an artificial pancreas...

Researchers believe they made a important step in the treatment of diabetes. If you have diabetes or know someone who has it, then you're aware of the constant checking of blood sugar, insulin injections, changing diet, medications, etc. Researchers are currently conducting clinical trials on an artificial pancreas that can aid in the treatment of diabetes. Hopefully, the results of the trials will be highly successful. Check out the article.

BET Awards...

First off, let me say that I don't believe the whole show was a waste. Their were some good performances (the O'Jays, Jamie's tribute song to MJ, etc.) and good moments (Alicia Keys and Wyclef's humanitarian awards, Janet Jackson's incredible strength on stage, etc.) but everything else...everything else can pretty much be summed up in this clip.





just my thoughts...

Michael Jackson's death causes Internet traffic...

Michael Jackson's fame is so huge that his death caused internet sites to be temporally overloaded with users. Read the article below...

Jackson dies, almost takes Internet with him

By Linnie Rawlinson and Nick Hunt
CNN

LONDON, England (CNN) -- How many people does it take to break the Internet? On June 25, we found out it's just one -- if that one is Michael Jackson.

The biggest showbiz story of the year saw the troubled star take a good slice of the Internet with him, as the ripples caused by the news of his death swept around the globe.

"Between approximately 2:40 p.m. PDT and 3:15 p.m. PDT today, some Google News users experienced difficulty accessing search results for queries related to Michael Jackson," a Google spokesman told CNET, which also reported that Google News users complained that the service was inaccessible for a time. At its peak, Google Trends rated the Jackson story as "volcanic."

As sites fell, users raced to other sites: TechCrunch reported that TMZ, which broke the story, had several outages; users then switched to Perez Hilton's blog, which also struggled to deal with the requests it received.

CNN reported a fivefold rise in traffic and visitors in just over an hour, receiving 20 million page views in the hour the story broke. Read whole article here.

the king of pop...

The man didn't just have hits...he had CLASSICS. If I start listing his classic songs, I might end up listing every song he ever made. I remember when I was a kid, I would come home after school and ask my parents to put on the Thriller music video and Moonwalker. I grew up to MJ's music. From the Jackson 5 to Invincible...Michael was it.

RIP

$1.9M for file-sharing music...

Facing the music: $1.9M file-sharing verdict stuns Minn. mom
USAtoday.com

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — A replay of the nation's only file-sharing case to go to trial has ended with the same result — a Minnesota woman was found to have violated music copyrights and must pay huge damages to the recording industry.

A federal jury ruled Thursday that Jammie Thomas-Rasset willfully violated the copyrights on 24 songs, and awarded recording companies $1.92 million, or $80,000 per song.

Thomas-Rasset's second trial actually turned out worse for her. When a different federal jury heard her case in 2007, it hit Thomas-Rasset with a $222,000 judgment.

The new trial was ordered after the judge in the case decided he had erred in giving jury instructions. Read rest of article here.

T-Mobile myTouch...

T-Mobile has recently announced the future release of their new smartphone, the myTouch. It's clear that T-Mobile is making an attempt to compete with the new iPhone 3GS and Palm Pre (which is a pretty nice phone). The myTouch is another Google-powered phone like the T-Mobile's G1 but this phone is completely touch screen. T-Mobile claims that the myTouch is different from other smartphones because it will allow consumers to personalize the phone. The consumer will be able to add widgets, music, a personal calender, photos, and web link shortcuts. Doesn't sound much different from the iPhone to me but we'll see. The myTouch will be available for T-Mobile customers July 8 for $199. Check out this article about the myTouch.

Young Writer's Block newsletter...

Here's this week's Young Writer's Block newsletter. It is an effort to take the talents of creative bloggers and combine the writings of the authors into an online newsletter. The newsletter focuses on issues that would be of interest to the young professional. Through the efforts of the bloggers, those who read these revelations of the authors involved will hopefully be inspired to think critically, discuss with one another the truth and validity of these articles, and finally to engage in applying the lessons read in their personal life or the community they live in. Enjoy!

HEALTH, BEAUTY, & FASHION

Sunscreen Does a Body Good...Luscious Lips, Mu Ah! Kisses! Read more from Tasia S. at http://queentahj.blogspot.com/2009/06/lusicous-lips-cancer-free.html

INSPIRATION'S CORNER

Check out what Brandelyn C has to say at http://beencee.com/blog2/2009/06/shriveled_and_balled_up.html

The race was not given to the swift....life can make you tired at times, but keep your head up and keep God first. Check this out from Shantell H.: http://themoralmuse.blogspot.com/2009/06/yes-times-have-changed-but-some-things.html

POLITICS NEWS & SOCIETY

Republicans jealous of Obama? Seems like they hate his charisma...Read more from Corey P at http://theapathyremedy.blogspot.com/2009/06/jealousy-unleashed-rnc-downs-obamas.html

MUSIC

This week's post is dedicated to the smooth jazz/soul r&b lovers out there, check out the sounds coming from SonikBoom Productions. Read more from Sharniece M at http://eardrumkrushez.blogspot.com/2009/06/introducing-sonikboom-productions.html