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 » Earth's Libration Visualized For the First Time Above the Moon's Far Side
StartsWithABang writes Thanks to the fact that the Moon is tidally locked, we can only see 50% of its surface on any given night. Over time, the fact that the Moon's orbit is elliptical, and that it moves faster at perigee and slower at apogee means that up to another 9% is visible over the course of many years. The … [Link]
Mashable » Nigeria postponing presidential election amid Boko Haram violence
DAKAR, Senegal — Nigeria is postponing Feb. 14 presidential and legislative elections until March 28 because security forces fighting an Islamic uprising cannot ensure voters' safety around the country, the electoral commission announced Saturday. Millions could be disenfranchised if the voting went ahead while the Islamic extremists hold a large swath of the northeast, and commit mayhem that has driven 1.5 … [Link]
Slashdot » Sites Featuring "Terrorism" Or "Child Pornography" To Be Blocked In France
Advocatus Diaboli writes with this excerpt from Ars Technica: Now, the General Directorate of the National Police and its cybercrimes unit will be able to request that sites serving terrorist or pedophilia-related content be blocked by Internet Service Providers serving people in France and its territories. ISPs then have to comply with the request within 24 hours. ISPs will be … [Link]
Mashable » Brian Williams' Iraq War account isn't his only story being questioned
NBC News anchor Brian Williams has taken himself off the "Nightly News" desk for the next "several days" after being criticized this week for allegedly misremembering a story about his reporting during the Iraq War in 2003 And now, other bits of his past reporting are being questioned, too Williams' Iraq story—in which he once claimed to have been in a … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » MUST WATCH Short Film: The Chasm [Video]
This one is an absolute must watch, geeks. It’s the best short film I’ve watched this year so far and I doubt anything will beat it for the rest of 2015. Wow. Just wow. Le Gouffre is the first animated short film produced and directed by Lightning Boy Studio, a young creative team based in Montreal. The film tells the … [Link]
Mashable » Bruce Jenner unharmed in fatal Malibu car crash, report says
Bruce Jenner was involved in a major car accident that killed one person on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu on Saturday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed to Mashable. The crash involved three vehicles with a total of eight people onboard. One died at the scene, and police told TMZ that the rest all sustained minor to moderate injuries. … [Link]
Slashdot » Swatting 19-Year-Old Arrested in Las Vegas
Ars Technica reports that a Las Vegas teenager is in custody for multiple instances of swatting: Brandon Wilson, who goes by the online handle "Famed God," was arrested Thursday in Nevada and faces an extradition hearing to determine whether he should be sent to face hacking and other charges. Illinois prosecutors said there was evidence on his computers about the … [Link]
Mashable » Brian Williams to take hiatus from 'NBC Nightly News' after fake Iraq war story controversy
NBC Nightly News anchor and managing editor Brian Williams announced on Saturday that he will be taking a brief hiatus from the television news program amid controversy surrounding a false story he told about being aboard a helicopter that was downed by RPG fire during the Iraq War in 2003. See also: Brian Williams misremembers a lifetime of historic events Williams … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » How Does Salt Melt Ice? [Science Video]
From the American Chemical Society: Winter weather can mean treacherous driving across much of the country. Road crews spread rock salt all over the highways and byways, but why? This week, we break down the chemistry that keeps the roads safe when bad weather hits. [Reactions] The post How Does Salt Melt Ice? [Science Video] appeared first on Geeks are … [Link]
Mashable » 7 differences between Quicksilver in 'X-Men' versus 'Avengers'
Although Marvel Studios has a vast library of characters to use in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there are still many heroes and villains that they don't have the film rights to, thanks to a period of leasing them out to other studios (specifically the X-Men, Spider-Man and Fantastic Four). Quicksilver, however, is a rare character who actually has two cinematic homes. … [Link]
