Apple earns record $18 billion in fourth quarter
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…
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What’s the latest in Immigration Law?
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,…
Facebook earnings exceed expectations with help from mobile advertising
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…
Prolonged sitting can cause premature deaths
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…
Nissan recalls about 768,000 SUVs
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…
Study says chances of dying in a car crash are lowest in over 3 years
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…
Senate approves Keystone XL pipeline bill
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…
CSU trustees approve policy allowing students to vote on “success fees”
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…
Carpal tunnel syndrome
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…
Canadian is first human case of H7N9 bird flu confirmed in North America
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…
LADWP faces lawsuits for alleged overcharges
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…
Can I travel back to the Philippines if I’m granted DAPA?
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…
Absence and abandonment of US residence
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….
Queen of All Media Kris Aquino heads list of February birthday celebrants
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…
New California bill would ban e-cigarettes in public places
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…
LADWP faces lawsuits for alleged overcharges
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…
Tackle Safety Before the Big Game
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…
Boy’s death is first case of brain-eating amoeba in tap water, study says
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…
A good conscience is the best pillow
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…
Federal Reserve stays ‘patient’ on low inflation rate hike
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…
Hottest neighborhoods of 2015 include two in Northern California, report says
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…
Study shows dementia ‘link’ to common over-the-counter drugs
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…
Neutral ground
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…
Band-aid remedy to poverty – Philippine style
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…
The Pope, the Pharisee and the Publican
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…
San Francisco Catholic priest bans future altar girls
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…
Hopeful Dreamers speak out after State of the Union
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….
Hottest neighborhoods of 2015 include two in Northern California, report says
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…
San Francisco Catholic priest bans future altar girls
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…
LA City Attorney’s office to hold immigration forums
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…