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When I was younger I used to spend almost all of my free time playing computer games. My mom and dad would go mental over this. “You’re never going to do anything with your life if you are going to play games all day” they used to say. What was even more unusual was the fact that I played more games than most of the guys in my friend group. Looking back, I have to admit that I probably played a bit too much, but I also learned a lot of great things. When I turned 20 I decided that it was high-time to make some money of my own, but the only jobs I could get were that of waitress or cashier. How exciting. After several excruciating months of serving tables I had a great idea: since I love gaming so much, why don’t I write about it? That’s when I started doing small writing projects on Elance. Eventually, I got an offer for a part-time job. During that time I learned all about content marketing strategies and how search engines work. I started writing about various topics such as technology, health and lifestyle and discovered that I was actually good at it. On November 24, 2014, I became part of the ArgyllFreePress team.

Missouri Man Robbed by Date and Accomplice in Park

June 22, 2018 By Nancy Young Leave a Comment

Maplewood Park

A Missouri man lost his pants and shoes after being mugged by his date and accomplice.

A Missouri man is likely to be twice before going on a date. The individual, who asked the authorities not to reveal his name, recalls getting mugged in a Maplewood park by a gun-toting man who demanded several pieces of clothing.

Missouri Man Robbed by Stranger Who Asked for Spare Change

In the series ‘What Could Possibly Go Wrong on a First Date?’ we give you the story of a Missouri man who was left without pants and shoes after a run-in with a thief.

According to the man’s testimony, at the beginning of May, he met Chloe Garner over a dating application. They’ve agreed to go on a romantic date. And so, on the 25th of May, they’ve met each other for the very first time in a Maplewood. Little did the man know that his first date would go sideways.

The individual told the authorities that as he strolled with Garner through the park, they were approached by what appeared to be a homeless person. The suspect, later identified as Keyon Owens, asked Garner and her date for some spare change.

Allegedly, Owens left after both told him that they don’t have any money. Or so they thought.

The Missouri man declared that Owens returned after a couple of minutes with a handgun. This time, the robber demanded clothing and valuables. As a result, the man had to give up his pants and his shoes, while Garner gave him an undisclosed sum and her cellphone.

Conclusion

After taking their stuff, Owens left. Interestingly enough, Garner disappeared at the same as Owens. The authorities determined that Garner was in cahoots with Owens. More than that, during the questioning, the woman said that she came with Owens to the park before her date to stage the heist.

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Filed Under: United States

Bose Poised to Launch Sleepbuds, In-Ear Headphones That Help You Sleep

June 21, 2018 By Nancy Young Leave a Comment

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Image source: Bose

Having trouble getting those Zzs at night? Well, not to worry because, according to Bose, its new product will help you sleep like a log even if someone’s blasting loud music outside your window. Called Sleepbuds, Bose’s in-ear headphones have been designed to tune out any kind of sound that could disturb your sleep.

Sleepbuds Takes Full Advantage of Noise-Masking Technology

Bose just announced that Sleepbuds, the in-ear headphones that should, theoretically, increase sleep quality, will soon be available for purchase.

Manufactured from silicone and plastic, these tiny headphones are guaranteed to help you sleep by actively blocking out any kind of disturbing sound.

As a company’s representative declared, compared to headphones that harvest the noise-canceling technology, Sleepbuds takes advantage of noise-masking technology. In other words, these tiny in-ear headphones will block out white noise such as traffic and instead play a soothing tune.

Apparently, each of the ten preloaded soundtracks that come with Sleepbuds has been engineered to soothe you to sleep.

It has a rechargeable silver-zinc battery which, according to Bose’s claims, can last up to 16 hours. Yes, as you might have realized, these headphones are designed to sleep with them. Don’t worry too much if you’re one of those people who toss and turn in their sleep because its silicone lining ensures maximum comfort.

