Playstation 4 Press Release Takes Media By Storm
The PS4 will be the first of the next generation of gaming consoles, joined by the yet-unannounced Xbox 720. It’s set to release in late 2013, just before the holiday rush.
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Monster Fish Invade Florida’s Waters
Biologist Kelly Gestring caught a 14 pound fish in Broward County, nearly breaking an international record, and he isn’t happy about it. The species of fish Gestring caught was a bullseye snakehead, an invasive species in Florida’s freshwater systems. It can breathe air, enabling it to survive outside of water for days. They were discovered in Broward County’s waters in 2000, and haven’t been eliminated.
iPhone plays role in surgery
The researchers used an iPhone to play the role of a microscope while obtaining samples. The cellular device had an $8 ball lens attached to the
original camera lens with double-sided sticky tape and a regular torch.
That sinking feeling
By Jessica Miller, Asst. Layout Editor On Feb. 28, a sinkhole opened up under Jeffery…
Miami Hit’s the Lights
Spring is underway and summer is creeping up. One of the things to look forward to is the music festivals that usually take place around this time of year.
Water advisory article: Tampa Bay people appreciate the luxury of water
According to nbcnews.com, on Feb. 22, a power failure occurred that disturbed the City of Tampa David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility. The power problem resulted in low water pressure or a loss of water service for all customers. Officials reacted to this by issuing a temporary water advisory notice.
Greek Life Suspension at UCF
The situation began earlier this month when two fraternities, Sigma Chi and Alpha Epsilon Pi, were charged with hazing and alcohol violations. Sigma Chi was the first to be charged because of a photo of hazing that surfaced during a fraternal event.
Electronic Warfare: the New Front
In recent weeks there has been a big stir in the media. Hackers have attacked thousands of American corporations, which include Apple, Twitter, Facebook, Coca-Cola, the New York Times and The Washington Post. This has occurred over the past five years. Recently, however, many companies did not disclose this information in fear that their investors may flee or that the company itself may have a lawsuit filed against it. In the last month, though, many companies have come forward and stated that they have been hacked.
Smoking zone good or bad?
In the past few years the United States has become less of a place for smokers. Many states passing legislation that prohibits the smoking of cigarettes inside, these states are known as indoor clean air states. If one has ever been to the Tampa international airport, one would hear the automated message that smoking is prohibited inside the terminal except in specific areas. Now this designated smoking area has been proposed at many universities and implemented most recently at the University Of Tampa.
Partners for Progress: State of the Union 2013
The 2013 State of the Union address by President Barack Obama was layered with optimism throughout. Proposals and partnerships were announced in the House Chamber for solutions to policy concerns spanning early childhood education to industry innovation. The unusual campaign styled approach to the address sparked significant debate afterward among those in political circles. On a note close to our community, President Obama announced the White House’s creation of a national college affordability and transparency center available for free to the public online.
