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
