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Why Prostate Cancer Screening Could be Headed in a New Direction

Brent Edward
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Why Prostate Cancer Screening Could be Headed in a New Direction

Scientifically, the prostate is an organ that produces seminal fluid a type of fluid that allows for the transportation of sperm. The prostate allows for reproduction not only in humans but including mammals and other different types of animals.

But the prostate is also known to develop cancer in men. Research has shown that there are more than 200,000 US cases per year of prostate cancer. But a new recommendation by the United States Preventative Services Task Force provides advice for men who are at risk of developing prostate cancer.

Previously the United States Preventative Services Task Force once said that middle-aged men should not get the blood test for prostate cancer. However, on Tuesday the health agency now argues that particular people may benefit from the blood test however they must understand the potential risk involved with the procedure. Ultimately the health panel claims that men between the ages of 55 to 69 should talk to their physician about the advantages and disadvantages of the PSA test. Most importantly, African Americans and people with a genetic history of the disease should ask their doctor about getting screened. That said, those who are 70 years old and older should not get screened for prostate cancer.

This new advice comes in stark contrast to what the panel suggested five years ago. In 2012 the task force announced that men should not get tested saying that there was no evidence of benefits that outweigh the harm from an overdiagnosis or overtreatment of prostate cancer. In fact, nearly a decade ago the same group argue that there was little evidence that the PSA test helped younger individuals and men older than 75 years old should not be screened.

Why is the task force now recommending a change?

The health panel reports that new research shows men tested between the ages of 55 to 69 may reduce their chances of actually dying from the disease. In addition, new research has shown that preventative actions such as repeated PSA testing can help men diagnosed with cancer avoid overtreatment.

How does the prostate cancer test work?

The PSA test is a simple test that allows for researchers to identify a particular protein. Elevated levels of this particular protein may be a sign of cancer. However, this can also be attributed to other biological functions such as an infection or an enlarged prostate. Ultimately the goal of the PSA test is to identify cancer earlier on before it becomes terminal.

The biggest issue with the PSA test is that prostate cancer grows slower than other types of cancers. Ultimately, men who have prostate cancer will die of other causes and will never experience symptoms.

Hackers Can Steal PINs and Passwords by Exploiting Your Devices Sensors

Jonathan Antonio
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Hackers Can Steal PINs and Passwords by Exploiting Your Devices Sensors

Just by looking at how are user types and tilt their phone, hackers can theoretically hack into a built-in feature inside smartphones enabling hackers the ability to steal passwords, private identification numbers, and other personal and secure information.

According to Guardian and a new study published in the International Journal of the Information Security, researchers at Newcastle University note that most smart devices today come filled with various sensors. These sensors range from GPS to the sensor that allows for the screen to changed based on how a smartphone user uses their phone. Researchers discovered that malicious websites, hackers, and apps do not need permission to gain access to the sensors and as a result, they are listening to the sensor data stored on your smartphone. However, these sensors may reveal personal information including the passwords you type in the pin numbers you use according to researchers studying mobile technology at Newcastle University.

Essentially, the way a smartphone user navigates through his phone by clicking, scrolling, and tapping on their device provides a “unique orientation and motion trace.” This kind of data allowed for security researchers to figure out what a user is typing on certain websites and mobile applications. Overall, researchers argue that this sort of data is metaphorically a giant jigsaw puzzle. “The more pieces you put together, the easier it is to see the picture,” co-author Siamak Shahandashti explained.

Scientists were able to predict and figure out users four-digit pin numbers approximately 100% of the time after five tries. Researchers involved in the study have since informed Apple and Google of their research results.

The ability to hack phones using just the tilt feature comes after several reports of hacking related incidents. Whether it is foreign governments allegedly meddling with political elections or celebrities whose private and personal photos are leaked en masse to the world, hacking is now becoming a standardReceipt stop day threat to businesses and individuals alike. This report shows that not only is someone’s personal camera able to be hacked but also their passwords and pin numbers.

Payless ShoeSource Files for Bankruptcy

Reginald Edward
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Payless ShoeSource Files for Bankruptcy

It is clear that business is dying for the retail industry. Fewer and fewer people are visiting balls and are considering shopping for clothes, food, and other items online mostly through Amazon. On Tuesday, Payless Shoe Source filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. As part of the filing, Payless will close nearly 400 stores as the company attempts to balance their debts and restructure their business. The company has over 4000 stores in more than 30 different countries, according to their website.

