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…
Month: November 2013
As Playstation 4 and Xbox One Hit the Market, Consumers Wonder Which to Buy
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…
Blizzard Announces Two Soon-To-Be Released Expansion and Games
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…
Amazon Testing Sunday Delivery For Holiday Season In New York City and L.A.
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…
10,000 Feared Dead After Typhoon Haiyan Hits Philippines
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…
Demonstrations in Thailand Spawn Travel Warnings
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…
Obama Says Sorry To Americans Losing Health Insurance Coverage Due To Obamacare
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…
FDA Moves To Ban Trans-Fat In Foods Permanently
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…
Obama Unconcerned With Political Fallout With ACA Law
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…
Film Industry Tax Credits under Scrutiny in Louisiana
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…