SOPA/PIPA Bills Cause Internet Protest, Petitions

Posted in: Featured, U.S. News, World News by Mihai-Silviu Chirila | January 21st 2012 | no comments

Google Inc. on Friday released the information that it had collected seven million signatures in the United States for its petition related to its internet protest against the SOPA/PIPA anti-piracy legislation the American Congress is preparing with the endorsement of the Hollywood and the music [...]

U.S. Lawns Getting an Eco-makeover

By Irina Ionescu | June 23rd 2010 | no comments

Americans are used to having a big lawn in front of their house, green perfect and looking extraordinary. But the really good news is that from home to home, eco-concerned citizens are replacing their manicured and chemically treated lawns with organic food gardens, local flowers or, to make it even more of a relaxation corner, simply with rocks. It is even encouraged for people to let [...]

Oceanic Temperatures and Climate Effects

By Irina Ionescu | June 23rd 2010 | no comments

After new researches have ended, scientists came to the conclusion that the study of ancient climates and oceanic temperatures can provide enough clues on how future climates might happen. The international team of researchers, led by members of the ICTA from Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB) has published studies upon the evolution of the Northern Pacific and Southern Atlantic sea [...]

Methane in Gulf “astonishingly high”

By Irina Ionescu | June 23rd 2010 | one comment

The level of methane gas was found higher for as much as 1 million times more than the normal level in some regions near the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and U.S. scientists said that this is enough to potentially deplete oxygen and creating a dead zone. Texas A&M University oceanography professor, John Kessler, says that methan gas levels in some areas are "astonishingly high", after [...]

Lil’ Wayne Could Avoid Time In Jail

By Irina Ionescu | June 22nd 2010 | no comments

Multi-platinum and Grammy winning rapper Lil’ Wayne could possibly be avoiding three years in jail according to a plea deal that was announced on Monday. Lil’ Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Carter, currently serving one year in prison for a gun charge, had to appear in court electronically through video.  The three-year sentencing could possibly be reduced to 36 months on [...]

Fremont, Nebraska Implements New Immigration Guidelines.

By Tudor Daniel | June 22nd 2010 | no comments

New immigration measures were implemented in Fremont, Nebraska on Monday.  The new ordinance banned business ad landlords from hiring and renting to illegal immigrants.The community has been in a state of ethical turmoil since these measures were implemented. "It is with great disappointment and sadness that tonight we acknowledge a majority of Fremont voters approving this misguided [...]

Peanuts To Be Banned From Planes?

By Tudor Daniel | June 22nd 2010 | 2 comments

Aimee Katz Zipkin and her 3-year-old daughter, afraid to travel by plan due to the 3-year-old’s severe peanut allergy, are pushing to ban the consumption of peanuts on airplanes. Aimee stated that "If you so desire, take a bath in peanuts, but if you're 30,000 feet up and someone has an allergic reaction, then the plane is going to have to go into emergency landing in God knows where, [...]