John Gordon Ross

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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 » US DOE Sets Sights On 300 Petaflop Supercomputer

Saturday 15 November 23:34:00 UTC 2014

dcblogs writes U.S. officials Friday announced plans to spend $325 million on two new supercomputers, one of which may eventually be built to support speeds of up to 300 petaflops. The U.S. Department of Energy, the major funder of supercomputers used for scientific research, wants to have the two systems – each with a base speed of 150 petaflops – … [Link]

Mashable » 'Bad Santa' robs Australian post office, flees with sack of cash

Saturday 15 November 23:08:21 UTC 2014

Santa1Feed-tw Feed-fb 'Tis the season to be thieving in Australia, where a man donned a Santa suit to steal cash from a Melbourne post office Saturday. The disguise has flummoxed police and made headlines in local media "This beard-wearing bandit is certainly on the naughty list with Victoria police at the moment," reporter Laura Spurway of 9News remarked See also: Man attempts … [Link]

Slashdot » AT&T Stops Using 'Super Cookies' To Track Cellphone Data

Saturday 15 November 22:35:00 UTC 2014

jriding (1076733) writes AT&T Mobility, the nation's second-largest cellular provider, says it's no longer attaching hidden Internet tracking codes to data transmitted from its users' smartphones. The practice made it nearly impossible to shield its subscribers' identities online. Would be nice to hear something similar from Verizon. Share on Google+ Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]

Mashable » Creator of 'Battlestar Galactica' and 'Knight Rider,' Glen A. Larson, dead at 77

Saturday 15 November 21:59:00 UTC 2014

Glrsn870Feed-tw Feed-fbGlen A. Larson, a writer and producer behind such notable TV shows as the original "Battlestar Galactica," ''Knight Rider" and "Magnum, P.I.," has died. Larson's son, James, said Saturday that his father died Friday evening at the University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center of complications from esophageal cancer. See also: 'Battlestar Galactica' Reboot Heading to the Big Screen: Report Following … [Link]

Mashable » You'll soon be able to stream Spotify music during Uber rides, report says

Saturday 15 November 21:55:15 UTC 2014

Uber-spotifyFeed-tw Feed-fbDead air during Uber rides may soon be no more, as the car service will allow passengers to stream Spotify through cab speakers during trips, according to a new report. Uber is integrating Spotify, the music-streaming application, into its service by enabling passengers to connect their mobile devices to the company's car stereos; this means they will be able to stream … [Link]

Slashdot » Alleged Satellite Photo Says Ukraine Shootdown of MH17

Saturday 15 November 21:36:00 UTC 2014

theshowmecanuck (703852) writes A group calling itself the Russian Union of Engineers has published a photograph, picked up by many news organizations (just picked one, Google it yourself to find more), claiming to show that MH17 was shot down by a Ukrainian fighter plane. The interesting thing is the very quick ad hoc crowd sourced debunking of the photograph using … [Link]

Mashable » Raving to the sounds of acid through the early '90s

Saturday 15 November 21:30:13 UTC 2014

Ravers-land-31Feed-tw Feed-fbDuring the late '80s to early '90s, photographer Dave Swindells shot musicians, performers, nightlife and clubland characters in a range of legal and illegal raves in Ibiza, Spain and London. Read more…More about Pics, Lists, Photography, London, and History [Link]

Mashable » 5 charts that explain why it's brutally cold in the U.S. right now

Saturday 15 November 20:56:00 UTC 2014

ColdroadFeed-tw Feed-fbCall it Novembruary Temperatures have cratered to record territory across much of the continental U.S. during the past week and a half, due to a chain reaction that stretched from the snow-covered wilderness of Siberia, across the Bering Strait, and into North America. How cold is it? Well, Minneapolis-St. Paul, which is no stranger to cold weather, is within reach of … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Jonathan Nolan May Be Bringing Asimov Series to HBO

Saturday 15 November 20:50:05 UTC 2014

Jonathan Nolan, the screenwriter-brother of Christopher Nolan (Interstellar, The Dark Knight trilogy) is rumored to be bringing a classic Isaac Asimov series to life. Nolan is reportedly working with HBO to adapt Asimov’s Foundation series. The series is comprised of three books — Foundation, Foundation and Empire, and Second Foundation — with the first one published back in 1942. The … [Link]

