Opening
arguments are expected today in Los Angeles in the manslaughter trial
of a doctor accused of killing pop superstar Michael Jackson with an
overdose of sleeping medication. Jackson’s fans are hoping the media
coverage won’t turn into a tabloid trial of the lifestyle of the King of
Pop. Dr. Conrad Murray has pleaded not guilty to the charge that his
actions led to Jackson’s death in 2009. Source Link
The
cost of filling-up is going down and the price of gas could drop below
$3 a gallon in many places soon. That’s good news for the economy, as it
makes more disposable income available for consumer spending. But
prices at the pump have a long way to go to reach the mark seen one year
ago, when gas averaged about $2.70 a gallon. Source Link
Are
today’s overprotective parents closing the door to a happier life for
their kids by keeping them indoors? A new report says a lack of outdoor
free playtime could have adverse developmental effects for kids.
Researchers say children learn decision-making and problem-solving and
gain more self-control by playing together freely without parents
supervising them. Source Link
