January 24, 2013

Free access to the Internet is now nearly as important to library patrons as borrowing books. A survey from the Pew Internet and American Life Project also found that more people would like to try new technology devices through their library and receive customized book and music recommendations as they do from online retailers. Source Link

Don’t expect to see the gun ownership debate diminish in the years to come. A survey found that 40% of high school and college-aged Americans plan to own a gun when they’re older and another 20% are considering it. High school students who play video games daily were 50% more likely to say they plan to own a gun.  Source Link

 
That Whole Grain Stamp may not necessarily mean the food is the most healthy. A study found those products were high in fiber but also generally higher in sugar and calories. The best were foods that follow the American Heart Association guideline that sets the ratio of carbs to fiber at no more than ten-to-one. Source Link