Jay-Z Supports Gay Marriage
Jay-Z revealed that he is a proponent of gay marriage during an interview with CNN yesterday. When asked what he thought about President Obama’s recent endorsementof same-sex marriages, the hip-hop superstar said: “I’ve always thought it as something that was still holding the country back. What people do in their ownContinue Reading
Endangered Peregrine falcons hatch
For the 16th year in a row, the Mid-Hudson Bridge is home to newly hatched Peregrine falcons. The chicks, known as eyas, are the 42nd, 43rd and 44th birds fledged from the nesting box on the bridge. “It’s an annual tradition,” said Joseph Ruggiero, executive director of theContinue Reading
Kyrie Irving Runs Away with Rookie of the Year
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving drove past defenders with ease all season. It was no different in voting for rookie of the year. Irving, who played beyond his years and above everyone’s expectations including his own, was chosen the NBA’s Rookie of the Year on Tuesday, winning an award heContinue Reading
Art Monk, Dave Casper joining HOF
Before they were Super Bowl champions and Pro Football Hall of Fame members, Art Monk and Dave Casper had successful college football careers. College Football Hall of Fame Profiles Former UCLA and Ravens offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden is among players and coaches who will be enshrined into the CollegeContinue Reading
Researchers generate electricity with viruses
BERKELEY, Calif. (KGO) — It’s not often you hear something good about a virus. They can make you sick, or wreak havoc on your computer. But a special virus being studied at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory could one day add years to your life. A little science experiment couldContinue Reading
Hockey’s least-known all-time great
(CNN) — Martin Brodeur was unstrapping his goaltending pads after another victory, about to be rushed to a TV interview, when a reporter on deadline made a request. Could he answer just one quick question? “Yes, I’m 40,” Brodeur cracked, predicting the question before it could be asked. “For someContinue Reading
Hire Me! Billboard Sign Gets 22 yr old a Job
Cover letters not working out? Already tried guerilla social media strategies to get noticed by a potential employer? Think bigger. Billboard-size bigger. After losing his job at a casino in March, 22-year-old Bennett Olson needed a job, and he needed to stand out. So, naturally, the Minnesota resident took a cue from the Paul Rudd-JasonContinue Reading
CarolinaCon 8 opens!
CarolinaCon8 has started in Raleigh, NC! It is the annual technology and security convention dedicated to taking technology to the next level. Check it out! Spread the loveContinue Reading
Steve Nash to become Canada GM
Steve Nash has made his first big basketball decision of the summer, agreeing to become general manager of the senior men’s national team for Canada Basketball. Nash, who will be a highly coveted NBA free agent this summer, will be introduced in his new role at a news conference Tuesday inContinue Reading
Dog pulls owner off railroad tracks
Boston (WCVB/CNN) – A Massachusetts pit bull saved her owner from an oncoming freight train, risking life and limb, to pull her off the tracks. The woman survived, but the dog is severely injured. David Lanteigne has adored this pit bull since recuing Lilly from a shelter toContinue Reading