Mashable » Emoji arrest raises questions of First Amendment protection
When a 17-year-old from New York City was arrested and charged last month with making terrorist threats, the primary focus of the charge was two emoji. Osiris Aristy posted several Facebook statuses last month that may not have explicitly threatened police, but included gun emoji pointing at emoji of police officers, which the New York City Police Department interpreted as a … [Link]
Slashdot » The Man Squatting On Millions of Dollars Worth of Domain Names
Jason Koebler writes For the last 21 years, Gary Millin and his colleagues at World Accelerator have been slowly accumulating a veritable treasure trove of seemingly premium generic domain names. For instance, Millin owns, has sold, or has bartered away world.com, usa.com, doctor.com, lawyer.com, comic.com, email.com, cyberservices.com, and more than 1,000 other domain names that can be yours (including yours.com, … [Link]
Mashable » Keurig 2.0’s DRM brew leaves bad taste in everyone’s mouth
The box my mother-in-law dropped in my lap was huge. It was Christmas gift-exchanging time and, as usual, my in-laws had brought a house gift my wife and I could share I tore off the paper to reveal a giant Keurig 2.0 K350 Coffee Brewing System. As I wondered how we’d fit it in the car for the ride home, my … [Link]
Slashdot » NYPD Creates Fake Social Media Profiles To Track Loud Parties, Underage Drinking
v3rgEz writes Is that Facebook friend request from the cute girl in third period, or an undercover officer looking to bust up the next high shool kegger? That's the question more students in New York City might be asking, as newly released documents from the NYPD disclose its process for agents creating undercover social media aliases with the aims of … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Harry Potter and the Magic Show: Coming Soon? [Parody]
Hogwarts seems to be taken by a different kind of magic lately. I’m so sorry. [PistolShrimps] The post Harry Potter and the Magic Show: Coming Soon? [Parody] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Wicked pissah of a forecast for Boston, as another major snowstorm takes aim
Forget the "Blizzard of '78," "the Perfect Storm," or the other tempests that have roared through New England's history books Years from now, Bostonians who experienced this winter are going to tell their children tales of Boston's blizzard blitz of 2015. The series of storms that has hammered this coastal city since Jan. 27 is historic, and about to get even … [Link]
Slashdot » Dell Venue 8 7000, "Word's Thinnest Tablet" With Intel Moorefield Atom, Reviewed
MojoKid (1002251) writes "Dell recently launched their Android-based Venue 8 7000 slate, claiming it's the "world's thinnest" tablet. It measures a mere 6 millimeters thick, or 0.24 inches and change. That's 0.1mm slimmer than Apple's iPad Air 2 and 1.5mm flatter than the iPad mini 3, giving Dell full bragging rights, even if by a hair. Dell also opted for … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » 8 Sick Remedies That Actually Work – Scientifically!
Which common sick remedies actually work according to science? Watch as ASAP Science explains the top 8 to help you save time and get over your sickness – ASAP! [ASAP Science] The post 8 Sick Remedies That Actually Work – Scientifically! appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Parents of American ISIS hostage Kayla Mueller 'hopeful' she's alive
The parents of American Islamic State (ISIS) hostage Kayla Mueller, who the extremist group claims was killed Friday by a Jordanian airstrike on the Syrian city of Raqqa, are hopeful that their daughter is still alive "This news leaves us concerned, yet, we are still hopeful that Kayla is alive," Carl and Marsha Mueller said in a statement on Friday, according … [Link]
Mashable » Adnan Syed from 'Serial' is granted appeal by Maryland court
Adnan Syed is getting one more chance. Syed, 34, who is serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee, drew national attention last year when the podcast Serial examined the weak points in the case against him. Now the Maryland Court of Special Appeals has accepted Syed's application for an appeal. See also: 10 things … [Link]
Slashdot » Ask Slashdot: Automated Tool To OCR CCGs Like Magic: the Gathering?
