World News on May 19, 2012 are as follows:
European Financial Crisis Is The Main Concern at G8 Summit
European Financial Crisis was brought to attention at the Camp David Summit of G8 (Group of Eight) leaders. US President Barack Obama was the host at the summit with Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper and leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Russia. Euro debt crisis, food security in Africa, global climate change were main topics at the talk. Source and Image Source: www.canada.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:59AM EST.
Glass House in Tokyo Reminds You Of Little Tree House In Childhood
When it comes to innovation and creativity, Japan is known for being first in everything. Here in Tokyo where the population is rising and privacy is valued, a glass home is built and everyone can see inside and outside of the house. The house was created by an award winning architect named Sou Fujimoto with high glass walls and twenty one floor plates for residents to perform daily activities. Curtains can be used for some residents that are concerned about privacy. Source: Yahoo Shine. Image: Yahoo Shine
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:47AM EST.
Facebook Hit With $15 Billion Lawsuit At The Same Time With Its IPO
Facebook opened its first initial public offering today with lots of mixed opinions from public as well as investors. One of Facebook big obstacle on the first day of its IPO is the $15 billion lawsuit from a California federal court. Plaintiffs are accusing the giant social media of invading users's privacy by tracking their activities across websites via "like" buttons. According to plaintiffs, Facebook violates the U.S. Wiretap Act which prohibits the "interception and disclosure of wire, oral or electronic communications." Source: mashable.com. Image Source: armenianweekly.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:35AM EST.
Kindergarten Teacher Deanna Jump Makes $700,00 Selling Lesson Plans on Teachers Pay Teachers
Online market place like Teachers Pay Teachers is changing the educational world for some teachers. Deanna Jump, a kindergarten teacher from Georgia, has made around $700,000 for selling her lesson plans on Teachers Pay Teachers. Teachers Pay Teachers has quite a promising number of earnings for teachers who want to join the site and start selling their lesson plans. The site has about 700,000 registered users and about 6,000 sellers are earning money with an estimated of $7 million earned from selling lesson plans! Quite a good idea for teachers who want to share their work, what do you think? Source: mashable.com. Image Source: onlineincometeacher.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:31AM EST.
2013 SRT Viper poisoned Ferrari's Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo's mind away
The 2013 SRT Viper Coupe is got that venomous bite like all vipers do, and it did poison the mind of Super Car producers Ferrari. The Viper is injected with an "8.4-liter V10 engine that just blows the wind away, with 640hp at 6150 rpm and 600 lb-ft of torque at 4950". This car was meant to ride the deserts with super speed that no reptile can even imagine and its costs peak for itself at an estimated $95,000. Source: carbuzz.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Friday, May 18, 2012 at 6:42PM EST.
Facebook Stock Closes Up Less Than 1% From IPO
| Markets |
Countries |
Variable |
| S&P TSX |
Canada |
-0.44% |
| DOW Jones |
USA |
-0.59% |
| Nasdaq |
USA |
-1.24% |
| FTSE |
UK |
-1.33% |
| DAX |
Germany |
-0.60% |
| CAC40 |
France |
-0.13% |
| Nikkei |
Japan |
-2.99% |
| Hang Seng |
China |
-1.30% |
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Friday, May 18, 2012 at 6:05PM EST.
Apple to develop $1 Billion Green Data Center with Sustainable and Renewable Energy
Apple has decided to invest a billion dollars for their next plant in Maiden, North Carolina by the end of 2012. The center will be run on renewable energy with the use of solar panels around "100-acres of land, and a 20-megawatt station at the data center that will produce 42 kWh of energy every year." Apple believe in being really green in the future and would like to facilitate all its centers with such power. Source: apple.com, iphone5-wallpaper.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Friday, May 18, 2012 at 5:59PM EST.
MK802 Android micro-PC the next generation of USB computers is going at a rip off price
The MK802 is equipped with an ARM processor, Android 4.0, and Wi-Fi technology. It runs on a core 1.5ghz A10 processor and has 512MB ram worth of speed. They have also come out with the sports edition that includes a HDMI port for your high-resolution entertainment. As it is going for a very cheap price of $74, the use of app stores will be limited until the Google play can be supported. Source: geek.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Friday, May 18, 2012 at 5:32PM EST.
Chinese J-20 Stealth Jet Completion Date set to be 2 Years ahead of Schedule, its Time to Rule the Skies Asian Style
The Chinese J-20 stealth jet was first announced last year to Defense Secretary Robert Gates, He mentioned that it would be sometime till they can achieve this goal. He was mistaken, the J-20 was set for 2020, but sources reveal that the jet will be ahead of schedule and will be released in 2018. Details released in the Pentagon's reports show that the Chinese military consists of 3 nuclear based submarines, and an amphibious predator vehicle. For more trending news follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus. Source: wired.com, businessinsider.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Friday, May 18, 2012 at 4:12PM EST.