Sleepbuds can be paired with any iOS or Android smartphones via Bluetooth. You can use Bose’s companion application to select the track you want to play before bed and, of course, to adjust the volume.

Bose’s mobile application also allows you to set alarms and to download new tracks from the store. Word of warning – these headphones were designed for sleep only, so that means no music streaming.

Conclusion

Soundtrack-wise, you can choose between waves, rustling leaves, wind chimes, and others. Bose’s Sleepbuds can be purchased for the not-so-modest sum of $250.

 

Filed Under: Tech & Science

Russia Is Developing a Space Debris Laser to Keep Space Clean

June 15, 2018 By Nancy Young Leave a Comment

Space debris surrounding planet Earth

The space debris laser should remove those pieces of junk that put satellites in danger.

 

The Russian space agency has great plans to keep space cleaner. A recent report revealed Roscosmos is currently collaborating with another company from the country to build a really advanced mechanism. Namely, a sort of laser that should annihilate space debris and avoid further accidents between satellites.

 

Russia is Quite Secretive about the Space Debris Laser

 

There’s not too much information on this space debris laser, but several reports indicate it is in development. According to a state-owned media company, the business that will build the laser is a science corporation called Precision Instrument Systems. When asked about it, the company confirmed the rumors but offered no extra information on the matter.

Other rumors claimed a detailed report on the space debris laser should appear online on ResearchGate, on the page of the Russian Academy of Sciences. However, this didn’t happen, but a study on the matter might appear soon. The Russian authorities also refused to comment, but the company’s confirmation should be enough for us.

 

How Does the Space Debris Laser Work?

 

Fortunately, a few unofficial documents are talking about the space debris laser and how it works. In terms of power, it should get it from a base generator. Also, to completely remove space debris, it would use a process called laser ablation. In easier words, laser ablation links the energy of the laser with the material in question. As the two are coupled, the targeted material disappears.

It sounds easy, but researchers warned everyone the method hadn’t been explored enough. However, the Russian scientists might have found a way to keep laser ablation under control. Their initiative was more than welcome since space debris is one of the toughest issues of the moment.

According to the measurements in 2013, there were around 500,000 pieces of space junk floating dangerously around our planet. These pieces have the potential to strike satellites or maybe even spacecraft and produce colossal damage. Even if most pieces are small, they reach tremendous speeds that can be dangerous to anything. Therefore, the space debris laser initiative is more than welcome.

 

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Filed Under: Tech & Science

Bethesda Announces New Wolfenstein Game During E3

June 11, 2018 By Nancy Young Leave a Comment

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Wolfenstein Youngblood will be launched in 2019.

And because having to deal with all the Cyberpunk 2077 and Elder Scroll VI was not enough, Bethesda said during E3 that another Wolfenstein game is on its way. Called Youngblood, the game, which is slated for launch in 2019, apparently focuses on the adventures of BJ’s twin daughters.

Wolfenstein Youngblood to Take Place in ‘80s Paris

According to Bethesda, the new Wolfenstein game will be launched at the beginning of 2019. Of course, the bar the company set for the series is quite high (remember the decapitation scene!), meaning that the upcoming title should probably have something in stock to quench the public’s thirst for some, good old unbridled mayhem.

Unfortunately, apart from the company’s announcement and the game’s launch trailer, we know very little about Wolfenstein Youngblood.

So, according to Youngblood’s timeline, the plot of the game takes place in the 1980s, 19 years after BJ Blazkowicz ignited the anti-fascist revolution.

Instead of focusing on yet another BJ adventure, the game will allow users to play as either Soph or Jess, BJ’s twin daughters. Yes, apparently BJ has two daughters, and they’re just as awesome as their Nazi-killing father.

Here’s yet another tantalizing detail about Youngblood’s story – 19 years after the revolution, the hero goes missing in Paris. And it’s up to Jess and Soph to uncover the whereabouts of BJ.

