The recall took place because of the amount of time that the kids spend in front of the tv screen watching the show is just too high of an amount to be considered healthy. According to Business Pundit, the pressure against Disney to recall the product was made after someone turned in a complaint to the FTC.

Disney is no longer claiming that the DVD's are educational, and full refunds of $15.99, for the Baby Einstein DVD are now optional, because of the recall.

Here's a little bit from the Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood, and what they had to say regarding the issue: "As a result of our 2006 Federal Trade Commission complaint, Disney stopped claiming that Baby Einstein videos were educational for infants, but the company made no move to compensate parents who purchased them. We thought parents deserved better. So, with help from CCFC members like you, we kept the pressure on until Disney agreed to reimburse Baby Einstein customers. "

It should be interesting to see how much money this single complaint, which got this product recalled, will cost Disney. But even more interesting, it should be the parents choice to how much and what TV shows their children get to watch.

People know that when they purchased this DVD, how long it was going to be. Why should they get their money back, when they knew what it was about?

As these DVD's may not be "safe" for children, why couldn't their parents just limit the amount of time they spend, in front of the screen?

I don't know the whole story behind the issue, and I'm sure it's not all about the time length of the DVD, rather the content placed upon it, but I really don't believe a full recall is necessary.

How to get Baby Einstein Refund...

If you'd like to get a Baby Einstein refund, be sure to take your DVD to Walmart, and ask for Customer Service. Tell them that there was a recall on the Baby Einstein DVD's and ask for the $15.99 refund.

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If you're unfamiliar with this weird case, Desiree Jennings, a cheerleader for the Washington Redskins, could walk like anybody else. However, 10 days after taking a flu shot, she developed Dystonia disorder, making it impossible to walk forward correctly.

Information on the Inquisitr states that she can run straight, and walk backwards just fine. But any other movements this girl tries are definitely difficult.

I decided to go ahead and watch a video to develop my thoughts, and here's what I have concluded: Either Desiree Jennings is an extremely good actress, or she actually does have this disorder.

The video I saw is completely fluid. If this was in fact a hoax, the girl did a really good job in walking in an extremely awkward fashion.

I have to say this: I just received the nasal yesterday, and today, I am aching, and feel like complete garbage. I have a headache, and a sore throat, so hopefully it's nothing serious... but at this point, I may as well have the flu. I really don't recommend the shot / nasal to anyone. Hopefully, I am better by tomorrow.

More is definitely to come regarding this case, but personally, I don't think it's a hoax. Nobody can act this well without special effects, and in the videos posted online, there are definitely no special effects being used.

So my question to you is, do you believe this is all a hoax, fraud, and scheme to get attention? I've been watching the news all night and not once was this case mentioned.

If it were true, I would think that people would be covering this story like crazy. But then again, maybe the case just hasn't been confirmed. Either way, it's creepy to think that something this extreme may possibly happen, if something goes unnplanned.

The story about this family is as follows and is sourced via CBS News, but written in my own words.

March 12th, 2004 - Officials were notified that something horrible had happened at Marcus Wesson's home. When they arrived at the house, Marcus spoke with the officers at his front door.

CBS noted that he went back to a bedroom to close an open door. In that bedroom, police found 9 bodies, aged between 1 and 25 years of age. Thus, the massacre. More disturbing information about the family murders were noted.

And although there wasn't any evidence, such as fingerprints or gunshot residue to determine who fired the weapon, the surviving children of Marcus Wesson decided to testify against him.

Recently becoming popular, the daughters and the wife of Wesson who survived the Family Massacre, spoke out on Television about the horrific events that led up to the horrificy day. The story is tragic.

Gypsy, a daughter of Wesson stated, "I wished I could disappear, I didn't want to exist," and I really don't blame her.

What I have stated above is directly from CBS, but again, in my own words. I only summarized the horrific events which took place, and left out most of the graphic material altogether. I didn't feel that it was necessary to post on my blog.

If you have any comments, feel free to leave them below.

For more information about the Wesson Family Massacre, and to check out their complete story, be sure to head over to CBS, or do a search for their name in the section of Google News.

Be aware, that the story is pretty graphic. You can also check out the Dr. Phil Show for more information.

According to E Online, the rapper plead guilty to an attempted weapons possession, and will now spend one-year in prison.

This, after he got into a gun scandal with police around 2 years ago. At the time, he was at a concert in Beacon Theater New York City, when police found a loaded .40-caliber pistol.

It sounds like Lil Wayne, who will be in jail between 2009 - 2010, got a pretty good deal. He could've been in jail for 3.5 years, and a maximum of 15. He got lucky. "He could have gotten a much longer sentence if convicted on the original, more serious gun charges." Way to dodge a longer sentence, Lil. :)

More information about this 2009 case can be found around the web. I'm not surprised by Lil Wayne having a gun, or anybody else. But again, when a rapper does something bad, it just makes things look that much worse for the brand / genre.

It's too bad too, because I really believe rap is beginning to get itself more and more out of the clear, but when people read about this, it digs a whole that was originally only 3 feet deep, 6 feet deeper.

Hopefully, Lil Wayne will learn something during his 2009 - 2010 jail sentence, or maybe not.

UPDATE: It seems that I have made a mistake; It seems like Lil Wayne will have another hearing on December 15th, 2009, before his final sentencing in February of 2010. Until then, we'll be hearing a lot more about this case.

I wonder if Perez Hilton covered this story? What could he have drawn on Lil Wayne's face? Probably the usual garbage.

