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Couple accuses wedding guest of not being generous enough with gift
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A wedding guest in the U.K. was mortified when she received an email from the bride and groom chastising her for not gifting them enough money, and requesting she supplement her original check with another one. - photo by Jessica Ivins
Jessica Ivins
KSL.com
Published: May 16, 2016, 1:01 PM
UNITED KINGDOM Its safe to say there wont be a baby gift.

A wedding guest in the U.K. was mortified when she received an email from the bride and groom chastising her for not gifting them enough money, and requesting she supplement her original check with another one. The woman a former colleague of the bride was completely gobsmacked and quickly turned to the internet for advice, the Guardian reports.

She posted about her dilemma on a Mumsnet forum, describing her initial reaction when she opened her inbox to find the email in question.

According to the woman, the couple began the email pleasantly enough commenting on how good it was to see everyone at their wedding. But thats where the pleasantries ended.

We were surprised that your contribution didnt seem to match the warmth of your good wishes on our big day, they wrote.

The guest said she couldnt believe what she was reading the couple had asked for cash gifts, and she felt her L100 contribution was decent." To add insult to injury, the couple went on to suggest she correct her error.

In view of your own position, if you wanted to send any adjustment it would be thankfully received, the email reads.

The woman mentions in her post that the couple may have caught wind of a recent inheritance she received and hoped to get a bigger piece of it.

Please, anyone, what do I do now? the woman wrote. Ive never come across anything like this before and still cant quite believe theyve done it but since they have, should I reply, ring them, ignore it or what?

The post generated more than 1,000 comments most in full support of the frustrated guest. Some commenters suggested she cancel the check, others said theyd offer up a piece of their mind.

Whatever the circumstance that is very rude, one commenter wrote. As to whether or not the gift was appropriate: Did you bowl up with a partner and six children and proceed to demolish the buffet and free bar? No? Then L100 is a generous gift to an ex-colleague.

Ultimately, the woman responded to the email with a single sentence:

I assume this was some sort of mistake?

Not surprisingly, she hasnt heard back from the bride and groom.
Its toxic: New study says blue light from tech devices can speed up blindness
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A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers. - photo by Herb Scribner
Herb Scribner
Deseret News
Published: Aug 13, 2018, 1:39 PM
It turns out checking Twitter or Facebook before bed is bad for your health.

A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers.

That process can lead to age-related macular degeneration, which is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, according to the researchs extract.

Blue light is a common issue for many modern Americans. Blue light is emitted from screens, most notably at night, causing sleep loss, eye strain and a number of other issues.

Dr. Ajith Karunarathne, assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, said our constant exposure to blue light cant be blocked by the lens or cornea.

"It's no secret that blue light harms our vision by damaging the eye's retina. Our experiments explain how this happens, and we hope this leads to therapies that slow macular degeneration, such as a new kind of eye drop, he said.

Macular degeneration is an incurable eye disease that often affects those in their 50s or 60s. It occurs after the death of photoreceptor cells in the retina. Those cells need retinal to sense light and help signal the brain.

The research team found blue light exposure created poisonous chemical molecules that killed photoreceptor cells

"It's toxic. If you shine blue light on retinal, the retinal kills photoreceptor cells as the signaling molecule on the membrane dissolves," said Kasun Ratnayake, a Ph.D. student researcher working in Karunarathne's cellular photo chemistry group. "Photoreceptor cells do not regenerate in the eye. When they're dead, they're dead for good."

However, the researchers found a molecule called alpha-tocopherol, which comes from Vitamin E, can help prevent cell death, according to Futurism.

The researchers plan to review how light from TVs, cellphones and tablet screens affect the eyes as well.

"If you look at the amount of light coming out of your cellphone, it's not great but it seems tolerable," said Dr. John Payton, visiting assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. "Some cellphone companies are adding blue-light filters to the screens, and I think that is a good idea."

Indeed, Apple released a Night Shift mode two years ago to help quell blue lights strain on the eyes, according to The Verge. The screen will dim into a warmer, orange light that will cause less stress on the eyes.