Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.
Slashdot » DNA Reveals History of Vanished "Paleo-Eskimos"
An anonymous reader writes The earliest people in the North American Arctic remained isolated from others in the region for over 4,000 years before vanishing around 700 years ago, new analysis shows. The study also reveals that today's Inuit and Native Americans of the Arctic are genetically distinct from the region's first settlers. "A single founding population settled, and endured … [Link]
Mashable » American Kids Eat Vegemite, React With Absolute Disgust
SYDNEY — It is the most Australian thing you can eat, yet these American kids can't hide their disgust at trying Vegemite for the first time. Vegemite is a black paste made from leftover brewers' yeast extract and has a salty and bitter taste that lingers in the mouth. Smear it on a piece of toast for breakfast or smudge … [Link]
Slashdot » Yahoo Stops New Development On YUI
First time accepted submitter dnebin writes Yahoo announced that they will cease new development on their javascript framework YUI, bowing to industry trends towards Node.js, Angular, and others. The announcement reads in part: "The consequence of this evolution in web technologies is that large JavaScript libraries, such as YUI, have been receiving less attention from the community. Many developers today … [Link]
Mashable » Jennifer Lawrence and Other Celebs Hacked as Nude Images Circulate on the Web
UPDATED, Sept. 1, 7:42 a.m. ET A major trove of celebrity images, some including images alleged to be actress Jennifer Lawrence nude, began spreading all over the web and Twitter on Sunday evening Early word of the images began spreading on 4Chan earlier in the day, where posters claimed that the images were the result of a hacker intrusion on a … [Link]
Slashdot » The Apache Software Foundation Now Accepting BitCoin For Donations
rbowen writes The Apache Software Foundation is the latest not-for-profit organization to accept bitcoin donations, as pointed out by a user on the Bitcoin subreddit. The organization is well known for their catalog of open-source software, including the ubiquitous Apache web server, Hadoop, Tomcat, Cassandra, and about 150 other projects. Users in the community have been eager to support their … [Link]
Mashable » Jay Z Threw $2 Bills at Made in America, But What Does It Mean?
PHILADELPHIA — Jay Z watches as the stack of $2 bills he tossed into the air rains down on the rowdy crowd at the Steve Aoki show at Made in America Too enraptured with Aoki throwing cakes and showering them with champagne, the festival-goers thought little of what the unexpected money signified on Saturday night. All they knew was that it's … [Link]
Mashable » Ukraine: Pro-Russian Rebels Fire on Border Guard Vessel
KIEV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday called on Ukraine to immediately start talks on a political solution to the crisis in eastern Ukraine. Hours later, Ukraine said a border guard vessel operating in the Azov Sea was attacked by land-based forces. Pro-Russian rebels have recently opened a new offensive along the seacoast. See also: On the Front: … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Best Suntan of All Time [Pic]
Because I’m Batman. [Source: sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeit on Reddit | Via] [Link]
Mashable » China Won't Allow Open Elections in Hong Kong
China’s central government declared on Sunday that all candidates for Hong Kong's chief executive position in the 2017 election must be approved by Beijing's 1,200-member nominating committee, quashing the notion of a fully democratic election. The announcement set off a protest outside Hong Kong's government headquarters on Sunday, the latest in a series of demonstrations against what democracy activists say is … [Link]
Mashable » This Chihuahua Getting a Massage Is Having a Better Weekend Than You
The long weekend is your chance to take a break, maybe play a bit of music and catch up on the week's news Take a cue from Facebook user Jenna Park's chihuahua, who enjoys the finer things in life, like a nice neck massage and a bit of light reading Excuse us, we'll be lounging like this dog for the … [Link]
Slashdot » Feds Want Nuclear Waste Train, But Don't Know Where It Would Go
mdsolar writes with news of a plan to move radioactive waste from nuclear plants. The U.S. government is looking for trains to haul radioactive waste from nuclear power plants to disposal sites. Too bad those trains have nowhere to go. Putting the cart before the horse, the U.S. Department of Energy recently asked companies for ideas on how the government … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Did You Know Gaming: Castlevania and its Real-Life Influences [Video]
Enlighten yourself with this video from the guys from “Did you Know Gaming” about the history and real-life influences of the Castlevania series. [Did You Know Gaming] [Link]
Mashable » 'The Incredibles' if It Was Directed By Christopher Nolan
