After more than seven years of fighting, President Obama says all U.S. combat troops will be withdrawn from Iraq as scheduled by the end of this month. That will leave about 50,000 American military personnel in Iraq to continue training and support functions. Under an agreement negotiated in 2008, all U.S. troops are to leave Iraq by the end of next year. Source Link
The Apple iPad’s first serious competition could come from the makers of the Blackberry phone. The company is said to be launching it’s own touchscreen tablet computer, dubbed the Blackpad, that will have similar features as the popular iPad and retail for about the same price. Blackberry is also introducing a new touchscreen phone to compete with the Apple iPhone. Source Link
It may be the dog days of summer, but the first shipments of this year’s flu vaccine are already on their way. The 100 million doses include a more-potent flu shot designed to provide full protection for persons over 65. This year’s vaccine will protect against H1N1 as well as seasonal flu strains and is recommended for everyone over the age of six months. Source Link
