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 » Dwarf Galaxies Dim Hopes of Dark Matter
An anonymous reader writes Once again, a shadow of a signal that scientists hoped would amplify into conclusive evidence of dark matter has instead flatlined, repeating a maddening refrain in the search for the invisible, omnipresent particles. The Fermi Large Area Telescope (LAT) failed to detect the glow of gamma rays emitted by annihilating dark matter in miniature "dwarf" galaxies … [Link]
Mashable » Kelly Clarkson Turns Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' Into Soulful Church Song
Just in time for Taylor Swift's Oct. 27 release of 1989, Kelly Clarkson is giving the album some promo with a cover of "Shake It Off." The original American Idol winner transformed the beginning of Swift's haters-gonna-hate hit into a self-described "church version" that's reminiscent of Clarkson's soulful Thankful days. See also: 'Lion King' Mixed With Taylor Swift's 'Out of … [Link]
Mashable » Hate Speech Is Drowning Reddit and No One Can Stop It
Editors’ Note: This story includes references to hate speech and other language that readers may find offensive. In September, a group of black women penned an impassioned letter to the people who run Reddit entitled: "We have a racist user problem and reddit won't take action." See also: Reddit: A Beginner's Guide Posted by the username of pro_creator, who serves as … [Link]
Mashable » Vintage Halloween Cards From a Century Ago
Some things never change, like witches, black cats and pumpkins. Here is how Halloween was celebrated in 1910. Read more…More about History, Halloween, Watercooler, and Retronaut
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Slashdot » Study: Past Climate Change Was Caused by Ocean, Not Just the Atmosphere
Chipmunk100 writes Most of the concerns about climate change have focused on the amount of greenhouse gases that have been released into the atmosphere. Researchers have found that circulation of the ocean plays an equally important role in regulating the earth's climate. The study results were published the journal Science (abstract. "Our study suggests that changes in the storage of … [Link]
Mashable » Ukrainians Vote in Historic Elections, Shifting Power From Russia
DONETSK, Ukraine –- Ukrainians rushed to the polls on Sunday in historic elections in which they ushered in a pro-Western parliament that, for the first time ever, will not include the Communist Party, exit polls indicate See also: Darth Vader Denied Vote in Ukraine Elections In doing so, voters solidified the country’s shift away from Russia’s sphere of influence and removed … [Link]
Mashable » Bill Murray Wears a Bear Hat in His Weird NFL Intro Spot
Bill Murray is a man of many hats For Sunday's NFL intro spot, he combined his talents as an actor, a comedian and wearer of bear hats to introduce the Atlanta Falcons versus the Detroit Lions game that took place in London. See also: Scary Ghost Stories Are Even Creepier When They're About Bill Murray Murray offered his own perspective on … [Link]
Slashdot » US Army May Relax Physical Requirements To Recruit Cyber Warriors
HughPickens.com writes Clifford Davis reports that only 30% of young people between the ages of 17 and 24 are qualified to become soldiers. This is primarily due to three issues: obesity or health problems; lack of a high school education; and criminal histories. While cognitive and moral disqualifications have held steady, weight issues account for 18% of disqualifications, and the … [Link]
Mashable » Lenovo Unveils New 'Smartband,' Joins Wearable Tech Race
Lenovo is the latest tech company to jump into the already saturated wearables market. The manufacturer has quietly added a new fitness wristband tracker, called the Lenovo Smartband, to its website. While it's unclear whether the device's appearance on Lenovo's site is an accidental leak ahead of a larger launch, the product page for the "Lenovo Smartband SW-B100" said it is … [Link]
Slashdot » Study: New Jersey e-Vote Experiment After Sandy a Disaster
TMB writes Al Jazeera reports on a Rutgers study about e-voting in New Jersey after Superstorm Sandy, and it is damning. It concludes that the middle of a natural disaster is the last time to try switching to a new voting method, especially one rife with such problems as e-voting. The table of contents includes such section headings as "Internet … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 29 Dumb Facts About Dessert [Video]
The world’s most expensive dessert is a chocolate ice cream sundae that they sell for $25,000 at Serendipity 3 in New York City. This is just one of 25 dumb but interesting facts about dessert in this episode of the Mental Floss Show. [Mental Floss] [Link]
Mashable » White House Urges States to Lift Mandatory Ebola Quarantine, Report Says
The White House is urging New York and New Jersey to lift its mandatory quarantine for medical workers returning to the U.S. from West African countries plagued by Ebola, according to a new report Just a few hours after New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he stands by the states' decision to isolate those considered "high risk," the Obama administration is … [Link]