Slashdot » Real Steampunk Computer Brought Back To Life

Saturday 15 November 20:36:00 UTC 2014

New submitter engineerguy writes We discovered a 100 year old 19th century computer that does Fourier analysis with just gears spring and levers. It was locked in a glass case at the University of Illinois Department of Mathematics. We rebuilt a small part of the machine and then for two years thoroughly photographed and filmed every part part of the … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How a Wound Heals Itself & How do Scars Form? [Science Videos]

Saturday 15 November 20:30:56 UTC 2014

Two highly interesting videos from Ted Ed explaining how wounds heal themselves (above) and in direct relation to the first video, how scars form as a result of these wounds (below.) Our skin is the largest organ in our bodies, with a surface area of about 20 square feet in adults. When we are cut or wounded, our skin begins … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The 7 Batman Villains You’ll Live With In Your Lifetime [College Humor Comic]

Saturday 15 November 20:20:10 UTC 2014

At one point in your life you may end up living with someone similar to one of these 7 Batman villains. A comic by Willie Muse from College Humor. [Source: College Humor] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » What? Skeletor, Jem, Stretch Armstrong and Strawberry Shortcake are Part of Honda’s New Holiday Commercials [Video]

Saturday 15 November 20:10:18 UTC 2014

Wait, what? Really? [Honda | Via TMS] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » ‘World of Warcraft’ Invades Times Square [PICS]

Saturday 15 November 20:00:44 UTC 2014

Blizzard released World of Warcraft Warlords of Draenor expansion today, and to advertise it, the company took over a section of Times Square in New York City. They destroyed a taxi cab with a 15-foot Gorehowl axe, complete with #WARLORD crime scene tape. [via Massively] [Link]

Slashdot » Former Police Officer Indicted For Teaching How To Pass a Polygraph Test

Saturday 15 November 19:41:00 UTC 2014

George Maschke (699175) writes On Friday afternoon, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the indictment (2.6 mb PDF) of Douglas Gene Williams, a 69-year-old former Oklahoma City police polygraphist turned anti-polygraph activist for teaching two undercover agents posing as federal law enforcement applicants how to pass (or beat) a polygraph test. Williams offers instruction on how to pass polygraph tests … [Link]

Mashable » Comet-lander has completed its primary mission, space agency says

Saturday 15 November 19:35:52 UTC 2014

Phspc0987Feed-tw Feed-fbThe pioneering lander Philae completed its primary mission of exploring the comet's surface and returned plenty of data before depleted batteries forced it to go silent, the European Space Agency said Saturday. "All of our instruments could be operated and now it's time to see what we got," ESA's blog quoted lander manager Stephan Ulamec as saying. See also: Rosetta's ultimate … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Professor Farnsworth (Futurama) Cosplay Looks Beyond Amazing [Pic + Video]

Saturday 15 November 19:00:01 UTC 2014

prof After creating the amazing Zoidberg costume we featured a few months ago, artist Frank Ippolito decided to re-create a real-life version of Professor Farnsworth from Futurama. Check it out! [Tested] [Link]

Mashable » The bizarre saga of Jose Canseco's finger falling off during a poker tournament

Saturday 15 November 18:47:17 UTC 2014

Ap090507033240Feed-tw Feed-fbAnything weird happen to you this week? No matter what it was, odds are, it probably wasn't as strange as what happened to Jose Canseco The ex-MLB player said he recently shot his finger off, then it was surgically reattached. But that isn't even the strangest part. Canseco then claimed his finger fell off again during a poker tournament Thursday night. … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Who's the Doctors Without Borders of Technology?

