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.
Mashable » FIFA unveils 2018 World Cup emblem from International Space Station
FIFA unveiled the emblem for the 2018 World Cup on Tuesday in an elaborate ceremony involving cosmonauts and laser light shows. The official reveal was made by Russian cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station via video link, and followed by a light show projecting the emblem onto the Bolshoi theater building in Moscow See also: Should Russia Still Get to Host … [Link]
Slashdot » Antares Rocket Explodes On Launch
sneakyimp writes: The Antares rocket operated by Orbital Sciences Corporation exploded on launch due to a "catastrophic anomaly" after a flawless countdown. No injuries are reported and all personnel are accounted for. According to the audio stream hosted by local news affiliate WTVR's website, the Cygnus spacecraft contained classified crypto technology and efforts are being made to cordon off the … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Guzzling milk might boost your risk of breaking bones
A study of more than 100,000 Swedes has revealed that drinking a lot of milk is associated with an increased risk of bone fractures and death 
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Slashdot » US Post Office Increases Secret Tracking of Mail
HughPickens.com writes: Ron Nixon reports in the NY Times that the United States Postal Service says it approved nearly 50,000 requests last year from law enforcement agencies and its own internal inspection unit to secretly monitor the mail of Americans for use in criminal and national security investigations, in many cases without adequately describing the reason or having proper written … [Link]
Mashable » Here's why NBA fanatics are excited about the 2014-15 season
The 2014-15 NBA season begins tonight with three games, headlined by the defending champion San Antonio Spurs hosting the Dallas Mavericks. Between LeBron James' triumphant return to Cleveland and Derrick Rose looking healthy for the first time in years, the offseason provided plenty of entertaining NBA story lines. See also: 9 Big Questions: Your NBA Season Preview However, now we can … [Link]
Mashable » Robert Downey Jr. goes to the DMV like a champ
Celebrities, they're just like us! They do mundane tasks like going to the DMV. Robert Downey Jr., like normal folk, went to the Santa Monic DMV Tuesday to renew his license Gettin' my renewal on at the Santa Monica DMVpic.twitter.com/WqlmG4iQuR — Robert Downey Jr (@RobertDowneyJr) October 28, 2014 See also: 11 Secrets We Learned About Celebrities From Instagram Unlike us normal … [Link]
Mashable » Verizon Droid Turbo hands on: A giant battery with few tradeoffs
Verizon’s Droid Turbo is designed to attack one of the main complaints about smartphones: battery life. The Motorola-made phone packs a huge, 3,900-milliamp-hour (mAh) battery that’s rated to last 48 hours — two full days — of "mixed" use. That's almost 1,000mAh more than the iPhone 6 Plus, and about 800mAh more than the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. See also: … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” in 20 Different Styles [Video]
Listen as impressionist Anthony Vincent performs Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” in 20 different styles. [Ten Second Songs] [Link]
Mashable » At least 29 superhero films are coming in the next 6 years
Hope you didn't make plans for the next six years, because Marvel, DC, Fox and Sony have your schedule all planned out. In just six years — that's three Olympics and one presidential election — there will be at least 29 films released by the warring studios. Each one of those films will be about superheroes See also: 9 Nerdy Marvel … [Link]
Mashable » 'Scream' is officially a TV show at MTV
Scream is officially becoming a TV show MTV announced Tuesday they have ordered 10 episodes of the much buzzed about TV adaptation of the Scream horror franchise See also: 11 Creepy TV Episodes to Prepare for Halloween It it set to premiere October 2015 Wes Craven, who directed all four Scream films, which rolled out from 1996 to 2011, is on … [Link]
Mashable » Unmanned rocket explodes during NASA launch
A private, unmanned spacecraft under NASA suffered a catastrophic failure when it exploded shortly after takeoff from Virginia on Tuesday evening. No one was injured The Antares rocket, which is operated by Orbital Sciences, went up in flames just six seconds after launch from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. The rocket was carrying a Cygnus spacecraft that was supposed to deliver supplies … [Link]
Mashable » This rap video made entirely from office stock footage is oddly soothing
Before a brilliant YouTube user got his hands on this video, the poor souls stuck inside this stock footage office party were dancing in silence Now, with a little musical magic, these creepy stock footage office partiers are pleasantly bopping to the late DJ Rashad's "She a Go" The music video also features footage of smiling employees doing typical office … [Link]
Mashable » Fitbit CEO: Smartwatches 'lack a purpose' right now
Fitbit recently introduced three new fitness wristband trackers — one of which the company is calling a "superwatch" for the ability to get smart notifications like incoming calls and text messages on its screen. But let's not be mistaken: The Fitbit Surge is not a smartwatch, even though some are calling it that. True to Fitbit's core of being a fitness … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Zend Server 8 Features Expanded Mobile & API Web Services Support
Today at ZendCon 2014, Zend unveiled Zend Server 8 with new Z-Ray capabilities, including insight into several popular applications and a Z-Ray Live! mobile and Web services API debugging tool. Z-Ray is a toolbar that displays all of the under-the-hood details of a page request as they occur in real time.
