A new study on a device from Medtronic has shown that the device successfully cuts down the number of migraine headaches people suffer from.
Implanted into the back of the neck, the device fights migraines by beating them before they can even develop.
The device blasts electrical signals through a person’s central nervous system, and was said [...]
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Medtronic cures migraines
June 30th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Health
Ruslana Korshunova: Suicide not murder
June 30th, 2008 · No Comments
On Saturday night, 20-year old Russian model Ruslana Korshunova fell 9 stories from an apartment building in New York, leading to her death.
According to the police, it is likely that it was a suicide.
There is little evidence as of right now which shows that any type of foul play was involved.
Officials have gone on record [...]
Tags: Entertainment
Russell Simmons ordered to pay $40,000 per month in child support
June 30th, 2008 · No Comments
Russell Simmons has been ordered to pay $40,000 per month in child support following his divorce to Kimora Lee Simmons.
The order came out of a hearing at Los Angeles Superior Court as he will have to pay $20,000 each month for his two daughters with Kimora Lee Siimmons, Ming Lee and Aoki Lee.
The payments will [...]
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This summer marks the end of North Pole ice
June 30th, 2008 · No Comments
According to scientists, this summer may mark the first time in recorded history that there is no ice at the North Pole.
In the past, ice would build up in layers, years at a time at the North Pole.
In recent years though, global cimate change has turned the North Pole ice into a yearly freeze which [...]
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Scientist in 2001 anthrax case reach $5.85 million settlement
June 30th, 2008 · No Comments
The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a $5.85 million settlement with the scientist in the 2001 anthrax case.
The anthrax case in 2001 resulted in the deaths of 5 people, with 17 others becoming ill.
The settlement was reached with former army scientist, 54-year old Dr. Steven J. Hatfill.
Per the terms of the $5.85 million agreement, [...]
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith fund Scientology school
June 30th, 2008 · No Comments
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith have helped fund a new private elementary school near Los Angeles.
The elementary school will include the teachings of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbarb, and will also employ teachers from the church.
The New Village Academy will be in Calabasas and will open its doors on September 3rd.
Children of all religious backgrounds [...]
Tags: Entertainment
John Mayer sings for Jennifer Aniston
June 30th, 2008 · No Comments
Jennifer Aniston was seen at a recent concert featuring John Mayer.
According to reports, John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston are now a happy couple.
She was seen recently at a concert of his, taking pictures of him.
The concert was held in front of thousands of fans at the Hard Rock Calling festival in London’s Hyde Park.
He performed [...]
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Blizzard announces Diablo III at the 2008 Worldwide Invitational
June 30th, 2008 · No Comments
Blizzard ended the 8-year wait for fans, as they have announced Diablo III at the 2008 Worldwide Invitational.
Diablo remains one of the most popular RPG franchises of all time, and Blizzard is ready to reinvent it yet again with a brand new entry into the series.
The launch of Diablo III will mark the first entry [...]
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iPhone makes a deal with China
June 30th, 2008 · No Comments
According to the latest reports out of China, the Apple iPhone may soon be releasing in the country thanks to a deal between Apple and China Mobile.
China Mobile remains as the largest mobile provider in the world with over 380 million customers.
Apple has been in on and off talks with China Mobile over the course [...]
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Look up, way up!
June 30th, 2008 · No Comments
Over the next few weeks, many exciting things will be happening in the sky up above, as the planets Mars and Saturn will both be extremely visible.
Saturn and Mars will soon be getting very close to the alpha star, Regulus.
This will make all three very visible, with Saturn being the easiest out of all of [...]
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