Gameplay-wise, there isn’t too much to say. From the presentation trailer, we can see that players will be able to wield basically the same type of weapons and, of course, crawl through Nazi-infested location.

One of the most interesting things we’ve learned from the trailer is that the player could be able to use the exo-battlesuit.

Conclusion

If you remember, in the New Order, Caroline Becker uses the strange metallic suit of armor found in the Da’at Yichud research facility to recover the use of her legs. It would seem that Jess and Soph could be using similar armor.

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Ohio Middle School Teacher Gets One Year in Prison for Having Sex with Student

May 31, 2018 By Nancy Young Leave a Comment

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The Ohio Middle School teacher had sex with a student in a locked classroom.

Jessica Langford, a suspended 32-year-old Ohio Middle School teacher, was recently sentenced to one year in prison and five years of probation after a jury found her guilty of having had sexual relations with a 14-year-old student. The woman told Judge Timothy O’Connell that she regrets befriending the boy.

Ohio Middle School Teacher Performed Oral Sex on Student

On Tuesday, Timothy O’Connell, the Montgomery County Common Pleas Judge, sentenced Jessica Langford to one year in prison shortly after the jury’s verdict.

According to court documents, Langford, who used to teach at the Miamisburg Middle School, befriended a 14-year-old boy in 2017.

At first, the nature of their relationship did not attract any attention. However, things would soon take a turn for the worst, as the woman began to nurture feeling for the boy.

The student’s father declared that after finishing her class, the Ohio Middle School teacher asked the boy to stay a while longer. After the last student left class, Langford locked the door behind her and assaulted the child.

According to the police report, Langford and the unidentified teenager engaged in oral sex and intercourse for 30 minutes. Reportedly, the sexual assault took place on the last day of school year.

Having learned about Langford’s lascivious behavior, the student’s father called the authorities to report the Ohio Middle School teacher.

Conclusion

One year later, Langford’s found guilty and sentenced to prison and probation. The boy’s father declared that he was disappointed by the trial’s outcome, as he expected a 10-year sentence.

Reportedly, since the woman’s first court appearance, the man pressured the jury into giving her a 15-year sentence.

Before leaving the court, Langford told Judge Timothy O’Connell that she deeply regrets what has happened between her and the boy.

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Filed Under: United States

Florida Resident Warned to Stay in Home on Account of Zombies

May 23, 2018 By Nancy Young Leave a Comment

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Fort Worth and Terminus residents were told that zombies were on the prowl.

How are you preparing for the zombie apocalypse? Well, if you were a Fort Worth resident, you would have gotten a chance to test your zombie survival skills. Last week, during a power outage, Fort Worth residents were advised to stay indoors on account of zombies.

Zombies Sighted on the Streets of Forth Worth, Authorities Declared

Picture this – Sunday evening, around 2 a.m., power goes out. You stumble around in the dark, desperately trying to figure out why the lights went out when you hear a voice over the emergency broadcasting system.

Nothing strange so far, until the announced mentions something about looking out for the undead. Yes, you read that right.

On Sunday, at 2 a.m., Forth Worth residents were warned to stay inside their homes as the walking dead were roaming the streets.

We managed to obtain the complete message.

Power outage and zombie alert for residents of Lake Worth and Terminus.  There are now far less than 7880 customers involved due to extreme zombie activity. Restoration time uncertain.

Although unlikely, the message managed to stir the spirits, pun intended. Fortunately, the authorities managed to ‘deal’ with the zombies. Power was restored after approximately 30 minutes.

The following day, Ben Kerr, a city council spokesperson, declared via Facebook that residents have no reasons for concern because there never was a zombie apocalypse – just an electrical grid that blew up.

Incidentally, Terminus is the city where the popular “The Walking Dead” show is being filmed.

Conclusion

The authorities said that the fake report would be investigated. However, given the fact that the filming crew is still in the city, it’s not hard to imagine someone seizing the opportunity to pull off an epic prank.

