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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 » Meet the Doctor Trying To Use the Blood of Ebola Survivors To Create a Cure

Monday 22 December 23:45:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader points out this article about Dr. James Crowe, who is trying to use the blood of Ebola survivors to develop a cure. "For months, Vanderbilt University researcher Dr. James Crowe has been desperately seeking access to the blood of U.S. Ebola survivors, hoping to extract the proteins that helped them overcome the deadly virus for use in … [Link]

Mashable » Someone made a 'Minecraft' version of Notch's $70 million LA mansion

Monday 22 December 23:42:49 UTC 2014

MinecraftFeed-tw Feed-fb Last week, news was released that Markus "Notch" Persson, creator of the wildly popular computer game Minecraft, purchased a $70 million Beverly Hills mansion while outbidding the likes of Beyoncé in the process Paying the ultimate homage, gamer Dan Bovey recreated Persson's 23,000 square-foot mansion in Minecraft as well as a shot-for-shot comparison of the mansion's video tour. See also: … [Link]

Mashable » Winners of the world's biggest lottery just had a pretty great Monday

Monday 22 December 23:33:36 UTC 2014

Lottery-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbThousands of people in Spain are celebrating a true holiday jackpot. The numbers for the $3 billion pot — the world's biggest — were drawn in Madrid on Monday for Spain's Christmas lottery. Spaniards were glued to their TVs as the winners were announced; prior to Spain's economic implosion in 2008, winners often splurged on new cars, beach homes or vacations. … [Link]

Mashable » 'Serial' parody teases the Sarah Koenig story for Season 2

Monday 22 December 23:14:38 UTC 2014

SerialparodyFeed-tw Feed-fb Hosting a podcast is pretty hard. Even with Mail Chimp sponsoring you. After all the chaos and critique from all sides of Season 1 of Serial, an insecure Sarah Koenig, played by comedian Michelle Ciotta, figures that the best plan of action for Season 2 is an in-depth exploration of her own performance Help her out, America. Sarah could use … [Link]

Mashable » Rolling Stone launches independent review of embattled story on rape at University of Virginia

Monday 22 December 23:10:14 UTC 2014

Rolling-stoneFeed-tw Feed-fbRolling Stone has initiated an external review of its embattled piece about sexual assault on the campus of the University of Virginia, the most significant step taken since questions about the story emerged Jann Wenner, editor and publisher of Rolling Stone, acknowledged the review in an internal memo released on Monday See also: Rolling Stone apologizes for article alleging gang rape … [Link]

Slashdot » Goodbye, Alek's Internet-Controlled Christmas Lights for Celiac Research

Monday 22 December 23:04:00 UTC 2014

Alek Komarnitsky, Colorado (and the Internet's) own Clark Griswold, has decided to retire as his own props master, programmer, best boy, and effects specialist. After 10 years of increasingly elaborate set-ups, Alek's decided to go out with a bang, with his largest-yet rooftop display of open-source powered, remotely controllable, internet-connected Christmas lights. (This year, he even matches the fictional Griswold's … [Link]

Slashdot » Goodbye, Alek's Internet-Controlled Christmas Lights for Celiac Research

Monday 22 December 23:04:00 UTC 2014

Alek Komarnitsky, Colorado (and the Internet's) own Clark Griswold, has decided to retire as his own props master, programmer, best boy, and effects specialist. After 10 years of increasingly elaborate set-ups, Alek's decided to go out with a bang, with his largest-yet rooftop display of open-source powered, remotely controllable, internet-connected Christmas lights. (This year, he even matches the fictional Griswold's … [Link]

Slashdot » Goodbye, Alek's Internet-Controlled Christmas Lights for Celiac Research

Monday 22 December 23:04:00 UTC 2014

Alek Komarnitsky, Colorado (and the Internet's) own Clark Griswold, has decided to retire as his own props master, programmer, best boy, and effects specialist.After 10 years of increasingly elaborate set-ups, Alek's decided to go out with a bang, with his largest-yet rooftop display of open-source powered, remotely controllable, internet-connected Christmas lights.(This year, he even matches the fictional Griswold's 25,000 lights, … [Link]

Mashable » Don’t blame protesters for the murder of two New York cops

Monday 22 December 22:55:21 UTC 2014

Patrick-lynch-pbaFeed-tw Feed-fbThe murder of two New York City policemen on Saturday has outraged everyone including Al Sharpton to Michael Brown's family, who stressed that they never advocated violence in calling for law-enforcement reform. But some police unions and politicians have instead pointed fingers at civil-rights protesters and the city's mayor, Bill de Blasio. The blood of 2 executed police officers is on … [Link]

Mashable » Experience vicarious embarrassment with dad dancing compilation

Monday 22 December 22:49:28 UTC 2014

Dads_uptownfunkFeed-tw Feed-fb When Gloria Estefan said "The rhythm is gonna get you," she was predicting the release of "Uptown Funk." The impossibly catchy tune, by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars, demands to be danced to, so Tastefully Offensive obliged with a supercut of dads getting down These dads are just too hot (hot damn). Don't believe me? Just watch dad_1 The FAA explains … [Link]

Mashable » A modern-day 'Love Actually' would not be romantic at all

Monday 22 December 22:48:03 UTC 2014

Snl_loveactuallyFeed-tw Feed-fb Thanks to Love Actually, men have become even less effective communicators in the name of romance. Perhaps in Hollywood in 2003, Mark's confession of love for his best friend's wife Juliet is considered sweet, but this Saturday Night Live sketch (which was cut for time) proves that, in real life, speaking via cue cards would be awkward, confusing and probably … [Link]

Mashable » 6 tech trends for 2015 that will change our future

Monday 22 December 22:44:24 UTC 2014

ThumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fbTechnology and innovation can be frustrating to watch in action. That’s because there usually isn’t much action — just incremental change with occasional flashes of brilliance. But the only way to truly understand what’s happening and why is to keep watching. Breakthroughs from years ago are finally leading to real products and services today. Others are inching forward with the promise … [Link]

Mashable » Disney World to accept Apple Pay, Google Wallet starting this week

Monday 22 December 22:43:32 UTC 2014

Disneyworld2Feed-tw Feed-fbThose headed to Walt Disney World for the holidays may rarely have to pull out a credit card. Disney has announced that its massive Orlando-area theme park and resort will now accept contactless forms of payment like Apple Pay and Google Wallet beginning this Wednesday, Dec. 24 See also: Dozens of new companies and banks now use Apple Pay, report says … [Link]