An anonymous reader writes I buy massive collections of trading card games, Magic:The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokemon, Weiss Schwarts, Cardfight Vanguard, etc, etc. And I've gotten the process fairly streamlined as far as price checking, grading, sorting, etc. Part of my process involves using higher-quality web cams positioned over the top of the cards which are in a stack. I keep … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Moon as Seen From “The Other Side” [Video]
From NASA: A number of people who’ve seen NASA’s annual lunar phase and libration videos have asked what the other side of the Moon looks like, the side that can’t be seen from the Earth. This video answers that question. The imagery was created using Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter data. [NASA Goddard] The post The Moon as Seen From “The Other … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Science of Sugar Addiction & The Fifth Taste (Umami)
SciShow News explores new research in the world of food, including insights into what causes food addiction, and how a certain flavor might be good for your health. [SciShow] The post The Science of Sugar Addiction & The Fifth Taste (Umami) appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Withings Activité Pop: Finally, a fitness tracker you'll proudly wear
I’m a fitness tracking noob. As a New York City native, I walk to everything. I walk several blocks to my supermarket and laundromat. I frequently walk across several long avenues from the East River to the Hudson River on the West Side. Walking 28 blocks from Times Square to Union Square? It ain’t no thang. I don’t track my … [Link]
Slashdot » Woman Suffers Significant Weight Gain After Fecal Transplant
Beeftopia (1846720) writes In a case reported in the journal Open Forum Infectious Diseases, a woman suffering from a drug-resistant intestinal infection gained 36 pounds after receiving a fecal transplant from her overweight daughter. Previous mouse studies have shown thin mice gain weight after ingesting fecal bacteria from obese mice. The woman previously was not overweight. After the procedure, despite … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Size of Gun Magazines in Most Action Films [Video]
Yep, that about sums it up! [Hyper] The post The Size of Gun Magazines in Most Action Films [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Mashable » Cold? Time to plan a trip to San Diego
While the rest of the country is suffering through another arctic freeze, San Diego sees some of its nicest weather in the winter, with average highs around 65 degrees and average lows around 50. You may not get to wear your bathing suit — although the temperature can spike into the 80s on occasion — but you will get consistently clear … [Link]
New Scientist – News » Secrets of the home: My house made me do it
Your bricks and mortar are exerting powerful psychological effects over you – usually without you realising (full text available to subscribers) 
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Slashdot » Utah Cyberattacks, Up To 300 Million Per Day, May Be Aimed At NSA Facility
schwit1 writes Five years ago, Utah government computer systems faced 25,000 to 30,000 attempted cyberattacks every day. At the time, Utah Public Safety Commissioner Keith Squires thought that was massive. "But this last year we have had spikes of over 300 million attacks against the state databases" each day: a 10,000-fold increase. Why? Squires says it is probably because Utah … [Link]
Mashable » China confiscates toilet paper printed with image of Hong Kong leader
Chinese authorities seized 7,600 rolls of toilet paper bearing the image of pro-Beijing Hong Kong leader, Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, on Saturday, along with 20,000 tissue packets that showed similar images The Hong Kong Democratic Party reportedly made HK$100,000 ($12,900) selling 4,000 rolls of the same toilet paper last year, and it planned to earn more cash this year by selling … [Link]
Mashable » 15 nerdy backpacks that are cool beyond school
“Knapsacks are the wristwatch of the back." — I think Voltaire said that, right? Regardless, backpacks are an integral accessory. You need to carry all those items somehow, and unless you have the world's largest pockets, backpacks are pretty much your only hope. But you aren't in elementary school anymore. Gone are the days when you'd blindly grab the nearest Jansport, … [Link]
Mashable » 1930s to 2010s: Playing Monopoly for 80 years
Monopoly, the iconic board game now produced by toy company Hasbro, is celebrating its 80th anniversary. Monopoly was first published in 1935 by Parker Brothers, which is now a subsidiary of Hasbro.To date, more than 275 million board games have been sold around the world, according to Monopoly. It is available in 111 countries and 43 languages.c. 1930A family playing a … [Link]
Mashable » How to skateboard in 1965
Image: Bill Eppridge/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty ImagesToday's skateboarders are founders in this sport—they're pioneers—they are the first. There is no history in Skateboarding—its being made now—by you.John Severson, "The Quarterly Skateboarder", 1964Image: Bill Eppridge/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images"Sidewalk surfing" — the original moniker for what we now call skateboarding. In the 1940s, when the waves were flat, Californian surfers took their skills to the … [Link]
