Texting while driving remains a hotly debated topic in the U.S.
via Pocket http://www.dailytech.com/ATT+More+Adults+Text+and+Drive+Than+Teens+Employers+May+be+to+Blame/article30241.htm
Bullseye from 1,000 yards: Shooting the $17,000 Linux-powered rifle
My photographer, Steve, squints through a computerized scope squatting atop a big hunting rifle. We’re outdoors at a range just north of Austin, Texas, and the wind is blowing like crazy—enough so that we’re having to dial in more and more wind adjustment on the rifle’s computer.
via Pocket http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/03/bullseye-from-1000-yards-shooting-the-17000-linux-powered-rifle/
People Think Candy Bars With Green Nutrition Labels Are Healthier
No matter how smart we think we are, humanity continues to be fooled by simple marketing tricks. Various experiments have found wearing the color red is more likely to get you a date. Another new study suggests that a green hue can convince you that a candy bar isn’t really that unhealthy.
via Pocket http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-03/people-connect-green-packaging-healthy-food-even-candy-bars
Brush Your Teeth Before Breakfast (or 30 Minutes Afterward) for Stronger, Healthier Teeth
Common sense would tell you that brushing your teeth after eating breakfast is good, because you clean off all the gunk from your meal, right? Sometimes, though the opposite is true: You’re better off brushing beforehand, or waiting 30 minutes after you eat. Here’s why.
via Pocket http://lifehacker.com/5991833/brush-your-teeth-before-breakfast-or-30-minutes-after-for-stronger-healthier-teeth
From News: Korean Families Chase Their Dreams In The U.S.
A public school in Los Angeles has become a magnet for Korean families who want their kids to learn English while escaping the intense rigor of the Korean school system. In the U.S., they move from school district to school district, cherry-picking the best schools as their kids rise through the grades.
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From Kotaku: Good Advice For Combating Video Game Addiction
While it’s easy to find mainstream media attacking video games for no reason, it’s also undeniable that video games can be an addictive hobby, especially for young children. More »
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From Latest Items from TreeHugger: Arsenic In Baby Formula Related to Organic Sweetener
“Organic” means not full of chemicals; or does it?