Author: Leanne Coelho

Recently, there have been several reports of food contamination and viruses taking over towns. However, Salmonella isn’t the only threat that is taking over. Recently, a swimmer from Oklahoma died from a certain species of amoeba that feasts on human brain tissues. After swimming in Lake Murray, the swimmer was affected by primary amoebic meningoencephalitis. Even though this disease is really quite rare, its effects are deadly. The Oklahoma State Department of Health said on Wednesday that this disease is caught mostly when water enters the victim’s nose. Therefore, advice has been given to avoid breathing in water from lakes…

Recently, the Curiosity Rover that has been on Mars for a while has sparked sensational news of possible life on the planet. A dark shadow of a woman like figure was found in one of the images released by the Curiosity Rover. UFO watch groups all over the world have been magnifying the image further and speculating the possibility of the rover having found another alien species. This time, the rover has made the news again because it is the third anniversary since being on the surface of Mars. However, that is not all as NASA has created a new…

These days, space stations have been getting good responses and results from the probes and satellites that are being sent into space. With organisms being found on a meteor and heart shaped plateaus on Pluto, humanity is making great leaps and bounds towards discovery of space elements. Another new development has been made by the Curiosity Rover that was sent by NASA and that hovers over Mars. NASA published a photo on their Jet Propulsion Lab website the photograph managed to grab the attention of the UFO sightings daily and the website shared magnified images of the woman-like shadowy figure…

Fossils of an ancient reptile with a long neck, small head and paddle like limbs were discovered on the side of a vertical cliff in Alaska. It is a type of plesiosaur called Elasmosaur, an animal that swam during the Late Cretaceous period. This was the first time any fossil related to this particular creature was discovered. “This is a very unusual group of marine reptiles that belongs to a larger group known as plesiosaurs,” Patrick Druckenmiller told Live Science. “Elasmosaurs are famous because they have these ridiculously long necks and relatively small skulls.” Most of the bones that were…

When it comes to space and the universe, technology has recently been taking breathtaking leaps and bounds. It isn’t just the photographs of Pluto, but also the findings of possible life forms outside of Earth. The very possibility of life forms being able to thrive in several parts of the universe is surely exciting. As of now, astronauts have gone a step further and even grown a little bit of produce and had a decent meal. The international space station grew some red romaine lettuce in an orbiting lab with no soil at all. The astronauts, Scott Kelly and Kjell…

Japan is one of those countries that have genuinely had a regretful history with nuclear disasters. However, somehow the country has always been able to bounce back and recover from the aftermath of these disasters. One such recent event is the disaster of the Fukushima Daiichi that took place in the year 2011. After the disaster took place, the country shut down several nuclear plants due to inadequate safety protocols. Also, the forty-three nuclear power plants that Japan had have been shut down since 2013. Since the earthquake and tsunami had struck the Fukushima Daiichi plant in 2011, only five…

Acclaimed massive multiplayer online role-playing, World of Warcraft is set to have its sixth expansion pack titled Legion; Blizzard Entertainment announced this during the live stream around the world from Gamescom 2015. On Thursday at the live presentation at Gamescom, Blizzard showed off Legion with a teaser. After, Blizzard Entertainment played the main reel, officially announcing World of Warcraft: Legion and showing off some of the expansion pack’s new features. The new features will include a level cap hike to 110, new dungeons and raids, a new continent called The Broken Isles, a new honor system, artifact weapons, class order…

NASA’s Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) captured the furthest side of the moon as it crosses in front of the Earth. The satellite was placed around 1 million miles from Earth on July 16. NASA released a gif image which shows the moon drifting between EPIC and Earth, crossing over the Pacific Ocean near North America. Since the moon is tidally locked to the planet, the same face is always positioned to the earth. Therefore, it was not possible to see the dark side of the moon. The first images of the far side of the moon were captured during…

One of the world’s most popular attractions, SeaWorld, has seen a decline in attendance after the 2013 Blackfish documentary. The park operators are struggling to restore its image in the middle of a public campaign by animal activists. The documentary film Blackfish showed the treatment of captive orcas which provokes violent behavior. After the documentary, SeaWorld has been pressured to release the killer whales into the wild. The company, based in Orlando, Florida, fell well short of profit and revenue expectations for the second quarter. Shares have slumped by over 37 percent over the past year. The company has launched…

Recently, with findings such as an earth like planet and the sharp images of Pluto, space and everything in the universe seems to be closer than ever before. As of now, another new finding has made the space enthusiasts quite ecstatic. A European space probe, Rosetta’s Philae Lander has actually discovered a comet with organic molecules on it. The probe however has not been in contact for about a fortnight now, especially after it managed to click pictures of the Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko from miles away. Once the Rosetta Probe resumes contact, it will be able to continue on its initial…

Early in the morning on August 4th, residents of Sunset Park were shocked to discover a large sinkhole at the intersection of 64th Street and 5th Avenue. The massive sinkhole had claimed most of the intersection but nobody was injured. The 20 ft wide hole opened up suddenly around 7am, according to ABC News. The hole exposed several pipes running under the road as well as a water main. Officials investigating the scene theorize that a leak from the water main may have steadily washed away dirt under the road until what remained could not support the weight anymore. Water…

