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 » Artist repaints 'Hunger Games' doll to look exactly like Jennifer Lawrence
Among serious doll collectors, Noel Cruz is somewhat of a celebrity. Known for his impeccable ability to repaint doll versions of famous people, Cruz can turn any Barbie into a collectable worth hundreds of dollars His latest project is the Barbie Collector Hunger Games Katniss Everdeen doll, which aside from her outfit and bow, looks almost nothing like Jennifer Lawrence Cruz's … [Link]
Mashable » 'Revenge porn' law lands LA man who posted topless photos of ex in jail
A Los Angeles man who posted a topless photo of his ex-girlfriend to her employer's Facebook page became the first person to be convicted under California's revenge porn law Monday. Noe Iniguez, 36, was sentenced to a year in jail and three years probation after a jury found him guilty of two violations of a restraining order and a misdemeanor violation … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Transit App Adds Uber API For Comparing Routes
Transit App today said it has integrated Uber's API to make it even easier for urban dwellers to plan travel in and around cities. By adding the Uber API to Transit App, users will be able to compare the cost and estimated time of arrival (ETA) of an Uber directly to those of public transportation.
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Mashable » The Spotify of magazines just raised $50 million
The Time has comeNext Issue has had the Fortune to raise a chunk of Money as it attempts to create a Reader's Digest for People that love magazines Investment firm KKR has invested $50 million in the startup, which is a joint venture between publishers Conde Nast, Hearst, Meredith, News Corp. and Time Inc. Founded in 2009, the company's subscription service … [Link]
Mashable » Ray Rice story becomes soap opera after NFL's Black Friday news dump
Know who's probably loving the Ray Rice and Janay Rice melodrama that's played out on the Today show this week? Roger Goodell The months-long Ray Rice saga has now largely devolved into a soap opera examining the intimate dynamics of a couple's troubled relationship, as the national conversation seems to have moved past the bigger, more important issue of how the … [Link]
Slashdot » Iranian Hackers Compromised Airlines, Critical Infrastructure Companies
itwbennett writes: For the past two years, a team of Iranian hackers has compromised computers and networks belonging to over 50 organizations in 16 countries, including airlines, defense contractors, universities, military installations, hospitals, airports, telecommunications firms, government agencies, and energy and gas companies, researchers from IT security firm Cylance said in an extensive report released Tuesday (PDF). According to the … [Link]
Mashable » Learn how to manage your finances in our #BizChats Twitter chat
When 2014 kicked off, you promised yourself this would be the year you got your finances in order. But then, things happened Luckily, you'll have another chance to start fresh in 2015, which is right around the corner. Our next #BizChats Twitter chat will help you take the steps needed to make smarter decisions about your money in the future. See … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Amazing Captain Jack Sparrow Crossplay is Unreal! [Picture Gallery]
Cosplayer Alyson Tabbitha is taking the art of “crossplaying” to a whole new level by transforming herself in an almost perfect copy of Captain Jack Sparrow. Just look at the “before and after” picture below! I’ll also include a few extra pics so you can see how perfect her costume (and demeanor!) is. 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This Groot Christmas Tree Topper is Just Perfect!
Artist Wolfen Moondaughter, also known as witchcraftywolfen on Deviantart, made this Groot mask to put on top of her Christmas tree topper, and I have to say, the whole thing looks just PERFECT! I also like the Rocket Raccoon plush holding on to the tree. I’d posted about a Baby Groot Ugly X-Mas Sweater, and my friend Anita remarked that … [Link]
Mashable » Obama requests $6 billion in emergency funding to beat Ebola
The U.S. has made headway in the fight against the deadly Ebola virus, but the fight is not over yet, President Obama said on Tuesday. Obama spoke at the National Institutes for Health in Maryland, laying out recent gains in domestic preparedness for combatting the disease while calling on Congress to approve $6.18 billion in emergency funding, which will be used … [Link]
Mashable » Invasive TSA body scanners: now available on eBay
Is the security scanner your favorite part of the airport experience? Does it bother you that you have to spend all that money on airline tickets in order to get scanned? If so, then this is the eBay listing for you: The Rapiscan Secure 1000 SP can be all yours for the low, low price of $7,995. See also: TSA confiscated … [Link]
Mashable » Strengthening Typhoon Hagupit may pose major threat to Philippines
Typhoon Hagupit appears to be on a collision course with one of the most storm-prone nations on Earth: the island nation of the Philippines. It could strike somewhere in the central Philippines as early as this weekend, based on current forecasts, but major questions remain about its intensity and exact track The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), which is run by … [Link]
Slashdot » 'Mirage Earth' Exoplanets May Have Burned Away Chances For Life
vinces99 writes: Planets orbiting close to low-mass stars — easily the most common stars in the universe — are prime targets in the search for extraterrestrial life. But new research led by an astronomy graduate student at the University of Washington indicates some such planets may have long since lost their chance at hosting life because of intense heat during … [Link]
Mashable » 15 classic pieces of Microsoft Clip Art we'll miss the most
As though killing off MSN Messenger wasn't enough, Microsoft did away with another '90s standby: clip art. The company announced Monday it was shutting down its Clip Art library for good. While Office 2013 marked the end of a native Clip Art library in Microsoft Word, users could still find a section dedicated to the retro illustrations on Office.com. Until … [Link]
Mashable » Adorable 8-week-old Persian kitten practices its feline reflexes
Even the most ferocious beasts started as cute baby animals. After just eight weeks, this aww-inducing Persian kitten is already refining its motor skills as its human attempts to tickle the baby cat's stomach Soon this kitten grows up to be vicious hunter, but for now, it's just adorable. 
Video: YouTube, Meimei's Persians Die a little with Adam Lambert and … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Pop Culture-Inspired Ugly Christmas Sweaters are Fantastic!
TeeFury’s latest collection of geeky pop culture-inspired ugly Christmas sweaters is now available, and they’re fantastic! Whether you’re a fan of Star Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy, Harry Potter, and more, there’s something for you over there! 
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ProgrammableWeb.com » Temasys Unveils WebRTC Platform Running on AWS
Temasys has formally launched Skylink, a platform running on Amazon Web Services (AWS) that makes it simpler to build WebRTC applications that can run inside almost any browser.
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Slashdot » Is a "Wikipedia For News" Feasible?
Larry Sanger writes: Online news has become ridiculously confusing. Interesting bits are scattered among repetitive articles, clickbait, and other noise. Besides, there's so much interesting news, but we just don't have time for it all. Automated tools help a little, but give us only an unreliable selection; we still feel like we're missing out. Y'know, back in the 1990s, we … [Link]
Mashable » Iran is bombing ISIS in Iraq without talking to the U.S.
