Have cellphones become an addiction to members of our society. Cellphones have become such an integrated part of our culture that some are wondering if it is healthy and question if the behavior is actually an addiction that we are unaware that we have. Dr. James Roberts, Baylor University, wrote a piece forYahoo! Tech where she describes twelve different ways to tell if you are actually addicted to that little gadget that seems glued to everyone’s hands. In her article she states that sixty-eight percent of Americans sleep with their cellphones next to their beds and states that cell…
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The merger and partnership of liberal environmentalists and conservatives was bonded because the two groups need to re-establish the laws and restrictions regarding the use of solar power in the state of Florida. The groups joining forces include people from all sides of the spectrum including, business owner, libertarians, and Christian conservatives. A partnership that has started a new campaign that will hopefully place the subject of subject of restrictions regarding restrictions and suppression of the solar industry on the 2016 ballot.. Florida has 229 megawatts of potential solar capacity making it the 13 ranked producer of solar energy…
Online rumors may be hinting that Microsoft may or may not be getting rid of Internet Explorer. Microsoft’s marketing chief, Chris Capossela, told those attending Monday’s Microsoft Convergence meeting that they have plans for a new browser that will essentially outdate one of the biggest names in online browsers. Capossela told the conference, that they have a new project in the works, but they have yet to give it an official name for the softwaresaying, “We’re now researching what the new brand, or the new name, for our browser should be in Windows 10. We’ll continue to have Internet…
It is hard to imaging after almost ten years, how the popular video game series, “Guitar Hero” could possibly reinvent themselves, and develop new ideas for a platform that has essentially seen a long stream of repetitiveness. However, Activision has high hopes for their upcoming release, “Guitar Hero: Live,” which is set to release later this year. It was just recently that fans of the games got to see the new ideas that Activision has brought to the table, which include first person stimulated point of view that makes you feel as if you are the musician yourself. Also instead…
Times appear to be tough over at Viacom, as the entertainment and broadcasting company appears to continue with a new wave of layoffs in an attempt to restructure their business model for the future. The latest channel under the Viacom brand to be affected by the layoffs is MTV. There are not confirmed statistics or numbers released yet about how many employees will be let go because of the restructuring, but it is known that layoffs will be occurring sometime in the near future. The newest hit could potentially hurt newer employees, as well as long time staff…
The actors that suit up in all the comic book movies that have been released over the past decade have begun to understand the importance that they play off the screen for millions of children who look up to them Several of the bigger named actors have taken it upon themselves to reach out to these children especially those who need a hero in the real world. View image | gettyimages.com Recently Marvel film stars, Chris Evans and Chris Pratt suited up after their Super Bowl bet to visit the children of different hospitals. Evans dawned his Patriotic…
The United States Navy accomplished quite the task, as they successfully broke the sound barrier. The speed of sound travels at 761 miles per hour, a speed that a navy jet was able to outrun. The F/A-18E/F Rhino military plane was designed by engineers equipped to accomplish travel faster. The plane, that was nicknamed Rhino, travelled so fast that if you blinked for a second you would have missed its arrival. Its approach on the middle section of the carrier it was scheduled to land on, created a sonic boom as the sound waves caught up to the vehicle as it slowed…
21 states increased the minimum wage rate on New Years Day, which means over 3 million workers in the United States will be bringing home a little more money this year. Among the states that have agreed to raise the minimum wage rates are, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Nebraska, Ohio, Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and South Dakota, along with several others. Massachusetts increased their minimum wage from 8 to 9 dollars an hour, while Connecticut raised theirs from 8.70 to 9.15 dollars per hour. These changes may seem minimum to many, but it will make a difference for those working…
A recent pop up message claiming to be the newest Facebook copyright contract has been spreading through social media. The message has been telling people to copy and paste the new copyrights onto the users’ walls. The notification that pops up states, “In response to the new Facebook guidelines, I hereby declare that my copyright is attached to all of my personal details, illustrations, comics, paintings, professional photos and videos, etc. (as a result of the Berner Convention). For commercial use of the above my written consent is needed at all times!” The message is indeed not true and a hoax,…
