Archive for: January, 2011

U.S. bankruptcy rates increased last year, report says

Bankruptcy

The number of Americans who went bankrupt last year reached 1.53 million, up 9 percent from 2009, the American Bankruptcy Institute and the National Bankruptcy Research Center said in a report today. In 2009, there were 1,407,788 filings. The upward trend in personal bankruptcy filings started in 2005 when a major revision of bankruptcy law […]

What’s next for Arnold Schwarzenegger?

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger steps down from office as California governor on Monday, leaving behind a mixed legacy as the top executive of “The Golden State”, as well as leaving many to speculate what his next plans are. After a notable run as a bonafide Hollywood star, and as a champion bodybuilder before that, Schwarzenegger successfully became […]

Less invasive cancer screening test on the horizon

Cancer Screening

A breakthrough blood test to detect cancer cells are set to be developed by a team of Boston researchers and pharmaceutical firm Johnson & Johnson, the collaborators will announce on Monday. The blood test will enter the experimental stage later as four cancer treatment facilities commence clinical trials. Medical scientists are trying to come up […]

World says goodbye to 2010, ushers in New Year

New Year

One by one, countries in Asia, Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere said goodbye to a tumultuous 2010 and welcomed 2011 in grandiose celebrations in hopes of a more upbeat world economy. New York City revelers in Times Square participated in its eagerly anticipated New Year’s celebration there amid tight security. Thousands of people participated in […]

Obama vows to work with GOP to trim number of unemployed Americans

Unemployment Rate

U.S. President Barack Obama reaffirmed his commitment to lift the economy further this year and lessen the ranks of unemployed Americans. In his weekly address over the radio and the Internet, Obama said that he will work closely with Republicans to address economic issues this year. “In a few days, a new Congress will form […]

Electronic cigarettes continue to sell amid health concerns

Electronic Cigarettes

Electronic cigarettes continue to sell in various markets around the world even as more health authorities successfully passed legislation against smoking in public places due to health concerns about the high-tech tobacco products. During the weekend, Spain became the latest European country that passed a law that prohibits smoking in bars and other enclosed public […]

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