Iranian aircraft have bombed Islamic State positions in Iraq, according to multiple reports, and the United States is aware of the attacks, though not coordinating with the Iranians Al Jazeera footage filmed on Nov. 30 reportedly shows an Iranian fighter jet attacking ISIS in cooperation with Iraqi troops on the ground near the town of Sa'adiya. Though Al Jazeera originally said … [Link]
Mashable » Parents revise 19-year-old's birth announcement for transgender son
Birth announcements are happy occasions to celebrate — even when they come 19 years after one's actual birth. Yolanda Bogert of Jimboomba, Australia, printed a retraction on Monday to the original birth announcement for her 19-year-old son, Kai, who was born female, according to the Courier-Mail, See also: Little boy raps about his experience as a transgender youth Kai had come … [Link]
Mashable » Germans are scooping up cheap condos in former Nazi seaside resort
On the northwestern shore of Rügen, Germany's largest island, stand the buildings of a never-realized resort originally imagined as a reward for hardworking Germans. Prora, also called "The Colossus," was part of a Nazi program called Kraft durch Freude, meaning "strength through joy." Under Hitler's direction, Kraft durch Freude organized leisure activities, like skiing and cruises, to keep up worker morale. … [Link]
Mashable » Uber is expanding its carpooling service to New York City
Uber’s ride-sharing plan, UberPool, is coming to New York City this week, aiming to provide cheaper rides for locals. UberPool was first launched in San Francisco in August. The offering is similar to the company's uberX service — the lower-cost alternative to its black car service — but lets riders save money by splitting the cost with other passengers. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Die a little with Adam Lambert and Queen's 'Somebody to Love' anthem
American Idol alumnus Adam Lambert and Queen gave fans a taste of their upcoming tour with a roaring performance of "Somebody to Love" on The X Factor UK Lambert's vocals soared on the song that the British band — then fronted by Freddie Mercury — made famous in 1976 See also: Don't Stop Her Now: Foxes Sings Queen's Classic Hit … [Link]
Mashable » How thought leaders view the importance of giving back
The holiday season is a time for friends and family, for reflecting on the past year and — perhaps most importantly — for giving back. From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, this time of year tends to shine a spotlight on material objects. But one day has been set aside to honor charitable activities: Giving Tuesday. See also: 16 slam-dunk holiday … [Link]
New Scientist – News » First carnivorous-plant fossil is 40 million years old
The find challenges previous assumptions of an African origin for the plant's unusual family 
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Breath Test Could Catch Drug-Drivers
Washington State University staff are working on an equivalent to an alcohol breathalyzer to check whether people are driving while under the influence of cannabis. They say it will help innocent drivers as well as law enforcement officers. The test would be based on ion-mobility spectrometry, which uses an electric charge to force a material through a “buffer” gas. The … [Link]
Mashable » Town plans 'Charlie Brown Day' to celebrate ugly Christmas tree
In a complete turnaround, a Pennsylvania city is now fully embracing a scrawny Christmas tree that initially caused uproar among residents because of its sad appearance. The Charlie Brown-esque Christmas tree was set to be replaced, but the town has had a change of heart and decided to keep the sparsely needled 50-foot Norway spruce in the city's main square. See … [Link]
Mashable » Wearable maps make location data fashionable
For many of us, wearing location-specific clothes, whether it's your university alma mater or just a touristy t-shirt, is a way of transmitting a cultural identity or point of view Now one data visualizer and mathematician has taken that concept to the next level by using technology to create a system that lets you literally wear your own custom maps See … [Link]
Mashable » HBO picks up rock 'n' roll drama from Mick Jagger and Martin Scorsese
Mick Jagger and Martin Scorsese are teaming up for HBO's next drama series The yet untitled one-hour show is set in 1970s New York and will "explore the drug- and sex-fueled music business as punk and discos were breaking out, all through the eyes of a record executive trying to resurrect his label and find the next new sound," according to … [Link]
Mashable » Jian Ghomeshi's former producer says CBC did nothing about harassment
A former Canadian Broadcasting Company employee has accused the Canadian media company of ignoring her sexual harassment complaints against Jian Ghomeshi, the radio star that is now charged with four counts of sexual assault. In a letter published by The Guardian, former producer Kathryn Borel said Ghomeshi routinely harassed her at work, and that her complaints to a union representative and … [Link]
Mashable » Ukraine just created its own version of Orwell's 'Ministry of Truth'
KIEV, Ukraine –- The Ukraine government has established a department that critics are calling the “Ministry of Truth” — borrowing a term from George Orwell's classic dystopian novel 1984 Officially called the Ministry of Information Policy, the new office will be headed by Yuriy Stets, head of the Information Security Department of the National Guard of Ukraine. A close ally to … [Link]
Mashable » 'Wonder Years' memorabilia comes to the Smithsonian
The Wonder Years fans will finally have the chance to see Kevin Arnold's signature New York Jets jacket up close. The pop culture artifact and more memorabilia from the show will find a new home at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History Members of the cast, including Fred Savage and Jason Hervey, were on hand at a special donation ceremony … [Link]
Slashdot » Celebrated Russian Hacker Now In Exile
An anonymous reader writes: VKontakte is a Russian social network, more popular there than even Facebook. Its founder, Pavel Durov, was a celebrity for his entrepreneurial skills, much like Mark Zuckerberg elsewhere. But as Russia has cracked down on internet freedoms, 30-year-old Durov had to relinquish control of the social network. He eventually fled the country when the government pressured … [Link]
Mashable » AMC sorry for spoiling 'The Walking Dead' on Facebook
Look, we've all done it. Blabbing to a friend about a big TV moment before they get a chance to see it for themselves is a known friendship-ender in this age of DVR And AMC, who Sunday spoiled a huge plot point for west coast Walking Dead viewers, is learning the only way to mend fences is with a mea culpa … [Link]
Mashable » Gwen Stefani uses more emoji than you ever will in 'Spark The Fire' video
Less is more, unless you're Gwen Stefani. The No Doubt singer went overboard with emoji use in her "Spark The Fire" music video. Pharrell Williams pops up (really, though, several of his tiny heads do) near the end of the video. 
