First-Born Children More Likely to be Nearsighted
Jeremy A. Guggenheim, Ph.D. of Cardiff University in Wales, conducted a study with colleagues that found first-born individuals were more likely to be nearsighted than later-born individuals in a family. Published online by JAMA Opthamology, the research used a sample of adults in the UK to find that the association was larger before adjusting for educational exposure, which […]
Now ‘rip-off’ National Lottery adds 10 MORE balls – slashing odds of winning to one in 45m
NATIONAL Lottery bosses were accused of operating the “biggest con ever” yesterday after adding 10 extra balls to the pot – sending the chances of winning the jackpot to a staggering 45 million to one. Daily Express :: News Feed
Voyages-sncf.com unveils major site revamp as more rail passengers choose to travel direct
CITY breaks, winter sun, Christmas markets, a ski adventure or New Year festivities, they are all just a train ride away and never easier to reach, according to ticket seller Voyages-sncf.com . Daily Express :: Travel Feed
More Districts Opting Out of National School Lunch Program
A number of school districts across the country are choosing to opt out of the federally funded meal program in an effort to put a stop to the cost of food waste that has resulted from First Lady Michelle Obama’s National School Lunch Program. In New York, Greater Johnstown School District superintendent Robert DeLilli said the program had […]