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Mashable » So, remember that volcano in Iceland? It's still erupting like crazy
Iceland’s Bardarbunga volcano has now emitted the most lava of any volcano in that geologically active country since at least 1947, and continues with no sign of stopping. The volcano is also emitting clouds of toxic sulfur dioxide gases, which have made it all the way to Europe at times, thanks to northwesterly winds The eruption is taking place in an … [Link]
Mashable » Puppy in bullet proof vest will steal your heart
Someone call the police — we have a code cute A picture of a 9-week-old German Shepherd wearing an oversized bulletproof vest has stolen the hearts of the Internet after being posted to Reddit on Monday by user grizzlyblake91. The image, taken in May, was originally posted on Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog's Facebook page as promotion for their 2015 calendar. See also: Heartbreaking … [Link]
Mashable » Google is going after tumors with nanoparticles
LAGUNA BEACH, California — Not content with organizing all the world's information, Google is taking its first steps inside the human body. The company is researching nanoparticles that bind themselves to cancerous cells and other forms of disease, Google revealed on Tuesday at the WSJD Live conference here, adding that the research is part of the Google X program that investigates … [Link]
Slashdot » Google Developing a Pill To Detect Cancer
An anonymous reader writes: The Google X research lab has unveiled a new project: developing a pill capable of detecting cancer, imminent heart attacks, and other diseases. According to the article, "the company is fashioning nanoparticles—particles about one billionth of a meter in width—that combine a magnetic material with antibodies or proteins that can attach to and detect other molecules … [Link]
Mashable » Newly discovered painting could be $32.3 million Italian masterpiece
The Italian newspaper La Repubblica reported one of the great recent discoveries in the art world last week. It claimed that 90-year-old Mina Gregori, one of the doyennes of Italian art history, had found the famously lost masterpiece of the Magdalene in Ecstasy in a European private collection outside Italy. If it is the real thing, its insurance value would be … [Link]
Mashable » Comedians Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld will host the Mashies
We’re excited to announce that Jake Hurwitz and Ami~ will be hosting the 2014 Mashies award ceremony. The duo is best known for their award-winning Internet series "Jake and Amir,"~ which averages more than 500,000 views an episode and is one of CollegeHumor's longest-running series. The Mashies will be held at Gotham Hall in New York City on Nov. 4, and tickets are on sale now. Buy Tickets The Mashies are … [Link]
Mashable » 12 of the wackiest midterm campaign ads across America
Midterm elections are right around the corner and as Nov. 4 draws closer, the last minute political ads have begun to rear their beautiful heads. And let's face it — some of these ads are just plain weird Yes, the candidates and policies in the midterm elections are worth your attention, but there is no denying that some of the best … [Link]
Mashable » Netflix reveals Chelsea Peretti's 'One of the Greats' trailer
Netflix subscribers will be able to stream Chelsea Peretti's stand-up special Chelsea Peretti: One of the Greats come Nov. 14 Until then, you'll just have to take Peretti's word for it when she calls herself a "direct vessel of God" in the trailer Netflix released Tuesday The trailer gives us a glimpse at some of Peretti's choice topics for the … [Link]
Mashable » 5 charts that break down Facebook's $3 billion third quarter
For the sixth consecutive quarter, Facebook beat Wall Street estimates. The company posted earnings on Tuesday of $0.43 per share and topped $3 billion in revenue for the first time, a gain of more than 50% from the revenue it reported in the same quarter a year earlier. Much of that was thanks to its success on mobile; mobile ads accounted … [Link]
Mashable » Vice President Biden's lodge vacation comes under scrutiny
Vice President Joe Biden is causing controversy after TIME reported he, at least four Cabinet secretaries, and other Obama administration officials used a lodge in the Grand Tetons for vacations. The National Park Service is now reviewing its policy for VIP stays at the lakeside vacation lodge; a policy adopted in 1992 restricted the use of the property to official business … [Link]
Mashable » 2-year-old boy identified as 'patient zero' in current Ebola outbreak
In the Guinean village where the current West African Ebola outbreak began, 14 graves mark the spot where the lethal virus began to spiral out of control. See also: Eyewitness to Hell: Life in Ebola-Ravaged Liberia International aid workers who recently visited Meliandou say nothing is normal anymore and that families have been ripped apart by the devastating toll of the … [Link]
Mashable » Royals fan's World Series Game 6 surprise will charm your soul
Rob Hoback doesn't really know Patricia Henson, but she works at his doctor's office and they talk about baseball — Royals baseball, in particular — every time he comes in. She recently had open-heart surgery So, with the World Series headed back to Kansas City and the Royals in a 3-2 hole, Hoback did something truly heart-warming: Paid $1,800 to buy … [Link]
Slashdot » Ken Ham's Ark Torpedoed With Charges of Religious Discrimination
McGruber writes: Back on February 4, "Science Guy" Bill Nye debated Creationist Kenneth Alfred "Ken" Ham. That high-profile debate helped boost support for Ham's $73 million "Ark Encounter" project, allowing Ham to announce on February 25 that a municipal bond offering had raised enough money to begin construction. Nye said he was "heartbroken and sickened for the Commonwealth of Kentucky" … [Link]
Mashable » You can download Taylor Swift's '1989' album for just $0.99
If you haven't listened to Taylor Swift's 1989 album on repeat since it debuted this week, here's your chance to do so without paying full price — legally. Microsoft is offering Swift's pop album for only $0.99 for six days on the company's Music Deals app, which last week started doling out albums for $0.99 and $1.99 See also: No (Country) … [Link]
Mashable » R.L. Stine, the reigning king of Halloween, will write a story on Twitter
Twitter is about to get real #spooky. R.L. Stine, often endearingly referred to as the Stephen King of children's literature, announced that he will be writing a new scary story on Tuesday — entirely on Twitter See also: 36 Elaborate Halloween Costumes to Make Everyone Jealous For Halloween, I'll be writing a story live on Twitter this evening. Hope you'll join … [Link]
Mashable » 'Survivor' sneak peek: Jeff Probst helps the hungry hungry Hunahpu
Poor, poor Hunahpu The unwise tribe has used up all but a handful of its rice rations and is now in a dire situation that can only be remedied by the man who loves having ultimate Survivor power, Jeff Probst. In our short interview below, Probst reveals that he had been hoping the Hunahpu food drama would reach a level … [Link]
Mashable » The FCC is about to light a fire under the television industry's ass
Cable companies have enjoyed a regulatory buffer from Internet competitors when it comes to television. Those days may be numbered, opening the door for companies like Aereo to compete with companies like Comcast and Time Warner Cable. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler said on Tuesday that he has circulated a proposal that would change the regulations that preclude Internet companies from becoming … [Link]
Slashdot » We Are All Confident Idiots
An anonymous reader writes: If you've ever heard of the Dunning-Kruger effect, you'll be familiar with David Dunning, professor of psychology at Cornell. He's written an article on the "psychology of human wrongness," explaining how confidence in one's answers tends to be high for people who don't know what they're talking about. He says, "What's curious is that, in many … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook has its first $3 billion quarter, beats Q3 earnings estimates
Facebook just had its first $3 billion quarter The company reported earnings of $0.43 per share on revenue of $3.2 billion in the September quarter, coming in ahead of analyst estimates for earnings of $0.40 per share on revenue of $3.12 billion. That's up nearly 60% from its revenue of $2.02 billion in the same quarter a year earlier. See also: … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Cosplay of MCM London Comic Con 2014 [Picture Gallery]