Image: GwenStefaniVevoThe two performed the song on The Voice (watch below) on Tuesday night before the video dropped. WestJet's … [Link]
Mashable » 15,500 bottles of whiskey stolen in daylight Dublin robbery
Police in Ireland are hunting a gang that made off with a haul of Jameson, Jack Daniels and gin bound for the Christmas market in a heist that happened in broad daylight. Police made an appeal Monday to the public asking them for help to track down the daylight robbers who raided a warehouse in an industrial complex on the outskirts … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Spotify Mobile App Monetization Opens with Restrictions
Spotify today relaxed some restrictions it placed on developers who use the Spotify iOS SDK and Spotify Android SDK. The result of the looser rules is that some third-party apps with Spotify built in can now make some money through the iTunes App Store or the Google Play Store. There's a pretty big catch, though. Here's the scoop.
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Mashable » The new king of online payments: Stripe now valued at $3.5 billion
One relatively young payments startup is rolling in cash. Stripe, a payments processing service, has raised $70 million in funding at a $3.5 billion valuation, according to reports in The Financial Times and Re/code. A rep for Stripe confirmed the report to Mashable. See also: Apple Pay: The Real-World Test The startup had previously confirmed raising $80 million in January at … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Most violence arises from morality, not the lack of it
We are rarely violent because we fail to think about right and wrong, we do it because it feels like the right thing, say Alan Page Fiske and Tage Shakti Rai (full text available to subscribers) 
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Mashable » 20 inspiring Giving Tuesday #unselfies to get you in the giving spirit
We shopped till we dropped from Black Friday through Cyber Monday — now, it's time to give something back. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is known as Giving Tuesday, when we're encouraged to do something charitable like volunteering within our communities or simply donating to a nonprofit organization. See also: 14 Random Acts of Kindness to Brighten Your Monday To raise awareness … [Link]
Mashable » Product Hunt and Cluster founders talk startups and serial entrepreneurship
The Tech Gurus Ryan Hoover 
Image: Ryan HooverRyan Hoover is one accomplished 27-year-old. One year ago, he launched Product Hunt, a community-powered site designed to surface compelling new web and mobile products. The idea took off; in October, Product Hunt announced 6.1 million in Series A funding. Product Hunt had humble beginnings — it started as an email list of friends. … [Link]
Slashdot » Ben Harris Shows off the Electric Vehicle Challenge Simulator (Video)
EVChallenge is a high school student project that converts gas cars to electric. This isn't a "someday" thing. It's already happening, and Ben has worked hard to make it so in N. Carolina. There are other people around the world doing EVChallenge, and Ben does a number of things besides EVChallenge. His Kickstarter project, for instance, was called Help Bring … [Link]
Mashable » Rolling Stones saxophonist Bobby Keys is dead at 70
Saxophonist Bobby Keys, who can be heard on Rolling Stones albums dating as far back as 1969's Let It Bleed, died Tuesday at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. He was 70 Keys had been suffering from cirrhosis of the liver. See also: Rolling Stones Rock Tel Aviv Despite Pink Floyd's Pleas "The Rolling Stones are devastated by the loss of their … [Link]
Mashable » The human cost of conflict-free minerals
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo — Serge Patrick, father of three, used to own a refrigerator. He was proud of it; the appliance was a sign of prestige in his neighborhood. But when he lost his job as a miner and there was no food left to chill, Patrick sold the fridge, along with other domestic necessities, to fill stomachs as … [Link]
Mashable » Wendy Williams joins this Friday's Mashable Media Summit
The Mashable Media Summit is this Friday, and we're excited to announce that Wendy Williams, media mogul, entrepreneur, best-selling author and host of The Wendy Williams Show will be joining the lineup. She will be talking about her show’s unique digital presence, including the YouTube-based "After Show" that takes viewers behind the scenes of The Wendy Williams Show for an intimate look into … [Link]
Mashable » The 'carbon bubble': Why fossil fuels could be a far riskier investment than you think
There are increasing signs that the financial sector is picking up on the fact that, if we are going to have a decent shot at limiting manmade global warming to the level that world leaders have already agreed to, oil and gas companies are going to have to leave much of their proven oil and gas reserves in the ground, rather … [Link]
Slashdot » Study: HIV Becoming Less Deadly, Less Infectious
An anonymous reader writes: A new study (abstract) from Oxford University shows HIV is weakening as it evolves in response to our immune system. When the virus encounters somebody with a particularly strong immune system, it sacrifices efficiency in replication to gradually overcome those defenses. This causes it to take more time for the infection to cause AIDS. Professor Philip … [Link]
Mashable » Unofficial census dissects the NBA from every angle
The NBA is great and this season is already off to fantastic start. But now it's time to dive deeper — much, much deeper to satisfy the data nerd that lurks within Thanks to an unofficial player census from BestTickets.com, we can do just that See also: NBA Superstars: Extremely Rich, Yet Also Underpaid Best Tickets released their findings on Tuesday … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Paris in “Assassin’s Creed: Unity” vs. Paris in Real Life [Pics]
French graphic designer Damien Hypolite took it upon himself to travel accross Paris and match printouts of famous locations he took in “Assassin’s Creed: Unity” to their real world versions. As you’ll see, even though the game is set in 18th-century France, the “photos” still match up pretty well! 
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New Scientist – News » Where am I in the world?