Slashdot » Canadian Climate Scientist Wins Defamation Suit Against National Post
Layzej writes A leading Canadian climate scientist has been awarded $50,000 in a defamation suit against The National Post newspaper. Andrew Weaver sued the Post over four articles published between December 2009 and February 2010. The articles contain "grossly irresponsible falsehoods that have gone viral on the Internet," and they "poison" the debate over climate change, Weaver asserted in a … [Link]
Mashable » Stunning nebula photo reveals a pair of new stars
An amazing new photo of a famous nebula reveals two previously undiscovered and very distant stars. The amazing image of the Trifid Nebula was taken by the European Southern Observatory's (ESO) VISTA telescope in Chile. While the picture does capture an amazing view of the nebula in infrared light, it also has some serious scientific merit. Researchers examining the image found … [Link]
Mashable » Drones are great for spying — on endangered birds and wildlife
Drones, robots and unmanned submarines used to be for military use only. But these days the technology is rapidly advancing and becoming more available for emergency services, farmers, film-makers or the public at large. Those of us working in wildlife research and management also recognize the potential of unmanned vehicles. Across the world today these machines are being used to monitor … [Link]
Mashable » Pessimistic Merkel indicates Ukraine peace talks are far from a deal
DONETSK, Ukraine — German Chancellor Angela Merkel says it is still uncertain whether concerted diplomatic efforts by the West this week aimed at resolving the crisis in Ukraine will succeed, but she and her fellow European mediator, French President François Hollande, believe it is "in any case worth making this attempt." Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, after returning … [Link]
Slashdot » The Man Who Invented the Science Fiction Paperback
HughPickens.com (3830033) writes "Clay Latimer writes at IBD that Ian Ballantine, called by many the father of the mass-market paperback, helped change American reading habits in the 1940s and '50s founding no fewer than three prestigious paperback houses — Penguin USA, Bantam Books and Ballantine Books. But Ballantine's greatest influence on mass culture was publishing science-fiction paperback originals, with writers … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Amazon Deal of the Day: Up to 50% off Cartoon Network Favorites on Blu-ray and DVD + MORE Deals!
For today’s edition of Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 50% off on Cartoon Network favorites on Blu-Ray and DVD. Get seasons of Adventure Time, Samurai Jack, and more at super low prices! -50% off Cartoon Network Favorites on Blu-ray and DVD Other Great Deals: -Up to 47% off Animated Favorites -Up to 60% off Popular Adult Swim … [Link]
Mashable » When did baby formula become such a dirty word?
A billion-dollar formula company has waded into the so-called mommy wars with a surprising message: We support you no matter how you feed your baby Similiac, a leading manufacturer of infant formula in the U.S., recently launched its new marketing campaign with a video parody that quickly went viral. In the commercial, mothers who judge each other’s decisions harshly (strollers vs. … [Link]
Slashdot » How To Hack a BMW: Details On the Security Flaw That Affected 2.2 Million Cars
0x2A (548071) writes BMW recently fixed a security hole in their ConnectedDrive software, which left 2.2 million cars open to remote attacks. Security expert Dieter Spaar reverse engineered the system and found some serious flaws [note: if you'd prefer English to German, try this translation], including using the same symmetric keys in all vehicles, not encrypting messages between the car … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Flying a Drone Over an Active Erupting Volcano [Video]
Check out this awesome footage from Good Morning America of DJI’s Inspire 1 drone flying over Bardarbunga, an active volcano in Iceland. [ABC News | Via TA] The post Flying a Drone Over an Active Erupting Volcano [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Exceptional Beauty of Doom 3’s Source Code
Doom 3 was not only great fun to play, but for the time, was an absolute marvel to look at. Truth is, the Xbox version still holds up visually to some of the better games from the last generation. This is coming solely from a video game player. But Kotaku had a developer come in and write a piece about … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Warp Zone Does A Capella Cover of the “SpongeBob SquarePants” Theme [Video]
The guys from The Warp Zone like to do a capella covers of their childhood’s favorite shows, and this time, they decided to recreate the theme song from “SpongeBob SquarePants”. [The Warp Zone] The post The Warp Zone Does A Capella Cover of the “SpongeBob SquarePants” Theme [Video] appeared first on Geeks are Sexy Technology News. [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » This ‘Fox and the Hound’ are Best Friends (Just Like the Disney Movie)
There is nothing more adorable than seeing two animals who clearly are supposed to be enemies in nature being best friends in real life, and that is just what you have here. Much like the beloved Disney movie The Fox and the Hound, these two met and just hit it off instantly. They’re supposed to be sworn enemies, with one … [Link]
Mashable » Why are poets' voices so insufferably annoying?
