The US Dollar Index (DXY) measures the value of the Dollar against a basket of currencies on a trade-weighted basis. The index started in March 1973 with a base value of 100. Since then, it has made a high of 164.72 in February 1985, and a low of 70.69 in March 2008.
Coal tar, which is distilled from coal, has been used in dandruff shampoo for decades. But it is now banned in all consumer goods in Europe because of health concerns. California, using its tough anti-toxics law, would be the first state in the country to restrict use of the substance.
So it's looking good for Electric Skateboards and similar electric transportation devices in California! From January 2016 it's becoming legal to ride electric skateboards where it is already legal to ride bicycles. According to the wall street journal the legislation is a revision of the old ban in 1977 that restricted old school gas powered boards! The bill extended to other motorised devices also.