We rely on brain maps to tell us where our bodies are, says Making Space, a clever book that explains the making of the maps 
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Mashable » Mystery shrouds woman, child detained for possible link to ISIS leader
The Lebanese military has detained a woman and a child believed to be a wife and a son or daughter of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, though authorities are uncertain whether the arrestees are related to him Various officials within the Lebanese military seem to have provided conflicting information. A Lebanese Armed Forces spokesperson told Mashable that they are no … [Link]
Slashdot » FBI: Wiper Malware Has Korean Language Packs, Hard Coded Targets
chicksdaddy sends news that the FBI has issued a warning to U.S. businesses over a "destructive" malware campaign using advanced tools. They don't name specific targets, but the information fits with the details from last week's attack on Sony Pictures, which led to the leak of several unreleased movies. A copy of the FBI's recent five-page FLASH alert reveals that … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Stephen Colbert Knows How the New “Menage-a-Sabre” Three-Pronged Lightsaber Works [Video]
Stephen Colbert the all-knowing knows. All hail Stephen Colbert. [Source] [Link]
Mashable » Sony Pictures leak shows employees used worst passwords ever
Everyone is bad at passwords; that's nothing new. But if you're working at a high-profile studio like Sony, perhaps you should choose a better password than "s0ny123" or "password." Days after the massive hack against Sony, a group of hackers calling themselves "GOP"(Guardian of Peace) dumped online a trove of files that appear to be from the internal computers of Sony … [Link]
Mashable » Researchers are working on a breathalyzer to keep pot smokers off the road
Researchers at Washington State University are working on a handheld breathalyzer that could detect if a driver tests positive for marijuana use. Although it's legal for people to smoke marijuana recreationally and for medical reasons in four states (Washington, Alaska, Colorado and Oregon), users are not allowed to get behind the wheel if they have more than five nanograms of THC … [Link]
Mashable » Cleveland cop who shot and killed 12-year-old boy 'had no choice,' dad says
The rookie Cleveland police officer who shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice "had no choice," his father said in an interview on Monday night. "'I was right there and he went for the gun,'" Fred Loehmann recalled his son, Tim Loehmann, as saying after the incident. "'I had no choice.'" See also: Police release video showing how they shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice The … [Link]
Mashable » 38% of Americans have never even heard of Uber
Of those people who have heard of Uber, 88% have never used it. Really puts our theories about Uber's downfall into perspective, doesn't it? On Nov. 17 BuzzFeed reported that Uber SVP Emil Michael suggested spending $1 million to hire a team to dig up dirt on journalists who spoke against the company. This followed reports of competitor sabotage, sexism and … [Link]
Mashable » An app called Status is rethinking the status update for mobile
Sometimes the best ideas are the result of upsetting your significant other. Kulveer Taggar, a serial entrepreneur, was at an event when his phone died. His girlfriend tried to reach him, but since he had no way to tell her that he'd run out of battery, she just assumed Taggar was ignoring her. That incident, combined with friends calling him during … [Link]
Slashdot » 18th Century Law Dredged Up To Force Decryption of Devices
Cognitive Dissident writes The Register has a story about federal prosecutors using a law signed by George Washington to force manufacturers to help law enforcement access encrypted data on devices they manufacture. The All Writs Act is a broad statute simply authorizing courts to issue any order necessary to obtain information within their jurisdiction. Quoting the Register article: "Last month, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Time Trap: The Hilarious Tale of a Cyborg Who is Stranded in Space but Not in Time [Video]
If you only have the time to watch one short film this week, watch this one. Time Trap tells the tale of a cyborg who gets stranded on Earth in the distant future and needs to find components to repair his spaceship. How he does it though is what makes this film so special. Check it out! Written and Directed … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » SOA Software Releases EnVision Big Data API Analytics Platform
API management provider SOA Software today released EnVision, a suite of advanced analytics features that extends its current API analytics offerings for those businesses wanting to take a more nuanced look at the business impact of their API strategies.
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Mashable » Mary (Poppins) Christmas! Disney characters sing 'Jingle Bells'
A spoonful of Disney helps the holidays go down, in a most delightful way. Mary Poppins, Mickey Mouse and all your favorite Disney characters sing "Jingle Bells" in this Christmas mashup that could even pep up Eeyore. Dogs recreating your favorite Disney movies is a dream come true Even Disney villains think Scar is the most evil of them all … [Link]
Mashable » 14 health and fitness wearables and gadgets worth giving
Health and fitness gadgets are some of the hottest items on the market right now, and it's hard to sift through what's just a gimmick and what's actually helpful. But worry not, holiday shopper. We've rounded up a collection of gift-worthy options that will help loved ones stay healthy and feeling good — especially in the wake of Thanksgiving and as … [Link]
Mashable » 7 gift ideas for your tech-savvy, furry friends
You're probably flummoxed by what to buy your furry friends for the holidays — so we've done the searching for you. As we conduct more and more of our lives on the Internet, entrepreneurs have stepped in to help maintain our relationships with our pets online. The Wi-Fi-enabled Petcube lets you play with your pet via your computer, directing a … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How to Write Effective API Sample Code
This article was prepared by a guest contributor to ProgrammableWeb. The opinions expressed in this article are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the view of ProgrammableWeb or its editorial staff. Developers rate working sample code high on API documentation priority lists. (See API Documentation Survey Results.)
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Mashable » 6 expert tips for planning a hitch-free event
Planning an event is always an undertaking, no matter the scale. There’s a lot to worry about, from setting a date to managing RSVPs to deciding on a caterer. There is also a lot that can go awry. To make your next event as painless as possible, we chatted with event planners and industry experts to get their top tips for … [Link]
Mashable » Twitter is making it easier to report harassment and block users
Twitter is taking a big stride toward cutting down on the harassment and bullying that happens across the site. The company announced an easier way block users and report content (in fewer steps) that violates its abuse policies, and also rolled out a new "blocked accounts" page, which houses a list of users who you don't want to be able to … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Today on New Scientist
All the latest on newscientist.com: dog-computer interfaces, good Ebola news, HIV gets less aggressive with age, moonship engineer and more 
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Slashdot » Big Banks Will Vie For Your Attention With Cardless ATMs and VR
tedlistens writes In the year that bitcoin began to grow up and Apple Pay was born—and massive cyberattacks—the country's largest financial institutions want you to imagine themselves as incubators. Three of the big banks opened up innovation labs to imagine what's next in mobile banking; some are starting their own accelerators. Meanwhile, the latest research estimates that U.S. mobile payments, … [Link]
Mashable » What is the 'right' amount of time to stay at a job?
This question originally appeared on Quora.How long should someone stay at a job?Answer by Quora user Michael O. Church, programmer and engineer. It depends on how much you're learning and what the job is doing for your career In general, the numbers you want to remember are 8, 18, 48 and 72. Future employers may perceive staying at a job for … [Link]
Mashable » Massive power outage hits downtown Detroit
A power outage hit swaths of downtown Detroit on Tuesday morning, leaving offices, schools and government buildings in the dark. See also: Autonomous Robots Could Repair Electrical Networks in a Power Outage About 100 buildings reported outages, and every fire department in Detroit was reportedly affected. Workers evacuated buildings and poured onto city streets and the Detroit People Mover came to … [Link]
Mashable » Nintendo wants to bring Game Boy to smartphone and airplane screens
Nintendo has filed a patent application for a Game Boy emulator application in a move that could break from the game publisher's previous statements promising its games would remain solely on Nintendo platforms. The application for a Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advanced emulator was filed this summer, published by the U.S. Patent Office on Nov. 27, and … [Link]
Mashable » Apple gets patent to prevent cracked screens by rotating iPhones as they fall
Can science save our iPhones from a big fall? Apple was granted a patent on Tuesday (first reported by AppleInsider) that outlines technology that would change an iPhone's angle if it's in free fall. The goal would be to break the fall and protect sensitive components like phone screens See also: 12 best iPhone apps of 2014 According to the patent, … [Link]
Mashable » The Killers write 'the greatest holiday song ever recorded by non-chipmunks'
Every year since 2006, The Killers have composed a Christmas song to benefit the (RED) foundation to fight AIDS. This year, Jimmy Kimmel got involved and, after donning Christmas sweaters to set the mood and wrangling Kimmel a bit, the team managed to write a touching new holiday classic. "Joel, the Lump of Coal" tells the story of a lump … [Link]
Mashable » A bunch of shirtless bros recreated Beyoncé's '7/11' music video
Beyoncé may be Queen B, but you can't help but bow down to these bros While her "7/11" video is the ultimate anthem to hotel room dance parties, Matthew Barela's recreation with his four friends gives new life to the word "werk." Don't worry: No kale was harmed in the making of this parody (that we know of). 
