Remembering the L.A. Riots: 20 Years Later
On April 29th, 1992 the Los Angeles riots began. The six days of rioting are considered to be a main event that reshaped Southern California. The riots were sparked when a jury acquitted three white officers and one hispanic officer of the Los Angeles Police Department, accused of beating a black man. The beating of […]
Tribune Tries It: Fixing an Mp3 Player
It happens to all of us, the dreaded moment we all never want to see: your mom puts your iPod or Mp3 player through the washing machine. It happened to me and I was determined to save it no matter the cost. I grabbed it out of the wash and it was still damp. After […]
Delmon Young Arrested
Detroit Tigers left fielder, Delmon Young was arrested on Friday April 27 after creating a scene outside a New York City hotel. Young was approached by a “panhandler who appeared Jewish” according to the NY post. Young exploded with anger screaming several negative things about Jews. Another man approached Young when he was in the middle […]
05/01/2012 – Obi-Wan Kenobi, Startegic Partnerships, and Discrimination
Editor’s Note: The Blip includes short headlines with odd, feel-good, informational, or pointless material. Stories are presented in a fast, easy-to-read format with news that will make you laugh and be enlightened. The Blip is updated daily (Monday through Friday). Obi-Wan Kenobi arrested That’s right, everyone’s favorite Jedi Knight was arrested under a charge of […]
04/30/2012 – Wealth, Pregnancy, and Bears
Editor’s Note: The Blip includes short headlines with odd, feel-good, informational, or pointless material. Stories are presented in a fast, easy-to-read format with news that will make you laugh and be enlightened. The Blip is updated daily (Monday through Friday). The Wealthiest of Fiction You may have heard of the list Forbes devises of the […]
04/26/2012 – Mean Teachers, Burger King, and Beards
Editor’s Note: The Blip includes short headlines with odd, feel-good, informational, or pointless material. Stories are presented in a fast, easy-to-read format with news that will make you laugh and be enlightened. The Blip is updated daily. Teachers unabashedly bash autistic child Stuart Chaifetz of Cherry Hill, NJ knew something was wrong when he saw […]
04/25/2012 – Pizza Burgers, Frozen Burgers, Interesting Finds, Kidney Donations, Illegal Tree Houses, and Risky Decisions
Editor’s Note: The Blip includes short headlines with odd, feel-good, informational, or pointless material. Stories are presented in a fast, easy-to-read format with news that will make you laugh and be enlightened. The Blip is updated daily. My apologies Yesterday was a day that did not receive a new edition of The Blip, and […]
Concerts of Summer 2012
Do you need something to do this summer? Do you enjoy music? What about seeing some of your favorite bands live? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you are in luck. Because I’m here with the most popular concerts of the summer. Radiohead – Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH, June 5th, […]
Said and Meant Opens
Talawanda’s Drama Program is ready to finally present the play, Said and Meant, that some considered controversial. Multiple cuts were made to the show that will be presented. “We are going to put on the best show we can, with what we have. When picking the show we used professional judgment.” Stated Drama Teacher, TJ Pearson. […]
Worst Celebrity Baby Names
Jay-Z and Beyonce recently had a baby, which they decided to name Blue Ivy Carter. This is not the first time celebrities have given their children unusual names. We’ve compiled a list of particularly weird celebrity baby names. Parent: Nicolas Cage Child: Kal-El Parent: Jason Lee Child: Pilot Inspektor Parents: Gwyneth Paltrow […]