Facebook looks for "likes" in China
February 8, 2012 at 10:33 AM by AHN · Leave a Comment
Facebook has its sights on China as its looks for growth. The social network behemoth, whose membership is fast approaching a billion, is looking for “likes” in what it hopes is its next big frontier–the Asian nation of China. In the company’s initial public offering filing last week, Facebook said, “China is a large potential market for Facebook.” China, with its boom...
Read More...New Merida Initiative anti-drug program starts while Mexican support weakens
February 8, 2012 at 10:06 AM by AHN · Leave a Comment
The United States and Mexico announced a new program this week under the Merida Initiative intended to coordinate prosecutions of drug cartel associates. The “Diamond Project” provides training to Mexican prosecutors on how to present cases in court under consistent standards of enforcement. However, the program is starting at a time the Merida Initiative treaty is in trouble. The trea...
Read More...FDA warns acid reducers can cause severe diarrhea
February 8, 2012 at 9:27 AM by AHN · Leave a Comment
The Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday that people who use stomach acid drugs known as proton pump inhibitors may increase their risk of coming down with a type of diarrhea that does not improve. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) include such popular brands as Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid. The FDA said people taking the acid-blocking drugs might have a higher chance of experiencing diarr...
Read More...U.S. expands faster airport screening process to busiest airports
February 8, 2012 at 7:39 AM by AHN · Leave a Comment
The United States is expanding its new pre-screening initiative to additional airports across the country after the program was successfully tested at seven pilot locations, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Launching the expansion of the Transportation Safety Administration’s PreCheck program at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano...
Read More...Chris Brown, Tony Bennett, Alicia Keys added to Grammy 2012 lineup
February 8, 2012 at 6:55 AM by AHN · Leave a Comment
The list of performers for the 2012 Grammy Awards show continues to grow. Just added to the lineup are Chris Brown, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, Bonnie Raitt and Tony Bennett. Brown, nominated for three Grammys for his 2011 album F.A.M.E., has not performed on the awards show stage since his 2009 assault on former girlfriend Rihanna. Rihanna, up for four awards, will also be performing at the even...
Read More...Designer duds for Obama raises GOP ire
February 8, 2012 at 6:35 AM by AHN · Leave a Comment
The new Obama “Spring Collection” launched Tuesday, and not all of the reviews were positive, especially from the Republican party. Causing the ruckus were the Obama T-shirts, tote bags and accessories that debuted at a New York fundraising event dubbed “Runway to Win.” President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign plans to begin selling the campaign-themed items, desi...
Read More...McDonald’s offers Shamrock Shake nationally for first time
February 8, 2012 at 6:05 AM by AHN · Leave a Comment
McDonald’s, known for its golden arches, is showing its green side with a nationwide offering of its Shamrock Shake. The fast food giant is set to announce Wednesday that its thick, minty green milkshake, dubbed the Shamrock Shake, will be available in all 14,000 U.S. restaurants through March 25. Since the shake was launched in 1970, McDonald’s said it has been left up to local mark...
Read More...Wall Street opens slightly higher on Greek hopes
February 8, 2012 at 5:32 AM by AHN · Leave a Comment
Stocks on Wall Street opened modestly higher Wednesday as investors remain hopeful, but hesitant, as Greece struggles to complete a debt deal. Just after the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 4 points, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 3 and the NASDAQ was better by 7 points. Investors both in the U.S. and abroad continue to focus on developments in Greece and look f...
Read More...Breads tops list of saltiest foods
February 8, 2012 at 4:46 AM by AHN · Leave a Comment
Most of the salt in American diets doesn’t come from the salt shaker; it comes from the foods they purchase and restaurant meals. Surprisingly, bread and rolls are the No.1 source of salt in Americans’ diet, accounting for more than twice as much sodium as potato chips. According to a report released Tuesday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the salty junk food you wo...
Read More...Santorum scores hat trick with Colorado victory
February 8, 2012 at 2:07 AM by AHN · Leave a Comment
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum performed a three-state sweep Tuesday night with a caucus win in Colorado. Santorum scored victories in Missouri and Minnesota earlier in the evening. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney remains the national frontrunner, but couldn’t take home a blue ribbon in any of the three states voting. In Colorado, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich came in third, fo...
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