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Slashdot » Hawking Warns Strong AI Could Threaten Humanity
Rambo Tribble writes In a departure from his usual focus on theoretical physics, the estimable Steven Hawking has posited that the development of artificial intelligence could pose a threat to the existence of the human race. His words, "The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race." Rollo Carpenter, creator of the Cleverbot, offered a … [Link]
Mashable » Mail to Self highlights the power of iOS 8 extensions
When Apple first previewed iOS 8 back in June, app extensions, which opened up all kinds of new possibilities for developers, became one of the most talked about features. Since then, custom keyboards and notification widgets have gotten most of the attention, while the equally powerful sharing extensions — which can share content between multiple apps — have been more overlooked. … [Link]
Mashable » The future of digital storytelling, according to industry professionals
The Mashable Media Summit takes place this Friday, Dec. 5. In advance of the event, @MashBusiness hosted a Twitter chat on Monday to see what several Media Summit speakers and the Mashable community had to say about the future of digital storytelling. See also: Exciting new additions to the 2014 Mashable Media Summit agenda While it's difficult to predict exactly what … [Link]
Mashable » Stephen Hawking warns artificial intelligence could end humankind
LONDON — Professor Stephen Hawking is warning that artificial intelligence could end mankind as we know it. In an interview with the BBC on Tuesday, he admitted his fears about the consequences of future creations, which could match or surpass humans' current abilities. See also: Artificial Intelligence Is Doomed if We Don't Control Our Data "The development of full artificial intelligence … [Link]
Mashable » Nature loosens paywall on its journal articles
Nature, one of the world's most prominent scientific journals, will make all its articles free to view online, its publisher announced Tuesday This applies to all 49 journals published on Nature.com, including Nature Neuroscience, Nature Chemistry, Nature Biotechnology and others. There's a catch, however: Non-subscribers can only access an article through a link originally shared by a paying subscriber. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Ray Rice hopeful for 'second chance' after 'one bad night'
Ray Rice said he is hoping for a "second chance" just four days after an arbitrator threw out the former Baltimore Ravens star's indefinite suspension for striking his wife in a hotel elevator. See also: Can We Rehabilitate Domestic Abusers Like Ray Rice? Rice, who was released from the Ravens after video of the February incident emerged on TMZ, told Today's … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Ebola burials target met as number of cases plateaus
The WHO has achieved its 1 December target for safe burial of people who have died of Ebola. Now efforts need to focus on isolation facilities in Sierra Leone 
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Mashable » Crazy-looking jet would travel from NYC to L.A. in under 3 hours
The miracle of flight has grown stale. Our great grandparents may have been impressed by the ability to travel from New York to Los Angeles in five hours, but today, we're less than excited to spend that much time cramped in a 737. Lockheed Martin is now working on an aircraft for commercial airlines that would make that trip much shorter. … [Link]
Mashable » A 40-year-old performs yoga poses on a speeding motorbike
Forget the wheelie you popped that one time in 7th grade. Forty-year-old Gugulotu Lachiram can do yoga poses while riding atop his speeding motorbike Bancroft TV followed the Indian yoga guru to capture his potentially life-ending stunts on camera. A farmer by trade, Lachiram has become a local celebrity in his hometown of Khammam in the Indian state of Telangana … [Link]
New Scientist – News » I helped build Apollo and the shuttle – Orion is next
NASA called on aerospace engineer Owen Morris to consult on its latest spacecraft – he's also dreaming of a space station on the far side of the moon 
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Slashdot » A Mismatch Between Wikimedia's Pledge Drive and Its Cash On Hand?
Andreas Kolbe writes The latest financial statements for the Wikimedia Foundation, the charity behind Wikipedia, show it has assets of $60 million, including $27 million in cash and cash equivalents, and $23 million in investments. Yet its aggressive banner ads suggest disaster may be imminent if people don't donate and imply that Wikipedia may be forced to run commercial advertising … [Link]
Mashable » Ebola is crippling the economies of three countries
The international response to Ebola is still too slow and piecemeal, Doctors Without Borders warned Tuesday, as officials said the disease is crippling the economies of the three West African countries hardest hit. Ebola has infected nearly 17,000 people, of which about 6,000 have died, according to the World Health Organization. The vast majority of infections are in Guinea, Liberia and … [Link]
Mashable » Awkward dogs failing at fetching will make you feel better about life
It's okay, Fido. Just sit there and look cute. Tastefully Offensive's supercut compiles all the distracted, clumsy or downright lazy pups that just can't seem to get their fetching skills straight. Some dogs clearly don't know how to dog. 'Let It Go' is totally this puppy’s jam WestJet's next Christmas video will make you believe in Santa again Pug can't … [Link]
Mashable » Kanye West superfan creates two-hour-long 'Yeezus' film
Kim Kardashian, I'mma let you finish, but this dude is the greatest Kanye West fan of all time YouTube user John Colandra spent seven months piecing together footage from West's "Yeezus" concert tour into a two-hour film that showcases every performance from the rapper's set See also: 50 Underwhelming Real Names of Famous Musicians "Compiling footage from almost every stop … [Link]
Mashable » Sales on the year's biggest online shopping day were worse than expected
For brick-and-mortar retailers, there wasn't much to celebrate about Black Friday, but Cyber Monday wasn't very merry, either. Sales rose just 8% on what is hailed as the biggest online shopping day of the year, which is less than the 13% to 15% expected jump, according to IBM. The impetus for the perceived shortfall was a flurry of online deals leading … [Link]
Slashdot » Chromebooks Overtake iPads In US Education Market
SmartAboutThings writes In Q3 2014, IDC notes that Google shipped 715,500 Chromebooks to U.S. schools while Apple shipped 702,000 iPads. Thus, Apple's iPad has lost its lead over Google's line of Chromebook laptops in the U.S. education market as Google shipped more devices to schools last quarter. While analysts say [registration required] that this advantage for Google's Chromebooks can be … [Link]
Mashable » Live from everywhere: ABC News journalists will stream video to your screen
