The
price of a postage stamp is going up. The U.S. Postal Service says it
will add a penny to the cost of a first-class stamp, raising it to 45
cents beginning in January. The Postal Service is dealing with a
financial crisis that also led the agency to ask Congress for permission
to end Saturday delivery service. Source Link
When
it comes to TV viewing for infants, the nation’s pediatricians say
“turn it off.” The American Academy of Pediatrics says watching
television programs or DVDs could harm speech development for babies
younger than 2. The warning does not include interactive video games.
Doctors say instead of TV watching, parents should talk to infants and
encourage independent play. Source Link
For
the first time, a national poll shows that half of all Americans would
favor full legalization of marijuana. The Gallup survey found the
biggest support for legalization was among those under the age of 30 and
in areas of the West, Midwest and East. Previous polls have shown that
70-percent of Americans believe marijuana should be legal for medical
use. Source Link
