bpa is actually found in about 90% of all americans. a recent report about what may be a mai of source of our bpa intake might surprise you. michael finney filed a report. >> young mothers and mothers to be have become a staple of news reports. >> it shouldn't be my job. i shouldn't have to be a chemicalist to go to the grocery store. >> most focus on plastics containing the chemical but often overlooked is bpa found in the lining of cans. it's used as a part of a coating that keeps food fresh and interacting with the metal. fda has expressed concern but issued no rules. the breast cancer fund wants that change saying that bpas are dangerous. >> when we take it in, the body reads it as pushing the bottom ons that our hormones do are disrupt how those work. >> they have linked to it health concerns including cancer and obesity but other studies show no linkage. chemical industry says concerns are overblown. >> the data from scientific bodies shows that bpa is safe. >> senator dianne feinstein has been pushing a compromise that would stud

found is that money is indeed contaminated with bpa, likely because of the presence of bpa in receiptsrmal papers do contain bpa, and what's really concerning is that it's in very large concentrations. strieker: canada now lists bpa as a toxic substance. the european union and at least seven states have restricted its use. but the federal government has not taken any regulatory action. the environmental protection agency has listed bpa as a chemical of concern, and the food and drug administration says there's, "some concern about the potential effects of bpa "on the brain, behavior, and prostate gland of fetuses, infants, and children." - the public basically wants safer materials. they don't like that someone isn't minding the store. strieker: andy igrejas is director of safer chemicals, healthy families. - if we can't get washington to address this problem in some way that really benefits public health and also benefits the business environment, we'll see more private efforts, efforts in the marketplace. i think we'll see more companies start to adopt their own chemical policies, tr

demand that we limit the use of bpa. we support assembly bill 1319. the chemical lobbyists bartter with our babies' heal. help ab 1319 become law. nbceditorials.com. >>> good evening, and welcome to "sports sunday." i'm laurence scott. we've got an action-packed show for you tonight. but there is a fair share of disappointment to dive into, and it all starts at the brickyard. last year we introduce you'd to an up and coming indycar racer from sausalito. and ever since we've been closely following marin native jr hildebrand. today with the world watching, he has an extremely frustrating end to the indy 500. and the giants won't see buster posey in uniform for quite some time. today doctors performed surgery on his ankle. we'll dive into what the giants' medical staff is saying about the surgery and the timetable for posy's return. >>> plus, we go deep with the nba legend brought in by the warriors this week to help bring about real change pour the future. hey call him the logo because he is the silhouette in the nba logo. highly respected, passionate a

nine states have already restricted bpa. california should be tenth.s a synthetic hormone used in plastics, including sippy cups and baby bottles. the chemical can leach into children's drinks. studies show bpa is linked to serious problems including early puberty and cancer. canada was first to ban it in baby bottles. the european union was next. now china is considering a ban. we believe as with so many reforms, the bay area can make the difference for california. demand that we limit the use of bpa. we support assembly bill 1319.cs barter with our

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banning bpa and baby products. bpa has been linked to neurological behavior in children and causes fertility problems and cancer in adults. the bill almost completely restricts the use of bpa and any product marketed to children under 3. the bill will now go to the senate for final approval before landing on the governor's desk. if governor brown signs the bill, they will ban the use of bpa in products. >>> a southern california medical company wants to use its product to treat teenagers. the fda to approve lap band procedures for patients as young as 14. it reduces food intake. the company is now doing clinical tests on teenagers but some health experts have expressed concern that a more long-term study is needed on the band especially before it's given to such young patients. >>> lawrence scott joins us now. the puck has dropped. the sharks have to do it tonight or else? >> little room for error. there is no more season so what do you do tonight? you try to get going on the power play. giving it a game seven effo