ABC News is giving its journalists the ability to live stream video to viewers, embracing a popular tool among citizen journalists. The project, called GoStream, will allow any of ABC's field journalists to fire up an app and begin sending raw video to ABC News, which will then disseminate the streams. Viewers will be able to choose from any number of … [Link]
Mashable » Vietnam detains blogger for 'bad content' posts
Vietnamese police have detained a blogger for posting comments critical of the communist government in the latest crackdown on dissent. Hong Le Tho, 65, was taken into police custody in southern commercial hub of Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday, the Ministry of Public Security said in a statement posted on its web site. The statement says his house was searched. … [Link]
Slashdot » Microsoft's Age-Old Image Library 'Clip Art' Is No More
hypnosec writes Microsoft has finally bid a goodbye to the age-old Clip Art image library found in its Office products as its usage has been declining over the years. Redmond replaced the Clip Art's online image library with Bing Image Search. This means that people searching for online images inside an Office app will now be directed to a gallery … [Link]
Mashable » FBI warns companies of cyberattacks after Sony hack
Sony could be just the first victim in a wave of destructive cyberattacks. The FBI warned U.S. companies that they, too, might be hit by a damaging cyberattack that could erase their computers. The warning doesn't mention the massive hack that took down Sony's computer systems last week and resulted in the leak of some of the company's upcoming movies (and … [Link]
Slashdot » James Watson's Nobel Prize Goes On Auction This Week
HughPickens.com writes: Nicholas St. Fleur reports at The Atlantic that James Watson, the famed molecular biologist and co-discoverer of DNA, is putting his Nobel Prize up for auction on Thursday. He's the first Nobel laureate in history to do so. In 2007, Watson, best known for his work deciphering the DNA double helix alongside Francis Crick in 1953, made an … [Link]
Mashable » Movie leaks are just the beginning of Sony's security woes
Although the media focus on the Sony Pictures Entertainment hack has largely concerned the five leaked films that have made their way online, the bigger story might be the sensitive internal data that is part of this massive hack. A group calling itself GOP (Guardian of Peace) hacked into Sony Pictures Entertainment's website last week, taking down nearly all of its … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deals of the Day: AWESOME Books for Geeks at Super Low Prices!
-J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set (The Hobbit + The LOTR Trilogy) – $35.96 $21.58 (40% Off) -Prince Lestat: The Vampire Chronicles – $28.95 $17.37 (40% Off) -Star Trek: Ships of the Line – $30 $18.98 (37% Off) -The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia – $34.99 $19.63 (44% Off) -The New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft – $39.95 $25.27 (37% Off) -Doctor … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Cat Issue: I Got an Email from Your Owner! [Comic]
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Geeks are Sexy Technology News » If You Wish to Make Curiosity from Scratch: A Fantastic Homage to the NASA Rover and the Human Desire to Discover
A very special ode to curiosity… with LEGO. My tribute to Curiosity, both the NASA rover and the human desire to discover, featuring words from some of science’s greatest minds and LEGO’s special edition Mars rover set. Buy the LEGO Curiosity Rover Featured in this video right here. [It’s Okay To Be Smart] [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Star Wars AT-AT Winter Lawn Ornament
It’s a well-known fact: garden gnomes hate snow, but this AT-AT walker lawn ornament? Not so much! 
Made out of durable resin, the Star Wars Lawn Ornament – AT-AT Walker looks perfect on your lawn. It will proclaim your love of Star Wars to all who pass. It will warn away the puny Gnome Rebel forces, for though this AT-AT … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Bat-Sabotage [Comic]
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Mashable » HIV may become less virulent over time, study says
LONDON — HIV is being "watered down" as it adapts to our immune systems, becoming less infectious, according to a new study from scientists in the UK The Oxford University team behind the report said HIV's ability to cause AIDS is diminishing over time, with some virologists suggesting that, as the virus evolves, it may become almost harmless according to the … [Link]
Mashable » UK could get its first dedicated eSports arena in 2015
LONDON — The UK already has several dedicated eSports teams, but now it's set to get its first ever arena dedicated to the pursuit. The planned arena was revealed as the pro gaming company Gfinity announced plans to float on the stock market. With an estimated valuation of £13 million ($20 million), it's aiming to raise £3 million ($4.7 million) to … [Link]
Mashable » Ukraine and Russian-backed rebels agree to new cease-fire
KIEV, Ukraine — Ukraine and Russian-backed rebels agreed on Monday to a fresh cease-fire in the war-torn eastern region of Luhansk, one of two provinces partially controlled by separatists, and were working toward expanding the armistice to neighboring Donetsk on Tuesday. News of the deal came via a report published late Monday from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s … [Link]
Mashable » Google opens up Santa Tracker with new games, Android Wear support
Google is beginning its annual countdown to Christmas with its latest Santa Tracker website. Tracking Santa's route won't actually start until Christmas Eve but Google updated its Santa-tracking website, Chrome extension and Android app with new games and features to help tide us over in the meantime. See also: 18 tacky Christmas sweaters to warm your gaudy heart The new Santa's … [Link]
Mashable » 16 memes that broke the Internet in 2014
Apparently, memes broke the Internet in 2014 Famous cat stock dropped, but Photoshopping hit an all-time high this year. Major events like the Winter Olympics and World Cup meant billions of people had their eyes set on the same thing, making virality ripe to spread. And everyday people (and lizards) found unexpected Internet fame while we all ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ at Kim Jong-Un. … [Link]
Mashable » What American shopping malls looked like in 1989
In 1989, Michael Galinsky, then a 20-year-old student, took a month to traverse the U.S. Everywhere he went, he documented the same place: the shopping mall. The results are now an archive of a vanished world, simultaneously familiar and foreign, trivial and full of meaning. Read more…More about Shopping, Features, History, Nostalgia, and Us
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New Scientist – News » Strange love for cold-war-era slide rules
