14 February 2011
South Asia is experiencing a health crisis because of increasing incidents of diabetes, heart disease and obesity. The region is also facing rising poverty as patients use their own money to pay for hospital expenses and other medical treatment, according to the World Bank’s statement on Wednesday. The Bank reported that while the region’s economy […]
Posted in Health
12 February 2011
Rory McIlroy takes took the first round lead in the Dubai Desert Classic, surpassing top the three golfers in the world with 7-under 65 shots on Thursday. He was four shots ahead of Lee Westwood, who currently ranked no. 1 in the Official World Golf Rankings and Martin Kaymer, who ranked no. 2. Also, he […]
Posted in Sports & Recreation
11 February 2011
A Los Angeles judge granted Charlie Sheen and wife a divorce last Thursday. However, they still have to wait three months until it becomes official. Charlie Sheen and Brooke Sheen both filed divorce petitions in court last November 2010. They stated December 25, 2009 the day they broke up, which was the date Charlie Sheen […]
Posted in Entertainment
10 February 2011
On Wednesday, world stocks slumped from this week’s 29-month high after interest rates rose in China. This prompted investors to book profits while general optimism over worldwide growth sent 10-year U.S. bond yields to nine-month highs. For the second time in over six weeks, China increased its interest rates on Tuesday raising the battle against […]
Posted in Business
10 February 2011
Wal-Mart fights back competitors by emphasizing low prices and adding back thousands of products in store. The company is also planning to expand into cities and neighborhoods where other people dare not to go. Three years ago, Wal-Mart led several dollar stores for selection, convenience and price. However, it is now losing customers and revenue, […]
10 February 2011
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova defeated Maria Sharapova on Sunday giving four-time champions Russia a momentous 3-2 win over France and a position in the Fed Cup semi-finals. Playing her first Fed Cup game in three years last Saturday, Sharapova had fallen with a 6-3, 6-4 loss to Virginia Razzano in the opening singles rubber. She also did […]
Posted in Sports & Recreation
09 February 2011
It seems that Fox has pulled off something even more outstanding with the premiere of a new romantic comedy sitcom entitled “Traffic Light.” The concept was gathered from Israel because it is both funny and significantly realistic. Although many people expect romantic comedies to appear good only on paper, the new sitcom presents two couples […]
Posted in Entertainment
09 February 2011
The Vatican will hold an international conference in May regarding prevention of AIDS and care of those afflicted with it. The event will take place amid sustained confusion over its position pertaining to use of condoms as a way to avoid HIV transmission. The Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers of Vatican also informed last […]
Posted in Health
08 February 2011
Bosh is back to the All-Star game as an Eastern Conference reserve along with Dwayne Wade and Lebron James. The announcement made on Thursday gave Miami Heat three players in the league’s midseason showcase for the first time. Some speculations were made about whether Bosh would get the vote for the All-Star team, but the […]
Posted in Sports & Recreation
08 February 2011
Pollution in the Mongolian capital immensely exceeds Mongolian air quality standards and World Health Organization guidelines, according to a research carried out by the National University of Mongolia. Ulan Bator, Mongolian’s capital, is a city where average winter temperatures linger at a penalizing 20 degrees Celsius. For families living in felt huts or gers in […]
Posted in Health
Canadian Speedskater Brittany Schussler Supports Putin
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Bobby Petrino Fired
Lollapalooza 2012 Lineup
Shabazz Muhammad Signs With UCLA
Tony Romo’s New Baby Boy
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It’s Daylight Savings Time 2012
