News Bites

Naptime!

A University of California, Berkley study suggests that naps may improve learning. In the study two groups of students were required to learn material. The group that was allowed to nap for 90 minutes scored higher on the exam than the students who did not nap. Now when your boss yells at you for sleeping on the job, give him the finger and show him this article!

Seniors Dig the Green

We’re not talking about money. As baby boomers are becoming senior citizens their old habits are dying hard. Reported marijuana users aged 55-59 more than tripled from 2002 to 2008 from 1.6 percent to 5.1 percent. Thankfully, Grandma isn’t using your bong as a flower vase anymore. She’s not making tea from your shake. Medical marijuana is now legal in 14 states. Toke on seniors, toke on.

The Web is a Fundamental Right

People believe access to the internet is a fundamental right that should not be regulated, according to BBC World Service. A poll of 27,000 adults from 26 countries shows that 78 percent of web users believe the internet gives them greater freedom. Half of those polled also believe that the internet should not be regulated, in any way. Welcome to a new era folks. Soon web-surfing will be written into The United States Constitution. Until then, keep stealing wireless from your neighbor.

Today’s Young People are Mostly Bark

The Millennials are not biting on the green movement—yet. A study finds that young people are more likely to talk about green technology, the environment and chemicals in food, but they are just starting to back up all the talk with action. Millennials are 23 percent less likely to change behaviors or make green purchases. Way to go you young liberal debt monsters. Yet, those between the ages of 18-24 are more likely to walk or carpool or take public transportation.

Better Watch your Rearview…

New Jersey passed anti-cell phone legislation 23 months ago designed to eliminate drivers using cell phones while operating motor vehicles. The result? Over 200,000 tickets. That’s about four percent of the state’s moving violations. The tickets include a $100 fine as well as a spot on your ‘permanent record’. What’s the lesson here? Put your cell phone down when your cross into New Jersey.

Cheese Rolling, Just not Safe Anymore

A 200 year old cheese rolling festival in England was cancelled this year because of too many injuries. Basically, these guys chase a 7lb cheese wheel down a steep-ass hill. Sounds like entertainment to us! After last year’s spectator turnout of 15,000 people, those who organize the event decided they could no longer keep up with the crowds. Ohio, how about we roll a keg of beer down a steep-ass hill?

A Win for File Sharers

A judge in Spain recently declared non-commercial file sharing websites and the use of P2P networks to file share legal. The judge said, “P2P networks, as a mere transmission of data between Internet users, do not violate, in principle, any right protected by Intellectual Property Law.” Also, the RIAA started shouting to a wall only to realize that nothing good ever comes from talking to a wall. We love you Spain.

C’mon Man, Wanna buy some Coke?

Recent studies suggest that the recent rise in soda prices is linked to better health. The study followed a group of young adults for 20 years and found that as soda prices increased, caloric intake decreased. Yup, that’s right, if you charge more for something people do tend to buy less of it. Here at Buzzbin, we quit buying milk a long time ago. Instead, we just buy soda, it’s cheaper.

Texts from Beyond

This is just creepy. A new headstone company, called RosettaStone, has just released a headstone that texts a final message to those who are interested. Headstones typically display three things: Name, date of birth and date of death. Now, even your dead grandmother can finally get a grip on technology! By God, she couldn’t text before but now, with her new high-tech headstone, she can T9 like a pro!