Mashable » 38 Blood-Curdling Zombie Walk Photos on Instagram
The undead were out in full force this weekend — but don't worry, you're perfectly safe Brains, lesions, and guts graced the faces of zombie enthusiasts out for one of the many zombie walks in cities worldwide, including Toronto, San Francisco, Montreal and more. This gory tradition calls for an all-or-nothing dedication to making the most skin-crawling costumes imaginable. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Quarantined Nurse Reveals Photos of Her 'Prison'-Like Living Quarters
A nurse quarantined in New Jersey after arriving home from treating Ebola patients in Sierra Leone is speaking out against the "prison"-like living conditions she's endured throughout her time in isolation. "This is an extreme that is really unacceptable, and I feel like my basic human rights have been violated," Kaci Hickox told CNN on Sunday. "To put me through this … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Become a Baking Rockstart with this Hunger Games Pie How-To [Video]
Youtuber Koalipops made this AMAZING Mockingjay pie for the MyRecipes Youtube channel, and I have to say, it looks pretty darn fantastic! The video is also a fairly complete how-to on how to make your own at home too! Here are the Mockingjay stencils he talks about in the video: -http://www.myrecipes.com/microsite~ -http://www.myrecipes.com/microsite~ To make this, you’ll also need this shortbread … [Link]
Slashdot » The Man With the Golden Blood
First time accepted submitter Torontoman points out this story of a man with one of the rarest blood types in the world. Forty years ago, when ten-year-old Thomas went into the University Hospital of Geneva with a routine childhood infection, his blood test revealed something very curious: he appeared to be missing an entire blood group system. There are 35 … [Link]
Mashable » Darth Vader Denied Vote in Ukraine Elections
DONETSK, Ukraine – The Force was not with Darth Vader on Sunday. The Sith Lord, a candidate in Ukraine’s parliamentary elections, was banned from voting after he refused to remove his mask at a polling station in Kiev, causing a fracas with officials who he blamed for depriving him of his right to vote. See also: In Pictures, Ukraine Votes to … [Link]
Mashable » Saudi Women Protest Driving Ban on 1-Year Anniversary of Campaign
Saudi Arabian women are getting behind the wheel to protest the country's ban on female drivers. The demonstration falls on the one-year anniversary of last year's campaign, which encouraged women to drive, then share video and photo evidence online. About 60 women took to the streets in 2013. See also: Saudis Now Have an Online Portal to the King Kicking off … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Stealing our Culture [Comic]
I guess that robot had an “eye” for people’s clothes. [Source: Poorly Drawn Lines] [Link]
Slashdot » Rite Aid and CVS Block Apple Pay and Google Wallet
An anonymous reader writes CVS and Rite Aid have reportedly shut off the NFC-based contactless payment option at point of sale terminals in thousands of stores. The move will make it impossible to pay for products using Apple Pay or Google Wallet. Rite Aid posted at their stores: "Please note that we do not accept Apple Pay at this time. … [Link]
Mashable » Simple Halloween Food Hacks, Bros
Trick out your Halloween treats, bro. While you're setting up your spooky shindig, try out a few DIY hacks to take your snacks to the next level — and you don't have to be a master chef to pull them off. See also: 30 Spooky Snacks for a Frightfully Delicious Halloween Party Mashable teamed up with Elie Ayrouth and Rudy … [Link]
Mashable » Planning a Career Move? Here Are 10 Job Openings in Tech and Digital
Are you on the job hunt? 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 some of this week's newest listings, below, and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Halloween MakeUp Tutorial: Handsome Jack From Borderlands 2 [Video]
A fantastic Handsome Jack (Borderlands 2) Halloween makeup tutorial by Essex, UK-based Makeup Artist Shonagh Scott: Handsome Jack is the character is from the video game Borderlands by 2K Games. Borderlands 2 Pre-Sequel is out on the 17th October! As explained in the tutorial, I’ve created this look using cream products & eyeshadows. You can substitute the cream based products … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Christie Stands by Mandatory Ebola Quarantine Despite Criticism
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he stands behind the state's decision to issue a mandatory quarantine for medical workers returning to the U.S. from Ebola-stricken countries. In an appearance on Fox News Sunday, Christie said the 21-day quarantine for those considered "high risk," who are returning home through airports in New York and New Jersey, is likely just the start … [Link]
Slashdot » Rosetta Probe Reveals What a Comet Smells Like