When I was in grad school I'd meet my thesis advisor, Catherine, on Tuesday nights at a café on New York's Upper West Side. We'd sit together at a small table, where she'd have me read my fresh, newly written poems out loud. It was an exercise to hear how the poems sounded, a way to help pinpoint any hiccups in … [Link]
Mashable » Left to die: The people trapped in eastern Ukraine's war
ARTEMIVSK, Ukraine — After a relatively calm December in war-torn eastern Ukraine, fighting exploded anew in January, as Russian-backed rebels went on the offensive to capture more towns and expand the territory of their fledgling quasi-state.The conflict between the rebels and Ukrainian government forces has raged for 10 months, killing more than 5,000 people and displacing around 1 million others.After heavy … [Link]
Slashdot » Employees In Swedish Office Complex Volunteer For RFID Implants For Access
Lucas123 writes A Swedish office building is enabling corporate tenants to implant RFID chips into employee's hands in order to gain access through security doors and use services such as photocopiers. The employees working at Epicenter, a 15,000-square-foot building in Stockholm, can even pay for lunch with a swipe of their hand. Hannes Sjöblad, founder of Bionyfiken, a Swedish association … [Link]
ProgrammableWeb.com » UK Treasury Moving Toward Banking API Standardization
As industries move forward by embracing the technology available and relevant to them, UK banks seem to have fallen somewhat behind.
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Slashdot » Facebook Will Soon Be Able To ID You In Any Photo
sciencehabit writes Appear in a photo taken at a protest march, a gay bar, or an abortion clinic, and your friends might recognize you. But a machine probably won't — at least for now. Unless a computer has been tasked to look for you, has trained on dozens of photos of your face, and has high-quality images to examine, your … [Link]
Mashable » Canada's highest court strikes down doctor-assisted suicide ban
TORONTO — Canada's highest court struck down a ban on doctor-assisted suicide for mentally competent patients with terminal illnesses Friday, declaring that outlawing that option deprives dying people of their dignity and autonomy. The Supreme Court's unanimous decision reverses its own decision two decades ago and gives Parliament and provincial legislators a year to draft new legislation that recognizes the right … [Link]
Mashable » Another storm barrels into snow-weary Boston as West faces record-breaking heat
A tale of two countries will play out this weekend in the United States: As the already-buried Northeast, which has been hit by two major storms in the past two weeks, battles yet another winter storm and much colder than normal temperatures, much of the western United States will continue to see record-breaking warmth. A multi-day snowstorm is expected to barrel … [Link]
Slashdot » How a Hardware Designer Was Saved By His Own Creation
szczys writes Would you do a better job designing hardware if your life depended on it? Chris Nefcy is in that exact position. Years ago he developed an Automatic External Defibrilator for First Medic. The device allows non-doctors to restart a human heart in the field. When Chris had a heart attack his ticker was restarted with shocks from his … [Link]
Mashable » Cancel your weekend plans for a livestream of a newborn bear cub
Catch a rare glimpse of a 4-week-old newborn black bear growing up without leaving your computer Mike the cub and his brother Ike were orphaned when a deer hunter came across their den and shot their mother in self defense. The cubs were each one pound when they arrived at Woodlands Wildlife Refuge in Pittstown, New Jersey last month. See also: … [Link]
Mashable » Nice prepares for colorful Carnival parade
From Mick Jagger to Kim Jong-un, famous faces will soon appear on floats along the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France. Much work goes in to creating and perfecting these massive faces and figures, as preparation for the 131st Nice Carnival parade gets underway. The event will start on Feb. 13, and last until March 1 See also: 25 gorgeous morning … [Link]
Mashable » New York City subways are covered in these bacteria
Here's a friendly PSA: New York City subways harbor germs that can cause bubonic plague, spark a case of meningitis and … create kimchi and mozzarella. It's enough to make your skin crawl, but never fear: The researchers claim residents of the city are not at immediate risk of infectious disease. However, if you still choose to dress up in … [Link]
Mashable » Lil BUB is in search of 'America's Next Cat Star'
Lil BUB is on the hunt for a new cat star to join the ranks of Internet-famous felines The perma-kitten will guest star on America's Next Cat Star, an Animal Planet special that'll seek out the country's cutest new famous cat. The winning felines will be chosen from a pool of headshot and clip submissions posted on the TV special's … [Link]
