Mayan Calendar 2012: NASA and US Government Dismiss December 21 Apocalypse
NASA and the United States Government assured that the world will not end on December 21 despite the Mayan calendar prediction of an apocalypse. According to NASA, the doomsday rumor is based on the false impression of the Mayan calendar. A lot of people wrongly assume that the world will come to an end on December 21 because the Mayan calendar ends on that day. In reality, it just marks the beginning of a new cycle.
Telstra 3G Customers Complain Network Congestion in Melbourne
Australian customers are starting to question Telstra’s network capability after experiencing poor 3G network performance mainly in the south-west. The telecommunications supplier Telstra confirmed that its network is indeed congested at the central business district in Melbourne.
NASA Scientists Discovered Ice on Planet Mercury
NASA scientists claim they have discovered approximately 1 trillion tons of ice inside the craters near planet Mercury’s Northern pole. The team of scientists also stated that further analysis of the material can expose more information about the building blocks of life on other planets. The astounding discovery came after eight long years since NASA’s Messenger spacecraft launch in 2004.
‘The Hobbit’ Visual Effects Caused Nausea to Some Movie-Goers
Some movie viewers reportedly felt woozy and nauseous after watching the world premiere of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” in New Zealand.
Hottest Temperature Threatens December Weather in Brisbane, Australia
Temperature in Brisbane, Australia is predicted to reach a scorching 39 degrees Celsius on Tuesday which is 10 degrees higher than the average heat in December.
Melted Portion of Arctic Ice Larger Than the Size of United States
The United Nations Weather Agency confirmed that a portion of the Arctic Ice melted with a size area larger than the United States. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) also stated at the climate talks in Doha that the 2012 Arctic ice melt is one of the numerous weather events to occur on planet Earth.
Astronomers Discovered Massive Black Hole in a Galaxy
With the use of UT-Austin’s McDonald Observatory Hobby-Eberly Telescope, a team of astronomers found a massive black hole in a galaxy 220 million light years away. The discovery is part of the team’s ongoing research on the remarkable black hole’s formation and interaction with their galaxy.
‘The Hobbit’ Received Praises from Twitter Reviews after New Zealand Premiere
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” had its red carpet premiere in Wellington, New Zealand on Wednesday where thousands of excited movie viewers attended the event. Afterwards, an outpour of positive reviews rapidly spread on the social networking site “Twitter.”
Veteran NASA Astronaut Crew Set for a Year-Long Space Flight
NASA and the Russian Federal Space Agency chose veteran astronauts Scott Kelly and Mikhail Kornienko to embark on a one-year mission aboard the International Space Station in 2015. The longest space flight mission that will launch on spring 2015 from Kazakhstan will gather important scientific data for the future human exploration on the solar system.
Nintendo Wii U Hits Australian Stores on November 30
About two weeks after its United States launch, the Nintendo Wii U will entice Australians on November 30 as the gadget finally hits the stores with a price of $349.95. A deluxe version of the latest gaming console, with added features like 32GB memory, a charging stand and the “Nintendo Land” game, will also go on sale in Australia for $429.95.
Cyber Monday 2012: Amazon Offers Price Discounts on Electronic Items
The web site Amazon.com began its Cyber Monday deals on electronic items for online shoppers who have missed out on Black Friday. Discounted items on Amazon include televisions, laptops and cell phones.
Cyber Monday Also Offers Several Travel Deals
Tourists can experience numerous Cyber Monday travel discounts offered at hotels and cruises during the eventful online shopping day.
Cyber Monday Offers $100 Discount on Samsung Galaxy Tablet 2 version 10.1
An appetizing offer currently draws the attention of online shoppers on Cyber Monday. The Best Buy coupon section of CouponBuzz.com offers $100 discount on the Samsung Galaxy Tablet 2 version 10.1 gadget.
Cyber Monday Estimated to Earn $1.5 Billion
Retail experts are expecting Cyber Monday to be the largest 24-hour online shopping sale on its third year. Research firm comScore stated that Americans are estimated to pay out a total of $1.5 billion, a 20% increase from last year, for a variety of discounted items on Cyber Monday.
Dwarf Planet ‘Makemake’ Lacks Atmosphere
In a new study, astronomers found out that the far-away dwarf planet Makemake lacks atmosphere. With the use of the European Southern Observatory’s telescopes in Chile, the astronomers were able to observe the hidden physical characteristic of the dwarf planet through a chance passage in front of a distant star.
