21 November 2012, a study in Japan is showing that seemingly mindless (unintelligent) chit chat with friends and loved ones actually increases your mind’s capabilities by increasing blood flow. It could also explain people who have long lives.
Some very old sisters were studied. Reporters asked them what their secret to their long lives were, […] Continue Reading…
“The former management team of Autonomy was shocked to see this statement today, and flatly rejects these allegations, which are false. It took 10 years to build Autonomy’s industry leading technology, and it is sad to see how it has been mismanaged since its acquisition by HP.”-Mike Lynch, former CEO of Autonomy
President Hamid Karzai continues to condemn the United States for not handing over total control of Bagram Prison. The handover was supposed to have taken place months ago, and even U.S. media outlets claimed it happened. Karzai, along with human rights groups, say the U.S. is not only still in control of […] Continue Reading…
“They will keep struggling until the economy levels off. This is just a reflection of the bad economic situation we’re living in with high unemployment and lower income.”-Maria Pia Chaparro, UCLA researcher
20 November 2012, according to reports from Rhodium Group, and Asia Society, California is now the top U.S. state for investments from Chinese […] Continue Reading…
“It’s a shame they are closing here, I really like this place and I really like this one better than any of them. Big Lots is closed. Now Kmart is closed. Things are getting bad.”-Jerry Crossnoe, Kmart shopper in Flint, Michigan
20 November 2012, a Kmart on Dort Highway in Flint, Michigan, will close in […] Continue Reading…
“The goal of the operation is to send Gaza back to the Middle Ages….”-Eli Yishai, Israeli Interior Minister commenting on Operation Pillar of Defense
“We need to flatten all of Gaza……There should be no electricity in Gaza, no gasoline or moving vehicles, nothing….”-Gild Sharon, the son of former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon
19 November 2012, Argentina’s President, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, has sent letters to the United Nations Security Council, and to Unión de Naciones Suramericanas (UNASUR).
To the UN: “…urgently call for the Council to convene in order to put an end to this round of violence that strengthens those who wish to impede the creation of […] Continue Reading…
Even while U.S. President Barack Obama was warning against any “ramping up” of military action between Israel and Gaza, he ordered three assault ships to reverse course and head back to the Mediterranean.
Amphibious assault ships United States Ship Iwo Jima, USS New York and USS Gunston Hall were halfway home when Obama made the […] Continue Reading…
The United States began discussion with Afghan and Pakistani officials, regarding the planned pullout in 2014. It turns out that U.S. officials want to make it possible to stay longer! The talks also concern the ability of Afghan courts to put U.S. personnel on trial.
In Samangan Province, at least two U.S./NATO fueler […] Continue Reading…
“…results indicate that consumers stay away from Sears’ stores despite the company’s initiatives. Sears loyalty program and investments to revamp stores fail to boost comparable store sales growth. The rapidly changing retail environment and strong competition…..make a quick turnaround difficult.”-Robert Broens, Seeking Alpha
19 November 2012, it was just revealed that a Kmart in southeast […] Continue Reading…