Saturday 15 November 18:39:00 UTC 2014

danspalding writes I'm transitioning into full time tech work after 10 years in education. To that end, after years of tooling around with command line and vim, I'm starting a programming bootcamp in early December. I used to think I wanted to go into ed tech. But the more I think about it, the more I just want to contribute … [Link]

Mashable » Porn stars use their assets to discuss net neutrality

Saturday 15 November 18:04:23 UTC 2014

Fnnyordie9871Feed-tw Feed-fbThe debate over net neutrality and the fight to maintain equal access to the Internet for all isn't the sexiest topic, but a clever new SFW video featuring porn stars should fix that "Porn Stars Explain Net Neutrality" is a short video spot featuring three female porn actresses who explain why the net neutrality debate is important, while using one of … [Link]

Mashable » Genius makes 'Super Smash Bros.' playable on calculators

Saturday 15 November 17:43:03 UTC 2014

3586015141_1afda8b80a_bFeed-tw Feed-fbThe latest iteration of Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. hits stores Nov. 21, but if you're yearning for a game that brings you back to simpler days — like, say, when you were sitting in high school math class — this version is for you. A user called Hayleia at Omnimaga, a website dedicated to calculator- and PC-game programming, created a stripped-down … [Link]

Mashable » Obama and Ban Ki-moon didn't get the memo that climate is not on G20 agenda

Saturday 15 November 17:16:55 UTC 2014

Obamaabbott_handshakeFeed-tw Feed-fbAustralian Prime Minister Tony Abbott may have thought he left global climate change off the agenda for the G20 summit in Brisbane, Australia, but U.S. President Obama and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon have put it squarely in the spotlight through a series of actions in the past few days. Abbott, who has been skeptical about mainstream climate science findings and dismantled … [Link]

Slashdot » Japanese Maglev Train Hits 500kph

Saturday 15 November 17:15:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes Japan has now put 100 passengers on a Maglev train doing over 500kph. That's well over twice as fast as the fastest U.S. train can manage, and that only manages 240kph on small sections of its route. The Japanese Shinkansen is now running over 7 times times as fast as the average U.S. express passenger train. … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Mindblowingly INSANE Japanese Arcade Machine [Video]

Saturday 15 November 17:13:52 UTC 2014

Wow. Just wow. This is closer to a slot machine than an arcade machine, but just watching these guys jubilate at the machine totally made my day. Warning: Language. [Via Reddit] [Link]

Mashable » Rewatching 'Doctor Who' Season 8: a definitive ranking

Saturday 15 November 16:52:26 UTC 2014

Dw8_ep04_r2_landscape_01Feed-tw Feed-fbOne thing we Whovians know about the good Doctor: It pays to take the same journey in his big blue box more than once Many episodes of the venerable five-decade-old TV time travel show Doctor Who improve with age. Their reputations change greatly on a rewatch, often revealing moments of genius like diamonds in the rough Season 8, which just ended, … [Link]

Mashable » The hot dog turkey is the perfect dish for lazy chefs on Thanksgiving

Saturday 15 November 16:30:01 UTC 2014

DurkeyFeed-tw Feed-fbGood news, you don't have to be a master chef in order to serve a hot Thanksgiving feast. If you're the type to call the Butterball hotline every year, you're in luck. The hot dog turkey, or "Hot Durkey," is exactly what you need to spend more time enjoying the holiday and less time weeping into your phone. See also: Thanksgiving … [Link]

Slashdot » New Trial Brings Skype to (Some) Browsers

Saturday 15 November 16:16:00 UTC 2014

Ars Technica reports that Microsoft has begun giving some users a taste of a new version of Skype, with a big difference compared to previous ones: the new one (tested by users on an invitation basis) is browser based. Rather than using the existing WebRTC standard, though (eschewed as too complex), Microsoft has developed a separate spec called ORTC (Object … [Link]

Mashable » Putin and Obama break at the G20 to cuddle some koalas

Saturday 15 November 16:12:37 UTC 2014

Putin-koalaFeed-tw Feed-fbIt looks like the G20 Leaders' Summit, where heads of state come together to discuss pressing international issues, isn't all business See also: 8 weird things banned at the G20 in Australia Apparently, there are "cuddling sessions" at the conference, which takes place this weekend in Brisbane, Australia. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott led the koala-cuddling charge, posing for a photo … [Link]