In a statement, Payless CEO said that this is a “difficult, but necessary, decision.” The CEO continued by saying that the decision to file for bankruptcy only highlights the new challenges facing retail businesses.

“We are confident that this process will also enable us to leverage Payless’s existing strengths to succeed,” Jones said. “These strengths include our ability to produce significant free cash flow and, even last year, flat [earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization] despite unprecedented challenges and in contrast to many retailers.”

Rumors hit Wall Street and the business community that Payless will soon file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to the amount of debt the company has accrued as well as weak sales. Two months ago, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded company to a negative pointing out and over $500 million loan that will come to do in the next four years.

It is important to highlight the fact that Payless is the 10th retailer to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this year, illustrating how the industry is struggling to remain open since 2009. According to CNBC, 18 retailers have resorted to bankruptcy due to declining sales and high debt.

Payless listed liabilities to one to $10 billion and that the company currently has between $500 million-$1 billion in assets. As part of the company’s restructuring plan Payless has entered into an agreement with certain parties to reduce its debt by nearly 50%. This agreement has designed to lower their interest costs and provide additional capital to the company.

According to CNBC, here’s a list of business that filed for bankruptcy so far:

  • Gordmans Stores
  • Gander Mountain
  • General Wireless Operations (formerly RadioShack)
  • HHGregg
  • BCBG Max Azria
  • Michigan Sporting Goods Distributors
  • Eastern Outfitters
  • Wet Seal
  • Limited Stores

Study: 83% of Americans Find Trump’s Relationship with the Media as “Unhealthy”

Jonathan Antonio
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Study: 83% of Americans Find Trump’s Relationship with the Media as “Unhealthy”

There is no denying trumps relationship with the media. Most importantly, his relationship with social media such as Twitter. In fact, nearly every day Donald Trump’s personal social media accounts creates international headlines based upon what he believes is relevant, meaningful and most importantly concerning him at the moment. He has used this platform as a way to talk directly to his opponents and businesses. But how does the American public feel about Trump’s relationship with the media?

A new Pew survey found that 83% of Americans believe that the relationship Donald Trump has with the media is “unhealthy.” Moreover, an additional 73% think Trump’s tension between the press hinders their access to political news.

These concerns over Trump’s relationship with the news, social media, and the American public stress not only between Republicans but also Democrats. Therefore, illustrating how men and women from various household incomes and education levels feel about Donald Trump’s relationship often times confrontational Association with the media.

It is important to know a separate Pew study conducted earlier this month found that a majority of Americans feel that checks and balances are not only important but also crucial to democracy and that news organization should have the ability and freedom to criticize their political leaders. Overall it is clear that Americans see the symbiotic relationship between the president and the press as something relevant to the values Americans hold true within a democracy.

 This news comes after a New York Times magazine report that found that Pres. Donald Trump considered giving Fox exclusive TV rights to televise the inauguration. In fact, CNN president Jeff Zucker says he intervened after he heard Jared Kushner broker the exclusive deal with Fox News owner Rupert Murdoch. Zucker reportedly said, “This is crazy … You’re just going to give your inaugural coverage to your base of support? It makes no sense.” That said, Zucker has had a long relationship with Pres. Trump. Busby reported last week that Trump has been asking his surrogates to try to get books on CNN and many argue that Trump’s airtime on the news network health tromp get elected.

Shia LaBeouf’s ‘Man Down’ Movie Only Sold One Ticket in the UK

Jonathan Antonio
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Shia LaBeouf’s ‘Man Down’ Movie Only Sold One Ticket in the UK

Shia LaBeouf is one of the most famous actors in Hollywood. He has starred in Transformers and is found in some of the biggest and even sometimes most controversial performance art pieces throughout the country and even the world. His latest feature film “Man Down” was an unique look inside a soldier suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder otherwise known as PTSD. The movie was praised by critics at film festivals and many saw it as a come back for Shia LaBeouf’s film an acting career. However, reports have surfaced that his new movie only managed to sell one single ticket in the UK box office.

Man Down man down is a war drama started will both and directed by Dito Montiel. While the movie features an A-list cast, the feature film managed to only earn less than nine dollars at the UK box office. According to reports, a movie of this magnitude is expected sell multiple tickets, therefore, this could be a major disappointment.

That said, The Guardian reports of the movie was only played at a single movie theater in the UK. So it’s not a full distribution release. But, the movie did not have that much buzz attached it. While, LaBeouf’s performance received rave reviews, many audience members may have not received the memo about the production or connected with the film.

