The internet has its advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, it gives everyone in the world a voice to be heard; on the other hand, it gives everyone in the world a voice to be heard. Sifting through the facts, theories, and outright lies can prove troublesome, which is exactly why scientific journalist John Bohannon published a fake study claiming that chocolate can assist in weight loss.
Water and beer go hand in hand; if you don’t believe that, just look at how the California drought has affected the state’s microbreweries. Major macro-brewer, Anheuser-Busch, has ceased beer production and instead taken to canning fresh water to provide relief for those affected by devastating flooding in Texas and Oklahoma.
Last year, the nation watched as one of its most beloved entertainers suffered an unimaginable tragedy. On June 7, 2014, a Wal-Mart owned freight truck driven by 35-year-old Kevin Roper slammed into a limo occupied by Tracy Morgan (“SNL,” “30 Rock”) and his friend, James McNair. The accident killed McNair and left Morgan in a coma, which he would eventually awaken from with severe, long-lasting injuries.
Last week, gaming giant Konami issued an apology to fans outraged by the company’s supposed “mobile first policy.”. In an interview, Konami CEO Hideki Hayakawa stated that the company’s “main platform will be mobile,” leading many to believe that the company would move away from the well-known and beloved console titles — see: “Metal Gear Solid,” “Silent Hill.”.
Few can argue against the convenience of online shopping; one can shop for anything, from books to exercise equipment, and with a few clicks of a button, it is delivered straight to the doorstep. One of the only inherent drawbacks is the waiting period, which can range anywhere from a few days to a month, for a product to ship.
Many Californians feel an immense kinship with the Pacific Ocean. From agriculture, to summer recreation, to providing desalinated water in an attempt alleviate the drought, California’s connection and dependence on the ocean is undeniable. For this reason, we must take threats to the Pacific — such as the recent oil spill in Santa Barbara — seriously.
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Warner Bros. building upon the successes of “Arrow” and “The Flash.”. Along with executive producer Greg Berlanti, the WB has begun to colonize space on CBS for their superhero universe with the upcoming “Supergirl.”. Starring Melissa Benoist — a transplant to the DC universe from “Glee,” much like “The Flash” star Grant Gustin — “Supergirl” revolves around the adventures of Kara-Zor El, the cousin of Superman from his home planet Krypton.
In the wake of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, as well as the subsequent anthrax attacks, the U.S. government authorized the controversial Patriot Act. Now, 14 years later, with The Patriot Act set to expire on June 1, it is time to monitor its progress in regards to the war on terror. While it is full of pages of technical jargon, the basics of the Patriot Act are quite simple: it is meant to expand the powers of the federal government for the purposes of safeguarding national security and fighting potential terror threats.
As progressive as society is becoming, some issues are still left unaddressed. Sexism, prejudice against the LGBT community, and racism have all been relevant recently, yet there exists one subject that has yet to be broached: ageism. Perhaps no industry illustrates this underreported prejudice more than the entertainment industry.
Privacy seems to be more of a luxury than a value, especially with recent cyber attacks on major companies such as Sony. This illustrates that the cyberspace has become an arena for breaches of secrets and confidentiality. The popular “no-strings attached” adult hook-up website AdultFriendFinder.com recently suffered a major cyber attack, causing the dissemination of extremely personal information about site users.
On April 15, people on the streets of Washington D.C. looked up to witness an incredibly bizarre sight. A lone man piloting a single-seat gyrocopter flew the aircraft too low through 30 miles of restricted Capitol airspace and in the Capitol Lawn. The pilot was not a criminal, an ISIS operative, or even some sort of over-the-top Steampunk cosplayer.
There’s no denying it; the realm of television is entering a new golden era. New distribution formats, such as Netflix, provides fresh outlets to original and re-booted classic content. On top of that, better access to cheaper visual effects have allowed TV networks to create more epic and grandiose programming than ever before — see: “The Flash,” “Legends of Tomorrow,” etc.
Barry Allen explains that “sometimes the world needs a team” to overcome the ever-increasing threats The CW heroes face. Somehow, it almost feels like he is also referring to the ever-growing demand for superhero content. From the success of “Arrow” and “The Flash,” The CW has taken the next logical step: forming a pseudo Justice League with an ensemble approach.
Run, Barry, run! After a season of watching young Barry Allen test his limits, we finally got a glimpse of a confident, self-reliant Flash during the finale. This season of “The Flash” has seen its ups and downs, but all in all, provided consistently entertaining superhero action. It by far surpasses this past season of “Arrow” in terms of quality.
Holy semantics, Batman! This week has seen one of the oddest legal battles seen in a long time. DC Comics filed suit against pop star Rihanna in an attempt to prevent her from trademarking the term “Robyn,” on the grounds that it is too similar to the name of Batman’s faithful sidekick: Robin. “Robyn” is the proposed name for an online magazine created by the singer, inspired by her legal name.
In recent weeks, the world has been been exposed to technological marvels ranging from industrial desalination to homes that can be powered by personal batteries. Google plans on taking the next step towards creating a popular tech previously only found in science fiction: the self-driving car. Google has been working in-house on developing the vehicle and conducting test drives since 2009.
