Remember
when forecasters said they could not have predicted that devastating
storm in June that killed over a dozen people and knocked out power to
millions? It turns out they could have with a new IBM program called
“Deep Thunder” that’s used by some businesses. It analyzes available
data from public and private weather, geological and space agencies and
offers three-day forecast that is precise down to less than a mile.
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Not many Americans are following guidelines for child safety seating in cars. A study found that that few children remain rear-facing after age 1, less than 2% percent use a booster seat after age 7, many over age 6 sit in the front seat. The study used observers who looked for child safety seating use in cars at gas stations, fast-food restaurants, recreation centers and child care facilities. Source Link
They say that honesty is the best policy, and it may also be a great health plan. A new study found that people who told fewer lies had better health. Researchers said participants who purposely reduced the number of lies they told each week had less stress and better self-esteem. Experts say the average person lies about a dozen times a week. Source Link