An anonymous reader writes If you like the smell of rotten eggs, horse urine, formaldehyde, bitter almonds, alcohol, vinegar with a hint of sweet ether, you'd love the smell of a comet. Researchers at the University of Bern, in Switzerland, determined the odor of 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko comet by analyzing the chemicals in its coma, the fuzzy head surrounding the nucleus. The … [Link]
Mashable » Kate Hudson Does a Dead-On Matthew McConaughey Impression
When Kate Hudson appeared at the American Cinematheque Gala to honor friend and rom-com partner Matthew McConaughey, she treated the audience to an impeccable impression of the actor, beyond the standard, "Alright, alright, alright." In her tribute, Hudson recounted a story about the two taking scuba diving lessons to prepare for their (admittedly terrible) 2008 movie Fool's Gold. The actress, who … [Link]
Slashdot » OpenSUSE Factory To Merge With Tumbleweed
sfcrazy writes Factory and Tumbleweed will merge to become a single release. The release will follow the development cycle of Factory but take the more appealing name, Tumbleweed. Commenting on the new development Greg Kroah-Hartman said, “The changes to the Factory release model have changed it from being an unstable development codebase into the type of rolling release I set … [Link]
Slashdot » Century Old Antarctic Expedition Notebook Found Underneath Ice
An anonymous reader writes During his second expedition to Antarctica, British explorer Robert Scott—and most of his team—died from overexposure to the elements. Over 100 years after their deaths, an artifact from his journey has surfaced. New Zealand's Antarctic Heritage Trust reports that they have found a notebook which tracked Scott's last Terra Nova Expedition. According to the Antarctic Heritage … [Link]
Mashable » In Pictures, Ukraine Votes to Elect New Parliament
MARIUPOL, Ukraine – Despite the palpable threat of war, residents of this strategically important seaside city near the front lines of Ukraine’s war against pro-Russian separatists turned out to the polls on Sunday to vote for a new parliament. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko called for the snap vote after dissolving the current parliament in August. He hopes the vote will solidify … [Link]
Mashable » 31 Killer 'Game of Thrones' Halloween Costumes
Though unscientific, it seems like Game of Thrones is rapidly approaching banana suit-status in the "Most Likely to See at Every Halloween Party" category. Not to say that costumes inspired by George R. R. Martin's bloody series and its HBO counterpart are tired, but you might want to stray from the store-bought variety if you want to stand out at your … [Link]
Mashable » 'SNL' Spoofs the Ebola Czar in Cold Open
When U.S. President Barack Obama announced that he'd tapped Ron Klain to serve as "Ebola czar" in charge of the country's response to the deadly disease, critics had questions regarding Klain's lack of experience handling health crises Saturday Night Live took those critiques, and ran with them during the Oct. 25 cold open, with Taran Killam playing a joke-slinging Klain tackling … [Link]
Slashdot » SpaceX Capsule Returns To Earth With Lab Results
An anonymous reader writes SpaceX's unmanned Dragon spacecraft has splashed down in the Pacific Ocean carrying NASA cargo and scientific samples from the International Space Station. A boat is ferrying the spacecraft to a port near Los Angeles, where NASA said the 1.5 tons of materials will be removed and returned to the space agency by late tomorrow for scientists … [Link]
Mashable » 20 DIY Projects to Revamp Your Old Sweaters
Those bulky, old sweaters are starting to look a little run down However, just because you're clearing out your closet doesn't mean you need to let your old sweaters go to waste. As the season gets colder, you can stay warm and cozy by reusing and recycling all your well-loved knits. See also: 10 DIY Air Fresheners to Make Your Home … [Link]
Mashable » Jim Carrey Danced to Sia in a Nude Bodysuit on 'SNL'
Blonde wigs, nude bodysuits, overwrought choreography — no, it's not Sia's music video for "Chandelier"; it's Jim Carrey on Saturday Night Live In what began as a sketch about a lame office Halloween party, Carrey channeled the child dancer in Sia's highly lampooned music video while sporting a nude bodysuit and blunt blonde wig. Joined by Kate McKinnon in the … [Link]
Mashable » Top U.S. Health Official Says Ebola Quarantine May Discourage Medical Volunteers
WASHINGTON — Mandatory 21-day quarantines on health care workers returning from Ebola-ravaged West Africa, like those put in place by three states, can have the unintended consequence of discouraging them from volunteering, a top federal health official said Sunday. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that as a physician and scientist, he would … [Link]
Mashable » The New York Apartment Actually Came from Paris
The urban idea of stacking people's homes one on top of the other is very old: The Romans thought of it; so did the Egyptians. In European cities and in New York, by the early 1800s, the constraints of space meant squishing rooms for the lower classes into tenement buildings a few stories tall. Apartments, though, were different. They were something … [Link]
