Continental divide: Second Life, the online community where subscribers can live vicariously through their altered egos, is moving adult-oriented content and activities to an X-rated “continent” so other users can filter out the seamier side of the virtual world.
The new continent is called Craigslist.
Get your pencils out and gum in: A new study shows that students who chewed gum during math tests had higher scores than those who didn’t. The researchers believe that repetitive chewing may increase the flow of blood to the brain.
In addition to completely revamping the WASL test that students must take to graduate, the state superintendent also plans to hand out packs of Juicy Fruit before each test.
Drop and give me $20: With layoffs and tight money many who joined gyms and fitness clubs are looking to cut expenses and get out of their contracts. But some gyms, with their own financial concerns, are slow to act on canceling memberships.
One gym is requiring members who want to quit to gain back any weight they lost while they were members.
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