Apple Inc. posted a record-breaking profit of $18 billion in the fourth quarter of 2014 thanks to its bigger-screen iPhones and spikes in sales in China. These earnings reflect the largest ever reported by a public company worldwide, said S&P analyst Howard Silverblatt, according to Reuters. The company sold 74.5 million iPhones in the three months that…
It seems like immigration law is in the news every day recently, and we wanted to take an opportunity to keep you up to date on recent developments. In November, President Obama announced that he planned to take executive action to help millions of undocumented people living in the United States to obtain work permits…
Mobile devices have proved to be a vital component in Facebook’s financial success this past year. The social media giant reported Wednesday, Jan. 28, that its fourth-quarter earnings rose 34 percent to $701 million, boosted by a 49 percent increase in revenue to $3.58 billion in the fourth quarter compared to $2.59 billion the previous…
Many activities in the modern world involve sitting: working at an office, watching TV and driving are just a few. It turns out that sedentary behavior like this, according to a study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, increases the risk of developing diseases or conditions that result in premature deaths, regardless of…
Nissan Motor Co. is recalling approximately 768,000 SUVs globally for two different issues. A total of 215,789 Pathfinders from the 2013 and 2014 model years, as well as 2013 Infiniti JX35 SUVs, are being recalled for a problem with a secondary hood latch, Nissan and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said. Of these…
The chances of a driver dying in a crash in a late-model car or light truck fell by more than a third over three years, according to a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Nine car models (including an Audi, Honda minivan, Kia Sorento, and Toyota Sequoia) also had zero deaths per…
The Republican-controlled Senate passed a bipartisan bill on Thursday, Jan. 29 approving the Keystone XL oil pipeline, which would pump oil from Canada’s reserves to the Gulf Coast. The sudden move defies a veto threat from President Barack Obama, and sets up the first of many expected battles with the White House over energy and the…
The California State University Board of Trustees on Wednesday, Jan. 28, approved a requirement that allows students to vote on changes to “success fees.” Trustees unanimously approved the new policy on Wednesday, which requires that future success fees are approved by the CSU chancellor, campus president and students. Further input will also be allowed in…
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a very common condition that causes persistent or frequent pains in the wrist and hand, especially after protracted use of the typewriter or computer keyboard, and resulting from months or years of prolonged and repeated extension and flexion of the wrist, or making the same…
A Canadian woman who recently returned from China has become the first North American documented to have the H7N9 bird flu, the Canadian government said Monday, Jan. 26, according to Reuters. Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Gregory Taylor, said the risk of transmission of this type of flu among humans is low. However, there have…
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has been sued for alleged fraud, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and other violations, by customers claiming they were overcharged due to the department’s computer billing system, Los Angeles Daily News reported. “DWP’s new billing system is highly dysfunctional,” said Tim Blood, an attorney representing clients in…
Dear Atty. Gurfinkel: I have been out of status in the US for many years. During that time, I have missed many joyous and tragic occasions in the Philippines, such as graduations and weddings of my children, funerals, (my father died in the Philippines and I could not go back for the funeral) anniversaries, birthdays,…
Roberto and Rosalie immigrated to the United States in May 2013 through the petition of their only son Carlos, who is in the military, and who lives in North Carolina. They have a comfortable life in the Philippines owning several fish ponds and rice lands in Bataan. They did not really want to migrate, but…
TV host, actress and major endorser Kris Aquino heads the list of prominent personalities celebrating their birthday during the love month of February. Born Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino on February 14, 1971; Kris is the youngest daughter of the late Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. and former Philippine President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino. She is the…
A San Francisco lawmaker introduced legislation Monday, Jan. 26, that would enforce statewide regulations on e-cigarettes. “No tobacco product should be exempt from California’s smoke-free laws simply because it’s sold in a modern or trendy disguise,” state Sen. Mark Leno (D-San Francisco), who introduced the bill, said in a statement. “Addiction is what’s really being…
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has been sued for alleged fraud, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and other violations, by customers claiming they were overcharged due to the department’s computer billing system, Los Angeles Daily News reported. “DWP’s new billing system is highly dysfunctional,” said Tim Blood, an attorney representing clients in…
Sunday’s big game will draw millions of excited viewers, who should never lose sight of the electrical hazards that come with enjoying the day. Smart decisions and precautions are the best way to win over the electrical hazards that come with Sunday’s game. Added: January 26, 2015 | By Paul Netter In a football game,…
Researchers have confirmed that the death of a 4-year-old Louisiana boy was caused by a microorganism called Naegleria fowleri, which digests neural tissues. The boy, Drake Smith Jr., spent most of a day in July 2013 playing on a slip ‘n slide. Nine days later he experienced severe headaches, vomiting and developed a 104-degree fever….
