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Don't Let Daddy's Laptop Lead to Infertility

I bet the Duggars don't use laptops.

I bet the Duggars don't use laptops. 'Cause if they did, they might not be at 18 and Counting. I crave the heat my laptop emits on a chilly night at home, but there is reason to believe it may not be worth the warmth it provides...especially in men. Studies have shown that a man's scrotal temperature can rise about five degrees when balancing a computer on his lap. That may not sound like a reason to get up in arms but other studies found, "Sperm concentration dropped by 40% when median daytime scrotal temperature rose by one to two degrees Fahrenheit (or one degree Celsius)."

Ladies who want more babies better tell daddy to take it easy on the laptop or use one of these nifty lap desks to protect their family jewels.

Elementary

Simple or Swank: Laptop Computers

When I'm not playing with my kids or hanging out with my husband, I am usually attached to my laptop.

When I'm not playing with my kids or hanging out with my husband, I am usually attached to my laptop. So it is no surprise that my daughter is crazy about her own computer. She likes to put it on her lap and tap away on the keyboard while saying, "I'm jus' checkin' my wubsite Mom." If she wants to look like me, I need to get her one of these bad boys.
Simple: Meant for children age five and up, the Vtech Nitro Notebook — Original is quite a deal at $50. The chic, geek gear has games and activities that encourage wee ones to read in two different languages!
Swank: Much like its simpler counterpart, the Vtech Color Blast Notebook ($130) also engages youngsters in games, activities and foreign languages. For an extra $80, kids can look like mini Mac users while enjoying a sizable color screen and learning more subjects: math, science, and history! Perfect for budding Einsteins age six and up.

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The Vivienne Tam Laptop Appears at Macy's Stores

Click to ReadThe Vivienne Tam Laptop Appears at Macy's Stores Want to get a nice up-and-close look at HP's Mini Vivienne Tam special-edition notebook?
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The Vivienne Tam Laptop Appears at Macy's Stores Want to get a nice up-and-close look at HP's Mini Vivienne Tam special-edition notebook? The red-hot digital clutch is being featured in Macy's Flower Show (which is worth checking out in and of itself) in New York City, San Francisco, Minneapolis, and Philadelphia. Check out geeksugar for more info!

Elementary

Website lil Loves: One Laptop Per Child

My five-year-old daughter thinks typing on my BlackBerry while in line at the store is a treat.

My five-year-old daughter thinks typing on my BlackBerry while in line at the store is a treat. She is no different than the other children of the world that delight in learning new things or testing out electronics — except for the fact that she has access to them on a daily basis. One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) is an organization that puts educational tools into the hands of youngsters that need them from little girls in Afghanistan to poverty stricken elementary school students in Alabama. The Massachusetts nonprofit is committed to distributing durable, $199 solar-powered "XO laptops" to financially disadvantaged children. Check out their site for ways to contribute to this timely cause.

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Fun and Funky Laptop SKYN Covers

Click to ReadFun and Funky Laptop SKYN Covers Whether it be with stickers, rhinestones, cases or sleeves, pimping your laptop is definitely one of the hottest geek chic trends.
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Fun and Funky Laptop SKYN Covers Whether it be with stickers, rhinestones, cases or sleeves, pimping your laptop is definitely one of the hottest geek chic trends. I prefer my basic white Apple, but if I do decide to kick it up a notch, I'll probably get a SKYN.