Up to 100 million Americans could feel the impact of a major winter storm that’s making its move from the Rockies into the Midwest on its way to the East Coast. A blizzard watch is in effect for Chicago. Places like St. Louis and Indianapolis could see heavy icing, while upstate New York and New England experience heavy snowfall by Wednesday. Source Link
Researchers have shown government officials a prototype system for automobiles that could instantly detect whether someone has had too much to drink and prevent them from driving. The system can use touch sensors in a steering wheel or door locks or measure blood alcohol content from exhaled breath. A field demonstration of the system could begin later this year. Source Link
If America spends the most per person on health care of any country in the world, why don’t Americans live the longest? A new federal report says smoking is the likely culprit, although rising obesity rates are also a factor. Even though smoking rates are dropping in America, the effects of smoking over a lifetime still mean more cancer and heart disease deaths. Source Link
January 28, 2011
Congress is taking a hard look at the long-term view of finances for Social Security and the picture isn’t pretty, as the program is taking in about 78 cents for every dollar that it pays out. High unemployment is partly to blame, along with a one-year cut in payroll taxes for 2011. Without reforms, the Social Security trust fund could be depleted by the year 2037. Source Link
Winter can’t end soon enough for those living in the Northeast. Another storm has dumped up to two feet of snow of parts of the region from New York to Boston. Some areas have experienced nearly six feet of snowfall since Christmas. Forecasters say a coastal weather pattern that’s pumping more cold air into the region is partly to blame for all the white stuff. Source Link
Don’t plan any do-it-yourself repairs on your new iPhone. Apple is replacing the regular Phillips-head screws on the iPhone case with a special type that takes a tool which is not commercially available. The switch could prevent anyone but Apple service technicians from opening an iPhone case to replace a battery or do any kind of repairs. Source Link
Winter can’t end soon enough for those living in the Northeast. Another storm has dumped up to two feet of snow of parts of the region from New York to Boston. Some areas have experienced nearly six feet of snowfall since Christmas. Forecasters say a coastal weather pattern that’s pumping more cold air into the region is partly to blame for all the white stuff. Source Link
Don’t plan any do-it-yourself repairs on your new iPhone. Apple is replacing the regular Phillips-head screws on the iPhone case with a special type that takes a tool which is not commercially available. The switch could prevent anyone but Apple service technicians from opening an iPhone case to replace a battery or do any kind of repairs. Source Link
January 27, 2011
For the first time in nearly three years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has reached 12,000, a mark that hasn’t been seen since just before the financial meltdown in the Fall of 2008. Investors were more confident after President Obama used his State of the Union address to call on Congress to lower the corporate tax rate by closing industry-specific loopholes and find spending cuts across the government. Source Link
New figures show that about 26 million people -- or one out of 12 Americans -- has diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control says that’s up nearly 10% in the past two years. Experts think the nation’s growing obesity rate is partly to blame for more Type-2 diabetes, but new testing procedures are also uncovering more cases. Source Link
Old Man Winter is taking a toll on the nation’s blood supply. The American Red Cross says that recent winter storms have forced thousands of donors to cancel giving blood and its January supply fell to the lowest in a decade. The nation’s biggest provider of blood says more than 14,000 donations had been canceled by winter weather that has hit the East and South. Source Link
New figures show that about 26 million people -- or one out of 12 Americans -- has diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control says that’s up nearly 10% in the past two years. Experts think the nation’s growing obesity rate is partly to blame for more Type-2 diabetes, but new testing procedures are also uncovering more cases. Source Link
Old Man Winter is taking a toll on the nation’s blood supply. The American Red Cross says that recent winter storms have forced thousands of donors to cancel giving blood and its January supply fell to the lowest in a decade. The nation’s biggest provider of blood says more than 14,000 donations had been canceled by winter weather that has hit the East and South. Source Link
January 26, 2011
Letting your school-age kids catch up on lost sleep over the weekend could help them avoid obesity. A new study shows that a few hours of catch-up sleep can reduce the risk of weight gain seen in children who don’t get enough shut-eye each night. Studies have shown that inadequate sleep can raise blood sugar levels and lead to cravings for sweets and high-fat foods. Source Link
