George Nielsen

Yahoo GPS Map Impresses People Everywhere With “Most Beautiful Routes”

GPS maps have covered the globe, allowing users everywhere to map their way to work, landmarks, coffee, brunch, and more no matter the time of day. Yahoo Labs are changing the way we know the GPS map. Daniele Quercia, who works at Yahoo Labs in Barcelona, Spain, intends to add beauty to your commute map. […]

10y ago

education

Student Loans Haunting The Millenial Generation

Student loans are haunting graduates long after school. One study shows a daunting decrease in homeownership ages 25 – 34, the same range with the most student loans. Student loans can be re-evaluated and sometimes lowered, and the only way to have it completely forgiven are for those who can prove they are unable to […]

10y ago

prison

Cell Phone Contraband In Prison Totals 9000 In California

What makes cell phones such a danger in prisons? Having an unmonitored link to outside world allows prisoners to influence events even while they are locked up. Cell phones are key to continuing gang activity, even ordering hits from inside their cell. Cell phones are also used to keep in touch with families, but it’s […]

10y ago

california

Diane Stretton Finally Moving Out Of California Home

Live in Californian nanny Diane Stretton, who refused to leave the home of the family she’s been working for, has finally agreed to move out by the 4th of July. Diane Stretton was hired by Marcela and Ralph Bracamonte to look after their children aged 11, 4 and 16 months whilst Marcela was starting a […]

10y ago

Rolf Harris Found Guilty On 12 Counts Of Indecent Assault

Entertainer Rolf Harris has been found guilty of all 12 counts of indecent assault he was prosecuted on. Four girls between the 1960s-1980s ranging in ages between 7-19 at the time, made claims of abuse against Rolf Harris who prosecutors say used his “status and position” to prey on girls. Rolf Harris’ family who have […]

10y ago

Collaborative Divorce Continues To Spread In The USA – Welcomed By Stress Ridden Divorcees

More options are becoming available to couples seeking divorce. When individuals work together on the details of their divorce, rather than in divorce courts, they have a higher tendency to follow through with the agreements made. A new collaborative law is being brought to states throughout the US, most recently adopted into law in New […]

10y ago

Luis Suarez Loses Endorsement Deals

It must be a tough week for Uruguay and Liverpool star Luis Suarez, who has been dropped by one of his endorsers following his biting incident. During the FIFA world cup match between Italy and Uruguay on Tuesday, Luis Suarez was seen biting down on Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini’s shoulder before both players fell to […]

10y ago

employment|unemployment

Unemployment Falls In 20 US States

The US has reported it’s forth straight month of hiring with unemployment falling in 20 states in May. Nationwide 217,000 jobs were added by employers in May making it the fourth consecutive month of gains above 200,000, the first stretch since 1999. The nations unemployment rate remains at 6.3%, matching a five year low. Unemployment […]

10y ago

Facebook|jeremy meeks|memes|social media|Twitter

Social Media Goes Gaga For Felon Jeremy Meeks

Social media went into a tailspin this week after the police department in Stockton California released the mug shot of Jeremy Meeks online. After less than 24 hours after posting Jeremy Meeks mugshot on Facebook the picture was receiving thousands of ‘likes’, comments, shares and propositions, mostly by women swooning over his chiselled features. Despite […]

10y ago

Business

Workers’ Compensation, Is Your Business Covered?

Workers’ compensation was originally created to assure workers who suffer an on-the-job accident would get necessary medical treatment and receive a percentage of their wages while recovering. However, some saw this as a biased system. If covered by the correct workers’ compensation, employers see many benefits, including having their expenses limited to medical treatment, wage […]

10y ago

Welcome To Kidchella! North West Turns 1!

North West officially celebrated her first birthday last Sunday on Father’s Day with a low-key day out in New York, including a trip to the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. But this weekend North West celebrated in style with a ‘Kidchella’ themed party thrown in aunt Kourtney Kardashian’s backyard. Speaking about North West’s first birthday, doting […]

10y ago

Jennifer Lopez says yes! Star signs on as guest judge for X-Factor Australia

Jennifer Lopez has signed on as a guest judge in the sixth season of Australian X Factor starting in July. With her vocal expertise and judging experience from two seasons on American idol, Jennifer Lopez is set to appear as a guest judge on The X-Factor Australia for three episodes of home visits next month. […]

10y ago

Dubai|travel

Medical Tourism Attracting Tourists To Dubai

Dubai is set to become the medical tourism hub of the world. Medical tourism (traveling abroad to undergo elective surgery) has become increasingly popular in the last few years with patients attracted by lower costs of plastic surgery in foreign countries. Since Dubai is already a leading destination for leisure and tourism and has world-class […]

10y ago

Debt Overwhelming Millennials, But Most Agree That Future Looks Positive

A new survey conducted by Wells Fargo found that four in 10 millennials say they are “overwhelmed” by their debt. The survey of more than 1,600 millennials between 22 and 33 years old and 1,500 baby boomers between 49 and 59 years old found that 40 percent of millennials described their debt as overwhelming compared […]

10y ago

death|Family

FedEx Faces It’s Third Lawsuit

3rd lawsuit filed against FedEx in California bus crash FedEx is facing its 3rd lawsuit after the April 10 collision between a FedEx truck and charter bus in Orland California that killed ten people. Ismael Jimenez, 18, was travelling with a group of Californian students to Humboldt State University for a free weekend tour when […]

10y ago

tracy morgan

Tracy Morgan Injured In Fatal Crash

30 Rock Actor Tracy Morgan has been left fighting for his life after a collision with a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike on Saturday. Tracy Morgan and his group were travelling back to New York City around 1am on Saturday after a show in Delaware when a Wal-Mart truck driver fell asleep at the […]

10y ago

economy

Debt And Bankruptcy Seeing A Decline, Some Tips To Help Keep It That Way

Sure, the politicians and the sales people have been preaching the return of the economy before the economy went from bad to worse, but for the average Joe it’s hard to relax after the market we’ve seen over the past decade. The decline in bankruptcy is a solid sign of sustained growth in the economy. […]

10y ago

News|Politics

King Juan Carlos Steps Off The Throne But Not Out Of The Spotlight

King Juan Carlos of Spain is abdicating after almost 40 years on the throne. In a surprise announcement Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said, ” His Majesty, King Juan Carlos, has just communicated to me his will to give up the throne, I’m convinced this is the best moment for change.” King Juan Carlos was very […]

10y ago

drugs

Gary Glitter Lives Up To His Stage Name – Fame To Felon

Former British pop star Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, was arrested on Thursday and has been charged with committing eight sex offenses against two teenage girls between 1977 and 1980. The Crown Prosecution Office stated that Glitter has been charged with six counts of indecent assault, one count of administering a drug to facilitate […]

10y ago

Antonio Banderas|Hollywood|melanie griffith

Melanie Griffith’s 18 Year Marriage Was Impressive By Hollywood Standards

Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas have split after 18 years of marriage. Melanie Griffith filed for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split. The actress is reportedly seeking spousal support, child support, and sole physical and joint legal custody of their daughter Stella who turns 18 in September. In a joint statement, […]

10y ago