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Texas man sues woman for texting on first date, says it was a 'threat to civilized society'
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He has asked for $17.31, which was what he paid for two tickets to see Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2 in 3D. - photo by Herb Scribner
A Texas man is suing a woman for texting during a movie date, according to the Austin Statesman

Brandon Vezmar filed a claim against the woman on Thursday that alleges her texting went against the movie theaters policy and disrupted his viewing experience, the Statesman reported.

He has asked for $17.31, which was what he paid for two tickets to see Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2 in 3-D, according to the Statesman.

"While damages sought are modest, the principle is important as Defendant's behavior is a threat to civilized society," the lawsuit read, according to CBS News.

The woman, who asked not to be identified, said she was unaware of the claim.

Vezmar said he met the woman online and asked her out. The couples first date happened on May 6.

Vezmar said the woman started texting on her phone 15 minutes into the new Marvel movie.

This is like one of my biggest pet peeves, Vezmar told the Statesman.

He also said the woman read through her phone between 10 and 20 times in 15 minutes, the Statesman reported.

Vezmar said he asked her to stop, but the woman refused. He asked her to text outside. So she did, and never came back.

I had my phone low and I wasnt bothering anybody, she told the Statesman, saying she was texting a friend. It wasnt like constant texting.

She sent a statement to KVUE-TV that explained her side of the date.

I did have a very brief date with Brandon, that I chose to end prematurely. His behavior made me extremely uncomfortable, and I felt I needed to remove myself from the situation for my own safety, she wrote. He has escalated the situation far past what any mentally healthy person would. I feel sorry that I hurt his feelings badly enough that he felt he needed to commit so much time and effort into seeking revenge. I hope one day he can move past this and find peace in his life.
Its toxic: New study says blue light from tech devices can speed up blindness
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A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers. - photo by Herb Scribner
It turns out checking Twitter or Facebook before bed is bad for your health.

A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers.

That process can lead to age-related macular degeneration, which is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, according to the researchs extract.

Blue light is a common issue for many modern Americans. Blue light is emitted from screens, most notably at night, causing sleep loss, eye strain and a number of other issues.

Dr. Ajith Karunarathne, assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, said our constant exposure to blue light cant be blocked by the lens or cornea.

"It's no secret that blue light harms our vision by damaging the eye's retina. Our experiments explain how this happens, and we hope this leads to therapies that slow macular degeneration, such as a new kind of eye drop, he said.

Macular degeneration is an incurable eye disease that often affects those in their 50s or 60s. It occurs after the death of photoreceptor cells in the retina. Those cells need retinal to sense light and help signal the brain.

The research team found blue light exposure created poisonous chemical molecules that killed photoreceptor cells

"It's toxic. If you shine blue light on retinal, the retinal kills photoreceptor cells as the signaling molecule on the membrane dissolves," said Kasun Ratnayake, a Ph.D. student researcher working in Karunarathne's cellular photo chemistry group. "Photoreceptor cells do not regenerate in the eye. When they're dead, they're dead for good."

However, the researchers found a molecule called alpha-tocopherol, which comes from Vitamin E, can help prevent cell death, according to Futurism.

The researchers plan to review how light from TVs, cellphones and tablet screens affect the eyes as well.

"If you look at the amount of light coming out of your cellphone, it's not great but it seems tolerable," said Dr. John Payton, visiting assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. "Some cellphone companies are adding blue-light filters to the screens, and I think that is a good idea."

Indeed, Apple released a Night Shift mode two years ago to help quell blue lights strain on the eyes, according to The Verge. The screen will dim into a warmer, orange light that will cause less stress on the eyes.