Aster Pheonyx

Cars Are Getting Greener: What About The Roads?

There’s been a huge improvement in the fuel efficiency and pollution controls of automobiles over the past few decades. What if roads could help further by swallowing up cars’ pollutants? It was the terrible smog of cities like Los Angeles in the 1970s that prompted a huge change in the efficiency and pollution controls of […]

11y ago

Chocolate: The Scent That Could Save Struggling Bookstores

Can the smell of chocolate really help save a struggling bookstore? Belgian researchers report the enticing aroma of chocolate inspired bookstore shoppers to stick around longer, and boosted sales of certain genres. Writing in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, a research team led by Lieve Doucé of Hasselt University describes a 10-day experiment conducted in […]

11y ago

Stolen Art Masterpieces Likely Incinerated

A year ago, art masterpieces were stolen from a Rotterdam museum and are now believed to have been incinerated to destroy any evidence. A high-profile art theft from a Rotterdam museum has taken a tragic turn. In one of the most spectacular art heists to hit Europe in decades, last October thieves stole a number […]

11y ago

gambling

Atlantic City Redevelopment Keeps The Poor On The Move

Atlantic City New Jersey’s redevelopment plan is keeping the poor on the move. Unfortunately, lower income residence are being forced out of the area. As Sandra Taliaferro prepares to move out of her apartment to make way for redevelopment efforts near Atlantic City’s newest casino, she recalls the state of the city when she moved […]

11y ago

Whiskey

Man Drank $102,000 Worth Of Historic Whiskey

The owner of an historic inn in Pittsburgh has brought charges against a former tenant she says was supposed safeguard 50 bottles of historic whiskey worth about $102,000. Hidden behind a basement staircase at a Westmoreland County mansion was a secret stash of liquid gold: Old Farm Pure Rye Whiskey. The owner of the South […]

11y ago

cancer

Michigan Woman Finally Sent To Trial For Faking Cancer

Michigan woman Sara Ylen, was finally sent to trial after faking cancer. Ylen gained deep sympathy and financial help in her community by claiming to have cancer. She was ordered to stand trial Friday on fraud and five other charges. After hearing 10 witnesses over two days, a Sanilac County judge said prosecutors revealed enough […]

11y ago

Bulima took the life of Amy Whinehouse, Not Drugs.

As the second anniversary of singer Amy Winehouse’s death approaches this month, her brother is opening up about his sister’s passing for the first time. He is saying that bulimia is responsible for taking his sisters life, not drug. Rolling Stone magazine reports that Alex Winehouse, who was four years older then his famous sibling, […]

11y ago

Coke Likley to Face Vitaminwater Class Action, But Not For Money

The United States judge is recommending that the Coca-Cola Company face a class action lawsuit. The company is being accused of misleading their consumers by overstating the health benefits of their popular drink, Vitaminwater. The judge even suggested that the class action should not be for money. In a decision made public on Thursday, US […]

11y ago

nasa

NASA Aborts Spacewalk: Fear That Astronaut Could Drown

NASA abruptly ended a spacewalk to work on the International Space Station when liquid began gathering in an astronaut’s helmet, posing a risk of drowning. Luca Parmitano, 36, was fixing cables on the International Space Station when liquid poured into his helmet, drenching his eyes, nose and mouth. At first Parmitano thought it was just […]

11y ago

robin roberts

Robin Roberts: Winner of the 2013 Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the EPSYs

Robin Roberts was the well deserved winner of the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2013 EPSYs. Roberts, a broadcast journalist with ESPN and ABC, has overcome battles with both breast cancer and MDS, a disease that required a bone marrow transplant. In a night largely comprised of celebratory fluff, Robin Roberts’ acceptance speech after […]

11y ago

brittney griner|wnba

WNBA’s Brittney Griner Rises Up Against Bullies For Being Gay

The WNBA’s Brittney Griner is rising up against her past bullies for being gay and becoming a role model in today’s society for the next generation. Brittney Griner remembers a day in seventh grade as if it were yesterday. Class had just let out and the hallway was flooded with students. As Griner made her […]

11y ago

It’s Legit: Stolen Property For Sale

Stolen property is now for sale, and it’s a legitimate thing. Propertyroom.com is the go to place to get your hands on some stolen goods. Depending on the day, Propertyroom.com might just have what you’re looking for. An authentic Rolex watch is there at 80 percent off retail price. The only catch to this site […]

11y ago

mtv|Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift Still Can’t Let It Go: Holding A Grudge Against Kanye West Since 2009

The popular 23 year old Taylor Swift can’t seem to let the 2009 Video Music Award (VMA) incident with Kayne West go. She has been holding the grudge for her interrupted acceptance speech for three years. Taylor Swift can’t let it go. The singer has admitted to keeping a framed photo of rapper Kanye West […]

11y ago

Adam Levine|Maroon 5

Adam Levine Is Engaged: Hearts Break Around The World

Maroon 5’s lead singer Adam Levine is now engaged to his model girlfriend, Behati Prinsloo. After Levine dated the 24 year old Victoria Secret model on and off again, he decided to ask her to marry him. At one point, the couple even broke up. Neither Levine nor Prinsloo have directly addressed the engagement on […]

11y ago

Rebel Yell: 13 States Against Obamacare

Americans in 13 states are rebelling against Obamacare. In addition to mobilizing opposition to big government power-grabs coming out of Washington DC, Campaign for Liberty also organizes patriots on the state level to fight big government policies there. Just because our representatives on Capitol Hill have not been able to repeal or even limit the […]

11y ago

The Comeback of the ‘New’ Twinkie: Smaller and Fewer Calories

Twinkies have made their long awaited come back, but only to weigh less and have fewer calories. The new boxes hitting shelves list the cakes as having 270 calories and a weight of 77 grams for two cakes. The new owners of Hostess have leaner operating costs now that they’re no longer using unionized workers. […]

11y ago

radiohead|spotify

Radiohead Protests: Thom Yorke Pulls Albums From Spotify

Radiohead lead singer Thom Yorke has pulled all of his albums from music-streaming service Spotify in protest at how much it pays artists. Yorke has pulled his solo album The Eraser as well as a joint project with producer Nigel Godrich, Atoms for Peace. “Meanwhile small labels and new artists can’t even keep their lights […]

11y ago

Black Isn’t Always In: Abercrombie & Fitch is Banning Black Clothing

Besides ‘uncool kids’ and ‘unattractive people’, clothing brand Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) has now banned the color ‘black’ from its stores. They will no longer be selling the color in their stores or allowing their employees to wear it to work. “Abercrombie & Fitch does not sell black clothing and discourages wearing it at our […]

11y ago

First Lobster Fest for Bradley Beach, NJ after Recovering from Hurricane Sandy

The first Bradley Beach, NJ Lobster Fest after recovering from Hurricane Sandy took place this weekend. The Bradley Beach Lobster Fest was two days of free admission festivities located at 500 Ocean Avenue from 11am – 9pm on Saturday July 13 and 11am-6pm on Sunday July 14th. This festival presented by the Bradley Beach Chamber […]

11y ago

Facebook|social media

Gambling: Adding Another Addiction To Facebook

The popular online app company Zynga, is getting ready to launch a real money online gambling app for already media addicted Facebook users. This will be available online as well as on your mobile device making gambling easier than it was before. Zynga has downplayed the financial opportunity and says it is just in the […]

11y ago