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Researchers Equate Internet and Drug Addiction

United Kingdom - Tue, 02/19/2013 - 04:15

There is no denial that internet access has intertwined human lives considerably. On the same lines, a recent research equated internet addiction to drug abuse.

David Cameron Features in a Video Made for Raising Charity

United Kingdom - Mon, 02/18/2013 - 10:31

The new music video of the band, One Direction, for the forthcoming single which will raise funds for the charity named Comic Relief will feature Prime Minister David Cameron.

Fan Mad at Rihanna-Brown Reunion, Attacks Her at Grammy Awards

United States - Mon, 02/18/2013 - 10:29

As per recent reports, songstress Rihanna was attacked by one of her fans on the eve of Grammy Awards when he threw a bottle of Lucozade at her.

Mindy McCready Takes Her Own Life; Celebrities Pay Tribute

United States - Mon, 02/18/2013 - 10:26

Mindy McCready, American country singer, committed suicide on Sunday. As per the revelations of a news report, LeAnn Rimes along with Carrie Underwood, led tributes to the star.

Nintendo Reports Worst Sales of Wii-U Ever

Technologie - Mon, 02/18/2013 - 10:24

Sales of Nintendo's Wii U were disappointing in November and December. But, it has turned out recently that the sales have just become catastrophic for the January month.

Two Heart Attack Victims at Heart Attack Themed Restaurant

United States - Mon, 02/18/2013 - 10:01

The Heart Attack Grill restaurant in Las Vegas is known for offering its customers with "worth dying for" food menu.

Beware of Fake Online Products Claiming to Treat Flu: FDA Warns

United States - Mon, 02/18/2013 - 09:58

These days, a large number of fake dietary supplements are provided on internet for treating flu.

ISPAI: Internet service rates may increase under new licenses framework

Austrian Tribune - Mon, 02/18/2013 - 07:31

According to a Sunday disclosure by the Internet Service Provider Association of India's (ISPAI), the rates of Internet and broadband services in India may likely undergo an increase under new licenses framework because of the high entry fee which the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has proposed.

YouTube videos not working on Blackberry 7 or 7.1 devices

Austrian Tribune - Mon, 02/18/2013 - 07:22

According to reports, YouTube videos are not working on devices that run BlackBerry OS version 7 or 7.1, despite the fact that these devices feature the YouTube app. Although the affected device owners are able to search for the videos on their devices, they apparently cannot play them.

Pew survey: Social networks continue to used ardently by most Internet users

Austrian Tribune - Mon, 02/18/2013 - 07:17

The findings of a new Pew Research Center study have revealed that most Internet users -particularly women aged between 18 and 29 years - continue to use social networking sites quite ardently.

LG to release its new 5.5-inch Optimus Pro in South Korea this week

Austrian Tribune - Mon, 02/18/2013 - 05:05

After having released an official tease of its new 5.5-inch Optimus G Pro handset last week, LG Electronics revealed in a Monday announcement that the new handset will hit the South Korean markets this week, and will be available in Japan in April.

AAA: Gas prices in US have increased for 31 days straight

Austrian Tribune - Mon, 02/18/2013 - 05:02

In a recent report about the latest trend in gasoline prices in the US, the AAA has revealed that gas prices in the country have witnessed an increase for 31 days straight. Specifically, the AAA figures have revealed that, over a stretch of 31 days, there has been an approximately 13 percent increase - to $3.714 - in the average price for one gallon of regular unleaded gas.

Oxford University scientists have developed and tested new self-driving car system

Austrian Tribune - Mon, 02/18/2013 - 04:59

A new self-driving car system - which is comparatively more advanced than the one driver-less car system being developed by Google - has been developed by a team of Oxford University scientists, led by Professor Paul Newman.

Survey: 50% parents have joined Facebook to watch over their children’s online activities

Austrian Tribune - Mon, 02/18/2013 - 04:57

With there being different assumptions about the reasons behind older people - most of whom are parents with children - have been increasingly using social networks, such as Facebook, in recent times, an Education Database Online survey has revealed that nearly one-half of the parents have joined Facebook to keep a discreet watch over the activities of their children.

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy a Test to Treat Bowel Cancer

United Kingdom - Mon, 02/18/2013 - 04:39

According to Cancer Research UK Scientists, a test known as flexible sigmoidoscopy has been found to be highly effective to treat bowel cancer.

Recall of Above 30,000 X5 SUVs by BMW

Nouvelles Automobiles - Sat, 02/16/2013 - 09:21

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released in its latest report that there is some problem with the brakes of X5 midsize SUVs of BMW.

US Based Company Recalled Spinach Products due to Possibility of E. coli Contamination

United States - Sat, 02/16/2013 - 08:24

A US based company named Taylor Farms Retail Inc.

Increase in Usage of Contraceptive Pills, Say Experts

United States - Sat, 02/16/2013 - 07:37

According to a study by The National Center for Health Statistic, the rate of usage of emergency contraception by Americans to prevent pregnancy has more than doubled in recent years. Besides, U. S.

Virgin founder Richard Branson to participate in 2013 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour

Austrian Tribune - Sat, 02/16/2013 - 07:20

In a recent confirmation, billionaire entrepreneur and serial adventurer Richard Branson said that he intends participating in the March-scheduled 2013 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, flying the team colours of Virgin Active SA.

Vitamin D Contents Vary from their Label, said Research

United States - Sat, 02/16/2013 - 05:29

A survey conducted in America on the vitamin D tablets available in market disclosed the fact that there is a huge difference in the actual content of the pills and in the contents mentioned on the la

BofA Questions Eric Schneiderman’s Claims

Shale Gas Boom after Plummeting Oil Industry

Researchers Reveal New Underwater Spy Robot

Second Meteorite Reported in One of Towns of Connecticut

Hubble Telescope Discovers Polluted White Dwarf Stars

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Barack Obama is Back in White House with a Bang

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Obama, the first African American President, was elected...