"Blog" Archives

1. Wacky Wednesday: According To Study, Birthday Cake Tastes Better After “Happy Birthday” Is Sung

   Wednesday, July 24, 2013

   Category: Blog

   Science has once again stepped up to the plate, in a manner of speaking. A new study says that singing “Happy Birthday” actually makes cake taste better. The study, published in the upcoming issue of the journal Psychological Science, finds that the ritual of singing before eating a slice of cake, or any other dessert, increases one’s appreciation of the treat. The result is that the food ends up tasting better, at least in our minds. Click below to read more!
   

2. Sports Update Tuesday: Marlins Streak At All Time Worst

   Tuesday, July 23, 2013

   Category: Blog

   It’s no longer enough for the Marlins to go nine innings without scoring a run. Shut out in back-to-back games by the Brewers on Friday and Saturday night, they battled to a scoreless draw for 12 1/2 innings Sunday before Ryan Webb served up a solo homer to rookie Caleb Gindl, giving the Brewers a walk-off 1-0 win.
   

3. Martin/Zimmerman Case Could Lead To Lawsuit

   Friday, July 19, 2013

   Category: Blog

   The acquittal of George Zimmerman, the Florida neighborhood watch volunteer cleared of state charges in the death of black teenager Trayvon Martin, spurred new calls for a federal civil rights prosecution and suggestions the youth’s family may bring a lawsuit. Click below to read more!
   

4. Wacky Wednesday: PayPal Accidentally Deposits $92 Quadrillion In Man’s Account

   Wednesday, July 17, 2013

   Category: Blog

   Imagine checking your PayPal account to find you had accidentally been credited with more money than the world’s annual gross domestic product. That’s what happened to Pennsylvania’s Chris Reynolds, who buys and sells car parts online. Of course, there’s one major catch: Reynolds never technically was in possession of any of the accidentally credited funds. Click here for more!

5. Technology Tuesday: Is Apple Looking To Use 3D Technology?

   Tuesday, July 16, 2013

   Category: Blog

   Apple is in early negotiations to buy Israel-based PrimeSense, a developer of chips that enable three-dimensional machine vision, for $280 million, the Calcalist new website said on Tuesday.  A delegation of Apple engineering executives visited PrimeSense in early July, Calcalist said. Officials at PrimeSense were not immediately available for comment. Click below for more!
   

6. Sports Update Monday: 2013 Miami Dolphins Preview

   Monday, July 15, 2013

   Category: Blog

   The Miami Dolphins’ first season under head coach Joe Philbin should be considered a success. The Dolphins survived having HBO and NFL Films document their training camp for “Hard Knocks” and remained in playoff contention entering November before losing five of six games during a tough, middle portion of their schedule. Click below to read more!
   

7. Another Obamacare Requirement Delayed

   Thursday, July 11, 2013

   Category: Blog

   Days after delaying health insurance requirements for employers, the Obama administration has decided to roll back requirements for new state online insurance marketplaces to verify the income and health coverage status of people who apply for subsidized coverage. Click below to read more!
   

8. Wacky Wednesday: Minnesota Town Has 4 Year Old Mayor!

   Wednesday, July 10, 2013

   Category: Blog

   Supporters of the mayor in the tiny tourist town of Dorset can stuff the ballot box all they want as he seeks re-election. The mayor — a short guy — is known for his fondness of ice cream and fishing. And he’s got the county’s top law enforcement official in his pocket. Click below to read more!
   

9. Technology Tuesday: Google Glass Competitor Recon Jet Is Half The Price

   Tuesday, July 9, 2013

   Category: Blog

   Google Glass isn’t expected to be released until early to mid-2014, however there are other options for those interested in wearable computing. Recon Instruments is now accepting preorders for its Recon Jet sunglasses, a Google Glass-like device intended for sporting enthusiasts. Click below to read more!
   

10. Sports Update Monday: Dwight Howard Picks Rockets Over Lakers

    Monday, July 8, 2013

    Category: Blog

    Superstar free-agent center Dwight Howard spurned the Los Angeles Lakers and informed Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey that he plans to sign a four-year, $88 million contract with the Rockets. Howard’s contract with the Rockets can’t officially be signed until Wednesday. Howard called Morey on the phone Friday night after informing Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak he wouldn’t re-sign with the franchise. Click below to read more!