While I was at the first ever Comic Con in Quebec City, Nick Acott was covering MCM London Comic Con for us, taking pictures of costumers at the convention, and as usual, he did a great job! We’ve got plenty of photos of the event, but this time, I’ll include them all in a single post since it seems that … [Link]
Mashable » 8 ways to eat chocolate in the morning, noon and night
Chocolate’s complex flavors aren't just for dessert It's the perfect complement to morning coffee when baked into buttery scones or spread between thin crepes. Rich, unsweetened and semi-sweet chocolates plays well with savory dishes, like meaty chili and grilled clams. They also pair well with after-dinner drinks like brandy See also: 10 Nutella Recipes to Sweeten Your Monday Chefs from the … [Link]
Mashable » Thousands honor fallen soldier after shooting rocks Canada
Canada honored a soldier who was gunned down while standing guard at the country's National War Memorial with a regimental funeral on Tuesday Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was laid to rest in his hometown of Hamilton on Tuesday, after a motorcade carried his body from Ottawa on Friday. See also: Why Everyone Thought There Were 'Multiple Shooters' in Ottawa Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Designer Creates DIY 3D Geometric Shape Masks
Whether you need a last-minute Halloween costume or you’re attending a masquerade party, for under $10, U.K. designer Steve Wintercroft will give you the design to make your own geometric mask. When you decide on a mask shape -slash-animal head, you’ll be given a PDF file which will allow you to download and print out the pattern. All you need … [Link]
Mashable » American, US Airways announce details on merging rewards programs next year
DALLAS — American Airlines and US Airways will combine their frequent flier programs early next year and, for now, still base free flights on how many miles customers fly. Competitors Delta and United plan to base awards on how much customers spend, which helps travelers who buy expensive first-class and business-class tickets. See also: Know Before You Go: All the Airline … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Alienware Brings Desktop Graphic Cards To Laptops
Dell’s gaming division has launched a plug-in accessory for bringing desktop-style graphics power to a laptop. But between the cost and the bulk, it’s not exactly a convenient option. The Alienware Graphics Amplifier works along the same lines as an external hard drive caddy. It’s a box that includes a PCI Express slot for adding almost any graphics card, and … [Link]
Mashable » There are 20 musical styles lurking in this killer 'Thriller' cover
If a video of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" performed in the style of 20 different artist tells us anything, it's that no one — no one — can thrill us like Michael could But hearing the classic song sung in the style of artists like Marilyn Manson and Busta Rhymes is worth it if only to remind us how perfectly spooky … [Link]
New Scientist – News » The comeback cubs: The great sea otter invasion
After being nearly wiped out a century ago, the sea otter population in Canada is booming. But not everyone is glad to welcome them back (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » Dog fetches beers instead of balls, everyone wins
Here's a dog that has his priorities in check Josh Ace has eliminated the first-world annoyance of walking to the fridge by training his cattle dog, Bennett, to fetch him a beer by simply saying "I'm parched." Hey, Bennett — we're parched over here…really, really parched. There are 20 musical styles lurking in this killer 'Thriller' cover A homeless man … [Link]
Mashable » Cookie Monster apparates from ‘Sesame Street’ to Hogwarts
Sometimes, Platform 9 3/4 is how you get to Sesame Street In Sesame Street's latest parody video, Cookie Monster takes on the role of Furry Potter to learn about listening to directions See also: Kid President and Grover Give the Pep Talk You Need to Hear The prize for playing close attention to his mentor, Professor Crumblemore? The Goblet of … [Link]
Mashable » Wentworth Miller puts a 'fresh spin' on Captain Cold on 'Flash'
It’s been more than five years since Fox's drama Prison Break went off the air and the show's breakout star Wentworth Miller refocused his efforts on screenwriting His most notable work in that arena is 2013's Stoker, starring Nicole Kidman and Mia Wasikowska, but he's also penned a psychological thriller set to star Kate Beckinsale See also: Wentworth Miller Looks Badass … [Link]
Slashdot » OpenBSD Drops Support For Loadable Kernel Modules
jones_supa writes: The OpenBSD developers have decided to remove support for loadable kernel modules from the BSD distribution's next release. Several commits earlier this month stripped out the loadable kernel modules support. Phoronix's Michael Larabel has not yet found an official reason for the decision to drop support. He wagers that it is due to security or code quality/openness ideals. … [Link]
Mashable » GoPro exposes the harassment women face just walking down the street
A woman walks down the street, keeping to herself. A man catcalls her; she keeps walking. "What, you don't wanna talk?" the man hollers Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. See also: When Your Job Is to Moderate the Internet's Nastiest Trolls A new PSA is helping to expose the prevalence of harassment women face each day simply by walking down the street. … [Link]
Mashable » Google Fit app arrives, poised to take on Apple's HealthKit
Google’s competitor to Apple's HealthKit has arrived. The company rolled out its Google Fit app on Tuesday, its fitness tracking dashboard for Android. See also: In Google Fit vs. Apple HealthKit, Fitness Apps Stay Neutral The app, which connects to your existing Google account, functions as a central dashboard for tracking fitness and health goals. Like HealthKit, Google Fit taps into … [Link]
Mashable » Michael Jordan is Twitter's new selfie king
Michael Jordan has finally joined Twitter. Well, sort of This time last year, the greatest basketball player ever said, perfectly, that he's "not a Twitterer, not a twerker." Yet here he is on Tuesday tweetin' up a storm The GOAT hasn't made his own account though; he's taken over the account of the Charlotte Hornets, the NBA team he now owns … [Link]
Mashable » Table tennis champion loses $45,000 prize after partially destroying arena
After winning the the Liebherr Men’s World Cup title against Ma Long in Düsseldorf on Oct 26., table tennis pro Zhang Jike celebrated by kicking two advertising boards. He then strutted across to the other side to smash a few more boards, leaving giant, gaping holes all along the ring. After Jike's Hulk-like display, he threw his shirt out into … [Link]
Slashdot » FTC Sues AT&T For Throttling 'Unlimited' Data Plan Customers Up To 90%
An anonymous reader writes The U.S. Federal Trade Commission today announced it is suing AT&T. The commission is charging the carrier for allegedly misleading millions of its smartphone customers by changing the terms while customers were still under contract for "unlimited" data plans that were, well, limited. "AT&T promised its customers 'unlimited' data, and in many instances, it has failed … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » It’s Okay to be Smart — Ebola: The Full Story
What Ebola is, where it comes from, and what all of this means for us. A highly informative video that makes a tough topic accessible to everyone! Ebola is no death angel… it’s just a virus! [It's Okay To Be Smart] [Link]
Mashable » 7 things we learned from Daniel Radcliffe's Reddit AMA
Former wizard Daniel Radcliffe took questions from Reddit users on Monday, revealing a wealth of behind-the-scenes stories about the Harry Potter set and some more serious opinions on Hollywood and celebrity culture. Radcliffe proved to be an excellent answerer of questions and a lover of memes. We highlighted some of his favorite responses, below, but suggest you check out the full … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » 'Get to the Polls' Helps Voters Find Election Data
Get to the Polls helps voters obtain all pertinent information associated with voting before the Nov. 4 midterm elections.
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Mashable » Black Panther, Captain Marvel and Inhumans join the Marvel Cinematic Universe
LOS ANGELES — Black Panther, Captain Marvel and the Inhumans will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe with stand-alone movies — finally putting a female and a black hero front-and-center on the bigscreen — all part of the studio's plan to bring Phase 3 to a head with a two-part Avengers: Infinity War set for May 2018 and 2019, respectively, the studio … [Link]
Mashable » Nerds decide: Is the iPhone 6 better than the 6 Plus?