New Scientist – News » 14 myths and maybes about burning fat

Saturday 15 November 16:00:00 UTC 2014

There's no end of pop wisdom about why we gain or lose weight, from "fast" metabolisms to what time of day you eat. Here's what science really says (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Mashable » iOS 8 vs. Android Lollipop: Same features, yet more distinct than ever

Saturday 15 November 15:59:46 UTC 2014

Ios-vs-lollipop-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbIn the mobile war between Android and iOS, something interesting has happened over the last six months. In the past, the two operating systems were largely distinguished by features and polish. Android traditionally had more features and customization than iOS, but iOS retained a higher level of finish. See also: How Google's 'Material' will reshape Android as we know it That … [Link]

Slashdot » R. A. Montgomery, Creator of the "Choose Your Own Adventure" Books, Dead At 78

Saturday 15 November 15:19:00 UTC 2014

Dave Knott writes Raymond Almiran Montgomery, original publisher and author of the incredibly popular "Choose Your Own Adventure" book series for children, the 4th bestselling children's series of all time, has died at the age of 78. In 1975, Montgomery founded a small press and when, in 1977, Ed Packard submitted an innovative book for young readers, "Sugarcane Island", Montgomery … [Link]

Mashable » Bill Cosby refuses to speak when NPR asks about rape allegations

Saturday 15 November 15:04:52 UTC 2014

Bill-cosbyFeed-tw Feed-fbBill Cosby was asked on NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday whether he had anything to say about the resurgence of allegations that he sexually assaulted multiple women years ago. He didn't. Instead, he shook his head, and refused to say a word. Cosby's long comedy career and pedestal as one of America's favorite TV dads have been overshadowed in recent days, as … [Link]

Mashable » Surgeon with Ebola arrives in U.S. from Sierra Leone for treatment

Saturday 15 November 14:55:01 UTC 2014

Ebola-sierra-leoneFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATED 4:21 p.m. ET: Salia "safely arrived" in Omaha on Saturday afternoon, according to Nebraska Medicine, an academic medical center. Third Ebola patient has safely arrived in Omaha. Will now be transported by ambulance to Biocontainment Unit#NebraskaMedEbola — Nebraska Medicine (@NebraskaMed) November 15, 2014 FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — At first, Dr. Martin Salia thought he had malaria or typhoid. A surgeon … [Link]

Mashable » Brain-to-brain technology allows for partial 'mind control'

Saturday 15 November 14:45:36 UTC 2014

MrisFeed-tw Feed-fbHumans could be much more efficient communicators if they could bypass language altogether and directly transmit thoughts, ideas and instructions from one brain to another. Scientists have demonstrated that instant brain-to-brain communication could become a reality with the help of computers. In recent experiments, researchers from the University of Washington showed that they could send one person's thoughts through a computer … [Link]

Mashable » 15 simple DIY holiday gifts to make with your kids

Saturday 15 November 14:30:26 UTC 2014

KidgiftsFeed-tw Feed-fbThis year, your kid is hoping to give you a gift that is way better than a run-of-the-mill tie or scented candle. Children of all ages love to craft, especially over the holidays. While not all projects are exactly kid-friendly, there are still plenty of creative ways for your little artists to get into the spirit of giving in easy and … [Link]

Slashdot » Comcast Kisses-Up To Obama, Publicly Agrees On Net Neutrality

Saturday 15 November 14:28:00 UTC 2014

MojoKid writes Comcast is one of two companies to have earned Consumerist's "Worst Company in America" title on more than one occasion and it looks like they're lobbying for a third title. That is, unless there's another explanation as to how the cable giant can claim (with straight face) that it's in agreement with President Barack Obama for a free … [Link]

Mashable » Hong Kong activists denied permit to go to Beijing

Saturday 15 November 14:23:07 UTC 2014

Umbrella-hkFeed-tw Feed-fbHONG KONG — Three Hong Kong students who have led protests for greater democracy in the former British colony were denied in their attempt Saturday to go to Beijing to meet with top Chinese officials. Alex Chow, Nathan Law and Eason Chung — members of a student group that played a main role in organizing massive street protests that started nearly … [Link]

