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Have You Seen This? Burglary suspect breaks it down after breaking in
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This suspected burglar was caught dancing on security camera footage after breaking into a California business earlier this month. - photo by Mary Dalrymple
Mary Dalrymple
KSL.com
Published: May 24, 2018, 4:09 PM
FRESNO Some burglars really know how to make an entrance.

Security camera footage captured earlier this month at a business in Fresno, California, shows a suspected burglar doing just that. But as this burglar makes his entrance (by way of copies of keys, according to Fresno police), he pauses for a second to break it down with a few dance moves.

Now, I don't know if this was a victory dance, or if this guy was just so overcome by the need to dance that he had to give in and pop and lock for a minute before proceeding with his burgling. But if it's the second one, hey man, we've all been there. Well, not after breaking and entering. That's never OK. Neither is stealing, of course, which police say is what this guy proceeded to do after this little performance. But who among us hasn't felt that need to throw out of a few dance moves in an unconventional setting?

OK, fine. I guess this isn't a case of "Burglars! They're just like us!" But I still admire this guy's ability to dance like no one's watching in the most unexpected times. A good reminder for all of us to find the joy in life even when times are tough. And also a good reminder that security cameras are everywhere, so definitely don't steal or break into businesses, please.
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.