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The Royal Wedding Stir

The hype surrounding the royal wedding of Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton is building up. With only a bit more than two weeks left before William and Kate tie the knot, every bit…


NFL Moves to Curb Rookie Salaries

The NFL has proposed to cut back on rookie salaries and create five year contracts for incoming NFL rookies. The move is being discussed as a potential salary distribution to veteran players and added player…


Around the NBA

As the NBA’s regular season winds down, teams are jockeying for playoff positioning in the hopes of holding homecourt advantage as deep as possible into the postseason. Chicago, in the East, and San Antonio in…


Researchers Explore Indoor Farming

Bioengineers in the Netherlands are investigating the possibilities of “sunless” farming as an answer to world hunger. With food prices skyrocketing, the scientists are trying to eliminate some of the variables associated with agriculture, such…


2012 Presidential Cadidates

History tells us that as the incumbent, President Barrack Obama will run as the Democratic candidate in 2012. The challenge facing President Obama is a very tumultuous first several years in office.  A lengthy battle…



Ivory Coast Strongman Captured

Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo was captured in a joint raid by French military forces and troops loyal to President-elect Alassane Ouattara and arrested, ending a week-long siege. Gbagbo sparked a civil war after…


Skin bleaching in Jamaica

Jamaican health officials are concerned the trend of skin bleaching has reached dangerous levels in the slums of this Caribbean island nation. Poorer residents of Jamaica see lighter skin as their ticket to carving out…