Mashable » Whole lotta lyrics: Google starts showing lyrics for certain songs in search

Monday 22 December 22:40:57 UTC 2014

Google1Feed-tw Feed-fbSorry, lyrics websites; but the fat lady is singing Google has started displaying the lyrics for select songs in search, potentially cutting off much of the search traffic to the dozens of lyrics websites online. The option is not available for all songs, but if you search for popular song titles like Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" followed by "lyrics," you'll … [Link]

Mashable » The Israel Defense Forces just sent a really weird Hanukkah tweet

Monday 22 December 22:25:56 UTC 2014

IdfFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Israel Defense Forces just sent a super-creepy Hanukkah tweet in time for the holiday's last few days He operates drones during the day, and lights #Hanukkah candles at night#HappyHanukkah from the IDF! pic.twitter.com/epy3rbFBuZ — IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) December 22, 2014 See also: The most memorable brand wins and fails of 2014 Not only is the language dark for a holiday message, … [Link]

Slashdot » Problem Solver Beer Tells How Much To Drink To Boost Your Creativity

Monday 22 December 22:25:15 UTC 2014

mrspoonsi writes When you've been stuck on a problem or that creative spark just won't come, the chances are you've turned to a cup of coffee to get things moving. A quick java infusion can certainly help, but studies also suggest that alcohol can also have a positive impact on your creative cognition. University of Illinois Professor Jennifer Wiley determined … [Link]

Slashdot » Using Your Open-Source Contributions To Land a Full-Time Job

Monday 22 December 22:14:00 UTC 2014

Nerval's Lobster writes So you've worked on an open-source project, and you want to leverage that experience to move your career forward. In theory, there's no reason an employer should shun your experience, just because you did the project from home on your own time. But how can you actually leverage that project contribution into a full-time gig (assuming you … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dave Bautista as Drax the Destoyer Doing Disney’s Tinkerbell [Video]

Monday 22 December 22:00:57 UTC 2014

For the holiday season, Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn posted this funny video of Dave Bautista (as Drax the Destoyer) doing an impersonation of Tinkerbell. It’s a little short, but it definitely brought a smile to my face! (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = … [Link]

Slashdot » Google Unveils New Self-Driving Car Prototype

Monday 22 December 21:53:00 UTC 2014

colinneagle writes In May, Google released a teaser image showing a mock-up of the autonomous vehicle it planned to build. Today, the company followed up with an image showing the finished product. Google says the first edition of its self-made self-driving car will feature "temporary manual controls as needed while we continue to test and learn." When Google introduced its … [Link]

Mashable » In his own words: 12 times the New York City mayor spoke out about the NYPD

Monday 22 December 21:52:50 UTC 2014

De-blasio-coverFeed-tw Feed-fbNew York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has come under a barrage of criticism in the wake of the killing of two NYPD officers on Dec. 20, with police union officials blasting him for what they believe is an "anti-police" stance. See also: Video shows emergency response moments after New York police murders But is this really fair criticism? Mashable looked … [Link]

Mashable » Worst 'coral bleaching' in nearly 20 years may be underway, scientists warn

Monday 22 December 21:51:53 UTC 2014

Reeffish1Feed-tw Feed-fbIn 1998, one of the most powerful El Niño events on record sent Pacific Ocean temperatures soaring to such heights that almost 20% of the world’s coral reefs experienced significant bleaching. Some of the reefs have never fully recovered from that episode Now, more than 16 years later, global warming appears to be doing what it used to require a super … [Link]

Mashable » Marvel has found its new Luke Cage for Netflix's 'A.K.A. Jessica Jones'

Monday 22 December 21:49:40 UTC 2014

MikecolterFeed-tw Feed-fbMeet the new Luke Cage Marvel confirmed Monday the long-rumored addition of Good Wife actor Mike Colter to its series, A.K.A. Jessica Jones, coming to Netflix in 2015. See also: Marvel has found its star for Netflix's 'Jessica Jones' "Mike embodies the strength, edge and depth of Luke Cage," said exec producer Melissa Rosenberg in a statement posted on Marvel.com. "We're … [Link]

Mashable » That time Belgium's prime minister was pelted with French fries

Monday 22 December 21:30:54 UTC 2014

PmfriesFeed-tw Feed-fbAnti-austerity activists hurled French fries at Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel on Monday, who interrupted a press conference to pelt him with fast food. During a press conference, female protesters dressed in black interrupted the leader's speech, shouting "Austerity out! Michel out!" while showering the leader in fries and dousing him with a bottle of mayonnaise. (French fries served with mayonnaise … [Link]

Slashdot » Minecraft Creator Notch's $70 Million Mansion Recreated In Minecraft

Monday 22 December 21:09:00 UTC 2014

theodp writes In case you've fallen behind on your TMZ reading, Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson used his Microsoft money to outbid Beyonce and Jay Z for the most expensive mansion in Beverly Hills. Now, the Minecraft mogul's new $70 million mega-mansion has been recreated inside the game that made him rich. Share on Google+ Read more of this story at Slashdot. [Link]

Mashable » BlackBerry is working with Boeing on a self-destructing 'Black' phone

Monday 22 December 21:00:58 UTC 2014

BoeingFeed-tw Feed-fbBlackBerry is collaborating with Boeing on its self-destructing Black phone. Boeing — yes, the same Boeing that builds airplanes and aerospace technology — is developing the privacy-friendly Black phone that will permanently erase all software and data stored on it if tampered with. The phone also encrypts phone calls and any data transmitted; it is designed specifically for government agencies that … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » These Cthulhumas Cookies Might Bring Santa to the Brink of Insanity

Monday 22 December 21:00:22 UTC 2014

I don’t think serving these to Santa on Christmas is such a good idea. They’d probably end up turning the old man quite insane, and that can’t be a good thing. These Cthulhumas cookies were made by Instagram user liquidnight, the same lady who made the cool Cthulhu wreath we featured last week. [Source: liquidnight on Instagram | Via] The … [Link]

Mashable » Golden retrievers bring comfort and joy to holiday travelers at the airport

Monday 22 December 21:00:20 UTC 2014

Dog-airportFeed-tw Feed-fbThere are few things more reliably stressful than braving the airport during the holiday travel season. In the hopes of combating some of that stress, United Airlines has organized visits from comfort dogs at its terminals in Chicago's O'Hare airport and Houston's George Bush airport, beginning Saturday. See also: The worst things people do on airplanes, ranked "I'm glad that our … [Link]

