A free, almost foolproof way to check for malware
How to scan every running process on your system for malware in seconds, without installing anti-malware software No single antimalware engine can keep up with all the malware out there. But how about 57 of ’em? In this video, you’ll learn how to download and run Windows Sysinternals Process Explorer to test all currently running executables on […]
Radiation agency offers five tips to weaken signals from phones
Munich (dpa) – Mobile devices have to emit electromagnetic signals to communicate, which is useful to everybody, but it is also a source of concern for some users who worry the radiation may harm them. It’s hard to live without mobile devices in today’s world, so Germany’s Federal Agency for Radiation Protection (BfS), which monitors […]
6 Ways Science Helped Soda Take Over America’s Beverage Industry
Soda would be nothing today without the concoctions and innovations of hundreds of chemists, pharmacists, and inventors. The drink has gone from a type of medicine to morale booster throughout history, with each turn of the century regarding the beverage differently. Today, carbonated soft drinks are the most commonly consumed beverage in the United States, […]
Why It’s Harder To Lose Weight In The Winter
It’s difficult for many people to resist the lure of foods rich in sugar and fat come wintertime, especially when the holidays roll around and you’re surrounded by huge pans of creamy macaroni and cheese. But new research published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B suggests these urges to overeat go beyond festive […]
Wheaton College seeks to fire professor for view on Islam
CHICAGO — Wheaton College in suburban Chicago has begun the process of firing a professor who said Muslims and Christians worship the same God, the teacher confirmed Tuesday. Larycia Hawkins, a tenured political science professor who in December demonstrated solidarity with her Muslim neighbors by wearing a hijab, said last year that the college appeared […]
L. TODD WOOD: Islamophobia means fear of Muslims, not hatred
One of the definitions of a phobia is “extreme fear” of something. Many Americans have a fear of Muslims. They fear the woman in a burka walking down the street. Is she a suicide bomber? This is entirely normal. It is rational. It is to be expected, the fear of the unknown, coupled with the […]
EDITORIAL: Of women, hair and shoes
Women, God love ’em, have always been obsessed by what they wear at head and foot: hair and shoes. They’re very particular, which pleases men, inappropriate as that might be. Compliments offend some women today, but they’re still universally particular about their hair and their shoes. There’s never enough time to deal with either one. […]
Rana Elmir, Muslim ACLU official: ‘I emphatically refuse’ to condemn Islamic terrorism
The deputy director of the ACLU’s Michigan chapter said she “emphatically” refuses to honor calls to condemn Islamic terrorism, arguing that she shares no link with “psychopaths who misrepresent and distort Islam for their deranged purposes.” “As an American Muslim, I am consistently and aggressively asked – by media figures, religious leaders, politicians and Internet […]
Dolce & Gabbana Debuts Line of Hijabs and Abayas
Dolce & Gabbana exclusively debuted its Abaya collection on Style.com/Arabia on Sunday. The range consists of hijabs and abayas in neutral colors made from sheer and lightweight fabrics, such as georgette and satin weave charmeuse. A few pieces feature lush lace trims or prints from the Italian fashion label’s spring 2016 collection, including lemons, daisies […]
Under Armour launches brand’s first suite of fitness-tracking products
BALTIMORE — Under Armour has unveiled its first collection of fitness-tracking products to go with the brand’s UA Record health and fitness app — including a smart shoe and a system to track activity, sleep and nutrition. As previously promised, the Baltimore-based sports apparel maker launched its new tracking device line at the company’s booth […]