Picking up the phone to check on your federal income tax refund isn’t just a call anymore. The Internal Revenue Service is offering a free smartphone app that lets you track your refund using an iPhone or Android device. The “IRS2Go” application that’s available from the iTunes Store and the Android marketplace also gives you daily tax tips. Source Link
Hollywood’s biggest prizes are up for grabs with nominations for the 2010 Academy Awards. "The King's Speech" leads with 12 that include Best Picture and acting nominations for Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter. "True Grit" received 10 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Jeff Bridges and Best Supporting Actress for teen co-star Hailee Steinfeld. Source Link
Picking up the phone to check on your federal income tax refund isn’t just a call anymore. The Internal Revenue Service is offering a free smartphone app that lets you track your refund using an iPhone or Android device. The “IRS2Go” application that’s available from the iTunes Store and the Android marketplace also gives you daily tax tips. Source Link
Hollywood’s biggest prizes are up for grabs with nominations for the 2010 Academy Awards. "The King's Speech" leads with 12 that include Best Picture and acting nominations for Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter. "True Grit" received 10 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Jeff Bridges and Best Supporting Actress for teen co-star Hailee Steinfeld. Source Link
January 25, 2011
In tonight’s State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, President Obama is expected to talk about working with GOP leaders to improve the jobs picture and cut the deficit. The bipartisan tone will be reflected in the seating arrangements; unlike previous years, many Republican and Democratic lawmakers will sit together, rather than separated across the aisle by party affiliation. Source Link
Facing the same pressures that consumers see in their own grocery bills, McDonald’s says it will need to raise some prices this year to cover the increased costs for the food basics that make up much of their menu. The number-one fast food restaurant had worldwide sales of $24 billion last year. That’s an increase of about 5% from 2009. Source Link
Like a scene out of the movie “Jurassic Park,” Japanese scientists are ready to launch a project to clone a woolly mammoth -- an animal that’s been extinct since before the Ice Age. The giant ancestor to the elephant would be born from a fetus grown with tissue samples taken from mammoth remains. The project could take up to six years to complete. Source Link
Facing the same pressures that consumers see in their own grocery bills, McDonald’s says it will need to raise some prices this year to cover the increased costs for the food basics that make up much of their menu. The number-one fast food restaurant had worldwide sales of $24 billion last year. That’s an increase of about 5% from 2009. Source Link
Like a scene out of the movie “Jurassic Park,” Japanese scientists are ready to launch a project to clone a woolly mammoth -- an animal that’s been extinct since before the Ice Age. The giant ancestor to the elephant would be born from a fetus grown with tissue samples taken from mammoth remains. The project could take up to six years to complete. Source Link
January 24, 2011
Does your pet have a sixth sense for trouble that’s about to happen? A new poll says two-thirds of owners think their pets can sense nature’s forces such as bad weather or even earthquakes before they happen. About four in ten think their pets can sense bad news that’s on the way and will alert them by barking, meowing, running in circles or hiding in a safe place. Source Link
Here’s a tip for students who want to learn -- instead of studying, just take a test. Researchers say students who took a written essay test just after completing a reading assignment scored higher on later tests than those who had multiple study sessions. They think they process of recalling the material in a test helps the brain retain the information better. Source Link
When is a free iPhone app worth a lot more? When it’s the 10 billionth download from the App Store. Apple says a woman from England who was downloading a free game on Saturday pushed the iTunes App Store over the 10 billion mark in downloads since it opened in 2007. The honor comes with more than just a free game, as she’ll also get a $10,000 iTunes gift card. Source Link
Here’s a tip for students who want to learn -- instead of studying, just take a test. Researchers say students who took a written essay test just after completing a reading assignment scored higher on later tests than those who had multiple study sessions. They think they process of recalling the material in a test helps the brain retain the information better. Source Link
