Apple's New TV Box Causes a stir among Television Network

On September 1, 2010 Steve Jobs introduced the revamped Apple TV, which is a box that can be hooked to a regular television (similar to a cable box). The box enables viewers to get rentals of television shows for .99 cents/per show. In some cases he shows are more expensive.

Many Networks are debating whether or not they should join Apple because such a device gives Apple power over their television shows, without showing commercials, and for a fraction of the price that the companies would receive if the buyers bought DVD's of the seasons of the television shows. Currently, Disney, BBC America, and ABC are involved. However, networks such as CBS and NBC currently refuse to participate.

Overweight Americans in Denial

Explosion of oil rig in Gulf of Mexico

There was an explosion of an off shore oil platform owned by Mariner Energy in the Gulf of Mexico. There was not any oil or gas being emitted from the platform at the time of the explosion. About a dozen workers fell into the Gulf, with only one being injured. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. This is important especially after the BP oil spill. It is inexcusable that these incidents occur, and the pollution and health risks they pose for people and animals are tremendous. There needs to be an increase of safety for oil companies. 

Peace in the Middle East Begins

The dream of negotiation talks between Palestine and Israel are now becoming a reality. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton opens the peace talks, which have been ignored by both parties for over two years. Historically, these two nations have been at war with each other since the beginning of religion. Both claim the right to land that the other says is significant to the others religion.

Silver Spring Gunman

An angry silverspring gunman, James J. Lee, 43, went on a rampage in the Discovery building and held several people hostage. It was said that he was a former employee of the Discovery building. Witnesses say he had explosives on him as well. Fortunately nobody was harmed, and later that day it was reported that the police had shot and killed Lee. Situations like this should open the eyes of our security, and our eyes as well. We are not as safe as we think we are. This story also raisies a question in my head, "what will the authorities do to make sure this doesn't happen again?"

4 year-old puts used condom in mouth

A 4 year-old finds a used condom in a Atlanta, GA hotel and puts it into his mouth; he believed that it was a balloon. He now has possibly contracted an STD.

Despite Scandal, Irish Cardinal Will Not Resign

Cardinal Sean Brady of Ireland states that he will not resign from his position in the Catholic church, despite recently uncovered proof that he withheld evidence regarding the country's most abusive priest in the 1970's, Brendan Smyth. Along with withholding his own information, he had two teenagers sign oaths of secrecy that they would not take any evidence to police. Brady has apologized for his failure to report to police during this investigation, and has stated that he will not resign from his position as archbishop of Armagh.

Storage tank explosions spark fire

Several explosions sparked a huge fire at a welding supply company in suburban Philadelphia today. Authorities suspect that a pair of storage tanks blew up, causing the fire. There were more explosions as firemen arrived at the scene, as well as massive flames and black smoke. No injuries were reported, and though the fire was only minutes from a local airport, there were no delayed flights.

Hostage Situation In Silver Spring, MD

Suspect James lee, has taken a small group of workers hostage at the Discovery Channel in Silver Spring this after noon. He deamands that Discovery must broadcast to the world thier commentment to save the planet. The suspect is armed and is believed to be wearing an explosive vest.

Ancient Coral Uncovered

An ancient reef has been discovered by a team of researchers in the Pacific. It is a huge 9,000 year-old reef and is nearly thirty times as large as the modern reef. The reef is the furthest south in the world

Car Thieves and Maple Leaves

It took six days for the hunt of a 17 year old car thief to come to an end in the "Sweetest Town on Earth." Known for it's widely celebrated Maple Syrup Festival, Meyersdale, Pennsylvania was under high alert when a local boy and his partner in crime escaped a nearby detention center and began stealing anything with wheels. The two racked up over a dozen thefts in the short time they were on the loose. The two boys split up and made their separate ways back to their home towns, the one boy was caught in Cambria County and the other was caught a few days later not by the Meyersdale Police Force or the neighboring State Police Units that included multiple squad cars, K-9 units, and a Police Helicopter, but by a local man who had just happened to know the suspects latest victim and had received a call that the latest stolen SUV was spotted and the man tailed him to the local bicycle trail on a dirt bike. Before the suspect could get very far, this take-charge man caught up with the suspect after the teen had ditched the stolen SUV. The man apprehended the felon, authorities were then alerted and the teen taken into custody. As for what the young man wished to achieve nobody can say for certain but, according to many of the locals the turmoil was not so sweet.

State's Attorney Candidates Spar Over Ads

There's also some reading to be done on my fledgling blog. Patricia Jessamy in her 15 years as the City's State's Attorney has faced real competition only once, in 2002 when former City Council Member Lisa Stancil challenged her. This year, she faces Gregg Bernstein, a former prosecutor and current defense attorney who in only two months has managed to raise 5 times as much money as the incumbent and has been on the airwaves for a little over a week now. The ads portray Jessamy as a politician who has not done her job, that of prosecuting criminals. Bernstein is married to the Mayor's 'crime czar' and is being supported by a number of prominent attorneys including Warren Brown and Steve Levin. But, as a Jewish man in Baltimore, he still faces an uphill battle to win office.

Annual Greek Open House

Every year, Frostburg State University provides a means of allowing all students to gather information about all of the on campus Greek organizations by hosting an open house. This semester the open house will be held at 8 p.m. in the P.A.C. So, if you're thinking about going Greek, come out and see all of the campus recognized Greek organizations to help find your perfect fit!

No Small Storm: Hurricane Earl On The Way

Will there be a need for a change in vacation plans for this Labor Day weekend for many? Category 4 storm, Hurricane Earl, is on its way to the coast of North Carolina bringing raging winds of a 135 mph and the possibility of evacuations. Hurricane Earl is now the second largest hurricane of the 2010 Atlantic season thus far.

Obama: Iraq war is ending, Baghdad to chart future

I found a news article online about President Obama ending the war in Iraq as he promised during his 2008 campaign. This is an interesting article and encourage everyone to read it. This was posted August 28 (which was Saturday), so I'm still waiting on a follow-up article about his decision. Enjoy.

Further Delay in Gulf Oil Spill Clean up Effort

August 31, 2010

According to reports made earlier this morning, concerning the Gulf oil spill, there has been a set back in the clean up effort. The oil leak has been capped since July 15th. So, no new oil has been leaked into the Gulf. However, the operational oil well that is pumping below sea level needs to be turned off completely. This cannot be done due to turbulent sea conditions.

Who's Realy Laughing After Dark?

Appearenly the accalimed Colbert Nation is chuckeling the night away as their leading lady, or man in this case, has taken home the grand prize. The Colbert Report, has won an Emmy for Outstanding Writting for a Variety, Music or Comedy series. Congradulations to Stephen Colbert who is quoted, "I want to thank Comedy Central for picking up the show, but more Importantly I would like to Congradulate Comedy Central for picking up the show.
Samoris Hall Jr.