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…
New Jersey Governor Opposes Wage Hike
On Tuesday New Jersey voters will go to the polls to vote on a minimum wage increase to $8.25 per hour. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is adamantly opposed to the hike…
Airlines to Allow Personal Electronics throughout Flight
On Thursday the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration announced that it will soon allow passengers to use their personal electronic devices throughout a flight. This would include takeoff, landing, and taxiing in addition…
Millions Losing Health Insurance under Obamacare Yet Problems with Website Continue
With the effective date of January 1, 2014 looming, an estimated 7 to 10 million Americans have been or will be given notices that their current health coverage will be dropped and…
JP Morgan under Shadow of Criminal Prosecution over Bernie Madoff
Banking giant JP Morgan had more added this week to its plate of woes when word was announced that U.S. Federal authorities are looking to criminally prosecute certain members of the corporation….
Shape Memory Materials Introduced into 4D Printing Technology
Researchers made a breakthrough on Tuesday with 4D printing technology. They introduced shape memory composite materials and methodology that can be used have one shape printed using 3D printing technology but can…