A Top Veterans Affairs Watchdog is Investigating Claims of Whistleblower Backlash
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is currently investigating 37 complaints that claim whistleblower backlash has occurred at the Department of Veterans Affairs,...
Year: 2014
Studies Show TV Advertising Could Be Replaced By Online Video Advertisements
For decades, television has been the advertising giant, offering companies slots to promote their product or service using commercials. But...
Doctors Suggest Increase in Elderly STD Cases May Be Related To Fifty Shades Of Grey
At least one doctor fears the famous book series Fifty Shades of Grey may be contributing to a significant rise in STDs...
Laser Beam Helmet May Cure Baldness
Many of the one and a half billion people across the world who suffer from hair loss are pretty desperate...
Barclays Fined 26 Million Pounds for Fixing the Price of Gold
The Financial Conduct Authority, a British financial regulator, recently fined Barclays £26 million, or $43.9 million, for improperly attempting to fix the...
Google’s Increased Focus on Hardware Sees $30 Billion Investments Overseas
According to recently revealed letters from Silicon Valley giant Google to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from December 2013,...
Tobacco Companies Attempt to Discredit the Plain Packaging Requirement for Cigarettes
British American Tobacco Australia has been quick to herald figures that claim more cigarettes have been sold since the mandatory...
Hacking Conference, Feds Hosting Contest with $2 Million Prize to Create Self-Hacking Computer
Last year, after the leaks from National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden were made public, the United States government and...
Governor’s Mansion Deals With Flooded Basement and Ruined Furniture
According to the Pantagraph, Gov. Pat Quinn, of Illinois, has been experiencing major issues with his mansion. A week ago, the roof began...
Home Renovation Industry Experts See Surge in Popularity for Natural Looking Materials
According to industry experts, many homeowners are now replacing carpet and vinyl with wood and laminate floors. Wood and laminate...