Mashable » Dutch app turns smartphones into aerosol pollution trackers

Saturday 15 November 14:15:38 UTC 2014

IspexFeed-tw Feed-fbCitizen scientists already use their phones to report roadkill, light pollution and invasive plants, using free apps. But in 2013, Dutch researchers went a step further, transforming smartphones into scientific instruments. With an inexpensive camera add-on and an app to direct volunteers, the scientists proved they could match, and in some cases, even exceed the pollution-tracking skill of current satellites and … [Link]

Mashable » 7 board games to bring to your family holiday party

Saturday 15 November 14:06:05 UTC 2014

Thumb3Feed-tw Feed-fbLeave Cards Against Humanity at home this holiday season With seasonal celebrations come endless family gatherings with parents, siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, second cousins … you get the picture. Bringing along some games is a great way to encourage quality family time. See also: 10 Mindless Games You Can Play While Zoning Out We rounded up a few family-friendly activities that … [Link]

Mashable » What we wore to Woodstock

Saturday 15 November 13:55:30 UTC 2014

Woodstock-full-161Feed-tw Feed-fbFrom Aug. 15 to 18, 1969, Woodstock — or more formally, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair — took place on a dairy farm in the Catskills region of New York. Promoted as "An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace and Music," the organizers expected around 200,000 people to attend. All told, the audience numbered somewhere between 400,000 and 500,000 That … [Link]

Mashable » How 'How It's Made' is made

Saturday 15 November 13:45:18 UTC 2014

Hard-drive-screenshotFeed-tw Feed-fbIn 2001, the Discovery Channel in Canada launched a brand new showHow It's Made would chronicle how everyday objects were sliced, diced, glued, packaged and assembled. The first season covered everything from steel to apple juice to pantyhose, tracing their production from start to end. Now, thirteen years later, How It's Made has just surpassed its 300th episode. Episode number 305 … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: 68% Off X-Men: Days of Future Past + X-Men/Wolverine Collection (7 Movies) [Blu-ray] – $31.98

Saturday 15 November 13:44:33 UTC 2014

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers a bundle including the new X-Men: Days of Future Past movie and the six other X-Men movies: X-Men, X-Men 2, X-Men 3: The Last Stand, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, X-Men First Class, and The Wolverine, all that (7 movies) for just $31.98! That’s 68% off on the bundle’s regular list price … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » And they Lived Happily Ever After [Comic]

Saturday 15 November 13:44:32 UTC 2014

Ouch, that’s dark. [Source: Lunar Babboon] [Link]

Slashdot » The Downside to Low Gas Prices

Saturday 15 November 13:27:00 UTC 2014

HughPickens.com writes Pat Garofalo writes in an op-ed in US News & World Report that with the recent drop in oil prices, there's something policymakers can do that will offset at least some of the negative effects of the currently low prices, while also removing a constant thorn in the side of American transportation and infrastructure policy: Raise the gas … [Link]

Mashable » 4 changes that will make your resume a breath of fresh air

Saturday 15 November 13:15:29 UTC 2014

Dandelion-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbAs a job seeker, it's easy to see hiring managers as big, bad obstacles that need to be overcome. They're the gatekeepers, after all. But this kind of thinking actually leads to weaker job applications. Think about it this way: Hiring managers read a ton of resumes — to the point at which their eyes cross. More importantly, hiring managers are … [Link]

Mashable » What do men think of catcalling? A men's rights activist and a feminist debate

Saturday 15 November 12:43:24 UTC 2014

Street-harassment-1Feed-tw Feed-fbBy now, you're aware of the Hollaback video that went viral in late October: A hidden camera followed a woman as she experienced more than 100 catcalls, within 10 hours of walking in New York City What you may not have noticed were the comment sections of this video and the social forums where it was being shared. Some of the … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Doctor Who Christmas Special Preview: When The Doctor and Clara Run Into Santa [Video]

Saturday 15 November 12:32:16 UTC 2014

Clara: “I grew out of fairy tales.” Santa: “Did you, Clara? Did you really?” The TARDIS appears. That was just awesome. [BBC Children in Need] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » LEGO Guardians of the Galaxy: Ronan is a Huge Jerk [Stop Motion Video]