Cyber Monday Offers Bigger Discounts on Items
Get ready Australian shoppers because another mega sale is fast approaching. Cyber Monday follows the iconic Black Friday shopping event that already started in the United States. Yearly, retailers conduct massive sales the day after Thanksgiving in order to begin the Christmas holiday shopping season.
NASA Discovers Farthest Galaxy with Gravitational Lensing Technique
NASA scientists declared on Monday about their discovery of a galaxy identified as MACS0647-JD. The use of Hubble and Spitzer space telescopes and gravitational lensing technique helped the scientists in locating the most distant galaxy to date.
Click Frenzy Australia: Profits Climb 200% for Several Businesses
Several Australian retailers who engaged on the November 20 one-day Click Frenzy sale are grateful to the online shoppers because of a 200% profit increase. These shoppers bought nearly $1.5M worth of merchandise during the 24 hours of Click Frenzy with the use of Australia’s top online payment provider eWAY.
Apple Scheduled a One-Day Shopping Event in Australia on November 23
Apple began teasing the consumers with its annual Black Friday sale on its website in Australia. Making use of some Apple US aspects, Australia’s One Day Sale will present discounted prices on November 23 with particular promotions on special Apple products via its website as well as retail stores around the country.
Photographer Spotted Groups of UFO Drifting Over Arizona
On November 15, 2012, a nameless male photographer posted on the website his encounter of three groups of UFOs drifting over the hills near Gila Bend, Arizona. The photographer took five images of the bright red and round-shaped group of unidentified flying objects in an arrowhead group formation.
Firefighters Contains Bushfire in Port Lincoln South Australia
Better weather conditions aided the dedicated firefighters in controlling the bushfire that endangered homes at Port Lincoln on Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. According to Connie Hassouros, Country Fire Service spokesman, about 120 firefighters have already set up a control line around the bushfire’s border overnight.
Cannabis Use May Lead to Schizophrenia
Researchers made remarkable discoveries after studying the effects of cannabis on the brain. Dr. Matthew Jones and his colleagues at the Bristol University in United Kingdom declared that the cannabis effect is the same to some schizophrenia symptoms with an impact on memory and cognition.
American Music Awards 2012: Psy Performed Hit Single ‘Gangnam Style’ with MC Hammer [VIDEO]
Korean superstar Psy closed the 2012 American Music Awards with an epic performance of his worldwide hit single “Gangnam Style” with MC Hammer. The audience went wild as the two performers danced their signature moves to a “Gangnam Style” and “Too Legit to Quit” song mash-up.
K-Pop Girls’ Generation: Ready for Worldwide Recognition after Psy’s Hit Gangnam Syle
Move over Psy with your Gangnam Style. The K-pop’s princesses Girls’ Generation is now set to take over with the upcoming release of their first album entirely recorded in English.
Massive Waterspout in Australia Captured on Video
Australians have witnessed Mother Nature’s wrath when a massive waterspout formed for about 20 minutes on Batemans Bay in New South Wales. Several footages of the waterspout, where stunning images of the dark grey whirling vortex was captured, quickly circulated on social networking sites.
Leonid Meteor Shower 2012 Continues: Sky-gazers Can Still Catch a Glimpse
The 2012 Leonid Meteor Shower peak already arrived but sky-gazers still have a chance to catch a glimpse of the phenomenon as it continues this weekend. Ben Burress, a Chabot Space and Science Center astronomer in Oakland, declared another peak to build up from late Friday night to Saturday morning and continue until early Sunday morning.
UFO Spotted in Denver Baffled Media and Aviation Experts [VIDEO]
In Denver, Colorado, a man who wants to remain anonymous captured on video another UFO mystery spotted in the sky. After watching the footage of the strange unidentified flying object, media and aviation experts were left perplexed.
Total Solar Eclipse November 2012 in Australia: Viewers May Have Suffered Eye Damage
Over 60,000 people witnessed the exceptional November 2012 solar eclipse that occurred above Cairns and Port Douglas in Queensland, Australia. Now, ophthalmologists claim that these viewers may have suffered permanent eye damage or vision loss with sun-burnt eyeballs after looking at the total solar eclipse.
Leonid Meteor Shower Expected to Peak on November 17
Spectators are hoping the skies will cooperate as the Leonid meteor shower reaches its actual peak on November 17 at 3 a.m. EST. The weather may be unpleasantly cold but the skies ought to be clear for a fantastic view of this year’s meteor shower over Des Plaines.
Solar Eclipse November 2012 in Australia Seen on Satellite Video
Over 50,000 thousand of sky-gazers were captivated with yesterday’s solar eclipse with the best views offered at Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia. However, a European satellite was able to capture images of the extraordinary phenomenon from an exclusive viewpoint.
