May 3, 2012

America’s pre-schoolers need more playtime in the outdoors. A new study found that half of preschool-aged children are not getting outside at least once a day for parent-supervised playtime, and girls fared even worse. Outdoor activity can be critical to helping children develop motor skills, as well as promoting better vision and mental skills. Source Link

Forget about Mayan calendars -- July 9th could be digital doomsday for some Internet users who were infected by malware. The bug was discovered by the FBI, which stopped the scam by setting up a temporary bypass that will be shut down on July 9th, leaving some without Internet access.  To find out if your computer is infected, go to dns-ok.us. Source Link

Looking for that perfect Mother’s Day gift? Consider whether Mom is a Gadget Goddess, a Trendsetter Mom, a Fitness Fashionista or an On-The-Go Gal. A new survey found that nearly half of shoppers thought a tech toy would be perfect for Mom. Another 25% planned a fashion gift, while 20% looked for a fitness product and others sought a pampered gift for Mom.  Source Link