Mashable » When you go on vacation you're going to sleep in like this bulldog

Monday 22 December 20:42:46 UTC 2014

BulldogFeed-tw Feed-fb Nothing tops a good night's sleep. Nothing. A bulldog named Gaia, a.k.a. "The Pillow Queen," started her holiday early, inciting jealousy in those who watch her slumber. Your days off are coming soon enough, Internet. Someone made a 'Minecraft' version of Notch's $70 million LA mansion 'Serial' parody teases the Sarah Koenig story for Season 2 The reality of bringing … [Link]

Mashable » Italy fines TripAdvisor $600,000 for not preventing false reviews

Monday 22 December 20:32:28 UTC 2014

ItalyFeed-tw Feed-fbMILAN — Italy's antitrust authority has fined travel planning website TripAdvisor 500,000 euros ($600,000) following complaints of improper business practices lodged by a national hoteliers' association and a consumer protection agency. The antitrust authority said in a statement Monday that TripAdvisor had failed to adopt controls to prevent false reviews, while at the same time promoting the site's content as "authentic … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Is the answer to life, the universe and everything 37?

Monday 22 December 20:30:00 UTC 2014

So you're an alien seeding primordial Earth with life. Like any creator, you sign your work. Now we may have found that signature – in the genetic code (full text available to subscribers) [Link]

Slashdot » North Korean Internet Is Down

Monday 22 December 20:29:00 UTC 2014

First time accepted submitter opentunings writes "Engadget and many others are reporting that North Korea's external Internet access is down. No information yet regrading whether anyone's taking responsibility. From the NYT: "Doug Madory, the director of Internet analysis at Dyn Research, an Internet performance management company, said that North Korean Internet access first became unstable late Friday. The situation worsened … [Link]

Mashable » Jingle hell: Where your Christmas baubles and santa hats are made

Monday 22 December 20:18:37 UTC 2014

Christmas-lead1Feed-tw Feed-fbThe real North Pole is in China About 300 kilometers out of Shanghai is the town of Yiwu, where 60% of the world's Christmas decorations are made by workers in 600 factories and shipped around the globe. See also: 11 last-minute DIY Christmas trees Design studio Unknown Fields Division and photographer Toby Smith took a peek into the Christmas village while … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook blocks page promoting opposition leader rally at Russia's request

Monday 22 December 20:08:52 UTC 2014

Img_3367_1Feed-tw Feed-fbRussia’s Internet watchdog is hard at work trying to quash social media mentions of a mass rally next month supporting opposition activist Alexei Navalny. A Facebook event page promoting a rally backing Navalny next month was set up after prosecutors on Friday asked for a 10-year jail sentence for the opposition leader on embezzlement charges that critics say are politically motivated. … [Link]

Mashable » 'The Hunger Games' summarized in 3 minutes

Monday 22 December 20:07:13 UTC 2014

Hunger-games-thumbnailFeed-tw Feed-fb The four-part Hunger Games franchise is a series in which teens are pitted against each other in a murderous, televised death match It's one of the biggest film events in recent memory, so understanding the plot is crucial to anyone who wants to be up to speed with any reference made in the next ten years. That's where we come … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » VentureFund.io Traction API Identifies Investment-Worthy Companies

Monday 22 December 20:03:15 UTC 2014

VentureFund.io, a recently formed early-stage venture capital fund, has created an API that it plans to use to identify investment-worthy companies. One of the biggest challenges venture capitalists face is finding up-and-coming companies that are seeing meaningful enough growth to meet the bar that makes a startup a viable candidate for investment. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Ultimate Superhero Movie: MARVEL vs. DC [Fan Made Trailer]

Monday 22 December 20:00:20 UTC 2014

A movie featuring the Avengers fighting against the Justice League? Now how awesome would that be? Who do you think would win? [Alex Luthor] The post The Ultimate Superhero Movie: MARVEL vs. DC [Fan Made Trailer] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Portal Trick Shots [Video]

Monday 22 December 19:56:02 UTC 2014

Trick shots are cool, but Portal trick shots are way cooler. [CorridorDigital] The post Portal Trick Shots [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » How Venture Capitalist Peter Thiel Plans To Live 120 Years

Monday 22 December 19:44:00 UTC 2014

HughPickens.com writes Bloomberg News reports that venture capitalist and paypal co-founder Peter Thiel has a plan to reach 120 years of age. His secret — taking human growth hormone (HGH) every day, a special Paleo diet, and a cure for cancer within ten years. "[HGH] helps maintain muscle mass, so you're much less likely to get bone injuries, arthritis," says … [Link]

New Scientist – News » On the pain of others: The case for animal rights

Monday 22 December 19:30:00 UTC 2014

From the religious to the radical, three new books argue that hurting animals is as bad as hurting people. Do the arguments really stand up? [Link]

Mashable » The reality of bringing your significant other home for the holidays

Monday 22 December 19:21:53 UTC 2014

ParentsFeed-tw Feed-fb You can warn your partner and prep your parents, but the meeting between the two is guaranteed to be awkward at some point. Especially during the holidays Sure, there may be smiles plastered on every face, and perhaps no tempers are lost at the dinner table — but there's no way of knowing what's going on inside their respective heads. … [Link]

Slashdot » Pirate Bay Domain Back Online

Monday 22 December 19:20:00 UTC 2014

Zanadou writes On December 9 The Pirate Bay was raided but despite the rise of various TPB clones and rumors of reincarnations, thepiratebay.se domain remained inaccessible, until today. This morning the Pirate Bay's nameservers were updated to ones controlled by their domain name registrar binero.se . A few minutes later came another big change when The Pirate Bay's main domain … [Link]

Mashable » Gov. Christie demands Cuba return wanted fugitive Assata Shakur

Monday 22 December 19:09:56 UTC 2014

Ap56007041881Feed-tw Feed-fbGov. Chris Christie is campaigning for the return of Assata Shakur, née Joanne Chesimard, who was convicted of fatally shooting a New Jersey police officer and escaped to Cuba decades ago In a letter sent to President Obama, Christie asked that the president "demand the immediate return" of Shakur before moving forward with plans to normalize relations with Cuba. Shakur, a … [Link]