There's a certain scary fascination in circular slide rules designed to calculate environmental conditions following a nuclear holocaust 
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Mashable » Google Fiber comes to Austin, Texas
Google has added another city to its Google Fiber-enabled list, and it's a big one: Austin, Texas. The company announced on its Fiber blog Monday that it has started accepting sign-ups for the service in the south and southeast areas of Austin Austinites, who've been waiting for this one since April 2013, can choose between three Fiber plans: Gigabit + … [Link]
Mashable » 25 howliday gift ideas for your dog
The holiday season is here, and all is hairy and bright. While you're shopping for all your favorite people, don't forget your four-legged friends — after all, a dog's love is unconditional, and not just at Christmas. See also: 15 Fetching Crafts for Dog-Lovers If you're looking to upgrade the regular treats for Fido during the holidays, one of these gifts … [Link]
Mashable » 5 advisers to avoid when launching a startup
When you are launching a business, you will hear countless bits of advice and opinions. Mention that you are building a startup, and everyone (from your roommate’s boyfriend to the person you just met at the coffee shop) has some idea about how you can make millions and get acquired by Facebook The success of any new business often hinges on … [Link]
Mashable » Old Navy tries Twitter's Buy button
Retailer Old Navy became the latest brand to try Twitter's Buy button, with a holiday promotion offering a limited-edition blanket. On Tuesday, Old Navy will offer 100 limited-edition $15 blankets created by the Novogratz family from HGTV's Home by Novogratz. The blanket will be available in store on Dec. 3. The retailer is using Twitter to provide early access for Twitter … [Link]
Mashable » Numbing numbers: The year in insane startup valuations
In a year in which Apple seemed fated to soon become the world's first trillion-dollar company, maybe it isn't surprising that tech startups were blasting past billion-dollar valuations. Huge numbers quoted for companies with almost zero monetization or profits inevitably evoked talk of a bubble and knowing references to 2000. Things have changed a bit in 14 years though. Thanks to … [Link]
Mashable » Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli sorry for 'racist' Instagram post
LONDON — Liverpool FC's Mario Balotelli has apologised for posting an image on Instagram that was widely condemned as racist and anti-Semitic The English Football Association (FA) is set to investigate the social media post, which featured the Nintendo game character Super Mario. See also: Police investigating racist tweets aimed at Manchester City's Yaya Touré The image, created by someone else … [Link]
Slashdot » Nature Makes All Articles Free To View
An anonymous reader writes: Scientific journal publishers have been under pressure recently by both scientists and the public to relax their restrictive rules on the sharing of information. Now, Macmillan has announced that its Nature Publishing Group will make all research papers free to read. This will require the use of proprietary viewing software, but it's a step in the … [Link]
Mashable » 16 hellish dog panorama fails that will keep you up at night
There is no panorama that can't be improved with a three-headed centipuppy in it. Reddit's r/panoramicsgonewrong and Twitter's PanoramaFails have discovered that the true beauty of the panorama lives within its ability to turn cute dogs into horrifying monsters See also: 16 Panoramic Photo Fails That Turned Humans Into Mutants It's OK guys, nothing a little Lo-Fi filter can't fix. Have … [Link]
Mashable » Al-Shabab gunmen kill 36 Kenyans in quarry ambush as they slept
Editor’s note: Some may find the imagery below to be disturbing. At least 36 quarry workers were killed early Tuesday in northern Kenya in an attack carried out by al-Shabab. See also: UNICEF celebrates global innovation and a children's rights milestone The killings happened in Mandera County near the border with Somalia and the attackers escaped, said Kenyan police chief David … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Google Chrome To Disable NPAPI Plugin Support
Google has announced a timeline to drop support for the Netscape Plugin API (NPAPI). The decision has been made to erase code complexities, and to increase overall browser stability, speed, and security.
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Mashable » Founders of Hong Kong Umbrella movement to surrender to police
Three founders of the recent protests in Hong Kong have announced Tuesday they are to surrender to police Wednesday. See also: Drone Footage Reveals Massive Scale of Hong Kong Protests Benny Tai, Chan Kin-man and Chu Yiu-ming made the announcement in a press conference 50-year-old Tai, a law professor at the University of Hong Kong who has been the face of … [Link]
Mashable » How to make an impressive holiday time-lapse using your iPhone
Australian Jason van Genderen, also known as the Pocket Filmmaker, creates short films using an iPhone or smartphone. In the lead up to Christmas, the award-winning filmmaker has used the iconic Martin Place Christmas tree in Sydney to create a 24-hour time-lapse video using his iPhone (it needs to have iOS8 installed). He offers some quick tips on how you … [Link]
Mashable » Australians can charge and drive with the plug-in Audi A3 e-tron
As you step into Audi's upcoming plug-in hybrid vehicle offering, the A3 e-tron, the silence is the first thing you noticeMashable gave it a whirl around a go-cart track in Australia and the only sound you can hear as you put your foot down is the screeching of the wheels as it handles the intense corners. The concern of being stranded … [Link]
Mashable » Devastating photos capture the aftermath of war
LONDON —From the jungles of Vietnam to the mountains of Afghanistan, for decades photographers have captured both conflict itself — and what remains in the aftermath of battle. See also: Scenes from Ukraine, then and now In Conflict, Time, Photography, which has just opened at the Tate Modern in London, a new exhibition looks at the aftermath: from the seconds after … [Link]
Mashable » The 'Game of Thrones' game could be just as thrilling as the show
Queen Cersei could see through all my tricks as if I were made of paper. As I stared down the ice-eyed ruler of Westeros, I knew I wasn't answering any of her questions correctly. Swearing fealty to her son King Joffrey made her accuse me of saying whatever she wanted to hear. Dodging a question — a move I thought was … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » How To Make Sense of the WatchKit for Apple Watch
Apple has finally released the much-anticipated WatchKit SDK, giving developers time to start experimenting and prototyping in anticipation of the early-2015 debut of the Apple Watch itself. Apple has also released the Apple Watch Human Interface Guidelines to provide recommendations for adhering to its UX standards.
