Occupy Movement 2011

The “Occupy” movement has been going on for quite sometime now. Though really, it only began about a month and a half ago. It seems like it has been going on much longer. I’m not sure how I feel about it. I’m glad to see, for the most part, public officials appear to be allowing … Continue reading →

Clinton To Negotiate Release Of Detained Journalists

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will be visiting North Korea to negotiate the release of two American journalists, who have been sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering North Korea illegally and engaging in “hostile” acts, reported the Associated Press. North Korea is expected to use the reporters as leverage in Washington’s case … Continue reading →

WHO: Plague, Not A Problem

Two herdsmen of China’s Qinghai province have died due to complications from a recent outbreak of pneumonic plague, reported Bloomberg. The World Health Organization (WHO) is monitoring the town, Ziketan, where the outbreak occurred, as well as the families and those who interacted with the herdsmen. The local health department said that those who developed … Continue reading →

Nissan Unveils LEAF

Nissan Motor Co is taking the gloves off and planning to climb the automobile industry ladder, leading the way with zero-emissions vehicles, with the unveiling of its new electric vehicle, named “LEAF,” on Sunday, reported Reuters. American consumers can expect to see the new LEAF, named for its environmental cleanliness, in late 2010, though they … Continue reading →

Agent Orange Linked to Two More Illnesses

The Veterans Affairs Department sponsored a study by the Institute of Medicine, which released a report Friday that indicated the possible link between Agent Orange, Parkinson’s and ischemic heart disease, reported USA Today. The Associated Press reported that a “VA spokeswoman said the department is reviewing the study to determine the full extent of the … Continue reading →