, face a total of $9 billion in punitive damages after a U.S. jury decided that the drug makers hid the Cancer risks of their Actos diabetes drug.

Actos entered the U.S. in 1999 with global sales $3.85 billion, at its peak. The drug's Patent expired in 2011, with global sales weakening. Regulators in Europe suspended sales of the drug in 2011, citing cancer risks.

Christopher Webber, a French national and first non-Japanese "chief operating officer" said he had taken the job partly because "Takeda's ethical commitments".

Abbott and Takeda's joint venture (TAP) later dissolved, pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiring with Doctors to bill government insurers for free samples. TAP agreed to pay $875 million to resolve criminal and civil liabilities related to the case, which involved Lupron, a prostate-cancer drug.

It is a free pricing of medications but not a free market to import the medication independently. Simple to solve.  Just a thought.

Ex...*

Tiffany Li, 31, is accused of murder and of conspiring with two other suspects to kill her ex-boyfriend, Keith Green, said San Mateo County Dist. Atty. Li had been held on $35-million bail for nearly a year.

Her release comes after about 20 friends, family and business associates offered $4 million in cash and $62 million in properties as collateral. 

Green and Li had met at a pancake restaurant near her home in Hillsborough, an area south of San Francisco, considered one of the wealthiest communities in the US.

He never returned home. His body was found nearly two weeks later, some 80 miles (128km) north. He had been shot dead.

Ms Li has pleaded not guilty to charges that she conspired with her boyfriend and another man, to kill Keith Green, 27, and dispose of his body.

No One...*

Robert Bentley speaks with former aide Rebekah Mason.

A day after he was fired as the Alabama Law Enforcement Secretary, Spencer Collier accused Gov. Robert Bentley of carrying on an extra-marital affair with a staff member.  

The governor admitted to making "inappropriate" comments to Mason but denied having a physical affair.

"'If we're gonna do what we did yesterday we're going to have to lock that door,'" Mason said. The governor responded with improper comments about "her breasts and behind." [that is also a song]

State Auditor Jim Zeigler filed a complaint about potential misuse of state property in connection with the relationship. 

Working together for so long is an issue on itself and  humans behave as humans particularly in a small spaces.  We shouldn't get too judgmental nor excited about who we are and our reaction to certain issues.

No one can resist this beautiful woman looking into his eyes, No one            Just a thought.

Fair...*

The man accused of planting bombs in New Jersey and in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood wants his federal trial moved to Vermont, according to documents filed.

The attorneys, said the venue must be changed from New York to Vermont or another district the court decides is appropriate because of a “reasonable likelihood” that "prejudicial pretrial publicity" in New York "will prevent a fair trial."

The attorneys named Washington, D.C., and Vermont as alternatives to New York, where the defense said media coverage has been “blatantly prejudicial.”

We wouldn't be here if you didn't have enough hate in your heart.

Fat...*

Good fats are needed by the body as they help us to absorb certain nutrients, regulate hormone production and help the growth and repair of tissue. The body does not make essential fatty acids by itself, so it’s really important to consume ‘good’ fats found in flaxseeds and walnuts.

The brain is made up of 60% fat, with brain tissue mostly comprised of the essential omega 3 fatty acid DHA, which supports optimal cognitive function. These are most commonly found in fish. An alternative idea is taking omega 3 supplement.

Coconut oil is a type of saturated fat, which is converted into pure energy by the body rather than being stored as fat. As well as providing energy, coconut oil won’t cause a spike to your blood sugar levels.

‘Trans-fats’ are the type of fats to avoid at all costs, as these are the only type of fat to cause weight gain.  The largest and most concerning source of trans-fats in a person’s diet today is found in baked goods, margarine, snacks, and fried food.

Trans-fats can cause insulin resistance, inflammation as well as significantly raise the risk of serious diseases such as heart disease.

Benefits of omega 3 fatty acids include anti-inflammatory, anti-coagulant and insulin-sensitising effects.     Just a thought.

Out There...*

While on Philadelphia Sports Radio Station 97.5 the Fanatic, Barkley condemned Ferguson protestors who looted local businesses. "Those aren't black people, those are scumbags," the media personality said.

"In fairness, there are some black people out there who are crooks. And when the police come to your neighborhood, it's a tense situation. The only time you interact with the cops is when things are going wrong...We, as black people, got a lot of crooks."

"We've always had a racial issue in this country, and the biggest problem is we never discuss race until something bad happens. We never have meaningful dialogue over a cold beer when things are going good. But what happens is, when something bad happens, everybody has a tribe mentality. Everybody wants to protect their own tribe--right or wrong."

Barkley also called out black people who think they're never to blame in controversial incidents: "To sit there and act like we (black people) hold no responsibility for some of this stuff is disingenuous."
[Syracuse.com]

Risk It...*

Marsha Reynolds, 32, a JetBlue flight attendant allegedly tried to smuggle nearly 60 pounds of cocaine through Los Angeles International Airport. She was not flying in the capacity of a flight attendant at the time of the incident.

Before the bags were even opened, she utilized her track skills to flee the airport. 

A grand jury returned an indictment finding "probable cause" of the crime. During the hearing, Reynolds' hands and feet were chained as her mother, father and pastor read a Bible while sitting in the audience.

Reynolds was initially granted $500,000 bail in a Brooklyn court.  If convicted, Reynolds could face 10 years to life in prison.

She is a former beauty pageant contestant and has been a New York-based JetBlue employee for six years. She is also a full-time nursing student. So why risk it.      Just a thought.  

Ethical...*

Important...*

Beach...