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Multi-taskers
A new study sponsored by the Swedish government claims that banning texting while driving would not decrease the risk of car crashes. [Gawker]
Saving the whales
A new iPad and iPhone app uses GPS to tell mariners where endangered whales are located to help prevent whale-ship collisions. [Discovery News]
BAD DAY FOR:
Opportunistic marketing
KFC apologizes for telling frightened Thailand citizens they should "hurry home" during a tsunami scare, but not before ordering their favorite KFC menu item. [Global Post]
Healthy body images
Pop star Lady Gaga comes under fire from eating-disorder activists after starting a #PopSingersDontEat hashtag on Twitter. [Newser]
The food chain
Test results confirm that rat poison intended to rid New York City of its rodent problem is subsequently killing the city's healthy hawks, who eat the rodents. [Gothamist]
For more winners and losers see: Good day, bad day: April 11, 2012
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