Is Star Trek a Reality?

It has always been that the theory of light-speed travel was as Spock would say, "highly illogical". However, there was a loophole in Einstein's general theory of relativity recently discovered that would make light-speed even slower than us. What's the trick you might ask? Well it's not us that moves, it's the space that moves. Maybe warp-speed is no longer science fiction. NASA scientists are working on the first practical field test test toward the possibility warp drives and faster-than-light travel. Scientists say that it wouldn't work quite as it did on Star Trek. Speaking that space doesn't have mass, and has been expanding at a measurable rate since the big bang. That now means that the wavelength will travel away from the observer, instead of the observer moving toward the wavelength - i.e. Earth. This now means that space travel is no loner science fiction and we will be able to travel to the furthest stars.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/14/warp-drive-possible-star-trek-special-relativity_n_3273422.html

Man Makes Invention; Army Interested

Jeremiah Raber has received the attention of the US Army when his invention was found in his basement. His invention is known as Nutshellz, and it is a bulletproof cup. In a demonstration, Raber fired a 9 mm round and .22 caliber pistol into his crotch and the bullets just bounced off. He explained how his groin protector will absorb any blow to the testicles because of his ultra-lite Kevlar. Since 2005, more than 1,500 soldiers were taken out of battle with genital wounds. These injuries include burns and lacerations and could leave men unable to father children, if you catch my drift. Nutshellz sells for $125 and has had athletes, soldiers, and law enforcement as the primary focus. The website says that, "Whereas a roundhouse kick to the nuts can actually shatter some plastic cups, this cup won't crack if you shoot it with a pistol."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/07/bulletproof-cup-jeremiah-raber-nutshellz_n_3229322.html#slide=more272770

One-Way Tickets To Mars Beginning in 2022

A Dutch company known as Mars One will send colonizers to Mars beginning 2022. U.S. applicants may apply for $38 via video application. This journey will be a one-way journey, so the volunteers will never return to Earth. "It's likely that there will be a crematorium," said CEO Bas Lansdorp, "It's up to the people on Mars to decide what to do with their dead." The biggest obstacles are the financial ones, but the $38 fee may cover most costs. If the volunteers arrive after seven months of travel, they will face a long, lonely life of danger. It will also smell bad because showering with water is no longer an option.

http://www.12newsnow.com/story/22106041/a-one-way-ticket-to-mars-apply-now

Daft Punk Shatters Records

Daft Punk's new album 'Random Access Memories' has another month until it's released but one of it's songs has shattered the records for most listened to. 'Get Lucky' featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers has released on April 19, 2013 and is now the most listened to song online. It is the first song from the French duo's new album and it's the first in over six years. In the UK, "Get Lucky" broke the record for most streamed in 24 hours and is number three on the charts. In the US, it toppled Macklemore's 'Thrift Shop' from the top spot and replaced Justin Timberlake's 'Pusher Lover Girl' for most streamed in 24 hours. It sold over 50,000 copies in 48 hours. It is said that 'Get Lucky' is this year's biggest song.


http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/daft-punk-break-record-for-moststreamed-track-on-spotify-with-new-single-get-lucky-8583094.html

Man Protests Being Deported

A man in Leigh, Greater Manchester spent more than 16 hours in a tree. He was in the tree because he was protesting his deportation. Investigators say he climbed the tree around 8:40 pm and spent the night in the tree. Eyewitnesses say that firefighters tried to talk the man out of the tree but the man only climbed higher into the tree. Around 12:40 the next day the man was helped out of the tree into a aerial platform and then detained under the Mental Health Act. The whole street, Holden Road, was closed throughout this incident. The man's name has not been released.








http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/10351389.Man_stuck_up_a_tree_for_12_hours/?ref=mmsp

Now We Need An Arrow Control Ban

Tough-guy bouncer James Bowling was shot by an arrow in the shoulder. He describes the sound of the arrow flying out of the woods as a sizzling sound. The 36-year-old strip club bouncer was pierced by an arrow as he checked his phone. "My first theory would be that it was a disgruntled customer," said James to ABC affiliate WATE 6. Burly-B, as he is knowm on the job, was shot around 3:30 a.m. As he felt the pain radiate down, he pulled the arrow out and kept on working. He said he would like to crack the person who made him the bull's-eye.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/10/arrow-strip-club-bouncer-james-bowling_n_3051635.html?utm_hp_ref=weird-news

