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Man starts asking creepy questions but wont look at womans face; now shes pleading with everyone
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Please don't let this happen to you or your loved ones. - photo by Lindsey Miller
When you think of sex trafficking, chances are you dont think about it happening in your own state or your city. You might think human trafficking is only something you see in movies or something that doesnt happen often, but its happening here and now.

One woman from Kenosha, Wisconsin experienced what she believes to be a sex trafficking attempt while she was tanning at her local lake.

She knew she was in danger

Haley Oscar was enjoying a day at the beach when she was approached by a man in his late 40s. The man was acting strange, and after walking behind her for some time he started to talk to her. He asked some very weird questions, and Oscar knew she was in serious danger.

In her Facebook post Oscar said, No matter how many times I asked he would not leave me alone. The man asked her bizarre questions like, Do you have any friends? and Do you have a lot of people who care about you? He also asked about her credit score, where she lived and what high school she went to.

She couldnt get up or leave

Oscar didnt answer any of the questions, and after 40 minutes of trying to get him to leave her alone she sent a text to a few of her friends, hoping they could come to her rescue. She didnt want to stand up for fear of being grabbed, and she didnt want to get in her car because she didnt want the man to know what kind of car she drove.

When Mandi, Oscars best friend, called to say she was on her way, the man practically ran away.

Oscar shared, The second [Mandi] called he practically ran away. He claimed he was from Waukegan and was here by himself He spoke broken English and Im almost 99 [percent] sure he was a sex trafficker based on the questions he was asking me.

Please be careful

This is an absolute nightmare for anyone, and Oscar shared a warning for women everywhere. She said, Please be careful ladies. If you go to the lake alone make sure someone knows where you are and bring protection! I dont think a man has EVER made me that uncomfortable and scared for my safety.

More reports of sex trafficking and kidnapping

The scariest part is that Oscar isnt the only one this has happened to recently in her area. One woman who wishes to remain unidentified was walking in downtown Kenosha when a white pickup truck started following her. According to Fox 6 Now, she said, They started asking me more personal questions when they noticed I was in a rush where I was going, why I am walking.

The man in the passenger seat started to get impatient, and said to the woman, I could get you whatever you want. Anything you need. Youre a beautiful girl.

Fox 6 Now reports that after the men realized she wasnt going to give them any more information, one of the men actually got out of the car and started yelling at her. She ran into a store and was safe from the scary situation. But then, another woman, who was in Kenosha at a busy intersection, reached out to her on social media saying it happened to her too two hours later Fox 6 News stated.

What you should do

If youre ever in a situation like this, its important to know what to do. Teen Vogue lists ways to help protect yourself in a potentially terrifying situation:

  • Be aware of your surroundings. Dont look at your phone or listen to loud music know whats going on around you.

  • Go straight to the cops. Dont call your friends; call 911 and leave the call on speaker.

  • Know basic self-defense moves. Find a class you can take at a local community center or at least read through self defense tips online.

Share this to warn others

Another victim from the area has a warning for everyone to go along with Oscars plea. She says, Its not a joke. Its nothing to play around with.

Please be careful when you go out and share this story to spread awareness of this terrifying situation. You could end up saving a life.
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
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.