Also in the stranger world of food news, in France, grocers are no longer allowed to throw out usable (but unsellable) food. They have to donate it or feed it to the dogs.

"It's scandalous to see bleach being poured into supermarket dustbins along with edible foods" a former food minister said.

Also in the odd news factoids....

Ole Ingram Grocery is presently using a septic tank.The city council wants people to use the sewer system instead and connect to its system. The grocery store owner says he does not have the money to pay $5,000 to apply to join the system, pay for people to lay pipe to connect his system and get a pump to move it to and fro. The city says some people in the past didn't have to pay fees, but by not connecting to their system he has a $500 fine per day and must connect within 90 days.

Source: wire reports.

In the wierd news of illegal drugs, a Nigerian senator is under house arrest because back in 1998 a Chicago grand jury said he was trying to bring in heroin to the US and sell it. His lawyers claim that they got the wrong sibling (who is deceased).

Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/tv/s/nigerian-senator-elect-wanted-us-drug-deal-arrested-180926331.html

CVS to buy Omnicare! (Source CNBC)
Crammer and other analysts says Rite Aid bought a PBM, and wonder when Walgreens will buy one next?

This just in: epocrates announces they corrected typos about Zoledronic Acid's monograph!

It's almost Mommy's day in the US.

http://www.carrigtwohillpharmacy.com/mothers-day-competition-2015/
"Carrigtwohill Pharmacy is giving you that chance to express just how much your Mum means to you and to show her and the world just how special and precious she is.We want you to tell us what makes YOUR mum the best mom in the world. You can share your stories through Facebook, Twitter, a video, a picture, a piece or art or drawing expressing why she is so special; or even a poem or old fashioned letter. The more creative, personal and loving the better.

The very best stories and insights will win an amazing prize; The Carrigtwohill Pharmacy “Pamper Hamper”. This luxury hamper is designed especially for brilliant Mums who deserve a treat and is stocked full of goodies and products that will put a huge smile on her face.

The winner of this fabulous prize will be announced on Mothers Day, Sunday 15th March 2015.
Carrigtwohill Pharmacy – showing Mums we care."

For those who missed out on Mum's day in the UK stop by any American retailer this weekend for goodies to absolve yourself in her eyes and boost the local economy. CVS has the following specials:

• This week only, ExtraCare members can buy two American Express® gift cards and receive $5 ExtraBucks® Rewards
• Buy three Hallmark cards, get $3 ExtraBucks® Rewards
• Buy One Get One 50% off deal on select designer fragrances
• 30% off 4x8 or 5x7 photo cards, available in-store and online for same day pick up
• Buy One Get One Free on chocolate favorites from Russell Stover®, Whitman® and Ferrero Rocher®

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/04/cvs-pharmacy-momgifts-idUSnPnblZx4y+88+PRN20150504

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/mothers-day/when-is-mothers-day.html gives a list of the days in future years:

2015	March 15	May 10
2016	March 6	May 8
2017	March 26	May 14
2018	March 11	May 13
2019	March 31	May 12
2020	March 22	May 10
2021	March 14	May 9

 They call it "Mothering Sunday" not Mother's Day.

Alexion Pharmaceuticals which makes Eculizumab plan to to buy Synageva BioPharma Corp.
The drug is being studied to facilitate kidney transplants (& prevent rejection), Neuromyelitis optica & Myasthenia Gravis.
Source:
USA Today and http://alxn.com/research-development/alexion-research/soliris