Articles by Louise Chan
Holiday Gift Returns: How To Get The Best Value Out Of Your Unwanted Gifts
You don't have to mope around and feel bad about keeping that Christmas gift you didn't like. Here are some reminders for you to get the most out of that unwanted gift and turn your frown into a smile.
January Is Blood Donor Month! Here's How, Where And Why You Should Resolve To Be A Donor Next Year
Make 'save a life' be the first New Year's Resolution crossed off your list by donating blood when 2016 rolls in. Check out why you should donate blood and how and where to do it.
US Crops Dwindling From Declining Honeybee Population: Here's How You Can Help From Your Own Home
The bee population is threatened and humans are next if things keep going the way they are now. Find out all about the crisis and what you can do about it in your own simple way.
Legalized Medical Marijuana: What This Could Mean For Colombia
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos believes legalizing marijuana for medical research would enable the country to crack down on drug trafficking. Find out whether the new law would make or break the already drug-torn country.
Star Wars Accents Primer: How Rey's Voice Is The Biggest Clue To Who She Is
Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker are twins, but their different lifestyles are reflected in their speech patterns. Check out why Rey's accent in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' is a clue to situating her character in the Star Wars Universe.
Fabiola Gianotti To Step Into Director General Chair At CERN In January: All About The First Woman To Helm The World's Greatest Particle Physics Lab
CERN will be welcoming Fabiola Gianotti as Director General starting Jan. 1, 2016. Check out the path she’s taken to become the first female leader of the world’s greatest particle physics lab.
Mark Zuckerberg Claims 'Free Basics' Is Internet For All: So What's The Big Controversy?
Opposing groups have stated that Free Basics violates net neutrality but Mark Zuckerberg insisted that Internet.org is committed to FCC's Open Internet rules. We lay down the basic facts you need to know about why the platform is being questioned by various organizations.
Centaur Comets: How These Massive Celestial Rocks Threaten Life On Earth
Drastic historical climate changes caused by massive Trans-Neptunian comets reaching the Earth's orbit led to societal collapses. Find out how these celestial bodies could wipe out life on Earth as we know it.
Electric Cars And The Future: What The Nissan And BMW Partnership Could Mean For Electric And Hybrid Vehicles
BMW and Nissan joined forces to power up electric vehicles across America and the move may just open up a bright future for EVs. Check out what makes EVs worth considering and why now is the best time to own one.
Man Sues Bethesda For 'Fallout 4' Addiction - Is Gaming Addiction Real And Should Developers Put Warning Labels On Games?
A Russian man sued Bethesda saying it should have placed a warning label that 'Fallout 4' was addictive. Find out what this case may mean for the gaming industry.
The Rise And Fall Of Martin Shkreli: How The 'Pharma Bro' Got A Dose Of Karma
Martin Shkreli went from the CEO of several Pharmaceutical companies to CEO of none after his arrest on Dec. 17. Check out what makes Shkreli's case controversial aside from his move of raising drugs 5000%.
First VTech, Now Hello Kitty: How Vulnerable Are Our Kids To Hacking?
Parents are usually relaxed when it comes to their children's credit information but the most recent data breaches targetting children proves that they shouldn't be. Find out why children are prime targets for identity thieves.
Apple Still Worth More Than Most US Companies But Continues Massive Decline In Stocks
Apple suffered a staggering blow as it experienced a $160 billion loss in the stock market. Some experts believe the trend would continue and that it's time to sell Apple shares.
Spontaneously Combusting Hoverboards Get The SNL Parody Ad Treatment
SNL poked a little fun at hoverboards, this year's literal hottest electric device. Check out Pete Davidson and Kyle Mooney advertise the hot item for Christmas.
Why You Should Check Out Itch.io: The Steam For Indie And Experimental Games
If you want more than what mainstream game developers can offer, check out Itch.io. Here's why you should give this community a shot.
Former US Nuclear Weapons Site Soon To Become A National Park
The world's first full-scale plutonium reactor is now The Manhattan Project National Historical Park. Check out what makes the new National Park so historical.
Save Between 40 And 60 Percent With Microsoft's Biggest Xbox Sale
Microsoft is offering a 17-day epic sale on Xbox One and Xbox 360 digital games and so much more beginning Dec. 22. Check out what kind of deals are waiting for you.
Robotic Glove Will One Day Allow The Blind To See With Their Hands
Engineers from the University of Nevada Reno and University of Arkansas in Little Rock teamed up to develop a robotic arm that will help visually impaired people. Check out what else the team wants to advance with their planned development.
The Future Of E-Shopping Is Inside A Mall: eBay To Install Selling Outposts For Unwanted Gifts
eBay is setting up physical outposts during the Boxing Weekend to entice more sellers in its site after noticing a spike in sales during those days in 2014. Check out where and how you can sell those unwanted gifts without breaking a sweat.
T-Mobile, AT&T, And Comcast Being Questioned About Freebie Streaming
The FCC wants to set up an informal review about the streaming services internet service providers do not count towards subsciber data caps to determine if companies are violating Net Neutrality rules. The companies in question agree to provide information.
How California's New Self-Driving Car Regulations Are Great For Texas
California may have greatly limited the rollout of Google's autonomous cars with its proposed regulations, but Texas reminds Google that it is still welcome in their State. Check out what makes California's restrictions favorable for the Lone Star State.
Good News For Women! Still Outnumbered In The Business World But Earning More Than Men In Corporate Finance
A recent study finds that female CFOs earned higher than male CFOs in the past year. Find out what makes the result welcome news.
Men With Moustaches Outnumber Women In Medical Leadership Professions
A study on the number of top leadership positions in the medical profession showed that females still hold significantly fewer positions than males. Find out what moustaches have to do with the research and why it matters.
The Most Adorable Padawan: Mark Zuckerberg Shares Photo Of Baby Max All Dressed Up For 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
Mark Zuckerberg is already bringing his daughter into the 'Star Wars' fandom in his latest photo post. Baby Max is a young padawan and she seems to sense that Darth Vader is up to something.
MIT Scientists Make An Algorithm To Help You Post Better Selfies
MIT researchers have devised an algorithm that can tell you if an image is memorable enough to grab attention. Their target is to understand human memory for future programs and applications but there's no stopping people from checking their selfies' memorability using the program.
President Obama To Show Off Alaskan Survival Skills With Bear Grylls On 'Running Wild'
President Barack Obama and Bear Grylls take on the Alaskan wilderness in a fight for survival and to check out the effects of climate change. Watch 'Running Wild' and check out the live tweet session for this special episode.
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Joins AFI Awards Honorees
The AFI believes its honorees announcement was worth the wait because it included 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in the list. Check out the nine other films that made the cut.
Is Disney Intentionally Messing With Quentin Tarantino By Pushing Aside 'Hateful Eight' In Arclight Cinemas?
Disney threatens to pull out 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in all Arclight Cinemas if the Cinerama Dome chooses to play 'Hateful Eight' on the two weeks beginning Dec. 25, according to Quentin Tarantino. Check out the trouble that's brewing between Disney and Tarantino.
Vin Diesel Teases Return Of Riddick With New TV Deal
Vin Diesel's One Race production company has just inked a multi-year deal with Universal Television. We might finally get to watch 'Merc City,' the 'Riddick' spin-off he unveiled last month.
And Then Out Of Nowhere A Trailer For 'Knight Rider Heroes' Is Dropped On Us
Michael Knight seems to be grooming a new rider for KITT in a mysterious official trailer for 'Knight Rider Heroes.' David Hasselhoff does his own share of teasing for the project.
