August 27, 2013

Looking for the most creative person in the office? See if you can spy a messy desk. Researchers compared workplace cleanliness with a number of factors and found that pigpens were more likely to be creative and embrace new ideas, while the neatniks were more generous but preferred the status quo. Source Link 

Heading back to school doesn’t have to put a strain on young backs. Experts say a good backpack for kids will have two wide, padded shoulder straps and a cushioned back. Keep the load balanced in the bag, limit the cargo to no more than 20-percent of the child’s weight, and teach kids to bend at their knees when lifting a backpack. Source Link

Parents aren’t the only ones concerned about their kid’s privacy online. A new report says more than half of teenagers have avoided downloading apps because of concerns about personal information being shared. But researchers say some of that could be from teens who don’t want apps that let parents keep track of their moves. Source Link