News: Facebook Privacy Issues, Lifelong Health Benefits of Vaccines, School News, Deals, More

1/25/10 - By Anna Fader

A few interesting articles to share this week about Facebook privacy (you may be surprised what you don't know), the lifelong health benefits of vaccinations, and some quirky New Yorkers who are going without heat. Plus school news about a new school, new program and lots of new playgrounds. And free self-defense classes for teens and FREE movie rentals.

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Even if you think you know it all, The New York Times has a helpful article about how to stay safe and private on Facebook. You may be surprised what you'll learn from this piece (and what Facebook is learning about you!). Also good for teens who may be sharing a bit TMI than is good for their future selves.

Parents who skipped the swine flu vaccine may be feeling vindicated now as the worst seems to be over, but a very interesting article from Newsweek explains some of the long term health benefits of vaccines for pregnant women and small children, including how they can help prevent other ailments as adults.

The New York Times reports on a quirky trend of some NYers who are turning off their heat and being cold on purpose NY Times


School News:

The DOE is investing $12 million in new playgrounds for NYC schools [InsideSchools]

A school in Gravesend, Brooklyn will have an edible schoolyard next year [Gothamist]

A new private high school is opening in Greenwich Village. The Grace Church School, Currently a K-8 is adding a high school. {CityRoom]

This week's Deals:

Free self-defense classes for teens [Brokelyn]

FREE Blockbuster rentals at new Duane Reade kiosks through Jan 28 (click for code) [NYC Recession Diary]