Two months later, and the debate remains as fresh as ever Apple's iPhone 6 and 6 Plus — measuring up with 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch screen sizes, respectively — have both seen equal success. Preorders for both iPhones have topped 100,000, as of late October See also: The iPhone 6 'Hairgate' Is Not a Thing But BendGate, HairGate and fill-in-the-blank-gate aside, … [Link]
Mashable » Google Doodle salutes Polio vaccine inventor Jonas Salk
As the death toll of the Ebola outbreak continues to rise, Tuesday's Google Doodle celebrated the 100th birthday of the man who helped put an end to the post-World War II polio epidemic with the first-ever inactive vaccine for the disease. The doodle features medical researcher Jonas Salk wearing a white lab coat and standing on a 1950's-era city sidewalk as … [Link]
Slashdot » Can Ello Legally Promise To Remain Ad-Free?
Bennett Haselton writes: Social networking company Ello has converted itself to a Public Benefit Corporation, bound by a charter saying that they will not now, nor in the future, make money by running advertisements or selling user data. Ello had followed these policies from the outset, but skeptics worried that venture capitalist investors might pressure Ello to change those policies, … [Link]
Mashable » Why people without Ebola symptoms aren't contagious
Fear of Ebola has put many on high alert and there is increasing anxiety about the possibility of individuals with minimal exposure and no symptoms introducing the virus into communities — people such as Craig Spencer, the doctor who contracted Ebola while working in Guinea and then went bowling and rode the subway in New York before exhibiting symptoms. Fear has … [Link]
Mashable » Jimmy Fallon and Charles Barkley are a nightmare charades team
This is probably the strangest cast of characters brought on the Tonight Show for a single game to date In an unlikely turn of events on Monday, NBA superstar Charles Barkley, Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy and actor Ewan McGregor joined Jimmy Fallon for an intense game of charades We learned that Fallon and Barkley are not exactly a dream pairing … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Cold moon Enceladus has heart of warm fluff
Known for shooting spectacular plumes of water into space, Saturn's tiny moon keeps warm thanks to a core that is slushy and soft rather than rock solid 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » OneRepublic’s Counting Stars Parody Features Disney Villains [Video]
A parody of OneRepublic’s Counting Stars featuring evil Disney Villains by the Oh My Disney Youtube Channel. Disney Villain-loving teens ask themselves: is Scar the most evil Disney Villain? Watch their version of “Counting Scars,” inspired by OneRepublic’s “Counting Stars.” [Oh My Disney] [Link]
Mashable » Umbrella City: Thousands still camp in Hong Kong's streets
The protesters who have brought the streets of downtown Hong Kong to a standstill for weeks are commemorating one month since police first fired tear gas into the crowd. The action marked a major turning point of the movement, drawing international attention to the student-led demonstrations, dubbed the Umbrella Revolution. Thousands are still camped out on the streets, taking turns occupying … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Code School Releases App and API-Related Courses
Code School is an online development learning portal that has taught more than 1 million beginning developers how to code since its release in 2011. The online development guide is complete with over 300 instructional videos in JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Ruby, iOS and Git, and Chrome DevTools. To bring a little bit of fun to learning how to code, Code School … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Unlimited Data Plan For Seniors?
New submitter hejman08 writes with a question probably faced by many whose parents, grandparents, and other relatives rely on them for tech support and advice, specifically one about finding an appropriate data plan for his grandmother, of whom he writes: She is on her own plan through Verizon with 1GB of data, and she literally blows through it in three … [Link]
Mashable » British etiquette manual tells you how to behave in the 21st century
LONDON — Debrett’s, the publishers of a famous handbook on social skills and manners, has released a new guide to modern-day etiquette. For the first time in its 245-year history, the authority behind the 480-page guide has shared the most frequently asked questions submitted by the public, and published some pointers in response. See also: How to take iPad photos without … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest stories on newscientist.com: giant solar flares, our 2D future, recruiting gut bacteria to fight cancer, holograms you can touch and more 
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Mashable » Feds: AT&T misled millions on 'unlimited' data plans
The FTC is suing AT&T for misleading millions of customers on "unlimited" data plans by throttling speeds after as little as 2 gigabytes of usage. The Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday that it had filed a complaint in federal court against the telecommunications giant. The regulator claims that customers were not adequately informed that their service could be seriously restricted if … [Link]
Mashable » Hackers can use the Samsung Find My Mobile feature to attack phones
Most smartphones now come with built-in tracking systems that allow users to remotely lock or wipe their phones if they're misplaced or stolen The feature intends to offer an extra bit of security to your handheld device, but hackers can exploit a flaw in Samsung's Find My Mobile system to execute denial-of-service attacks, according to the National Cyber Security Division, which … [Link]
Mashable » Even Disney villains think Scar is the most evil of them all
Disney villains are evil, but no one tops the evil of Scar. Ursula, Cruella DeVille and even Jafar sing about their evil deeds in a special rendition of OneRepublic's "Counting Stars." However heinous their crimes may be, nobody can measure up to that power-hungry lion. At least there are no goodie-goodie heroes around to steal the spotlight. A homeless man … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Plan to save Great Barrier Reef doomed to failure
The only targets set by the Australian government's plan to maintain the Great Barrier Reef are impossible to meet. It's doomed to fail say leading scientists 
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Slashdot » Why CurrentC Will Beat Out Apple Pay
itwbennett writes Working closely with VISA, Apple solved many complex security issues making in-person payments safer than ever. But it's that close relationship with the credit card companies that may be Apple Pay's downfall. A competing solution called CurrentC has recently gained a lot of press as backers of the project moved to block NFC payments (Apple Pay, Google Wallet, … [Link]
Mashable » Tumblr rolls out video ads as Yahoo seeks to boost revenue