Your favorite fun-loving superhero family just got a gritty reboot, in the style of Christopher Nolan. In this mock trailer by YouTuber Bobby Burns, Pixar's signature kid-friendly style has disappeared, replaced instead with a dark, brooding and plot-packed approach for which Nolan is known. Honestly, a Pixar-Nolan collaboration sounds like the best idea of all time. This Chihuahua Getting a … [Link]
Slashdot » Ukraine Asks Zuckerberg to Discipline Kremlin Facebook Bots
mi writes "Ukrainian media is reporting (link in Ukrainian), that Facebook is getting increasingly heavy-handed blocking Ukrainian bloggers. The likely explanation for the observed phenomenon is that Facebook's Ukrainian office is located in Russia and is headed by a Russian citizen (Catherine Skorobogatov). For example, a post calling on Russian mothers to not let their sons go to war was … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Mutant Sharpener [Comic]
[Source: Dragonarte | Like Dragonarte on Facebook] [Link]
Mashable » 25 Dazzling Electric Zoo Festival Photos on Instagram
UPDATED: August 31, 2014, 5:40 p.m. ET: The remainder of Electric Zoo Festival has been cancelled due to inclement weather, organizers announced via Twitter. Randall's Island has been evacuated and re-entry to the park is not allowed for the rest of the day An uptick in floral crowns and neon tutus on the streets of New York City can mean only … [Link]
New Scientist – News » No more pause: Warming will be non-stop from now on
Enjoy the recent slowdown in global warming while it lasts, because it's probably the last one we will get this century 
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Mashable » 10 Digital Job Openings at WebMD, the Onion, American Express and More
Are you beginning to feel complacent at your current job? The Mashable Job Board is the ideal place to search for your next big move. More than 3,000 employers in tech and digital have posted on our board, and they're looking to fill positions from Mashable's community. Each week, we highlight 10 recently posted openings. Check out this week's newest listings, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Collision of Cultures: Cosplaying at the Middle East Comic Con in Dubai [Video]
From Vocativ: To many Westerners, Dubai is a conservative city in a conservative Arab state, which makes it an odd place for a convention of risque Lycra-obsessed cosplayers and over-the-top entertainment. Even more bizarre: In a culture where ladies are told to cover up, Comic Con is attracting women in their droves. And they’re not just there to gawp—there were … [Link]
Slashdot » Update: Raspberry Pi-Compatible Development Board Cancelled
An anonymous reader writes "Anyone who might have been interested in the miniature Raspberry Pi compatible board mentioned here a month ago should know the board has been cancelled due to problems sourcing the Broadcom SoC. Given the less than welcoming response from the rpi community to the board's release, there is speculation as to why Hardkernel is having trouble … [Link]
Mashable » 55 A+ Teacher Discounts for Your Hard Work
If you're a teacher, you're about to feel a little more appreciated. It seems like there are student discounts everywhere, but they aren't the only ones who need to stretch their dollars. See also: 10 Hilarious Graduation Speeches That Won't Put You to Sleep Many places that offer student discounts also offer the same discount to teachers. Many more places offer … [Link]
Mashable » Islamist Militia Group Says It Has 'Secured' a U.S. Embassy Compound in Libya
UPDATED 4:35 p.m. ET: Fighters with an Islamist-allied militia group have captured an abandoned diplomatic housing sector of the U.S. embassy in Tripoli, the capital of Libya. The main embassy complex, which employees evacuated this past July amid increasing violence in the country, is still secure, according to Reuters. It is unclear how long the militia has controlled the embassy annex. … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Artist Creates Portrait of Captain Jean-Luc Picard Using Condiments
Artist Jennifer Marshall created this amazing portrait of Captain Jean-Luc Picard using ketchup, mustard, hoisin sauce, and bleu cheese. [Geek Craft | Via Neatorama] [Link]
Slashdot » Feynman Lectures Released Free Online
Anna Merikin writes In 1964, Richard Feynman delivered a series of seven hour-long lectures at Cornell University which were recorded by the BBC, and in 2009 (with a little help from Bill Gates), were released to the public. The three-volume set may be the most popular collection of physics books ever written, and now the complete online edition has been … [Link]
Mashable » 18 Unromantic Proposals That Walk Down the Aisle of Shame
Some marriage proposals are a meticulously planned, romantic masterpiece. Others involve a ring made out of chicken. Even if your proposal isn't everything you dreamed of, just remember: It's only the beginning of the journey. And if that's not reassuring, at least you didn't accidentally eat your engagement ring inside of a cupcake. (Unless you did, in which case we are … [Link]