It is clear that Man Down is a box office flop, it was not supposed to be a monster hit box-office movie like Transformers and the Fate of the Furious production. But, for the rest of the cast, this was just another production to add to their IMDB credits as many of them have long careers in Hollywood and several productions set up for the future. But, considering how bad the movie did at the box office, it is not a topic of conversation I would like to bring around LaBeouf.

Marvel VP of Sales Blames Diversity for Low Sales

Jonathan Antonio
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Marvel VP of Sales Blames Diversity for Low Sales

Marvel’s VP of sales, David Gabriel, had a unique theory as to why comic sales are decreasing for the company. Gabriel argues that there are too many “female characters.” Moreover, he asserted that there were too many “diverse” characters. Gabriel believed that their comic-book business did not focus on the core classic Marvel characters.

“What we heard was that people didn’t want any more diversity,” Gabriel explained to iCv2.

Gabriel added: “That’s what we heard, whether we believe that or not. I don’t know that that’s really true, but that’s what we saw in sales. We saw the sales of any character that was diverse, any character that was new, our female characters, anything that was not a core Marvel character, people were turning their nose up against. “

Gabriel later contacted iCv2 to clarify his comment stressing that new superhero such a Squirrel Girl and Miss Marvel are popular.

“Discussed candidly by some of the retailers at the summit, we heard that some were not happy with the false abandonment of the core Marvel heroes and, contrary to what some said about characters ‘not working,’ the sticking factor and popularity for a majority of these new titles and characters like Squirrel Girl, Ms. Marvel, The Mighty Thor, Spider-Gwen, Miles Morales, and Moon Girl, continue to prove that our fans and retailers ARE excited about these new heroes,” he said in a statement to iCv2 to clarify his original statement.

Overall, the comic business is huge for Marvel. In fact, Marvel is currently filming several various major feature films in Atlanta, Georgia. Marvel Studios is now filming the incredibly different ‘Black Panther’ movie with a predominately black cast. Also, Marvel Studios is now filming ‘The Avengers: Infinity War, which features a diverse ensemble. Following those two movies, Marvel will start shooting ‘Ant-Man 2’ to followed by ‘Captain Marvel.’

Needless to say, the initial reports of Gabriel’s comments towards diversity causing lower sales was quite surprising. But, examining Gabriel’s clarified statement it is clear that diversity is not only important for society it is popular in the comic book community.

CDC: Nearly 75% of All Kids Who Died from the Flu Were Unvaccinated

Brent Edward
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CDC: Nearly 75% of All Kids Who Died from the Flu Were Unvaccinated

On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study examining how flu vaccines impacted, affected, or saved children. Researchers found that at least three-quarters of kids who died from influenza between 2010 and 2014 were not vaccinated in the months before they got sick. Moreover, researchers found that 50% of the children who died were healthy before they became infected. Meanwhile, children that had asthma or developmental disorders were at especially high risk.

Dr. Alicia Fry and her colleagues argued that the annual influenza vaccine is crucial and important for children’s health.

“This study highlights the importance of annual influenza vaccination for children, especially those with underlying high-risk medical conditions,” Fry explained.

Researchers examined over 300 children who died of flu between 2010 and 2014. Of the children who died of the flu approximately 26% of those children had received a vaccine before they got sick. Scientists also discovered the flu vaccine decrease the risk of death in children by 65%. That said,  researchers found that the vaccine also helped reduce the possibility of dying by 51% in children that are considered high risk. However, less than half of all children were vaccinated against the flu from 2010 to 2014. The CDC reports that over 60 kids have died from influenza this year.

Influenza vaccine effectiveness

Two months ago, the CDC revealed that the current flu vaccine is more than twice as effective as 2014’s flu shot. Currently, the most common virus strain this year’s influenza A H3N2. The CDC says that the effectiveness is preventing this type of infection hovers around 50%. However, the flu shots effectiveness against influenza B strength is 73%. Consequently, the CDC says the overall protection against this year’s flu is around 48%. In comparison to 2014, the vaccine was only 19% effective, according to the CDC.

The CDC tells unvaccinated people who are six months old or older to get the flu vaccine still this year.

Google: YouTube’s Ad Problem is “Very, Very, Small”

Reginald Edward
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Google: YouTube’s Ad Problem is “Very, Very, Small”

Google has found itself in the middle of a PR crisis. Following report by the Washington Post that Google showed advertisements on extremist or otherwise racist and offensive videos, many companies removed their ads as from the Google advertising network. Now, Google is attempting to re-salvage their multibillion-dollar advertising business.

