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NetFlix Loses Money, Gains Subscribers
This year Netflix expects to sign up over 7 million subscribers to its streaming video rentals, despite the fact it just posted its first loss for a quarter in over seven years. The home video and streaming video rental company lost... More of this article »
GOP Blocking Immigration Reform
David Axelrod the senior advisor for President Obama’s reelection campaign criticized the Republican Party for highlighting the overall lack of immigration reform as a failure of one of President Obama’s promise in his 2008 campaign.... More of this article »
Call for Freezing Student Loan Interest Rates
Senator Charles Schumer has called on Congress to freeze the interest rates on student loans. Current Stafford loans have a rate of 3.4%, but they are destined to increase to 6.8% as of July 1. That increased will affect over 7.4 million... More of this article »
Twenty-year Light Bulb Unveiled
Philips has unveiled a super-energy saving light bulb that it said would have over a 20-year life span. The LED bulb was unveiled by the Dutch company to coincide with Sunday’s International Earth Day. The Bright Tomorrow Lighting... More of this article »
Giroux Carrying Flyers
Claude Giroux, the forward for the Philadelphia Flyers is making a case for himself as one of the best in the NHL. Giroux showed his talent by placing a big hit on Pittsburgh Penguin superstar Sidney Crosby just after the opening faceoff... More of this article »
More Smartphone Users Accessing Travel Information
As smartphones become more and more popular, more and more users are accessing travel information from them. A recent study in the U.S. said that over half of all smartphone users accessed some form of travel information over the past... More of this article »
Opiates Responsible For the Death of Eight Americans
Eight American soldiers in Afghanistan died due to opiate overdoses that included morphine, heroin or other opiates between 2010 and 2011. Documents that detailed the investigation of 56 soldiers outlined the overdoses. The eight who... More of this article »
Physical Activity Helps Ward off Alzheimer’s
By 2030, medical experts say the number of people worldwide suffering from Alzheimer’s will be 80 million. However, a recently released study says that physical activity on a daily basis might provide a good chance of warding off... More of this article »
Jet Crash Investigated In Pakistan
The head of Bhoja Air was not allowed to live the country following an order by the Pakistani government. He was ordered held in protective custody while an investigation was started following the second air disaster to hit the country... More of this article »
Publisher Platform Dumped By Google
Google shut down the Internet news website payment platform One Pass, as it continues to do house cleaning that was launched last year by Larry Page the company co-founder, when he took charge. Since that time, Google has been attempting... More of this article »
Rules Governing Nanotechnology in Foods Proposed by FDA
The U.S Food and Drug Administration is proposing that companies wanting to use tiny particles that have been engineered, in their packing of food, might have to provide additional testing data to ensure the products are safe. Tentative... More of this article »
Gum Disease Not Linked To Heart Disease
Experts announced this week, through a statement by the American Heart Association that there is no convincing evidence linking gum disease that goes untreated with stroke or heart disease. There is also no strong evidence saying that... More of this article »
Plane Crashes into Gulf
A small plane flew in circles over the Gulf of Mexico for nearly three hours before crashing into the water. The plane had been scheduled to fly to Florida from Louisiana, but the pilot, Dr. Peter Hertzak, lost consciousness. Radio... More of this article »
NATO Calling on Russia and China to Help in Afghanistan
NATO’s head has called upon Russia and China to help fund security in Afghanistan in 2014. The alliance of nations is trying to round up as many contributions as possible before the combat troops from most countries pull out of the... More of this article »
Ebay Results Better Than Expected
Ebay, Inc announced its quarterly profit and sales increased more than had been expected. That prompted the company to raise its forecast for 2012, citing more growth in the PayPal and Marketplaces businesses. Ebay shares increased... More of this article »
Nugent in touch with Secret Service over Remarks
Ted Nugent said Wednesday that he had been contacted by the Secret Service following his comments about President Barack Obama. The rock musician strongly criticized the president last week while at the National Rifle Association convention.... More of this article »
