Aung San Suu Kyi Makes Political Tour in South
Thousands of supporters in Myanmar’s countryside cheered opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Sunday as she made a political tour ahead of by-elections, highlighting how quickly and dramatically politics is changing in the long-repressed Southeast Asian nation. Burma’s pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, is visiting the coastal town of Dawei on a political [...]
Oakland Occupy, Saturday Jan. 28, 2012
Dozens of police maintained a late-night guard around City Hall following daylong protests that resulted in 300 arrests. Occupy Oakland demonstrators broke into the historic building and burned a US flag, as officers earlier fired tear gas to disperse people throwing rocks and tearing down fencing at a convention center. Around 300 people were arrested [...]
Valentine Day Gift Ideas for 2012
Valentine’s Day is a popular time of year for both romantic gestures and gifts from the heart. Valentine Day gift ideas for him – what should a person get? OK here’s the situation and one can imagine this scene is played out in bedrooms, parlours and indeed most rooms all over the country? Females are [...]
US Online Holiday Shopping Season Reaches Record $37.2 Billion
United States online sales for the 2011 holiday season rose 15% to hit an all-time high, according to data firm comScore. A leader in measuring the digital world, today reported that retail e-commerce spending for the entire November – December 2011 holiday season reached $37.2 billion, marking a 15% increase versus last year and an [...]
Caffeine consumption ups estrogen levels
The majority of women in the US drink approximately 2 cups of coffee per day during their reproductive years. A recent study looking at estrogen levels and caffeine consumption shows that it’s not only what caffeinated beverage you drink, but also your race in conjunction with the beverage, that has an effect on your estrogen [...]
Motorola Droid Xyboard is now available
Motorola’s Wi-Fi Xyboards have been up for pre-order for a few weeks, but now you won’t have to wait much longer; the tablets are available today with free two-day shipping on Motorola’s website. The cheaper, Wi-Fi-only version of Motorola’s latest and greatest Xyboard tablet has begun shipping. Pre-orders for the units are now being fulfilled, [...]
Nick Santino Commits Suicide at 47
A member of the condo board that soap actor Nick Santino said pressured him to euthanize his pit bull — a “betrayal” that drove him to suicide — refused to accept any responsibility for the double tragedy yesterday. Nick Santino euthanized his 4-legged best friend Rocco, on his 47th birthday, Tuesday. He showed his guilt through [...]
UFC ON FOX 2: Rashad Evans defeats Phil Davis by unanimous decision
Relive all the action from the Ultimate Fighting Championship‘s second show on Fox, featuring 2 title-eliminator fights in Rashad Evans vs Phil Davis and Michael Bisping vs Chael Sonnen. Also on the main card: Demian Maia vs Chris Weidman. Rashad Evans unanimously outpointed fellow former Big Ten wrestler Phil Davis in a 5-round light heavyweight [...]
Tiger Woods joint-leader after 3 rounds
Tiger Woods put himself in position to win his second straight tournament Saturday, and this one would leave little doubt about which direction his game is going. He finally won 2 months ago against an 18-man field in California. Tiger Woods shared the joint lead in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship after Saturday’s third [...]
Kate Middleton is the queen of hats
The Duchess of Cambridge was honored with yet another award for her covetable style, when she was named Hat Person of the Year by the Headwear Association today. In news that will shock precisely no one, the Duchess of Cambridge has been awarded the illustrious title of ‘Hat Person of the Year’ by the Headwear [...]