Aren't We All Gorillas?

We all know that monkeys are the closest things to humans that aren't humans. Chimpanzees are the closest, but we now know that gorillas come in a close second. For the first time in history, scientists have successfully sequenced the gorilla genome. This was accomplished, not by a large corporation, but by a nonprofit research center in Britain. They discovered that 30 percent of the gorilla genome is closer to humans and chimps than those two are to each other. This revelation came as a surprise because humans diverged from chimps more recently than they did from gorillas, 6 million years more recently actually. The only way this was explainable was that even after species began to change, they still continued to mate together. Gorillas also have a gene called LOXHD1, which has long been associated with speech. "We know gorillas don't talk to each other", says super-genius Aylwyn Scally. "If they do they're managing to keep it secret." 

http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2012/0307/Humans-gorillas-more-alike-than-previously-thought-say-scientists

Stephen Colbert: From Emmy Winner To Childs Author

This just in, Stephen Colbert, host of "The Colbert Report" has decided to write a children's story abou a pole. Umm, what? You read correctly, a pole. This decision came after a two part interview with the author of "Where the Wild Things Are", Maurice Sendak. He told the author that he was planning on cashing in on the idea of celebrities writing children's stories, like Bill o' Reily and Madonna. Stephen Colbert has always dreamed of writing a children's story, and says the book will be released on May 8th.

Straight Cash Homie

He doesn't shine shoes, he doesn't tape ankles, he doesn't cut checks, but he loves to play football. Former NFL star Randy Moss has made plans to return to the league simply for the love of the game. "I just wanna go to a team and play some football. Faith, family, and football, that's my M.O., bro. Your boy be back for the upcoming season." It seems fairly clear that this man still has a love for the game, and hopefully, still has the talent. Its only been a year since his retirement, but at the age of 35, and only 28 catches the previous year, teams may be skeptical to add him to their roster. Moss announced his decision over Ustream.tv, which caught many people off guard, including his agent. The live stream was interrupted when Moss recieved a call from his repesentative. With such a large piece of news, you would wonder why Randy Moss decided to announce to about 500 people only. Moss addressed this by simply saying he didnt want to make a "big splash". We'll see where this goes during the rest of the off-season.

Its A Valentines Day Miracle!

A bill to legalize gay marriage in Washington won final legislative approval on Wednesday. This makes Washington the seventh state to recognize same-sex marriage. The vote by the House of Representatives was won 55 to 43. The bill was endorsed by many companies based in the area such as Microsoft, Amazon and Starbucks. Although this bill has been approved, the bill must still be signed, which will happen before Tuesday, and even still, the measure will not take effect before June 7. The approval of this bill came only a day after a marriage ban in California was declared unconstitutional . As tolerance seems to grow and laws begin to pass, it seems America is heading for a more understanding outlook on love.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/09/us-gay-marriage-washington-idUSTRE81727F20120209

Knicks Ticket Prices Are The Highest, But Is It Worth It?

The New York Knicks are the number one team in the NBA..when it comes to ticket pricing. The average Knicks ticket costs $117.47, which is double the league average, and 5 times the price of Memphis Grizzlies tickets! This average cost isn't even taking into account the premium seats! Is that amount of money really worth watching a team that doesn't produce high quality basketball? New York hasn't won a playoff game in 10 years, hasn't won a championship in 29 years, and isn't off to a very good start this season. They have started the year at just 8 wins and 13 losses, but their record does not do justice to the lack of fundamental basketball they have played, and the amount of ambition they've shown. This franchise is in need of a major turn around, and soon, before fans start to give up on their team.

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/knicks/2012/02/ny-knicks-ticket-prices-rank-no-1-among-nba-teams-cost-more-than-double-the-leagues-a

Lions may be kings, but this new Tiger is the Prince of the Jungle

After a nice playoff run with the Milwaukee Brewers last season, Prince Fielder decided he would not be re-signing with them. After months of speculation as to where he would end up, a deal has finally be reached. The Detroit Tigers have signed Fielder to a nine-year, $214 million deal. Princes' reasoning for not returning to Milwaukee was simple: Money. His agent, Scott Boras said at the end of the season that Princes' new contract would be at least $200 million, which immediatley turned the small market team away. This new deal makes Fielder the 4th highest paid player in the MLB today. Prince Fielder will be missed by teammates and fans alike.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7498284/detroit-tigers-land-prince-fielder-214m-offer-reports-say?eleven=twelve

Speed Freak Killer Found Dead

Convicted serial killer, Loren Herzog, was found dead in a trailer in california the night of January 18th. The cause of death is unknown, and is being investigated as a possible suicide. Herzog, also known as one half of the "Speed Freak Killers", was released from prison in semptember of 2010 after serving 14 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter, three counts of being an accesory to a felony, and one count for transportation of a controlled substance. He was originally sentenced to 78 years to life for multiple counts of murder with his childhood friend. Herzog was released early because the detectives in charge of the case got him to confess using coercive tactics. According to officials, the case of his death is under jurisdiction of multiple agencies.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/convicted-speed-freak-killer-found-dead-california-prison/story?id=15381233