Monthly Archives: November 2013

Robotic Fever: Man Has Homemade Chip Implanted Into His Arm

Posted on November 4, 2013 by alice_moskola

Since we were infants, we have known a few standard methods that physicians use to take our temperature. Usually, we suffer thorough the thirty seconds annoyance and deal with the metal tipped hunk of plastic under our tongues. Recently, Tim …

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Over $1 Billion Worth of Hidden Artwork Discovered in Munich

Posted on November 4, 2013 by evannebersberger

Nearly 1,500 original pieces of artwork (by artists including Matisse, Picasso, and Chagall) were discovered in a dusty German apartment. These paintings are valued at an estimated $1.3 billion according to the German magazine, Focus.

The stash of hidden works …

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Consumer Necessity: Cost Effective or Painful Purchase?

Posted on November 4, 2013 by iweezy

As the holiday season fast approaches shoppers of all kinds are gearing up for those retail saver days like as Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Probably one of the most sought after gifts are year are video games and …

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Our Galaxy May Contain Billions of Planets That Could Support Life

Posted on November 4, 2013 by jacquelynne bernstein

Although the thought of life on other worlds has become more popular in the last century, dominating the science fiction genres of film, television, and literature, the notion has been recorded for centuries. Man has always wondered what else …

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World Series of Poker Main Event Final Table Has Many More Layers Than People Realize

Posted on November 4, 2013 by ahittel

On Monday night, the final 9 participants of the $10,000 buy-in World Series of Poker Main Event will finally play out the final table they reached back in July. The tournament started with 6352 participants, leading to a 1st place …

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House of Blues: Rip Off or Steal?

Posted on November 4, 2013 by gabriellemotto

There was so much going on this weekend in Central Florida! On Saturday, Benny Menassi was in the CFE Arena at the University of Central Florida. On Sunday, the House of Blues at Downtown Disney was the place to be. …

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Electric Daisy Carnival to Take Over Orlando

Posted on November 4, 2013 by nlabosco

Almost any college student nowadays is aware of the Electric Daisy Carnival. If you have never heard of it, it’s assumed you have been under a rock or completely out of the loop. The Electric Daisy Carnival, or EDC, is …

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Skydivers Escape Horrific Plane Crash

Posted on November 4, 2013 by akilah.fields

Saturday evening, things took an unexpected turn for nine skydivers and two pilots as two planes crashed over Superior, Wisconsin during a planned synchronized skydiving jump. It was the last flight of the day for the divers, and it will …

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UCF Celebrates 50th Anniversary During Homecoming Week

Posted on November 4, 2013 by ashley riordan

Every November UCF students participate in a number of activities stringing together Homecoming week. This year proves to be extra special as the University celebrates its 50th anniversary.

On Saturday, November 2nd performers “Benny Benassi” and “Timeflies” kick off homecoming …

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Twistee Treat Gets a Scare on Halloween

Posted on November 4, 2013 by johnmalala

The local news really interested me this past week, and not necessarily in a good way. The company I work for, Twistee Treat, on East Colonial Drive was robbed on Thursday morning. Granted it was Halloween, so I suppose that …

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