When the Empire State Building was built in the 1930’s, it was all the rage for being the world’s tallest building at the time. Since that title no longer belongs to the 102 story building in New York, it seems to be finding other ways to remain a relevant attraction. It is common knowledge that the Empire State Building projects images of whatever is a popular cause or occasion in current affairs. The tower projects a heart on Valentine’s Day, pink for breast cancer awareness and several other motifs for different causes. Recently, with the death of Cecile the lion,…

Jessica Alba co-founded “The Honest Company” when she needed organic and user friendly products for her sensitive skin when she had her child. As of now, she has built a very strong business out of her necessity and making products that adults and kids can use without having to worry about sensitive skin. However, the company seems to have made a small blunder with one of their concoctions. The sunscreen that The Honest Company produces deemed ineffective. Angry parents are posting pictures of sunburns and rashes that the product has caused on themselves and their children alike. The FDA tested…

Recently, several food and water companies have had major product recalls due to contamination of their food and water supplies. Even the import of cilantro from certain parts of Mexico has been banned due to contamination of the food supply. As of now, Kraft seems to be hit by the same dilemma. The food company that is based in Illinois is under Heinz and has several other subsidiaries. Apparently, the company has recalled all of their Kraft cheese singles that were manufactured between the dates of December 29th, 2014 to January 4th, 2015. The food company has not said much…

The levitating board used for personal transportation in the films could become a reality, according to a video released by Lexus. The video shows a working prototype of the hover board which they named Slide. The promo video was first released in June by Lexus and has been teasing people with short clips. ‘There is no such thing as impossible, it’s just a matter of figuring out how,” said Haruhiko Tanahashi, Lexus Chief Engineer. There is a catch, however as the hover board can’t hover on just any surface. Using a specially constructed skate park built over some manner of…

These days, maladies like salmonella, legionella and even bacterial infections from fruits, vegetables and meats seem to be spreading like wild fire. The problems with the produce have not yet been solved and a new problem seems to have arrived. A very lethal Hogweed plant has been found in Michigan; health officials have found the plant in the Calhoun County of Michigan to be precise. The plant that was found in the Pennfield Township was immediately removed and discarded. The dangers of this plant are that a simple touch of the plant can cause rashes and scarring on the skin…

In the light of certain recent events involving Cecile the lion, people all over social media are expressing just how much they truly detest hunting. It isn’t just the usual animal lovers and animal welfare groups who are posting their views but, also the general public. Finally it seems that the human race is genuinely compassionate about a creature that is unable to voice their own opinion. That in itself is a great victory for humanity. However, even though the majority of public share this opinion, not everyone feels the same way. One such person is a woman from Idaho,…

Ebola has been around for a long time and the disease surely has made it difficult for places that have been affected by the contagion. About a year ago, airports had to quarantine passengers so that the virus may not spread too easily to more geographical locations. As of now, there is a beacon of hope to help fight this disease. A vaccine has been developed to help fight the spread of the virus; this vaccine has been tested and proves to be a hundred percent successful against the virus. About four thousand people and several organizations have reported that…

These days, viruses are in canned food, imported produce, the water supply and even in dog food. Salmonella and other outbreaks are taking over a few states. As of now, the big apple looks like it is next in line to be victimized by an outbreak. This time, the Legionnaire’s disease has affected about 31 people in the South Bronx area since mid July. However, the outbreak was really noticed when two people who were affected actually did pass away as a result. The Health Department says that they are working on the matter and trying to find the source…

These days, there have been so many product recalls due to Salmonella and virus scares. Products like frozen chicken, cilantro imported from Mexico and even dog food have been recalled due to bacterial infections that the food may cause. Kroger is one of the largest retail chain stores from Cincinnati based on revenue. Apparently, the store has recalled four different products because of probable Salmonella contamination. Oddly enough, the products that are recalled are not the frozen meat but the spices that the store sells. The store has recalled their Bac’n Buds coarse ground black pepper, garlic powder and ground…

One of the best things about modern technological advancements is the upgrades in the medical field. It enables patients to experience recovery like never before, and doctors can do the almost impossible. One such incident involves an eight year-old boy and his impressive record breaking road to recovery. Zion Harvey is a little boy from Baltimore who was in need of a double hand transplant. The boy had lost his hands and feet to an infection and underwent an operation in July at a children’s hospital in Philadelphia. The doctors transplanted both arms and forearms on little Harvey quite successfully.…

Sometimes, fresh produce and processed foods can both be quite risky to consume. Sources of contamination are almost everywhere, and it can affect our food at anytime. However, sometimes it isn’t just our food but pet food also that can be just as risky. The famous dog food company called ‘Nature’s Variety’ has recalled certain variants of their product as the risk of Salmonella has hit the brand. In a press release, the dog food company has recalled the ‘Instinct Raw Chicken Formula’ that has the ‘best by’ date of the 27th of April 2016. Apparently, that particular batch of cans…

It is common that seasonal and fresh produce is imported by the United States from countries like Mexico or the southern American nations. However sometimes when the goods are being handled or in transit, they may be affected by a few germs and other undesirables. Usually, benign contaminations can be easily washed off but on certain occasions they cause havoc and release the contagion of dreadful diseases. One such case has recently taken place where the cilantro leaves that were imported to Texas from Mexico were contaminated with a parasite called Cyclospora. According to the Texas Department of State Health…

