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Modified Dairy Cows Produce Human Milk in China
Modified Dairy Cows Produce Human Milk in China
Modified Dairy Cows Produce Human Milk in China
Scientists in China have genetically modified a batch of cows so that they can now produce human breast milk opposed to regular cow's milk. The researchers at the Agricultural University in Beijing did so by injecting the human gene that makes milk into 300 bovine embryos.
Apple Reveals Highly Anticipated iCloud at WWDC
Apple Reveals Highly Anticipated iCloud at WWDC
Apple Reveals Highly Anticipated iCloud at WWDC
At WWDC, Apple's annual developers conference, head honcho Steve Jobs came and went in only two hours, but left the rapt audience of gadget geeks with the next full year of the company's plans, including the launches of iCloud, iOS5, and the new Mac OSX Lion...
This Day in History for June 7, 2011
This Day in History for June 7, 2011
This Day in History for June 7, 2011
Here's a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1654 – Louis XIV becomes King of France (More info) 1776 - Richard Henry Lee of Virginia introduces a resolution in the Continental Congress proposing a Declaration of Independence (More info) 1862 – The United States and Britain agree to suppress the slave trade (More info) 1896 - In Plessy v...
Today Is The End Of The World… So Some Say
Today Is The End Of The World… So Some Say
Today Is The End Of The World… So Some Say
Well... How does one start-off a blog post about the apocalypse?  No, I haven't drank my potassium chloride laced grape kool-aid, nor am I "decked-out" in my best black sweatsuit with matching black sneakers, eating my phenobarbital/applesauce treat, although I may wash something else down with the vodka (see the Wikipedia story).   So what does the father of "Doomsday 1994" ha
Gang Of Pick-Pocket Grannies? Oh Yeah, They’re Bad To The Bone!
Gang Of Pick-Pocket Grannies? Oh Yeah, They’re Bad To The Bone!
Gang Of Pick-Pocket Grannies? Oh Yeah, They’re Bad To The Bone!
You know times are tougher than tough here in Michigan when a group of elderly women in big funky hats have caught bigtime attention for thieving thousands of dollars.  The “Mad-Hatters” granny gang are now the focus of a multi-county task force!
Microsoft Buys Skype for $8.5 Billion
Microsoft Buys Skype for $8.5 Billion
Microsoft Buys Skype for $8.5 Billion
Microsoft is set to shell out big bucks - a whopping $8.5 billion - to buy Skype Global, the NY Times is reporting. According to the report, the deal will allow Microsoft to leverage Skype, which last year had 207 billion minutes of voice and video conversations, on platforms including Xbox 360, Kinect and Outlook. "Skype is a phenomenal service that is loved by millions of people around the
The Price At The Pump Coming Down?
The Price At The Pump Coming Down?
The Price At The Pump Coming Down?
As the national average for gas hit the highest level since 2008 at $4.11 (the national average), we were paying $4.29 a gallon across West Michigan last week.  There seems to be some relief in sight… at least in the short term.
Watch a Taiwanese Musician Play Three Instruments at Once [VIDEO]
Watch a Taiwanese Musician Play Three Instruments at Once [VIDEO]
Watch a Taiwanese Musician Play Three Instruments at Once [VIDEO]
Sometimes, you'll hear musicians bragging about how they played all the instruments on their latest album. But when the say that, they mean they played each instrumental track separately, then mixed them together in the studio. This musician from Taiwan, however, has the coordination to play three instruments at once, and is able to do so without wearing pants. So take that, Prince. Check out th
Want A Way To Say “Thank You” To Our Troops?
Want A Way To Say “Thank You” To Our Troops?
Want A Way To Say “Thank You” To Our Troops?
Classic Hits 98.7 WFGR wants to applaud the hard-working men and women of our Armed Forces and intelligence community for their tireless efforts and perseverance protecting our country against terrorism. Bin Laden’s death serves as a great reminder to terrorists around the globe….if you attack us ….we will will find you… and then kick your ass.

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