As the war in Iraq continues into its fifth year, seven more American troops have been killed, the U.S. military said Sunday.
A roadside bomb killed four soldiers in a single incident on Saturday in Western Baghdad.
More U.S. Troops Killed
I don’t know about you, but I love chili! Qwickly.com blogger Kori Ellis has a terrific recipe for turkey chili and cornbread over on HubPages.com. The turkey chili is much better for you compared to the beef variety. And she uses creamed corn in the cornbread.
Sounds delicious!
Turkey Chili and Cornbread
Not all new technology and gadgets needs to be streamlined metal and plastic. Here are some great new items that take the old, cold look off some of the latest computer ware and gadgets.
Instead of hard lines, we see soft line and warm, glowing wood textures and colors.
Softening The Edges of Technology […]
On Friday, history was made on the TV show Jeopardy when the three contestants all tied with $16,000 in winnings. A mathematician says the odds of a three-way tie was 1-in-25 million.
All the contestants are returning to the show for a re-match, which will be aired on Monday.
Tie On Jeopardy
Astronomers in the southwestern United States will be focused on Pluto on Sunday as it passes in front of the face of a star in the constellation Sagittarius, casting its shadows onto Earth. It is hoped that this occultation will give researchers a better understanding of Pluto’s atmosphere.
Pluto Occultation
According to a University of Rochester report, non-gamers who received 30 hours of training on first-person action video games showed a substantial increase in spatial resolution. Spatial resolution is your ability to see objects in a cluttered space.
Video Games Improves Eyesight
Completely digitized slot machines will debut later this year. Programmers will be able to control all aspects of play - cost, payout and more. Casino operators could even make changes in real time through back-end computer servers that talk to the chips inside the machines.
The changes could transform the gambling industry.
High-Tech Slots
With the first round of the NCAA Tournament in the books, MSNBC’s Mike Miller gives his take on this year’s March Madness so far.
Not Many Upsets
Eddie Jones sunk his first five three-point attempts to give Miami to a big early lead, and the defending NBA champion Heat went on to a 103-97 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.
This was the ninth consecutive win for Miami, who are playing without star Dwyane Wade.
Heat Top Kings
After losing seven straight games, it took a miraculous 65-point game from Kobe Bryant, but the Lakers came away with a victory on Friday night.
Bryant scored 24 of his 65 points in the fourth quarter and nine in overtime, as the Lakers went on to a 116-111 win over the Portland TrailBlazers. Kobe shot […]