If your power bills have been lower you weren’t alone, as 2013 should mark America’s lowest electric consumption in 12 years. Experts say the drop in power usage is the result of better insulated homes, more energy-saving appliances, and the growing use of energy-efficient lighting. Even the popularity of tablets is saving electricity compared to browsing on a big desktop computer. Source Link
There could be a biological reason why kids battle with bedtime. Experts say a child’s body clock may not be in-sync for sleep. Cues such as yawning and rubbing eyes are a good sign, but bright lights and electronics use can scuttle the natural sleep cycle, so avoid any screens for at least an hour before bedtime. Source Link
When it comes to social media, women love Pinterest, young people dig Instagram, and most everyone is on Facebook. The findings of the latest annual survey show that 71-percent of online adults use Facebook, or three times more than any other site. LinkedIn connects about one out of five people, and Pinterest is the fastest growing social network, followed by Instagram. Source Link