Mashable » Romance and House Fires Heat Up 'Downton Abbey' Season 5 Trailer
After a series of highly mocked teaser photos and serious fan anticipation, the Season 5 trailer for Downton Abbey is finally out. From secret whisperings and brewing romance to a roaring fire that looks threatening enough to bring the house down, things are looking dramatic as ever for the Crawley family Although the season will hit the UK on Sunday, … [Link]
Mashable » Finally, a Video Game Made Just for Penguins
For penguins born in captivity that haven't once waddled across an Arctic iceberg, there's finally a solution See also: Penguins Demonstrate 11 Types of People You See at Happy Hour In this comic from Safely Endangered, one lucky penguin test drives the world's first Arctic flight simulator (for animals, that is) 
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Mashable » On the Front: War Comes to Yet Another Town in Ukraine
NOVOAZOVSK, Ukraine — Rebel soldiers, a tank and separatist flags are some of the first warnings that all is not calm along the quiet rural road leading up to this village in southeast Ukraine. The entrance to the village is manned by a group of separatists. Next to them are army trucks with the flag of Novorossiya – or New Russia … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Shutting Down MSN Messenger After 15 Years of Service
First time accepted submitter airfuz writes Microsoft took a bold move announcing that users have to move away from the old version of internet explorer to the new version 11. And now not long after that, Microsoft announced that they are shutting down the 15 year old MSN Messenger. Most people have moved away from the service to Facebook and … [Link]
Mashable » 12 Boozy Baked Goods to Spike Your Buns
Alcohol and baked goods: two great things that taste even better together. If you need a bit of kick in your cake, try these booze-filled sweets. Ranging from sweet and alcoholic cherry tartlets to the dark decadence of a irish cream brownie, these baked goods recipes are a true two-for-one. See also: 8 Cocktail Recipes for One Last Summer Buzz Be … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Deal of the Day: Amazon’s End of Summer Game Sale (Up to 85% Off on HUNDREDS of Games!)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon currently has its End of Summer Game Sale, where they offer up to 85% on HUNDREDS of games (Digital)! There are A LOT of great games in there at ridiculously low prices. I invite you to check’ em all out right here! [Amazon's End of Summer Game Sale (Up to 85% … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Sounds of Gun Shots in Other Languages [Comic]
[Source: James Chapman] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why Does Your Voice Sound Different on a Recording? [Science Video]
Greg Foot tells us exactly why we hate the sound of our own voice on answering machines and such like in this Headsqueeze single question science video. [Head Squeeze | Via] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Scariest Wallpaper Ever [Pic]
Interested in using these images as your wallpaper? They’re all available for download right here. [Via Geek Universe | Imgur] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » A Student Wants You to Know [Pic]
…Or just come and study in Canada and cut your tuition bill by… a lot. [Via IFLS] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Back in my Day… [Comic]
[Source: Anything About Nothing Comic] [Link]
Mashable » 5 Kanye West Quotes From Made in America About Love, Hate and Kimye
PHILADELPHIA — Forty-five minutes before Kanye West opened his Made In America headlining set with "Black Skinhead," electro house musician Steve Aoki amped up festival-goers with a fitting remix of The Chainsmokers' "Kanye" song, which features the lyric, "I want to be like Kanye, I'll be the king of me always." But to be like Kanye, one would need to always … [Link]
Slashdot » Iceland Raises Volcano Aviation Alert Again
An anonymous reader writes Iceland's authorities have raised an aviation warning for a region close to the Bardarbunga volcano after a small fissure eruption in the area. The eruption began around 0600 GMT prompting the Icelandic Met Office to raise the aviation warning code to red for the Bardarbunga/Holuhraun area, the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management said in … [Link]
Mashable » Iceland Raises Aviation Alert to Red Again After Small Lava Eruption Near Bardarbunga Volcano
REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Iceland's authorities on Sunday raised the aviation warning code to red for a region close to the subglacial Bardarbunga volcano after a small fissure eruption in the area. The country's meteorological agency described the eruption in the Holuhraun lava field, about 5 kilometers (3 miles) north of the Dyngjujoekull glacier, as a "very calm lava eruption and can … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Doctor’s Hats Through Time and Space (1963-2014) [Infographic]
[Source: hats.com] [Link]
Mashable » Who Is Your Fantasy Football MVP?
