Ivory Coast

The violence going on in Abidjan has led to the Ivory Coast Water and Electricity Company to cut off all services in the Ivory’s Coast north.  The company’s leader, Laurent Gbagbo loss the presidential election in the United Nations, refused to give the power to Alassane Quattara, who won according to the polls.  Since the lost, millions of people have been deprived water and electricity because of the violent political crisis.

AIDS Cure

There may be an immunization for the AIDs disease.  After several years of research, scientists did an experiment with nine patients to test a possible solution.  In this experiment, they first took the immune cells from HIV-positive patients’ own blood and then snipped out a single gene.  Following that, they put the cells back into the patient and realized that the cells no longer made a receptor that the virus needs to enter the cell; thus blocking HIV.  These results have been shown at an AIDs Conference and will hopefully sprout out to bring a possible end to the deadly virus.

Wendy Williams Being Sued

The Pool at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City is suing Wendy Williams, a contestant on “Dancing with the Stars.”  Apparently, Williams pained $25, 000 for a two hour appearance at The Pool but stayed only an hour and spent most of her time drinking with her husband instead of mingling with the guest who paid $30 to get a ticket for the event.

Change for Mammograms

Almost every year, woman are responsible to make an appointment to get a mammogram done.  A mammogram is done traditionally by a woman's breast being  squashed in order to check for breast cancer.  This uncomfortable procedure is now going to be replaced by a breast "tomosynthesis."  This is a 3D breast scan that will more advancely and digitally detect breast cancer as did the mammorgram.  According to a Penn physicist, "this is the biggest improvement in the histiry of mammography."

Temple Tokyo

Due to a radioactive nuclear leak in Japan, the students studying abroad at Temple University Tokyo are now coming back to the United States for safety purposes.  The students are expected to stay on main campus in open rooms.  Prior to being on campus, each student will be routinely checked for radioactive  contamination.

iPad Delay in Japan

Due to the devastating earthquakes and tsunami in Japan, they have decided to put a delay on the release of the iPad 2 tablet.  Originally, it was suppose to be released on March 25 however the new date has not yet been decided.  Obviously, the country needs to focus and work towards recovering from the disaster before making decisions such as this.  Meanwhile, the iPad is still expected to be released on March 25th in the other 25 counties holding the product.

Bachelor Finally Finds Love

The 11th season of The Bachelor came it an end tonight as bachelor, Brad Womak proposed to his now fiancé Emily Maynard.  After being on the show the first time and not finding love, America is delighted to find that on his second time around on this show, Brad finally found love.  In result of the outcome of his first season, this season has been especially intriguing for many to watch, unsure if he would repeat the same thing he did before.  All in all, the ceremony was lovely and Brad and Emily are wished the best of luck.

Springtime in Paris Brings Springtime Cheers to Philadelphia

After a rickety winter snow season, thousands of people were delighted to welcome Springtime in Paris to Philadelphia.  Overall, the show helps make a delightful and lasting impact on the community whether it was from the exquisite flower show exhibits, vendors or benefiting programs such as the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.  If wanted, the exclusive beauty found in the floral designs, scents or even in some of flowers that were available for purchase.  Between purchases and pictures, each viewer had the opportunity to take a piece of this extravagant event back to their homes or communities as a reminder of not only the annual Philadelphia International Flower Show but also of the season that will soon be arriving, spring

Government Shutdown

If Congress does not reach an agreement on spending cut by March 4, they will risk a government shutdown.  President Obama warned them today that in addition to the shut down, the economic recovery will have to be stalled.  The main disagreement is how much the government will cut for the budget.  Obama said in his weekly radio and internet address, “For the sake of our people and our economy, we cannot allow gridlock to prevail.  I urge and expect them to find common ground so we can accelerate, not impede, economic growth.”  Despite the fact that Congress is Republican-ran House and Democratic-controlled Senate, it is crucial.

Flower Show in Philly

The Philadelphia International Flower Show has finally begun today.  This year’s theme is, Springtime in Paris.  According to the press room, each year, since 1829, about 60 professional landscapes, florist and other organizations, put together floral displays and gardens.  This tradition roughly came from the very first flower shows in which professional growers would show off their most grand and exclusive plants in an indoor flower show accessible to the nation.  Clearly this is a\n amazing event and thousands are expected to attend throughout the duration of this week.

New Possible Cure for AIDS

There may be an immunization for the AIDs disease.  After several years of research, scientists did an experiment with nine patients to test a possible solution.  In this experiment, they first took the immune cells from HIV-positive patients’ own blood and then snipped out a single gene.  Following that, they put the cells back into the patient and realized that the cells no longer made a receptor that the virus needs to enter the cell; thus blocking HIV.  These results have been shown at an AIDs Conference and will hopefully sprout out to bring a possible end to the deadly virus.

Ivory Coast

The violence going on in Abidjan has led to the Ivory Coast Water and Electricity Company to cut off all services in the Ivory’s Coast north.  The company’s leader, Laurent Gbagbo loss the presidential election in the United Nations, refused to give the power to Alassane Quattara, who won according to the polls.  Since the lost, millions of people have been deprived water and electricity because of the violent political crisis.

Aiding the Enemy

Bradley Manning who is 22 years old and also known as the military intelligence analyst, who is accused of contributing to the leaking of government secrets on Wiki Leaks, is now being accused of 22 additional charges.  Out of all the charges, the biggest and most significant one was “aiding the enemy.”  If he is at least convicted of this charge, he will have to serve a life sentence in prison.