When is a free iPhone app worth a lot more? When it’s the 10 billionth download from the App Store. Apple says a woman from England who was downloading a free game on Saturday pushed the iTunes App Store over the 10 billion mark in downloads since it opened in 2007. The honor comes with more than just a free game, as she’ll also get a $10,000 iTunes gift card. Source Link
January 21, 2011
The nation’s biggest grocer says it will lead the way in a new effort to make and sell healthier foods as part of a White House campaign to battle childhood obesity. Wal-Mart will reduce sodium and added sugars in some of its private brand items and encourage their suppliers to do the same. They’ll also cut prices on produce and other fresh items to encourage shoppers to buy more healthy foods. Source Link
Despite strong evidence to the contrary, a new poll says nearly one out of five Americans still think that childhood vaccines can cause autism. Another 30% aren’t sure about the vaccine-autism link. Recently the original study that made the connection between autism and vaccinations was retracted after some of the research was alleged to be fraudulent. Source Link
Despite strong evidence to the contrary, a new poll says nearly one out of five Americans still think that childhood vaccines can cause autism. Another 30% aren’t sure about the vaccine-autism link. Recently the original study that made the connection between autism and vaccinations was retracted after some of the research was alleged to be fraudulent. Source Link
Veteran TV film critic Roger Ebert is “at the movies” again. Ebert quit his weekly movie review show five years ago after cancer left him unable to speak. Now he’s back on the air in a program with two other film critics. Ebert’s commentaries are provided by a special computer program created from his own voice using samples taken from years of previous shows. Source Link
January 20, 2011
Burning the midnight oil behind the wheel can be as dangerous as drunk driving. Studies show that the drowsiness of being awake for 20 hours has the same effect as driving when legally drunk. One out of five drivers admit that they’ve fallen asleep at the wheel. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says drowsy driving crashes result in more than 1,550 deaths each year. Source Link
Want to live in a place where everybody is a rich neighbor? Try the Dallas suburb of Westlake, Texas. A new survey names Westlake as America’s most affluent neighborhood, with a median household income of $250,000 a year. It’s home to several pro sports stars, the owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team, and pop music’s Jonas Brothers. Suburban Nassau County is New York has the biggest concentration of affluent neighborhoods. Source Link
Another TV talk show titan is calling it quits. Regis Philbin says he’ll retire this fall from the weekday morning program that carries his name. Philbin, who turns 80 this year, has been hosting the “Live With” show from New York since 1983. Philbin joins Larry King and Oprah Winfrey in the changing of the guard on some of television’s long-running talk programs. Source Link
Want to live in a place where everybody is a rich neighbor? Try the Dallas suburb of Westlake, Texas. A new survey names Westlake as America’s most affluent neighborhood, with a median household income of $250,000 a year. It’s home to several pro sports stars, the owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team, and pop music’s Jonas Brothers. Suburban Nassau County is New York has the biggest concentration of affluent neighborhoods. Source Link
Another TV talk show titan is calling it quits. Regis Philbin says he’ll retire this fall from the weekday morning program that carries his name. Philbin, who turns 80 this year, has been hosting the “Live With” show from New York since 1983. Philbin joins Larry King and Oprah Winfrey in the changing of the guard on some of television’s long-running talk programs. Source Link
January 19, 2011
As the Republican-led House of Representatives prepares to vote on a measure to begin the repeal of last year’s federal health care overhaul, a new government report says 129 million Americans have pre-existing conditions that could impact their ability to get health insurance. A provision of the 2010 law prevents insurers from denying coverage based on a person’s health. Source Link
Former vice president Dick Cheney says he may need a heart transplant. The 69-year old second-in-command to former president George W. Bush is now using an artificial pump to keep his heart working. Cheney has suffered five heart attacks and has had bypass surgery and other procedures as part of treatment for heart problems over nearly 30 years. Source Link
Former vice president Dick Cheney says he may need a heart transplant. The 69-year old second-in-command to former president George W. Bush is now using an artificial pump to keep his heart working. Cheney has suffered five heart attacks and has had bypass surgery and other procedures as part of treatment for heart problems over nearly 30 years. Source Link