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is attempting to try and regulate the Internet like current phone services. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler told Wired magazine that he plans to try and attempt this goal by placing Title II of the 1934 Communications Act on Internet services; this would prevent services from slowing down, speeding up, or blocking content. Wheeler writes in the interview that, I am submitting to my colleagues the strongest open internet protections ever proposed by the FCC. My proposal assures the rights of internet users to go where they want, when they want, and the rights of…
While scientist and doctors have working on finding a cure for cancer almost since the dawn of time, but an 8-year-old child may have opened a door to a missing factor they have been overlooking. The Independent has stated that an 8-year-old girl, named Camilla Lisanti’, has made an observation regarding a possible cure for cancer, which has led to a successful lab result. Camilla’s parents both work as cancer researchers at Manchester University. One evening her father asked the young girl how she would cure cancer if she could. Camilla responded by stating something so obvious that it…
Comcast is one of the biggest cable providers in the United States, which is why many are surprised by the lack of professionalism from the company after a customer’s name was changed from Ricardo to “A-hole” on his bill. Lisa Brown contacted Elliot.org, and provided proof that Comcast called her husband, Ricardo, an “A-hole.” Brown believes that the name-calling is in response to a customer service call that she had recently had with the service provider. View image | gettyimages.com Brown has been with Comcast for two years now, and planned to continue using the service, but in a recent…
While Sony Pictures was the main target of the hacking that occurred back in December, Sony Music Executives are stressing because they feel that their emails may be the next target. While the music executives who have signed artists like, Beyoncé, David Bowie, Barbra Streisand, Adele and Bruce Springsteen, are worried about their emails detailing artists, contracts, live performance riders, and other confidential information, including a “secret project,” which may reveal the selling of divisions in Sony Music, could be released to the public. Sony/ATV. Lynton and Sony/ATV head Martin Bandier have both denied Sony Music is for sale, but…
Photo by: White House In Obama’s State of the Union Address he outlined several new legislations he intends to set in motion. One of those new policies is set to change federal hacking laws, which could potentially put a lot of computer-security researchers out of their jobs. The new policy could potentially make computers less safe, and even make the average citizen a criminal, who could end up in jail. Nate Cardozo, an attorney with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, told researchers and IT pros at ShmooCon 2015, a security conference held annually in Washington, D.C, that, “Under the new proposal,…
The future is almost upon us, as one of the most innovative steps toward transportation has almost accomplished completion. Last May, Google announced the early phases of a new car that would have the ability to drive itself. While the original designs back in May were just the early prototypes the car that they just announced this month is almost ready to hit the road. While Google had missed the deadline to submit for a new form of transportation in 2015, the car will be ready for the following year because the DMV wants to ensure all safety concerns have been…
On Thursday January 1, 2015, New York City lost one of its most influential leaders. Former New York governor Mario Cuomo died on Thursday at the age of 82. In November, Cuomo was being treated for a heart condition, and was rushed to the hospital the day after he attended a victory party for his son, who won re-election for becoming the governor once again. Cuomo would die this New Years day from a heart condition that corresponded with the heart condition he had faced just two months ago. Mario passed in his home, where he was receiving hospice care. Cuomo was governor of…
The television show, “Entourage,” has gained a cult following as a show, which demonstrates a bond between four friends that can never be broken, even when stretched as thin as possible. The television series, which originally aired from 2004 to 2011, has one last story to tell that is going to be shown on the big screen. After almost four years of production and planning, the first official trailer was released on December 23, with a release date on June 5, 2015. The film picks up right after the events of the final season, and focuses on the gangs attempt…
Bristol-Myers Squibb is one the leading pharmaceutical companies around the world, and they were just granted approval from the Food and Drug Administration to start releasing a new drug that will help patients with Melanoma. Opdivo is the new drug being released by BMS, after being confirmed as a beneficial drug that will severely help patients who are diagnosed with Melanoma. There is an estimated 76,100 people in the United States alone that suffer from this deadly skin disease, and a good majority of those infected with the disease may die at the hands of it. According to the FDA’s…