Tumblr is launching video ads on Tuesday, a first for the blog network The new ad units, called "sponsored video posts," arrive just a week after Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer announced during the company's third-quarter earnings presentation that Tumblr is projected to generate $100 million in 2015. See also: Yahoo Earnings: Time for Plan B? That number turned heads, considering the … [Link]
Mashable » All the states that have their own Ebola travel regulations
Some state-level officials are standing by more rigid regulations on travel from Ebola-affected countries, even after the CDC announced new guidelines on Monday. Tom Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said travelers from West Africa will be monitored at varying levels determined by certain risk factors for 21 days upon entering the U.S. At-risk individuals will … [Link]
Mashable » 'Simpsons' fans will drool over this fan-made Knifey Spoony game
You call that a knifey spoony game? This is (literally) a knife spoony game. Simpsons fans will remember the "Bart vs. Australia" episode from Season 6, during which Springfield's first family travels to the land down under to battle Bart's indictment for fraud. See also: 10 Krazy One-Liners From Krusty the Clown While waiting for the trial, Bart and Lisa are … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Cook reveals why Apple axed the iPod classic
The iPod classic was quietly discontinued last month, as Apple focused its efforts on more modern ventures like the new iPhone 6 models. Though its demise wasn't exactly a surprise, the iPod classic was a once-groundbreaking music-listening device. Its discontinuation stamped the end of an era. Now we know exactly why the decision was made, and the reason (it turns out) … [Link]
Mashable » A homeless man taught himself to play piano and wrote a soundtrack-worthy song
True talent can be found in the most unlikely of places. When a homeless man named Ryan performed a beautiful song that he composed on the piano in Canada's Churchill Square, a woman captured it for the rest of the world to see. The YouTube description states that Ryan's piano skills are self-taught and that he has lived on the … [Link]
Slashdot » OEM Windows 7 License Sales End This Friday
colinneagle writes This Friday is Halloween, but if you try to buy a PC with Windows 7 pre-loaded after that, you're going to get a rock instead of a treat. Microsoft will stop selling Windows 7 licenses to OEMs after this Friday and you will only be able to buy a machine with Windows 8.1. The good news is that … [Link]
Mashable » 'Doctor Who's' scariest monsters were made of plywood and glue
Doctor Who, the BBC-produced science fiction series, was controversial from the moment the first episode aired at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 1963. The show follows an eccentric time traveller as he journeys through time and space. Considered too violent and frightening for children, the programme was deemed by the BBC to be its most violent production The Daleks, a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » BatDad Returns In One of His Best Compilation Yet! [Video]
Batdad hasn’t released anything in a while, but it was totally worth it considering that this compilation is absolutely hilarious! Check it out! [Batdad] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Kids and Genderbent Halloween Costumes [Comic]
Hey, little girls do it all the time nowadays, so why not boys? [Source: Fowl Language | Fowl Language on Facebook] [Link]
Slashdot » XYZPrinting Releases All-In-One 3D Printer With Internal Laser Scanner
Lucas123 writes XYZPrinting today released the first 3D printer with embedded scanner that has the ability to replicate objects between 2-in and 6-in in size and print objects of up to 7.8-in square from .stl files. The printer's retailing for $799. A review of the new da Vinci 1.0 AiO all-in-one 3D printer revealed the 3D scanning capability, which is … [Link]
Mashable » First snow of the season may hit New England on Halloween
Mother Nature has a trick up her sleeve for Halloween this year, as a cold front plunging southeast out of Canada will help create a storm system just off the coast of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. This storm is likely to produce the first accumulating snow of the winter season from the Appalachians to to the Adirondack Mountains. It may also … [Link]
Mashable » The only proper reaction to all the 'Frozen' Halloween costumes
For some godforsaken reason, society has yet to let go of Frozen. Thus, you will doubtlessly see hordes of Queen Elsa costumes going to door to door this Halloween Everyone from your cute 4-year-old niece to the creepy dude next door will be donning icy blue dresses and begging for candy, slowly driving you mad as the evening progresses. But … [Link]
Mashable » Verizon Droid Turbo boasts a 'monster' battery that can last 2 days
Verizon and Motorola took the wraps off the latest smartphone in its Droid line, the Droid Turbo. The Droid Turbo is designed for extended battery life, and Motorola says the phone can last 48 hours — two full days — of normal use. The "monster size" battery has a huge 3,900 milliamp-hours (mAh) of power (by comparison, the iPhone 6 Plus … [Link]
Mashable » The Allman Brothers finish rock's most tragic endurance marathon
LOS ANGELES — "Someday baby, ain't no trouble for me any more," Gregg Allman sang on the very first song he ever attempted with his older brother Duane's handpicked group of musical outlaws, just a few nights before attempting a bold jailbreak from the recording industry that they decided right then and there to call The Allman Brothers Band. More than … [Link]
Mashable » This is not your average light bulb
LED lighting is more power-efficient and lasts longer than traditional incandescent lighting, but it has its limitations, too. It’s expensive, it doesn’t always work with dimmers and is usually larger than a traditional bulb, which means it may not always fit where incandescents do. That’s about to change. Cree, Inc., which recently introduced LED technology that uses fewer LEDs to create … [Link]
Mashable » On the run from ISIS: Stories from Iraq
ERBIL, Iraq—The murderous advance of the Islamic State has forced more than 1.7 million people in Iraq from their homes. The displaced come from various religious, ethnic and economic backgrounds — suggesting that this is still a diverse country, despite years of war and bloodshed Here are some of the stories from those who recently had to flee their homes The … [Link]
Slashdot » It's Official: HTML5 Is a W3C Standard
rjmarvin (3001897) writes The Worldwide Web Consortium today has elevated the HTML5 specification to 'recommendation' status , giving it the group's highest level of endorsement, which is akin to becoming a standard. The W3C also introduced Application Foundations with the announcement of the HTML5 recommendation to aid developers in writing Web applications, and said the organization is working with patents … [Link]
Mashable » Taco Bell hasn't abandoned Twitter. It's just launching a new app.