Will a kinder, gentler “American Idol” be the same hit TV show that it was with the caustic Simon Cowell as its lead judge? The 10th season of the singing competition that begins tonight features music superstar Jennifer Lopez and Stephen Tyler of Aerosmith as new judges who say they’ll be more encouraging and less critical of contestants who don’t quite measure up. Source Link
January 18, 2011
One of the world’s most successful technology company leaders is taking another break from day-to-day operations. Apple CEO Steve Jobs is on a medical leave of absence to focus on his health. Apple stock traded lower on the news. During previous breaks in 2004 and 2009, Jobs was treated for cancer and underwent a liver transplant, but there’s no word on what prompted this leave. Source Link
To help mark the 50th anniversary of his inauguration, thousands of items from the presidential archives of John F. Kennedy have been made available online. The selections include some of Kennedy’s most important papers, photographs and recordings.The $10 million project is the nation's first online digitized presidential archive. Source Link
That great feeling you get when you hear a favorite song is actually a chemical reaction. New research shows the same brain chemical that makes eating pleasurable is also triggered by music. Scientists say the release of dopamine is what can give you that shiver of pleasure when you hear the first few notes of a song that you enjoy. Source Link
To help mark the 50th anniversary of his inauguration, thousands of items from the presidential archives of John F. Kennedy have been made available online. The selections include some of Kennedy’s most important papers, photographs and recordings.The $10 million project is the nation's first online digitized presidential archive. Source Link
That great feeling you get when you hear a favorite song is actually a chemical reaction. New research shows the same brain chemical that makes eating pleasurable is also triggered by music. Scientists say the release of dopamine is what can give you that shiver of pleasure when you hear the first few notes of a song that you enjoy. Source Link
January 17, 2011
If someone asks you, “What’s your zodiac sign?” you may need to give a different answer. There’s a move to add a 13th sign for the constellation Ophiuchus that would become the zodiac sign for late November and early December. That would shift every other zodiac sign to different dates on the calendar, creating an identity crisis for horoscope followers everywhere. Source Link
The NFL is warning players to keep the “trash talk” off the field in hopes of cooling some verbal rivalries before they turn into physical cheap shots during games. The exchanges between members of some playoff teams prompted the league’s caution that comments will be taken into account if personal fouls occur. Source Link
The NFL is warning players to keep the “trash talk” off the field in hopes of cooling some verbal rivalries before they turn into physical cheap shots during games. The exchanges between members of some playoff teams prompted the league’s caution that comments will be taken into account if personal fouls occur. Source Link
Did you get stuck with a holiday gift card that you won’t use? There’s a new way to turn it into cash. Gift card exchange web sites let you swap the plastic for paper money for up to 92 cents on the dollar. The same sites also sell gift cards at a discounted rate, so you can get what you really want for less. Source Link
January 14, 2011
As Detroit showcases its best new products at the hometown North American International Auto Show, what some call the future of the automobile is getting top honors. The new Chevy Volt gas/electric plug-in hybrid was chosen as “Car of the Year” by journalists attending the show. GM plans to sell 10,000 Volts this year and 50,000 people are on waiting lists for the vehicle. Source Link
If you want to shrink your waistline, get out of your seat and stand up more often. A new study showed that people who took the most breaks from sitting had waist measurements up to two inches smaller than those who took the fewest breaks. Researchers say standing does a better job of working muscles in the legs and back that are inactive while we sit. Source Link
Winter means snow, and this year it means snow for nearly all of these United States. The National Weather Service says this week there was snow on the ground in 49 of the 50 states including Hawaii, where a winter storm dropped snow on mountain peaks. Heading south is still good advice to beat the winter weather, as Florida was the only state with no snow. Source Link
If you want to shrink your waistline, get out of your seat and stand up more often. A new study showed that people who took the most breaks from sitting had waist measurements up to two inches smaller than those who took the fewest breaks. Researchers say standing does a better job of working muscles in the legs and back that are inactive while we sit. Source Link