Slashdot » Apple A8X IPad Air 2 Processor Packs Triple-Core CPU, Hefty Graphics Punch
MojoKid writes When Apple debuted its A8 SoC, it proved to be a modest tweak of the original A7. Despite packing double the transistors and an improved GPU, the heart of the A8 SoC is the same dual-core Apple "Cyclone" processor tweaked to run at higher clock speeds and with stronger total GPU performance. Given this, many expected that the … [Link]
Mashable » Matthew McConaughey Has a Meltdown in 'SNL' Lincoln Ad Spoofs
From Oscar winner to car commercial star in eight short months, Matthew McConaughey's career is taking a baffling turn. Saturday Night Live put host Jim Carrey behind the wheel for a dead-on parody of the actor's weirdest acting gig since the birth of the McConaissance Over the course of three parody ads, Carrey as McConaughey becomes more and more unhinged, … [Link]
Mashable » A Guide for Women Seeking Mentors
Of all the resources professionals have at their disposal, a mentor is arguably one of the most helpful. Articles, books and trial and error can be great teachers when you're navigating your career, but nothing can replace advice from someone who has been there before you. "The guidance of a mentor can be very important," said Rachel Martinez, founder of the … [Link]
Slashdot » Law Lets IRS Seize Accounts On Suspicion, No Crime Required
schwit1 writes: The IRS admits to seizing hundreds of thousands of dollars of private assets, without any proof of illegal activity, merely because there is a law that lets them do it. From the article: "Using a law designed to catch drug traffickers, racketeers and terrorists by tracking their cash, the government has gone after run-of-the-mill business owners and wage … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Best She-Hulk Cosplay of All Time [Pic]
Photographed at NYCC 2013 by James Rodriguez. Model: ECHO Endless. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 50% off (And More!) on Select Patriot Memory (Flash Drives and Memory Cards)
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 50% off (and even more!) on select Patriot-branded flash drives and memory cards (SDXC, Micro SDHC, etc…) [Up to 50% off (And More!) on Select Patriot Memory] [Link]
Mashable » 10 Incredible Works of Art Made in Microsoft Excel
While most see Microsoft Excel as endless blank rows and columns, others view it as a platform to bring their artwork to life. Many have managed to push the limits of the spreadsheet-making software that most of us try to avoid at all costs. From landscape masterpieces to recreations of our favorite video game characters, Excel has been unexpectedly used as … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Spooky Boo Brownies Are Frightfully Delicious!
From start to finish, this recipe from Betty Crocker takes about 3 hours, but let’s be honest: That’s a small price to pay for something guaranteed to be so delicious…it’s scary. (Had to. Sorry, not sorry.) 
To make this, you’re going to need Betty Crocker Original Supreme brownie mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, Betty Crocker creamy white frosting, large marshmallows, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Marvel Comics 2014 Cosplay Video
Just received this awesome cosplay video filmed at DragonCon 2014 featuring a large number of Marvel cosplayers. Distractotron releases one of these each year, and this is their 2014 edition! Check it out! The footage was filmed at this year’s Dragon Con in Atlanta, GA. The big Marvel Comics photo and video shoot included James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Rule 63 Sephiroth Cosplay is Just Perfect! [Pic]
Behold this totally amazing rule 63 Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII) cosplay by designer, fabricator, model and stylist Mythic Roots Design and Cosplay. The whole thing is just PERFECT. [Model: Mythic Roots Design and Cosplay | Photography: Darshelle Stevens] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Games with Character Customization (In a Nutshell) [Comic]
Yep, and another 2 hours for the name. Sigh. Source: Fishiebug on Tumblr | Fishiebug on Deviantart] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » WANT: The Star Wars “I Have You Now!” T-Shirt
Come to the Dark Side, we have cookies! From Thinkgeek: Let’s just come out and say it: Darth Vader is a rock star of science fiction. Everyone knows him or wants to know him; everyone loves him or wants to be loved by him. He travels with a whole space station full of roadies, and his meetings always include an … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What Yoga Looks Like In An X-Ray Machine [VIDEO]
Hybrid Medical Animation specializes in medical writing and expertise, storyboards, and 3D expertise. Their most recent endeavor used an x-ray machine to show how the human skeleton moves when doing yoga. They then animated the sequences, making sure the bone density and marrow was accurate for each bone. [via IFLScience] [Link]
Mashable » 25 Completely Absurd Inventions You'll Only Use Once
