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    Facebook User Violated Restraining Order With “Stupid” Tag Of Sister-In-Law: Judge

    A New York woman could receive a fine or a year in jail after violating a restraining order by reportedly tagging her sister-in-law as "stupid" in a Facebook post. She received a charge of second-degree criminal contempt after allegedly making a social media comment that her in-law's family is "sad." The protection order prevented Maria Gonzales from contacting her sister-in-law after she argued that the court charge should be thrown out because the restraining order did not mention the Facebook social network.

  • LIFE

    Bike Gadget Fills Water Bottle By Converting Humid Air Into Refreshing Drink

    An Austrian industrial designer has invented a solar-powered device called Fontus that can condense humidity to turn it into drinkable water. The new product can be attached to a bicycle so cyclists can have a refreshing drink of H20 while traveling in the countryside and it is difficult to find a small store or water source.

  • LIFE

    Chipotle Restaurants To Close For Food Safety Meeting In February After Food Poisoning Outbreaks

    All Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants will close down for a couple of hours on February 8 to discuss the topic of food safety changes with its workers, following several food poisoning outbreaks last year. The restaurant chain's spokesman Chris Arnold announced that a national team meeting would be held next month to share new food safety procedures and to answer questions.

  • LIFE

    Medical Marijuana Lowers Rate Of Migraines Thanks To Cannabinoids: Study

    Marijuana can be an effective treatment for people suffering from migraine headaches, based on a new study's findings. Sufferers of the severe headache had a noteworthy drop in their migraine frequency after receiving a treatment of medical cannabis.

  • LIFE

    Fiber-Rich Diet Can Help Insomnia Sufferers To Sleep Better: Study

    A new study shows that a higher fiber intake can help insomnia sufferers to get a good night's sleep, suggesting a direct link between certain foods and getting shut-eye. Researchers learned that a higher fiber intake helps to boost the time spent in a deep state of snoozing called "slow-wave sleep."

  • Smartphone

    iOS 9: Night Mode Boosts Health By Changing Blue To Warmer Colors

    Apple's latest version for its iOS operating system will include a feature that boosts health by helping iPhone and iPad users to sleep better. Night Shift filters out light from displays of devices such as smartphones and tablets so the person's body clock will not be disturbed. The night mode will shift the Apple device's on-screen color to a hue away from blue based on the time and location.

  • LIFE

    Warning Labels On Soft Drink Containers Could Thwart Parents From Buying Them

    Health warning labels on sodas are being considered by some United States cities and states, and a new Harvard study shows that they could help to lower sales of sugary drinks. It included an online survey that warned parents about the negative effects of soft drinks, including tooth decay, obesity, and diabetes.

  • LIFE

    E-Cigarettes Make Smokers 28% Less Likely To Quit Smoking: Study

    Electronic cigarettes are marketed as a way to help smokers quit traditional tobacco cigarettes, but a new study shows they might prevent people from kicking the habit. It discovered that adult e-cigarette users were 28 percent less likely to quit smoking cigarettes.

  • Business

    Tesla Offers Vegan Fake Leather Interior For Model X After PETA’s Request

    Vegans can have a difficult time buying a new high-end car as most manufacturers use leather for the interior, and it became an issue for one Tesla shareholder. Last June the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) lobbied the electric car company to build its e-cars with non-animal materials. Elon Musk is now offering a high-end all-vegan interior option for its Model X SUV that includes animal-free seats, gear shifts, and steering wheels.

  • LIFE

    Hands-Free Robotic Suitcase Avoids Obstacles To Follow Owner, Links to Smartphones

    Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2016 included many innovative products, including smart appliances, electric cars, and NUA Robotics' hands-free luggage carrier. The robotic suitcase is equipped with a camera and Bluetooth connectivity, and designed to follow people around like a puppy.

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