Mashable » Cyberattack suspected as North Korea experiences complete Internet outage

Monday 22 December 19:00:23 UTC 2014

Ap865605712356Feed-tw Feed-fbThe Internet in North Korea has gone completely dark. "We can confirm that a large number of connections have been withdrawn and that North Korea does not currently have access to the web," a spokeswoman for CloudFlare, an California-based Internet company that oversees a global network, told Mashable. But, she said, the company "cannot confirm the source of the North Korean … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » $199 Cup Identifies, Tracks Your Beverage Intake

Monday 22 December 19:00:01 UTC 2014

A 13 oz cup costing $199 can tell you exactly what you are drinking and measure your nutritional intake. The technology hasn’t been detailed, but is likely based around a spectrometer. Vessyl’s makers claim it can track the content of anything you drink from it, including calories, protein content and caffeine & sugar levels. An accompanying app lets you set … [Link]

Slashdot » Argentine Court Rules Orangutan Is a "Non-Human Person"

Monday 22 December 19:00:00 UTC 2014

First time accepted submitter Andrio writes In an unprecedented decision, an Argentine court has ruled that the Sumatran orangutan 'Sandra', who has spent 20 years at the zoo in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires, should be recognized as a person with a right to freedom. The ruling, signed by the judges unanimously, would see Sandra freed from captivity and transferred to … [Link]

Mashable » Joe Cocker, impassioned voice of '60s rock and blues, dead at 70

Monday 22 December 18:30:59 UTC 2014

Joe.cockerFeed-tw Feed-fbJoe Cocker, the British singer whose impassioned, gravel-voiced covers of popular rock and blues songs were an indelible sound of 1960s counterculture, has died at age 70 after a battle with lung cancer. Cocker died Monday at his home in Colorado, first reported by U.K. websites The Yorkshire Post and ITV News, and later confirmed by the BBC. Cocker lent his … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Inkmonk API Simplifies Merchandise Design, Production and Delivery

Monday 22 December 18:21:51 UTC 2014

Inkmonk, a custom merchandise creation, management and delivery startup, has adopted an API strategy that could change the custom T-shirt and "swag" industry in a major way. [Link]

Mashable » New York mayor asks protesters to suspend marches until after cop funerals

Monday 22 December 18:17:50 UTC 2014

Bill-de-blasio1Feed-tw Feed-fbNew York Mayor Bill de Blasio called on protesters to suspend all demonstrations in the city until after the funerals of officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu, who were killed by a gunman as they sat in their squad car on Saturday. See also: Critics slam New York Mayor Bill de Blasio in wake of police murders "It's a time for … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Marvel vs. DC Movies: Who Has the Better Line-Up?

Monday 22 December 18:00:56 UTC 2014

So, whose side are you on? DC or Marvel? [Source: Zimbio] The post Marvel vs. DC Movies: Who Has the Better Line-Up? appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » 12 things that can wait until after you binge-watch

Monday 22 December 17:53:16 UTC 2014

ManytvsFeed-tw Feed-fbIf you're about to embark on the wonderful adventure that is a binge-watching marathon, you should be prepared to experience a whirlwind of emotional stages There's the initial excitement for what you're about to watch. Next follows a curiosity about the stories to come. And then, a hunger — a powerful, deep desire for more. This is when you've entered the … [Link]

Mashable » New Yorkers honor slain police officers with tributes across the city

Monday 22 December 17:51:51 UTC 2014

Ap954141220954Feed-tw Feed-fbIn the wake of a shocking attack Saturday that left two NYPD officers dead, New Yorkers held vigils and remembered the slain men in ceremonies around the city NYPD officers Rafael Ramos, 40, and Wenjian Liu, 32, were shot, "execution style" while on patrol. The attacker, 28-year-old Ismaaiyl Brinsley, had posted threatening messages on social media prior to the attack. He … [Link]

Mashable » The complicated (and contentious) chemistry of Christmas cookies

Monday 22 December 17:45:56 UTC 2014

Christmas-sugar-cookiesFeed-tw Feed-fbIt’s Christmas cookie time, and everyone's got a recipe or two they swear by, whether their loyalties lie with frosted sugar cookies or gently spiced gingerbread In a time of togetherness and seasonal cheer, though, cookies can be contentious: Is crispy better than chewy? Is a cakelike texture something to strive for, or avoid at all costs? How do you pick … [Link]

Mashable » Power outage at London's Stansted airport holds up holiday travel

Monday 22 December 17:43:29 UTC 2014

StanstedFeed-tw Feed-fbA power outage at Stansted International Airport in London held up holiday travel Monday afternoon, adding some extra misery to an already busy travel week. The power outage lasted about two hours. Photos uploaded by holiday travelers show massive queues, although the outage affected only parts of the airport. See also: The worst things people do on airplanes, ranked A power … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook stock hits another all-time high

Monday 22 December 17:42:33 UTC 2014

ZuckerbergFeed-tw Feed-fbFacebook is ending the year on a high note. The company's stock hit a new all-time high of $81.89 a share in midday trading Monday, an increase of about 2.5% on the day, which pushed the social networking company's market cap to nearly $230 billion See also: Facebook in 2015: Drones, messaging and virtual reality, oh my! The surge in Facebook … [Link]

Mashable » Even camels are tired of Geico's 'Hump Day' ad

Monday 22 December 17:35:03 UTC 2014

Geico-camelsFeed-tw Feed-fb Geico's 2013 "Hump Day" ad became one of the most viral videos of all time by dint of its canny association with one of the seven days of the week. Every Wednesday, as the story goes, the video got reshared. Now, almost two years later, a lot of people are sick of the ad — including the camels themselves. Above, … [Link]

Slashdot » TSA Has Record-Breaking Haul In 2014: Guns, Cannons, and Swords

Monday 22 December 17:32:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes The TSA has gathered an impressive pile of confiscated weapons this year. In early November the agency had already discovered 1,855 firearms at checkpoints. In addition to guns, they've also collected machetes, hatchets, swords, giant scissors, brass knuckles, cannonballs, bear repellent and, this past October, an unloaded cannon. "Maybe someone has a lucky inert grenade they … [Link]

Mashable » Dov Charney may be down, but don't count him out of American Apparel just yet

