Kelly W.

"Cadmium has been discovered in the painted design on "Shrek"-themed drinking glasses being sold nationwide at McDonald's, forcing the burger giant to recall 12 million of the cheap U.S.-made collectibles while dramatically expanding contamination concerns about the toxic metal beyond imported children's jewelry." - Kelly W.

I'm with cdog...keeping my LOTR goblets! - MiniMage

:( - RAPatton

pattonroberta.tumblr.com, but mine isn't that interesting - RAPatton

"After years of growing concern about the effects of marine noise on whales, scientists are finally asking what noise could do to fish. Whether they’re harmed isn’t yet known, but it’s certainly a possibility." - Kelly W.

You might learn something on Wikipedia, if you don't fall asleep first. A new study finds the online, user-generated encyclopedia is more accurate than some previous reports have suggested. But boy, is it boring. - Kelly W.

Eating three or more burgers a week may boost a child's risk of asthma and wheeze - at least in developed nations - reveals a large international study, published in Thorax today. - Kelly W.

Conversely, a Mediterranean diet, rich in fruit, vegetables, and fish seems to stave off the risk, the research shows. - Kelly W.

Kind of a no-brainer in regards to eating heathy foods = being more healthy, but interesting that there is a direct correlation to kids and asthma. - Kelly W.

A concept device from German designer Frederik Podzuweit may provide an answer on how hearing-impaired people can be able to listen to music. - Kelly W.

The popular web browser Firefox will soon come to the iPhone, which will be renamed as Firefox Home. The app will let users sync up with their desktop client, keeping the mobile browser updated with their browsing history and bookmarks. - Kelly W.

I hope it's better than Opera. - Kelly W.

DON'T USE IT ON NEWBORNS. If your child is younger than 2 months, avoid buggy situations altogether or use a mosquito net over his stroller. USE A PRODUCT WITH A DEET concentration of 30 percent and apply it just once a day. SPRAY THE PRODUCT into your hands and then rub it on your child, rather than spraying it directly on him. APPLY IT TO EXPOSED SKIN ONLY, avoiding your child's eyes, mouth, hands (since kids often put their hands in their mouths), and any cuts. AVOID REPELLENT-SUNSCREEN COMBO products, as sunscreen should be reapplied often. WASH THE TREATED SKIN with soap and water after returning indoors for the day. - Kelly W.

Discussion of — and complaints about — the rise of "helicopter parents," whose involvement in their children's lives lies somewhere between excessive and obsessive, has reached a fever pitch over the past few years. This is particularly true in academe, where professors charge that the trend contributes to the ignorance or laziness of today's students, while parents wonder how much is too much when it comes to guiding their collegiate offspring. Students, on the other hand, may not see the problem at all. - Kelly W.

"Just in time for summer, there's news on the flip-flop front. If you want to make it easier on your legs and feet, look for more structured flip-flops that hold your foot in place, possibly ones with heel cups and arches, says Justin Shroyer, an assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette." - Kelly W.

I still <3 my Havaianas. I just don't wear them all the time or on days when I have to be on my feet a lot. - Kamilah Reed (K. Gill)

I should be wiser about my flip-flops, since I have high arches and I want to keep them high and strong for dance, but I have way too many cheap Old Navy/WalMart flat flip-flops. :/ - Lola Bean (Penguin)

As images of lifeless black-slicked birds and limp sea turtles begin to flood the media, it is becoming apparent just how catastrophic the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is becoming. No one can predict how long it will continue and just how devastating this disaster might prove to be. One thing is clear: The fragile ecosystems of the Gulf of Mexico are at great risk. Adding to the tragedy is that this is an incredibly vital area for countless numbers of species that come for refuge to this specific stretch of the country to breed, nest, spawn, feed, and rest during migration. Peak migration and breeding times are late-April through mid-May. It really could not be worse timing. - Kelly W.

This makes me so sad. - Kelly W.

"ATLANTA — How much money would it take to get you to lose some serious weight? $100? $500?" - Kelly W.

"On the final day of last winter’s meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a panel convened to discuss the growing problem of climate change denial. It went poorly. Rather than brainstorming methods for changing public perception, the speakers wasted three hours trying to find someone to blame." - Kelly W.

But those are the wrong questions. What the scientists should have been asking was how they could reverse the problem. And the answer isn’t more science; it’s better PR. When celebrities like Tiger Woods or Tom Cruise lose control of their image, they don’t waste time at conferences. They hire an expert. What the climatology community needs is a crackerjack Hollywood PR team. - Kelly W.

"A fungus that has decimated hibernating bats in the Northeast is flitting across the country and prompting state and federal agencies to close caves to prevent further spread of the disease by humans trekking through them for recreation." - Kelly W.

RAP's corn post reminded me that this was going on this weekend. - Kelly W.

Today only, the Amazon MP3 Store offers downloads of Rogue Wave's Permalight for $3.99. That's the best price we've seen for this 12-track, DRM-free album, released in March 2010. (iTunes charges $9.99.) Amazon MP3 downloader is required. - Kelly W.

Kid's books. Love 'em. While we try hard not to over-consume on toys, I cannot seem to control my kid book buying urges. - Kelly W.

<3 <3 <3 Paper Bag Princess! - Kirsten loves you

I love that Alexander book. - Rochelle

I think we're all judging all the time, that's just how people are. - Stephen Mack

Website above is great. - Joe