Google has acquired the patent for developing a “method and apparatus for enabling a searchable history of real-world user experiences.” The tool could be anything from an invention similar to Google Glass to an implanted contact lens. It would document the user’s life events through recording photos, videos, and perhaps audio. This information would then be uploaded to a drive, which would have searching capabilities. Meaning, we would be able to replay our past as often as we like. Does this interest or frighten you?
Rick Perry wants to address the Lafayette Shooting by allowing people to bring guns into theaters. Agree?
On CNN, Rick Perry was asked what he thought the government can do to keep guns out of the hands of people with mental and emotional problems. “I think we have the laws in place,” replied Perry. “There were individuals that I think, somewhere, somebody didn’t do their job in the standpoint of enforcing the laws that are on the books.” He then stated that “I would suggest that the concept of gun-free zones are a bad idea,” explaining, “I believe that, with all my heart, that if you have the citizens who are well trained, and particularly in these places that are considered to be gun-free zones, that we can stop that type of activity, or stop it before there’s as many people that are impacted as what we saw in Lafayette.” Do you believe that Perry is correct?
Does tweaking politically sensitive movie scenes compromise creative integrity for film companies?
It was revealed in emails leaked by hackers that Sony altered a couple of scenes in its new movie, “Pixels,” to avoid the censors in China. According to Times, China has the policy of censoring content that “disparages the government, endangers national unity or harms public morale.” To ensure the release of “Pixels” in China, a growing consumer of movies, Sony decided to alter a scene in which the aliens in “Pixels” strike a hole in the Great Wall of China. They also changed another scene in which China was suggested to be a suspect to the attack and referred to as “Communist-conspiracy brother” in another cyberattack. Sony avoided these politically sensitive scenes to ensure that the film would be played in China - but do you think they compromised their creative integrity in doing so?
Who will get a NBA head coaching job first: Becky Hammon or Patrick Ewing?
Former WNBA star and San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon is the first woman to be a head coach in the NBA Summer League. Her work has impressed Spurs coach Gregg Popovich who thinks the NBA is ready for a female head coach. Former New York Knicks star and current associate head coach of the Charlotte Hornets Patrick Ewing and current has been an assistant coach for almost as long as he played in the NBA team. He has received a lot of praise for his coaching, leaving his supporters (including his boss Hornets head coach Steve Clifford) confused about why Ewing has not been given the position of head coach yet while people like Jason Kidd and Derek Fisher have each gotten head coaching jobs immediately after retiring from playing.
Who do you think will get a NBA head coaching job first?
How likely would the release of Jonathan Pollard ease tensions between the US and Israel?
The Justice Department has announced that Jonathan Pollard, a U.S. intelligence analyst who was convicted of selling secrets to Israel, is eligible for mandatory parole in early November. This news comes at a time when US and Israel relations are tense: Israel has been very vocal about their dislike of the US’s recent nuclear deal with Iran. Would the US’s release of Pollard help improve its relationship with Israel?
Better shark attack escape video? Scene from Sharknado or Mick Fanning’s real life survival?
Which are you more impressed by? This famous chainsaw scene from Sharknado (warning for goriness) or surfer Mick Fanning’s shark attack which he escaped unscathed?
Did Obama do a good job of defending the Iran Nuclear Deal on ‘The Daily Show’?
On Tuesday, President Obama made his last appearance on 'The Daily Show' with Jon Stewart as the host. One of the topics he discussed was the Iran Nuclear Deal. Watch him talk to Jon Stewart about the deal below and let us know what you think!
More likely to occur: Female NBA head coach or high profile openly gay player?
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich addressed the progress that is being made in the NBA. On naming former WNBA star and current Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon as the first woman head coach in summer league, he was optimistic about women being hired as NBA head coaches in the future. He also said that as the progressive culture in the locker rooms grows, an openly gay player on the team is also going to happen. Which do you think is going to happen first?
Who wins - John McCain's or Donald Trump's kids?
Both John McCain’s kids and Donald Trump’s kids have responded to the backlash Trump has received after commenting that McCain is “not a war hero.” In his comments on Saturday, Trump said, “He was a war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren’t captured.” McCain’s daughter, Meghan McCain, told Megyn Kelly on Monday, “This is one of the grossest, most disgusting comments I’ve ever heard which is really saying something. I’m 30 years old. And it’s because it’s not just an attack on my father, it’s an attack on all veterans and it’s an attack on all POWs.” Her brother Jack was also asked his opinion on the matter. “Donald Trump has to understand he’s running to be the commander in chief of the United States military,” Jack said. “When you’re doing so, if an individual gets rolled up and becomes a prisoner of war, then is he going to abandon them simply because he doesn’t like people who are captured?"
In defense of their father, Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric Trump made a joint statement. “Our father, Donald J. Trump is a true visionary and a great mentor,” the Trumps said. “He is a brilliant negotiator with a proven track record of getting things done. Most importantly, he is an incredible dad and role model. He raised us to work hard and strive for excellence in all that we do.” Who wins this round of “Defending Our Fathers”?
Which woman should be on the 10 dollar bill?
US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced in June that a woman would be featured on the new 10 dollar bill, to be released in the year 2020. The woman that will be on the bill will be announced later this year. Who do you think it should be?