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Reading While Eating for December 2: Seriously Sunny

Friday’s links get into the Christmas spirit, in a big way.

Boreal Chickadee

Bird Watchers, Beware: Electronic Bird Calls May Harm the Creatures

What if all the bird lovers out there clamoring to use their new technology were really driving birds mad? As new bird-calling technology, whether applications for your smartphone or recorded onto your iPod, lure birds to where you are for better viewing or photographing, they may also be messing with the brains of birds.

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Gasbuddy and More: The 4 Best Apps to Check Gas Prices

These mobile apps will help you find the cheapest gas in your town. (Just don’t use them while you drive!)

Confession iPhone App

Smartphone Sins: Catholic Bishop Approves iPhone Confession App

First came the iPod, then the iPhone. Now there’s iPrayer.

Italy

Italy to Apple: Remove Offensive “Mafia and Pizza” App

Mamma mia! An Italian politician has demanded that Apple remove the “What Country” app from the iTunes store after the travel guide summed up the Mediterranean nation with the words “pizza, mafia, pasta, scooters.”

Hershey's Candy Pillow

iPhone Ire: Hershey Battles Hottrix Over Chocolate Milk Apps

When it comes to chocolate milk on the go, the average Joe would expect Hershey to be the pleasure pioneer.