Whenever a student considers starting college, there are a myriad of formalities to complete. With school test scores, application forms, university evaluations, tuition fees, education loans and so many other things, one could do with taking something off the check list. George Washington University has decided to do just that and make the application process a bit less stressful for students. The university has decided to actually do away with the entrance test that a potential applicant would normally have to take to be admissible. The University has officially stated that the SAT or ACT test is no longer required…

These days, most Earthlings are very excited about the new photographs of Pluto that have been released by NASA’s New Horizons Space Probe that took about a decade to reach the dwarf planet. The heart-shaped indentation on the planet surface is truly getting positive responses here on earth. A few weeks after the release of the photographs of Pluto, NASA managed to get our attention once more. The space telescope from NASA has released a few images of a planet that is very similar to earth in several physical aspects. The Earth-like planet is known as ‘Kepler 452b’, and it…

The highways witness several car accidents quite frequently. There are so many reasons why such mishaps occur, mainly because of driving under the influence, speeding, freak accidents, road-blocks and more. One major reason for deaths in cars is when babies are accidentally locked in. If everything cannot be controlled on the road, at least the condition of one’s automobile can be maintained well enough to avoid deaths of little ones that can be easily avoided. Evenflo has come up with a new technology that can be embedded in cars which will avoid hot car deaths. The product will be sold…

It is every twelve year-old’s dilemma of being torn between dressing-up as a child and dressing-up as an older teenager. Some of the most fashionably confusing years of one’s life are possibly the “tween” years indeed. One such store that was around between the late 1980’s and the early 2000’s was Limited too Inc. The store specifically sold clothing for older children and younger teenagers. Apparently, the stores all closed down in 2008 due to poor business. However, the ‘Bluestar Alliance’ has now acquired the store from ‘Sun Capital Partners’ and plans to reopen the store and do full-fledged business.…

In our places of work, normally one would require a decent incentive to continue delivering quality work. Sometimes a decent pay is enough and in other situations, just a pay is not. A performance review can be a reason to work better, faster and harder or a reason to be discouraged completely. Either way, the professional tradition of a performance review sure does have its pros and cons. ‘Accenture’, the management consultancy and the technology service provider has now announced that they will be doing away with annual performance reviews. The company that was founded in 1989 in Dublin has…

‘Infosys’ is India’s second largest information technology and software engineering and business consulting provider. As of now, the multinational company is earning a handsome revenue indeed. Apparently, the company has even beaten its rival ‘Tata Consultancy Services’. The company didn’t really do that well in the previous year. The vice president of ‘Gartner’, an American information technology company, Sandra Notardonato, said, “For Infosys specifically, they executed poorly in Q4 and some of that poor execution has been reversed this quarter.” On the other hand, the CEO of Infosys, Vishal Sikka said, “I am very pleased with our performance in the…

For a daily dose of weird news, reading about a drunken rampage by a squirrel is something that could keep a reader satisfied for a long time. The incident in question took place at a private club in Hereford and Worcester called Honeybourne Railway Club. Apparently, a squirrel was found to be drunk when he was witnessed drinking some ale by sticking its head into the container. After a while, the floor of the club was covered with broken glasses, bottles and lots of beer. Later, the squirrel was found in a bag of potato chips. The club’s secretary, Sam…

Fast-food restaurants frequently keep popping up in the news. Whether it is for their unhealthy food, worker’s compensations or any other food safety or business issues, American restaurant chains surely do find themselves in entertaining situations. McDonald’s is probably one of the most popular restaurants from the list of controversial chains. With issues like pink slime, minimum wage, being sued and so much more, it has surely become a resilient business. But in less image-damaging news, the restaurant has recently revealed that they also have a secret menu. A U.K. based McDonald’s manager has revealed that the restaurant allegedly got…

Stephen Hawking is a popular British theoretical physicist and cosmologist. The 73 year-old scientist is known for his theories in quantum mechanics and cosmology. On the other hand, Yuri Milner is a Russian businessman who is known for founding Digital Sky Technologies which is now known as Mail.ru. The 53 year-old businessman is now teaming up with Hawking in an attempt to find life beyond our home planet. Milner, who is known for his philanthropy and generous contributions, has taken it a step further by funding a $100 million research team to work on an archetype radio and optical surveying…

Janice Bryant Howroyd is a 62 year-old African-American woman who is the CEO and founder of the Act-1 Group. The company engages in talent and resource management solutions, and it is also the largest minority woman-owned employment agency in the States. Recently, this wonder woman was interviewed about her success and the do’s and don’ts of being as successful as she is. After doing 40 years of successful business, she said, “I never imagined this. I always imagined success though. You see the evolution in technology, you see the transparency that the world offers, but the fundamental things that we…

Amazon has become a very popular shopping website now. So much that the website is almost as popular as the Amazon rainforest itself. And now to add to its existing popularity, the website has decided to have an annual “Prime day” in honor of its prime customers. Today, July 15, kicks off the first ever Prime Day. It is expected that this will be similar or crazier than Black-Friday itself. An online version of Black-Friday will at least avoid the scary stampede in unaccommodating shops and malls. In a recent statement, the company said, “With more deals than Black Friday,…

