U.S. teens generally reducing risky behavior says CDC

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 On June 4, a report published by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that in the past 16 years high school students have become less likely to engage in health risk-related behaviors such as having sex and taking drugs. However, the CDC found that Hispanic students […]

Australia now recognises West Jerusalem as Israeli capital, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 On Saturday, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the national government’s decision to recognise West Jerusalem as Israeli capital, while reaffirming the nation’s goal for two-state solution for Israel-Palestine conflict regarding authority of Jerusalem. “The Australian government has decided that Australia now recognises West Jerusalem, as the seat of the Knesset […]

National Hockey League news: February 24, 2008

Sunday, February 24, 2008 There were 11 games played in the National Hockey League on February 23, 2008. Contents 1 Game summaries 1.1 New York Islanders @ New Jersey Devils 1.2 Ottawa Senators @ Pittsburgh Penguins 1.3 Chicago Blackhawks @ Los Angeles Kings 1.4 Washington Capitals @ Carolina Hurricanes 1.5 New York Rangers @ Buffalo […]

Disney animator Ollie Johnston dies at 95

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 American animator Ollie Johnston, the last of Disney’s so-called “Nine Old Men”, has died at the age of 95. Johnston died of natural causes on Monday in Sequim, Washington, according to Walt Disney Studios Vice President Howard E. Green. Johnston worked on many of the Disney’s classic films, including Snow White […]

Kenyan conservancy euthanises last male northern white rhino; only two females remain

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 Yesterday, Kenya’s Ol Pejeta Conservancy announced they had euthanised the last male northern white rhino, Sudan, on Monday, after consulting with wildlife officials. Sudan was 45-years-old, and now only two northern white rhinos, both female and descendants of Sudan, remain. “Sudan was being treated for age-related complications that led to degenerative […]

US dog attack owner charged with involuntary manslaughter

Friday, March 25, 2005A Spotsylvania County woman, whose three dogs allegedly attacked and killed her elderly neighbor, was freed Wednesday by posting a $10,000 bond. Dianna Large, 36, received one felony charge of involuntary manslaughter and three misdemeanor charges in an indictment issued last week. In her first appearance before a judge, she answered Circuit […]

2008 COMPUTEX Taipei: Three awards, One target

Monday, June 23, 2008 2008 COMPUTEX Taipei, the largest trade fair since its inception in 1982, featured several seminars and forums, expansions on show spaces to TWTC Nangang, great transformations for theme pavilions, and WiMAX Taipei Expo, mainly promoted by Taipei Computer Association (TCA). Besides of ICT industry, “design” progressively became the critical factor for […]

Apple to give free cases, refunds to iPhone 4 owners

Saturday, July 17, 2010 Apple Inc. announced Friday that it will give owners of its new iPhone 4 a free case in response to mounting concerns over the device’s antenna placement. The iPhone 4 antenna is actually a metal strip that wraps around the side of the device, which has caused dropped calls when held […]