Monthly Archives: February 2012

Elevator Death

Many people have a fear of heights, fear of the dark, or some other phobia. A common fear held by many is a fear of being stuck in an elevator. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happened to a 41-year-old New-York …

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Ran to Death

At the Childrens Hosiptal in Birmingham, Alabama on Monday, Savannah Hardin died.  At 6:45 the Friday before, Jessica Mae Hardin called 911 to report her daughter was having a seizure and was unresponsive.  Witnesses reported that Savannah was made to …

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Heart attack with no chest pain more likely in women

Women, especially younger women, are more likely than men to show up at the hospital with no chest pain or discomfort after having a heart attack, a new study suggests. Those symptoms, or lack of symptoms, can result in delayed …

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Netflix bolsters video library as new threat looms

Netflix’s Internet video service is adding more marquee attractions as it braces for a new competitive threat from cable-TV provider Comcast Corp.

As part of an effort to offer more exclusive material, Netflix locked up the right to show “The …

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Cell Phone Crunch Time

I’m sure you would agree that you pay enough for your monthly cell phone service as it is. But do not fret my fellow cell phone user! The days of costly cell phone bills are here to stay! And there …

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UV Purifying Water Bottle

“When you are planning to put in some serious time on the trail, the goal is to pack light. There is nothing more annoying than having a bunch of fiddly gadgets for everything. That’s why integrating the purifier — in …

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Would you kiss someone via robot messenger?

Would you kiss someone via robot messenger? Long-distance lovers hoping for a smooch can now transmit their passion through robotic lips.

Artificial intelligence researcher Hooman Samani has developed the kiss messenger, or Kissenger, to add a new dimension to those …

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Obama’s Negligent Spending

According to Bill O’Reily, in Virginia, President Obama unveiled his new budget, “which calls for $1.3 trillion in deficit spending. The Feds simply do not have the money. They have to borrow it. If the budget passes, it would raise …

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Hosed at the Pump

With gas prices at all an all-time high, averaging around $4.50 cents per gallon who is looking out for “The People”? The Obama administration claims to be ardently trying to give money to the poor, and those who don’t want …

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Affordable Care Act of 2012

The current topic in my household has been centered on the Affordable Care Act and the government’s attempt at requiring businesses to provide contraception to their employees, as well as abortion procedures.  It was shot down pretty quickly by religious …

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