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According to local police, she was last seen driving. Police believe she was heading away from Creekbed Lane in Charlotte. At the time of her disappearance, Cadie was driving a Nissan Maxima, NC Tag #SVP-4160.

Pictures of the missing girl can be found on Facebook. If you have any information, call 911 or contact Detective Ring at 980-333-7039.

It's vital that information is brought to police attention as quickly as possible. The more information, and the sooner they have that information, increases that odds of finding Cadie Jessup safely, and quickly.

Currently, I along with WTOCTV are the only places to cover this story. I believe WTOCTV was the first, so I give them all of the credit as a source for my article.

Again, here whereabouts are completely unknown, but if you have any information at all, please contact police.

I'm hoping that this will be one of those cases where the girl was simply upset about something, but will arrive home in a few days. I don't know if it'd be like her to leave, for I don't know her, and interviews with family members and friends have not yet been released to the public, but I am still hoping that Cadie Jessup will arrive home, unharmed.

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From what I am being told, Cami Parker became popular after appearing on the Howard Stern Show. If you look at the results that appear on Google, a Facebook, and a Myspace appear. However, they don't seem to be Parkers.

I looked around a little more to try to find more information about this girl, but I am only being told that she appeared on the Howard Stern Show. Also, something about Bunny Ranch has been stated.

"Model Cami Parker may be Dennis Hof’s Moonlite Bunny Ranch’s hottest new property, but the 22-year-old Canadian is already a pro who sat down with TheFABlife to tell us all about how she is already 'working A LOT' at the buzzed-about brothel. "

More is to come regarding this girl, I am sure. But for now, there's not too much information out there. If you're unfamiliar with Bunny Ranch, Scandalist states that it's kinds of like the "Disney Land for Grownups."

They also mentioned that Cami Parker, again a photo of her can be seen here, would like to be "a wife and a mom." She also seems to be working on writing some sort of novel, but it was unsaid to what that novel is about.

More about Cami Parker can be found on Howard Stern's website. Photo galleries, and other media is likely available.

I'm not totally sure about this girl. What do you guys think? Awkward turtle? A little too weird of a story for me... Feel free to check out the pictures.

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Now, the crime scene at California State University Sacramento is under investigation. Quran Jones has been charged, but currently, the severity of those charges are unknown. Police are questioning the murder, and have released this statement: "We don’t know the motivation for this crime right now."

I might add that many other sites are reporting many different stories. Makli reports that Quran Jones is a 19-year-old student, and he was "shot by police officer after he attacked them with a knife." However, this same site did state that the victim's name has not yet been released.

KCRA states that the victim was found in a dorm. He then died of injuries. They also make note that the condition of the alleged attacker is currently unknown. However, KCRA did state, "Campus police said they shot knife-wielding Jones after he charged at them inside the dormitory," matching the story from Makli.

This is another horrible ordeal; Things like this seem to be happening more and more everyday, and although I do not like talking about them, I think that it's important to raise awareness for violent acts like the one that took place at Cal State University Sacramento.

Remember, attacks take place at any time. They can be completely random, or they can be planned. And in this day and age, it doesn't matter if you're a 6th grader, out of high school, or 60-years-old, you still have to pay attention, and always be ready for something crazy, if it does in fact happen.

I'm curious about this crime, because I want to know WHY. It's very sad, indeed. But why did Quran Jones attack this California State University Sacramento student? Was he defending himself? Did he jump the guy? Was it a set-up battle?

I'd expect California State University Sacramento's security to be heightened after a crime like this. Hopefully, the mystery is solved. Maybe security cameras and video evidence may help this one. But I am not sure. But, at the sake of the victim, please let this crime be solved, and if Quran Jones is guilty, bring him to justice.

For those of you who lost your friend or loved one in this incident, I am truly sorry for your loss. May you grow strong together during these tough times.

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Reports state that Thompson's body was found in a landfill located in Folkston, Georgia, near her disappearance point. Searchers had to dig through around 100 tons of garbage to find her, but finally did.

Currently, this tragic case is just opening up. Police do not have evidence, nor do they have suspects. At this point, they sadly have Somer Thompson's body, but nothing else to go on. Hopefully, forensic evidence will uncover the horrible truth about her death. Although the found body of the young girl is tragic, it will hopefully help to bring justice upon her killer.

70 sex offenders who live within 5 miles of Somer's disappearance were interviewed, but no information about these interviews have been released to the public.

WPTV reports that Thompson's parents have been notified.

Again, NO SUSPECTS and NO LEADS yet. If you have any information, you're asked to call the Orange Park, Florida Police Department.

If I had to guess, this crime wasn't a random act. Somer Thompson was sadly a victim of what seems to occur a lot in this world. Her being found so soon however, will likely bring justice to the sick individual responsible.

At her age, I am curious to know why an adult or another individual was not walking home with her. I assume this, otherwise she wouldn't have been taken, right?

However, it's truly not time to point fingers. I do think that it's important that if you do have young children, to ALWAYS BE AWARE, and ALWAYS BE WITH THEM, no matter how safe you think your neighborhood is.

Just because there AREN'T CONVICTED SEX OFFENDERS in your area, it doesn't mean there aren't NON COVICTED OFFENDERS.

Again, Somer Thompson's body has been found, but police have not positively identified it as her body. However, they're most certain that it is her.

May she rest in peace, and may her parents and those who knew her be with god in this time of need.

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