April 27, 2012

There’s a promising sign that the epidemic of childhood obesity may be easing. A new study in Massachusetts found a substantial decline in obesity among young children. Experts say it’s too soon to call it a trend, but they credit reduced smoking during pregnancy, higher rates of breast feeding, more limits on TV  ads for sweet foods aimed at children. Source Link

Planning on using ear buds with your smart phone to listen to music or an audio book on your next road trip? Depending on where you are, it may be illegal. The American Automobile Association says four states completely outlaw using headphones or earbuds while driving. And in 13 others, including California, Florida, New York, Ohio and Illinois, you can only use earphones in one ear. Source Link

The first name in web search wants to make a new name for itself as your go-to spot for cloud storage. Google Drive is a new service that offers 5 gigabytes of free online space and low prices for bigger plans that let you store lots of documents, music, videos, or whatever in the cloud. Google Drive is available for the PC, Mac, and Android smart phones, with an iPhone app coming soon.Source Link