Winter means snow, and this year it means snow for nearly all of these United States. The National Weather Service says this week there was snow on the ground in 49 of the 50 states including Hawaii, where a winter storm dropped snow on mountain peaks. Heading south is still good advice to beat the winter weather, as Florida was the only state with no snow. Source Link
January 13, 2011
The presidential panel investigating last year’s oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico wants more funding for industry oversight and a lifting of the $75 million liability cap for oil companies to combat what it called a “culture of complacency” that led to the oil rig explosion. But their recommendations will face a tough road with Republican leadership in Congress that’s against more government regulation. Source Link
Could the type of formula you feed to your baby determine your child’s risk of obesity later in life? A new study showed that babies fed with formula made from cow’s milk gained weight faster than those who ate a formula made from predigested proteins. Researchers said the babies took in the same number of calories but gained weight faster on cow’s milk formula. Source Link
Those Amber Alerts that are used to help find missing children via radio and TV broadcasts and electronic billboards are moving to the digital realm. Facebook is adding an Amber Alert page and it’s fans will get instant alerts that are matched to their state. Since the Amber program began 15 years ago, 525 children have been returned safely. Source Link
Could the type of formula you feed to your baby determine your child’s risk of obesity later in life? A new study showed that babies fed with formula made from cow’s milk gained weight faster than those who ate a formula made from predigested proteins. Researchers said the babies took in the same number of calories but gained weight faster on cow’s milk formula. Source Link
Those Amber Alerts that are used to help find missing children via radio and TV broadcasts and electronic billboards are moving to the digital realm. Facebook is adding an Amber Alert page and it’s fans will get instant alerts that are matched to their state. Since the Amber program began 15 years ago, 525 children have been returned safely. Source Link
January 12, 2011
It may only be wishful thinking, but a new poll says America’s number-one resolution for 2011 is to find a new job. The employment web site Monster.Com says 66% of respondents wanted a new job with a new employer. 15% were hoping for a raise or promotion and 17% planned to start their own business. Only 2% said they were happy with current job and pay. Source Link
For those who’ve wanted an iPhone but not a contract with AT&T, the wait is over. Verizon says it will become the second U.S. carrier to offer the iPhone. The move is expected to help Apple gain a bigger share of America’s smartphone users, with some estimates that Verizon could sell up to 13 million iPhones this year with the new service that begins February 10th. Source Link
From the heart of Dixie to Boston’s Back Bay, winter weather is making life miserable for millions of Americans. Residents from Mississippi to the Carolinas are chipping away the remnants of an ice storm that hit Sunday and Monday. The same storm may bring a foot or more of snow to New York City, where poor cleanup after a post-Christmas blizzard has residents still angry. Source Link
For those who’ve wanted an iPhone but not a contract with AT&T, the wait is over. Verizon says it will become the second U.S. carrier to offer the iPhone. The move is expected to help Apple gain a bigger share of America’s smartphone users, with some estimates that Verizon could sell up to 13 million iPhones this year with the new service that begins February 10th. Source Link
From the heart of Dixie to Boston’s Back Bay, winter weather is making life miserable for millions of Americans. Residents from Mississippi to the Carolinas are chipping away the remnants of an ice storm that hit Sunday and Monday. The same storm may bring a foot or more of snow to New York City, where poor cleanup after a post-Christmas blizzard has residents still angry. Source Link
January 11, 2011
Closely spaced pregnancies could put the second-born child at a higher risk of autism. A study of a half-million California children showed that those born less than two years after their siblings were more likely to have a diagnosis of autism than those born at least three years later. Closely spaced births are increasing as more American women are delaying childbirth. Source Link
As Americans buy fewer DVD’s, the digital options for home entertainment are keeping Hollywood from even bigger losses. New figures show overall home sales and rentals dropped 3% last year. The $18.8 billion spent in 2010 included more video-on-demand and digital downloads to help offset the DVD sales decline that continued for a fourth consecutive year. Source Link
A financial web site is out with a list of companies that America loves to hate. Not surprisingly, the roster from 24/7Wall Street.Com includes Toyota and BP, both of which suffered public relations meltdowns in 2010. Others on the rogues list for their poor service include Dell Computer, AT&T, Bank of America, Citigroup, American Airlines and Dish Network. Source Link