Elven Is Next Best Language

Tella enquie, edan sintarim weere tanya i' lammen en' edhel noldo a' queduva. Ron ere' qued edhel sii'. I' apanonar ier avari a' qued i' lammen en' edan oio au'. Ron sakkate de ai' parm en' i' lammen en' edhel ron ero varo. Ron weero tanya i' lammen en' apanonar aa' il quenuva oio  au'. Ron mono nir' ithil istimo sina lammen ar' caelo mono sai' coiasira assa annonio a' winya yestao. I' apanonar cael teno sai' delotha, ananta ron istimo ilya en' ta beth ed' beth. Ron belo nir' n'at gwaith a' istim sina vanima. Sina saes nir' gwaith ya ier hildors en' I' Heru En' I' Kormar.

Man With Down Syndrome Killed By Police

Robert Ethan Saylor died at the hands of the police when he wouldn't leave the theater after watching "Zero Dark Thirty". Saylor and his 18 year old aide attended the showing on March 22, 2013. After the showing, when the aide went to get the car, police were called about a disturbance with a man who wouldn't leave. The police placed three sets of cuffs around the man's wrists, because of his girth, and laid him on his stomach. After a few minutes Saylor began showing signs of distress. The police began to apply CPR but were unsuccessful in saving the man. A witness heard Saylor cry out for his mother, who coincidentally was not far away, and did not make in time. Saylor's death was ruled as homicide by asphyxia. It is ironic because Saylor idolized the police and would often call 911 just to ask questions.


http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/no-criminal-charges-in-death-of-robert-saylor-frederick-man-with-down-syndrome/2013/03/22/3a723b6c-932f-11e2-8ea1-956c94b6b5b9_story.html

Nonprofit Group Buys House and Paints It

The Westboro Baptist Church has a colorful new neighbor, and Roy G. Biv isn't going anywhere. The nonprofit group Planting Peace purchased a home across the street from the controversial church and painted the whole exterior the gay pride flag. Aaron Jackson, a member of Planting Peace, noticed the house was for sale when messing around with Google Maps, "The idea came right away: buy it and paint the colors of the pride flag." A member of the church claimed he was not worried, "I think it's amazing. I thank God for that house, because what is does is shine a brighter light on our message."

30 Million Locust Descend Upon Egypt

30 million locusts descended upon Egypt last weekend. The horde seemed to be centered around Southern Cairo. The government claims to have the situation under control but it still seems to be happening. Citizens set fire to tires to disperse the swarm but no success. "The armed forces and the Egyptian border units are trying to battle the swarm, I ask the families living in the area afflicted with the swarm to not light car tires. It doesn't drive the locusts away, it only causes damage," said Egypt's Prime Minister. The swarm has neighboring Israel on alert. There was warnings of a swarm back in November but those warnings were brushed off. What's next? Cue the frogs.

http://www.newser.com/story/163795/30m-locusts-swarm-egypt.html

Has 'SNL' Gone Too Far?

Saturday Night Live has been always been known for it's comedy sketches of famous movies and events. But has it gone too far this time? SNL recently did a spoof of the movie Django: Unchained by airing a video called, Djesus: Uncrossed. This Tarantino filmed action flick stars Christopher Waltz as Jesus -- er, Djesus himself. The video takes place after the resurrection of the Son of God, with him being hellbent on killing as many Romans as possible with his sword. The tagline of the video reads, "He's risen from the dead, but he's preaching anything but forgiveness. The film features St. Peter's Apostle as Djesus' crew of killers.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/17/djesus-uncrossed-on-snl-spoofs-tarantino-in-christ-revenge-fantasty_n_2706814.html#slide=more268759

New Perfume Is The Next Best Thing

A new perfume was released on February 11, 2013. This perfume was released in Canada and now is available in the US. This perfume is known as 'Eau de Pizza Hut'. According to Kurt Kane, CMO of Pizza Hut, "Eau de Pizza Hut is the most sought-after and rarest scents available. It is available through the deal on twitter by using the hashtag, #LastMinuteLovers. The scent of this perfume is none other than; cheese, dough, and tomato sauce. Who wouldn't want their significant other to have the chance to smell like Pizza Hut? This deal also includes a $20 credit for Big Pizza Sliders. It is only available through February 13, 2013.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/11/pizza-hut-perfume-us_n_2661170.html

