Category Archives: GENERAL ARTICLES
Baltimore Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in the Super Bowl
A power outage at the Super Bowl put the nation’s biggest sporting event on hold for more than a half-hour Sunday, interrupting an otherwise electric, back-and-forth game that ended with Joe Flacco
3-D sonar provides new view of Civil War shipwreck
The remains of the only U.S. Navy ship sunk in the Gulf of Mexico during Civil War combat now can be seen in 3-D sonar images from the Gulf’s murky depths, revealing
Landmark Apple-Samsung patent trial looms
Samsung and Apple will square off in federal court trial over control of the US smartphone and computer tablet markets. The trial will begin on Monday in San Jose, California, with the
Life’s Molecules Could Lie Within Reach of Mars Curiosity Rover
The new findings, which suggest optimal depths and locations to probe for organic molecules like those that compose living organisms as we know them, could help the newest Mars rover scout for
Dust Today, Gone Tomorrow: Astronomers Discover Houdini-Like Vanishing Act in Space
“It’s like the classic magician’s trick — now you see it, now you don’t,” said Carl Melis, a postdoctoral scholar at UC San Diego and lead author of the research. “Only in
Russia and Poland out of Euro 2012
Greece upset Russia 1-0 with a first-half goal from captain Giorgos Karagounis on Saturday to reach the Euro 2012 quarter-finals and knock their opponents out of the tournament. Winning for the first
Lady Gaga calls off Indonesia concert
A show by pop diva Lady Gaga in Indonesia has been cancelled after religious conservatives threatened “chaos” if she entered the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation. “Lady Gaga’s management has considered the
Azerbaijan Hails London Taxis to Upgrade Its Unlicensed Fleet
In a brick complex here behind a Mini Cooper dealership and across from a McDonald’s, a small auto maker’s staff is working full tilt to satisfy a determined customer: the president of
Volvo C30 Polestar: The Spirit of Sweden Lives
Too bad about Saab, isn’t it? Back in the ’80s I was pulling night shifts at an answering service run by a Russian gangster
‘Disco queen’ Donna Summer dies
Donna Summer, the American five-time Grammy Award winner disco queen who became an iconic figure after gaining prominence in the 1970s, has died at the age of 63. Her family released a
Thinking in a Foreign Language Helps Economic Decision-Making
People are more likely to take favorable risks if they think in a foreign language, the new study showed. “We know from previous research that because people are naturally loss-averse, they often
Particularly Dangerous Salmonella Discovered
These “hypervirulent” bugs can override vaccines and pose a risk to food safety — and mitigation efforts are currently under way. Previous strategies to find the more dangerous bugs were unsuccessful since
Birds Cultivate Decorative Plants to Attract Mates
Published April 24, in Current Biology the research was carried out by the Universities of Exeter (UK), Postdam (Germany), Deakin and Queensland (Australia). This is the first time a species other than
Beyond Apples: A Serving a Day of Dark Chocolate Might Keep the Doctor Away
In fact, chocolate is a great source of myriad substances that scientists think might impart important health benefits. For instance, it contains compounds called “flavanols” that appear to play a variety of
Can Organic Food Feed the World? New Study Sheds Light On Debate Over Organic Vs. Conventional Agriculture
A new study published in Nature concludes that crop yields from organic farming are generally lower than from conventional agriculture. That is particularly true for cereals, which are staples of the human
FIFA probe Bahrain’s mauling of Indonesia
Bahrain’s 10-0 victory over a weakened Indonesia team in a World Cup qualifying match will be studied in a ‘routine’ investigation, FIFA said on Thursday. Bahrain’s win raised suspicions because they needed
How To Find The Golf Shoe That Is Right For You
It all depends on your feet. Basically, golf shoe or not, shoes must be comfortable to wear and should fit good. Also, the shoes should fit your budget as well as your
What Golf Equipment Should You Buy?
How do you know which golf equipment, what kind and type you should purchase? To make it easier for you to know which is which, the following are some tips you could
How To Find The Golf Shoe That Is Right For You
It all depends on your feet. Basically, golf shoe or not, shoes must be comfortable to wear and should fit good. Also, the shoes should fit your budget as well as your
Las Vegas Golf Tips
Trying golf and looking for that perfect hot green spot to visit and swing that club on? Perhaps you are looking for Las Vegas; an excellent environment for beginners and professionals alike.
Are You Practicing Good Golf Etiquette?
Golf is considered a gentleman’s game and since this is so, certain rules of etiquette in playing apply. Although these are not hard and fast rules, they show that the person practicing
Know Your Golf Equipment And Beat Your Opponent With The Right Stuff
For so many years now, golf equipment has definitely developed in terms of elegance and the right tactics. From golf balls to the more complex golf items, it has gradually become a
Private Putting Places
Playing golf early in the morning with people from work or friends is just one of the many forms of relaxation people can do these days. It is a time for bonding
The Basics Of Learning Golf
Among all the ball games around, golf has been perceived as one of the most difficult. The reason being lies in the many talented and well-known sportsmen around which showcase talent like
How Much Should You Spend On Your Golf Hobby?
How do you know how much golf equipment you are intent to spend your money on? What kind and type should you purchase? To make it easier for you to know which
Going The Distance With Golf Instructions
Like any sports, golf entails some fundamental instructions on rules, method, customs, and equipment. These golf instructions, aside from practices, are important in order to become an expert golfer. Hence, in the
Golf Driving Tips
This article will give you a few good golf driving tips to increase your long drive. Improving your long drive is an important part of becoming a good golfer. Watching the pros
How To Hit A Golf Ball
This article will try to get you the basic knowledge that you need on how to hit a golf ball. Golf looks easy. When you watch the pros on TV, it seems
