A recent study released by the US government reveals that students from urban areas in the country fair poorer in science than their counterparts from other areas. According to the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress Science report, students from urban areas, mostly from low-income households from those areas, had lower scores than their peers [...]
A recent study released suggests that the higher the degree an individual obtains, the likely it is that the said individual will have a lower blood pressure. Accordingly, the said research analyzed information gathered from 4,000 patient records in a span of 30 years as reflected in the Framingham Offspring Study. The report detailed that [...]
It might have come as a surprise to many American Idol Season 10 fans and supporters; but, yes, a lady from the Bronx like Jennifer Lopez may still be unable to control herself in the face of deciding the fate of Idol hopefuls as in the case of contestant, Chris Medina. In an interview with [...]
A new medicine named Denosumab (Xgeva), has reportedly shown better performance as compared to Zoledronic Acid (Zometa) as to preventing fracture and other problems in the bone when it comes to managing prostate cancer. The said study was led by a personnel of the University of Paris Sud located in France, Dr. Karim Fizazi. As [...]
Creative-director of the House of haute couture Christian Dior, British fashion designer John Galliano, arrested by Paris police for assault and anti-Semitic statements, has also been suspended from his job during the investigation, said a statement issued by Dior on Friday. The statement said that pending the results of investigations John Galliano has been suspended [...]
A group of dolphins making loud splashing noises while swimming around a dog stranded and treading water helped save the distressed canines life. Cindy Burnett, from Marco Island Florida, said her dog, an 11 year old named Turbo, got out of their yard on Sunday night and nobody was able to find him. Burnett said [...]
GDP growth in the UK was expected to decline .5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010, but the contraction was somewhat higher at 6%, making GDP in the fourth quarter of 2010 1.5% higher compared to the fourth quarter of 2009. Industry production growth was also revised, downward, during the fourth quarter of last [...]
In the latest in a string of recalls which has badly hit the image of Toyota, the Japanese carmaker has revealed that it will recall 2.17 million vehicles to fix carpet and flooring which could jam accelerators. According to the firm, it will recall vehicles from the GS, RX and LX models of Lexus and [...]
Despite the controversy she has with the father of her daughter, Nahla, the 44 year old Halle Berry was given recognition at the Costume Designers Guild Awards. She was able to snag the Lacoste Spotlight Award during the ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton located in Beverly Hills. Berry was recognized by friend, Samuel Jackson. [...]
Prolonged cellphone use, particularly making calls, can affect brain cell activity, a new study reports. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, making calls lasting more than 50 minutes can alter brain activity in cells closest to the antenna of the device. The study aimed to study the effect [...]
State-wide broadband Internet mapping unveiled by Vermont officials
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FTC preparing full antitrust investigation of Google
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