Samantha Cole Wins Miss Door County

Miss Door County contestant Samantha Cole was crowned on February 2, 2013. She took the top spot with her sister, Hannah Cole as first runner-up. That is the second time that sisters took the top two spots, not since Kimberly and Katie Sawyer. It took Samantha a minute to realize that she had won, it was Hannah that said something to her. "It certainly brought those memories back having Hannah and Samantha Cole standing there also," said executive director Shirley Ehlers. Samantha's platform was suicide prevention, and she will be graduating from UW Stevens Point in May. The pageant awarded $11,300 in scholarships.


http://www.doorcountydailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=28&id=64162#.UREtih3AeSo

It's Game Over For Atari

Atari is the godfather of the modern gaming industry. They were founded back in 1972 with such creations such as Pong, Asteroids, and Centipede. They produced some of the earliest games and home systems including the Atari 2600. Well as of January 21, 2013, Atari has filed for bankruptcy and will be selling off their logos and games. Atari filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which is their most strategic choice. They filed after a 50% decline in share price over the past year. They are looking for $5.25 million to keep the business alive. Looks like it's Game Over for Atari.

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2013/01/21/game-over-atari-files-for-bankruptcy/

5 Year Old Gets Quite A Surprise

A five year old patient from Seattle who underwent a liver transplant received a very special surprise. The five year old's father reached out to Reddit to help him contact the video game company Bungie to make his son feel better. Stating that his son had a liver transplant and that he loved 'Halo', the dad was successful in contacting Bungie. On January 6th, the boy received a very special surprise. The boy received a Get Well Soon card signed by the employees at Bungie, a replica 'Carter' helmet from 'Halo: Reach', and some T-shirts. In response to the game's Mature rating, the father explained how he is not a typical 'Halo' fan. The boy would only play parts of the campaign with his father and would do a local multiplayer if the mother joined also, "The Spartan storyline really gets his imagination going, it's wonderful". The boy would rather duke it out with his action figures instead of other people. Looks like Halo went above and beyond the call of duty.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/21/five-year-old-halo-fan-hospital-dad-reddit-bungie_n_2522237.html?utm_hp_ref=technology&ir=Technology

Miss New York Crowned Miss America 2013

23-year-old Mallory Hagan from Brooklyn, New York was crowned Miss America on January 12, 2013 at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. She beat out 13,000 other contestants including the pageants first contestant with Autism and another with Tourettes. She won with her talent of tap-dancing to James Brown's 'Get Up Off Of That Thing' in Las Vegas and answered the on-stage question about armed guards in schools. Hagan was crowned with Miss South Carolina Ali Rogers as first runner up and Miss Oklahoma Alicia Clifton as second runner up. She was crowned with her silver crown and was awarded with a $50,000 scholarship.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2261605/Miss-America-2013-crowned-Mallory-Hagan-wins-speaking-armed-guards-schools.html

Lenovo Launches New Gaming Desktop

Lenovo, the Chinese computer giants, are entering the gaming market by introducing the Erazer X700. This stylish new desktop computer will have the specs of a god computer. It will include the new Intel i7 Extreme processor, 32 Gigabytes of RAM, 4 Terabytes of hard drive space, and will support the AMD CrossFireX dual graphics technology. It will also include built in liquid cooling, which used to be only available to dedicated PC builders. The system will feature the brand new overclocking system, which can be used with a single button. This computer will be one of the more powerful gaming desktops available.

YouTube Video Shocks Many

A YouTube video was uploaded January 2 that actually didn't involve a dancing Korean, a flying pop-tart cat that's pooping rainbows, or some indecisive girl who wasn't sure if she wanted you to call her. This video is of a Syrian execution and *SPOILER ALERT* is very graphic. This video shows a Assad Militia holding a group of men hostage in a corner. The militia is holding assault rifles and the captives have their shirts over their heads to cover their eyes. The militia releases a few of the men and but still holds a few captive. Two militia members whips out knives and starts slicing the remaining men's back. A victim falls to the ground and the militia starts violently slicing and stabbing the others man's back and sides and he then falls to the ground. The third man has a brick thrown at his head and collapses. They are then covered in rubble and the militia says then says, "For God's eyes and your Lord, O Bashar".

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/02/syria-execution-video-stabbing-stoning-assad-militia_n_2395322.html#slide=1901691