There is an interesting article in the New York Times about how friendship can be beneficial to one’s health. Having close friends, even if they no longer live nearby, seems to help people survive potentially fatal illnesses, like breast cancer and heart disease. Having strong friendships can even help prevent the common cold. Hmm, I’m not sure I believe that last one. It’s an interesting correlation, though. In any case, I enjoy having close friends, whether or not it will prevent me from catching a cold :).

Where’s Samuel L Jackson? Apparently, there’s a real case of snakes getting loose on a plane. I never saw the movie, for it seemed like a ridiculous premise for a movie. In any case, here’s the story.

DON’T TEXT MSG WHILE DRIVING!!! Ugh, I could write a long rant about this, but I’m tired right now and I think that this short article sums up the potential consequences.

The new Star Trek movie is coming out on May 9! I’m excited, as you should be too. I hope it’s good! Plus, they are already planning a sequel. Wow, they must be confident that people are going to like this one!

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