For National Football League fans, the wait is almost over. After months of off-season news, the NFL Draft and preseason games, the real thing is just around the corner. And with it comes the start of another rapidly growing tradition in the United states: fantasy football. As we draft our fantasy football teams, we're placing our bets on a few elite … [Link]
Slashdot » Battle of the Heavy Lift Rockets
schwit1 writes: Check out this detailed and informative look at the unspoken competiton between NASA's SLS rocket and SpaceX's planned heavy lift rocket. It's being designed to be even more powerful than the Falcon Heavy. Key quote: "It is clear SpaceX envisions a rocket far more powerful than even the fully evolved Block 2 SLS – a NASA rocket that … [Link]
Slashdot » Post-Microsoft Nokia Offering Mapping Services To Samsung
jfruh writes: With Nokia's Windows Phone handset line sold off to Microsoft, one of the company's remaining businesses is its Here digital mapping service. No longer feeling loyalty to Microsoft or its OS, Nokia has inked a deal with Samsung to supply Here services to both Tizen and Android devices, including the upcoming Samsung smartwatch. 
Read more of this story … [Link]
Slashdot » RAYA: Real-time Audio Engine Simulation In Quake
New submitter bziolko writes: RAYA is a realtime game audio engine that utilizes beamtracing to provide user with realistic audio auralization. All audio effects are computed based on the actual geometry of a given game level (video) as well as its acoustic properties (acoustic materials, air attenuation). The sound changes dynamically along with movement of the game character and sound … [Link]
Mashable » Taylor Swift to Join 'The Voice'
After debuting her new single "Shake it Off" at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, Taylor Swift is now reportedly set to join "The Voice," a singing competition show on NBC. According to US Weekly, the 24-year-old singer plans to appear on the show's seventh season as an adviser that may encourage contestants across several teams See also: Taylor Swift … [Link]
Slashdot » Anand Lal Shimpi Retires From AnandTech
An anonymous reader writes: If you've built a PC in the past 17.5 years, chances are you read some hardware reviews on AnandTech at some point. The site's creator, Anand Lal Shimpi, has announced that he is retiring from the tech writing business. He said, "AnandTech started as a site that primarily reviewed motherboards, then we added CPUs, video cards, … [Link]
Mashable » Ferrari Hates Deadmau5's Nyan Cat Car, Sends Cease And Desist
While Deadmau5's fans loved his "Purrari," the Ferrari he tricked out with a Nyan cat theme, the Italian car maker was not a fan Ferrari sent the electronic music producer, famous for wearing a mouse-head helmet during shows, a cease and desist letter regarding his decorated Ferrari 458 Spider, which he put up for sale for $380,000 earlier this summer. See … [Link]
Mashable » 4 Underdog Candidates Who Scored Their Dream Job
Whether you’re already employed and looking for new opportunities or are looking for work for the first time, the job search can unearth some brutal realities. Even if you’re an experienced professional with tons of accomplishments under your belt, you may not get the job — and that can be a bitter pill to swallow. So what happens when you don’t … [Link]
Mashable » Protesters Shut Down D.C. Streets for Mike Brown
A large crowd of protesters descended upon a northeast neighborhood in Washington, D.C., taking over the streets for nearly three hours on Saturday night in a symbol of solidarity with their counterparts in Ferguson, Missouri, who called for justice for Mike Brown earlier during the day The Washington protesters chanted: "Whose streets? Mike's Streets" and "We're young, we're strong, we're marching … [Link]
Mashable » 'Diet Racism' Is the Soda for the Closet Bigot in Your Life
Diet Racism: The soda for that special person in your life who keeps on saying borderline-racist stuff but swears they "don't see skin color." CollegeHumor nails it with this YouTube video that comes in the form of a fictitious beverage ad See also: The Haves and Have-Nots of Ferguson The funny spot is timely, too. The since-simmered protests in Ferguson, … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Defies Court Order, Will Not Give Emails To US Government
schwit1 sends this excerpt from a report about Microsoft: Despite a federal court order directing Microsoft to turn overseas-held email data to federal authorities, the software giant said Friday it will continue to withhold that information as it waits for the case to wind through the appeals process. The judge has now ordered both Microsoft and federal prosecutors to advise … [Link]
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