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Actor Charlie Sheen Pleads Guilty

Charlie Sheen

In exchange for a deal that involves zero jail time and the dropping of more serious charges against him, movie star Charlie Sheen entered a guilty plea to the assault charges filed by his wife, Brooke Mueller Sheen, alleging that he hit her during a Christmas Day altercation. The star of “Two and a Half […]

Apple Files Patent for Travel and Shopping Apps

Apple Apps

A report released last Thursday by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office showed that Apple has filed three patent applications between October and December for travel and shopping apps, offering services like travel bookings, fashion retail, and hotel services. The travel booking app will allow users to view flight information, reserve travel plans, and check […]

Madonna Launches Material Girl Line in Macy’s

Madonna's Clothing Line

Macy’s is set to launch on Tuesday pop legend Madonna and her daughter’s “Material Girl”  line, in hopes of attracting young women to its stores for back-to-school shopping. The line is to be sold online and in 200 locations nationwide. Actress and singer Taylor Momsen, the face of “Material Girl”, will perform in a concert at […]

China Overtakes Japan in Economic Size

China Japan

China has overtaken Japan to become the world’s second largest economy, next to the United States. The economic powerhouse is set to change the global balance of power in terms of finance, political influence, and military might. Some estimates already place China ahead of Japan in total economic production, which regains their top position in […]

Rockies Pummel Cubs in Record 12-Run Inning

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies were leading 5-2 at the bottom of the eight inning looking to extend that lead into a more comfortable margin. They got it after fourteen batters. The Rockies hit a record 12-run eight inning, on top of homeruns by Carlos Gonzalez, Ian Stewart and Dexter Fowler, to win against the Chicago Cubs […]

Ortiz Squares Off with Hamill at UFC 121

Tito Ortiz

Former “Ultimate Fighter”  protégé Matt Hamill will be having one of the biggest fights of his career when he squares off with his mentor Tito Ortiz at “UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez” on October 23 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Ortiz, who will be appearing on his first […]

Amazon and Facebook Team up For Online Shopping

Amazon and Facebook online shopping

Online shopping giant Amazon, and social networking site Facebook, have formed an alliance to deliver a more social shopping experience for online customers. Shopping is considered by many as about socializing aside from just buying items. People usually talk to each other and seek advice before purchasing a product. That is not an easy thing […]

Tahiti Thrives on Green Travel

Tahiti Beaches

The tropical island of Tahiti has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Post-card perfect sunsets and views rival those of Bora-Bora and have attracted many tourists over the years. Resorts feature eco-friendly sleeping options amid lush greenery that is thicker and greener than other mainstream resorts. Aside from high-end resorts, guesthouses and […]

Canadians Plan to Cut Back on Salt Intake

Canadians Salt Consumption

A federal task force announced that they have a plan that aims to reduce salt consumption by Canadians down to a teaspoon per day. The reduction I salt intake is seen as key in saving lives because there will be less health problems which are tied to higher amounts. Critics however said that the plan […]

U.S. Deficit Plunges Toward Record $1.47 Trillion

US Deficit

  A record $1.47 trillion budget deficit is set to be reached by the United States — almost 10 percent of its gross domestic product. The good news is that it is $84 million short of the projected deficit set earlier by the government. However, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on […]

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