Email Sabbatical

While the research is just beginning, preliminary results show that memory is increased, stress levels are reduced, and productivity increases the more we stay disconnected from the Web. In the past, we used to take some down-time to relax or meditate, maybe now we just need to put down the laptop and cell phone for a little while. (put into article named reflection)

A recent article in the New York Times discusses the effect on the brain from remaining constantly connected. Outdoors and Out of Reach, Studying the Brain - http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/16/technology/16brain.html (add to article on being constantly connected, and look for more resources on this issues)