October 23, 2012

The hottest trend in early voting may not be good news for those who want every vote to be counted. A new report says mail-in ballots are twice as likely to be rejected because of errors in the way they’re completed. Experts suggest using in-person early voting centers where poll workers can help prevent ballot errors. Source Link

America’s cholesterol is down. The latest national study shows average cholesterol levels have dropped ten points in the last two decades. Researchers think one reason for the improvement could be that Americans are eating less trans fats that can raise cholesterol levels. Source Link

Following the news is one of America’s favorite pastimes. A survey found that two out of three people say they like to keep up with the news, with TV as the favorite news medium and online sources running a close second. About one out of eight people say following the news is their top hobby. Source Link