Dave Smith

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Smith manages and coordinates the activities of the technology subsection of the company, contributing his own stories, news and analyses of the latest technology companies, gadgets, and innovations.

He joined the IBTimes in September 2011 as a technology reporter, after holding various editorial positions within Inc. Magazine and USA TODAY.

Smith received a B.A. in print and online journalism from The University of Maryland, College Park.

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Sleepy Politicians

With No Firm Science, Sleep Standards are Slipping

Kids never got enough shuteye, even back in grandpa's day. That's according to a century's worth of expert advice and sleep studies, which a team of researchers has now distilled into a brief report in the journal Pediatrics.
Apple is busy prepping its next iPad, presumably called the iPad 3, for an early March release. But even though this will be Apple's third iPad, there's a good chance the hype machine is actually promoting an iPad 2S.

Apple iPad 3 Release: Why You Should Expect an iPad 2S

Apple is busy prepping its next iPad, presumably called the iPad 3, for an early March unveiling. But even though this will be Apple's third iPad, there's a good chance the hype machine is actually promoting an iPad 2S.
The eggs, being referred to in Chinese media and on the internet as "rubber eggs" or "ping pong eggs," are too hard to eat, raising suspicion they are fake, after appearing in "small numbers" in markets nationwide.

China Investigates Bouncing Boiled Eggs

Chinese authorities are investigating eggs which bounce after being boiled and may make men sterile, state media reported Friday, in the latest food safety scare to hit the country.
Doctors may suggest a screening test to make sure cardiovascular health is in top shape. But if a person lacks symptoms -- like chest pain or shortness of breath -- they might want to look closer at the costs and benefits.

American Heart Month: 5 Tests You Might Not Need

February is American Heart Month and consumers will be bombarded with advice to keep their ticker healthy -- whether it's from the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women or the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's The Heart Truth.
Apple has chosen the first week of March 2012 to introduce its next-generation iPad, the iPad 3. Sources said the Cupertino, Calif.-based company will hold its iPad 3 event in San Francisco, "presumably at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts."

Apple iPad 3 Release Date Set for First Week of March 2012

Apple has reportedly chosen the first week of March 2012 to introduce its next-generation iPad, the iPad 3. Sources said the Cupertino, Calif.-based company will hold its iPad 3 event in San Francisco, presumably at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
First Lady Michelle Obama, who has spearheaded a healthy eating and fitness program for children for two years, will lend her voice on Thursday to the military's efforts to overhaul the food it serves.

Michelle Obama Spearheads New Plan to Overhaul Military Meals

Obese Americans in the military are a national security hazard and first lady Michelle Obama wants to see that change. Obama, who has spearheaded a healthy eating and fitness program for children for two years, will lend her voice on Thursday to the military's efforts to overhaul the food it serves.
The U.S. Air Force plans to buy up to 18,000 iPads for its Air Mobility Command (AMC), replacing 70-pound flight bags with 1.3-pound Apple iPad 2s for the crews that fly cargo aircrafts.

U.S. Air Force Buys 18,000 Apple iPads to Replace Flight Bags

Following the precedent set by commercial airliners in December 2011, the U.S. Air Force plans to buy up to 18,000 iPads for its Air Mobility Command (AMC), replacing heavy flight bags with light and efficient Apple iPad 2s for the crews that fly cargo aircrafts.
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Why LinkedIn Needs Rapportive

Business networking site LinkedIn will reportedly acquire Rapportive, a Gmail add-on that provides information about your social contacts as you e-mail them. Sources close to the situation say LinkedIn offered the browser plug-in a figure in the low teens in millions of dollars.
Emergency contraception, also known as the "morning after pill" and seen by many conservatives as akin to abortion, for the most part would not fall under the rule since it is already available without a prescription to those 17 and older.

White House Defends Contraception Rules as Criticism Mounts

The Obama administration is willing to work with Catholic universities, hospitals and other church-affiliated employers to implement a new policy that requires health insurers to offer birth control coverage, a top adviser to the president's re-election campaign said on Tuesday.
The White House said it will spend and extra $50 million this year, and it will seek an extra $80 million in fiscal 2013 to bolster Alzheimer's research. Obama also plans to spend an additional $26 million in programs to support people who care for A

Obama Boosts Funds for Alzheimer's Disease Research

The Obama administration plans to spend an additional $156 million over the next two years to help find an effective treatment for Alzheimer's, a fatal brain-wasting disease that affects more than 5 million Americans.
Walmart is the largest seller of food in the United States, and food accounts for more than half of the chain's annual sales

Walmart to Label Healthier Food as Great For You

Eggs are among the foods getting a new Great For You icon from the world's largest retailer as it tries to convince shoppers that they can make healthy, low-cost choices when picking out food at its U.S. stores.
Zuckerberg was reportedly unhappy that the banks leaked details about his company's Wall Street debut, including the Feb. 1 date it chose to file its S-1 paperwork with the SEC.

Facebook IPO: Mark Zuckerberg Orders Banks to Shut Up

In the weeks leading up to Facebook's $100 billion initial public offering, Mark Zuckerberg reportedly told Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase and the other banks involved in the action to stop leaking information to the media.
In the 2012 Super Bowl, some of of America's biggest companies made headlines with funny and witty ads. All 60 commercials have been embedded and categorized for your viewing pleasure.

Super Bowl Commercials 2012: Watch All 60 Ads [VIDEOS]

On Super Bowl Sunday, the Giants beat the Patriots 21-17, but the commercials from the game are also making headlines. Here, you can watch all 60 video ads from the 2012 Super Bowl. They've been categorized for your viewing pleasure.

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