Judge Reopens Wikileaks Case For New Questions
February 29, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - Judge Jeffrey White has reopened the case regarding Wikileaks.org. It was only a week ago that the site was ordered to be shut down due to documents that appeared on it in regards to financial situations of various companies. It is being opened back up though for a new hearing.
Judge Jeffrey White has ordered a brand new hearing to be held on Friday morning to answer new questions about the Wikileaks case. Read more
Microsoft Cuts Price of Windows Vista
February 29, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - Microsoft will be cutting the price of Windows Vista at retail locations to try and give it a boost in sales. The Windows Vista Home Premium, and Vista Ultimate editions will both be receiving price cuts.
The new price cuts will go into effect when Microsoft ships them out with SP1 included. Read more
Google Health Gives Patients Control of Medical Records
February 28, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - Google Inc. has lifted the curtain and unveiled a brand new plan to give patients in the U.S. full control over their medical records, allowing them to have their own personal medical records kept right at their fingertips, whenever needed.
Google announced that they have signed deals with many hospitals and companies. Those who have signed on with Google include Walgreens, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., as well as many others. Read more
Baxter Recalls All Remaining Heparin Products
February 28, 2008
Washington (dbTechno) - Baxter Healthcare Corp. has announced that they are recalling all of the remaining multi-dose vials, as well as all single-dose vials of their blood-thinning drug, heparin.
The pharmaceutical company Baxter has been under a lot of criticism lately for issues regarding their blood-thinning drug heparin. Read more
Study Shows U.S. Adults Not Getting Enough Sleep
February 28, 2008
New York (dbTechno) - A new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed that 10% of U.S. adults are not getting enough rest or sleep on a daily basis. It appears that many Americans are missing out on the much-needed rest time every night.
The CDC put out their weekly Morbidity and Mortality report, taking a very close look at data from a survey of four states done by the government organization. Read more
MGS 4 Confirmed To Hit PS3 In U.S. This June
February 28, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - Konami has revealed new details about Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, an exclusive game on the Sony PS3. They announced the launch date for the game in North America, June 12, 2008, as well as pre-sell details, online details, and more.
Konami stated that the game will release in North America on June 12, 2008. Read more
Spanked Children More Likely To Have Sexual Problems As Adults
February 28, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - Four studies looked over in great detail by researchers has led them to the conclusion that children who are spanked are far more likely to have sexual problems when they become adults.
The researchers from Family Research Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire - Durham came out with this suggestion based on four studies they looked over. Read more
Baby Deaths Caused By Clutter In Cribs
February 28, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - According to a warning to parents by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, having too much clutter in the crib of a baby, whether it be with too many pillows, blankets, etc. can put babies at risk of harm, and even death.
The agency stated that between 2002 and 2004, there were 241 child deaths, with 40% of them involving cribs. In all of the deaths, the kids were under the age of 5. Read more
Google Medical Records Raise Privacy Concerns
February 28, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - Google is working with the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio to start up a pilot program to store patient health records online. This is causing a great deal of privacy concerns among people as they are unsure of how safe their medical records will be on Google.
The pilot program that Google and the Cleveland Clinic have set up will consist of around 1,500 to 10,000 patient volunteers. Read more
Street Date of Super Smash Bros. Brawl Wii Broken
February 28, 2008
Boston (dbTechno) - According to reoprts which are being released, a Sears store in Connecticut has apparently broken the street date of Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Nintendo Wii.
A gamer has stated that he called in a Sears store in Enfield, CT to find that they have indeed been selling the game. Read more