Monday 22 December 17:31:19 UTC 2014

Dov-charney.jpgFeed-tw Feed-fbDov Charney says he's sleeping on a friend's couch in the Lower East Side, down to his last $100,000 after being kicked out of the company he founded — American Apparel Count Charney as down, but not out Bloomberg's Trish Regan reported those details about Charney on Monday, which she said he told her in an off-camera interview. Last week, American … [Link]

New Scientist – News » 3D wall immerses you in an earthquake

Monday 22 December 17:16:00 UTC 2014

A low-cost visualisation system is allowing environmental engineers to make field visits without having to travel [Link]

Mashable » 8,000-year-old olive oil found in ancient clay pots

Monday 22 December 17:15:57 UTC 2014

Israel-olive-oil-potteryFeed-tw Feed-fbAncient people pressed olive oil as far back as 8,000 years ago in Israel, a new study finds. Researchers found residues of the Mediterranean-diet staple on ancient clay pots dating back to the 6th millennium B.C. "This is the earliest evidence of the use of olive oil in the country, and perhaps the entire Mediterranean basin," Ianir Milevski and Nimrod Getzov, … [Link]

Slashdot » Hot Springs At Yellowstone Changed Their Color Due To Tourist Activity

Monday 22 December 17:10:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes Researchers say that the different colors of the hot springs in Yellowstone National Park are caused by human contamination. From the article: "Researchers at Montana State University and Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences in Germany have created a simple mathematical model based on optical measurements that explains the stunning colors of Yellowstone National Park's hot springs … [Link]

Mashable » Santa surprises passengers on an airplane above the Atlantic

Monday 22 December 17:08:46 UTC 2014

Santa3Feed-tw Feed-fb Holiday surprises are all the rage in travel company advertising these days. The latest stunt is from Virgin Atlantic. Santa "landed" on a trans-Atlantic flight to surprise passengers with gifts on Dec. 21. See also: Positive prankvertising takes off in WestJet's wake The airline invited passengers to use NORAD's Santa Tracker while on the flight. The pilot announced they would … [Link]

Mashable » Find the perfect gift in this decision tree

Monday 22 December 17:01:40 UTC 2014

Samsung-gift-tree-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fbYou may know it as the most wonderful time of the year — but for many gift givers, the holiday season is anything but.Choosing the right present can be an immeasurably stressful experience. First, you have to determine that the item a) is something they'll like, b) falls within your price range and c) tops the monogrammed, leopard print Snuggie they … [Link]

Mashable » No big deal, just a bunny dressed like Daenerys Targaryen and Walter White

Monday 22 December 17:00:25 UTC 2014

Game-of-thrones-bunny-thumbFeed-tw Feed-fb“I am the one who hops," said the rabbit dressed like Walter White. Benjamin Linus, a bunny with a fondness for vegetables and binge-watching, embodied our favorite television characters for his 2015 calendar. The fuzzball model tamed dragons in Daenerys Targaryen garb and hopped around Sesame Street as Bert. See also: 30 Instagram pets that colored our world in 2014 Silly … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Voltron, Skeletor and He-Man Cozy Blankets

Monday 22 December 17:00:14 UTC 2014

Our pals over at 80sTees have these awesome Voltron, Skeletor and He-Man cozy blankets that might be just the perfect last-minute gift you’re looking for. They are also offering FREE guaranteed Christmas shipping on all orders over $71 too! (Contiguous U.S. only.) [Voltron Cozy Blanket | Skeletor Cozy Blanket | He-Man Cozy Blanket] The post Voltron, Skeletor and He-Man Cozy … [Link]

Mashable » No creature in the world is happier than this dancing dog

Monday 22 December 16:52:21 UTC 2014

PuppyFeed-tw Feed-fb Your heart cannot withstand the sight of a puppy finally spotting its owner at doggy daycare The little guy shakes his butt like a fun dancing mom as he waits for his owner to come retrieve him from the pen. If an audible "awww" isn't the first thing out of your mouth, then watch it again. And again. When you … [Link]

Mashable » The FAA explains exactly how to use that drone you'll get for Christmas

Monday 22 December 16:49:17 UTC 2014

Drone_bowFeed-tw Feed-fb Expecting a drone for Christmas? The FAA released a video for new drone owners on Monday detailing a handful of "best practices" for new pilots. See also: Will This Fly?: A Primer on Drone Laws "It's that time of year when kids of all ages will receive presents for the holidays… Many will be excited when they unwrap the box … [Link]

Slashdot » South Korean Power Plants To Conduct Cyber-Attack Drills Following Hack

Monday 22 December 16:48:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes South Korea's nuclear operator has been targeted in a cyber-attack, with hackers threatening people to 'stay away' from three of the country's nuclear reactors should they not cease operations by Christmas. The stolen data is thought to be non-critical information, and both the company and state officials have assured that the reactors are safe. However, KHNP … [Link]

Mashable » Amazon's ever-struggling Fire Phone gets a lukewarm update

Monday 22 December 16:29:51 UTC 2014

Hands_on-19Feed-tw Feed-fbAmazon isn't ready to turn its back on the Fire Phone just yet. It got a big update on Friday that adds a host of new functions. The phone's Firefly feature now allows it to recognize more than 2,000 famous paintings using information from Wikipedia, and text translation is now available for English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. See also: Amazon … [Link]

Mashable » Everything that happened in 2014 in a 2-minute sing-along

Monday 22 December 16:29:37 UTC 2014

Jib-jabFeed-tw Feed-fb In case you haven't been paying attention for the last 350 days or so, a lot has happened in 2014. JibJab created a dark but informative sing-along video to catch you up in under two minutes. From the scandals that rocked the NFL to the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby decision, with a bit of Shia LaBeouf for good measure, the … [Link]

Mashable » No charges for white cop in fatal shooting of Dontre Hamilton, a black man in Milwaukee

Monday 22 December 16:14:14 UTC 2014

Christopher-manney-dontre-hamilton-Feed-tw Feed-fbA prosecutor won't file charges against a white former Milwaukee police officer in the fatal shooting of a black man with a history of mental illness. Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm announced on Monday that Christopher Manney, the cop, won't face any charges in the death of Dontre Hamilton in April See also: White people confess their unpunished crimes with … [Link]

Slashdot » Putting Time Out In Time Out: The Science of Discipline

Monday 22 December 16:04:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader points out this story at The Atlantic about new research and approaches in the science of discipline. "At the end of a gravel road in the Chippewa National Forest of northern Minnesota, a group of camp counselors have gathered to hear psychotherapist Tina Bryson speak about neuroscience, mentorship, and camping. She is in Minnesota by invitation of … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Cuban know-how may aid US storm and climate resilience