No, Taco Bell hasn't been hacked or given up on social media The fast food chain blacked out its Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and YouTube accounts on Tuesday in an effort to promote the launch of its new mobile ordering and payment app See also: Stop Hating: Online Daters Aren't Endangering Your Community "We wanted to make sure that the message … [Link]
Mashable » Classic 90s 'Star Wars' games finally getting a re-release
The classic PC Star Wars titles are finally getting a re-release, allowing fans to play X Wing and TIE Fighter on modern computers Disney Interactive teamed up with GOG.com to release the two classic Star Wars games, along with Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and classic adventure games like Sam & Max Hit the Road, Indiana Jones and the … [Link]
Mashable » 7 jack-o'-lanterns carved for Internet lovers
When the Internet just isn't satisfying your meme needs, there are pumpkins. The obsession over memes (including Smugshrug and #ButThat'sNoneofMyBusiness) continued to flourish this year — so, naturally, we carved out a special place for memes in our Halloween festivities. Specifically, in our pumpkins See also: 15 Emoji Costumes to Express Yourself This Halloween Now that we did the carving, … [Link]
Mashable » Reserve wants to be like Uber for dining out, with help from Uber's cofounder
“Imagine us doing for eating out at restaurants what Uber did for personal transportation…" Every week, another startup seems to pitch itself as an Uber for something, tapping into the investor and media hype surrounding the taxi-hailing service. But Reserve, the company that sent the pitch above, has more bonafides than most: It is backed by one of Uber's founders. See … [Link]
Mashable » Australia bans visas for travelers from West Africa over Ebola fears
Australia won't allow anyone traveling from the three West African countries hit hardest by Ebola — Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia — to enter, Immigration Minister Scott Morrison announced on Tuesday. The ban, which begins immediately, began after an 18-year-old arriving from West Africa was admitted to the hospital with a fever, according to BBC Australia. She was tested, however, and … [Link]
Mashable » What a pilot sees landing at one of the world's most dangerous airports
Paro Airport in Bhutan is located in a deep valley near the Paro Chhu river. The airport is about a mile and a half above sea level, and is difficult — and dangerous — to land at because of the 18,000-foot peaks surrounding it. As if the surrounding geography didn't make it difficult enough, the runway is also short. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Researchers reveal new Chinese hacking group
Another day, another Chinese hacking group gets publicly shamed. This time it's group dubbed Axiom, identified by a coalition of international cybersecurity firms in a new report released on Tuesday. The Axiom group has hit at least 43,000 computers around the world, targeting pretty much all kinds of victims such as government and law enforcement agencies, human rights and environmental groups, … [Link]
Mashable » Facebook Q3 earnings preview: What to expect
It has been a tough earnings season for tech companies so far, with Twitter, Netflix and Amazon all getting hammered after reporting their quarterly results this month. Will Facebook fare any better? Facebook will report its third quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday. It is expected to post earnings of $0.40 per share on revenue of $3.12 billion, according … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Works On Windows For ARM-Based Servers
SmartAboutThings writes According to some reports from the industry, Microsoft is working on a version of its software for servers that run on chips based on ARM Holdings's technology. Windows Server now runs on Intel hardware, but it seems that Redmond wants to diversify its strategy. An ARM-based version of Windows Server could help challenge Intel's dominance and make a … [Link]
Mashable » 13 lessons in brunch etiquette from Waffles the cat
Brunch is a sacred experience that you slobs are ruining with your Instagrams and tardiness. Listen, we all make a little overenthusiastic plans on Saturday night. But you could at least have the common decency to follow through with the simplest of tasks the next morning: eating delicious food with your friends. See also: Charts Explain Why Brunch Is the Worst … [Link]
Mashable » Australia is sweltering and the worst is still to come
SYDNEY— A month out from what is forecast to be a scorching summer, Australia has experienced its hottest October day on record. The average high across the country on Saturday reached 36.39 degrees celsius, the highest for the month of October since records began in 1910. It surpassed the previous record of 36.31 degrees set in 1988 See also: Watch High … [Link]
Slashdot » Alienware's Triangular Area-51 Re-Design With Tri-SLI GeForce GTX 980, Tested
MojoKid writes Dell's Alienware division recently released a radical redesign of their Area-51 gaming desktop. With 45-degree angled front and rear face plates that are designed to direct control and IO up toward the user, in addition to better directing cool airflow in, while warm airflow is directed up and away from the rear of the chassis, this triangular-shaped machine … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Virus recreated after 700 years in icy caribou poo
A plant virus found in a frozen time capsule left by a caribou has been recreated, and the born-again virus still has what it takes to infect plants 
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New Scientist – News » Massive flares erupt from largest sunspot in 25 years
A solar eruption on 26 October was the sixth large flare in a week, all emanating from a gigantic sunspot 10 times the diameter of Earth 
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Mashable » Another mine in Turkey collapses, trapping 23
Turkey’s state-run television says a coal mine in southern Turkey has collapsed, trapping 23 workers inside. TRT television says the tragedy occurred Tuesday in the town of Ermenek, in Karaman province, and that eight other miners were quickly rescued. Private Dogan news agency said rescue teams were trying to pull out the trapped miners. See also: Grief Turns to Violence in … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Deal of the Day: Get Amazon’s Fire TV Streaming Stick for Just $19 + FREE Amazon Prime Trial!
Edit: You still have until tomorrow morning, 9AM E.T. to get one at that price, after, the deal will be over. For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has its new Fire TV Streaming Stick for Just $19! The only thing you need to get it at that price is an Amazon Prime Membership, which you can try … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Every On-Screen Death in Original ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy In 3 Minutes [VIDEO]
Star Wars is considered one of the most family-friendly movies ever. But is it REALLY???? [via Digg] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Trek TNG A-line Dress
From Thinkgeek: Counselor Troi has been known, for most of her career actually, to wear not-the-standard Starfleet uniform. And now she’s expanded into selling some of her creations to others (in the past, no less). Three colors, one for each department, with printed comm badge and pips. Wearing one of these, you’ll be sure to command any room you enter … [Link]
Mashable » First Oculus Rift documentary wipes out everything filmmakers know
When making a movie for virtual reality, filmmakers are realizing they have to scrap almost everything they know. That was one of many conclusions Danfung Dennis reached after finally completing Zero Point, a documentary out Tuesday about virtual reality shot entirely for the Oculus RiftZero Point was first promoted last November as the first film to be created entirely for virtual … [Link]
Mashable » World Series crunch time: Of legends, tragedy and all hands on deck
SAN FRANCISCO — The World Series is a magical spectacle, as this weekend in the City by the Bay made plain for all to see over a Friday-Saturday-Sunday slate of games between the hometown Giants and visiting Kansas City Royals We saw a gifted young pitcher cement his status as a postseason legend. We saw the majesty of MLB's signature showcase … [Link]
Mashable » Britain buys supercomputer to get better weather forecasts
