The recent souring of the US economy has hit the retail and service industries particularly hard. It should come as no surprise then, that the job market for teenagers in 2008 is expected to be the weakest in 50 years, according to an article published Sunday in the New York Times.
US Economy: Teens Facing a Tough Job Market
Whatever Happened to the Microsoft Zune?
Even though Microsoft is a larger and (arguably) more successful company than Apple, they’ve had a great deal of difficulty in competing with Apple when it comes to entertainment-based products, such as the ubiquitous iPod. In fact, the iPod has been so successful, that it has completely overshadowed many other MP3/media players, including the much-hyped Microsoft Zune.
Stop-Smoking Drug “Chantix” Linked to Traffic Accidents
The popular prescription drug known as Chantix has been linked to a series of traffic accidents, according to the Los Angeles Times. Chantix is prescribed to help smokers kick the habit, but several users of the medication have reported unusual symptoms, such as eyes rolling back in the head, and “blanking out” while driving like an animal caught in the headlights.
Stress During Pregnancy Increases Child’s Risk of Asthma and Allergies
It’s been known since the ancient times that our state of mind affects our physical health to some degree; but recent studies have shown that our “thinking habits” are more responsible for good health than most people realize. Case in point: a new study quoted in the Washington Post indicates that pregnant mothers with elevated stress levels are more likely to give birth to a child with asthma or allergy problems.
While America Remains “Addicted to Cars,” Europe Expands Public Transport
It is true that America is slowly gravitating toward environmental consciousness, but the country still has a long, long way to go in order to break its addiction to oil, and move forward as a progressive “green” country.
Apple Prepares to Launch iPhone 2.0
Gizmodo confirmed that the official launch date for the iPhone version 2.0 will be June 9th. Already, current and potential iPhone users are getting excited about the advancements made to the most popular mobile phone of all time. One Apple executive actually described the launch as the “second coming” of the iPhone, and Apple is hoping that the launch will be a worldwide event similar in scope to the release of the original iPhone.
Napster Prepares to Take on iTunes — Seriously This Time
Appleinsider.com is reporting that Napster, the online music subscription service, has launched a new music download store to directly challenge the dominance of Apple’s iTunes. Napster claims their new MP3 store is the largest in the world, featuring more than 6 million songs.
Brain Exercising Programs Gain Popularity Among Baby Boomers
For many people, one of the most annoying aspects of growing older is the prospect of a failing memory. With the American population “graying,” and the baby boomer generation becoming senior citizens, there is a huge interest these days in keeping the brain alert and active, and preventing the onset of dementia or just plain old “senior moment” forgetfulness.
Is Craigslist Killing Local Newspapers?
It’s no secret that print media has been in a downward spiral for several years now, and the newspaper business in particular is suffering. Some within the newspaper publishing industry see Craigslist.org as the real enemy.
Australians Angry about eBay’s PayPal-Only Rule
Australian eBayers are up in arms over a new policy by the company to accept only PayPal as payment for online auctions. The fact that eBay owns PayPal is causing critics to charge a conflict of interest, and the new rule is being widely protested by professional eBay sellers in Australia.
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