Kathy Landin
Spending Time Outside Could Actually Protect Kids’ Sight
A new review of previous research indicates that there could be a correlation between the amount of time children spend outside and nearsightedness.
Researchers analyzed the results of eight different studies, involving more than 10,000 participants, and found that children who are nearsighted spend an average of 3.7 fewer hours a week outside than children with normal vision.
Netflix Loses 800K Subscribers in Third Quarter
Netflix, the one-time master of customer service, just can’t seem to get it right anymore. On Monday, the video rental giant revealed in its third quarter report that it has lost about 800,000 subscribers since June, and the company expects to lose more in the coming months.
87-Year-Old Man Caught With 104 Bricks of Cocaine [VIDEO]
Police in Michigan pulled an elderly man over during a routine traffic stop, and when he refused a search of his pickup truck, a drug sniffing dog found almost 228 pounds of cocaine in the back.
Police then arrested 87-year-old Leo Sharp for possession of the drug.
Google Reports 70 Percent Increase in Takedown Requests by US Government
In an effort to highlight global censorship campaigns, Google’s biannual transparency report revealed a 70 percent increase in takedown requests by the US government and law enforcement agencies.
Lindsay Lohan Will Pose for Playboy While Dad Faces Domestic Violence Charges
Lindsay Lohan and her father Michael Lohan can’t stop playing with fire.
Lindsay, although ordered to complete 16 hours of her community service sentence at the Los Angeles Coroner’s Office before her November 2 court appearance, will be spending some time in the next week posing for Playboy, says a source. And while she’s trying to fit this in before heading to court for possibly more time in jai
Charlie Sheen Is Back to Bashing ‘Two and a Half Men’
Charlie Sheen has changed his tune and is back to slinging arrows at his former employers at CBS.
New I’m Getting Arrested Mobile App Inspired by ‘Occupy Wall Street’
Android users can now download a free app that immediately alerts their family, friends and attorneys when they’re getting arrested. Quadrant 2 developed the I’m Getting Arrested app based on actual events during the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Lindsay Lohan Has Been Sent Back to Jail – Once Again [PICTURES, VIDEO]
At a probation hearing today, a judge ordered Lindsay Lohan back to jail with $100,000 bail, for continuous probation violations.
Lohan arrived at court this morning to update Judge Sautner on her compliance to the terms and conditions of her probation. Sautner then revoked Lohan’s probation, citing her bad behavior and lack of hours served.
Mom with Cancer Dies to Save Unborn Baby [VIDEO]
A selfless mother has died to save her unborn baby.
The woman was diagnosed with a life-threatening form of cancer and refused chemotherapy so that her child could be born, even though it meant she would die.