Update: ESPN Fires Employee Behind Offensive Lin Headline, Suspends Anchor for Saying the Same Thing
February 20, 2012 No Comment
[caption id="attachment_245789" align="alignright" width="314" caption="Image source: Sports Grid"] [/caption] ESPN has fired the employee responsible for using a racial slur in its headline about New York Knicks basketball sensation Jeremy Lin, the network said Sunday. The headline “Chink in the Armor” appeared briefly on ESPN’s mobile website after the Knicks lost to the New Orleans Hornets Friday… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Blaze Discovery Date : 16/02/2012 19:37 Number of articles : 3
Continue reading …Braille on a Cell Phone? Check Out the ‘Eyes-Free’ Technology Helping the Visually Impaired
February 20, 2012 No Comment
With the majority of smartphone devices, and many regular cellphones, turning toward flat touchscreen technology, you can imagine the challenge these devices could pose for those who are blind. But, several apps and technologies are emerging to make use of these devices easier on those who rely on braille to read or type. One such app, still in its prototype phase, was developed by researchers at Georgia… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Blaze Discovery Date : 15/02/2012 21:42 Number of articles : 6
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A Syria-based activist says three columns of army reinforcements including tanks are heading toward the restive central city of Homs. (Feb. 20)
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Whitney Houston laid to rest at private burial; ‘Safe House’ and ‘The Vow’ fight for top weekend spot; Lindsay Lohan to guest host ‘SNL’ next month. (Feb. 20)
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Monday is election day in the Libyan city of Misrata. This is the city’s first vote since the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi. Misrata residents are electing a 28-member local council. (Feb 20)
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A year after a deadly earthquake devastated Christchurch, the New Zealand city is slowly and steadily recovering and rebuilding. Many say the disaster has brought the community closer together. (Feb. 20)
Continue reading …Shades Down, Neighbors: House Sets Dizzying Light Show to ‘Party Rock Anthem’
October 25, 2011 No Comment
LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem” is truly the song that will not die this year. In case the Kia Soul commercial didn’t overexpose the techno-dance jam, a guy in Riverside, CA decided to coordinate a Halloween light show on his house to the song. (PHOTOS: Creepy Clowns of Halloween) The creator, otherwise known as Youtube user KJ92508,
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Jurors in Los Angeles at the wrongful death trial of Michael Jackson physician Dr. Conrad Murray hear from Cherilyn Lee, a nurse practitioner who has said Jackson repeatedly asked her for Diprivan, or propofol to help him sleep, but she refused. (Oct. 25)
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Jurors in Los Angeles at the wrongful death trial of Michael Jackson physician Dr. Conrad Murray hear from Cherilyn Lee, a nurse practitioner who has said Jackson repeatedly asked her for Diprivan, or propofol to help him sleep, but she refused. (Oct. 25)
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Amateur video purportedly shows Yemeni troops loyal to embattled President Ali Abdullah Saleh opening fire at protesters calling for his ouster. (Oct. 25)
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