So, if you’re even in Terminus or Fort Worth, don’t forget to look out for zombies.

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Filed Under: United States

Tennessee Woman Arrested for Punching Boyfriend Who Refused to Pay for Abortion

May 2, 2018 By Nancy Young Leave a Comment

Tennessee Woman

Tennessee woman arrested and charged with assault for beating boyfriend who refused to give her abortion money.

Because it’s never a dull moment for the Tennessee police, we give the case of a 30-year-old woman who ripped his boyfriend two new ones after the man told informed her that he’s not paying for an abortion. The Tennessee woman was later arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm and booked into prison.

Tennessee Woman Gets Upset After Boyfriend Refuses Abortion

On Monday, the Tennessee law enforcement agents were summoned to a local fire station after an individual dialed 911 and told the emergency operator that he was attacked by his ‘slightly’ upset girlfriend.

According to the police report, Qwenshonia Stotts, a Tennessee resident and soon-to-be or rather a was-to-be mother, got into an argument with her live-in boyfriend.

While at the house they’ve shared, Stotts came to her soulmate and asked him for an undisclosed sum. When the man asked her about the reason why she needed the money, the Tennessee woman told him that she was going to have an abortion.

The man refused, and Stotts became upset and started yelling at him. To get away from his upset boyfriend, the individual hopped in his car, intending to pay his mother a surprise visit. However, this is not how the story ends.

Seeing that her boyfriend wanted to get away, Stotts jumped into his car to continue the argument. According to the victim, during the drive, Stotts punched him in the head a couple of times. To show him that she really means business, the Tennessee woman even ripped the rearview mirror from the windshield and used it to bludgeon her boyfriend.

Conclusion

Growing weary of the woman’s behavior, the individual drove to the nearest fire station and called the authorities. The firefighters managed to subdue the raving woman until the cops arrived.

 

Stotts was arrested and charged with assault. She was booked into jail in lieu of a $1000 bond.

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Filed Under: United States

Transgender Inmate Sues Men-Only Prison Over Right to Practice Wicca

April 26, 2018 By Nancy Young Leave a Comment

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Transgender inmate wants one dollar from each prison chaplain after she was denied the right to practice Wicca.

The Lanesboro Correctional Institution has been pressured to meet the requirements of a transgender inmate who filed a lawsuit against the federal establishment. According to the inmate’s lawyer, his client feels that his constitutional right to observe a religion has been violated, prison officials denying him to practice Wicca.

Wicca Transgender Inmate Asked for Ritualistic Items, Prison Officials Declared

A Lanesboro Correctional Institution spokesperson declared that Jennifer Ann Jasmaine, a transgender inmate, formerly called Duane L. Fox, has filed a lawsuit against the all-male prison, claiming that her religious needs aren’t met.

Jasmaine, who’s currently serving a 16-year sentence for second-degree sexual battery, stated that the correctional facility holds inmates of all color, creeds, and religions. More than that, Native American and Christian inmates are allowed to practice their religions while the administration denied hers on more than one occasion.

According to Jasmaine’s lawyer, her client is a Wicca adept, an ancient religion, predating Christianity. Jasmaine, like any other religious person, practices her rituals once or twice each week.

Before filing the lawsuit against the correctional facility, the inmate was directed to signing a religious assistance request. One of the prison’s spokesperson declared that state policy dictates that inmates are free to practice any form of religion recognized by the prison system.

Given that Jasmaine’s religion is an exotic one and, therefore, not recognized by the prison system, she was forced to sign the ‘acknowledgment’ document. However, according to the Wiccan inmate, months have passed since she forwarded the request, with no answer in sight.

Conclusion

The transgender inmate’s lawyer also declared that the prison’s requisition officer refused to fill out Jasmaine’s request for religious items, clothes, and special food.

According to the inmate’s lawyer, Jasmaine seeks a trial and one dollar in damages from each chaplain.

