(CBS News) On a recent visit to Kew Palace in West London, CBS News learned a few things about one of the Queen Elizabeth II's ancestors by going through King George III's old home.

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There are bigger and better-known royal palaces in Britain, such as Buckingham Palace - the Queen's London digs, and Kensington Palace where William and Kate will live and where Princess Diana lived between her divorce and her death. But the little palace at Kew in West London may provide a better glimpse of how the royals have lived through the ages. It's where beleaguered King George III lived more than 200 years ago - the King George who lost America to those uppity colonials.

A waxwork bust is all that remains of the poor king - no sign of the famous blood disorder that made him famously mad. But details of his troubled life have been discovered in the palace's kitchen.

Lee Prosser, curator of Historic Buildings, said the place was "absolutely full of junk" when his first visited the kitchen in 2001.

Because Kew Palace was abandoned by later royals, the Georgian kitchen block had become an untouched junk room. The kitchen has now been restored and is a window into the past.

One of its secrets is a tin bathtub for the King located in the kitchens where the hot water was.

"Wedged up right inside the chimney was a strange looking object, which turned out to be the bathtub," Prosser said. "George III, because he had bouts of illness, was prescribed baths as part of his treatment.

When CBS News visited three months ago, the kitchens were a construction site. These days, they reveal the latest modern appliances of the 1700s, including a bread oven, a barbecue that can handle a whole sheep and charcoal stoves that put out huge amounts of heat - whether you want them to or not.

Food historian Marc Meltonville has brought the kitchens to life, dressed in period garb and cooking period grub fit for a king.

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of both First Fitness Trampolines with Handlebars and Safety1st Toilet and Cabinet Locks.

You are advised to stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

About 40,000 of the First Fitness Trampolines have been recalled. Theyre manufactured by Aqua-Leisure Industries, Inc. of Avon, Mass.

According to the CPSC, metal fatigue can cause the handlebar of the trampoline to break away during use, posing a risk of laceration from exposed metal surfaces or other injury from a fall. Four reports of broken handlebars have been reported, but no injuries.

This recall involves First Fitness Kids First trampolines with handlebars. The child-size toy trampolines have a red and blue metal handlebar, a blue nylon deck guard and a black jumping deck. First Fitness is embossed on the jumping deck in white letters. The trampolines can be identified by model number FF-6902TR and Toys R Us SKN 491463. The model and store numbers can be found on the lower right corner of the back of the packaging. A sewn-in tag on the bottom of the deck lists the factory date code of five numbers followed by GLTX.

The trampolines were sold exclusively atToys R Us stores nationwide from September 2010 through April 2012 for between $45 and $70.

Consumers are instructed to immediately take the recalled trampolines from children and contact Aqua-Leisures recall hotline for a full refund. Refund contact information is at the right of this article.

In addition, about 183,000 toilet locks and 685,000 cabinet locks have been recalled. They were manufactured by Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) Inc., of Columbus, Ind.

The CPSC says that young children can unexpectedly disengage the toilet locks and gain access to water in the toilet, posing the risk of drowning. The cabinet locks are being recalled because young children can disengage the lock, posing the risk of injury from dangerous or unsafe items stored in the cabinet.

DJG has received 110 reports of toilet locks that did not adequately secure the lid, including eight reports of children, under the age of two, who were able to disengage or break the lock.

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Safety 1st just issued a large recall for its toilet and cabinet child safety locks because they may fail to lock , the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC) just announced. About 183,00 Safety 1st Toilet Locks and 685,000 Safety 1st Cabinet Locks are involved in the recall.

The defective Safety 1st products were manufactured in China and imported by the Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) Inc., of Columbus, Indiana. The Safety 1st Toilet and Cabinet Locks were sold at Bed, Bath and Beyond; Burlington Coat Factory; Great Beginnings; Home Depot; Target; and Walmart from January 2005 through April 2010 for between $8 and $20 for the toilet locks, and from January 2000 through March 2009 for between $2 and $11 for the cabinet locks. Amazon.com sold both locks through April 2012.

Young children can unexpectedly disengage the toilet locks and gain access to water in the toilet, posing a drowning risk. The cabinet locks are being recalled because young children can disengage the lock, which poses the risk of injury from dangerous or unsafe items that are stored in the cabinet.

To date, DJG received 110 reports of toilet locks that did not adequately secure the lid, including eight reports of children, under the age of two, who were able to disengage or break the lock. DJG has also received 278 reports of cabinet locks that did not adequately secure the cabinet, including 71 reports of children between the ages of eight months and five years old who were able to disengage the cabinet locks. In one of the reported incidents, a 13-month-old boy swallowed small, toxic beads from a craft kit. The child was admitted to the hospital, observed overnight, and released the following day.

This recall involves Safety 1st Sure Fit Toilet Locks with model numbers 48003 and 48103. The toilet lock is attached to the tank, behind the lid, and is intended to prevent a childs access to the toilet bowl. This recall also involves Safety 1st Cabinet Slide Locks with model numbers 12013 and 12014. The lock is attached to cabinet knobs or handles to prevent access to the contents of the cabinet. Model numbers can be found on the back of the locks.