Everyday seems to be a constant struggle to decide between what is right and wrong, in small ways that nobody ever sees. You win one day and lose the next day. Some nights, my pillow is like a stone. Doing what is right is something we don’t learn from people who sermonize, or moralize to…
The Federal Reserve reiterated on Wednesday, Jan. 28 that it will be “patient” in raising rates from the record lows, but noted that inflation remains below its target, despite the improving US economy. In a statement after its latest policy meeting, the Fed made clear that no rate increase is imminent. The action was approved…
Sorry SoCal, but Northern California neighborhoods are topping real estate this year. A report from online real estate brokerage Redfin, which calculates the “hottest” US neighborhoods for real estate activity each year, compiled a list based on the number of page views, favorites and Redfin “Hot Homes” in a neighborhood, after adjusting for size. This…
A new study from the JAMA Internal Medicine journal has linked commonly used medicines, including over-the-counter treatments for conditions such as insomnia and hay-fever, to dementia. Medical experts say that people do not need to panic or stop taking their prescriptions. The medication types in questions are all drugs with an “anticholinergic” effect. Researchers at…
FOLLOWING the bloodbath between the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF), elements of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Mamasapano, Maguindanao on Sunday, Jan. 25, the fate of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) hangs in a balance. The Bangsamoro Basic Law is a peace pact made…
THE thought that hundreds of poor street children in Manila could have a once-in-a-lifetime experience of having a vacation at a resort — complete with comfortable lodging facilities, good food and fun activities— even just for a few days sounds really great. Not in their wildest dreams, perhaps, would they even think this would be…
ALONG with the outpouring of affection for Pope Francis came a flood of self-righteousness and hypocrisy. When the Pope called for a rejection of corruption in government and society, pretenders to moral ascendancy immediately began pointing fingers at others while implying that they themselves were above reproach. Noynoy Aquino himself could not help positioning himself…
A Catholic priest new to San Francisco has banned girls from becoming altar servers in the future. “We’d like to get back to an altar boy program, which is a proven, effective way to promoting vocations to the priesthood,” said Father Joseph Illo. “So boys get closer to the altar, and as you know, the…
At the State of the Union address in 2014, immigration activist and DREAMer Cristian Avila sat in the House of Representatives gallery as a guest of First Lady Michelle Obama. At the time of President Obama’s speech, Avila, who came to the US as a young child, had completed a weeks-long fast on the National…
Sorry SoCal, but Northern California neighborhoods are topping real estate this year. A report from online real estate brokerage Redfin, which calculates the “hottest” US neighborhoods for real estate activity each year, compiled a list based on the number of page views, favorites and Redfin “Hot Homes” in a neighborhood, after adjusting for size. This…
A Catholic priest new to San Francisco has banned girls from becoming altar servers in the future. “We’d like to get back to an altar boy program, which is a proven, effective way to promoting vocations to the priesthood,” said Father Joseph Illo. “So boys get closer to the altar, and as you know, the…
THE Los Angeles City Attorney’s office is taking steps to protect immigrants who may be affected by President Barack Obama’s executive order on immigration from scam artists. “The president has taken executive action on an important opportunity to obtain temporary legal status for immigrants within this region,” said City Attorney Mike Feuer. “With that opportunity…