Saturday 15 November 12:31:20 UTC 2014

From BrotherhoodWorkshop: When the going gets rough, Ronan the Accuser orders his minions to crash their ships into the city. If I were them, I would take issue with such an order. What kind of a boss tells you to kill yourself!?! What a jerk! [BrotherhoodWorkshop] [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Bible-Quoting Darth Vader is Absolutely Terrifying [Video]

Saturday 15 November 12:30:26 UTC 2014

That was… unsettling. [StSandersMisc | Via IHC] [Link]

Mashable » More than 21,000 retailers accept Bitcoin payments

Saturday 15 November 11:04:24 UTC 2014

Bitcoin_lead1Feed-tw Feed-fbWhile the value of Bitcoin has gone up and down, another trend has stayed consistent: The global digital currency is increasingly popular with retailers. Currently, more than 21,000 merchants offer Bitcoin payment options, with some big-name retailers on the list, including Amazon, Overstock, CVS and Expedia. This year, Overstock even decided to pay staff bonuses in Bitcoin. See also: 10 Ways … [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Aims To Offer Windows 10 Upgrades For All Windows Phone 8 Lumias

Saturday 15 November 10:28:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes News suggesting that Microsoft plans to offer Windows 10 upgrades for all its Windows Phone 8 devices broke today. "It's our intention to enable a Windows 10 upgrade for Lumia Windows Phone 8 smartphones," a Microsoft spokesperson told VentureBeat. "At this early stage in the development process, and given the vast portfolio of Windows devices worldwide, … [Link]

Slashdot » Entrepreneur Injects Bitcoin Wallets Into Hands

Saturday 15 November 7:29:00 UTC 2014

wiredmikey writes A Dutch entrepreneur has had two microchips containing Bitcoin injected into his hands to help him make contactless payments. The chips, enclosed in a 2mm by 12mm capsule of "biocompatible" glass, were injected using a special syringe and can communicate with devices such as Android smartphones or tablets via NFC. "What's stored on the microchips should be seen … [Link]

Mashable » Lighting the way to gender equality in Germany

Saturday 15 November 7:00:19 UTC 2014

AmpelfrauFeed-tw Feed-fbAmpelmännchen are pedestrian traffic lights around Germany that are multifaceted: They guide walkers and charm tourists all around the country But some have a problem with them: They take the form of men, and only men, wearing jaunty hats. See also: 10 countries where gender equality is closer to reality The traditional AmpelmannImage: Flickr, Toni MèlichPoliticians in the German city of … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save 73% on Logitech Ultimate Ears 4000 Headphones – $26.99

Saturday 15 November 6:10:17 UTC 2014

For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon has the Logitech Ultimate Ears 4000 headphones for just $26.99. That’s 73% off ont he headphones’ regular list price of $99.99. UE Sound Signature: Pure, undiluted, immersive sound that’s rich, clear and perfectly tuned Grab-and-go design: Compact, durable and easy to pack in your bag with included zippered travel pouch Lightweight … [Link]

Mashable » Kindle Unlimited: Worth $10 a month, but needs more books

Saturday 15 November 5:35:38 UTC 2014

KindleFeed-tw Feed-fbI’m not ashamed to admit just how excited I was when Amazon announced Unlimited this summer. I read a lot. Perhaps an unhealthy amount — at home, on the train, at restaurants and coffee shops and at the gym. I burn through books like the dystopian government in Fahrenheit 451. Granted, I grimaced at the prospect of paying $10 for yet … [Link]

Slashdot » Philae's Batteries Have Drained; Comet Lander Sleeps

Saturday 15 November 4:23:00 UTC 2014

astroengine (1577233) writes "In the final hours, Philae's science team hurried to squeeze as much science out of the small lander as possible. But the deep sleep was inevitable, Rosetta's lander has slipped into hibernation after running its batteries dry. This may be the end of Philae's short and trailblazing mission on the surface of Comet 67P, but a huge … [Link]