January 10, 2011
A national poll says more than half of Americans think the best way to tackle the federal budget deficit is to increase taxes for the rich. About 60% of those who were surveyed in the CBS News-Vanity Fair poll said higher taxes for the rich was the number-one deficit solution. Cutting defense spending was the number-two choice supported by 20% of poll participants. Source Link
An analysis shows that U.S. traffic fatalities have plunged in recent years, due to improved auto safety combined with less driving. Researchers say having more cars on the road with more air bags contributed to a 22% decrease in traffic deaths from 2005 to 2008. The study said Americans are also driving less, in part because of the economic downturn. Source Link
An analysis shows that U.S. traffic fatalities have plunged in recent years, due to improved auto safety combined with less driving. Researchers say having more cars on the road with more air bags contributed to a 22% decrease in traffic deaths from 2005 to 2008. The study said Americans are also driving less, in part because of the economic downturn. Source Link
The bragging rights for college football come down to one final game as the winner of the Bowl Championship Series will be decided in tonight’s Fiesta Bowl in Glendale Arizona. Number-one ranked Auburn and number-two ranked Oregon each bring unbeaten records into the contest to determine college football’s 2010 national champion. Both teams are appearing their first BCS title game. Source Link
January 7, 2011
Some early-bird tax filers will be waiting a bit longer for refunds as the IRS works to get its computers programmed with tax changes from last month’s economic stimulus bill. The delay will effect some filers claiming itemized deductions and others taking advantage of credits for college tuition paid in 2010. It could be late February before some returns can be processed. Source Link
The hottest tickets to rock concerts today continue to be acts that debuted decades ago. The top-selling tour of 2010 was Bon Jovi, followed by Pink Floyd veteran Roger Waters and the group AC/DC. Other music icons in the Top 10 for ticket sales last year were Paul McCartney, The Eagles and the duet tour of James Taylor and Carole King. Source Link
In the battle to dominate the smartphone market, it’s still a tight race for the top spot. The latest figures show the Apple iPhone holding steady with about 28% of the U.S. market and Google’s Android system growing to power nearly 26% of smartphones in America. The loser in the three-way battle is Blackberry, which saw its market share decline last year. Source Link
The hottest tickets to rock concerts today continue to be acts that debuted decades ago. The top-selling tour of 2010 was Bon Jovi, followed by Pink Floyd veteran Roger Waters and the group AC/DC. Other music icons in the Top 10 for ticket sales last year were Paul McCartney, The Eagles and the duet tour of James Taylor and Carole King. Source Link
In the battle to dominate the smartphone market, it’s still a tight race for the top spot. The latest figures show the Apple iPhone holding steady with about 28% of the U.S. market and Google’s Android system growing to power nearly 26% of smartphones in America. The loser in the three-way battle is Blackberry, which saw its market share decline last year. Source Link
January 6, 2011
It’s a gadget lover’s heaven as the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show opens in Las Vegas with the latest in TV’s, computers and cell phones. CES often heralds the next big thing, but 3D TV’s that were last year’s featured item didn’t sell as expected. This year, many computer makers will be touting new tablet models to compete with the Apple iPad. Source Link
Quitting smoking can help you win the battle over cholesterol. That according to a new study which shows those who stop smoking can see an improvement their cholesterol numbers. That’s despite the fact that non-smokers often gain weight after kicking the habit, and weight gain can be a factor in raising your cholesterol count. Source Link
If you’re hoping for an “epic” win with an idea that goes “viral,” that’s really a major “fail,” at least for the nation’s arbiters of overused words. Lake Superior State University in Michigan is out with its 2011 list of hackneyed terms that includes “viral”, epic” and “fail.” Two others on the please-stop-using list were “man-up”,“Mama Grizzlies” and the use of Facebook and Google as verbs. Source Link
January 5, 2011
The 112th Congress is beginning work with Republicans in control of the House and ready to undo a centerpiece of the Obama administration. GOP leaders say they’ll push for a vote on a measure to repeal the President’s health care overhaul from last year. Democrats are rallying behind the health care law, saying it’s already helping Americans. Source Link