Even to this day, one of the most exciting things about a happy meal is the toy at the bottom of the carton. However old one may be the toy is actually the happiest part of the meal. Usually, the toys that feature during the month in the meal are promotional for whatever kiddie flicks are currently releasing. This time with the release of the minion’s movie, McDonald’s has decided to give out a few variants of minion toys. When these toys are tapped, they speak in the infamous “Minionese” language that the fictional creatures use to communicate. However, these…

Chain restaurants and stores usually have fabulous ways of commemorating occasions and anniversaries. Free meals, discounts, goodies and so many other incentives to reward loyal customers are given away. On the 13th of July, Krispy Kreme will be celebrating its 78th anniversary. The store that started in North Carolina in 1937 by Vernon Rudolph has been serving sweet round pastries for more than seven decades now. On Monday, when a customer will purchase a dozen glazed donuts, they will be entitled to receive a dozen more for just 78 cents. This is a bargain indeed for a donut lover. If…

There are a myriad of chemicals that are meant for everyday use that are known to affect posterity in a terribly way indeed. Just like radiation and other harmful agents, even something as trite as a simple antidepressant can actually cause birth defects according to a profound new study. Apparently, the use of antidepressants when a woman is pregnant may affect the child in a bad way. A British Journal called the BMJ has published the results of these studies by American researchers. According to the studies, drugs like Praxil and Prozac are closely associated with high rates of birth…

Sometimes, even in the midst of a tedious week, when one reads about someone else’s bad day, it usually makes us feel a bit better about our own. Once such unfortunate incident, of two people passing away by a train accident does make one feel grateful about having only mundane worries. A train that was on its way to the Penn Station in New York on the morning of Thursday, July 9, accidentally hit a man and woman who were in the way. According to the officials, it seems unclear as to why the two people were that close to…

Logitech is one of those electronic companies that have managed to slowly become a household brand. Known for their tablets, keyboards, speakers and other computer accessories, this Swiss company is slowly making its mark in the tech market. However, the company isn’t too happy about its gradual success. Therefore, they are about to make a few big changes to their method of operation in order to be more of a crowd pleaser. Firstly, the company’s name is about to change to “Logi”, instead of the previous “Logitech.” The vice president of the brand development Charlotte Johs said that, “Tech is…

Hearing stories about obscure geniuses is always inspiring, especially when they are young kids. One such incident recently took place at the Boston’s Museum of Science. A 15 year-old boy named Joseph Rosenfeld had visited the museum and was examining the exhibit of the Golden Ratio Formula. Usually, the tiniest and simple error can change the dynamics of the entire mathematical problem. Rosenfeld managed to notice just that, while he was curiously analysing the mathematical problem that was displayed. The boy noticed that there was a subtraction sign in the problem where an addition sign should have been placed instead. Rosenfeld…

American Apparel is a clothing retailer and manufacturer that started off in the year 1989 at Los Angeles in California. Since then, the store has built many chains across the States and has become very popular indeed. However, sometimes even behemoth companies do face troubles and need to shrink down a notch to recover. Thus, American Apparel has decided to shut down a few of their stores and layoff a few of their staff with a view to cut down costs. The store announced that the cuts they will be making will be equal to approximately $30 million. Considering that…

Speculations of alien life have always kept resurfacing for decades now. May be in the near future, scientists will be successful to find and contact aliens quite easily. One such supposed close contact happened quite recently. Researchers from the University of Cardiff have said that the European Space Agency’s craft may have landed on a comet that could easily support alien life. The comet possessed an organic and rich black crust that possibly had organic life under its icy crust. Comets with such characteristics could have what is called “extremophiles.” Such organisms even live on earth through the harshest conditions…

JetBlue has always been one of the lucrative airlines to travel within the country and not burn a hole in one’s pocket. Affordable tickets, timely flights and decent service were enough to let passengers travel with ease. However, JetBlue is going to kick in a new scheme that may not keep the patrons very happy. Travellers who book the low-priced flights will have to pay $20 for their checked baggage online or $25 for the bags at the ticket counter. In order to avoid this fee, the travellers will have to book through the “Blue Plus”. This simply means that…

McDonald’s has been one of the oldest fast-food chain restaurants around. With time it has faced both good and bad press. However, these days with McDonald’s contributing generously towards making its patrons unhealthy, they have really been trying to keep the customers coming. This time McDonald’s is trying by making the menu a bit more exciting, at least for the customers around the north-east of the United States; The lobster roll will be making an appearance on the McDonald’s menu once more. The lobster roll will be priced at $7.99 and for $10.00 within the value meal. One of the…

The tools of the new media have definitely taken the world by a storm. The ability of Social Media to ensure connectivity and enforce six degrees of separation like never before, still fascinates us all. Social Media is what we depend on for news, information, entertainment, getting in touch with people, advertising and so much more. It is about time that a marvelous feature of our lives like Social Media is celebrated and its worth is acknowledged. About six years ago, the first annual Social Media Day was celebrated. Today, 30th of June, marks the 6th year of this wonderful…

