You
may think that peer pressure is the major factor in teen behavior, but
it’s not the number-one influence when it comes to underage drinking. A
new survey of teenagers shows that parents continue to be the leading
influence on their kid's decisions to not drink alcohol. Parents rank
significantly higher than friends, teachers, and even law enforcement.
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There’s
new evidence that e-books are encouraging Americans to read more. A
survey found that one out of five adults and nearly half of older
teenagers have read an e-book in the past year. And about a third of
those who use e-reader devices or tablets say they read more. Those who
use electronic devices read more titles per year on average than those
who read books in print. Source Link
The hottest new car at this week’s New York Auto Show has an option that you won’t find on most models -- a set of wings. The Transition is billed as the world’s first flying car, with four wheels, seating for two and wings that fold up so it can be driven on the road. The airplane car had its first test flight last month and could go into production soon with a price tag of $279,000. Source Link