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at six months, the odds of winning were twice as high with mothers with the highest bpa levels. but how many of you get stressed headaches? >> stress causes a lot of chemicals to be produced in order to deal with stress some of those chemicals have cut back some blood vessels. this seems to be more common in women. >> on avoiding alcohol and caffeine and getting exercise might help. also you can take time alone, deep breathing, and meditation. this reduces stress hormones and increases feel-good chemicals. >> now, you're into whether + forecast. >> we are just about up to the mother's day weekend and there is still a threat of a shower over the weekends. it is looking better for mother's day on sunday. the bulk of the rain will be coming down saturday afternoon or evening maybe into the early morning hours of sunday. the main threat of showers on sunday will be passing south of baltimore. we will keep a 20% chance of hit and miss showers on mother's day. we will probably see a little sunset with a high temperature around 71. that's where the temperatures are at this hour it is c

a study finds women exposed to bpa are mobe more likely to have children with wheezing problems. 367 children born to mothers with detectable lelfts of bpa in their urine, at six months, the odds of weezing were twice as high. >> chemicals are produced to deal with the stress, and some of those have affects on blood levels. >> well,lets of people get headaches. studies showing avoiding alcohol and caffeine might help suffererers avoid the stret headache. studies though these reduced stress hormones and increase feel-good. >> time for flower mart. we'll take you there when we come back. first a look at events going on around town this weekend. [ male announcer ] baltimore. a city that's been inspiring ideas and innovation since 1729. at bank of america, we live, work and help serve the community here through hundreds of branches and atms. every day, we're working to help set opportunity in motion. from supporting the university of maryland medical center... to the restoration of the hippodrome theater and american brewery building. because when you're giving, lending and investing in

spaghetti looks cooks, and i'm sure it tastes delicious but nowhere on the packaging does it say it's bpai do not feel comfortable feeding this to my family, so in the end, mom disappointed. >> reporter: the mom tester test actually came in handy for ashley's time management needs. one pasta boat and robostir test later and dinner is on the table and the most important seal of approval. >> how does the spaghetti taste? the noodles? >> super-duper-duper good. >> mom approved. i think it's delicious. >> reporter: now, the makers of pasta boat tell us that their product is made with food grade fda approved plastic, but for many who are concerned about bpa that's still controversy. bottom line on the robostir, i got to disagree with our testers. i made gravy with it, and one pot stirred by hand came out silky smooth. the one stirred by robostir was horrors, lumpy. guy, i don't know. >> at least you're able to open it. dan has been sitting here for three minutes trying to open the package. >> yeah. you need a flame thrower to open this thing. it's crazy. >> he's like a kid in a candy store. te

letter from eric montoya, requestor, asking that the board take jurisdiction over bpa number 2011/02/02/9512, which was issued on february 15, 2011. the appeal period ended march 02, 2011, and the jurisdiction request was received at the board office on march 23, 2011. permit holder, nob hill vistas llc. project, kitchen and bathroom remodel, living room and bedroom remodel, install new kitchen appliances and w/d, install new lights and outlets, install new forced air, add bathroom, remove one wall between kitchen and bathroom on both units on third floor, new roof joists on both units on third floor. we will start with mr. montoya. is there anyone here on behalf of the requestor? ok. commissioners, we can certainly invite the permit-holder up, if you would like. >> why don't we take another case and then come back and see if he had shown up. >> ok. >> is the permit-holders here? ok. >> has there been any communication with him recently? >> there has been nothing from the board office, although i believe that the permit-holder has been making efforts to communicate with the requestor.

demand that we limit the use of bpa. we support assembly bill 1319.' health. help it become law. job, the list goes on and on. well, stop. coming up, we've got seven tips to help cut down the stress in your life. >> i'll just take one. >> okay. >> i'll take one big one. and a lot of people are throwing parties today and get togethers. jill martin is here with fun things that can add spice to your get together. >> how cool is that thing? >> that looks like a lot of fun. i wish i brought my swimsuit. it's hard when you can't buy kid toys anymore. >> you could use that. >> that would be a stress buster. anyway, amy robach is waiting patiently at the news desk. >> good morning, lester and natalie. good morning, everyone. the politics of war and peace and the strength of the american spirit dominate the news this memorial day. kristen welker is live with more. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, amy. on this memorial day, president obama is focused on the military. first stop today is a breakfast for families who lost loved ones in iraq and afghanista