The firm advises consumers to immediately remove the recalled Safety 1st locks and contact DJG for a free replacement lock of a different model. When removing the recalled locks, consumers are urged to immediately store dangerous items out of reach of children and to prevent unsupervised access to bathrooms. DJG can be reached, toll-free, at 1.877.416.8105 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time (ET), Monday through Friday, or at the firms website at http://www.djgusa.com.

The CPSC noted that, in March 2012, a large recall of 900,000 Safety 1st Push N Snap Cabinet Locks was implemented due to lock failure. That release can be accessed at: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12136.html.

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Carole Mikita joins growing number of baby boomers in joint replacement surgery

By Carole Mikita

May 18th, 2012 @ 10:26pm

SALT LAKE CITY In the last 10 years, hip and knee replacement surgeries have more than tripled in the 45- to 64-year-old age group. In fact, there were more than 288-thousand hip replacements in 2009 with more than half of the patients under age 65.

Surprisingly, the rise in these types of surgeries is not all because of obesity. Baby boomers are now known as the "fix it" generation, and I recently had the experience.

In my pursuit of a good news story over the years, photographers and I have hiked through the mountains of Guatemala; waded through fields of mud following a rainstorm in Tonga; and made our way, not very gracefully, to the San Blas Islands off the coast of Panama.

That can take a toll on the joints, particularly on someone whose family has a history of arthritis. As a baby boomer, allow me to represent so many in our generation.

This year, I finally came out of denial and into the realization that I actually had to have hip replacement surgery. I was limping severely, and it was obviously time.

A week before the operation, specialists at LDS Hospital take patients through the steps of what will happen before surgery and what they need to do after.

The 7th Floor West at LDS is a joint center, complete with a physical therapy area and private rooms and bathrooms. But for most, the stays are short, usually lasting a day or two.

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WASHINGTON -- A popular brand of toilet and cabinet locks are under recall.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Dorel Juvenile Group said there has been a voluntary recall on Safety 1st toilet and cabinet locks.

Young children can disengage the toilet locks and gain access to water in the toilet, posing the risk of drowning.

The cabinet locks are being recalled because young children can disengage the lock, posing the risk of injury from dangerous or unsafe items stored in the cabinet.

The recall involves Safety 1st Sure Fit toilet locks with model numbers 48003 and 48103. The toilet lock is attached to the tank behind the lid and is intended to prevent a child's access to the toilet bowl.

The recall also involves Safety 1st cabinet slide locks with model numbers 12013 and 12014. The cabinet slide lock is attached to cabinet knobs or handles to prevent access to the contents of the cabinet.

Model numbers can be found on the back of the locks.

The products were sold at Bed, Bath and Beyond; Burlington Coat Factory; Great Beginnings; Home Depot; Target and Walmart from January 2005 through April 2010 for between $8 and $20 for the toilet locks, and from January 2000 through March 2009 for between $2 and $11 for the cabinet locks. Amazon.com sold both locks through April 2012.

Consumers should immediately remove the recalled locks and contact DJG for a free replacement lock of a different model.

When removing the recalled locks, consumers are urged to immediately store dangerous items out of reach of children and to prevent unsupervised access to bathrooms.

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SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 75th Anniversary of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is an integral part of the multi-million dollar remodeling and renovations at the Radisson Hotel Fisherman's Wharf. This iconic hotel, which has long been a favorite for leisure and business travelers because of its ideal location on the Wharf, is celebrating the anniversary of the historic Golden Gate Bridge with a photographic mural that is artistically placed in each guestroom. The beautifully depicted scene of the Golden Gate adorns the wall over the bed in each guestroom.

"The stunning mural brings the beauty of San Francisco's most famous landmark into the hotel and helps to accent the hotel's new interior design which is striking, contemporary and comfortable, says General Manager, John Sevilla. "Since we cater to so many leisure travelers, particularly international visitors, we thought it appropriate to bring the most symbolic image of San Francisco into each and every guestroom. So far our guests are enjoying sleeping 'under the bridge' which is depicted at sunset in the mural," added Sevilla.

About the Radisson Hotel Fisherman's Wharf

Located at 250 Beach Street in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf, The Radisson Hotel Fisherman's Wharf is steps from Pier 39, the Wharf's famous eateries and attractions, as well as the Ferry to Alcatraz Island, Ghirardelli Square and San Francisco's Cable Cars.

The hotel welcomes guests in its newly appointed selection of 355 guestrooms, many with exclusive views of the San Francisco Bay or the hotel's courtyard. All of the guestrooms have been completely refreshed and feature Sleep Number Beds(TM) (in most rooms) with plush bedding and comforters, contemporary seating, and privacy window treatments. The new spa style bathrooms have granite countertops, expanded showers, and custom vanities. In addition guests may enjoy 37 inch flat screen TVs, work desks with an ergonomic chair, in-room coffee makers and dry bars (in select rooms). Rooms that feature a terrace have stylish new patio furniture ensuring a perfect place to enjoy the view. Additional amenities include concierge and bell service, complimentary wireless service throughout the hotel, a business center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a year-round heated outdoor swimming pool with new resort style lounges.

