August 2, 2010

When voters in Missouri go to the polls tomorrow they’ll take part in what’s being called the first public referendum on health care reform. The proposed state law would prevent government from mandating that people have health insurance. A key provision of the new federal health care law requires most Americans to have health insurance or face fines. Source Link
 

The battle to become the next electronic device in your purse or pocket has turned into something of a price war, with Amazon leading the race downward. A new smaller, lighter version of it’s Kindle e-book reader will sell for only $139. The new Kindle will use WiFi to load e-books, newspaper and magazine subscriptions. The Amazon Kindle is facing tough competition from the new Apple iPad. Source Link
 

A new study says the teenager who’s always grazing in the refrigerator may actually be in better shape to manage their weight. Teens who reported having four or more snacks in a day were 60 percent less likely to be overweight.  Researchers say a key factor is eating smaller main meals along with more frequent healthy snacks. Source Link