‘The Force Awakens’ Shatters Records with $238 Million Debut
Chalk it up to the magic of George Lucas’ original creation. Star Wars: The Force Awakens has raked in $238 million in terms of combined U.S. and Canadian ticket sales. …
Avon Engages in Deal to Split off Business in North America
Avon’s North American business has been taken over by Cerberus Capital Management. The company has also agreed to invest in the parent, which is now valued at below $2 billion. …
Congressional Leaders Agree on Tax & Spending Legislation
A deal on spending and tax legislation was unveiled by Congressional leaders this past Wednesday. This deal is meant to help avoid a government shutdown and make changes to the …
Evernote Removes Skitch for Windows but Retains Mac
The annotation app Skitch was bought by Evernote back in 2011. Several unpopular updates later, it will finally be gone for good now that its removal has been announced by …
New Law Provides States with More Educational Control
Local communities and states within the United States now have more control over testing and educational standards ever since President Obama signed the educational reforms last week. These reforms focus …
$250 Million Venture Fund Launched by UC
The University of California has announced a new $250 million venture fund that will invest in startups emerging from “the University of California system.” This fund will target not only …
Insurance Company Promotes the Need to Sleep More
Sleep deprivation is a serious concern, made even worse by the fact that up to 40% of Americans are getting less than the recommended amount of sleep. However, it should …
Bitcoin Reaches Higher Levels Than Last Year
The past year has been a bit uneventful but a lot can change with just a year’s time. As 2015 ends, Bitcoin is once again making waves. For the second …
A Look at the Best and Worst Star Wars Merchandise
There’s no doubt that Star Wars fans are among the most rabid and devoted fan bases out there. The franchise has become a global phenomenon since its inception and release …
Iconic 747 Jet Now In the Hands of Moscow Firm
Boeing Co.’s 747 jumbo jetliner has brought global travel to the masses way back in the 1970’s. It has become iconic in the eyes of many, but time is running …