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Filed Under: United States

Scientists Are Looking for Our Sun’s Long Lost Siblings – Study

April 20, 2018 By Nancy Young Leave a Comment

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Scientists are analyzing star “DNA” in the search for our Sun’s long lost siblings.

 

Our sun has lost siblings, and now researchers are analyzing “star DNA” in the hopes of finding them. A special project known as the GALAH Survey and formed by a team of European and Australian researchers has been specially set up with this target.

Since their mission began, back in 2013, the scientists have analyzed about 340,000 stars. Now, they publicly released their data earlier this week, on Wednesday, April 18. The team is hoping to have examined around 1 million stars or more by the end of the project.

 

Stellar DNA Used to Detect Stellar Lost Siblings

 

GALAH is centered at the Australian Astronomical Observatory (AAO). There, its High Efficiency and Resolution Multi-Element Spectrograph (HERMES) creates a rainbow-like spectrum for each star. Black lines help reveal the chemical composition of each one in part.

According to Daniel Zucker, who works at the AAO and Macquarie University, each star has a unique band of lines, “like a fingerprint”. That being said, this “star DNA” will be similar for stars with a common origin.

All stars are formed in massive clusters containing thousands of others. Only afterwards do they spread throughout the Milky Way. However, through this sort of stellar “DNA” test, science can now identify which stars are related, including the lost siblings of our own Sun.

Fiber optics allows HERMES to analyze 360 stars at once, and each investigation takes about an hour. It took 280 nights to collect information on all of the stars studied so far.

Gayandhi De Silva, another AAO researcher from the University of Sydney, added that no other survey has been able to analyze stars as well as GALAH, which can detect more elements.

“This data will enable such discoveries as the original star clusters of the Galaxy, including the Sun’s birth cluster and solar siblings. There is no other dataset like this ever collected anywhere else in the world.”

GALAH’s data release comes shortly before April 25. At the time, Europa’s Gaia spacecraft is set to reveal the positions of 1.3 billion star. This should also release an even larger trove of stellar knowledge.

A paper with GALAH’s current results is available in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 

 

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Filed Under: Science

Map of Mars Reveals Plans for Possible Human Colony

April 10, 2018 By Nancy Young Leave a Comment

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Scientists have been working on a map of Mars that shows the possible places for human settlements.

Lately, new technologies have joined the road to the eventual colonization of Mars. These most recent elements are a pair of advances in technology that will help settle on the Red Planet or at least try and do so.

The first one is an animated map of Mars’ surface created by ecologist Wieger Wamelink at Wageningen University This helps show factors that will be important for the location of a possible human colony.

 

The Two Projects that Helped Make the Map of Mars

 

Wageningen University and its “Food in Mars and Moon” project have been studying the soil of Mars since 2013. In doing so, scientists were eventually able to grow a variety of crops necessary for survival. These included tomatoes, carrots, and peas, among others.

This study helped provide some of the knowledge and experience necessary to put together a map of Mars. One that includes ratings of different minerals in the soil, climate, terrain, atmosphere, radiation, and nearby ice deposits. All of these elements must be suitable for crops to grow.

Interestingly, areas rated well for a possible human colony are places where Mars Rovers have often landed before.

The second technological advancement is a set of small, insect-sized mini-drones developed by NASA. These look like robot bees with cicada wings. They could be used for exploring the surface of the Red Planet and gathering samples.

The adorable tiny robot bees are aerodynamic and use a tiny fraction of the energy a rover does for exploration. This is mainly due to how their wings operate in Mars’ low gravity and thin atmosphere. The “Marsbees,” as they have been dubbed, are outfitted to gather samples of air. In doing so, they are searching for methane, a sign of life, on Mars.

The exploration of Mars seems looming, with some estimates projecting a human presence on the Red Planet as soon as the mid- to late-2020’s. Scientists and projects from all over the world are assisting in overcoming the many hurdles that might come with exploring and living on a planet so far from Earth.

 

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