Sometimes simply reading an inspirational story has the ability to uplift our moods and have a positive effect on our outlook of the day. One such story is about a woman named Jessica Cox. Jessica Cox is a 32 year-old woman and loves scuba diving, riding horses, likes to wakeboard, is a martial artist and even has a pilot’s licence. She has several talents indeed but unfortunately she does not have any arms. The Arizonian was even the first woman to fly a plane with just her feet. When asked about how she could possibly manage all of these amazing feats,…

McDonald’s has not exactly got the reputation for being the healthiest restaurant in town. The indulgent chips, the Big Mac and even their Caesar salads are not exactly as healthy as a Caesar salad should be. However unhealthy they may be, the customers cannot help but indulge in the items on the McDonald’s menu every now and then. Recently, a blogger posted a certain video clip on Instagram that took the Big Mac to a different level. The clip showed the Big Mac being dipped into beaten eggs and then rolled in a breadcrumb batter and then immersed in a…

These days, taking a selfie once every five seconds has become a mundane affair. The act of taking a selfie during social interactions and inconvenient situations should in fact be doomed as bad etiquette in the handbook of good manners. To make matters worse, the invention of the selfie stick and its gaining popularity took over the globe. Disney however has probably had enough of the selfie shenanigans and wants to put an end to the madness. Therefore, selfie sticks are now banned within the Disney Theme Park. This ban will be enforced by the 30th of June for the…

Whenever the news is traversed with odd happenings from around the globe, it sure does take our minds off the awful incidents of calamities that take place regularly around the world. One such strange albeit slightly comical incident took place recently, on the streets of Germany. A late-night convenience store was recently attempted to be robbed in Berlin’s district of Neukoelln. However, the shop assistant who was cleaning the shop with a vacuum cleaner at the time was not in a merciful mood at all. The incident took place on the night of Tuesday and one of the robbers held…

In the past, the iPhone has faced several issues with quality checks. The problem with the bending phones, battery issues and of course the ever so dangerous phone explosions. A problem like that could mean a serious one if the proximity of the phone is not favorable. One such victim of the phone explosion problem is restaurateur Kishen Yadav from India. Apparently, he has recently purchased the 64gig iPhone6 for Rs. 60,000 ($945 USD). Yadav was happy with this purchase until recently when he was on a call and the phone exploded. Luckily, no one around got hurt from the…

Amazon is one of those giant companies that started off from scratch, and today is a humongous empire. The brand recognition that a company like Amazon has is absolutely astounding. People associate Amazon with the online shopping site more than they do with the actual rainforest. The company has reached this commendable position because of the great utility and practicality of a simple idea. Also, futuristic implementations like delivery drones help fascinate the customers sometimes. This time around, Amazon is probably going to develop a mobile app that will connect users to deliveries that are closest to their area and…

About a few days ago, KFC came under the fire after a botched order. Even though a messed up order does not seem too serious, this one definitely was an exception. A customer from California by the name of Devorise Dixon was served a strange looking piece of fried chicken at a restaurant branch in Wilmington. The chunk of fried chicken resembled a deep fried rat with a tail. A furious Dixon did not get the apology he was hoping for from the staff at the restaurant. Rather, they just offered to replace his order and end the matter. Dixon…

The Universal Studios theme park in Florida opened on the 7th of June, 1990. Ever since then, the movie based rides at the park have been nothing short of a huge success. The studios contain rides like the ‘Harry Potter world’, ‘Transformers’, ‘Minion Mayhem’, ‘E.T. Adventures’ and so many more. As of now, the new film-based attraction will be the ‘Fast and Furious’ ride. The new attraction is called ‘Supercharged’ and had Vin Diesel, Tyrese Gibson, Michelle Rodriguez and Jason Statham from the film’s cast for the opening on June 25. The ride throws the audience into a 3-D high-speed car…

The Whole Foods Market chain was established first in Austin Texas on the 20th of September 1980. Ever since, it has been the guilt free place to shop for edible items. The chain specializes in selling wholesome and organic foods like the name suggests. Most grocery chains in the States have their fair share of controversies and issues. Seemingly, Whole Foods is not far behind anymore. Apparently, the chain store has been over charging customers for products that are pre-packaged. The commissioner of New York City’s Department of Consumer Affairs even said that this is the, “worst case of mislabelling”…

The Escherichia coli bacterium is one that affects the intestines and causes food poisoning. When affected by this virus, common symptoms are abdominal pain, vomiting, fatigue, fever, nausea amongst others. It is a common scare that is responsible for food product recalls. One such incident is the current scare of the contaminated bottled water; at least 14 such brands of bottled water have been recalled to address the scare of the E. Coli bacteria. Niagara Bottling has called off brands like Pricerite, Shaw’s, Shoprite, Acme, Morning Fresh, Nature’s Place, Wegman’s and a few others. The company is located in Pennsylvania…

Gradually, America is making changes to stay healthier. People are becoming aware of the effects of gluten, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, corn syrup and many more artery clogging ingredients. These healthy changes are being brought about in big food companies and restaurants as well; this is helping the consumers to enjoy their favorite snacks guilt free. One such company to join the league of taking the healthy highway is General Mills. Apparently, the food giant is deciding to stop using artificial flavoring in their breakfast cereals. This means that classic cereals like Trix, Reese’s Puffs, Cocoa Puffs, Cheerios, Chex will…

