Teen Texting On The Rise - Phone Calling Down

Teens are increasingly texting far more than making phone calls. It has become the dominant form of communication between teens to parents and friends. The largest increase has been the age group among 14-17 year old's. They sent an average of 100 texts per day. In 2009 that number was 60. This increase in texting has led to a decrease in using cellphones for phone calls. People are beginning to worry about the ability of teens to know how to make a proper phone call. These skills are important for finding jobs for the future and being able to communicate successfully.


http://www.webpronews.com/teen-texting-is-on-the-rise-study-2012-03

Under the Microscope: Animal Hoarding

The Black Dog Rescue is a business that many people have discovered online for adopting a new dog. The business clearly states that it is a licensed dog rescue and fraudulently claims to be connected with PetSmart adoptions. Shirely Lafferty ran the rescue and is now in jail on a $46,000 cash-only bond after an investigation that took place because of the rank smells coming from her property. She had been hoarding 17 dogs in very filthy and unhealthy conditions and lying about her licensing. Since the investigation, 2 of the dogs have died and almost all of the rest have been discovered to have other health problems.

http://www.kctv5.com/story/17144882/investigation-widens-in-case-of-possible-dog-hoarding

Snoring Children - More Likely to Have Behavioral Problems

Over 11,000 children from birth to seven years old were part in a study to show the affect that snoring can have. It was found that little ones who struggled with sleep apnea, mouth breathing, and snoring, were 40 to 100 percent more likely to develop a neurobehavioral problem by seven years old. Sleep breathing problems decrease the amount of oxygen to the brain and increase carbon dioxide levels that can cause interruption during sleep when one's body is in the restorative process. It can also mess with the balance of various brain chemicals. It is important to take note whether a child is sleeping peacefully, and action should be taken if they are not.


http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpps/health/study-snoring-children-more-likely-to-have-behavioral-problems-dpgonc-20120305-fc_18370124

Lady Falls For a Facebook Fraudster

A 50 year old woman who does not want to give her name out, lost $23,000 to a man who she met on facebook. Between the phone and online, they talked for around three months. She says they even conversed about scammers and the dangers of them. After she gained his trust, he made up a fake story about needing money. He even cried over the phone and she felt horrible and gave in. He promised to pay her back, but obviously never did. She told her brother about what happened and he contacted the police in hopes of getting the money back, but once it's gone, it's gone. This lady spoke up to warn other people to never fall for sob stories, no matter how believable. You should never feel pressured or obligated in any way.


http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/woman-loses-23k-facebook-fraudster-4743272

Missing Girl Case Solved

Fourteen year old Nicholle Coppler was proclaimed missing in 1999. Her skeletal remains were discovered in a house being demolished in Ohio. The state took ownership of it because its taxes went unpaid. This house was owned by Glen Fryer who was one of the suspects of her death. He killed himself in 2002 after his conviction for raping a girl. The case of Nicholle Coppler has now reopened and police suspect that there were more people involved in her tragic murder.



http://edition.myjoyonline.com/pages/oddity/201202/81791.php

Excessive Eating Can Result in Memory Loss Among the Elderly

Memory loss had been tied to overeating with old age in a recent study. 1,233 people ages 70 to 89 were surveyed. All of the participants were free of dementia but 163 had some symptoms of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Participants kept track of their daily calorie intake and they were divided into three groups. The lowest group had about 600-1500 calories per day. The middle group had about 1500-2150, and the last group had between 2150 and 6,000 each day. The people who ate the highest number of calories were twice as likely to to have MCI. These extra calories doubled the risk of Cognitive Impairment.


http://healthland.time.com/2012/02/13/study-overeating-may-double-the-risk-of-memory-loss/

http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/health/2012/02/13/excessive-eating-can-result-in-memory-loss-among-elderly-study-says/

Duggar Family - Pictures From Funeral Posted to Internet Without Consent

The Duggar family has a reality show on TLC called "19 Kids and Counting." They are mourning the loss of what would have been their 20th child, Jubilee Shalom. Michelle Duggar miscarried Jubilee after a scary premature birth of their last daughter Josie who survived. At the funeral of Jubilee, a couple of pictures were given out of the fetus's little hand on her mother's. The pictures got posted to the internet and quickly spread to the news and media. They were intended for private use only and were posted without the Duggar's consent. A lot of controversy emerged from the photos and people have accused the Duggar family of not knowing when to draw the line in their personal lives. Many people are unaware that these photos were not intended for the public.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2011/12/photo-of-duggars-stillborn-baby-released/