Monday 22 December 16:04:00 UTC 2014

Amidst a new spirit of cooperation, Cuban research could help address key threats facing the US, says a champion of cross-border scientific cooperation [Link]

Mashable » 'Proceed with extreme caution': Police on high alert in wake of NYPD shooting

Monday 22 December 16:00:38 UTC 2014

NypdvigilFeed-tw Feed-fbPolice departments across the United States are advising officers to proceed with caution in the wake of a fatal shooting, "execution style," of two police officers in Brooklyn, New York, over the weekend Some have taken measures a step further and asked officers to limit their social media comments, too. See also: NYPD cop killer told passers-by to 'follow him on … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Dorkly Comic: If Luke Had Accepted Vader’s Offer

Monday 22 December 16:00:11 UTC 2014

Have you ever wondered how things might have turned out if Luke had accepted Vader’s offer to joint he dark side of the force? This awesome comic by Andy Kluthe and Andrew Bridgman from Dorkly illustrates just that. [Source: Dorkly] The post Dorkly Comic: If Luke Had Accepted Vader’s Offer appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Mashable » England's National Health Service announces DNA project to fight cancer, rare diseases

Monday 22 December 15:56:22 UTC 2014

DnaFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — England's publicly funded healthcare system, the National Health Service (NHS), announced 11 new Genomics Medicine Centres Monday, as part of a new DNA scheme that aims to tackle cancer and rare diseases. The centres are part of their 100,000 Genomes Project, which was launched by Prime Minister David Cameron earlier this year to collect and decode 100,000 genomes, enabling … [Link]

Mashable » HBO year-ender video teases more tiny glimpses of 'Game of Thrones'

Monday 22 December 15:34:28 UTC 2014

Gotseason5bFeed-tw Feed-fb Another teaser, another two seconds to decipher what's happening with Tyrion Lannister. HBO's year-ender video relives each of the network's award-winning television and films that aired in 2014. The network also included previews of shows, including a few flashes of clips from Season 5 of Game of Thrones for fans to obsess over for the next few months. Check them … [Link]

Mashable » Why Lyft is trimming its pink mustache

Monday 22 December 15:22:36 UTC 2014

Lyft1Feed-tw Feed-fbJohn Zimmer, the cofounder and president of Lyft, was sitting in a meeting last week with his new chief marketing officer and one of the company's partners looking at data about the "ride-sharing" market. It should have been a fairly routine meeting, but for some reason, Zimmer had a big smile on his face. "I said, 'Why are you smiling?'" says … [Link]

Slashdot » Texas Instruments Builds New Energy Technology For the Internet of Things

Monday 22 December 15:20:00 UTC 2014

dcblogs writes Texas Instruments says it has developed electronics capable of taking small amounts of power generated by harvested sources and turning them into a useful power source. TI has built an efficient 'ultra-low powered' DC-to-DC switching converter that can boost 300 to 400 millivolts power to 3 to 5 volts. To power wearables, the company says it has demonstrated … [Link]

Mashable » Family rescued after 10 days stranded in the Australian outback

Monday 22 December 15:15:58 UTC 2014

FamFeed-tw Feed-fbA father was stranded with his two young sons in the Australian wilderness for 10 days after taking an unfortunate wrong turn. Steven Van Lonkhuyzen rationed food to his 5-year-old and 7-year-old and collected rainwater in order to stay alive. The boys were recovering Monday in the hospital. See also: Australia's wild summer storms begin: The best photos On Dec. 11, … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Save 30% Off the Fire HDX 8.9″ (Today Only!) + OTHER GREAT DEALS!

Monday 22 December 15:10:54 UTC 2014

For today’s edition of deal of the Day and today only, Amazon offers 30% off on its excellent Fire HDX 8.9″ tablet, cutting off at least $130.00 on the price of the tablet. Today only, enjoy special savings on the Fire HDX 8.9″ tablet. It’s perfect for work or play, with an ultrafast 2.5 GHz quad-core processor, highest resolution HDX … [Link]

Mashable » 9 online dating predictions for 2015

Monday 22 December 15:05:08 UTC 2014

LoveFeed-tw Feed-fbYour 2014 online dating experiences could be they key to more romance in 2015. Zoosk analyzed 4 million messages and 430,000 dating profiles to see what people responded to in 2014, and to predict what's coming in the new year. Pro-tip: A full body photo increases messages received by a whopping 203 percent, on average. See also: 8 ways introverts can … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Impressive Rule 63 Joker Cosplay [Pics]

Monday 22 December 15:00:45 UTC 2014

I love HydraEvil‘s take on the classic joker: colorful, insane, and totally sexy. This is quite possibly the best rule 63 joker cosplay I’ve ever seen. Photography by Akami. [Model and Costume: HydraEvil | Photography: Akami] The post Impressive Rule 63 Joker Cosplay [Pics] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » Amazon "Suppresses" Book With Too Many Hyphens

Monday 22 December 14:45:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes Author Graeme Reynolds found his novel withdrawn from Amazon because of excessive use of hyphens. He received an email from Amazon about his werewolf novel, High Moor 2: Moonstruck, because a reader had complained that there were too many hyphens. "When they ran an automated spell check against the manuscript they found that over 100 words … [Link]

Mashable » Thousands descend on Stonehenge to celebrate the winter solstice

Monday 22 December 14:36:40 UTC 2014

Stonehenge_2_cFeed-tw Feed-fbLONDON — Druids, pagans and some 1,500 revellers descended on Stonehenge on Monday for the annual Winter Solstice. Amid frenetic drumming and chanting, they watched the sun rise over the ancient monument on the morning after the shortest day of the year on Sunday. See also: 8 Enlightening Facts About the Winter Solstice "What we're really here for is to celebrate … [Link]

Slashdot » Tor Warns of Possible Disruption of Network Through Server Seizures

Monday 22 December 14:35:00 UTC 2014

itwbennett writes "Without naming the group responsible, the Tor project warned that it could face attempts to incapacitate its network in the next few days through the seizure of specialized servers called directory authorities. These servers guide Tor users on the list of distributed relays on the network that bounce communications around. 'We are taking steps now to ensure the … [Link]

