US Navy sailor sentenced to over 2 years in prison for accepting bribes from Chinese officer

Wenheng Zhao collected nearly $15,000 in bribes from a Chinese intelligence officer in exchange for information, photos and videos, prosecutors said. SAN DIEGO — A U.S. Navy sailor has been sentenced to just over two years in federal prison for transmitting sensitive U.S. military information to a Chinese intelligence officer. Wenheng Zhao, who is alsoContinue reading “US Navy sailor sentenced to over 2 years in prison for accepting bribes from Chinese officer”

History Lesson Tuesdays: 1991 – The Persian Gulf War Begins.

At midnight in Iraq, the United Nations deadline for the Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait expires, and the Pentagon prepares to commence offensive operations to forcibly eject Iraq from its five-month occupation of its oil-rich neighbor.  At 4:30 p.m. EST, the first fighter aircraft were launched from Saudi Arabia and off U.S. and British aircraft carriers in theContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: 1991 – The Persian Gulf War Begins.”

Healthcare Awareness: Surprising Foods Contain Nutrient That Improves Immune Response to Cancer

BY Pandora Dewan When it comes to cancer, red meat is often thought to be the bad guy. But new research from the University of Chicago has shown that a nutrient found in red meat and dairy products may support our body’s ability to infiltrate and fight off cancer cells. The nutrient in question isContinue reading “Healthcare Awareness: Surprising Foods Contain Nutrient That Improves Immune Response to Cancer”

True Crime Sundays: Bail set at $750,000 for Tupac Shakur murder suspect Duane Davis

Davis can await trial under house arrest if able to post bail, the judge ruled. by Meredith Deliso and Sasha Pezenik A judge set bail at $750,000 for the one-time gang member charged in connection with the murder of Tupac Shakur. Judge Carli Kierny also ruled that the suspect — Duane “Keffe D” Davis — canContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: Bail set at $750,000 for Tupac Shakur murder suspect Duane Davis”

How to Use Your Phone Internationally With Minimal Charges

5 strategies to help you connect in other countries without paying a bundle5 strategies to help you connect in other countries without paying a bundle by Ken Budd If you travel to another country and use your smartphone as you would in the States — to access maps, check email, text the kids, many timesContinue reading “How to Use Your Phone Internationally With Minimal Charges”

Opioid Crisis Friday: Pound of meth, 1,000 fentanyl pills and more found during Post Falls traffic stop

by Vincent Saglimbeni POST FALLS, ID. — Two people were arrested after law enforcement found a pound of methamphetamine, 1,000 fentanyl pills and more during a traffic stop in Post Falls on Tuesday. The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy initiated a traffic stop for a minor traffic violation near I-90 and Pleasantview RoadContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Pound of meth, 1,000 fentanyl pills and more found during Post Falls traffic stop”

Travel Thursday: Alaska Airlines emergency: Fittings at the top of the door plug fractured, NTSB chair says.

A door plug fell out of an Alaska Airlines flight Friday, NTSB officials said. by Kevin Shalvey The focus of the investigation into Friday’s midair emergency on an Alaska Airlines flight is focused on the single aircraft, but could be broadened as the National Transportation Safety Board learns more, board Chief Jennifer Homendy said. “However,Continue reading “Travel Thursday: Alaska Airlines emergency: Fittings at the top of the door plug fractured, NTSB chair says.”

Your Personality, Explained by Your Annoying Household Habits

By Nicole Rose Whitaker Soaking Dishes in the Sink Your ability to make life more difficult is unmatchable. If an easy solution is available—and I mean a mind-numbingly obvious one—you decide that maybe the fix can’t be so simple and that you’d better let things marinate for a few days, at which point, yes, they’ve nowContinue reading “Your Personality, Explained by Your Annoying Household Habits”

History Lesson Tuesdays: Apple launches iTunes, revolutionizing how people consume music

On January 9, 2001, Apple launches iTunes, a media player that revolutionized the way people consumed digital media. Bill Kincaid and Jeff Robbin, two former Apple employees, developed an MP3 player called SoundJam MP in the late 1990s. In 2000, Apple re-hired them and their partner, Dave Heller, to work on a similar player that wouldContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: Apple launches iTunes, revolutionizing how people consume music”

Healthcare Awareness Mondays: 14 Essential Facts You Need to Know About Alkaline Water

If you have done any research about drinking water, chances are you have come across the term alkaline water. Alkaline water is also referred to as ionized water. In order to be considered alkaline water the pH level of the water has to be more than 7. The main reason that people choose to drinkContinue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: 14 Essential Facts You Need to Know About Alkaline Water”