Mercury is a heavy metal element that is generally found in its liquid state. For many years, prior to the scientific discovery that Mercury is harmful to human, mercury was used in children's toys because of its slippery and shiny surface. In the 1920s German scientists conducted several experiments that concluded Mercury was toxic to humans. Since then, exposure to mercury has been dramatically reduced; however, modern consumers ingest Mercury through its presence in many fish.

If you are responsible for administering care to a loved one who is growing older and increasingly dependent on the assistance of others, you may consider placing him or her in a nursing home. While assisted living facilities are a popular solution for many, you should be careful about the establishment that you choose. Sadly, many nursing homes are understaffed or fail to adequately train their staff members, resulting in gross negligence and mistreatment.

Current anti-government sentiment, tea-party rallies, radical Second Amendment proponents, and political vacuums fill the headlines across the United States. Political allegiance and political chicanery muddy the struggles to reshape and reclaim the government - a government that reflects the founding fathers' ideals of Government by the People. Jerry Clinton Oliver's fictional novel, entitled A Time to Stand offers readers a fast-paced story that shapes a new revolution, leaving readers eager for a sequel.

When looking into the future to determine who will be the next college football national champion, several key factors must be considered. Talent of course is key, but when it comes right down to it, the difference in talent between football factories Oklahoma, USC, Ohio State, and Notre Dame is really very negligible. Game-breaking super studs like Vince Young and Reggie Bush help. Breaks and avoiding injury are key. Underrated in the mix might very well be schedule which plays a critical part in determining who will go to the National Title Game.

With the college basketball season in full swing, Matt Fargo takes a look at three big games on tap that you cannot miss this Saturday. Wisconsin Badgers at Michigan Wolverines 2:30 PM ET Wisconsin is the lowest of the five ranked teams from the Big Ten yet the Badgers are alone in first place. With a win they can knock one of the five teams that trail them by a single game down further in the standings. Michigan is one of those teams and the Wolverines have quietly gone about their business this season with a 14-3 record including a 4-2 mark in the conference. Surprisingly, they are not ranked.

Fred Glueckstein has written "Mickey Mantle: Rookie in Pinstripes" for young adults, but readers and baseball enthusiasts of all ages will find it enjoyable. Mantle's story of perseverance against the odds, and confidence derived from a caring parent, is heartwarming. Baseball enthusiasts will appreciate the many details, records, and batting averages Glueckstein includes, along with passages from Mantle's letters to his wife that reveal his personality.

Addiction is treated on a continuum of care principle, with a variety of treatment options available. The overarching goals of alcoholism and other drug addiction treatment is the development of abstinence and relapse prevention. Treatment services for addiction can range from a brief intervention in a doctor's office to long term inpatient treatment. Each level of care has its strengths and benefits. Treatment options are reviewed here. It is important to choose the appropriate treatment venue at different points in the recovery process.