Thfire.com Everyday news that matters Hundreds of websites are down today protesting the SOPA , a bill if introduced could take away your internet freedom. Among the hundreds to oppose the bill, are Google, Wikipedia, Boing Boing, Reddit, Minecraft, Firefall, Scribd, Facebook who have joined unanimously to go against the US senate I have already covered an article on how dangerous the SOPA bill could ... Read More »
Wikipedia Blacks out Protesting SOPA and PIPA Bills
With major websites protesting SOPA and PIPA bills, Wikipedia the 6th most visited website in the US and the World really wants people to protest against these bills. Wikipedia has blacked out itself for 24hrs, so people can only learn about SOPA and PIPA bills and how dangerous they are. Really appreciable move from a major website to put it’s ... Read More »
Cruise Ship Captain Francesco Schettino arrested!
Cruise Ship Captain Francesco Schettino who abandoned the sinking ship was arrested today with charges of man slaughtering against his name. Three people including two French tourists and a Peruvian crew member were confirmed to have died and 41 were still unaccounted for after the 114,000-tonne Costa Concordia smashed into rocks near the island of Giglio. Authorities said that Francesco ... Read More »
US concerned over possible Israel attack on Iran
The US government is concerned that Israel is preparing to take military action against Iran over US objections, and has stepped up contingency planning to safeguard US facilities in the region, The Wall Street Journal reported. The newspaper said President Barack Obama, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and other top officials have delivered a series of private messages to Israeli leaders, ... Read More »
Hostess Makers of Twinkies Seeks Bankruptcy Protection!
Looks like everyone favorite Twinkies is in trouble. The makers of Twinkies, Hostess is seeking bankruptcy protection as the company is struggling to make ends meet. Hostess Brands Inc., the maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, is seeking bankruptcy protection, blaming its pension and medical benefits obligations, increased competition and tough economic conditions. In its filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy ... Read More »
Andaman Island Locals forced to Dance by Tourist
A large public outcry was seen among the rights group following a video release from British newspaper The Observer that showed the locals in Andaman Islands being treated as Slaves and Human Zoos The released video, displayed how Men who term themselves as Civilized turned into monkeys. Andaman Islands is not only the place of natural beauty, but also has ... Read More »
US Marriage drop rate on a Record High!
Marriage rates are dipping down faster than the World economy. A recent research from pewcenter on the drop in marriages shows how sick the society have become. Barely half of all adults in the United States—a record low—are currently married, and the median age at first marriage has never been higher for brides (26.5 years) and grooms (28.7), according to ... Read More »