Electric Imp Allows You to Control your Sprinklers, Toasters, Television, Heaters / Air Conditioners and more
The vision of the Electric Imp is to implement wireless technology to all gadgets in our daily life. This is possible with an encryption SD card that can be added to your appliances and be controlled wirelessly via cloud servers. Soon you can be in China, Japan or wherever it is and have complete control of your appliances and gadgets with the touch of an app. Source: electricimp.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Friday, May 18, 2012 at 3:52PM EST.
Investment Opportunity: Facebook Opens its IPO at $42.00/share, Get ready for a big ROI, Invest Now
Facebook opens the price of their stock at $42. After the IPO hitting the market this afternoon in just 30 second, 80 million shares were traded. The high for the day was $45 and the low was $38. The stock stands at $40 an average, which will surely increase during the week. Facebook has the largest Tech stock on the market providing them with enough capital for further advancements. This is a positive investment that will guarantee you great returns. For more trending news follow gameon247.com on Facebook, Twitter, and Google Plus. Source: Google Finance, haber10
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Friday, May 18, 2012 at 1:39PM EST.
Google to develop AI searching capabilities and Introduce The Knowledge Graph for better search results
The biggest search engine site on the web will be introducing The Knowledge Graph. This enhancement will allow google to not only search for strings but search for all the different attribute according to the search. Thus if you search for egypt, google will find results according to things, places and, people which simplifies and pinpoints your search.One developer found out that their bots can now execute JavaScript they encounter, as well as realize the clicking patterns of humans rather than just mining for the URLs. Such enhancements take google to the next level of becoming knowledge engines. Source: 3.bp.blogspot.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 4:53PM EST.
World Stock Markets Mixed, Facebook Stock at $38 A Share for IPO
| Markets |
Countries |
Variable |
| S&P TSX |
Canada |
+0.04% |
| DOW Jones |
USA |
-1.24% |
| Nasdaq |
USA |
-2.10% |
| FTSE |
UK |
-1.24% |
| DAX |
Germany |
-1.18% |
| CAC40 |
France |
-1.20% |
| Nikkei |
Japan |
0.00% |
| Hang Seng |
China |
-0.31% |
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 4:46PM EST.
The iPod strapless body attachment by tattoo artist Dave Hurban from New York City
Big Apple's Dave Hurban, a tattoo artist has come up with an idea of a strapless watch, by piercing his own skin with magnetic studs and attaching his iPod. This upgrade has given him a new watch as well as a new way to carry his iPod. This project is called iDermal, it began by measuring his iPod accurately and then inserting 4 studs onto his wrists that holds the player magnetically according to the measurement. The project was successful and he hopes that it will emerge and catch the consumer market in full throttle. Source: sostav.ua
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 3:58PM EST.
Poor Ottawa Marian Andrzejewsk senior was beaten and jailed for 2 months by police
Marian Andrzejewsk, a senior citizen of Ottawa had called the 911 for help reporting a home-invasion. As the police arrived, he was treated as an inferior and was not shown any sympathy due to the fact that his neighbour stated that she was sexually abused and hurt. Later on, investigators found out that the invasion was carried out by the neighbor's son. The senior citizen was jailed for 77 days and had no immediate family to represent him. Source:ctv.ca
After he was released, James Harbic, his lawyer fought for his rights and the court came to justice by announcing him innocent and free of all charges.
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 2:03PM EST.
The Solitude Amangri Resort at the Four Corners designed by Rick Joy, Wendell Burnette and Marwan Al-Sayed
Located in the Four Corners, where the states of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona meet, lies a tranquil abode for travellers. The scenic view of canyons and endless desert will help put your soul and mind to peace. The Resort offers an immaculate 34 suites that have stunning views. The Aman Spa offers experienced masseuses that will take away those muscle cramps and tightness. Source: iintrepidinc.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 1:24PM EST.
The insect prototype "Superbus" is ready for production
Holland's Minister of Infrastructure and Environment Melanie Schult van Haegen has decided to start production on a superbus that was designed by Wubbo Ockels. The bus will be able to carry 23 passengers and a top speed of 155MPH. Commuters can reach the bus by smartphone apps and telephone. The length of this beast is 15 meters ,and will be super green running on lithium-polymer battery pack and regenerative braking. Source: xage.ru
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 12:44PM EST.