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ProgrammableWeb.com » 5 Reasons Why Marketing Executives Should Embrace APIs
According to Denise Persson, a marketing expert at Apigee, digital marketing channels and apps are relying more and more on the power of APIs. This burgeoning digital global economy involves the exchange of digital assets, and marketing executives are beginning to understand and implement their transformative power in innovative ways. Perrson believes that CMOs can use APIs to grow an … [Link]
Slashdot » The Life of an ATLAS Physicist At CERN
An anonymous reader writes: Anyone with even a passing interest in the sciences must have wondered what it's like to work at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, better known as CERN. What's it like working in the midst of such concentrated brain power? South African physicist Claire Lee, who works right on ATLAS – one of the two elements … [Link]
Slashdot » CoreOS Announces Competitor To Docker
New submitter fourbadgers writes: CoreOS, the start-up making the CoreOS Linux distribution, has announced Rocket, a container management system that's an alternative to Docker. CoreOS is derived from Chrome OS and has a focus on lightweight virtualization based on Linux containers. The project has been a long-time supporter of Docker, but saw the need for a simpler container system after … [Link]
Mashable » St. Louis Rams row with police over Ferguson symbols
It was a simple act by the five NFL players from the team from St. Louis on Sunday. The players entered the field with their hands held high in acknowledgement of the "Hands up, don't shoot" mantra that has become a rallying cry for supporters of Michael Brown in nearby Ferguson. But the response to it has been anything but simple … [Link]
Mashable » Russia's ruble rocked by falling oil prices, tensions over Ukraine
KIEV, Ukraine — Russia's currency plummeted to new lows on Monday, falling more than 6% to almost 54 rubles to the dollar before recovering slightly to around 52 by evening. The ruble is now down about 42% against the dollar this year, making it the second-worst performing currency in the world behind Ukraine's hryvnia See also: Russian state media seizes propaganda … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Non-Coders, Why Aren't You Contributing To Open Source?
Jason Baker writes: Most everyone is using an open source tool somewhere in their workflow, but relatively few are contributing back their time to sustaining the projects they use. But these days, there are plenty of ways to contribute to an open source project without submitting code. Projects like OpenHatch will even help you match your skill set to a … [Link]
Mashable » Nobel-nominated scientist made redundant, now working for free
Although Australian scientist Dr San Thang has worked as a leading scientist for 30 years, and this year was a contender to win the Nobel Prize in chemistry, he has been made redundant by the national science agency. Thang, 60, received an unpaid honorary fellowship in compensation following the redundancy from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Fairfax Media … [Link]
Mashable » WestJet's next Christmas video will make you believe in Santa again
Santa Claus got a jump on his Christmas rounds this year with a sojourn in the Caribbean, courtesy of Canadian airline WestJet. The airline teamed up with Canadian charity Live Different to buy personalized gifts for the community of Nuevo Renacer near Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic See also: WestJet Christmas Surprise Will Make You Believe in Santa Residents … [Link]
Mashable » Watch Bruce Springsteen and Chris Martin fill in for Bono at U2 concert
NEW YORK CITY — With or without you, Bono, the show must go on U2 performed without frontman Bono during Monday's World AIDS Day (RED) show in Times Square, but the band recruited Bruce Springsteen and Coldplay's Chris Martin to fill in. See also: Bono's Central Park bike crash injuries are worse than we thought Bono is still recovering from what … [Link]
Mashable » Apple iPod lawsuit will reveal unseen Steve Jobs video
The voice of the visionary behind much of the success of Apple, the late Steve Jobs, will be heard once again thanks to a videotaped deposition set to be entered into evidence in a decade-old class action lawsuit A case filed back in 2005 asserts that Apple's proprietary software for the iPod allowed the company to shut out rival digital music … [Link]
Mashable » JetBlue bans Internet celebrity after threatening tweets
Airlines are used to getting complaints on social media, but there is a limit to what they will do to make a customer happy. One passenger found JetBlue's limit on Saturday. Matthew Lush, an Internet celebrity who describes himself as "your new gay best friend", called the carrier on Nov. 25 because he wanted to cancel a non-refundable ticket. JetBlue's … [Link]
Mashable » 25 songs to help you power through holiday shopping
From the madness of Black Friday to trying to snag those last great Cyber Monday deals, it's understandable if holiday shopping fatigue is already setting in for you. Whether you're a bargain hunter who lives for the deals during this season or someone who hates shopping, we can all use a little extra fuel to get through the great American pastime … [Link]
Mashable » Ice cream trucks are slowly driving New Yorkers insane
Nothing marks your shift into adulthood quite like your reaction to the sound of an ice cream truck. To a child, it means ice cream. To an adult, it means a screeching, summer-long jingle from hell. So far this year, New Yorkers have made 1,804 ice cream truck-related complaints to the city's non-emergency complaint system, 311. According to DNAinfo, that's about … [Link]
Slashdot » Obama Offers Funding For 50,000 Police Body Cameras
An anonymous reader writes: Today President Obama announced $263 million worth of funding for law enforcement agencies around the country to outfit officers with body cameras and improve training. The money requires matching funds from state and local authorities, and the $75 million dedicated to body-cams should buy about 50,000 of them. This is in response to the recent events … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » Trade.gov Simplifies Denied Party Screening with the CSL API
The Consolidated Screening List (CSL) API has launched to streamline Denied Party Screening (DPS) searches. The CSL API consolidates data from nine different screening lists maintained by multiple U.S. Federal Government agencies (e.g. the State Department, the Commerce Department, the Treasury Department, etc.).
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Mashable » Students stage nationwide #HandsUpWalkOut protests over Ferguson
Cities across the U.S. mobilized for action after the Ferguson grand jury announced its decision, with thousands of students taking part in #HandsUpWalkOut protests. The action came one week after a grand jury announced the decision not to indict Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of unarmed teen Michael Brown, triggering violent riots in the city and nationwide … [Link]
Slashdot » Scientists Have Finally Sampled the Most Abundant Material On Earth
rossgneumann writes: The most abundant material on Earth didn't have a name, and, in fact, hadn't been seen — until now. For the first time ever, scientists have gotten their hands on a sample of bridgmanite, a mineral that is believed to make up more than a third of the volume of the Earth. In a new paper published in … [Link]
Slashdot » Firefox 34 Arrives With Video Chat, Yahoo Search As Default
An anonymous reader writes: Mozilla today launched Firefox 34 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android. Major additions to the browser include a built-in video chat feature, a revamped search bar, and tab mirroring from Android to Chromecast. This release also makes Yahoo Search the default in North America, in place of Google. Full changelogs: desktop and Android." 
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Mashable » Supreme Court takes on Facebook threats
Should a Facebook post threatening to leave your ex-wife's body "soaked in blood" or suggesting your son should dress as a "matricide" for Halloween and put his mother's head on a stick be considered a crime — or protected free speech? What if those threats are made in the form of rap lyrics, or are followed by the playful emoticon of … [Link]
Mashable » Obama proposes $263 million for community policing reforms after Ferguson meeting
President Obama said he is determined to "make things better" between police and communities following a meeting with Ferguson officials, activists and civil rights leaders on Monday. The president called for $75 million in federal spending on 50,000 body cameras for local police officers to record community interactions. The announcement comes a week after a grand jury's decision not to charge … [Link]
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