U.S. Settles $5.85 Million Anthrax Lawsuit With Scientist
June 29, 2008
Boston (ChattahBox) – The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a $5.85 million settlement with a scientist who was the main suspect in the 2001 anthrax case.
The anthrax case in 2001 was handled through the mail and resulted in the deaths of 5 people, and causing 17 more to become ill. Read more
Medtronic Device Helps Reduce Number Of Migraine Headaches
June 29, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) – According to a study on a new Medtronic device, the number of migraine headaches people experience can be cut down and greatly reduced.
The device is implanted in the back of the neck, with the goal of reducing the pain from chronic migraine headaches, and how often they occur. Read more
National HIV Testing Day Helps Million Stay Protected
June 29, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) – National HIV Testing Day took place on June 27, with the goal of raising public awareness and saving lives. Events were held all across the U.S., as all worked to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS.
National HIV Testing Day events were held to build the education of many people and to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS. Read more
Google Media Server Brings PC Entertainment To Your TV
June 29, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) – Google has announced the launch of the Google Media Server, bringing PC media consisting of videos, photos, music, and more to your TV.
The Google Media Server will hook up with any digital device that supports Universal Plug and Play, or UPnP. Read more
China Mobile In Talks To Launch iPhone Before End Of 2008
June 29, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) – The latest reports out of China have revealed that Apple and China Mobile are in talks to bring the iPhone to the country.
Apple is hopeful and has been working towards releasing the iPhone there for months, as China Mobile has over 380 million customers in total. Read more
Blizzard Officially Announces Diablo III, Ends The Waiting
June 29, 2008
Boston (ChattahBox) – Blizzard ended all of the suspense and the years of waiting at the 2008 Worldwide Invitational, as the company revealed that Diablo III is in development.
Diablo is one of the most popular action RPG franchises of all time, and represents another major release for Blizzard in the near future. Read more
Mary-Kate Takes Shot At Hills’ Star Spencer On Lettterman
June 28, 2008
Hollywood (ChattahBox) – Spencer Pratt was not the most popular figure during the reality TV series The Hills, which aired on MTV. That has apparently carried over beyond the show, as Mary-Kate Olsen has appeared on the David Letterman late night show to shoot down the Hills’ star.
She went on the Late Show with David Letterman, and revealed that she used to know Spencer Pratt. Read more
Mars Seems To Have The Right Ingredients For Humans, Agriculture
June 28, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) – NASA scientists. over the course of the past few weeks, have announced that the Phoenix Mars Lander has found both ice, and soil that can support life on Mars. This has led many to believe that the red planet has all the right ingredients for humans, and agriculture.
The Phoenix Mars Lander mission has proven to be a major success as both water and mineral rich soil have been confirmed as found on the planet. Read more
North Pole Ice Threatened, May Melt Away This Summer
June 28, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) – Scientists have come out and stated that this summer may be the first in recorded history where all of the ice on the North Pole melts away.
Global climate change has taken its toll on the North Pole ice, as the ice has been thinning year after year. Read more
Roche Urging Companies To Stockpile Tamiflu Before Pandemic
June 28, 2008
Washington (ChattahBox) – Roche, the makers of the leading bird flu vaccine, Tamiflu, have laid out plans and are urging companies to buy stockpiles of the vaccine in the case of an influenza pandemic.
As of right now, the general feeling around the globe is that sooner or later, an influenza pandemic is going to take place. Read more