LONDON — Britons are known for talking at great length about the weather—sometimes even obsessing about it—and soon they'll have a lot more to chat about with the advent of more detailed weather forecasts courtesy of a computer equipped with more processing power than 100,000 Playstations combined. Britain's Met Office has been given the green light to build a £97 million … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft Is Bringing WebRTC To Explorer, Eyes Plugin-Free Skype Calls
An anonymous reader writes Microsoft today announced it is backing the Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) technology and will be supporting the ORTC API in Internet Explorer. Put another way, the company is finally throwing its weight behind the broader industry trend of bringing voice and video calling to the browser without the need for plugins. Both Google and Mozilla are … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Historic London Hotel Offers “Harry Potter” Rooms, Tour Package [PICS]
A historic London hotel has replicated some of the rooms at Hogwarts, offering guests a “Harry Potter” experience. The Georgian House Hotel is over 160 years old and sits near Victoria Station. In addition to the rooms, they also have a full “wizarding experience,” which includes “a tour of central landmarks from the films and a trip to the Warner … [Link]
Mashable » Microsoft's Bing now supports emoji
Microsoft's search engine Bing announced support for emoji, enabling users to type in the special characters into mobile or desktop search and receive results based on their meaning Bing says the feature, which will be available in English markets, is a way for users to "search the same way you communicate every day." See also: 15 Emoji Costumes to Express … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » CheckAlt Launches LoanPay API For Online Loan, Mortgage, And Credit Payments
This article is a company-provided press release and ProgrammableWeb cannot vouch for the accuracy of the statements within. If you have questions regarding the information below, please contact the company that issued the press release. CheckAlt recently launched the CheckAlt LoanPay API, giving financial Institutions a powerful, customizable means for accepting loan, mortgage and credit card payments from their own … [Link]
Slashdot » LAX To London Flight Delayed Over "Al-Quida" Wi-Fi Name
linuxwrangler writes A flight from LAX to London was delayed after a passenger reported seeing "Al-Quida Free Terror Nettwork" as an available hotspot name and reported it to a flight attendant. The flight was taken to a remote part of the airport and delayed for several hours but "after further investigation, it was determined that no crime was committed and … [Link]
Mashable » Second Dallas nurse is now Ebola-free
A second Dallas nurse who was undergoing treatment for Ebola will be discharged on Tuesday after tests showed she's virus-free. Twenty-nine-year-old Amber Vinson, who was being treated in Atlanta, was a nurse at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and treated Thomas Eric Duncan, who died of Ebola at the hospital on Oct. 8. See also: Eyewitness to Hell: Life in Ebola-Ravaged … [Link]
Mashable » 5,000 Ebola health care workers needed in West Africa
More than 5,000 additional health care workers are needed to fight Ebola in the three most affected countries in West Africa, the president of the World Bank said Tuesday. Jim Yong Kim said he is worried about where those health care workers can be found given the Ebola fear factor. The World Bank president spoke in Ethiopia alongside U.N. Secretary-General Ban … [Link]
Slashdot » EFF Rates Which Service Providers Side With Users
An anonymous reader writes: The Electronic Frontier Foundation has issued a report grading online service providers for how well they side with users over intellectual property disputes. They looked at sites like YouTube, Imgur, tumblr, and Twitter. "The services could receive a maximum of five stars, based on criteria including publicly documented procedures for responses to DMCA takedown notices and … [Link]
Mashable » 8 Halloween games for the fraidycat in all of us
For most people, Halloween is the time of year to binge on movies and games that induce heart-stopping fear. But not everybody likes to get spooked for fun See also: 15 Emoji Costumes to Express Yourself This Halloween For those of us who don’t enjoy being scared, there’s still plenty of great gaming entertainment to help celebrate the season. These eight … [Link]
Mashable » The sexy Ebola costume is real, and it's horrible
It always starts with the jokes. Whatever horrifying event is dominating the news in October is always tossed around as an idea for a topical Halloween costume. "But make it sexy!" See also: Ebola Has Killed at Least 5,000 People Right now, Ebola is the hot topic. According to the latest statistics from the World Health Organization, nearly 5,000 people have … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ultrasound makes hologram keyboard touchy-feely
HaptoMime uses reflective surfaces to create a floating virtual screen that you can actually feel 
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Mashable » How to give feedback to the people who take it the worst
Giving constructive feedback is an essential management tool. Hopefully, your employees know this — and when you critique them, understand that it’s because you care enough to want them to do their best. Unfortunately though, not everyone has perfected the art of taking constructive criticism in stride. Read on for the employees who take it the worst, and how to best reach … [Link]
Mashable » How to take iPad photos without annoying everyone
Until now, shooting photos with your gigantic iPad was considered taboo. Not to mention, it looks ridiculous But now that Apple has armed its latest iPads with powerful cameras, many will begin to rely on the tablet to capture life's most memorable moments. So, how do you whip out your bulky tablet to take photos without being a jerk? See also: … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Breaking point: Storming the barriers of unreason
Comedian Tim Minchin's graphic novel Storm takes on people who think knowledge is merely opinion misspelled – but hippies are too easy a target 
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Mashable » Nurse caught on Skype stealing money from new parents
A nurse at a Melbourne hospital has been caught red-handed on Skype stealing from a new dad. The victim was talking to his father in Greece over the video chat program just days after the birth of his premature son, when he left the computer to help his new baby in the bath See also: Australians to Pay More for Petrol … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Enlist our microbiomes in the fight against cancer
Changes in our gut flora may encourage or battle cancer, so we need to get a few trillion of our foot soldiers on side, says Christian Jobin (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » TripAdvisor's 'Just For You' Feature to Offer Curated Results
TripAdvisor unveiled on Tuesday its "Just For You" feature, which personalizes results based on user preferences. The company aims to shift its customers away from a one-size-fits-all search experience, and bring them results that adapt and improve over time based on the user. See also: Study Will Make You Question Prices on Travel Websites "Just For You" recommends hotels based on … [Link]
Slashdot » Taking the Census, With Cellphones
sciencehabit writes: If you want to figure out how many people live in a particular part of your country, you could spend years conducting home visits and mailing out questionnaires. But a new study describes a quicker way. Scientists have figured out how to map populations using cellphone records — an approach that doesn't just reveal who lives where, but … [Link]
Mashable » Wonderful Westeros: Images From Instant Bestseller 'A World of Ice and Fire'
Game of Thrones scribe George R.R. Martin, known to millions of fans as GRRM, publishes his first new Westeros-based book since 2011's Dance with Dragons Tuesday. Unfortunately, it's not Winds of Winter, the next in the Song of Ice and Fire series, but it is the best-looking alternative Stuffed with rich images and essays on the history of Westeros, it's called … [Link]
Mashable » Victorians were some of the first victims of candid photography
