Researchers have discovered a new strain of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which reportedly can lead to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in only 5 years. The finding was shared by researchers at LundUniversity in Sweden. The new strain appears to only exist in West Africa but it is a combination or what it calls […]
As Sony’s Playstation 4 (PS 4) and Microsoft’s Xbox One (Xbox 1) hit the shelves in time for the Christmas shopping season, shoppers are trying to make the decision as to which choice is the best to make. Sony’s PS 4 was released for sale on November 15 in North America and with a November […]
A fifth expansion of Blizzard’s popular World of WarCraft online game is being released. Known as Warlords of Draenor, the game will get a new world that allows players to create settlements and immediately increase a character’s level. Blizzard’s announcement comes on the heels of WoW’s players’ number hitting a five-year slump and the company […]
Amazon.com Inc., a giant Internet retailer, is increasing the heat on its rivals this buying season, and under a deal made with the United States Postal Service, will have packages delivered on Sundays. Beginning this week, Amazon shoppers in both areas will get their packages on Sunday at no additional charges. There is a plan […]
It’s now believed that about 10,000 people are dead in Philippines after the island suffered from Haiyan, one of the worst storms ever to be recorded. Typhoon Haiyan unleashed giant waves and ferocious winds that destroyed homes, schools and businesses. Bodies were strewn on tree branches and along sidewalks and looters, looking for food, water […]
Several countries issued travel warnings this week because of protestor demonstrations in Bangkok, Thailand. The country’s Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul told reporters that on Wednesday nine countries had officially issued travel warnings for their citizens either travelling or living in Thailand. The latest countries issuing travel warnings are Austria, Sweden, Taiwan, France, United Kingdom, Israel, […]
After repeatedly saying, in campaigns, during discussions on the law and even after the law was signed, that Americans who loved their health insurance policies could keep them, President Barack Obama said sorry to those Americans who are now losing their health insurance policies because of his law. He did not apologize for breaking those […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is in the process of demanding food makers to steadily eliminate trans-fat – the ingredient that’s known to clog arteries from their cookies, crackers, pizza and a multitude of baked goods. According to FDA commissioner Margaret Hamburg said the move could possibly thwart 20,000 heart attacks annually as well […]
Jay Carney, White House press secretary, said President Barack Obama isn’t worried about any political fallout stemming from the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) because he feels confident that the law will, in the end, benefit his allies. Carney said Obama’s attention is on the promises of the law and isn’t concerned with the politics that […]
Tax credits that created incentive for filmmakers in the entertainment industry are coming under scrutiny and in danger of being cut once more in Louisiana. The debate about whether or not to keep the tax credits came on Monday. Some state lawmakers along with those from the industry presented their arguments for the tax credits. […]