Recently, the MERS or the Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus has been the latest lethal scare. The virus apparently takes less than five minutes to spread and creates severe respiratory problems, fever, cough and a few other symptoms. The disease gets its peculiar name since it was recorded Saudi Arabia in the year 2012 for the very first time. After that, the disease has managed to spread to areas of South Korea and some other regions of Asian countries. The virus was brought to South Korea by a 68 year-old man who visited the Middle-East on a business trip. This…

Seemingly, stories of violent shootings have been taking over the news lately. In most cases, the perpetrator has no legal permission to carry a gun and the victims involved are innocent and unsuspecting. Similarly in this incident that happened in Ohio, the victims were innocent and unsuspecting. However, the shooter was a licensed carrier and fired his weapon by accident. An officer from Columbus, Ohio was trying to shoot an unstable dog who was charging at him. He arrived to help after a patrol at the scene made him notice that people were avoiding a dog being savage. In the…

The usual concerns that consumers have about Heinz Tomato Ketchup is mostly that is has too much sugar or should contain more natural flavors and fewer artificial ingredients. But amongst regular suggestions and complaints like that, a rather odd one managed to make news. A consumer apparently scanned the QR code at the back of the Heinz ketchup bottle and found that the code did not lead to any of the ketchup’s promotional website. But rather, the code led him to a porn site. The man was actually just trying to enter a contest that was arranged by the ketchup…

If you were one of those people who never did rank McDonald’s in your top 10 list of burgers, you might have some re-thinking to do. Lately, the burgers at McDonald’s were entirely unimpressive and the patty lacked a decent flavor. However, the fast-food restaurant chain is all out to make changes to their current business pattern. Now, apparently it isn’t just the business that will undergo changes, but rather something more important. McDonald’s has finally started to focus on what their business has really been about – the burgers. Steve Easterbrook, the CEO of McDonald’s, has said that the…

Rupert Murdoch is an 84 year-old Australian-American business mogul who is the CEO of the FOX network. Murdoch makes intermittent appearances in the news as a result of scandals or bad press and other reasons. However, he seems to be ready to pass on the torch to someone else. The person who is next to take his chair as CEO is his son James Murdoch. This change will be effective the 1st of July this year. Senior Murdoch became a businessman when he inherited an Australian news network from his father in the 1950’s. He is about to do the…

Being a popular chain of fast-food restaurants doesn’t always mean that it will be in the news for good reason. In fact, over the past few months KFC has had several complaints and unsatisfied customers. Even the KFC business in China is not doing as well as it used over the past years. But for now, a strange new controversy had taken shape for the restaurant. Apparently, the restaurant has recently accidentally served a customer deep-fried rat. An unwary diner named Devorise Dixon who lives in California, went to a KFC restaurant in Wilmington. To his surprise, Dixon saw that…

GAP Inc. has been a popular clothing brand in the United States since its inception about 46 years ago. The apparel store founded by Donald and Doris Fisher has traversed all though the United States and even worldwide. However, the clothing brand seems to be facing a few unfortunate occurrences at the moment. GAP Inc. will be shutting down about 175 of its stores all across America. After this humungous shut down, approximately 500 stores will still remain. That isn’t all; the corporate office will be cutting about 250 jobs as well. Apparently, the GAP outlet stores will not be…

Jessica Alba, who is known for her films like Fantastic Four, Into the Blue, Sin City and many more, apparently has another talent. Alba, who is a 34 year old mother of two, is also a talented business woman. Alba co-founded ‘The Honest Company’ in the year 2011 with her business partner Brian Lee. The company produces eco-friendly baby diapers, non-toxic baby products, vitamins and other goods. Today in 2015, the actress has many reasons to celebrate; one of them is that ‘The Honest Company’ is a big success indeed. Alba is the owner of approximately 20% of the company…

In the recent times, Target has been in and out of the news for a while now. Intermittent issues like employee problems, policy problems and even being sued sometimes is getting trite for Target the chain superstore. But this time, they are in the new for a completely different reason. Whether it is good news or bad for the customers, only time will tell. So apparently, the Target pharmacy store will be bought out by CVS Health. In a $1.9 Billion deal, the CVS chain of drug stores has purchased the Target pharmacy sections. The Target pharmacy will change its…

The supermarket chain, known as Asda, is truly under fire. This time, the cause is genuinely alarming for the customers who frequent these stores. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has found a chemical called campylobacter in the chickens sold at the superstore. The statistics of the research and tests conducted were as follows: Chicken samples that tested positive for the bug: 80.4% Number of chickens with the highest level of the bug: 29.7% Chickens that failed the FSA standards tests: 78.1% The British-based, American-owned chain of supermarkets is a store that customers shop at regularly and purchase their fair share…

Blackberry was founded in 1984 in Canada. The company was in its heyday in the early 2000’s. The consumers’ addictions to their blackberry devices were indeed a real dilemma, not too far from a drug addiction. As of now, the dynamics of this situation have changed completely. The markets are dominated by Android and Apple devices. Brands like Blackberry and Nokia are not the big players anymore. Blackberry has hinted that they want to launch a new device that is powered by Google Inc.’s Android software. This move has apparently been made by the company to shift the consumers focus…

