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Alzheimer’s Cure by 2025?
Published on 2012-04-13 14:20:00
Alzheimer's disease is becoming a bigger problem as our population ages, with an anticipated $1 trillion cost in medical and nursing home expenses by 2050, and an alarming 13 million to 16 million victims. To say this is a major concern for our futu... > read more
Internet Blackout: SOPA and PIPA
Published on 2012-03-16 10:55:00
Joining the ranks of such Internet giants as Google and Reddit, Wikipedia announced that it, too, is strongly opposed to the highly-contested SOPA and PIPA acts that recently went before the House of Representatives. Along with other high profile or... > read more
AT&T Reports $6.7 billion loss for Q4 2011
Published on 2012-03-16 10:53:00
AT&T posted a disappointing $6.7 billion loss for last quarter, most of which was due to a large fee for the failed T-Mobile merger, which cost the company $4 billion. The major underlying concern, however, is the lower profit margin on smartphone s... > read more
Small Business Jobs Continue Growth
Published on 2012-03-09 14:00:00
A number of initiatives and incentives such as tax breaks have led to an employment increase in the U.S. small business sector, and that trend continued in February. However, numbers suggest the trend may be grinding to a halt. According to the In... > read more
Georgia Lawmakers Propose Criminal Justice Overhaul
Published on 2012-03-09 14:00:00
In response to the sky-high costs of keeping prisoners locked up, a number of states are proposing changes to prison terms and sentencing, and Georgia is the latest to join the ranks. House Bill 1176 would reduce prison terms for some offenders an... > read more
It’s Time to Go Back to School
Published on 2012-02-28 09:48:00
With job prospects looking bleaker for new college graduates, many are considering the wisdom of returning to school for a graduate degree instead of facing the daunting task of finding a career in their chosen field of study. In general, this makes... > read more
Verizon Charges $2.00 to Pay Bills
Published on 2012-02-10 15:25:00
In a move that has incensed its customers, Verizon has announced that it will begin charging for one-time payments over the phone or online. The $2 fee will not be added to recurring payments, and is, according to Verizon, intended to help them reco... > read more
Credit Card Companies & Your Expired Debt…
Published on 2012-02-10 15:25:00
If you are a bank looking for easy revenue, here is a brilliant business idea for you: offer to give credit cards to people with expired debts, so long as they agree to begin repaying the debts. Debt collector CompuCredit cashed in on about $15 mill... > read more
2012 Trends in Technology
Published on 2012-01-27 13:14:00
2012 Trends in Technology Although it seems that the advance of technology must soon begin to slow, the reality is that it continues to grow at a staggering pace. From tablets to in-car streaming technology, 2012 promises to be a very productive ... > read more
Changes in 2012 Laws, including Immigration & Abortion
Published on 2012-01-27 13:14:00
With a slew of new laws coming into effect for 2012, there will likely be an increased demand for educated individuals who have pursued a criminal justice degree. From more patrols to check for texting while driving to inspections of facilities that... > read more
Higher Education Leads to True Love?
Published on 2012-01-23 12:44:00
In a report that may leave some of you scratching your heads in disbelief, it appears that getting a college degree will not only help you earn a higher wage, but also may help you find true love. Although the marriage rate in the United States has ... > read more
Stem Cell Therapy - A Ray of Hope
Published on 2012-01-23 12:43:00
Biology is an exciting field of study right now. Just last month, findings from a small clinical trial were announced that suggested stem cell therapy might be a very effective way of reducing heart attacks, artery clearing procedures and even cardi... > read more
Sopa Strike Set to Stymie Internet
Published on 2012-01-17 16:36:00
On January 18, some websites are set to go dark to protest the Stop Online Piracy Act, the Protect Intellectual Property Act and the Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, which would effectively block Americans from portions of the ... > read more
The Psychology Behind Wall Street
Published on 2012-01-13 11:50:00
Occupy Wall Street has captured the attention of people from all walks of life, across the world. Similar movements have sprouted up overseas as well, inspiring everyday people to strive for major changes in their local and federal governments. Y... > read more
Groundbreaking HIV Vaccine
Published on 2012-01-13 11:49:00
In what could be a profound advancement for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, scientists have discovered a gene in mice that can reverse diseases such as Alzheimer's and other mental illnesses. When PKR, the gene that is triggered in people with... > read more
FAA Updates Rules for Tired Pilots
Published on 2012-01-09 16:39:00
After more than 20 years of trying to come up with a solution to the very real danger of pilot fatigue, the Federal Aviation Administration has released a set of rules that will require longer rest times and shorter work days for commercial pilots of... > read more