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Digital Glasses Unwrapped By Google
Google entered the world of eyewear on Wednesday when it introduced its experimental wraparound eyeglasses that can put the worldwide web on your face. The glasses, described as augmented reality lenses, can start videochats, display... More of this article »
Yahoo Lays Off 2,000
Yahoo announced on Wednesday it was be laying off 2,000 workers as the new CEO tries to turn around the company in a broad restructuring of the often-troubled Web company. The layoffs amount to over 14% of the entire Yahoo workforce.... More of this article »
Detroit Not To Be Taken Over By State
The City Council of Detroit on Wednesday passed a financial consent accord with a vote of 5-4. The agreement gives Detroit the power to slash costs and void contracts but not to provide state loans or funding to relieve the city of... More of this article »
New Satellite System Will Be Tested
A new air traffic control satellite system will be tested in June at the Seattle Tacoma Airport by Alaska Airlines. The airline will be using a satellite system to land in hope that it will help in reducing delays and save on fuel. Alaska... More of this article »
Dow Announces Plant Closures And Employee Layoffs (NYSE: DOW)
Dow Chemical has announced that it will cut 900 jobs and close plants because of the weakness in the European economy. Dow had a $20 million loss in the fourth quarter, mainly due to weak European and U.S. sales. CEO Andrew Liveris... More of this article »
MRIs and Ultrasounds Help To Find More Cancer
A new study says that annual mammograms combined with MRIs and ultrasounds substantially increase detection of breast cancer in women. University of Pittsburgh scientists examined the data from a trial completed by the American College... More of this article »
Burger King to be on NYSE
Burger King expects it will be relisted on the New York Stock Exchange within 90 days. The No. 2 burger chain in the world is going through an overhaul of its menu and redesign of its stores. A deal was announced on Tuesday where 3G... More of this article »
Dallas Slammed By At Least 12 Tornados
The Dallas/Fort Worth area was hit hard by a series of tornados on Tuesday afternoon. The tornados left a swath of destruction across the entire suburban area around the two cities. Winds tossed tractor trailers as if they were toys,... More of this article »
Breast Cancer Being Over Diagnosed
Woman, for many years, have been told to have screenings done for breast cancer. They were told the earlier it is detected the better. Today, researchers said evidence suggests that may not always be the case. A recent study in Norway... More of this article »
iPad Rating Recalibrated By Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports said they did like some things with the iPhone 4, it also warned people that the iPad 3 could get too hot. However, the publication it turns out is a fan of the new tablet from Apple. The consumer protection publication... More of this article »
Express Scripts Buys Medco
On Monday, Express Scripts Inc. completed its purchase of Medco Health Solutions Inc a former rival. The acquisition price was $29.1 billion. Once the Federal Trade Commission had given its formal seal of approval, the deal became... More of this article »
Korean National Kills Seven
Forty-three year old One L. Goh, a Korean national, was taken into custody on Monday near a supermarket after he allegedly shot and killed seven people and injured another three. The shooting took place at Oikos University in Oakland,... More of this article »
Black Women Susceptible to Cervical Cancer
New research indicates why black woman are more apt to develop and eventually die from cervical cancer than their white peers. The problem seems to stem from their problem of eliminating HPV, the virus that helps to cause the cancer.... More of this article »
Old Constitution Reinstated In Mali
The officer, who overthrew a democratically elected leader in Mali in early March and dissolved the constitution in the country, has had a change of heart. Under enormous pressure from neighboring countries and others around the world,... More of this article »
Honda To Recall Pilot and CRV SUVs
Honda Motor Co. has announced it will recall over 554,000 2002 to 2004 model CRV’s and 2003 Pilots. The vehicles to be recalled are in the U.S. and will be inspected for a problem in the headlight wiring system. The Japanese automaker... More of this article »
New Film About Jobs To Feature Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher will now become a wealthy techie on the big screen. Currently Kutcher plays the role of a very rich techie on the television series Two and a Half Men. In the not so distant future that experience will come in handy... More of this article »
Burma Holds Key Elections
Thousands of people in Burma are participating in by-elections today. Aung San Suu Kyi, the Noble Prize winner is running for the first time for political office. The National League of Democracy, her party, is competing for the total... More of this article »
Sleep Apnea Now Linked To Certain Types of Depression
A new study performed by the Centers for Disease Control says Sleep Apnea, the condition where sleepers gasp for air and sometimes stop breathing, is linked to depression. Sleep apnea takes place when the breathing of a person stops... More of this article »
Louisville’s Comeback Comes Up Short
The Louisville Cardinals could not overcome the enormous talent of in-state rival Kentucky and lost a hard fought battle against the Kentucky Wildcats. The coaching talents of veteran coach Rick Pitino helped to keep the game close,... More of this article »