Free Microsoft Xbox LIVE Gold Weekend is here !! May 17- May 21
This weekend Microsoft is promoting their Xbox Live account by offering owners the Gold plan for free. With this account you can enjoy apps such as Youtube, Crackle, VEVO and more. You can also play your favorite multiplayer games online for free. For more trending news and gossip follow GameOn247 on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus. Source: xbox.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 11:42AM EST.
Member Of The Canadian Forces Rolls Up The Rim
And Wins A Car!
Last month Eric Wilson was in a Tim Hortons in Kingston and rolled up the rim. He then rolled it up again three times just to make sure that he was not out of his mind. Eric had won the contest's grand prize of a Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE. Eric is set to receive the car this Thursday and of the 40 cars available to be won, 35 have now been claimed. Source: ca.news.yahoo.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 4:04PM EST.
Apple Enthusiasts Rejoice, Iphones With Bigger Screens Coming Soon!
Apple has revealed plans to increase the screen size of the next generation of Iphones. The new Iphone screens will measure 4 inches from corner to corner which represents a 30 percent increase compared to older Iphones which measure 3.5 inches. The next generation of Iphones may be available as soon as August. Some sources say that the decision for a larger screen size for the Iphone was made in response to the new Samsung Galaxy smartphone that has a 4.8inch touch screen. Source: torontosun.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 3:01PM EST.
Iceland Might Adopt Canadian Currency To Fix Economic Situation
Since the 2008 financial collaspe, Iceland's economy has been in a very poor condition because of its currency being rendered effectively worthless. Iceland had to implement many strict capital controls that prevent things such as international investment. To solve this problem, University of Iceland Professor has suggested that Iceland abandon the Icelandic krona for the Canadian dollar. Source: news.nationalpost.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 2:23PM EST.
Subway Systems Over The World, Not As Unique As You Would Think!
All over the world big cities such as New York, Tokyo, and London all have large underground subway systems. A recent analysis of these subway systems revealed that they all share similar qualities in terms of design and other aesthetic aspects. Different cities, with different cultures and geographical constraints all lead to a similar structure for a subway system. This has led researchers to believe that there may be universal principles for human self-organization. Source: newser.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 1:37PM EST.
Live Longer With Gene Therapy!
Spanish scientists claim to have found a way to extend the lifespan of ageing mice by up to 24% using a single gene therapy treatment. Lots of research has been done in this field and studies have shown that it is possible to lengthen the average life of many different species including mammals. Telomerase enzyme is what was used to extend the life of mice by repairing the ends of chromosomes which slows the body's biological clock. Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 12:21PM EST.
Facebook Offering More Stocks To the Public Than Expected!
After deciding to raise the price of it's stock Facebook has now also decided to expand the number offered to the public by 25%! Facebook's IPO could raise $16 billion dollars, which is an insane amount when you consider that Google's IPO in 2004 was only $2 million.However, this development has not affected people's opinions of doubting Facebook's long-term money-making potential. Source: newser.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 11:52AM EST.
Stocks Fall, Groupon Stock Jumps 12%
| Markets |
Countries |
Variable |
| S&P TSX |
Canada |
-1.36% |
| DOW Jones |
USA |
-0.50% |
| Nasdaq |
USA |
-0.30% |
| FTSE |
UK |
-0.51% |
| DAX |
Germany |
-0.79% |
| CAC40 |
France |
-0.61% |
| Nikkei |
Japan |
-0.81% |
| Hang Seng |
China |
+0.81% |
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 4:21PM EST.
Windows 8 Pro Upgrade Will Be Available To New PC Buyers For $14.99 In June.
Microsoft unveiled plans to provide an offer to those who purchase a new computer in June. For $14.99, consumers will be locked-in for an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro when it is released. Microsoft has made similar offers in the past when they were planning on releasing a new operating system so this offer comes to no surprise. When released, Windows 8 will be sold at an entry-level and pro-level versions. The entry-level version will lack support for windows media centre, encryption, and other high-end features that the pro version will include. Source: arstechnica.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 1:25PM EST.
As Of Today, Tim Hortons Now Accepts Visa As A Form Of Payment!
Tim Hortons are now accepting Visa credit cards as well as prepaid cards for the purchase of menu items at over 3,300 locations across Canada. Tim Card owners can also use their Visa or Visa Debit cards to reload the balance of their Tim Card via the website. Source: vancouversun.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 12:47PM EST.
Many Countries Over The World, Notably China are Guaranteeing Universal Health Care
China is on track to complete a three year project to cover more than 90% of the nation's residents that will cost about $124 billion. This is a very surprising turn of events because China has notoriously underfunded healthcare. Other countries that have plans for healthcare coverage include Mexico, and Thailand. Chinese leaders were concerned for citizens when they found out that they were saving high amounts of money in case of an emergency illness and this effect actually had a huge effect on the economy. Source: latimes.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 12:23PM EST.