There’s an entire world of oddball inventions floating around the Internet. Exhibit A: the Chork, a combination chopstick/fork Some of these inventions are hybrids of familiar, everyday objects, while others don't seem to be like anything else we've seen before. While they probably won't be available at Walmart anytime soon, they stand as testaments to the absurdity that sometimes springs from … [Link]
Slashdot » Jedi-ism Becomes a Serious Religion
An anonymous reader writes: 390,127 Brits declared their religion as Jediism in their last census — many as a joke, but some are quite serious, the BBC reports. Cambridge University Divinity Faculty researcher Beth Singler estimates at least 2,000 of them are "genuine," around the same number as the Church of Scientology. The U.K. Church of Jediism has 200,000 members … [Link]
Slashdot » When Snowden Speaks, Future Lawyers (and Judges) Listen
TheRealHocusLocus writes: We are witness to a historic first: an individual charged with espionage and actively sought by the United States government has been (virtually) invited to speak at Harvard Law School, with applause. [Note: all of the following links go to different parts of a long YouTube video.] HLS Professor Lawrence Lessig conducted the hour-long interview last Monday with … [Link]
Mashable » 5 Can't-Miss Apps: Rooms, Inbox, TinType and More
Between the first games of the World Series and the rollout of iOS 8.1, which finally makes Apple Pay available, you may have missed some of this week's best new apps. Luckily, each weekend, Mashable rounds up our favorite new and updated apps so you won't miss out. See also: 12 Apps You'll Use This Weekend This week's list includes … [Link]
Mashable » Elon Musk Compares Rogue Artificial Intelligence to Demons. Yes, Really
We’ve highlighted the dire warnings of Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk in recent months regarding the perils of artificial intelligence, but this week he actually managed to raise the bar in terms of making A.I. seem scary First, according to Musk, A.I. was as dangerous as nuclear war. Now Musk is likening the possible battle between humans and computers in … [Link]
Slashdot » Identity As the Great Enabler
New submitter steve_torquay writes: Last week, President Obama signed a new Executive Order calling for "all agencies making personal data accessible to citizens through digital applications" to "require the use of multiple factors of authentication and an effective identity proofing process." This does not necessarily imply that the government will issue online credentials to all U.S. residents. The National Strategy … [Link]
Mashable » 9 Essential Traits Startup Founders Seek in New Hires
When interviewing with a startup, job seekers need to consider that the founders are looking for someone who will best complement their recipe for success See also: What Is It Really Like to Be a Startup CEO? Startups create millions of jobs each year — so what does this mean for job seekers? While it's true that startups offer a wealth … [Link]
Mashable » Chris Kluwe: GamerGate a Symptom of Society's Misogyny Problem
You slackjawed pickletits. You slopebrowed weaseldicks. They're two candidates for the Name-Calling Hall of Fame and show just how pissed off Chris Kluwe is. No one straddles the disparate worlds of pro sports and video games like Kluwe, a retired NFL punter, longtime gaming aficionado and popular Internet personality. Now, with a sexism scandal called GamerGate brewing in the gaming world, … [Link]
Mashable » Mo'ne Davis Throws First Pitch at World Series and Kills It, Of Course
SAN FRANCISCO — Mo'ne Davis wowed the baseball universe at the Little League World Series this summer. Now she's drawn cheers at the MLB World Series, too Davis, the 13-year-old girl whose fastball dominated hitters in Little League's biggest event this August, dusted off her skills here on Saturday night to throw out the first pitch before Game 4 of the … [Link]
Mashable » Restaurant Owner Hunts Down Negative Yelp Reviewer
If you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen — or really, the restaurant business in general If your restaurant is hit with a one-star review on Yelp, you can either improve the food and customer service, and hope that people will noticeOr, you can hunt down the reviewer who left the rating, and send him a series of … [Link]
Slashdot » Tetris Is Hard To Test
New submitter JackDW writes: Tetris is one of the best-known computer games ever made. It's easy to play but hard to master, and it's based on a NP-hard problem. But that's not all that's difficult about it. Though it's simple enough to be implemented in one line of BBC BASIC, it's complex enough to be really hard to thoroughly test. … [Link]
Mashable » Apple Pay Blocked at Rite Aid and CVS in Favor of QR Code Payments
The list of retailers supporting Apple Pay during its launch in September was long and impressive, but in the weeks following the launch, some major retailers have blocked the service in favor of a competing option set to debut in 2015 According to user reports cropping up on Twitter, earlier this week, Apple Pay was operational at NFC terminals at Rite … [Link]
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