A blood test that can detect a single cancer cell out of a billion is moving closer to reality. The new process that will undergo clinical testing at major cancer centers could someday take the place of painful biopsies now used to find cancer cells in tissue. The so-called “liquid biopsy” could also make it easier to fine-tune drug treatments for cancer patients. Source Link
Keeping up with your friends online is becoming more popular than searching for information. New figures show that Facebook topped Google as the most-visited web site in 2010. The search engine was the number-one web site for U.S. visitors in 2008 and 2009. Yahoo, YouTube and Yahoo Mail round out the top-five most visited web sites for 2010. Source Link
A blood test that can detect a single cancer cell out of a billion is moving closer to reality. The new process that will undergo clinical testing at major cancer centers could someday take the place of painful biopsies now used to find cancer cells in tissue. The so-called “liquid biopsy” could also make it easier to fine-tune drug treatments for cancer patients. Source Link
Keeping up with your friends online is becoming more popular than searching for information. New figures show that Facebook topped Google as the most-visited web site in 2010. The search engine was the number-one web site for U.S. visitors in 2008 and 2009. Yahoo, YouTube and Yahoo Mail round out the top-five most visited web sites for 2010. Source Link
January 4, 2011
Safety regulators are planning to take some of the quiet out of the ride for the next generation of hybrid cars. New rules will require hybrids to make some kind of sound while operating on an electric motor. At slower speeds, a electric-powered car is virtually silent and can pose a crash risk to bicyclists and pedestrians who may not hear the vehicle approaching. Source Link
You may want to think twice about getting your health advice from celebrities. A British group is out with its annual list of celebrity-backed remedies that are at-odds with good science. Among them is the maple syrup, lemon and pepper cleansing diet used by supermodel Naomi Campbell, and another that suggests mixing charcoal with your food to absorb toxins from the body. Source Link
Is the cell phone a tool for spreading democracy? A national survey shows one-in-four of America’s cell phone owners say they’re used their phone to send text messages about politics, follow campaigns or get election updates. The trend was equally split between those who identified themselves as Republicans or Democrats. Source Link
You may want to think twice about getting your health advice from celebrities. A British group is out with its annual list of celebrity-backed remedies that are at-odds with good science. Among them is the maple syrup, lemon and pepper cleansing diet used by supermodel Naomi Campbell, and another that suggests mixing charcoal with your food to absorb toxins from the body. Source Link
Is the cell phone a tool for spreading democracy? A national survey shows one-in-four of America’s cell phone owners say they’re used their phone to send text messages about politics, follow campaigns or get election updates. The trend was equally split between those who identified themselves as Republicans or Democrats. Source Link
January 3, 2011
The 2010 holiday shopping season was very merry for the nation’s retailers. A new survey shows that spending grew by about 5% over 2009. Cold weather in December meant more sales of coats and winter apparel. Jewelry was another top seller, but electronics lagged, in part because prices for flat-screen televisions are falling. Source Link
Which celebrity would you like to see move in next door? A poll by the real estate web site Zillow.Com says actress Sandra Bullock was the top choice for America’s most desirable new neighbor for 2011. Number-two on the list was former Alaska governor Sarah Palin. Topping the worst neighbor list for 2010 -- the bombastic cast of the MTV reality show “Jersey Shore.” Source Link
From a beloved Hollywood spoof to horror and sci-fi classics and a bit of century-old history, the Library of Congress has unveiled its annual list of 25 films to be preserved for future generations. Included are the movies “Airplane,” “The Empire Strikes Back,” “The Exorcist” and a short film shot in the streets of San Francisco just days before the 1906 earthquake. Source Link
Which celebrity would you like to see move in next door? A poll by the real estate web site Zillow.Com says actress Sandra Bullock was the top choice for America’s most desirable new neighbor for 2011. Number-two on the list was former Alaska governor Sarah Palin. Topping the worst neighbor list for 2010 -- the bombastic cast of the MTV reality show “Jersey Shore.” Source Link
From a beloved Hollywood spoof to horror and sci-fi classics and a bit of century-old history, the Library of Congress has unveiled its annual list of 25 films to be preserved for future generations. Included are the movies “Airplane,” “The Empire Strikes Back,” “The Exorcist” and a short film shot in the streets of San Francisco just days before the 1906 earthquake. Source Link
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