India Says It is a Missile Power
On Thursday, India announced a successful new missile test firing. It said the missile was capable of having a nuclear warhead attached and could travel as far away as Beijing. With the successful test, India declared itself a missile... More of this article »
Hope for Cancer Treatment by Pinpointing Tumors
Researchers said they have discovered a way to classify the different types of breast cancer tumors. They said they could put the tumors into 10 different categories that range from the very treatable to the extremely aggressive. This... More of this article »
Breivik Would Do it Again
Anders Breivik the anti-Islamic self-styled militant who is on trial for the murder of 77 people testified for the first time yesterday. On trial for the worst peacetime atrocity in Norway’s history, Breivik described his killings... More of this article »
Volcano Alert Increased in Mexico
Because of the rumbling taking place at the Popocatepetl volcano south of Mexico City, government officials increased the alert level. The level is at the fifth level of seven in the warning scale. Inside the volcanoes crater, a lava... More of this article »
Website Aims to Remove Hassle at Airport
A new site on the Internet, Airport Chatter, which launched a number of weeks ago, is designed to help eliminate the hassle of navigating through an airport. Airports can be monstrous in size and difficult to navigate. Therefore, knowing... More of this article »
Salt Content in Fast Food Varies By Location
Fast food is quite often very high in salt. Exact levels however, vary based upon the country you reside in, says a recently published report. Researchers studied fast food in six countries and found the same item at times had different... More of this article »
Hollywood Likes China’s Recent Openness
Hollywood is taking advantage of a new breach in the great cultural wall of China, albeit cautiously. On Monday, Disney announced that it would produce Iron Man 3 together with a company in China. This is just the latest sign that... More of this article »
Abortion Law Signed In Mississippi
On Monday, Phil Bryant, the Governor of Mississippi signed an abortion bill into law. The bill could shutter the only abortion clinic that operates in the state. The Governor hailed the law as one that will guarantee that the lives... More of this article »
Dole Recalls Salads Linked To Salmonella
Dole Food, Inc. has recalled over 756 cases of its bagged salad. The cases were distributed to 15 states. The company said the bagged salad had been linked to possible contamination of salmonella. On Saturday, the fresh vegetable... More of this article »
When to Purchase Airline Tickets
Travelers always face the problem of when is the best time to purchase an airline ticket. Prices of tickets can fluctuate all the way up to the day of departure. A recent study conducted by the Airlines Reporting Corporation challenges... More of this article »
Yacht Race Sees Tragedy
A yacht race over the weekend at the Farallon Islands ended in tragedy on Sunday. One sailor was killed and four people are missing. The San Francisco Bay area’s sailing community that is tightly knit is reeling from the tragedy. Waves... More of this article »
Baboons Able to Recognize Writing
A new study said that monkey’s do not assign a meaning to written words, but rather learn what combinations of letters are common to words. Baboons are not able to speak, read and most likely do not understand language. However,... More of this article »
Housing Market May Be Rebounding
Recently released reports from two of the country’s largest banks, indicated the housing market in the U.S. might be set to rebound. Two banks released earnings reports on Friday and showed that more people in the U.S. are buying... More of this article »
Shooting Deaths In Alaska Investigated
Federal and state authorities are currently investigating an apparent double homicide involving two members of the Coast Guard, who were shot dead on one of the many islands off the Alaskan coast. The homicides prompted the Coast Guard... More of this article »
White House to Streamline Regulations for Natural Gas
The White House administration, on Friday said it was creating a working group to coordinate oversight of the production of natural gas. The industry has complained of late because of the excessive regulations that could hinder a natural... More of this article »
Salmonella in Twenty States Linked To Yellow Fin Tuna
A product containing Yellow Fin Tuna used for dishes such as sashimi and sushi, sold at grocery stores and restaurants was linked to salmonella outbreaks in 20 states that have sickened over 100 people. The U.S Food and Drug Administration... More of this article »
