Social networks are more focused on creation and sharing content than in finding it. They also tend to highlight Web-centric communities. The debate over the Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP (Intellectual Property) Act also made this year's list, as Twitter was an important center of that debate.
Signs of the cancer-causing human papilloma virus in women near or at menopause may be a reawakened dormant infection, suggesting a risk for women who came of age in the sexual revolution of the 1960s and 70s.
About 77 percent of the infections were detected in women who reported five or more sexual partners in their lifetime, according to a study in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
These findings suggest that reactivation of the sexually transmitted virus may increase around age 50 and be responsible for more later-life infections than new ones, according to medical researchers.
MASSACRE OF INNOCENCE. Evil Visits School.
A shooting rampage followed by a massacre so vicious that it left many in tears. 26 are being mourned in Connecticut following the second-deadliest school attack in U.S. history.
GUN CONTROL DEBATE. Reawakened Following Deadly Shootings.
Cries for sterner gun laws, as well as calls for caution and restraint ring out across the nation.
IRAN NUKE TALKS. Possibility In Near Future?
New nuclear talks between US and Iran may be possible in coming weeks, as
Don't risk another dieting dead-end. Set yourself on the road to success with a weight-loss program you can stick with — and enjoy. During this holiday period, make a healthy resolution to lose weight and then keep it off.
Some diets have failed most in the past. But this may be an opportunity to finally put an end to dieting disappointments for good with will power and determination.
RICE DONE WITH CANDIDACY. No Longer In The running For Secretary of State.
Her decision means US Senator John Kerry is now the front-runner to replace Hilary Clinton.
FACING THE CLIFF. But Not Ready to Jump.
US House Speaker Boehner visits President Obama at the White House for another meeting on our looming budget meltdown.
POSTPONE EGYPT'S REFERENDUM. Morsi Urged To Reconsider.
Nobel laureate Mohamed ElBaradei urges Morsi to delay the divisive vote, warning of possible civil war.
US THANKS RUSSIA. Moscow Declares Syrian Regime in Danger.
The star studded concert for a Super-storm with a female name was top heavy with male performers and ran so long that it ended 6 hours later into 12/13/12. The performances were exciting, but dominated by way too many old men performing on stage.
BALANCE FOR NORTH KOREA. Pulling Propaganda Points.
Condemning their rocket launch too harshly risks rewarding them, which seeks to leverage any global attention it gets into much-needed foreign aid.
FED MAY RAISE RATES. Interesting Formula.
The central bank says rate will be kept close to zero until U.S. unemployment falls to 6.5 percent, and as long as inflation stays under control.
SYRIAN REGIME RAMPS UP ITS WEAPONRY. Attacking Rebels
Scud missiles are now being fired at the insurgents who are trying to overthrow Assad, according to U.S. officials.
92 year old Ravi Shankar was a high profile Indian sitarist and composer, whose collaborations with Western classical musicians as well as rock stars helped foster a worldwide appreciation of India’s traditional music. He dies in a hospital near his home in Southern California.
His music transcended trends and cultural barriers. Here is one TV clip from The Dick Cavett Show. He is being introduced by former Beatles guitarist, George Harrison. The other is a rhythm bonanza.
NORTH KOREAN DEFIANCE. Launches Rocket.
North Korea launches a long-range rocket, ignoring warnings from the U.N. and the U.S.
GUNMAN KILLS 2 IN OREGON MALL
Terrorized shoppers run for cover as shots ring out, leaving three dead, including the shooter.
RIGHT TO WORK IN MICHIGAN. Focus on Neighboring States.
Proponents say the law brings more jobs. Opponents contend the real intent is to weaken organized labor.
OBAMA'S WORDS HAUNTING HIM. Flip Flop Taxes
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In this same spirit, we are incredibly pleased and proud to share with all of you that our organization has reached out and donated to the American Red Cross for their Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.
City Island Images is proud to support the Red Cross and the impact of their work for those affected by the hurricane.
More than 15,200 Red Cross workers have been deployed from all 50 states. About 90% of these workers are volunteers.
The Red Cross has served nearly 8 million meals and snacks.
The Red Cross has distributed more than 6.1 million relief items such as hygiene kits, clean-up kits, clothing, work gloves and mops.
The Red Cross has made more than 91,700 health and mental health consultations.