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China NBA News: NBA Conquers China, Builds More Basket Courts In Its Cities
| Adrian Darylle Torralba | | Jun 27, 2015 11:25 PM EDT |
Chinese cities will soon enjoy more basketball court facilities courtesy of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Alberta Releases Advisory Against Blue-green Algae Bloom
| KJ Belonio | | Jun 27, 2015 11:06 PM EDT |
This summer, blue-green algae or cyanobacteria blooms are once again invading Alberta lakes. And since they’re known to cause some harmful effects, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued an advisory for residents living near the area to take necessary precautions. The agency is warning the public to stay out of the water where the algae are visible. AHS also warned the residents and any visitors of the lake to consider limiting their consumption of fish and fish trimmings from the lake since fish may store toxins in their liver. In addition, the agency cautioned the residents not to feed their pet with the fishes or fish trimmings from the lake.
Lenovo Desktop Ideacentre Stick 300 [REVIEW]: First PC On A Stick At A Low Price Tag; Useful For Daily Computing?
| Gemmie P. Caranay | | Jun 27, 2015 10:59 PM EDT |
Just recently, Lenovo unveiled the Ideacentre Stick 300, which aims to cater the needs of people that are always on the road.
Photo-Toxic Plants Towering Toronto Parks
| KJ Belonio | | Jun 27, 2015 10:06 PM EDT |
Recently, photo-toxic plants such as Wild Parsnip and its native cousin, the Cow Parsnip, have been found towering Toronto parks. These toxic plants are actually dangerous especially when their clear and watery sap, which contains the chemicals called furanocoumarins, touches the human skin. The sap can cause photodermatitis, a reaction that causes the affected skin to become hyper-sensitive to sunlight.
50,000 Chinese Protesters Continue Fight Against Paraxylene Plant
| Roguero Caler | | Jun 27, 2015 08:03 PM EDT |
At least 50,000 Shanghai protesters have gathered Friday for the fifth day of their disapproval over a paraxylene plant that is said to be in the cards for the Jinshan District.
Scientists Uncover Truth About Wernicke’s Area
| KJ Belonio | | Jun 27, 2015 05:58 PM EDT |
Scientists discovered a different language map by comparing two different models of a disease. One is based on strokes that destroy an entire region of the brain, cortex and the primary pathway, while the other is based on a neurodegenerative disease that mostly attacks brain cells in the cortex instead of the region as a whole.
Why Alberta Wildlife Experts Warn Not To Flush Live Goldfish Down Toilet
| Quadey Humile | | Jun 27, 2015 05:52 PM EDT |
Wildlife experts in Alberta are cautioning residents from flushing their live goldfish pets down the toilet as they can pose a threat to Canada’s aquatic life.
Celebrity Addiction To Drugs: Chinese Authorities Strengthens Fight Against Illegal Drugs
| Adelyn Torralba | | Jun 27, 2015 11:42 AM EDT |
Illegal drugs have been one of the many things that plagued the Chinese entertainment world and authorities are not making an exception when it comes to celebrities committing the crime of using illegal drugs.
Didi Kuaidi App: China’s Dominant Taxi App Confirms To Have Bigger Numbers Than Rival Uber
| Vinay Patel | | Jun 27, 2015 11:30 AM EDT |
Just last week on Friday, China’s dominant taxi-hailing app Didi Kuaidi surprised stakeholders by registering bigger numbers as compared to arch rival Uber Technologies, claiming it has three times more daily car trips.
Facebook Supports Gay Marriage: Social Media Platform Will Give Users A Chance To Flaunt Their Pride
| Vinay Patel | | Jun 27, 2015 11:21 AM EDT |
After American Supreme Court legalized gay marriages in the country, Facebook also joined the likes of other technology firms like Apple to support the cause and has introduced a new icon that will allow users to flaunt their status proudly
Spaceflight Taking A Toll On Astronauts; Research Probes Effects Of Space Stress
| KJ Belonio | | Jun 27, 2015 10:34 AM EDT |
A recent study aims to give an insight on how stress affects astronauts in space and several Human Research Program probes have been conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS). During NASA’s 1YM, five Behavioral Health investigations were conducted to further learn and understand the brain’s activity once it is exposed to stress and fatigue in outer space. Since NASA prepares for future missions to asteroids, Mars and other celestial bodies, the space agency deemed it vital to fully understanding these stresses and how space crewmembers respond to them. And through the investigation, researchers hope they can reduce the negative impact that stress can cause to astronauts
E-cigarettes Study Finds Unclear Stand Of Smokers In Using Device
| Cecille Marie Gumban | | Jun 27, 2015 10:31 AM EDT |
E-cigarettes or electronic cigarettes are battery-operated devices designed to turn nicotine into vapor. Upon its introduction in the market, many are skeptical of its potential effects to smokers. A new study has attempted to gather the thoughts of e-cigarette smokers in hopes of thoroughly understanding whether or not these smoking devices are helpful to smokers, who want to quit the vice.
Android, iOS Development: One Plug-in Thermal Imaging Accessory For The Smart Devices
| Vinay Patel | | Jun 27, 2015 10:16 AM EDT |
In the latest Android and iOS development, FLIR has announced the launch of a plug-in thermal camera for the iOS, a similar update for Android phones will also be possible in the new device.
2015 Eco-Forum Global Annual Conference Kicks Off in Guiyang
| Kwao Peppeh | | Jun 27, 2015 10:04 AM EDT |
The third Eco-Forum Global Annual Conference has started on Friday in the capital of Guizhou province. The annual gathering of officials and experts from across the globe is intended to provide a platform for discussing and developing strategies to combat climate change and promote ecologically friendly practices.
Apple Confederate Flag: Technology Giant Removes All Civil War Games From App Store Joining Many Others
| Vinay Patel | | Jun 27, 2015 10:01 AM EDT |
After the unfortunate Charelston SC shooting earlier this month, many firms including Amazon, ebay, etc. removed products that displayed offensive images. Apple has also followed suit removing all games with the confederate flag from the app store.
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