For more information and reservations at the Radisson Hotel Fisherman's wharf San Francisco visit http://www.Radisson.com or call: 415.392.6700.

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May 17, 2012 - Arena Football League (AFL) Jacksonville Sharks JACKSONVILLE - The ArenaBowl XXIV Champion Jacksonville Sharks made a pair of additions Thursday, shuffling the team's roster prior to Saturday's Week 11 matchup with the Iowa Barnstormers. The team announced that quarterback Collin Drafts and defensive lineman Jimmy Saddler-McQueen have been assigned to the team's roster.

The 27-year-old Drafts (6'3", 215), began the 2012 season with the Orlando Predators, starting the team's first four games. With Orlando, Drafts completed 76 of 134 passes for 815 yards, throwing 15 touchdowns against eight interceptions. He also ran for 51 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 23 carries and is currently the Predators' second-leading rusher.

This is Drafts' third season in the Arena Football League, as he debuted with the Dallas Vigilantes in 2010. In that year, Drafts completed nearly 61% of his passes and threw 60 touchdowns against 15 interceptions. He saw limited action with the Predators in 2011, accumulating 12 touchdown passes against just two picks. Drafts is a native of Beaufort, South Carolina and played collegiate football at Charleston Southern.

The 25-year-old Saddler-McQueen (6'3", 250) is an AFL rookie who began this season with the Tampa Bay Storm. He played in four games with the Storm, including the team's Week 4 matchup against Jacksonville, recording five tackles (four solo) and a pass breakup.

After finishing his collegiate career at Texas A&M-Kingsville, Saddler-McQueen signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent prior to the 2010 NFL season. Waived by the Bears prior to training camp, Saddler-McQueen caught on with the Dallas Cowboys, appearing in his first career game against the New York Giants in November of that season. Saddler-McQueen also spent time on the St. Louis Rams' practice squad during the 2010 season.

The Sharks also announced Thursday that the team has activated fullback Rendrick Taylor from injured reserve, while offensive lineman Josh Vernon has been placed on injured reserve and wide receiver V'Keon Lacey has been placed on league suspension.

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The date was July 9th 2006, and two European giants battled to penalties in Berlin in an attempt to capture world football's ultimate prize; the World Cup trophy. For Italy and France, such a stage was commonplace. Italy was playing in its sixth final, while France was playing in its second, having also finished third twice; in 1958 and 1986.

But for as much glory as the 2006 World Cup finals brought the two nations, 2010 was a horror show, to put it lightly.

The Azzurri failed to advance out a group that featured New Zealand, Slovakia and Paraguay, and France's squad fell to shambles before the group stage had even concluded.

When the dust was settled, the world was witnessing a rare occurrence; neither Italy nor France had qualified for the knockout stages of the tournament.

Two years later, European football is ready to begin one of its most prestigious tournaments; Euro 2012.

For Italy and France, this is the perfect time to atone for their poor showings in South Africa, with the rest of Europe (and the world) watching.

It is also a good measurement of the progress the two sides have made towards rebuilding their national image and showing what they have to offer in Brazil come the 2014 finals.

I believe that both countries are going to make deep runs in this tournament, and they have assembled squads who will be able to play with anyone they meet.

YOUTH

Both Italy and France have a plethora of young talent on their preliminary rosters that are going to be instrumental in turning the two nation's fortunes around.

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Officials will spend nearly $800,000 to install new cooling and heating systems in three gymnasiums following Nacogdoches Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Fred Hayess urging during a Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday night.

My recommendation is that we make those facilities as appropriate as possible, he said. Currently, we cannot use those gyms in the hot months.

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Cooling, heating systems approved for NISD gyms

Posted on: 10:53 pm, May 17, 2012, by Adam Mertz, updated on: 02:53pm, May 18, 2012

State Senator Clark Jolley said the $42 million facility would be built on the University of Central Oklahoma campus.

This week the cooler at the current facility broke and forced officials to move bodies out of the M.E.s office.

Weve allowed this facility to get worse and worse and worse, Sen. Jolley, R-Edmond, said.$42 million is the cost not just for the building but for all the equipment thats inside. Edmond North High School has a better science lab than the state medical examiner, its embarrassing.

Sen. Jolley said if the funding is approved in the budget, a bond through UCO will pay for the facility.

Critics argue this is an inappropriate use of a bond that is designed for higher education.

When you look at the partnership between the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and UCO in developing the Forensic Science Institute, you can see the incredible benefits it has provided to not only forensic investigations in our state but to students who can nowpursuea masters degree in the field, Sen. Jolley said.

I believe constructing this much-needed facility for the Medical Examiners office holds tremendous potential for the public, for law enforcement and for education, he said.

There are also some who believe the M.E.s office needs to stay in Oklahoma City.

Terry Felts, who worked as an investigator with the Medical Examiners office, said the current location is important because it is near OU Medical Center and the health department.

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