Slashdot » Verizon Sells Off Wireline Operations, Blames Net Neutrality Plans
itwbennett (1594911) writes "Verizon Communications will sell its local wireline operations in California, Florida and Texas for $10.5 billion, citing uncertainty around federal Internet regulation as one reason for the move, although Verizon executives said the sale has been in the works for several years. It's no secret that local wireline phone service has been a shrinking industry, and Verizon … [Link]
Mashable » Without MSN Messenger, there would be no Grammy-nominated Charli XCX
LOS ANGELES — What's in a name? For Charli XCX, born Charlotte Emma Aitchison, it means everything to her music career that has risen enormously in the past year on the heels of her "Fancy" collaboration with Iggy Azalea and a critically acclaimed third album. The stage name derived from her MSN Messenger screen name "XCX," which stood for "kiss, Charli, … [Link]
Slashdot » MPAA Considers Major Changes After Sony Hack
Earthquake Retrofit shares this story about changes that may be coming to the MPAA prompted by the Sony hack. "Fissures revealed by the hacking at Sony Pictures Entertainment have raised the prospect of profound change at one of Hollywood's oldest institutions: the Motion Picture Association of America. In a behind-the-scenes drama, the Sony Pictures chairman, Michael Lynton, last month told … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » The Truth as to Whether or Not You Can Die From Sleep Deprivation
Many have wondered, many have spoken about it, but few know. Can sleep deprivation get so bad that it actually kills someone? All I can tell you before you read the article is, if you have sleep deprivation, stop reading now. This is NOT going to bring you any peace of mind (which might be exactly what you need to … [Link]
Mashable » University of California system to require measles vaccines following outbreak
The University of California announced Friday that incoming students will soon be required to be vaccinated for measles, a highly contagious virus that has infected more than 100 people nationwide in recent months following an outbreak linked to Disneyland. Currently the university system, which has more than 200,000 undergraduate and graduate students spread across 10 campuses, only requires hepatitis B vaccines. … [Link]
Mashable » Tesla really likes poaching employees from Apple, report says
If Elon Musk is your dream boss, here's a career move that might help: work for Apple. According to a Bloomberg report, Tesla has a thing for Apple employees. The electric car manufacturer has hired around 150 Apple staffers See also: 10 best tech companies to work for in 2015 On the other end, Musk — the company's CEO who is … [Link]
Mashable » Will Twitter let users pay for verified accounts?
Would you pay for that little blue checkmark next to your Twitter handle? According to tech investor Jason Calacanis, users may soon get the opportunity to do that. On Friday, Calacanis appeared on CNBC's Halftime Report and claimed the social network is set to introduce verification for all — for a price. "For $1 a year or something like that," Calacanis … [Link]
Mashable » Dad keeps newborn son with Down syndrome after mom abandons him
When Samuel Forrest saw his newborn son for the first time, he thought he was perfect Forrest's son Leo was born with Down syndrome on Jan. 21 in Armenia, a country where parents are able to choose whether they want to keep children with disabilities or send them to an orphanage Leo's mother made the decision to give up her child, … [Link]
Geeks are Sexy Technology News » Why Do Cats Love Boxes So Much?
We’ve all seen it. There is an empty box somewhere and your cat comes into view, intrigued by it. First it may use a paw to touch it, then it might nuzzle its face up against it. Next thing you know, the cat is inside the box and seems to be about as content as can be. Why is this? … [Link]
Mashable » Early 'Game of Thrones' plot had Arya Stark in love with Jon Snow
Fans of Game of Thrones — and the book series more properly called A Song of Ice and Fire — know that author George R.R. Martin has changed his mind about many things in it, not least of which is the number of books it contains But back when the still incomplete 7-part series was being sketched out as a trilogy, … [Link]
Mashable » For his 70th birthday: 7 enduring quotes from Bob Marley
Today would have been Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley's 70th birthday, had he not died at the age of 36 after a protracted battle with melanoma. In his honor we've collected some of his best quotes, on everything from the value of education to music, entertainment and prejudice See also: Bob Marley's Birthday Celebrated By Musicians Around the World in Viral Video … [Link]
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