British ISPs Ordered to Block Pirate Bay

 United Kingdom internet service providers must block The Pirate Bay, that nation’s High Court said Monday.

Major record labels, including EMI and Sony, sued the country’s major ISPs claiming they must prevent access to the world’s most notorious file sharing site because it was facilitating the infringement of its copyrights.

Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci sign on for ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2'

Even though the release of 'The Amazing Spider man' is supposed to be in theaters July 3rd, Sony has two of Hollywood's top screenwriters in its web for the sequel. The studio announced Tuesday that it signed Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, the screenwriters behind "Transformers," to work on the screeplay for 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2.'

Jennifer Hudson breaks down during murder trial

Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson broke down in tears Monday while testifying at the trial of the man accused of killing her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew in a jealous rage four years ago.

40 million more using Instagram!

After Facebook's $1 billion buy of the photo sharing/editing app Instagram, it has had a huge popularity increase. Since launching an Android version of the app 10 days ago, Instagram has seen 10 million new signups, taking its total user base to 40 million. 

That just goes to show that Facebook can make anything look better.

Sony's Android 'Smartwatch'

Have you ever put your smartphone on vibrate, but didn't notice it when it went off? Maybe you just turned your phone on silent all together and missed some important call or text? Well, fear no more because Sony has the answer for you! Presenting the Sony Smartwatch! A wristwatch that can connect to your Android phone while it sits in your pocket. The Sony Smartwatch can be programmed to vibrate for important events, like an incoming call or text, and since it's actually a wearable technology, you'll always know when the notifications come in. Not to mention there are actual apps for the Smartwatch on Google Play designed for the watch such as Facebook, Twitter, and a variety of music players and workout monitors.

Las Vegas's former plans of building the Starship Enterprise

     In 1992, plans were in the works to create a life-sized Starship Enterprise in downtown Las Vegas. The model ship would have been roughly as long as the Eiffel Tower is tall, and would have contained all the key rooms and areas from the original Star Trek series. The life-sized Enterprise model would be one of those grand attractions that you would see when you were flying into Vegas.

     According to the plan, there would be live Star Trek shows aboard the Enterprise, and tours of the show's familiar settings. The Group was told by Paramount Licensing that they should have no problem getting the approval of the studio chairman once the project was approved, and the Las Vegas redevelopment committee loved the idea. The final go-ahead had to come from Stanley Jaffe, the president and COO of Paramount Communications. Jaffe wasn't as keen on a life-sized Enterprise as the rest of the world. He denied the plan believing that it wouldn't end up being as good as others had promised.

Facebook buys InstaGram for $1 billion

Today, Facebook announced that they were officially going to but the photo sharing network Instagram for $1 billion in a combination of cash and stock.

"We don't plan on doing many more of these, if any at all," Zuckerberg wrote."But providing the best photo sharing experience is one reason why so many people love Facebook and we knew it would be worth bringing these two companies together."

It is unceratin what buying this company will do, and only time will tell.

Central School District has its new superintendent.

Central School Board unanimously approved a contract for Buzz Brazeau, principal of Hermiston High School, at its Monday meeting.
"The potential to become a superintendent is certainly enhanced with an opportunity and community like this one ... it already feels like home," Brazeau, 62, said. "I appreciate your confidence in me and I guarantee it won't be a letdown."
Out of 30 applicants, Buzz was able to get the job.

Construction Delayed.

Randy Killen's construction crew was stymied by rain last week as it attempted to lay foundation for his forthcoming Catron Place Apartments in Monmouth.

Killen, the property owner and developer, said he had hoped to have concrete slabs for the project off Catron Street -- 60 units spanning six buildings -- done yesterday.

WOU professor hit on 22

Early saturday morning, a special education teacher from WOU was hit while riding his bicycle on 22. Henry "Hank" Bersani was hit and was pronounced dead on the scene. He died at 61.

Thats very sad.