Disillusioned Floridans pack up, and more
Florida lost 58,000 residents over the past year, the first time in a century that it has lost population.
Disillusioned Floridans pack up
Florida is losing population for the first time in a century. The state lost 58,000 residents over the past year, as the real estate bust, hundreds of thousands of foreclosures, and rising unemployment created widespread disillusionment with Florida as a dream destination.
The New York Times
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The military's high smoking rate
In the active-duty military, one out of three servicemen and women smokes—a rate much higher than in the civilian population. “Your nerves get all rattled and you need something to calm you down,” said Staff Sgt. Jerry Benson, who is serving in Afghanistan.
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Chasing Jessica Biel online
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Actress Jessica Biel is the most dangerous celebrity to search for online, according to a report by Internet security company McAfee Inc. Fans searching Biel’s name had a one in five chance of reaching a website that tested positive for adware, spyware, spam, viruses, and other kinds of threats.
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Americans' sweet tooth
Americans swallow an average of 22 teaspoons of sugar each day in the form of soft drinks, candy, cookies, and processed foods. Among teenagers, the figure is 34 teaspoons.
Associated Press
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