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A feature article in today's New York Times : Promoting the Car Phone, Despite Risks By MATT RICHTEL The New York Times Published: December 7, 2009 "Industry pioneers have long been aware of the risks of multitasking behind the wheel, but still marketed cellphones to drivers." Read the article

If you only do one thing this week … avoid multitasking Often considered the pinnacle of efficiency, multitasking can actually be a negative practice, according to latest research. So stop what else you're doing and concentrate, says Giles Morris Giles Morris guardian.co.uk Monday 5 October 2009 11.33 BST Read the full article

Dr. Ed Vogel of the University of Oregon on Distraction and The Brain , a short YouTube video: