Monthly Archives: February 2014

Mysterious Polio-like Illness affects kids in California

      Most of them strike without warning. Some can even depilate you. While the others…let us just say that death will be knocking on your doorstep. Diseases. Whether they are a virus, bacteria, or a fungi – diseases can strike without
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Heating Up: Why the Miami Heat Are Still the Favorite to Win it All

After winning their second title, the Miami Heat began their fourth season of the Big Three era with a lot of questions surrounding them. Some of the most common include “Will LeBron leave Miami after this season?”, “Will the Heat …

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Japanese Shimizu Corporation Proposes to Harness Solar Power from the Moon

Although collecting natural forms of energy such as solar, wind, and water are common on Earth, a Japanese company has introduced the idea of building solar power cells on the moon to provide clean energy to the earth. Shimizu Corporation …

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Spanish La Liga title race takes another plot twist, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona lose as Real Madrid goes top with win

This past weekend, the Spanish Primera Division title contenders offered another twist in the tale of this season’s campaign. With Atletico Madrid losing 3-0 in a crucial game against Osasuna, FC Barcelona dropping points in a 3-1 loss to Real …

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Viral ‘Flappy Bird’ Game says Goodbye for Good

Maybe you have heard of the viral game Flappy Bird? It was available on both the Apple Store and Google Play until February 9, 2014 when it was removed by creator. The game was simplistic, the user guides ‘Flappy Bird’ …

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Top Spring Break 2014 Destinations for College Students

Every year hundreds of thousands of college students make grand plans to spend a week at some exotic location partying and having the time of their lives. Their are certain locations that appeal to the college student more than others. …

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2014 NFL Combine: Reaction to some of the results of top quarterback prospects

 Well the NFL offseason is fully underway and teams are now assessing the talent that is coming out of college and are ready to become professional football players.  The best time to evaluate this upcoming talent is through the NFL …

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The Daytona 500 is a Classic for Nascar Fans!

The Daytona 500 is the equilivant to the Superbowl for all Nascar drivers. The 500 mile race is held in Daytona Beach, FL, and is regarded as the most important race of the whole season. Being the first race, drivers …

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Ohio State Poised for March Madness Run?

The NCAA basketball tournament in March is one of the most exciting sporting events of the year.  Fans attempt to fill out their brackets of 68 teams with the hopes of landing a perfect bracket.  Upsets can occur at any …

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Harold Ramis Dead at 69 (Goodbye, Egon)

Actor, writer, and director Harold Ramis died today from complications brought on by an autoimmune disease. He was 69. Ramis is most famously known for his writing credits such as “Stripes”, “Ghostbusters,” which he also starred in, and also starred …

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