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"I Believe That Children Are Our Future, Teach Them Well, And Let Them Lead The Way

Craig Russell — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:40 +0000

Whitney Houston sung those words over 15 years ago. Never have they been truer than now. It’s the kids that are in the drivers seat. With it being graduation season and all, here’s a story of a teen who might have solved one of the modern world’s greatest problems. Her name is Eesha Khare and [...]

5 Weird Concept Cars That Were Vetoed by Some Buzzkill in a Suit

Mike Adams — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:00:30 +0000

Every year, new groundbreaking automotive designs are introduced to this progressive planet, which serve to challenge both the traditional definitions of driving and masculinity alike. While automakers and their mad science committees work relentlessly to become the first to bare the most radical and important amendments to the automotive industry, many of these concepts never see the light of day

Funny Pictures You Find On The Internets.

Craig Russell — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:21:30 +0000

I think about my life and how different it is from say, oh, five years ago. Sure things like my kids were smaller and the Lions were winning the first of their three straight Super Bowl Tit--oh wait. But there is one really big difference, besides the fact I wasn't working at WFGR...and it was how I use the internets.

World's First Tablet Made Exclusively For Women Is One Of The Most Sexist Products Ever

Wendy Reed — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:00:57 +0000

Ladies, do you find it hard to figure out those tablets that men seem to use with ease? Well, don't fret! A Middle Eastern company has developed a tablet made just for us and our feeble minds! It's called the ePad Femme and it makes me want to punch the people who created it right in the face.

Google Glass — Google's Mini-Computer For Your Face [Video]

Steven Bohner — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:33:52 +0000

Google has been working on a concept called ‘Project Glass.’ It’s basically a mini-computer built on to glasses. The computer responds to voice commands and can do anything from giving you directions via Google Maps, taking photo’s and video’s, and surfing the web. Check out the latest video to be released by Google promoting their [...]

Follow Asteroid 2012 DA14 As It Passes By Earth [Live Stream]

Steven Bohner — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:27:53 +0000

The asteroid named 2012 DA14 will be passing within Earth’s geosynchronous orbit this afternoon at around 2pm EST. This will be the closest an asteroid has passed by Earth since man began recording such events. NASA will be tracking the asteroid with their telescopes and broadcasting it live on UStream. The only moving object is on the [...]

Having Tax Software Problems?

Craig Russell — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:55:03 +0000

That’s the LAST thing you want to see when doing something on a website–an ERROR message. What’s even worse is when that ERROR message happens when you are filing out your taxes! Some tax software is having problems processing some returns. WZZM TV 13 ‘s Hannah Saunders has a story about how some tax software [...]

Do You Get Calls From 614-536-0768 ? Here's What It's All About!

Craig Russell — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:01:33 +0000

I don’t think I’m much different than you. If I get a call to my phone from a number I don’t recognize, I don’t answer it. T hat’s why they invented called ID right? Well in the past two days, I have gotten 6 calls from 614-536-0768, along with 27 other odd numbers, like 209-000-1467 [...]

10 Reasons Your Business Needs A Website

Steven Bohner — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:00:10 +0000

The internet is quickly becoming the dominant market space of the 21st century. More and more consumers are not only purchasing via the internet, but also using the web as their primary source for finding businesses that meet their needs. If you don't have a functional, easy to navigate website, you could be losing out [...]

DIY Home Brew System Lets Even the Chemistry-Challenged Brew Beer at Home

Mike Adams — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:00:52 +0000

The art of home brewing can be a challenging process, as it involves a bit more chemistry than most of us are willing to endure to catch a good old fashion beer buzz after work. Until now, that is.Former Popular Science photographer John Carnett has taken some of the science out of making beer at [...]

Not Out Of The Woods Yet-2040 Could Be The REAL "End"!

Craig Russell — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:30:58 +0000

So the Mayans were wrong. The world did NOT end on December 21st. Duh! We are all still here. But maybe the Mayans are off, but could science be closer? Could the world be ending in 2040? More than likely, no. Scientists have recently discovered an asteroid will NOT hit the Earth in 2040. When, [...]

Vintage Look At How Parents Were Upset Over The Then New Nintendo Console [Video]

Joe Knight — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:44:24 +0000

I love video games, but most mostly one that take me back like Atari, Sega and even Nintendo. Here is a vintage look at the medias take on parent’s angry over Nintendo and the gaming industry back in 1991. Take a look at the cheesy video put together by the news network below… and let’s [...]

Handy Smart Measure App for Figuring Out How Big Really Big Things Are

Lisa Bernier — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 02:00:30 +0000

You're on vacation. You come across a landmark: the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building, the Pyramids of Giza—or the world's largest rubber-band ball. You wonder, how tall is it really? But you didn't get the audio guide. Well, whip out your phone and use the Smart Measure app, and the knowledge will be yours in just a few seconds.

The History Of Harley Davidson [Infographic]

Steven Bohner — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:21:35 +0000

Harley Davidson is the world's most iconic brand of motorcycle. The style and craftsmanship is something that could only have been achieved in America. The company began in 1901 with the development of a small engine with a displacement of 7.07 cubic inches designed for use in a regular pedal-bicycle frame. That small bicycle engine would soon pave the way for what we now know and love.

What Features Does the New iPhone 5 Have? LTE, Larger Screen, iOS 6 and More

Lisa Bernier — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:42:07 +0000

At a press conference this morning in San Francisco, Apple introduced the iPhone 5. The latest version of the best-selling smartphone has been highly anticipated ever since the somewhat disappointing release of the previous iteration, the iPhone 4s. The iPhone 5 will be the thinnest smartphone on the market. Made entirely of glass and aluminum, [...]