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The Cynical Girl: F@%k It Friday: Summer Movies

The Cynical Girl: F@%k It Friday: Summer Movies

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F@%k It Friday: Summer Movies

Posted: 03 May 2013 03:45 AM PDT

Everyone is excited about the summer blockbusters like Iron Man 3 and Star Trek.

Me? I’m excited about The Bling Ring.

What do you want to see?

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ScienceDaily: Top Health News

ScienceDaily: Top Health News


90 percent of pediatric specialists not following clinical guidelines when treating preschoolers with ADHD

Posted: 04 May 2013 01:33 PM PDT

A recent study by pediatricians examined to what extent pediatric physicians adhere to American Academy of Pediatrics clinical guidelines regarding pharmacotherapy in treating young patients with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The results showed that more than 90 percent of medical specialists who diagnose and manage ADHD in preschoolers do not follow treatment guidelines recently published by the AAP.

Don't txt n drive: Teens not getting msg: 43 percent of youths admit to texting while driving

Posted: 04 May 2013 01:33 PM PDT

Teens can get hundreds of text messages a day, but one message they aren't getting is that they shouldn't text and drive. Nearly 43 percent of high school students of driving age who were surveyed in 2011 reported texting while driving at least once in the past 30 days, according to a new study.

Childhood obesity starts at home

Posted: 04 May 2013 01:33 PM PDT

As parents, physicians and policymakers look for ways to curb childhood obesity, they may need to look no further than a child's own backyard. A new study shows that preschool children are less likely to be obese if they live in a neighborhood that is safe and within walking distance of parks and retail services.

Teens with high blood pressure have less distress, better quality of life than teens with normal blood pressure, study suggests

Posted: 03 May 2013 07:50 AM PDT

Teenagers with high blood pressure appear to have better psychological adjustment and enjoy higher quality of life than those with normal blood pressure, suggests a new study.

Violent video games have lower effects on highly-exposed teens

Posted: 03 May 2013 07:50 AM PDT

Teenagers who are highly exposed to violent video games —- three or more hours per day -— show blunted physical and psychological responses to playing a violent game, reports a new study.

Risks of H7N9 infection mapped

Posted: 03 May 2013 06:41 AM PDT

A map of avian influenza (H7N9) risk has just been completed. The map is composed of bird migration patterns, and adding in estimations of poultry production and consumption, which are used to infer future risk and to advise on ways to prevent infection.

ScienceDaily: Top Science News

ScienceDaily: Top Science News


'Shockingly bright' burst of gamma rays from dying star in distant galaxy

Posted: 03 May 2013 12:15 PM PDT

A record-setting blast of gamma rays from a dying star in a distant galaxy has wowed astronomers around the world. The eruption, which is classified as a gamma-ray burst, or GRB, and designated GRB 130427A, produced the highest-energy light ever detected from such an event.

King Richard III archaeological unit discovers Roman cemetery under car park

Posted: 03 May 2013 06:41 AM PDT

The University of Leicester archaeological unit that discovered King Richard III has spearheaded another dig and discovered a 1,700-old- Roman cemetery -- under another car park in Leicester.

Risks of H7N9 infection mapped

Posted: 03 May 2013 06:41 AM PDT

A map of avian influenza (H7N9) risk has just been completed. The map is composed of bird migration patterns, and adding in estimations of poultry production and consumption, which are used to infer future risk and to advise on ways to prevent infection.

Adderall abuse as final exam study aid 'trending' on East Coast

Posted: 01 May 2013 11:51 AM PDT

A growing number of college students are abusing the ADHD medication Adderall to give them an academic edge and they're tweeting about it. A six-month study tracking Adderall mentions on Twitter revealed two things: 1. It's mentioned most among students in the northeast and south. 2. Tweets about Adderall peak during final exam periods.

ScienceDaily: Top News

ScienceDaily: Top News


90 percent of pediatric specialists not following clinical guidelines when treating preschoolers with ADHD

Posted: 04 May 2013 01:33 PM PDT

A recent study by pediatricians examined to what extent pediatric physicians adhere to American Academy of Pediatrics clinical guidelines regarding pharmacotherapy in treating young patients with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The results showed that more than 90 percent of medical specialists who diagnose and manage ADHD in preschoolers do not follow treatment guidelines recently published by the AAP.

Don't txt n drive: Teens not getting msg: 43 percent of youths admit to texting while driving

Posted: 04 May 2013 01:33 PM PDT

Teens can get hundreds of text messages a day, but one message they aren't getting is that they shouldn't text and drive. Nearly 43 percent of high school students of driving age who were surveyed in 2011 reported texting while driving at least once in the past 30 days, according to a new study.

Childhood obesity starts at home

Posted: 04 May 2013 01:33 PM PDT

As parents, physicians and policymakers look for ways to curb childhood obesity, they may need to look no further than a child's own backyard. A new study shows that preschool children are less likely to be obese if they live in a neighborhood that is safe and within walking distance of parks and retail services.

Scientists use satellites, underwater robot to study atlantic sturgeon migrations

Posted: 03 May 2013 08:03 PM PDT

Researchers are using satellites, acoustic transmitters, an underwater robot and historical records to pinpoint the ocean conditions that the fish prefer during migrations — and potentially help fishermen avoid spots where they might unintentionally catch this endangered species.

'Shockingly bright' burst of gamma rays from dying star in distant galaxy

Posted: 03 May 2013 12:15 PM PDT

A record-setting blast of gamma rays from a dying star in a distant galaxy has wowed astronomers around the world. The eruption, which is classified as a gamma-ray burst, or GRB, and designated GRB 130427A, produced the highest-energy light ever detected from such an event.

Teens with high blood pressure have less distress, better quality of life than teens with normal blood pressure, study suggests

Posted: 03 May 2013 07:50 AM PDT

Teenagers with high blood pressure appear to have better psychological adjustment and enjoy higher quality of life than those with normal blood pressure, suggests a new study.

Violent video games have lower effects on highly-exposed teens

Posted: 03 May 2013 07:50 AM PDT

Teenagers who are highly exposed to violent video games —- three or more hours per day -— show blunted physical and psychological responses to playing a violent game, reports a new study.

King Richard III archaeological unit discovers Roman cemetery under car park

Posted: 03 May 2013 06:41 AM PDT

The University of Leicester archaeological unit that discovered King Richard III has spearheaded another dig and discovered a 1,700-old- Roman cemetery -- under another car park in Leicester.

Risks of H7N9 infection mapped

Posted: 03 May 2013 06:41 AM PDT

A map of avian influenza (H7N9) risk has just been completed. The map is composed of bird migration patterns, and adding in estimations of poultry production and consumption, which are used to infer future risk and to advise on ways to prevent infection.

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News


'Shockingly bright' burst of gamma rays from dying star in distant galaxy

Posted: 03 May 2013 12:15 PM PDT

A record-setting blast of gamma rays from a dying star in a distant galaxy has wowed astronomers around the world. The eruption, which is classified as a gamma-ray burst, or GRB, and designated GRB 130427A, produced the highest-energy light ever detected from such an event.

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