New E-reader Has Built-In Light
The new Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch has a glow light that offers lighting so it can be read in the dark. It also helps the e-reader to be read while in certain sunlight scenarios. The new e-reader will retail for $139 and... More of this article »
Chavez Skips Summit, Returns to Cuba
Venezuela’s president Hugo Chavez has had to skip the Summit of the Americas. He announced on Friday that he would have to skip the meeting of 30 nations and return to Cuba to continue with cancer treatments. Of late, the treatments... More of this article »
New Travel Clothing To Keep You Safe
With more and more people travelling to foreign countries and unknown areas, clothing to keep travellers and their valuables safe has become big business. Recently, new clothing has been launched that has been given great reviews by... More of this article »
Electric Car To Cross Country With No Gas
With the price of gasoline approaching a national average of $4 per gallon, it is not surprising that most people are not considering crossing the country via a car or truck. However, one group thinks differently. An event that has... More of this article »
Republicans Bash Obama For Class Warfare
Republican’s supporting Mitt Romney charged that President Obama was partaking in “class warfare.” The battle for the presidency is starting to heat up as both Republicans and Democrats try to lour voters from America’s middle... More of this article »
Lung Cancer Screening Important For Smokers
New research suggests that CT scans that detect early signs of lung cancer belong on a short list of screening technologies considered effective for cancer. The research says this is true for at least those people at high risk. Researchers... More of this article »
Pebble Sells $1.17 Million in Just 30 Hours
Through the use of Bluetooth, the Pebble, a smartwatch prototype will connect to your Android or iPhone and get calendar alerts, display caller ID, run simple applications and show updates of social media. The watch is being promoted... More of this article »
Foreign Websites Blocked From Chinese Internet Users
For about an hour on Thursday, users of the internet in China were blocked from using foreign websites. The incident was unexplained and sparked significant speculation that authorities in the country may censor the net. Users of internet... More of this article »
Shell Stock Drops Amidst Spill Fears
On Thursday, shares of Royal Dutch Shell dropped as it was stepping up the monitoring of a Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The market is still shaky following the 2010 BP disaster of Deepwater Horizon. The company sent a vessel, dedicated... More of this article »
Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Located in Cave
In the depths of a New Mexico cave, an incredible discovery was made by researchers. They discovered antibiotic-resistant bacteria, even though the bacteria have been isolated pristinely from any human contact for what is believed... More of this article »
Bail Sought By George Zimmerman
In a courtroom late Thursday afternoon, George Zimmerman, the watch captain from a neighbourhood watch group will seek bail after being charged in Florida with second-degree murder. He is accused of killing Trayvon Martin an unarmed... More of this article »
Baldwin Dined With Stalker in 2010
On Monday, the Canadian woman accused by authorities of harassing and aggravated stalking of Alec Baldwin, Genevieve Sabourin, was arraigned in a New York City court. Baldwin, spoke about the incident on Tuesday. He said, “Isn’t... More of this article »
Stolen Phones to be Disabled
The major wireless companies in the U.S. announced they have agreed to disable all cell phones after they have been reported stolen. The strategy is intended to deter cell phones from being stolen and resold. The system relies on a... More of this article »
Oil Prices Drop On Demand Worries
On Tuesday, oil dropped its most in one day since the beginning of the year. Crude hit a seven-week low on concerns that a potential slowdown in China, the No. 2 economy in the world, added to the global demand worries. Trade data... More of this article »
High Rate of Cancer Blamed on Herbal Remedy
A study in the U.S. said that a toxic natural ingredient found in a very popular herbal medicine was connected to over 50% of the urinary tract cancer cases in Taiwan. In Taiwan, traditional remedies are used widely amongst citizens... More of this article »
Google To Launch 7-inch Tablet
Just two years ago, Google failed with first smart device nevertheless, it is trying again. The search giant will release a new 7-inch tablet sometime during late summer and will co-brand with Asustek Computer from Taiwan. It seems... More of this article »