Wii Injury - The Wii Fit Backlash
Wii-lovers have found a new game associated with the program: injury. From doctors to children, many have inflicted injury upon themselves by playing the physical video game. (more…)
Graduation Rates: City Folk v. Country Bumpkins
Studies show that those living in large cities have a higher high school dropout rate versus those living and attending schools in more suburban and rural areas. (more…)
The State of Stress
If you’re from the state of rolling green hills, red barns, and foot-stompin’ bluegrass (Kentucky), count your southern roots unlucky. Kentucky was reported the state with the highest rate of mental stress, according to CNN article, “Feeling stressed? It’s more likely in some U.S. states than others.” Residents of the beautiful beaches of Hawaii report the lowest rates of stress, at 6.6 percent. Kentucky ranks 14.4 percent. (more…)
Stem Cell Restrictions Slackened
In April 2009, the Obama Administration announced its plan to lift financial restrictions on stem cell researched. Not all restrictions will be lifted, but they will alleviate some implemented during the Bush era. (more…)
Fighting the Stigma of the “Stupid” American Tourist
Like it or not, Americans have made a reputation for themselves overseas. Stupid, ignorant, or downright lazy are descriptions applied to American travelers from overseas citizens. The stereotype has become so prevalent that even President Obama addressed the issue in a early-2009 visit to Istanbul. CNN article “Tourists have to try to combat the ‘ugly American’” reports Obama as saying, (more…)
Perfect Smiles Triumph Despite Economy
Though many households are budgeting and cutting-back on expenditures, the industry for dental braces hasn’t faltered. Parents still insist on paying the $4,500 to $7,000 required to straighten-out their children’s teeth. (more…)
Green v. Pink, Yellow, and Blue: Sweetener Packets Face-Off
Watch out Sweet ‘N Low (pink), Splenda (yellow), and Equal (blue), there’s a new sugar packet in town. A new packet sweetener Truvia(scientifically named rebaudioside A), extracted from the leaves of a Stevia plant, will be dressed in green and will compete for sugar-caddy dominance in restaurants and coffee shops nationwide. (more…)
More Morels! Mushroom-Hunting Season is Upon Us!
Ahh, nature’s Easter egg hunt. Every spring, thousands of morel hunters across the nation scavenge their local woods for these honeycomb-like mushrooms. (more…)
Twittering Your Life Away
Twitter is the online Mecca for “Did I need to know that?” information about your cyber-neighbors. Everything from what people ate for breakfast to daily conversations are recorded on the social site, making a seemingly colossal stew of useless information. (more…)