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Should Teenagers Drink Coffee?

Should Teenagers Drink Coffee?

Caffeine, just like cigarettes and alcohol, is an addictive drug. One cup of coffee can have five times the amount of caffeine as one soda.  Loading up on junk could have long lasting effects on a teen’s developing body. “Caffeine is the most widely used mood-altering drug in the world,” said Professor Roland Griffiths of [...]

Red Bull Stratos

Red Bull Stratos

On August 16th 1960, Joseph Kittinger jumped from the Excelsior III at 102,800 feet with parachute in tow. This jump set the record for the highest skydive, a record that has stood unchallenged for 52 years. However, Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner and Red Bull are on a mission to break that record by over 17,000 [...]

05/03/2012 – Target, Waitressing Lessons, and News in Haikus

Editor’s Note: The Blip includes short headlines with odd, feel-good, informational, or pointless material. Stories are presented in a fast, easy-to-read format with news that will make you laugh and be enlightened. The Blip is updated daily (Monday through Friday). Amazon Kindle to be pulled from Target shelves Target plans to get rid of all [...]

Share Your Organs Through Facebook

Share Your Organs Through Facebook

With over 50% of America on Facebook, there will always be improvements and changes occurring constantly. The new timeline, photo viewer, and ways to talk to friends are some of those changes. However, the newest update may help save lives. More than 114,ooo people are waiting for an organ transplant right now around the world. An average [...]