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How Marketers can Expect Search Engine Optimization to Change in 2015
The world of search engine optimization shifts with every new Google update and smartphone release, but there are some major changes that professionals who chase those elusive first page rankings will have to adjust to in 2015.The shift to mobile devices is going to be a major factor shifting into the new year. Companies…
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This past November 12, a judge in West Virginia revised the sentence of a man convicted of shooting a pregnant woman in the stomach in 2009, ruling that he could possibly be eligible for parole in the future thanks to a new law. When Kelly Chapman was 15, he shot a woman, who then lost…
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LED Bike Lights Boast Brightness, Waterproofing, and a Long-Lasting Charge
Many people avoid riding their bicycles at night or in inclement weather because decreased visibility increases the chances of getting hit by a car, but an innovation by an electrical engineer could change all that. According to CNET, a crowdfunding campaign has launched on Kickstarter to raise money for Orfos Flares, a line of LED…
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Opioid Painkillers Do More Harm Than Good, According to Physicians
Opioid painkillers’ benefits might not be worth their risks, according to a recent report, and the medical community intends to start monitoring the prescription and use of these drugs much more closely. The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has released a report revealing that addictive opioid painkillers do not provide sufficient help to patients to…
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Former CNN Producer Sues for Age and Race Discrimination, Wrongful Termination
A fired CNN producer is suing his former employer for wrongful termination on the grounds of age and race discrimination. Stanley Wilson, 51, is African- and Latino-American. He was terminated in January when three sentences of a story he wrote apparently were very similar to another outlet’s copy. The copy editor who reviewed the story…
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The Flu Is Back for the Season, and It Already Claimed Its First Victim in North Carolina
Ever since the first official case of Ebola in the U.S. was diagnosed at the end of September, Americans have been concerned, to say the least, about the health of their families, friends, and neighbors. Although the disease — which had been running rampant in poor African countries, causing thousands of deaths — had commanded…
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Google’s Cloud Computing Service Gets a Price Cut, is Now Free to Students
In a move that reflects a growing sense of competitiveness among the biggest cloud computing providers, Google has yet again cut the price for its cloud computing service for both businesses and students. According to a TechRepublic article, Google’s plan is to make its Google Compute Engine a more affordable, appealing option than competitors like…
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Groundwater Chemicals May Hold the Key to Earthquake Prediction, Say Scientists
Scientists have discovered that earthquakes could be predicted as far as six months ahead of time by tracking the chemical levels in groundwater. Geologists from Stockholm University, Sweden, studied weekly measurements of groundwater chemistry in Northern Ireland over the past five years and found that the highest chemical levels appeared just four to six months…
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Two Unrelated Police Shootings in New York City Currently Under Investigation
Two unrelated police shootings that took place Monday night in Brooklyn and the Bronx are being investigated by authorities. These incidents come at a time when citizens across the country are questioning the actions of police officers, especially when they result in citizen deaths. According to the New York Times, the first shooting occurred in…
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Orlando City Council Approves Amendment Banning Gender Identity Discrimination
This August, the Orlando City Council voted unanimously to pass an amendment that guaranteed that people cannot be discriminated against for gender expression or gender identity when it comes to public accommodations and housing, and employment. Surprisingly, the amendment passed with no opposition.Perhaps the amendment’s passing isn’t so surprising if one looks back on Orlando’s…