August 28, 2012

It’s deja vu all over again as Isaac takes aim at the Big Easy. Hurricane warnings have been issued along the Gulf Coast from the Florida Panhandle to coastal Mississippi, including New Orleans, where Hurricane Katrina struck seven years ago this week. Wind and rain from Isaac caused a delay in the start of the Republican National Convention in Tampa. Source Link

If you use an Android smart phone, your next model could look a bit different thanks to a verdict in a billion-dollar lawsuit. A jury found that Samsung has infringed on patents held by Apple for the iPhone. An appeal is expected, but experts say the verdict could force phone makers who use Android to come up with new designs that don’t mimic the iPhone. Source Link

Back-to-school time means back to after-school snacking for kids and nutrition experts have some suggestions for healthy choices. Parents can pack their own portion-controlled snacks with whole-grain crackers, unsalted nuts and dried fruit in sandwich bags. Or create tasty grab bags by mixing raisins with cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, grapes and celery sticks. Source Link