Mashable » Tsunami warning called off after 7.3 earthquake strikes Indonesia

Saturday 15 November 4:02:41 UTC 2014

IndonesiaFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATED Nov. 14, 2014, 9:45 p.m. PT Forecasters have called off hazardous tsunami waves once expected to hit parts of Indonesia's coastline after a 7.3 earthquake struck the waters of the world's largest archipelago nation. There is no longer a #tsunami threat from the #earthquake near Halmahera, Indonesia#PTWC http://t.co/Mt1xQweha4 — NWS PTWC (@NWS_PTWC) November 15, 2014 The National Weather Service's Pacific … [Link]

Mashable » KLM offers priceless opportunity to sleep on a converted airliner

Saturday 15 November 3:17:06 UTC 2014

Klm1Feed-tw Feed-fbLove airplanes so much you wish you could live on one? Three lucky winners may get the chance to do just that, at least for a night. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has listed a converted airliner on Airbnb. The unique accommodation includes a living room, master bedroom, two kid's beds, two kitchens and eight (yes, eight) small bathrooms. There is also … [Link]

Mashable » The immigration reform debate: Who wants what?

Saturday 15 November 2:41:25 UTC 2014

Obama-boehner-mcconnell-reidFeed-tw Feed-fbUnited States President Barack Obama is likely to order a series of executive actions before the end of the year that would transform the American immigration system, without consulting Congress. Republicans are—in a word—livid The GOP wants to have a significant say in the immigration reform debate, and some Republican lawmakers have threatened to shut down the government if the president … [Link]

Mashable » Out of the spotlight, Hong Kong protesters are still in the streets

Saturday 15 November 2:38:11 UTC 2014

Hong-kong-demoFeed-tw Feed-fbHONG KONG— A few weeks ago in Hong Kong, I spotted a sign spelling out 'Umbrella Calendar' above dozens of little origami umbrellas tied to a rickety wooden frame: One umbrella for every day of protests See also: The Hong Kong Kids Standing Up to Beijing I’ve not seen the calendar since — perhaps it got swept up in the ever-moving … [Link]

Mashable » From NBA lottery pick to heroin addict arrested with grenade launcher

Saturday 15 November 1:42:52 UTC 2014

RobertswiftFeed-tw Feed-fbRobert Swift didn't even need college. He was selected by the Seattle Supersonics with the 12th overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft, straight out of high school and ahead of players such as Jameer Nelson, Trevor Ariza, Josh Smith and Tony Allen. As recently as 2009, the 7-foot-1 center was still in the league Fast forward about five years Swift, … [Link]

Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Programming Education Resources For a Year Offline?

Saturday 15 November 1:42:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes "I will be traveling to a remote Himalayan village for year and won't have access to the internet. What offline resources would you all recommend to help me continue to develop my coding skills? I think this would be a good time to get better at fundamentals, since I won't be able to learn any new … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Speaktoit Showcases API For Voice Enabling Apps

Saturday 15 November 0:10:25 UTC 2014

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. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cosplay Boom: BlizzCon 2014 – A World of Warcraft Cosplay Documentary

Saturday 15 November 0:00:38 UTC 2014

A fun cosplay documentary putting the spotlight on costumers at BlizzCon 2014. If you missed episode one and two of Cosplay Boom, you can check them out right here! [Cosplay Boom] [Link]

Mashable » Comet robot makes last-ditch effort for power, then goes dark

Saturday 15 November 0:00:15 UTC 2014

LanderFeed-tw Feed-fbUPDATED Nov. 14, 2014, 5 p.m. PT After a last-ditch attempt at a second wind, the Philae comet-lander has gone into standby mode. But before depleting its batteries and losing signal, Philae was able to send data it had collected to the European Space Agency, which now plans to analyze the findings. The space probe that joined Philae on its mission … [Link]

Mashable » Italy's finance ministry gets egged by #socialstrike protesters

Saturday 15 November 0:00:14 UTC 2014

Italy-mefFeed-tw Feed-fbProtesters hurled eggs at the country's finance ministry and scaled the sides of the Colosseum on Thursday as nationwide labor demonstrations heated up. Students and union members were the driving force behind the demonstrations, rallying on Twitter under the hashtag #socialstrike. See also: WhatsApp messages cited as evidence of adultery in nearly half of Italian divorces Several were injured in in … [Link]

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