Rogers and CIBC Strike A Deal To Mark The First Step Towards Digital Wallets!
CIBC and Rogers Communications have struck a deal to create the first digital wallet for consumers who use both of their services. The system that will be created as a result of the deal will allow CIBC customers who have a Rogers smartphone to pay for goods with their mobile phone instead of a credit card or cash. The system uses similar technology as credit cards that only need to be waved in front of a scanner. No exact date for the launch of the new system was given. Source: theglobeandmail.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 11:34AM EST.
Blizzard Entertainment's Next Biggest Smash Hit, Diablo III Is Out Today!
Blizzard's long-awaited Sequel to the Diablo franchise of video games was released at midnight last night. The game has been in development for many years and many fans are pleased that it has finally been finally released. With such hype and popularity behind it, it comes to no surprise that the game servers have already become overcrowded with overeager gamers. Source: theinquirer.net
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 11:02AM EST.
Panasonic Lights Up Sumida River in Tokyo With 100,000 LED Lights!
Panasonic created solar-powered LED lights that were also designed to activate when they came in contact with the water. These lights were used as part of the Tokyo Hotaru Festival commemorating the insects that used to bring the river to life. With so many lights, it looked as if the river was coming alive with kinetic energy or that the river looked like a wire conducting energy around! Source: mashable.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 10:31AM EST.
US Stocks Down For 4th Day, Greek Still Struggles To Form Government
| Markets |
Countries |
Variable |
| S&P TSX |
Canada |
-1.76% |
| DOW Jones |
USA |
-0.98% |
| Nasdaq |
USA |
-1.06% |
| FTSE |
UK |
-1.97% |
| DAX |
Germany |
-1.94% |
| CAC40 |
France |
-2.29% |
| Nikkei |
Japan |
0.00% |
| Hang Seng |
China |
-1.15% |
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Monday, May 14, 2012 at 5:34PM EST.
The Secret To The Pursuit of Happiness?
Researchers have identified two ways to maintain happiness longer and fight the process known as hedonic adaption where people adjust to a positive change and don't feel the effects of the change anymore. After a positive change you must 1. appreciate the benefits of the change that made you happy and 2. create a variety experiences in your life that are related to the original event.
Source:vancouversun.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Monday, May 14, 2012 at 4:51PM EST.
RCMP Handled G20 And G8 Summits Very Well
The Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP decided that the Mounties used reasonable force during the summit in June 2010. The violent riots that occurred as a result led to the largest mass arrest in Canadian history as more than 1000 people were taken into custody. The RCMP only arrested seven people during the summit. Toronto Police and the Ontario Provincial Police arrested the rest. Source:cnews.canoe.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Monday, May 14, 2012 at 4:37PM EST.
Smartphones May Become Your Digital Wallets!
The way Canadians pay for purchases at retailers could completely change in the near future. Canada's biggest banks showed plans for turning smartphones into mobile payment terminals and published guidelines for how financial companies and telecom firms can collaborate to make it happen. These guidelines would allow bank account information from credit and debit cards to be added to smartphone data. The goal for the future would be for Canadians to be able to put their smartphones in front of a reader at a store and whatever they are buying is automatically paid for.
Source:cbc.ca
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Monday, May 14, 2012 at 4:06PM EST.
Mark Zuckerberg Turns 28 On The Same Week His Company Is Expected To Start Selling Stocks
Mark Zuckerberg turns 28 when his company is entering the biggest week of its existence. The IPO might value Facebook at $100 billion which would make it worth more than Disney, Ford and Kraft. Zuckerberg, who has been the head of facebook for seven years, will have to be able to handle the pressure of running a private company.
Source: thestar.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Monday, May 14, 2012 at 3:10PM EST.
Princess Cruises Sued For Not Helping A Stranded Fisherman At Sea
Adrian Vasquez, 18, was stranded at sea for over two weeks when he saw a Princess Cruises cruise ship. He frantically waved a red t-shirt to get the attention of the boat to no avail. As a result he is suing the cruise company for negligence in not assisting him as it is maritime law that able vessels must assist others in need.
Source:news.google.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Monday, May 14, 2012 at 1:08PM EST.
MyKeepon, The Cute Japanese Robot That Helps Autistic Children Socialize
Japanese researchers at Miyagi University headed by Dr. Hideki Kozima were conducting research on childhood communication and interaction using a robot called the Keepon. The simple and cute design of the Keepon made autistic children more comfortable and willing to socialize by not being intimidating. This breakthrough in robotics is a step in the right direction going into the future in creating robots that are beneficial to society. Source:Mashable.com
Up to the minute breaking World News as posted on: Monday, May 14, 2012 at 12:06PM EST.
