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Month: June 2014
Iraq Tries to Limit Spread of Insurgents With Social Media Website Censorship
In an interesting case of digital censorship, the Iraqi government has been attempting to block anyone in the country from using websites such as Twitter, Youtube and Facebook, as social media tools like these have often been a driving force of insurgents aiming to disrupt the current political regime. However, they came up against a difficult […]
Calgary’s Sled Island Music & Art Festival is Famed for Music, but Art Takes Center Stage
Calgary’s Sled Island Music & Arts Festival kicked off its eighth year this weekend, showcasing local artists at 38 venues alongside 250 musical acts. The festival showcases artwork in intimate night clubs, large music halls and public spaces, and although it draws big name musical performers, the volunteers say the art is number one. Jodie […]
New Research on Periodontitis May Lead to Effective Treatment
During Periodontitis–a particularly nasty gum disease–the gums start to pull away from teeth, allowing bacteria to enter the bloodstream. Thusly, it effectively damages soft tissues and ruins teeth supporting bone structures. Periodontitis can also increase a patient’s risk of stroke, heart attack, and other health problems. Worst of all, it affects nearly 50% of all […]
Apple’s New iOS 8 is Coming This Fall, and Features Innovative and Necessary Changes
Will the iOS 8 be worth the wait? Last week, Apple unveiled its latest operating system to developers along with the general public. The operating system, which will be the next upgrade for iPads and iPhones, is not going to be released until this fall so that it lines up with the release of the […]
Trainers from Five States Gather at 2014 Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers Association Annual Clinical Symposium
Earlier this month, athletic trainers hailing from five different states–Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico–gathered for the 2014 Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers Association Annual Clinical Symposium and Business Meeting to share their experiences. These trainers discussed the most pressing issues affecting High School athletics during a dedicated session. This included talks on concussions, heat, […]
First Birthday Party Turns Horrific as Four-Year-Old Drowns in Pool
No one expects a birthday party for a 1-year-old to turn into a nightmare, but this was the case for the parents of a four-year-old at a party in Columbus, Ohio. As parents and other children turned their attention away from the pool to sing “Happy Birthday” to the toddler, a young girl, Sinaia Moore, […]