For gamer-nerds all over the world, the videogame hall of fame is truly a special kind of haven. In New York, the Strong Museum in Rochester was already the place of the National Toy Hall of Fame. As of now, the museum has a new annexure. This extension will be the Videogame hall of fame. The best part about this museum is that the inductees get in by popular vote. Connoisseurs of the classic games from all over the world can actually vote for their favourites online. A website called worldvideogamehalloffame.org is where one would visit to make their opinion…

There are not many attractions left that remind us of the old days anymore. Everything seems to be getting modernized by the day, and nostalgia has very few places to dwell. One such instance is the Flintstones Bedrock theme park in Arizona. The stone-age motif theme park is also a campground that has its own attractions. The park has its own Fred’s café, Mt. St Wilma a volcano and many more attractions that you would see in the Hanna Barbera cartoon series. However this family-owned business of 40 years hasn’t been getting very good reviews lately. This has resulted in…

A student at the University of Keele in the United Kingdom has indeed discovered a planet. But that isn’t the most interesting part, what makes this a good story is how it was done. Tom Wagg, a fifteen year-old boy that has gusto for science, learned that his University had a group that studied planetary bodies outside of our solar system. Wagg was keen to be a part of this group as soon as he could. The boy was assigned to look at data sets and find any proper planet candidates. Within the next three days of being a part…

The nation of Zimbabwe has the local currency of the Zimbabwe dollar. The unit conversion of the Zimbabwe dollar to the US dollar is 35 quadrillion dollars to 1 dollar. The Zimbabweans, who have probably found it tedious to carry around all of that cash, have decided on a transition. Soon enough, Zimbabwe will convert to the US dollar as their local currency. Apparently, the country had already been using currencies like the African Rand and the US dollar for most transactions. The Zimbabwean dollar was only used for large transactions. This had been increasingly going on since the year…

For those of you who don’t recall, Crystal Pepsi was a clear version of Pepsi that Pepsico released between the years 1992 and 1993. This product was briefly released in the United States, Canada and even in Australia. However, this product doesn’t seem to be as short-lived as it was expected. Seemingly, Pepsico will be bringing back Crystal Pepsi to the markets soon. Kevin Strhale received a letter from Pepsico not too long ago. The letter was a customer response that explained the company’s future endeavours. In the letter, Pepsico casually wrote, “Your love for Pepsi is clear – crystal…

In the recent times, technology seems to be crossing some breathtaking leaps and bounds. Gadgets that we use today are like something out of a science fiction film that perhaps would have wowed the audience in the 80’s. Today, having a multifunctional devise like the smartphone that had the ability to connect you to the world has become trite. Nevertheless, ever so often a technology emerges that will not only change lives but save them too. Recently, a device of the kind has emerged. Apparently, there is a devise that could possibly reverse the effects of a stroke. Rick Arnold…

It is no secret that Apple maps are certainly not very helpful indeed. The first time around, the Apple maps were not well received with the audience due to glitches and faults in the application. However, Apple Inc. intends to do something about that as quickly as they can. With new Apple smartphones releasing more frequently than ever before, it would not be too appealing if a basic app such as the maps did not work adequately. Apple has deployed a fleet of vehicles equipped with cameras to drive around and collect data for the maps. The Apple vehicles will…

Pizza-Hut is one of those fast food chains that doesn’t ever really live up to people’s expectations. Nevertheless, the pizza emporium tries their best with new and innovative ways to keep the customers coming. In the year 2013, Pizza-Hut in Canada and UK released a hotdog stuffed crust pizza. The pizza itself did not receive too many great reviews, but somehow, the sales were decent. The customers in Canada and England perhaps wanted a taste of the unique amalgamation of pizza and hot-dogs that the restaurant began to sell. View image | gettyimages.com Soon enough, the restaurant had expressed its…

Richard Branson is not only known for being a millionaire but, also a philanthropist. In 2014, he had announced that his firm will offer unlimited holidays. This was in hopes to boost morale and loyalty amongst the employees. This year, his announcement is yet another cause for delight. Branson has announced that his employees are entitled to receive up to a years paid paternity leave. This offer has Branson’s generosity pouring out of it and has left his employees ecstatic. This came into effect since April 2015 and will be valid for women as well. The offer stipulates that, the…

Pizza Hut has not particularly been the restaurant chain that is known for the best quality of pizzas. The restaurant, which was founded in Kansas in 1958 has had its own share of ups and downs. Notwithstanding, the restaurant chain has managed to stay in business around the world. Usually, it is the new variants of pizza like the stuffed-crust or pop-out crust that keeps the customers excited. This time though, it is more the pizza box itself that will keep the people coming. Ogilvy and Mather in Hong Kong have come up with the innovative ‘Blockbuster Box.’ The unique…

Subway has always been the “go to” restraint when one intends to eat some guilt-free fast food. In recent times, with the cohort of unhealthy ingredients that are used by chains like ‘McDonalds’, ‘KFC’ and many other, Subway was the better choice. Certainly the lesser of two evils, Subway is now planning to get better. The restaurant will now join the bandwagon of places that have started to go all natural. The restaurant will use no artificial ingredients from now on. The director of Subway’s corporate social responsibility, Elizabeth Stewart has said, “Ingredient improvement has been an ongoing process over…