Mashable » NYC mayor has lost some officers' trust, NYPD commissioner says

Monday 22 December 14:30:42 UTC 2014

Bratton-deblasioFeed-tw Feed-fbThe fatal shooting of two New York City police officers has widened a rift between Mayor Bill de Blasio and the police department, and NYPD Commissioner William Bratton said Monday morning that the mayor has lost the trust of "some officers." But Bratton also defended de Blasio, who brought him back to New York this year to serve a second stint … [Link]

Mashable » Oracle buys Datalogix to help track which online ads make you spend

Monday 22 December 14:06:28 UTC 2014

OracleFeed-tw Feed-fbOracle has acquired marketing data analytics company Datalogix, a move that provides the tech giant with a wealth of data about consumer purchasing patterns Datalogix works with a wide range of partners to track spending in an effort to give marketers a better idea of which advertising is working, particularly online. It counts Facebook among its clients, helping the social network … [Link]

Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Santa Claus Vs. Superman [Video]

Monday 22 December 14:00:36 UTC 2014

Warning: Language. When Superman decides to install his Fortress of Solitude right beside Santa’s home, the old man does everything he can to make him move. [Adult Swim] The post Santa Claus Vs. Superman [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]

Slashdot » GCHQ Warns It Is Losing Track of Serious Criminals

Monday 22 December 13:51:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes The Telegraph reports, "GCHQ has lost track of some of the most dangerous crime lords and has had to abort surveillance on others after Edward Snowden revealed their tactics … The spy agency has suffered "significant" damage in its ability to monitor and capture serious organized criminals following the exposes by the former CIA contractor. Intelligence … [Link]

Slashdot » Chromebook Gets "OK Google" and Intel's Easy Migration App

Monday 22 December 13:07:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader points out that Chromebook users just got a couple of early gifts. "Chromebooks have had a good run thus far in their history, and most recently they've had a stellar year of sales – famously beating out Apple's iPad. However, Google is not stopping there, as the company has decided to include and integrate 'OK Google' into … [Link]

Mashable » Kidnapped directors and American defectors: North Korea's six decades of cinema

Monday 22 December 12:52:39 UTC 2014

North-korea-movies-so_ches-2_cFeed-tw Feed-fbNorth Korea hates The Interview, and the regime reportedly recently executed 10 party officials for watching South Korean soap operas, so what do they watch in their down time? Which movies was Kim Jong-un potentially enjoying when he vanished for more than a month earlier this year? As The Associated Press reports, the country has had a long love affair with … [Link]

Mashable » The biggest stories of 2014

Monday 22 December 12:09:01 UTC 2014

Mashable-photos-of-the-year-2014-011Feed-tw Feed-fbJANUARYhttp://1.mshcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Legal-Weed.jpg America's first pot stores open in Colorado On Jan. 1, Colorado became the first U.S. state to sell recreational marijuana; Washington state joined the party mid-year, and other states loosened their laws as well.AP Photo/Brennan Linsley Polar vortex plunges U.S. into deep freezehttp://1.mshcdn.com/wp-conten~ areas dropped to their coldest temperatures in years as a polar vortex flooded the country from Canada, … [Link]

Mashable » 13 content delivery networks to speed up your website

Monday 22 December 11:45:58 UTC 2014

Website-networkFeed-tw Feed-fbSpeeding up your website and content delivery should be near the top of your to-do list, with speed being a factor in ranking. A CDN (content delivery network) could help, as it will drastically reduce server lag by storing static resources on a network of fast-loading servers spread all over the world Choosing a CDN to fit your specific requirements is … [Link]

Mashable » South Korea launches cyberattack drills after nuclear power plant hack

Monday 22 December 11:31:36 UTC 2014

South-koreaFeed-tw Feed-fbSouth Korea's nuclear power company is conducting drills against possible cyberattacks after its computer systems have been hacked, Reuters reports According to Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Co and the South Korean government, hackers managed to steal only "non-critical" data, and the nuclear installations are not at risk See also: China says it opposes cyberattacks but doesn't name North Korea On … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » Four short links: 22 December 2014

Monday 22 December 11:25:52 UTC 2014

Manufacturers and Consumers (Matt Webb) — manufacturers never spoke to consumers before. They spoke with distributors and retailers. But now products are connected to the internet, manufacturers suddenly have a relationship with the consumer. And they literally don’t know what … [Link]

O'Reilly News and Commentary » #Ebook Deal/Day: The Basics of Digital Forensics – $14.97 (Save 50%) Use code DEAL

Monday 22 December 11:25:12 UTC 2014

Get "The Basics of Digital Forensics" today using code DEAL and save 50%!This sale ends at 2:00 AM 2014-12-23 (PDT, GMT-8:00). [Link]

Mashable » China says it opposes cyberattacks but doesn't name North Korea

Monday 22 December 10:46:28 UTC 2014

Wang-yiFeed-tw Feed-fbChina told the U.S. that it is against cyberattacks and opposes any nation or individual launching such attacks from a third country, but did not directly condemn the Sony hackings that Washington has blamed on North Korea, China's foreign ministry said Monday. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the comments to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in a phone conversation … [Link]

Mashable » Iraq reality TV show makes ISIS 'terrorists' confront victims

Monday 22 December 10:35:05 UTC 2014

Mideast-iraq-reality-_ches-2Feed-tw Feed-fbHaider Ali Motar was convicted of terrorism charges about a month ago for helping to carry out a string of Baghdad car bombings on behalf of the Islamic State extremist group. Now, the 21-year old is a reluctant cast member in a popular reality TV show. "In the Grip of the Law" brings convicted terrorists face-to-face with victims in surreal encounters … [Link]

Mashable » Drinking Jacket gets funded nine times over on Kickstarter

Monday 22 December 10:17:55 UTC 2014

Drinking-jacketFeed-tw Feed-fb The makers of a hooded jacket with a range of accessories for the smart drinker, including a hidden flask pocket and a bottle-opener zipper, sought to raise $50,000 when they Kickstarted the project in November. Now, with hours to go before the funding stage is over, the Drinking Jacket has raised a whopping $456,000, more than nine times the required … [Link]

Slashdot » Major Security Vulnerabilities Uncovered At Frankfurt Airport

Monday 22 December 10:09:00 UTC 2014

jones_supa writes "According to a report published in this Sunday's edition of the mass-circulation Bild am Sonntag newspaper, investigators sent by the European Commission found it surprisingly easy to smuggle banned items past security at Frankfurt Airport. It said undercover investigators posing as passengers were able to smuggle weapons or other dangerous items through security every second time they tried … [Link]

Mashable » Driver attacks pedestrians in French city, shouting 'God is great' in Arabic

Monday 22 December 9:31:51 UTC 2014

Dijon_cFeed-tw Feed-fbA driver deliberately slammed his car into crowds around the city of Dijon in eastern France on Sunday, raising concerns at a time when Islamic extremists are calling for attacks in France. The Sunday night rampage came a day after a knife attack on police in another French town that counter-terrorist police are investigating. The government said the motive for Sunday's … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Why are we so eager to embrace conspiracy theories?

