October 11, 2011

After a backlash of customer anger, Netflix has dropped a plan to re-name and spin-off its DVD-by-mail service. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said there’s a difference between moving quickly and moving too fast, and that’s what happened in this case. The plan would have forced Netflix customers to use a separate web site called Qwikster to order DVDs. Source Link

Even though this year’s flu virus is a repeat from last year, experts say your kids should still get a flu shot, as immunity can drop up to 50% in a year. And children who didn’t get a flu shot last year should have two doses of the vaccine. There’s good news if your youngsters don’t like shots; kids over the age of 2 have the option to use the flu vaccine nasal spray.  Source Link

Being hooked on the Internet could be a good thing for teenagers, depending on where they’re spending their time online. One study suggests shows that using social networking, Twitter or news sites can help young people define their own identities and their place in the world. The risks of Internet overuse come with online activity that is isolating or unhealthy, such as gambling or gaming. Source Link