That Higgs Bosun 'God Particle' Explained in a Cartoon

That Higgs Bosun 'God Particle' Explained in a Cartoon

Football Will Finally Test Goal-Line Cameras

A big move in the world of soccer: The sport's governing body said today it will test two goal-line technologies at a tournament in December, reports CNN.

One system uses multiple cameras and the other relies on a microchip inside the ball. Assuming all goes well, one should be in place for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Helping prompt the move was a notorious blown call in the 2010 World Cup, when a shot by England's Frank Lampard crossed the line but did not get awarded.

"I have changed my attitude toward technology because of Lampard's kick in South Africa," says FIFA chief Sepp Blatter.

"That was the moment for me to say, 'You are the president of FIFA and you cannot afford that in the next World Cup something similar will happen.'"

What's more, the English Premier League is on board and plans to use one of the systems, too. (For the take of one happy and knowledgeable "football" fan, see Chris Matyszczyk's post at CNET.)

Another new rule: FIFA will allow female Muslim players to wear headscarves, notes AP.

Pranab Mukherjee 2 Set of Signature

Indian Mainstream Media News channels are not considering enough Pranab Babu's two sets of signature.

If that's Sangma's, the image would appear on TV screen day and night.

And Pranab should say he uses two set of signatures.

Simply asking, 'Can I forge my own signature?' is insufficient.

Sangma needs clarification regarding these two sets of signature.

MNF Workers Distribute Charcoal in Aizawl

Aizawl, Jul 5 : Opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) youth workers on Wednesday distributed bags of charcoal in the streets of Aizawl in protest against the prolonged scarcity of cooking gas in the state.

A number of fuel-starved people received the charcoal as MNF youth workers distributed it from the Millennium Centre to the MNF party office calling the charcoal bag 'Hawla Gas' after the state chief minister Lal Thanhawla.

The Congress government could not deliver the goods including commodities most essential to the people in their daily lives," MNF sources said.

Priyanka Bawri from Meghalaya Crowned Miss Northeast

Priyanka Bawri from Meghalaya was crowned the 3rd Miss India North-East, an annual event of Zest Events, at Pragjyotsh ITA Cultural Complex, Guwahati recently, followed by Ananya Parashar and Swati Jaiswal (both from Assam) who were adjudged 1st and 2nd runners up.

21 contestant from the region participated in the three rounds. The contest was judged by actor Moloya Goswami, fashion designers Garima Saikia Garg, Anu Marbiang, Mandahun Passah and Manimala Mahanta Ahmed, International swimmer Mithoo Baruah Das and entrepreneur PK Sharma.

Mizoram Cong Regrets Punjab MLA's 'Stray Dogs' Remark

Aizawl, Jul 5 : Mizoram Pradesh Congress today expressed deep regrets over the stray-dog-for-NE India remark made by Punjab MLA Ajit Singh Mofar had made in his state assembly on June 28.

"The Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee deeply regrets the honourable MLA Ajit Singh Mofar's remark that stray dogs in his state be sent to China, Nagaland or Mizoram as it amounts to insult to the people concerned and cruelty to animals," said a statement issued by MPCC media department.

"Whereas it is certain that stray dogs in Chandigarh and other Punjab towns and cities have become a public nuisance, it was unfortunate that our own Congress MLA made a comment which was insulting and derogatory to others," the statement said.

Expressing shock over such derogatory remark from a legislator elected on Indian National Congress ticket, the MPCC apologised to all Mizos whose sentiments have been hurt by the controversial remark.

Mizoram To Check Smuggling Of Orchids, Medicinal Plants

Aizawl, Jul 5 : Orchid House and medical garden constructed at central nursery at Sairang, that aim to check the smuggling of valuable orchids and medicinal plants from Mizoram, were inaugurated by Forest Minister H Rohluna on Friday. While Orchid House was constructed at the cost of Rs 15 lakh, the Medicinal Garden cost Rs 6.80 lakh.

Rohluna said the Orchid House and the Medical Garden were established with an aim to check the large-scale smuggling of the valuable plants, mainly into Myanmar.

Different species of orchids in Mizoram will be preserved at the two-storey Orchid House that measures 40×30 feet. Of the 87 species of orchids found in Mizoram, 54 species are already preserved at the house.

Kate Upton on Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl Kate Upton says she understands why her male fans like her, but insists her penchant for sexy bikini photos is simply “like any job.”

In the new issue of GQ magazine, on stands June 26, Upton says, “I grew up in Florida riding horses, so the majority of my life I was either in boots or a bathing suit. I understand why my male followers like me … It’s like any job. You find your strengths and play them up.”

Upton has taken the modeling world by storm since landing the coveted SI Swim cover and now boasts nearly 400,000 followers on twitter.

Now she’s landed the cover of GQ with a spread shot by Terry Richardson. Check out highlights from the interview.

Kate Upton on the most exciting thing she’s done since becoming famous:
For the GQ photo shoot, we were on that ride where the seat spins while the actual ride is spinning, and I’m wearing a one-piece. And all of a sudden the whole entire top falls off!  I’m holding myself, laughing, turning bright red, but a lot of people are watching, so they kicked us out of the Santa Monica Pier—it was so embarrassing…You wouldn’t think that would happen with a one-piece!”

… on the looming Jets quarterback controversy (Mark Sanchez vs. Tim Tebow):
“I’m going to be less emotionally involved this year.”