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Category Archives: hi-tech gadgets and addictions

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Students can’t resist multitasking, and it’s impairing their memory. Quote of the Week from Google Glass: Way Too Much Google For Its Own Good But by sticking a computer on my face, always on and always connected, Google has ruined this model by giving me far more than I want, all the time, and diminishing [...]

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Every couple of years a new diet becomes the rage. The Paleo Diet is the current hot trend in dieting based on eating like our ancestors did. Certainly there are good reasons to limit or avoid many processed foods, but the Washington Post offers a skeptical take on this specific diet. I have to admit [...]

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Children glued to TV and computer screens at increased risk of cancer and obesity Tweet

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I’m back online after a six day Internet outage. Here’s the weekend link: The internet is leaving children brain-dead Tweet

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Happy Thanksgiving! It’s not just Black Friday, but National Record Store Day – the Lumineers are participating with a new vinyl release Since we’re into the holiday season now, it’s time to start thinking about a real Christmas tree And another link about hi-tech addiction: 90% Of 18-29 Year-Olds Sleep With Their Smartphones Tweet