Archive for: September, 2010

Rapper T.I. Arrested, Derailing His Comeback

Rapper T.I. Arrested

Multi-platinum rapper T.I. planned for a comeback after serving a sentence for weapons charges earlier this year. He starred in a movie, married his longtime girlfriend, and was wrapping up a new album when he was arrested Wednesday in California, putting a hurdle in his comeback trail. The Grammy Award-winning rapper, who is under probation, […]

Mental exercises slow down, then speeds up dementia, study shows

Dementia

Mentally stimulating activities such as brain games, puzzles, and crosswords delay the progression of dementia but may accelerate it later in life, a new study reveals. The study, published in the journal Neurology, confirms that mental exercise protects the patients from memory loss, but the benefits of a sharp mind may come at a cost […]

Tourists Flee North Carolina Island Before ‘Earl’ Hits

Hurricane Earl

An estimated five thousand tourists vacationing on Ocracoke island off North Carolina are boarding ferries to take them back to the mainland today, after an order to evacuate was issued by authorities, as hurricane Earl threatens to hit the east coast of the United States. Ferry trips from the island take two and a half […]

California Turns Down Ban on Plastic Shopping Bags

Ban On Shopping Plastic Bags

Lawmakers in California have rejected a measure that would have been the first ban on plastic shopping bags to be implemented state-wide. The bill, sponsored by the Democrats, was defeated on a 14-21 vote on Tuesday. It has met stiff opposition from the plastic bag manufacturing industry, which released costly ads criticizing the bill as […]

Michael Douglas Hopeful about Cancer Recovery

Michael Douglas Cancer

Appearing Tuesday on the “Late Show with David Letterman”, Hollywood actor Michael Douglas said he is optimistic that he will overcome an “eight-week struggle”  against his recently-diagnosed throat cancer. The 65-year old actor said that he has completed the first week of radiation and chemotherapy treatment. David Letterman was surprised by Douglas’ statement and reacted […]

Amazon Talking to Studios about Online Movie and TV service

Amazon Online Video Subscription

Seattle-based online retailer Amazon has initiated talks with media firms including Time Warner to put up an online video subscription service similar to that of Netflix, Inc., according to sources with knowledge of the talks. The planned monthly service would allow subscribers  to view old films and TV shows. Viacom Inc. and NBC Universal have […]

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