Kermit and Miss Piggy call it quits

Even muppets have marriage problems. On Tuesday Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy released staements that both are seperating after years of being together on Facebook and Twitter. The former couple announced that both are dealing with the matter privately. Kermit is the excutive producer of Miss Piggy's talk show on the brand new series Muppets which will debut this Fall on ABC. While many fans of the Muppets expressed shock and disappointment, others believe the announcement to be a publicity stunt for the series as the announcement came during a conference tour. Whether the statements are true, fans of Jim Henson's work are glad to know that the characters are still bringing fun, laughs and entertainment for viewers of all ages.

E3: How Microsoft leveled the playing field

For all those who got rid of their xbox 360 games, now is the time to get them back. Microsoft announced that the xbox 360 games like Mass Effect, Kameo and Hexic HD will be playable on the xbox one. In addition a new controller, "Elite" has more customization features.

Hololens = More Minecraft Fun

The anticipated Halo 5: Guardians set for October has a mulitplayer warzone mode, new enemies and better cinematics.

Fallout 4: Set for Nov. 10th includes more cutom building of power armor, homesteads, characters and more. Fans will not be disappointed.

Rise of the Tomb Raider is coming soon and will be a first exclusive for xbox one and 360 before it hits playstation.

E3: Five things to be excited about for Playstation/Sony Fans

               

1. The Last Guardian is happening and set for 2016 release.













2. Call of Duty Black Ops III will be an exclusive first on PS4 before Xbox

3. PS4 will also be the platform to get the remake of Final Fantasy VII first

4. Assassin's Creed Syndicate has a playable female lead, Evie Frye

5. Uncharted 4: More destruction, speed and action. The demo speaks for itself

E3: Nintendo brings surprises for gamers

E3 kicked off with the 2015 Nintendo World Championship. John Numbers walked away as the crowning champ after battling other top gamers in stages such as Smash Bros. and Splatoon. The last stage introduced not only a challenge to the last competitors Numbers and Cosmo, but also to future gamers. The last stage, Super Mario Maker combined elements from (NES) Super Mario World, Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario (Wii, Wii U). With this game however, players can have the power to create their own stages for in 8 bit graphics, 3D or both. The game is set to release on Sept. 11th.

In addtion, Nintendo announced new characters to Smash: Roy, Lucas and Ryu from Street Fighter.

Other release include Legend of Zelda: Triforce Heroes, Starfox Zero, Metriod Prime, Yoshi's Woolly World, Animal Crossing Happy Home Design and Mario Tennis.

Kung Fury

LaserUnicorns 80's themed movie fueled by a Kickstarter campaign has gotten all the buzz from Youtube and Cannes Film Fest. The movie proves that over the top puns, dinosaurs, robots and arcade video games really can go together and produce great content.

To watch The film, click the link below and meet the new hero of kung fu.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS5P_LAqiVg

Toonami

This Saturday, Toonami is bringing fans a Memorial Day Weekend Marathon of the anime Kill la Kill.

Life Fibers Synchronize

Starbucks celebrates Frappuccinos

To celebrate the 20th birthday of Frappuccinos, Starbucks is selling a limited edition Birthday Cake Frappuccino to customers. The vanilla-bean and hazelnut beverage topped with raspberry whipped cream will only be available from March 26- 30. Starbucks introduced the Frap in 1995 and has come in other flavors such as green tea, chocolate chip and caramel flan.

National Pancake Day

March 3, 2015 marks the 10th anniversary of IHOP's National Pancake Day. To celebrate the event IHOP is giving away a free short stack until 10pm. Besides serving up plates of butter and syrup, IHOP is also raising donations for charities such as Children's Miracle Network. During the event customers, can leave a donation before or after eating. This year, IHOP hopes to raise $3.5 million. Last year the company raised $16 million.

What's your favorite pancake topping?

Syrup, Butter, Fruit or Whipped Cream?