It was the opening of the railway station in 1860 that made Hampstead Heath, a 790-acre rambling open space north of London, accessible to the many poorer people who lived beyond walking distance of its borders. The Heath was acquired as a public open space in 1871, and additional land was purchased in 1888 and 1889, respectively. Shortly after the first … [Link]
Mashable » How to (professionally) miss a deadline
It happens to the best of us. Maybe accounting didn’t get you the numbers on time. Maybe the design work you thought would take you four hours is taking more like 14. Maybe Taco Tuesday turned into Food Poisoning Tuesday, and there’s just no way you can drag yourself to the office to finish Wednesday’s client report. In any case, you’re … [Link]
Slashdot » Quake Meets Minecraft in FPS Construction Kit Gunscape
SlappingOysters writes: One of the highlighted games at the PAX AUS expo starting on October 31 is Blowfish Studios' Gunscape, a game described as an FPS construction kit. As well as building and sharing FPS maps for multiplayer gaming sessions across eight different modes, the game will also be able to handle up to nine-player splitscreen on a 4K display. … [Link]
Mashable » The Brilliant Transport Safety Ad 'Dumb Ways to Die' is Back
Metro Trains in Melbourne is back at it again, with a sequel to its hugely popular "Dumb Ways To Die" campaign. On Oct. 23, the company released a teaser for their second game "Dumb Ways To Die 2: The Games", in which players will have to save the characters from dying from training injuries. The new version comes out in November. … [Link]
Slashdot » A Library For Survival Knowledge
TheRealHocusLocus writes: The Survivor Library is gathering essential knowledge that would be necessary to jump-start modern civilization, should it fail past the point where a simple 'reboot' is possible (video). Much of it (but not all) dates to the late 1800s and early 1900s: quaint, but we know these things work because they did work. In 1978, James Burke said … [Link]
Mashable » 'Dancing With the Stars' Episode 7: Halloween Team Time
With only eight couples left, ABC had to find more creative ways to fill up two hours on Week 7 of Dancing With the Stars. So not only did we get the standard individual routines, we also got two team dances in this Halloween-themed episode Also, after a month-long hiatus, Len Goodman rejoined the judges panel, bringing back that familiar … [Link]
Mashable » This toddler's Halloween costumes are better than yours
A toddler named Willow Lee is outdoing us all this Halloween. Over the past two years her mom, photographer Gina Lee, has dubbed October as "Dress Up Willow Month," and challenged herself to create elaborate and unexpected costumes for her daughter This means adorable photo shoots of Willow dressed as Frida Kahlo (unibrow included), red hoodie-clad Elliott from E.T. and even … [Link]
Mashable » Tim Cook talks Apple Pay pushback, Alibaba deal, death of iPod Classic
LAGUNA BEACH — Apple CEO Tim Cook gave an unusually candid interview Monday night — in which he struck back at companies leaving the Apple Pay system, teased a possible partnership with Alibaba, and revealed why Apple killed the iPod Classic. Speaking at the WSJ.D conference in Laguna Beach, California, Cook called Apple Pay a tremendous success even in its first … [Link]
Slashdot » Debate Over Systemd Exposes the Two Factions Tugging At Modern-day Linux
walterbyrd (182728) sends this article about systemd from Paul Venezia, who writes: In discussions around the Web in the past few months, I've seen an overwhelming level of support of systemd from Linux users who run Linux on their laptops and maybe a VPS or home server. I've also seen a large backlash against systemd from Linux system administrators who … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Farm salt poisoning costs $27 billion annually
Salt is poisoning 2000 hectares of farmland daily, cutting crop yields in some areas by as much as 70 per cent 
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Mashable » 31 Scary Good Songs to Celebrate Halloween
Halloween is officially upon us. And whether you're trick-or-treating around the neighborhood, or planning a pumpkin kegger, the spooky holiday requires a lot of preparation See also: 41 Songs To Fall in Love With This Autumn Seriously, between preparing Halloween-themed treats, assembling just the right costume and carving jack-o-lanterns, who has time to make a playlist? That's why we assembled this … [Link]
Mashable » Baton promises to be the ultimate Android app switcher
If you've ever started playing a game on your smartphone, and wanted to finish on your tablet but couldn't, a new app could fix that problem for good. Nextbit, a San Francisco-based startup whose founders were previously part of Google's Android team, is coming out of stealth with Baton, an Android app that uses the cloud to bring Handoff-like sharing capabilities … [Link]
Mashable » 12 star-spangled fails to ruin your patriotism
Aaron Lewis' botched performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Sunday's World Series game disappointed America But the lead singer of Staind is certainly not the first to fumble under pressure while performing the national anthem. In fact, he's not anywhere near the worst. See also: 30 Gnarliest Olympic Wipeouts One poor woman's performance at a hockey game resulted in her getting … [Link]
Mashable » Camera Recording Shows Cyclist Getting Thrown Through the Air
SYDNEY — A cyclist from Sydney has captured the moment he was hit by a car with a bike camera. Paul Ludlow, from Gladesville, was riding home from work in October when he was taken out at an intersection in Crow's Nest by a car. Ludlow had a Fly6 camera attached to his seat pole, so the entire incident was … [Link]
Mashable » 11 Creepy TV Episodes to Prepare for Halloween
With Halloween just days away, it's time to color our Netflix queues with shades of orange, black and lots of red. From Goosebumps to The Walking Dead, these episodes are creepy, crawly, spooky, ghoulish and downright spine-chilling. There are zombies, a few vampires, a handful of the mentally unstable and a pinch of monsters See also: Why You're Crazy Addicted to … [Link]
Slashdot » 2600 Profiled: "A Print Magazine For Hackers"
HughPickens.com writes: Nicolas Niarchos has a profile of 2600 in The New Yorker that is well worth reading. Some excerpts: "2600 — named for the frequency that allowed early hackers and "phreakers" to gain control of land-line phones — is the photocopier to Snowden's microprocessor. Its articles aren't pasted up on a flashy Web site but, rather, come out in … [Link]
Mashable » Kim Kardashian Loves Her BlackBerrys, and 4 Other Things We Learned
Kim Kardashian may be the last person you'd expect to see headlining a tech conference. But the reality star took the stage at Recode's Code Mobile conference Monday in Half Moon Bay to talk mobile tech trends. During her 30-minute conversation with Recode cofounder Kara Swisher, Kardashian spoke about her love of BlackBerry, the challenges of being a reality star and … [Link]
Mashable » Australians to Pay More for Petrol After Sneaky Government Tax Hike
SYDNEY — Motorists in Australia can expect to cough up even more for petrol at the servo over the next four years, with the Liberal Government raising the fuel tax. The Australian Federal Government announced on Tuesday it will raise the tax over the next four years, even with a majority of Senate opposing the legislation See also: Extreme Right-Wing Protesters … [Link]
Mashable » John Tory Voted New Toronto Mayor, Ending Tumultuous Ford Era
TORONTO — John Tory has been elected the new mayor of Toronto, in a race that was nearly overshadowed by the personal scandals of outgoing Mayor Rob Ford. The moderate conservative had 40% of the vote, compared to 34% for closest rival Doug Ford, Rob's older brother. Left-leaning Olivia Chow was third with nearly 23%. The results were announced with nearly … [Link]
Slashdot » Firefox OS Coming To Raspberry Pi
ControlsGeek writes Mozilla plans to build a version of its Firefox OS for use in the Raspberry Pi. Plans are afoot to build a version capable of (1) being run on the Pi hardware and (2) eventually achieving parity with Raspbian and (3) enable easy development for robotics. 
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New Scientist – News » UK to build world's biggest weather supercomputer
A 140-tonne supercomputer won't just assess the impact of climate change on weather systems – it will tell you how sunny it will be next weekend too 
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