What do cops do with all their extra time? When they aren't our giving speeding tickets or buying dough nuts, this is what they do:

Apple is launching an updated version of the iPad, which will have a much larger storage capacity and a Retina display that will increase it's resolution. The new iPad will have 128 (GB) of storage capacity, which is twice of the existing one. Both the Wi-Fi version, which will cost $799 and the Cellular version for $929, will be available in Apple's retail stores this February.

After an article in Sports Illustrated accused Ray Lewis of using a substance called "deer antler spray" it became the hot topic of Super Bowl media. The spray is known to contain IGF-1 (insulin growth factor-1), and is on the NFL's banned substance list. The IGF-1 is said to give all the benefits without the risk of detection, through regular tests. Lewis denied taking the substance of course, and even if he did, it's scientifically proven that IGF-1 doesn't work on the human body as it does on the fast growing deer antlers, so his return had nothing to do with it.

Listen up everyone– grab the tissues and prepare to shed a few tears. The beloved blog Regretsy is going to be kaput very, very soon. Founder April Winchell recently announced that after three-and-a-half years, the DIY meets WTF site will be turned into one big archive on February 1st. Readers can still leave comments and browse through past hilarious posts that poke fun at crafting, but Winchell will no longer be making snarky observations about regretful Etsy products.

Ex-presidential nominee, John Kerry has been voted to take office as the new Secretary of State by a whole 95% of the Senate! That's 94-3 for the 28 year Senate veteran. 

Seems like ex-presidential nominees are a pretty popular choice for secretary of state! 

According to ABCnews, "Voting against Kerry’s nomination were Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., and Texas Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz."

Every last Tuesday of January Scotland's Shetland Islands celebrate the largest fire festival in Europe called the Up Helly Aa, this tradition dates back as early as 1881. People dress up as vikings, set up the replica of Viking ship on fire and many other things like playing out battles, competing, jumping over fires, dancing, drinking, and screaming very loudly! Looks like loads of fun!

BlackBerry has been struggling to compete in the smartphone race, and has recently announced Alicia Keys as their Global Creative Director, as well as changed the company name from RIM to BlackBerry. Sure things are interesting with her in the picture, and I guess they feel a little cooler, however with the iPhone and Android moving so fast, I wouldn't rely too much on Keys.

Lets cheer up with these spirit lifting quotations! Life is as beautiful as we make it. Happy living everyone!