Monday 22 December 8:30:00 UTC 2014

A staggering number of people believe the unbelievable. How should we respond, ask political scientists Eric Oliver and Tom Wood [Link]

Mashable » 'Homeland' Season 4 finale: These changes were a 'Long Time Coming'

Monday 22 December 7:32:42 UTC 2014

Homeland.season.four_.finale.recap_.long_.time_.comingFeed-tw Feed-fbSunday night marked the end of a pivotal fourth season of Homeland, and with it, an assessment of how the series is holding up. The show has certainly come a long way since its divisive Season 3 finale that saw the death of Nicholas Brody, virtually hitting the reset button on the Emmy-winning Showtime drama. What's more, many viewers questioned their … [Link]

Slashdot » How a Massachusetts Man Invented the Global Ice Market

Monday 22 December 7:08:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes with the story of Frederic Tudor, the man responsible for the modern food industry. "A guy from Boston walks into a bar and offers to sell the owner a chunk of ice. To modern ears, that sounds like the opening line of a joke. But 200 years ago, it would have sounded like science fiction—especially if … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook in 2015: Drones, messaging and virtual reality, oh my!

Monday 22 December 7:05:25 UTC 2014

Fbbeach870Feed-tw Feed-fbAs Facebook has matured into a social media platform unrivaled in size and reach in recent years, the persistent question hanging over the company in 2014 has been: what's next? To properly answer that question it's best to look into the company's recent past to glean a hint at what might be in store for Facebook in 2015. See also: Instagram … [Link]

Mashable » Kangaroo takes on drone and wins with knock-out blow

Monday 22 December 6:04:28 UTC 2014

KangarooFeed-tw Feed-fb Kangaroos are feisty beasts. If they aren't kickboxing their brother in suburban Australian streets, they are taking on anything that moves. In a video uploaded to YouTube on Dec. 19, a roo shows the world what he thinks of the drone plague of 2014. In the fight for privacy, this guy decided to take matters into his own hands. See … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » JoT #2086: Family Christmas Pranks

Monday 22 December 5:30:45 UTC 2014

JoT thumbHow to put some (sick) joy into the holidays! If you enJoyed the comic, please make a note to retweet or share the URL. Thanks! [Link]

Mashable » Medical cannabis to be made legal in Victoria by end of 2015, premier says

Monday 22 December 5:00:53 UTC 2014

CannabisFeed-tw Feed-fbThe Victorian Labor government is pushing to legalise medical marijuana in the state by the end of next year, according to the new Premier Daniel Andrews The move follows a drug reform policy outlined by Andrews' party before it gained power in the Victorian election in November On Friday, Andrews said in a press conference that the Victorian Law Reform Commission … [Link]

Mashable » This office Slip 'n Slide makes for a wild work Christmas party

Monday 22 December 4:18:59 UTC 2014

SlipslideFeed-tw Feed-fbAn Australian company has taken Christmas celebrations to a new extreme, setting up a Slip 'n Slide through the middle of the office. Flight Centre's HQ in Brisbane is the scene of the party, where office workers can be seen during Friday's Christmas celebration looking on from cubicles as a colleague slides face-first down a corridor covered in washing detergent See … [Link]

Mashable » Movies to look forward to in 2015

Monday 22 December 4:12:43 UTC 2014

Movies_still_watermarkFeed-tw Feed-fb Forget The Interview and get excited for several epic movies opening in 2015. If the trailers are any indication of the types of films you can expect to see gracing the big screen, it’s all about sequels in the new year. See also: More 'Fast and Furious' movies to come, even without Paul Walker Heavy hitters for sci-fi and action … [Link]

Slashdot » Librarians: The Google Before Google

Monday 22 December 3:57:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes NPR has an article about the questions people ask librarians. Before the internet, the librarian was your best bet for a quick answer to anything on your mind. "We were Google before Google existed," NYPL spokesperson Angela Montefinise explains. "If you wanted to know if a poisonous snake dies if it bites itself, you'd call or … [Link]

Mashable » 11 tips that will land you a job at a small company

Monday 22 December 2:47:32 UTC 2014

StartupstockFeed-tw Feed-fbThis article is part of DBA, a new series on Mashable about running a business that features insights from leaders in entrepreneurship, venture capital and management. If you’re hoping for a job at a business like the one I cofounded — Of a Kind, where a team of four sells the pieces and tells the stories of emerging designers — then … [Link]

Slashdot » "Infrared Curtain" Brings Touchscreen Technology To Cheap Cars

Monday 22 December 1:51:00 UTC 2014

An anonymous reader writes with news about an affordable way to integrate touch screen technology in any car. "Although touchscreen controls are appearing in the dashboards of an increasing number of vehicles, they're still not something that one generally associates with economy cars. That may be about to change, however, as Continental has announced an "infrared curtain" system that could … [Link]

Mashable » Dueling hashtags of dissent as protesters march in New York following NYPD shooting

Monday 22 December 1:21:08 UTC 2014

Vigl987Feed-tw Feed-fbTensions between some police supporters and anti-police brutality protesters have reached new heights following the shooting deaths of two NYPD officers, Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu, on Saturday. The situation has led to increased debate on social media around the issue of U.S. police and their interactions with the community, a discussion that grew into dueling hashtags on Twitter on Sunday, … [Link]

Slashdot » Viacom's Messy Relationship With YouTube and The Rise of Stephen Colbert

Monday 22 December 0:40:00 UTC 2014

Presto Vivace writes with this story about how Stephen Colbert became a YouTube Megastar. "Clips from The Colbert Report soon became a staple at YouTube, a startup that was making it easier for anyone and everyone to upload and watch home movies, video blogs, and technically-illicit-but-increasingl~ clips of TV shows from the day before. And Colbert’s show was about to … [Link]

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