In an interview with Recode, Google’s chief business officer, Philip Schindler, discussed the seriousness of the Washington Post report and the advertisement pull-back by major companies.

“It has always been a small problem,” with “very very very small numbers” of ads running against videos that aren’t “brand- safe,” Google’s chief business officer told ReCode.

 “And over the last few weeks, someone has decided to put a bit more of a spotlight on the problem.”

Schindler explained that there were “error rates” that affected and appeared on a small number of offensive videos. A Google spokesperson later told Recode advertisements appeared on less than “1/1000th of a percent of the advertisers’ total impressions.”

But even if those ads appeared on controversial and racist videos for a small percentage of the time, it has caused a massive problem for Google.

Several news outlets including the Wall Street Journal and the UK times have published reports and evidence of ads appearing on anti-somatic and racist videos over the past few weeks. Aforementioned had led to major companies such as AT&T and Walmart removing their advertising campaigns from Google’s network.

Following the backlash, Google responded by changing their policies towards advertisers along the more control of where their ads appear and promising to train their artificial intelligence better to detect extreme, racist or controversial videos.

This news comes after the 2016 presidential election. Whereby fake news dominated Facebook and other social media. In response to the false news reports, many companies including Google stepped up to address the spread of misinformation. Ultimately, businesses that allow for user submitted content are in a precarious place where moderation has to meet monetization.

Drake Reportedly Bought a TV Show to Star In It

Jonathan Antonio
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Drake Reportedly Bought a TV Show to Star In It

Undoubtedly, Drake is one of the most famous hip-hop artists of our time. His latest album ‘More Life’ was streamed over a million times in a matter of days and set the record for wanted for the most streamed albums in his musical career. But Drake did not start off as a rapper. Drake began his career while working on the hit Toronto film TV series ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation.’ Now, the rapper may be headed back to set.

The hit British drama series top boy went off the air in 2013. The show ran for two seasons on Channel 4. However, according to reports, Drake brought the rights to the show in 2016. But the rapper is not interested in making money off the TV series it appears as though Drake will have an on-screen role in the reboot.

Ashley Walters, who plays the drug dealer on the show, told the Mirror, “We met up to start talking about the show, and we are working out a role for him. He loves acting, of course, he wanted a part. He’s going to be really hands on and is getting stuck into it.”

Drake’s venture into acting should not come as a surprise. He recently appeared on a podcast and expressed interest in rebooting his acting career.

 “I think after I release More Life, which is this playlist I’m working on and finish this tour, I think I’m going to really start to position myself in the acting world and, hopefully, take some great roles.”

While there is no official word on what type of character Drake will play, considering the violence and gritty nature of the top boy series, it will be a far cry from his lighthearted skits he portrayed on NBC’s Saturday Night Live.

However, Drake is not the only rapper expected to join the cast of top boy reboot. Rapper Skepta is also supposed to have a role, making a top boy and international hip-hop influenced series.

‘America’s Next Top Model’ Will No Longer Have an Age Limit

Jonathan Antonio
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‘America’s Next Top Model’ Will No Longer Have an Age Limit

We think of modeling it is easy to think about young girls from Russia between the ages of 17 to 21. Casting young models has been the formula for over 20 seasons of the hit modeling reality-competition TV series, America’s Next Top Model. But one particular model is trying to make a drastic change to the show.

Just days after Tyra Banks took over America’s Next Top model from the runway model, fashion icon, producer, designer and TV industry superstar is already making changes to show’s casting call. On Saturday, Tyra Banks announced via Twitter that casting for the 24 cycle of America’s Next Top Model will consider applicants of all ages. The age requirement change is something that has never been done before. In fact, the limit had previously set at 25 years or younger.

“There have been 23 cycles of America’s Next Top Model,” Banks told her followers, “and every single cycle we say you have to be 27 years or younger. You know what I hear all the time? ‘Tyra, come on. Why have an age limit?’ So you know what? I’m taking that age limit off.’”

So if you’re an aspiring model, here’s your chance to star in the next season of America’s next top model.

Tyra Banks previously hosted America’s next top model for several seasons and even served as the show’s executive producer. Earlier this month Tyra Banks revealed that she would be taking over Rita Ora’s hosting duties. It is important to note,  Banks walked out of hosting the show when the series moved to VH1 last year after running for several seasons on the CW network.

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