#NationalPancakeDay

Got to be seen in blue, got to be seen in gold

A $77 dress designed by Peter Christodoulou sparked a debate on social media. After an image was posted. Comments have been weighing in from celebrities, scientist and politicans over the the correct color of the dress. When individuals looked at the photograph some saw the dress as a shade of blue, while others claimed the dress as white and gold. In an interview conducted by The Washington Post, Christodoulou set the record straight and announced the color of the dress is in fact blue. Due to the recent buzz, Christodoulou revealed there are future plans to produce a white and gold version of the dress.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/on-small-business/wp/2015/02/27/meet-the-business-owner-behind-the-blue-and-black-white-and-gold-dress/

http://www.wired.com/2015/02/science-one-agrees-color-dress/

Coca-Cola Bottle Turns 100

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Coca-Cola bottle, the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia will feature artwork from around the world. The exhibit, The Coca- Cola Bottle: An American Icon at 100 will run from Feb. 28 to Oct. 4. The exhibit will take visitors through Coca- Cola history and how the beverage become a popular icon in pop culture.

Walmart raises minimum wage

Walmart, the largest retailer announced that it would raise the minimum wage for  over 500,000 of their employees to $9 an hour in April. In addition, Walmart announced plans to give employees more control over work schedules but are not releasing any new details at this time. Over the years, Walmart has been under criticism from unions and protesters for their labor practices. The company is following the trend of other retail chians such as Ikea and GAP. Currently about 6,000 Walmart employees are paid at $7.25 an hour. By Feb. 1, 2016 all Walmart associates are expected to make $10 an hour.

Nestle abandons artifical flavors

Nestle USA, the company whose brands includes 100 Grand, Crunch and Butterfinger announced plans to get rid of artificial flavors and colors from their chocolate bars by the end of the year. Artificial ingredients used for coloring such as Red 40 or Yellow 5 will be replaced by annatto. The decision comes as Americans are becoming more health conscious, and prefer all-natural foods.

"Consumers have been telling us that artificial colors and flavors are becoming a decision factor when they're making food purchases,” said Leslie Mohr, nutrition, health and wellness manager for Nestle. Although consumers will be aware that the artificial vanilla in their Crunch bar was swapped for natural vanilla, Nestle insists the change will not affect their ability to produce standard chocolate.

"When making these changes to more than 75 recipes, maintaining the great taste and appearance consumers expect from the chocolate brands they know and love is our No. 1 priority," said Mohr.

  

Super Bowl Win

The New England Patriots who struggled and were down by ten during the fourth quarter managed to make two touchdowns and lead with 28-24. The Seahawks still had hope as Jermaine Kearse made an insane catch as the fall deflected into the air at the 33-yard. It all came down to the last minute as Seahawk's Quarterback Russell Wilson threw a pass at the 5- yard line that could have sealed another Super Bowl title for the Seahawks. Yet, New England's Malcom Butler intercepted the catch meant for Kearse sealing the win for the Patriots.

The Patriots win their 4th Super Bowl Championship and QB Tom Brady won another MVP award.

East prepares for Blizzard

New York City could get 2-3 feet of snow Monday night into Tuesday morning. Snowstorm Juno is expected to be one of the biggest storms to hit the city. Mayor de Blasio and other officials advise residents to not travel and take precaution.

"This could be a storm the likes of which we have never seen before," de Blasio stated in a conference on Sunday. 

Delays at major airports are expected. Garbage and recycling pickup is suspended for Monday and Tuesday as the Department of Sanitation prepares over 2,000 plows, and salt equipment in lieu of the storm. NYC schools are open on Monday but might be closed on Tuesday.  

The storm is also expected to affect much of the east coast including Boston, New Jersey, Hartford and Pennsylvania. 

Deflate Gate

                 

An investigation for the AFC Championship conducted by the NFL revealed that 11 out of 12 footballs used by the New England Patriots against the Indianapolis Colts were under-inflated. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Coach Bill Belichick denied any wrongdoing and proclaimed the team's innocence. The incident comes as the Patriots are set to face off against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX on February 1st. While the investigation is still ongoing, the Patriots are still expected to play for the title. The alleged scandal sparked criticism against the Patriots from fans and former NFL players. Some believed the Patriots should be disqualified if the allegations are true. This is not the first time the team has been under fire. In 2007, the Patriots were also under investigation for videotaping the New York Jets defensive signals. Following the "Spygate" investigation, the Patriots were fined $250,000 and lost their first round pick for the '08 draft. Coach Belichick also received a fine of $500,000. 

While many are debating the ethical standards of football, others took the opportunity to poke fun of the situation.

https://twitter.com/krispykreme/status/557920121532870656