Monthly Archives: March 2012

Family of 17 year old Trayvon Martin speaks out

On February 26, 17 year old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by George Zimmerman in Sanford Florida while returning from a trip to a local 7-11. The Martin family was visiting friends in the gated community on the evening …

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Show time for commercial spaceflight at hand

The first privately owned passenger spaceship is on track for a test flight beyond the atmosphere this year, and nearly 500 people have signed up for rides.

Another company just closed on $5 million equity financing, enough to finish building …

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Employers and NCAA Athletes subject to Facebook search

Employers these days have been subjecting their employees to Facebook checks to see what kind of character they have. Employers started by just looking on an employees facebook so that thy can see what kind of individual they have become. …

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‘Kony 2012′ filmmaker detained in San Diego

Jason Russell, the filmmaker behind the mega-viral “Kony 2012” documentary, was detained in San Diego on Thursday night, NBC reported, citing the San Diego Police Department.

Russell, 33, “was taken into custody after he was found masturbating in public, vandalizing …

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Same-sex custody battle could change Florida law

A custody battle in Florida between two lesbians could fuel the growing national debate over the definition of motherhood. It also might force state lawmakers to reconsider a 19-year-old law regarding the rights of sperm and egg donors.

The women, …

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Miami students join high school valedictorian Daniela Pelaez in her fight against deportation

Students protested Friday in support of a Miami high school valedictorian who has been ordered by a federal immigration judge to leave the country.

A judge denied Daniela Pelaez‘s request for relief from deportation on Monday. Her attorney is …

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Power Radiating Roads Could be a Mistake

The Announcement by BBC that roads are under development that powers cars without wires is the latest marvel in the race to create alternate transport fuel that is also convenient. The problem has been that drivers that normally don’t drive …

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Should we pay for the sexual activities of Sandra Fluke?

                Obama’s contraception poster child, Sandra Fluke has been consistently finding the spot light and becoming a major player in Mr. Obama’s campaign. Ms. Fluke, the face of liberal extremism, proclaims that all American tax payers should be required to pay

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TV Show “X Factor” Lose Two Judges; Who Will Replace Them?

I am a huge fan of “X Factor” which is a television show similar to American Idol.  Unlike “X Factor”, American Idol has gained immense audience ratings because it has been around for years now.  X Factor is now going …

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Voice Translation Into New Languages

Research software from Microsoft synthesizes speech in a foreign language, but in a voice that sounds like yours.

Researchers at Microsoft have made software that can learn the sound of your voice, and then use it to speak a language …

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