Birth of Twins in USA swells twofold in last three decades

[ via The Express Tribune ] 8 Jan

The number of twins born in the United States has doubled in the last three decades largely as a result of fertility treatments, with one in 30 infants born in 2009 a twin, Express Tribune reports quoting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“The increases are quite widespread, affecting all age groups and all parts of the country,” said Joyce Martin, a CDC epidemiologist and coauthor of the new study.

More than 137,000 twins were born in the United States in 2009, accounting for one in every 30 babies. That compares to 68,339 twins born in 1980 when just one in 53 infants born was a twin, the CDC said Wednesday.

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Apple May Launch The iPad 3 In February On Steve Jobs' Birthday

[ via Business Insider ] 23 Dec

A new report going around from Focus Taiwan claims that Apple is preparing to launch the iPad 3 on February 24, the anniversary of Steve Jobs' birthday.

It's also worth noting that February 24 is a Friday, a day which Apple typically likes to launch new devices on.

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Disney Parks celebrates 83rd birthday of Mickey Mouse

Full Story: Mashable 18 Nov

"Walt Disney’s beloved icon turns 83 Friday and Disney Parks is celebrating at the Disney Store in Times Square with an innovative augmented reality installation. Running through Saturday at the Disney Store on Broadway and 45th Street, the Disney Parks team has implemented a 60-foot digital billboard AR experience," reports Mashable.

Visitors step on an orb and interact with characters projected on the big screen. Disney tells us that unlike other AR events, many of the character interactions are done live. That means that the characters can respond directly to how guests are moving and reactions from the crowds.

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