Archive for January, 2009

HHS Nominee Daschle Faces Tax Questions

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

ABC News has learned that the nomination of former Senator Majority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., to be President Obama's Secretary of Health and Human Services has hit a traffic snarl on its way through the Senate Finance Committee. The controversy deals with a car and driver lent to Daschle by ...

Justice Department sends hoax e-mail to test workers

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

DOJ phishing e-mail that entices federal employees to provide sensitive financial account information turns out to be a test of their security awareness, according to DOJ spokeswoman.

Harry Potter stunt double seriously injured filming

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

DANIEL Radcliffe's stunt double on the Harry Potter set has been rushed to hospital after suffering serious injuries.

What Plastics Do to Your Body

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Scientists are mostly worried about bisphenol-A or BPA. “It’s an endocrine disruptor and in numerous animal studies it’s been linked to cancer, infertility, obesity and early puberty,”..list of ones to avoid and ones that are safe

Under Surveillance: Big Brother State (Infographic Video)

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

The Big Brother State is an educational film about how politicians claim to be protecting our freedom… what we refer to as repressive legislation. States [are] gaining more and more control of their citizens at the cost of our privacy and freedom.

Driving while suffering from flu raises risk of an accident

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Driving while suffering from flu increases the risk of a road accident, as much as two glasses of whisky, according to a British new study.

Dissecting Apple’s “Multitouch” Patent: Can It Stop Palm?

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

The iPhone’s multitouch patents are the equivalent of a cold war nuclear arsenal—dormant for now, but Palm’s Pre is looking for a fight. Here’s why we think Apple’s multitouch monopoly won’t last.

Why You Should Mute The TV Before You Pick Up the Phone

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Or, keep Reservoir Dogs cued up at all times in case somebody calls.

Richest Americans’ Income Doubled as Tax Rate Slashed

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

The average tax rate paid by the richest 400 Americans fell by a third to 17.2 percent through the first six years of the Bush administration and their average income doubled to $263.3 million, new IRS data show.

Michelle Obama bans daughters from mixing with celebrities

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Michelle Obama, America's First Lady, has banned celebrity socialising for her daughters Malia and Sasha as she attempts to forge a normal family life in the White House