Monthly Archives: November 2013

Going a Semester Without Knowing Anybody’s Name

Through most of my years of schooling, I was taught to know everybody in all of my classes. I remember having to play classroom games where I would have to name every single student. Heck, I even had “name quizzes” …

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The Crazy Boss and How to Handle It

In many high stress jobs, employers tend to act harshly towards their employees when in reality they are great employees dealing with a matter they have little control over. Many  employees get frustrated and angry when reprimanded over these matters. …

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A Look into the Global Helium Shortage

Though helium is one of the most abundant elements in the universe, second only to hydrogen, on Earth it is extremely rare. Some scientists are concerned that one day soon helium will be gone for good. Andrea Sella, a chemist …

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Play Station 4 Sells Over 1 Million Units in First 24 Hours. Will Xbox One do the same?

It’s winter and that means only one thing, new gamming consoles. Friday was the day Sony’s newest state of the art gaming console, the Play Station 4, was released and did it go off with a bang.

Sony reports that …

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Recap and Analysis of San Diego Chargers vs. Miami Dolphins

Today’s matchup against the San Diego Chargers held major playoff implications for both squads. Both teams entered the game with a 4-5 record each only a game back in the uber-competitive race for the AFC’s second wildcard spot.

The Dolphins …

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Early Success For The Portland Trailblazers

The Portland Trailblazers are off to a great start this season in the western conference. With 8 wins and only 2 losses, Portland is sitting in second place in the conference right behind the defending western conference champion San Antonio …

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$950 Million Movie to Open November 22nd

The second installment of the Hunger Games trilogy opens in theaters on Friday, November 22, 2013. Catching Fire is projected to gross $950 million in worldwide box office. It’s been one of the most talked about movies of this year …

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UCF Knights Make Astonishing Turn Around

The Knights made a turn around during the last two minutes against Temple. To continue on their winning streak, seventeenth ranked Knights pulled an unbelievable touchdown during the fourth quarter. Knights receiver J.J. Worton single handily reached out for the …

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Is It Possible To Be Friends With Benefits?

Think of a situation where you are attracted to someone. You spend a lot of time with them and then one day you two decide you want to hook up. Why not? You guys have a great time around each …

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Danny Brown Coming to Orlando Following Release of Old

Hip-hop artist Danny Brown will be performing at Plaza Live in Orlando on December 4. The tour follows the success of Danny Brown’s third full-length album “Old”, released in October on Fool’s Gold and Warner Records.

Danny Brown garnered critical …

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