Recently, a rare Apple I computer has been found. Apparently, a woman was giving away a few boxes of her old electronics for recycling in South Bay. Little did she know, the electronic junk she needed to get rid of was actually priceless. Amongst the junk computers and electronics was a vintage Apple I. The computer in question was made in 1976 by developers Steve Wozniak, Ron Wayne and Steve Jobs. During that time, only 200 of those computers were manufactured, so finding one of the 200 computers almost four decades later is truly worth a fortune. Clean Bay Area…

Once a prime destination for eating out in China, the public outlook of KFC has transformed. As of now, the people of China think the restaurant serves ‘cheap greasy fast food’. When the first outlet was opened back in 1989, the Chinese diners were eager to try out the original recipe fried chicken. Fried chicken had always been a part of their cuisine as opposed to other fast foods like the hamburger. For Chen Haiwen, like many others during the early 90’s, dining out at KFC was considered a luxury meal, a place frequented by the rich. Over the years…

The man who served as an artist on the original television series Cosmos is helping to lead a new mission for NASA. Jon Lomberg, has been designing the “Voyager Record Project.” This involved designing a couple of pictures that helped best depict the planet earth just in case any alien life stumbled upon it. As of now, the “New Horizons” spacecraft will come at its closest point on July 14th, after which it will be sent off to the planet Pluto. As if that is not exciting enough, the probe will carry uploaded data from earth all the way to…

The job network site, Glassdoor, has helped a myriad of aspirants in some way or another get jobs. Be it vacancy postings, 6 degrees of separation or even ranks, this website has so many answers. As of now, Glassdoor has posted a list of the top 50 cities for jobs. In times like these, a list of this nature is helpful indeed. Job seekers gaze hopefully down this list with a view to understand where to job hunt next. The rankings have been tallied on three major aspects: the first aspect is hiring opportunity, the second is the cost of…

One of the most popular torrent sites online is The Pirate Bay. What they are also known for is the oscillating arguments between them and the Swedish court. Every now and then, the torrent site gets shut down by the Swedish court for the infringement of copyright laws. But what is intriguing is that each time it is shut down, the website comes back stronger, à la hydra. Presumably, since The Pirate Bay has recognized this pattern of ineligibility, it is evident in their new logo. Their updated logo features the previous logo’s pirate ship with the addition of the…

Over the last four month, the rate of the U.S. Dollar was at a slump. But as of now, the situation seems to be a bit more refulgent. The U.S. Dollar has climbed the ladder, but, a change of this kind has caused a ripple effect towards every other aspect of the market. Apple’s share prices have risen.,Walmart’s have decreased and Urban Outfitters have increased. One such change is the change in oil prices. One would expect the oil prices to increase by the minute due to the belligerent conditions in Syria and Iraq that have been going on for…

The tech market is a place that always calibrates its products. What is new today is old tomorrow. But every now and then, there is that one futuristic devise that catches our eye. In this case, “catching our eye” is not just an expression. FOVE has a new headset that helps the user control technology through eye-movements. There are two cameras in this headset and both of these built-in cameras are in the head mount and help you control the user interface. Just like something out of a science fiction movie, the futuristic devise can have its application in so…

The battle between Apple and Samsung has long been going on for the last few years. The nature of their lawsuits have mostly been cantered around the theft of intellectual property. Previously, the U.S. courts had ruled in favor of Samsung over the issue of product design. One of the court battles in the past even included issues over the shape of the phone and the color. Looks like it’s all about the design, and both Apple and Samsung value the price of their ideas. Whatever the issues may have been between the two smartphone giants, the markets always have…

Over the past few days, the markets have been taking a few unexpected twists and turns. The gasoline prices have been surprisingly kind. Even through the times of war in Syria and Iraq, oil supplies are seemingly unhindered. The housing stats climbed up higher and the dollar rate has strengthened. This seems to be a bitter-sweet moment for many investors. One such change is the drop in the price of Walmart shares. There was a 3.7 percent drop in the WMT.N shares; this changed the share price to $76.89. With a similar fate was Urban Outfitters whose stocks fell by…

Even though the iphone6 and iphone6+ are the popular smartphone choices, it wouldn’t hurt to look at other devices before deciding on your next purchase. One such smartphone to consider is the LG – G4. It has a splendid spectrum with: • Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop) • 1.8GHz 64-bit Hexa-Core • Adreno 418 • 32 GB, 3 GB RAM • Supports up to 2TB microSD card2 • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 808 processor with X10 LTE Not only is this fine on the inside but it’s gorgeous on the outside as well with an IPS Quantum Display on a 5.5 inches screen…

Buy-outs happen all the time. The interesting thing about this is what usually happens after the conglomeration. Things like that almost always change the dynamics and the method of operation of the companies. Even though AOL and Verizon are both involved in the distribution of communication and media, the services they provide are quite varied. At $50 per share, this should be an interesting absorption for Verizon. The media giant has the chance to traverse itself into a completely different aspect of the media and communication industry. The days of dial-up internet are far behind us and an industry that…