December 9, 2011

That candy bar or energy shot may not be the best way to beat the 3-o-clock slump. New research suggests that it’s protein and not sugar that activates the cells responsible for keeping us awake. That means a cup of yogurt or a peanut butter cracker is a better bet for beating mid-day sleepiness. Source Link

It’s the fear of every local retailer - shoppers who check out the product in their store and then head to the Internet to make the purchase from an online seller. A new survey says it happens often in bookstores. As many as 40-percent of book buyers admit to having sampled a title in a local bookstore, but then bought it online. Source Link

Will the newest name in online video be one of the biggest names in phones? A Reuters News report says Verizon is getting ready to launch its own Netflix-style online streaming service that would be available nationwide. The new service could include many of the Hollywood titles currently offered by Netflix, along with programming from TV and cable networks. Source Link