October 28, 2016

Even after you kick the habit, the effects of cigarette smoking can linger for a long time. A study found that toxins from tobacco smoke persist in a home for at least six months after you quit and remain a threat to nonsmoking residents. So-called “thirdhand smoke” particles get into carpets, wallpaper, ceiling tiles, upholstery, clothes, blankets and pillows. Source Link
 
If you’re looking for rigged voting, critics say just check out a listing of product reviews on Amazon. About one out of three Amazon reviews come from people who got the product for free in exchange for a review. Amazon discloses this but that doesn’t stop the free product reviews from ranking high. Source Link
 
Want calorie counting to be a snap? There’s an app for that. The “SnapIt” app can determine calories in the food on your plate just by taking a photo of it. Developers say the app still has trouble recognizing some foods, so users may need to enter more information to identify an item after a picture is taken. Source Link